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(July 2) Over 65 kids from a youth Christian group from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Milwaukee that came to pay the residents of Mulberry Glen and the Glen a visit.


Let's Work!

Let's Eat!

The kids were in Whitewater for an annual retreat and wanted to interact with the Whitewater Community. The main objective for the volunteers was to help make improvements to the grassy turn around in the back with the money that Mulberry Glen and The Glen have been fundraising throughout the spring. Three beautiful perennial gardens were planted. There is also now a new custom made "Mulberry Grove" bench that was placed in the middle of the perennial gardens. The bench was donated by the Scharine Group in Whitewater. The kids that were not busy digging up the dirt in the back, played bingo and charmed the residents with their musical talents. There were singers, dancers, guitar players, and a pianist! After the hard work was done, everyone joined together for barbecue lunch!

The residents at Mulberry Glen would like to thank everyone for their hard work and fun! For more details about Mulberry Glen or to set up a tour, contact Community Manager, Cheryl Lee at 262-473-4515 or explore the website www.capricommunities.com.




(July 1) Whitewater Lions Club 4th of July Parade Grand Marshall Bill Fero


Bill Fero

In 1968, Bill left High School and enlisted in the Army, spending time at Fort Campbell, Fort Benning, Fort Bragg and became a member of the 82nd Airborne as a paratrooper.

1n 1971 he went to Viet Nam and after being there for about a month he was hit by friendly fire from a US Navy ship and was injured resulting in the loss of both legs. After much rehabilitation and life style adjustments Bill returned to Whitewater. He worked at GM from 1980-91 and is an active member of the American Legion and the VFW.

His humanitarian attitude to others is evident with stepping in to host a family from Viet Nam when the expectant host changed their mind. This was the first of nine families he has hosted.

Bill returns to Ho Chi Min City annually, helping people and children by taking containers of health supplies, old eye glasses, toys and candy to people. The Whitewater Lions Club is pleased to have Bill Fero a decorated Viet Nam veteran and humanitarian as the Grand Marshall of the parade whose theme "Thank a Viet Nam Vet". Let's give Bill a big hand as a thank you as his car leads the parade for his service to country and community.

A 115 piece drum line band called "Shadow Armada" has been booked again. The parade is shaping up to be another very entertaining event for Whitewater, the High School band, Middle School Band, Alumni Band, Milton High, Steve Meisner Polka Band and two Mariachi groups are currently scheduled. This parade update provided by Bernie Tangney. Parade Chairman. Click here for more details.

Bernie has also made available a registered list of Parade entries and some comments on them and certainly printable (6 pages) and could be taken to the parade as a program CLICK HERE for list. The list is in a an ID sequence and not a sequence they will be in the parade and most will have the ID on display on float or car/truck.

He would also like the parade spectators be aware that the Lions Club has been placing about 25 trash buckets along the main parade route prior to the parade with the intent to keep the area cleaner.




Click here for the Fourth of July Committee Schedule of events that start July 3rd.




(July 1) BicycleWise is having a free 4th of July Bike decorating again this year. The decorating is on Friday July 3rd at BicycleWise from 10-4. BicycleWise will supply decorations and assistance. Look for the Blue Giant tent out in front of the store on Main Street. You can ride your bike in the parade if you want to (helmets required), but you can decorate even if you don't ride in the parade. BicycleWise will also do free bicycle safety checks & free helmet fittings for all.




(July 1) They are very proud of this safety record at Whitewater Manufacturing Campus located at: W3130 State Road 59 East They once again this week hit 500 Days without a Loss Time Accident. The record is 732 Days.




(July1) Golf Outing and Silent Auction - Benefiting Ronald McDonald Houses located in: Milwaukee, Madison, and Marshfield & Quad Cities

Save the Date - Wednesday - September 16, 2009 - Evergreen Golf Club - Elkhorn, WI
- Individual Golfer $125 (Includes lunch and steak dinner)
- For more information or to register, please call 262-472-7480 or email jbrokmeier@goldenstatefoods.com
Please make checks payable to: gsf foundation 729 Executive Dr. Whitewater, WI 53190
Registration - 12:00 -1:00 pm Lunch - 12:30 - 1:15 pm Shotgun Start - 1:30 pm
1st Prize - 4 - $100 American Express Gift Checks
Plus a Random Draw For 4 - $50 American Express Gift Checks
Hole Prizes




(June 29) Shop Local - Shop Here!

