Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Seniors in the Park.
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Reminder: City Brush Collection Policy
COLLECTION SCHEDULE
The City will collect brush every Tuesday unless otherwise announced. Residents are asked to call the Department of Public Works at (262)473-0560 to make an appointment. Appointments must be made by 5 a.m. of the Tuesday collection so route scheduling can be completed.
COLLECTION FEES
Brush located at the curbside will be collected and chipped. The first 10 minutes of chipping will be free of charge if an appointment has been received by the DPW. Any chipping after the first ten minutes will be charged to the property owner at a rate of $30 per ten-minute increments.
ALL BRUSH PLACED AT THE CURB WILL BE COLLECTED ON THE DAY OF APPOINTMENT. NO EXCEPTIONS!
COLLECTION PROCEDURE
Brush must be brought to the curbside and placed with the cut ends facing the street. Brush cannot be brought to the curbside before 4 p.m. on the Sunday prior to the scheduled Tuesday for collection. Brush must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on Tuesday.
*In addition, the Compost Site is open for residents on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
BRUSH TO BE ACCEPTED OR NOT ACCEPTED
Brush must be a minimum of 3/4″ and a maximum 6” in diameter. The brush must be a minimum of 3 feet in length.
Vines, rakings, roots, and root balls will not be accepted. Property owners can dispose of vines, rakings, roots, and root balls at the compost site. The City reserves the right to not collect brush for just cause.
MAJOR STORM DAMAGE BRUSH COLLECTION
Major storm damage brush collection will be done at no charge. The City will determine and announce emergency storm related brush collections.
Brad Marquardt
Director of Public Works
bmarquardt@whitewater-wi.gov
For other requests, visit https://www.whitewater-wi.gov/RequestTracker.aspx.
City of Whitewater Seeks Bids for Dredging; Seeks Takers of Dredged Materials
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the City of Whitewater.
The City of Whitewater will be accepting bids for the following: 12,300 square feet of mechanical dredging of Cravath Lake and 4000 square feet of mechanical dredging of Trippe Lake. Bids will be accepted until July 26,2023 at 3:00 pm. At that time the bids received will be publicly opened and publicly recorded. Bid packets can be obtained from the City Clerk, located at the City Municipal building, 312 W. Whitewater Street, Whitewater, WI, between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. For further information contact Eric Boettcher, Parks and Recreation Director at 262-473-0122. The City of Whitewater receives the right to reject any and all bids, waive any informalities in bidding, and to accept the bid deemed most advantageous to the City of Whitewater,
The City of Whitewater has a stockpile of dredged material from Cravath and Trippe Lake at the property located on the corner of Innovation Drive and Howard Road. The City wishes to have the dredged material removed by October 30, 2023. Anyone interested in the dredged material should call Parks and Recreation Director Eric Boettcher at 262-473-0122 by July 20,2023 to indicate their interest and obtain additional information.
Jared Janovec is a Hometown Hero
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Whitewater Unites Lives.
Jared Janovec has been nominated as a WUL Hometown Hero by John Chenoweth for, “Organizing year-round, indoor and outdoor soccer for high schoolers, young adults, and older adults, for the past several years. They play soccer twice a week throughout the year. He sends out weekly reminders, works with the school district to get access to the facilities, encourages new members to join, and also provides equipment. Many people have benefited from his generous gift of time and efforts through the years. Thank you Jared!”
WUL (Whitewater Unites Lives) is a locally-focused civil and human rights group that works to connect the people in our community and to create opportunities for all people to learn and support each other in our common humanity.
Anyone who would like to nominate a local hero of any age should send their nomination, with a short description, to whitewaterunites@gmail.com
This Week’s City & School District Meetings – Updated July 10
Following is the link to the amended agenda and supporting material for the Public Works Committee meeting on 7-11-2023.
https://www.whitewater-wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07112023-1723?packet=true
WUSD Policy Review Committee – Monday @ 9:00 a.m.
Agenda (Click on “meetings” in upper right corner.
