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The women of First English Lutheran Church produce quilts annually to ship to Lutheran World Relief for distribution to people in need.  The women use recycled and donated fabric to make the quilts.  They accept donations and will always appreciate volunteer sewing and cutting helpers.  This work is an expression of their faith and love for all people.  The church also donates and assembles school bags, health kits, and layettes for Lutheran World Relief.

City of Whitewater Plan & Architectural Review – Monday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion and possible approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review for a
multifamily development located on vacant land at the corner of Moraine View Parkway and Jakes Way Tax Parcel # /WPB 00044, and Consideration to Approve to Recommend to Common Council a change to the City of Whitewater Municipal Code Chapter 19, Specifically Repeal Section 19.51.180 Truck, Trailer, Mobile Home and Equipment Parking Restrictions
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City of Whitewater Public Works Committee – Tuesday @ 5:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion and Possible Action regarding closing Starin Road between Prairie Street and
Warhawk Drive to vehicular traffic, Discussion and Possible Action regarding the turning movement at the southeast corner
of Franklin Street and W. Main Street.
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Community Involvement and Cable TV Commission – Tuesday @ 5:00 p.m.
Agenda includes review of content on channel 990.
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City of Whitewater Special Lakes Advisory Committee – Wednesday @ 4:30 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion and possible action on Together for Healthy Lakes Summit- October 2, 2024
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Special Finance Committee Meeting – Wednesday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda: Discussion on Employee Health Insurance Options
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The following article by Maggie Hendricks was posted on olympics.com.

The United States became the first men’s wheelchair basketball team ever to win three gold medals at the Paralympics. Team USA won gold with a 73-69 win over Great Britain at Bercy Arena in Paris on Saturday, 7 September.

As he has done throughout the Paris 2024 Paralympics, Steve Serio led Team USA to the win. He scored 24 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out eight assists for the win. Serio said that these would be his final Paralympics. His play is a huge reason why the United States’ men’s team has dominated over the past decade. He retires with three Paralympic golds, one bronze and five world championship medals.

“This is what dreams are made of, man. The totality of the journey, how much this team has grown up together. We’ve won together, we’ve lost together. To cap off my Team USA career with a win like this, with 12 athletes that I love and a great staff behind me, this is what dreams are made of,” Serio said to NBC after the win.

But Serio hardly got the win by himself. Jake Williams [former UW-W student athlete] led Team USA with 26 points, and Trevon Jenifer added 14. While Brian Bell didn’t score as many points as he has in previous games, he was all over the court and made a remarkable difference on defense.

Serio said that the team’s depth and chemistry is what makes them special.

“Any given day, it can be any athlete. We know that we go 12-deep. I read somewhere once that the secret of basketball is not basketball. It’s about the relationships you’ve built. These guys. We bleed together, we sweat together, we work together. We fail together, and today we won together,” he said with a big smile.

The win caps off a magical run through Paris for the U.S. men’s wheelchair basketball team. The U.S. won all three of their games in group play, and then won the quarterfinal and the semifinals with an average of 36 points. Now, they get to return home as the most successful men’s wheelchair basketball team of all time.

Editor’s note: A previous Banner article, The Athletic: “…UW-W, the bedrock of the U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Team, may be found here.

Effective Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the hours of operation will change 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 on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. However, the site will still remain open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. through November 16, 2024.

For any questions or concerns contact the Streets Department at (262) 473-0560.
Brian Neumeister
Superintendent- Streets/Parks/Stormwater

“Thelma”

Tuesday, September 10, 1 p.m.

(Comedy/Action) Rated PG-13; 1 hour, 38 minutes (2024)

When 93 year old Thelma Post (played by 94 year old June Squibb) gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her. Revenge has never been sweeter. Drama, comedy, adventure and romance commences! Also stars Richard Roundtree, in his last performance. 

Seniors in the Park is located in Starin Park, 504 W. Starin Road. Although there is no charge to attend, regular participants are encouraged to join Seniors in the Park. The annual fee for residents of the Whitewater Unified School District is $10 and non-residents is $15. The funds support about half of the cost of our front desk staff person for 15 hours per week. The rest comes our of our fundraising monies. If you cannot afford the fee, we have a fund that will cover it for you. Fees are accepted at the Starin Park Community Building or online at https://schedulesplus.com/wwtr/kiosk/

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #238 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Sept. 7, 2024, in honor of U.S. Army Corporal Robert P. Raess, who lost his life in the Korean War and whose remains have been identified and returned to Wisconsin for burial.

“Corporal Robert Raess made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the values and freedoms we hold dear, and his bravery, service, and selflessness will not be forgotten,” said Gov. Evers. “I’m glad that after over 70 years, Corporal Raess will return home to Dodgeville and be laid to rest surrounded by his loved ones.”

A native of Dodgeville, Corporal Raess was a member of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division during the Korean War. On Sept. 1, 1950, Corporal Raess was reported missing in action near Changnyeong, South Korea, and was officially declared deceased on Dec. 31, 1953. In 1951, the Army recovered remains from 12 smaller military cemeteries in the area where Corporal Raess was last seen and temporarily interred them at the United Nations Military Cemetery in Tanggok, South Korea, and in 1956, they were buried as unknowns at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii. Corporal Raess’ remains were positively identified by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency on March 26, 2024.

