Laurie Yahr, a long-time Wild Ones member and Madison Chapter newsletter writer and her wildlife biologist husband, Rich Kahl, have been searching for interesting plants in natural areas at every opportunity. The aim of this program is to share some of the beauty and diversity of orchid flowers so you might recognize one if you come across it. There are almost 50 species of terrestrial orchids in Wisconsin; most are elusive, rare, in trail-less habitats, or just plain tiny and cryptic. Having an accurate search image is only half the battle. There is also timing, appropriate ecosystem and luck. Occasionally orchids occur unexpectedly in violation of all the rules. But sadly, more often they seem to be disappearing from our landscapes.
WHEN: Saturday, October 21, at 10 a.m.
WHERE: South Kettle Moraine State Forest Headquarters, Eagle, S91W39091 Highway 59, One mile west of Eagle, on Highway 59
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Fort HealthCare.
Fort HealthCare is proud to announce they have once again received certification for their pulmonary rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of Fort HealthCare’s commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care.
Fort HealthCare’s pulmonary rehabilitation program is designed to help people with lung problems (e.g., COPD/Emphysema, Asthma, shortness of breath) improve their physical condition to make daily living easier. The program involves progressive individualized exercise designed by a clinical exercise physiologist who will monitor heart rate, oxygen saturation levels, blood pressure and exertion levels to ensure the safe progression of activity. One-on-one and group education sessions including breathing techniques and information on the nature and course of specific lung issues are also supported by members of the healthcare team.
To earn certification, Fort HealthCare’s pulmonary rehabilitation program participated in an application process that requires extensive documentation of the program’s practices. Each program’s application is reviewed by the AACVPR Program Certification Committee, and certification is awarded by the AACVPR Board of Directors. In 2018, AACVPR moved to an outcomes-based process with performance measurements that represent more meaningful outcomes. Therefore, AACVPR-certified programs are leaders in the pulmonary rehabilitation field because they offer the most advanced practices available and have proven track records of high-quality patient care. AACVPR Program Certification is valid for three years.
“This program goes beyond just exercise,” said Lisa Michaels-Bilgrien, Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Services – ACSM RCEP, CEP. “Continuing education and support for our patients and their families is also essential in building the specialized, comprehensive care program and we’re honored to have it recognized at a national level.”
Staff of Fort HealthCare’s pulmonary rehabilitation program. Pictured (left to right): Colleen Voll, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, CEP; Leah Rebout, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, CCRP; Lisa Michaels-Bilgrien, Coordinator, CEP; Amanda Baneck, RN
About Fort HealthCare
Fort HealthCare is committed to improving the health and well-being of our communities, with a vision to be the healthiest community in Wisconsin. As the leading healthcare provider in the region, it is our goal to reach as many members of the community as possible with health and wellness messages, providing tools and resources to help individuals improve their health and quality of life while collaborating with several partners to positively improve the population’s health overall on a long-term basis. Please visit FortHealthCare.com for more information.
About AACVPR
Founded in 1985, the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) is a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to the mission of reducing morbidity, mortality and disability from cardiovascular and pulmonary disease through education, prevention, rehabilitation, research and disease management. Central to the core mission is improving the quality of life for patients and their families. Learn more about AACVPR at www.AACVPR.org.
In the photo, pictured (left to right): Colleen Voll, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, CEP; Leah Rebout, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, CCRP; Lisa Michaels-Bilgrien, Coordinator, CEP; Amanda Baneck, RN
UW-Whitewater’s scoring fivesome poses with championship trophy (Steve Frommell)
By Angela Kelm Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information
Reedsburg, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women’s golf team claimed the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title for the seventh consecutive season Sunday. The Warhawks overcame a ten-stroke first round deficit to win the title by 18-strokes. Four UWW golfers claimed All-WIAC honors with their performance over the weekend. Head Coach Andrea Wieland was named the Kwik Trip Coach of the Year – her third time earning the honor in the last four seasons.
UW-Whitewater registered the top team total the final two rounds of the WIAC Championship held at the Reedsburg Country Club. The Warhawks posted a 334 Friday followed by a tournament-best 310 in round two and capped by a 315 Sunday.
Kallie Lux (Janesville, Wis./Craig) led the Warhawks with a total of 229 (83-72-74) to finish as the conference runner-up. Lily Sheppard (Sherwood, Wis./Kaukauna) was third on the individual leaderboard with a total of 239 (81-79-79) and Ellie Johnson (Johnsburg, Ill./Johnsburg) finished sixth with a card of 242 (85-77-80). Lux and Sheppard claimed First Team All-WIAC honors while Johnson secured Second Team recognition.
Kellie Shanahan’s (Wauconda, Ill./Mundelein) 253 (89-82-82) and Abbie Reiser’s (Washington, Ill./Washington Community) 259 (85-88-86) were top 25 individual scores on the weekend and wrapped up the Warhawks’ scoring fivesome.
Haley Myers (Somerset, Wis./Somerset) represented UW-Whitewater as an individual at the tournament and used a phenomenal final round to jump into the top 10. Myers carded rounds of 85-87-73 for a total of 245 to tie for eighth and claim Second Team All-WIAC honors.