Whitewater Unified School District Central Office
419 South Elizabeth Street, Whitewater, Wisconsin
Whitewater Unified School District School Board – Monday @ 5:00 (Closed session)
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. School Board workshop
7:00 – Regular meeting
Agenda (Click on “meetings” in upper right corner)
Whitewater High School Library
534 South Elizabeth Street, Whitewater, Wisconsin
5:00 p.m. – Call to Order & Closed Session
5:30 p.m. – 7:00pm School Board Workshop
7:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting
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5:00 p.m. via Zoom Online
– URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83298812250?pwd=QXVWbXdFc3JZNk5GR1JWQUxCbHozUT09
– Passcode: 312481
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– Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799
– Webinar ID: 832 9881 2250
– Passcode: 312481
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Closed Session
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7:00 p.m. via Zoom Online
– URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86903197488?pwd=a2E5UGF6K2x3ZmcrcUUyR3lBSVdPZz09
– Passcode: 611865
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– Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799
– Webinar ID: 869 0319 7488
– Passcode: 611865
City of Whitewater Plan and Architectural Review Commission – Monday @ 6:00 p.m.
City of Whitewater Municipal Building
Community Room- First Floor
312 W. Whitewater St.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone:
https://meet.goto.com/741496557
You can also dial in using your phone
United States: 1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 741-496-557
Agenda includes Public Hearing For Review And Possible Approval-Conditional Use Permit Application For A
Storage Building For The City Of Whitewater’s Water Utility. City Of Whitewater, Owner And Applicant, Public Hearing For Review And Possible Approval-Conditional Use Permit Application For Towing And Storage Of Semi-Trailers At 1002 S. Janesville St. Reid Breyer, Business Owner And Applicant, and Update-Traffic And Access At Starbucks, 1218 West Main Street.
City of Whitewater Public Works Committee – Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m.
Cravath Conference Room
Municipal Building – 2 Floor
312 W. Whitewater St
Agenda includes Discussion And Possible Action Regarding Sidewalk Replacement Program, Discussion And Possible Action Regarding The Installation Of A Four Way Stop At Walworth Ave And Prince Street, Discussion And Possible Action Regarding Special Assessments For The Northside Water Main Extension, Discussion And Possible Action Regarding Installing Speed Bumps On Ann Street, Discussion And Possible Action Regarding Forty-Eight Hour On-Street Parking Limit And The Motor Home/Trailer Parking Ordinances. Discussion And Possible Action Regarding Municipal Code, Chapter 14.05 – BuildingMaintenance And Repair Standards, and Discussion And Possible Action Regarding Repaving Fremont Street From Lauderdale Drive North To The City Limits.
Whitewater Aquatic & Fitness Center Negotiations Joint Meeting – City & School District – Thursday @ 6:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m.
Agenda: Public comments, WAFC Proposal – City of Whitewater, WAFC Proposal – Whitewater Unified School District
City of Whitewater Municipal Building
Community Room
312 W. Whitewater Street
City of Whitewater Municipal Building
Community Room- First Floor
312 W. Whitewater St.
Whitewater, WI 53190
Our Readers Share: Steve Watson – More interesting nature photos
Spiny soft shell (Apalone spinifera) turtle, shy, stealthy and antediluvian. [antediluvian = literally, “before the (Biblical) flood, or prehistoric”]
Cormorants have moved back in.
Duck family raft on the run.
Duck family waddle seeking sun.
Marsh wren, petite, flighty and a very loud voice.
Our thanks to Steve Watson for sharing more of his fascinating photos with us.
— Our Readers Share: We hope that you might have something that you’d be willing to share. Anything that’s been created by someone else should, of course, be credited, and you should ask their permission if you’re able. We cannot post copyrighted material without permission. We can’t guarantee that we’ll have space for all submissions, and contributions will be subject to editorial board approval. The one definite exclusion is anything politically oriented. We will assume that you’re willing for us to include your name as the submitter unless you indicate that you prefer to remain anonymous. Send to whitewaterbanner@gmail.com or click on “submit a story” near the top right of our homepage. Thanks for thinking about this!
Hale O Malo Brings Hands-On Hawaiian Culture to the Library
Community members of all ages are invited to “Hale O Malo” at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library on Tuesday, July 11 at 6:00 p.m. Malia Chow hosts “Hands on Hawaii,” a cultural entertainment demonstration & hands-on show and tell. This interactive program uses authentic cultural artifacts such as lava rocks, sea turtle shells, and traditional Hawaiian dance implements as a catalyst for education, fun, and culture. Participants will observe ancient, traditional, and contemporary Hawaiian dance, and be given a dance lesson too! They’ll hear the blowing of the conch, the sounds of ancient drums, and the strumming of the ukulele. Environmental awareness is interwoven throughout this interactive and engaging program.
