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Whitewater Arts Alliance Summer Concert Series Savory Sounds Will Feature Tapestry on June 27

The Whitewater Arts Alliance, in partnership with Fairhaven Senior Services, First Citizens State Bank, Fort Community Credit Union, Olm & Associates, PremierBank, and John and Sandra Heyer will present Tapestry as the third performance of the 2019 concert series Savory Sounds at the Cultural Arts Center, 402 West Main Street from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, June 27. Attendees may bring their own lunch or purchase lunch from Subway, the participating vendor, while they enjoy music.

After enjoying the music and lunch, attendees are invited to explore the exhibits at the Cultural Arts Center.   July features photography by the community to honor the late Fran Achen with the Tenth Annual Fran Achen Photography Competition.

Following are the remaining dates for Savory Sounds, which runs 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Whitewater Arts Alliance’s Cultural Arts Center near the Birge Fountain at 402 West Main Street:

Date Artist Food Vendor
July 11 Amanecer Y Mas La Preferida
July 18 The Brothers Quinn SweetSpot

The Cultural Arts Center is located on 402 West Main Street in the historic White building near the Birge Fountain. Parking is behind the building. An elevator is available for access from the parking lot entrance. 

“Isn’t It Romantic” – Tues., 6/25, 12:30 p.m. at Seniors in the Park

OK, all of you fans of Hallmark Channel romance comedies: this one’s for you! A plus-sized young woman (Rebel Wilson) disenchanted with love finds herself trapped inside a “rom com” from which there is no escape. A hilarious take on all of the conventions.

Tues., 6/25, 12:30 p.m. at Seniors in the Park

Rated PG-13; 1 hour, 29 minutes

Free Women’s Health Class: Healthy Bones–Healthy You, June 25 at Irvin L. Young Memorial Library

Join us for a FREE informational session to discuss the importance of bone health and how to reduce your risk of osteoporosis.

You will learn:

  • Signs and symptoms
  • Screening recommendations
  • How to reduce your risk

** Participants receive information and a small gift **

Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Place: Irvin L. Young Memorial Library Community Room

431 West Center Street, Whitewater WI 53190

Registration suggested. Phone 262-473-0530 (Diane)

Email: djaroch@whitewater-wi.gov or in person at the circulation desk

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WHS alum earns PhD in Political Science

Adam Howat, son of Linda Long of Whitewater and John Howat of Madison, successfully defended his dissertation, “What ‘We’ Value:  The Politics of Social Identities and Group Values” — a study of people’s beliefs about the core values held by different social and political groups, and how those beliefs impact political conflict and cooperation.  He will be awarded a PhD in political science from Northwestern University in September, 2019. 

Howat is a 2002 graduate of Whitewater High School and received a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Iowa and a bachelor’s degree in political science from UW-Whitewater.  He has accepted a teaching/research position at Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio for the 2019-20 academic year.

Upcoming City & Community Meetings: Week of June 24 – June 30

Whitewater School Board – Monday, June 24, 2019, at 6:30 pm at the Whitewater Unified School District Central Office

Agenda

Police & Fire Commission Special Session – Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at 8:30 am at the City of Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room

More information, including agenda

Finance Committee Meeting – Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at 6:00 pm at the Whitewater Municipal Building

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Douglas “Ollie” Lloyd Luloff, 68, of Palmyra, and previously of Whitewater, WI passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at his home.

Doug was born on April 2, 1951 the son of Lloyd and Leona (Cotrell) Luloff. He was raised in Minnesota and worked in various jobs throughout his working career. One of his longer held positions was a shop-worker for a bus company in the Twin Cities. After working for the bus company, Ollie moved to Whitewater to start working for Perlman Roque. For leisure, Ollie loved to play euchre. He was a staple at local card tables in Whitewater. He also owned two dogs, Turp and Clementine. He would often joke that “he always had Turp and Tine.” He loved those dogs and frequently took them to McDonald’s for an ice cream cone on Sundays. Ollie was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. He was happiest when out in nature enjoying creation. Ollie will be missed.

He is survived by his two sisters, Patricia Tebben, and Janelle Luloff; and 3 nieces, Terrianne, Tracy and Ashley. He is also survived by a number of other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Gibson Family Funeral Homes of Palmyra & Eagle, WI is serving Ollie’s family. To place an online condolence, please visit gibsonfuneral.com

Kyle James Koebler, age 35, of Madison, WI passed away June 5, 2019. Born in Rochelle, IL on July 11, 1983 to Vicki Matheny and John Koebler. Kyle served his country in the US Navy aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln from 2003 – 2007.

He went on to a career as a Veterinary Technician after a life long love of animals, and was employed at VCA Veterinary Emergency Services in the Madison Area. Kyle enjoyed playing cards and having a beer with friends. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Vicki Matheny of Madison, WI and John (Tammy) Koebler of Whitewater, WI; brother, Ryan Koebler of Las Cruses, NM; sister, Sarah Koebler of Whitewater, WI; nephews, Ricky and Bowen; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and his cat Lucy, who is a little crazy but loved her anyway. He is predeceased by his brother, Derek Baker; and grandparents, William (Ruth Ann) Matheny and Maurice (Carolyn) Koebler.

Celebration of Life Memorial held Sunday June 23, 2019 from 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm at Starin Park Community Center, 504 W. Starin Rd., Whitewater, WI, with Military Honors at 3:00 PM. Cremation rites accorded. Christenson Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Memorials to the family.

“The weight of loss may never go away, but we learn to carry it.”  

www.rockfordfunerals.com

On Friday, June 14, 2019, Annette Eachor Setka, 68, passed away peacefully in the company of her daughters, Tanja Edenfield and Monique Wicker, at the latter’s home in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Annette was born in Fort Atkinson on March 16, 1951 to loving parents Francis Eachor and Elizabeth Boyd Eachor. Throughout her childhood and youth, she was a lover of horses and an avid participant in 4-H in Jefferson County.

Annette graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 1969 and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Shortly thereafter, she set off to see the world, residing for a time in South Korea and traveling all over Southeast Asia, eventually settling in California, and later, Texas.

Annette will be remembered best for her deep and abiding curiosity of the world in which she lived. She was an autodidact who read voraciously and was eager to share her knowledge with those around her. She was also a woman of profound spiritual conviction, whose faith in God guided her throughout her life.

Annette is survived by her mother, Beth Eachor; her sisters, Nancy Bailey and Linda Floeter and their families; her daughters and sons-in-law: Patricia Setka, Tanja and Wyatt Edenfield, Monique and Mike Wicker, Stella Setka and Ethan Alexander; her 7 grandchildren: Niko Garcia, Nathan Wicker, Colton Wicker, Carter Wicker, Benjamin Edenfield, Vivian Edenfield, and Zelda Alexander; and cousins Bob Stubbs and Sue Wendt and their families.

A memorial service to be held in Whitewater will be planned at a later date.