By Lynn Binnie Whitewater Banner volunteer staff whitewaterbanner@gmail.com
Rep. Ellen Schutt (R-Clinton), who has represented the Walworth County portion of the City of Whitewater in the Wisconsin State Assembly since 2022, announced on May 31 that she will not seek re-election. As the Banner indicated in an article posted on February 20 regarding the recent redistricting of the State Assembly and Senate, Schutt does not live in the new Assembly district #43, which will include the entire city. The filing deadline was June 1, and, assuming that they have submitted valid nomination papers, the candidates are expected to be Brienne Brown (D), Scott Johnson (R) and Dylan Kurtz (R). Johnson and Kurtz will face off in a primary on August 13. The general election will be held on November 5.
By the way, Sen. Steve Nass (R), who currently represents the city, does not live in our new district, but will continue to represent Whitewater until his term expires in 2026.
Rep. Schutt released the following statement:
“I have been honored and humbled by all of the support that I have received to run for reelection. And, although I know our campaign would have been successful, I have made the decision not to seek reelection this fall.
This was not an easy decision to make but one that was made with thoughtful consideration and conversations with my family, friends, and neighbors.
I want my constituents to know that I will continue to advocate for them and their needs. I know that I can, and will, still make a difference for our community in other ways. It has been an honor of a lifetime to serve my hometown and our community, and I will be forever grateful to everyone that put their faith in me.”
By Broderick P. Frye Asst. Sports Information Director
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater kept their season alive with an 11-10 win over Birmingham-Southern College. The Warhawks were down by five runs heading into the 7th, but the Warhawks kept their composure and rallied back. The win was capped off by Sam Paden (Libertyville, Ill./Libertyville) hitting a walk-off homer one pitch into the bottom of the 9th.
Jack Hagen (San Clemente, Cal./San Clemente) only needed six batters to get through the first two innings, keeping the Panthers off the base path. The Warhawks offense capitalized in the bottom of the 2nd, with Sam Paden (Libertyville, Ill./Libertyville) starting off the scoring with a solo home run. Dominik McVay (Mineral Point, Wis./Mineral Point) followed suit, hitting his own solo homer immediately after.
Matt Scolan (Downers Grove, Ill./South) finished out the 3-run second inning with an RBI single to send Bennett Frazer (Oconto, Wis./Oconto) home.
Birmingham-Southern used the top of the third to close the gap, as Eli Steadman hit a 2-run homer to close the gap 3-2.
After the Panthers held the Warhawks scoreless in the 3rd, they took the lead with a 3-run 4th inning. The scoring started with another home run.
The game turned into a home run derby, as Matt Scolan (Downers Grove, Ill./South) sent a 2-run homer to right field in the bottom of the 4th to tie the game back up at 5 a-piece.
With the tie game, Birmingham-Southern flipped the momentum back to their side with a four-run frame in the top of the 5th.
In the top of the 6th, the Panthers extended the lead once again, taking a 10-5 lead over the Warhawks. With a three-up-three-down inning for UWW in the bottom of the 6th the Warhawks were running out of outs to play with.
Andy Thies (Tallahassee, Fla./Lawton Chiles) sparked some life back into the Warhawks, hitting a two-run double after a Birmingham-Southern error extended the inning.
With Max Huseboe (Ripon, Wis./Ripon) and Logan Eisenbarth (Barrington, Ill./Barrington) combining for a scoreless inning, the Warhawks entered the bottom of the 8th down 10-7.
Scolan kept up his amazing game, with an RBI double to score McVay and close the gap to 10-8. After being quiet offensively for most of the game, Eli Frank (Bayport, Wis./Bay Port) was due as he scored himself and Scolan with a home run to tie the game up.
Eisenbarth got things done in three batters, including winning a 9-pitch at bat for the final out.
The Warhawks had three outs to score in regulation, but Sam Paden (Libertyville, Ill./Libertyville) only needed one pitch to walk things off. Paden hit his second home run of the night, keeping the Warhawks’ season alive.
The Warhawks defeated Birmingham-Southern 11-10 after the walk-off. Eisenbarth picked up the win, pitching the final four outs of the game.
The Warhawks will head back out for a rematch against Salve Regina in the Pool B championship game. The first pitch is set for Monday at 1:15 PM ET [12:15 PM in Whitewater.] The Warhawks will need to win two in order to advance to the NCAA World Series Championship Game.
