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This Week’s 16 Garage Sales

EAST SIDE

228 S. Dann Street – Whitewater Rummage sale and food sale to benefit K9 Tilla and his new ride.
Saturday May 15th and Sunday May 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We are raising funds to help with getting Tilla a very much needed vehicle. Rummage items and the kids will have a lemonade stand with brats, hotdogs, chips and baked goods. All proceeds from both sales go to K9 Tilla.
If you have items to donate for the sale and to help Tilla out please message me or call me at 262-473-9727.
Some items that are for sale: Girls clothes 6/6x to 10/12. Collector dolls, fire pit. knickknacks, books, scrubs and much more.

400 S. Rice St., #31 (Trippe Lake Condos by Super 8)
HUGE SALE May 14,15 &16 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Generator, tools, ladder & much more. Ph. 414-975-5646 John Anzivino

351 S Wisconsin St  Condo #16 (Waters Edge North, end unit on cul-de-sac)
Friday, May 14 and Saturday, May 15.   7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. both days
Longtime collector’s garage sale of antique, household, garden and decorative items.  Antiques include walnut bed, lamps, spool art wall shelves, framed prints, glassware, garden gate, country primitives to Victoriana. Household includes twin-king size bedspreads with shams, lamps, rugs, decorative objects.  Much more!

WEST SIDE

401 W. Main Street
The Thrift Shoppe would like to let the City of Whitewater know it will be joining the city wide yard sale in the First English Lutheran Church parking lot on May 14th 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. & 15th 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

511 N. Tratt St.
Huge yard sale
This Friday thru Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Adult, Children/Teenage clothes (name brands)
Home Furniture, house hold appliances , PS3 games, PS4 games, lawn furniture, Swimming Pool, Tanning Bed, 4 Wheeler, and much More…


626 Foxglove Lane
HUGE Garage Sale: Fri., May 14, 8-6 Sat. 15, 8-4 Sun. 16, 8-12
-Household Items- glasses all type, platters including Holiday Platters
-Tools- Pipe wrenches, skill saw and other miscellaneous tools
-Prints & Large Pier One canvases
-Mirrors (Pier One) & Contemporary Mirror
-Books- Including cookbooks, woodworking books and craft patterns
-XL Dog Crates 2 with zippered insulated covers
-Hunting & Camping gear- Including Boots, Backpacks, clothing, heater, lantern and chair
-Harley Davidson Gear- Including bike bags, helmets, seat, leather coats and jackets
-Ducks Unlimited (1974-75 full Bourbon Whiskey bottle)
-AND MORE

630 Foxglove Ln
FRI. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; SAT. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; SUN. 8 a.m.-Noon
Poulan Gas Weed Trimmer;  Love Seat, Double Bed with mattress and bedding, Hotel collection queen size bedspread with bolsters, 2 single maple bed frames, Oak coffee table.
Beatrix Potter 8-3D Plate Set with Book and COA; Vintage Durgin-Park Market Dining Rooms Bean Pot; Nikko Christmastime 5-Piece Serving Set; “Chocolat Au Lait” Original Canvas Painting; Lena Liu “Holiday Angels” 8-Plate Set with COA; 3-Picture “Coral Fish” by Paragon Picture Gallery; “Teapots” Framed and Matted Picture; Gas Patio Heater; Clay Pigeon Skeet Thrower.

515 S. Elizabeth St. – Multi-Family Garage Sale 
May 13-15 @ 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 
Lots of decorations, womens clothes, purses/accessories, baby items, baby girl/boy clothes (fill a bag for $5),  kitchen items, & more.  All items in great condition and priced to sell!! Look for the bright pink signs!

225 S. Hazelyn Court
One Day Only – Saturday, May 15  – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Furniture (shelves, a couch, TV stand — lots of IKEA), household items, mid-century items, electronics including a laptop computer, and more. Refreshments available for sale, too. 

