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Irvin L. Young Memorial Library Curbside Pickup Services

The library is currently under construction, so only curbside pickup services are available at this time. Here’s how it works:

1. Place items on hold in your library account. You can access your account via whitewaterlibrary.org or the Bridges Cafe Mobile App.

2. When your holds show as available in your account, call or email the library to schedule a pickup appointment.

3. Pickup appointments are available in 2-hour windows.

4. During your appointment window, come to the library’s door on W. Center St. and a staff member who’s stationed in the entryway will assist you. Your item(s) will be ready and will already be checked out. You may also return items.  There is an accessible ramp for anyone who may have a disability.

Contact the library at 262-473-0530 or library@whitewater-wi.gov to schedule an appointment or with questions.

         Library staff is happy to help you find items and place holds via phone or email. You may also watch this video to learn how easy it is to place holds! 

       Curbside Pickup Hours: 

       Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

       Friday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

       Saturday: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

My name is Gabriel Romero. I started art as a hobby after my accident. I liked the drawings I saw in magazines and newspapers. I like to draw with pencils of all kinds; it’s what I always use. I will be showing my art pieces in TeaLux Cafe Gallery for two months, July and August. Enjoy my art.

TeaLux Cafe is located at 129 W. Center Street.

Fort HealthCare is pleased to announce awarding almost $60,000 in scholarships to students pursuing academic degrees in career fields that support Fort HealthCare’s
Mission. Each of the following scholarships is made possible by generous donations in recognition of the important roles in healthcare to maintain the quality of life we enjoy in the communities we serve.

Thank you to each of our benefactors and the hundreds of people who donated honorary and memorial contributions to make these scholarships possible. Congratulations to Fort HealthCare’s 2025 scholarship award recipients!

Fort HealthCare Partners Scholarships Award Winners
 Health Career Advancing Scholarship – Health Careers Advancing Education Scholarships are awarded to candidates who currently hold a degree or certification in a healthcare field and are now enrolled in a course of study that leads to an advanced degree in a healthcare field.

Two scholarships of $2,000 each were awarded to:
o Brooke Hartwig
o Eli Koehler

 High School Student Applications – Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school students pursuing a career in the healthcare field.
Three scholarships of $2,000 each were awarded to:
o Ashlyn Enke
o Iris Harstford
o Breleigh Mengel

 Health Career Scholarship – Associate Degree Program – Scholarship awards are available to students who are currently enrolled in a two-year program in a healthcare field.
Two scholarships of $1,000 each were awarded to:
o Maritza Alvarado
o Summer Semrau

 Woody Finn Memorial Scholarship – In memory of Woody Finn, a long-time dedicated volunteer of Fort Memorial Hospital, a scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing a career in healthcare who serves regularly in a volunteer role.
One scholarship of $2,000 was awarded to:
o Joanna Guevera

Fort Memorial Hospital Medical Staff Scholarships Award Winners
Fort HealthCare medical staff sponsors several scholarships in memory of Dr. Robert Handeyside. Graduating seniors who reside or attend school in the Fort HealthCare service area and have chosen a career in the healthcare field are eligible for this scholarship.
Five scholarships of $2,000 each were awarded to:

o Jessica Besch
o Kaylee Farrar
o Matthew Ketterhagen
o Lucien Pomazak
o Chloe Smith

Fort Memorial Hospital Foundation Scholarships Award Winners
General Scholarship
Four scholarships of $1,000 each were awarded to:

o Kateri Kawleski
o Matthew Ketterhagen
o Savannah Vind
o Hadley Wendorff

 Scott W. Hulstein Scholarship – The Scott W. Hlstein Scholarship was set up by his parents,Ger rit and Rebecca Hulstein, in his memory. Scholarships are awarded to a high school senior or an undergraduate currently enrolled at a college or technical school pursuing a degree in the healthcare field.
Nine scholarships of $1,000 each were awarded to:
o Haley Bristol
o Christian Crabtree
o Kaylee Farrar
o Iris Harstford
o Grecia Hernandez
o Gabrielle Kirley
o Ella Last
o Belle Peterson
o Madison Stine

 Jacobson Scholarships – The Jacobson Scholarships are awarded to a Jefferson High School graduate and to a continuing student with at least one semester completed in a healthcare field, with priority given to students on the RN track.
Two scholarships of $500 and $1,000 each were awarded to:
o Grecia Hernandez — $500
o Dawn Hove — $1,000

 Cynthia McKinley Kolasinski Scholarship – Cynthia McKinley Kolasinski Scholarships will be awarded to students studying medicine or nursing at an accredited institution of higher learning. Per the trust established by Ms. Kolasinski, preference will be given to medical students beyond their second year and nursing students beyond their first year.
Five scholarships of $500 and $1,000 each were awarded to:
o Brooke Hartwig — $1,000
o Olivia Riemer — $1,000
o Jenna Rudolph — $1,000
o Jadyn Splittgerber — $500
o Juanita Tarp — $1,000

