Update 7/1/23 @ 11 a.m. – Photos by Tom Ganser of demolition added
By Lynn Binnie Whitewater Banner volunteer staff whitewaterbanner@gmail.com
The Whitewater Quick Lube and car wash that has been located for decades in front of Walmart has been demolished in preparation for the construction of a Starbucks.
Chris Bennett, city neighborhood services director, told The Banner that the city issued a demolition permit to the developer, Matt Herbeck, with that phase of the redevelopment moving forward while they wait for state-approved plans. At that time they can apply for a building permit. According to Bennett, Herbeck has expressed a desire to have blacktop in place by fall.
A previous Banner article provides more information about the development, including the Plan & Architectural Review Commission discussion regarding potential traffic impacts.
Household Sale James Davis 860 Burr Oak Trail (near the intersection of Fremont St. & County U) Prairie Village Whitewater, WI 53190
Saturday, July 1st 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 2nd 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
*Numbers issued 1 hour prior to sale on Saturday and ½ hour prior to sale on Sunday*(Numbers are used to control number of people in the house.)
Glassware: Pyrex, Corning ware, Press Glass, Cut Glass, English Johnson Brothers Soup Tureen, Cranberry, Lead Crystal, Nikko 8 Place Setting Plus Serving Pieces – “Dena” Pattern – Microwaveable & Dishwasher Safe, Bavarian, Nippon, Limoges, Lenox
Furniture: Flex steel Sofa, Chair/Ottoman, Dining Table & 6 Chairs, Roll top Desk, End Tables, Bookcase, Hutch, Serving Cart, Reed Chair/Ottoman, Kitchen Cupboard, Entertainment Center, Table & Floor Lamps, Bauhaus Sofa, American Drew 5 Piece Bedroom Set/King Size Bed, Stiffel Lamp, Umbrella Stand
Household Items: C.L. Peterson Prints, George Sumner Prints, Jose F.M. Arentz Print, JVC Compact Disc Player, Step Stool, Small Kitchen Appliances, Small T.V., Linens, Local Whitewater Prints, Usual Kitchen Items
Garage & Outdoor Items: Shop Vac, Work Bench, Garden Tools, Patio Set/Umbrella, Lawn Chairs, Garden Cart, Hose Reel, Step Ladder, Wrought Iron Table & Bench, Handy Andy Work Bench, Storage Racks, and much much more
All Sales Final · No Refunds · Cash · Sold in “As Is” Condition No Early Sales · Not Responsible for Accidents Please bring help and tools for removing your items on the day of purchase – our staff is unable to lift or load items.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #206 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., June 30, 2023, in honor of Private First Class Clinton P. Koloski, who lost his life conducting combat patrol near Obermuhlthal, France, during World War II and whose remains have been identified and returned to Wisconsin for burial.
“We are glad to welcome Private First Class Koloski home so that he can finally be honored and laid to rest in his home state,” said Gov. Evers. “Private First Class Koloski gave his life in defense of the values and freedoms we hold most dear, and on behalf of the state, we are forever grateful for his service, selflessness, and sacrifice.”
On January 14, 1945, United States Army Private First Class Clinton P. Koloski of City Point, assigned to Company A, 36th Engineer Combat Regiment, was killed conducting combat patrol near Obermuhlthal, France, during World War II. After the war, remains were recovered from the area where Private First Class Koloski was lost but could not be identified due to technology limitations at the time and were interred at Rhône American Cemetery in France. In 2006 and 2007, Private First Class Koloski’s identification tags were found near Obermuhlthal, and in 2016, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency excavated the site but found no further remains, and the unknown remains interred at Rhône American Cemetery were later exhumed and identified as Private First Class Koloski’s.
Private First Class Clinton P. Koloski will be buried in Beloit on Fri., June 30, 2023.
The Whitewater Arts Alliance (WAA) and Whitewater Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce the exhibition of the Public Art Project for 2023 – “Barn Quilts.” This community-driven project–which enhances the beauty and cultural richness of Whitewater–is on display downtown from now until late September. Plywood boards that have been turned into “quilts” are hanging from light poles along Main Street. Some are 2’ x 4’ while others are 2’ x 2’. These projects will hang throughout the summer.
Participants in this year’s project have been named below with brief images shown on the WAA website. Viewers can go to the WAA website to read up on the inspiration of some of the pieces. Participants included are:
Discover Whitewater Studio 84 Culvers Candace Jacobs Sandy MacDonald Lynn Weilbrenner Ellen Penwell Jill Gerber Riley Buckett Donn Lahaie Linda Saumer Carol Haas Tricia Borchardt Sherry Stanek And all other participants who wished to remain anonymous.
The WAA believes that the public art plays a significant role in transforming the cultural fabric of a town. It brings people together, fosters dialogue and reflection, and creates a sense of pride and ownership among community members.
