News & Events

Fairhaven Senior Services in Whitewater, WI has announced a $10 million renovation plan to update and add Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) Assisted Living units to our 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors in our main building. Renovations are set to start during the month of September and once completed in the summer of 2024, will provide a total of 47 units along with added lounges on each floor. On our 3rd and 4th floors will be a total of 24 units which will feature a walk-in kitchenette, living space and a fully accessible bathroom with walk-in shower. Our second floor, which will consist of 23 units, will offer a more intensive level of services and care. Each floor will operate independently offering the services that we currently have on our 4th floor Assisted Living.

Paul Kuenning, Fairhaven’s President/CEO said he believes this renovation will offer the community and surrounding area a level of service and care that is currently and will be needed in the future. This will ensure that Fairhaven may continue its mission as a visible ministry of God’s love for older men and women and to offer a community where “Life is Added to Years.”

We have started our communication with residents/family members/loved ones and plan to share our renovation progress to the community via our Facebook page @Fairhaven Senior Services.

Fairhaven is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization affiliated with the United Church of Christ that has been a part of the Whitewater community for over 60 years.

Architects of the renovation are Eppstein Uhen Architects of Milwaukee and Madison, with Dan Schindhelm serving as project manager. VJS Construction Services of Pewaukee is the contractor, with Chris Sauve, Vice President, overseeing the construction.

Editor’s note: The above press release was provided by Fairhaven Senior Services.

Our thanks to Steve Watson for sharing not only more of his fascinating photos but his poetic talent besides.

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Updated 7/21/23 @ 8:15 a.m. – Osprey photos rearranged for proper sequence.

It’s time once again for #flashbackfriday with the Whitewater Historical Society. The third image in our series showing Whitewater streets in summer is this view taken on N. Prairie Street. Like the other views, it shows a long line of mature street trees. How those trees in the city must have helped keep the houses cool in summer!

Join us next week for the last of our series of summer street views in Whitewater.

#2253PC, Whitewater Historical Society

Editor’s note: The following press release was received from the Whitewater Police Department.

On Thursday, July 20th, 2023, at 3:51 p.m., the Whitewater Police Department received a report of an attempted child abduction. At approximately 3:45 p.m. on the same date, a male approached a minor female at the intersection of W. Center St. and S. Cottage St., in the City of Whitewater. The male exited his vehicle, described as a black four-door sedan with tinted windows. The male approached the minor female and told her to get into the car. The male grabbed the minor female’s right arm, attempting to pull her towards his vehicle. The female bit the male’s forearm and fled the area on foot. The male entered back into his vehicle and sped away at a high rate of speed, last observed traveling eastbound on W. Center Street. The male is described as being around 30 – 40 years of age, spoke English, having “tan” skin, shoulder length dark brown hair, and a long dark brown and gray beard. The male is further described as wearing a green in color sleeveless shirt and having a black and gray “rose” tattoo between his shoulder and lower neck area.

Whitewater Police are continuing to investigate and are asking the public for assistance in locating any witnesses to the incident, or anyone with external video/pictures in or around the neighborhood/city displaying a potential suspect or suspect vehicle. Anyone with information should contact the Whitewater Police Department at (262) 473-0555 option #4. Anonymous tips may also be shared using P3Tips.com.

Editor’s note: The following press release was received from the Walworth County Treasurer. Information from Jefferson County’s website is shown after Walworth County’s.

Walworth County Treasurer Valerie Etzel would like to remind all Walworth County property owners that the final installment of the 2022 real estate taxes is due to the Walworth County Treasurer by July 31, 2023. 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:

1. 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.
2. 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, 2023. If you would like a receipt(s) mailed to you, enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope with your payment.
3. Online: https://www.co.walworth.wi.us/ (Property Taxes) Editor’s note: Search for your property record and click on “pay taxes.” Payments accepted via electronic check, debit card, or credit card. Convenience fees for online payments are as follows:

 $.25 – electronic check (echeck)
 $3.50 – debit card (flat convenience fee)
 2.2% – credit card (fee is charged for total amount due)

4. 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
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   Editor’s note: Jefferson County property tax is also due on July 31. Here is the information from their website:
   PAY MY TAXES ONLINE
   Jefferson County Wisconsin accepts Real Estate Property Tax payments online using your debit or credit card or e-check. 
   THE ONLINE OPTION IS FOR SECOND INSTALLMENT or DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE TAXES ONLY.
   We are not able to take your credit card information over the phone, you must use the online link below to process your tax payment.
   Online payments are made through Certified Payments by Deluxe, a third-party vendor that charges a convenience fee for this service.
   Before you click the link below, make sure you have:
   Your Parcel Identification Number (Parcel #) this is the 14-digit number from your tax bill
   Your debit or credit card
   Your bank routing and account number if using the e-check option
   Jefferson County’s Bureau Code : 4664645
   Click this link to make your payment. 

Editor’s note: This announcement was received from St. Patrick Church.