Editor’s note: This game was the last that Birmingham-Southern will ever play, as the college closed effective May 31 due to declining enrollment and financial struggles. Here’s the link to a story about how much being in the World Series meant to Birmingham-Southern’s fans.
Michael Hilker Jr. (Taken by RYAN COLEMAN/D3PHOTOGRAPHY)
By Broderick P. Frye Asst. Sports Information Director
Pitching Battle in Eastlake as Warhawks fall 2-0 to Salve Regina
The two teams battled it out for only 104 minutes, the shortest recorded game in NCAA DIII World Series history.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater fell to Salve Regina in the winner’s bracket game of the NCAA [D-III] World Series. Two runs in the bottom of the second were the only runs scored in the game, in favor of Salve Regina.
The two Hawk teams played in a classic pitching battle, with the Warhawks featuring Michael Hilker Jr. (Yorkville, Ill./York), the Region IX pitcher of the year, versus the Seahawks pitcher Sean Mulligan, the Region I pitcher of the year.
Salve Regina scored the only two runs in the bottom of the second, after a single with bases loaded scored two.
Hilker pitched a stellar game after that, pitching hitless baseball from the fourth inning to the end of the game.
The Warhawks had an opportunity to strike in the top of the 7th, with runners on second and third, but the Seahawks found a way to keep the Warhawks off the board.
The Warhawks were held to just four hits, their lowest total hits since the fourth game of the season against Trinity (TX). In addition, this was the first scoreless game from the Warhawks this season.
The Warhawks will fight to keep their tournament hopes alive against Birmingham-Southern tomorrow evening. The first pitch was pushed back to 5 PM ET [4 PM in Whitewater] with rain projected in the area on Sunday morning.
Editor’s note: The following press release was provided by the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library.
Wisconsin author, Michael T. Sullivan, will be at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library on Tuesday, June 4 at 5:30 p.m. He will speak about his book, “The Congdon Brothers and Significant Others: Their Civil War Times” — a story about three brothers from Palmyra who enlisted in the Union Army and became combat soldiers in the Civil War.
Sullivan will be available for questions after his presentation and copies of his book will be available for purchase and signing. The presentation will be held in the library’s Community Room located at 431 W. Center Street in Whitewater. The public is invited to attend this free event and no registration is required. For additional information, visit the library’s website at www.whitewaterlibrary.org or call 262-473-0530.
Editor’s note: The following was provided by the author:
I’ve written the above titled book which is about three brothers from Palmyra who enlisted the Union army. The brothers’ bravery in defense of the Union is obvious. Just as importantly, it’s about the people who helped them after the war. I’ve written about two women in the family and their experiences on the home front. Finally, it’s about the beauty of this place, Southeastern WI, which is in stark contrast to the landscapes of the Shiloh battlefield. The 48-page book is supported by 167 footnotes. There’s a number of color pictures. The book advances a life affirming perspective from the horror of war.
The presentation includes enlarged health care, court and pension documents that are in the public domain. I also have pictures, (copies) of family members along with part of a handwritten letter, also enlarged, by one of the soldiers.
The book is now on sale at the iconic Jim and Judy’s grocery store in Palmyra, at the DNR gift shop operated by the Kettle Moraine Association in Eagle, at the Dust Bunny bookstore in Lake Geneva and at Espresso Love Coffee in Mukwonago. For individuals the book can be purchased for $10.00. If mailed the price is $12.67. For organizations the price is $12.00 without mailing.
There is no cost, except for your time, to attend the seminar and there is absolutely no need to buy the book at the presentation. The main purpose for the presentation is for interactive discussion.
City of Whitewater Equal Opportunities Commission – Monday @ 5:00 p.m. Agenda includes Combination of Disability Right Committee and Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room, 312 West Whitewater St. *In Person and Virtual Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/761866341 You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 761-866-341 United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
City of Whitewater Police & Fire Commission Meeting – Monday @ 6:00 p.m. Agenda Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room, 312 West Whitewater St. *In Person and Virtual Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/709264645 You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 709-264-645 United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
City of Whitewater Common Council Meeting – Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m. Agenda includes assessment process update, second reading of Ordinance allowing Board of Absentee Canvassers (Allowing Central Count for Absentee Ballots), Discussion and Possible Action regarding bids for mechanical dredging of Cravath & Trippe Lake Cattails, and Discussion and Possible Action regarding Spring Splash Task Force. Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room, 312 West Whitewater St. *In Person and Virtual Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods. Please click the link below to join: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85112050058?pwd=Ap6zAO3aekhYc5DclWWBSSqnm7QyhA.4vOxz75RGIe5615n Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799 Webinar ID: 851 1205 0058 Passcode: 019249
City of Whitewater Alcohol Licensing Commission – Thursday @ 5:30 p.m. The agenda has not been published as of June 2.
