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On the cover

Kailey Reynolds, Sarah Schumacher and Melani Martinez, captains for the Whitewater High School girls basketball team take a ride around the city on top of a Whitewater Fire Department truck after winning the WIAA Division 3 State Championship March 14 by defeating Appleton Xavier, 49-43 in the Whippets first trip to the state tournament.

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What’s inside:

Community experiences Whitewater’s Wellfest......................................................... page 7 Take an inside look at the SweetSpot................................................................................... page 8 Whitewater Player perform “Play On”..................................................................................page 11 Students show their talent and heart...................................................................................page 13 Championship Warhawks take ride around city.......................................................... page 15 Heart of community shines at Discover Whitewater Series............................... page 16 Woman hits milestone with family, community support...................................... page 17 Local share their personal collections................................................................................ page 19 Teens take hunger awareness to the streets.................................................................page 21 See what the local library has to offer.................................................................................page 23 FFA Alumni dedicated to local youth...................................................................................page 29 Minneiska Ski Team entertains crowds..............................................................................page 23

Information

City government.................................. page 4 Town government.............................. page 5 County government.......................... page 5 Schools............................................pages 11-13 University................................................page 15

Places to play.......................................page 19 Churches.................................................page 21 Clubs......................................................... page 23 Lakes and parks......................pages 24-25 Events............................................ pages 26-28

Our town, the home of state champions

After the parade, fans – many who had just returned from watching the game in person – returned to the school for a pep rally, including students who surrounded the team for a group photo.

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OUR TOWN 2015-16 An annual publication of the Whitewater Register and Southern Lakes Newspapers P.O. Box 327, Whitewater WI 53190 (262) 473-3363 www.mywalworthcounty.com Editor:............................................................ Heather Ruenz Creative/Production Director:......... Sue Z. Lange Graphic Designer:...................................... Jen DeGroot Advertising Sales:..................................... Pete Hansen Contributors:..................... Bob Mischka, Tom Ganser For advertising opportunities call Pete Hansen at (262) 723-2250

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Our city

GOVERNMENT

CITY HALL

312 W. Whitewater St. Whitewater, WI 53190 Phone: (262) 473-0500 Fax: (262) 473-0509 www.whitewater-wi.gov

COMMON COUNCIL* District 4 Lynn Binnie 1315 Satinwood Lane (262) 473-2997 lbinnie@whitewater-wi.gov District 5 Stephanie Abbott 127 S. Harmony Lane #105 (715) 205-2410 sabbott@whitewater-wi.gov Members-at-Large Patrick Singer Council President 1011 W. Shaw Court, #1 (262) 374-0592 psinger@whitewater-wi.gov Ken Kidd 351 S. Wisconsin St., #14 (262) 903-4033 kkidd@whitewater-wi.gov *Terms for aldermanic districts 1, 3, 5 and one of the city’s two at-large seats expired in early April. The District No. 2 seat, with one year remaining is expected to be filled by appointment. Results were not available prior to the press deadline.

CITY STAFF City Manager Cameron Clapper (262) 473-0100 cclapper@whitewater-wi.gov City Clerk Michele Smith (262) 473-0102 msmith@whitewater-wi.gov Deputy City Clerk Teri Nowasowski (262) 473-0103 tnowakowski@whitewater-wi.gov

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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.

CITY OF WHITEWATER • Elected officials and other key personnel Neighborhood Services Chris Munz-Pritchard Manager/Planner (262) 473-0143 CMunz-Pritchard@whitewater-wi.gov Greg Noll Building Inspector (920) 675-9062 gnoll@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 Zach Wilkens Zwilkens@whitewater-wi.gov Brady Winger bwinger@whitewater-wi.gov Finance Department Doug Saubert, Director (262) 473-1380 dsaubert@whitewater-wi.gov Karen Dieter, Finance Support Services Manager (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

Administrative Assistant Nancy Stanford (262) 473-0101 nstanford@whitewater-wi.gov

