Lynn Binnie 
The Whitewater Lions motto is “WE SERVE” and that’s exactly what we will be doing on Tuesday, March 7th at Culver’s in Whitewater. It is our first Culver’s night!!
Please join us in supporting our great community. 100% of the profits gets donated back into the community. Plus, you’ll get a great meal and night off of cooking!
COME SEE US – TUESDAY, MARCH 7th at CULVER’S
Hope to see you Tuesday.
City of Whitewater Strategic Planning Session for Community Stakeholders – Monday @ 6:00
This Notice is given to inform the Public that the City of Whitewater has contracted with UW-Extension to host a
Strategic Planning Session for Community Stakeholders. The process will open with introductions from Council President
Smith and City Manager Weidl. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. on March 6, 2023 and will be held in the Community
Room of the City of Whitewater Municipal Building. 312 W. Whitewater Street. Although this is a citizen meeting, it is possible that a quorum of councilmembers could possibly attend. This notice is being given to inform the public of such possibility, and to confirm that no formal action is planned or will be taken at this event.
City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes telecommuting policy and input concerning renewal of POLCO community surveying service
City of Whitewater Municipal Building – Community Room
312 W. Whitewater St.
This will be an in person AND a virtual meeting.
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86463278029?pwd=TjN0SXJkOHV2cGF6UktjSGp4MFFyZz09
Passcode: 734324
Or Telephone:
US: 1 929 205 6099
Webinar ID: 864 6327 8029
Passcode: 734324
City of Whitewater Common Council and Management Staff Strategic Planning Session – Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This Notice is given to inform the Public that the City of
Whitewater has contracted with UW-Extension to host a
Strategic Planning Session / Retreat for the Councilmembers and
the City of Whitewater Management Staff. The sessions will
be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on both March 8, 2023 and
March 16, 2023, in the Cravath Lakefront Room, City of
Whitewater Municipal Building, 312 W. Whitewater Street,
Whitewater, WI 53190.
A quorum of the Common Council will be present. This notice
is given to inform the public that there will be no formal action
taken at this meeting. The retreat process is open to the public.
Dated: March 3, 2023.
Michele R. Smith, City Clerk
City of Whitewater Police and Fire Commission – Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.
Agenda: Adjourn to closed session for interview of patrol officer candidates, interview of EMS chief candidate, and EMT/Firefighter candidates for certification; Return to open session for announcements of recommendations of same
City of Whitewater Municipal Building
Community Room- First Floor
312 W. Whitewater St.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/469480141
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 469-480-141
1 (872) 240-3212
By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com
A major reconstruction project on US Highway 12 between Whitewater and Fort Atkinson is resulting in the closure of a frequently used route for approximately nine months, beginning on Monday, March 6. A public information meeting was held on March 1 at the Town of Koshkonong Town Hall regarding this project. The meeting was led by Craig Hardy, P.E., Project Development Project Manager with the WI Department of Transportation (DOT), and he was joined by Chad M. Raschein, Project Engineer with CGC, Inc. of Madison. Rock Road Companies won the bid for the construction, with CGC overseeing the work. Approximately fifty people attended the meeting; from the comments, it appeared that most of them reside in the rural areas along the affected route. A primary concern that was expressed was that during the previous construction period many semis were using the township roads, some of which have recently been resurfaced, but are not designed for heavy truck traffic.
The above “road closed” sign is located just north of Business Highway 12 (Main Street) and the bypass. The actual construction area begins at Buckingham Road and continues to County Highway M, where Baker Glass is located. Through traffic will be prohibited throughout the construction period, which is officially due to be completed by the end of the year, although Hardy anticipated it might end around the end of November. He assured the audience that one lane traffic will be maintained, except for brief periods, in order to ensure access to residences and businesses along the route. For example, Whitewater residents would be able to go around the barriers to travel to Binggs Restaurant. Drivers using the road for through traffic (i.e. from Whitewater to Fort) will be subject to being cited. Although an inconvenience, many drivers will likely be pleased to see the road repaved, as it has been notoriously difficult to navigate during rain, with ruts that can contribute to hydroplaning.
