It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society.
This image shows the old Whitewater library, now the White Building, in the early 20th century. In May of 1903, 120 years ago, ground was broken for this building thanks to a large donation from Mary Flavia White, daughter of Judge White, who helped bring the Normal School (UWW) to Whitewater. It was a major milestone in Whitewater at the time.
The Classical Revival style building was designed by Madison architects Claude and Starck, who designed almost identical libraries in many communities. In fact, you can see similar buildings in Watertown and Delavan. The building served the community as a library for almost 90 years and continues to serve the community as the location of the Whitewater Arts Alliance and the offices of the local community TV station.
Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society.
The UW-Madison Division of Extension Institute of Community Development has submitted a strategic plan to the City of Whitewater. The strategic plan was prepared by Steven Chmielewski, Community Development Educator for Waukesha & Jefferson County.
The strategic planning process began with a Community Listening Session on March 6, 2023, where taxpayers, residents, commercial property owners and representatives of organizations provided input into the strategic planning process.
On March 8 an initial session was held with department heads, Common Council, and the city manager to discuss the community listening session input, community and economic data, and environmental analysis. A second session with the same group was held on March 16 to discuss current and upcoming operational and strategic issues as well as to clarify and prioritize operational and five strategic issues to guide biennial budget development.
The following five high priority questions and goals were identified:
How will the City use its resources to incentivize developers to build single family houses? Increase the amount of single-family homes by 20 per year for five years.
How will the City find ways to communicate without a newspaper? Increase understanding of how the community broadly consumes information and become more efficient in sharing information.
How will the City support a thriving business community, including attracting businesses to move here? To better understand the underlying issues and then leverage resources.
How will the City improve and communicate our recruitment and retention efforts (including diversity)? To identify metrics to improve retention and evaluate or establish recruitment measures.
How will the City navigate the prioritization of its expenditures with available resources (infrastructure, land use & environment, levy limits, unfunded mandates, landmarks)? Seek input to identify and prioritize.
Chmielewski shares the conclusion, “This effort encompassed a set of concepts, tools and procedures to help the City of Whitewater clarify the strategic issues the organization is facing, and to increase the outcomes in high priority areas while delivering on mission and moving toward the vision. Through the three facilitated Strategic Planning Sessions, participants helped clarify and frame the issues or challenges the City is facing. The City will use these five high priority issues to develop goals and objectives that guide the budget process to create public value.”
John Weidl, Whitewater city manager shares, “Strategic planning is an opportunity for us to decide as a community who we are and where we want to be. It’s clear to me that the city needs to be focusing on housing, job creation, a thriving business environment, recruiting and retaining quality employees within the organization, better communicating our efforts and obtaining feedback from our stakeholders. Over the next two years, that’s exactly what we’re going to do.”
The strategic plan was initially reviewed during the Common Council meeting on May 2. The strategic plan is available to view on the City’s website (click here to view the plan). The public is welcome to review and provide any comments by email to citymanager@whitewater-wi.gov by noon on May 30th. Comments can also be mailed to City Manager, 312 W. Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190. Responses will be reviewed at the next Common Council meeting on June 6. Please feel free to contact Weidl at citymanager@whitewater-wi.gov or 262-473-0104 with any questions, comments, or concerns.
The City of Whitewater provides efficient and high quality services which support living, learning, playing and working in an exceptional community. Visit www.whitewater-wi.gov for community information and updates.
The following individuals from Whitewater are among the 3,115 prospective candidates for degree attending University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee commencement exercises Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Milwaukee.
UWM is the second largest university in the State of Wisconsin, with over 24,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
Jo Gonzalez, Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, Master of Social Work Morgan Louchart-Inches, School of Education, Bachelor of Science Hannah Tuinstra, College of Health Sciences, Master of Science Jaime Weigel, School of Education, Master of Science
Editor’s note: Updated on 5/18/23 @ 11:15 p.m. to add the list from the Daily Jefferson County Union.
EAST SIDE
N101 State Rd 59 – Thurs/Fri/Sat N 101 State Rd 59 (Corner of E Starin Rd and Newcomb St.) Thursday May 18th 10 am-6 pm, Friday May 19th 8 am-5 pm, Saturday May 20th 8 am- 5 pm. Holiday Decorations, Household, Gaming Systems, CD’s, Men’s Clothes, Kids Toys, Electronics, Dressers, Bar Glassware, Books and so much more!
