Editor’s note: Unfortunately our Boston-based sports writer who generously covered the first two games in this series, special to the Banner, indicated that due to professional and family responsibilities he will not be able to provide further reports. Reports on additional games in the series will be found in the sports section.
Mark Dorn reports, “In a down to the wire, final buzzer-beater, the Milwaukee Bucks prevailed. Whew! Whatta game to be at!”
Bucks now lead the Celtics 2-1. The next game, at home, is on Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Christine Hayes.
WUSD is thrilled to announce that the fifth grade choir students from Lakeview, Lincoln and Washington Elementary Schools will combine to perform their Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 17, at 7:00 p.m. The concert is at the Whitewater High School Auditorium and is open to the public, free of charge.
Photo from the December concert
Selections include “La Vida”; “Music Alone Shall Live”; the spiritual, “Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel”; the Japanese children’s song “Hotaru Koi”; and two songs based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s poems from “A Child’s Garden of Verses,” The Moon and Pirate Story, entitled “Two Stevenson Settings.” Conductors are Christine Hayes, Justin Kamp, and Val Troxel. Accompanist for the choir is Lori Heidenreich.
City of Whitewater Plan and Architectural Review Commission – Monday @ 6:00 p.m. Agenda This meeting is IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL City of Whitewater Municipal Building – Community Room 312 W. Whitewater St. Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. httDS://meet.aoto.com/807624629 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 807-624-629
Whitewater Unified School District Employee Handbook Committee – Tuesday @ 3:45 p.m. Agenda (Click on “meetings” in upper right corner.)
William D. Kyle Board Room 419 South Elizabeth Street
City of Whitewater Public Works Committee – Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m. Agenda Municipal Building – 1 Floor Community Room 312 W. Whitewater St.
“West Side Story” Tuesday, May 10, 1 p.m. (Musical/Drama/Romance) Rated PG-13; 2 hours, 36 minutes (2021) This reimagining of the 1961 classic musical was nominated for Best Picture, and garnered a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Ariana DeBose. Directed by Steven Spielberg, it stars Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, and Rita Moreno.
Artanya Wesley, vice chancellor for student affairs, announces the appointment of Frank Bartlett as the next assistant vice chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
“I am pleased that Frank Bartlett has accepted the position of assistant vice chancellor for student affairs. Frank has demonstrated a strong commitment to serving as a leader within the Division of Student Affairs. He brings great institutional knowledge to the position as well as fiscal management and projection skills. He is always looking for ways to partner and collaborate with campus constituency groups to serve students and ensure their success on campus. He understands system and campus policies and keeps compliance as a top priority. I look forward to working with Frank as we serve the students, the Division of Student Affairs and the institution.”
Since July of 2021, Bartlett has served in the critical leadership role of interim assistant vice chancellor for student affairs in addition to his permanent duties as executive director of university housing. As interim assistant vice chancellor for student affairs, he has provided senior level administrative leadership, strategic planning, vision and direct supervision of University Housing, University Bookstore and Textbook Rental, and the University Center and UW-Whitewater Dining Services.
Bartlett will assume the new role on July 1.
After serving as assistant director of residence life for facilities and custodial services at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Bartlett came to UW-Whitewater in 2000 and served as associate director of residence life until 2008, interim executive director from 2008 to 2010, and was appointed as the permanent executive director of university housing in 2010. For nearly 22 years, Bartlett has provided leadership to University Housing, a department of over 60 professional staff, more than 300 student employees, and a budget of approximately $17.4 million. Bartlett has overseen largescale projects such as the planning and construction of Ma’iingan Hall, Pulliam Hall (previously Starin Hall), the Arey/Fricker renovation and others, as well as successfully led the department and assisted guiding the division through the difficulties and revenue losses related to COVID-19. He earned bachelor’s degrees in history and finance and a master’s degree in higher education administration.
“I would like to express my appreciation to Kristin Fillhouer and Dale Pinzino for their leadership of the search as well as Erica Johnson for support throughout the process,” Wesley said. “Also, I would like to extend my gratitude to each search committee member for their time and commitment to the process.”
It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society!
This week, we begin a set of three photos that are related to the Open House at the Depot Museum on May 22, 1:00-4:00. The Open House is a celebration of the completion of the permanent Whitewater History Gallery that features eight history exhibits. This week’s photo is related to the exhibit “Commercial-Agricultural Era, 1900-1945.” An important industry in this era was the Whitewater Condensery, later the Hawthorn-Mellody Milk Plant, established in 1913. The photo shown here was probably taken around that time. Note the horse-drawn wagons lined up to drop off milk cans at the condensery.
Please join us on May 22 or come to the museum beginning in June when we will begin our summer hours to see more of this exhibit and a special attraction, Don West’s c.1900 model of the Whitewater rail yard in the temporary gallery.
Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society collections.
By Lynn Binnie Whitewater Banner volunteer staff whitewaterbanner@gmail.com
Kohl’s at Uptown Janesville (formerly the Janesville Mall) reopened on May 2 after having been evacuated on April 1 due to a fire that started in the bedding department. The police department concluded that the fire was set intentionally, with three juvenile suspects being arrested for arson and recklessly endangering safety. The suspects are a 17-year-old female, a 15 year old male, and an 11-year-old male, all Janesville residents.
A large portion of the store’s inventory was destroyed by smoke, or by water from the fire sprinklers or from firefighters. Removal and replacement of merchandise as well as repair of the building kept the retailer closed until it finally reopened on May 2. Regular hours have resumed: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Mall hours, however, are Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. A “youth escort policy” is in effect at all times for the mall, requiring persons 17 years of age or younger to be accompanied by a parent or guardian 18 years or older.
By Lynn Binnie Whitewater Banner volunteer staff whitewaterbanner@gmail.com
According to a post on the Purdy Elementary School Facebook page, Mary Kilar will become principal of that school in Fort Atkinson effective with the 2022-23 school year. Kilar has served as principal of Lincoln Elementary School since 2014. In 2021 she was among 16 statewide winners of the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Principal Leadership Award. The current Purdy principal, Leigh Ann Scheuerell, was recently named the new principal of Fort Atkinson High School effective July 1.
Per the Facebook post, Kilar stated, “It is with great excitement and honor that I become the next Principal of Purdy Elementary. From the minute I met the team at Fort Atkinson, I could feel the pride they have in both the culture of community and excellent learning environment created here. I am beyond grateful for the opportunity, look forward to the connections I will be making, and can’t wait to grow and learn among the wonderful staff, students, and families. I was drawn to the mission and vision of Fort Atkinson School District, cultivating an inclusive high-performing culture of growth and community, and can’t wait to be part of it!”
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the City of Whitewater.
The Whitewater Fire Department Inc. (WFD, Inc.) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Whitewater to continue the process of becoming a city department.
Cameron Clapper- City Manager (L) and Christ Christon- WFD, Inc. Board of Directors President and Fire Captain (R) signing MOU.
An outside consultant, Public Consulting Group, is working with WFD Inc. and the City of Whitewater weekly to help put a plan together for a smooth transition. This process is allowing for an outside look at current operational protocols in addition to possible future needs to help service the community and townships.
“We are excited to continue moving forward on the process to join the city,” said WFD, Inc. Board of Directors President and Fire Captain, Christ Christon.
Cameron Clapper- City Manager (L) and Christ Christon- WFD, Inc. Board of Directors President and Fire Captain (R) by truck.
All groups are anticipating a mid-summer date for a complete merger between the city and WFD, Inc.
