September 19, 2023 is National Voter Registration Day
The League of Women Voters Whitewater Area is a proud supporter of the National Voter Registration Day and will provide Voter Registration education and assistance in Whitewater, Fort Atkinson, and Delavan, in celebration of this nonpartisan civic holiday.
Founded in 2012, National Voter Registration Day was designed to create a day each year when the entire nation focuses on registering Americans to exercise their most basic right – the right to vote.
According to U.S. Census data from 2020, as many as 1 in 4 eligible Americans are not registered to vote. Every year, millions of Americans find themselves unable to vote because they miss a registration deadline, don’t update their registration, or aren’t sure how to register. National Voter Registration Day wants to make sure everyone has the opportunity to vote.
Please tap into the League’s collective expertise with all your voting concerns on this special day. League members will be staffing tables at the following locations and times on Tuesday, September 19th:
10 AM – 2 PM Aram Public Library, 404 E Walworth Ave, Delavan
11 AM – 1 PM Irvin L Young Memorial Library, 431 W Center St, Whitewater
11 AM – 1 PM UW Whitewater University Center, Table A, 190 Hamilton Green Way
3 PM – 5 PM Dwight Foster Public Library, 209 Merchants Ave, Fort Atkinson
4 PM – 7 PM Whitewater City Market, 301 W Whitewater St
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Visit our website at https://my.lwv.org/wisconsin/whitewater-area and like us on Facebook!
Editor’s note: The above press release was received from the League of Women Voters – Whitewater area.
Did you know that more than half of women over age 50 experience issues with bladder or bowel control? These problems can be slightly bothersome or totally debilitating. For some women, the chance of embarrassment keeps them from enjoying many activities and can take control of their life.
A popular workshop in Rock County can help! “Mind Over Matter: Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder” is a workshop designed to give women, age 60 and older, the tools they need to take control of their bladder and bowel symptoms. The workshop provides information, group activities, and simple exercises and dietary changes to practice at home. The workshop consists of three, 2-hour sessions over the course of a month. Dedication to the series of three classes is required. This is a workshop for females, taught by a female.
The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Rock County invite women to join them for a “Mind Over Matter” series at the Daniel Williams Resource Center (where the ADRC is located) at 1717 Center Avenue in Janesville, Wisconsin. The series will occur on three Monday mornings from 10:00 am -12 pm on: September 11, 25 & October 9, 2023. Suggested donation is $10 to cover cost of materials. Space is limited, so register early to reserve a spot! Registration deadline is September 6th !
To learn more, or to register for the series, contact Health Promotion Coordinator, Lisa Messer, of the ADRC of Rock County at: 608-757-5309 or email: lisa.messer@co.rock.wi.us.
Editor’s note: Although first priority is given to Rock County residents, the ADRC staff has indicated to the Banner that residents of other counties are welcome to participate when space is available. Interested women living in Jefferson or Walworth county should contact Lisa to confirm whether space is available.
Get ready to embark on a captivating journey of words, wonder, and tales at the much-anticipated Whitewater Storytelling Festival. This enchanting event is set to take place on Saturday, September 23, from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Cravath Lakefront Park, where stories come alive and imaginations run wild.
The Whitewater Storytelling Festival promises an entertaining day for attendees of all ages, with fourteen talented storytellers and musicians for the young and young-at-heart. From children’s stories and interactive activities that will spark the creativity of the little ones, to all-ages storytelling sessions that will captivate audiences of every generation, this festival truly has something for everyone.
But that’s not all! Visitors will have the opportunity to explore a diverse vendor market showcasing unique products that carry their very own stories, adding a touch of narrative charm to your shopping experience. The festival grounds will come alive with the melodies of live music from renaissance musician, Nazario Chickpeazio, with belly dancer, Èowyn, and the traditional Irish tunes of Cead Mile Failte.
Indulge in delicious eats and treats from a variety of food trucks serving both lunch and dinner. Then, as the sun sets, gather around the inviting glow of the campfire for tales sure to give you a spook and also warm your heart.
