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Editor’s note: The following announcement was provided by the United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church.

The 1^st Annual Strawberry Stampede & Silent Auction will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22 at First United Methodist Church in Whitewater. Hosted by the United Methodist Women, this new event will feature homemade strawberry shortcake and ice cream for $5 per person. Takeout will be available.

There will also be a bounce house and other activities for the kids, as well as a silent auction. The silent auction will include a variety of items, including certificates for local businesses, gift baskets, homemade food items, and services provided by church members.

Proceeds from the Strawberry Stampede & Silent Auction will support mission projects around the world.

For more information, contact the church office at 262-473-2131. 

Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast club.

On Saturday June 18, 11 bags of garbage were picked up by (left to right) Steve Smith, Al Stanek and Steve Ryan (not pictured is Lynn Binnie).  The four Kiwanians picked up garbage on highway 12 near La Grange as part of the Adopt-A-Highway Program via the Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club. The photo was taken by Lynn Binnie.

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

At its June 21 meeting the Dodge County Board of Supervisors approved the appointment of Cameron Clapper as county administrator on a vote of 28-3. A supervisor asked whether Clapper was present, with the response being that he was attending the Common Council meeting at his present employment (Whitewater). Questions were raised regarding the proposed salary level and vacation allowance, but no concerns were expressed regarding the candidate.

Clapper has served as Whitewater’s city manager since 2012. Prior to that he served as interim city manager for four months upon the resignation of city manager Kevin Brunner, with whom he had worked as assistant city manager for two years.

Clapper told the Common Council at its June 21 meeting that as he had heard of the approval of his hiring at Dodge County, [which had occurred during the council meeting,] he would be submitting his resignation effective August 12. He expressed appreciation for his experience in Whitewater, in particular for those on city staff, council members and citizens who have supported him in learning how to be a city manager. Clapper recommended that the council engage a search firm to assist with recruiting a new city manager, and the council voted unanimously to ask him to obtain proposals for that as well as for an interim city manager if this is needed.

According to wisconsindemographics.com, Dodge County is the 19th largest county of the 72 in the state, with a population of nearly 88,000. Walworth County is listed as 15th largest, with approximately 103,000 residents, and Jefferson County is shown as 20th largest, with approximately 85,000 people. The Dodge County seat is Juneau. (There is a Juneau county, but the city of Juneau is obviously not in that county.) As of the 2020 census, Whitewater’s population was 14,889. It is evident that a large number of university students are included in that number, and it is generally estimated that the city’s long-term population is approximately 7000.

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

For at least a number of days recently, as shown above, a Quality Inn banner covered the Super 8 sign at 917 E. Milwaukee Street. By June 18, however, the banner had disappeared and the hotel was back to advertising itself as a Super 8.

An employee at Super 8 told the Banner that the hotel, which previously was owned by the same party that owns the Baymont Inn and Suites at 1355 W. Main Street, was recently sold to a party that already operates some Quality Inns. It was their intention to change the hotel to a Quality Inn; however, it was discovered that due to an existing contract with Super 8 this change was not deemed to be financially feasible.

NEWARK, DE (06/14/2022)– Sophie Olson of Whitewater has been named to the University of Delaware Dean’s List for the Spring 2022 semester.

To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a GPA of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for the semester.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (June 20, 2022) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire extends congratulations to the 2,461 students named to the spring 2022 Dean’s List. Their academic performance has been outstanding, and we recognize these students with pride.

The Dean’s list eligibility criteria can be found online at  https://www.uwec.edu/news/news/spring-2022-dean-s-list-5200/.

Whitewater, WI

 Naomi Allen, College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Versiti is the primary blood supplier for Southeastern Wisconsin, as well as Lakeland and Fort Hospitals. Please consider making an appointment by clicking here today. Not many times are still open; many thanks to those who have already registered. Save time by answering the questionnaire at home; this cannot be done before Thursday.

Per below, all donors will receive a portable Bluetooth speaker, while supplies last.

According to a press release from the Jefferson County Sheriff, on June 18 at 6:51 p.m. the office received a 911 call from Nature’s Villa at N2899 Roger Road in the Town of Sullivan. The caller stated that a swimmer had gone under water and could not be located. The water area on the property is said to be a pond like feature that is located on approximately two acres of land. The pond is used for swimming by its guests.

