Four school counselors from the West Allis School District traveled to Whitewater on Friday, January 12 to learn more about the Whitewater High School Academic & Career Planning Portfolio Program.

(L-R) Nic Bur from Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate School, Tobias Schwartz from Central High School, Maura Eyl from Nathan Hale High School, Amy Gahl-Sweeny from Nathan Hale and Central High School and Pam Sonmor-Wintz, WHS Director of Guidance, who shared information and resources with the team and discussed the evolution of the program.

WHS Boys’ Basketball Team 65 Clinton 51

Daniel Fuller

Roberto Navejas

Pictures courtesy of Bob Mischka – for extensive picture gallery CLICK HERE

Another good win for Whitewater Boys’ Basketball Team. Although it came from a tough opponent, they were able to prevail for their 6th win of the year and get back to a .500 record in both conference and overall record, 5-5 and 6-6. Clinton hung tough at halftime only down 1 at 30-29. They went on to be up by as many as 5 points but could not hold on. Whitewater held Clinton to a 22 point second half and won 65-51. Whitewater was led by Daniel Fuller with 24 points followed by Roberto Navejas and Bryce Parrish with 11 each and Ben Kloskey logging 10 points to round out 4 starters in double figures. The second round of conference play begins next week Thursday against Jefferson at home. (Steve Shears)

Jim has been posting the Banner since August 1, 2006. Dustin is a very technical savvy and community minded person. He plans to maintain the same format but with newer software and newer outlook to postings changes will show up. Postings for the Banner on or after Monday, January 15th can be Emailed to whitewaterbanner@gmail.com. Jim thanks all who have contributed postings over the years: Bob and Peter Mischka for the sports pictures to accompany coaches and others’ comments; Lynn Binnie for the edits; Tom Ganser for content and pictures; Chris Welch for his Daily Jefferson County Union coverage with links; the many service organizations; City, School District and UWW staff who provide much for the community; Historical Society; Whitewater Area League of Women Voters; Irvin L. Young Memorial Library; Chamber of Commerce; Downtown Whitewater Inc.; UWW Young Auditorium; Whitewater Arts Alliance; Seniors in the Park; Churches of Whitewater; Nitardy Funeral Home, Fourth of July Committee and many other individuals and groups really too many to list. Included is a special thank you to the advertisers who provided much support to the Banner.

Jim has been posting the Banner since August 1, 2006. Dustin is a very technical savvy and community minded person. He plans to maintain the same format but with newer software and newer outlook to postings changes will show up.

Postings for the Banner on or after Monday, January 15th can be Emailed to whitewaterbanner@gmail.com.

Jim thanks all who have contributed postings over the years: Bob and Peter Mischka for the sports pictures to accompany coaches and others’ comments; Lynn Binnie for the edits; Tom Ganser for content and pictures; Chris Welch for his Daily Jefferson County Union coverage with links; the many service organizations; City, School District and UWW staff who provide much for the community; Historical Society; Whitewater Area League of Women Voters; Irvin L. Young Memorial Library; Chamber of Commerce; Downtown Whitewater Inc.; UWW Young Auditorium; Whitewater Arts Alliance; Seniors in the Park; Churches of Whitewater; Nitardy Funeral Home, Fourth of July Committee and many other individuals and groups really too many to list. Included is a special thank you to the advertisers who provided much support to the Banner.

Downtown Whitewater, Inc is now accepting applications for its board of directors election for 2018.

Applicants should have a passion for small town life shown through the support of local businesses and locally hosted events. Applicants should work or reside in the Whitewater Unified School District.

Applications will be accepted through February 15. Board elections will be held March 1 through March 15, 2017. Further inquiries regarding the election process should be directed to the contacts listed below. The link to the application can be found at CLICK HERE as well as additional information for current and future projects for the organization.

Lisa Dawsey Smith, Board President: “Downtown Whitewater, Inc. is a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) non-profit organization spearheading community efforts to re-energize and enhance our historic downtown. We are community advocates and volunteers who share a passion for Whitewater. We bring people from all walks of life together to celebrate Whitewater’s history and traditions, to care for our downtown neighborhood, and to inspire confidence and investments that are flowing toward an economically vibrant, engaging and exciting place in the heart of Whitewater – a place we love, a place we’re proud to call home, and a place where future generations can grow and take pride in calling their own.”

The WHS Music Masters Ensemble performed on Sunday night at the Whitewater First United Methodist Church with the Carroll University Chamber Singers.

WHS Music Masters Ensemble

Carroll University Chamber Singers

Each choir performed separately and then combined to sing “Wade in the Water” under the direction of Carroll University’s Choral Director, Dr. Patrick Dill.

Thank you to the UMC for hosting the groups and the delicious dinner they provided.

CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

The City of Whitewater Department of Public Works will collect Christmas trees the week of January 15th. Please place your tree on the terrace by 7:00 a.m., Monday, January 15.

If you want your tree picked up before or after that week, you must call the Streets Department at 473-0560 before 5 a.m. on Tuesday that week to schedule a brush pick up.

Trees that have been flocked or contain wire will not be collected. Please place these trees for collection by John’s Disposal on the second Thursday of the month, your bulk pick up day.

The City’s Street Crew will deliver sand on Monday, January 15th, according to Street/Parks Superintendent, Charles Nass.

Residents who wish to receive a quantity of sand for placement on sidewalks during the winter months are asked to have sturdy containers at the curbside by 7:00 a.m. on that Monday. City officials stress that cardboard boxes are not considered sturdy containers.

If there is a snowstorm or some other unpredictable occurrence which prevents delivery on Monday, the sand will be delivered as soon as weather permits.