Steck Estate Sale Set For July 13-14

Estate Sale
Marianne Steck
1110 W. Walworth Ave.
Whitewater, WI 53190

Saturday, July 13th 9:00am-2:00pm
Sunday, July 14th 9:00am-2:00pm
Numbers issued ½ hour prior to sale on both days

You don’t want to miss this sale! It is a very clean sale with high quality items!

Antiques & Collectibles: Cedar Chests, Braided Rugs, Beautiful American Black Walnut Twin 4 Poster Beds with Matching High Boy, Vanity/Mirror & Nightstand, Tartan Plaid Picnic Bucket Grill, Snack Tables, 5’ Homasote Santa, Vintage Well Pump, Antique Cast Iron School Bell, Wall Mount Kerosene Lamp/Reflector, Antique Kitchen Clock, Claw Footed Fern Stand, Ronald Regan Signed Photo, U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Sword/Scabbard, Aiwa Cassette/CD Player, Mid-Century Modern Record Player, T.V. & Radio Console Cabinet, Victorian Side Chair, L.P. Record Albums, 3 Drawer Commode, Burley Candles, Honey Comb Thanksgiving Theme, Electric Company Cookbooks, Mid-Century Record Cabinet, Gone with the Wind Type Lamps, Rotating Color Wheel, Coffee Grinder, Vintage G.E. Refrigerator, Christmas Ornaments

Glassware: Set of Gibson “Festival Fruit” Pattern China, Set of Johnson Brothers “The Friendly Village” Pattern China, Westmoreland, Cut Glass, Stemware, Pink & Green Depression, Ironstone “Tea Leaf” Bowl & Pitcher, Cambridge – Rose Point Pattern

Furniture: Maple Desk, Stiffel Table & Floor Lamps, Kitchen Table & 4 Chairs, Ekornes Stressless Chair & Ottoman, Maple & Cherry End Tables,- Coffee Tables, Sofa, Big Man Recliners, Small Drop Leaf Table & 2 Chairs, Rocker Recliner, Wooden Rockers, Entertainment Center, La-Z-Boy Recliner, Wing Back Chair, Marble Based Table Lamps, King Size Bed, Dining Table with 4 Leaves & 6 Chairs, China Hutch, Pictures & Frames

Household Items: Small Kitchen Appliances, Usual Kitchen Items, Office Supplies, Home Health Supplies including Transfer Wheel Chair, Sentry Floor Safe, Nesco & Stand, Set of Stainless Flatware, Small Upright Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Metal Cabinets, Filing Cabinets

Garage & Outdoor Items: Patio Table Umbrella, Hand Tools, Metal Shelving, Croquet set, Appliance 2-Wheel Cart, Garden Tools, Vintage Reel Mower, Water Fire Extinguishers and much much more

See Craigslist for pictures

Whitewater Community Foundation Grants Announced

Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the Whitewater Community Foundation.

The Whitewater Community Foundation (WCF) has presented the spring 2024 grants, which include $2,500 to Fairhaven for the outdoor garden space at Hearthstone Memory Care, $1,000 to the Book Buddies project, which connects volunteers with children and books, and $383 to the Dementia Friendly Community Initiative to comfort people living with dementia.

“These action grants support the Whitewater Community Foundation’s mission to enhance Whitewater’s quality of life for all people,” said Kat Mawhinney, WCF Board Member who chairs the Community Action Grant Selection Committee.

Fairhaven – $2,500

The grant to revamp the outdoor garden at Hearthstone Memory Care will allow families to enjoy time with residents in an outdoor space and will improve the functionality and beauty of the area through purchases of gardening beds, tools, plants, outdoor furniture, umbrellas, tents, and decorative pieces. 

The group shared, “Hearthstone has a capacity of 24 residents to which every resident could benefit.  Family members/visitors, volunteers and students groups will all be able to use this space with the residents.”

