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Jason Wildermuth and his kids, Talon (from the left), Cosette and Elora, work on their street square at the Main Street Festival on Sept. 10, 2016.
Whitewater The City of Whitewater is often defined by the University of WisconsinWhitewater, as that is the first thing that comes to mind for many when thinking of Whitewater. While the university plays an integral part of the community, Whitewater has a whole diverse variety of what it offers residents and tourists. Situated on corners of Walworth and Jefferson counties, Whitewater boasts a population of more than 14,000, right in that range of between small town and having a feeling of a large city. Young Auditorium, a venue on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus, features musical performances, plays and other entertainment. Also on the university campus, the Greenhill Center of the Arts hosts musical
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events for the entire family. However, the city has even more to offer. Destinations include the Train Station Museum, which is in the old Whitewater Passenger Depot, part of the earliest railroad linking system in Wisconsin. Whitewater also showcases yearly events, such as W3llfest, a series of activities and seminars promoting health and wellness. Whitewater is also home to Cravath and Tripp lakes, which each have their own unique beauty and scenery. A nearby attraction is the southern unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest, a nearly 22,000-acre destination in southeastern Wisconsin. It features Whitewater Lake, as well as multiple campgrounds. It also features 56 miles of trails. Whitewater Lake itself features weekly
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Kate Johana Barajas (left) passes the flame to Melanie Reyes during the Whitewater: Embracing Unity Through Peace program at Cravath Lakefront Park on Sept. 14, 2016.
Saturday performances by the Minneiska Water Ski Team. Whether it’s entertainment or athletics at the university, or museums downtown or Earth’s natural beauty just outside of the community, Whitewater indeed has a little something for everyone.
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John Sotherland starts working on a custom bike at his store, Sotherland Custom Bicycle in Whitewater.
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Whitewater bicycle maker now teaching customization by Ryan Spoehr STAFF WRITER
Sotherland added. “There’s a lot of nuances to metal work, especially fabricating a bike.” ohn Sotherland has been building Sotherland believes that the uniqueness bicycles for decades between his of bicycles is a thing of beauty. days at Schwinn Paramount in “A bicycle is a cross between an auto Waterford and now as owner of chassis and jewelry. You’ve got to have Sotherland Custom Bicycle in the structural capacity to hold up a person Whitewater. going 50 miles per hour safely and not Now he is sharing that scare you, but it has to be beautiful like passion with others in one-on-one jewelry,” Sotherland said. “It’s kind of experiences. Sotherland is now teaching clients how to build a bike and letting them neat taking a handful of stuff and making it into something you can ride around the sit in on the building process, a practice he world on, and be involved in the process of started last fall. creating it.” “It’s different than a classroom. There’s After working at Schwinn Paramount in only a couple of places that teach people Waterford, he worked in various places for framework,” Sotherland said, adding that Schwinn. To this day, he still uses the same those institutions typically do not allow students to work one-on-one with someone practices that he was taught in Waterford, which was the “right way” to build a or with high-end material. bicycle, he said. “I take a different approach. It’s very personal. It’s an intimate-type thing because “I got the proper education at Schwinn,” I’m teaching them how to use their hands,” he said. “I learned the Schwinn way
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because they had a lot of test materials for processes because of their teachings and research. That’s what I follow.” “Safety first. I don’t want people to have crashes because of experimental design,” he added. “So, it’s tradition. That’s what I teach.” One project for Sotherland with a client typically takes 30 hours. He said time can vary on a client’s aptitude, but they will get the same quality product after projects are completed. “The goal with teaching is to produce a Sotherland-quality level with their participation. I keep them from getting in trouble, and depending on the student’s aptitude, it determines their level of participation. But, they will get the same quality when it’s finished. It just depends on them, as far as what they get to do and how much they learn when they leave after the project,” he said.
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A bicycle is a cross between an auto chassis and jewelry. You’ve got to have the structural capacity to hold up a person going 50 miles per hour safely and not scare you, but it has to be beautiful like jewelry.”
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Sotherland keeps to the window of approximately 30 hours to keep lessons on a timely schedule and not interfere with other clients’ lessons. If he is working on the bicycle on his own, he said, he will typically get the project done more quickly, but he wants to allow for more time to educate the clients, so he pads the schedule. While the sessions with clients won’t produce proficient bicycle makers, it will give people a start on developing the skill. “I’m not turning out competent frame builders necessarily, but I’m getting them started. It takes a lot of practice to be good,” Sotherland said. “You make a lot of mistakes along the way. Some make more than others, and some mistakes can be quite costly. One tube on a bike costs $40-50, and when you make a mistake, that’s really expensive scrap.”
the bicycle the client wants to work on is something he produces. He does not weld at all and he does not produce dual-suspension bicycles. He uses steel and produces double-diamond bicycles, which are bikes that are not hinged. After determining if the desired bike is something he is able to produce, Sotherland then works with clients to determine a schedule that is manageable for both him and the client. If a potential client can come to an agreement with him on a schedule, he will then move ahead in working with the client. Clients can be based in Whitewater or the surrounding area. He said he takes clients from Madison and Milwaukee as well. “The people that are able to drive, I’ll rearrange my schedule,” he said. “I’m able to work nights. I work early in the morning. I work weekends. So basically, it is GETTING STARTED whatever makes sense to give the customers Sotherland has discussions after potential the best experience.” However, clients may hail from outside clients submit inquiries regarding the onethose areas also. If clients come from on-one sessions. He first determines if Chicago or any other area that may be farther away than Madison or Milwaukee, Sotherland will do his best to accommodate that person’s schedule. “The timing of the class is more condensed because of hotel accommodations,” Sotherland said. Then, Sotherland will determine the cost of the session, which depends foremost on the type of the bicycle that will be
produced. In addition to that cost, the 30 hours of class time costs $1,500. “It starts with people’s curiosity. Next, it’s the desire. Next is the time and the money. It’s not for everyone, but it’s special.” However, for the people who would enjoy the experience, Sotherland said it is one of a kind. “It sure is fun to ride a bike, especially one that you make.” Sotherland began scheduling sessions for clients in March. His availability does vary. Sotherland also runs BicycleWise & Sports Fitness in Whitewater. During his offseason between the customizing and Bicyclewise is when he ramps up for possible one-on-one sessions. “The next sign up will be for next season. I fabricate when the bugs aren’t out,” he said. “I get bikes done before the bugs come out because when the bugs come out, the bikes come out. Bicyclewise has priority when there are bugs. Sotherland has priority when there’s no bugs. So basically, November, December, January, February (and) March is when I fabricate. It’s reciprocal for bicycle riding for most people.” For more information or to inquire about future sessions, call (262) 473-4730. Sotherland Custom Bicycle is in the same building as BicycleWise & Sports Fitness at 1155 West Main Street, Whitewater.
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At left: John Sotherland, who recently started teaching one-on-one bicycle customizing, speaks with potential customers at an open house last fall at his business, Sotherland Custom Bicycle in Whitewater. Above: People gather at the store as part of the open house.