Especially during the Where's Whitewater? Detour Months.

The Downtown Whitewater Inc. and Chamber of Commerce will jointly be highlighting a business weekly during this period.


This week - The Bluff Ridge Market Place which is home to three retail stores, "Home Design Showcase"

All stores are under one roof, customers can feel free to take samples of one type to the next showroom to compare, for instance, cabinets to flooring. Each store is constantly updating with the latest in products and trends. They will work together on your entire project, with you or your general contractor, for a smooth operation from start to finish.


Strand's on the Floor

Strand's on the Floor, offers floor coverings from carpet, to hardwood, cork, vinyl, laminate, area rugs. and tile, lots of tile. They offer product as a cash and carry sales for the DIYer, or professional installation for those who prefer. 472-9495


Cabinets and Design By Cozette

Cabinets and Design By Cozette offers design service for any space in your home. They work with the customer from design to completion. There are so many choices in cabinet styles and counter-top materials, and they are available to help you choose what is right for your taste, your budget and your home. 472-0445


Bluff Ridge Lighthouse

Bluff Ridge Lighthouse is a lighting show room, offering lighting styles from contemporary, to craftsman, traditional to rustic. They can help you choose what lighting best suits your needs and the style of your home. They do offer consultation in your home if necessary and the expertise of proper lighting for a well lit end result. 472-8890




(June 29) Friday, July 3rd City Offices and Irvin L. Young Library Closed For 4th of July Holiday




(June 29) Click here for Whitewater Police Department Summer Newsletter




(June 29) 12th Annual Bethel House Golf Outing Shags $13,000 The beautiful Whitewater Country Club was again the site for the annual Bethel House Golf Outing held recently. This year's event raised a record $13,000, with sixty-eight golfers participating. Bethel House thanks the Whitewater Country Club, the many loyal golfers that came despite some early morning showers, and the following Hole Sponsors for their generous donations: Binnings and Dickens Insurance, Burn's Industrial Supply, Cabinets by Cozette, Century 21 Realty, Coburn Company, Commercial Bank, Culligan, D.L.K. Enterprises, Dave Kachel, Jr., Edward Jones, First Citizens State Bank, Fort Body Shop, Frawley Oil, Friermuth Rentals, Hagen Trucking, Hammerl's Custom Marble and Granite, Harrison, McDonell, & Swatek, LLP, John's Disposal Service, Katzman Farms, Ketterhagen Motor Sales, McCullough's Drug and Gifts, Murray Accounting, Olm and Associates, Pete's Tire, Carole Scharinger in loving memory of Dale Scharinger, Duane Schaub Accounting, Schenk Accu'Rate, Soffa and Devitt, Triebold Farms, Whitewater's Education Association, Whitewater Family Practice, Whitewater Manufacturing, Whitewater Rotary Club, Whitewater Vet Hospital, Zingg Motors.

Bethel House also thanks the following businesses for graciously donating gift certificates and items used for raffle prizes for the golfers, which really adds to the fun of this event: Prairie Woods Golf Course, Whitewater Country Club, Evergreen Golf Club, Spring Creek Golf Center Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness, Floral Villa, Staller Vineyard and Winery, Martha Johnson, Jimmy Johns, Rocky Rococo, Commercial Bank. Randy's Fun Hunters Brewery and Supper Club, Richmond House, Quiet Hut Sports, Dan's Mean Market, Home Lumber, Sub Way, Triebold Outdoor Power, Fat Jacks, Pizza Hut, Sassy Shirts, Dales Bootery, Olm and Associates, Culvers, Bluff Ridge Lighthouse, Rosa's Pizza, and the Hawk Bowl. Nobody went home empty handed. Bethel House is an ecumenical project that provides temporary housing and case management services to local families in need. We also serve the community by providing referral information and emergency financial assistance. Please call 473-2715 for more information or see their website Click here




(June 29) Key to Green, Healthy Lawns - It’s LILaC Time Not the sweet-scented, spring blooming lilacs but it is time to use Low Impact Lawn Care (LILaC) for clean water and a bright future for Whitewater. There are only a couple of simple steps to using LILaC focused on mowing, watering and fertilizing. Click here for UW Extension Document




(June 27) Whitewater Relay for Life Conclusion - Event Raised $66,882.77 (preliminary total) and Rae Rehman, Event Chairman was pleased with the total raised in the current status of our economy.


