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UWW Football’s Run Ends in National Semifinals

The No. 5 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team saw its magical 2018 season come to an end Saturday afternoon, falling 31-14 at No. 2 Mary Hardin-Baylor in a semifinal of the NCAA Division III Championship at Crusader Stadium in Belton, Texas.

The Warhawks (13-1 overall) claimed the program’s 36th Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship and the 11th appearance in the national semifinals in team history in 2018.

Junior running back Ronny Ponick led the UW-Whitewater offense with 14 carries for 70 yards and a one-yard touchdown run with 5:47 to play in the fourth quarter that brought the team within 10 points.

The Crusaders (14-0), who advance to face No. 1 Mount Union (Ohio) in Friday’s Stagg Bowl national championship game, converted a crucial third-and-eight on their way to a game-clinching touchdown with 2:33 remaining in the contest.

Senior quarterback Cole Wilber finished his Warhawk career with 107 yards and a 2-yard touchdown pass to senior tight end Bryce Bellefeuille in the third quarter that put UW-Whitewater on the board.

Junior linebacker Matt Anderson posted a team-best 13 tackles, including 2.5 for a loss and one sack. Junior linebacker Jacob Erbs tallied 11 tackles, and senior linebacker Bryce Leszczynski collected 10 tackles and an interception that he returned for 64 yards in the third quarter.

Senior defensive end Harry Henschler totaled seven tackles, including two for a loss, and junior defensive back Nate Tranel posted six tackles and two pass breakups.

From UWWSports.com

Men’s Basketball: UW-Whitewater 68, Calvin (Mich.) 63

No. 12 Warhawks Hang On Late for Sixth Straight Win

The No. 12 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men’s basketball team posted key defensive stops and hit critical shots late Friday night to hold off Calvin (Mich.) 68-63 in a non-conference affair at Kachel Gymnasium.

The Warhawks (6-0 overall) led by as many as 15 points in the second half and held a 13-point advantage midway through the period before the Knights chipped away at their deficit.

Read more about the game at UWWSports.com

The League of Women Voters Announces Recipient of the 2018 Making Democracy Work Award

The League of Women Voters, Whitewater Area celebrates community leaders: individuals who have envisioned a way to improve the community and have mobilized others to work with them to effect change that has benefited the broader community.

The recipient of the 2018 Making Democracy Work Award is Miguel Aranda. A life-long resident of Whitewater, he is a Financial Specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Currently serving on the city Community Involvement Commission, he has been instrumental in engaging the population in Whitewater in such projects as voter registration and turn-out. He will be recognized for his efforts in engaging the LatinX population in the Whitewater community both on and off campus along with many other accomplishments.

The award will be presented to Aranda at the Holiday Dinner held at 841 Brew House in Whitewater on December 9. Although the deadline for reservations has past, anyone who would like to witness the event should be there by 7:00 p.m.

WHS Girls basketball falls to East Troy

Jocelin Beecroft with her first of two consecutive made threes to begin the game. Jocelin ended the game with 9 points.

Jocelin Beecroft with her first of two consecutive made threes to begin the game. Jocelin ended the game with 9 points. (Photo by Bob Mischka)

From Coach Lippens:

Jocelin Beecroft stated us off hitting two 3-pointers right away, giving us great momentum. Having 4 of our 5 starters in foul trouble created a big challenge. We maintained composure and had great contributions from players coming off the bench. Unfortunately, we fell short losing 62-69.  Abby Grosinske led with 15 points, Cassidy Laue with 11 and Kacie Carollo with 10. 

Dorothea Weeks Dean passed away at Fairhaven Retirement Community in Whitewater, WI on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, due to Alzheimer’s.

She was born on May 8, 1922, in Elko, Nevada. Her childhood years were spent with her seven siblings in Wells, Nevada, after which she attended the University of Nevada-Reno. Dorothea married Robert W. Dean on August 7, 1941. She was actively involved in P.E.O., as well as church and music organizations in Spencer, Mason City, and Cedar Falls, Iowa.

She is survived by daughters Linda(Ed) Geske, Milton, WI, and Susan (Stephen) Chabot, Apple Valley, MN; grandchildren, Barry (Sara) Wadsworth, Janesville, WI and Dianna Chabot, AppleValley, MN; three great-grandchildren, and six step great-grandchildren. Dorothea was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, two brothers, and her husband, Robert, to whom she was married 53 years. Memorials may be directed to the IBA, Robert W. and Dorothea Dean Endowment Fund. Please send to: Linda Geske, 366 Wildfire Court, Milton, WI 53563.  The Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater, WI is assisting the family, www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

The Dean family would like to express their appreciation to third floor nursing care CNAs and nurses at Fairhaven and Rainbow Hospice nursing for years of cheerful and competent care for our mother.

Ronald D. Fero, age 74, passed away in his home in Naples, Maine on November 29, 2018.

He was a long-time resident of Whitewater, WI where he served as the Whitewater Town Board Chairman and retired as an independent business owner. Mr. Fero enjoyed serving as chairman and also traveling. He is survived by his daughter Laura of Boone, NC, son Scott of Phoenix, AZ, three grandchildren, and one-great granddaughter. He is also survived by a sibling, Joellen Malicki, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Shirley Fero and his brother Bruce. A memorial is being planned in Whitewater for early summer 2019 to celebrate his life.

