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#FlashbackFriday with the Historical Society: Snow Banks in April 1881
We had a lot of late snow in March, but nothing beats 1881 when after the big storm in early March (see our post from March 3) led to more snow storms in that month and into April 1881. This stereoscope view is actually dated April of 1881.
In fact, in the Whitewater Register on April 21, 1881, a Whitewater citizen is quoted, “Here it is the 13th day of April and hardly a spot of bare ground to be seen, and plenty of snow banks four feet deep. The situation finally improved later in the month, but there was extensive flooding due to rain and snow melt.
Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society.
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Town of Whitewater Seeks Bids for Road Projects
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Road Repair Projects 2023
Town of Whitewater, Walworth County, Wisconsin
The Town Board of the Town of Whitewater will receive sealed bids for the following road projects:
Chip & Seal:
Parker Road
Cox road
R&W Townline Rd: two different sections
Asphalt:
Shereda Rd
Krahn Dr
W. Lakeshore Dr
Clover Valley from Anderson Rd to Millis Rd
Patches and wedging:
Clover Valley between Willis Ray Rd and Anderson Rd intersection
Woodward Rd at boundary of Cold Spring Township
For specifics on proposed projects, please contact Carl Ahrens, Public Works Superintendent: 920-723-0458.
All sealed bids, clearly marked “ROAD BID”, must be received by the Town Clerk before NOON, May 1, 2023. Bids will be opened on May 2, 2023 at a Special Meeting for the Board, starting at 8:30 a.m.
Weight slips required for all road materials used. Proof of Worker’s Comp Insurance and a W-9 must be furnished prior to any work being done. All bids and materials must be according to State of Wisconsin, DOT road standards.
The Town of Whitewater reserves the right to core and test asphalt content at the expense of the awarded contractor. The Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts of bids.
Jorja Boiley
Clerk/Treasurer
Iron Pour Returns to WI Makers Saturday
Remember that Wisconsin Makers is hosting its sixth annual iron pour this Saturday, April 15.
The public is invited to this family-friendly event at the regional makerspace, located at 200 E. Clay St. in Whitewater.
Spectators are welcome to watch the “pour team” — Teresa “Tree” Lind, a University of Wisconsin-Whitewater lecturer of art and design, and her students and alumni — melt cast iron in an outdoor furnace and then fill sand scratch molds with the liquid metal.
Those wishing to make their own casting may buy a scratch mold square to personalize with their design that day, starting at 9 a.m.
The per-person cost is $25 ($15 for Wisconsin Makers members). Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Each scratch mold must be completed no later than 11:15 a.m.
squares cool down before grinding and heading
home with their creators.
At noon, Lind and her team will begin pouring the cast iron into the molds. They will present the completed castings to participants by mid-afternoon.
During the iron pour, brats will be available for $3, and chips and soda, for $1 each.
Wisconsin Makers is a nonprofit regional makerspace (community workshop) offering an affordable, collaborative and educational environment that inspires people of all ages to become innovators by unlocking their skills through continual experimentation and training. Work areas/equipment include: 3-D printing, laser engraving, machining, welding/fabrication, electronics, blacksmithing, woodworking, ceramics/pottery, jewelry making, arts/crafts, quilting/fabric arts, matting/framing and more.
It also is home to the Whitewater Art Club, which holds a free drawing class from 4:30 to 6 p.m. every Thursday. Taught by Michael Alvarez of Whitewater, the class is designed for all ages and abilities, and one need not have participated in past classes to attend.
For more information on the iron pour or scratch mold workshop, or to learn about the makerspace or memberships, visit Wisconsin Makers’ Facebook page at @wisconsinmakers or call Jewer at (630) 430-9498.
Motorcyclist Dies in Town of Sullivan Crash
According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded on April 12 at 6:25 p.m. to a two vehicle crash on State Highway 106 at Mehring Road in the Town of Sullivan. One vehicle is described as a motorcycle, but the type of the other vehicle is not identified in the news release.