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Library by Kristen Burton CORRESPONDENT
The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library – a staple in the Whitewater community for a quarter of a century – celebrated its 25th anniversary on July 28, 2016, with flowers, refreshments, Stacey Lunsford souvenir pencils, and a Harry Potter party. The library officially opened in June of 1991 but because July 28 marked the last day of this year’s summer reading
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program with nearly 300 participants, the two milestones were celebrated on the same day. Twenty-five years ago, the White Memorial Free Library relocated from its original home at 402 W. Main St. (which now houses the Whitewater Arts Alliance) to more spacious quarters at 431 W. Center Street. In honor of the generous contributions that helped fund its construction, the new library was named the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library. By the time the collection was transferred to the new facility, it had so outgrown the White Memorial Free Library that books were shelved on chairs placed at the end of rows and only one chair in the reading room remained available for human
occupation. The library has yet again outgrown its physical confines and the next time it relocates, it may come packaged with a hotel. Stacey Lunsford, Director of the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, said there are talks with a developer about a private/public partnership for a combination public library and hotel, similar to the arrangement in Platteville. Developer Troy Hoekstra broached the idea to the Whitewater Common Council this spring and will return with a building proposal. Asked if the current budget climate is impacting the library, Lunsford noted costs are rising and it is difficult to
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In conjunction with the big 25th anniversary event, the library held a Harry Potter Birthday Party, which included a Pygmy Puffs making table treats, pencils and displays.
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maintain the same level of service without corresponding increases in the budget. In the lobby of the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, patrons will find a display case devoted to the library’s past, and a bulletin board outlining its present and potential future – both displays created by Outreach Services Specialist Shirley Hapka. The visual history highlights the movers and shakers that made a public library in Whitewater possible – Mary Flavia White with her initial endowment and exhortation to the citizens of Whitewater to support the library, James Leaver who was instrumental in pushing the proposal for the new library through city government, and the Irvin L. Young Foundation that provided $500,000 in seed funding for the library’s construction. The display also references some of Whitewater’s quirkier past; for instance, Randolph the Rooster who made national news in 1965 for regularly crossing the road from his home in what was then “Library Park” to his vacation place in the yard of the Lutheran church on the other
side of Main Street. The billboard on the library’s present /future outlines current programs and options for the new library. Lunsford cited the explosion in audio/visual media as the greatest change in the library over the last 25 years. When the Irvin L. Young Library first opened, it offered one spinner of video cassettes and had albums for loan. Audiobooks really took off in the early 2000s but playaways – a device about the size of a deck of cards with one book on it – are the latest rage. Very portable and self-contained, playaways require no additional equipment to function. Library patrons have access to digital downloadable books and audiobooks from the statewide collection. “There is some decline in the use of physical books at approximately the same percentage as the increase in the use of digital books,” Lunsford said, adding however, the library’s “power users” utilize everything and access resources in all media. Lunsford said the library’s primary charge is the “knowledge center for the community, and it supports community
activities.” Activities offered range from job searches, to genealogy, to organic seed propagation, to do-it-yourself projects; the library staff converted their boardroom into a Maker’s Space that supports sewing, quilting, scrapbooking, photography, digital media production, and other arts. The library promotes early literacy through its 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program and ameliorates students’ “summer slide” through the summer reading program. It also promotes continued literacy for adults through its five book clubs. (A tip to busy book club members who need to catch up on the reading by the next meeting: audiobooks are an option.) Additionally, the library provides onsite Internet access, and is part of a two-county area consortium providing access to about three million items. “If we don’t have what you want, we can get it within a few days,” Lunsford said. “We appreciate the support the community has given the library over the last 25 years and we are happy to be able to serve it,” Lunsford added. “We are grateful to our patrons.”
Irvin L. Young Memorial Library staff (above from the left) Brenda Helwig, Jess Schmid, Shirley Hapka, Susan Willmann and Katlyn Traxler, were busy this month helping the library celebrate its 25th anniversary. KRISTEN BURTON Our Town
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Elected officials and other key personnel CITY HALL 312 W. Whitewater St. Whitewater, WI 53190 Phone: (262) 473-0500 Fax: (262) 473-0509 www.whitewater-wi.gov COMMON COUNCIL* District 1 Carol McCormick 555 E. Clay St. (262) 473-5576
City Clerk Michele Smith (262) 473-0102 msmith@whitewater-wi.gov Deputy City Clerk Ellen Penwell (262) 473-0103 epenwell@whitewater-wi.gov Executive Assistant Jill Gerber (262) 473-0101 jgerber@whitewater-wi.gov Human Resources Judy Atkinson (262) 473-0150 jatkinson@whitewater-wi.gov
District 2 James Langnes III 1212 Carriage Drive (205) 532-0344 jlangnes@whitewater-wi.gov
Assistant City Manager Christopher McDonell (262) 473-0139 cmcdonell@whitewater-wi.gov
District 3 Christopher Grady 318 W. North St. (262) 473-8538 cgrady@whitewater-wi.gov
Neighborhood Services Chris Munz-Pritchard Manager/Planner (262) 473-0143 CMunz-Pritchard@ whitewater-wi.gov
District 4 Lynn Binnie 1315 Satinwood Lane (262) 473-2997 lbinnie@whitewater-wi.gov
Greg Noll Building Inspector (920) 675-9062 gnoll@whitewater-wi.gov
District 5 Stephanie Goettl 633 Foxglove, #2 (920) 728-6039 sgoettl@whitewater-wi.gov Members-at-Large Patrick Singer Council President 263 Amber Lane (262) 374-0592 psinger@whitewater-wi.gov James Allen 215 E. Clay St., #42 (262) 298-9944 JAllen@whitewater-wi.gov CITY STAFF City Manager Cameron Clapper (262) 473-0100 cclapper@whitewater-wi.gov
Scott Weberpal Geographic Information Systems Technician (262) 473-0142 sweberpal@whitewater-wi.gov Jane Wegner Administrative Assistant (262) 473-0144 jwegner@whitewater-wi.gov Neighborhood Services Officers (262) 473-0145 Liz Jackson ljackson@whitewater-wi.gov Kyire Crape kcrape@whitewater-wi.gov Finance Department Director (262) 473-1380 Karen Dieter, Finance Support Services Manager
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informed: The Whitewater City Council meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month, at 6:30 p.m., Whitewater City Hall, 312 W. Whitewater St. For more city government-related information, visit www.whitewater-wi.gov. (262) 473-1382 kdieter@whitewater-wi.gov Mary Hennessy Accounts Payable (262) 473-1381 mhennessy@whitewater-wi.gov Kathy Meyer, Water/Sewer – Utility Billing (262) 473-1383 kmeyer@whitewater-wi.gov Information Technology Tim Nobling Chief Information Officer (262) 473-1391 tnobling@whitewater-wi.gov Parks & Recreation Michelle Dujardin Program Coordinator (262) 473-0121 mdujardin@whitewater-wi.gov
