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This public service announcement serves as a reminder that blowing or depositing grass clippings into any City street is
prohibited. Reasons this is not permitted include: 1) Grass clippings, leaves, and other lawn debris can clog storm drains,
resulting in street and private property flooding. 2) Storm drains flow directly to local lakes untreated. Grass clippings add
unnecessary nutrients, which help feed harmful algae blooms. 3) Clippings can make the street slippery and hazardous
for bicyclists and motorcyclists.
Using a mulching mower puts clippings back into the turf and keeps the nutrients where they belong. Should you choose
to use a discharging mower, please be sure to point the blower toward your property (away from the street) to prevent
clippings from leaving your lawn. Mowers may also choose to bag clippings, but they may not be disposed of in the
garbage totes. City residents are encouraged to compost clippings on their property or take them to the City’s compost
site.
When finished mowing, be sure to use a blower, broom, or rake to clean up any grass clippings or debris that have
inadvertently made their way into the street, sidewalk, or storm drain.
City Code – Chapter 12.08 – STREET OBSTRUCTIONS
Sections:
12.08.010 – Prohibited.
(a) No person, except as provided in Section 12.08.020, shall place, deposit, keep, or cause to be placed, deposited or
kept in or upon any street, alley, gutter, sidewalk or public ground within the limits of this city any stone, brick, timber,
lumber, iron, wood or other material for building, or any wood, snow, rubbish, earth, grass clippings or lawn debris, or
anything or substance whatever; nor shall any person burn or cause to be burned any such substance in any public street
or alley; nor shall any person leave any automobile, truck, trailer, equipment or other vehicle standing or parked in or upon
any street, alley, sidewalk, or public ground so as to encumber the same, or so as to obstruct, impede, or hinder travel
thereon; nor shall any person leave, or cause to suffer any box, barrel, crate, cask, bale, package, merchandise, or other
thing to stand, be or remain upon any street, alley, sidewalk, gutter, or public ground longer than may be actually
necessary for the act of delivering or receiving the same.
(b) Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall forfeit and pay a penalty of not less than twenty-five
dollars not more than two hundred fifty dollars, together with the costs of prosecution.
(Ord. 983 §51, 1982; prior code §6.01(1))
(Ord. No. 1759A, § 1, 2-16-2010)
Brad Marquardt
Director of Public Works
bmarquardt@whitewater-wi.gov
Whitewater Track & Field competed in a Rock Valley Divisional Meet at East Troy on April 30. There were five schools at this meet; the Whitewater Boys ended in 2nd place and the Whippet Girls placed 5th.
- Senior Jaylyn Ewing won the High Jump with a jump of 6-2. He was also 3rd in the Discus throw of 126′.
- Junior Alani Ross was 3rd in the Triple Jump (31′) and the 100 Meter Dash.
- Senior Ethan Dugan won the 400 Meter Dash in 49.47, which is the second fastest time in school history, and junior Traysen Thomason won the 100 Meter Dash with the fourth fastest time in school history at 11.00.
- Akamion McHenry placed 2nd in the 200 and 2nd in the 400.
- Nate Holden placed 2nd in the 800.
- Jack Hefty won the 1600 in 4:22.86.
- The Boys’ 4×1 placed 2nd in 45.63. This relay consisted of Nate Black, Ty Hagedorn, Keenan Sheffield, and Quincy Boudreau.
- The Boys’ 4×2 placed 1st with a time of 1:32.86 and consisted of Nate Black, Curtis Rossmiller, Traysen Thomason, and Quincy Boudreau.
- The Boys’ 4×4 also won with a time of 3:28.35 and consisted of Jack Hefty, Nate Holden, Curtis Rossmiller, and Ethan Dugan.
- Quinton O’Toole won the pole vault with a new personal best of 10′ 6″.
- Mady Hefty placed 3rd in the 3200 with a time of 13:19.
- Carley Boudreau placed 3rd in the 300H with a time of 53.62.
- The Girls’ 4×1 placed first in 53.91. This relay consisted of Giulia Ristagno, Calli Grosinske, A’lani Ross, and Emy Islas.