1107 W. South Street (street is across from the high school last house on the dead end block)
Friday May 14th from 8 a.m.- 3 p.m., Saturday 8 – noon.
Furniture, Household decor, Kids toys, Kids clothes

1145 W South Street
May 13-15; Thursday 8-3, Friday 8-3, Saturday 8-12
Junior girl clothing, twin bedding, Christmas decorations, household items

340 S Woodland Dr
Friday May 14th 9 a.m.-3p.m.
Saturday May 15th 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Multi Family Sale. Clothing (women’s, men’s, girl’s, and infant boy’s), toys for all ages, DVD/Blu-rays, board games, books, household items, bedding, seasonal decorations, and much more.

405 Panther Court
Friday 5/14 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. and Sat. 5/15 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Toys, 2×4 Combo Game Table, Pack & Play, 10″ Table saw, Yardworks spreader, Glass corner shelf, clothes and household items.

250 Indian Mound Parkway, Unit no. 9
Friday, May 14, 8 to 4. Saturday, May 15, 8 to 2.
Rummage Sale.  Multi family.  Clothes, books, toys, men’s Trek Bike,  King size comforter set,  A little jewelry, and a few tools.  Household goods.  A little bit of everything.  Free stuff!!     Please park on the road to not interfere with  the other residents.

457 S. Buckingham Blvd.
Saturday, May 15 from 8 am – 4 pm.
IKEA futon, baby jogger, American Eagle jeans, Samsung stainless steel stove, many teaching items, board games, books, toys.  Household and kitchen items & more!  Everything in great condition.

12209 E. Bradley Road, Whitewater
Friday 9-5 (May 14), Saturday 9-3 (May 15), Sunday 9-noon (May16)
Huge multi-family rummage sale. Antiques, tools, holiday items, household items, kids games & toys, electronics, glassware & dishes, cookware, canning supplies, rugs, furniture, luggage, & yard tools, refrigerator, lawn tools.

Whitewater Grocery Co Recognizes More Whitewater Food Warriors

Whitewater Grocery Co, the “future” locally owned grocery store, continues to THANK the many volunteers of both the Community Space and the Whitewater Food Pantry for their many hours of service here in Whitewater.   Along with the WHITEWATER FOOD WARRIOR Certificates, Topper’s Pizza also gives them either a free pizza or Toppers Stiks.    April’s recipients are:

Community Space:   Janet Morrow; Cindy Robers, Co-Director; and Sandy Johnson

Whitewater Food Pantry:   Judy Malone and Steve Malone

Business Update: Baymont Inn; Center Street Cafe; Walmart Curbside Pickup Service Begins Friday (Walmart promo info updated)

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

The Baymont Inn, 1355 W. Main Street, was closed for several months, reportedly due to decreased business due to COVID-19. As of May 1 the hotel has reopened.

Center Street Cafe, 106 W. Center Street, opened in recent months after a long pandemic-related delay. Their beverage menu includes coffee, latte, cappuccino, mocha, turkish coffee, espresso, hot chocolate, and special cold drinks such as the seasonal Strawberry Pineapple Fizz. All day breakfast includes bagel sandwiches, and lunch sandwiches include ham, BLT, hoagie, turkey fresca, grilled cheese, and veggie bagel. Finally, they feature homemade pastries including baklava. Open Monday thru Saturday, 9-5.

Walmart will offer curbside pickup for in-store merchandise beginning on Friday, May 14. The Banner was told that orders, which are placed online or through the app, may include anything that is in the store. The first step is to select an available pickup time, which may be any day of the week between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. The minimum order is $35; there is no pickup fee, and pricing is apparently the shelf price. Customers may go inside to pick up the order at the Customer Service Desk, but most will probably prefer to park in one of the 12 designated pickup parking spaces near the store entrance, check in with the app or by phone, and await delivery of their goods to the car. There is an introductory offer for $10 off the first order with a $50 minimum. Use code WOWFRESH. “Restrictions apply,” but it is unknown what those restrictions may be. UPDATE: It appears that the introductory offer will not work if you’ve previously used pickup at another Walmart.

