Lynn Binnie

Aluminum Pour at Wisconsin Makers Nov. 18

 Pictured is the spring 2022 iron pour at Wisconsin Makers. On Saturday, Nov. 18, the makerspace will be holding its first-ever aluminum pour. It will be similar to the iron pours, but using aluminum, which has different properties that cast iron. 

Editor’s note: The following press release was received from Wisconsin Makers.

Wisconsin Makers will host its first-ever aluminum pour on Saturday, Nov. 18.

The public is invited to this family-friendly event at the regional makerspace, located at 200 E. Clay St. in Whitewater.

The event will be similar to the past cast iron pours, except organizers will be pouring aluminum, which has very different properties. It melts at a lower temperature, is lighter, is silver in color and does not rust.

Spectators are welcome to watch the “pour team” — Teresa “Tree” Lind, a University of Wisconsin-Whitewater lecturer of art and design, and her students and alumni — melt aluminum in an outdoor furnace and then fill sand scratch molds with the liquid metal.

The aluminum will be poured starting at noon, with castings completed by mid-afternoon.

The per-person cost is $25. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Make your own casting

Members of the public wishing to make their own casting may buy a scratch mold square to personalize with their design that day, starting at 9 a.m. They must be completed by 11:30 a.m.

Persons wishing to get a head start on their design may attend a scratch mold workshop at the makerspace Friday, Nov. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m.

If participants would rather to do their artwork at home, they may purchase scratch molds beforehand at Binning and Dickens Insurance, 319 W. Center St., Whitewater, during weekday business hours.

“We are very excited to be hosting our first-ever aluminum pour,” said Wisconsin Makers President Al Jewer. “We have held cast-iron pours in the spring for six years and they have been a lot of fun. This is a wonderful opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind piece of art.”

Wisconsin Makers is a nonprofit regional makerspace (community workshop) offering an affordable, collaborative and educational environment that inspires people of all ages to become innovators by unlocking their skills through continual experimentation and training. Work areas/equipment include: 3-D printing, laser engraving, machining, welding/fabrication, electronics, blacksmithing, woodworking, ceramics/pottery, jewelry making, arts/crafts, quilting/fabric arts, matting/framing and more.

For more information on the iron pour or scratch mold workshop, or to learn about the makerspace or memberships, visit Wisconsin Makers’ Facebook page at @wisconsinmakers or call Jewer at (630) 430-9498.

UW-W Presents Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing


College of Arts and Communication, Department of Theatre/Dance

The College of Arts and Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater announces its production of “Much Ado About Nothing” by William Shakespeare. Adapted and directed by Sara J. Griffin, this production will run in Barnett Theatre on select days from Nov. 10-18. Tickets are on sale for the performances and can be purchased in person at Ticket Services, online at tickets.uww.edu or by calling (262) 472-2222. The Barnett Theatre and UW-Whitewater Ticket Services are located in the Greenhill Center of the Arts at 950 W. Main St., Whitewater, WI 53190. 

In this enchanting adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing,” step into the captivating world of 1935 New Orleans, where love, laughter, and deception intertwine against the backdrop of the Garden District and French Quarter. Set to the vibrant rhythms of jazz, this dazzling production will transport you to a bygone era of elegance and passion, and onto a journey where wit battles wit, villainy battles honesty, and love turns the most sensible into fools.

This show contains a momentary suggestion of sex. Acceptable for children under 13, with parental guidance.

On choosing this production, Griffin states, “Flaws and forgiveness, that’s what this wonderful Shakespeare tale is about. He asks us to examine our own personal limits for forgiveness through a variety of relationships and events in this play. Some are simple and easy; some are simple but not easy.”

The cast for the UW-Whitewater production of “Much Ado About Nothing”  includes Core Miller as Beatrice, Emma Dutcher as Hero, Bryce Giammo as Benedick, and Sam Behling as Claudio. 

Remaining show times:

  • Thurs., Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Fri., Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Sat., Nov. 18 at 2 p.m.

