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Grand Reopening of the New Turf WHS Athletic Stadium Field – Friday
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Whitewater Unified School District.
On Friday, September 10, the Whitewater Unified School District will have a grand reopening of the High
School turf stadium field. The Whippet Stadium will be a full synthetic turf facility and will be the new home of
Whippet soccer and football teams. Additionally, Friday is Youth Night and WUSD will be honoring the 1980
State Champion WHS Football Team during halftime.
The celebration will start at 5:00 pm with the annual Booster Club Tailgate/Cookout, followed by the ceremonial
ribbon cutting of the turf stadium field at 6:45 pm. At 7:00 pm the varsity football team will take on the
Crusaders from Madison Edgewood.
Check out this site: https://sites.google.com/wwusd.org/whs-turf/ to see the progress of the fields, and how you
can support this project.
Come celebrate with WUSD the past, present, and future Whippets!
Hawk Bowl Juniors Bowling League, Ages 5-8, 9-12, 13 & up; Signup this Saturday
HAWK BOWL JUNIORS BOWLING LEAGUE 21-22
Sign-Up – Saturday, September 18, 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. – Paid sanction earns free bowling
League Start and additional Sign-Up – Saturday September 25, 9:00 A.M.
Certified/Registered Coaches Provided – Please call Judy Rauls – 262-594-2780
All ages welcome – 5-8, 9-12, 13 and up.
SENIORS: Compete for college scholarship monies
Kathleen Geoghan writes, “This league has been a huge part of Whitewater for many years.”
The image on the homepage, “Brunswick 150 JUNIOR AWARD” by Leo Reynolds, is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
Five Former UW-W Athletes Win Paralympic Gold in Wheelchair Basketball
Per the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 5:
“USA Basketball domination in Tokyo continued into September.
Mere weeks after the U.S. men and women won basketball gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics, the men’s wheelchair team also laid claim to gold with a 64-60 win over host Japan on the final day of Paralympic competition Sept. 4.
It’s the second straight Olympics in which the men’s team secured a gold medal.
Four members of the 12-athlete team hail Wisconsin, including Milton native John Boie, Nate Hinze of Cedar Grove, Matt Lesperance of Coleman (now living in Sun Prairie) and Jake Williams of Milwaukee. All four came up through the powerful Wisconsin-Whitewater wheelchair basketball program.
A fifth, Matt Scott, hails from Detroit but also competed at Wisconsin-Whitewater.”
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Mammoth Hike Challenge Returns for 2021: Log 41 miles on Ice Age Trail in October and visit 3 trail communities
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Ice Age Trail Alliance. Whitewater is an Ice Age Trail Community.
Cross Plains, Wis. (Sept. 1, 2021)— It’s back! The Ice Age Trail Alliance’s popular Mammoth Hike Challenge will take place again this October.
This year, participants are challenged to walk/hike/run/backpack 41 miles on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and visit 3 trail communities. This is a one-mile increase over last year’s challenge, since 2021 is the 41st anniversary of the Ice Age Trail becoming a National Scenic Trail. Miles can be accumulated individually or as part of a team.
The Challenge is open to all ages and ability levels. That’s in line with the Trail, which offers a variety of trail types; from flat and paved in areas like Janesville or Manitowoc, to rugged and winding in Langlade County. It’s truly a Trail for everyone.
Participants who complete the Mammoth Hike Challenge will earn a 2021 limited-edition challenge patch and certificate. FREE registration is now open at iceagetrail.org/mammoth-hike-challenge.
Itineraries Highlight Trail Communities
To make achieving the challenge goal easier—and encourage participants to seek out new areas they’ve never hiked before—the Ice Age Trail Alliance curated Challenge itineraries, which are available at iceagetrail.com/mammoth-hike-challenge.
The itineraries provide trail maps and showcase the exceptional restaurants, attractions, and historical landmarks in each of the 15 official Ice Age Trail Communities: Antigo, Cornell, Cross Plains, Delafield, Hartland, Janesville, Lodi, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Milton, Slinger, St. Croix Falls, Sturgeon Bay, Verona, West Bend, and Whitewater.
What’s more, participants are encouraged to download the StriveOn! mobile app. With the power of a smartphone, StriveOn! will activate and connect hikers to unique places along the Ice Age Trail and communities they come across.