The department indicated that their initial investigation found that when a vehicle traveling northbound on Mehring Road pulled out from the stop sign at STH 106 to go westbound it was hit by an eastbound motorcycle. Both drivers were traveling alone. The operator of the motorcycle sustained critical injuries and succumbed to those injuries at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle had minor injuries.
The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Rome and Sullivan Fire. Jefferson EMS and Jefferson County Emergency Communications for traffic control.
There was no indication of any citations being issued, and the names of the persons involved were not released. The incident is being investigated by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
Our Readers Share: Tom Ganser – Two Spring Surprises
Tom Ganser writes, “Totally unexpected but fun early spring surprises. No. 1 would have been enough, but then seeing No. 2 on walk through campus with [my dog] Max was frosting on the cake.”
Our thanks to Tom Ganser for sharing these beautiful spring surprises.
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Appreciation of Young Artists at CAC During April
Appreciation of Young Artists at the CAC during April 2023
Students between the ages of 4-18 from the Whitewater Unified School District (WUSD) will be on display at the Cultural Arts Center (CAC)—402 W. Main St. Whitewater, WI –from April 13 to 30, 2023. Due to the vast number of pieces, the exhibition will be in-gallery only with a few quick overview camera shots on the Whitewater Arts Alliance website. The gallery hours are Thursdays thru Sundays, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
With new coordinators taking over the show, the Art Walk from last year will instead be a musical reception day with performances as follows:
- 1:00 – 1:30 Lincoln World Drumming Ensemble – Christine Hayes, Teacher
- 1:30-2:00 WUSD String Ensemble – Patricia Nielsen, Teacher
- 2:00-2:30 WHS Choral Students – Karen Tordera, Teacher
Reception will be Saturday, April 15 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Light food and drinks will be provided.
The exhibition will include visual two-dimensional artwork by students from area schools. The teachers displaying the artwork are: Sara Brautigam (Lakeview), Sarah Heyer (Middle School), Crystal Gill (High School), Justin Mane (Washington), and Sara Sixel (Lincoln).
To learn more about this show as it updates, head over to the WAA’s webpage, https://www.whitewaterarts.org/wusd-exhibition-2023.
Stories of Walt Disney and His Designers: Unexpected Career Magic
UW-Whitewater welcomes Disney historian Todd James Pierce for a presentation on Walt Disney and the talented individuals who helped him realize his vision for Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Constructing the beloved theme parks in California and Florida was an enormous task. Walt Disney needed to build a team of people with certain skills and goals in order to achieve the visual storytelling he imagined for the attractions in the parks. In many cases that meant redirecting those he hired so they could find passions and talents they didn’t realize they had. Pierce will share some of the stories behind Walt Disney and his designers as they worked together to create the theme parks that are among the most magical places on Earth.
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | Two Locations
UW-W University Center, Room 275, Whitewater | 1:00 p.m.
Hedberg Public Library, 316 S. Main St., Janesville | 6:00 p.m.
Parking may be purchased through the Passport Pay by Space app – information is available here.
Visitor parking may also be purchased online or at the kiosk behind the Visitor Information Center. See this link for information.
Editor’s note: The above news release was received from UW-Whitewater.
Donkey Basketball Fundraiser for FFA was a Success
On March 9th, the Whitewater High School FFA brought back Donkey Basketball. The community came together to not only have a great time but for something even bigger. The event became a fundraiser for two students in the Whitewater School District. The communities from near and far came to support their families and rallied together to raise $1,000 for each family.
Left to right: FFA Officers: President Heidi Sherman, Treasurer Owen Heussner, Sentinel Sterling Truesdale, Reporter Katie Gillette, Secretary Emily Schmidt, Vice President Eloise Rohloff, and FFA Advisor Mr. Paul Majors. Accepting checks on behalf of the families are Whitewater High School staff members (L to R) Mrs. Chelsea Luebke and Mrs. Camden Harlan
Submitted by Whitewater FFA Reporter, Katie Gillette
St. John’s Masonic Lodge Returns to the In-lodge Dining Option for Spring Fundraiser Dinner – Thursday
St. John’s Masonic Lodge is pleased to announce a return to the in-lodge dining option for our spring fundraiser dinner. We hope to see you there.
