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Hey — it’s almost market day!  We’ll see you at the Depot Museum at 301 W. Whitewater, 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, May 17 for our third market of the outdoor season. Last week marked the return of asparagus to the market, so don’t miss out on your chance to snag some!

MUSIC: Tapestry – a five piece string band

FOOD CARTS: Mama Maria’s, Yang House of Rolls

DON’T MISS: fruit crisps by Stephani’s Spot – rhubarb and strawberry rhubarb; get your garden going with plants by Peach Tree Organic Garden

Books and Art by Kimberly Vogel ● Wisconsin fiction author & illustrator of characters, animals

Bowers Lake Coffee ● locally roasted and brewed organic coffee & coffee beans 

Carol McLernon ● historical fiction books 

Crafted on Kindness  ● kindness-themed merchandise & custom projects 

Happy Mail by Chris ● handcrafted cards

Helena’s Farm ● chicken and duck eggs, organic lamb, houseplants 

Jazzed-Up Marshmallows ● gourmet marshmallows, graham crackers

Kettle Moraine Honey ● local honey, beeswax products, scented soaps 

Komboocho Brewing ● quality kombucha using organic & local ingredients. Rotating flavors available.

Kristie’s Creative Kitchen ● jams, jellies, pickled items 

Little Red Farms ● local and regeneratively raised beef, porks, chicken, maple syrup, and eggs

Mama Maria’s ● breakfast burrito, tortas, quesadillas, tacos, empanadas (beef and potato, tinga), sopes, homemade pico de gallo

Mudders Dream ● wheel-thrown & handbuilt functional & sculptural pottery

My Farm ● spinach, eggs, greens mix, radishes, spring onions

Peach Tree Organic Garden ● peaches, tomatoes, herbs

Pops Kettle Corn ● State Fair-ribbon-winning gourmet popcorn in flavors like Birthday Cake, Muskego Mix, Dragon Breath and Brandy Old-fashioned

Soap of the Earth ● local, handcrafted soaps & lotions

Sophisticated Lady ● whipped body moisturizers, with mango, shea and kukui butter & beard oils, magnesium oils, sugar scrubs

Stephani’s Spot ● jams, jellies, pickled items, sauces, dip mixes, quick breads, seasonal baked goods

Studio 84 ● a variety of products, including notecards and mugs, created by a nonprofit art studio, gallery and store that fosters the creative and vocational development of people with disabilities 

The Vegetable Stand ● local produce

Whitewater Dems ● information

Whitewater Grocery Co ● your (future) friendly neighborhood grocer, supporting fresh and local products

Wood Street Bakery ● Organic Sprouted Bread, Honey Oat Bread, and Strawberry Rhubarb Tart among other yummy baked goods

Yang House of Rolls ● Thai spring rolls, egg rolls, Thai iced tea, mango lassi

Zo-Sharp ● knife-sharpening on site 

A very warm and heartfelt thank you to all the Whitewater residents and many others who donated food to the two Spring food drives held in Whitewater. A tremendous amount of food was collected for the pantry.

The Whitewater Community Food Pantry appreciates all the many donations received from the churches, businesses, companies, organizations and individuals who bring donations to the pantry. We are always in need of paper and plastic bags, so thank you for bringing them in.

We also get fresh produce weekly through Feeding America, and other staples needed for the patrons.

Our patrons are very grateful for everything they receive. We are currently serving 152 families in Whitewater.

The food pantry is open every Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 to 12:00 noon.

The Whitewater Community Food Pantry is located in the Old Armory building at 146 North Street, second floor. There is an elevator for your convenience. There is also a ramp and the pantry is accessible.

By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com

The agenda for the Common Council meeting on May 3 indicated that there would be a closed session to discuss accepting a “Release and Employment Disposition Agreement between City of Whitewater and City of Whitewater Police Chief.” It was also stated that there would be an open session regarding the subject after the closed session. However, at the end of the initial open session it was announced that this item had been pulled from the agenda. No reason was given.

The Banner reached out to City Manager Cameron Clapper to request any information he could provide about this matter. No response was received. From the title of the fore-mentioned agenda item, it would appear that the city and Aaron Raap were in some sort of negotiations that would result in an end to Raap’s employment as police chief. However, the Common Council agenda for May 17 does not include any items regarding the chief.

Chief of Police Aaron Raap was taken into custody by the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department for alleged battery-domestic abuse on November 24, 2021 from his Town of Ottawa home.

According to a City of Whitewater press release dated December 3, Raap had been placed on paid administrative leave. It was indicated that an internal investigation would be conducted by an outside agency “based on an incident that occurred outside the city of Whitewater,” and that Deputy Chief Dan Meyer would be serving as acting police chief until further notice.

The Waukesha County District Attorney’s Office announced on December 15 that it had declined to issue criminal charges “due to a lack of evidence to establish that Mr. Raap intended to inflict bodily harm on anyone.”

The city has not indicated whether the internal investigation has been completed. Deputy Chief Dan Meyer continues to serve as acting police chief.

