Lynn Binnie 
“The Fablemans”
Tuesday, March 14, 1 p.m.
(Drama) Rated PG-13; 2 hours, 31 minutes (2022)
Loosely based on Steven Spielberg’s childhood growing up in post-World War II Arizona, from age 7 to 18. A young, impressionable Sammy Fableman explores how the power of movies helps us see the truth about ourselves and others. Nominated for seven Oscars, including Best Film, Screenplay, Music, Actress and Actor.
Starring Michelle Williams, Judd Hirsch, Paul Dano and Seth Rogan.
Update: In a hard fought game where they were rarely ahead but usually not far behind, UW-W’s women lost to Trinity (CT) by 63-56. See the sports section for details on this game.
By Angela Kelm
Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information
Ashland, Va. — Still Dancing … Warhawk Men Advance to Elite 8 | Box Score
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men’s basketball team continues their journey in the postseason after defeating Johns Hopkins 83-82 in overtime in an instant classic.
Tipoff for the Elite 8 game in Ashland, Va. Is slated for 6 pm CT Saturday. The Warhawks seem to be at home on the road this season at 12-1 in away games. Update 3/11 @ 3:40 p.m.: They will face Oswego State, which earned its first trip ever to the Elite 8 by ending Randolph Macon’s 64 home-game winning streak on Friday evening, 74-63. The game may be viewed online here.
The game was close throughout as you’d expect a quarterfinal game to be. Still the Warhawks held the lead for the majority of the contest. The tide seemed to turn a bit at the 7:41 mark in the second half when JHU knocked down a triple from the wing to claim their first lead of the half since the opening minute.
From that point, the teams traded small runs until the Blue Jays went up five with just over a minute in regulation remaining. Forced to foul with just 41 seconds left, Johns Hopkins made one of two but hauled in the offensive board. A quick foul led to a pair of missed free throws and this time Trevon Chislom secured the rebound.
Miles Barnstable got the ball up the court quickly and created space with a step back move knocking down the three-pointer with 29 seconds on the clock. Head Coach Pat Miller immediately signaled for the timeout.
Seven seconds ticked off clock after the inbounds until UWW was whistled for the foul. Dropping in one of two, UW-Whitewater capitalized on the Blue Jays’ poor free throw shooting down the stretch. Barnstable missed a triple, but Carter Capstran cleaned up the offensive glass to cut the deficit in half and pull the Warhawks within two, 73-71, with 11 seconds remaining.
Delvin Barnstable fouled JHU with barely any time coming off the clock and once again Johns Hopkins only hit one of the pair. Chislom pulled down the board and outleted to Miles Barnstable who went coast-to-coast for the layup to make it 74-73 with eight seconds to go.
Following the next UWW foul, the Blue Jays made the second of the double bonus giving the Warhawks less than three seconds to go the length of the court trailing by two.
JHU pressured the near guards forcing the inbounder to heave the ball near the sideline at midcourt. Capstran acted as a receiver, hauling in the catch inbounds and tossing it toward the three-point line before falling out of play. Delvin Barnstable did a fantastic job coming back for the ball and his hustle paid off as JHU was called for a foul on the catch.
With just three-tenths of a second left, Barnstable’s first free throw bounced off the rim, hit the backboard and dropped through. He drained the next one to send the game into overtime. The Barnstables combined for 26 points in the second half for UWW.
The majority of points scored in the five-minute overtime came from the charity stripe. The Warhawks won that battle hitting 6-8 in overtime compared to 3-4 for JHU. Still the Blue Jays captured the lead late after back-to-back buckets from turnovers gave Johns Hopkins an 82-81 lead with 12 seconds to go.
Jameer Barker drew a shooting foul with six seconds on the clock to head to the line. He knocked down both to give UWW the lead. A last chance heave for Johns Hopkins was no good as the Warhawks keep dancing in the NCAA Tournament.
