When biographer/profiler Lee Israel (Melissa McCarthy) no longer finds her work publishable or profitable, she turns her art form to deception, abetted by her loyal friend Jack (Richard E. Grant). Oscar nominations for both actors (Actress/Supporting Actor).
When: Tuesday, April 23 at 12:30 PM
Where: Seniors in the Park
Movie Information: Rated R (Language); 1 hour, 46 min. (2018)
Whitewater LEADS makes strides in Whitewater community
Whitewater LEADS sponsors Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) in the Whitewater community. As of March 1, 2019, 45 percent of children under five years of age in the Whitewater area were registered for DPIL.
“When this program was brought to Whitewater by Whitewater LEADS after we moved here, we were really excited,” DPIL parent Lisa Dawsey said. “My now four-year old gets so excited when her book arrives each month. Books enrich children’s lives in so many ways beyond tangible test scores.”
According the projections from the DPIL staff, Whitewater would not be expected to meet the 45 percent target until the three or four-year mark. Whitewater reached 45 percent in less than two years, since starting in the fall of 2017.
“Thanks to the partnership with the school district, Irvin L. Young Memorial Library and the work of our volunteers, we are ahead of schedule in getting these books in the hands of young children and their parents,” Whitewater LEADS President Jim Winship said.
Winship also mentioned the research conducted that when children receive the book they are more “excited” about reading and the parents spend more time reading with their children.
Son and father of the DPIL program reading together, provided by Photographer Tom Ganser and Whitewater LEADS.
The DPIL is a book/reading program where children age five and younger receive a free, age-appropriate book mailed to their home. It is meant to engage children early on in the world of reading and prepare them for schooling.
The Dollywood Foundation started the DPIL, founded by country music legend Dolly Parton, who grew up in a poor and rural family. The program started as a charity in Sevier County, Tennessee.
Parton started the program so every preschool child in her home county could have books in their home. The program currently distributes over one million high quality books monthly to children around the world.
Whitewater LEADS is a nonprofit organization established in 2015 to support literacy in the greater Whitewater area.
Its board is composed of representatives from the business community, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, the Whitewater Unified School District and the Whitewater community.
“The total cost for our literacy efforts is about $10,000 a year, with the bulk of it going to the Imagination Library,” Whitewater LEADS board member and Greater Whitewater Committee, Inc. Chairman Larry Kachel said. “We will have a fundraising event in the fall of this year to recognize our donors and sponsors, while raising money for the following year.”
Parents in the Whitewater Unified School District with children under the age of five can register their children to receive free books by going to imaginationlibrary.com.
For more information or to volunteer with Whitewater LEADS, email whitewaterleads@gmail.com. Whitewater LEADS is especially looking for volunteers to help with their social media efforts.
WHS Students compete at the 2019 Wisconsin National History Day held on the campus of UW-Madison.
NHD Regional Qualifiers Group Shot (Left to Right) Emily Scherer, Broderick Frye, Bailee Korf, Mr. Greg Stewart
NHD State Finalists (Left to Right) Savannah Hill, Mr Chris Wiegman, Nikita Hartzheim
National History Day is an exciting academic enrichment program that helps students learn about historical issues, ideas, people, and events. This yearlong academic adventure fosters students’ enthusiasm for learning and their love for history.
The program’s three central elements develop participants’ abilities to:
- Complete extensive research;
- Critically analyze and develop historical conclusions about information they have discovered in a variety of sources; and
- Present and defend their interpretations in a critical, yet creative forum.
Working individually or collaboratively in groups of two to five, students produce historical documentaries, exhibits, historic websites, dramatic performances and research papers based on an annual theme. The 2019 theme is “Triumph and Tragedy in American History”.
Six WHS students advanced to this State Competition on Saturday April 13th and five students were selected to advance to the final round at the State level.
The WHS teaching staff who worked with these students and accompanied them to UW-Madison were: Mr. Chris Wiegman, Mr. Scott Phillips, and Mr. Greg Stewart. These teachers would like to thank the parents, local judges as well as all who helped in the preparation and logistics needed to support the program.