Parks & Recreation Matt Amundson, Director (262) 473-0122 mamundson@whitewater-wi.gov

Human Resources Molly Parrish (262) 473-0150 MParrish@whitewater-wi.gov

Michelle Dujardin Program Coordinator (262) 473-0121 mdujardin@whitewater-wi.gov

Assistant City Manager Christopher McDonell (262) 473-0139 cmcdonell@whitewater-wi.gov

Deb Weberpal Senior Coordinator (262) 473-0535 dweberpal@whitewater-wi.gov

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Nathan Karraker Sports Coordinator (262) 473-0119 NKarraker@whitewater-wi.gov

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Sabrina Ojibway, Emergency Government (262) 473-0556, ext. 129 SOjibway@whitewater-wi.gov

Public Works Department Christopher McDonnell, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Project Coordinator (262) 473-0139 cmcdonell@whitewater-wi.gov Jane Wegner, Administrative Assistant (262) 473-0144 jwegner@whitewater-wi.gov Chuck Nass, Streets/Parks Superintendent, City Forester (262) 473-0542 cnass@whitewater-wi.gov Tim Reel, Wastewater Division Superintendent (262) 473-5920 treel@whitewater-wi.gov Alison Stoll, Administrative Assistant – Wastewater Treatment Plant (262) 473-5920 AStoll@whitewater-wi.gov Rick Lien, Water Division Superintendent (262) 473-0543 rlien@whitewater-wi.gov Community Development Authority Patrick Cannon, Coordinator (262) 473-0148 pcannon@whitewater-wi.gov Police Department Lisa Otterbacher Chief of Police (262) 473-1370 lotterbacher@whitewater-wi.gov Brian Uhl, Captain (262) 473-1371 buhl@whitewater-wi.gov Tim Gray, Lieutenant – Field Services (262) 473-1372 tgray@whitewater-wi.gov Jacob Hintz, School Resource Officer (262) 473-1361 jhintz@whitewater-wi.gov

Non-emergency dispatch (262) 473-0555 Fire Department and Rescue Squad Don Gregoire, Fire Chief (262) 473-0510, ext. 110 Rescue Squad office (262) 0510, ext. 121 Fire Inspection Bureau (262) 473-0510, ext. 114 Captain Todd Lindert Lt/Secretary Courtney Bauer Lt/Treasurer Scott Brautigam Lt/Equip Shannon Schepp Lt/Training Jane Wegner Non-emergency dispatch (262) 473-0510 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 (262) 473-0530 SLunsford@whitewater-wi.gov Diane Jaroch, Assistant Director/ Reference and Adult Services DJaroch@whitewater-wi.gov Deana Rolfsmeyer, Youth Educational Services Librarian drolfsmeyer@whitewater-wi.gov Suzanne Haselow, Homebound Coordinator shaselow@whitewater-wi.gov Shirley Hapka, Volunteer Coordinator shapka@whitewater-wi.gov Whitewater Community Television Alan Luckett, Community TV/ Media Services Manager (262) 473-8564 aluckett@whitewater-wi.gov

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GOVERNMENT

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WALWORTH COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 100 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn www.co.walworth.wi.us County Administrator David Bretl (262) 741-4357 County Clerk Kimberly Bushey (262) 741-4241 Register of Deeds Donna Pruess (262) 741-4233 Treasurer Valerie Etzel (262) 741-4251

JUDICIAL BUILDING 1800 County NN, Elkhorn District Attorney Daniel A. Necci (262) 741-7198

Walworth County Circuit Court Judges Branch I: Hon. Phillip A. Koss Branch II: Hon. James L. Carlson Branch III: Hon. Kristine E. Drettwan Branch IV: Hon. David Reddy

WALWORTH COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES W4051 County NN P.O. Box 1005, Elkhorn Director Liz Aldred (262) 741-3200

