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City of Whitewater Raises Sewer Rates as a Result of Wastewater Facility Updates

The City of Whitewater Common Council approved an increase to sewer rates at its May 21, 2019 meeting. The change will take effect June 27, 2019.

Residents will see an increase only in the sanitary portion of their utility bill as a direct result of the recent improvements at the wastewater treatment facility as well as street reconstruction projects completed through the Capital Improvement Program.

Based on the average water use among residential customers in 2017, the average resident using approximately:

• 3,000 gallons (low use) of water per month would experience an increase of $7.76 per month

• 4,000 gallons (average use) of water per month would experience an increase of $9.09 per month

• 5,000 gallons (high use) of water per month would experience an increase of $10.43 per month

The improvements were necessary to maintain sewage treatment quality at the wastewater utility and an effective collection system. This increase will ensure the sewer utility remains in compliance with the its bond covenants.

Learn more about the wastewater project at http://www.whitewater-wi.gov/270/Wastewater-Facility-Project- Update. For more information on the wastewater project and updates, please contact DPW at 262-473-0560.

Utility bill questions can be forwarded to the Finance Department at 262-473-1383 or 262-473-1382.

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.

Upcoming City & Community Meetings: Week of June 17 – June 23

Whitewater School Board – Special Meeting – Monday, June 17, 2019, at 6:30 pm at the Whitewater Unified School District Central Office

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Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting – Monday, June 17, 2019, at 6:30 pm at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library Community Room

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Common Council Meeting – Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at 6:30 pm at the Whitewater Municipal Building

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Parks & Recreation Board – Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at 5:30 pm at the Whitewater Municipal Building

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Kiwanis Cleans Up Highway 12

Several Members of the Kiwanis Whitewater Breakfast Club spent Saturday morning on June 8, helping to keep the highway clean via the Adopt-A-Highway program.  A team of five picked up  10 bags of garbage and some large car parts on Highway 12 in La Grange.

“Serving our community is a primary purpose of our club.  Cleaning up the highway is one of many contributions that our members make,” said Lynn Binnie, coordinator of the Kiwanis Adopt-A-Highway program. 

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

Photo:  (Left to right)  Kiwanians Steve Ryan, Lynn Binnie, Steve Smith, Jerry Grant, and Rick Halvorson prior to spending two hours picking up garbage between The La Grange General Store and Highway O on Saturday, June 8 (Marjorie Stoneman took photo).

John Stone, of Whitewater, passed away at the age of 61 on Tuesday, June 11 2019, following a long battle with complications from his pancreatic cancer surgery.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at First English Lutheran Church at 2 PM on Saturday June 15th, with a visitation from 1-2 PM.

John was born on May 23rd, 1958, in Richfield Minnesota, as the youngest of three siblings. Growing up he was known for being the quintessential helper, a trait that earned him the moniker “Doctor John” even at a young age. John would go on to earn his B.A. in Communication from Gustavus Adolphus College, and would go on to earn his M.A. and PhD in Speech Communication from the University of Minnesota.

He married his wife, Sandra, in June of 1988, which marked the beginning of a close and happy marriage that would last more than 30 years. The same open-heartedness and boundless supportiveness that made him a favorite of his many students as a Professor of Rhetoric at UW-Whitewater, also endeared him to his many close friends, and most of all to his wife with whom he would share an uncommonly loving marriage.

His joie du vivre for his life in Whitewater was reflected in his many hobbies and interests he would share with those around him. He was a lifelong fan of tennis, golf, and biking, activities he would go on to share for decades with his family. The peals of laughter from the family’s backyard patio would signal the deep and unique humor he could bring to even the most casual of gatherings.

His son, Ian, would be born in 1993, as another fortunate person who would share an indelibly close bond with John and his worldview. Ever the patient and supportive father, John inspired a lifelong curiosity and love of learning in his son, with whom he would read to every night and make breakfast for every morning. More than just a dedicated father and husband, he was a close friend and emotional anchor for the Stone family, where he made an often uncertain and intimidating world feel intriguing, embracive, and hopeful. His absence will be long felt, as will the influence of his unique mind and quick wit on those who were closest to him.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra, and his son, Ian, as well as his older sisters Leslee Lund and Lynn Holt.

Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater is assisting the family. www.nitardyfuneralhome.com 

Arby’s Looking to Open Westside Restaurant

The Whitewater Plan and Architectural Review Commission at its regular meeting on June 10 approved a Conditional Use Permit for a drive thru at a proposed Arby’s at 1415 W. Main Street. The restaurant would be located on the northeast corner of the current Winchester True Value parking lot. Mike Breitfelder of ALB Restaurants Properties indicated that his company is the developer of the property, with plans to turn the restaurant operations over to the Arby’s franchisee, DRM. “Our goal is to begin construction very soon with the store ready in the coming months,” stated Mr. Breitfelder.

Whitewater Arts Alliance Summer Concert Series Savory Sounds Will Feature the VooDooHoney Brass Band on June 20

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 the VooDooHoney Brass Band as the second 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 20. Attendees may bring their own lunch or purchase lunch from Rocky Rococo’s, 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. For June’s exhibit, the Wisconsin Regional Artists Association is sponsoring the WRAP exhibit that features the works of non-professional Wisconsin artists. 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
   
June 27 Tapestry Subway
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. 

WHS Softball Wraps Up Excellent Season

Pictured left to right are Elizabeth Katzman, Bryce Hibbs, Morgan Gransee, Alyssa Schumacher, and Kiyla Kopecky.

The Whitewater High School Softball Team recently wrapped up an excellent season – finishing 14-4 in conference and 16-7 overall. They set new program records – most homeruns in a season (15), most doubles in a season (35) and most conference wins (14) – and batted .364 as a team. Four Whippet players received First Team All-Conference honors – senior Sara Johnson (pitcher) and juniors Morgan Gransee (outfield), Bryce Hibbs (infield) and Alyssa Schumacher (catcher). Sophomores Elizabeth Katzman and Kiyla Kopecky received Honorable Mention All-Conference.

Common Council Agenda Includes Possible Sale of Property to Kwik Trip

Per a legal notice in the June 13 Whitewater Register, the Common Council agenda for June 18 includes “possible action on sale of property near roundabout to Kwik Trip, Inc.” Although further information is not available at this time, it is known that the city owns property that is adjacent to a parcel that Kwik Trip has owned for many years.

Whitewater Youth Soccer Registering for New Season

Registration for the 2019-2020 soccer season is open for the month of June. Registration is online and the link can be found at www.whitewatersoccer.com. Representatives from the soccer club will be on hand at the Whitewater City Market to answer questions and help register your player every Tuesday night in June from 4-7pm.”