Front row: L to R — Ginny Coburn (WCF), Jess Ward (RN Manager) & Stephanie Zwitter (Hearthstone Memory Care Manager), Kat Mawhinney (WCF), Brian Robinson (Director of Marketing, Community Relations & Leisure Services)
Back Row: L to R –David Gackstatter (Director HR & Business Services), Dawn Blazier (Infection Preventionist RN Nurse Manager), Jasmyne Hauger (Dining Services Manager), Shannon Schoville (Marketing Manager Prairie Village & Executive Assistant), Betty Schelb (Director of Environmental Services) & Shane Niman (Director of Facilities)

Book Buddies – $1,000

The grant to Book Buddies will be used for one new book per child, outreach, notebooks, pencils, book marks and t-shirts for volunteers.  Approximately 25 children will benefit directly and improve their reading, speaking and listening skills by working with an adult volunteer who reads with them.

The group shared, “Having the support of a caring adult who not only helps them with these skills but values their opinions when discussing the books’ positive themes, helps children build self-esteem as well as character which could play out in their families, classrooms, or their community.”

Front row: (L to R) — Barb Pennington, Jay Craggs (WCF), Kat Mawhinney (WCF)

Dementia Friendly Community Initiative – $383

The grant to the Dementia Friendly Community Initiative will be used to purchase several items, including two weighted ‘newborn comfort’ therapy baby dolls, a faux therapy dog and cat (and brush and batteries,) and a tool board for people who like to build.

The group shared, “Caregivers and persons living with dementia are often isolated.  Most people with dementia live at home with a family caregiver.  These items can often calm and distract a person with dementia, giving the caregiver a break or time to accomplish other needed activities in the home.  Caregivers will be able to check items out of the library to experience an expensive item with their loved one to see if it will be useful to purchase one.”

Front row: (L to R) — Kat Mawhinney (WCF), Suzanne Haselow, Deb Weberpal, Karen Strauss
Back Row: (L to R) — Jennifer Jackson, Erin Miller, Ginny Coburn (WCF)

Twice a year, the Whitewater Community Foundation offers Community Action Grants for projects that the community and board of directors believe are worthwhile and beneficial to various segments of the population.  Grant proposals are due on April 30th and October 31st of each year.

“This kind of caring is what Whitewater and the Whitewater Community Foundation are all about,” said Telfer.

Organizations interested in pursuing a Whitewater Community Foundation Action Grant should contact chairperson@whitewatercommunityfoundation.org.

The Foundation continues to provide and host scholarships for Whitewater High School students and also offers fiscal sponsorship to organizations that are seeking 501(c) (3) status or require temporary pass-through funds for worthy community projects.

More information about the Whitewater Community Foundation can be found at whitewatercommunityfoundation.org and on Facebook. 

The Whitewater Community Foundation’s mission is to “enhance quality of life in the Whitewater area via educational, cultural, charitable or benevolent expenditures.”

ADRC of Walworth County to Bring Walk with Ease Program to Whitewater Starting July 23

(ELKHORN, WI): The Walworth County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) will offer Walk with Ease at Starin Park in Whitewater starting July 23. Walk With Ease—a program from the Arthritis Foundation—is a structured walking program that teaches participants how to safely make physical activity part of their everyday lives. The program is designed to help people living with arthritis better manage their pain and is also ideal for people without arthritis who want to make walking a daily habit. 

Walk With Ease offers support, information, and tools to help participants develop successful exercise routines. The six-week group series is led by certified instructors Chetney Blaszczyk RDN, CD, and Rebecca Way MSW, APSW. During the program, participants learn proper stretching and pain management techniques; they also build stamina and walking pace. The program can be modified to meet the needs of individual participants so that each person can develop an exercise routine that fits their unique goals.

“Research shows that walking is not only good for joints, but also helps improve the health of the heart, lungs, and bones,” said Blaszczyk. “Walking can also help with weight management, which can reduce one’s risk for arthritis in the knee, heart disease, and diabetes. If you can be on your feet for 10 minutes without increased pain, you will most likely have success with Walk with Ease.” 

The information and strategies taught in the program are based on research and tested programs in exercise science, behavior change, and arthritis management. Updated and evaluated by the Thurston Arthritis Research Center and the Institute on Aging of the University of North Carolina, Walk with Ease is shown to increase balance, strength, and walking pace, as well as reduce the pain and discomfort of arthritis. The program is also shown to build participant confidence to be physically active and improve overall health.

