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There are only 9 days left to sign up for Whitewater Club Baseball! Come be a part of a great program and be exposed to some top competition. Please follow the link to sign up:
https://forms.gle/y72DLYPSqZVS896v5
Come out on July 24th-25th, and try out for the Whitewater Baseball Club. No experience is needed. The grade for tryouts is based on what grade you are going into this upcoming school year.
Tryout Dates:
Wednesday July 24th: 2nd-4th Grade/ 5pm-7pm
Thursday July 25th: 5th-8th Grade/ 5pm-7pm
Tuesday July 30th: make up date for all ages/ 5pm-6pm
Location: Whitewater High School Baseball & Softball Field
This club is created to help expose youth baseball players to next level competition. The number of teams will be determined by number of players that tryout and their ages. In order to have an opportunity to earn a roster spot on one of these teams you must tryout. If you are unable to make these dates but would like to tryout, please contact coach Hookstead. Only 14 players are allowed per team maximum. If your son makes one of the teams, there is a $350 charge. With this you will receive a jersey, pants, hat, and training that would start in January.
Please contact Coach Michael Hookstead with any questions:
mhookstead@wwusd.org
(262)893-3580
CORRECTION: A recent news release highlighting the new Memory Matters program from the Walworth County ADRC listed an incorrect address for Sugar Creek Lutheran Church, which hosts the program meetings. The correct address is N5690 Cobblestone Rd., Elkhorn.
For individuals living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or early-stage dementia, one of the best ways to delay progression is through cognitive stimulation and socialization. Memory Matters is an adult day program for individuals with early memory loss. The program provides activities that stimulate cognition while enhancing physical, emotional, and social well-being and community connection.
“We are so happy to partner with Sugar Creek Lutheran Church,” says Jake Sawyers, Walworth County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Dementia Care Specialist. “Here in Walworth County, there are only four social respite programs available to our more than 2,000 residents living with some form of dementia. This is a huge need, and caregivers welcome the idea of having reliable, weekly programming for their loved one living with early-stage dementia or MCI.”
Memory Matters is held Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Sugar Creek Lutheran Church, N5690 Cobblestone Rd., Elkhorn. The respite program costs $50 per session. Registration is required. Contact Jake Sawyers, Dementia Care Specialist, at (262) 741-3273.
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 assist by evaluating your current needs and providing options available to meet your situation. Learn more at www.co.walworth.wi.us/376/Aging-Disability-Resource-Center or call (262) 741-3200.
Contact: Jake Sawyers
Dementia Care Specialist
262-741-3273
jsawyers@co.walworth.wi.us
Library Board of Trustees – Monday, July 15, 2024 @ 6:30 pm
Agenda includes discussion and possible action to approve a contractor and base bid for the library expansion and
renovation project.
Webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81557506550?pwd=HC6FKPbk9NQNajKqg6VWVXdf1x4C0Z.1
Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799 US (Chicago) (Houston)
Webinar ID: 815 5750 6550
Passcode: g0NassY7
Alcohol Licensing Committee Meeting – Tuesday, July 16, 2024 @ 5:30 pm
Agenda includes discussion and possible action regarding the DLK Hawk Bowl Class “B” alcohol license agreement with the City of Whitewater.
Webinar link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86273818205?pwd=NuAaj2EUUMA1tQlgBAPzsa9OxhRB28.1
Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799 US (Chicago) (Houston)
Webinar ID: 862 7381 8205
Passcode: 559859
Common Council Meeting – Tuesday, July 16, 2024 @ 6:30 pm
Agenda includes Whitewater Middle School pickup and dropoff, sale of waterworks and sewer system revenue bonds, first reading of a mobile foods establishment ordinance, an easement with WE Energies for underground distribution at Southwest Water Tower site, City Manager review of goals, and strategic plan modifcations. Closed session agenda items include Park Crest Development Agreement and Developers Agreement for Royal Hounds Project located on Bluff Road.
Webinar link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81241037644?pwd=b5ZNKzbvXGurJoCnj4zI3tHaCbmNlQ.1
Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799 US (Chicago)
Webinar ID: 812 4103 7644
Passcode: 215759
Parks & Recreation Board Meeting – Wednesday, July 17 @ 5:30 pm
Agenda includes WAFC Report and discussion of repairs and updates, dog park improvements, discussion on youth athletics and Treyton’s Field, and a discussion on lakes.
Webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85667136099?pwd=hdgcZ71e7lK8PbYgXV3vCbxQp6JuqL.1
Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799 US (Chicago)
Webinar ID: 856 6713 6099
Passcode: 846880
Community Development Authority Board of Directors Meeting – Thursday, July 18 @ 5:30 pm
Agenda includes Memorandum of Understanding for the Innovation Center, conflict of interest policy, 108 E Main Street, potential for collection of funds with regard to Meeper LLC Loans, draft of Technology Park convenants, Food Truck Fest, and WindUp feedback and winners.