City of Whitewater Landmarks Commission –Thursday @ 6:00 p.m. The agenda has not been published as of June 2.
Warhawks were down 3-0, but score 11 unanswered over the next 8 innings
By Broderick P. Frye Asst. Sports Information Director
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater opened up the 2024 NCAA World Series Tournament with a 11-3 win over Randolph-Macon. After allowing three runs in the first inning, the Warhawks scored 11 unanswered runs to take the win.
The Warhawks found themselves down early after a base-clearing double put Randolph-Macon on the board first. But the Warhawks responded right back with a 3-run play to tie things back up.
After a scoreless second [Randolph-Macon] inning, the Warhawks really showed off their offensive prowess with a 6-run second frame. Capping off the inning was a lengthy home run trot from Danny Hopper (Palatine, Ill./Palatine). Hopper sent a ball deep to left center, and after a video review, the hit was ruled a home run, putting the Warhawks up 9-3.
As the Warhawks started to get their footing on defense, a three-up-three-down in the third and fourth kept the Yellowjackets off the board. A Matt Scolan (Downers Grove, Ill./South) single added the Warhawks’ 10th unanswered run in the bottom of the third.
Randolph-Macon slowed the Warhawks down in the fourth, with a quick three-&-out for the Warhawks first scoreless inning. However, the Warhawk defense did the exact same.
With Cade Berendt (Germantown, Wis./Germantown) rolling on the mound in the sixth inning, Scolan sent another home run to left field to put the Warhawks up 11-3.
An inning later, Max Huseboe (Ripon, Wis./Ripon) came in for relief and picked up right where Berendt left off, only allowing one base runner in his two innings of relief.
The Warhawks closed things out in the first game with an 11-3 win over Randolph-Macon.
With the win, the Warhawks advanced to play Salve Regina in the Winner’s Bracket. First pitch is scheduled for 8 PM ET [7 PM in Whitewater] in Eastlake.
Scott Kyle passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 after battling many health issues in his home.
Scott was born at the Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital to Daniel John Kyle and Janet Lorraine Kutz.
Scott was a jack of all trades. From working carpentry to roofing to maintenance to factory work, There was nothing he wouldn’t have done or tried.
Scott found joy in life fishing or hunting. Watching the sun rise in the morning while sipping his coffee. Watching the animals from his window at the feeding station he made for them.
Scott’s friends knew of him as someone who would feed the entire building complex before himself, offering to help others in any way that he can. He enjoyed being the neighbor that all the kids knew and would give them popsicles or candy, also of course he had treats for his 4 legged friends as well.
He is survived by his brothers Larry Kyle, and Brian Kyle. His Nieces Erin Miller, and Kari Kyle, Nephews Eric Kyle and Jason Kyle, Great-Nephew Kaleb Pechous, and Great-Niece Ferrah Miller.
He is preceded in death by his Brother Johnny, Dad Daniel, Mother Janet.
Did you ever have a very close boyfriend or girlfriend and became separated by a move…but still remembered them and thought of them, over the years..? In our monthly art film, two deeply connected Korean childhood friends are torn apart. 20 years later, they are reunited for one week to ponder the meaning of life, love and destiny. A pensive, thoughtful film which was nominated for
Best Motion Picture, Screenplay and Actress.
Seniors in the Park is located in Starin Park, 504 W. Starin Road. Although there is no charge to attend, regular participants are encouraged to join Seniors in the Park. The annual fee for residents of the Whitewater Unified School District is $10 and non-residents is $15. The funds support about half of the cost of our front desk staff person for 15 hours per week. The rest comes our of our fundraising monies. If you cannot afford the fee, we have a fund that will cover it for you. Fees are accepted at the Starin Park Community Building or online at https://schedulesplus.com/wwtr/kiosk/
