This Week’s City Meetings

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:
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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

FFA & NHS Fundraiser for Aiden Wiedenhoeft at Culver’s on Monday

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!

Robotics Team Welcomes New Members for Summer

Whitewater High School’s FIRST Robotics Competition Team #6574 Ferradermis invites any students interested in joining the team for the 2022-2023 school year to join us in the high school library at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, with a parent or guardian, to learn about opportunities to work with the team this summer. This invitation is open to current WHS students as well as incoming freshmen!

Ferradermis members will be traveling to 3 single-day off-season competitions this summer in Kettle Moraine, Manitowoc, and Mukwonago. Joining the team on one or more of these trips is a great way for new members to experience the excitement of FIRST Robotics and learn more about what an actual competition feels like. In addition, new members are welcome to join us for summer training meetings.

What skills do you need before joining the team? None! Current Ferradermis members and their mentors will help you learn everything you need to know.

Is it all about the robot? Nope! There are roles on the team for people with all sorts of interests including business, graphics, community service, public speaking, writing, electronics, programming, CAD, and manufacturing.

Come join us on May 26 to learn more!

Any questions? Please contact Laura Masbruch at lmasbruch@wwusd.org.

Article and Photo Submitted by Laura Masbruch
Whitewater High School Robotics Advisor
lmasbruch@wwusd.org

Seniors in the Park Presents Licorice Pizza – on Wednesday (Update: Date change)

“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.

Ski Show Team Announces 2022 Ski Season

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.

Citywide Rummage Sales this Weekend (Updated)

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.

Walworth County ADRC to Host Open House on May 20th

Editor’s Note: The following information was provided by Walworth County Administration Department.

The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Walworth County will
host an Open House on Friday, May 20, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Walworth County Health and Human Services building located at 1910 County Road NN, Elkhorn.

The Open House will feature musical entertainment, snacks, information, and free bingo provided by the Walworth County Council of the American Legion. The event is a celebration of Older Americans Month, a national observance that pays tribute to the contributions of older persons in our communities. The 2022 Older Americans theme is Age My Way; an opportunity for all of us to explore the many ways older adults can remain in and be involved with their communities.

“We are very excited to offer an in-person social opportunity for older adults in Walworth County, celebrating life, longevity, and the many contributions they have made to society while they aged their way,” says Randy Kohl, manager of the ADRC.

The Open House is free and RSVPs are not required. Check out the new Health and Human
Services building and have fun socializing with other older adults.

Boater Safety Classes offered by Rock County Sheriff’s Office

Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the Rock County Sheriff’s Office. That office has assured the Banner that a person need not be a resident of Rock County to enroll in their classes.

Sheriff Knudson is pleased to announce that the Rock County Sheriff’s Office will offer two 8-hour
Boater Safety Education Courses this summer. Anyone born on or after January 1, 1989, is
required to complete a Boater Safety Education Course in order to legally operate a motorized
boat or personal watercraft (PWC) on Wisconsin waters. It is recommended that participants be
at least 12 years of age or turn 12 shortly following completion of the class.

Boater Safety Education Courses:
Class #1
Mandatory Registration: May 24, at 6 p.m. @ Rock County Fairgrounds – Stock Pavilion
Class: June 11, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. @ Rock County Fairgrounds – Stock Pavilion

Class #2
Mandatory Registration: June 20, at 6 p.m. @ Edgerton Conservation Club
Class: July 9, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. @ Edgerton Conservation Club

Registration is now open for Class #1. Complete the online enrollment form to reserve a seat.
Class size is limited to thirty (30) students. Upon submission of the online enrollment form, the
submitter will see an onscreen confirmation message with information on the mandatory in-person
registration meeting. Registration for Class #2 will open the week of June 6, 2022.

Enroll At:
www.co.rock.wi.us/departments/sheriff-s-office/recreational-patrol/boater-education
A class fee of $10.00 per student will be collected at the in-person registration meeting. The
student and a parent or legal guardian if the student is underage must attend the mandatory
registration meeting in order for the student to take the course. Students will receive course
materials at the in-person registration meeting.

Please direct any questions to Deputy Trevor Lund at trevor.lund@co.rock.wi.us.

Obituary: Curtis Chester Millard, 66, of Fort Atkinson

Curtis Chester Millard, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 3.

Curt was born on November 12, 1955 to parents Chester and Harriet (Kienbaum) Millard in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Curt grew up in Whitewater and graduated from Whitewater High School in 1974. He went on to study at Madison Area Technical College.

In 1985, he married Maureen Schindler of Fort Atkinson at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson.

Curt worked for 30 years as a pressman at W.D. Hoard & Sons. He was always willing
to help colleagues and friends, and earned a reputation of reliability among all who
knew him. He would not hesitate to help a neighbor in need by shoveling driveways or driving over to fix a TV.

Curt was always incredibly dedicated to his family whether bringing them a meal at
work, helping them move, or simply checking in. He was in contact with his daughters
every day and always provided a shoulder to lean on.

Curt enjoyed grilling and cooking new recipes. His family was always in awe of his
intelligence, and despite valiant attempts, no one could ever beat him at “Jeopardy.”

Curt is survived by his wife, Maureen of Fort Atkinson; daughter, Megan (Wesley) Chiu
of Chicago, Illinois; daughter, Erin (Alex) Herrera of Waukesha; sister, Ellen Millard of
Whitewater; sister-in-law, Laurie Millard of Reedsburg, and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Millard; father and mother-in-
law, Doug and Dolores Schindler; and two brothers-in-law, Mike and Tim Schindler.

Private services will be held, followed by a celebration of life at a later date.

As an expression of sympathy, please consider a donation to the Fort Atkinson Food
Pantry or the Humane Society of Jefferson County.

Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences
can be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Community Invited to 5th Grade Band Concert May 12 – Composer to Premier The Whitewater March

Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the Whitewater Unified School District.

The 5th grade bands from Lakeview, Washington and Lincoln will be combining together for a District Wide 5th Grade Band concert on Thursday, May 12 at 7 p.m. at Whitewater High School in the Auditorium.  They will be working with a special guest, Composer Peter Terry during the day for rehearsals as well as at the concert. Peter Terry will be joining the 5th grade band to work with them as well as premiering his new composition called “The Whitewater March” that he wrote and dedicated to the Whitewater 5th grade band, and their teacher, Justin Kamp. Peter Terry’s travel and expenses have been paid for by Excelcia Music Publishing Company in Florida.  At the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in 2019, Mr. Kamp won a raffle from Excelcia Publishing and they awarded a composer visit to WUSD!

Peter Terry (b. 1957) is an award-winning composer, conductor and educator. He holds a bachelor’s degree in trumpet from the University of Michigan, a master’s degree in music composition and theory from Bowling Green State University, and a doctorate from the University of Texas at Austin in music composition and theory.

Dr. Terry’s compositions have been performed and broadcast worldwide and appear on numerous contest and festival required music lists. With over 70 works published by Excelcia Music, Carl Fischer, BRS Music, Dorn Publications and Music for Percussion, Inc., Dr. Terry is sought out for commissions by numerous chamber groups, choirs, concert bands and orchestras. He is accomplished at every level of ensemble writing from beginner to middle school, high school and advanced ensembles. His music is colorful, dramatic, and characterized by a rhythmic verve and a deep lyricism that shows the influences of American popular music, world music and American classical composers such as Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland and Samuel Barber. He is particularly proud of the emphasis on playability and melodic interest for all the instruments in his compositions.

Dr. Terry has served on the faculties of the University of Texas at Austin, Cal State-Los Angeles, Bowling Green State University and Bluffton University and the Interlochen Arts Camp.