WHS 1981-ish (’80, ’81, ’82) 40th Class-year Reunion

Q: Did the pandemic impact your Whitewater High School 40th class-year reunion?
A: You are invited to participate in our 1981-ish (…, ’80, ’81, ’82,… class years) WHS reunion experience! 

Q: Are you interested?
A: See more info and details below.

We’re gathering on Saturday, 7/23/22, 7 p.m. -? a.m., at the Willow Brook Golf Course (the old CC), which is just outside of Whitewater: https://willowbrookgolfwhitewater.com/banquet-facilities/

We booked the facility with full access to the bar area. ‘70s & ‘80s music will keep the reunion vibe going throughout the evening. Cash bar, but appetizers are included in reg fee. This is a casual, come-as-you-are event, a great opportunity to mingle with fellow Whippets! Speaking of mingling, other WHS 1981-era classes are welcome ​e.g., ’80 & ’82, etc. The $40 per attendee registration fee covers costs for the facility, appetizers, gratuities, and taxes.

Please help to spread the word about our event.
We hope to see you there!

p.s. Interested in a Saturday round of golf? Contact Cort Hartmann for those details (email: chartmann@badgerbasementsystems.com or text/call: 920-728-5396).

Registration & Payment Instructions:
DEADLINE to register and pay: May 25.
$40 per person

To register, email Whippets1981@gmail.com and provide:
Your full name (include your birth name too, if different), WHS Class Year, the number of attendees you are paying for along with their full names (and any connection they may also have with WHS) and indicate the method of payment you will be using.

To pay by check:
Make your check payable to “Martha Lundin” and send it to her at 2832 Woodridge Court, Waukesha, WI 53188.

To pay using the Venmo app:
@Martha-Lundin-2

If you have any questions about payment, text or call Martha at 262-527-5159.

Refund Deadline:
Martha must be notified by July 8th, to receive a refund, if you need to cancel.

UW-W Baseball To Host NCAA Regional Starting Friday

By Chris Lindeke, Assistant Athletic Director, Strategic Communications and Branding, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

NCAA Release

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater baseball team will make its 14th straight appearance in the NCAA Division III Tournament and host the four-team Whitewater, Wisconsin Regional starting this Friday at Prucha Field at James B. Miller Stadium.

The top-seeded Warhawks (33-8 overall) will face No. 4 seed MSOE in their opening game Friday at 11 a.m., while No. 2 seed Aurora (Ill.) will play against No. 3 Augustana (Ill.) at 2:30 p.m.

The winner of this weekend’s double-elimination regional advances to the NCAA Super Regional round.

UW-Whitewater earned a Pool C (at-large) bid for its 24th appearance in the national tournament after capturing the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference regular season championship for the fifth straight season and 21st time in program history.

See below for the complete schedule for the weekend.

Friday, May 20

Game 1: MSOE vs. UW-Whitewater, 11 a.m.

Game 2: Augustana vs. Aurora, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 21

Game 3: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2, 11 a.m.

Game 4: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2, 2:30 p.m.

Game 5: Winner of Game 3 vs. Loser of Game 4, 6 p.m.

Sunday, May 22

Game 6: Winner of Game 4 vs. Winner of Game 5, 11 a.m.

Game 7: Winner of Game 6 vs. Loser of Game 6 (if necessary), 2:30 p.m.

It’s Almost Market Day: Third Market of Outdoor Season at Depot Museum on Tues.

Hey — it’s almost market day!  We’ll see you at the Depot Museum at 301 W. Whitewater, 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, May 17 for our third market of the outdoor season. Last week marked the return of asparagus to the market, so don’t miss out on your chance to snag some!

MUSIC: Tapestry – a five piece string band

FOOD CARTS: Mama Maria’s, Yang House of Rolls

DON’T MISS: fruit crisps by Stephani’s Spot – rhubarb and strawberry rhubarb; get your garden going with plants by Peach Tree Organic Garden

Books and Art by Kimberly Vogel ● Wisconsin fiction author & illustrator of characters, animals

Bowers Lake Coffee ● locally roasted and brewed organic coffee & coffee beans 

Carol McLernon ● historical fiction books 

Crafted on Kindness  ● kindness-themed merchandise & custom projects 

Happy Mail by Chris ● handcrafted cards

Helena’s Farm ● chicken and duck eggs, organic lamb, houseplants 

Jazzed-Up Marshmallows ● gourmet marshmallows, graham crackers

Kettle Moraine Honey ● local honey, beeswax products, scented soaps 

Komboocho Brewing ● quality kombucha using organic & local ingredients. Rotating flavors available.

