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(EDGERTON, WI) – Edgerton Hospital and Health Services is celebrating 100 years of providing quality and compassionate care, on August 26th, and everyone is welcome!
The hospital and its team invite patients, supporters, community members, family, and friends to join them in the Edgerton Hospital healing garden for food, fun, and to celebrate the organization’s history and commitment to the community.
This free public event will feature:
- Food Trucks & Booths, with food sales, including: Eat at Joe’s, Steve’s Deli Dog House, Ember Foods, Lily’s Magical Treats, Quick Chef, and Maria’s Taco Truck
- Prize Drawings
- 100 Year Edgerton Hospital T-Shirt give away – (first 200 attendees)
- A display of the hospital’s 100-year history
- Special “I was born at Edgerton Hospital” pins
- And more…
Event details:
Who: Edgerton Hospital and Health Services
What: 100 Year Anniversary Celebration – (Open to the public)
Where: Edgerton Hospital Healing Garden, 11101 N. Sherman Road, Edgerton, WI
When: Aug 26, 2023, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
This is a FREE public event, with food sales. In case of inclement weather, the event may be moved indoors. For more information visit www.edgertonhospital.com.
Edgerton Hospital is a Critical Access Hospital. The hospital serves the communities of Edgerton, Milton and surrounding communities. Founded in 1923, the facility offers inpatient, outpatient, surgical, diagnostic, emergency, urgent care and rehabilitation services. It is an affiliate of SSM Health. For additional information about Edgerton Hospital, please visit www.edgertonhospital.com.
The Walworth County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) will offer “Welcome to Medicare” workshops on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. This popular educational session will provide information about Medicare for individuals turning 65 years of age, those over 65 and planning to retire, or individuals with disabilities that have received Social Security Disability benefits for 24 months or have End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease).
“It is vitally important that individuals eligible to receive Medicare are aware of the different parts of Medicare, including Part A and Part B, as well as the prescription drug coverage,” says Elder Benefit Specialist Julie Juranek. “Being knowledgeable about premiums and penalties for not having creditable prescription drug coverage will help people make sound choices when exploring available plans.”
The Welcome to Medicare workshops will be held at the Walworth County Health and Human Services building, 1910 County Road NN, Elkhorn. RSVPs are highly recommended by calling (262) 741-3366.
About the Walworth County Aging and Disability Resource Center: The ADRC provides information and assistance to older and disabled adults, their friends, family, caregivers, and the public. We can assist by evaluating your current needs and providing options available to meet the needs of your personal situation.
Get ready for the 1st annual Youth Night for Boys’ Soccer on Friday, September 1st! It looks like it will be a fantastically fun evening for kids young and old!
Information Provided by Sam Burns
Whitewater High School Head Boys’ Soccer Coach
dburns@wwusd.org
Editor’s note: The following announcement was provided by Sherry Stanek.
Chimney Swifts Gathering For Migration
Chimney Swifts are very important birds for those of us who don’t like being bitten by mosquitoes, midges and other pesky bugs as we enjoy the outdoors each summer. Each one eats thousands of insects every day as they swoop, chittering through the sky! It is quite a beautiful ballet to watch!
A big gathering place for these birds in Whitewater is the large chimney behind Whitewater Middle School and they’ve started to gang up there ahead of their migration to South America in the coming weeks. Chimney Swifts used to nest in hollow trees in old growth forests and moved into chimneys as that habitat got harder to find. The Whitewater Urban Forestry Commission raised funds to build a ‘Swift Tower’ at Cravath Lakefront Park near the gazebo a few years ago because so many buildings no longer have accessible chimneys. This Swift Tower was built to look like a large chimney and is also a place to watch at this time of year. Plan to arrive about ten minutes before sunset and you’ll get to see the birds arriving and swooping and making their chittering sounds. As it gets closer to dark, they begin circling the chimney they’ve chosen and one by one, drop in to spend the night.
There is a continent wide effort to raise awareness about the diminishing numbers of Swifts held by The Audubon Society each fall. The birds start to gather in mid August and leave sometime between then and mid September. Audubon needs citizens to watch for and count these birds and then report the numbers to The Wisconsin Chimney Swift Working Group’s website. It is not easy to count the hundreds of swooping birds, and doesn’t have to be perfectly accurate, but it does give them an idea of the population that is invaluable and helps us know how they’re doing. It’s also an amazing sight and lots of fun if you just want to go and see the spectacle! Thank you to everyone who wants to help!
