Oh my gosh, da Manitowoc Minute is back on da road coming to UW-Whitewater real quick once. It’s a brand new show that’s one part Manitowoc Minute, one part Charlie Berens and three parts Craigslist. What could possibly go wrong? Get some tickets real quick once and keep ‘er movin! (As of 10/16 the main floor is nearly sold out, but there are plenty of seats available in the balcony.)
Comedian, host, actor and Emmy-winning journalist Charlie Berens is a dynamic talent in the comedy world. Berens is the creator and star of the Manitowoc Minute. In 6 months he transformed the viral video series into an hour-long variety show selling out venues, sometimes within minutes. Charlie’s career extends beyond the Manitowoc Minute. From creating content for Funny or Die, TBS Digital and Fox Sports 1, to hosting shows for Fox, CBS Sports Network and Variety, Berens’ skill set proves invaluable in a rapidly changing media landscape.
Saturday, 10/19, 8 p.m., Young Auditorium. Reserved seats are $25 for adults and $15 for UW-W students. Proceeds benefit the Whitewater Police Department K-9 Unit. Tickets may be purchased at the Box Office in the Center for the Arts or University Center, by calling 262-472-2222, or online at https://tickets.uww.edu/Online/default.asp
The 2019 Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay and 5K was a success!
This year the overall winners for the women were Andie Shine in first place, 1:19:12.40, Jessa Victor in second place, 1:19:55.06, and Jenny Zwagerman in third place, 1:21:56.36.
The overall winners for the men were Brian Finnel in first place, 1:13:31.01, Tyler Zwagerman in second place, 1:17:31.34, and Alec Meixelsperger in third place, 1:18:48.56.
The following five local organizations will receive donation checks from the race’s proceeds at a banquet on October 17: Bethel House, Whitewater LEADS, Working for Whitewater’s Wellness, Whitewater Unified School District and J-Hawks Aquatic Club.
The Whippet volleyball team went 1-1 during Homecoming week. They lost to East Troy 3-0 Tuesday night but rebounded and defeated Clinton 3-0 (25-15, 25-21 & 25-20) Thursday night. The team had one of their best matches serve receiving which led to Cora Linos setting beautifully to the attackers. Kiyla Kopecky took command in the third set from the service line. She served 10 times in a row and had 8 service aces. Kiyla’s serves are very difficult to pass due the velocity, flatness and the huge amount of float or knuckle she puts on the ball.
Sunday the Whippets topped off the week of festivities volunteering at the Run For Trey event at Starin Park. It was very meaningful for them to support the family friendly event where the proceeds are used to maintain the field through its endowment and fund 4 scholarships that are given in Trey’s name. The benefit the field provides to the youth community teams, the visiting teams from around the region and the students and families who visit is truly amazing.
The Whippets will travel to Edgerton this Saturday for the Rock Valley Conference tournament, where the first match is slated for 9:00 AM against Evansville. Regional play-offs begin Tuesday, October 22, 2019 as Whitewater travels to Walworth to take on Big Foot.
Stat Leaders in the Clinton Match
Assists: Cora Linos-27
Digs: Kacie Carollo-16, Emme Bullis-15
Aces: Kiyla Kopecky-8, Hannah O’Brien-2, Emme Bullis-2
Kills: Emme Bullis-16, Kacie Carollo-8
Blocks: Kacie Carollo 3
This quarter, the WHS Choirs have been singing about and thinking about the idea of community. We are thinking about the community that is our choir, our school, our city, our state, our nation, and our world. The songs we are singing at our Fall Concert are songs we sing as a community or are about the communities in which we live.
The Choir students met in early October and decided they would like to help the Whitewater community. In August, the WHS Choir Director, Mrs. Tordera, visited Whitewater’s Community Space. It is a place where people can drop off donations and where others can find what they need. When asked what their highest need item was, the volunteers said “Diapers and wipes!” The Choir students were told about The Community Space and what they needed. They agreed to help and said they would bring in baby items and bring them to The Community Space as one large donation. Hence, the WHS Choirs Community Baby Shower was born!
We will accept baby items as well as non-perishable food donations and feminine hygiene products. The students took it one step further and said they would like to have a collection at our Fall Concert on Wednesday, October 23rd. (They are a fantastic group of young people!) We will have boxes ready for donations at the concert. The concert will be held at Whitewater High School in the auditorium at 7:00 pm.
WHS Students and Staff as well as Whitewater community members are welcome to donate to this project as well. Donations can be dropped off at the WHS office or at the WHS Choir room.
Thank you in advance for any support you can give to this project. We truly live in a special place!
Robert A Riedel, 81, of Palmyra passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019. Robert was born on December 17, 1937 in Edgerton to Clarence and Lillian (Elsing) Riedel. He spent his young life working on the family farm and graduated from Whitewater High School in 1955. In December of 1959, he married Judith Smith at Fort Atkinson. They have three children, Timothy, Sandra, and Daniel.
Bob started his career as a semi-truck driver and then later became a diesel truck mechanic. Bob was a member of the local Lions Club and Snowmobile Club. His hobbies include, snowmobiling, four-wheeling, racing cars, tractor pulls, NASCAR races, and Packer Games.