Barker posted 19 bolstered by 6-8 from the free throw line including the final two that sealed the win. Both Barnstables posted 17 each as Delvin notched a double-double with 12 boards. Chislom and Capstran rounded out the double figure scorers with 13 each.
Editor’s note: The following press release was received from the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library.
The public is invited to celebrate International Pi Day at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library on Tuesday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m. Pi is a mathematical constant that is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, approximately equal to 3.14159. The decimal representation never ends, nor enters a permanently repeating pattern. There will be a contest to see who can recite the most digits of pi, various fun pi activities and games, and pie to eat.
The event will be held in the library’s Community Room located at 431 W. Center Street in Whitewater. This family-friendly event is for all ages, and there is no cost or registration to participate. For additional information, visit the library’s website at www.whitewaterlibrary.org or call 262-473-0530 with questions.
By Angela Kelm
Asst. Sports Director for Sports Information
Roanoke, Va. — Jaritt Shinhoster Claims Second Consecutive National Title at 184 Pounds
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater senior Jaritt Shinhoster (Hoffman Estates, Ill./Barrington) successfully defended his national title to claim the crown at 184 pounds once again at the 2023 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships in Roanoke, Virginia.
In a rematch of the 2022 national championship bout, Shinhoster defeated Shane Liegel of Loras College by 9-2 decision Saturday evening to secure the title for the second consecutive season. The title bout was the rubber match between the two brawlers, as the pair had each registered a win against the other this season. Shinhoster was a perfect 4-0 at the national championships this season. After opening with a fall, he posted back-to-back major decisions to advance to the title bout.
Shinhoster is the third back-to-back champion in program history joining Rob Llorca from 1990 and 1991 at 158 pounds and fellow 184-pounder Jordan Newman who secured titles in 2017 and 2018. Overall, he is the fifth wrestler to win a national title as a Warhawk.
The fifth-year senior has recorded a phenomenal career as Warhawk. His 33 wins this season is the most in his five years (including a shortened season due to the pandemic) as he wrapped up the season at 33-2. For his storied career, Shinhoster is 112-15 with 57 pins, 9 technical falls and 28 major decisions. With a streak of five consecutive pins through regionals and into the first round of the national tournament this season, it is no surprise that Shinhoster has a fall-rate nearing 50-percent for his career.
SATURDAY MORNING SESSION RECAP
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater brawler Jaritt Shinhoster (Hoffman Estates, Ill./Barrington) has advanced to the title bout at the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships. The senior will defend his 2022 national title against Loras’ Shane Liegel in the Saturday evening session slated to begin with the parade of All-Americans at 6:30 pm ET.
The 184 title bout will be a rematch of the 2022 national championship. Shinhoster defeated then top-ranked Liegel by major decision 13-5. This season, the brawlers have met twice. Liegel won in sudden victory in the title bout of the Concordia Wisconsin Open back in November. That loss marked Shinhoster’s first of the season – his lone other came to a Division I opponent in the annual Midlands Championships where he finished as the runner-up against all Division I competition. Shinhoster took the second meeting this season by decision, 4-0, in a dual against Loras in January.
Shinhoster defeated Donovan Corn of Luther College by 12-0 major decision in Saturday morning’s semifinal.
Shinhoster is 32-2 on the season with half of his victories coming by fall. He three technical falls and seven major decision for a total of 26 bonus point wins of his 32 victories.
Whitewater High School senior – Kindyl Kilar – won a $400 scholarship through the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Fort Atkinson-Eli Pierce Chapter Good Citizen Program on March 6. Kindyl received a check and certificate from DAR Chaplain Val Cole and DAR Good Citizens Chair, Nancy Olson. Congratulations Kindyl!
Editor’s note: The above announcement was submitted by Pamela Sonmor-Wintz, WHS counselor and scholarship coordinator. Update @ 11 a.m. on 3/10/23: The announcement below was submitted by Chris Spangler for the Fort Atkinson-Eli Pierce Chapter of the DAR.