Webinar link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82992318798?pwd=bPNnJ4h_wJvNjb5pZAp5DegAl4qljw.kY8aH0TrI3rrZlTl
Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799 US (Chicago) (Houston)
Webinar ID: 829 9231 8798
Passcode: 822499
School District Meetings
Policy Review Committee – Monday, July 15 @ 9:00 am
WUSD Central Office Building
Agenda includes policies on superintendent evaluation, graduation requirements, and job descriptions.
Here is an update from the National Weather Service regarding both thunderstorms tonight and high heat values for Sunday into Monday.
Bottom Line Up Front
- A line or cluster of storms is expected to track from eastern MN to southern WI tonight. The time of arrival of these storms into south central WI should be between Midnight to 5 am early Sunday. A few showers or storms may linger after 5 am.
- A few strong thunderstorms should precede this main line this evening.
- Strong to severe storms are likely, with damaging winds the main threat
- Very heavy rainfall and dangerous lightning
- See attached graphics for more information
Heat and Thunderstorm Outlook
- Heat Advisory in effect starting 2 pm on Sunday.
- It will be hot and humid Sunday and Monday. Heat indices approaching both 100 degrees Sunday and Monday.
- Scattered Thunderstorms tonight and again late Sunday, higher chance Monday afternoon and night along an approaching front.
- Potential for severe storms Sunday and Monday. Currently, it looks like Monday afternoon and evening would be the most likely time period.
What has changed?
The addition of the Heat Advisory for parts of southern Wisconsin on Sunday.
Increasing confidence in a few rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms tonight, then again later Sunday into Monday.
The community is invited to a free, all-ages event to celebrate the end of the library’s Summer Reading Program. Join us for a bubble party outside of the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library on Thursday, July 18 at 2:00 p.m. Participants will enjoy music, popsicles, and bubbles!
The library is located at 431 W. Center St. in Whitewater. Contact the library at 262-473-0530 with questions.
Sarah French
sfrench@whitewater-wi.gov
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville awarded diplomas to more than 700 undergraduate students for the spring of 2024.
Students from this area who graduated include:
Nicholas Hipsky, Computer Science
Rachel Mason, Civil Engineering
Walworth County Treasurer, Valerie Etzel, would like to remind all Walworth County property owners that the final installment of the 2023 real estate taxes are due to the Walworth County Treasurer by July 31, 2024. Include your payment stub(s) or indicate parcel number(s) that you are paying on your check or in a separate memo so we may apply your payment(s) correctly.
The following payment options are available to property owners:
- In Person: Check, cash, money order at the Walworth County Treasurer’s office, 100 W. Walworth St, Elkhorn. Office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- By Mail: Checks or money orders may be mailed to the Walworth County Treasurer, PO Box 1001, Elkhorn, WI 53121. Your mail must receive a U.S. Postmark on or before July 31, 2024. If you would like a receipt(s) mailed to you, enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope with your payment.
- Online: https://www.co.walworth.wi.us/ (Property Taxes) Payments accepted via electronic check, debit card, or credit card. Convenience fees for online payments are as follows: $0.25 – electronic check (echeck), $3.50 – debit card (flat convenience fee), 2.2% – credit card (fee is charged for total amount due)
- Drop Box: Payments of checks or money orders may be placed in the drop box located at the center median of the parking lot on the north side of the Government Center, 100 W. Walworth St, Elkhorn.
It is important that property owners meet the July 31st deadline. If you miss the deadline, the balance on your account will be considered delinquent and subject to interest and penalty of 1.5% per month retroactive to February 1st (10.5 %).
Specific questions may be directed to the Walworth County Treasurer’s Office. (262)741-4251; email treasurer@co.walworth.wi.us
“Napoleon”
Wednesday, July 17, 1 p.m.
(Biography/History)
Rated R (violence, language); 2 hours, 38 minutes (2023).
The life and times of soldier, strategist, General, Emperor: Napoleon Bonaparte 1 (1769-1821).
An incredible costume drama/historical epic, detailing the rise, fall, return, exiles, and demise of Napoleon. Joaquin Phoenix is Napoleon; Vanessa Kirby is Josephine. Directed by Ridley Scott. A sweeping and majestic film!