LAKELAND HEALTH CARE CENTER 1922 County NN, Elkhorn

Administrator Bernadette Janiszewski (262) 741-3600, ext. 3691

Operations Director Larry Price (262) 741-3799

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Highway Division Assistant Superintendents Gerry Abbe (262) 741-3131

1770 County NN P.O. Box 1004, Elkhorn Sheriff Kurt Picknell (262) 741-4400

Chairperson Lowell Hagen (262) 903-1346 First Side Supervisor Open Second Side Supervisor Norm Prusener (262) 473-2314 Clerk/Treasurer Carrie Hintz (262) 473-4639 Assessor Gardiner Appraisal (608) 838-3993

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Ordinance Enforcement (262) 473-4639 Water Safety Patrol Walworth County Sheriff’s Department (262) 741-4400 Fire Department 911/(262) 473-0510 Ambulance 911/(262) 473-0500 Assessor Gardiner Appraisal (608) 838-3993 Building Inspector Independent Inspections (800) 422-5220 Roland Hemmann (262) 894-2546 Emergency Roads Bob Harris (262) 949-6430 For non-emergency road issues, call (262) 473-4639

Dale Poggensee (262) 741-3152

Clerk of Circuit Court Sheila Reiff (262) 741-7012

W4097 County NN, Elkhorn Director of Central Services Kevin Brunner (262) 741-3114

David Woodhouse (262) 741-3112 Facilities Division Facilities Manager John Miller (262) 741-3106 Facilities Coordinator Becky Bechtel (262) 741-3768

The Town of Whitewater Board of Supervisors meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall.

The Town of Richmond Board of Supervisors meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall.

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W8590 Willis Ray Road, Whitewater, WI 53190 Phone: (262) 473-4639 Fax: (262) 473-5551 Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to noon; other times by appointment

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Undersheriff Kevin Williams (262) 741-4400

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Elected officials and other key personnel

TOWN HALL

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Director Michael Cotter (262) 741-4972, ext. 7915

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

LAND USE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 100 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn

Our town

The Walworth County Board of Supervisors meet 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

Elected officials and other key personnel

TOWN HALL

W8776 Territorial Rd., Whitewater, WI 53190 Phone: (608) 883-2017 Chairperson Jeffrey Karbash (262) 903-6557 TheDuckInn@att.net Supervisor 1 David Overbeek (262) 745-8426 davefarm27 @yahoo.com Supervisor 2 Susan Miller (608) 883-2025 skmiller@idcnet.com Supervisor 3 Carol Behrens (608) 883-9999 cbehrensjaacres@att.net

Supervisor 4 Tom Kraus (262) 215-9985 gatortom57 @yahoo.com Clerk Barbara A. Ceas (608) 883-2017 ceasb@idcnet.com Treasurer Anna Seaver (262) 728-9314 Roads Walter McManaway Garage: (608) 883-2178 Cellphone: (608) 312-3144 Town Assessor Jim Danielson, Accurate Appraisal (800) 770-3927 jmd@accurate assessor.com

Building Inspector Gregory Guidry (262) 903-5932 gregoryguidry@ netwurx.net Recycling Coordinator Bonnie Wagner (262) 728-8155 wagnerrockyoaks@ gmail.com Plan Commission Susan Miller, chairperson (608) 883-2025 Michael Cesar (608) 883-2062 Daniel Kelleher (262) 949-5081 Steven Wade (608) 883-2217 Pamela Paul (262) 728-1449

Our town is well

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Clockwise from right: Dan Sable talks to a vendor at the 4th annual Wellfest event at Whitewater High School March 15; Karen Saubert gets in on some Zumba action; Tyler Salisbury, of The Black Sheep gives a cooking demonstration; Natalie Labreche and Hannah Delaney laugh while learning some Yoga; West Enterline and Danielle Hudson offer tips at Ask the Garden Gurus. The event, sponsored by W3 Working for Whitewater’s Wellness, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, the City of Whitewater, the Whitewater Unified School District and Fort HealthCare, is a free event that aims to teach visitors about healthy activities for the body and mind. For more information visit www.w3wellness.com.