The Sheriff’s Office immediately dispatched fire and rescue to the scene. Units from twelve other units, including Whitewater Fire, responded as well. Rescue divers entered the water and began searching the area pointed out by witnesses. The search continued until 9:35 p.m., when operations were suspended due to darkness, without recovery being made.

On June 19 the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team began another search at 7:30 a.m., working in conjunction with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources using their underwater submersible drone with sonar and camera technology. The recovery of a 14 year old male was made at 8:33 a.m. within the search area.

The release concludes, “The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office along with all Fire and EMS responding to this tragedy extend our deepest heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family involved.”

“Roma”
Wednesday, June 22
Starting time has changed to 1:30 p.m. due to SIP picnic, which begins at 11 a.m.

(Drama) Rated R (language/nudity); 2 hours, 15 minutes. (2018).
Spanish/Mexican language, with English subtitles. (Rescheduled from February 22: a snow day!)

A year in the life of a middle class family and their maid in Mexico City in the early 1970’s. A slice-of-life film that you won’t soon forget. Filmed in black and white. Three awards, 2019: Best Foreign Film, Best Cinematography, Best Director.

City of Whitewater Urban Forestry Commission – Monday @ 4:30 p.m.
Agenda includes Purple Martin house #3 update, street tree planting update,
Arboretum tree and shrub planting beds update, Walton Oaks and Effigy Mounds status, Tree Sale Wrap-up
(In Person and Virtual)
Cravath Lakefront Room-2nd Floor
312 W. Whitewater St.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/457168493
You can also dial in using your phone.
1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 457-168-493

Irvin L. Young Memorial Library Board of Trustees – Monday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes Update from the Library Expansion and Renovation Steering Committee
Irvin L. Young Memorial Library
Community Room
431 W. Center Street
This will be a virtual -only meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89945358845?pwd=iXlDG1f2dwWs2rldgTEzO1IPC7_Dx3.1
Meeting ID: 899 4535 8845
Passcode: DDrE358v
Or join by telephone
Dial 1 312 626 6799

Whitewater Unified School District School Board Policy Review Committee – Tuesday @ 9:00 a.m.
Agenda – click on “agenda” in upper right corner
Whitewater Unified School District Central Office
419 South Elizabeth Street, Whitewater, Wisconsin
9:00 a.m.

City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes lakes drawdown project update, “No Mow May” proposed ordinance, Discussion and possible direction regarding engagement of firm to complete search for Whitewater City Manager position, Possible action on Agreement relating to terms of Release and Employment Agreement between City of Whitewater and Aaron Raap.
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 us via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87233139995?pwd=c0MxbmUweEJqeHgzSTNFaUJxTTJCdz09
Passcode: 458543
Or Telephone:
Dial 1 312 626 6799
Webinar ID: 872 3313 9995
Passcode: 458543

City of Whitewater Parks & Recreation Board – Wednesday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda includes lakes project update, WAFC Membership Retention Discussion And Possible Recommendation, pickle ball courts
City of Whitewater Municipal Building
Cravath Lakefront Room- 2nd Floor
312 W. Whitewater St.
or
Virtual
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86921248501?pwd=Nk1DSGpYZGxHdXdVYkIxdldvekxEZz09
Meeting ID: 869 2124 8501
Passcode: 157444
or Join by telephone
1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 869 2124 8501
Passcode: 157444

Whitewater Fire Department, Inc Business Meeting – Thursday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda
Location: WFD Meeting Room
This meeting will have a virtual viewing only option.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone :
meet.google.com/vwm-fopi-fnq
You can also dial in using your phone
United States:
Meeting ID: +1 929-888-7438
Passcode: 742 556 547#

From the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Forecast Office, Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

“Hot and humid conditions are expected Monday, and especially Tuesday. Temperatures will reach 90 to 95 on Monday with heat indices close to the air temperature. Humidity will increase on Tuesday, and highs will reach 95 more uniformly over much of southern WI, with heat indices between 100 and 105.
What has changed? Dew points will not reach as high as previously anticipated on Monday. While it will still be hot, heat indices will be similar to the air temperature on Wednesday, owing to drier dew points and a southwesterly breeze.
Confidence remains high that Tuesday will be the hottest day, potentially worthy of a Heat Advisory.”