Kristie’s Creative Kitchen ● jams, jellies, pickled items 

Little Red Farms ● local and regeneratively raised beef, porks, chicken, maple syrup, and eggs

Mama Maria’s ● breakfast burrito, tortas, quesadillas, tacos, empanadas (beef and potato, tinga), sopes, homemade pico de gallo

Mudders Dream ● wheel-thrown & handbuilt functional & sculptural pottery

My Farm ● spinach, eggs, greens mix, radishes, spring onions

Peach Tree Organic Garden ● peaches, tomatoes, herbs

Pops Kettle Corn ● State Fair-ribbon-winning gourmet popcorn in flavors like Birthday Cake, Muskego Mix, Dragon Breath and Brandy Old-fashioned

Soap of the Earth ● local, handcrafted soaps & lotions

Sophisticated Lady ● whipped body moisturizers, with mango, shea and kukui butter & beard oils, magnesium oils, sugar scrubs

Stephani’s Spot ● jams, jellies, pickled items, sauces, dip mixes, quick breads, seasonal baked goods

Studio 84 ● a variety of products, including notecards and mugs, created by a nonprofit art studio, gallery and store that fosters the creative and vocational development of people with disabilities 

The Vegetable Stand ● local produce

Whitewater Dems ● information

Whitewater Grocery Co ● your (future) friendly neighborhood grocer, supporting fresh and local products

Wood Street Bakery ● Organic Sprouted Bread, Honey Oat Bread, and Strawberry Rhubarb Tart among other yummy baked goods

Yang House of Rolls ● Thai spring rolls, egg rolls, Thai iced tea, mango lassi

Zo-Sharp ● knife-sharpening on site 

Whitewater Community Food Pantry News

A very warm and heartfelt thank you to all the Whitewater residents and many others who donated food to the two Spring food drives held in Whitewater. A tremendous amount of food was collected for the pantry.

The Whitewater Community Food Pantry appreciates all the many donations received from the churches, businesses, companies, organizations and individuals who bring donations to the pantry. We are always in need of paper and plastic bags, so thank you for bringing them in.

We also get fresh produce weekly through Feeding America, and other staples needed for the patrons.

Our patrons are very grateful for everything they receive. We are currently serving 152 families in Whitewater.

The food pantry is open every Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 to 12:00 noon.

The Whitewater Community Food Pantry is located in the Old Armory building at 146 North Street, second floor. There is an elevator for your convenience. There is also a ramp and the pantry is accessible.

Negotiations May Be Underway to End Police Chief’s Employment

By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com

The agenda for the Common Council meeting on May 3 indicated that there would be a closed session to discuss accepting a “Release and Employment Disposition Agreement between City of Whitewater and City of Whitewater Police Chief.” It was also stated that there would be an open session regarding the subject after the closed session. However, at the end of the initial open session it was announced that this item had been pulled from the agenda. No reason was given.

The Banner reached out to City Manager Cameron Clapper to request any information he could provide about this matter. No response was received. From the title of the fore-mentioned agenda item, it would appear that the city and Aaron Raap were in some sort of negotiations that would result in an end to Raap’s employment as police chief. However, the Common Council agenda for May 17 does not include any items regarding the chief.

Chief of Police Aaron Raap was taken into custody by the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department for alleged battery-domestic abuse on November 24, 2021 from his Town of Ottawa home.

According to a City of Whitewater press release dated December 3, Raap had been placed on paid administrative leave. It was indicated that an internal investigation would be conducted by an outside agency “based on an incident that occurred outside the city of Whitewater,” and that Deputy Chief Dan Meyer would be serving as acting police chief until further notice.

The Waukesha County District Attorney’s Office announced on December 15 that it had declined to issue criminal charges “due to a lack of evidence to establish that Mr. Raap intended to inflict bodily harm on anyone.”

The city has not indicated whether the internal investigation has been completed. Deputy Chief Dan Meyer continues to serve as acting police chief.

Raap was hired as police chief in 2018, succeeding Lisa Otterbacher. He had left the Milwaukee Police Department in 2016 after 26 years of service, ultimately with the title of captain.