Although the 511 Wisconsin Construction Projects website of the DOT indicates that reconstruction will include “modifying three substandard horizontal curves to meet current design standards,” Hardy indicated that there will be no major changes to the road’s route. He did state that the sight lines at the intersection with Hackbarth Road will be improved.
DOT indicates that the detour will be Highways 59 and 26, which is a result of their policy that calls for detours to be routed over state highways. Most Whitewater area residents, however, will likely prefer taking Cty N (from Tratt Street) north to State Hwy 106 and west into Fort Atkinson. Alternatively one could reach Hwy 12 from Cty N by traveling west on Cty M. However, it was indicated that a separate project that will start later in the spring will result in the closure of Highway 12 from Cty M to the intersection with Madison Avenue in Fort where Walgreens is located.
Notes to residents of the affected areas:
– Garbage service will continue during construction. Any changes to which side of the road to place the cans will be communicated to the residents.
– Mail pick-up: A cluster of mailboxes will be set up once grading operations begin. Notification to residents about the location of the mailbox cluster will be communicated once a location is determined.
– School bus pick-up/Drop-off: Will continue during construction.
Project contacts:
Craig Hardy, P.E.
WisDOT – Project Manager
(608) 246-5406
craig.hardy@dot.wi.gov
Chad Raschein
Consultant Project Leader
(608) 225-1364
CRaschein@CGCinc.net
For the first time since the 2013-14 season both UW-Whitewater Warhawk Men’s Basketball and UW-Whitewater Women’s Basketball have advanced to the round of 16 in the NCAA Tournament!
Women to play Trinity (CT)
The Warhawk women beat Gustavus Adolphus, 68-63, with 364 spectators, on Saturday, March 4 at home.
Stats are available here. The bracket is here.
The women advance to play Trinity (CT), on Friday, March 10, 5:00 p.m. CST, location to be announced. Trinity beat Cortland 64-59 in the second round.
Men will meet Johns Hopkins
The Warhawk men beat Case Western Reserve, 78-75, on Saturday evening, March 4 in Cleveland, Ohio.
The stats are available here. The bracket may be viewed here.
The men advance to play Johns Hopkins, Friday, March 10 at 3 p.m. CST, location to be announced. Case beat Hamilton, 84-75.
By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com
Dollar General (DG) opened its doors by the roundabout on Friday morning, March 3 and on Saturday afternoon a cashier told the Banner that the store has been very busy ever since, with many customers commenting that they appreciate not having to drive across town to do some of their shopping. The store is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. It is located across Bluff Road from Kwik Trip.
Though the signature black and yellow exterior signage is present, the exterior of the store is very different from most DG stores. The developer, Midwest WI, LLC, purchased the land from the city, and consequently the Common Council took the opportunity to have input towards the goal of what it considered to be more desirable design specifications than are found in many of the stores.
The DG homepage describes their operation as “offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items.” An article in Chain Store Age, dated July 1, 2021, indicated that in an effort to address food insecurity in many areas, DG was offering fresh produce in more than 1300 stores, and planned to expand the offering in up to 10,000 of its locations. Supermarket News reported in May 27, 2022 that fresh produce was then sold in over 2300 stores with a goal of 10,000 plus still in place. The Whitewater store has no fresh produce, and the personnel indicated that they do not expect for it to be offered. The store, however, has a long wall of coolers and freezers, which as been another recent DG priority.
The store has three self-service registers, two of which are for card purchases only. Orders may be placed online for pickup.
DG stores have also recently opened in nearby Tibbets, Eagle, and Palmyra.
Editor’s note: The following press release was received from the Whitewater Police Department.
On Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 11:12 a.m., Whitewater Police and EMS responded to the area of Twin Oaks Mobile Home Park at 755 N. Tratt St. for a report of a deceased newborn located in a field. This is an ongoing investigation, and no additional information will be released at this time.
Whitewater Police are seeking any information that may assist in the investigation. Anyone with information should
contact the Whitewater Police Department at 262-473-0555 option #4, or email our Detective Bureau directly at
jbrock@whitewater-wi.gov (Detective Justin Brock) and aheilberger@whitewater-wi.gov (Detective Anthony Heilberger).
Anonymous tips may also be shared using P3Tips.com.
