Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the Whitewater Public Library.
The Irvin L Young Memorial Library is celebrating Money Smart Week by hosting a Financial Fitness Family Night in partnership with PremierBank and budgeting coach, Mariah Sprain. This free event is Tuesday, April 18 at 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Activities include a special story time, activities, and games that promote financial literacy for children of all ages. Adults and teens will have the opportunity to learn how budgeting and money management can improve your life and help you gain financial freedom.
Sprain states that “financial literacy is a topic near to my heart, as education around money tends to be lacking. Many people believe that living paycheck to paycheck, or accumulating debt, is what is expected. However, the more you learn about financial literacy and money management, the more you realize that money is a tool that can help you achieve your goals. Finance is a passion of mine, and with this knowledge, I am dedicated to helping those around me understand and embrace their finances.”
The event will be held in the Irvin L Young Memorial Library’s Community Room located at 431 W. Center Street in Whitewater. There is no cost or registration and the public is invited to attend.
Brian Hayes, Clerk for the Town of Richmond, confirmed to the Banner that following a recount on April 7 of all ballots for the position of Town Board Supervisor 2, the Board of Canvass approved the recount totals confirming the machine results from the April 4 spring election.
The incumbent Susan Miller was re-elected with a vote count of 288 votes to 287 votes for the challenger Michael Bergman.
Whitewater Nutrition will be hosting a Prom Fundraiser for Whitewater High School from April 10 – April 28th. Purchase “Whippet Tea,” and a portion will be donated to the Prom Committee!
The College of Arts and Communication at UW-Whitewater announces events for the remainder of the Spring semester. These include Jazz II Spring Concert on April 11, Jazz Combos and Improvisers Orchestra Spring Concert on April 13, Music Mosaics: Whitewater Brass Quintet on April 18, Jazz I Spring Concert on April 21, Opera Workshop on April 22, UW-Whitewater Choirs – Hawk-kor, Harmonia, and Concert Choir on April 23, University / Community Band in Young Auditorium on April 24, Whitewater Symphony Orchestra in Young Auditorium on April 30, and Chamber Singers and Vocal Jazz in Light Recital Hall on April 30. To finish off the Spring Semester, Sonic Ensemble: Student Composers plays on May 2 and Symphonic Wind Ensemble takes the stage on May 7. All music events are in the Light Recital Hall in the Greenhill Center of the Arts located at 950 West Main Street, Whitewater, unless specified otherwise. Tickets are available in advance and can be purchased in person, online at tickets.uww.edu or by calling 262-472-2222. There is a $2.00 surcharge if purchased at the door at the time of the event.
Members of the UW-W Vocal Jazz and Jazz Band Ensembles perform in a joint piece at Gala Holiday Concert hosted inside Young Auditorium on Dec. 3, 2022. (UW-Whitewater photo/Finn Hartnett)
Presenting music old and new from the jazz greats to student compositions, the Jazz II Spring Concert on Tuesday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m., the Jazz Combos and Improvisers Orchestra Spring Concert on Thursday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m., and the Jazz I Spring Concert on Friday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. have something for every jazz enthusiast. The UW-Whitewater jazz ensembles perform in both large and small groups in a wide variety of musical styles ranging from swing to funk, to freely improvised music. Admission for these events is $10 for adults and $8 for those age 65+ or under age 18.
The final concert in the Music Mosaics series takes place on Tuesday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. and features the Whitewater Brass Quintet. Faculty performers Matthew Onstad & Chris Ramaekers, trumpet, Dafydd Bevil, horn, Mike Dugan, trombone, and John Tuinstra, tuba present Dr. Cole Bartels on trombone and euphonium and guest tubist Josh Biere of the Madison Symphony Orchestra. The evening includes a mixture of quintet and sextet pieces. Music Mosaics concerts raise funds for music scholarships. Admission for this event is $14 for adults and $12 for those age 65+ and $8 for those under age 18.
Saturday, April 22 brings excerpts from Opera works performed by Opera Workshop at 7:30 p.m. followed by a variety of classical, Broadway, and world music selections performed by Harmonia, Hawk-kor, and Concert Choir on Sunday, April 23 at 3 p.m. Admission for these events is $10 for adults and $8 for those age 65+ or under age 18.
