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Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the City of Whitewater.

NOTICE: The Water Utility will begin its semi-annual water main and hydrant flushing program on Monday, April 17, through Friday, April 28, 2023.

Flushing of water mains is necessary to test the hydrants to make sure adequate flow and pressure is available.  It also confirms the fire hydrants and valves are operating correctly.  In addition, it enhances water quality by removing sediment from the pipes in order to maintain water clarity and quality in the distribution pipes.  

Occasionally, water becomes discolored after hydrant flushing.  If this happens turn on an outside spigot or a cold water tap, in the lowest level of your home, for a few minutes until the water clears.  If it doesn’t clear the first time, wait a few minutes and run the water again.  You may want to wait until the crew has left the area and the water settles down before running your water tap.  

Additionally, caution should be exercised in washing of white clothing.  Discoloration of water due to flushing WILL stain white clothing.  Therefore, you should avoid washing clothes until the water clears.  

If the Water Utility crew experiences more repairs than expected throughout the two weeks, flushing may continue into the following week.  Thank you for your patience and understanding during water main and hydrant flushing.  

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.

You may be able to download and print the order form below, but the information may be emailed or mailed in another format to the Lions Club, P. O. Box 246, Whitewater 53190.

Remember that Wisconsin Makers is hosting its sixth annual iron pour this Saturday, April 15.

The public is invited to this family-friendly event at the regional makerspace, located at 200 E. Clay St. in Whitewater.

Spectators are welcome to watch the “pour team” — Teresa “Tree” Lind, a University of Wisconsin-Whitewater lecturer of art and design, and her students and alumni — melt cast iron in an outdoor furnace and then fill sand scratch molds with the liquid metal.

Those wishing to make their own casting may buy a scratch mold square to personalize with their design that day, starting at 9 a.m.

The per-person cost is $25 ($15 for Wisconsin Makers members). Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Each scratch mold must be completed no later than 11:15 a.m.

At noon, Lind and her team will begin pouring the cast iron into the molds. They will present the completed castings to participants by mid-afternoon.

During the iron pour, brats will be available for $3, and chips and soda, for $1 each.

Wisconsin Makers is a nonprofit regional makerspace (community workshop) offering an affordable, collaborative and educational environment that inspires people of all ages to become innovators by unlocking their skills through continual experimentation and training. Work areas/equipment include: 3-D printing, laser engraving, machining, welding/fabrication, electronics, blacksmithing, woodworking, ceramics/pottery, jewelry making, arts/crafts, quilting/fabric arts, matting/framing and more.

It also is home to the Whitewater Art Club, which holds a free drawing class from 4:30 to 6 p.m. every Thursday. Taught by Michael Alvarez of Whitewater, the class is designed for all ages and abilities, and one need not have participated in past classes to attend.

For more information on the iron pour or scratch mold workshop, or to learn about the makerspace or memberships, visit Wisconsin Makers’ Facebook page at @wisconsinmakers or call Jewer at (630) 430-9498.

According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded on April 12 at 6:25 p.m. to a two vehicle crash on State Highway 106 at Mehring Road in the Town of Sullivan. One vehicle is described as a motorcycle, but the type of the other vehicle is not identified in the news release.

The department indicated that their initial investigation found that when a vehicle traveling northbound on Mehring Road pulled out from the stop sign at STH 106 to go westbound it was hit by an eastbound motorcycle. Both drivers were traveling alone. The operator of the motorcycle sustained critical injuries and succumbed to those injuries at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle had minor injuries.

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Rome and Sullivan Fire. Jefferson EMS and Jefferson County Emergency Communications for traffic control.

There was no indication of any citations being issued, and the names of the persons involved were not released. The incident is being investigated by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

Tom Ganser writes, “Totally unexpected but fun early spring surprises.  No. 1 would have been enough, but then seeing No. 2 on walk through campus with [my dog] Max was frosting on the cake.”

Our thanks to Tom Ganser for sharing these beautiful spring surprises.

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Appreciation of Young Artists at the CAC during April 2023

Students between the ages of 4-18 from the Whitewater Unified School District (WUSD) will be on display at the Cultural Arts Center (CAC)—402 W. Main St. Whitewater, WI –from April 13 to 30, 2023. Due to the vast number of pieces, the exhibition will be in-gallery only with a few quick overview camera shots on the Whitewater Arts Alliance website. The gallery hours are Thursdays thru Sundays, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

With new coordinators taking over the show, the Art Walk from last year will instead be a musical reception day with performances as follows:

• 1:00 – 1:30 Lincoln World Drumming Ensemble – Christine Hayes, Teacher
• 1:30-2:00 WUSD String Ensemble – Patricia Nielsen, Teacher
• 2:00-2:30 WHS Choral Students – Karen Tordera, Teacher

Reception will be Saturday, April 15 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Light food and drinks will be provided.

The exhibition will include visual two-dimensional artwork by students from area schools. The teachers displaying the artwork are: Sara Brautigam (Lakeview), Sarah Heyer (Middle School), Crystal Gill (High School), Justin Mane (Washington), and Sara Sixel (Lincoln).

To learn more about this show as it updates, head over to the WAA’s webpage, https://www.whitewaterarts.org/wusd-exhibition-2023.

On March 9th, the Whitewater High School FFA brought back Donkey Basketball. The community came together to not only have a great time but for something even bigger. The event became a fundraiser for two students in the Whitewater School District. The communities from near and far came to support their families and rallied together to raise $1,000 for each family.

Left to right: FFA Officers: President Heidi Sherman, Treasurer Owen Heussner, Sentinel Sterling Truesdale, Reporter Katie Gillette, Secretary Emily Schmidt, Vice President Eloise Rohloff, and FFA Advisor Mr. Paul Majors. Accepting checks on behalf of the families are Whitewater High School staff members (L to R) Mrs. Chelsea Luebke and Mrs. Camden Harlan

Submitted by Whitewater FFA Reporter, Katie Gillette