It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society.
It is the time of year when farmers are out plowing and planting, so we offer a view of plowing 1900 style. The first farmer is riding a plow attachment behind a three-horse hitch, a marked improvement over the second farmer walking behind a two-horse hitch pulling an old-fashioned plow. The photo was taken by Henry Scholl around 1900 and is one of over 400 glass plate negatives in the society’s collections that depicts life in the Whitewater area at the turn of the 20th century.
Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society.
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by UW-Whitewater.
Patricia Clasen, who has served the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock County for 20 years, has been named dean and assistant vice chancellor, effective Monday, May 2. This position is responsible for the leadership, administration and operations of the Rock County campus and its College of Integrated Studies, which employs 66 faculty and staff, and enrolls 644 students.
Clasen came to UW-Whitewater at Rock County in 2002, and most recently served as interim dean. Over the past few years, she led the campus through a system-wide restructuring of the former UW Colleges, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic, while successfully launching a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree and creating new partnerships with technical colleges and businesses.
“I’m so pleased that Patricia Clasen has accepted the opportunity to continue serving in this important leadership role at UW-Whitewater,” said Robin Fox, interim provost. “Dr. Clasen champions the Rock County campus and its mission to provide degree pathways to students of all backgrounds. A strong resume of experience as a professor, department chair, associate dean and interim dean gives her a deep perspective of everything that makes the Rock County campus a critical part of the region and its future. She is an invaluable and trusted leader.”
“It’s truly an honor and a privilege to be named as the permanent dean,” Clasen said. “The campus has been a launching pad for so many students. In a time of change and challenges, we’ve worked hard to build new pathways for students in the area who are looking for personalized attention and an affordable start to their college experience and careers. Through partnerships with UW-Whitewater colleges, community business and organizations, area school districts, and other higher education institutions, I’m excited for what’s to come and so grateful to continue to serve in this role.”
Clasen holds a bachelor’s degree in speech communication from UW-River Falls, a master’s degree and Ph.D. in communication studies from, respectively, Wichita State University and University of Nebraska. She is an elected member of the Rock County Board of Supervisors, representing District 26.
The Whippet Booster Club will be hosting their semi-annual Sports Auction on Saturday, April 30 at 841 Brewhouse.
The doors open at 5:00 p.m., and tickets are $20. Your ticket includes entry into the event, food, beverages, and an opportunity to win door prizes. The auction grand prize for the evening is a $1000 drawing but there are MANY more ways to win on the night!
This auction site at https://sportswwusd.sportngin.com/auction will show some of the big ticket items that will be at this year’s auction along with some of our raffle items.
If you have any questions about the event or wish to donate, please contact Booster Club President Tom Grosinske or Athletic Director Justin Crandall.
Make sure to save the date and come out to support our Whippet Athletics! Go, Whippets!
Article Submitted by Justin Crandall Whitewater High School Athletic Director jcrandall@wwusd.org
It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society.
This week we are featuring a “modern” grocery store circa 1900. This is the interior of Frank Hall’s store. It was not self-service; clerks retrieved items from shelves behind the counters for the customer.
Note the Jell-O boxes in the upper left corner. Marketing Jell-O as a flavored gelatin dessert did not occur until 1897. So Hall’s store was featuring the latest products of the day.
Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society.
Editor’s note: The following press release was received from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Southeast Regional Office.
USH 12 EB (towards Lake Geneva) will be closed for emergency pavement repairs on Friday, April 29 from 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. If repairs are not completed, this same time scheduled will be used on Monday, May 2.
The closure will be from the CTH-NN interchange (Elkhorn) to STH 120 interchange (Lake Geneva). As always, all operations are weather dependent, and subject to change.
For more information regarding traffic impacts, transportation news and improvement project updates in Wisconsin’s Southeast region: · Follow us on Twitter: @WisDOTsoutheast · Visit the region’s 511 website: https://projects.511wi.gov/region/southeast/
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the City of Whitewater Urban Forestry Commission.
Thank you to all who attended the dedication of The Arboretum At Starin Park (AASP) and who helped make our 1st Community Tree Sale such an overwhelming success! The Tree Sale will continue on Friday, April 29th until all trees are gone, but it won’t be long since supply is very limited!
