(May 18) City Manager Kevin Brunner is resigning from his position July 20th.

Kevin Brunner

For Janesville Gazette Story by Stan Milam .

(May 18) The Whitewater Police Department conducted a Police Day event and annual awards were presented in recognition of service.

Officer of the Year - Officer John Kleinfeldt American Legion Award - Detective Adam Vander Steeg presented by Legion member and State Representative Evan Wynn. Civilian Community Award was presented by Chief Lisa Otterbacher to Dr. Ken Kidd. Awardees - Exceptional Service Award recipient Dispatcher Sabrina Ojibway with recipient of the Raymond Trost Trainer of the Year and the Police Star Award - Officer Joseph Matteson. Presenting Awards were Chief Lisa Otterbacher, Legion member and State Representative Evan Wynn and Captain Brian Uhl Other well deserving recipients were: Distinguished Service Award - Department Trainers: Sergeant Dan Bradford; Sergeant David Gempler; Officer Joseph Matteson; Officer Ryan Weston; Detective Jessamy Flaherty Officer William Oliver; Officer James Elder; Officer Neal Kolb and Detective Adam Vander Steeg. Distinguished Service Award - Officer Shawn Reif (Kathy Boyd - PD Support Services Manager)

(May 18) Wisconsin and Milwaukee Street intersection is being paved this morning. The intersection will be opened to traffic sometime Saturday morning (THIS IS A CHANGE). This is a full week earlier than planned. Great news!!!! (Dean Fischer Public Works Director)

Work on the Railroad tracks at the intersection two days ago.

(May 17) The Whitewater Farmers Market & Master Gardeners will conduct a program for kids planting seeds. The program will be held this Saturday May 19th at the Whitewater Farmers Market located at True Value Hardware Store Parking lot in Whitewater. Kids will be given seeds to plant in a container and take home. It is hoped that if kids plant their own vegetables it would help them eat more healthy foods.

(May 17)

Click flyer above for .pdf file to print and take to the event.

(May 17) The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library will be closed Saturday, May 26 through Monday, May 28 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday weekend. No items will be due or need to be returned on those days.

(May 17) UWW Police Services will once again team up with hundreds of law enforcement agencies throughout Wisconsin for the Click It or Ticket safety belt enforcement mobilization from May 21 to June 3rd.

The objective during the mobilization is not to write more tickets but to save lives and reduce injuries through voluntary compliance with Wisconsin’s mandatory safety belt law. However, if voluntary compliance fails, they will enforce the law. They will not accept excuses and you will not get a warning if you are stopped by an officer and are not buckled.

Consistent safety belt use is the single most effective protection against being ejected from a vehicle or thrown around violently inside it during a crash. An estimated 237 lives were saved by safety belt use in Wisconsin in 2007, and 100 percent safety belt use could have saved an additional 137 lives, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

(May 17) The Whitewater Breakfast Kiwanis Program Chair, Rollie Cooper, invited Amy Bleile, Ms. Wheelchair Wisconsin, to be the Breakfast speaker.

Amy is a UWW graduate with Masters Degrees in Social Work and Special Education. She currently is on the substitute lists for Palmyra and Whitewater. Amy provided a bit of her route to Whitewater from Iowa as she saw that UWW was #4 on the list of schools providing for the disabled. She arrived in Whitewater never having seen the school but has found it, and, Whitewater, friendly to the wheelchair bound, but still with a few problems. She was a preemie at birth, with cerebral palsy and has undergone 70 surgeries during her lifetime. Never-the-less she has participated in many sports; she was on the men's wheelchair basketball team a few years ago, and does not shy away from anything new. One thing she can't do right now is drive but she is working on that. Amy recently won the crown of Ms. Wheelchair Wisconsin and will compete in Rhode Island in August in a Ms. Wheelchair America pageant.

Rollie presents Amy with a memento Kiwanis pen.

(May 17)

(May 17) LIVING ESTATE AUCTION SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 2012 at 11:00 AM - RUSSELL FERO 421 ELIZABETH STREET WHITEWATER NOTE: Russell a longtime Whitewater area resident and collector with many interests.

Murphy's A+ Auction & Estate Services of Delavan calendar with Russell Fero's Estate Auction listings .

Large number of pictures of auction items including Whitewater cards, pictures and advertisement items .

(May 16) Banner featuring The Banner and Jim Stewart has been stolen!

Linda Long displaying missing "Banner" prior to placement on light pole at corner of Main and Fremont Streets.