Above all, the Whitewater Storytelling Festival is a celebration of the magic of storytellers. This event celebrates their craft, their dedication, and their ability to transport us to worlds beyond our own.
Mark your calendars for the Whitewater Storytelling Festivalon Saturday, September 23, from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, at Cravath Lakefront Park. This is a FREE family-friendly event offering an opportunity to be immersed in stories.
The Whitewater Storytelling Festival is an annual event dedicated to celebrating the art of storytelling in all its forms. From children’s stories to campfire tales, the festival aims to honor the tradition of storytelling while embracing new narratives and voices. With a vibrant vendor market, live music, and engaging activities, the festival is a testament to the enduring power of stories to inspire, entertain, and connect.
The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library is starting a new program, Baby Play Date, for children ages 0 to 24 months and their caregivers. Read books, sing songs and rhymes, and participate in playtime perfect for baby’s development! Babies will build social and literacy skills, vocabulary, and more. The group will meet every other Thursday at 9:30 a.m. starting on September 7. There is no cost or registration and older siblings are welcome to attend.
The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library is located at 431 W. Center Street in Whitewater. Contact Sarah French with questions at sfrench@whitewater-wi.gov or 262-458-2782. For a full listing of the library’s events, visit whitewaterlibrary.org.
City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday @ 6:30 Municipal building, 312 W. Whitewater St. Agenda includes first reading of ordinance concerning short-term rentals, convenient cash businesses, right of entry for inspection, building & maintenance code and dwelling standards; second reading of revision to portions of the zoning code dealing with code enforcement, building standards and penalties. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84471937728?pwd=YlFVWFRCdnZEcnplSlRDZ0xHUmRWZz09
City of Whitewater Landmarks Commission – Thursday @ 6:00 p.m. Municipal Building, Cravath Lakefront Room Agenda Please click on this link to join the webinar.
Editor’s note: This was Jace Rindahl’s first game as UW-W’s head coach.
By Angela Kelm UW-W Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information
The No. 11 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team opened the 2023 campaign with a thrilling 27-23 comeback win over No. 19 John Carroll in University Heights, Ohio Saturday afternoon.
The Warhawks started the opening drive from their own 25 after a touchback and moved the ball to the John Carroll 38 over the next eight plays. That’s where the drive stalled and UWW turned the ball over on downs.
The Blue Streaks capitalized marching down the field and capping a seven-play drive with a 32-yard passing touchdown to take the early lead. After a missed extra point, JCU led 6-0 at the 9:15 mark. That score held well into the second quarter.
Parker Breunig jumped a passing lane for the interception midway through the second to give the ball back to Alec Ogden and the Warhawk offense. He found Tommy Coates for seven yards on the first play before UWW went to the ground game. The tandem of AlijahMaher-Parr and Tamir Thomas from the backfield drove the Warhawks down to the JCU 11. A 42-yard scamper by Maher-Parr bolstered the drive and helped set up a 28-yard field goal from Jeff Isotalo-McGuire to make it 6-3.
John Carroll responded, using a 50-yard run to open the next drive to set up a touchdown to take a 13-3 lead into the intermission. On the other side of the break, the offenses were on display.
The Warhawks pulled closer with their first drive of the second half. Ogden spread the ball around hitting Drake Martin twice for 13 yards, then Coates for 12, then Nick Wind for 12 before dropping a perfect pass into the hands of Steven Hein for the 37-yard score. Isotalo-McGuire hit the extra point to pull UWW within three, 13-10.
The Blue Streaks pushed the lead back to six, 16-10 with a field goal in the ensuing drive, but the Warhawk offense was clicking and took their first lead in the game in their next possession.
The big play of the drive was a 46-yard rush on 3rd-and-1 from Ogden as he crossed the goal line for the touchdown. Isotalo-McGuire’s extra point gave UWW the lead 17-16 with 6:19 on the clock in the third.
The fourth quarter saw the offenses continue to surge as Isotalo-McGuire hit another field goal, this one from 24 yards out just two plays into the final period to make it 20-16 UWW.