130 N. Newcomb St. RUMMAGE SALE! This weekend Friday-Sat 8am-6pm Sunday 12pm-5pm! Washer, dryer, refrigerator, oven, furniture, cloths and more! 130 N Newcomb St Whitewater *Street access in alley off of north or main*
Rummage sale Thursday thru Saturday 8am to 4pm New items added. Household, microwave, induction heater and pans, means, women’s clothes, designer purses, pet kennels, end tables ,air fryer, travel refrigerator lawn and garden . Basketball stand (adjustable) Only advertised fri-sat. so ww anything gets first shot at the bargains Furniture available 27th ..couch, love seat, full size bed, recliner, chair, and small kitchen table and chairs
1236 Tower Hill Pass – Sat/Sun Rummage sale , 1236 Tower hill pass. Whitewater. Here are just some of the items we will be having. Coach, Thirty-one, Grace Adele, Scentsy, pampered chef, household items, woman clothes, new king comforter set and much more. Saturday ( 20)and Sunday ( 21) 8-4 both days
1716 Turtle Mound Ln. – Fri/Sat Huge Moving Sale! Housewares, home decor, big and small tools, antique glassware, pewter items, decorations and much, much more. 1716 Turtle Mound Ln. Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
234 S. Pleasant St. – Fri/Sat 234 S Pleasant St, Whitewater, WI 53190. Multi Family: lots of small girl sizes 0-5. Men’s sizes Large, XL, 32-34. Friday & Saturday only.
RUMMAGE…Breidsan Dr (just past Taco Bell) Friday and Saturday
425 S. Douglas Ct. Rummage Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 9-4 – 425 S. Douglas Ct. Tons of stuff for cheap!!!
Out of Town
W5910 Greening Rd – Sat/Sun Three Family Garage Sale W5910 Greening Rd Whitewater, LaGrange. Saturday May 20th 8AM – 4PM and Sunday May 21st 8AM -1PM Snowblower, Tools, Power Tools, Golf Clubs, Trek Bike, Huffy Bike, Water Cooler, Cobb Grill, Portable Gas Grill, Large George Foreman Grill, Kitchen Items, Clothing , Shoes, Dolls, Doll Furniture, Much, Much More. HWY 12 to CTY RD H to Greening Rd.
N9218 Wooded Ct Friday 10-2
Here’s the list on the Daily Jefferson County Union, courtesy of Debra Kraus’s post on Facebook. It seems to be a small citywide sale this year.
A Banner Service: Garage Sale Ads
As a result of a reader’s comment that it’s hard to find garage sales in Whitewater now that we no longer have a weekly shopper, the Banner staff agreed to begin a “consolidated” garage sale posting that will be published by Thursday morning for the upcoming weekend’s sales. This announcement will only be for garage sales (a sale of miscellaneous household goods, often held in the garage or front yard of someone’s house) in the city and school district boundaries. We will not be accepting, for example, ads for cars or other items that are not part of a scheduled garage sale. There will be a limit of three times per year for a particular property. Although we may eventually make a small charge for this service, initially it will be complimentary.
Those wishing to place a notice must send the information to whitewaterbanner@gmail.com by Wednesday at 6 p.m. You may include a brief description of the items that are for sale, the hours and days of the sale, and of course your address.
Join a growing movement of people who are helping fellow community members living with dementia. A little support can make a big difference in their lives. Be a Dementia Friend! The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library will be hosting an informational session to learn about this worldwide movement, about living with dementia, and the simple things you can do to support someone living with the disease.
The one-hour session is a discussion led by a Dementia Friends Champion. It is not a training session. You’ll learn what dementia is, what it’s like to live with the disease, and some tips for communicating with people who have dementia. Everyone who attends is asked to turn their new understanding of dementia into a practical action that can help someone living in your community. The action can be as big or as small as you choose—every action counts!
Dementia Friends is a global movement that is changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia. Developed by the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom, the Dementia Friends initiative is underway in Wisconsin and across the United States. By helping everyone in a community understand what dementia is and how it affects families, each of us can make a difference for people touched by dementia.