Police Department Lisa Otterbacher Chief of Police (262) 473-1370 lotterbacher@whitewater-wi.gov Jacob Hintz School resource officer (262) 473-1361 jhintz@whitewater-wi.gov Kathy Boyd, Support Services Manager (262) 473-1373 kboyd@whitewater-wi.gov Sabrina Ojibway, Emergency Government (262) 473-0556, ext. 2129 SOjibway@whitewater-wi.gov Non-emergency dispatch (262) 473-0555
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Public Works Department Christopher McDonell (262) 473-0139 cmcdonell@whitewater-wi.gov Alison Stoll, Adm. Assistant (262) 473-0560 AStoll@whitewater-wi.gov Chuck Nass, Streets/Parks Superintendent, City Forester (262) 473-0560 cnass@whitewater-wi.gov Tim Reel, Wastewater Division Superintendent (262) 473-0560 treel@whitewater-wi.gov Rick Lien, Water Division Superintendent (262) 473-0560 rlien@whitewater-wi.gov Community Development Authority Patrick Cannon, Coordinator (262) 473-0148 pcannon@whitewater-wi.gov
Fire Inspection Bureau (262) 473-0114 Lt/Secretary James Elder Lt/Treasurer Scott Brautigam Lt/Equip Shannon Schepp Lt/Training Ashley Vickers Municipal Court Beatriz Aranda Clerk of Courts (262) 473-1384 baranda@whitewater-wi.gov Irvin L Young Memorial Library 431 W. Center St. Stacey Lunsford, Director SLunsford@whitewater-wi.gov Diane Jaroch, Asst. Director DJaroch@whitewater-wi.gov Deana Rolfsmeyer Youth Educational Services drolfsmeyer@whitewater-wi.gov
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Washington Elementary was one of eight Wisconsin schools to be nominated for the National Blue Ribbon Award, an award that recognizes overall academic excellence or progress in student achievement. State Superintendent of Schools Tony Evers nominated Washington Elementary and seven other schools in the state for the Blue Ribbon Award, an initiative by the U.S. Department of Education. Superintendent Mark Elworthy addressed the nomination in his report to the school board on Jan. 23. “This is based on achievement, which is fantastic,” Elworthy said. Washington Elementary Principal Tom
Grosinske said he and staff members at the school are proud and humbled to be nominated for the award. “This validates the incredible work our school staff has been doing for our students. We have known all along we have amazing families, a world-class staff, and a very supportive school district,” Grosinske said in a press release. “This nomination is evidence of the positive and student-centered culture that is Washington Elementary School.” Schools nominated to the program must complete the Blue Ribbon Schools application and undergo a rigorous national review process. Awards, presented to “Exemplary High Performing” and “Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing” schools, are typically announced in early September.
To be considered for the program, schools must be among the top schools in the state for overall achievement on statewide assessments or closing achievement gaps between student groups. “The Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes the hard work of students, educators, families, and communities in striving for solid student academic achievement,” Evers said. “Our public school nominees provide a safe and supportive learning environment where young people can build a foundation for future academic and life success. I wish our nominees well in the next phase of the Blue Ribbon Schools process.” The Blue Ribbon Schools Program has recognized more than 8,500 of America’s schools since it began in 1982.
Washington Elementary School has been nominated for the Blue Ribbon Award, a national educational achievement award. Shown are students, staff and parents arriving at Washington Elementary on the first day of the 2016-17 school year. FILE PHOTO Our Town
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Creating a community gathering spot Whitewater City Market a place for people to be engaged
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The idea of starting a city market in Whitewater has been tossed around for years, according to Kristine Zaballos. But from the start, making it a community venue was a top priority. “We had to craft a process that allowed space for unexpected elements and offer a community gathering spot – a place to linger, not just buy your eggs and leave,” Zaballos said. She credits former Whitewater councilmember, Dr. Ken Kidd, with broaching the subject again in 2014. “He asked, ‘Can’t we have a downtown market?’ And we said, ‘Yes.’ That got it started. We’ve worked with the city and council from the start and it’s been vital to have an open, transparent process,” Zaballos said. She, along with Tami Brodnicki, executive director of Downtown Whitewater at the time, Lisa Smith, and Brienne Diebolt-Brown got the ball rolling. Courtney Nelson, the current executive director at Downtown Whitewater, has since stepped in for Brodnicki. “We looked at area markets to make sure we weren’t competing with anyone. We also talked to organizers of the farmer’s market in Whitewater, asking how we could do this and share some of their goals,” Zaballos said. She said vendors at the farmer’s market, held Saturday mornings, said another market was needed in Whitewater and should be held midweek to allow enough time between for picking produce so they settled on Tuesdays. The first Whitewater City Market was held July 21, 2015. Zaballos said they expected eight to 10 vendors. “The first week we had 17 vendors and by week six, we had 45 which put us at capacity for that layout. It has since been reconfigured,” Zaballos said. Now in its second year, the market averages 53 vendors each week and has had 103 different vendors at the market at least once. Zaballos said no vendor fees were charged the first year; this year, the fees were $110 annually or $10 weekly. Treating vendors “right” has not gone unnoticed, she said, and most vendors from last year returned this year. “We have vendors that are part of our planning team. We support the vendors by giving them water to drink, offering bathroom breaks and so on. They feel like part of our market family, they’ve told us that, and that makes them give us a break, so to speak, on the off weeks,” Zaballos said.
The market also offers up to three, free incubator stalls weekly for potential vendors. “We’ve had a variety of new vendors try it, including UW-Whitewater students. It’s a good way for people to see how they do and either build on it or try something new altogether,” she said. About 60 percent of the vendors are from the Whitewater area, Zaballos said.
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From the start, Zaballos said, “keeping people engaged has been key. One of our vendors, Flying Cow Pizza, said it best at last year’s end-of-season meeting when he said, ‘It looks like a farmer’s market but is a community event.’” That’s no coincidence, according to Zaballos. “It’s more than just setting up a market. A lot of energy goes into managing vendors
– placement, not having competitors close to each other, plus the layout has to have a rhythm – an order and a flow. Also, offering a variety of activities and countless volunteers week-in and week-out,” Zaballos said. To ensure the market would be a gathering place, Zaballos said, meant finding the right furniture. “We have Adirondack chairs that we bought kits for, and volunteers assembled them and painted them bright colors. There are colorful tables for people to sit at and Deb (Blackwell) from Studio 84 painted a checkerboard on a coffee table,” she said. “You can put out plastic chairs but it won’t generate the same response.” The market has featured food and drink vendors that offer a wide variety of items including: freshly made-to-order pizza, corn
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Kids decorate a pole in May at the Whitewater City Market with volunteer Brienne Diebolt-Brown. The market, held Tuesdays from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., May through October.