Any questions can be sent to either the chair of the project, Mary Nevicosi, at marynevicosi@yahoo.com, or to the WAA Manager, Ashley McDarison, at wwartsalliance@gmail.com.
Please come check out the Storywalk at First United Methodist Church in Whitewater, to read our newest book. In honor of July 4th we are featuring “Blue Sky, White Stars” by Sarvinder Naberhaus. As quoted in the New York Times, this book is, “An inspiring and patriotic tribute to the beauty of the American flag, a symbol of America’s history, landscape, and people.” We hope you enjoy!
If you’re thinking the Fourth of July fireworks will be spectacular . . . you haven’t thought about taking in a performance of “Finding Nemo, Jr.” by the Unified School District’s Summer School Playhouse June 29 and 30 at 7 p.m. and July 1 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Whitewater High School Auditorium.
The play is perfect for all ages – and a wonderful treat for your relatives and neighborhood kids.
If you happen to be a senior adult, don’t worry. Any youngster attending a performance with you will be happy to clue you in on the plot.
General admission tickets for adults ($10) and students ($7) can be reserved by calling the Box Office at 262-472-8178 or purchased beginning one hour before the performance.
“Finding Nemo Jr.” is a lively 60-minute musical adaptation of the popular 2003 Pixar movie telling the story of Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, who lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid, Nemo.
“Finding Nemo Jr.” brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.
The cast and technical crew for this amazing production includes more than 70 students ranging from incoming 6th graders to WHS Class of 2023 graduates.
Led by director Jim McCulloch, music director Liz Elliott, and choreographer Taytum Adkins, the talented cast of fish and birds includes Ian Agen, Deven Bawden, Chacha Binagi, Nels Brown, Anders Clarksen, Alex Clarksen, Ayden Clark, Belle Cohen, Grace Coleman, Peyton Comfort, Julianna Cortez, Sienna Dahl, Esteban Diaz-Gallegos, Franki DiFiore, Emery Duris, David Enns, Tyrelle Griswold, Charlotte Hajewski, Nina Heim, Raena Hicks, Toby Kapfer, Haley Keltesch, Evelyn Kjome, Josh Kirley, Amelia Lafaive, Ameera Lin, Brooke Mason, Eloise Morse, Virginia Nelson, Kai Peterson, Julian Rennells, Lauren Rollette, Zel Scherer, Josie Selby, Melody Smith, Serina Soto, Skylar Staebler, Evie Stine, Alex Sullivan, Ava Van Daele, Anderson Waelchli, Cosette Wildermuth-Breizman, Elora Wildermuth-Breitzman, Talon Wildermuth-Breitzman, Xavier Zei, Zoe Zei, and Matt Zingsheim.
Guided by amazing technical director Kat Dunham in creating a magical big blue world are Caitlin Alford, Henry Brockwell, Payton Bunger, Alexsandra Cansino-Pena, Lucy Davis, Laken DePorter, Alejandra Diaz-Gallegos, Emerson Dunham, Lu DiFiore, Ace Hudec, Gabbie Kirley, Rayne Levaspu, Marren McCulloch, Kara Long, Jacob McGlaughlin, Ava Nygren, Abigail Olson, Betzy Palomec, Lucy Troxel, Sami Van Daele, Miles Nicklesberg, Josh Nygren, Payton Peacock, Cora Shimming and Claire Tourdot.
According to Liz Elliott, “Finding Nemo Jr.” “is a fun and familiar story that the students have expressed their excitement to be a part of. This show allows for many small groups of students to shine with the variety of songs and scenes that they are in. Not all shows function this way, so it is a unique experience for many of our cast members. While all students contribute to the greater whole of the show, these individual small group numbers highlight the many different characters and creatures within “Finding Nemo Jr.”
Comments from the students show how much they enjoy being part of the action.
Anders Clarksen said, “This is the second time I have been a bird! I was a seagull in “The Little Mermaid” and I am a pelican in “Finding Nemo Jr.”
“I like being able to work with all ages and making an impact with performance and music,” stated Skylar Staebler.
Matt Zingsheim shared, “I enjoy the music in this show a lot,” adding, “I like the styles of the songs and some of the titles are funny to me.”
Asked to compare her character to an ice cream flavor, Charlotte Hajewski said, “I feel like my character, Peach, would be rainbow sherbet, because she lives in the colorful coral.”
“I am anxious just like my character,” Lauren Rollette noted. “However, I am not purple or yellow.”
Ayden Clark reflected, “”I love helping with the dances, and helping the younger students get around the show and on stage.
7th grader Melody Smith, cast in the role of Breeze, said, “Something I have enjoyed about being in theatrical productions is feeling like you’re part of a family and getting really close with all of your fellow performers.”
Raena Hicks, a 7th grader, who plays a turtle and a seagull in “Finding Nemo, Jr.,” admitted, “Something that I learned about being in the play is that it takes a lot of time and effort to learn your part.”
