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Youth Wrestlers Meet Their High School Wrestlers

On Thursday night the youth wrestlers of Whitewater had the opportunity to have a short practice on the varsity mat prior to the varsity competing against Clinton. It provided the young wrestlers the chance to show off to the fans what they have been learning so far in their season.  During the varsity competition the team appreciated the excitement the young wrestlers brought to the stands. After the dual meet the high school team had a meet and greet of the youth and gave out a trading card of themselves for the youth to have to remember the night.

It was an enjoyable experience not only by the youth but the high school wrestlers also stated it was a lot of fun meeting the young wrestlers.

CDA seeks bids for lease of farmland

BID NOTICE OF FARMLAND FOR LEASE

The Community Development Authority of the City of Whitewater, Wisconsin (“CDA”) is seeking bids for the lease of vacant farmland for the 2019 crop year.  The available farmland, consisting of approximately 113 acres, is located easterly of Highway 59, positioned in the Whitewater Business and Technology Park.  Bids will be accepted for the entire 113 acres.

Terms:  Cash rent, paid in full, in advance, by March 1, 2019.  Tenant will be responsible for maintaining soil fertility.  Sealed bids shall state the price per acre amount for the lease.  Bids must be received by 9:00 a.m. on February 15, 2019 and will be opened in public.  The CDA reserves the right to reject any and all offers.  NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

A copy of the bid application, proposed lease and site map is available for review at the CDA office located on the second floor of the Whitewater Municipal Building or on‑line at:  www.whitewater-wi.gov/government/project-bidding.

Sealed bids and inquiries should be directed to Dave Carlson, CDA Executive Director, Attn:  Cropland Lease, 312 West Whitewater Street, Whitewater, WI 53190.  Phone (262) 473-0148.

Whippet Wrestlers Close out Regular Season with Runner Up Finish

Article by John Schimming

The whippet wrestlers closed out their regular season in fashion on Saturday placing second in the Hustisford Wrestling Invitational. The team was fortunate enough to pick up this tournament after having their Monroe Invite canceled due to weather the previous weekend. Hustisford was very gracious to allow two teams who missed out on previous weeks tournaments. Prairie Du Chien who has a very tough team also entered the tournament late and they came away with the team championships.

Individually the whippets had 8 of their 12 competitors in the championship matches to close out the day. Cooper Hammond and Trenten Zahn both led off the championships for Whitewater each getting first period pins to bring home the championship.  Unfortunately these would be the only two to win the championship. Coming in second place for the whippets were; Marcus DePorter, Cody Gamble, Jaden Salmieri, Carter Friend, Will Leibbrand and Gehrig Monday. Bringing home a bronze medal with one loss on the day was David Cushman and coming in 5th was Fabian Gonzalez.

The coaching staff was very pleased with the teams performance on the day as even in loses the team showed good technique.  

Leading up to the Hustisford Invite the team hosted their last dual meet of the year as they defeated Clinton by a score of 69-12. This included Senior night where the program saw three seniors compete for the last time under the WHS light; Amaru Casas, Fabian Gonzalez and Arturo Franco each are seniors on the team. The win pushed the Whippets to 10-1 on the season, 7-1 in Rock Valley Conference competition.

On Saturday the team will travel to Beloit Turner to compete in the individual conference tournament. Wrestling begins at 10:00. The team would love to see lots of whippet fans in the stands showing their support as they strive to bring home individual RVC crowns as well as a RVC team crown.

Community Listening Session for the UW-Whitewater Chancellor Search & Screen Committee

When: Wednesday, Feb 6 from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm 

Where: In the Atrium at the Innovation Center (1221 Innovation Dr, Whitewater, WI 53190). 

Why: The Search and Screen Committee wants to hear from the Whitewater Community so that we can learn the priorities and attributes the community would like to see in the next UW-Whitewater Chancellor. ALL are invited. Spanish translation will be available! Toppers will be served (free to everyone!)

We’ll be gathering in small groups to provide feedback to the Search and Screen Committee on these questions: 

  1. What characteristics, attributes or strengths are you seeking in the new Chancellor?
  2. What characteristics are required and which would be nice to have?  Which are most important or essential?
  3. What challenges or opportunities does UW-Whitewater face and what particular characteristics and attributes would help the successful candidate address these issues?
  4. What are the top three-five UW-Whitewater selling points?  Why should candidates be excited about coming to UW-Whitewater? 

Questions? Please contact Kelly Davis, Community/Alumni Representative to the Chancellor Search & Screen Committee at 262-203-1999 or via email: kellymross@gmail.com

Sesión de escucha para el Comité de Búsqueda y Selección del Rector de UW-Whitewater

Cuándo: Miércoles, el 6 de febrero de 5:30-7:00

Dónde: El patio interior del Centro de Innovación (1221 Innovation Drive, Whitewater, WI  53190)

Por qué: El Comité de Búsqueda y Selección quiere saber las ideas de la Comunidad de Whitewater para que pueda aprender de las prioridades y los atributos que la comunidad quisiera ver en el próximo Rector de la Universidad de Wisconsin-Whitewater. Todos están invitados. ¡Habrá un traductor de español! Pizza de Topper’s será servida (¡gratis para todos!).