Corporal Raess will be buried on Sat., Sept. 7, 2024, in Dodgeville.

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Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #239 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Sept. 7, 2024, in honor of former Wisconsin State Rep. Stephen J. Freese, who passed away on Wed., Aug. 28, 2024, at the age of 64.

“Representative Freese’s unwavering dedication to public service, his deep devotion to his family and friends, and his commitment to uplifting Wisconsin’s rural communities, will be missed by many,” said Gov. Evers. “Kathy and I send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and former colleagues in mourning his passing.”

Former Rep. Freese grew up in Hazel Green and was a graduate of Southwestern High and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Former Rep. Freese first entered public service in 1980, serving on the Jamestown Town Board from 1980 to 1994, and also served on the Grant County Board of Supervisors from 1982 to 1992. In 1990, former Rep. Freese was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly, where he served for 16 years representing the 51st Assembly District. During his time in the Wisconsin State Assembly, Rep. Freese served as speaker pro tempore of the Assembly for 12 years.

Services for former Rep. Freese will be held on Sat., Sept. 7, 2024, in Sinsinawa.

Forty-two people in Wisconsin have become sick, product now recalled, and consumers advised to check for products in their homes

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), along with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP), local health departments, and federal partners, are working to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to eggs from a Wisconsin farm. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 65 people in nine states have become infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella. This includes 42 people who live in Wisconsin.

The eggs were distributed in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan through retail stores and food service distributors, and have now been recalled. The recall includes all egg types such as conventional cage-free, organic, and non-GMO, carton sizes, and expiration dates in containers labeled with “Milo’s Poultry Farms” or “Tony’s Fresh Market.” [Woodman’s and Hy-Vee sell Milo’s eggs. There may be other stores carrying them in the area.]

Anyone who purchased the recalled eggs is advised to not eat them or cook with them and to throw them away or return them to the store. Restaurants should not sell or serve recalled eggs. Check your home for this product. If you ate any of the recalled eggs and are experiencing symptoms of Salmonella infection, contact a health care provider right away. Let them know you may have been in contact with Salmonella. Signs and symptoms of Salmonella infection include diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting that lasts for several days.

Salmonella infection, or salmonellosis, is caused by Salmonella bacteria that are spread by eating or drinking contaminated food or water, or by direct or indirect contact with poop from infected people or animals. Salmonella is a common cause of diarrheal illness, though in rare cases it can cause bloodstream infections which can lead to death. Children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems may have more serious symptoms. Though most people will recover from salmonellosis on their own, some people may require extra fluids to prevent dehydration.

This investigation is ongoing. You can find updates and additional information on this investigation by visiting the DHS outbreaks webpage. For free, confidential support finding a doctor or other health care provider near you, dial 211 or 877-947-2211, or text your ZIP code to 898-211. Find resources online at 211Wisconsin.org.

Editor’s note: This press release was received from the Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services.

Sunday, September 8 promises to be an exciting and fulfilling time here at First United Methodist Church in Whitewater! This day is our special “Kickoff” Sunday. We will be celebrating the beginning of our church programming for the fall.

This Sunday begins with an uplifting worship service at 10:00 AM, led by our dynamic new pastor, Clarissa Martinelli. This service will feature Promise Point volunteer recognition, music provided by our chancel choir, and a rousing message from Pastor Clarissa. Anyone is encouraged to bring their backpack, briefcase, or laptop case…. whether for school or work. We will be blessing those items at this service.

The 10:00 service will be followed by a cookout, games and activities for children and others! We’ll enjoy brats (including veggie) and hot dogs with other side dishes. You may bring a dessert or side dish, or just come and enjoy. There will be plenty for everyone. Children’s and adult activities will include a bouncy house, cornhole games, chalk art, coloring, face painting, limbo, and other fun stuff!!

Please join us as we mark the beginning of our church year. We are going to have a joyful time that brings us together in Christ!

Editor’s note: This press release was provided by First United Methodist Church.

Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Whitewater Unites Lives.

            You are invited to join a coalition of organizations and community members to talk about a nonpartisan campaign to reinforce Whitewater’s commitment to civility and kindness.

            Join Whitewater Unites Lives, The League of Women Voters and Whitewater Pride at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Community Engagement Center, 1260 West Main St., Whitewater, for a discussion about this campaign to continue to unite our community members and embrace our differences and our shared humanity.

            You’ll learn about the ideas for this campaign and how you as an individual or as an organization can participate. This free event is open to all.

            If you have questions, please contact Sara Kuhl at sarajkuhl424@gmail.com, Marjorie Stoneman at 414 861 4126 or Camden Harlan at charlan@whitewaterpride.org.

            We hope to see you there!

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

School is back in session and this month we will be taking a deep dive into the East Side School, known after 1961 as the Washington School. This image is the oldest we have of the school. Sources are unclear as to when the building was constructed, either 1857 or 1872. There was an east side school built in 1857, but supposedly it was replaced in 1872. The appearance of this building could be from either date. Our next posts will show how this building changed over the years.

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

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