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Whitewater has its very own

t o p S t e e w S L

BY

Tom Ganser

CORRESPONDENT

acey Reichwald began working at the SweetSpot in 2006 while attending the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

She graduated a year later with a major in interpersonal communication, having changed her major from business thanks to Barb Penington’s cross-cultural communications course.

More than just another job, Reichwald’s experience at the SweetSpot proved instrumental in making her dream come true.

“I had wanted to own a coffee shop since I was 12 years old,” Reichwald said in an interview last year. “My mom and I used to collect coffee mugs and make all those plans for a coffee shop that we would one day own.”

As Reichwald celebrated her fifth anniversary, in December 2013, of buying the original SweetSpot Coffee Shoppe located at 224 W. Whitewater St., from Linda and Lori Platner, a second location was opening – the SweetSpot Bakehouse on the west side of Whitewater at 1185 W. Main St., featuring similar items with the convenience of a drive-through.

Reichwald described her journey over the first five years as a “whirlwind” while the business expanded from a coffee and pastry shop to include a lunch menu and bakery operation as well as a second location.

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Far left: Lacey Reichwald (right), owner of The SweetSpot Café, 226 W. Whitewater St., and The SweetSpot Bakehouse, 1185 W. Main St., both in Whitewater, stands by her mother and business partner, Karen Moline.

Bottom left: the café offers breakfast and lunch options in addition to coffee and specialty drinks and a variety of sweet treats. RIght: the bakehouse offers much of the same with the added convenience of a drive-thru.

She admits she struggled with the decision to buy the SweetSpot.

“I was accepted at Marquette University for their family communication PhD program and I wanted to be a professor. I just really decided it’s time to follow my dream now,” Reichwald said.

“I use the communication skills that I learned in a lot of corporate communication classes I use every day,” Reichwald said.

Reichwald’s mom, Karen Moline, relocated from Menomonie, to Whitewater in 2010 to put to use her 30 years of experience as a cake decorator, eventually becoming partner in the business.

Moline said her work as a cake baker and decorator fills her need for creativity and she is happy to leave to her daughter running the business side of things. The result is a great partnership “because Lacey really excels in the business aspects and I really excel in decorating cakes and baking. So it’s a really good combination.”

Reichwald also admits that her vision of a coffee shop today isn’t the vision she had as a kid, “dark, loungy with couches and a bunch of beatniks reading poetry,” adding that she wouldn’t think of changing anything about it today.

“I’ve always been in food service of one kind or another,” Reichwald said, including a food service job in a bakery, working in a grocery bakery with her mom and also in numerous coffee shops.

Reichwald said her first coffee shop job at Kodiak Coffee in Forest Lake, Minnesota, in 1999 or 2000, was when gourmet coffee was new to the market. The owner took the quality of the coffee sold very seriously.

“During my first month,” Reichwald said, “I couldn’t touch the espresso machine.

I had to go home and memorize videos, learn techniques and take a quiz. She put the importance of a well-made drink in my head.”

After graduating from UW-Whitewater in 2007, Reichwald became a partner with the Platner sisters before buying the business.

“I cannot begin to put a value on the time that I spent working side by side with Linda Platner during the time that we were partners,” Reichwald said, especially appreciating Linda’s business savvy and her willingness to learn new things side-by-side with Reichwald.

Reichwald readily points to the influence of Penington and Dawn Hunter in staying in and becoming part of the Whitewater

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community.

“Barb Penington was probably one of the first people that made me want to stay in Whitewater. She always talked about how great the community was and then I really started to see that working here at the SweetSpot.”

Reichwald said some of her favorite days “are when it’s super busy here and we have a table of retired school teachers next to a table of loud, rowdy college students, and then they start to talk to each other. It’s just so neat to see that interaction in an environment where normally they’re complaining about each other – all those kids are so loud or all those old people don’t understand – and that doesn’t happen here.”

