The Community Space will be OPEN as an emergency community shelter beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29.
The address is 834 E. Milwaukee Street in Whitewater. Please contact Cindy at 262-269-0892 if you are a person or family in need and have questions. Once we know if we have people using the shelter, we will put out the word for needed supplies such as blankets, sleeping bags, cots, etc.
Pass the word! And thank you Whitewater!
Whitewater Unified Schools are closed on Tuesday (1/29) beginning at 6 PM and all day Wednesday (1/30)
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Seniors in the Park is closed January 30th and 31st due to expected weather conditions.
Due to the weather predictions, The Discover Whitewater Tourism/Chamber will be closed Wednesday. We are sorry for the imposition.
All PremierBank locations will be closed on January 30 and on the morning of January 31. All locations will re-open at noon on Thursday.
Due to the impending dangerous temperatures and wind chills that are expected for this Wednesday, all PremierBank locations will be closed the entire day on Wednesday, January 30th, 2019. Branches will re-open at noon on January 31st.
Classes canceled from 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 until 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1
Given the unprecedented cold weather forecast for Wisconsin this week, UW-Whitewater has canceled all classes, events and programs at the Whitewater and Rock County campuses beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 until 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1. Campus buildings will remain open.
Employees who cannot make it safely to work should contact their supervisors and request appropriate leave.
During this extreme weather incident, or whenever you need help, please remember that the University Police are an excellent resource. You can reach them at 262-472-4660 and they will help you. In an emergency or life-threatening incident always call 911.
Because of the predicted extreme temperatures and wind chill, it is advised that if you must go outside that you dress properly. See http://www.uww.edu/documents/Cold-Weather-Info.pdf for more information. Remember, in these extreme temperatures, bare skin that is exposed to the air can become frostbitten in less than 15 minutes. Please exercise caution.
Need a hat or other warm gear? The Community Space at 834 E. Milwaukee in Whitewater has coats, hats, gloves and other items available to pick up free of charge. If you have warm items to contribute, you can leave them in the vestibule, which is open 24 hours a day. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/WhitewaterCommunitySpace
In Rock County, you can find resources at http://echojanesville.org/
He enjoyed engaging in various activities such as singing, following the Packers and meeting new people. Neil attributed his longevity to clean living, exercise, and avoiding sweets.
Neil was born to Charles and Mehta Shuman literally at home on the farm and stayed close with many loving cousins.
Neil was a career military man, having proudly served in the Air Force at various locations around the US and Europe from 1945 to 1972.
He was preceded by the passing of his sisters Louise and Doris of Whitewater and Charles of Pasadena California.
Neil is survived by his brothers Robert of San Juan Capistrano and David of Detroit and numerous nieces and nephews to honor his memory as a kind and easy going gentleman.
She was born in Caswell county to the late Junious Beard and Mattie Glenn Boswell Chandler.
Audrey was a seamstress for many years. She was a longtime member of Grove Park Baptist
Survivors include her daughters, Patricia “Pat” Carlton and husband, Leroy of Hamptonville, NC , Sandra “Sandy” Elkins of Burlington and Billie Jo Norman and husband, Don of Whitewater, WS; grandchildren, Leslie Adams, Jonathan Norman and Dawn Evans; great grandchildren, Lilly, Sarah, Joseph and Charles Adams. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Juanita Simmons and a brother, Wilson Chandler.
A service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at 2:00 PM at Grove Park Baptist Church by Rev. Marc Smith, Rev. Rodger Roach and Dr. Gene Hunsinger with burial to follow at Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM on Friday at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory.
Memorials may be made to Grove Park Baptist Church, 108 Trail One, Burlington, NC 27215.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com
Geraldine was born on May 13, 1928 in Mauston the daughter of Edward and Geraldine (Noonan) Moriarty.
Geraldine attended St. Therese Hospital, Waukegan, IL where she obtained her Registered Nursing degree graduating in 1949. She was united in marriage to Frederick “Jim” Carney on November 18, 1950 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Mauston. They lived in Libertyville, IL and were devoted parents to nine children. Gerrie’s career as a Registered Nurse spanned 50 years. In retirement, she volunteered her time as a Hospice nurse. Gerrie’s life was dedicated to caring and serving others and guided by her strong faith.
Joys in Gerrie’s life included her eight grandchildren, being active in her church, spending time with her friends, puzzles, gardening, knitting, and watching the Milwaukee Brewers.
Gerrie is survived by her children Timothy Carney, Geraldine (Doug) Muller, Loretta (Andy) Minghi, Daniel Carney, Joseph (Laura) Carney, Therese (Alan) Conway, her grandchildren James, Brian and Geraldine Muller, Ryan and Lauren Carney, James, Mary and Rita Conway, her siblings Raymond (Alice) Moriarty, Margaret “Peg” Burke, Josephine (Mark) Powers, Patricia “Pat” Schenk and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Geraldine, her husband Frederick, sons James and Terrance, her daughter Marian, her brothers Edward “Bud” Moriarty and Leo Moriarty.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m., (Noon), Monday, January 28, 2019 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Mauston where friends and family may call from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.
Interment will be at St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Suggested memorials may be made to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and School, 401 Mansion Street, Mauston, WI 53948 or Hospice Touch, 601 Straw Street, Tomah, WI 54660.
For online condolences please go to www.crandallfuneral.com
WUSD Schools Closed on Monday, January 28
From District Administrator Mark Elworthy:
All district schools will be closed Monday, January 28 due to the significant accumulation of snow predicted to impact road conditions. All after-school activities and athletic events for Monday are also
Todas las escuelas del distrito estarán cerradas el lunes 28 de enero debido a la acumulación de nieve pronosticada que afectará las condiciones de las carreteras. Todas las actividades extraescolares y los eventos deportivos del lunes también se cancelan. Por favor, consulte el sitio web del distrito y los medios de comunicación para obtener información adicional.
Seniors in the Park, Closed January 28, 2019
Seniors in the Park will be closed on Monday, January 28, 2019 due to weather.
Help keep the community safe and warm during the coming freeze!
If you have new or used hats, gloves, scarves, jackets or boots, please drop them off at the Clothes Closet area across from the Little Free Pantry at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library.
You can also leave them at the Community Space at 834 E. Milwaukee St. — the front vestibule is open 24/7.
City of Whitewater Urban Forestry Commission – Monday, January 28,
WUSD School Board Meeting – Monday, January 28, 2019, at 6:30 pm at the Whitewater Unified School District Central Office – William D. Kyle Board Room (Agenda)