The Whippets will be hosting the eleven team Rock Valley Conference Meet on Friday, May 10th. Field events start at 4:00 and running events begin at 4:30.
Article Submitted by Chad Carstens
Whitewater High School Track and Field Coach
ccarstens@wwusd.org
Photos Courtesy of Bob Mischka
By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com
It can be confusing! There are two outdoor markets that occur in Whitewater from May through October. They occur at essentially the same place, but on different days.
Whitewater City Market – Tuesdays, 4-7 p.m. – The market, built to celebrate local foods, products, and community, opens for its ninth season on May 7. It sets up around the Historic Train Depot, 301 W Whitewater Street, with a few of the vendors, including ready-to-eat foods, being located in the parking lot adjacent to the depot. The City Market is located at the Irvin L. Young Library on Saturdays from November through April. For further details please see this May 4 post.
Whitewater Farmers Market – Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. – This is a smaller, producer only market featuring produce, baked goods, and the like. It is located in the parking lot next to the Historic Train Depot, 301 W. Whitewater St. The market opened for the season on May 4. Though in its 33rd year, this market wasn’t always at this location. Sometimes a farmer will sell directly from the bed of their pickup truck.
Hey college students!
We know many of you are moving out soon, and before you put any of your furniture out to the curb or put any of your housewares/textile items in the garbage, consider donating them to Bethel House!
Our organization houses up to seven families at a time in our Transitional Housing Program, and we make every effort to fully furnish each home every time a new family moves in—from couches and beds to curtains and rugs to cookie sheets and silverware.
So rather than tossing your items (in good condition, of course!), let them find a new home and support a local family at the same time. Contact our Director of Case Management to coordinate donation details.
Whitewater Unified School District School Board representatives & Whitewater Education Assoc. – Monday @ 3:45 p.m.
Representatives of the School Board of the Whitewater Unified School District and the Whitewater Education Association will meet on May 6, at 3:45 p.m. in the Whitewater High School Library for an Employee Benefits Committee meeting. No action will be taken.
City of Whitewater Equal Opportunity Commission [EOC] – Monday @ 5:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion and Possible action regarding the Welcome to Whitewater Graphic and Discussion of possible action of Combining Disability Rights Commission and EOC.
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.
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Whitewater Unified School District School Board & Whitewater Education Assoc – Tuesday @ 3:45 p.m.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Pursuant to §111.70 and §19.82(1), Wis. Stats., you are hereby notified that representatives of the School Board of the Whitewater Unified School District and the Whitewater Education Association will meet on May 7, at 3:45 p.m. at the Central Office Board Room, 419 South Elizabeth Street, Whitewater, Wisconsin, to exchange 2024-25 proposals. The meeting will be open to the public. In addition, the parties may caucus individually in closed session. Subsequent negotiations will be conducted in closed session unless the parties agree to open sessions.
City of Whitewater Common Council Meeting – Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes Jessie Dugan from Bethel House is presenting a recap of their Emergency Assistance Program that will highlight the needs of the families they are serving-specifically as they relate to housing, income equality and the overall cost of living expenses, Update on library renovation, TDS update regarding completion date and when it will enable us to start broadcasting, Discussion and possible action regarding UWW MOU Polling Place on Campus, Discussion and Possible Action regarding Starin Road Safety, Discussion and Possible Action regarding Approval of Proposed Scope Work to be performed by SEWRPC for phase one of the Comprehensive Lake Management Plan for
Cravath and Trippe Lakes.
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 click the link below to join:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81914940238?pwd=tYI97riyLo4kl5RS_Fg1w21zex-Now.BINRMCzgtNj9T41o
Telephone: 1 (312) 626-6799
Webinar ID: 819 494 0238
Passcode: 525458
Whitewater Unified School District School Board – WUSD Unplugged Attendance – Wednesday @ 4:00 p.m.
Members of the Whitewater School Board will be attending the WUSD Unplugged session in the Whitewater High School Library on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 beginning at 4:00 pm. A quorum of the School Board may be present; however, the Board will not be conducting any business during the event.