Reichwald attributes the SweetSpot’s success and popularity in part to being a family-owned business.

“People want to come in and talk to us,” Reichwald said. “They want to see a face behind the counter that they recognize, they want to know that the owners are hands-on, and we are. My family lives in the building and my daughter has breakfast here every day. There are customers that come here just to eat breakfast with my daughter.”

After Reichwald bought the business and things settled down, she reached a fork in the road of her aspirations as a successful small business owner.

Moline described her daughter’s quandary as a decision about whether to grow the business, stay where things were at and take a chance of losing the business, or sell the business.

“It was scary, too, because we had just figured it out,” Reichwald said. “We were to the point where we had days off and we were enjoying things. But we just really felt like if we didn’t grow we would stagnate.”

The decision to open a second location was propelled both by the difficulty in meeting current customer demands, especially on Saturday mornings, and rumors that other businesses like Dunkin’ Donuts might be coming to town.

“I just realized that if we could get established on the west side of town early, then we could be that option,” Reichwald said.

Renovating the building for the SweetSpot Bakehouse proved to be a more costly and time-consuming project than anticipated but still opened on time.

After the new location opened, Reichwald said she would like to see the specialty cake and catering and wholesale side of the business grow, goals that have been building momentum. The wedding cake side of the business has increased steadily in recent years.

Her vision for the future doesn’t end there.

“It’s not out of the question that we would want to have another location sometime in the next 5 to 10 years, may be in a different, surrounding community,” Reichwald said.

In the meantime, however, it’s likely that the “cupcake of the month” at The SweetSpot will continue to be a customer favorite – and the retired teachers and college students will continue to strike up a conversation over a sweet treat and a cup of coffee or a latte.

If you go…

The SweetSpot Café, 226 W. Whitewater St. and The SweetSpot Bakehouse, 1185 W. Main St., both in Whitewater.

The SweetSpot Café is open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. The café offers breakfast sandwiches on bagels, paninis and croissants, oatmeal, fresh pastries including cinnamon rolls, muffins, scones, donuts and cookies, deli sandwiches by way of bagels, croissants and wraps, soups and salads in addition to coffee (hot or iced) and specialty drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, tea and smoothies.

The SweetSpot Bakehouse is open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday; 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. The options at the bakehouse in addition to offering the convenience of a drive-thru are similar to the coffee, specialty drinks, breakfast and pastry items available at the café.

For more information visit www. sweetspotwhitewater.com, search The SweetSpot and The SweetSpot Bakehouse on Facebook or call (262) 473-5080.

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WHITEWATER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Chuck Nass, president (262) 495-8407 chucknass@wwusd.org Casey Judd, vice president (262) 472-9114 caseyjudd@wwusd.org Steven Ryan, clerk (608) 883-2136 steveryan@wwusd.org Brian Brunner (608) 883-2469 brianbrunner@wwusd.org Dan McCrea (262) 473-6170 danmccrea@wwusd.org Gretchen Torres (262) 893-8206 gretchentorres@wwusd.org Two seats expired in early

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Top: The cast and crew of the Whitewater High School Players production of “Play On,” which was on stage at the school Feb. 26 to 28, know the premise behind the play – a contemporary comedy showcased the challenges faced by a community theater group as it attempts to put on a new play – all too well. The cast included: Gianna Creanza, Connor Dalzin, Mitchell Dalzin, Michael Hilliger, Sally Kate Hixson, Jeremy Hoesly, Marren McCulloch, Allison Sedmak, Emma Stutzman and Travis Winger, under the direction of Jim McCulloch. Above: Allison Sedmak and Connor Dalzin show off in the hallway after the performance.