On Sunday, September 10 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. will be the second annual Food Truck Rally in front of Dwight Foster Public Library, 209 Merchants Ave. The food truck rally is the only event of its kind in Fort Atkinson! We like to think of the event as a laid-back family fun event where everyone can find something they enjoy. And, of course, it’s the only Sunday the library is open. Enjoy a variety of delicious food and drinks! Cuisines include Thai, Jamaican, American and Mexican. We’ll also have fresh squeezed lemonade, mocktails, Kettle Korn and Cotton Candy. Music by Jason Pettit.
Editor’s note: The above press release was received from the Dwight Foster Library.
Editor’s note: Updated on 8/14/23 @ 1:40 p.m. to add Community Development Authority.
Whitewater Unified School District Policy Review Committee – Monday @ 9:00 a.m.
Agenda (Click on “meetings” in upper right corner)
Whitewater Unified School District Central Office
419 South Elizabeth Street
Whitewater Unified School District School Board – Monday @ 5:30 (Closed Session) Review the superintendent’s evaluation, discuss and consider a third party donation into an endowment fund to benefit the District; and to discuss and consider the deficit threshold for the Whitewater Fitness and Aquatic Center negotiations and discharge of the ad hoc committee.
Whitewater High School Library
534 South Elizabeth Street, Whitewater, Wisconsin
5:30 p.m.
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5:30 p.m. via Zoom Online (Closed session)
– URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87207144755?pwd=a1doZ21CVWFtWTJBTU4rMlMvbE1sUT09
– Passcode: 441869
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– Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799
– Webinar ID: 872 0714 4755
– Passcode: 441869
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Closed Session
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7:00 p.m. via Zoom Online (Open Session)
– URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84244209521?pwd=K20yT2hDK0M3WmVCaWZlZk1DaDBKdz09
– Passcode: 102952
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– Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799
– Webinar ID: 842 4420 9521
– Passcode: 102952
Open Session – 7:00 p.m. Agenda (Click on “meetings” in upper right corner) includes Naming of WHS Auditorium for Jim Stewart, Middle School science curriculum adoption, and district math data.
City of Whitewater Plan and Architectural Review Commission – Monday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda
City of Whitewater Municipal Building
Community Room- First Floor
312 W. Whitewater St.
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City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes Presentation on a housing study by Tracy Cross & Associates, Business and marketing plan for Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center, Discussion and possible action regarding Twin Oaks mobile home permit, Discussion of the current goals, objectives and management plan for the City Manager, Discussion regarding retaining an attorney to represent Common Council on personnel matters, closed session followed by open session: Discussion regarding the performance evaluation of the City Manager.
City of Whitewater Municipal Building – Community Room
312 West Whitewater St.
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/84931997366?pwd=MmtXcFQ4VHFmU3JJMit0cGo5SFFGUT09
Or dial by phone
1 312 626 6799
Webinar ID: 849 3199 7366
Passcode: 722290
City of Whitewater Community Development Authority Board of Directors – Thursday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda includes Status of current Vacant Land Listing Contract with Twelve2 Commercial Group for sale of City‐owned properties expiring 10/31/2023 and review and discussion of proposals received from
Anderson Commercial Group and Legacy Realty Group, Update regarding acquisition of properties from Rod and Mary Dalee located at 104 E. Main St. and 126 N. Jefferson Street and proposed re‐development of the site, and Status of Recruitment for Economic Development Director Position.
Location: Municipal Building – Community Room 1st Floor
312 W. Whitewater St.
This will be an IN‐PERSON and VIRTUAL MEETING
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join us via computer, smart phone or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:
Please click this URL to join.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89506632483?pwd=S1hVN0MvOFBXYnh4UUVuOG45eG5Qdz09
Passcode: 610764
Or join by phone: 312‐626‐6799
Webinar ID: 895 0663 2483
Passcode: 610764
Update 8/14/23 at 12:10 a.m.: According to WKOW, “Whitewater police told 27 News one person was taken to the hospital….That person is expected to recover. The Whitewater Fire Chief told 27 News they lived in a top floor apartment next to the fire….The chief said one of the building’s owners was on the roof working on a small repair when they believe a piece of tar caught fire and spread to the rest of the building.”