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government AT THE HEART OF THE CITY
WALWORTH COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 100 W. Walworth St. www.co.walworth.wi.us County Administrator David Bretl (262) 741-4357 County Clerk Kimberly Bushey (262) 741-4241 Register of Deeds Donna R. Pruess (262) 741-4233 Treasurer Valerie Etzel (262) 741-4251 JUDICIAL BUILDING 1800 County NN
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Chairperson Jeffrey Karbash (262) 903-6557 TheDuckInn@att.net
Road maintenance Walter McManaway Garage: (608) 883-2178 Cellphone: (608) 312-3144
Supervisor 1 David Overbeek (262) 745-8426 davefarm27@yahoo.com
Town Assessor Jim Danielson (800) 770-3927 jmd@accurateassessor.com
Supervisor 2 Susan Miller (608) 883-2025 skmiller@idcnet.com
Building Inspector Joe Mesler (262) 215-3711 PBIpermits@icloud.com
Supervisor 3 Carol Behrens (608) 883-9999 lcbehrensjaacres@att.net
Recycling Coordinator Bonnie Wagner (262) 728-8155 wagnerrockyoaks@ gmail.com
Supervisor 4 Tom Kraus (262) 215-9985 gatortom57@yahoo.com
Plan Commission Susan Miller, chairperson (608) 883-2025
Clerk Barbara A. Ceas (608) 883-2017 ceasb@idcnet.com
Michael Cesar (608) 883-2062
Treasurer Anna Seaver (262) 728-9314
Steven Wade (608) 883-2217
Daniel Kelleher (262) 949-5081
Pamela Paul (262) 728-1449
The Walworth County Board of Supervisors meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. in the County Board Room of the Walworth County Government Center, 100 W. Walworth St. Meeting dates and times may vary, contact the County Clerk’s Office at (262) 741-4241 to confirm meetings. For more information about county government, visit www.co.walworth.wi.us Clerk of Circuit Court Sheila Reiff (262) 741-7012 WALWORTH COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES W4051 County NN P.O. Box 1005 (262) 741-3200 LAKELAND HEALTH CARE CENTER 1922 County NN Administrator Bernadette Janiszewski (262) 741-3600 LAND USE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 100 W. Walworth St. (262) 741-4972 Director Michael Cotter DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS W4097 County NN
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on the cob, kettle corn, bread, cookies, smoothies and lemonade. Salem Brewing Company, a local craft beer pub, now serves craft beer within a fenced area on the market’s courtyard, when they have adequate stock.
A way to give back
One of the most meaningful aspects of the market, Zaballos said, is the impact it’s had on the Whitewater Community Pantry. “The UW-W Campus Garden was already growing food and donating it to the food pantry so we teamed up with them,” she said. “UW-Whitewater students come to the market each week and walk around asking vendors if they have anything to donate. There’s no pressure – it’s only if they want to,” Zaballos said. Those donations have included fresh produce, bread, cookies, soap, gloves and more. “We also have a drop-off for food pantry donations at the market. Those get delivered along with what the vendors give,” she said. “Several years ago I started a fresh food donation at Sentry. It allowed people to buy produce and drop it in the donation bin at the grocery store,” Zaballos said. “Since Sentry closed, this is a way to carry that on and donate healthy options to the pantry. The results have been amazing,” she said. The Whitewater City Market will open for its third season in May. It is held from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays at Cravath Lakefront Park, 407 S. Wisconsin St. For more information visit Whitewater City Market on Facebook, downtownwhitewater.com or call (262) 473-2200.
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Skills, drills smiles
Special Olympics athletes attend Warhawks football camp by Heather Ruenz STAFF WRITER
“The football camp had always been a dream of mine personally. I always wanted to connect individuals with special needs and sports teams together, creating inclusion and equal opportunities,” Alyssa Bohm said. Her dream – and likely that of many Special Olympics athletes from southeast Wisconsin – came true April 29, 2016, at the UWW Special Olympics Football Camp at Perkins Stadium on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus. Bohm, who serves as the Outreach Coordinator for the UWW Special
Olympics Organization that was established last fall, said the camp wouldn’t have been possible without the support of fellow committee members and the community. “This event will continue to strive each and every year in creating opportunities for all,” she said. The camp was planned over the course of several months and included finding community sponsors as well as volunteers, publicizing the event and coordinating Special Olympics athletes – who came from Janesville Area Special Olympics and St. Coletta of Wisconsin to participate. Bohm said donations of money, gift certificates, food and beverages came
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David Mahan, from St. Coletta of Wisconsin (center) runs through blocks at the UWW Special Olympics Football Camp at Perkins Stadium last year.
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Alyssa Bohm (front and center) joins Special Olympics athletes from Southeast Wisconsin and members of the Warhawks football team on the field at Perkins Stadium April 29 at a camp she coordinated.
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from numerous local sponsors including: Toppers Pizza, McCullough’s Prescriptions and Gifts, State Farm, Whitewater Dental Care, Walmart and Subway. Willis Printing Company provided t-shirts for all of the participants and volunteers. Head football coach of the Warhawks, Kevin Bullis, took care of choosing the date for the camp and organizing the skills and drills stations set up on the field for the Special Olympics athletes, Bohm said. “Coach Bullis, assistant coaches and senior players participated actively throughout the entire process making the event very successful,” she said. Bullis said his team was involved in two community service projects that day: the football camp was led by the senior members of the team while the remaining members took part in a food drive in Whitewater that resulted in 1,000 pounds of food being donated. “The Special Olympics football camp was a blast for Special Olympic athletes, our staff and senior players. It is great for our student athletes to see that community service experiences are greatly beneficial to our community and very gratifying for the participants,” Bullis said. “We are looking forward to building our relationship with the Wisconsin Special Olympics organization.”
The smiles said it all
Representatives of the organizations that brought athletes to the event had nothing but positive things to say about the camp. “The event was awesome! Athlete feedback is best measured by smiles, and those were on display in abundance that day,” Ed Hale, of Janesville Special Olympics, said. Hale said parents and caregivers were
The event was awesome! Athlete feedback is best measured by smiles, and those were on display in abundance that day.” – Ed Hale, of Janesville Special Olympics “very impressed with the support and encouragement from the players. I was most impressed with the campus group that organized the event, having organized and hosted these types of events myself. For a ‘first ever’ event, it seems things went without a hitch.” The Special Olympics coaches at St. Coletta of Wisconsin talked about what it meant for the athletes they work with to participate in the football camp. “Thank you so much to Alyssa Bohm and the Whitewater Warhawks for organizing such an amazing event for our athletes. It meant so much to our athletes to get on the field and practice with athletes they admire,” Rachel Riedel said. “Our athletes had a great time and shared tons of laughs. The smiles on their faces said it all,” Missy White said. “St. Coletta looks forward to participating in
this event for years to come.” Don Wigington, the Director of Unified Sports for Special Olympics Wisconsin who also attended the event, said it was a great opportunity for the athletes. “Many of our athletes never get the chance to experience college-run camps. The opportunity that the UW-Whitewater Special Olympics helped organize with Coach Bullis and the Warhawk team was truly a memorable experience for our athletes,” Wigington said.