Also competing as individuals were Emma Norton (Lanark, Ill./Eastland) (84-86-82-252), Jessica Velent (Buffalo Grove, Ill./Adlai E. Stevenson) (92-82-86-260), Megan Honn (LaFayette, Ind./Jefferson) (89-87-84-260), Emily Akers (Schaumburg, Ill./Schaumburg) (86-87-88-261) and Sammy Galian (New Berlin, Wis./Eisenhower) (91-93-95-279).
Norton was also UW-Whitewater’s representative on the All-Sportsmanship Team.
The league title punches UW-Whitewater’s ticket into the NCAA Division III Championship slated for May 21-24, 2024, at the Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky.
October is Manufacturing Month in Wisconsin. WHS students and instructor Mike Fellin attended the Career Fair day at JP Cullen & Sons on Thursday, October 5th.
A variety of large hands-on demonstration areas such as concrete pouring, excavating, and carpentry skills activities were set up to allow students to put themselves into the shoes of the different trades. Active tradespeople shared their experiences, training, and advice to prospective students who wish to join the ranks and talk about career paths in the Skilled Trades.
Thank you to JP Cullen and Sons and sponsors for inviting WHS students to this event.
Whitewater High School would also like to thank the local companies who are sending representatives to our Technology and Engineering Advisory Board Meetings. Technology and Engineering Teachers Mike Fellin and Justin Buntrock, along with Computer Science Teacher and FIRST Robotics Advisor Laura Masbruch welcomed representatives from 10 local companies on September 25 to discuss Youth Apprenticeships as well as fieldtrip and guest speaker opportunities to introduce more students to the opportunities available in the trades.
Photographed from left to right are Adam Boss (Spacesaver), Mike Fellin (WHS), Justin Buntrock (WHS), Barry Butters (Precision Plus Inc.), Jenessa Starling (MacLean Fogg), Tricia Munoz (Generac), David Gigante (Wisconsin Oven), Dave Nelson (Nelson Bus), Cindy Holmes (Wisconsin Oven), Shane Siegel (Generac), Chad Lorensen (Schenck Process), Conner Verri (Husco), Ben Freiermuth (HSI Rentals), Bob Freiermuth (HSI Rentals), and Ryan Oezer (Reynolds Heating).
Article and Photos Submitted by Whitewater High School Staff lmasbruch@wwusd.org
Editor’s note: The following is from history.com. The Banner appreciates having permission to use the image on the homepage by Brigitte Werner from Pixabay.
Columbus Day is a U.S. holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492, and Columbus Day 2023 occurs on Monday, October 9. It was unofficially celebrated in a number of cities and states as early as the 18th century, but did not become a federal holiday until 1937. For many, the holiday is a way of both honoring Columbus’ achievements and celebrating Italian-American heritage. But throughout its history, Columbus Day and the man who inspired it have generated controversy, and many alternatives to the holiday have proposed since the 1970s including Indigenous People’s Day, now celebrated in many U.S. states and cities.
LA CROSSE, Wis. (October 5, 2023) – The following area students completed degree requirements at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse this summer.
UW-La Crosse, founded in 1909, is one of 13 four-year institutions in the University of Wisconsin System. UWL has more than 10,400 full- and part-time students enrolled in 101 undergraduate, 28 graduate and two doctoral academic programs.
UW-La Crosse, a top-ranked national university, is the No. 1 public university in Wisconsin with fewer than 25,000 students. See more at www.uwlax.edu.
Students earning degrees this summer include:
Whitewater, WI
Katherine Staniszewski, Bachelor of Science, General Studies Major
During homecoming week, The Whitewater Unified School District, along with Nelson’s Bus conducted their annual “Stuff the Bus.” Each of the schools in the district collected food for the Whitewater Food Pantry to help them get ready for the holidays. As part of the homecoming tradition, the high school had bonus items for each class to earn extra points for their class. All the classes worked hard to try and get the extra spirit points for their class.
2640 pounds of food were donated, loaded onto a bus, and dropped off at the Food Pantry on Tuesday, October 3.
What a great way for a community to come together for a worthwhile cause!
Article and Photos Submitted by Amy Houwers Whitewater High School Student Council Advisor ahouwers@wwusd.org
UW-Whitewater sets attendance record with 20,113 at Perkins Stadium (Dane Sheehan)
By Angela Kelm Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater set the program and Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference attendance record during Saturday’s Family Fest football game with 20,113 at Perkins Stadium. That mark also breaks the Division III record for games played on a college campus for the second consecutive season. Despite hitting the 20,000 milestone for the first time ever, the game ended in heartbreak as the #3 Warhawks fell to #14 UW-La Crosse 37-34 on a field goal as time expired.
Turnovers were key as the Eagles turned three fumble recoveries into 14 points in the game. UW-Whitewater dominated in the run game with 273 yards on the ground while UWL dominated through the air with 311 passing yards. Both offenses put up over 420 yards, but the Eagles also carried a hefty advantage in time of possession with their offense on the field for 36:46 compared to just 23:14 for the Warhawks.