John Carroll put together an extended 10-play scoring drive in their next possession. A short four-yard pass was the one that hit paydirt for the Blue Streaks as JCU reclaimed the lead 23-20 with 8:47 remaining.
The John Carroll defense stiffened and forced a punt after just 1:47 ticked off the clock. The Warhawk defense responded in kind forcing a three-and-out to give the ball back to the offense. The JCU punt went out of bounds at the UWW 15 as the Warhawk offense took over with 4:45 left.
UW-Whitewater put together one of their best drives of the day in their next possession. Ogden found Hein for nine yards to open the drive before Thomas went off the right side of the line for six more and a first down. Coates hauled in an 18-yard catch from Ogden to take the Warhawks near midfield. On 3rd-and-10, the Ogden-Coates connection was clutch again to keep the drive going with a 14-yard strike.
Thomas took the next two carries up the middle for 15 yards. After no gain on the next play, Ogden hit Hein for 11-yards and another first down at the JCU12. Maher-Parr picked up one more yard before Ogden went back to the air.
The first-year Warhawk took the snap out of the shotgun, surveyed and picked Wind as his target drifting deep into the left side of the endzone. The high-arced pass narrowly made it over the outstretched arms of the Blue Streak defensive back as he leapt in an attempt to tip the ball away. Wind had to make an acrobatic catch as he nearly laid out to get his right hand on the ball, tipping it up as he gained footing before hauling in the catch with both hands just inside the pylon at the back of the endzone. The 11-yard strike and extra point gave UWW the 27-23 lead with just 39 seconds remaining.
John Carroll tried to manage the clock after gaining a first down, but Thomas Wojnowski sealed the game for UW-Whitewater with an interception at the JCU 46 with just five ticks of the clock left.
Staying true to the rich tradition of Warhawk football – UWW pounded the rock with 232 rushing yards compared to 175 for JCU. UWW gained 276 through the air for a total of 508 yards of offense.
Maher-Parr was the leading rusher for the Warhawks with 94 yards on 13 attempts. Thomas gained 80 on 15 carries in the game. Ogden was 23-41 for 230 yards and two passing touchdowns without tossing an interception. On the ground, he added 55 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Coates was Ogden’s favorite target with 9 receptions for 77 yards. Hein hauled in six catches for 99 yards and a touchdown.
Defensively, Hawk Heffner led the Warhawks with eight total tackles. Lucas Sadler, Trey Castella and Roy Panthier all got into the backfield to record tackles for loss while Wojnowski and Breunig led the secondary with a pair of interceptions.
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the Whitewater Community Foundation.
The Whitewater Community Foundation Board is seeking a Program Coordinator to help plan and organize the programs and activities of the Whitewater Community Foundation.
Title: Program Coordinator for the Whitewater Community Foundation
Reports to: Foundation President
Hours: 20 hours per week at $18.00 to $20.00 per hour
Starting date: ASAP
Position Summary: This position is responsible for planning and organizing the programs and activities of the Whitewater Community Foundation under the direction of the Foundation Board of Directors. This includes the responsibility of developing, interpreting and recommending program goals and objectives, policies, procedures, and courses of action according to the established guidelines of the Board and sound administrative practices.
The Whitewater Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving Whitewater, Wisconsin.
Essential duties and responsibilities: Includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Serves as the Foundation’s chief point of community contact for Foundation programs and activities.
Communicates with community stakeholders on Foundation programs and activities.
Develops and distributes press releases, the Foundation annual report and other public information materials as approved and directed by the Board.
Maintains the Foundation website and social media platforms.
Administers the Foundation Scholarship Program, the Community Action Grants, and the Conduit Accounts and Agreements.
Prepares and coordinates monthly reports for Board meetings and coordinates special projects and follow-ups as required.
Demonstrates a commitment to the Foundation mission and vision.
The Whitewater Community Foundation’s mission is to “enhance quality of life in the Whitewater area via educational, cultural, charitable or benevolent expenditures.”