The session will be held in the library’s Community Room at 431 W. Center Street in Whitewater on Thursday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend. Registration is requested. Please visit whitewaterlibrary.org and click on “Events – Registration Forms” to register in advance. You may also email sfrench@whitewater-wi.gov or call 262-458-2782 to register, or with any questions.
Linda Sue Travis, 69, Whitewater, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at the Mercy Hospital in Lake Geneva, WI.
Linda was born on June 30, 1953 in Fort Atkinson to Erwin and Jeanette (Moyer) Travis. She graduated from Whitewater High School in 1971 and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from UW-Whitewater. Linda worked for the Salem School District as a middle school teacher for 27 years. She enjoyed gardening and travel when she could. Linda was a lifelong Grange member and spent years of service at the Twin Oaks homeless shelter giving back to the community she loved.
She is survived by her brother Neal Travis, Whitewater; nieces and nephews Nathan Travis, Rachel Travis, Trent Travis, Chad Loomis and Shane Loomis; friend, Scott Cannon. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Louise Loomis and Joan Travis.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, May 22, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb St., Whitewater, WI 53190. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service. A private burial will be held in the South Koshkonong Union Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in Linda’s name.
By Lynn Binnie Whitewater Banner volunteer staff whitewaterbanner@gmail.com
Plans are proceeding expeditiously towards the construction of a Starbucks on the current site of the Whitewater Quick Lube at 1280 W. Main Street. As was previously announced on the Banner, Starbucks had submitted plans to the city for a coffee shop with drive-thru on the property. The existing building would be demolished. Assuming that the Plan & Architectural Review Commission (PARC) favorably reviewed the site plan and voted to issue a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) that is required for the drive-thru, the city would be in a position to accept an application for a building permit.
In advance of the PARC meeting of May 8, members were provided a report from the city’s engineering consultants, Strand Associates, regarding anticipated traffic impacts of Starbucks. It was their view that the proposed Starbucks would be compatible with the rest of the property “as the busy hours for Starbucks are typically different from Walmart. Starbucks is busiest during the AM peak hours when Walmart use and traffic will be at its lowest. Also, during the PM peak hour when Walmart is experiencing heavier traffic, Starbucks is experiencing lower traffic volumes. Saturdays is when the site will likely be busiest as both land uses will likely see increased traffic volume during the late morning hours. It is on a Saturday when it is most likely that some of the Walmart traffic will shift to the western driveway. ” The consultants did not feel that the addition of a traffic light would be warranted.
In spite of the assurances in the Strand Report, discussion at the PARC meeting revolved almost exclusively around potential traffic concerns, among them being the possibility of slowdowns in the westbound right lane on Main Street if traffic backs up in the east driveway. Also mentioned was concern about likely conflicts between vehicles exiting the Starbucks drive-thru versus the incoming and outgoing Walmart traffic. Ultimately the CUP and site plan were both approved on 6-1 votes with Andrew Crone, who contended that a change in the orientation of the building would be beneficial, casting the negative vote. The approved motion called for suggesting to the developer that there be a “right turn only” sign installed at the exit from the drive-thru.
Although it had been anticipated that ALDI’s plans might also be reviewed at the meeting, that developer indicated that they needed more time and expect to submit their application in time for the June meeting. City Manager John Weidl stated at the Greater Whitewater Committee meeting on May 11 that city staff has been in communication with the owner of the Whitewater Quick Lube to offer assistance in finding a suitable alternate location for their business. Weidl expressed optimism that their business will be retained in the city.
If PARC approves the site plan, accepts the design, and approves the Conditional Use Permit, the owner of the land and his representatives can apply for building permits. The internal review by city staff will continue throughout the building process, with engineers and public works personnel ensuring the building and site are constructed in compliance with the city code. The Starbucks plans are available for review on the second floor of the municipal building at the Public Works/Neighborhood Services counter.
Chris Bennett, Neighborhood Services Director, shares, “One more place to grab a good cup of coffee is always good for any city. In a larger sense, what this new Starbucks represents is an individual and company willing to invest in Whitewater. Couple this with the new ALDI that is coming soon, and the redeveloped ACE Hardware, and that end of West Main Street is positioned for a bright future.”