Just the beginning
Bohm said this was not only the first year for the football camp but for the UWW Special Olympics Organization as a whole. Danielle Hansen, president, Anthony Scardina, vice president, and Bohm established the organization last fall “in hopes to spread awareness and equal opportunities for Special Olympic athletes,” Bohm said. The group held four events this year: the 2nd Annual Run for the Grapes 5k; the UWW Homecoming Parade; the Spread the Word To End the Word Campaign Petition; and the UWW Football Camp. “Our organization plans next year to have multiple interactive events that not only will the athletes enjoy but the entire community will be involved,” Bohm said. She said the camp was a “success and unforgettable experience thanks to all involved” but it was only the beginning of a long-term goal. “This is just the first stepping stone to my personal goal of creating a non-profit organization partnering well known sports team and individuals with special needs,” Bohm said.
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The University of WisconsinWhitewater Police Department has a brand new officer on staff who enjoys investigating. However, this officer is one who is typically on all fours and will do his share of barking. That officer, known as “Hawk,” is the department’s new K-9 officer, the first police dog in its history. “I’m pretty excited about that,” UWWhitewater Police Department Officer Kelsey Servi said. “It is definitely a step in a new direction for us.” Servi is Hawk’s partner. Hawk lives with Servi. “We’ve spent every second together since we first met, but I’m still spending time with him getting to know him and letting him get integrated into the department and all the different environments he’ll be exposed to.” Hawk is an explosive detection dog. “Everyone thinks he is a drug dog on campus, which is OK with me, I guess, but he really cannot detect any form of drugs or narcotics or anything like that,” Servi said. “The explosive (detection) is just another tool that we can just have available to our community now. So, for large-scale events and things like that, we can make sure (people) are safe and things like that. And, it’s more of a safety service we are looking to provide as opposed to enforcement.” The swearing-in ceremony for Hawk took place on Jan. 31. However, he has
We’re still a pretty young team, so we are still learning a lot, still figuring each other out and all that stuff, but he is a good dog.” – Kelsey Servi
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With University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Police Chief Matt Kiederlen, left, administering the oath of office and Officer Kelsey Servi reading the responses, UW-Whitewater K-9 Officer Hawk was sworn in on Jan. 31 in a public ceremony at the University Center on the UW-Whitewater campus. Servi is Hawk’s handler.
worked with the department since Jan. 19. Prior to then, he and Servi went through training in San Antonio, Texas. Servi and Hawk trained together in San Antonio, Texas. He was found roaming the coast along Aransas Pass, Texas. Hawk was at a kill shelter before Hawk’s trainer in Texas rescued him. The two trained together for about two-and-a-half weeks in the beginning of December. “We’re still a pretty young team, so we are still learning a lot, still figuring each other out and all that stuff, but he is a good dog,” Servi said. Hawk and Servi have been training together everyday since Servi brought
Hawk to Wisconsin. The two have practiced and have tried to fine-tune his obedience and police skills. Hawk lives with Servi. “He is fiercely loyal to me, so he will follow me wherever I go. If I leave him at the department and go do something, he’s usually driving everyone nuts like whining and barking the entire time.” Servi said she sometimes receives emails from people on the second floor of Goodhue Hall, the building that houses the department, saying they can hear Hawk bark. Hawk often has the urge to investigate
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everything in his site, Servi said, which is just a part of his working nature and wanting to do his job. Whenever Servi works, so does Hawk. “We do 10-hour shifts, which he doesn’t seem to mind. He gets pretty stir crazy on days we have off,” Servi said. “He is into everything and constantly has to be busy. If he is not stimulated in some way, he’ll find some way to stay busy, whether that’s chewing something he shouldn’t or actually putting that into a good source like training and things like that. Part of my job is to keep him busy,” Servi said. Servi said Hawk is a high-drive dog. “It takes a lot for him to get tired. He constantly wants to play. He’ll run himself into the ground just to keep training or staying active.” Hawk is a rescue dog, so it is unknown exactly how old he is. However, vets that have seen Hawk agree that he is between one and one-and-a-half years old. “He’s really young, so he’s got some puppy in him. He’s got some puppy issues that we are working through, like with jumping. He wasn’t potty trained when I first got him, so we are working through that type of stuff. “ Explosive detection isn’t as common as drug detection, Servi said. Hawk has not gone out on any mutual aid calls, but the goal of the department is for Hawk to be available for those types of calls if those situations arise. There won’t be a set number of departments he will be made available to. “If someone calls, we’ll do anything we can to assist. That’s obviously what we are here for,” Servi said. “Also, I know there aren’t a lot of bomb dogs in our area, or in the state for that matter. It’s not the number of drug dogs that are around.” This is Servi’s first time working with a police dog. “It’s a learning process, not only for me, but our department as well, with the equipment we need and what it actually entails,” Servi said. “But, it’s rewarding.”
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Basketball Courts:
Starin Park, Big Brick Park, Whitewater High School, Washington Elementary School, North Street Armory and Williams Center at UW-Whitewater
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Hogan Alexander puts toward the hole at the Junior Golf Instruction Program at Whitewater Country Club last summer. Seventeen young participants took part in eight weekly lessons followed by on-course instruction and special events.
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Whether you’re looking for a little exercise, a little solitude, or even an opportunity to learn about Whitewater’s Native American culture, the Whitewater area offers parks and lakes that fit everyone’s needs.
AREA LAKES CRAVATH LAKE Covering just 68 square acres, Cravath Lake is the smallest and shallowest of the area’s three lakes. Classified as a drainage lake, Cravath averages only three feet in depth, and reaches a maximum depth of just 10 feet. The lake is accessible by boat ramp, and for those who like to fish, it is stocked with bluegill, largemouth bass and northern pike.
of a boat ramp and is also stocked with bluegill, largemouth bass and northern pike. WHITEWATER LAKE Covering 640 square acres, Whitewater Lake is clearly the largest of the area’s lakes and is located in the Town of Whitewater. The lake is 38 feet deep at maximum depth, and is fully stocked with bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye. This lake can be accessed through a barrier-free ramp.
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STARIN PARK Starin Park’s 34 acres date back to 1888. It is one of the oldest recognized parks in the state, and boasts the second oldest operating TRIPPE LAKE Similar to Cravath Lake, Trippe Lake municipal water tower. The park, 504 W. Starin Road, provided housing for is classified as a drainage lake, but is veterans during and after World War larger in overall size. Trippe Lake covers 113 square acres II, and has hosted many celebrations and reaches a maximum depth of eight and recreation events ever since. A feet. The lake is also accessible by way Veterans War Memorial was erected to
honor area servicemen. The Community Building, built in 1934, was rebuilt after a fire in 1998, and provides a community meeting place and hosts the Seniors in the Park program. Located in the north-central portion of the city, Starin Park is adjacent to the UW-Whitewater campus and offers a variety of recreational activities including: basketball, baseball, horseshoes, sledding and hiking. There is also a playground, picnic area, two open shelters and restrooms. TRIPPE LAKE PARK Trippe Lake Park was dedicated as a City Park in 1958. The lake was named in honor of Dr. James and Rosepha Trippe, credited as being the founders of the city. Trippe Lake was formed as a result of a dam that was constructed to operate or power the old sawmill. Trippe Lake serves as the local “swimming hole.” Recent renovations to this 34-acre park, located on the city’s southeast side at 407 S. Wisconsin St., include new playground equipment, a shelter, restrooms and environmental and landscape upgrades. The park’s large hill, is a popular sledding destination in the winter months. An open shelter, picnic area and restrooms make this a year-round park.