Julie Hill, Horticulture Outreach Specialist at the UW Extension office, is giving a presentation at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library about the variety of factors contributing to the declining health of trees in our landscape, in particular the oaks. In addition, spongy moths have become a well-known pest in the past couple years. Join us to learn about the stressors facing oak trees, how to promote healthy trees, and options for managing spongy moths in your yard. The presentation is in the library’s community room on Tuesday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m.
There is no cost or registration to attend. The library is located at 431 W. Center Street in Whitewater. Contact the library at 262-473-0530 with questions.
Editor’s note: The above press release was provided by the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library.
WHITEWATER, Wis.–University of Wisconsin-Whitewater secured the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Men’s Tennis Championship (presented by Culver’s) with a 5-2 triumph over The College of New Jersey at Warhawk Outdoor Tennis Complex on May 4.
Both teams secured a spot in the title match by winning their respective divisions during the regular season.
UW-Whitewater (18-2) also earned the conference’s automatic NCAA bid with the victory, while the Lions dropped to 13-3 on the season.
It was the first men’s tennis championship in the conference since the 1994-95 academic year.
Singles:
No. 1–Matthew Michibata (TCNJ) def. Luke VanDonslear (WW) 6-3, 6-3
No. 2–Reuben Giorgio (WW) vs. Adrian Tsui (TCNJ) 6-1, 5-6 (did not finish)
No. 3–Tyler Nelson (WW) def. Aayush Kishore (TCNJ) 6-0, 6-4
No. 4–Theo Billson (WW) def. Alberto Thomas (TCNJ) 7-6(7), 6-2
No. 5–Drew Van Fossen (WW) def. Harrison Maitland-Carter (TCNJ) 1-6, 6-1, 6-2
No. 6–Giovanni Vitali (WW) vs. Brett Schuster (TCNJ) 6-3, 1-6, 4-3 (did not finish)
Doubles:
No. 1–Michibata/Maitland-Carter (TCNJ) def. VanDonslear/Giorgio (WW) 8-7(5)
No. 2–Van Fossen/Billson (WW) def. Schuster/Thomas (TCNJ) 8-6
No. 3–Nelson/Payton Adkisson (WW) def. Kishore/Nathan Chan (TCNJ) 8-3
Walworth Ave. Closed between Prince & Elizabeth for Approx. Three Weeks Beginning Monday (Corrected)
Correction: The headline has been corrected to indicate that the closure is between Prince St. and Elizabeth St., not Prairie and Elizabeth. The Banner regrets this error.
The Walworth Avenue Storm Sewer and Drainageway Project will begin on Monday, May 6, 2024. Walworth Avenue will be closed to thru traffic between Prince Street and Elizabeth Street. The project entails replacing storm sewer, curb and gutter, and street repairs. The completion date is tentatively scheduled for May 24, 2024. Questions may be directed to Brad Marquardt, Director of Public Works.
Brad Marquardt, Director of Public Works, (262) 473-2239, Bmarquardt@whitewater-wi.gov
Reminder: Fremont Road closures till approximately September 1:
Fremont Street from Starin Road to Lauderdale Drive is now closed to through traffic. The intersection of Starin Road and Fremont Street will remain open to traffic; however, the intersection of Lauderdale Drive and Fremont Street will be closed to traffic. Work in this portion of the project includes replacement of sanitary sewer mains and laterals, replacement of water mains and laterals, storm sewer improvements, replacement of sidewalk, curb and gutter, and new asphalt pavement. The project also includes work to abandon, in place, sanitary sewer and water mains that run under Treyton Field.
Phase II of the Fremont Reconstruction Project will begin later this summer. During work on Phase II, Fremont Street will be closed to thru traffic from Starin Road to Whitewater Creek. Work includes the pulverizing of existing asphalt, new asphalt pavement, and ditch work between Lauderdale Drive and Whitewater Creek. The intersections of Schwager Drive and Fremont Street and Burr Oak Drive and Fremont Street will also be closed to traffic during this phase. Additionally, there will be periodic closures of the Starin Road and Fremont intersection to facilitate curb and gutter replacement and repaving of the intersection.
Fremont Street from Starin Road to Whitewater Creek is tentatively scheduled to be open to traffic by September 1, 2024.
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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