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Samuel Yamashita
Every August 6 without fail, articles and editorials appear in newspapers and magazines throughout the world that ask whether the war with Japan had to end with the dropping of atomic bombs. Dr. Samuel Yamashita (Henry E. Sheffield Professor of History, Pomona College) will describe Japan’s strategic position on the Asian mainland and in the Pacific at the war’s end, deteriorating home front conditions, the many missed opportunities to end the conflict and the military extremists’ final failed attempts to keep the surrender from taking place on August 15, 1945. Hamilton Room, University Center, March 5 @ 6:00 p.m. There is a charge for parking on campus during the week – see this link for information.
Editor’s note: The above event was posted to the UW-W Calendar.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will host the next two rounds of the 2024 NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball Tournament in Kachel Gymnasium Friday-Saturday, March 8 and 9.
Game Times | NCAA Bracket
Friday, March 8 – 5 PM – Wis.-Stout (23-7) (d3hoops.com #23) vs. Transylvania (29-0) (d3hoops.com #2)
Friday, March 8 – 7:30 PM – Wis.-Whitewater (24-4) (d3hoops.com #9) vs. Hope College (26-3) (d3hoops.com #12)
Saturday, March 9 – 7 PM – Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2
Tickets/Parking
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for youth, students and seniors. Fans should park in Lot 11 (Williams Center) or Lot 24 (Perkins Stadium). Parking is free.
Live Stream
All games will be available via live stream on the WIAC Network courtesy of UWWTV. Friday evening’s game will also be broadcast locally on Spectrum channel 989.
For additional tournament information, visit the Tournament Page.
Editor’s note: This press release was received from UW-Whitewater.
Editor’s note: The following press release was received from the Madison Brass Band.
The Madison Brass Band is thrilled to present their Spring Concert – CELEBRATIONS! on March 10th, 2024, at 1:00 PM in the Whitewater High School Auditorium under the baton of new Musical Director, John Lynch.
Join us for a festive concert featuring uplifting music from diverse compositional voices including Chuck Mangione, Nicole Piunno, Giovanni Santos, & Neil Hefti. We will include a wonderful medley of Disney favorites and present our thrilling and challenging repertoire for the North American Brass Band Association Championships in April.
This will be the first opportunity for Dr. Don Deal, Solo Euphonist with the Madison Brass Band, to perform with the ensemble in his home town. Dr. Deal was the band director at Whitewater High School from 1979 to 2012. He annually leads an Alumni Band that is a highlight of the 4th of July Parade in Whitewater. Don has been playing with the Madison Brass Band since its inception in 2002, winning the “Best Soloist” Award at the U.S. Open Brass Band Championships in 2014 and 1st place in the NABBA Low Brass competition in 2016 and 2023. Don will be featured as a soloist several times throughout this concert! The ensemble will also include WHS alumni Darren Powers and Griffin James.
Founded in 2002, this group of talented amateur musicians has earned recognition for their outstanding performances, including appearances at prestigious events like the Wisconsin State Convention of the National Band Association and the Wisconsin State Music Conference.
In 2012, they ventured into competitive Brass Band events and achieved Champion of the Second Section in their first NABBA Competition. The band’s dedication is further exemplified by their collaborations with renowned clinicians like Joe Parisi, Scott Teeple, Colin Holman, Mark Taylor and Phillip Harper. Under the direction of new Musical Director John Lynch, the band continues to thrive with outstanding performances and a commitment to musical innovation.
Admission is free. Donations will be accepted at the door and will be shared equally with the WHS Band.
For more information, please visit madisonbrass.com or contact: David Woolpert, (608)-206-5573, dwoolpert@me.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madisonbrassband/
On the web: madisonbrass.com
City of Whitewater Election Inspector Training – Monday @ 2:30 & 4:30 p.m.
312 W Whitewater St -Common Council Chambers
This notice is given to inform the Public that the City of Whitewater is holding an Election Inspector
Training. There are several Common Council members signed up for the Training. A quorum of the Common Council may be present. This notice is given to inform the public that no formal action will be taken.
City of Whitewater Equal Opportunities Commission Meeting – Monday @ 5:00 p.m.