Put seeing “Finding Nemo Jr.” on your bucket list for June 29, 30 and July 1.
Class of 2023 WHS and Ferradermis Alum Daniel (Peter) Portwine spent three days in Washington DC for the National Advocacy Conference sponsored by SASA (Student Association for STEM Advocacy).
Daniel had the opportunity to meet Chris Moore, the CEO of FIRST Robotics on his first day in DC.
On Tuesday, Daniel was able to meet with staffers for Senator Tammy Baldwin, Senator Ron Johnson, and Representative Scott Fitzgerald to discuss the importance of STEM education.
Daniel has been passionate about the impact of the FIRST Robotics program on students for a long time, but a new fire was kindled when he was one of five Ferradermis members to participate in the Wisconsin Advocacy Day at the State Capitol in February.
Daniel represented Wisconsin along with alumni from FRC Team 8701 Graffiti from Greendale and FTC Team 4706 Supposable Thumbs from New Berlin.
Article Submitted by Laura Masbruch Whitewater High School Robotics Advisor and Banner Volunteer lmasbruch@wwusd.org Photos Courtesy of Daniel Portwine
Suzanne Mae (Latta, Fredricksen) Walker was called to her Lord and Savior at age 76 on June 18, 2023. Suzanne was born July 20, 1946 to Winifred and Orville Latta and grew up in Walworth County, Wis. She graduated from Elkhorn High School and attended classes at UW-Whitewater until she married her husband, Gordon Fredricksen, on January 21, 1967. They raised their two daughters, Kendrah and Jacqueline, in Palmyra, Wis. Over the years, Suzanne worked part-time while also being a nurturing mother and homemaker. She was an active member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Palmyra.
Suzanne expected her daughters to do well in school and was involved in their many activities, including Sunday School, Girl Scouts, 4-H, sports, band and more. She encouraged them to obtain college degrees and pursue their dreams.
After Suzanne and Gordon divorced, she and her eldest daughter bought a house together at Turtle Lake in Delavan, Wis. They enjoyed living in the country for over a decade with several dogs, cats and birds. They became active members of First English Lutheran Church in Whitewater, Wis. During that time, Suzanne worked full-time at Fairhaven Senior Services until her retirement.
Suzanne’s mental illness ultimately deemed it necessary for her to have more structured care and support. She was welcomed into Casa Mia Care Center in Pell Lake, Wis., where she lived happily for many years. As her physical health declined, she moved to a facility that could provide additional care, and most recently, she resided at Franciscan Villa in South Milwaukee, Wis.
Suzanne is survived by her two children, Jacqueline Gauger (Menomonee Falls, Wis.) and Rev. Kendrah Fredricksen (Quincy, Calif.); her sister, Carol Krauklis (Elkhorn, Wis.); and her brother, John Latta (Elkhorn, Wis).
A memorial service will be held at First English Lutheran Church in Whitewater on Saturday, July 15 at 11 a.m. A luncheon will follow the service. Suzanne’s cremains will be placed near her parents at Roselawn Memory Gardens in Elkhorn, Wis. Memorial funds are designated to Lutheran World Relief and can be sent through Our Savior Lutheran Church, PO Box 1396, Quincy, CA 95971.
Editor’s note: The following press release was received from Paul Kuenning, president and chief executive officer of Fairhaven Senior Services.
With the upcoming retirement on Friday, June 30th for current Marketing Director Tim Probst, I am happy to announce that the new director of marketing and community relations for Fairhaven is Brian Robinson. Brian is no stranger to Fairhaven as he is approaching his 9th year here and has created a solid leisure services program fostering many contacts throughout the surrounding communities and also at UW-Whitewater. His 18+ years working in senior living/healthcare and passion for what he does will be an asset that we look forward to tapping into with this new role. He will be overseeing the apartments, assisted living and Hearthstone levels.
Shannon Schoville will be the marketing manager for Prairie Village. Shannon has been with Fairhaven six months and shares her passion of adding to the culture of care throughout Fairhaven. She has experience with marketing and fundraising and we look forward to her adding that experience to Prairie Village. Each will also continue in their current roles, Brian as director of leisure services and Shannon as executive secretary.
Both Brian and Shannon will utilize the current Marketing Office together but can also be reached at their current office location. If needing to direct any calls related to marketing, we ask that they be sent to the Marketing Office phone at ext. 1143.
Brian Robinson may be reached at Director of Marketing and Community Relations robinsonb@fairhaven.org 262-473-2140 ext. 1143 Marketing Office
Shannon Schoville may be reached at: Marketing Manager Prairie Village schovilles@fairhaven.org 262-473-2140 ext. 1143 Marketing Office
We thank Tim for all he has done and added to the Fairhaven family and wish him the best in retirement.