Estaremos reuniéndonos en grupos pequeños para proveer comentarios al Comité de Búsqueda y Selección sobre las siguientes preguntas:

  1. ¿Cuáles son las características, los atributos o las fortalezas que busquen en el nuevo Rector?
  2. ¿Cuáles son las características que consideran ser requisitos y cuáles son las que vendrían bien que tuviera? ¿Cuáles son las más importantes o esenciales?
  3. ¿Cuáles son los desafíos que enfrenta la Universidad y cuáles son las oportunidades que tiene? ¿Cuáles son las características y los atributos que ayudarían al candidato exitoso acercarse a estos desafíos y oportunidades?
  4. ¿Cuáles son los tres puntos de venta más salientes de UW-Whitewater? ¿Por qué deben los candidatos estar emocionados de venirse a UW-Whitewater?

¿Preguntas?: Pónganse en contacto con Kelly Davis, Representante de la Comunidad y de Antiguos Alumnos de la Universidad en el Comité de Búsqueda y Selección del Rector de UW-Whitewater: Teléfono: 262-203-1999; Correo electrónico: kellymross@gmail.com

James Scott Carnes, 61, of Fort Atkinson passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 27, 2019.

Jim was born on May 8, 1957 in Fort Atkinson to Fay Ernest and Irene Josephine (Prust) Carnes.  He spent his early life living and working on the local family dairy farm, and loved fishing and hunting since he was a young boy.

Jim married highschool sweetheart, Laura Hoffman in 1979 and together they had three loving children. August 18, 2019 marks 40 years of marriage together.

Jim was an avid sports fan, especially the Packers, Brewers, Bucks, Badgers and the Chicago Blackhawks.  He loved attending his children and grandchildren’s sporting events and rarely missed a game.  He was a member of the Blackhawk Boat Club for ten years and in his spare time, loved hunting, fishing, golfing, camping, boating, playing foosball, and occasionally travelling. 

Jim worked as a maintenance technician for Clasen Quality Chocolate, which he enjoyed immensely. He was often recognized for his unrelenting work ethic throughout his career, having received many perfect attendance awards throughout his time at Clasen and nearly forty years at Tyson Foods.

“Jimmer” never passed up a Friday Fish Fry, an opportunity to enjoy nature and admire deer, or a cold beer at Bitz’s. He’ll be long remembered for his sense of humor, distinctive laugh and unwavering devotion to family.  

Jim is survived by his wife, Laura; children, Rebecca Carnes (Lamarcus) of Madison, Cory (Ashley) Carnes of Chicago, Nicole (Jens) Housley of Lake Mills; grandchildren, Quentyn James Carnes, Carter William Carnes, Kellen Scott Housley and ones to come; siblings, Randall Carnes, Jan (Tony) Amato, Linda (Otto) Hopp, Sandra (Robert) Wolfram, Cheryl (Jeff) Griedl; brother-in-law, Craig Hoffman; sister-in-law, Lisa Hoffman; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Josephine Prust; parents, Fay and Irene Carnes; sister-in-law, Darlene Carnes; father-in-law, Lewis Hoffman; mother-in-law, Nancy Fiege.

Services in Jim’s honor for family and friends will take place at 6:30 P.M. on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Nitardy Funeral Home, 1008 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson, WI 53538. Visitation will begin at 3:30 P.M and friends and family are welcome any time before the time of services. A burial will take place at a later date.

The family would like to send special thanks to Clasen Quality Chocolate, family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers for the overwhelming amount of support.  A sincere and heartfelt ‘thank you’ to those who traveled near and far, wishing you a safe return home.

The Nitardy Funeral Home Fort Atkinson is assisting the family with arrangements.

www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

“My husband, our father, our grandpa, we feel you still with us, we know you will be there for every special moment.  Every game your grandchildren play, every graduation, and every birth of a new grandchild.  Until the day we are all joined together again, we will miss you so much.  You are forever in our hearts.” -Your Family

Whitewater Unified Schools closed on Thursday, January 31

From District Administrator, Mark Elworthy:

All district schools will be closed on Thursday, January 31 due to a Wind Chill Warning. All after-school activities and athletic events for Thursday are also cancelled. Please check the district website and media outlets for additional information.

Todas las escuelas del distrito estarán cerradas el jueves 31 de enero debido a una advertencia de viento frío. Todas las actividades extraescolares y los eventos deportivos del jueves también se cancelan. Por favor, consulte el sitio web del distrito y los medios de comunicación para obtener información adicional.

SCHOLARLY SCOOP: Eco-Struggles and Successes in Indian Country

Friday, February 1, 10:30 am

The talk focuses on recent and ongoing environmental justice conflicts in Indian Country, though indigenous struggles and resistance span centuries. Cases facing Native communities in the Great Lakes region form the main context before connecting us with communities downriver in the Louisiana bayous and Gulf of Mexico. We are intimately tied to others in the Mississippi River watershed even if we may be unaware of the connections. Interconnectedness permeates an indigenous worldview and opens dialogue about responsibilities we all share to care for the planet and people.

C. Holly Denning, M.A. (ABD), is Senior Lecturer at UW-Whitewater in the Department of Sociology, Criminology and Anthropology.

Please register in advance if you will be attending.

Assassinations in the U.S. and World History

The cancelled History lectures are rescheduled as follows:

Join Dr. Richard Haney, Emeritus UW-W, for interesting and informative history talks Wednesdays at 1:00 pm. Thanks to UW-W Continuing Education Department for funding the series. Please call if you will be attending.

  • Feb 6: Nazis and Communists: Assassination as a “Life[?]-Style”
  • Feb 13: Don’t Forget These: Crazy Horse, Rabin, Sadat, Gandhi, John Lennon and More