After a great Earth Day celebration at the AASP, it’s time now for the Arbor Day Children’s Event on Saturday, April 30th from noon until 2 p.m.! Please bring your kids to the lower shelter at Starin Park where they will learn more about trees and birds and the natural world that they live in while playing fun games and trying tree sourced snacks! Both you and your children can check your ‘wing span’ against our life sized Wing Span Banner and learn how to guess the age of trees, make crafts using “tree cookies” and more. Be sure to bring your camera or phone so that you can take Snowy Owl selfies all while relaxing and enjoying the park! Below is the line-up of activities for the day. See you at the Arboretum!
Arboretum Program for Young People Saturday, April 30 (the day after Arbor Day) Noon to 2 p.m. • Tree Cookie Crafts
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Whitewater Unified School District.
The Whitewater Unified School District School Board held its Organizational Meeting of the School Board on Monday, April 25, 2022 prior to Closed Session.
Election of the School Board Officers
President: Thayer Coburn
Vice President: Jen Kienbaum
Clerk: Steve Ryan
Treasurer: Larry Kachel
Election of the School Board Secretary – Jaclyn Tueting
Establish Date and Time of Annual Budget Hearing – Monday, August 22, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
Editor’s note: The following information was received from a political candidate announcing that she is running for office. Any other candidate wishing to seek a political office in the Whitewater area is encouraged to provide information to be published in The Banner.
It is with pride that the Maryann Zimmerman for Wisconsin State Assembly announces Maryann’s bid to run for the open assembly seat for the 31st District Assembly Seat. The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s reversing its previous decision to use the Republican district map instead of the map submitted by the Governor Evers’ Administration resulted in Maryann Zimmerman, a first-time state candidate becoming ineligible for the Senate race in the 15th district. Rather than give up, Zimmerman changed gears. “I am a public servant and I know I have the expertise, work ethic and fortitude to serve my community well in the State Legislature.” Zimmerman is no stranger to serving her community; since moving here 8 years ago, she has held many volunteer positions within the school district and the community. Zimmerman is currently a member of the Whitewater Unified School District School Board and a State of Wisconsin Parent2Parent Advocate. Maryann’s role as a Parent to Parent Advocate includes acting as an advocate, mentor and friend to parents of children with special needs. Maryann is also a member of the Equal Opportunities Commission, the Disability Rights Commission for the City of Whitewater and the Middle School PTO Vice-President. Professionally, Zimmerman has been the Director of the Walworth County Food and Diaper Bank, a Compliance Officer for a local manufacturer as well as presenter at a national conference on poverty and basic needs for women. Zimmerman is also a certified Six-Sigma Black Belt. ” We are at a time where normal, everyday citizens are galvanized into public service. It’s needed. My experience in quality management, equality and leadership gives me a well-rounded background to serve my community. We don’t need the same types of people running-it’s time for fresh ideas and perspectives to be infused into our state government.” Zimmerman and her husband are small business owners. The Zimmermans live on a hobby farm with 3 of their 4 children in the town of Whitewater. Zimmerman, one of 8 children, grew up in Milwaukee and Glendale and is the daughter of a retired public school teacher and homemaker.
Her new Assembly Campaign has officially kicked off and she is excited to travel to the communities within the 31st district to meet constituents and gather feedback. “I love to interact with people so please come and say, “Hi” when I am in your area; I truly have an open-door policy and welcome your input, feedback and ideas. I am running to serve the people of the 31st district.” The 31st Assembly District includes Elkhorn, Whitewater, Darien, Clinton, Parts of Beloit and the Town of Beloit and right up to Burlington and all the rural communities in between. The Zimmerman campaign website will be updated regularly with events that Zimmerman will be attending within the district at www.maryann4assembly.com.
For more information about her campaign, please visit her social media @mazi4assembly on Facebook and Instagram. She also can be reached via email at maryann@maryann4assembly.com or via her campaign hotline at (262) 753-1063.
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the League of Women Voters-Whitewater Area.
The League of Women Voters-Whitewater Area invites its members and the public to participate in its book club. To become more informed advocates, the club will explore the League’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policy through meaningful discussions of current notable books dealing with public policy issues of interest to the League.
Our next book discussion on White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racismby Robin DiAngelo will be led by Dwight Watson. Copies may be obtained through the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library (262-473-0530) or the Book Teller (262-269-9109).
The next meeting will take place virtually on Thursday, May 12, 2022, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and include a discussion of pages ix – 98, Foreword through Chapter 6. Please contact Deb Gamble (262-458-0077 or shebagam@gmail.com) with questions or to join the group! Remember, you do not need to be a member of the League (or a woman!) to join the book discussions.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Visit our website at https://my.lwv.org/wisconsin/whitewater-area and like us on Facebook!
