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No. 9 UW-W Baseball Punches Ticket to Regional Title Game on Sun. a.m.

By Chris Lindeke, Assistant Athletic Director, Strategic Communications and Branding, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Saturday, May 21, 2022

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NCAA Whitewater Regional Web Page

The No. 9 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater baseball team used a timely offense and strong pitching Saturday to defeat No. 20 Aurora (Ill.) 8-4 on the second day of the NCAA Whitewater Regional at Prucha Field at James B. Miller Stadium.

The Warhawks (35-8 overall) will play in Sunday’s regional championship game against the winner of tonight’s Aurora/Augustana game. First pitch of the contest is scheduled for 11 a.m.

UW-Whitewater smashed three homers and totaled 13 hits in Saturday’s game. Kade Lancour allowed two runs over seven innings to improve to 9-0 on the year. Cade Berendt tossed the final two frames in relief.

Left fielder Matt Scolan tallied three hits, including a solo home run, a triple and a bunt single, and knocked in a pair of runs. Third baseman Matt Korman tallied two hits, including a two-run homer, and designated hitter Sam Paden registered two hits, including a two-run homer and a run-scoring double.

Catcher Ryan Norton posted two hits, two runs scored and one RBI and second baseman David Rubin collected a pair of hits.

The Warhawks were first on the board thanks to Scolan’s solo homer with two outs in the bottom of the third, his sixth of the year and second of the regional tournament.

After the Spartans (34-10) took the lead in the top of the fourth, UW-Whitewater responded in the fifth on Paden’s go-ahead, two-run homer to make it 3-2.

The Warhawks turned the game in the sixth. Following a 1-2-3 top half by Lancour, Korman hit a two-run homer the opposite way to right field, his fourth of the season, to increase the advantage to three runs. Norton and Paden hit RBI doubles later in the frame to make it 7-2.

UW-W added an insurance run in the eighth on a bases-loaded walk by Scolan.

Aurora tallied twice with two outs in the top of the ninth, but Berendt induced a pop-up with the tying run in the on-deck circle.

A UW-W loss Sunday would force a decisive seventh game of the regional to start approximately 45 minutes following the completion of Sunday’s first game.

#FlashbackFriday with the Historical Society: Rail Yard c.1900

It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society.

This Sunday (May 22) from 1:00-4:00, the Whitewater Historical Society will be holding its Open House at the Depot Museum. It’s a celebration of the completion of the permanent Whitewater History Gallery that includes eight exhibits from pre-1837 to c.1990.

As a special attraction, in the museum’s temporary gallery, we are fortunate to feature Don West’s c.1900 model of the Whitewater rail yard. The 8 feet by 3.5 feet model features buildings, trains, and structures in an accurate presentation of the rail yard around 1900. You won’t want to miss it!

One of the photographs that Don used to depict the rail yard was this one, a Henry Scholl glass plate negative taken around 1900. He even decorated his engine on the model from this photo. Several more c.1900 railroad photos and other railroad items are on display in the museum’s temporary gallery this Sunday and will continue to be on display beginning in June when the museum is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society collections.

(2988GP, Whitewater Historical Society)

Obituary: Timothy P. Ryan

It’s with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our brother, Timothy P. Ryan.

Born in Chicago to Rita and Jack Ryan. Fond brother of John (d. Marsha), Terrance (Jan) and sister Mary Rita. Uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews, and also survived by many loving cousins. We would be remiss if we failed to mention the bevy of friends that have become more like family throughout Tim’s lifetime.

Retired Honolulu Police Officer, veteran of U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry (Tropic Lightning), volunteer for Whitewater Lakes Lions Club and friend to all animals.

Said to have a heart of a lion, that heart suddenly stopped Feb. 12th 2022. He will be missed.

The Wisconsin celebration of life will be held June 11th 11 to 4 at the Whitewater Lake Lion’s Club. Please bring along photos to share and memories to tell.

As per Tim’s wishes, a mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Augustine by-the-sea in Honolulu, Hawaii on October 14th followed by inurnment at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl).

In lieu of flowers, Tim’s favorite charity was Father Flanagan’s Boys Town in Nebraska: 402-498-3025.

Thank you all for your support during this sad occasion.

Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Obituary: Christopher A. Rossmiller, 57, of Elkhorn

Christopher A. Rossmiller, age 57, of Elkhorn passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Mercyhealth System in Janesville.  He was born on December 25, 1964 to Raymond and Sandra (Taylor) Rossmiller.  Chris worked for ITW Shakeproof in Illinois formerly of Elkhorn.  He was also the owner and operator of Rossmiller Lawn Care in the Whitewater area.  Chris was united in marriage to Frances Hernandez on September 20, 2014 in Darien.  He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan. 

Chris is survived by his wife, Frances; children, Sandra Berg, of Elkhorn, Ashley (Stephen) Busch, of Martinsburg, WV, Crasondra (John) Barber, of Stoughton, and Corey Hernandez, of Delavan; 11 grandchildren, Anthony, Aiden, Cantley, Amelia, Lincoln, Olivia, Emma, Johnny, Kaylie, Blake, and Nautica; two brothers, Ray Rossmiller and Kevin (Helen) Rossmiller; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Bella.  Chris is preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Sandra; son, Lucas; and a stepmother, Faye.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Monroe Funeral Home, 604 E. Walworth Ave in Delavan.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.  MONROE FUNERAL HOME in Delavan is assisting the family. Please visit us at delavanfuneralhome.com

Obituary: James Emil Toennies, 88

James Emil Toennies, age 88, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at his home in Whitewater, WI.  He was born on May 22, 1933, in Sheboygan, WI to Emil and Bertha Toennies.

Jim grew up in Sheboygan, WI and was the youngest of two boys. He attended Sheboygan North High School, graduating in 1951. After high school Jim attended UW-La Crosse where he played college basketball. He graduated in June, 1955 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education. In July, he married his high school sweetheart, Margaret F. Lonsdorf and in August was drafted into the U.S. Army to be stationed in Seoul, South Korea for eighteen months.  Upon his return, Jim received a Master of Science degree from UW-La Crosse in Physical Education and subsequently taught and coached basketball in Des Plaines, IL and Sheboygan, WI. In 1962, Jim was hired at UW-Whitewater where he taught physical and health education for thirty-one years before retiring in 1993. In 1971, he obtained a Doctorate of Health & Safety degree from Indiana University. During his time at UW-Whitewater, Jim served several years as intramural director, cross country coach, assistant track coach, health education coordinator, and the Williams Center facilities coordinator.

Jim also served his community in many ways. He was a member of the Whitewater Breakfast Kiwanis Club and served as Chairperson of the Whitewater Parks and Recreation Board for six years. He served on several committees including the local Housing Committee, Swim Fundraising and Skateboard Fundraising committees, and the Special Olympics.

Jim enjoyed playing tennis, riding with his bike club, cross county skiing, swimming, and camping with his family and friends. He especially loved watching all of his kids and grandkids play in sporting events. In retirement, Jim and Margaret spent every winter in Estero, Florida where he loved having his children and grandchildren visit. Jim was an avid supporter of all Warhawk sports. He also enjoyed attending UW-Madison Badger football and basketball games and following the Brewers, Packers and Bucks. Jim especially enjoyed gathering with family and friends for morning coffee or afternoon happy hour to shoot the breeze.

Jim is survived by his wife, Margaret of Whitewater; sons: David (Joanne) of Middleton; Steve of Lake Geneva; Bill of McFarland, and daughter: Lisa (John) Walsh of Sun Prairie, grandchildren: Kristine and Kimberly Walsh of Sun Prairie, Bailey and Daniel Toennies of McFarland, and Jack and Cole Toennies of Middleton. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald; and son, Robert.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may donate to:

The James E. and Margaret F. Scholarship Fund c/o UW-Whitewater Foundation, Inc.  800 W. Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190, or

The First English Lutheran Church, 401 W. Main Street, Whitewater, WI.

Private services for the family will be held at Hillside Cemetery in Whitewater, WI.  

A Celebration of Life open house will be held on July 9th, 2022 in Whitewater. Please refer back to this link: https://nitardyfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/268633/James-Toennies/obituary.html#tribute-start for a specific time and location as the date nears. 