Raap was hired as police chief in 2018, succeeding Lisa Otterbacher. He had left the Milwaukee Police Department in 2016 after 26 years of service, ultimately with the title of captain.

By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com

With apologies that we’re slow in receiving and passing on this official notification of Walworth County Sheriff Kurt Picknell’s impending retirement, please see below. Readers will have to note the ”type” of news release, since the news is only implied in the narrative.

Irvin L. Young Library Board – Monday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes Update from the Library Expansion and Renovation Steering Committee meeting of April 27, 2022 with Jodi Sweeney.
This will be a hybird In-person/virtual meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87351215322?pwd=OWJ1c2cvTCtZWGxiRmxhVjFCTnA5Zz09
Meeting ID: 873 5121 5322
Passcode: p15fqCPP
Or dial
1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 873 5121 5322
Passcode: 66283205

Whitewater Unified School District Policy Review Committee – Tuesday @ 9:00 a.m.

City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes purchase of replacement police squad car and action on bids received for Vanderlip lift station.
This will be an IN PERSON and a VIRTUAL MEETING. Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join us via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83107623125?pwd=L3VDczB2cGwrUEZWMlBHSmRQVzJKQ T09
Passcode: 155386
Or Telephone:
1 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 831 0762 3125
Passcode: 155386

Parks & Recreation Meeting
Agenda includes Whitewater Aquatic And Fitness Center (WAFC) Presentation and dog park issues.
Wednesday @ 5:30 p.m.
City of Whitewater Municipal Building
Cravath Lakefront Room- 2nd Floor
And Virtual
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84270689395
Meeting ID: 842 7068 9395
Or dial
1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 842 7068 9395

City of Whitewater Common Council Special Meeting – Thursday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda: A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $8,350,000 Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022B, of the City of Whitewater, Walworth and Jefferson Counties,
Wisconsin, and Providing for the Payment of the Bonds and Other Details With Respect to the Bonds.This will be an IN PERSON and a VIRTUAL MEETING.
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join us via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88625602703?pwd=UmVrU3dnd0JzbUc3ZitpMkM4a2JyZz09
Passcode: 098334
Or Telephone:
1 312 626 6799
Webinar ID: 886 2560 2703 Passcode: 098334

The WHS FFA & NHS are hosting a fundraising event for Aiden Wiedenhoeft at Culver’s in Whitewater on Monday, May 16 from 4 – 7 pm.  A percentage of the proceeds that evening will be donated to his family to help pay his medical expenses.  Please have supper at Culver’s on Monday night and donate while you dine!  Thank you so much!

“Licorice Pizza”
Please note: This is the first in SIP’s summertime mid-month Wednesday movie series! Due to a scheduling conflict the date has been changed
Wednesday, May 25, 1 p.m. (Comedy/Drama/Romance)
Rated R (Language, sexual references, drugs); 2 hours, 13 minutes (2021)
Growing up, running around, and falling in love for the first time in the San Fernando Valley, California, in 1973, this film was nominated for 3 Oscars: Best Picture, Director, Original Screenplay. Stars Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman and Sean Penn.

Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the Southern Wakes United Water Ski Show Team.

The 2022 ski season is fast approaching and the Southern Wakes United Water Ski Show Team (SWU) is ready to entertain YOU!

In case you missed us, last year was a great year for SWU. In addition to competing at the Wisconsin State Water Ski Show Regional Tournament, we performed five shows at the Lauderdale Landing, six at Scenic Ridge Campground on Whitewater Lake, two on Delavan Lake and two on Elkhorn Lake in Babe Mann Park.

The full 2022 show schedule can be found on our website, www.SouthernWakesUnited.com.

We are always looking for more talent to join the team.  You do NOT need to know how to ski or own your own equipment.  You don’t even have to ski to join our team as there are many things we need team members for. If you are interested in being a spotter in the boat, a boat driver, doing sound for the shows, designing or sewing costumes etc… WE WANT YOU!!!!!   If you are interested in joining SWU, contact us at membership@southernwakesunited.com. Members on our team range in age from 6-75, so grab the family and join us for some fun in the sun!  Our first on-the-water ski practice is May 19, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Babe Mann Lake in Elkhorn. 

About Us

In 2018 the Lauderdale Lakes Aqua Skiers and Whitewater Lakes Sports Club (Minneiska Water Ski Show Team) merged, forming the ONLY water ski show team in Walworth County!

Over forty years, the teams formed a unique rivalry which included competition, shared skiers and great friendships, but both remained too small to compete against the larger teams in the state. After a failed merger attempt in the 1990s, the teams remained separate and continued to struggle.

Once again in 2018, the two boards decided to explore the option, knowing that a merger would allow them to share resources and create the best learning environment. This time the merger was a success!

SWU is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose purpose is to give its members an opportunity to work together to build confidence, learn new skills and promote leadership development, water safety education and sportsmanship. We are financially supported by SWU Magazine advertising sales, donations, team fundraisers and private performances.

The listings that were provided to the Banner have been supplemented with a number that were published in the Daily Jefferson County Union, marked with a *.

