Photos courtesy of Tom Ganser
On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress took a break from writing the Articles of Confederation and passed a resolution stating that “the flag of the United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and white,” and that “the union be 13 stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.”
Over 100 years later, in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson marked the anniversary of that decree by officially establishing June 14 as Flag Day.
Landmark Trek takes a look at the history behind the Whitewater Effigy Mounds, and what work the city of Whitewater is doing now to help maintain these special grounds. Please click the link below to watch this Landmark Trek.
The Banner previously announced the names of a large number of UW-Whitewater students who were named to the spring Dean’s List. On June 10 the university announced that the following students had been added to the previously announced Dean’s List recipients.
These students have demonstrated their academic abilities by receiving a grade point average of 3.4 or above in a single semester.
“Making the Dean’s List is a tremendous honor. It is a recognition of our students’ hard work and commitment to success,” said John Chenoweth, who serves as UW-Whitewater’s provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. “We are proud of our students and hope to see their names on the list again. Congratulations to all who were recognized!”
The Registrar’s Office reports 3,298 students were selected for the Dean’s List for the spring semester. More than 11,500 students were enrolled at the university’s Whitewater and Rock County campuses in 2023-24.
This Thursday, June 13 from 7-9 pm the talented musicians from UW Whitewater’s Rock Band Camp will be putting on a FREE show open to all to watch! Campers have been rocking their songs and are ready to put on a great show! We have campers from as far as New Mexico and Florida, as well as Wisconsin and many of these campers are playing professional gigs! You don’t want to miss this!
Where:
Cravath Lakefront Park
When:
Thursday, June 13 from 7-9 pm
This event will also be live streamed on Facebook for those who are not able to make it in person! Bring a blanket and some snacks and come hear some great music! And support our future in music!
https://www.facebook.com/events/838360271547060?ref=newsfeed
Huge rummage sale! Something for everyone. Girl clothes birth to size 4/5. Winter coats and boots. Playpen, strollers, booster chairs, and toddler bed. Toys from vintage tractors and construction toys to Little Tikes and Melissa and Doug. Men toys and tools available. Kitchen items and furniture. Yard tools and old cow tank.
Friday 6/14 9 am to 4 and Saturday 6/15 8 am to 4. W6915 Bluff RD. Whitewater
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W9622 Breidsan Dr.
Whitewater (headed out of town it is the next left-past Taco Bell).
**Multi-family rummage…
Tons of name-brand clothing for infant-adult. College dorm supplies, sporting clothes, household goods, furniture…Too much stuff to list!
Thursday 9-3 Friday 8-3 and Saturday 8-2
For birth years 2013 and older. Register here.
Editor’s note: The city provided the explanation and apology shown below for Tuesday’s unexpectedly extended water outage in the Tratt Street area. In response to a question from the Banner, Brad Marquardt, public works director, indicated that an additional shutdown on Wednesday will only affect two residence halls on campus, which are aware and onboard. “There was going to be another shutdown for residents on Tratt St south of Starin Road for a hydrant replacement, but we are asking the contractor to change construction techniques and do the tap under live conditions, foregoing another shutdown,” Marquardt added.
The city’s statement:
Yesterday, our contractor was working on replacing a water main at Tratt and Starin, which required shutting off water to a large area of residents from 8 AM to 4 PM. Unfortunately, the contractor encountered unexpected issues, resulting in the water being turned back on much later than anticipated—closer to midnight.
Our staff went door to door starting at 4 PM, leaving notices and posting updates to inform everyone of the delay. While many residents were understanding and appreciated our efforts to stay late and resolve the problem, we understand that this caused significant inconvenience for others.
We sincerely apologize for any hardship this delay may have caused. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we strive to improve our city’s infrastructure.
Thank you,
City of Whitewater Public Works
Editor’s note: The Banner appreciates having permission to use the image on the homepage by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay.
Photos courtesy of Tom Ganser
Northern Illinois University announces its spring 2024 Dean’s List students. To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale in the colleges of Business, Education, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts.
The student from your area who achieved this honor is:
Brianna Tillett, of Whitewater, who is majoring in Rehabilitation & Disability Services. Tillett is a graduate of Kettle Moraine High School.
Northern Illinois University is a student-centered, nationally recognized public research university, with expertise that benefits its region and spans the globe in a wide variety of fields, including the sciences, humanities, arts, business, engineering, education, health and law. Through its main campus in DeKalb, Illinois, and education centers for students and working professionals in Chicago, Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Oregon and Rockford, NIU offers more than 100 courses of study while serving a diverse and international student body of about 19,000. The 17 NIU Huskie athletic teams compete in the Mid-American Conference at the highest NCAA Division I level. For more information, visit www.niu.edu.
IRVIN L. YOUNG MEMORIAL LIBRARY PROJ. NO. 20118A
ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 001113 – 1 MAY 16, 2024
Revised with Addendum 4
SECTION 001113 – ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids for the Addition and Renovations at Irvin L. Young Memorial Library will be received by the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library at 431 W. Center Street, Whitewater, WI 53190 until 11:00 a.m. prevailing time on Thursday June 27, 2024. Lump Sum bid proposals will be received for this project at the scheduled time of receipt of bids and will be publicly opened and read aloud at the above stated time and place.
Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Guarantee in the form of a Bid Bond, Certified Check or Bank Draft in an amount equal to and not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid and made payable to the City of Whitewater. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the bid opening date without the consent of the Owner. Checks or drafts of unsuccessful Bidders will be returned as soon as practical, after opening and checking the bids. Successful Bidder must provide a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond in the full amount of the Contract, acceptable to the Owner. Bids shall be submitted in an opaque sealed envelope clearly marked as SEALED BID and addressed to:
Diane Jaroch
Library Director
Irvin L. Young Memorial Library
431 W. Center Street
Whitewater, WI 53190
The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof or waive any irregularities or informalities in bidding.
QUALIFICATION: Each Bidder must satisfactorily complete the qualification process described in Section 004395 -General Requirements of the Project Manual, by providing the required Qualification Documents. The required Qualification Documents must be delivered along with the Bidder’s sealed bid at the same place and time requiredfor the bid. Contents of each Bidder’s Qualification Documents will be available for public review. The Qualification Documents will be reviewed by the Owner and Architect to determine the lowest responsible Bidder.
Bidding documents consist of drawings, project manuals, plus all addenda issued prior to bids; and may be obtained electronically from QuestCDN. (https://www.questcdn.com/questcdn/) Bidders will need to create a free account to login and search for the project through the QuestCDN E-bid document: # 9122030. Bid documents will be available beginning on Thursday, May 16, 2024.
A pre-bid meeting walk-through for general contractors was held at 1:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library located at 431 W. Center Street, Whitewater, WI 53190. Interested subcontractors were asked to attend. After the pre-bid meeting, everyone shall be given an opportunity to view the area of work, gather additional information, and ask specific questions. All contractors intending to submit a bid are required to visit the site. Bidders not attending the pre-bid meeting are required to make a site visit on their own time during the library’s regular hours. Visitors are asked to sign in at the circulation desk. Documented proof of a site visit, at the time of the pre-bid meeting or on the bidder’s own time, is required as part of a successful bid submission. Not visiting the site will be grounds for rejection of bid.
Board of Trustees
Irvin L. Young Memorial Library
Walworth County, Wisconsin