City of Whitewater Landmarks Commission - Thursday at 3:30 PM
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Upcoming City & Community Meetings: Week of December 30 – January 5
News
“Why We Have Liberals & Conservatives & Why We Need Them Both” – Seniors in the Park, Friday, 1/3, 10:30 a.m.
SCHOLARLY SCOOP
Friday, January 3, 10:30 a.m.
Starin Park Community Building
Many Americans have become cynical in response to a perceived loss of civility in politics in recent decades. Social media and the 24-hour news cycle contribute to this seemly unbridgeable divide. Lines have been drawn, and heels dug in, as the left and right regularly square off for vicious exchanges in what now passes as American politics. We understand the frustration felt when facing an ideological opponent, but less understood is why the two sides exist in the first place. Brian Bentel takes on this daring question with the goal of increasing understanding between left and right, and adds another important question: are the values of either side reflected in the policies enacted by our two dominant parties?
Speaker: Brian Bentel, Ph.D., Lecturer, Dept of Sociology, Criminology and Anthropology, UW-W
Liz Cordio-Schneider Celebrating 90th Birthday
Liz Cordio-Schneider will be celebrating her 90th birthday with an open house celebration on Sunday, January 5, from 1-3 pm, at the Cravath Lakeside Community Center, 341 S. Fremont, Whitewater, WI. The Cordio Family would like to extend an invitation to those who would like to wish her well and celebrate this milestone together.
Meeting the Kikkoman Challenge — One Donation at a Time
Whitewater has a rich tradition of giving from within our community that ensures that we all have opportunities for happiness and success. The Whitewater Community Foundation (WCF) invites you to join us by investing in Whitewater. Our mission, “to enhance the quality of life in the Whitewater area through educational, cultural, charitable or benevolent expenditures,” depends on the generosity of people like you.
In 2018, the Foundation and the Whitewater Unified School District were honored to receive a $100,000 endowment from Kikkoman Foods Foundation, Inc. establishing a fund within the WCF to provide scholarships for students graduating from Whitewater High School. To thank the Kikkoman Foods Foundation, our Board of Directors has committed to raise matching funds, and we are asking you to be a part of that.
A gift from you by December 31st, 2019 can provide necessary funding to ensure that the WCF can continue its original mission to award scholarships to graduating students from Whitewater High School. Through Community Action Grants given twice a year, WCF supports programs such as Lakeview School providing students with PE equipment, Trailhead Perspectives offering an SEL based summer school program, WALCO Bookworms providing sets of books for children, and Washington School which provided ukuleles to students for imitation, exploration and improvisation learning.
To donate, simply send a check made payable to Whitewater Community Foundation at P.O. Box 428, Whitewater, WI 53190, or donate online at www.whitewatercommunityfoundation.org by clicking the “Donate” button. You may donate to our General Fund or, if you prefer, you will have an opportunity to choose a designation for your gift by selecting a specific category or focus area that you are passionate about. For tax purposes, the Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. The Foundation asks permission to announce your generous donation in future annual reports. If you prefer to remain anonymous, please state your preference with the donation. For more information, contact info@whitewatercommunityfoundation.org.
Thank you for considering the Foundation as a part of your charitable giving for 2019.
Contact:
Bonnie Miller
whitewatercommunityfoundation.org
262-458-4088
The New Year is a Great Time to Join a 12 Step Group to Break Free of Alcohol, Drug or Gambling Addiction
The first step to overcoming an addiction is to admit that you have a problem. The new year is a great time to make that fresh start. The following groups are led by supportive people who are recovering and would love to have you visit. We are grateful to the churches and the city for providing space for these nonsectarian meetings.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Tuesdays at 11 a.m., First English Lutheran Church, 401 W. Main Street
Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Whitewater Senior Center, 504 W. Starin Rd. (Starin Park) (We are not certain whether they will be meeting on New Year’s Day; if someone in the group can clarify this, please email whitewaterbanner@gmail.com.)