Details will be communicated at a later date.

Wrestlers open season at competitive Tom McGarvie Early Bird Tournament

Gehrig Monday finished 3rd in an Earlybird Scramble Invitational wrestling tournament at Watertown on Saturday, Dec 1.

 

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Article By John Schimming

After three great weeks of practice, the whippet wrestlers finally were able to hit the mats in competition against someone other than a teammate. This tournament in Watertown is a great opener for the team as it has some very competitive teams there. The format of the tournament has the student-athletes compete in either two or three rounds depending on the size of the bracket and, depending on how they do, they then get put into placement pools. This is a great opportunity for the students as it allows them to see good competition and then in the later rounds be in brackets at their ability.

Whitewater wrestled pretty well in their first competition placing four guys in the top four and finishing the day in 7th place out of 17 teams. It is always nice for the coaching staff to see the team in competition so there can be evaluation and see where we need to focus more work.

Placing 3rd for the whippets were Amaru Casas at 182 pounds and Gehrig Monday at 195 pounds. Both of these student-athletes wrestled well on the day going 4-1.  Finishing in 4th place was Trenten Zahn at 120 pounds and Jaden Salmieri at 138 pounds. They each wrestled their way into the gold bracket and ran into really tough guys here. They finished the day 3-2. Taking 5th for Whitewater was freshman Carter Friend at 152. He finished the day at 4-1 losing in the quarterfinals to a sectional champion from Mineral Point. Other than that setback Friend looked good in his first varsity tournament.

The Whippets are in action two times this upcoming week. On Thursday they travel to Big Foot to open up the dual meet season and on Saturday the team will be hosting the 8th annual Whitewater Invitational. Wrestling on Saturday will begin at 9 am.

Scholarly Scoop: Halftime Adjustments: How The 2018 Midterm Elections Will Affect the Rest of the Trump Presidency

Eric Loepp, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Friday, December 7, 10:30 am

Starin Park Community Building

504 W Starin Rd.

How will the 2018 midterm elections affect the Trump presidency? Will he be in a stronger position to fulfill his own campaign promises, or will the new Congress limit his ambitions? As we approach halftime of Trump’s (first?) term, it is time to look ahead to 2019. How will the midterm elections impact the president’s agenda as he pursues his policy goals and begins to plan his own re-election campaign? Come join for an interactive exploration of the political possibilities the New Year will bring!

Eric Loepp, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater teaches courses in American government, political behavior and research methods. His research focuses on candidate evaluation and electoral decision-making, particularly in primary elections. His research has been published in Electoral Studies, the Journal of Political Science Education and American Politics Research, among other outlets. Current research projects focus on the role challengers play in shaping perceptions of candidates running for office, especially as they impact female politicians.

Please register in advance if you will be attending by calling 262-473-0535.

Memory Café Meeting at Irvin L. Young Memorial Library

The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, is hosting a monthly Memory Café for individuals who are living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), early-stage Alzheimer’s or other dementia, and their care partners. This free social event is held on the second Monday of every month in the Library Community Room at 431 W. Center St. in Whitewater, at 10:30 am.

The next meeting will be December 10th. The theme will be Bingo, with bingo games and activities.

The Memory Café offers participants a safe and fun way to share their stories and socialize with others who have similar experiences. Learn how staying physically, socially and mentally active is good for the brain.

Registration is required for first-time attendees. Please call 800-272-3900 to register.

Whitewater Unified School District School Board Open Seat

Brian Brunner filed his non-candidacy paperwork which means that he will not seek re-election for the Whitewater Unified School District School Board in the spring election. This means there will be a minimum of one (1) vacancy on the School Board. One (1) other position will also be on the spring ballot; that position is presently filled by Jim Stewart.

Residents of the Whitewater Unified School District are encouraged to consider seeking a position on the School Board. The filing date for those interested in becoming a candidate is Wednesday, January 2, 2019, by 5:00 p.m.

Any person who is a United States citizen and a qualified elector of the Whitewater Unified School District is legally qualified to become a member of the School Board. In addition, members of the Board should have a genuine interest in and devotion to public education, a willingness to give time and effort to the position, a capacity to understand people, and the ability to work cooperatively with others.

The School Board encourages citizens to give serious consideration to become a School Board candidate. The Whitewater Unified School District School Board is actively involved in doing what’s best for the students, staff, and the community of Whitewater.

Paperwork may be obtained and filed at the office of the School Board Secretary at the Whitewater Unified School District Central Office, 419 South Elizabeth Street, Whitewater.

CENTRAL OFFICE HOURS:

Through Thursday, December 20 -Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m

Friday, December 21 – 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (5:00 is the deadline for incumbents to file a Notification of Non-candidacy)

Monday, Dec. 24 through Tuesday, Jan. 1 – Closed

Wednesday, Jan. 2 – Closed; Call 920-948-4334 if you need to drop off paperwork (5:00 p.m. is the deadline for filing candidacy paperwork)