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Five mallard drakes take a swim at the west end of Trippe Lake, near the dam, just off the shore of Trippe Lake Park.
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CRAVATH LAKEFRONT In the 1990s, faced with environmental issues, the city opted to create an open space to encourage visits to the downtown area. A history that included being a dumpsite, oil tank storage, candle factory and other industrial uses are now redefined as the lakefront that hosts numerous celebrations, concerts and Park and Recreation events. It is a six-acre site on the north side of Cravath Lake at 341 S. Fremont St. that now claims host to several community events, including the annual Fourth of July celebration, Freeze Fest, Pig in the Park, Concerts in the Park and Family Fun nights. The Cravath Lakefront Center building was designed to resemble Whitewater’s historic depot. It offers restrooms, a picnic area, fire pit and an adjacent parking lot. MORAINE VIEW PARK Moraine View Park, established in 1998, is located in the Whitewater Technology Park in the northeast section of Whitewater at 1201 E. Innovation Drive. The park itself is home to soccer
fields, the Community Garden and Whitewater Bark Park. BARK PARK Located in Moraine View Park at the east end of Commercial Drive, as its name suggests, this portion of the park is the only area in the city dedicated solely to dogs. It opened in 2006. A dedicated group of dog enthusiasts raised more than $25,000 for the project, and convinced many local businesses and organizations to donate their time and resources to the creation of the park. Licensing and membership fees help offset the maintenance costs. WHITEWATER CREEK NATURE AREA Nestled between Fremont Street and Whitewater Creek, this nearly-60-acre nature area offers a picnic area, hiking and cross-country ski trails, fishing and a wildflower planting area.
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS BREWERY HILL This park, 116 W. North St., received
its name from a George Streng’s brewery that had stood on the top of the hill, beginning in 1859. The 7.3-acre indoor and outdoor recreation area, located along Whitewater Creek, contains Rotary Skate Park and a portion of the Whitewater Creek Path. It is also adjacent to the Downtown Armory that offers a gym, dance studio and workshop area. MEADOWSWEET PARK Meadowsweet Park, developed in 2002, is located in the northwest corner of Whitewater along Tratt Street. Working with the neighborhood and developer, the four acres feature native grasses and plantings that provide seasonal color and habitat for a variety of birds and other creatures. SKYWAY PARK This 4.1-acre park on the city’s far northwest side sits in the Parkcrest Subdivision. Its close proximity to Gutzmer’s airport off Tratt Street gave it the moniker Skyway Park. It offers Playground equipment, open space and an environmental corridor. The park is located at 1302 W. Tower Hill Pass.
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ARCHEOLOGICAL PARK WHITEWATER EFFIGY MOUNDS PRESERVE This collection of effigy mounds – numbering between 12 and 15 – is on the city’s far southwest side. The mounds were built between 800 A.D. And 1200 A.D., with the oldest ones being geometric shapes, ranging from 60 to 300 feet. Studies suggest these mounds were a gathering place for several Midwestern tribes. Sammual Prince was the first settler of Whitewater to build a log cabin in this area. Today, the 21.5-acre park, located at 288 S. Indian Mound Parkway, is a nature study area for school children learning about Whitewater’s Native American heritage. It also features a hiking trail. In 2006, the park was expanded by five acres and, according to the city’s 2008-13 Park and Open Space Plan, further expansion is possible to both the west and north.
Days of fun TOM GANSER Our Town
Clockwise from top: Joanna and Jason Baker (standing), of Whitewater, and their children, Malcolm, Milena, Silas and Calvin take a lunch break near the chamber office during Maxwell Street Days last year; members of Whitewater High School’s Class of 1986, in town for a class reunion, Laura Park (from the left), Sharon Mischio and Cynthia Beiler visit with a friendly mascot from Jones Dairy Farm; and Elijah Krause paints Lynn Barron’s face.
MINI PARKS CLAY STREET NATURE PARK In 2008, an additional .79 acres was purchased by the City of Whitewater to expand this park that consists of a turtle nesting mound, fishing pier and small boat launch at 511 E. Clay St. MAIN STREET SHOPPES COURTYARD The site is a picnic area downtown, adjacent to a municipal parking lot at 112 N. First St. FLAT IRON PARK This triangular park, 402 W. Main St., is home to the Birge Fountain, a War Memorial and park benches and serves as an appropriate entrance to the Whitewater Cultural Arts Center. Its point is at the intersection of North and Main streets. The Birge Fountain, which was designed by J.W. Fiske, was donated to the city by Julius “Jule” Birge and dedicated on July 4, 1903. The fountain is 17 feet high and nine feet in diameter. Birge required the fountain be placed on the Little Brick School site, where he learned to read and write. The war memorial, located near the park, was erected in 1922 to recognize soldiers of all wars through 1919. In the spring of 2007, the White Memorial Building, once the city’s library, became home to the Whitewater Cultural Arts Center.
BIG BRICK PARK Big Brick Park, 611 W. Center St., was acquired by the City of Whitewater in 2001 from the Whitewater Unified School District. The park inherited its name from “Big Brick” school, which was located on this site. Also known as Union School, it served the community as a grade school from 1857 until 1928, when it burned to the ground. The basement had a very short ceiling and in stoking the furnace too high, the timbers caught fire and burned down Whitewater’s first high school. Today, it offers ice-skating, hockey, a basketball court, a playground and picnic areas. MILL RACE PARK A chance meeting between Asaph Pratt and Dr. J. Trippe led to the raising of a mill on Whitewater Creek in 1839. It provided the settlers with their biggest needs: flour and grain products. Men from LaGrange, Milton
and Fort Atkinson provided labor. The Village of Whitewater grew around this mill. William Birge purchased the mill in 1853 and added on in 1856. This .6-acre park is located downtown on the north side of Main Street along Whitewater Creek, and offers an observation area for Cravath Lake. TURTLE MOUND PARK Located on the southwest side, this one-acre park is situated in the Mound Park Acres Subdivision and contains a playfield, play equipment and a picnic area. In 2008, through the help and support of the Whitewater Optimists, a shelter was added to the park, located at 1602 W. Turtle Mound Circle. WALTON OAKS PARK This 2.6-acre park was dedicated in 2008 and is a natural wooded oak-lot located in the Park Crest Subdivision.
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23 Earth Day Celebration – 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Gateway Technical College, 400 Highway H, Elkhorn, featuring a recycling center, live entertainment, raffle and door prizes, child-friendly activities, indoor farmers market, workshops and demonstrations. Visit gtc.edu/celebrate-earth-day.