Online condolences may be made at https://nitardyfuneralhome.com

Ellen Schutt Running for the 31st Assembly District, Which Will Include Walworth Co. Portion of City

Editor’s note: The following information was received from a political candidate announcing that she is running for office. Any other candidate wishing to seek a political office in the Whitewater area is encouraged to provide information to be published in The Banner.

My name is Ellen Schutt and I am running for the 31st Assembly District. I was raised in Darien on my parents’ farm with my four siblings. On the farm, we raised cattle and grew crops, and there was always work to be done. Growing up, my parents taught us that if you work hard and play by the rules you will be successful. The strong work ethic our parents instilled in us pushed us to chase our dreams and be successful. 

My husband Eric and I, with our beagle Ruby, now live in Clinton. As we think about starting a family of our own, I want to make sure the next generation has the same opportunities and abilities to succeed that I had. Due to increased government spending, inflation has skyrocketed, and the cost of nearly everything has gone up. It has become harder for people to buy their first home, start a business, or start a family. I’m running to make sure your tax dollars are spent responsibly. We must cut wasteful spending that adds to government bureaucracy and slows down growth. We have to get back to the basics and support the basic functions of government, which is to keep people safe, and protect our liberties.

I first got involved in politics as a freshman at UW-Madison. I got tired of the one-sided political debate in the classroom and wanted to make sure conservative students knew they had a voice on campus. I started two conservative groups on campus, chapters of the Young Americans for Freedom (YAF), and the Luce Society. Establishing these groups on campus showed conservative students that there were others just like them. Both groups were a place for conservative students to come together and share ideas.

During my time at UW, I interned with Representative Amy Loudenbeck in the State Capitol, and Congressman Paul Ryan in his Janesville District Office. I also worked for UW-Athletics and worked at the DeLong Company. After I graduated, I worked as a legislative aide for Representative Loudenbeck. I learned how the process works in the State Capitol and how to get things done for your constituents. I understand that you must work with others to get things done for the communities you represent. I have worked both in the State Capitol and had private sector jobs. I understand both sides. I believe that is important and sets me apart.

We need a representative in Madison who listens to the communities they represent and is a voice for them.  We need to keep our tax dollars local, or send them back to taxpayers through a tax cut. We need to support law enforcement and first responders who bravely serve our communities and keep us safe. We need to protect our most vulnerable populations. We must cut wasteful spending that prevents people from being successful. I want to put the people back in charge of their government and allow them the opportunity to follow their dreams and get the government out of the way.

For more information, please visit my website, VoteEllenSchutt.com. Also, please feel free to reach out to me by email at VoteEllenSchutt@gmail.com or connect with me on social media on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

Memorial Day Activities Announced

Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Steve Smith, Adjutant and Memorial Day planner, Whitewater American Legion.

William Graham Post 173 of the American Legion in Whitewater is sponsoring the Memorial Day activities in the city.

On Thursday, May 26th at 5:00 p.m. Post 173 will gather in the center of Hillside Cemetery to decorate the veterans’ graves at the cemetery.  All community members are invited to participate.  Post 173 will provide the flags.

Plans for the parade and ceremonies at the Whitewater Armory are well underway.

The parade will form in the First Citizens State Bank parking lot at 10:00 a.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th.  Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts and other interested groups are encouraged to participate in the parade.

More information will be published later. 

Whitewater Police, Kiwanis and School District on “Cops ‘N Kids”

Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club.

The Whitewater Police Department is participating in a program, Kiwanis “Cops ‘N Kids,” that promotes literacy and community trust in law enforcement with the goal of getting free books into the hands and homes of children.  Each quarter, the officers read to children.  This week the event was held at Washington Elementary on May 17 when officers read to first grade students.

Acting Chief Daniel Meyer, who was on hand to read, said, “Reading is a great way for our officers to connect to our youngest residents.  Our officers are all pleased to participate in this program.”

Capt Adam Vander Steeg and Acting Chief Dan Meyer read to Washington Elementary first graders for the Cops ‘N Kids program, a partnership with Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club.  

Patrick Taylor, President of the Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club, said, “Kiwanis is excited to see another opportunity where children can have direct contact with the police through books and the joy of reading.”

School resource officer Michelle Martin (L) also participated.