Walk withEase will be held every Tuesday, July 23 to August 27, from 9 to 10 a.m., at Starin Park, 504 West Starin Road, Whitewater. Pre-registration is required. This workshop has a suggested contribution of $10. For more information, contact Chetney Blaszczyk at (262) 741-3309. Before starting any exercise program, always check with your physician.

About the ADRC of Walworth County: The ADRC provides information and assistance to older and disabled adults, their friends, family, caregivers, and the public. We can assist by evaluating your current needs and providing options available to meet the needs of your situation. Learn more at www.co.walworth.wi.us/376/Aging-Disability-Resource-Center.

Contact: Chetney Blaszczyk RDN, CD
ADRC Nutrition & Health Promotion Coordinator
(262) 741-3309
cblaszczyk@co.walworth.wi.us

Whitewater City Market Road Construction Relocation Announcement

The outdoor season of the Whitewater City Market, held every Tuesday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM May through October, will temporarily relocate due to road construction on S Fremont Street for the remainder of the outdoor season. The market, traditionally located by the Train Depot at 301 W Whitewater Street, will move to the parking lot of Cravath Lakefront Park.

We appreciate the community’s understanding and flexibility during this transition. Please note the following important details regarding the new location:

Location: Cravath Lakefront Park parking lot

Layout: Vendors will set up in the parking lot with tents/tables directly behind their vehicles weekly creating an alley for customers to shop. Live music weekly will shift to the amphitheater stage. Patrons are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket as desired for viewing the music from the lower portion of the park.

Access: The market will have only one entrance, accessible from Whitewater Street through the arch into the parking lot.

Parking: Limited parking will be available for patrons who need more adjacent parking in the Cravath Lakefront Park lot not occupied by the market(the eastern portion of the lot). Additional street parking can be found along Whitewater Street.

We apologize for any inconvenience this temporary relocation may cause and thank you for your continued support of the Whitewater City Market. We look forward to seeing you at Cravath Lakefront Park and appreciate your understanding.

For more information, please contact:

Lisa Dawsey Smith/Katy Wimer
Market Coordinators
whitewatercitymarket@gmail.com

Thank you for your cooperation and continued patronage.

Scam/Impersonating Deputy Phone Calls

The Rock County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of recent fraudulent phone calls to citizens within Rock County where the caller identifies themselves as a Rock County Deputy. They have been using different names of active Deputies/Supervisors. The
caller(s) indicate the person needs to send them money to clear up a legal manner. At this time, we are not aware of any monetary loss to the public. These phone calls are fraudulent in nature, and we warn the public that the Sheriff’s Office nor our representatives will call citizens asking for money.

The Rock County Sheriff’s Office encourages the public to let their family and friends know about these scams. The caller’s have even set up mailboxes identifying themselves as Rock County Sheriff’s Office Personnel so when the person tries to return call appears to be real. Anyone receiving calls of this nature is urged to report it to the Rock County Communications Center at 608.757.2244.

People should always use caution and are reminded not to give personal information or pay monies via phone unless they can verify the source of origin.

Contact Person
Captain Caleb Beutin
608-757-7906

The Community ESL Program of Whitewater Celebrates 25 Years of Changing Lives

What started out as a dream for Jorge Islas-Martinez and Sandra Heyer more than a quarter of a century ago has come to change the lives of thousands of people, including hundreds of English-language learners, their families, and the Whitewater community as a whole. 

In 1997, Islas-Martinez and Heyer had the vision to create an ESL program for adult learners in Whitewater after the southeastern Wisconsin town experienced an increase in migration, predominantly from Mexico.

“Sandra and I wanted to help provide English language instruction to area adults who wanted to learn English to better connect with the Whitewater community and support their families,” said Islas-Martinez. “We never dreamed it would continue to have an impact on so many generations of families.” 

A gala to celebrate the success of the Community ESL Program of Whitewater will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 26, at 841 Brewhouse in Whitewater, Wisconsin, and will feature dinner, recognitions and dancing. 

“I am overwhelmed to think of what the impact of the program on the community has been over the years,” said Islas-Martinez. “So many volunteers from the English- and Spanish-speaking communities and partnerships with organizations and the school district have made this possible. It is my dream that we can come together to celebrate this life-changing effort, and that the program will continue to grow and touch even more lives in the future.”