You don’t want to miss this enchanting performance of “Much Ado About Nothing”in Barnett Theatre Nov. 10-18. Get your tickets today in person, online at tickets.uww.edu or by calling (262) 472-2222. There is a $2 surcharge for tickets purchased at the door at the time of the event. The Barnett Theatre and UW-Whitewater Ticket Services are located in the Greenhill Center of the Arts at 950 W. Main St., Whitewater, WI 53190. Ticket Services hours are Monday-Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. when classes are in session.

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The College of Arts and Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater offers rigorous programs in music, theatre, dance, and the visual arts; internships, pre-professional opportunities in journalism, advertising, and applied communication, and innovative interdisciplinary studies. The mission of the College of Arts and Communication is to cultivate and inspire creativity, diversity, expression, inquiry and integrity through embodied education in the fine performing and communicative arts and professions. For more information visit uww.edu/coac.

Obituary: William “Bill” A. Oliver, 61, of Janesville

William “Bill” A. Oliver, of Janesville, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the age of 61. Bill was born in Rice Lake, Wisconsin on March 10, 1962, the son of George “Jim” and Janice (Knudson) Oliver. After graduating from Stevens Point High School in 1981, Bill went on become an Officer with the Whitewater Police Department, serving from 1991 until his retirement in 2016. Bill married Irene (Nankya) Oliver on June 11, 2004 in Jefferson County, and they were blessed with a son, Andrew. In his retirement, Bill enjoyed working part-time at Enterprise Car Rental as a driver, and always looked forward to his time at the Lakehouse in Chippewa Falls with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Irene Oliver; his son, Andrew Oliver; siblings: Cathy Corbeil, Marcus Oliver, Jonathan (Melissa) Oliver and Dave (Sheila) Oliver; mother in-law, Corney Derodra; six siblings in-law; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents, George “Jim” and Janice Oliver; and his father in-law, Joseph Nsubuga.

A celebration of life gathering will be held on a later date. SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY is assisting his family. For online condolences and guestbook, please visit: www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com

Local Resident Named to UW-W Women’s Basketball Team

Kacie Carollo from Whitewater, WI, who is studying Integrated Science-Business at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, has earned a roster spot on the Warhawk women’s basketball team for the 2023-24 season.

The Warhawks are coming off their second straight Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship and a trip to the third round of the NCAA Division III Championship. UW-Whitewater is ranked ninth in the D3hoops.com Preseason Poll and 14th in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Preseason Poll entering the 2023-24 season.

Head coach Keri Carollo enters her 22nd season at the helm of the program in 2023-24. She has led the Warhawks to eight WIAC championships and 14 trips to the NCAA Tournament, including four Final Four bids (2008, 2013, 2014, 2022) and two appearances in the national championship game (2013, 2022).

To view the full schedule, visit https://uwwsports.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule.

Last Week to Enter Kiwanis “Top Dog” Contest

One Week left to enter Kiwanis “Top Dog” Contest running until November 18

 Dogs with the Most Votes Win Prizes

Only one week left to show off your pup’s charm in the Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Top Dog contest! Just until November 18, dog enthusiasts can head to wwtopdog.net (or scan the QR code below) to donate $5 and enter a photo of their adorable pooch. Remember, no humans in the picture, just let your dog’s personality shine!

After registering, rally your friends and family to vote for your furry friend—each vote costs just $1, and you can vote multiple times. The top eight dogs with the most votes will snag fantastic prizes, so don’t miss out on the chance to showcase your dog’s star power.

A big shoutout to our major sponsor, First Citizens State Bank, and heartfelt thanks to Second Salem Brewing, HIS Rentals, Shadow Dog Photography, Whitewater Veterinary Hospital, Whitewater Pet Supplies Plus, Whitewater Animal Medical Center, and Studio 84 for contributing amazing prizes. Get ready for a paw-some time! 🐾

Following is a list of the current prizes and additional sponsors:

Grand Prize

Second Salem Brewing Company, working with the winner, will craft an exclusive springtime brew featuring a portrait of the victorious pup on its label. The winner’s owner/guardian will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with their Brewmaster on the label’s design and the beer’s moniker.