UW-Whitewater put together a great drive after receiving the opening kick going 57 yards in eight plays. The final play ended in one of UWW’s four fumbles on the day as the ball was wrenched out of Tamir Thomas’ grasp at the one-yard line and recovered by La Crosse. The Eagles marched 99 yards bolstered by an 84-yard touchdown pass to take an early 7-0 lead.
The Warhawks responded just four plays later as Alec Ogden scrambled out of the pocket and bolted up the field for a 43-yard touchdown run. Jeff Isotalo-McGuire’s kick made it 7-7 with over six minutes left in the first quarter.
The next drive for each team resulted in punts and UWL was driving as the game transitioned to the second quarter. The Eagles took a 10-7 lead on a 29-yard field goal from Michael Stack a little over three minutes into the period.
Following punts from each side, the Warhawks took over at their own 31. On the second play, Ogden was sacked and lost the ball with UWL recovering at the UWW23. Eagle quarterback Keyser Helterbrand from Ryan Bartol for the 23-yard strike on the next play to make it 17-7 La Crosse.
A couple more punts brought the UWW offense back on the field with just over two minutes to go before the intermission. Alijah Maher-Parr set the tone with a 29-yard scamper off the left side of the line. Ogden found Tyler Vasey for a 20-yard reception down the middle on the next play. The Ogden-Vasey connection moved the Warhawks up another 15 yards down to the Eagle five-yard line. On third-and-goal, Ogden punched it in from one-yard out to pull the Warhawks closer, 17-14, as the teams headed into the locker rooms.
The Eagles took the opening kick of the second half, but the Warhawk defense stalled their drive at the UWW37 forcing a punt. Helterbrand took the snap and opted to punt gaining a good bounce to pin UW-Whitewater at their own one-yard line. Deep in their own zone, the Warhawks went three-and-out with Kamrin Hutt punting from the back of the endzone. Despite a 43-yard boot in his first game punting, the Eagles had a short field to work with.
Operating with a two-quarterback set for most of the second half, Zach Weir took two of the next three snaps capping the drive with an eight-yard touchdown pass.
The Warhawks grabbed some momentum back after the touchback as Maher-Parr burst through the line and up the near sideline for a career-long 75-yard scoring run to make it 24-20. The extra point try sailed right of the post.
Once again, the Eagles responded, this time with a field goal from 44-yards out to extend the margin back to seven, 27-20. The next UWW drive ended in a fumble recovered by the Eagles that UWL turned into seven points to push the gap to 34-20 early in the fourth quarter.
UW-Whitewater went three-and-out on the next drive and the Warhawk defense responded in kind forcing a punt after three plays on the other side of the ball. Hutt came up big on the defensive side of special teams, bolting off the left side of the line and getting a hand on the punt to limit the yardage. UWL downed the blocked punt at their own 44 and the Warhawks capitalized on the short field.
After converting on third-and-three, Ogden found tight end Drake Martin for 15-yards. Two plays later, Ogden hit Steven Hein crossing through the end zone for the touchdown strike. UWW opted for a two-point conversion attempt that was no good to make the score 34-24 with just over eight minutes remaining.
The UW-Whitewater defense came up big once again forcing another three-and-out. Maher-Parr added to his day with another career long hauling in a 64-yard touchdown catch on the second play of the drive. This time, Ogden found Hein in the back of the end zone for a successful two-point conversion to knot the game 34-34.
Isotalo-McGuire’s kick was returned 23 yards to bring out the UWL offense at their own 27 with 5:49 on the clock. Matt Burba nearly got to Weir on the first play of the drive forcing the Eagle quarterback out of the pocket. The length of the play had an illegible player downfield to back La Crosse up five yards to their own 22. The Eagles picked up the first down and then another for a first-and-ten at the Warhawks 46. Back-to-back rushes up the middle for Helterbrand made it third-and-one. Caden Straka stuffed the UWL quarterback short of the line to gain on the next rush attempt to force a fourth down. Helterbrand was able to push through the line for a three-yard gain on the next play to give the Eagles a new set up downs with just nine seconds remaining.
The Eagles moved the ball up a single yard on the next play before calling timeout with three seconds left to send their field goal unit onto the field. Stack converted from 51-yards out as time expired to seal the game for UWL.
Maher-Parr posted 113 yards on seven carries – an average of 16.1 yards per rush – to lead the Warhawk ground game. Ogden was 10-16 for 154 yards and two touchdown strikes. Ogden spread the ball around hitting six different Warhawk receivers in the game.
Defensively, Joey Antonietti tallied a career-high 14 tackles including seven solo. Hawk Heffner added 12 and Kyle Koelblinger registered 11. Ethan Gallagher and Nehemiah Lomax each got to the quarterback for sacks in the game.
“You Hurt My Feelings” Tuesday, October 10, 1 PM (Comedy/Drama/Romance) Rated R (language). 1 hour, 33 minutes (2023).
A sharply observed comedy about a novelist whose long standing marriage is suddenly upended when she overhears her husband give his honest reaction to her latest book. A film about trust, lies, and the things we say to the people we love most. Stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Tobias Menzies.