Only one day after the Banners were placed on the light poles in downtown Whitewater, the banner created by students to honor Jim Stewart and The Banner was stolen. This crime has been reported to the Whitewater Police. Anyone with information about this crime should contact the police department at 473-0555.

"This banner was donated, created by students, and was to be auctioned off in September to raise funds for the Whitewater Arts Alliance. This particular banner is a beautiful depiction of 'The Banner' online site created by Jim Stewart. We are very sad and upset that someone has taken the banner and would like it to be returned," said Linda Long, President of the Whitewater Arts Alliance.

Comment from WHS Art Teacher Debbie Brigham-Schmuhl "I am asking you all to keep your eyes and ears open for any information concerning the beautiful banner my art students and I painted for this year's community art project. We just finished it, and it was hung up yesterday on the corner of Main and Fremont Streets. ........This year's theme was, " It's a Banner Year for Whitewater". We decided to honor Jim Stewart and his work with the Whitewater Banner in our design. On one side we painted Jim's face using Andy Warhol's style of portraiture. On the other, we painted the Whitewaterbanner.com logo. My guess is that at least 15-20 students had a part in this process. We're so disappointed that someone would do this!"

(May 16) North Street with two new bridges open and Path from Main to North Street at the Skate Park near the Armory under construction.

North Street with two new bridges with Bruce Schroeder checking them out with approval.



This picture taken from bridge on Main Street, 5 Flags, with path under construction along Whitewater Creek connecting
to the path at the Skate Park on North Street.

(May 15) Banners are Here, the Banners are Here.....The Whitewater Arts Alliance, along with the City of Whitewater, hung the Whitewater Arts Alliance's Public Art Project, Banners, on the downtown Whitewater light poles today.

Whitewater Arts Alliance member, Roni Telfer, helping with hanging the Banners

City Staff member, Dave Himsel, positioning the Banner on the light poles above the flower baskets

The banners will grace the light poles all summer and then will be taken down and auctioned in September to raise funds for the Whitewater Arts Alliance. This year a variety of artists, businesses, families, children, and teachers created 50 banners for the project, making 2012 a banner year for our community!

(May 15) The UWW/Community Optimist Club, in cooperation with the Whitewater Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting this All-City Rummage Sale on Saturday, May 19th. More than 37 registrations have been received, making this a great time to get those little items needed around your home at great prices!

For 6 page PDF printable Master list of the 37 registrants along with a summary of articles for sale by address . Master lists will also be available for pick up at Whitewater Chamber of Commerce, Young Library, First Citizens Bank, Commercial Bank, Westside Citgo Station, and the SweetSpot beginning May 17th as well as at the SweetSpot, 226 W. Whitewater Street on May 19th from 7-11am or until the locator lists are gone.

(May 15) Former UWW quarterback Matt Blanchard has signed a three year contract with the Chicago Bears.

Wide receiver Alson Jeffery, QB Matt Blanchard with QB coach Jeremy Bates.
(Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune Photo / May 13, 2012)

For more information see the following stories.
Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bears

Barrington Patch

Lake Zurich Courier

As a junior in 2010 Matt completed .724 of his passes for 2,132 yards, 21 touchdowns with just one interception. In 2011 the marks were .690, 2,852, 23 and four. Blanchard helped UWW win the school's record seventh consecutive WIAC title, and third straight NCAA Division III championship, in 2011. Over the three year period Blanchard played for UWW the Warhawks went 45-0 overall, amassing the longest active win streak in college football at any level, and the fifth longest win streak in NCAA football history, again, in any Division.

(May 15) A 29-year-old Whitewater man was arrested Monday following a three-hour stand-off with multiple law enforcement agencies.

Andrew Wolf is expected to face multiple counts of burglary, criminal trespass and bailjumping. He is expected to appear in Walworth County Circuit Court this afternoon or Wednesday. For the rest of story in the Daily Jefferson County Union

(May 15) Congratulations to the 40 Middle School students that participated in the Knowledge Master Open.