Walworth County Sheriff Retiring December 31

By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com

With apologies that we’re slow in receiving and passing on this official notification of Walworth County Sheriff Kurt Picknell’s impending retirement, please see below. Readers will have to note the ”type” of news release, since the news is only implied in the narrative.

Sheriff Kurt Picknell

This Week’s City Meetings

Irvin L. Young Library Board – Monday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes Update from the Library Expansion and Renovation Steering Committee meeting of April 27, 2022 with Jodi Sweeney.
This will be a hybird In-person/virtual meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87351215322?pwd=OWJ1c2cvTCtZWGxiRmxhVjFCTnA5Zz09
Meeting ID: 873 5121 5322
Passcode: p15fqCPP
Or dial
1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 873 5121 5322
Passcode: 66283205

Whitewater Unified School District Policy Review Committee – Tuesday @ 9:00 a.m.

City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes purchase of replacement police squad car and action on bids received for Vanderlip lift station.
This will be an IN PERSON and a VIRTUAL MEETING. Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join us via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83107623125?pwd=L3VDczB2cGwrUEZWMlBHSmRQVzJKQ T09
Passcode: 155386
Or Telephone:
1 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 831 0762 3125
Passcode: 155386

Parks & Recreation Meeting
Agenda includes Whitewater Aquatic And Fitness Center (WAFC) Presentation and dog park issues.
Wednesday @ 5:30 p.m.
City of Whitewater Municipal Building
Cravath Lakefront Room- 2nd Floor
And Virtual
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84270689395
Meeting ID: 842 7068 9395
Or dial
1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 842 7068 9395

City of Whitewater Common Council Special Meeting – Thursday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda: A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $8,350,000 Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022B, of the City of Whitewater, Walworth and Jefferson Counties,
Wisconsin, and Providing for the Payment of the Bonds and Other Details With Respect to the Bonds.This will be an IN PERSON and a VIRTUAL MEETING.
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join us via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88625602703?pwd=UmVrU3dnd0JzbUc3ZitpMkM4a2JyZz09
Passcode: 098334
Or Telephone:
1 312 626 6799
Webinar ID: 886 2560 2703 Passcode: 098334

FFA & NHS Fundraiser for Aiden Wiedenhoeft at Culver’s on Monday

The WHS FFA & NHS are hosting a fundraising event for Aiden Wiedenhoeft at Culver’s in Whitewater on Monday, May 16 from 4 – 7 pm.  A percentage of the proceeds that evening will be donated to his family to help pay his medical expenses.  Please have supper at Culver’s on Monday night and donate while you dine!  Thank you so much!

Robotics Team Welcomes New Members for Summer

Whitewater High School’s FIRST Robotics Competition Team #6574 Ferradermis invites any students interested in joining the team for the 2022-2023 school year to join us in the high school library at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, with a parent or guardian, to learn about opportunities to work with the team this summer. This invitation is open to current WHS students as well as incoming freshmen!

Ferradermis members will be traveling to 3 single-day off-season competitions this summer in Kettle Moraine, Manitowoc, and Mukwonago. Joining the team on one or more of these trips is a great way for new members to experience the excitement of FIRST Robotics and learn more about what an actual competition feels like. In addition, new members are welcome to join us for summer training meetings.

What skills do you need before joining the team? None! Current Ferradermis members and their mentors will help you learn everything you need to know.

Is it all about the robot? Nope! There are roles on the team for people with all sorts of interests including business, graphics, community service, public speaking, writing, electronics, programming, CAD, and manufacturing.

Come join us on May 26 to learn more!

Any questions? Please contact Laura Masbruch at lmasbruch@wwusd.org.

Article and Photo Submitted by Laura Masbruch
Whitewater High School Robotics Advisor
lmasbruch@wwusd.org

Seniors in the Park Presents Licorice Pizza – on Wednesday (Update: Date change)

“Licorice Pizza”
Please note: This is the first in SIP’s summertime mid-month Wednesday movie series! Due to a scheduling conflict the date has been changed
Wednesday, May 25, 1 p.m. (Comedy/Drama/Romance)
Rated R (Language, sexual references, drugs); 2 hours, 13 minutes (2021)
Growing up, running around, and falling in love for the first time in the San Fernando Valley, California, in 1973, this film was nominated for 3 Oscars: Best Picture, Director, Original Screenplay. Stars Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman and Sean Penn.