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Heart Prairie Lutheran church, one of the oldest and longest continually operating churches in the United States, still in its original, historic construction, begins services for this year on Memorial Day weekend. The manual pump organ that accompanies the hymns is itself a historic artifact, being the organ from the Morris Pratt Institute and school for spiritualism that was once part of Whitewater. Come see this historic church, listen to this antique organ, and join in the regular weekly services on Saturdays at 5:00 pm and Sundays at 8:00 am.

For a real treat, come out and have refreshments, chat with community members, and walk the old cemetery before experiencing the historic oil lamp lit evening services on Sunday, June 30th, July 28th, and August 25th (the last Sunday of each summer month) with refreshments at 7:30 and service at 8:30 pm. This service is the Norwegian Hoisse Masse (“house worship service”) of the original settlers of the 1800s, translated into English.

W8136 R and W Townline Rd, Whitewater, WI

The following students were named to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Dean’s List for the 2024 spring semester.

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Steven Kornkven

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Ryan Westerman

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Holland Engele

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Sarah Keller

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Andrea Kuhl

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Destiny Mitchell

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Alex Phelan

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Zach Wagner

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Chris Abts

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Nicole Butry

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Cody Carlson

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Anna Dahl

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Christian Derenne

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Griffin Gerber

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Cooper Gosse

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Benjamin Hafeman

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Jack Hanlon

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Teagan Kane

• Whitewater, WI 53190: David Kneiser

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Yingxin Lin

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Parker Louden

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Seth Lozano

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Isaac Lytle

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Isabella Miscevich

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Ben Nelson

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Rachel Nelson

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Janessa Norvell

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Raquel Ortiz

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Annika Potter

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Jenna Prock

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Hayden Radloff

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Sydney Reinhardt

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Melanie Reyes

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Evelyn Rozenkvit

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Gunner Schlender

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Garrett Townsend

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Sydney Troy

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Sebastian Van Wyhe

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Annabelle Olson

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Dayna Wendelberger

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Mackenzie Wesoloski

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Brianna Zimdars

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Salaar Akbar

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Kacie Carollo

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Tj Kaczkowski

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Evan Schepp

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Molly Wade

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Stephanie Hensel

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Samantha Meister

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Yasmin Palomec-Garcia

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Madelyn Hillesheim

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Emma Bergeson

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Adrianna Fico

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Hailey Zaal

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Match Clark

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Kaitlyn Van Wyhe

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Alexander Vail

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Chase Zimmerman

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Cameron Huntley

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Mason Thompson

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Devon Knowles

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Angelina Izzo

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Colton Meuret

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Carter Waelchli

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Sydney Groetzinger

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Donovan Winn

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Logan Faust

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Elizabeth Zinda

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Aurora Leonhard

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Kyra Maly

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Hannah Sims

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Marijke Arreola

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Jace Bezzo

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Charlie Eckert

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Maci Parrish

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Taylor Koehler

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Matthew Gumenyuk

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Lila Glatczak

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Brock Grosinske

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Caden Leutner

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Tyler Rouse

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Mariana Aranda

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Reilly Grasso

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Gracia Boley

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Seth Gildemeister

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Amarion Isbell

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Cj Keating

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Odessa Sonn

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Sam Morton

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Aiden Murray

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Andrew Swartz

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Emma Wade

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Connor Sharlow

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Gabrielle Quintero

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Grace Baker

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Tania Verduzco

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Aubrey Church

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Mel Prince

• Whitewater, WI 53190: C.J. Tomomitsu

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Tyler Schneider

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Madeline Church

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Bianca Housworth

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Reagan Hammons

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Payton Lowe

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Abi Hartwig

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Ryan Jordan

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Dejaney Valles

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Dayna Carlson

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Alex Gaytan-Mireles

• Whitewater, WI 53190: Anna Lamendola

These students have demonstrated their academic abilities by receiving a grade point average of 3.4 or above in a single semester.

“Making the Dean’s List is a tremendous honor. It is a recognition of our students’ hard work and commitment to success,” said John Chenoweth, who serves as UW-Whitewater’s provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. “We are proud of our students and hope to see their names on the list again. Congratulations to all who were recognized!”

The Registrar’s Office reports 3,298 students were selected for the Dean’s List for the spring semester. More than 11,500 students were enrolled at the university’s Whitewater and Rock County campuses in 2023-24.

Editor’s note: The above press release was received from UW-Whitewater.

What’s better than bingo? Bingo and exercise! Walworth County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is pleased to announce a fun, new health program for seniors called Bingocize, which combines the game of bingo with exercise and health education.

Games are held twice weekly over 10 weeks for one hour. Trained facilitators lead this interactive workshop, which engages adults over 60 to meet personalized exercise goals. Participants can expect to leave with an increased knowledge of exercise including range of motion, balance, muscle strengthening, and endurance. Healthy prizes are offered to all bingo winners. 

Bingocize will be held at the East Troy Intergenerational Community Center on Mondays and Thursdays, June 3 to August 15, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The Intergenerational Community Center is at 2019 Division St. in East Troy. The workshop has a one-time-only suggested contribution of $10. 

Registration is required. For questions, or to register for the program, contact Chetney Blaszczyk RDN, CD at (262) 741-3309.