Agenda includes update on Walworth County transitional housing, discussion and possible actions regarding activities to promote a welcoming and educational environment for new immigrants, discussion and possible action regarding proactive approaches to address potential Neonazi activities in the city or on the campus.
Virtual
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/266997061
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 266-997-061
United States: +1 (872) 240-3412
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
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City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes closed session, to be followed by open session, regarding Negotiation of Aquatic and Fitness Center Agreement with School District, Presentation of staffing study proposals received by Police Dept for Request for Proposals, and first reading of Ordinance 2024-O01 an ordinance regarding Mobile Home Community Special Assessments.
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
312 West Whitewater St.
*In Person and Virtual
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Please click the link below to join
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83198282604?pwd=cDdLWjUvTTRqRUQ4UVcwQWcrcW1BUT09
Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799
Webinar ID:898 6591 0302
Passcode: 676404
The Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) awarded Fort HealthCare with the inaugural 2024 WHA Hospital Mentorship and Quality Champion Award.
The 2024 WHA Quality and Patient Safety Awards banquet recognizes hospitals that advance and improve patient outcomes in Wisconsin. The WHA has two award categories – Excellence in Health Care Quality and Patient Safety; and Hospital Mentorship and Quality Champion. The Hospital Mentorship and Quality Champion award recognizes a hospital for demonstrating mentoring relationships and engagement through active participation, collaboration and the sharing of tools and resources with other hospitals.
Recognition through this inaugural award underscores Fort HealthCare’s commitment to advancing healthcare quality and rural health equity. As an active participant in the WHA Hospital Quality Contract (HQIC), Fort HealthCare has demonstrated dedication to reducing all-cause harm in hospitals, including sepsis, adverse drug events, falls, readmissions, and C. difficile. Through quarterly meetings with WHA, we have spearheaded initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and safety measures.
“This award reflects our team’s commitment to high-quality care for our community. Fort HealthCare continuously advocates for rural health equity and quality. The WHA’s recognition acknowledges the challenges of rural medicine and our leadership among rural health systems. This award belongs to every member of Fort HealthCare. Your dedication to delivering exceptional care is deeply appreciated, and I extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you,” states Michael Anderson, MD, Fort HealthCare President & CEO.
Central to Fort HealthCare’s success has been our collaborative spirit within the healthcare community. Serving as a voice for rural health equity, Fort HealthCare actively engages with WHA members and participates in various forums such as the Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality and Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative. Emphasizing the importance of shared learning and collective progress, Fort HealthCare continually shares its expertise, insights, tools, and programs to mentor other hospitals. Fort HealthCare develops strategies for advancing health equity, setting a benchmark for excellence in healthcare leadership.
Driven by our mission to improve community health and well-being, Fort HealthCare has championed statewide efforts to address health disparities in rural communities. Over the past 13 years, we have worked tirelessly to advance health equity by leading the initiative to consolidate safety net health and dental services into a sustainable entity. This has paved the way for the Rock River Community Clinic to become a Federally Qualified Health Center look alike.
Fort HealthCare is grateful to be recognized in the award’s inaugural year and looks forward to celebrating this accomplishment with other local organizations who are just as committed to excellence. Thank you to WHA for recognizing our dedication to both Hospital Mentorship and being Quality Champions, and for honoring us with this award.
Aleah Grundahl and Kacie Carollo celebrate after the win (Olivia Zinanni)
By Angela Kelm
Asst. Athletic Director for Sports Information
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women’s basketball team advanced to the round of 16 in the NCAA Division III Tournament with an 89-65 win over Millikin Saturday night in Kachel Gym. Junior guard Kacie Carollo led the way with the first triple-double in UWW history — 27 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists.
The Warhawks will make a third straight appearance in the round of 16 starting next week. UWW will face Hope on March 8 with both the time and location of the game to be announced by the NCAA in the coming days. Information on the next round of play will be released when available.
UW-Whitewater was dialed in for the second straight game shooting over 60-percent from the floor. The Warhawks set the tone early as Katie Hildebrandt tallied the first bucket of the game. Carollo made it 5-0 UWW after drilling a three-pointer. She added an old-fashioned three-point play 40 seconds later, powering in a layup and hitting the ensuing free throw to push the lead to 8-2. The Warhawks continued to build throughout the quarter with Carollo finding Aleah Grundahl under the basket for a last second layin to give UWW a 24-15 lead after the first.