DAR recognizes area schools’ ‘Good Citizens’
The Fort Atkinson-Eli Pierce Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently recognized six area high school seniors who exemplify the qualities of good citizenship.
The organization held its annual Good Citizen Reception for the students and their guests on Thursday, March 2, at the Dwight Foster Public Library in Fort Atkinson.
Honorees included Mariah Luebke, Fort Atkinson High School; Matthew Buchholz, Jefferson High School; Madalyn Buonincontro, Cambridge High School; Natalie Gordhamer, Palmyra-Eagle High School; Kindyl Kilar, Whitewater High School; and Jeremiah Legel, Lake Mills High School.
During the program, each student introduced him/herself and his/her guests and was presented a certificate of recognition.
Kilar is the chapter’s Good Citizen winner, and her essay on citizenship advances to compete at the state level. As she was in Boston and unable to attend the luncheon, DAR Chaplain Valerie Cole read Kilar’s essay, titled “Positive Actions Lead to Positive Change: How Will the Essential Actions of a Good Citizen — Dependability, Service, Leadership and Patriotism — Meet the Challenges that America Faces in this Decade?”
“After reading Kindyl’s letters of recommendation, her personal story and her essay, I can’t help but be amazed at the dynamic and caring individual she is,” said DAR chapter Regent Nancy Olson. “From her leadership roles in school and church, she embodies all the qualities of a good citizen.”
Kilar received a certificate and scholarship in a presentation at her school on Monday, March 6.
Olson also welcomed the honorees and their guests. Registrar Jessica Punzel led the Pledge of Allegiance and Cole offered the blessing. Treasurer Mary Narkis and Secretary Vicki Schicker presented the awards.
Mariah Luebke
Mariah Luebke is the daughter of Kim and Justin Luebke. Throughout her years at Fort Atkinson High School, she has maintained an A average, taking advanced-placement courses such as AP computer science, AP Psychology, AP Statistics and AP Environmental Science. She has been treasurer of FFA and is its current president, and in the fall has served as football team manager. Luebke also is a member of National Honor Society, treasurer of the Spanish National Honor Society and a student aid.
Outside of school, she is the mascot, Pork Chop Jones,” for Jones Dairy Farm; works in housekeeping at Holiday Inn Express; and in the past worked at Goodwill of South-Central Wisconsin and the Common House.
Following graduation, she plans to study agribusiness management at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with the goal of owning her own business selling crops to her community.
Kindyl Kilar
Kindyl Kilar is the daughter of Mary and Mike Kilar. Throughout her years at Whitewater High School, she has maintained an all-A average while taking honors and AP courses. Her high school activities include Spanish Honor Society, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Student Council, HOPE squad, National Honor Society, yearbook staff, Kindness Club and Rock Valley Conference leadership conferences. She plays the flute and violin and sings in the church choir.
Outside of school, Kilar volunteers at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Vacation Bible School and helps with youth basketball. A Herb Kohl Excellence Scholarship nominee, she has been elected to Homecoming Court, and was named All-State Volleyball for two years, All-Conference Basketball for two years, an All-Conference Track and All-State Finisher, Most Valuable Player in volleyball and Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year. She was captain of the volleyball team, an MVP in track and a Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Foundation nominee.
Upon graduation, Kilar will attend Florida International University in Miami, where she plans to play collegiate volleyball. She hopes to enter the medical field.
Matthew Buchholz
Matthew Buchholz is the son of Dean and Kimberly Buchholz of Jefferson. Throughout his last three years at Jefferson High School, he has earned an A in all his courses, which include AP Calculus, AP European History, AP Physics and AP Human Geography. He also is very involved in music, playing in the Concert and Symphonic bands, Jazz Ensemble and Steel Drum Band, and singing in the Vocal Jazz Ensemble.
He has played football and tennis, is in the Music Honors Society and was on Student Council for two years. In addition, he was part of the Eagle Theater Council, Spanish Honor Society and National Honor Society.
