Month: June 2018

Murder on the Orient Express – Tuesday, June 26 at 12:30 PM, Seniors in the Park

Murder on the Orient Express is a 2017 mystery drama film directed by Kenneth Branagh with a screenplay by Michael Green, based on the 1934 novel of the same name by Agatha Christie. The film stars Branagh as Hercule Poirot, with Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Josh Gad, Derek Jacobi, Leslie Odom Jr., Michelle Pfeiffer, and Daisy Ridley in supporting roles. The film is the fourth screen adaptation of Christie’s novel, following the 1974 film, a 2001 TV film version, and a 2010 episode of the television series Agatha Christie’s Poirot. The plot follows Poirot, a world-renowned detective, as he seeks to solve a murder on the famous trans-European train in the 1930s.

When: Tuesday, June 26 at 12:30 PM

Where: Seniors in the Park

Schumacher makes All-State in softball

Article by Ron Sdano

Alyssa Schumacher recently was named to the WFSCA All-State Second Team for softball. The sophomore catcher hit .551 this spring which places her third on the Whitewater softball all-time list for batting average. Schumacher passed Michelle Haines .549 (1984) to move into third place. Anna Lisa Lawton .558 (1991) holds the record with Missy Fojtik .554 (1983) in second.

Alyssa was also named to the All-District First Team as well as being placed on the Janesville Gazette’s All-Area Team.

Alyssa is the daughter of Mike and Shannon Schumacher

Free Summer Concert Series: Festival of Song , Monday, June 25, from 4:30 – 6:30 pm

Join UW-Whitewater this Monday, June 25, 4:30 – 6:30 pm, as we celebrate 150 years in the community with our next free outdoor concert — Festival of Song, with Emily Birsan, soprano, and Jeffrey Sykes, pianist. Also featured:

  • Catering by the Black Sheep: pasta (regular and gluten-free) with vegetarian and
    meat sauce; grilled steak bruschetta; cheese and charcuterie plates; mac and
    cheese; lemon Italian ice and tiramisu
  • Beverage tent: soda, water, lemonade, beer, wine, Festival of Song cocktail
  • Free caricature artist, lawn games, kids’ activities with Warhawk Alley, and Science
    Outreach (film canister rockets, blow-up bags, slime, giant bubbles)
  • Campus history tours: 30-minute walking tours starting at 5 and 6 p.m.
  • Tabling includes the University Bookstore, Studio 84, the Ice Age Trail, Roberta’s
    Art Gallery, and UW-Whitewater’s Summeround theatre season

Bring your own picnic or purchase a meal from our vendors — just no carry-ins of alcohol, please. All concerts are located just off Main Street on the Wyman pedestrian mall. Free parking is available nearby in lots 1 and 12. In the case of rain, all events will take place in the University Center. The Summer Concert Series is one of many ways UW-Whitewater is marking its Sesquicentennial.

For details on other upcoming events, visit uww.edu/150.

Groundbreaking for the New Prairie Village Community Center

The Fairhaven board of directors is pleased to announce and invite the community to its groundbreaking ceremony for the new Prairie Village Community Center, located at Prairie Village on County U and Fremont St, on Wednesday, June 27 at 1:00 pm.

The new Prairie Village Community Center is scheduled to open in the summer of 2019. It is designed for the residents of Prairie Village to be accessible and architecturally pleasing both inside and out, fitting the prairie setting. The Community Center will be approximately 8,000 sqft that includes a resident community gathering hall, catering kitchen, refreshment area, fitness room, game room, four season sunroom, and two outdoor patios. This year, Prairie Village has opened 25 additional sites/50 units for development. Eppstein Uhen Architects of Milwaukee was selected to design the Community Center with input from residents and Fairhaven board. Martenson-Eisele of Menasha, WI is the site engineer and Ehlert Construction and RR Walton, along with many other contractors from the area, have been selected for the project.

 

Upcoming City Meetings: Week of June 25 through July 1

Urban Forestry Commission Meeting –  Monday, June 25, 2018, 4:30 pm, Cravath Lakefront Room, 2nd floor, City Municipal Building. For agenda, 

Whitewater School Board – Regular Meeting – Monday, June 25, 2018, 6:00 pm, Whitewater Unified School District Central Office, William D. Kyle Board Room. For agenda, 

Parks and Recreation Board –  Wednesday, June 27, 2018, 5:30 pm, City of Whitewater Municipal Building – Cravath Lake Front Room. For agenda, 

Whitewater CDA Board of Directors –  Thursday, June 28, 2018, 5:30 pm, Innovation Center – Room 105. For agenda, 

“Windows on Whitewater” exhibit displayed around town

Community members created thirty-four windows for the public art project.  All but one (that is too heavy for hanging and will perch in the Quiet Hut Sports window) are hanging up in Whitewater on the light poles. Students in Whitewater schools created eight of them.

WAA Co-President Linda Long said, “It was amazing to see what people thought of when ‘looking out my window’.”