The Whitewater Police Department also wants to ensure the public is aware of the Safe Haven for Newborns legislation
(Wis. Stat. 48.195). This law guarantees the rights of parents relinquishing custody of newborn babies, 72 hours old and
younger, anonymously and confidentially. Newborns can be relinquished to a law enforcement officer, emergency medical
services practitioner, or hospital staff member without fear of legal consequences.
Whitewater Arts Alliance (WAA) is excited to announce its Public Art Project for 2023 – “Barn Quilts.” The WAA invites creative individuals to participate and be part of this community-driven project to enhance the beauty and cultural richness of Whitewater. The 3’x4’ wooden “quilts” will be hung on light poles in downtown Whitewater throughout the summer.
The Arts Alliance welcomes everyone to become a part of this project by filling out an application form and picking up quilt boards at either the Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St. (Hours: Thursday-Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.) or the Whitewater Chamber of Commerce, 150 W. Main St. (Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
Participants can purchase the wooden quilt blanks for $10 if paid in person or $12 if paid online. The cost for the wooden boards is minimal and the purchase helps cover the expenses incurred by the WAA.
The WAA believes that the public art plays a significant role in transforming the cultural fabric of a town. It brings people together, fosters dialogue and reflection, and creates a sense of pride and ownership among community members.
To learn more about the project guidelines and application forms, please visit the Public Art page of the WAA website at https://www.whitewaterarts.org/public-art. Registration forms and finished barn quilts should be returned to either the Chamber or the CAC by April 15, 2023. Plywood boards are available to start purchasing on Thursday, March 2.
The WAA looks forward to seeing creativity on display as it works together with its participant artists to make this year’s Public Art Project a resounding success.
Any questions can be sent to either the chair of the project, Mary Nevicosi at marynevicosi@yahoo.com, or to the WAA Manager, Ashley McDarison at wwartsalliance@gmail.com.
Big thanks to our sponsors!
Lynn & Cheryl Binnie
Kristen Burton
Virginia Coburn
Kay Drexler
H. Gaylon & Hannah Greenhill
Dawn & Lyle Hunter
Carole Scharinger
Charles Taggart
Barb & Chuck Taylor
Roni & Richard Telfer
Pamela Van Doren
And all donors/patrons who wish to remain anonymous!
The mission of the Whitewater Arts Alliance is to support, promote, and develop the arts as an essential and integral part of our community.
Editor’s note: The following announcement was posted at UW-Whitewater on March 2.
Provost John Chenoweth has announced five finalists for the position of Dean of the College of Letters and Sciences at UW-Whitewater. All are invited to attend the open forums listed below. Additional information can be found at the UW-Whitewater Dean of the College of Letters and Sciences Search website at https://www.uww.edu/dean-cols-search.
Editor’s note: This position is opening due to the impending retirement of Eileen M. Hayes.
FINALISTS
Dr. Jennifer Turner Waldo
Jennifer Turner Waldo obtained a PhD in Molecular Biology from Cornell University and was a post-doctoral fellow at the University of California at San Francisco. She is currently a Professor of Biology and the Director of the Biochemistry Program at the State University of New York at New Paltz, where she previously served as Chair of the Biology department and as Associate
Dean for the School of Fine and Performing Arts.
On Campus Monday, March 13, 2023
Open Forum: 1:00-2:00 PM, Summers Auditorium
Dr. Dagmar Budikova
Dagmar Budikova began her educational journey with her undergraduate studies in Environmental
Science at the University of Toronto. She earned a Ph.D. in geography focusing on climatology from the
University of Calgary, where she researched the El Niño-Southern Oscillation phenomenon and its
impact on Canadian climate. Her research interests focus on interannual climate variability and the
influence of declining Arctic Sea ice on North American climate. Today, she holds a position as a
professor of geography and chair of the Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment at
Illinois State University. Before her current role, Dr. Budikova held several leadership and administrative
positions at Illinois State, including interim associate dean of research, facilities, and technology and
associate dean of personnel, budget, and planning in the College of Arts and Sciences.
