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Editor’s note: The following announcement was provided by the city of Whitewater Public Works Department.

Electronics Recycling Event
Saturday, September 17, 2022
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
LOT B (Across from Train Depot and Cravath Lakefront)
All TV’s – $20
Old tube CRT computer monitors – $10
Microwaves – $5
Exercise equipment – $5
All other electronics are at no cost.
Other items accepted: computers, laptops, monitors, printers, circuit boards, servers, modems, scanners, hard
drives, cables, keyboards, mice, UPS backup batteries, cell phone batteries, power cords/wires, metal, and
much more….
All electronics, TV’s, stereos, VCR’s, DVD’s, power tools, gaming systems, cameras, telephones and much
more…
All appliances (with or without freon)
(Items not accepted: household batteries, light bulbs)
Cash and checks Only…NO credit cards will be accepted!!

Janesville Street from Walworth Avenue to the railroads tracks is currently scheduled for road work starting on
Tuesday, September 6. The contractor will mill off up to 2 inches of concrete pavement on Tuesday,
September 6, and return on Thursday, September 8, to place asphalt. Painting is scheduled for Friday,
September 9. The contractor is anticipating keeping one lane of traffic open in each direction during the
project. Motorists can still expect some minor delays due to construction vehicles entering and exiting the work
area. Motorists are urged to use caution in the tight construction zone.

Work will also be occurring on Newcomb Street between E. Milwaukee Street and Clay Street and on Bishop
Street between Newcomb Street and Clay Street. The contractor will be removing the asphalt on Tuesday,
September 6, and placing asphalt pavement on Thursday September 8. These two streets will be closed to
thru traffic but open for residents residing on those streets.

It’s time once again for #flashbackfriday with the Whitewater Historical Society.

Happy Labor Day and welcome back UWW students!

It has been 55 years since Robert Ortmann (1949-2021) first came to what was then called the Wisconsin State University-Whitewater. Ortmann came in 1967 and graduated in 1971. Throughout these years, he photographed many views of the campus, including protest marches and the burning of Old Main. His friend, Greg Hon, donated his Whitewater photos after Robert passed away in 2021. Here is the first of several views Robert photographed 50-55 years ago.

The view on the left is Robert in front of Lee Hall, his residence on campus. On the right is his photo in 1967 of the campus library, recently enlarged.

Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society.

(5982P, 5927P, Whitewater Historical Society)

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

Brad Marquardt, city Public Works Director, told the Banner that the contractor that is installing the new water tower is scheduled to receive some of the last components in mid September. Consequently they are expecting that the tower will be filled, disinfected and put on line by the end of September. A Q&A with Marquardt is found below.

Is there likely to be discoloration of the water as sometimes happens with hydrant flushing?
“Due to the amount and velocity of the water in the pipes, we do anticipate that there might be some discoloration of the water very much like hydrant flushing,” Marquardt stated. “Though we might be able to isolate the system and just use the well next to the new tower to fill the tank as an option. We are still working through that with our consultant.”

Should we expect some fluctuation of water pressure during the filling process?
“Yes, there may be some slight fluctuation in pressure.”

Will it be a while before the Starin Park tower and reservoir are taken offline?  (There is a large ground level reservoir next to the Waterworks building on Starin Road that is very old and in need of renovation if it were to be continued to be used.)

“We’ll be taking the Starin Park tower and reservoir offline “after we are comfortable that all systems with the new tower are running properly. There is no ill effect having both towers on the system along with the Cravath St. tower. We would like to have Starin Park offline before winter so we do not have to worry about having too much water in our water towers compared to consumption and having freezing issues in the towers.”

Garage Sale
275 Coburn Lane
Thursday Sept. 1 thru Saturday Sept. 3rd
8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Womens clothing, Kids clothing, Lots of shoes, purses, scarfs, Bookshelves, Handmade entertainment center, Home Decor, Futon, Roll Top Desk

Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club.

Lorrie Koppein, the Lieutenant Governor of Division 4 of the Kiwanis Wisconsin-Upper Michigan District, and Patrick Taylor, President of the Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club, welcomed new members Rosalinda Martinez and Brett Wicker to the Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club this week.

Whitewater Kiwanis is a group of dedicated volunteers who help both children of the Whitewater community and the world, all with 100% of funds raised going directly to youth projects and zero to administrative costs. Over the past five years the club raised funds to make possible the recent installation of the city’s first piece of inclusive playground equipment, a We-Go-Round, in Starin Park.  Annual donations are also made to provide shoes and winter clothes for students, as well as support for organizations such as the Whitewater Food Pantry, Bethel House, The Community Space, and the Whitewater Youth Soccer Club.

If you have an interest in helping youth in Whitewater, you can check out Whitewater Kiwanis on Facebook and join our Club by contacting Patrick Taylor at Petaylor.law@gmail.com.

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

Whitewater Unified School District has announced that the Whitewater Community Fall Festival that had been scheduled for October 15 is canceled. The district states that it “will be working with the committee to consider a future event.”

Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library.

Be inspired for adventures on the Ice Age Trail! The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is a 1,200-mile-long hiking trail found entirely within the state of Wisconsin that traces the terminal moraine of the glacier from the most recent Ice Age 15,000 years ago. Join the Ice Age Trail Alliance at this introductory presentation to learn tips and tricks for day hiking and backpacking, along with plenty of resources to get you started. You’ll leave with maps and information suited to scratch that hiking itch. Also get ready for the Mammoth Hike Challenge coming this fall! Challenge you and your friends to hike 42 miles and visit trail communities along the way!

The presentation will be given by Gary Hitchcock and held at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library’s Community Room on Tuesday, September 27 at 5:30 p.m. All ages are welcome and there is no registration or cost to attend.

For additional information, visit the library’s website at www.whitewaterlibrary.org or call 262-473-0530.

Editor’s Note: The following was submitted by the Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club.

The Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club will be holding a sit-down, dine-in Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, September 24 from 6:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. (or until the pancakes run out).  All are invited to bring their appetites to the Old Armory, 146 W. North Street, in downtown Whitewater (not at the high school).  No tickets will be sold, and people are invited to make contributions to help the children in our community and the world by donating to Kiwanis.

Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club President Patrick Taylor said, “We are so excited to see people in person and enjoy camaraderie and friendship as we feast on the delicious Kiwanis pancakes and Jones sausage.  The Old Armory has been our home base for years, and we are continuing that tradition.” 

Whitewater Kiwanis is a group of dedicated volunteers who help both children of the Whitewater community and the world, all with 100% of funds raised going directly to youth projects and zero to administrative costs. Over the past five years the club raised funds to make possible the recent installation of the city’s first piece of inclusive playground equipment, a We-Go-Round, in Starin Park.  Annual donations are also made to provide shoes and winter clothes for students, as well as support for organizations such as the Whitewater Food Pantry, Bethel House, The Community Space, and the Whitewater Youth Soccer Club.

If you have an interest in helping youth in Whitewater, you can check out Whitewater Kiwanis on Facebook and join our Club by contacting Patrick Taylor at Petaylor.law@gmail.com.

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

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

NOTICE: Effective Wednesday, September 14, 2022 the City of Whitewater’s Compost Site will be changing its hours of operation on Wednesdays from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. to 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.  This will remain in effect until the site closes for the season.  However, the site will still remain open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., until further notice.  More information will be published when a closing date has been determined.

For additional questions or concerns contact the Streets Department at (262) 473-0560.

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.