Thursdays at 7 p.m., St. Patrick Church – Berry Hall Rooms 1-2, 1225 W. Main Street
Fridays at 9:30 a.m., First English Lutheran Church, 401 W. Main Street
Narcotics Anonymous
Tuesdays at 8 p.m., Congregational UCC Church – Guild Hall, 133 S. Franklin Street (We are not certain whether they will be meeting on New Year’s Eve; if someone in the group can clarify this, please email whitewaterbanner@gmail.com.)
Gamblers Anonymous
Mondays at 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church – Library, 145 S. Prairie Street
“Yesterday” – Tuesday December 31 at 12:30 p.m., Seniors in the Park
“Yesterday” – Tuesday December 31 at 12:30 p.m., Seniors in the Park
When: Tuesday, December 31, 12:30 p.m.
Where: Seniors in the Park
Movie Information: Following a massive power outage, a struggling musician wakes up in an alternate
timeline, discovering he’s the only person on Earth who remembers The Beatles…he soon becomes a worldwide musical sensation. Toe-tapping, singalong fun! (Comedy/Fantasy/Musical/Romance) Rated PG-13; 1 hour, 56 minutes. (2019)
Wrestlers Win Mount Horeb Team Championship; JV Wrestlers Are Runner-Up at Elkhorn Invitational
On Saturday, December 21, the Whippet Wrestlers were up bright and early to travel to Mount Horeb to participate in the Mount Horeb Wrestling Invitational. Sixteen teams participated in this tournament incorporating all three divisions. After a competitive day of wrestling, the Whippets found themselves defending their title, outdistancing Oregon to win the team title.
This was truly a team effort by Whitewater as it was a close two team race all day between the Whippets and the Oregon Panthers. Out of the 13 weights the Whippets had 8 of them bring home a top three finish. This was a good tournament for the team to be in as it provided great competition. Oregon, coached by WHS alumni Brian Hookstead, is a much improved team with some very tough competitors.
Individually, Gehrig Monday brought home the championship at 195 pounds. Gehrig wrestled a great tournament, going 4-0 with 3 pins along the way. Gehrig commented before his match that last year he was happy to be in the finals and ended up taking second; this year he wouldn’t be satisfied unless he won it. This was a great mindset for the senior to have heading into the finals. He wrestled a great match against a strong kid from Madison Memorial on the way to the pin.
Coming in runner up for the Whippets included Jaden Salmieri, David Cushman, and Will Leibbrand. All three of these young men had two pins leading up to their championship matches.
Bringing home the bronze medal for Whitewater were Brian Porcaro, Cooper Hammond, and Marcus DePorter. Dylan DuClos wrestled his best of the year finishing 4-1. Due to losing a quarterfinal match the best Dylan could place was 5th.
The Whippets are next in action on Friday and Saturday when they host the Mid-States Wrestling Tournament held at UW-Whitewater Kachel Gym. Wrestling begins at 10.
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On Saturday, December 21, the Whippet JV Wrestlers traveled to Elkhorn High School to participate in a 30 team JV tournament. When the dust settled, the Whippets found themselves in 2nd place, only 8 points behind team champion New Berlin.
This is a great accomplishment for the Whippets as there are some tough individuals at this tournament as it is the last tournament heading into the winter break, and there are some varsity wrestlers competing.
Bringing home individual championships after going 4-0 on the day were Victor Hernandez, Leo Gonzalez, and Josh Hacht.
Coming in runner-ups going 3-1 on the day were CJ Tomomitsu, Rye Fader, Aaron Porras, Shivam Kalra, Mason Nobs, and Scott Krebs.
Articles submitted by Coach John Schimming
UW-W Football Finishes as National Runner-Up; Trip Home Was Inconvenient at Best
It’s reported that after the game the Warhawks’ charter plane took off from Texas at 1 a.m. on Saturday and returned to the airport about 10 minutes later due to an engine problem. The scheduled return to Whitewater had been approximately 4 a.m., which would have make it possible for some of the team members and the Chancellor to participate in graduation at 10 a.m. Instead they spent the night at the airport awaiting a replacement plane, which arrived at about 8 a.m.