He is preceded in death by his parents, older brother, and great-grandson. Bob is survived by, his three children, seven grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life in Bob’s memory will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Squidy’s II Bar and Grill in Palmyra from 1PM until 4PM. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Fort Memorial Hospital in Fort Atkinson and the staff of Dycora Nursing Home in Fort Atkinson. The family would also like to give special thanks to Rainbow Hospice Care of Jefferson for their exceptional care. Nitardy Funeral Home in Fort Atkinson is assisting the family with arrangements. www.nitardyfuneralhome.com
Sclyndia Kay Leibbrand “Sindy” age 62 of Delavan, WI died on October 11, 2019 at Mercy Hospital of Janesville. Sindy was born on March 25, 1957, daughter of the late Mickey and Caroline Hagg. Sindy married David Leibbrand in Cloudcroft, New Mexico on October 28, 1997. Some of Sindy’s favorite things were being a fitness instructor, downhill skiing, the beach, and the color red. Sindy is survived by her husband; David; children; Whitney (Lance) Petrie, Samuel Liebbrand, and Willem Leibbrand; grandchildren; Aiden, Westlee, and Kamden Petrie. She is preceded in death by her parents; a son; Todd Keenan McAlees; a sister; Sabrina Hagg and father-in-law, Wilbur Leibbrand. A Visitation for Sindy will be held at Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Home and Crematory 730 N. Wisconsin Street Elkhorn, WI on Saturday October 19, 2019 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation 302 Ridgefield Court, Asheville, NC 28806. Online guestbook can be found at www.haaselockwoodfhs.com.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Counselor Education Department is holding its 50th anniversary celebration on Sat., Nov. 9, 2019. All alumni and their significant others are invited to attend! The event schedule is as follows:
2:00 – 5:00 pm Winther Hall Building and Campus Tours
2:00 pm UWW Football game vs. UW-Stout
2:00 – 5:00 pm Warhawk Alley bowling, University Center
5:30 pm Check-in for the Anniversary party at 841 Brewhouse, 841 E. Whitewater St., in Whitewater, WI
6:00 – 11:00 pm Eat, Drink, Auction, and Mingle at 841 Brewhouse
To order tickets, you must RSVP in advance no later than Oct. 26th to http://www.uww.edu/ce/workshops/professional-development/counsel50
The Whippets hosted the Rock Valley Conference leaders, the Edgerton Crimson Tide, for their Homecoming Game on Friday October 11th. The Whippets struck first scoring in a big way on a 76 yard touchdown run by Will Leibbrand on the second play of the game. Unfortunately the Crimson Tide offense was too much to handle as the Whippets lost by a score of 54-13.
It was a special night for Leibbrand as he racked up 186 yards rushing on just six carries. Eli Kohl had the other Whitewater touchdown, a run of 6 yards in the 4th quarter. Martin Gonzalez led the defense with 9 tackles, Evaristo Soto added 7 (2 for a loss), and Carter Friend and David Cushman each had 6 tackles.
The Whippets will finish their season as they travel to Jefferson to take on the Eagles this Friday at 7pm.
The No. 3 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team piled up 513 yards of total offense and made some crucial defensive stops Saturday in a 21-14 victory over No. 19 UW-Platteville in a Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference contest in front of 12,402 fans on Homecoming at Perkins Stadium.
The Warhawks (5-0 overall, 2-0 WIAC) ran for a season-high 376 yards, including a 10-yard touchdown run by senior running back Jarrod Ware with 11 minutes left in the fourth quarter that gave the team the lead for good.
Jarrod Ware carried 16 times for 97 yards and one score.
JT Parish catches a pass from Zach Oles for 41 yards which set up the Warhawk’s 2nd touchdown.
Photos Courtesy of Bob and Peter Mischka
UW-Whitewater held the previously unbeaten Pioneers (4-1, 1-1) to 237 yards and turned UW-Platteville over on downs twice in the fourth quarter to preserve the lead.
Junior quarterback Zach Oles, who was named the George Chryst Memorial Bowl Offensive Most Valuable Player for the Warhawks, rushed 14 times for 114 yards and passed for 137 yards and one touchdown. Senior running back Ronny Ponick collected 15 carries for 109 yards and one score, and Ware tallied 16 carries for 97 yards and one touchdown.
Senior linebacker Jacob Erbs paced the defense with eight tackles, and senior defensive back Nate Tranel posted eight stops. Freshman defensive lineman Niko Lemke, the Defensive MVP, registered three tackles, including two sacks, and one forced fumble.
Zach Oles rushed 14 times for 137 yards and passed for 137 yards and one score.
Ronny Ponik carried 15 times for 109 yards and one score.
Photos Courtesy of Bob and Peter Mischka
UW-Whitewater claimed the Miner’s Axe for the 23rd time in the 25-year history of the George Chryst Memorial Bowl. The rivalry game started in 1995 and was dedicated to Chryst, who passed away suddenly in 1992 after coaching UW-Platteville to a 79-60-2 record and the 1980 league championship.
Donald Allender (7 receptions, 72 yards, TD) and Tyler Reinhardt (14 tackles, 1 TFL) were named Offensive and Defensive MVPs, respectively, for the Pioneers.
The Warhawks were first on the board, taking advantage of good field position off a shanked punt late in the first quarter. Ponick plunged in from two yards out to make it 7-0 with 57 seconds on the clock.
After a UW-Platteville punt that pinned UW-Whitewater at its own 3-yard line, the Warhawks went 97 yards in 11 plays, keyed by a 41-yard pass from Oles to junior wide receiver JT Parish and finished by a 9-yard strike from Oles to senior wide receiver Josh Ringelberg that made it 14-0 with 7:05 left in the second quarter.
The Pioneers scored on their next drive, then tied the game in the third quarter with 4:53 remaining following a 10-play, 90-yard drive.
The two teams exchanged punts before UW-Whitewater took the lead for good early in the fourth quarter on Ware’s 10-yard run with 11:03 to go.
Two more punts were exchanged before the Warhawks stopped UW-Platteville on back-to-back possessions on fourth down. UW-Whitewater ran out the clock in the final two minutes and finished the contest with 13 more minutes of possession.
The Warhawks visit UW-Stevens Point next Saturday, Oct. 19, at 1 p.m.