Grundahl and Carollo combined for 18 points on 7-10 from the floor in the first 10 minutes of action. The pair continued their phenomenal play with 11 points on 5-8 from the floor while Carollo posted six boards and four assists in the second quarter. Meanwhile, the whole offense was clicking in the quarter as UW-Whitewater hit 9-13 as a team. By the intermission, the Warhawk advantage grew to 21-points, 46-25.
Defensively, Renee Rittmeyer drew the tough task of guarding the 2023 Division III Player of the Year in Elyce Knudsen for the majority of the half. Rittmeyer and the UWW defense allowed just 10 points from the second-best scorer in the nation in the first 20 minutes of action.
Although the teams were even in the third period – each scoring 24 – Millikin made a run to narrow the gap to 15 at one point. The Big Blue’s potent offense seemed to be getting going, but the Warhawk offense could not be slowed. UWW shot 73-percent from the floor in the period hitting 8-11 to all but seal the game.
In addition to Carollo’s team-leading triple-double, Grundahl dropped in 26 bolstered by 10-15 from the floor. She added five boards, four steals and a pair of assists. Hildebrandt posted double figures in the scoring column with 13 while Mallory Oloffson hit 4-5 from the field for 10 points. Hildebrandt led all players with three blocks in the game
March Madness is right around the corner! To kick off this exciting month the Whitewater FFA is hosting a Donkey Basketball “tournament” at the Whitewater High School Main gym, on Thursday, March 7th, 2024, at 7 p.m. There will be four teams: Whitewater FFA, Whitewater School Staff, East Troy FFA, and Milton FFA. During intermission, kids will be able to interact and ride the donkeys with assistance from one or more FFA members. Community members of all ages will also get the chance to interact and see the donkeys in an exciting, safe environment.
Tickets are $10 at the door or $7 if bought in advance; kids preschool age and younger get in free. Tickets can be purchased from Banco Insurance Company [located in First Citizens State Bank] in Whitewater, and by local FFA members.
Please come out for some thrilling action and excitement for the whole family. Root for your favorite teams and donkeys. Bring your family and friends. BE LOUD!!
Submitted by Katie Gillette
Whitewater FFA Reporter
Editor’s note: The following press release was received from the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library.
YOU HAVE PICTURES IN YOUR PHONE – NOW WHAT?
It’s a camera, it’s a photo album, it’s a television – it’s your phone. Learn about apps, tips, tricks and limitations for pictures and video from iPhone and Android smartphones and tablets. This class will cover your device’s camera, home and Cloud storage options, printing and more. Join us at the Irvin L Young Memorial Library on Thursday, March 7 at 1:00 p.m. There is no cost or registration to attend.
The Irvin L Young Memorial Library is located at 431 W. Center Street in Whitewater. Contact Sarah French at sfrench@whitewater-wi.gov or 262-458-2782 with questions.