Obituaries
Sally A. Schutte, age 73, of Whitewater, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 21, 2026, while at Hearthstone Memory Care in Whitewater. Sally was born on November 6, 1952, to Roy and Elsie (Rohloff) Haas. Sally married William Schutte in the spring of 2003. Sally grew up on the family farm in the Town of Hebron and graduated from Jefferson High School. She dedicated nearly her entire career to Fort HealthCare, where her hard work and versatility shone through various roles. Over the years, she served in housekeeping and medical records, Center for Dermatology. Sally … Read more
Zachariah “Zach” Schoenke, 41, of Whitewater passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. He was born April 4, 1985, to Keith W. Schoenke and Kathleen Schoenke in Fort Atkinson, WI. He grew up and graduated from Whitewater High School in 2003. Zach worked various jobs over the years but was currently working at Cracker Barrel in Janesville. He was a big Packers Fan and liked to play fantasy football. He enjoyed reading, cooking, and watching horror shows. Zach fiercely loved his son, Lincoln, his sisters, Cami and Cary, his mom and stepdad, and his aunt Robin. He will be dearly … Read more
Carla Winn, 82, died September 5, 2026. Funeral Service will be at 12:00 PM, Saturday, September 12, 2026, at East Heights United Methodist Church, 4407 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67218, followed by a burial at 2:00 PM at White Chapel Memorial Garden 1806 N Oliver Ave. Carla is preceded in death by her parents, Vivian Dwight and Wilma Lois Krehbiel; and sister, Jennifer Krehbiel. She is survived by husband, Stephen; daughter, Ashley (Clint) Gagel, of Overland Park; siblings, Paul (Kay) Krehbiel, of Socorro, NM, Lynn (Bill) Oetting, of Wichita, Ellen (John) Querner, of Wichita, Teresa Woodson, of Lawrence, KS, … Read more
Susan Miller Celebration of Life There will be a gathering of friends and acquaintances at Susan’s Farm Store to celebrate Susan’s life on Saturday, September 19th from 2-5 p.m. at N6623 Lake Lorraine Rd., Delavan, Wisconsin
Our loving mother, JoAnn E Harrop, age 95, passed away on September 11, 2026. Our sorrow is deep, but we are filled with gratitude for the many years we had with her. Even as her mind was failing, she remained strong and appreciative of all who cared for her. JoAnn was born on January 13, 1931, daughter to Fred Braun and Evelyn Braun {Storck). She was raised in Whitewater, Wisconsin by her grandparents, Otto and Edith Storck. She attended Whitewater High School and helped at the Storck tavern where she met her husband Earl C. Harrop. They married on November … Read more
Russell O. Johnson “Russ,” 88, passed away on September 4, 2026 in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Russell was born on July 12, 1938, in Janesville, Wisconsin. Russ grew up in Janesville, and after high school he joined the Air Force on May 1, 1958, serving as an aircraft mechanic until June 12, 1962. He then worked at Parker Pen in Janesville for a time, where he met his future wife, Avis. After marrying Avis Mason in April 1964, Russ worked for Gillman Manufacturing for a time, then began a career at Dana until its closing in 1980. In 1981, Russ started working … Read more
Marcia Zingg, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, businesswoman, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, at the age of 75. Marcia will be remembered for her unwavering love, remarkable strength, generous spirit, and lifelong devotion to her family. She shared 40 wonderful years of marriage with her husband, Jeffrey Zingg, who considered her not only his wife but also his best friend, business partner, and the love of his life. Together, Marcia and Jeffrey built a successful life rooted in perseverance, hard work, laughter, and love. As entrepreneurs in Whitewater, Wisconsin, they owned and managed new car franchises and … Read more
Amanda Jean Hunter was born to Ralph and Malinda (Thomas) Hunter of Whitewater, Wisconsin, on October 6, 1976. She passed away on August 4, in Fort Worth, Texas, where she lived with her family. Amanda passed peacefully in the hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. Amanda was a kind-hearted free spirit with an unmistakable hippie warmth. Generosity, spontaneity, a quick wit, a macabre sense of humor, and an open heart were traits that she embraced. She was a tireless champion of those in need, an innate characteristic that became among the best of her qualities. She proved to be a … Read more
Ellen Eichmiller, 82, of Whitewater, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Ellen was born on September 10, 1943, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Chester “Guy” and Irene (née Holmen) Steig. She married the love of her life, Paul Eichmiller, on December 7, 1963, and together they made their home in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Ellen spent much of her working life as a secretary at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, where she formed many lasting friendships and memories. Ellen cherished her family and friends and treasured the time she spent with those closest to her. She was known for her love of … Read more
Janet Quinn, age 71, of Jefferson passed away on Thursday, August 20th. Janet was born on December 22nd, 1954 in St. Joseph, MI to Robert Mounsey and Edith Christison Mounsey. She was a granddaughter to Herbert Bragg Mounsey, Charlotte Mounsey, and Ester Christison West. She married Michael Durden in 1979 and later married Eury Quinn Jr. (J.R.) in 1988. Janet grew up in Benton Harbor, MI, and subsequently lived in New York and Arkansas before moving to Wisconsin in 2016. She was a dedicated caregiver to her disabled Mother, and worked as a custodian for various employers over the years. … Read more
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