As most readers are probably aware, Walmart is undergoing a major renovation. Entrance gates have been installed but are not yet activated. Bold new signage is appearing throughout the store. All of the checkout stations are now self-service; however, the Banner was told that any shopper who wishes for store personnel to scan their items should ask one of the employees, who wear very visible vests, and they will be happy to assist. Apparently this service is not routinely provided at all Walmarts that have transitioned to the self-service model.

Happy Eid al-Fitr to All Who Celebrate

Eid al-Fitr (/iːd əl ˈfɪtər/eed əl FIT-ər; Arabic: عيد الفطر‎ ʻĪd al-Fiṭr, IPA: [ʕiːd al fitˤr]),[3] also called the “Festival of Breaking the Fast” or Lesser Eid, or simply Eid,[4] is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan.[5] The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on when the new moon is sighted by local religious authorities, so the day of celebration varies by locality. The holiday is known under various other names in different languages and countries around the world. (From Wikipedia)

No. 3 Warhawk Baseball Splits on the Road

By Chris Lindeke
Assistant Athletic Director, Strategic Communications and Branding
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

No. 3 Warhawk Baseball Splits on the Road

Game 1 Box Score

Game 2 Box Score

The No. 3 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater baseball team retained its first-place standing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference standings Wednesday with an 11-1 victory at UW-Eau Claire.

The Warhawks (31-5 overall, 22-4 WIAC) saw their 11-game winning streak snapped in the opener with an 11-1 setback in seven innings before rebounding in the nightcap.

UW-Whitewater broke open Game 2 with a four-run top of the fourth inning that included a run-scoring single by centerfielder Zach Campbell, a two-run double by third baseman Tucker Criswell and a sacrifice bunt by right fielder Jacob DeMeyer to plate a run.

Pitcher Matt O’Sullivan allowed one run and struck out 10 over eight innings to improve to 9-0 on the year. Connor Moroder pitched around a two-out walk for a scoreless ninth frame.

Campbell finished with three hits, including a solo homer to lead off the game, and added two runs scored and four runs batted in. Designated hitter Ben Wilkins collected three hits, including one double, and tallied two runs scored and one RBI.

Shortstop Nick Santoro registered two hits, one run scored and one RBI, and second baseman Sam Vomhof and catcher Ryan Norton each reached base three times with two walks and one hit while scoring one run. First baseman Donovan Brandl also knocked in one run.

In the first game, the Warhawks were held to a season-low two hits, and the Blugolds (5-31, 5-21) broke a 1-1 tie with two runs in the bottom of the fourth inning and three in the bottom of the fifth. UW-Eau Claire added five more in the bottom of the seventh to end the game via run rule.

Left fielder Matt Korman plated a run for UW-W with a groundout in the fourth inning, and recorded one hit. Santoro reached base twice with one hit and one walk, and DeMeyer walked and scored one run.

Pitcher Westin Muir dropped to 7-1 with the loss, tossing 4 2/3 innings. Brandl, Hayden Fox and Trey Bretl all appeared in relief.

UW-Whitewater hosts UW-Eau Claire for two more league games this Saturday. First pitch of the doubleheader is slated for 1 p.m. at Prucha Field at Miller Stadium.

“Spring Splash” Returns With Fewer Incidents

By Al Stanek
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com

”Spring Splash,” an unofficial event in anticipation of warmer weather and the coming conclusion of the current UW-Whitewater semester, took place without any major incidents according to Whitewater Police Chief Aaron Raap. “Overall, we think it went well,” Raap told ‘The Banner.’ The event involves house parties and bar hopping and because of the preponderance of alcohol has resulted in multiple Whitewater and other police agency interventions.

The Whitewater PD reports that a total of 79 people were cited or arrested over the first weekend of May. ‘Spring Splash” was technically scheduled for Saturday, May 1. The 79 individuals charged generated a total of 124 citations. Of the charges, 99 were city ordinance violations, 20 were traffic violations, four were misdemeanor offenses and one was a potential felony. The most serious allegation, currently charged as a misdemeanor by the Walworth County District Attorney, was filed against Raejion D. Rembert​, 21, of Milwaukee.  Whitewater police allege that while driving under the influence, Rembert crashed into and damaged Home Lumber’s property, hit and run, and resisted an officer while being apprehended.   

