Lynn Binnie

Seniors in the Park Presents The Taste of Things

“The Taste of Things”

Tuesday, May 28, 1 pm

(Romance/Period Drama/Culinary Arts)

Rated PG-13. 2 hours, 15 minutes (2023).

The story of an esteemed cook and the fine gourmet chef she has been working for over the last 20 years. Food is a gift of love here, and romance courses through this delightful film.

AARP Movies for Grownups nominations for Best Actress (Juliette Binoche) and Best Foreign Film.

Language: French; shown with English subtitles.

Seniors in the Park is located in Starin Park, 504 W. Starin Road. Although there is no charge to attend, regular participants are encouraged to join Seniors in the Park. The annual fee for residents of the Whitewater Unified School District is $10 and non-residents is $15. The funds support about half of the cost of our front desk staff person for 15 hours per week. The rest comes our of our fundraising monies. If you cannot afford the fee, we have a fund that will cover it for you. Fees are accepted at the Starin Park Community Building or online at https://schedulesplus.com/wwtr/kiosk/

UW-W Baseball Falls to La Crosse 3-2 in Opener of Best of Three Super Regional

By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com

Friday’s Super Regional D-III game at Prucha Field was storm-delayed, with the noon start initially being delayed to 1 p.m. The first pitch was finally pitched at 2:10. La Crosse got on the board with their three runs in the first inning. UW-W’s two runs both came in the fifth inning. The stats may be found here.

La Crosse’s cheering section seemed almost larger than Whitewater’s; at least their cheers seemed louder.

The teams meet again on Saturday at 11 a.m., and assuming that the Warhawks come out on top, the third, deciding game begins 45 minutes after the conclusion of the former.

Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for senior adults and students. The seats are pretty comfortable, with backs, but a cushion isn’t a bad idea.

Flashback Friday – Happy Memorial Day: Turn of the 20th Century View of Hillside Cemetery

It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society.

Memorial Day is on Monday, a day to honor those who gave their lives in war. Cemeteries have always played a large role in Memorial Day celebrations. This is a turn-of-the-20th-century view of Hillside Cemetery, one of the glass plates in the Scholl Collection.

Happy Memorial Day on Monday!

(3595GP, Whitewater Historical Society)

Carriage Dr. & Tratt St. Road Closures Upcoming


On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, the contractor for the Vanderlip Pumping Station [wastewater] project will start work on Carriage Drive, between Fraternity Lane and Tratt Street, to install sanitary force main. Carriage Drive will be closed to thru traffic, but open to local residents; however, the intersection with Tratt Street will remain open.

Beginning Monday, June 10, 2024, Tratt Street, between Starin Road and Carriage Drive, will be closed to thru traffic for water main, sanitary sewer, and force main work. Curb & gutter spot repairs, pedestrian ramp ADA improvements, and new asphalt are also part of this project. The Starin Road and Tratt Street intersection will be closed to traffic. Traffic will be detoured using CTH U to CTH D, STH 59/Newcomb Street and Main/Milwaukee Streets. Tratt Street is anticipated to reopen August 9, 2024.

Brad Marquardt
Director of Public Works
262-473-0139
bmarquardt@whitewater-wi.gov

For other requests, visit https://www.whitewater-wi.gov/RequestTracker.aspx.

DNR: Use Caution in State Parks Due to Storm Damage – Avoid Blue Mound State Park

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources indicates that the storms on May 21 “caused tree damage and downed power lines at many state properties across Wisconsin. Staff will be out assessing damage and clearing downed trees. If you see them, please give them space. Please use caution while recreating at state parks, forests, trails, recreation areas and wildlife areas in the coming days and report any property damage or downed trees to the local property office. At this time, please avoid Blue Mound State Park due to more widespread storm damage and downed powerlines. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we get things cleaned up.”

Obituary: Jose “Joey” A. Zamora III, 40, of Janesville

Jose “Joey” A. Zamora III, 40, of Janesville (formerly of Whitewater) passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Agrace Hospice Care in Janesville.

Joey was born on January 6, 1984 in Fort Atkinson and was the youngest of three brothers. He attended Lincoln Elementary School in Whitewater and briefly moved to Lake Mills, before attending Whitewater High School. Joey joined the workforce and was employed by Husco in Whitewater, and then worked at Jiffy Lube, and F & F Tire. He was recently employed at LKQ in Janesville. Joey has spent the last 13 years with the love of his life, Angie Fryar; and together they raised five daughters, a granddaughter, and three cats.