This is a free, family-friendly event and no registration is required. The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library is located at 431 W. Center Street in Whitewater. Contact Sarah French with questions at sfrench@whitewater-wi.gov or 262-458-2782. For a full listing of the library’s summer events and information about the Summer Reading Program, visit whitewaterlibrary.org.
Greater Whitewater Committee Hosting Dr. Zepp & Dr. Collet-Klingenberg on the Science of Reading
The Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC) is set to host Dr. Lauren Zepp and Dr. Lana Collet-Klingenberg as guest speakers at its upcoming monthly meeting in July.
The GWC’s meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 13th at 7:00 a.m. at 841 Brewhouse: 841 E Milwaukee St, Whitewater, WI 53190. Dr. Zepp is on the faculty of Special Education at UW-Whitewater who is an expert in the area of literacy. Dr. Collet-Klingenberg is the Interim Dean for the College of Education and Professional Studies at UW-Whitewater. Both faculty members will educate and advocate for the Science of Reading at the GWC’S July meeting.
The GWC is opening the meeting to the public to advocate for literacy importance. An RSVP is required to attend. To reserve your spot, contact Jeffery Knight at: jpk@knightpublicaffairs.com or 920.728.0662 by Wednesday, July 12th.
“We are thrilled to learn more about the science of reading,” said GWC Chairman, Crystal Singer, “GWC has been an advocate for literacy among children for many years. We are excited to hear from trailblazers in the industry.”
Dr. Lauren Zepp is an Assistant Professor of Special Education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She is a two-time graduate of UW-Madison and was a special educator and reading specialist for 12 years before pursuing her doctoral degree. Her research focuses on two areas: (1) preparing teachers to provide high-quality reading instruction to students with disabilities, and (2) disability representation in children’s and young adult literature.
Lana Collet-Klingenberg is a Professor of Special Education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Since July 1, 2018, Lana has been in leadership in the College of Education and Professional Studies as Interim Associate Dean, and currently as Interim Dean. Lana is currently serving the profession as President of the Wisconsin Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. Dr. Collet-Klingenberg earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in special education from the University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign, and her doctoral degree in special education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Research and scholarly interests include teacher education and professional development, secondary special education, school reform, transition from school to adult life, evidence-based practice, autism spectrum disorders, and more recently trauma informed education.
About the GWC The GWC is an action-oriented group committed to working with citizens, elected officials, and policy makers to identify, craft, and implement a pro-business agenda. Its goals are to advance the economic, educational, and social policies required to energize and secure the Whitewater area’s economic future, as well as protect Whitewater’s quality of life.
Seniors in the Park Presents Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret
“Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret”
Tuesday, July 11, 1 p.m.
(Family/Comedy/Drama) Rated PG-13; 1 hour, 46 minutes (2023)
Judy Blume’s classic novel finally comes to the screen. When her family moves from the city to the suburbs, 11 year old Margaret encounters new friends, new experiences, and growing up.
Starring Abby Ryder Fortson, Rachel McAdams and Kathy Bates.
Seniors in the Park is held at Starin Park, 504 W. Starin Road.
Our Readers Share: Paul Jhona – 4th of July Whitewater from “A Bird’s View”
Fireworks 4th of July Whitewater from 380-400 ft high Mini 2 Drone
Our thanks to Paul Jhona for sharing more of his great drone photos.
— Our Readers Share: We hope that you might have something that you’d be willing to share. Anything that’s been created by someone else should, of course, be credited, and you should ask their permission if you’re able. We cannot post copyrighted material without permission. We can’t guarantee that we’ll have space for all submissions, and contributions will be subject to editorial board approval. The one definite exclusion is anything politically oriented. We will assume that you’re willing for us to include your name as the submitter unless you indicate that you prefer to remain anonymous. Send to whitewaterbanner@gmail.com or click on “submit a story” near the top right of our homepage. Thanks for thinking about this!