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d SCHOOLS from page 11 Director of Instruction Kelly Seichter (262) 472-8713 kseichter@wwusd.org Director of Pupil Services Lanora Heim (262) 472-8712 lheim@wwusd.org Technology Coordinator Charlie Barr (262) 472-8704 cbarr@wwusd.org WHITEWATER HIGH SCHOOL 534 S. Elizabeth St. (262) 472-8100 Principal Doug Parker (262) 472-8103 dparker@wwusd.org WHITEWATER MIDDLE SCHOOL 401 S. Elizabeth St. (262) 472-8300 Principal Dr. Tanya Wojciechowicz (262) 472-8302 dfoster@wwusd.org

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Washington Elementary School students McKenley Rich (from the left), Brandon Mueller and Jayanne Aron show off their talents during last year’s Spring Sing concert at the school.

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University of WisconsinWhitewater Student Optimist Club president Lauren Hageman (above) greets the crowd at the club’s trivia night event Feb. 20. Joan Schlough (below) a contestant, can hardly contain her excitement, knowing she has the answer to an individual trivia question during the event that welcomes people from throughout the Whitewater community.

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The university serves the community and region through various cultural events and volunteer efforts. These events include theatrical and musical productions, art and cultural exhibits, visiting artists, speakers and lecturers. Students have donated thousands of hours of volunteer time over the past year to help improve the lives of others in Whitewater and its surrounding communities.

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Heart of community shines brightly

Second Annual Discover Whitewater Series event deemed a success

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rom the increase in participants and volunteers, to members of the BY EDITOR National Guard making the trek in turnout gear, to a local woman who was able to complete the race without leg braces for the first time, the stories from the 2nd Annual Discover Whitewater Series, held in September, run deep.

At the heart of it being deemed a successful event for the second year though, is the resounding support of the Whitewater community, Jeff Knight, chairman of the Greater Whitewater Committee said the morning after the big day.

Knight, along with assistant race director and marketing director, Traci Wilson, were gushing with pride following the event which saw 723 runners, from six states, compared to 563 last year.

“The outpouring of support from the community is great. One of the most crucial things in making the event such a success is the wonderful support from the city, the university and the school district,” Knight said.

Though the weather was not ideal, Wilson said, “it was a nonissue for the serious runners and the volunteers stuck it out.”

One group the cool weather most likely didn’t bother was the 28 Wisconsin Army National Guard members who participated in the half marathon in turnout gear, carrying weighted backpacks.

“We will ruck these 13.1 miles on the 13.1-year anniversary of the conflict in Afghanistan carrying a total of 1,172 pounds… a half pound for every soldier killed in Afghanistan as of Sept. 11, 2014,” SFC Charles R. Hensen said of the group’s participation.

“Our goal time will be 3.5 hours, however, we all will start as a group and end as a group, as long as it takes.”

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Top photo: Members of the Wisconsin Army National Guard members begin the 2nd annual Discover Whitewater Series half marathon last September wearing backpacks with a combined weight of 1,172 pounds – half a pound for every U.S. soldier killed in Afghanistan. Above: Discover Whitewater Series committee members, from the left: Traci Wilson, Kelly Davis, Jeff Knight and Larry Kachel, team up all year in preparation for the event that has grown in only two years running.

It is estimated that there were more than 450 volunteers involved in all aspects of the 2014 event including the half marathon, 5K and Fit Kids Shuffle.

“We could not pull this off without each one of them,” Knight said. “In all, we had more than 80 sponsors who step up, provide volunteers and get their employees involved. It’s amazing.”

Wilson said the coordination of local police and sheriff’s departments is to be commended.

“It’s pretty amazing, the teamwork they show to pull of a

safe, secure event. The City of Whitewater PD, the University Campus Police and both the Walworth and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Departments all work together seamlessly,” Wilson said.

One new facet of the event was the Kids Korral – a free service offered to race participants with children through a combined effort between DWS and the University of WisconsinWhitewater’s College of Education & Professional Studies.

“Robin Fox chaired the Kids Korral and it worked perfectly,” Knight said. All of the volunteers there are education majors at the University of WisconsinWhitewater and it was well received.

Another new sight was a huge American flag raised by the Whitewater Fire Department prior to the singing of the National Anthem for the half marathon.