Planning Committee (l-r) Holly Neault, John Zinzow, Eda Wilson, Lori Tanis, Kris Fantelli, Rae Rehman, Robin Sdano, Beth Johnson, Rick Fassl, Mary Kay Nelson and Beth Johnson with Bailey at rest. Susan Lounsbury Crone and Ron Binning are not pictured.


Gold Team representatives from Fairhaven Senior Services (l-r) Edna Leason, Valerie Cole, Beth Johnson and Robin Sdano



Morning activity before the closing ceremony included Sam Gnatzig (front) leading a Drums Alive activity and at the end is "Carmen Miranda" (for the oldsters!) played by Ginny Coburn.


A clean up crew? receiving instructions (l-r) Rick Fassl, Rod Berg, Kris Fantetti, Jeanine Fassl, Mary Salverson and Laurie Miller.

Gold Level Teams - $7,500 - $10,000

Fairhaven Senior Services - $8,385.10

Silver Level Teams - $5,000 - $7,500

None

Bronze Level Teams - 2,500 - $5,000

Whitewater Family Practice

Community of Christ the Servant

Charlton

Curves

First English Lutheran

LaBelle Studios

Golden Eagles Washington School

Lincoln School

St. Luke Episcopal

UWW Optimist Club

Top Three Individuals

Nancy Comstock -$2005

Eda Wilson - $1333.89

Edna Leason - $1274

Top Three Teams

Fairhaven Senior Services - $8,385.10

Whitewater Family Practice

St. Luke Episcopal




(June 27) Whitewater Relay for Life Survivor Opening Activities


Opening comments, emotional at times, from Joan Monahan Honorary Chair for Whitewater's Relay for Life


Survivors, family and friends listened to Joan


Relay for Life Co-chairs for Survivor Activities - Kris Fantetti and Susan Lounsbury Crone had opening comments.


The survivors annual photo


Joan and friends leading the initial march around Cravath Park


Lincoln School Drummers entertained under direction of Christine Hayes.


Survivors from Fairhaven (l-r) Ruth Schlieve, Pat Smith, Richard Haney, Lee Stoneking and Geraldine Jennings


Kids Tent was filled with activities here Hannah Hoffmann is receiving balloon sculpture from BoBo the Clown.


(June 27) Dave Saalsaa to Sign Winning Poster on July 4 Be the First to Own this Viewer's Choice Piece, "Whitewater Summer"

Fourth of July celebration attendees can be the first to own a signed commemorative poster entitled "Whitewater Summer" featuring Dave Saalsaa's photograph of Whitewater's annual Fourth of July celebration. Dave will be on-hand to sign the poster at the SweetSpot Coffee Shoppe, 226 West Whitewater, on July 4 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Dave Saalsaa, owner of Quiet Hut Sports and long time Whitewater photographer, will be displaying his photograph "Whitewater Summer" and signing poster prints for sale on July 4. "Whitewater Summer" was the viewer's choice art piece chosen by visitors to the Whitewater Arts Alliance's Members' Show at the Cultural Arts Center in November and December of 2008.

The 16"x20" poster, made out of the photograph "Whitewater Summer," is a historic view of Whitewater's annual Fourth of July celebration of the Cravath Lakefront Park at dusk with the bright lights of the carnival rides and the buildings on the north side of Whitewater Street outlined against the night sky. The poster is available for purchase for $30 to members of the Whitewater Arts Alliance and $35 to non-members. All proceeds benefit the Whitewater Arts Alliance.

"It is very fitting to hold this signing at the SweetSpot - one of the buildings on Whitewater Street - on the day the photograph was taken last year," said Dawn Hunter, board member of the Whitewater Arts Alliance. She adds, "This historic view of Whitewater's annual Fourth of July celebration is a limited edition which would be an excellent addition to other photos of Whitewater."