2019 National History Day – WHS Finalists advancing to State Competition
Senior Group Documentary
Broderick Frye, Bailee Korf and Emily Scherer – “The Triumph and Tragedy of the Janesville GM Plant” 2019 NHD State Qualifier 4th Place State Competition
Senior Individual Performance
Gio Anello – “Alvin York: Conscientious Objector to Decorated Veteran” 2019 NHD State Qualifier
Senior Group Performance
Nikita Hartzheim and Savannah Hill – “The Rosenbergs” 2019 NHD State Qualifier 4th Place State Competition
Senior Individual Performance
Madison Strickler – “Dr. John Galt”
Notice for Board of Review
NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW – 2019
CITY OF WHITEWATER
WALWORTH AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES, WISCONSIN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Board of Review for the City of Whitewater shall meet on
April 23, 2019, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the City of Whitewater Municipal
Building, 312 W. Whitewater St., Whitewater, Wisconsin. BE AWARE the assessor cannot make changes in an
assessed value within the 15 day period prior to the start of Board of Review under current Wisconsin Statutes.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Wisconsin Statute 70.47(2) requires as follows:
- After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Board’s final adjournment, no person who
is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to a member of
the Board about the person’s objection except at a session of the Board. - No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the
amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board, or at least 48
hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a
waiver of the 48 hour notice of an intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board during
the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48 hour notice
requirement and files a written objection, that person provides to the Clerk of Board of Review notice as
to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board member and, if so, which member will be
removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take. - When appearing before the Board, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s objection and
specify the information that the person used to arrive at the estimate. - No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or object to a
valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector using the income method; unless
that person supplies to the Assessor all the information about income and expenses, as specified in the
manual under Sec. 73.03(2a), that the Assessor requests. The City of Whitewater has an ordinance for
the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the Assessor under this
paragraph which provides exemptions for persons using information in the discharge of duties imposed
by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this
paragraph, unless a court determines that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection copying
under Section 19.35(1) of Wis. Statutes. - The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the Board a
letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other person
may testify by telephone.
Respectfully submitted,
Michele R. Smith, Clerk, City of Whitewater
(262) 473-0102
Harold Harley Adams, age 95, of Whitewater, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019 at the University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin
Harold was born on November 21, 1923 in LaGrange, Wisconsin the son of William and Catherine (Hotmar) Adams. He served his country in the U.S. Marines.
On November 25, 1950, Harold married Georgene Mary Behselich at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Eagle, Wisconsin.
Harold worked as a supervisor for Waukesha Motors in Waukesha, WI.
Harold was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a great cook and an avid baker and he enjoyed sharing his creations with others.
Surviving is his wife Georgene Adams, Whitewater, WI; three daughters: Deborah Peplinski, Whidbey Island, WA, Rene` Liakopoulos, Jefferson, WI and Roxanne (Chris) Adams, Wimberley, TX.
Grandchildren: Nick (Kim) Liakopoulos, Fort Atkinson, WI and Antonia (Ben) Hake, Jefferson, WI
Great-grandchildren: Mila Frank, Alex Liakopoulos, Ana Liakopoulos, Demitri Hake, and Angelo Hake.
Memorial Services will be held at 2:15 PM on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Fairhaven Chapel, 435 W. Starin Road, Whitewater, WI. A time of fellowship will follow the services.
Inurnment will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Fort Atkinson, WI.
The Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family, www.nitardyfuneralhome.com.
Edward J. Craft passed away at the Sienna Crest assisted living in Fort Atkinson.
He was born in Walworth, WI and was the adopted son of Howard and Ruth Craft. They moved to Beloit where Ed started his education. When Ed was 16 he moved to Whitewater to attend College High and then go to Whitewater State Teachers College where he graduated in 1950. Ed and Janet Martin were married at the Congregational Church on August 5, 1950.
He started his career at the Wisconsin knife works and later he became a partner in the Lakeland Sport shop and marina in 1955. In 1960 Ed chose to work for Outboard Marine Corporation. In 1962 Ed decided to go to work for Borg Fabrics where he stayed for several years. He then went to work for Monterey Mills in Janesville, WI. Ed enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing. After Ed retired in 1993 Ed and Janet would spend winters in AZ.
Ed is survived by his wife Janet, one son Tom, 2 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.
Ed was a member of the U.C.C. Congregational Church, the Whitewater Country Club and the Masonic lodge in Whitewater.