Event participants are thought to be primarily UW-W students and friends. Spring Splash has no official connection with UW-W. An organization known as “Wisconsin Red” publicized the early versions of the event in 2013 through 2015 with relatively few problems. In 2016, however, as social media spread word of the event, crowds became large and unmanageable. Problems included public drunkenness, disorderly conduct and large-scale litter.

The high-level of arrests and damage done by participants in 2016 led to the city forming a committee to investigate how to handle future large-scale events. Due to the public concerns and media coverage, Wisconsin Red pulled its formal sponsorship of Spring Splash in 2017. Additional events took place in 2018 and 2019, with less out-of-town participants and generally less problems. The event was not held in 2020 due to the pandemic.

Relatively pleasant weather this year helped to draw thousands for house parties and bar hopping, with one gathering estimated by the police department to have around 600 people. Police Chief Raap told ‘The Banner’ that the turnout was somewhat smaller and more manageable this year than in 2019.

The Whitewater Police Department was supported by officers from the UW-W Police Department, the Wisconsin State Patrol, and the Walworth and Jefferson County sheriff’s departments. Whitewater PD does not disclose the total number of officers on duty through the weekend.

Responding to criticism on social media that his department generates revenue from citations issued over the weekend, Raap said the citations will not recoup what was spent on overtime to keep officers on duty throughout the weekend, which totaled about $14,000 in 2019. “If anyone out there thinks that citations are going to make up for overtime costs, or that that’s my goal, it isn’t,” he said.

One new approach that the department employed this year was the use of three U-Haul rental vans to transport officers around the city. Previously officers had to largely respond to calls on foot due to not having enough squad cars to transport all of the on-duty personnel. The vans were not used in any pursuits or for transporting anyone other than law enforcement.

Overall, Raap stated that he was well satisfied with his officers’ conduct, whom he said made significant efforts to engage with residents and participants in a positive way. The chief said he was pleased with the patience and understanding of his officers throughout the weekend.

“Every year we get a new influx of new young people who are just getting going in life, so they’re going to make mistakes and we have to be patient with them,” he said. 

Warhawk Softball Advances to WIAC Semifinals

By Chris Lindeke
Assistant Athletic Director, Strategic Communications and Branding
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

uwwsports.com

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Warhawk Softball Advances to WIAC Semifinals

Related Links:

Box Score

WIAC Championship Web Page

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater softball team turned in a complete performance Tuesday afternoon to defeat UW-River Falls 9-0 in six innings in the quarterfinals of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Softball Championship Presented by Culver’s at van Steenderen Softball Complex.

With the victory, the No. 2 seed Warhawks (27-8 overall) advance to Thursday’s semifinals, where they’ll host fourth-seeded UW-Stevens Point at 2 p.m. in Whitewater.

UW-W, which extended its win streak to 11 games, totaled 10 hits, including three home runs, and didn’t allow a Falcon runner to advance past second base in any of the final four frames.

UW-River Falls (11-18), the tournament’s No. 7 seed, loaded the bases with two outs in the top of the second before pitcher Rhiann Dick entered the game and induced a flyout to center to end the threat.

The Warhawks responded in the bottom half of the inning with five runs, including a two-run homer by second baseman Delaney Becker and a solo homer by right fielder Taylor Briehl. Catcher Nikki Mikosz plated two more runs to give UW-W a five-run advantage.

In the top of the third, Dick stranded two more base runners, and UW-Whitewater tacked on another run in the bottom half on Becker’s sacrifice fly.

Mikosz brought another run home in the fourth with a base hit to left center, and third baseman Meg Cohrs knocked a two-run homer to left in the bottom of the sixth to end the game via run rule.