Dave is active as a member of the board of directors of the Whitewater Arts Alliance and is also the chairperson of the Design Committee for Downtown Whitewater, Inc.

Quiet Hut Sports, on 186 West Main Street, has been providing sports equipment and services to Whitewater and the surrounding community for more than 36 years.





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(June 26) The Whitewater Rotary Club will again be hosting a foreign exchange student this coming school year 2009-2010.
"Have you ever considered Hosting a High School Exchange student?" The Whitewater Rotary Club is looking for 3 “host families” for Jo Yu Kung. She is from Taipei, Taiwan.

The Rotary Exchange Program prefers 3 host families during the year and the 1st third would start about mid August and go to about Thanksgiving.

Jo Yu will be attending Whitewater High School. Hosting an exchange student is a lifelong experience. Hosting brings the World to life. Students share their customs, culture and traditions while at the same time giving your family the opportunity to share our culture and lifestyle.

Ron Binning said "Having hosted 5 students here in Whitewater, I can attest to the learning experience it was for my family. If hosting is something you have always wanted to do, give me a call today. For more information, please contact me at Work - 473-3930 or at Home - 473-6208."




(June 26) The Summer School Playhouse will be presenting "School House Rock" on July 9 and 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Whitewater High School Auditorium. "School House Rock" is the Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs. This pop culture phenomenon is not only making a small-screen comeback, instructing a whole new generation to "Unpack Your Adjectives" and "Do The Circulations," it's lighting up stages everywhere. Other favorites include: "Conjunction Junction", "Just a Bill", and "Interplanet Janet. "

Leading actors are Quinn Masterson, Lucas Van Norman, Jennifer Paulson, Jessie Tuinstra, Adam Triebold, Kathryn Letellier and Kristyn Kachel. Also in the cast are Nathan Barrett, Katelynn Krebs, Connor Dalzin, Megan Ketterhagen, Jacquelyn Caldwell, Max Kachel, Madeline Walton, Natalie Walton, Marren McCulloch, Emma Stutzman, Roland Luckett, Thomas Weston, Allison Loayza, Erin McManaway, Michala Schramm, Laura Voegeli, Ethan Mikos, Sara Mikos, Cherri Staford, Yvanna Strait, Landon Walker, Sarah Beckum, Ally Beckum, James Letellier, Shawn Carey, Bryce Wilson and Cassy Hannes.

Backstage crew includes Carly Bade, Kayla Carey, Ben Mathews, Taylor Jones, Amanda Kyle, Rosanne Fienga and Emma Zaballos.

The musical is directed by Jim McCulloch and Lori Heidenreich. Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and students and children under 5 are free. Tickets can be purchased at the HS ticket booth June29, 30, July 1-2 and July 6-10 from 9 a.m. - noon, on performance nights from 5:30 - 7 p.m. or by calling 472-8178




(June 26) Valor Summer Conservatory runs a 9-week summer conservatory program for Christian college-age musicians at Camp Joy on Whitewater Lake.

VSC faculty and students will present a variety-filled concert of instrumental solos, chamber music, vocal solos and opera scenes. Sacred, classical and patriotic music by various composers, including, Haydn, Mendelssohn, Adamo, Rodgers, Anderson and others will be performed. General admission is free to the public. The concert will be held at the UWW, College of the Arts and Communication - Light Recital Hall, July 4, 8:00PM. The concert will be over in time to attend the fireworks display downtown.




(June 26) Learn to design and develop a Web site through the UWW's Web Design and Development Certificate Program.

The online certificate program consists of four courses that run for two weeks each. The courses include:
- Introduction to Web Design from Sept. 9-22
- Open Source CMS - from Oct. 7-20
- Building an E-commerce Web site from Nov. 4-17 and
- Open Source CMS Component Development from Dec. 2-15.

"The program is geared toward people who want the knowledge and a certificate saying they have the skills," said Paul Ambrose, an associate professor of management computer systems at UWW.