Front Row (L-R) - Mitch Dalzin, Michael Fernandez, Thomas McManaway Second Row (L-R) - Caleigh Judd, Gianna Creanza, Lydia Wiley Deal, Emma Stutzman, Sarah Schiltz, Holly Hough, Clarice Bergman, Jon Brunner, Connor Steinke, Jacob Lee, Jack Downs, Christian Zaballos Third Row (L-R) - Anna Lucht, Justin Brantmeier, Tyler Niemuth, Roberto Soto, Johnathan Stallman, Jacob Korf, Casey Skindingsrude, Zach Gross, Bezat Rei, Ben Adkins, Jacob Zuehlke, Dalton Chenoweth, Logan Henry Back Row (L-R) - Jonathan Caldwell, Brodie Runez, Benny Liang, Troy Marinkovic, James Dedrick, Myriam Smith Traore, Conrad Toth, Stone Wang, Jeremy Reutebuch, Devin Samaranayake, Jakob Gmur, Luke Bultman

Their general knowledge and ability to work together earned our school the honor of 7th place in the State of Wisconsin out of 19 schools competing. Their score was 80 points higher than the average score earned by all participating WI schools. (They beat Elkhorn by 50 points.) Globally, Whitewater Middle School placed 261st out of 565 participating schools and we were 36 points higher than the average score overall. Great job to everyone!

(May 14) Helping the Helpless - Jenny & Tyler partner with local Youth Group to bring hope to a community devastated by AIDS and HIV. On Saturday, May 19th 7-10pm, the artistic duo Jenny & Tyler will be putting on a benefit concert to raise funds for the CrossPointe Community Church youth group summer missions trip to Nassau, Bahamas.

Tickets are $7 at the door and all proceeds will benefit the missions trip. The concert will be held at CrossPointe Community Church , located at 445 N Warner Rd. For a map/directions .

This concert promises to be a dynamic night, filled with music that has been called "prolific" and "moving." Jenny and Tyler artistically weave Christian lyrics with folk, rock, and pop music that is sure to resonate in everyone's soul. They just released their fourth album, titled Open Your Doors, which was #59 on iTunes the day after its release, and promises to be just as impactful as their first three albums.

Jenny and Tyler are not strangers to helping those whose needs can be easily overshadowed. Earlier this year, Jenny and Tyler recorded a cover of The Sound of Silence, which was released on iTunes, and all the proceeds were donated to organizations that fight human trafficking. They are dedicated to fighting for those who are helpless, and have already raised over $2,000 for this cause. They are excited to partner with CrossPointe Community Church to help raise funds for the youth group mission trip.

The CrossPointe Community Youth Group will be taking 12 people to Nassau, Bahamas to help partner with Next Step Ministries to renovate the All Saints Camp in Nassau, which provides housing and care for those facing terminal illnesses such as AIDS and HIV. With its broken sidewalks and worn-down cabins, it is clear to see that these people, who have been sent to this place, away from the tourism and commerce of Nassau, are neglected and forgotten. The camp is poorly funded, and without outside intervention, will not be able to continue properly caring for the people who need care so desperately.

The youth team will be spending a week helping in the repairs on cabins, sidewalks, stairs, and creating handicap accessible structures. They will be able to spend time encouraging the residents as well being encouraged by the people who continue to be full of joy despite their dismal circumstances.

The youth team needs to raise $13,200 and your attendance at the concert will help them fulfill the call to help those who need help the most. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information on Jenny and Tyler . For more information on the CrossPointe Youth Missions Trip, please . For information on the concert, please contact Sue Savignac at (262)473-8584.

(May 14) 2012 Fran Achen Photo Show and Competition will be held July 1- 29, at the Whitewater Cultural Arts Center.
Entry Deadline is Sunday, June 17 or until gallery capacity is reached. For detail information sheet and entry form go web page or call Dawn Hunter 262-473-2730

(May 14) The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library in Whitewater will hold a sale of paperback fiction on Friday and Saturday, May 18-19, in the community room at 431 West Center Street. On sale will be a large collection of books including mystery and crime novels, classic literature, best sellers, and romance novels for 25 cents each or 5 for a dollar. Library hours are 9-5 on Friday and 10-2 on Saturday.

(May 14) The UWW Theatre/Dance Department and the Whitewater Arts Alliance, with support from the UWW College of Arts and Communication, will present a staged-reading of Among the Squirrels by Eric Appleton at the Cultural Arts Center, 402 West Main Street, on Saturday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 20 at 2 p.m.

Due to the support from the Whitewater Arts Alliance, the event is free with donations accepted at the door. For further information call 262-472-5943. This annual event is a fundraiser for the UWW Theatre/Dance Department as they work to restore Summeround Theatre to its traditional three-show season. There will be a silent auction one hour prior to each performance. If you are interested in donating items or need additional information about the event, please contact Sarah Altermatt, 262-472-5943 or altermas@uww.edu Among the Squirrels is about an out-of-work computer geek inspired out of sheer boredom to collect data on squirrel interactions. He could never have guessed how his backyard observations would reveal truths about his own, stagnant existence. Skillfully combining real life inanities & insights, including Netflix, Goth culture, & nature shows, this play examines the complexities of love, friendship, employment & creating community. The staged reading will feature UW-Whitewater students: Jake Lesh, Corey Hagen, Jennifer Samson, Alycia Ruge and Adam O'Neil with direction by Jim Butchart.

