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(Whitewater Fire Dept. Facebook page) At approximately 9:10 p.m. on Friday June 4th, the Whitewater Fire Dept was dispatched to a car vs tree on Millis Rd. First arriving units found a F250 upright against a tree, with four patients all self extricated having various injuries. LaGrange Fire was requested for an ambulance along with Janesville Fire Dept for a paramedic unit. Four patients were taken to various hospitals, with two being taken to Mercy Hospital in Janesville due to the extent of their injuries. Status of the patients is unknown at this time. Crews were on scene for approximately an hour.

Congratulations to the 2021 Whitewater High School graduates:

COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM

Processional …………………………………………………………………………..Pomp and Circumstance
Edward Elgar arr. Claire Grundman
Combined WHS Bands ~ Mr. Samuel Averill, Conductor
The National Anthem……………………………………….Star Spangled Banner, arr. Larry Minton
Music Masters Ensemble, Mrs. Karen Tordera, Director
Welcome ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Kacie Carollo
Senior Class Leaders
Graduate Address………………………………………………………………………………………….Cora Linos
Commencement Address ………………………………………………………………………. Mr. Mark Maas
Introduction by Catherine Skindingsrude
Musical Selection ……………………………………….. What a Wonderful World, arr. Mark Brymer
Music Masters Ensemble, Mrs. Karen Tordera, Director
Certification of the Class of 2021 ……………………………………………….. Mr. Michael Lovenberg
WHS Principal
Announcement of Graduates ……………………………………………………………. Mr. Gregg Stewart
Presentation of Diplomas ……………………………………. Mr. Michael Lovenberg, WHS Principal
Dr. Caroline Pate-Hefty, Superintendent
Mr. Casey Judd, WUSD School Board President
Closing Remarks………………………………………………………………. Jenna Caldwell & Jake Martin
Senior Class Leaders
Switching of the tassel …………………………………………………………………….Elizabeth Katzman
& Class of 2021 Class Leaders
Recessional ………………………………………..American Hymn, Michael Keller, arr. Dr. Don Deal
Combined WHS Bands ~ Mr. Samuel Averill, Conductor

Source: Whitewater High School

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Encouraging Wisconsin Small Businesses to Apply for the Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grant Program

MADISON (May 27) — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on the Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grant Program. The grants will provide up to $420 million in $5,000 grants to as many as 84,000 Wisconsin small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic with annual gross revenue between $10,000 and $7 million. To apply for these grant funds, small businesses should visit revenue.wi.gov. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. Mon., June 7, 2021.  Hello Wisconsin, Governor Tony Evers here. Wisconsin continues to be a national and regional leader in getting available vaccine in arms. With everyone 12 and older eligible to get the vaccine, we can now see the light at the end of the tunnel and look ahead to our economic recovery. Our Main Street businesses have been hit hard this past year. We know if we’re going to bounce back from COVID-19, we have to get support to small businesses across our state to help them get through this pandemic and make it to the other side. In April, I announced we’d be using our American Rescue Plan Act funds to do just that. We announced our Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grant program that will provide up to $420 million in grants to help as many as 84,000 small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. These businesses will receive $5,000 that can be used to restock shelves, catch up on bills, rehire and retain workers, and continue to help keep their customers, employees, and our communities safe as we work to bounce back together. Applications for this program opened earlier this week and will be accepted through June 7th, so don’t wait! If you’re a small business owner in Wisconsin with an annual gross revenue between $10,000 and $7 million, head to revenue.wi.gov to apply today. Thank you.

In honor of the Whippets graduating this weekend, this week’s #FlashbackFriday features some Whitewater High School students of the past!

Shown here is a photo of the Whitewater High School Marching Band. It was most likely taken in the late 1930s. According to the Whitewater Register, the high school marching band was established as a separate group in 1935. It was comprised of members of both the “first” and “second” concert bands. This was due to so many of the concert band members also being members of the school football squad, making it difficult for them to participate in both groups on Friday nights.

Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society collections!
(4326P, Whitewater Historical Society)​

The Whitewater Historical Society collects, preserves, and interprets the history of Whitewater and the surrounding area. Be sure to join us next week for more from the Society’s collections. Please “like” us on Facebook, and check out our website at whitewaterhistoricalsociety.org!​ 

“Nomadland” – Tuesday, June 8, 1 p.m.
Drama; Rated R (Nudity, profanity)
1 hour, 47 minutes (2021)
A woman in her sixties, losing everything financially, embarks on a journey through the West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad. Oscar winner:Best Picture, Director, and Actress (Frances McDormand).

We are now able to seat 15 people. Please register in advance online, by email (dweberpal@whitewater-wi.gov), or phone (473-0535). Facial coverings are no longer required for those who are fully vaccinated..