The courses are designed for both beginners and experienced developers and will benefit small business owners, entrepreneurs and educators. The program will provide participants with the essential knowledge and skills needed to develop Web sites using content management systems.

"Content management systems allow people who are not techies to be able to design and develop Web sites," said Ambrose.

Ambrose and John Chenoweth, an associate professor of information technology and business education at UWW, will teach the courses.

Between the two of them they have more than 25 years of experience in web development and are co-founders of UWW's Wisconsin Center for Information Technology Services.

The certificate program is $295 for one course, $575 for two courses, $840 for three courses or $1,095 for four courses. To receive the certificate you must complete all four courses. Course credit for graduates and undergraduates is also available. The registration deadline is Aug. 28. For more information and to register online go to wicits.uww.edu




(June 26) Upward Bound Program partners with Whitewater Parks & Recreation The Upward Bound Program is a federally funded Trio program that is designed to prepare low-income, potential first-generation college students with academic skills that allow them to succeed in high school, gain admission to post-secondary education, and have a reasonable chance of graduating with a Bachelor’s degree.

The program is focused on the academic preparation and motivation of qualified ninth through twelfth grade students. 35 participants of the Upward Bound Program offered by the OIC of Racine County will be completing a variety of service projects in Whitewater during the summer of 2009.

These 35 students from Racine Park and Racine Case high schools will participate in a vigorous education schedule at UWW in the mornings, complete work experience in the afternoon, and participate in a variety of recreational activities in the evenings.

Projects that this group of students will be working on throughout the summer include:
· Cravath Lakefront Park – painting of bollards, benches, garbage cans, light poles, and bike racks

· Downtown – painting benches, bollards, bike racks, garbage cans, light poles

· Paint ball diamond fences and backstops at Starin Park

· Mulch trees in multiple parks and city properties

· Stain fishing piers and docks on Trippe Lake

· Clean paddleboats and kayaks




(June 24) Apron Art to be on Display at Whitewater's Cultural Arts Center in July Vintage Aprons and Reproductions will be Displayed

Stonemill Quilters will be exhibiting their apron art at the Whitewater Arts Alliance's Cultural Arts Center on 402 West Main Street in July. Aprons, vintage and new, will be on display from July 1 through July 26, 2009.

Anyone interested in appreciating the cleverness of turning a domestic need into an art form will enjoy this display. All aprons are hand-sewn with appliqués and embellishments.

"These aprons are from an era when people actually wore them, and in doing so decided to be creative in their 'wearable art'," said Cheryl Kehm of Woodland Quilts. She adds, "Aprons are just starting to come back and we are excited to share this beautiful exhibit."

The exhibit opens Wednesday July 1 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and includes a brief presentation which will be given the night of the opening.

The Cultural Arts Center will be open Wednesday through Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m. during the exhibit, which runs through July 26.

"At the Cultural Arts Center we are delighted to exhibit many types of art, including this 'wearable' art by local quilters," said Roni Telfer, president of the board of directors of the Whitewater Arts Alliance.

Whitewater's local quilt guild, the Stonemill Quilters, will provide aprons for the exhibit from their personal collections. The aprons, made of wonderful fabrics and textiles, will be displayed with anecdotes and historical information.

The Cultural Arts Center is located on 402 West Main Street in the historic White building near the Birge Fountain. Parking is behind the building, with an elevator available from the parking lot entrance




(June 21) Whitewater Rotary Club Ducks Race to the Finish Line for Charity

The Whitewater Rotary Club announced today that it will hold its first Duck Race raffle as part of this year's Whitewater Fourth of July festivities. Following the parade at 12:15 pm on Saturday, July 4, 2009, five qualifying races (or "heats") will begin at the "Old Mill" at Mill Race Park, located between the Brass Rail and the E. Main Street Bridge.

Two hundred ducks will race in each heat, for a total of 1000 individually numbered ducks. The top five winners of each heat will then be entered into the Championship Race finale. One 1st Place winner of the Championship Race will receive a Nintendo Wii Game Console, with one $50 cash prize for 2nd Place and one $25 cash prize for 3rd Place. An additional 'race off" will be held in the event of a tie.