“It was unbelievable and really added to the event in a touching tribute,” Knight said.

And to keep in line with the DWS being a family-friendly event, the Fit Kids Shuffle events (three races for different age groups,) was offered free of charge.

“There’s nothing more exciting than watching the start of those races. Those kids really give it their all,” Knight said.

The third annual event is slated for Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015 and very few changes are planned at this time.

“We’re planning on the same site and same courses for the next event because things have gone so smoothly the first two years,” Wilson said.

The following five local entities serve as charity partners for the event: W3 Working for Whitewater’s Wellness, Bethel House, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Athletics, the Whitewater Aquatic Center and the Whitewater Unified School District.

For more, those interested in becoming actively involved with the 2015 event call the race phone number at (920) 397-0601, visit runwhitewater.com or send en email to info@runwhitewater. com.

Additional information about the Discover Whitewater Series can also be found on the website at runwhitewater.com.

Breaking the chains Local woman hits milestone with support from family and DWS

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hen hearing the background story of Barbara Smith, one might BY not think it possible for her to have completed the 2014 EDITOR Discover Whitewater Series Half Marathon.

Smith was born with bad knees that would completely dislocate at will, she said.

“No one, including my doctors, thought I’d ever be able to run at all, let alone a race of any distance, because of the severity,” Smith wrote. “I never even ran “the mile” in school.”

After having her second baby and gaining a significant amount of weight, Smith said she decided to make a change.

“I worked very hard to lose the extra weight on my legs (75 lbs.) and then started my journey to running- despite everything any doctor thought I was capable of… Despite what I thought I was capable of,” Smith said. “My mother taught me the art of tenacity, and that anything is possible if you work hard enough and want it bad enough. It was a hard battle, one that tested my will many times.”

In 2013, Smith explained, she had her sights set on the first annual Whitewater Half Marathon, but knew it would take a lot of work and it might not be possible.

“When the 2013 Whitewater half marathon was nearing, I wasn’t sure I could complete it. I was still wearing substantial knee braces, which were the only thing holding my knees together when I ran,” she wrote. “The Whitewater Half Marathon Relay option was the best blessing I could have asked for. My husband, who has been a great support, trained to run the Relay with me. It is a great opportunity to participate in something huge, but doable for those just starting out or struggling.”

Smith wrote that she still wanted to run the entire half marathon but contacted a race coordinator and shared her concerns and they agreed that she would begin running the half but if she was struggling at the exchange d see BREAKING THE CHAINS on page 19 point, her husband would take over.

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Three generations of one family get ready to take part in all three events at the 2014 Discover Whitewater Series. Holly Smith, back on left, her daughter, Barbara Smith, and granddaughters, front from the left, Trinity and Aviva Smith-Hicks.

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From the left: Sarah Linn, Ellen Penwell and Jerome Laurent look over a collection of John F. Kennedy documents at the 4th annual Whitewater Collects event held March 7 at the Cravath Lakefront Pavilion. The event, sponsored by the Whitewater Historical Society, affords local collectors the opportunity to share their interests and collections. The event also features free appraisals of older items.

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d BREAKING THE CHAINS from page 17 “Still going strong at the exchange point, I continued on and we completed the relay at a rough 2 hours 24 minutes and 21 seconds.

We were, by far, the last relay team to cross the finish line. But we did cross that finish line, and that was the most amazing feeling ever! Even though we were so far in the back of the pack, the support through the course was still going strong too,” Smith wrote.

One month later though, Smith’s knees worsened, leading her to spend November through April doing strength work even though she feared she would never run again.

“But not being one to take “no” for an answer, I wasn’t going to give up. Every time I tried running and fell, it drove me harder to improve muscle. I’ve learned that when you get knocked down, you must get back up.

If you learn to embrace the hard knocks life gives you, it will make you stronger and you will come out on the other side more fierce than ever before,” Smith wrote.

She said she got some additional support from the Discover Whitewater Series Training Program.