“I am very thankful for this program because it has allowed me the opportunity to achieve more than one of my dreams,” said Ana Leon, ESL program participant. “My first dream was becoming an independent person so I could talk to my children’s teachers, make appointments, go to the store and many more things. Then I decided to take the computer classes offered in this program — this allowed me to achieve my second dream, which was obtaining my GED, and I did it online. I know for a fact more dreams to achieve are on my way. Thanks to all my teachers for everything you do for us.” 

The Community ESL Program of Whitewater is offered in the evenings at Whitewater High School and, since 2021, during the day at the Community Space in Whitewater. Bilingual adults who themselves grew up in Whitewater in Spanish-speaking households provide childcare and assist students with homework and provide enrichment activities. The Whitewater Unified School District and occasional contributions from local civic groups and churches provide financial support; the United Way of Jefferson and North Walworth Counties supports the childcare program. 

The four levels of curriculum, from beginning to advanced English language proficiency, were fully developed and taught by experienced teachers, including Heyer, who is the author of a textbook series called “True Stories” aimed at developing reading-skill instruction to English language learners in a carefully paced, step-by-step process. 

In addition to improving their reading, writing, and communication skills in English, students in the program have been able to work towards citizenship, learn basic computer literacy, and get information about local resources.

“In a safe and supportive environment, this program helps students to learn essential life skills that are critical for their survival in a new community,” said Sarah Linn, ESL program instructor. “We as a community benefit from their hard work and the sacrifices these students make in achieving their goals and dreams of a new life in the United States.”

With the increase in multilingual residents the school district and the city have experienced in recent years, the need for the program is only expected to grow.

“Our district and community are home to many multilingual families,” said Terilyn Robles, Director of Teaching and Learning at Whitewater Unified School District. “In fact, multilingual learners and bilingual students make up over one-third of WUSD and represent 10 different languages. Over the years, the staff and students of our language programs and the Community ESL Program of Whitewater have made a tremendous impact in promoting bilingualism and biliteracy.”

For more information on the Whitewater Adult ESL program or to purchase tickets for the gala, contact Jorge Islas-Martinez at 920-397-8942 or jislasmartinez@wwusd.org.

Kristine Zaballos
The Community Space

Whippet City Mile Race Results Released

The Whippet City Mile was run, once again, in near perfect conditions and attracted runners from all around the country. The race even featured a young man from France. Beginning 15 minutes before the start of the 4th of July Parade, runners cruised along the parade route, racing in front of thousands of cheering fans.

Spencer Agnew of Fort Atkinson was the overall winner and number one male finisher. The former Black Hawk and Marquette University star toured the course in a very quick 4:26.05, the 3rd fastest time in race history. Finishing first for the women was Whitewater High School Junior Athena Soto. The Whippet track and cross country standout ran a time of 5:59.53, outdistancing second place finisher Sara Wolfe by 3 seconds.

A great time was had by all, and especially exciting is the number of children who participate every year. Special thanks goes out to finish line coordinator David Haberman, assistant race director and head of registration Maggie Maas, timers Ben Maas and Scott “Richy” Richardson, along with all of the other volunteers who helped make this another successful race. A special thank you also goes out to our Harley guys who lead the Whippet City Mile, Steve Meinel and TR.

The Whitewater 4th of July Committee would like formally express their gratitude for the continuing efforts by Mark Maas to make this a community event that is truly accessible to all.

Thank you to the record number of participants who participated in this year’s race; we can’t wait to see you at the finish line next year!