Additional Prizes and sponsors are as follows:

·         A winter weekend retreat provided by HSI Rentals at their Lake Alice Airbnb

·         Shadow Dog Photography is providing a portrait experience – $800 value

·         Whitewater Veterinary Hospital will provide a free annual exam, vaccinations, heartworm test and fecal test – value $300

·         Whitewater Pet Supplies Plus will provide a gift basket for your “top dog.”

·         Whitewater Animal Medical Center will provide a gift basket of prizes for your “top dog.”

·         Studio 84 in Whitewater will provide an artist’s rendition of your special dog.

This fun contest supports youth activities in our Whitewater community. If you have an interest in helping youth in Whitewater, you can check out Whitewater Kiwanis on Facebook and join our Club by contacting Patrick Taylor at Petaylor.law@gmail.com.

Whitewater Kiwanis is a group of dedicated volunteers who help both children of the Whitewater community and the world, all with 100% of funds raised going directly to youth projects and zero to administrative costs. Over the past five years the club raised funds to make possible the recent installation of the city’s first piece of inclusive playground equipment, a We-Go-Round, in Starin Park.  Annual donations are also made to provide shoes and winter clothes for students, as well as support for organizations such as the Whitewater Food Pantry, Bethel House, The Community Space, and the Whitewater Youth Soccer Club.

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.

UW-W Volleyball Team Claims WIAC Conference Tournament Title

Celebration photos from the title match (Steve Frommell)

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater volleyball team claimed the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament title with a 3-0 (25-23, 25-20, 25-22) sweep of UW-Oshkosh Saturday night, November 10. 

Box Score

With the win the Warhawks … 

  • won the WIAC Tournament Championship for the 18th time in program history — that’s 14 more than any other school in the league
  • secured the league’s automatic bid into the NCAA Division III Tournament 
  • punched their ticket into NCAA Regionals for the 34th time in program history
  • snapped UW-Oshkosh’s 34-match win streak
  • handed the Titans their first loss of 2023
  • broke UWO’s streak of 22 consecutive set victories

As fans would expect a match between the second-ranked team in the nation (UWO) and the sixth (UWW) was a thrilling battle throughout. The Warhawks worked back from an early 4-1 deficit out of the gate to knot the first set 5-5. The squads traded points until UWW went on a 4-0 run to take a 13-10 advantage. The Titans were forced to call a timeout and scored the next three to tie the set once again. 

The set continued that way, a back-and-forth battle, all the way until the end. A Titan error gave the Warhawks the first set point, 24-22. UWO registered a kill on the next point before Aubrie Krzus (Wheaton, Ill./Warrenville South) sneakily dumped the ball over on the second hit for the final point and a 1-0 lead in the match for UWW. 

The Warhawks never trailed in set two, leading by as much as seven late in the set, 20-13. Still the home team battled back to force two set points before Kirsten Anderson (Sun Prairie, Wis./Sun Prairie) put it away with a kill. 

The third set was reminiscent of the first two – back-and-forth early on followed by a Warhawk run that gave UWW a big lead, 17-11. The 8-0 burst featured three kills from outside hitter Jenna Weinfurt (Waukesha, Wis./Catholic Memorial). 

The Titans responded with their own 6-0 run to knot the set 17-17. After trading a number of points, UW-Whitewater strung together three in a row to give a little cushion, 21-18. UWW scored three of the next five to force match point, 24-20. After a pair of miscues, middle hitter Hannah Proctor’s (Durand, Ill./Durand) hard cut shot towards the line couldn’t be handled by the Titan libero and the Warhawks stormed the court in celebration. 