As a member of the Theater and Drama Club, Buchholz has performed in one-act plays that went to state, and he held the leading role in “Little Shop of Horrors.”
Outside of school, Buchholz has volunteered at the Boys and Girls in Christ (BASIC) Thanksgiving Dinner each year. During the summer, he works on the grounds crew for the School District of Jefferson. A member of his church’s youth group, Chapel Students, he volunteers to work tech during church services; plays the piano, guitar and ukulele; and takes private vocal lessons.
Matthew has four colleges he is considering to attend after graduation — Ripon College, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, University of Northern Iowa and Viterbo University — with the plan of becoming a vocal music teacher.
Natalie Gordhamer
Natalie Gordhamer, is the daughter of Deb and Gary Gordhamer. During the past three years at Palmyra-Eagle High School, she has achieved high academic success, taking advanced courses including AP Literature and Composition, AP Calculus, AP Psychology and AP U.S. History. She also has been involved in band.
Outside of the classroom, Gordhamer has been in National Honor Society, serving as historian. Last summer, she was a delegate to Badger Girls State.
Gordhamer has been a member of Girl Scouts for 12 years, volunteering at a day camp teaching outdoor skills. She earned her Junior Aide badge and Silver Award, the latter by building three little free libraries.
After graduation, she plans to attend Minnesota State University in Mankato, with the goal of becoming a librarian.
Madalyn Buonincontro
During the past three years at Cambridge High School, Madalyn Buonincontro has maintained an A average while taking four years of Spanish, English, social studies and math. She took AP English Literature and AP Government and Politics, as well as many music courses including varsity, show and concert choirs.
Her high school activities include volleyball; National Honor Society, of which she is president; school musicals and the peer mentoring program. She is the Class of 2023 secretary.
Outside of school, she is involved in the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Daycare and serves as a Sunday School teacher. She volunteers at an elementary school on Wednesday mornings and has volunteered at Mount Carmel family camp for the past two summers.
After high school, Buonincontro plans to attend Wheaton College in Wheaton, Ill., to major in elementary education.
Jeremiah Legel
While at Lake Mills High School, Jeremiah Legel, son of Craig and Kari Legel, has been involved in cross-country, basketball, track, Interact Club, Link Crew and National Honor Society, of which he serves as president. He has earned his academic letter and academic medallion.
A singer and songwriter, Legel is an active volunteer at his church and at school, and is employed at Timber Creek Pizza Co. He also is involved in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Next fall, Legel will be attending Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio. His career path is as yet undecided.
Legal was presented the Good Citizen award at his school, as he was unable to attend the March 2 luncheon.
About the Good Citizen award
Created in 1934, the Good Citizen award recognizes and rewards individuals who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. The students are selected by their teachers and peers because they demonstrate these qualities to an outstanding degree.
Once a student is chosen as the DAR Good Citizen, he or she is invited to participate in the scholarship portion of the program. This consists of a personal statement and an essay; participation is optional.
The Fort Atkinson-Eli Pierce Chapter of DAR began its Good Citizens program in the late 1930s with one school … Fort Atkinson. Since then, it has recognized 86-plus students.
About DAR
Organized in 1899, the Fort Atkinson Chapter of DAR was one of the earliest and largest chapters in Wisconsin for many years, the release noted.
The Eli Pierce Chapter, founded in Whitewater in 1941, was very active but never as large. The two chapters merged in 1992, and today, members reside in Watertown, Lake Mills, Jefferson, Fort Atkinson, Whitewater, Milton, Janesville and surrounding communities, as well as in several other states.
Editor’s note: This announcement was submitted by Pam Brotzman and Alicia Zamora.
We will be holding a candlelight vigil for the baby that was found on Saturday, bringing the community together so we can show we care about what happened. Please bring your own candle as we are not sure what we will have.
Saturday, March 11, 7:00 p.m. – Twin Oaks Park, 755 N. Tratt Street, Whitewater, WI.