PlaceNameTimeAgeGender
1Spencer Agnew04:26.0533M
2Sam Kehoe04:37.0134M
3Quinn McKenzie04:40.6832M
4Lucas Springstroh04:42.4036M
5Xavier Zei04:54.2717M
6Brian Zalewski04:57.2344M
7Joseph Cooper05:03.8919M
8Miles Nickelsburg05:04.3617M
9Nate Holden05:11.6718M
10Luc Pomazak05:12.3417M
11Roberto Navejas05:22.0524M
12Richard Siok Jr05:22.3242M
13Ethan Dugan05:28.7717M
14Andrew Scharinger05:29.8015M
15Tyler Fyock05:30.434?M
16Langdon Coburn05:30.6615M
17Nels Labansky05:42.6147M
18Aldegundo Brenneman05:49.3915M
19Elijah Balding05:50.3315M
20Trever Pett05:50.9214M
21Paul Kerns05:52.7923M
22Mike McNamee05:56.3242M
23Elliott Hahn05:58.0814M
24Chase Maas05:58.5716M
25Adam Triebold05:58.8833M
26Athena Soto05:59.9316F
27Sara Wolfe06:03.0014F
28Gina Fyock06:06.4343F
29Abimelec Cano06:11.2424M
30Heidi Mane06:13.0440F
31Quentin Besson06:15.1227M
32Andi Gudeyon06:15.8915F
33Mayte Navejas06:16.4518F
34Mady Hefty06:17.8916F
35Carley Boudreau06:19.3717F
36Logan Kowalkiewicz06:21.4212M
37Dennis Kopf06:22.2740M
38Jeffry Lebowski06:22.82?M
39Walter Sobchak06:23.20?M
40Ellie Kehoe06:23.9515F
41Ellie Kehoe06:24.7615F
42Lila ?06:25.0011F
43Marcus Roe06:25.3312M
44Jennifer Taylor06:26.3536F
45Alyssa Dobbs06:26.3923NB
46Nola Coburn06:32.2117F
47Johnny Buse06:32.4535M
48Calli Grosinske06:34.7617F
49Bailey Wolfe06:35.0215F
50Theodore Donald Kerabatsos06:35.2261M
51Jaden Devitt06:38.2610M
52Teague Devitt06:38.6649M
53Aaron Gudeyon06:39.8740M
54Kendall Gudeyon06:42.4913F
55David Hernandez06:42.7025M
56Audrey Bleck06:43.249F
57Logan V06:44.3315M
58Cole Ehlen06:51.5711M
59Jon Roe06:52.0421M
60Stanley Spudowski06:52.3963M
61Eric Brenneman06:54.1344M
62Ben Roe06:54.7210M
63Mason Lamb06:55.7918M
64Ben Erdman06:59.1810M
65Brian Erdman06:59.9838M
66Delaney Hammock07:00.3316F
67Jax O’Keefe07:00.969M
68Chris Nate07:01.3638M
69Kevin07:02.3050M
70Silvia Harris07:02.6116F
71Finley DePorter07:03.5711F
72Easton Springstroh07:05.088M
73Paul Kearns07:05.6457M
74Logan Scharinger07:05.9015M
75Angel Kilar07:06.1316M
76Jack Hefty07:06.7117M
77Keenan Sheffield07:08.6316M
78Macie Riordan07:10.639F
79Preston Maas07:14.7913M
80Maya Graves-Koran07:16.8515F
81Jeff Presslein07:18.8236M
82Teddy Tortomasi07:20.788M
83Jordy DeLazzer07:22.308F
84Joel Tortomasi07:23.4144M
85Easton Taylor07:23.767M
86Lindsey Taylor07:24.0833F
87Gini Cooper07:25.3821F
88Emma Maas07:26.1313F
89Hollis Anderson07:26.5216F
90Storm DePorter07:27.0812F
91Steve Solyun07:34.1257M
92Christian Reyes07:35.6922M
93Noah Gutierrez07:36.6110M
94Braxton Rux07:36.907M
95Henrick David07:37.138M
96Shannon Greaker07:37.8337F
97Ed Greaker07:45.4741M
98Julian Lantzy07:51.209M
99Gerald Kearns07:51.8039M
100Lexi Tanner07:52.1212F
101Amy07:53.8249F
102Rob Wiesmann07:56.5069M
103Dalton “D Dog”  Maas07:58.5510M
104Andrea Bogie08:00.4144F
105Helen Udani08:00.849F
106Cecelia Harris08:05.119F
107Mark Schroeder08:05.3861M
108Brandon Harris08:05.8644M
109Julia Cooper08:06.6315F
110Noah Brautigam08:07.7811M
111Piper Riordan08:11.056F
112Kyle Stengel08:16.7935M
113Owen Cooper08:19.4547M
114Joyeaux Cooper08:22.9510F
115Alena Riordan08:25.6842F