"We're looking forward to starting a new Whitewater tradition with an annual Duck Race fundraiser." remarked Renee Pfeifer-Luckett, Whitewater Rotary Club's Sergeant-At-Arms. "Many people don't realize the extent to which the Whitewater Rotary Club supports many local and international charitable activities, including awarding scholarships for Whitewater High School seniors, sponsoring the Whitewater Skate Park and the new City of Whitewater signs, as well as helping to eradicate Polio worldwide." she continued.

"Whitewater Rotary Club has been quietly doing good works since the 1960s. We hope that holding a more visible fundraiser such as the Duck Race will remind everyone in the community of the great things Rotarians around the world accomplish every day." added President Elect Jason Mackey.

Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto "Service Above Self."

Duck Race raffle tickets are being sold for $10 and include one entry for each of the five heats. Tickets can be purchased from members of the Whitewater Rotary Club and also at the offices of LSM Chiropractic Clinic during business hours at 1173 W. Main St # B (in the McCullough's Pharmacy Building).

Whitewater Rotary Club meets from Noon to 1 pm on Tuesdays at the Whitewater Country Club. For more information about the Duck Race raffle or the Whitewater Rotary Club, (click here), or contact President Elect Jason Mackey at 262-753-0017 or via e-mail at mackdogg@charter.net.


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(June 28) Whitewater has three U12 (under 12) baseball teams, and each hosted an Elkhorn U12 team at Starin Park on Saturday morning and all three Whitewater teams came home with a win. The third game was between Whitewater Culvers and Elkhorn Chemical. Evan and Ian Drays shared the pitching duties, while Nick Anderson and David Pilar did the catching. All the Culvers players contributed to the win, which is a credit to Head Coach Kevin Drays and his staff. All the many summer baseball and softball teams benefit from the efforts of their talented and dedicated coaches and from enthusiastic and steadfast parent support.


Evan Drays checking his fly ball

Ian Drays ready to pitch

James Ehlen ready to swing

Nick Anderson about to lay down a bunt

Pictures and comments courtesy of Bob Mischka





WHS Spring Athletic Schedules - Start clicking here for School Home Page and click on Athletics and then Click on Spring Sports and choose the the Sport.

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July 4 THE WHIPPET CITY MILE RUN WILL TAKE PLACE ON JULY 4TH, APPROXIMATELY TWENTY MINUTES PRIOR TO WHITEWATER'S ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY PARADE. THE COURSE WILL FOLLOW THE PARADE ROUTE BEGINNING ON THE CORNERS OF HIGHLAND AND PRINCE, PROGRESSING ONTO MAIN STREET, AND THEN FINISHING DOWNTOWN. THE RACE IS OPEN TO ANYONE WHO IS LOOKING TO RUN THEIR FASTEST MILE EVER IN FRONT OF THOUSANDS LINING THE PARADE ROUTE. THE LAST 7/10 OF THE MILE CRUISES DOWN HILL INTO WHITEWATER'S DOWNTOWN AREA. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL MARK MAAS AT 262-473-2646.
To Guarantee a T-Shirt and medal please send registration and $10 by Saturday, June 27th, CLICK HERE FOR THE WHIPPET CITY MILE ROAD RACE WAIVER ENTRY FORM


July 11 The WHS Class of 1984 reunion date has been set for July 11th and will be held at Randy's in Whitewater. If you keep in touch with any of our classmates or know how to contact them, will you please ask them to add their profile to this site click here. There are a lot of classmates MIA (missing in action). Please go to CLASSMATE PROFILES and look through the list and see if you can help the chairmen out. Give them the web address www.whitewater84.com. The web site will be updated so you are asked to check it frequently.

July 12-16 Vacation Bible School Coming to First United Methodist Church July 12-16
Plans are underway for First United Methodist Church's 2009 Vacation Bible School, which will be held Sunday, July 12 through Thursday, July 16 at First United Methodist Church in Whitewater. This year's theme is 'Camp E.D.G.E. - Experience, Discover, God Everywhere.' The program, which runs 6 to 8 p.m., will offer Christian fellowship and education through fun, interactive activities. Each lesson will be supported with Bible lessons, science projects, crafts, games, music and snacks.