Kiwanis Whitewater Breakfast Club is made up of dedicated volunteers who help children in the Whitewater community and the world, all with funds raised going directly to projects helping improve the lives of children in the community and the world.  Each year, the club distributes approximately $20,000, with over half going to the Whitewater Unified School District, including shoes and scholarships.  Kiwanis helped to build the Flowing Well Shelter, the shelter at Starin Park and Treyton’s Field of Dreams, the WHS football field lights and press box, as well as adopting a highway to clean up.  In addition, the group donates to the Whitewater Youth Soccer Club, the Friends of the Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center Family Partnership Fund, the Whitewater Food Pantry, Bethel House, Camp Wawbeek, and more.

More information can be found on the Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club Facebook page. If you are interested in joining the club, helping the children and having fun at the same time, contact us!

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

Whitewater Manufacturing Continues Commitment as a Title Sponsor of the Discover Whitewater Series

Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Knight Public Affairs, LLC.

The Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, 5K, and W3 Fit Kid Shuffle is eager to announce that Whitewater Manufacturing will once again be featured as a title sponsor of this community event! Whitewater Manufacturing has been a long standing sponsor of the DWS since its inaugural race in 2013.

The DWS 10th anniversary race is scheduled for Sunday, September 18th, 2022. With growing support from local businesses, the DWS can continue to thrive as a premier athletic event for the City of Whitewater.

Whitewater Manufacturing is a fourth-generation, family-owned company. Their team works effortlessly to ensure complete, accurate, and instantaneous results for their customers. Whitewater Manufacturing’s services include welding, assembly, engineering, turning & milling, inspection, supply chain management, and more. They value hard work and strive to satisfy Whitewater’s needs with efficiency, which is what makes them such an excellent sponsor to the DWS.

Through this sponsorship, the DWS team is able to provide runners with incredible opportunities such as free childcare, age group awards, a post-race community celebration and more. The race course is even designed as a way to highlight Whitewater’s best features, including locations like the Whitewater Manufacturing plant.

“The DWS team is always so appreciative of Whitewater Manufacturing’s title sponsorship,” said GWC Chairman, Larry Kachel. “They have supported us for 10 years now and are always so wonderful to work with.”

As the DWS team continues to prepare for an unforgettable 10th anniversary race, it is so grateful to sponsors like Whitewater Manufacturing. With their help, this race is able to give back to the City of Whitewater by promoting local businesses and donating to its charity partners. To register for the DWS, learn more about race weekend, and connect with sponsors, visit
https://RunWhitewater.com/.

“A critically important search”: UW-W Chancellor Search and Screen Committee named

Editor’s note: The following announcement was received from the UW System.

Edmund Manydeeds III, President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, and Michael J. Falbo, interim President of the UW System, on May 18 appointed a 12-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW-Whitewater chancellor.

Regent Amy Blumenfeld Bogost will chair the Search and Screen Committee. Lynn Gilbertson, Associate Professor and Department Chair in the College of Education and Professional Studies, will be vice chair. Other members of the committee are:

  • Tanja Anderson, Campus Administrative Specialist, Rock County Campus
  • Hector Colón, Regent
  • Ciera Edwards, Associate Director, University Bookstore
  • Lynn Gardinier, Community/Alumni Representative
  • Kimberly Nath, Associate Professor, College of Letters and Sciences
  • Praveen Parboteeah, Professor, College of Business and Economics
  • Ashok Rai, Regent
  • Davin Stavroplos, Student
  • Jill Underly, Regent
  • Kyle Weatherly, Regent

“This is a critically important search,” said Manydeeds. “The students, faculty and staff of UW-Whitewater have been resilient and dedicated, and they deserve stable leadership,”

The Search and Screen Committee is expected to convene in the coming weeks, when Manydeeds will charge the committee with its mission and review search procedures. The national search is expected to officially begin July 1.  A team of staff from UW System Human Resources, the Office of the Board of Regents, and the executive search firm of Isaacson, Miller will assist the committee throughout this search process.

The committee will determine and interview candidates. A Special Regent Committee will review candidates forwarded by the Search and Screen Committee. The Special Regent Committee will include regents Bogost, Colón, Rai, Underly, and Weatherly and will be chaired by Bogost.

The successful candidate will require the approval of the full Board of Regents.