The University Community Band rehearses on September 25, 2017, conducted by Professor Glenn Hayes. (UW-Whitewater photo/Craig Schreiner)
Performing in Young Auditorium, the all-inclusive University/Community Band takes the stage on Monday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. Admission for this event is $10 for adults and $8 for those age 65+ or under age 18.
Whitewater Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Christopher Ramaekers
Also in Young Auditorium, the Whitewater Symphony Orchestra performs on Sunday, April 30 at 3 p.m. Later that evening in Light Recital Hall, the Chamber Singers and Vocal Jazz ensembles conducted by Robert Gehrenbeck, Sharri VanAlstine, and student conductors begin their performance at 7:30 p.m. Admission for these events is $10 for adults and $8 for those age 65+ or under age 18.
UW-Whitewater alumni join current student composers for the Sonict Ensemble event at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2 and finally, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, Symphonic Wind Ensemble closes out the semester with a performance in Light Recital Hall. Admission for these events is $10 for adults and $8 for those age 65+ or under age 18.
Don’t miss the many featured music concerts happening throughout April and May in the Greenhill Center of the Arts and Young Auditorium.
Tuesday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. Jazz II Spring Concert
Thursday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. Jazz Combos and Improvisers Orchestra Spring Concert
Tuesday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. Music Mosaics: Whitewater Brass Quintet
Friday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. Jazz I Spring Concert
Saturday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. Opera Workshop
Sunday, April 23 at 3 p.m. UW-Whitewater Choirs – Hawk-kor, Harmonia, Concert Choir
Monday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. University / Community Band in Young Auditorium
Sunday, April 30 at 3 p.m. Whitewater Symphony Orchestra in Young Auditorium
Sunday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. Chamber Singers & Vocal Jazz
Tuesday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. Sonict Ensemble: Student Composers
Sunday, May 7 at 3 p.m. Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Beyond the many featured and ticketed events in the Department of Music, there are a multitude of free events including student recitals, ensembles, and studios. For a full lineup of events, please visit uww.edu/coac/events.
All music events are in the Light Recital Hall in the Greenhill Center of the Arts, located at 950 West Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190, unless specified otherwise. Tickets are available in advance and can be purchased in person, online at tickets.uww.edu or by calling 262-472-2222. There is a $2.00 surcharge if purchased at the door at the time of the event.
Ticket Services is open Monday-Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. They are located in the atrium of the Greenhill Center of the Arts, 950 West Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190. The Young Auditorium is located at 930 West Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190. To see other upcoming events in Young Auditorium, visit youngauditorium.com.
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The College of Arts and Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater offers rigorous programs in music, theatre, dance, and the visual arts, internships, pre-professional opportunities in journalism, advertising, and applied communication, and innovative interdisciplinary studies. For more information visit uww.edu/coac.
The Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC) is set to host Chancellor Corey King as guest speaker at its upcoming monthly meeting in April. Chancellor King will be introducing himself in his new position as chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UW-W). Most recently Dr. King had served as Vice Chancellor for Inclusivity and Student Affairs at UW-Green Bay.
The GWC’s upcoming monthly meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 13th at 7 a.m. at 841 Brewhouse: 841 E Milwaukee St, Whitewater. The public is welcome to attend this meeting, so that they may get a chance to hear from Whitewater’s new chancellor and learn more about the future of the University. If interested in attending, RSVP is required. To reserve your spot, contact Jeff Knight at jpk@knightpublicaffairs.com or 920.728.0662 by Monday, April 10th.
“We are excited to hear from Chancellor King at our upcoming meeting,” said GWC president Jeff Knight. “He will be sharing his thoughts on the direction that the University is heading.”
Chancellor King has previously served as Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Financial Services at Bethune-Cookman University prior to his role at UW-Green Bay. King has also held leadership positions at East Carolina University, Wheeling Jesuit University, and the University of Florida. He hopes to offer a bright future for UW-Whitewater by guiding academic success and maintaining a commitment to students.