Those preschool age through fifth grade are invited to attend. Cost is $5 per child or $10 per family, with scholarships available to families in need.

To register or for more information, contact Anne Gibson at 262-473-2131 or agibson@wisconsinumc.org.

July 25 City Auction to Be Held Saturday, July 25th Police Chief Jim Coan announces that the annual City Auction will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 25th, at the DPW Garage. There is wide variety of items that the City will be auctioning off including over 150 bicycles.

July 25 The Geneva Lakes Amazing Race 2009, set for July 25, is looking for participants now. There is a limit of 10 teams of two for both the Extreme Edition and the Recreational Edition. The action-packed adventure, based off the television show "Amazing Race," starts at 7 a.m. July 25 at Inspiration Ministries in Walworth. The event is held to benefit Inspiration Ministries and the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance. Inspiration Ministries is a Christian community for people with disabilities. Tuberous Sclerosis Complex is a genetic disorder that causes tumors to form in various organs, primarily the brain, eyes, heart, skin, kidneys, liver and lungs. This year's event will be held to honor six-year-old Kylie Rose Melka, an area resident who has TSC. Males and females may participate in the event. Participants are asked to raise money for the causes. Event sponsors and volunteers are also sought. Details on the race click here or you can contact Rebecca Melka at (414) 315-0101 for more information. or click here for Email.

Aug 15The 8th Annual Friends of the Program (FOTP) Charity Golf Outing will be held on Saturday, August 15 at Prairie Woods Golf Course in Avalon, Wis.

This year's outing, hosted by FOTP, Ltd., will feature 18-holes of golf, registration gifts, door prizes, hole prizes and a silent auction including premier Wisconsin golf packages, airline tickets and pro and college sports items. Entry fee is $100 and will include dinner and two free drinks. Registration forms may be obtained by visiting the FOTP website click here.

In the past seven years Whitewater High School alumni spanning each decade from the 1960's to the 1990's have participated in the outing to raise over $25,000. FOTP, Ltd., has generously donated these funds to athletic programs in the Whitewater community. Beneficiaries include Whitewater High School, Whitewater Middle School and Whitewater Park and Recreation Department. Funds have been used to assist these groups with major item purchases in such programs as track and field, gymnastics, wrestling, swimming, volleyball, baseball, softball, football, basketball, golf and cheerleading.

Death Notices:

MaryLou E. Tutton, 64, of Palmyra, died on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Born on November 8, 1944 in Watertown, to Albert and Marjorie(Kohls) Robel. She married Ralph Tutton on May 9, 1964 in Fort Atkinson. She was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Palmyra. MaryLou enjoyed a good card game- especially if she won! She loved her life and her family very much. She will be missed. Surviving are her husband of 45 years, Ralph, two daughters, Kelli (Rodney) Hetts of Fort Atkinson and Kristin Seiden (James Gleesing) of Palmyra; two granddaughters, Kaylin and Sarah; two grandsons, Jake and Lucas; two sisters, Kathy (Doug) Weber of Whitewater and Linda Lorman of Palmyra; three brothers, John (Sandy) Robel of Milton, Tim (Leanne) Robel of Greely, Colorado and Daniel Robel of Fort Atkinson. She is further survived by several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her mother and father-in-law, two brothers, Allen and David Robel, and one sister, Nancy McDermott. As per MaryLou’s wishes, there will be no funeral or visitation. A private family service is being held. If desired, memorials may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Palmyra. The Olsen Funeral Home in Whitewater is assisting the family.