More than anything else, he enjoyed his daughters and spending time with them. He loved working on cars, weightlifting, making people laugh, watching sports, especially his favorite team – The Colts, and spending time with family and friends.

Joey is survived by his fiancé, Angie Fryar; daughters, Jaycee Rogers, Kylie Rogers, Mekayah Stachula, Annabelle Moronez, Ava Hatch; granddaughter, Aubrey Rogers; parents, Jose and Kathy Zamora, Denise; brothers, Daniel Zamora, Zachary Zamora, Lance Brown; goddaughter, Alexa Goldberg; niece, nephew, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandma, Margarita Zamora; grandpa, Jose A. Zamora Sr.; cousin, Adam Zamora; and Tig the cat.

Donations can be made in Joey’s name through https://gofund.me/ba1f82ac to assist his family with funeral expenses.

Special thanks to Agrace Hospice staff in Janesville for their exceptional care for Joey.

A mass of Christian burial will take place at 11 AM on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at St. Patrick Catholic Church. A visitation will take place from 9 AM until the time of service. A burial will follow the service immediately at Calvary Cemetery.

Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

This Week’s Garage Sales

W8205 Nature Drive, Whitewater, Wisconsin
HUGE LIFE SIMPLIFYING GARAGE SALE
Friday- May 24: 8-1.
Saturday- May 25: 9-12
Golf bag cart
Duck blind, goose and duck motion decoys
Brushed nickel vanity lights/ 4 ceiling fan/lights/shower head and wand
Portable table saw/ drill press
Oak vanity mirrors (3) + Additional mirrors
Pottery Barn queen duvet set
Women’s L 3/4 length leather coat in excellent condition
High quality household and home decor items.
Vintage Hurricane lamp

447 S. Woodland Drive
Moving Sale, Everything must go. 
Friday May 24 and Saturday May 25 8 am – 4 pm
Collectables:  Colored Glass Decor, Department 56 Dickens Village Series, Rae Dunn Pottery and Holiday Collections, Longaberger Baskets and Pottery
Everyday Items:  Kitchen Items, Games, Crafts, Tools, Table and Chairs, Cabinet, more added every day.

W4370 County Rd U
Whitewater
Rummage Sale
Thursday  8:00 am-4:00 pm
Friday  8:00 am-2:00 pm
Packer jackets and caps
Household items
Small kitchen appliances
Collectibles
Seasonal items
And much more!

Obituary: Janet Lucille Long (Frattura), 87

Janet Lucille Long (Frattura) passed away on May 19, 2024, two days before her 87th birthday in Whitewater, Wisconsin, after a persistent fight against Alzheimer’s disease. She was 86 years old, but her family is rounding up to 87.

Janet is survived by her children Dennis Long and Elise Frattura; her granddaughters Sydney Frattura Kampschroer (George) and Addyson Frattura Kampschroer; her cousin, Annabelle Pearce as well as many extended family members and friends. Janet is preceded in death by her parents John and Loretta Frattura (Leby); by her infant daughter, Lucille Long; and by her lifelong best friend Patti Fillinger.

Janet was born on May 21, 1937, in Akron, Ohio. She attended St. Vincent’s High School in Akron and Akron University where she was a member of the Phi Mu Sorority. She taught elementary school at Saint Martha’s in Akron and was a substitute teacher for many years. She later became an area director of childcare programs in the Chicago area as well as Baltimore, Maryland. Janet enjoyed her time spent in Baltimore and being near the water and lighthouses. She relocated back to Wisconsin to be close to her daughter and granddaughters and had lived in Whitewater for 23 years.

Janet deeply treasured her time spent with her granddaughters, from watching them play tee-ball to softball, to not missing a single swim meet. She was always the first one there. She was consistently available to bring them home from dances, to stop for an after-school treat, and to support her granddaughters as they grew up. Janet remained playful as she played make-believe with her granddaughters and of course was always up for dancing in the rain. As Janet’s granddaughters grew up and left Whitewater, she never missed mailing cards to their dorms or dropped anything to talk on the phone when they called. She loved hearing about her children and granddaughter’s pursuits and dreams.

Janet was essential to the fabric of her family’s life, and on this day of her birth, she is already wholeheartedly missed by all who loved her. Her family will feel her absence at weekly dinners on the back porch, coffee get-togethers, holidays and weddings, as well as her Winnie the Pooh-like giggle. The family will miss all of her and all she was to them.