EAST SIDE

274 Lakeview Dr.
FRI. 5/13 8:30am-5:30pm, SAT. 5/14 8:30am-5:30pm, SUN. 5/15 8:30am-2:00pm

Boy’s Clothing (Size 6-12), Toys (Roblox, Minecraft, Star Wars, Minions, etc.), Board Games, Furniture, Household Items, Women’s & Men’s Clothing.

720 E. Chicago St.
Friday and Saturday 9-5.
Redwing 5, 4 and 3 gallon jugs and many more crocks, Miller beer signs, night stand, coolers, fertilizer spreader, iron patio chairs and household items, antique commode, Rowe pottery, Graniteware, oak fern stand, Eddie Walker figurines, lawn edger.  No clothes.  Garage is full!

*164 S. Ash Lane
Fri 9-6, Sat. 9-7
Huge sale! Most clothing $1! Baby, kids & adults name brand items. Grill, home decor, work bench, much more!

*336 Lakeview Dr.
Sat 8-4, Sun 8-4
Household items, men’s clothes, camping, books, DVDs & CDs, seasonal, other misc items.

*634 Darcy Ln
Fri 8-4, Sat 8-4
Furniture, kitchenware, collectibles, clocks, bedding, pet supplies, large pet ramp, tools, wheelchair, walker, bath chair, DVDs, Kuerigs, books & much more!

WEST SIDE

1680 Turtle Mound Lane
Garage Sale Friday May 13 and Saturday May 14 8:00-4:00
A ton of baby items and toys that are in great condition. Also home decor, patio set (table and 4 chairs), furniture and many other treasures

476 S. Buckingham Blvd.
No More Babies! Garage sale this Friday, 8-4 at 476 S. Buckingham Blvd., Clothing: Organized, gently used boy clothes, newborn – 3T. Brands include Cat & Jack, Carters, Oshkosh, Old Navy, North Face, and Columbia. Also men’s S – XL, and women’s XL.

Additional child items: Crib and changing table, baby toys, Kelty Summit carrier, ergobaby carrier and high chair.

Households, antiques, construction items, exercise bike and much more.

Multi house sale at 1107, 1130 and 1145 W. South St. (By the high school)
1148 W. South St. will have a Saturday sale only.
Garage sale on Thursday-Saturday May 12-14. Thursday and Friday 8-3 pm.  Saturday 8-12 pm

2 couches, round dining room table with leaves, bench, microwave, printer, king bed frame and box springs, queen frame, AG dolls, Barbies, Disney Princess Play Pretend kitchen, skis, ski boots, a grill, tools, wii system with games, softball and soccer cleats, kamik kids snow boots, shoes, household goods, kids books, toys,  DVDs, CDs, squishmallows,  jewelry, men’s, women’s, teens, children clothing and lots more!!!

284 S. Woodland Dr
Friday 10-3:30
Saturday 8-3:30

1248 W. Court St.

8:30-4:00

Tools, fishing gear and sports teams cups.

1204 W. Laurel St. – Estate Sale.
May 13,14,15 Fri.-Sun. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Antiques, appliances (small), furniture (indoor & patio), games & books, glassware, kitchen items, pins & stamps, seasonal decorations, tools & much more. All to go!

*1180 Bloomingfield Dr., #401
Fri., 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Lots of tools, furniture, misc household items. Everything must go! Spring cleaning!

*1180 Bloomingfield Dr., #103
Fri. 9-4, Sat. 9-4
Liquidation of flea market items. Something for everyone. Antiques, collectibles, pickers welcome.

*340 S. Woodland Dr.
Fri 9-3, Sat 9-3
Girl’s bedroom set, books, toys, games, seasonals, household items, baby items, clothing – boys 24mo/2T, girls size 6, and more!

*755 N. Tratt St., Lot 200
Fri 8-5, Sat. 8-5, Sun 8-2
Tools, pet supplies, home goods, crafts, infant items, kitchen items, brand new clothes, camping equipment, car accessories and MUCH MORE!

OUT OF TOWN

*N158 Howard Rd
Fri 9-4, Sat 9-4
Antiques, collectibles, vintage items, toys, women’s clothing, farm primitives, lots of tools, household items, lots-o-stuff! No baby items.

A Banner Service: Garage Sale Ads

As a result of a reader’s comment that it’s hard to find garage sales in Whitewater now that we no longer have a weekly shopper, the Banner staff agreed to begin a “consolidated” garage sale posting that will be published by Thursday morning for the upcoming weekend’s sales. This announcement will only be for garage sales (a sale of miscellaneous household goods, often held in the garage or front yard of someone’s house) in the city and school district boundaries. We will not be accepting, for example, ads for cars or other items that are not part of a scheduled garage sale. There will be a limit of three times per year for a particular property. Although we may eventually make a small charge for this service, initially it will be complimentary.

Those wishing to place a notice must send the information to whitewaterbanner@gmail.com by Wednesday at 6 p.m. You may include a brief description of the items that are for sale, the hours and days of the sale, and of course your address.