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There Was No Ribbon to be Cut, But Customers Were Waiting When Arby’s Opened on Monday Morning

The new Arby’s in the Winchester True Value parking lot opened at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 9, with eight customers waiting for the doors to open for the first time.

Limited time offers on the menu currently include these sandwiches on a Kings Hawaiian bun: Brown Sugar BLT, Brown Sugar Bacon Turkey, Brown Sugar Bacon Roast Beef, Brown Sugar Bacon Half Pound Club, and Fish Deluxe. There’s also White Cheddar Mac & Cheese, and a Mint Chocolate Shake with Andes candy pieces.

On your way out you’ll find the signature Arby’s bell which you’re invited to ring if you experienced great service.

“Hidden in Plain Sight” – A Presentation on Signs of Youth Vaping by Frances Thomas, Walworth County Public Health Specialist – Thurs., 3/12, 6:45 p.m.

In the past year we’ve heard much about the dangers, often tragic, of the effects of vaping on our youth. But what do we really know about the signs of vaping or drug use? Where can we get factual, timely information?

On Thursday, March 12 in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church, 145 S. Prairie Street, United Methodist Women are sponsoring an enlightening presentation by Frances Thomas, a Public Health Specialist with the Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services called “Hidden in Plain Sight.”

Frances will lead us through a mock, but realistic, child, tween, or teen scenario to help us understand the dangers of not knowing. This presentation is for ADULTS ONLY.

A light supper will be provided at 6:00 p.m., followed by the presentation at approximately 6:45 p.m. The public, both women and men, are welcome at both the supper and the presentation, and reservations are not needed. Just come! Whether we are parents, grandparents, or just concerned about Whitewater kids, let’s become better educated.

Harriet (Neuens) Flood, a longtime resident of Whitewater, passed away on March 7, 2020.

Harriet (Neuens) Flood, a longtime resident of Whitewater, WI, passed away on March 7, 2020. Harriet was born in Fredonia, WI on June 11, 1925. She was the first child of William and Loretta Neuens. On June 16, 1951 she married James J Flood, whom she met on St Patrick’s Day.

Harriet was a Business Education teacher at Fort Atkinson High School, retiring in 1987. In addition to a teaching career that spanned 30 years, she spearheaded a work study program for her students in the Fort Atkinson business community and mentored 50 student teachers in a collaborative program through UW-Whitewater. She held a Master’s in Education from UW- Whitewater (1970) and a Bachelor of Science Education from UW Whitewater (1947). Harriet also studied at Carroll College in Waukesha, WI.

She was a member of St. Patrick Church serving in past leadership roles on the parish council, Endowment Fund and The Altar Society. Harriet also enjoyed association with the Emerson Club, Tri Sigma Sorority, Wisconsin Retired Educators, and was a generous contributor and volunteer for many charitable efforts. Harriet was a seasoned traveler, avid reader, and a computer, bridge, and cooking enthusiast.

Harriet is survived by her four children, Tom Flood of Whitewater, Barbara Golemgeske of Madison, Mary (Ralph) Haggerty of Dublin, Ohio, Tim (Nancy) Flood of Milwaukee. She is further survived by four grandchildren, Chris Flood, Patrick Flood, Erin (Kyle) Quada, Bridget Haggerty, and two Great-Granddaughters, Eleanor Lane and Emerson Louise Quada, her sister Marion Walbrun, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband James, her sister Phyllis Neuens Schmitt, her son-in-law Michael Golemgeske, her daughter-in-law Diane Flood, her brothers-in-law Gerald Walbrun, Jake Schmitt, Robert Flood, Neil Flood, Gerald Flood, Robert Winnie and sisters-in-law Jeanne Flood and Mary Jane Winnie.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Saint Patrick Catholic Church, 1225 Main St Whitewater, WI. Visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian burial to follow.

She was an extraordinary wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, educator, mentor, and friend. We will be forever grateful for love shared and lessons learned.

Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Middle School PTO Culver’s Night – Mon., 3/9, 5-8 p.m.

Join us on Monday, March 9th between 5-8 p.m. for a Culver’s Fundraising Night. Proceeds to benefit the Whitewater Middle School PTO. Funds of the PTO are used for student events, classroom needs, testing snacks, monthly staff appreciation, and sponsorship for student focused activity nights throughout the year.

Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday at 2 a.m.; Some States Proposing Ending Time Changes – WI not among them; Also a Good Time for Safety Checks

Remember to “spring forward” this Sunday morning. You may be interested in the information on the following website. It includes the history of daylight time, claims of risks related to the semi-annual time changes, and various legislative proposals to make daylight time the standard time, 365 days/year. Click here for an article by a Dr. Daliah.

The Rock County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind citizens that as Daylight Savings begins, it is a perfect time to “spring ahead to safety” and tackle a few critical emergency preparedness updates for the coming spring season.

  • Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors: All residences are required to have both types of detectors on every level, including the basement, but not the attic or storage areas. Now is a good time to replace the batteries in your detectors and push the test buttons to be sure they’re working properly. Replace your detectors every five years.
  • Emergency Go Bags: Be sure to have a basic emergency kit in your home with supplies, food and water to last you and your family for at least three days. Other items like a battery powered radio, flashlights, additional batteries, and first aid kit should also be included. For more information, please visit https://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit
  • Emergency NOAA Weather Radio: Spring brings the threat of tornadoes. Make sure you have an emergency weather radio. It’s like having a tornado siren in your home. When it goes off, go to a safe place. Remember, the outdoor warning sirens are only intended for people to hear outdoors.
  • National Weather Service Wireless Emergency Alerts: Wireless Emergency Alerts are emergency messages sent by authorized government alerting authorities through your mobile carrier. Government partners include local and state public safety agencies, FEMA, the FCC, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Weather Service. No signup is required. Alerts are sent automatically to WEA-capable phones during an emergency. For more information, please visit https://www.weather.gov/wrn/wea

Whitewater Resident Arrested for Alleged Fraud Involving an Elderly Rock County Resident

Susan Kay Salyers

Per a press release from the Rock County Sheriff’s Department: On March 5th, 2020 the Rock County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau made an arrest in a January 9th, 2020 fraud case which involved an elderly Rock County resident. The suspect is accused of stealing upwards of $52,000 from the victim between October 2017 through December 2019. The suspect, Susan Kay Salyers, 58 years of age from Whitewater, WI was arrested for 96 counts involving

  • Unauthorized use of Personal Identifying Information
  • Fraudulent Use of Financial Card
  • Forgery
  • Theft >$10,000
  • Theft from a person at risk

Salyers is being held at the Rock County Jail and will make an initial appearance on March 6th, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.

The Banner reminds readers that a bedrock principle of the American criminal justice system is that a charge is merely an accusation and a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

UW-W Symphonic Wind Ensemble to Perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City

Student musicians from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater will once again perform at one of the most famous entertainment venues in the world — Carnegie Hall in New York City.

The 53 students who make up the Symphonic Wind Ensemble at UW-Whitewater will perform at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, as part of the 2020 New York Wind Band Festival, an invitation-only event. Jimmy King, a music major trombonist from Whitewater, will be among the performers.

The ensemble’s repertoire includes five pieces, which will be dedicated to the host city of New York. Singaporean composer Emily Koh will join the ensemble at Carnegie Hall for its performance of her 2015 piece diver[city]. Koh is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and her music reimagines everyday experiences by sonically expounding tiny oft-forgotten details.

“I could not be happier,” said Glenn Hayes, professor of music and conductor of the ensemble. When asked what he hopes his students take away from the performance, Hayes said, “I want the feeling to last. Look what we’ve done. Look what we can do and what we are capable of. I want it to be an experience of musical excellence.”

UW-Whitewater’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble is one of the most accomplished collegiate bands in the country. Legendary stages and renowned music halls have played host to its performances. In addition to Carnegie Hall, the group has been invited to play at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, England, and has played to thunderous applause and standing ovations at the Chicago Symphony Center.

There are many expenses involved in such a trip, including the cost of the charter bus, lodging, and meals. Donations towards covering the cost of this amazing opportunity may be made at the following site, where you may also read more about the program and even purchase tickets! http://www.uww.edu/cac/music/swe-carnegie-hall-trip