At approximately 2:12 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, August 12, Whitewater Fire and EMS was dispatched to a report of multiple Center St. buildings on fire, in the City of Whitewater. Fire crews quickly responded, finding two downtown buildings involved, with flames visible from the roof.
First arriving crews were able to extinguish a large body of fire from the ground, prior to gaining roof access with aerial apparatus. Once on the roof, crews found the roof involved, as well as the front wall and minor extension to the 2nd floor of the structure.
The incident was escalated to a three alarm fire due to the number of buildings involved and the outside temperatures. Box 12-2 was pulled bringing numerous units from Walworth, Jefferson, Rock and Waukesha counties to the scene.
Damage is estimated to be approximately $175,000 for building and contents. The cause of the fire is believed to be construction related. Crews were on scene approximately three hours.
Whitewater Fire and EMS was assisted by the following agencies. A huge thank you to them for their assistance.
City of Delavan Fire Dept
Darien Fire Dept
East Troy Fire Dept
Elkhorn Area Fire Dept
Evansville Fire Dept
Fort Atkinson Fire Department
Janesville Fire Department
Jefferson Fire Department
Johnson Creek Fire Department
Kettle Moraine Fire Dept
Lake Country Fire and Rescue
Lake Geneva Fire Dept
Lake Mills Fire Dept
Lakeside Fire-Rescue
Lauderdale-LaGrange Fire Department
Mukwonago Fire Department
Sullivan Fire Dept
Town of Delavan Fire Dept
Walworth Fire Dept
Watertown Fire Dept
Western Lakes Fire District
Williams Bay Fire Dept.
Editor’s note: Fire and water damage appears to be limited to 137-139 W. Center St., which is currently vacant on the first floor. It is not known whether there are tenants on the second floor. Reportedly the cats next door at BaristaCats Cafe were all safely evacuated. 139 W. Center St. was formerly Gus’ Pizza Palace.
PALMYRA, Wis. – Riding with Angels announced their 2nd Annual Open House and Fundraiser!
On Saturday, August 26th, 2023 from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. the community is invited to experience all that Riding with Angels has to offer and see the farm in action. Riding with Angels’ mission is twofold. First, Riding with Angels rescues horses in dire situations nursing them back to health and providing a safe environment for them to thrive again. Second, Riding with Angels uses these rescued horses to provide a youth horsemanship program to youth facing adversity or challenges. The youth horsemanship program focuses primarily on youth 7 to 18 who might not otherwise get a chance to experience the healing wonder of working with horses.
The event will have rescue horse spotlights along with horse demonstrations including dressage, liberty, obstacles and jumping. We’ll have a horse drill team performance, roping demonstrations, live music and a silent auction. Children of all ages will enjoy “painting a horse,” kids’ crafts, pony rides and a petting zoo. We’ll also have food and drinks. Event attendees will also be able to talk with some of the young people who have participated in our youth horsemanship program to hear about their experiences.
“It’s been nearly 25 years since we began our journey in Palmyra and we’re thrilled to be celebrating with our community this summer” says Marianne Schulz, Riding with Angels’ Director. It’s with your support that we can continue helping these amazing creatures and provide a youth horsemanship program. In doing so, we provide a place for horses and youth to foster hope and healing.
Riding with Angels’ address is W691 CTH-CI, Palmyra, WI 53156. Check out our website at https://www.ridingwithangelswi.org
You can also connect with the Riding with Angels on Facebook and YouTube @ RIDINGWITHANGELS
Obituaries
Harry Oliver Dempsey passed away peacefully and among family in Elkhorn, WI on July 24, 2024 at the age of 80. Born on May 21, 1944 to William and Norma (Shober) Dempsey, Harry grew up on the family farm in Whitewater. In his younger years, Harry enjoyed hunting and fishing, a passion that he later passed on to his own children. All his life he could often be found in his shop, building or fixing something – from a child’s toy to lawn mowers, cars, and tractors. His passion for self-sufficiency extended to his large garden whose abundance he happily … Read more
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SHIRLEY A. KNUTESON, age 85, of Whitewater, died Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Glenwood at Mulberry Campus in Whitewater. She was born to Hugo and Helen (Wilson) Ferge of Elkhorn, WI. She attended school in Walworth High School, graduating in 1956. Shirley worked at Sterlingworth in Elkhorn and then Fairhaven Nursing Home prior to retirement. As a young woman, she loved roller skating, had a love for animals, especially her dogs and horses on the farm. She was a loyal Brewer and Packer fan. Her diverse family was her pride and joy. Shirley is survived by her six children Jerry … Read more
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A celebration of life for Dave Triebold will be held July 27 at Triebold Farms, with festivities beginning around 11:30 am. A rememberance service will take place at 12:30 pm. A pig roast will follow, and the pool will be open. The family encourages you to stay through the evening for a bonfire as well. Contact Kris (262)949-5474 or Kath (414)412-4385 with questions.
