A brilliant, stunning, comedic, feminine tour-de-force historical costume drama. In early 18th Century England, a frail Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) occupies the throne and her close friend, Lady Sarah (Rachel Weisz), governs the country in her stead. When a new servant, Abigail (Emma Stone) arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah. Oscar Nominations for Best Picture and 2 Best Supporting Actresses(Weisz & Stone). The Oscar went to Colman for Best Actress.
When: Tuesday, April 9 at 12:30 PM
Where: Seniors in the Park
Movie Information: Rated R (Strong sexual content, nudity, language); 1 hour, 59 min.
Forgiveness Authors Coming to Whitewater on April 7
The First United Methodist Church is excited to welcome Pardeep Singh Kaleka and Arno Michaelis to Whitewater April 7 for a moving presentation and “hurt people, hurt people” focused youth activity. In these divisive times, two men from drastically different backgrounds, one Sikh and one skinhead, have come together on a mission to stop hate and share the power of forgiveness.
Together Pardeep and Arno will share the remarkable story of how their friendship grew out of a horrific hate crime, the Sikh Temple shooting in Oak Creek. Pardeep and Arno are authors of the acclaimed and moving book, The Gift of Our Wounds.
Event Details:
The public is invited to hear Pardeep and Arno on Sunday, April 7 at the United Methodist Church (145 South Prairie St, Whitewater, WI 53190). From 1:00-2:30 p.m. adults and youth alike are invited to hear from these powerful speakers in the church sanctuary. A brief reception will follow and from 3:00-5:00 p.m. students currently in eighth through twelfth grades are invited to attend a workshop, led by Pardeep and Arno, focused on active listening entitled “hurt people, hurt people.” Childcare is available for children four years old and under with 48 hours reservation to the First United Methodist Church: (262) 473-2131.
This is the first lecture in First United Methodist Church’s Draw the Circle Wide Lecture Series which works to annually bring powerful speakers focusing on social justice issues of interest to the Whitewater community.
Memory Café Meeting at Irvin L. Young Memorial Library on April 8
The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, is hosting a monthly Memory Café for individuals who are living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), early-stage Alzheimer’s or other dementia, and their care partners. This free social event is held on the second Monday of every month in the Library Community Room at 431 W. Center St. in Whitewater, at 10:30 am.
The next meeting
The Memory Café offers participants a safe and fun way to share their stories and socialize with others who have similar experiences. Learn how staying physically, socially and mentally active is good for the brain.
If you are attending for the first time please call 800-272-3900.
VOTE! 2019 Spring Election from 7 am to 8 pm
The election is TODAY! Polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm. Wisconsin has same day registration. IF YOU ARE IN LINE BY 8 PM, YOU ARE LEGALLY ALLOWED TO VOTE!
You can register in person at your voting place. Find your voting place here:
https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/FindMyPollingPlace
To register you will need proof of residence. List of accepted proof of residence documents here (a valid driver’s license counts):
https://elections.wi.gov/publications/voter-guides/proof-of-residence
YOU WILL NEED A VALID PHOTO ID OR PASSPORT TO CAST A BALLOT. List of valid I’d here:
https://www.bringitwisconsin.com
What is on your ballot?
https://myvote.wi.gov/en-US/previewmyballot
For more information:
Poll Location and Ballot information: myvote.wi.gov
More info from the State of Wisconsin
More info from the City of Whitewater
Upcoming City & Community Meetings: Week of April 1 – April 7
Landmarks Commission Meeting– Thursday, April 4, 2019, at 5:45 pm at the Whitewater Municipal Building – City Manager’s Conference Room
Common Council– Thursday, April 4, 2019, at 6:30 pm at the Whitewater Municipal Building – Community Room
Whippet Girls Soccer falls to rival Evansville
Article by Coach McCrea; Photos by Bob Mischka
On Tuesday, March 28th, Whitewater Girls Soccer hosted Rock Valley Conference rival Evansville succumbing to the Blue Devils 3-1.
In the fourth minute of the contest, Evansville’s Taylor Acker scored on an assisted corner kick. The Whippets picked up their play in the roller coaster contest and evened the score on a goal by Senior Jaden Henneman in the 71st minute of play. The Blue Devils struck again on a goal by Cassiah James to take a 2-1 lead. Evansville’s last goal came on a penalty kick in the 84th minute by James to end the score 3-1.
Overall the Whippets played a solid game, led by Seniors Meikayla Korf and Jaden Henneman with very solid midfield play by Crystal Chan and Melanie Reyes. Defensively, Brianna Zimdars, Mariana Cano, Josie Hintz and Hannah O’Brien played well. Cora Linos recorded six saves in goal.
Up next, the Whippets travel to Waterford on Tuesday, April 2.
WHS Baseball opens season with win vs Brodhead-Juda
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The Whippet baseball team opened their 2019 season with a win over Brodhead-Juda, 8-4. Senior Hunter Martin pitched all but the last out allowing just 6 hits and 1 walk. He struck out 10 batters in 6 2/3 innings.
Pair of Bald Eagles spotted near Trippe Lake
From Whitewater resident Carol McCormick:
They have been roosting daily in a tree over looking Trippe Lake for about a week. The tree happens to be in my backyard. They occasionally will loop around the lake and then return to roosting. It is my hope they will nest somewhere in the area. It appears that they are a male and female ( female is about 25% larger than the male).
This validates what a great resource Whitewater has in its lakes.
A pair of bald eagles overlooking Trippe Lake in the morning of March 19th.
Florence F. Kopas, 90, Fort Atkinson, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at her home.
Florence was born on January 25, 1929 in Brown Deer, WI to Walter and Lena (Schuyler) Kiehnau. She married John Kopas on November 18, 1950 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Fort Atkinson, WI. He preceded her in death on March 21, 2004. Florence was employed as an administrative secretary for the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater for 34 years. UW-Whitewater honored her by naming a room after her in Winther Hall. There is also a scholarship in her name in the special education field. She enjoyed crocheting, needlework and singing in the St. Paul’s choir. Florence was a mentor to many, loved people and large gatherings. She loved classical music and watching ladies figure skating.
She is survived by her children John (Nancy) Kopas Jr., Watertown, David Kopas, Idaho, Tom Kopas, Fort Atkinson; grandchildren Rachel (John Averkamp) Kopas, Sarah Kopas, Anton Kopas; step-grandchildren Wade, Ethan, Emily and Joe; great- grandson Deven Kopas; sister-in-law Margaret Baumann, Waukesha and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters Betty Rozell and Eve MacCrone; brother, Alfred Baumann; daughter-in-law Mary Kopas; grandson Amos Kopas; nephew, Philip Rozell.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 5, 2019 at 11:30am at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 301 S. High St. Fort Atkinson, WI 53538. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Atkinson. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 10:00am until the time of the service. The family would like to thank Rainbow Hospice, Rose Otis, Becky Wintermueth and friends and neighbors for the love and care they showed to Florence and the family.