The 2021 Mammoth Hike Challenge is sponsored by Duluth Trading Co. and supported by the Department of Tourism Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) grant. In fiscal year 2021, the Department funded 45 JEM projects, awarding $1,130,000 million statewide. JEM grant funds are available to non-profit organizations for the promotion of Wisconsin tourism events and destinations.
“The Department of Tourism is glad to support a campaign that gets people outside and enjoying the natural beauty of Wisconsin, and the Ice Age Trail is such a unique Wisconsin gem,” said Acting Secretary Anne Sayers. “The Mammoth Hike Challenge is a great way to take in glacial landscapes and explore communities near the trail.”
Fast Facts about the first Mammoth Hike Challenge in 2020
- More than 7,240 people registered to participate in 2020
- Generated visitation to all 13 Trail Communities (Sturgeon Bay and Antigo are new in 2021)
- Brought more than $300,000 to local economies
About the Ice Age Trail:
The IAT is a 1,000-mile footpath contained entirely within Wisconsin. One of 11 National Scenic Trails, the IAT highlights the landscapes that were carved out by ancient glaciers, which happen to be some of the most beautiful areas in the state. Approximately 60% of Wisconsin residents live within 20 miles of the IAT.
About the Ice Age Trail Alliance:
The Ice Age Trail Alliance is a non-profit organization which conserves, creates, maintains, and promotes the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. For more information on our work, visit iceagetrail.org.
Happy Labor Day from the Banner
Editor’s note: The following information is from Wikipedia.
Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September in any given year (i.e. a single day from September 1 through September 7) to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States.[1][2][3] It is the Monday of the long weekend known as Labor Day Weekend.
Beginning in the late 19th century, as the trade union and labor movements grew, trade unionists proposed that a day be set aside to celebrate labor. “Labor Day” was promoted by the Central Labor Union and the Knights of Labor, which organized the first parade in New York City. In 1887, Oregon was the first state of the United States to make it an official public holiday. By the time it became an official federal holiday in 1894, thirty states in the United States officially celebrated Labor Day.[4]
Canada’s Labour Day is also celebrated on the first Monday of September. More than 80 countries celebrate International Workers’ Day on May 1, the ancient European holiday of May Day. May Day was chosen by the Second International of socialist and communist parties to commemorate the Haymarket affair which occurred in Chicago on May 4, 1886.[5][6]
The image on the homepage, “Happy Labor Day!” by oterrason, is marked with CC0 1.0
UW-W’s Fairhaven Lecture Series Connects Research to Real Life
Lectures will be recorded and posted to this website: uww.edu/ce/fairhaven
Calling All Amateur Astronomers: Don’t Miss Astronomy in the Park (Elkhorn) on Sept. 8
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Kettle Moraine Land Trust.
Calling All Amateur Astronomers: Don’t Miss Astronomy in the Park on Sept. 8
Featuring Veteran Astronomer Dan Koehler, Formerly of Yerkes Observatory
The Kettle Moraine Land Trust (KMLT), in partnership with Walworth
County, will host Astronomy in the Park on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30
p.m. at Price Park Conservancy, located at N6418 Hodunk Rd., Elkhorn.
Under late summer evening skies, KMLT board member and veteran astronomer Dan Koehler,
formerly of Yerkes Observatory, will lead amateur astronomical observers through a beginner’s
presentation designed to introduce basic observing techniques using the unaided eye, binoculars,
and small telescopes. Participants will view basic celestial objects, like stars, planets, and some
“deep space” objects.
In case of inclement weather, KMLT will attempt to host the event on the alternate nights of
Tues., Sept. 14, or Wed., Sept. 15, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Price Park. The group is limited to
20 participants ages 10 and older. Registration is strongly encouraged. Attendees should dress
appropriately for the weather. Sturdy, closed-toe shoes or hiking boots are required. A donation
of $20 per person to KMLT is suggested.
Registrations and questions should be directed to Dan Koehler, dkoehler@wi.rr.com. When
registering, please include the name(s) of the participants and a good contact phone number.
For additional event information, please visit https://kmlandtrust.org.
Hornickels Celebrate 50th Anniversary: “It’s Been a Great Ride!” ; Update: Reader Suggests They Had a Cameo in American Graffiti!
Update: John Truesdale writes, “After seeing that great picture of Doc and Mrs. Hornickel I suddenly realized that they had an uncredited role in American Graffiti. Can there be any doubt?”