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City of Whitewater Urban Forestry Commission – Monday @ 4:30 p.m.
Agenda
Community Room-1st Floor
312 W Whitewater St.
(This will be a hybrid meeting.)
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/191219389
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 191-219-389
Whitewater Unified School Board – Monday @ 7:00 p.m.
Agenda (Click on “meetings” in upper right hand corner)
Whitewater Unified School District Central Office
William D. Kyle Board Room
419 South Elizabeth Street
7:00 p.m.
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7:00 p.m. via Zoom Online
– URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83095365382?pwd=V1V3dkxTb1hrbzBsTm1yaldvMWozQT09
– Passcode: 525007
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– Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799
– Webinar ID: 830 9536 5382
– Passcode: 525007
City of Whitewater Finance Committee – Tuesday @ 4:30 p.m.Municipal Building
Agenda
Cravath Lakefront Meeting Room- 2nd Floor
312 W. Whitewater St.
Meeting will be held in a BLENDED format (in-person and Virtual). You may join the meeting in person in the Cravath Lakefront Meeting Room located on the 2nd floor of the Municipal Building or from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/491731165
You can also dial in using your phone.
(For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)
United States: 1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 491-731-165
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Whitewater Arts Alliance.
The image on the homepage is by Terry Tutton.
The annual Whitewater Arts Alliance Members Show (and sale) will be exhibited at the Whitewater Cultural Arts Center, 402 West Main Street and online at whitewaterarts.org from Friday, Nov. 19 to Sunday, Dec. 19. Except for Thanksgiving week (11/26 –11/28), the gallery will be open Friday through Sunday each week from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. The virtual show will be available for viewing all month long. 19 artists are exhibiting their work in the virtual gallery, and 18 artists are displayed in the Cultural Arts Center with a variety of mediums including acrylic, mixed media, watercolor, metal sculpture, pencil, charcoal, and photography. Viewing the exhibit is free of charge and open to everyone interested in the visual arts. Hop online to vote for the Viewer’s Choice Award. See www.whitewaterarts.org for more information. The city asks that visitors
wear a mask in the CAC regardless of vaccination status.
The Whitewater Arts Alliance will be releasing an artist spotlight video to YouTube in early December in collaboration with McDarison Productions in lieu of a reception. This is to keep our community healthy and safe in the face of the spread of COVID-19.
Anyone can become a member of the Whitewater Arts Alliance by completing a membership form and choosing a contribution level. Check out whitewaterarts.org and click on “get involved” and “membership” for more details.
The Cultural Arts Center is located on 402 West Main Street in the historic White building near the Birge Fountain. Parking is behind the building. An elevator is available for access from the parking lot entrance.
Big thanks to our sponsor, First Citizens State Bank.
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by Richmond United Methodist Church.
Submitted by: Lisa Dawsey Smith, volunteer for Downtown Whitewater, Inc.
On Saturday 11/06/2021, a group of University of Wisconsin Whitewater students joined Downtown Whitewater, Inc for a Greek Day of Service and fall downtown cleanup. Students were tasked with collecting refuse, pulling weeds from sidewalks, cleaning up fallen leaves, sweeping sidewalks, curbs, and gutters in an effort to keep our stormwater system free of trash and leaves.
As a volunteer-led organization, Downtown Whitewater, Inc hosts a number of downtown cleanups throughout the year including several collaborations with UWW. We are thankful for our student and non student volunteers who are dedicated to making our downtown a vibrant community center. Community members wishing to become more involved with our volunteer opportunities are always welcome to reach out to us via email at director@downtownwhitewater.com or call our office at (262)473-2200.
Photo credit: Karen McCulloch 
Photo credit: Lisa Dawsey Smith
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the City of Whitewater Public Works Department.
The City of Whitewater’s compost site will close for the season at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. The site will remain open this Saturday from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Wednesdays from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. until the posted closing date of November 17, 2021.
Additional Opportunity for Leaf and Yard Waste Collection
For those who miss the bagged leaf pickup deadline (November 8 – 12/November 15 – 19), a dumpster will be located at the Department of Public Works (150 E. Starin Rd.) between November 22 – December 3. This will be an additional opportunity to dispose of leaf and yard waste only, NO BRUSH. City of Whitewater residents only will have access between 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. We ask that you please empty your bags (Bio bags do not have to be emptied) or containers into the dumpsters and take them with you when you leave.
*Please note the City of Whitewater will be closed on Thursday, November 25, and Friday, November 26.
Residents requesting brush collection should call 473-0560 to make an appointment for pick up on Tuesdays.
For additional questions or concerns, contact the Streets Department at (262) 473-0560. For other requests, visit
https://www.whitewater-wi.gov/RequestTracker.aspx.
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by Sustainability at UW-W.
One of the best things about the Halloween season is pumpkins! From pumpkin picking and painting to pumpkin seeds and pies, these festive fruits are beautiful, tasty, and versatile.
You may have collected some pumpkins whose lives are coming to an end. If you’re looking for a place to dispose of your pumpkins after Halloween, look no further. Come and compost your pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns in the Campus Garden!!
Location of the Compost Site: https://goo.gl/maps/YAA99db1HaB13m386
On Wednesday, November 3rd from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., our interns are hosting an event open to both the campus and the community. Whitewater residents are welcome to bring their old pumpkins to the compost site at our Campus Garden. We’ll have interns stationed at our compost site to explain the benefits of composting and give you a chance to smash your pumpkin!
Why Compost?
Composting is nature’s way of recycling organic materials. It is a process that allows organic matter to decompose and form compost—a nutrient-rich soil amendment (said more plainly, a fabulous natural fertilizer).
Composting organic materials provides many environmental benefits including: (1) reduces waste sent to landfills
(2) reduces greenhouse gas emissions
(3) reduces the amount of water in landfills, where it must be monitored to avoid groundwater contamination.
Photo Credit: UW-WHITEWATER PHOTO/TEAGAN TRUSKOWSKI
Obituaries
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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Lowell V. Youngs, 87, of Whitewater passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024 in Madison. Lowell was born on September 4, 1936 in Wyoming to Isaac and Violet (Doble) Youngs. He grew up in the very small town of Veteran, Wyoming, where he was one of nine students in his graduating class. After graduating, Lowell attended the University of Colorado, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education in 1958. Lowell was drafted into the US Army in 1960 and selected to be in the Army Band, where he gladly carried a clarinet instead of a gun. He was … Read more
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