Editor’s note: A story about the incident on March 4 may be found here.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for all of southern Wisconsin Thursday afternoon/evening into Friday morning. The Whitewater area is forecast to receive 4-7″ of snow.
The Whitewater Community Foundation is now accepting applications for Spring Community Action Grants. Grants will be awarded to local non-profit organizations actively working to support the greater Whitewater community. Please spread the word to groups working to effect positive change in the Whitewater area. Qualified projects should be intended for educational, cultural, charitable or benevolent purposes that will benefit and improve the greater Whitewater community. Projects are expected to be accomplished within a specific period of time (generally not more than one year) and should be creative, innovative and address community needs. We look forward to working with leaders who are striving to make our community a greater place to live, work, and learn.
Interested organizations can find more information and fill out an application at WCFGrantApplication.pdf The deadline for submitting applications is April 30, 2023.
About WCF: The Whitewater Community Foundation’s mission is to “Enhance the quality of life in the Whitewater area via educational, cultural, charitable or benevolent expenditures” through scholarships and community action grants. Donations can be made by sending a check made payable to Whitewater Community Foundation to P.O. Box 428, Whitewater, WI, 53190, or donate online at whitewatercommunityfoundation.org by hitting the “Donate” button on top of the contact page. For tax purposes, the Whitewater Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Corporation.
Deborah E. Stradinger
Deborah “Deb” E. Stradinger 73, of Katy, Texas, passed away in her sleep on February 23, 2023. Deb, formerly of
Whitewater, WI, was the daughter of Emil and Loretta Stradinger.
Deb is survived by her partner of 35 years, Kim Buffey; along with her brothers: Mark (Terri), Fr. Stephen (ret.), Joseph,
James, and Theodore; her sisters, Joan (David Egnoski), Ruth, Mary (Mike) Bloomquist, and Ann; numerous nieces and
nephews and grandnieces and nephews. Deb is preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law Scott Henry and sister-in-law, Robin Stradinger.
A lifelong educator, Deb served students worldwide for over 40 years. Before her retirement in 2019, she taught in
Wisconsin; Guam; Nürnberg, Germany; and Houston, Texas.
With her love for learning and people, Deb was an avid traveler and camped throughout the United States with Kim and
her beloved cocker spaniels, Rascal and Tanner. Along with traveling the states, she also traveled the world. A member
of the Traveler Century Club, she visited over 100 countries, including her final excursion to Cuba this past November.
Deb was a lover of games (especially cards), a great baker who fed the schools where she worked, and she was always
willing to help others, no matter the situation.
Deb will be greatly missed by family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Cocker Spaniel
Rescue of East Texas in Deb’s honor. (cockerkids.org/donate). There will be no services in accordance with Deb’s wishes.
To: City of Whitewater
From: John Weidl, City Manager
Date: March 7, 2023
RE: Facts about the City and Irvin L. Young Memorial Library
Hello. I would like to share several facts about the City of Whitewater and the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library that cannot be disputed.
The City of Whitewater’s vision statement reads: Building upon our rich history, we will continue to be a welcoming, safe, and dynamic community. We will embrace the cultural and educational opportunities that the presence of a thriving University and an increasingly diverse population offers.
That is a fact and cannot be disputed.
Further, the City of Whitewater’s mission is to provide efficient and high-quality services which support living, learning, playing, and working in an exceptional community.
That is also a fact and cannot be disputed.
Culture is the customs, arts, social institutions, and collective achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.
That definition is a fact and cannot be disputed. I hope you see where I am going with this.
Community is a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common. Such as the scientific community, the business community, the student community, AND the LGBTQ+ community.
Ladies and gentlemen, friends, colleagues, and anyone reading this message, our community’s esteemed and trusted library director, Stacey, and her knowledgeable and inclusive staff ARE providing high quality services that provide cultural and educational opportunities for our increasingly diverse population – promoting living, learning, playing, working, and participating in our exceptional community.
Those are facts and they/them cannot and will not be disputed.
Best, – JSW