Mikosz finished 2-for-3 with one run scored and three runs batted in, while shortstop Meghan Dunning collected two hits and two runs scored. Briehl finished 2-for-3, and Becker registered one run scored and three RBIs. First baseman Kaleigh O’Brien posted one hit, one walk and two runs scored.

Dick (7-4) tossed 4 1/3 innings in relief for the win. Starter Kate Cleveland didn’t allow a run in 1 2/3 innings of work.

UW-Stevens Point (23-15) downed UW-La Crosse by a 4-1 score in the quarterfinals to reach Thursday’s semifinal game.

Ascension Service at St. John Lutheran Church on Thursday

St. John Ev. Lutheran Church of Whitewater welcomes the community to attend its special worship service observing the Ascension of the Lord Jesus.  The service will be held on Thursday, May 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the church, which is located at 116 South Church Street in Whitewater.  Rev. James Rath, who is serving as vacancy pastor at St. John since the retirement of  Pastor Jon Rossman, will conduct the service.  The service will consist of meditations on devotional texts and hymns relating to the Ascension.  Forty days after Easter, Jesus returned to heaven to resume his glorious reign and rule of all things for the benefit of believers.  The members of St. John invite you to join in praising the Savior.  Masks and social distancing practices are followed.

The image on the home page, “The Ascension of the Lord” by Lawrence OP is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

This Week’s City & School District Meetings (UPDATED with Alcohol Licensing canceled on Thurs.)

Whitewater Unified School District School Board – Monday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda (click on “meetings” in upper right hand corner) includes employment of Director of Building & Grounds
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Whitewater School Board
Whitewater High School Library
534 South Elizabeth Street, Whitewater, Wisconsin
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6:00 p.m. via Zoom Online
– URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84825416644?pwd=SVJHRDIvOFVmNm5lWWgya3pVa2JWUT09
– Passcode: 675279
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– Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799
– Webinar ID: 848 2541 6644
– Passcode: 675279
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Closed Session to consider nonrenewal for a specific teacher and to consider employment of an administrator. – Access information is not provided to the public.
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6:15 p.m. via Zoom Online
– URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86770735212?pwd=elNtMVlUSGVEWE5jOXNKQWdmK0RsUT09
– Passcode: 200717
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– Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799
– Webinar ID: 867 7073 5212
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City of Whitewater Public Works Committee – Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda includes safety concerns at Elizabeth and Melrose Streets
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
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Access Code: 968-697-349
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CITY OF WHITEWATER ALCOHOL LICENSING COMMITTEE – Wednesday @ 4:45 p.m.
(VIRTUAL MEETING DUE TO COVID-19)
Agenda: Hearing of the matter of the Non-Renewal of the “Class B” (Beer and Liquor) Retail
License for the Sale of Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquor
Issued to GAC Enterprises, Inc., Gregory A. Condos, Agent – MITCHELL’S
/ PUMPERS, 158-162 W. Whitewater St.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/92972641155?pwd=em1ZVEY5akJzNnYva3NzNGpNU012Zz09
Passcode: 678781
Or Telephone:
Dial1 312 626 6799 or 1 833 548 0282 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 929 7264 1155
Passcode: 678781

CITY OF WHITEWATER ALCOHOL LICENSING COMMITTEE – Thursday @ 4:45 p.m. — Meeting is canceled

City of Whitewater Community Development Authority Board of Directors Special Meeting – Thurs. @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda: Deliberating Sale of Vacant Land Located on Bluff Road (Lot 2, Certified Survey Map #4054)
Due to Coronavirus concerns, this meeting will be a VIRTUAL MEETING (not in
person)
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(872) 240-3212
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Girls’ Soccer Sees Improvement

Article Submitted by Maddy Blain
Whitewater High School Head Girls Soccer Coach
mblain@wwusd.org

The Whitewater Girls’ Soccer team played their best game yet against Big Foot on Monday night. The girls played with passion and worked hard for the full 90 minutes, but ultimately fell 3-1.

Freshman midfielder Mayte Navejas scored the Whippets’ first official goal of the season, and keeper Cora Linos made save after save protecting the net.

The Whippets look forward to more conference play on Thursday!