Chancellor King earned his Bachelor’s degree in curriculum and instruction and Master’s degree in higher education and administration & student affairs from Florida State University. He also earned a doctorate in educational administration and leadership from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
About the GWC The GWC is an action-oriented group committed to working with citizens, elected officials, and policy makers to identify, craft, and implement a pro-business agenda. Its goals are to advance the economic, educational, and social policies required to energize and secure the Whitewater area’s economic future, as well as protect Whitewater’s quality of life.
Editor’s note: The above news release was received from the Greater Whitewater Committee.
Gov. Tony Evers on April 7 announced his appointment of former State Rep. Don Vruwink to Commissioner of Railroads. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Commissioner of Railroads Yash Wadhwa’s resignation, effective March 1, 2023.
“From his more than three decades as an educator to his time serving the people of Wisconsin at both the local and state level on his community’s city council and school board and in the Wisconsin State Assembly, Don has for years been a consistent and dedicated public servant in our state,” said Gov. Evers. “His professional experience will serve him well in this new role, and we are glad to have him join our administration.”
Vruwink has a long history of public service. He served as a Wisconsin educator and mentor for 37 years before his retirement. He served on both the Milton City Council and School Board before being elected to the State Assembly in 2016, where he served the 43rd Assembly District for six years. While in the Wisconsin State Assembly, Vruwink served on the Assembly’s Education, Agriculture, Tourism, and Rural Development Committees, respectively, and was appointed by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to the Wisconsin Dairy Task Force 2.0.
“I am honored that Gov. Evers has called on me to lead the Office of the Commissioner of Railroads,” said Vruwink, “I look forward to using my experience to increase the safety of Wisconsin railroads.”
Vruwink has a master’s degree in history from the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Whitewater and a bachelor’s in social studies from UW-Stevens Point. He has received awards for teaching, athletics, coaching, and community service.
This appointment was effective March 20, 2023, for a six-year term expiring in 2029.
(Drama) Rated R (language); 1 hour, 57 minutes (2022)
A reclusive, morbidly obese English teacher (Brendan Fraser) suffering from congestive heart failure, attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter (Hong Chau). Oscar nominations included Best Actor and Supporting Actress.
AUDITION NOTICE Calling all students entering 6th grade through 12 grade! WUSD Summer School Playhouse will be holding auditions for their upcoming production of “Finding Nemo Jr.” on April 26 & 27. follow the link to read the complete course description.
As was previously reported in the Banner, a single vehicle crash on April 1 on State Highway 106 near Calkins Road in the Town of Palmyra claimed the lives of both occupants of the vehicle.
One of those who perished was Sara Nowak, 42, of Palmyra, who about five hours earlier had attended the funeral of her husband Louis, who died of cancer on March 19. According to CBS affiliate WDJT-TV, Nowak’s mother, Patricia Cartwight, said of her daughter’s relationship with her husband of nearly six years, “I don’t think she could be without him. So, she is with him.”
As a friend put it in a message on a GoFundMe page set up to support the couple’s family of six children, “Sara went to visit Louis in heaven.“
SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION CANVASS – Monday @ 1:00 p.m. The returns of the April 4, 2023, Whitewater Unified School District School Board election will be canvassed by the Board of Canvassers at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2023, at the Central Office Board Room, 419 South Elizabeth Street, Whitewater, Wisconsin. The canvass is open to the public.
City of Whitewater Plan and Architectural Review Commission Meeting – Monday @ 6:00 p.m. Agenda includes site plan review for an addition to the office building of John’s Disposal City of Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room- First Floor 312 W. Whitewater St. This meeting is IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://meet.goto.com/973371133 You can also dial in using your phone United States: +1 (224) 501-3412 Access Code: 973-371-133 Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Whitewater Aquatic & Fitness Center Subcommittee – Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m. Agenda City of Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room 1st Floor 312 W. Whitewater St. in person and Virtual Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87444435075?pwd=RVBCdm40V2JEQXdJRHMxeHhoOFduZz09 Passcode: 269890 Or Telephone: Dial 1 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 874 4443 5075 Passcode: 269890
City of Whitewater Public Works Committee – Wednesday @ 5:30 p.m. Agenda Cravath Conference Room Municipal Building – 2 Floor 312 W Whitewater St