About the ADRC of Walworth County: 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 situation. Learn more at www.co.walworth.wi.us/376/Aging-Disability-Resource-Center.

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For more than 30 years the National Association of Letter Carriers has sponsored the largest volunteer one day food collection effort to “Stamp Out Hunger.” This food drive is to help relieve shortages that food pantries experience in the spring and summer after holiday donations have been depleted.  Food pantries need our help. One in eight children in the United States-approximately 13 million- are, or may, experience food insecurity. When USPS employees join with people in their neighborhoods to support local pantries, it helps hard-hit families put food on the table.   

We are excited to announce that 5100 pounds of food was delivered to the Whitewater Food Pantry on Saturday, May 11^th, because of the generous people of Whitewater!

Our local sponsors included: Whitewater 4-H, Whitewater FFA, Richmond 4-H, LaGrange 4-H, PremierBank, Kwik Trip, Casey’s General Store, Festival Foods, TopCon Agriculture Americas, Jenny & Jerry Meiners Family, Linda Giorno & Ben Bradley, Ralph & Laurie Giorno, The Whitewater Community Food Pantry, and The Whitewater Post Office.

Irvin L. Young Library Board of Trustees – Monday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes Library Building Project update and Discussion of FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) changes to the exempt minimum wage starting January 1, 2025.
Library Community Room 431 West Center
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City of Whitewater Lakes Advisory Special Committee Meeting – Tuesday @ 9:00 a.m.
Agenda includes Discussion and Presentation on Creating a Lakes District by Extension Lakes Director, Eric
Olson
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
312 West Whitewater St.
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Topic: Lakes Advisory Committee Special Meeting
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City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes Accurate Assessors Presentation, Spring Splash review/update, Update on Mobile Home Community Special Assessment, Outstanding balance from WUSD regarding WAFC, Compensation Study Results, Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not to Exceed $6,430,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2024A, Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not to Exceed $1,635,000 Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2024B, First reading of 2024-O-07 Ordinance allowing Board of Absentee Canvassers (Allowing Central Count for Absentee Ballots) , First reading of Ordinance 2024-O-05 an ordinance amending Title 20 Recreational Vehicle parking, First reading of Ordinance 2024-O-06 an ordinance amending 19.51.180 Truck, Trailer, mobile home and equipment parking restrictions, Ordinance 2024-O-08 Creating Section 5.30 Mobile Food Establishments (MFE’s)-
Neighborhood Services, Second reading of Ordinance 2024-O-02 an ordinance amending 16.14.825 Violations of Regulatory
Provisions, and Discussion and Possible Action regarding Approval of a Permit for Storage of a Junked Disassembled-Inoperable or Unlicensed Vehicles or Parts Thereof for Marc Jones located at 311 E Cravath Street.
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
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City of Whitewater Community Involvement and Cable TV Commission – Wednesday @ 3:30 p.m.
Agenda includes review of changes to commission ordinance and review recent content on channel 990.
Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West Whitewater St
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City of Whitewater Board of Zoning Appeals – Thursday @ 6:00 p.m.
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Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor, 312 W. Whitewater St.
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City of Whitewater Board of Review – Thursday @ 6:30 p.m.
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Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190
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Aschenbrener nominated for Saint Mary’s 2024 Outstanding Senior

WINONA, Minn. (April 25, 2024) – Ryann “Rosie” Aschenbrener, daughter of Crystal Aschenbrener of Whitewater, Wis., was nominated for Saint Mary’s University’s 2024 Outstanding Senior award.

Outstanding Seniors have demonstrated the ideals of scholarship, character, leadership, service to colleagues and the university community, as well as genuine concern for the needs of others.

Aschenbrener is majoring in Criminal Justice and Spanish and minoring in Lasallian Honors and Political Science. At Saint Mary’s, she has held leadership positions for the Criminal Justice Club, Pre-Law Honor Society, and Benefit Dance Committee. She has volunteered in the local community through the Polar Plunge, blood drives, Habitat for Humanity, and charity walks. She has been a Resident Assistant for three years and has worked for campus departments/offices since her freshman year. She completed two internships, one at a youth detention center in Wisconsin and the other at The Anthony ’59 and Sandra Adducci Family Makerspace on campus. She plans to attend law school and work in family law after graduation.

Riley Hall and Patrick Derleth were the two students recognized as the 2024 Outstanding Seniors at the university’s Founders’ Day celebration.

About Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Grounded in Lasallian Catholic values, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota awakens, nurtures, and empowers learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. Whether in person or online, adult or undergraduate, students are treated with respect, taught with humanity, and supported by faculty and staff committed to their success in programs designed to prepare graduates for today’s and tomorrow’s careers. Founded in 1912 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota enrolls nearly 4,100 students at its undergraduate and graduate programs on campuses in Minneapolis, Rochester, Winona, and online. Saint Mary’s offers a highly personal, real-world-ready educational experience that fully prepares students to work, lead, and serve with character and purpose. Learn more at smumn.edu.

The following photos of the 10:00 a.m. UW-Whitewater Commencement on May 11, 2024 are courtesy of Tom Ganser. The morning ceremony recognized 613 undergraduate and 151 graduate students from the College of Arts and Communication, the College of Business and Economics and the School of Graduate Studies. An announcement regarding the commencements, including the afternoon event, may be found here.