Anderson was efficient from the middle with 13 kills in 29 attempts with just a single attack error – a hitting percentage of .414. The nation’s top blocker added a solo and six assist blocks in the match. Weinfurt matched Anderson’s kill output with 13 to share match-high honors, adding 10 assists for the double-double. Right side Payton Kuepers (Madison, Wis./Lakeside Lutheran) was integral in UWW’s blocking game with two solo and three assist blocks. 

Krzus dished out 32 assists adding a pair of kills, an ace and a block. In the backcourt, Morgan Jensen (Sun Prairie, Wis./Sun Prairie) led all players with 28 digs. Ally Longden (Pewaukee, Wis./Pewaukee) added double digit digs with 13. 

Prior to the match Saturday night, WIAC administrators announced the Judy Kruckman Scholar-Athlete Award. Jensen was selected as the 2023 honoree. She is the 12th Warhawk to earn the award and first since 2016. More information will be released on Monday. 

UW-Whitewater will make its 34th appearance in the NCAA Division III Tournament slated to start next week. More information including locations of the regional sites, opponent and the entire Division III field will be announced during the selection show on Monday at 12 p.m. available live on ncaa.com. 

This Week’s City Meetings

City of Whitewater Plan & Architectural Review Commission – Monday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Public Hearing Regarding Consideration of A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Proposed
Residential Units on Second Floor to be located at 209 S. Taft Street, Parcel # /HAS 00046
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City of Whitewater Public Works Committee – Tuesday @ 5:00 p.m.
Agenda
Cravath Lakefront Room, 2nd floor, 312 W. Whitewater St.
Agenda includes Discussion and possible action regarding private side lead water lateral replacement
costs and Discussion and possible action regarding sidewalk replacement program.

City of Whitewater Park & Recreation Board – Wednesday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda includes DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING STARIN PARK UNDERGROUND
DETENTION BASIN.
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City of Whitewater Community Development Authority (CDA) – Thursday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda includes Update from Kristin Parks of Anderson Commercial Group regarding marketing strategies
for sale of City-Owned lots, Update regarding status of Economic Development Director position, and closed session (followed by open session) regarding Innovation Center Memorandum of Understanding between City and UW-Whitewater -Update Only and Discussion and possible action regarding Action Fund Loan to Fine Food Culture LLC (The Black Sheep).
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    UW-W Makes DIII Football Tournament – First Game at Home on Sat. [Updated]

    Updated 11/13/23 @ 8:40 p.m. – WIAC section added at end of article.

    By Lynn Binnie
    Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
    whitewaterbanner@gmail.com

    At the NCAA DIII Selection Show on November 12, UW-W (9-1 overall) was selected for the tournament and slated to play the first round at home vs. Bethel (MN) on Saturday, November 18 at 12 p.m. CST.

    The Warhawks finished the regular season with five wins against nationally ranked opponents under first-year head coach Jace Rindahl.

    UW-Whitewater is a six-time national champion (2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014).

    The championship field consists of 32 teams in a single-elimination tournament. Twenty-eight of the 32 spots are filled by teams that win their conference, earning an automatic bid. The remaining four spots are given to at-large teams. UW-W was granted one of those at-large spots, as it was the runner-up in the WIAC conference.

    The Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl, the national championship, will be played on Dec. 15, 2023 at Salem Stadium in Salem, Virginia.

    North Central (IL) is the reigning champion. The Cardinals have played in three straight Stagg Bowls (the DIII national championship game), winning two of them.

    From WIAC:

    INDIANAPOLIS–For the third consecutive season, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and UW-Whitewater have received bids into the NCAA Division III Football Championship.
     
    UW-La Crosse (9-1) earned an automatic bid into the 32-team field by winning the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title, while UW-Whitewater (9-1) claimed one of four at-large bids.
     
    UW-La Crosse is making its 14th NCAA appearance and will host University of Minnesota Morris (7-3) in the first round. The winner will face either Aurora University (Ill.) (10-0) or Coe College (Iowa) (9-1) in the second round.
     
    UW-Whitewater, appearing in the NCAA championship for the 19th time in program history, will host Bethel University (Minn.) (8-2) in its first round contest with the winner meeting either Wheaton College (Ill.) (9-1) or Mount St. Joseph University (Ohio) (9-1) in the second round.
     