116Luke Steffen08:26.0935M
117Andrew Thielmann08:27.8121M
118Raquel Ortiz08:29.5222F
119Araceli Aranda08:29.8621F
120Melanie Reyes08:30.1321F
121Elizabeth Rodriguez08:30.6323F
122Kayla Scharinger08:32.3215F
123Maya08:32.6415F
124Alexis08:34.0414F
125Jennifer Knudtson08:35.4150F
126Madeleine Knudtson08:35.6915F
127Mark Presslein08:38.4059M
128Mason Presslein08:39.0427M
129Easton Gnatzig08:39.388M
130Graesynn Gnatzig08:39.717F
131Liz Gnatzig08:40.0735F
132Dan Gnatzig08:40.7941M
133Ivy Daly08:41.1510F
134Cora Daly08:43.7313F
135Vivienne Lantzy08:44.345F
136Maddox Lantzy08:44.797M
137PJ Lantzy08:45.6043M
138Aimee Gutierrez08:46.1741F
139Danielle Bazeley08:47.2348F
140Kaity Schmear08:50.3034F
141Nichole Gzym08:52.719F
142Sarah Kroll08:53.0134F
143Krista Kearns08:53.5852F
144Caitlyn Oberg08:56.1912F
145Jessica Dean08:58.0436F
146Emmie Weigel08:58.54 F
147Steve Wegner08:59.4940M
148Cara Yang08:59.7715F
149Karlee Villegas09:02.0515F
150Payton Brautigam09:02.9016F
151Therese McKenzie09:03.1459F
152Sydney09:04.6110F
153Maddie Bobinski09:05.1126F
154Jessica Kearns09:09.4225F
155Elliot Agnew09:11.296M
156Owen Agnew09:15.853M
157Megan Agnew09:16.0033F
158Jenna Loomans09:20.0938F
159Candice Rux09:22.0844F
160Courtney Hinzpeter09:22.6538F
161Brendan Oberg09:28.8410M
162Derek Oberg09:29.2748M
163Jackson Clemons09:29.6121M
164Tyler Reynolds09:29.9037M
165Frankie Reynolds09:29.907F
166Harriet Wilt09:40.209F
167Courtney Wilt09:42.2040F
168Yatzeri Reyes09:42.5526F
169Gordon Springstroh09:43.456M
170Lydia Balely09:43.7612F
171Jeff09:45.3044M
172Lilia Weigel09:46.0411F
173Gabi Fyock09:50.5810F
174W Kinrie09:53.7010F
175Della Fyock09:56.906F
176Charlotte Anderson10:03.4613F
177Barb Anderson10:07.3349F
178Kristin Tanner10:12.8041F
179Karl Anderson10:16.0050M
180Evelyn Tilleson10:19.8111F
181Steve Scharinger10:20.2857M
182Megan Carstens10:22.1340F
183Michael Carstens10:23.265M
184Anna Carstens10:23.277F
185Mark Pomazak10:29.9261M
186Rose Daly10:30.895F
187Joe Daly10:31.0041M
188Catherine Strait10:32.2324F
189Erin Nickelsburg10:33.0147F
190Erin Springstroh10:33.7335F
191Emmett Springstroh10:39.343M
192Sophia Kurezynski10:40.0110F
193Zachary Kurezynski10:48.488M
194Paul Kurezynski10:49.4859M
195Katie Fortney10:51.0737F
196Max Fortney10:51.867M
197Nolan Daly10:53.018M
198Abbie Daly10:54.0839F
199Bianca Thai11:00.4833F
200Rachel Traficante11:03.5638F
201Harrison Tilleson11:04.1513M
202Theo Sacchitello11:18.217M
203Amanda Sacchitello11:18.5737F
204James Heffron11:19.0238M
205Taylor Heffron11:19.296M
206David Linton11:26.4071M
207Davin Parboteah11:37.3918M
208David Liesch11:37.8944M
209Jase Liesch11:39.548M
210Justin Mane11:45.0137M
211Luca Mane12:15.175M
212Leo Mane12:15.458M
213Cooper Heffron12:23.0410M
214John Tincher12:38.667M
215Sara Tincher12:39.0038F
216No Name12:46.49
217No Name12:58.89
218No Name12:59.23
219No Name13:53.59
220No Name13:55.20
221Cameron Lantzy16:21.191M
222Aimee Lantzy16:21.3544F
223Vicki Stelse16:21.4029F
Mark Maas, Race Coordinator
Katie Lehman and Lisa Dawsey Smith, Co-Chairs, Whitewater 4th of July Committee 2024
Photos Courtesy of Greg Stewart