 Estelle Stinson Chase & Peter A. Chase Scholarship – The Estelle Stinson Chase & Peter A. Chase Scholarship awards Fort HealthCare employees who are studying nursing (LPN, ADN, BSN Completion, MSN) at an accredited college or university. Consideration is given to the applicant’s service and involvement in the community and Fort HealthCare, excluding job related activities.
Two scholarships of $1,250 each were awarded to:
o Jadyn Splittgerber
o Juanita Tarp

 Wanda L. Draeger Nursing Scholarship – This scholarship was established in memory of Wanda L. Draeger, RN, who was an OB nurse at Fort HealthCare for 45 years. Applicants must be currently enrolled and have completed at least one year in an accredited nursing school.
One scholarship of $1,000 was awarded to:
o Abigail Frame

 Arthur and Nancy Nesbitt Nursing Scholarship – This scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Nesbitt in appreciation of the excellent care provided by Fort HealthCare’s nurses. Applicants must be employees of Fort HealthCare in good standing and enrolled in an accredited nursing program during the 2024-2025 school year.
Ten scholarships of $1,000 each were awarded to:
o Maritza Alvarado
o Danielle Ellenson
o Abigail Frame
o Dawn Hove
o Kaeli Ketter
o Eli Koehler
o Olivia Riemer
o Jenna Rudolph
o Danielle Spesard
o Jadyn Splittgerber

 Florence Falk Nursing Scholarship – This scholarship was established in memory of Florence Falk, LPN, who was an OB nurse at Fort HealthCare for 50 years. Applicants must be an employee in good standing at Fort HealthCare or a graduate of a high school in FortHealthCare’s primary service area (Cambridge, Fort Atkinson, Helenville, Jefferson, Johnson Creek, Lake Mills, Palmyra, Sullivan, or Whitewater). Applicants must also be currently enrolled in an accredited nursing school and in their second year of nursing school or beyond.
One scholarship of $1,640 was awarded to:
o Maritza Alvarado

Students interested in applying for Fort HealthCare scholarships can complete an application online at FortHealthCare.com/Scholarships beginning in December each year. Applications are due by the following March 1st. Completing one application makes you eligible for each scholarship applicable to the degree you are pursuing. Applicants must be residents from Cambridge, Fort Atkinson, Helenville, Jefferson, Johnson Creek, Lake Mills, Palmyra, Sullivan, or Whitewater, or employees at Fort HealthCare. While grade point average is important, it is not always the primary consideration.

Seniors in the Park is sponsoring the Bonzo Squad at the first Concert in the Park of the season, Tuesday, July 15 at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to all, featuring the instrumental jazz ensemble Bonzo Squad, which focuses on fun and eclectic music.

We are super excited to be back on Tuesday nights for the Concerts In The Park Series. Our partnership with the City Market is truly unique and we are looking forward to Summer 2025!!

FREE Concerts will start at 6 pm! City Market 4-7 pm. ALL at Cravath Lakefront Park.

[From the Bonzo Squad website] Bonzo Squad is an instrumental ensemble with a focus on creating music that sets the bar higher in terms of eclecticism and musicianship. The group consists of Bonzo himself, born Corbin Andrick, who plays saxophones, flute, and percussion. Completing the line up are Andrew Lawrence (keys and synths), Andrew Vogt bass, as well as Zack Marks sitting behind the drum kit. The band released their very first, self-titled album back in 2017. This release was received really well from the get-go, earning a coveted 4-star rating from Downbeat Magazine, as well as appearing on Spotify’s popular “The State of Jazz” playlist. The band’s debut was later topped with a second release in 2019, “There’s Always Tomorrow.” Recently, the squad released a third record entitled “Pachyderm.”

Bonzo Squad has produced tribute shows to Stevie Wonder and Vulfpeck through the Jazz Record Art Collective in Chicago, IL. They have also presented numerous educational clinics at High Schools, both in person and virtually. They were nominated as one of the best jazz bands by the Chicago Reader in their “2020 Best Of” poll, based primarily on our livestream concerts. 

Andrew Lawrence has toured nationally and internationally with District 97, playing venues all across the United States, in Canada, in Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, and the United Kingdom. Andrew Lawrence and Zack Marks have toured across the US with Bonelang, performing at such festivals as Middle of the Map in Kansas City, MO, Mile of Music in Appleton, WI, SXSW in Austin, TX, and at Wonderstruck Music Festival in Cleveland, OH.

Teens in middle and high school are invited to the Sugar Cookie Creations workshop with baker Jennifer Chartier from Baby Blues Bakery on Thursday, July 17 at 3:30-4:30 p.m.. She will teach participants how to decorate sugar cookies like a pro!

There is no cost, but registration is required. To register, fill out the short form at https://bit.ly/3DPq4Lf. You may also contact the library at 262-473-0530 or library@whitewater-wi.gov to register or with questions.

Please note that due to library construction, this workshop will take place at the Cravath Lakefront Community Center located at 341 S. Fremont Street.

Special thanks to the Bridges Library System for sponsoring this event.

The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library is located at 431 W. Center Street in Whitewater. The library building is currently closed due to construction. Curbside pickup services are available.