Funeral Services will be held at 11AM on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Whitewater.
Visitation will be after 10AM on Tuesday at the church until the time of the services.
Memorials can be made to the Whitewater Food Pantry.
The Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater, WI is assisting the family, www.nitardyfuneralhome.com
Professor Gueno to Speak on Religion and Politics in the Age of Trump
The League of Women Voters, Whitewater Area is pleased to introduce a program on religion and politics presented by Dr. Michael Gueno of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater.
The program will be held in the Common Council Chambers of City Hall at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 18.
Please join us for an interesting cultural perspective of the significant role played by religious ideas and traditions in American society. According to Dr. Gueno, the current entwinement of religion and American politics is the result of centuries of precedent interaction that has defined American history. This talk will explore the historical roots of the current relationship between religion and politics and try to lay out some of the complicated factors that motivated many Evangelicals to elect and now support the current president and some, the politics of the far right. American religion and American politics are inextricably bound. Paradoxically, it is America’s commitment to religious liberty that has helped to further ensconce religion in public, political life.
The public is cordially invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
Join Lincoln Elementary for Leadership Day
Lincoln School will be hosting its Leadership Day on Friday, May 3 and would like to invite community members to see the exciting things happening in our school.
As the first Leader in Me school in Wisconsin, Lincoln Elementary wants to share what Leader in Me is all about. Also, come to see the beautiful renovations in the building.
The agenda for the day is: 7:30 – 8:00 Parent Presentation “Connecting the 7 Habits Between School and Home” (any adults may attend), 8:15 – 9:00 – All School Leadership Assembly, 9:00 – 10:30 – Leadership Stations led by student leaders.
Anyone who would like to join will be assigned a student escort to take you through the day. If you would like to attend, you can either call or email Lincoln School Administrative Assistant Emily Holle at 262-472-8500 or eholle@wwusd.org.
Former WHS tennis team member, Betsy Hixson, signs Letter of Intent with Dominican College
Former Whitewater High School tennis team member Betsy Hixson, recently signed a national letter of intent to play tennis for NCAA Division II member Dominican College of Orangeburg, New York.
Hixson played on the conference championship WHS team her freshman year before her family moved to Smithfield, Utah.
She played three years for Sky View High School, qualifying for the Utah State High School tournament in her junior and senior years.
Dominican College tennis coach Joseph Gravagna said he is excited to have Betsy on the team, and he is confident she will make a great addition to the tennis program at Dominican.
Hixson was also awarded an academic scholarship.
Whitewater Kiwanis and Culver’s Joint Fundraiser April 16
On Tuesday, April 16, Culver’s of Whitewater and the Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club will team up to benefit the Culver’s/Kiwanis Whitewater Breakfast Club’s Whitewater High School Scholarship Program. A portion of the sales made between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. on April 16 will be donated to the program.
Chair of the program, Ed Schweitzer, said, “Kiwanis appreciates the support offered by Culver’s to the Whitewater community. We are so happy to team up with Culver’s to raise funds for scholarships. Customers can enjoy a delicious meal and refreshing Culver’s frozen custard while supporting the Culver’s/Kiwanis Whitewater Breakfast Club’s WHS Scholarship.”
The Kiwanis Whitewater Breakfast Club is made up of dedicated volunteers who help children in the Whitewater community and the world, all with 100 percent of funds raised going directly to projects and zero to administrative costs. Each year, the club distributes approximately $20,000, with over half going to the Whitewater Unified School District, including Ferradermis, ELL Summer School Transportation, shoes for students, Badger Boys State and Badger Girls State, and scholarships. Kiwanis helped to build and maintain the Flowing Well Shelter, the shelter and accessible playground at Starin Park and Treyton’s Field of Dreams, as well as adopting a highway to clean up. In addition, the group donates to the Whitewater Youth Soccer Club, the Friends of the Whitewater Aquatic Center Family Partnership Fund, the Whitewater Food Pantry, Bethel House and more.
Funds are raised through annual Pancake Breakfasts that have been served continuously since the 1950s, the Discover Whitewater Series Half-Marathon Pancake Breakfast since it began, and yearly poinsettia and lily plant sales. More information can be found on the Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club Facebook page.