Obituaries
Frank Ferriano Jr.February 6, 1926 — April 26, 2024 Dr. Frank Ferriano, Jr. age 98, of Madison peacefully left the world April 26, 2024 at Four Winds Lodge in Verona. He was a musician, teacher, scholar; a sports fanatic, a history and politics aficionado, and devoted husband, father and friend. He had a story or a lecture for any subject you could imagine. Frank was born February 6, 1926 in Chicago to Frank and Frances Ferriano. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Carolyn, his parents and his sister, Angie Halay, along with many friends … Read more
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Ethel M. Herold, age 81, of Beaver Dam, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Beaver Dam Health Care Center. Visitation for Ethel will be at Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Deacon Ed Cody officiating. Burial will be at St. Michael Cemetery in Beaver Dam. Ethel was born on January 24, 1943, at home, in the Town of Westford, Dodge County, Wisconsin to Louis and Sarah (Hepp) Dronek. She graduated from Randolph High School in 1961. On September 16, 1967, she … Read more
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Betty E. Heth, 87, of Whitewater, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Fairhaven Senior Living in Whitewater. Betty was born on January 16, 1937 in Whitewater, Wisconsin to Sidney and Mary Belle (Pollock) Hackett. Betty grew up on her family’s farm. Betty attended Whitewater High School, and shortly after high school she attended the Whitewater Teacher’s College. Betty married Dale Arthur Heth on May 4, 1958 in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Together they had one Son, Steven. Betty was a fabulous baker, and took pride in everything she made. Betty was a baker at the University of Whitewater for … Read more
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James R. Dietzman, 85, of Fort Atkinson, formerly of Whitewater passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024, in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin. Born on January 22, 1939, in Beloit, Wisconsin, son of the late James and Murial (Bush) Dietzman. He and his siblings faced the world together after being orphaned at a young age. Despite never learning to read, James’s adventurous spirit led him to a colorful life that included joining the circus and later dedicating 20 years of service to Douglas Aircraft, followed by time at Chicago Motors. In his fifties, he discovered a passion for driving trucks, traversing the … Read more
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Wava Jean Nelson, 95, of Kenosha (formerly of Whitewater) passed away on Sunday, May 12th, 2024 at Advocate Aurora Hospital in Kenosha. Wava Jean was born on June 22, 1928 in Baraboo, Wisconsin to Kenneth Weinke and Zona Scott (Gardner). She graduated from Wonewoc High School in 1946 and was the valedictorian of her class. Wava Jean enrolled at UW-Whitewater (known as the WI State Teachers College at the time) and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Education in 1950. On June 18, 1950 Wava Jean married Wesley Nelson (of Whitewater) in Reedsburg, Wisconsin and together they raised a son. … Read more
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Scott E. Willson, 71, of Palmyra, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Sunset Ridge Memory Care, Jefferson, WI. Scott was born on October 15, 1952 at the Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital, son of Neil and Marjorie (Frank) Willson. He grew up on his family’s dairy farm and graduated from Palmyra High School. After high school, Scott continued his education at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Scott worked as a sales rep for the majority of his working career for the Bendix Corporation. His outgoing and friendly demeanor … Read more
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Cheryl E. Watson November 26, 1957 — April 19, 2024 Cheryl E. Watson, age 66, of Larwill, IN, passed away at 11:13 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Born on November 26, 1957, in Fort Atkinson, WI, she was the daughter of Dewey and Laura (Darlington) Lilly. Cheryl attended Whitewater High School in Whitewater, WI, and graduated with the Class of 1976. On June 11, 1983, she married Daniel Watson in Fort Atkinson, WI. They moved to Indiana in 1986 and settled in their current home of Larwill in 1988. Cheryl worked as a … Read more
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Edith I. McElroy (nee Rye) passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. She was born on October 23, 1932, on her parents’ farm in Johnstown Township, Rock County, WI, the daughter of Ralph and Clara (Duoss) Rye. Edith graduated from Whitewater High School (class of 1950), The National Louis University – College of Education (class of 1954), in Evanston, IL, and pursued graduate studies at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. In her undergraduate program, her clinical & student-teaching experiences were at Jane Addam’s Hull House Settlement School, Chicago, IL. All totaled, her elementary … Read more
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Anna Marie Jacobs of Waukesha was born to Eternal Life on Sunday, May 5, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 70. She was born in Fort Atkinson, WI on April 18, 1954 the daughter of Joseph and Ida (nee Poulsen) Fitzgerald and grew up in Whitewater. On August 11, 1973 she married her devoted husband, Glenn at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Whitewater. Anna worked for many years as the Juvenile Court Clerk for the City of Waukesha Police Department. She loved cooking, baking, a delicious Friday Fish Fry, and a good Old Fashioned. Her number … Read more
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Suzanne L. Preuschl, age 67, of Beloit, died Saturday April 27, 2024, at Beloit Memorial Hospital. She was born April 27, 1957, to Richard and Carrie “Bette” (White) LaBonne in Madison, WI. Suzanne graduated from Whitewater High School in 1975. She married Mark E. Preuschl on August 22, 1981, in Whitewater. Suzanne touched many lives, while working in her many roles at a variety of local credit unions, until her retirement in 2021. She was funny, mischievous, generous with her time, a great judge of character and always willing to help others. Suzanne loved music, singing & dancing. She also … Read more
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