6 Opening day of fishing season on all inland Wisconsin waters. Licenses and regulations apply.
24 to May 13 Roberta’s Art Gallery on the UW-W mall will present “The Ekphrastic and the Copied Exhibit.” The artistic works displayed in this exhibit are from their Scotland excursion trip that included faculty, staff, students and alumni. Reception on Friday, April 28, from noon to 3 p.m., in the gallery, light refreshments will be served. 29 Shred Event, 9 to 11 a.m., at the Fort Community Credit Union Whitewater branch, 203 E. Milwaukee St. Anyone may bring up to two boxes to be shredded. www. fortcommunity.com 29 Spring Dance Recital – 6 p.m. Whitewater High School Auditorium, 534 S. Elizabeth St., Whitewater. The Spring Dance Recital for all of the youth and adult dancers is a great showcase for all to enjoy. See the sweet footsteps of the 3 year-olds, the creative kids choreography class, or the rapid tapping of the adult tap dancers. whitewater.recdesk.com.
Treyton’s Field of Dreams Treyton’s Field of Dreams is located at 504 W. Starin Rd., Whitewater. In addition to league games, tournaments and special events planned for 2017 include the following: • April 28-30, Play for Trey baseball tournament • May 5-7, Starin Park Showdown, baseball tournament • May 19-21, Play for Trey softball tournament • June 2-4, Starin Park Showdown, softball tournament • June 23-25, Summer Classic softball tournament • June 9-11, Summer Classic baseball tournament • July 7-9, Whippet Challenge baseball tournament • July 28-30, Whippet Challenge softball tournament
7 World’s Largest Potluck – 11 a.m.3 p.m. at Cravath Lakefront Park, Whitewater. Bring a dish to pass for each family or friend group. Live music, lawn games, and one large community meal. (262) 473-2200 www.downtownwhitewater.com. 12 Second Chances Dinner, featuring a night of fine food, drinks, auction and raffles while raising funds for homeless animals. Location to be announced: contact Lakeland Animal Shelter to reserve tickets, tables or sponsorships. (262) 723-1000. 27 Minneiska Water Ski Show Team performs at 7 p.m. on Whitewater Lake at Scenic Ridge Campground, N7991 R & W Townline Road, Whitewater.
JUNE 3 Minneiska Water Ski Show Team performs at 7 p.m. on Whitewater Lake at Scenic Ridge Campground, N7991 R & W Townline Road, Whitewater. 3-4 Wisconsin DNR Free Fun Weekend – Free entry to state parks and forest, free DNR trails, free fishing on all Wisconsin waters and free ATV/UTV vehicle riding on public trails open to such uses. No license required. 3, 10, 16, 26 Walworth County farmers market – Veterans Park on the downtown square, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (262) 723-7733. 10 Minneiska Water Ski Show Team performs at 7 p.m. on Whitewater Lake at Scenic Ridge Campground, N7991 R & W Townline Road, Whitewater. 12 Chip in Fore Kids Golf Outing, 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Evergreen Country Club, Elkhorn. Four-person scramble and shotgun start at $90 a person includes: golf, cart, lunch, dinner and prizes. Dinner only for $25. (262) 741-1440 www. wcac4kids.org. 15 Savory Sounds, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., featuring Carl Cole & Co., at Birge Fountain in front of the Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St., Whitewater. 17 Walworth County Farm Bureau Dairy Breakfast, 6-11 a.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E.
Court St., Elkhorn. Event features full breakfast, crafters, live animals and a tour of a Walworth County farm. (262) 723-3228. 17 Annual Elkhorn Firefighters Street Dance, 6-11:55 p.m. at the Elkhorn Fire Station on South Broad Street. The street dance features raffles, food, drinks and live music. Cost is $10 for entry. 17 Minneiska Water Ski Show Team performs at 7 p.m. on Whitewater Lake at Scenic Ridge Campground, N7991 R & W Townline Road, Whitewater. 18 Pride and Joy Car Show, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. across from the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce, 203 E. Walworth St., at the Elkhorn Garage. There is no entry fee, though donations will be accepted for the Elkhorn Food Pantry. Goodie bags and dash plaques will be available for the first 75 cars. (262) 723-5788 elkhornchamber.com. 21 Pork Chop Cookout, 4-7 p.m. Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. (262) 723-3228 walworthcountyfair.com. 22 Savory Sounds, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., featuring Jay Craggs and Friends, at Birge Fountain in front of the Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St., Whitewater. 29 Savory Sounds, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., featuring Main Street Big Band, at Birge Fountain in front of the Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St., Whitewater. 30 Star Spangled Celebration – 5-10 p.m. at Sunset Park, 200 Devendorf St., Elkhorn, featuring music from the Holton Band, food and snacks, and a fireworks show at dusk. (262) 7235788 elkhornchamber.com.
Farmers’ Market The Whitewater Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. until sell out, normally around noon, May 6 through Nov. 4, rain or shine, in the parking lot at the Winchester True Value Hardware, 1415 W. Main St. The market features farm-fresh locally grown vegetables and fruit, homemade breads, pies and crafts and locally grown shrubs and trees for replanting. 402 W. Main St., Whitewater. 7-9 Partners for Progress Horse Show, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.com (262) 7233228. 13 Savory Sounds, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., featuring a special childre’s event by Stuart Stotts, at Birge Fountain in front of the Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St., Whitewater. 14-16 – Elkhorn RibFest, 11 a.m.11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Sunday at the Walworth County Fairgrounds. Event will feature a competition, live entertainment, food vendors, a beer garden and camping. Admission is free (262) 723-3228. 15 Elkhorn RibFest Neon 5K – 8 a.m., Holton Manor and RibFest have teamed up for a 5K to benefit residents of Holton Manor. Participants will receive a discount coupon for RibFest. walworthcountyfair.com or twescott@ carriagehealthcare.com.
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15 Minneiska Water Ski Show Team performs at 6:30 p.m. on Whitewater Lake at Scenic Ridge Campground, N7991 R & W Townline Road, Whitewater.
June 30 to July 4 Whitewater Fourth of July Festival at Cravath Lake Park. Live music, kids activities, grand parade, fireworks, ski shows, car show and Miss Whitewater Pageant.
19 Junior Beef Steak Cook-out, 4-7 p.m., Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.com (262) 7233228.
1 Early Harness Race, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.com (262) 723-3228.
21-22 Relay for Life, 6 p.m. kickoff at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. For more information or to register a team, call (262) 723-3228 or visit cancer.org.
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Elkhorn farmers market – Veterans Park on the downtown square, 8 a.m.-noon (262) 723-7733. 6 Savory Sounds, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Bill Hill, at Birge Fountain in front of the Cultural Arts Center,
21-23 Andalusian Midwest Horse Show, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. (262) 7233228 walworthcountyfair.com.
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29-30 WI Ranch Horse Association Horse Show, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. (262) 723-3228 walworthcountyfair.com.
30 Walworth County Fair, featuring shows, animal barns and auctions, food, games, crafts, a variety of contests and a midway. (262) 7233228 walworthcountyfair.com.
31-Aug. 1 Burlington Kennel Dog Show, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. (262) 723-3228 walworthcountyfair.com.