A complete list of the Windows:

Download the StriveOn app to learn more about the Light Pole Art entries, see how they were created, and learn a little about the artists’ inspiration in creating their work. Open the app and tap the “Whitewater Arts Alliance” tile on the main page, then tap the “Explore” button to start the interactive tour. As you walk along and approach each light pole, your phone will notify you that you’ve arrived a stop on the tour. Tap “Learn More” to see the details for each piece of art.

From the creators of StriveOn:

“Every place has a story and the StriveOn app helps you interact with the people, places and things in the story.  StriveOn is designed to engage visitors and make locations come alive. It also helps users share their experiences with friends.”

To get to the StriveOn app on:

iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/striveon-activate/id1210332638?ls=1&mt=8 

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ssi.striveon

Donna Frances Stevenson, 84, of Whitewater passed away on June 20, 2018.

Donna was born on March 6, 1934, in Pittsburg, Kansas to Roy Allen and Wilma Fern (Schneider) Sherwood. She graduated from Whitewater High school and then continued on to graduate from Evanston Nursing program as an RN.

On December 3, 1955, Donna married Robert “Bob” Frank Stevenson in Whitewater where they resided until their retirement. They moved to Las Cruces New Mexico and resided there for 20 years before returning to Whitewater in 2015 to be near family.

Donna spent most of her time as a homemaker, but in her free time she was an avid golfer, on her own, and before her husband’s passing they would golf together. She and Bob traveled extensively. Donna was a member of the United Congregational Church of Whitewater, a longtime member of the Whitewater Country Club and then upon their retirement at the Picacho Hills Country Club Las Cruces New Mexico.

She is survived by her children, Crystal (Paul) Singer of Whitewater, Scott (Nancy) Stevenson of Whitewater; grandchildren, Christopher (Sheila) Singer of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Audra Stevenson of Dallas, Texas, Angela Stevenson of Whitewater, LeAndra Stevenson of Dallas, Texas; and great-grandchildren, Connor Stevenson and Mackenzie Singer.

She is preceded in death by her husband Bob, her parents Roy and Wilma Sherwood, and her brother Robert Sherwood.

A Memorial service will take place on Monday, July 2, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Fairhaven, 435 W Starin Rd, Whitewater, WI 53190. A visitation will be held on Monday, July 2, 2018, from 10 a.m. until time of service at Fairhaven, Whitewater, Wisconsin. Private burial will take place at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123, in honor of Donna.

The family would like to give special thanks to all of the staff at Fairhaven.

The Nitardy Funeral Home Whitewater is assisting the family, www.nitardyfuneralhome.com.

Whitewater Food Truck Festival – Sunday June 24th from 10 am to 2 pm

 

The City of Whitewater will be holding its First Annual Food Truck Festival to raise funds for the local library. The event will take place in the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library parking lot on Sunday, June 24th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a family-friendly event and all are encouraged to attend.

Citizens can enjoy treats from local food trucks including Gourmet Kettle Korn, Mike’s Mr. Pizza, Route 26 Hamburger Stand, Kona Ice, Jakarta Café, Lefty’s Chicago Style Hot Dogs, Fib’s, Toast, dZi Little Tibet, Smoked on Wheels, and Pots ‘n Tots.

Each food truck will contribute a portion of the day’s proceeds to the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library.

“As everyone knows, city budgets are tight these days,” said Library Director, Stacey Lunsford. “The Library offers hundreds of events and workshops each year in which participants get to paint, make cheesecakes, create fairy gardens, make holiday crafts, taste local beers, solve a mystery over tea and scones, meet local authors, hear stories in English and Spanish, and dozens of other opportunities for which the Library doesn’t charge a fee.”

Programming and events are very important to many people around the Whitewater area. “Funds raised will support the Library’s commitment to fun experiences for all ages, year-round,” said Lunsford.

View the event on the library’s Facebook page or call (262) 473-1387 with questions.

American Legion welcomes parade float riders

Post 173 Whitewater American Legion is sponsoring a float, (actually a boat generously provided by J&T Marina) for members to ride on during the annual 4th of July parade. This is a wonderful opportunity for members to be recognized by the community for their military service.

Members interested in participating in the parade by riding on the float, maybe tossing candy to the kids and acknowledging the gratitude of the community for their service to the Nation should gather at the American Legion Building at 292 S. Wisconsin Street before 9:30 am or at the parade start point near the intersection of Highland and Prince Streets before the parade begins at 10:00 am.

Whitewater Lions Club installs 2018/19 officers and three new members

On June 12, Lions Clubs International District Governor Jerry Gibbons presided over the installation of the 2018/2019 Whitewater Lions Club officers and three new members.

The incoming officers are – President, Lion Don McComb; 1st. VP, Lion Pat Braun; Treasurer, Lion Dan Schutt; Secretary, Lion Bob Strand; Tail Twister, Lion Tim Ryan; Lion Tamer, LionRick Pfeiffer; Membership Chairman, Lion Larry Runnoe and Den Keeper, Lion Rodney Busche.

The Whitewater Lions Club was charted in 1939, making the year 2019 the 80th Anniversary Year. The Clubhouse is located at 7468 Kettle Moraine Drive on the shore of Whitewater Lake.