First Congregational United Church in Fort Atkinson raised $638 during its ice cream social at the Fort Atkinson Community Band concert on June 16.

All proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha & Jefferson Counties, to be used toward building a duplex in Fort Atkinson.

Plans call for a side-by-side duplex-style house with three to four bedrooms and one-and-a-half baths on each side. It will be located at 700 Schumacher Way.

City of Whitewater Plan & Architectural Review Meeting – Monday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion and possible approval of a Conditional Use Permit for more than 1 wall sign for
Bleus Barber Shop located at 136 W Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190. Parcel # /OT 00003.
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
312 West Whitewater St.
*In Person and Virtual
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or
telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/530523253
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 530-523-253
United States: +1 (312) 757-3121
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://meet.goto.com/install

Innovation Center Advisory Panel -Tuesday @ 8:30 a.m.
Agenda includes Marketing Update and Discussion, UW-Whitewater Update and Discussion
Whitewater Innovation Center Room 115,
1221 Innovation Drive
*In Person and Virtual
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81797923434?pwd=JWD8HFb7SdDWA1r01W8sVdM4cIfMSf.1
Join via audio:
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Webinar ID: 817 9792 3434
Passcode: 722220

Whitewater Unified School District Policy Review Committee – Tuesday @ 4:00 p.m.
Agenda [click on “meetings” in upper right corner]
Whitewater Unified School District Central Office
419 South Elizabeth Street, Whitewater, Wisconsin

City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda includes update on city attorney, Update on the School Resource Officer in the Whitewater School District,
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room, Discussion and Possible Action regarding the denial of a Tobacco, Cigarette, and Electronic Vaping Application for Hemp 1848, Inc., Discussion and Possible Action regarding the approval of The Waypoint Bar and Games, LLC, Class B, Beer and Liquor license.- 312 West Whitewater St.
*In Person and Virtual
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 – 6:00 PM
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Please click the link below to join:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85776970410?pwd=uuvtNyRXlzE8Lg63z9UXlzMYZd8aub.1
Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799 US
Webinar ID: 857 7697 0410
Passcode: 088410

City of Whitewater Parks and Recreation Board – Wednesday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion and possible action on request to install Born Learning Trail, Discussion and possible action on potential donation property for new dog park, Discussion and possible action on disbanding the Urban Forestry Commission, and Discuss input from community survey for Park and Open Space Plan.
Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West Whitewater St
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Topic: Park and Recreation Board Meeting
Time: Jul 16, 2025 09:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82391359023?pwd=mtGtr5IaE5fVmh9obZhTgrseKbReUb.1
Meeting ID: 823 9135 9023
Passcode: 266124 —
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,82391359023#,,,,*266124# US (Chicago)

City of Whitewater Community Development Authority Board of Directors – Thursday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda includes Housing Strategy Update, Presentation Stonehaven Development, Offer to Purchase /A503200001 and /A503200002, Property acquisition/sale related to 210 E Main St; including the discussion of the offer to
purchase and potential counter-offer.
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
312 West Whitewater St.,
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87440448378?pwd=lkQ-BJqkkibu1yOQrd5PBiz0wOW4MA.T2s3lPbrlAUj
2OA
Passcode:647974
Join via audio: +1 305 224 1968 US
Webinar ID: 874 4044 8378
Passcode: 647974

Walworth County Treasurer Valerie Etzel reminds residents that the final installment of 2024 real estate taxes is due to the Walworth County Treasurer by July 31, 2025.

The following payment options are available to property owners:

1. In Person: Residents may pay with a check, cash, or money order at the Walworth County Treasurer’s office, 100 W. Walworth Street, Elkhorn. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
2. By Mail: Checks or money orders may be mailed to the Walworth County Treasurer, PO Box 1001, Elkhorn, WI 53121. Mail must receive a U.S. postmark on or before July 31, 2025. To receive a receipt, residents are asked to enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope with their payment. [Important: first-class mail only leaves the Whitewater Post Office before it opens in the morning, so be certain to mail the payment no later than July 30 for a July 31 postmark.]
3. Online: Residents can pay online at www.co.walworth.wi.us by selecting the Property Taxes quick button on the home page. Payments are accepted via electronic check, debit card, or credit card. Convenience fees for online payments are as follows:
   o $0.25 – electronic check (eCheck)
   • o $3.50 – debit card (flat convenience fee)
     o 2.2% – credit card (fee is charged on the total amount due)
4. Drop Box: Payments of checks or money orders may be placed in the drop box located in the center median of the parking lot on the north side of the Government Center, 100 W. Walworth St, Elkhorn. If paying by mail or drop box, residents should include payment stubs or indicate their parcel numbers on their checks or in a separate memo so the Treasurer’s Office may apply their payments correctly.
   
   Property owners who miss the July 31 deadline will be considered delinquent, and the balance on their account will be subject to interest and a penalty of 1.5% per month retroactive to February 1 (10.5%).
   
   Questions may be directed to the Walworth County Treasurer’s Office at (262) 741-4251 or treasurer@co.walworth.wi.us.

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