On Campus Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Open Forum: 1:00-2:00 PM, Summers Auditorium
Dr. Dirk Schlingmann
Dr. Dirk Schlingmann is a full Professor of Mathematics in the Division of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of South Carolina Upstate. He has a distinguished record of over seventeen years as a dedicated academic administrator. Dr. Schlingmann served as the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina Upstate. He successfully led the College of Arts and Sciences in developing strong curricula, recruiting and retaining outstanding personnel and students, establishing and expanding international and local partnerships, introducing technology initiatives to improve learning outcomes, and increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Before coming to USC Upstate, Dr. Schlingmann served as Chair, Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Eastern Kentucky University and Chair, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at
Bethany College. Dr. Schlingmann earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from the Free University of Berlin, Germany, his Master of Science in Mathematics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Bonn, Germany. Dr. Schlingmann’s innovative and interdisciplinary scholarship is in mathematics and computing in music. He has presented his work at several national and international institutions and conferences, and he has recently published an interactive eBook on the relationship between mathematics and music. Dr. Schlingmann served for many years as the President of the German-American Club of the Carolinas. He is an active and enthusiastic musician, and he also enjoys traveling and sports.
On Campus Monday, March 20, 2023
Open Forum: 1:00-2:00 PM, Summers Auditorium
Dr. Jason Janke
Dr. Jason Janke received his Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Colorado-Boulder in 2004. He has spent most of his career at Metropolitan State University of Denver, where he has served in multiple roles as both faculty and an administrator. He was promoted to full professor in 2014, served as chair of the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences for 3 years, and has served as an administrator (associate dean and interim dean) for 6 years in the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. Janke is currently serving as an associate dean where he oversees advising as well as data and enrollment for the college. Throughout his time in higher education, he has been actively engaged in highly regarded research focused on environmental change in mountains, for which he has numerous publications on permafrost and rock glaciers, has received multiple grants from the National Park Service, and organized the 50th Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium.
On Campus Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Open Forum: 1:00-2:00 PM, Summers Auditorium
Dr. Philip Paul Reeder
Dr. Philip Reeder was Dean of the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences at Duquesne University for eight years. He is currently a Professor in the Center for Environmental Research and Education, and the Founding Director of the Center for Urban Resiliency at Duquesne. Prior to his positions at Duquesne, Dr. Reeder was the Director of the Environmental Science and Policy Division at the University of South Florida, and the Geography Graduate Program Director, Vice Chair, and Geography Undergraduate Program Chair in the Department of Geography and Geology at the University of Nebraska Omaha. He received a Doctoral Degree in Geography with a specialization in water resource management from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
On Campus Thursday, March 23, 2023
Open Forum: 1:00-2:00 PM, Summers Auditorium
More than 100 million adults in the U.S. are now living with diabetes or pre-diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While that statistic is startling, there is good news. People with diabetes or pre-diabetes can improve their health by joining a Healthy Living with Diabetes workshop sponsored by the Aging and Disability Resource Center
(ADRC) of Walworth County. The program has been researched and proven to improve the health of adults with diabetes or pre-diabetes.
In just six weekly sessions Healthy Living with Diabetes gives participants strategies for managing diabetes including techniques to deal with symptoms and information about healthy eating, appropriate use of medication, exercise, and working effectively with health care providers. Participants learn to make realistic, achievable action plans, share their experiences, and help each other solve problems.
Healthy Living with Diabetes will be held in the Kettle Moraine Trail Room on Thursdays, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., from March 23 to April 27, at Walworth County Health and Human Services, located at 1910 County Road NN Elkhorn, WI. The workshop has a suggested donation of $10.
For questions, or to register for the program, contact Chetney Blaszczyk RDN, CD at (262) 741-3309.
About the ADRC of Walworth County: The ADRC provides information and assistance to older and disabled adults, their friends, family, caregivers, and the public. We can assist by evaluating your current needs and providing options available to meet the needs of your situation. Learn more at www.co.walworth.wi.us/376/Aging-Disability-Resource-Center.
Huge win in Cleveland as the Warhawks take down the Little Giants of Wabash! Survive and advance — back at it tomorrow against host Case Western Reserve or Arcadia. [Case Western Reserve] Tipoff [in Cleveland] is slated for 5:20 p.m. Central [Saturday, 3/4.]
The bracket is here. Stats are available here.
UW-Whitewater Women’s Basketball
Great game … great crowd … great win! Back at it tomorrow [Sat., 3/4, 7:30 p.m. at home] against Gustavus Adolphus!
Stats are available here. The bracket is here.