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1-4 168th Walworth County Fair – (262) 723-3228 www. walworthcountyfair.com.
1 National Lights Out Night, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. walworthcountyfair.com (262) 723-3228.
2 Minneiska Water Ski Show Team performs final show of season at 6 p.m. on Whitewater Lake at Scenic Ridge Campground, N7991 R & W Townline Road, Whitewater.
4-5 Brat Sale and Maxwell Street Days in downtown Whitewater. Hands-on art activities, sales in local stores, music, local food and more.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Walworth County farmers market – Veterans Park on the downtown square, Elkhorn, 8 a.m.-noon. (262) 723-7733.
6 Minneiska Water Ski Show Team performs at 7 p.m. on Whitewater Lake at Scenic Ridge Campground, N7991 R & W Townline Road, Whitewater
9-10 Southern Wisconsin Buckskin Horse Show, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. (262) 723-3228 walworthcountyfair.com.
5, 12, 19, 26 Walworth County farmers market – Veterans Park on the downtown square, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (262) 723-7733.
16 Whitewater’s Main Street Festival, beginning at 11 a.m. Sidewalk sales, art exhibits and art activities for all to enjoy with art and craft booths, hands on activities for the family, music, food and so much more.
12 Lutherdale Fest and Quilt Auction – from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., hand-made quilts and other items will be auctioned off to support summer camp. Lunch at 11 a.m. at Lutherdale, N7891 Highway 12, Elkhorn. Also includes children’s programming and a men’s lounge. (262) 742-2352. 14 Lakeland Animal Shelter golf scramble at Hawk View Golf Club, Lake Geneva. (262) 723-1000 lakelandanimalshelter.org, events and search “scramble 1.” 17-20 NBHA State Barrel Races, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. (262) 723-3228 walworthcountyfair.com 18-19 Midwest Pro Rodeo, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. (262) 723-3228 walworthcountyfair.com 19 Hand Feed Monarchs, 1-4 p.m., at Price Park Conservancy, N6418 Hodunk Road, Elkhorn. Learn about the life cycle of Monarchs at live butterfly stations and feed the butterflies from your hands. $5 per person; free for members of the Kettle Moraine Land Trust. kmlandtrust.org or info@kmlandtrust.org. 26 Minneiska Water Ski Show Team performs at 6 p.m. on Whitewater Lake at Scenic Ridge Campground, N7991 R & W Townline Road, Whitewater.
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16-17 Jericho Productions Open Horse Show, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. (262) 7233228 walworthcountyfair.com. 17 Discover Whitewater Series, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Whitewater High School. 22 Keefe Kares Fundraiser, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. (262) 723-3228 walworthcountyfair.com. 29-Oct. 1 Wisconsin State Jayco Camping Rally, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. (262) 723-3228 walworthcountyfair.com.
OCTOBER 7, 14 Walworth County farmers market – Veterans Park on the downtown square, Elkhorn. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (262) 723-7733. 6-8 Fall Fest Barrel Racing, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. (262) 723-3228 walworthcountyfair.com. 13-14 Spirit Tour, enjoy a night of creepy stories and lore derived from the history of Whitewater, Wisconsin (also known as “Second Salem”). Learn about the Poison Widow and take a look into the crypt of Mary Worth along the nightlong bus tour around the city of Whitewater.
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21 Peoples Bank Oktoberfest 5k Run, 2-mile walk, 8-11 a.m., Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. Registration includes long sleeve shirt, sports pack, water bottle and a free drink ticket for Elkhorn’s Oktoberfest for participants 21 and older. Register early for discounted price. Info: Oktoberfest@ peoplesbankwi.com. 21 The 12th Annual Oktoberfest, a growing favorite event in the Elkhorn community that fills the town with fun, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit the more than 100 crafters and vendors showcasing handcrafted items, antiques, produce and plants in the downtown square. Stop by the north parking lot of the government center for the 5th Annual Oktoberfest Car Show, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Kids activities will include games, pumpkin decorating, a bounce house, slides and more. For food there will be a chili cook-off, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., and a variety of food vendors. Adults are invited to stop inside Pocket Park for the wine and beer tasting between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Several live entertainment acts will perform. General admission is free; wine and beer tent is $6 for tastings and $12 to take home a commemorative Oktoberfest glass. (262) 723-5788 info@ elkhornchamber.com. 28 Annual Scare on the Square, 2-4 p.m., Veterans Park in downtown Elkhorn. Fall fun for the entire family, featuring kids’ activities, storytelling, a costume contest and more. Hosted by the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce, the Elkhorn Recreation Department and Mercy Health System.
NOVEMBER 11 The 15th Annual Holiday Affair Craft Show, a “round robin” event featuring more than 250 crafters at six locations – Walworth County Fairgrounds Activity Center and Log Cabin; Monte Carlo Room; St. Patrick’s School; Elkhorn Middle School; Elkhorn High School, and; Jackson School. 9 a.m.4 p.m., $2 admission. (262) 723-3228. 20 Transgender Day of Remembrance Candlelight Vigil, 6:308 p.m., downtown square in Elkhorn (corner of Walworth and Wisconsin streets.) Candles will be provided and a presentation with refreshments will follow at the UCC Church, 76 S. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn. www. lgbtwalco.org.
DECEMBER TBA Whitewater’s Holiday Parade of Lights. Lighted holiday parade on Friday night with a winter market,
Whitewater City Market The Whitewater City Market is held every Tuesday from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. (from May 2 through Oct. 31 this year) at Cravath Lakefront Park, 341 S. Fremont St. in Whitewater. The market supports local farmers, artists, chefs, homemade creators, bakers, musicians, specialty retailers and more. Items offered vary but frequently include: hand-spun yarn, vegetables, maple syrup, pizza, jams and jellies, Casual Joe’s barbecue and dressings, jewelry, spices, fruits, honey and fresh eggs. For more information visit downtownwhitewater.com. Those interested in becoming a vendor should send an email to director@ downtownwhitewater.com.
family fun activities and holiday shopping. www.downtownwhitewater. com 2 Annual Reindeer Run at Sunset Park, Elkhorn, 9 a.m., sponsored by the Elkhorn Recreation Department and Elkhorn Running Club with all proceeds going toward a Park Dedication Fund to replace outdated equipment. All participants will receive a Reindeer Run T-shirt, goodie bag and refreshments. Medals will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each age category, and fastest male and female overall. Prizes will be awarded for best holiday outfit. $20 if registered prior to Oct. 27, $25 if registered after Oct. 27, $30 on the day of the race. http:// runsignup.com and search “Elkhorn Reindeer Run.” (262) 741-5114 or elkhornparkandrec@cityofelkhorn.org. 2 Brown Swiss Cattle Sale, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. (262) 723-3228 walworthcountyfair.com. The calendar of events is compiled from a variety of sources including the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce and the Walworth County Visitors Bureau and contains events available as of press time. Although we make every attempt to provide accurate information regarding area events, dates and times may change or events may be cancelled. We suggest you visit elkhornchamber.com or visitwalworthcounty.com prior to making travel plans.
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