From its premier in Chicago in the spring of 2011, Paige Listerud, a reviewer from ChicagoTheatreBeat.com, says, "Among the Squirrels genuinely and authentically explores the transition from wild, countercultural delayed adolescence to taking on the fierce demands of settling down and parenting. The play is almost a love letter to the influences of one's youth that continue to mold one's worldview long after the stage of youth has been passed."

While at the CAC, visitors are invited to view the artwork of the "Visions of Wisconsin and Beyond" exhibit that showcases more than 100 paintings by Joyce Follis, Marilyn Fuerstenberg, Barbara Grant, Tom Jewell, and Karolyn Alexander Tscharnack.

(May 14) Matt Masterson a recent High School Graduate has entered the business world as entrepreneur - "Southern Lakes Tents" If you are having a party, don't take your chances with Mother Nature and consider using his services. He has tents for most occasions, Graduations, Weddings, Holiday Parties, and Sporting Events. He services most of the Southern Lakes area including, but not limited to, Whitewater, Milton, & Fort Atkinson. He states: "Included in the price of our service is the set-up and tear down of the tents so all you have to do is tell us when and where you want it, and we'll do the rest. Reserve now since dates fill up." Call him at 262-215-4201 for information.

SPORTS

On Thursday the Whippet Girls's Soccer team traveled to Clinton for a Rock Valley Conference match against the Cougars and swept both games with in a shootout with Varsity winning 7-1 and JV Team wining 8-5. In the Varsity game there was a dominant performance by Ally Quass who scored 5 goals on the night.

Ally Quass

File picture courtesy of Bob Mischka

The Whippets struck early in the Varsity match on a cross by Amanda Halfmann to an awaiting Ally Quass. Quass then scored two goals unassisted. Melani Martinez, on another assist by Amanda Halfmann, added to the scoring fury. Riding the wave Ally Quass scored again as did Marisabel Valdez extending the Whippets halftime lead to 6-0. In the second half Quass scored her fifth and final goal on the night. Courtney Samuels had 13 saves in goal for the Whippets.

In the JV contest Tisa LaFaive scored four goals and Jill Paulson, Petra Franco, Miros Ayala and Selena Mendoza each with one. The Whippets travel to Jefferson on Friday, May 18 with JV beginning at 4:45 followed by Varsity at 6:30.

(May 17) Nicole Masterson and Molly Griep have been selected to be a part of Team Wisconsin at the 2012 Midwest Senior Spotlight Meet. The Spotlight Meet showcases the best senior athletes from across the Midwest, competing for their home states. It is a true all-star event. Through their efforts in track and field, they have shown that they are one of Wisconsin's all-star seniors in the sport. The Spotlight Meet is a reward to cap off their high school career.

Nicole Masterson

Molly Griep

File pictures courtesy of Bob Mischka

(May 16) On Tuesday Whippet Girls' Soccer defeated the Jefferson Eagles 3-0 in Rock Valley Conference play.
Whitewater struck early on two goals by freshman Ally Quass. Quass's first goal was unassisted and Jasmin Fernandez assisted on the second. The Eagles awoke after giving up two goals in the first fifteen minutes and pressured the Whitewater defense until the close of the first half. The play between the two teams was fairly even until another freshman, Yvanna Strait, scored off an assist by Melani Martinez late in the second half which sealed Jefferson's fate. "I can't say enough about how well the girls played tonight," commented Coach Dauti. "We were down five starters but everyone rose to the occasion. Were we perfect? No, but our passing and off-ball movement has greatly improved since the start of the season."

Earlier in the JV contest, shortened by lighting, the Whippets defeated Jefferson 2-0 on goals by Tisa LeFaive and Carson Vance. The Whippets return to play on Thursday at Clinton. (Dan McCrea)

( May 16) Softball WHS 13 East Troy 9 The Whippets came out really hitting the ball tonight. One disaster inning almost destroyed an otherwise very good night. After finishing an inning where Whitewater had 8 hits and scored 9 runs the rain, wind, and lightning really kicked up. The team ended up sitting around for over a half hour waiting. "Between the long inning, the sitting, and the lead we were too complacent and we didn't go back into the field ready to play. A few walks along with a couple of errors and we let East Troy right back into the game." commented Caoch Nelson. The girls were able to overcome this one inning though as they followed up with 4 runs over the next two innings. After scoring those runs the team settled back down and played well the rest of the way and closed out the game. The Whippets finish up the conference season at Jefferson this Thursday.