Martha Christine RIDENOUR, age 61, of Whitewater, Wisconsin, passed away, Friday, June 26, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer at Fairhaven in Whitewater, WI.
Marty was born in Freeport, Illinois on April 14, 1948, the daughter of Carl L. and Margaret E. (Ostler) Miller. She graduated from Winslow High School in 1966 and attended Highland Community College, Freeport, Illinois in 1968. Marty married Steven Dee Ridenoiur, August 10, 1969 in Winslow, Illinois. To this marriage two daughters were born. While living in Sheyboygan Falls, WI, Marty worked at Falls Mutual Insurance Company, Nemschoff Chairs Furniture Co., and was a member of the Falls First United Methodist Church, and the Falls Jaycettes. She later moved to Plymouth, MN where she worked for Toro and was an active member of the United Church of Christ Church. Marty recently moved to Whitewater, Wisconsin and worked for Weiler Corp. She was a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ and was an active member/advocate for ovarian cancer.
Surviving are: Her Children: Cheryl Sue (Joseph) Jicha, New Berlin, WI, and Lauren D. (Jonathan Silvers) Marshall, Fargo, ND, 5 Grandchildren: Alexandra, Mikayla, Gabriel, Mueller and Huro Silvers and Joseph Jicha Jr., Brother: Mark (Kristina) Miller, Centerville, MA, Schenecktaty, NY, and Two nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at 4:00PM at the Congregational United Church of Christ, Whitewater, WI. Burial will be at 11:00AM on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 in the Plainview Cemetery, Mount Morris, Illinois. Friends may call after 2:00PM on Tuesday at the church until the services. Those planning and expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the family for a project in Whitewater yet to be determined. The Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater is assisting the family,
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MARK S. VITKUS age 62, of Hebron, died on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at his home. He was born in Elkhorn, Wisconsin on September 16, 1946, the son of Severn J. and Aina (Blad) Vitkus. He married Sharon (Finney) Biskupski on June 11, 1999 in Woodstock, IL. He was a supervisor at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater in the custodial department from 1991 until his retirement in 2007. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era and was awarded the Purple Heart. He is survived by his wife – Sharon Vitkus of Hebron, his children – Randy (Denise) Biskupski of Gurnee, IL, Rodney (Ronda) Biskupski of Jefferson and Russell Biskupski of Whitewater; his grandchildren - Ashley and Danny Biskuspki; one brother – Severn (Peg) Vitkus of Sycamore; and nephews – Stuart (Mary) Vitkus, Scott (Ramona) Vitkus and Steven (Karen) Vitkus, all of Sycamore. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother - Jan Vitkus. In following with Mark's wishes, there will be no visitation or services but a Gathering of Remembrance will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 1:00 PM at the American Legion Hall in Whitewater. Olsen Funeral Home in Whitewater is assisting the family with arrangements.



Terry Paul Race died on June 24, 2009 at Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital. Terry was born on September 29, 1955 to Paul and Betty (Risberg) Race in Racine, WI. He graduated from Preble High School, Green Bay, received his Bachelors Degree from UW-Madison and earned his law degree from Hamline University in St. Paul, MN. Terry married Peggy Rudolph on September 12, 2008 at Cravath Lakefront Park in Whitewater and they honeymooned in Germany and France. Terry practiced law in Whitewater and retired from the Marine Corps Reserve as a Major after 20 years of service to his country. He served with the Gulf Company and served in Desert Storm and in Iraq. Terry was a volunteer ombudsman for ESGR(Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve). He enjoyed biking, reading, his dogs and had a passion for cooking. His greatest rewards came from helping others. He was a beloved and devoted husband to Peggy and a Dog Daddy to Jilly and Dakota as well as a Special friend to Dan Friesema. Terry is survived by his wife; Peggy(Whitewater), Mother; Betty Race, Verona, WI, Sister; Susan(William) Polzin, Cincinnati, OH, 4 Nephews and Nieces; Lewis, Kathryn, Joseph and Bethany, Uncles; John(Rita) Race, Elkhorn and Carl Risberg, Madison, WI. Terry leaves behind many special friends and extended family, along with many special memories he shared with his wife. Terry was proceeded in death by his father Paul Race and his "once in a lifetime dog companion", Lounge Dog. There are no services planned at this time. Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in memory of Terry to celebrate his life by giving back to the community in various ways. Contributions may be made to Peggy Race to benefit the "The Terry P. Race Memorial Fund" and sent % The M & I Bank, 104 North 5th Street, P.O. Box 307 Delavan, WI 53115 or to any M & I Branch Location.
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All are welcome to join the family of Robert "Bob" Nowak in a celebration of his life on June 28th from 2-5pm at the Cravath Lake Community Center. Bob passed away March 31st at his home in Brownsville, TX. (From Bob's sister Lucille Schroble)

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