Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Tom Ganser.
The Whitewater High School Class of 1983 reunited on August 25 and 26.
Events Provide Safe Disposal of Hazardous Waste, Electronics, TVs & Appliances
(ELKHORN, WI): Walworth County will host Clean Sweep recycling events on Friday, October 6, and Saturday, October 7, 2023. The events will be held at Walworth County Public Works, W4097 County Road NN, Elkhorn. No registration is required.
Residential Clean Sweep & Electronics Recycling
Residents may dispose of household hazardous waste on Friday, October 6, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Hazardous waste products are those labeled caustic, acid, flammable, danger, warning, or poison. Examples of acceptable items include oil and lead-based paints, pesticides and herbicides, rechargeable batteries, adhesives and lubricants, old fuel, fluorescent bulbs, mercury thermometers, thermostats, furniture strippers, drain cleaners, antifreeze, brake fluid, and motor oil. Items should be in their original containers, if possible. A full list of acceptable items can be viewed at www.co.walworth.wi.us/1059/Household-Hazardous-Waste-Guides.
On Saturday, October 7, from 8 a.m. to noon, residents may dispose of household hazardous waste as well as electronics, TVs, and appliances.
Household hazardous waste is free. All electronics are free of charge. TVs cost $10 each. Mini fridges, small AC units, and dehumidifiers cost $5 each. Refrigerators and freezers cost $10 each; all other appliances are free. Cash only.
Business & Agriculture Clean Sweep Recycling
Businesses that generate less than 220 pounds of hazardous waste, farms, and other agricultural producers may dispose of hazardous waste on Friday, October 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Walworth County Public Works.
A maximum of 100 pounds of hazardous waste per farm is free of charge. In addition to hazardous waste, farms may also dispose of agricultural chemicals, including DDT, lead arsenate, chlordane, lindane, animal medications, vaccines, teat wash, and rodent baits. For a full list of items, visit www.co.walworth.wi.us/1059/Household-Hazardous-Waste-Guides.
Pre-registration is required for businesses and farms by September 22. Registration forms are available at www.co.walworth.wi.us/826/Clean-Sweep, by calling 262-741-3116, or by emailing walcosw@co.walworth.wi.us.
About Clean Sweep
Clean Sweep has served the residents of Walworth County since 1992 and the annual program has proven successful in keeping hazardous waste out of the landfill, wastewater treatment facilities, local environment, and groundwater. In June 2023, residents disposed of more than 56,000 pounds of TVs and 13,000 pounds of appliances and metals at the Walworth County Clean Sweep event, keeping these items out of our landfill.
Clean Sweep is sponsored by the Walworth County Public Works Department and funded in part by the Town of Darien, Mallard Ridge Landfill Fund, and a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
The Public Works department would like to acknowledge the following local partners and supporters for their financial contributions to the 2023 Clean Sweep program: City of Delavan, Village of Williams Bay, Lockhart Service, Inc., Kikkoman Foods, City of Whitewater, Joe Porter McLean, Halverson Door, Village of Walworth, Village of East Troy, and Walworth County Metropolitan Sewerage District.
For more information and a complete list of items accepted at Clean Sweep events, please visit https://www.co.walworth.wi.us/826/Clean-Sweep. Or contact the Walworth County Solid Waste Division at (262) 741-3116, walcosw@co.walworth.wi.us.
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Chris Spangler.
Rebecca Lee Finster, a freelance graphic designer and art teacher from Madison, will teach a two-session origami class from 1 to 3 p.m. on consecutive Saturdays, Sept. 16 and 23. The free workshop will take place at Wisconsin Makers on 200 East Clay Street in Whitewater.
The class is limited to 10 participants age 10 and older. Pre-registration is necessary by sending the student’s name, email and telephone number to Chris Spangler at editorspangler@gmail.com or calling her at (920) 728-2960.
Materials will be provided.
Finster, who has studied with origami masters, graduated from Janesville’s Craig High School in 1973.
She went on to earn an art degree in 1979 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a graphic design certification from the Portfolio Center in Atlanta, Ga., in 1983.
Finster worked as a graphic designer for UW-Madison’s Agriculture Journalism and UW-Extension programs from 1984-91 and as a middle school art teacher at Eagle School in Madison from 2005-15.
Located at 200 E. Clay St. in Whitewater, Wisconsin Makers is a makerspace that creates an affordable, collaborative and educational environment that inspires people of all ages to becoming innovators within their communities by unlocking their skills through continual training.
It has members from Jefferson, Walworth, Rock and Waukesha counties and beyond, and all have access to the workshops around the clock.
The facility houses machine, welding/fabrication, electronics, automotive, 3-D printing, laser engraving and woodworking shops. It also offers pottery, ceramics, metal art, quilting, fabric arts, matting/framing and more.
The building is accessible and has off-street parking, WiFi, and many other amenities.
For more information about the makerspace, contact Chris Spangler at (920) 728-2960.
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Sarah Linn.
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the City of Whitewater.
The Water Utility will begin its semi-annual water main and hydrant flushing program on Monday, September 18, through Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
Flushing of water mains is necessary to test the hydrants to make sure adequate flow and pressure is available. It also confirms the fire hydrants and valves are operating correctly. In addition, it enhances water quality by removing sediment from the pipes in order to maintain water clarity and quality in the distribution pipes.
Flushing of water mains and hydrants will cause some discoloration of water. If you experience this after hydrant flushing, turn on an outside spigot or a cold water tap, in the lowest level of your home, until the water clears. Therefore, caution should be exercised in washing of white clothing. Discoloration of water due to flushing WILL stain white clothing. Therefore, you should avoid washing clothes until the water clears.
If the Water Utility crew determines more flushing is needed, it may continue into the following week. Thank
you for your patience and understanding during the time of water main and hydrant flushing.
TIME TO PLAY AGAIN!
The University/Community Band starts tonight, Monday, September 11! Dust off that instrument and have fun in a wonderful community of fellow amateur musicians aged 18-80. Come to the Greenhill Center of the Arts room 1005 (enter the main entrance and turn right)
Please arrive by 6:30 p.m. and park in Lot 1. Rehearsals end by 8:45 p.m.
Questions – contact Glenn Hayes at hayesg@uww.edu
Have your or your family’s name engraved on a beautiful tile wall that will be part of the library’s renovation and transformation. You can see it every time you visit the library.
A Small Tile is $250 and a Large Tile is $500.
There is a special section for local businesses to include your business name and logo; this is permanent advertising. The Business Tile is $1000. Thousands of people will see your business name.
Information about the expansion/renovation may be viewed here. We are near the end of the campaign. Please help us meet our goal.
The deadline for Wall Tiles is October 30, 2023.
The flyer with a QR code is included, and you can get additional information on the library’s website www.whitewaterlibrary.org OR by contacting the library at 262-473-0530. A fillable copy of the flyer may be obtained here.
Editor’s note: The above information was provided by the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library.
Steve Watson writes, “Thursday morning Sept. 7 on Cravath Lake, the local flyers put on an air show for me.”
Our thanks to prolific nature photographer Steve Watson for sharing more of his work.
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UW-Whitewater Continuing Education presents an online digital photography mini-series.
Tap into your creativity and learn the basics of composition and lighting so that you can take better photos of your family and friends.
This class is designed for adult learners 18 and older.
Limited to the first 20 registrants for each session.
More information and registration is available here. Cost is $25 per session. Registrants can receive $5 off each registration, if they register for all three sessions. Discounts cannot be applied after you register and pay. You will be charged $15, if you do not attend all.
Editor’s note: The above information was provided by UW-Whitewater.