Pitching - K.Kastern 7 inn. 4ks 5bb 8hits 9runs 7er
Hitting - M.Schramm 1 x 4, double; A.Sleaver 2 x 3; K.Kastern 2 x 4; S.Nelson 2 x 4; S.Reynolds 2 x 4, double; A.Kampschroer, triple and B.Hallberg, 2 x 3, double
(Coach Nelson)

(May 13) Softball Double Header - 1st Game WHS 2 and Edgerton 11
2nd Game WHS 5 and Edgerton 7

The Whippets did not get started well on Saturday morning. Katie struggled the first inning and Edgerton just jumped out right away. Katie really settled down after that, but then in the 4th the defense didn't help making 2errors after 2 outs and Edgerton ended up scoring 3 unearned runs. The rest of the way the team looked much better, but you can't have a bad inning, let alone 2 against a good team. The bright spot in game one for the Whippets was Michala Schramm's hitting as she hit 2 fantastic shots.

In game 2 a different Whippet team came out. Edgerton had one inning and there wasn't a thing the Whippets did wrong that inning. Edgerton didn't hit anything hard, but they just hit a bunch of choppers through and over the infield, we played defensively very well that inning and the whole game, they just found the holes. The Whippets came right back and put 3 on the board, but it just wasn't quite enough. Defensively, Sarah Reynolds made several good plays this game. Stephanie Nelson had a couple of nice hits, along with a nice hit and sacrifice from Tori Samuels.

Whitewater is back in action home for Senior Night on Tuesday against the Trojans of East Troy.

Photographer covering Whippet Sports -
Pictures courtesy of Bob Mischka
Thanks Bob for doing this service for our students, families and also for access by the Banner.

WHS OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE PROGRAM

(May 18) Game Tonight UW-Whitewater (31-16) 6 vs. Aurora (38-9) 5

It took a little extra, but UW-Whitewater defeated Aurora University 6-5 Friday in the NCAA III regional hosted by UW-W at Prucha Field at Miller Stadium. Whitewater, 32-16 on the season and 2-1 in the double elimination regional, will play Saint Scholastica, 34-10 and 2-1, at 12:00 Saturday. Aurora ends the season 38-11.

UW-W collected three hits in the first inning to take a 2-0 lead. Aurora cut the deficit in half in the second, scoring with one hit, thanks to a Warhawk throwing error and a wild pitch, and tied the game with one run in the bottom of the fifth Whitewater regained the lead in the sixth with a two out, two run double by David Cladis. Aurora got back in front with three in the bottom of the sixth, two crossing the plate on Bobby Wilson's single. Aurora threatened again In the seventh, but Jack Larsen came on for UW-W with men on first and third, no outs and closed the door, holding AU to the one run lead. UW-W quickly caught up, with Steve Bartlein singling in the tying run in the top of the eighth.

With two outs in the top of the tenth Whitewater's Travis Wessels scored the winning run from second base on a misplayed pop-up on the infield.

Jack Larsen, 2-1, took the win for the Warhawks with four innings of relief

Wednesday's Results in the Regional

UW-Whitewater 2, Concordia University-Chicago 1 in ten innings
Saint Thomas 5, Saint Norbert 1
Saint Scholastica 8, North Park 7
Aurora 2, UW-La Crosse 1

Thursday's Schedule/Results

10:00 Saint Norbert (27-12) 5, Concordia 0 (33-14) … Concordia eliminated
12:40 UW-La Crosse (34-10) 4 vs. North Park (32-14) 2 … North Park eliminated
4:00 Saint Thomas (36-8) 5, UW-Whitewater (30-16) 3
7:00 Saint Scholastica (35-9) 8, Aurora (37-9) 4

Friday's Schedule/Results 10:00 UW-Whitewater (31-16) 10, UW-La Crosse (34-11) 7 … La Crosse eliminated
1:00 Aurora (37-9) 11, St. Norbert 5 … St. Norbert eliminated
4:00 Saint Thomas (36-8) 22 vs. Saint Scholastica (35-9) 2
7:00 UW-Whitewater (32-16) 6, Aurora (38-11) 5 … Aurora eliminated

Saturday's Schedule 12:00 UW-Whitewater (31-16) vs. St. Scholastica (35-10)
3:00 St. Thomas (37-8) vs. winner of Saturday 12:00

Sunday's Schedule 12:00 if necessary in the double elimination format