See you at the movies!

Whitewater Area 4th of July Festival: “Celebrating our Hometown Heroes” at Cravath Lakefront Park

The Whitewater 4^th of July Committee has spent much of 2021 cautiously optimistic that this year we would be able to bring a normal festival back to the Whitewater community. We are pleased to announce that we have planned a variety of events for the community to come together to celebrate.

Family owned and operated Christman Family Amusements returns to the park with carnival rides, games, and food Thursday through Sunday, July 1-4. Multiple all you can ride wrist band session times are $20 and schedule times are listed on our website www.whitewater4th.com.

The Miss Whitewater Pageant is back and better than ever. 2021 marks our 10th year and we will be “Celebrating Our Hometown Heroes.” Do not miss out on your chance to win great prizes by purchasing raffle tickets sold by participants. This year’s monies will go to Pets for Vets, The WW Fire Dept., and to support the community funded Whitewater K-9 Unit. To find out more details on how to enter the pageant, contact pageant organizers via email at misswhitewaterpageant@yahoo.com.

Whitewater, Wisconsin’s 36th Annual Fourth of July Celebration Car Show. This year’s show theme is CELEBRATING OUR HOMETOWN HEROES, taking place Saturday afternoon, July 3 from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. There will be an awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m. where cars selected by LOCAL HOMETOWN HEROES will have the opportunity to win HEROES’ CHOICE awards. Spectator admission is free. Vehicles entered into the show are $10 (day of show).

Saturday evening features the band Wunderlich which is prepared to rock the new amphitheater in the park with originals & covers from Metallica, Foo Fighters, Tool, 90s – today. Fireworks will be launched at 10 p.m.

Sunday’s adventures begin with the fastest one-mile race you will ever enjoy with the return of the Whippet City Mile. This year the 4^th is on a Sunday so make note that race time is 11:45 a.m. Entry forms can be found here: http://www.whippetcitymile.com/

High noon marks the official start for the 4^th of July parade hosted by the Whitewater Lions Club. Join friends and neighbors to enjoy the parade or download an entry form to participate in the parade here: (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16NchG4ejm6jDiDgZJJbCIvumkouS5VEl?usp=sharing) We cannot wait to celebrate this year’s grand marshals and all our hometown heroes.

The fun does not stop there; after the parade head down to the park to enjoy music by Steve Meisner.

Rounding out the festival, Cold Sweat and the Brew City Horns, an 8-piece show band playing the best current and classic pop dance music will usher in a second night of fireworks at 10 p.m.

Because we opted to be cautiously optimistic, we still have some work to do in finalizing our lineup for food vendor participation, but we’ll update that on our website just as soon as we have those details in place!

As a committee and organization, our mission is to remember, respect, and celebrate our nation’s freedom and independence for our families, friends, community, and nation. We volunteer, organize, and work with other organizations and individuals to create an exciting celebration for the Whitewater community and surrounding areas. We hope that you will join us in celebrating and we’ll see you at the park!

Source: Whitewater 4th of July Committee press release

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The photo on the homepage, “Children reading on the couch, by San José Public Library is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

UW-MADISON ANNOUNCES SPRING DEAN’S LIST MADISON, Wis. (June 3, 2021) – The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2020-2021 academic year. Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the dean at the close of each semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must complete a minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that semester. Each university school or college sets its own GPA requirements for students to be eligible to receive the distinction. Most call the honor “dean’s list”, but some grant the “Dean’s Honor List” and “Dean’s High Honor List.” To view an online listing, visit http://registrar.wisc.edu/deans_list.htm. For questions or concerns about eligibility, please contact deanslist-registrar@em.wisc.edu 

Whitewater, WI

 Caroline Crowley, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List
 James Dedrick, College of Engineering, Dean’s Honor List
 Sophia Elworthy, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List
 Jaden Henneman, Col of Agricultural & Life Sci, Dean’s List
 Meghan Kehoe, School of Education, Dean’s List
 Ali Ketterhagen, School of Business, Dean’s List
 Nick Kuzoff, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List
 Milena Maroske, School of Education, Dean’s List
 Connor Steinke, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List

252 S Ardmor Dr,  Whitewater
(Next weekend) Friday, June 11, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Saturday, June 12, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Oil Can Collection of Harley Davidson watches, kitchen bar stools, throw pillows, yarns, Christmas vintage glass bulbs, Christmas Collection of Barbie Ornaments, lights, roller blades, never worn ice skates, artist supplies, suitcases of all sizes, books, clothes and many other miscellaneous 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 has agreed to begin a “consolidated” garage sale posting that will be published each 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.