Editor’s Note: The following information was provided by Christine Hayes and the Whitewater Arts Alliance.
The Whitewater Arts Alliance presents the first concert of 2022 this Thursday, June 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. All are welcome.
At the Birge Fountain 402 W. Main Street, Whitewater
Thursday, June 23, 11:30 am-12:45 pm
The Brothers Quinn, Folk Ensemble playing Celtic, Rock, Country, Bluegrass
Food Vendor – La Preferida or pack a lunch! Bring a blanket or chair.
Editor’s note: The following announcement was provided by the United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church.
The 1st Annual Strawberry Stampede & Silent Auction will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22 at First United Methodist Church in Whitewater. Hosted by the United Methodist Women, this new event will feature homemade strawberry shortcake and ice cream for $5 per person. Takeout will be available.
There will also be a bounce house and other activities for the kids, as well as a silent auction. The silent auction will include a variety of items, including certificates for local businesses, gift baskets, homemade food items, and services provided by church members.
Proceeds from the Strawberry Stampede & Silent Auction will support mission projects around the world.
For more information, contact the church office at 262-473-2131.
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast club.
On Saturday June 18, 11 bags of garbage were picked up by (left to right) Steve Smith, Al Stanek and Steve Ryan (not pictured is Lynn Binnie). The four Kiwanians picked up garbage on highway 12 near La Grange as part of the Adopt-A-Highway Program via the Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club. The photo was taken by Lynn Binnie.
By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com
At its June 21 meeting the Dodge County Board of Supervisors approved the appointment of Cameron Clapper as county administrator on a vote of 28-3. A supervisor asked whether Clapper was present, with the response being that he was attending the Common Council meeting at his present employment (Whitewater). Questions were raised regarding the proposed salary level and vacation allowance, but no concerns were expressed regarding the candidate.
Clapper has served as Whitewater’s city manager since 2012. Prior to that he served as interim city manager for four months upon the resignation of city manager Kevin Brunner, with whom he had worked as assistant city manager for two years.
Clapper told the Common Council at its June 21 meeting that as he had heard of the approval of his hiring at Dodge County, [which had occurred during the council meeting,] he would be submitting his resignation effective August 12. He expressed appreciation for his experience in Whitewater, in particular for those on city staff, council members and citizens who have supported him in learning how to be a city manager. Clapper recommended that the council engage a search firm to assist with recruiting a new city manager, and the council voted unanimously to ask him to obtain proposals for that as well as for an interim city manager if this is needed.
According to wisconsindemographics.com, Dodge County is the 19th largest county of the 72 in the state, with a population of nearly 88,000. Walworth County is listed as 15th largest, with approximately 103,000 residents, and Jefferson County is shown as 20th largest, with approximately 85,000 people. The Dodge County seat is Juneau. (There is a Juneau county, but the city of Juneau is obviously not in that county.) As of the 2020 census, Whitewater’s population was 14,889. It is evident that a large number of university students are included in that number, and it is generally estimated that the city’s long-term population is approximately 7000.
June 21 is the summer solstice, the longest day and shortest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. The 2022 summer solstice arrives at 4:14 a.m. Central time. At this precise moment the sun appears directly over the Tropic of Cancer — as far north as it appears in the sky all year.
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By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com
For at least a number of days recently, as shown above, a Quality Inn banner covered the Super 8 sign at 917 E. Milwaukee Street. By June 18, however, the banner had disappeared and the hotel was back to advertising itself as a Super 8.
An employee at Super 8 told the Banner that the hotel, which previously was owned by the same party that owns the Baymont Inn and Suites at 1355 W. Main Street, was recently sold to a party that already operates some Quality Inns. It was their intention to change the hotel to a Quality Inn; however, it was discovered that due to an existing contract with Super 8 this change was not deemed to be financially feasible.
NEWARK, DE (06/14/2022)– Sophie Olson of Whitewater has been named to the University of Delaware Dean’s List for the Spring 2022 semester.
To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a GPA of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for the semester.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (June 20, 2022) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire extends congratulations to the 2,461 students named to the spring 2022 Dean’s List. Their academic performance has been outstanding, and we recognize these students with pride.
The Dean’s list eligibility criteria can be found online at https://www.uwec.edu/news/news/spring-2022-dean-s-list-5200/.
Whitewater, WI
Naomi Allen, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Versiti is the primary blood supplier for Southeastern Wisconsin, as well as Lakeland and Fort Hospitals. Please consider making an appointment by clicking here today. Not many times are still open; many thanks to those who have already registered. Save time by answering the questionnaire at home; this cannot be done before Thursday.
Per below, all donors will receive a portable Bluetooth speaker, while supplies last.
According to a press release from the Jefferson County Sheriff, on June 18 at 6:51 p.m. the office received a 911 call from Nature’s Villa at N2899 Roger Road in the Town of Sullivan. The caller stated that a swimmer had gone under water and could not be located. The water area on the property is said to be a pond like feature that is located on approximately two acres of land. The pond is used for swimming by its guests.
The Sheriff’s Office immediately dispatched fire and rescue to the scene. Units from twelve other units, including Whitewater Fire, responded as well. Rescue divers entered the water and began searching the area pointed out by witnesses. The search continued until 9:35 p.m., when operations were suspended due to darkness, without recovery being made.
On June 19 the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team began another search at 7:30 a.m., working in conjunction with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources using their underwater submersible drone with sonar and camera technology. The recovery of a 14 year old male was made at 8:33 a.m. within the search area.
The release concludes, “The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office along with all Fire and EMS responding to this tragedy extend our deepest heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family involved.”
“Roma”
Wednesday, June 22
Starting time has changed to 1:30 p.m. due to SIP picnic, which begins at 11 a.m.
(Drama) Rated R (language/nudity); 2 hours, 15 minutes. (2018).
Spanish/Mexican language, with English subtitles. (Rescheduled from February 22: a snow day!)
A year in the life of a middle class family and their maid in Mexico City in the early 1970’s. A slice-of-life film that you won’t soon forget. Filmed in black and white. Three awards, 2019: Best Foreign Film, Best Cinematography, Best Director.