    Grundahl Sets All-Time Scoring Record in Win

    Aleah Grundahl

    By Angela Kelm
    Asst. Athletic Director for Sports Information

    Stevens Point, Wis. — University of Wisconsin-Whitewater senior forward Aleah Grundahl (DeForest, Wis./DeForest) became the all-time leading scorer in Warhawk women’s basketball history in UWW’s 84-56 win over St. Norbert College Saturday afternoon. 

    Grundahl led all players with 20 points in the contest bringing her career total to 1,380 to set the program record previously held by Mary Merg (2010-14). The record-breaking bucket came early in the fourth. Grundahl took the entry pass from the top of the key near the right block. She backed down the defender towards the middle of the lane before spinning back right for a fading bank shot to score around three defenders. Grundahl was 7-15 from the floor and 6-8 from the free throw line to lead UWW in the game. She was a single rebound shy of a double-double while adding six assists in the record-breaking game. 

    UW-Whitewater jumped out to a handy lead outscoring the Green Knights 20-7 in the first quarter. The Warhawks extended the margin to 24, 48-24, at the break. UWW continued to widen the gap eventually taking a 33-point lead – the largest of the game – on a Sydney Lehman (Amherst, Wis./Amherst) layup with 4:12 left in the contest. 

    Maggie Trautsch (Sun Prairie, Wis./DeForest) joined Grundahl in double figures with 19 bolstered by 5-9 from beyond the arc. Kacie Carollo (Whitewater, Wis./Whitewater) added 11 points on 4-8 from the field and 3-5 from long range. 

    The Warhawks return to Whitewater for their home-opener Wednesday against Ripon College. The doubleheader features the Warhawk women at 5:30 followed by the men against Carroll at 7:30. The teams will be collecting nonperishable food items during the Hoops for Hunger night. All donations will go to the Whitewater Community Space to help our community as we near the holiday season. 

    UWW Men’s Basketball Final: UWW 71, SMU 53

    Jameer Barker Acrobatic Layup by Michael Gouvion

    By Broderick P. Frye
    Assistant Sports Information Director

    The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Men’s Basketball team led for nearly the whole game on November 11 as the Warhawks picked up their second win of the season over the visiting Saint Mary’s University Cardinals. 

    Box Score

    The Cardinals led 4-2 after the first two minutes, but after a Jameer Barker (Racine, Wis./St. Catherine’s) 3-pointer gave the lead back to the Warhawks, UW-Whitewater never looked back as they took the 71-53 victory in their second game of the season. 

    The Warhawks put together a 10-0 run midway through the first half to give themselves a 25-10 lead. In yesterday’s game, Gustavus Adolphus kept with the Warhawks on their first half three-point shooting. However, the Warhawks emphasized the perimeter-defense against the Cardinals, holding them 0-for-6 in the first half and keeping them out of the game. 

    The 9-point lead at half only expanded for the Warhawks, with UW-Whitewater securing the game with solid defense and efficient offense. The Warhawks led by as much as 24 points with 4 minutes left to go in the game, and held on in the final minutes to secure the victory.

    Barker was a perfect 5-for-5 from deep, leading all scorers with 19 points. James Kelley (Milwaukee, WI/St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy) added 16 points of his own, including seven rebounds. Carter Capstran (Franklin, Wis./Franklin) and Trevon Chislom (McFarland, Wis./McFarland) also helped the Warhawks dominate the glass. Capstran had a game-high 10 rebounds and Chislom pulled down eight. Chislom also added eight points and two blocks. 

    The Warhawks pulled down 47 (17 offensive) rebounds to SMU’s 25. With those 17 offensive rebounds the Warhawks scored 19 second chance points. 

    The Warhawks continue their season-opening home stand on Wednesday, November 15th in a double-header with the women’s program. The Women tip-off at 5 p.m. against Ripon with the men to follow against Carroll.