The following Whitewater residents have been honored by Southern New Hampshire University’s for their achievements in the winter term, which runs from January to May.
Joslynn Collick was named to the President’s List. Holly Schwaller was named to the Dean’s List.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a private, nonprofit institution with a 90-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving more than 170,000 learners worldwide, SNHU offers approximately 200 accredited undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH. Recognized as one of the “Most Innovative” regional universities by U.S. News & World Report and one of the fastest-growing universities in the country, SNHU is committed to expanding access to high quality, affordable pathways that meet the needs of each learner. Learn more at www.snhu.edu.
Gerald Wm. Mallmann, 72, of Whitewater, WI passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Our House Senior Living. He was surrounded by friends.
Jerry was born on November 10, 1950 in Sheboygan, WI, the son of William H. and Wilma M. (Jahn) Mallmann. He grew up in Sheboygan where he was confirmed at St. Andrew Lutheran Church and graduated from high school in Sheboygan. Jerry enjoyed his youth in Sheboygan and especially his many family summer vacations, traveling by car stopping to experience the many roadside attractions the era had to offer.
Jerry furthered his education at Madison College where he received his degree in the culinary arts. Jerry used his skills to open several area restaurants by helping to create their menus, writing their production specifications and training kitchen staff members. In the 1970’s Jerry took a job as chef at Alpine Valley Resort in East Troy, WI. He retired from the contracted food service at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at the end of 2016.
In retirement, Jerry enjoyed Sunday brunches with friends, morning coffee with “the boys” and Saturday morning trips to the farmers’ market in Madison. Jerry also had a thirst for all things related to Wisconsin’s rich history.
He is survived by his friend, James Allen of Whitewater, a special caregiver, Brittany Waits and many friends. Jerry was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Whitewater.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, William and Wilma Mallmann.
Jerry will be laid to rest next to his parents during a private service in Wildwood Cemetery of Sheboygan, WI.
Special thanks for the angel-sent folks at Rainbow Hospice and the caregivers at Our House Senior Living Center in Whitewater, WI.
The Gibson Family Funeral Homes of Palmyra and Eagle, WI is assisting with the arrangements. To place an online condolence, visit gibsonfuneral.com.
Memorials in Jerry’s honor may be made to the Wisconsin Historical Foundation, PO Box 260050, Madison, WI 53726-0050 (888)748-7479.
JAN M. RILEY, 79, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 31, 1944 in Fort Atkinson, WI to Margaret (Moldenhauer) Mauel and Howard W. Mauel.
Jan grew up in the Fort Atkinson/Jefferson area, moving as a freshman in high school to Whitewater, graduating in 1962. She worked as a telephone operator for a company in Whitewater for two years. At the age of 31, she started her own cleaning service for the Whitewater, Delavan and Elkhorn areas which lasted over 40 years.
She met David Riley in 1961 and they were married on July 27, 1963 and were together for the next 53 years. Dave and Jan moved to the LaGrange area where they had their two children. Jan had a green thumb; anywhere they lived she planted many flowers and trees.
Jan’s favorite things were bowling, gambling, painting ceramics, and gardening.
She will be deeply missed by her daughter, Tammy (Dan) Parker of Whitewater and son, Corey (Tracey) Riley of Whitewater. She was a beloved Nana to Curtis (Judy Dickenson) Parker, Kasey (Dustin Broglio) Parker, and McKenna (Roth Wells) Riley. She will also be missed by sister-in-law Kathy Mauel and her family; brother Roy (Shirley Ann) Mauel, and many other relatives and friends.
Jan was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Dave; brother Gene Mauel and sister Diane Deegan.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at the Nitardy Funeral Home in Whitewater with Deacon Greg Price presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.
The family would like to thank the entire Aurora at Home Burlington/Walworth Hospice Team along with the Racine/Kenosha Hospice Team. Special thanks to Jennifer Weddell, Kay Tomaszewski and Wendy Wolman.
This weekend Friday-Sat 8am-6pm Sunday 12pm-5pm! Washer, dryer, refrigerator, oven, furniture, cloths and more! 130 N Newcomb St Whitewater *Street access in alley off of north or main*