Seniors in the Park Presents American Fiction

“American Fiction “

Tuesday, July 9, 1 p.m.

(Comedy/Drama/Satire)

Rated R (language); 1 hour, 57 minutes (2023).

A black novelist, who’s fed up with the Establishment profiting from Black entertainment, uses a pen name to write a book that propels him into the heart of the hypocrisy he claims to disdain. 2024 Oscar winner: Best Adapted Screenplay. Nominated for Best Film.

Stars Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Leslie Uggams

This Week’s City & School Board Meetings & Notices

Plan & Architectural Review Meeting – Monday, July 8, 2024 @ 6:00pm
Agenda includes change to the City of Whitewater Municipal Code Chapter 19, Specifically Section 19.48.020 Institutional District Permitted Uses, adding Libraries, Municipal Buildings, Public and Semi Public Uses, change to the City of Whitewater Municipal Code Chapter 19, Specifically section 19.55.070 Structural, Design and Aesthetic Standards, Removing letter F requiring Enclosed Buildings for Wireless Telecommunications Support Facilities, Public Hearing for Consideration of a Change in the District Zoning Map to Rezone for the Irvin L. Young Library properties from R-2 ( One and Two Family Residence District ) to I (Institutional District) for Tax Parcel #’s /OT 00196 and /OT 00197, Public Hearing for Consideration of a Change in the District Zoning Map to Rezone for the Municipal Building properties from B-2 (Central Business District ) to I (Institutional District) for Tax Parcel #’s /OT 00152, /OT 00153, /OT 00154, /OT 00155, /OT 00158, /OT 00159 and /OT 00160, Public Hearing for Consideration of a Change in the District Zoning Map to Rezone from B1 (Community Business) to R-2 (One and Two Family Residence) Zoning District, Under Chapter 19.18 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Whitewater for the following Tax Parcel Number /HAS 00048D vacant land located at the corner of S Taft Street and E Clay Street, possible approval of a Conditional Use Permit for an 12-Foot High Electronic Monument Sign for St Patrick’s Church 1235 W Main Street, Tax Parcel #’s /WUP 00219 and /WUP 00220, possible approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a proposed Second Wall sign to be located at 1002 S Janesville St., Tax Parcel #/WUP 00341 for Samuel & Dana Hatchett d/b/a Pro Landscape Supply
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Public Works Committee Meeting – Tuesday, July 9, 2024 @ 5:00pm
Agenda includes payments for Walworth Avenue real estate purchases, parking/pedestrians on Elizabeth Street in front
of the Whitewater Middle School, updates to the sidewalk replacement ordinance, a mandatory Lead Service Line (LSL)
replacement ordinance
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
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Webinar ID: 831 9828 2604
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Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Office of the City Manager / City Clerk (262-473-0102) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.

Lakes Advisory Committee Meeting – Wednesday, July 10, 2024 @ 4:30pm
Agenda includes Discussion and possible action regarding Whitewater Stormwater Management Plan Questions. Presentation by Brad Marquardt, Public Works Director, Discussion and possible action regarding Lake District Marketing Campaign Event
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Passcode: 517295
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Duke Otherwise to Perform at Public Library July 11

Duke Otherwise is a spirited performer, a skilled guitarist and captivating tap-dancer. Using his distinct baritone, he sings his hilarious and imaginative songs that all ages will delight in together. His energetic live show is filled with improvisation, audience participation, dancing, and outrageous fun filled with stellar musicianship, memorable characters, whimsical topics, silliness, and a vast array of instruments and musical styles for all ages. 

Community members welcome to attend this free, family-friendly performance at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library (431 W. Center St.) on Thursday, July 11 at 5:30 p.m. There is no cost or registration required to attend. Contact the library with questions at 262-473-0530.

Irvin L. Young Memorial Library
431 W. Center St.
Sarah French
sfrench@whitewater-wi.gov
262-473-0530