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James Paul Fisher, 86, known by friends as JP or Jay, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at UW Hospital, Madison, with his immediate family by his side. His body finally surrendered to a heart attack after battling heart and kidney ailments for many years. Born in Fond du lac, Wisconsin, on October 25, 1937, to Lorraine and James Fisher, JP was a resident of Elkhorn and then Whitewater, Wisconsin. At age 2 JP was diagnosed with polio. Through daily therapy administered by his mother and grandmother, he overcame this life threatening virus, and with a prognosis of limited … Read more
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Shirley M. Messier, 86, of Whitewater, Wisconsin, passed away on July 8, 2024. Shirley was born to Erwin and Leona Reese on May 20, 1938, in Farmington, Wisconsin. Shirley (“Shirttail”) attended the local country school, then set out on her own, taking a job doing factory work. On August 24, 1957, she married Blaine Messier in Jefferson, Wisconsin. They had three daughters, Michele (Shelly), Terry, and Karen. Shirley spent many years being a working wife and mother, finally retiring from Polymer Technologies / MacLean Fogg in Whitewater. Shirley loved country music and spent her retirement years going to George Jones … Read more
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Patricia Ann ParrBorn 7/20/42Departed to Heaven 5/10/23 About herself, Patricia often said “I love life, I love God, He always has taken care of me, and He always will”. Patricia died peacefully at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, after a long and courageously fought season of declining health. Patricia was born in Beaver Dam, to a lovely family, which included her older brother Dennis and not too long after, her lifetime best friend and little sister Mary. They grew up on an idyllic “Gentlemen’s Farm” outside of Jefferson, with horses and many animals. Her parents, Floyd and Kathryn owned the … Read more
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Marjorie Alice “GG” Roloff, 89, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Golden Years in Lake Geneva, WI. She was born July 31, 1934, to Fred and Martha (Arndt) Papcke, in Whitewater, WI, the fifth of eleven children. GG attended South Heart Prairie School, across the road from the family’s home farm. She is a Whitewater High School graduate. On April 19, 1953, she married her high school sweetheart, Eric. She worked a variety of jobs over the years. Her most memorable of those being the local canning factory and as a crossing guard. After retiring, she and Eric would … Read more
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Marilyn Mae Fuerstenberg, 81 of Whitewater, WI., passed away on June 27, 2024, at Agrace Hospice in Janesville, WI. Marilyn was born May 27, 1943, in Geneva Township, to Raymond and Doris Kilpin. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, her two younger brothers, Mike and Donny Kilpin. Marilyn married William (Bill) Fuerstenberg on September 21, 1963. Bill and Marilyn lived in Whitewater. Together they raised three children, taking the family on yearly vacations and camping trips throughout the years. Marilyn worked for Walworth County Health and Social Services as a Child Protection Social Worker. She dedicated 25 years … Read more
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Jerome Francis Burke, age 76, of Whitewater, WI, passed away unexpectedly following a brief illness on June 27, 2024. Jerry was born in Evanston, IL on May 13, 1948 to Stephen and Catherine Burke. He grew up in Glenview, IL, where he graduated from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Grade School and then Loyola Academy (Wilmette). Those early days spawned treasured, lifelong friendships. He went on to graduate from St. Joseph’s College (IN) with a BA in Economics, and it was there thathe met his beloved wife, Eileen. They married shortly after graduation and were blessed to share their lives … Read more
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Angelica E. Vicente Santa Cruz passed away Sunday, June 30th in home beside family and friends in Milford, Delaware from a long battle with cancer. Angelica E. Vicente Santa Cruz was born on February 24, 1965. She was the daughter of Doña Carmen Santa Cruz Valdez and Don Luis Vicente León, who allowed her to share a life of family union with her four brothers: Braulio, Carmen Rosa, Edgar and Juan. She was born in Lima-Peru and grew up in the Ventanilla district of the constitutional province of Callao of Peru. She completed her primary studies at the La Merced … Read more
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