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by Chris Lindeke, Asst. Athletic Director, Strategic Communications and Branding, UW-W
Friday, December 20, 2019
UW-Whitewater Football Finishes as National Runner-Up
SHENANDOAH, Texas – The No. 7 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team fell behind early Friday night and was unable to overcome the early deficit in a 41-14 setback against No. 5 North Central (Ill.) in Stagg Bowl XLVII, the NCAA Division III national championship game, at Woodforest Bank Stadium.
Appearing in their first Stagg Bowl since 2014, the Warhawks (13-2 overall) surrendered 27 first-half points and were unable to gain any momentum during the contest.
Junior quarterback Max Meylor tallied 15 carries for 104 yards and threw for 183 yards and one touchdown. Junior running back Alex Peete posted 17 carries for 79 yards and one score, and sophomore wide receiver Tyler Holte caught six passes for 64 yards.
Senior defensive back Nate Tranel paced the defense with 11 tackles, and senior linebacker Matt Anderson collected 10 tackles. Senior defensive lineman Jordan Brand totaled nine stops, including one for a loss, and freshman linebacker Terrell Williams finished with six tackles, including one sack.
The Warhawks, who finished with 207 yards rushing in the contest, were unable to convert on two trips inside the Cardinals’ 30-yard line in the first half.
After a North Central touchdown midway through the third quarter, UW-Whitewater got on the board. Freshman wide receiver Sam DeLany returned the ensuing kickoff 65 yards, Meylor hit junior tight end Jared Zausch for a 12-yard touchdown with 4:52 to play in the period.
The Warhawks made it a three-possession game after Peete plunged in from one yard out to complete a 15-play, 92-yard drive. Meylor keyed the drive with a 44-yard run and a 27-yard pass to Holte on fourth-and-19.
Senior linebacker Jacob Erbs recovered the ensuing onside kick at midfield, but UW-Whitewater was unable to take advantage, turning the ball back over to the Cardinals (14-1).
UW-Whitewater’s 2019 run included a share of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship and playoff wins over Monmouth (Ill.), Wartburg (Iowa), defending national champion Mary Hardin-Baylor (Texas) and St. John’s (Minn.).
Local Radio Stations Change Hands
December 17, 2019
Per a press release from Kalil & Co., Tucson, AZ, a contract has been signed and an application is being filed with the FCC for the transfer of radio stations WFAW-AM and WSJY-FM, Fort Atkinson; and WKCH-FM, Whitewater; from NRG Media LLC to Magnum Communications, Inc.
The Seller, NRG Media, LLC, is an Iowa-based company headed by Mary Quass. “We have been fortunate to have worked with the great people at the stations in Fort Atkinson for many years. The dedicated broadcasters at the stations will continue to provide the Fort Atkinson community with great local radio, and know they will contribute to the success of Magnum Communications going forward.”
The Buyer, Magnum Communications, Inc., is a Wisconsin-based company headed by Dave Magnum. “I’m a sentimental person so two aspects of these acquisitions really struck me. First, my maternal Grandmother grew up on a Fort Atkinson farm. My Mom and her remaining siblings get together at Lake Ripley each summer in her honor.
Second, we’re again getting to work with NRG. Back in the 90’s, my late wife, Lynn, had the chance to speak with Mary Quass several times at conventions. I told Reid and Ty that she considered Mary a role model. In 2007, five years after Lynn passed, I acquired three stations from NRG. That transaction went as smooth as silk. We look forward to the same outcome with the acquisitions of WFAW, WSJY and WKCH.”
WFAW-AM operates at 940 kHz, with 0.5 kW day and 0.55 kW night. WSJY-FM operates at 107.3 MHz, with 26.0 kW at 676’ HAAT. WKCH-FM operates at 106.5 MHz, with 6.0 kW at 200’ HAAT.
KALIL & CO., INC. is the exclusive broker for this transaction.