A small celebration of life will be planned for in Akron, Ohio to honor her wish to return home. The family extends a heartfelt thank you to all at Mulberry Glen and Glenwood in Whitewater, Wisconsin for their unparalleled support and care. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Association in her name would be greatly appreciated.

An excerpt from The Desiderata by Max Ehrmann, a poet and lawyer from Terre Haute, Indiana.

“Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars.”

Online condolences may be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Whitewater Wrap & Ship Closing – Alternative shipping services listed

By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com

Whitewater Wrap & Ship, located at 116 E. Main Street, recently announced that it will be closing its doors, with the last day for domestic shipments being Friday, May 24. The following is the announcement that was posted to their Facebook page by Lori Tanis. When a question was posed on Facebook as to whether they were planning to sell the business, the response was that they have no plans as of now, but, “if someone is wanting to have a conversation about it, we are willing to sit down with them.”
Please see the bottom of this post for alternative shipping services in Whitewater and beyond.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

“It is with a heavy heart that I am announcing the closure of our store. We wanted to express our gratitude for the support over the last 4 years from this community.

It is due to many reasons including the explosive growth of the business and many personal reasons that growth affects, our family has made the difficult choice to close our doors. This decision was not made lightly and everyone involved with the store running is in complete agreement the decision is best for all of us personally.

Everyone here at Whitewater Wrap & Ship wants to take the opportunity to thank you for your loyalty and patronage. It has been an honor to serve this community and we are beyond grateful for the relationships we have built with our customers. Your support as we took the risk to open during the early COVID lockdown and the following time as we navigated the growth and changes that came through the shipping industry.

With this closure we are committed to helping the community through the transition to closure. As we close, anyone shipping a package will have the support provided until the packages arrive. Our last day shipping internationally is May 17th. For domestic it will be May 24th. Even though our doors are closed, I will personally be reachable via phone or email for any follow up or issues.

Even though we are closing the shipping store, Kelsey and I are still providing apparel services. We will be updating our contact information for that in the coming weeks.

As we close this chapter, we encourage you to continue supporting our local businesses. Your support is vital in sustaining the local economy and preserving the unique character of our community. We look forward to all the growth and changes that are coming to Whitewater!

Once again we thank you for your support and we are grateful to have been a part of this community. We will cherish the memories, friendships, and connections we have made. Thank you for your understanding and support.”

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Alternative shipping services

Unfortunately with the closing of Whitewater Wrap & Ship (WWS), there will be no business in the city providing the full range of services that they have offered. For one, as their name implies, customers have been able to rely on the business to provide an envelope or box and to prepare same for mailing. Additionally, WWS has represented and provided pricing for DHL, FedEx, UPS, and USPS. Going forward the Banner is not aware that any business will provide “wrapping” service; further, it appears that existing businesses ship through only one carrier. A significant challenge with using FedEx or UPS is that many people probably don’t have a scale, or at least one that’s sure to be accurate to the pound. WWS and True Value Hardware provided a scale, but that service will apparently only be available at the Post Office now.

Advance Auto Parts, 1184 W. Main Street
Only UPS shipping
Drop off: Customer must bring the package labeled and prepaid. They are not able to work from a QR code. Parcels are typically picked up between 3-4 p.m., Mon. – Fri. (There is also a UPS drop box outside Associated Bank.)
Pick up: Those wishing to have parcels delivered to the store rather than to their home may have parcels addressed with their name care of the store. When residents are not home to accept a UPS delivery that requires a signature the driver will leave a note asking for them to pick up the package at this store.

United States Post Office, 213 W. Center Strett
Only USPS shipping. Envelopes and boxes are available for sale.

Walgreens, 1041 W. Main Street
Only FedEx shipping
Drop off: Customer must bring the package labeled and prepaid. For retail returns, they prefer that the customer have the label, but with the QR code they can usually provide one. FedEx picks up ground parcels Mon-Fri at 3 p.m., express parcels at 12 and 3 p.m.

The Shipping Depot
58 W. Market St., Elkhorn (Next to Taste of China)
Offers “wrapping” service, sells envelopes and boxes. Will provide a label for an Amazon return with QR code for $1.
Ships by DHL (international), FedEx, UPS, USPS.
Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The UPS Store
2811 Milton Ave., Janesville
Offers “wrapping” service, sells envelopes and boxes. Will provide a label for an Amazon return with QR code (as of a few months ago, no charge for the label.)
Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Editor’s note: Any readers having further information about mailing services is requested to email us at whitewaterbanner@gmail.com so that we may update this information.