“Discover Whitewater has been there every step of my journey, giving me tools to become stronger and reach my goals. I truly believe that they were an invaluable resource in helping me complete two other half marathons this year (in addition to several other shorter races) and, more significantly, I did something I never thought I would ever be able to do— I completed today’s half without the aid of any knee braces,” Smith explained.

“It was very fitting for this to be the race I could finally accomplish that with! In addition to being brace-free, this race holds

other Personal Records for me. Not only did I not come in last but I placed third overall in my age group (30-35) and completed a Half Marathon in under two hours for the first time in my running career (1:57:57),” she wrote.

Smith said Whitewater’s event is the best race she’s participated in, from being organized well and safe to the overwhelming support from everyone she has come into contact with as a result of the Discover Whitewater Series.

“They will go out of their way to accommodate and seek out feed back to improve every year. The entire course is well marked. Thanks to Whitewater PD and volunteers, the runners feel safe and easily move through the course,” Smith wrote.

“As a runner, I must say that one of the most best things about this race was how the entire course was littered with extremely outgoing volunteers ranging from people at aid stations, cheer squads, and bands,” she added.

Smith said her entire family has been “bit by the running bug” thanks to DWS and had three generations participate Sunday: she ran the half marathon while her mom, Holly Smith, ran the 5K with Barbara’s daughter, Trinity, who is 10, while they pushed her daughter, Aviva, 3, in the jogging stroller.

“Then my two girls, along with their Grandma Holly, ran the Fit Kid’s Shuffle.

For the first time ever three generations of our family participated in running together.

We also had a 4th generation there today too, as a spectator. Betty Sanders was there on the sidelines cheering on her daughter, Holly, her granddaughter, me, and her greatgranddaughters,” Smith explained.

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WHITEWATER BIBLE CHURCH 511 W. High St. (262) 473-3893 Sunday school: 9:30 a.m.

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ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 146 S. Church St. (262) 473-8980 Sunday service: 9:30 a.m.

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Thursday night service: 5:30 p.m. - evening prayer service FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH 401 W. Main St. (262) 473-5076 Sunday service: 8, 9:15 and 10:30 a.m.

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UW-W Campus Ministry: Tuesday at 7 p.m., Hyland Hall, room 2314 Midweek Bible Class: Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 145 S. Prairie St. (262) 473-2131 Sunday services: 8 & 10 a.m.

ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 1225 W. Main (262) 473-3143 Saturday Mass: 5 p.m.

Sunday Mass: 8 and 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (in Spanish), 7 p.m. (when UW-W’s in session) Weekday Mass: Tuesday at 6 p.m., Wednesday at 8 a.m., Thursday at 8 a.m., first Thursday of the month at Fairhaven at 9:30 a.m., Friday at 8 a.m.

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ANCHOR BIBLE CHURCH 545 S. Putnam St., Whitewater (920) 728-3435

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE SERVANT CHURCH In Starin Park Community Center 504 W. Starin Road, Whitewater (262) 581-6479

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RICHMOND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH N6197 Church Road, Richmond (262) 473-2131

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American Legion Post 173 Steve Nass, (262) 495-7000 Bethel House www.bethelhouseinc.org 130 S. Church St. (262) 473-2715 Boy Scouts of America www.scouting.org Breakfast Kiwanis Club John Newhouse (262) 473-6710 Daughters of the American Revolution Jane Fary (920) 563-3072

Downtown Whitewater Tamara Brodnicki (262) 473-2200 www.downtownwhitewater. com

Federation of Women’s Clubs Sue Stanley (262) 473-3016 Girl Scouts of Wisconsin www.gsbadgerland.org Historical Society Carol Cartwright (262) 473-6820 University of WisconsinWhitewater/ Community Optimist Club Kim Simes (262) 473-4550

Knights of Columbus Steve Letellier (262) 473-3206 League of Women Voters Ellen Penwell (262) 203-6529 espenwell@gmail.com

Lioness Club Jamie Gunter (262) 473-7332 www.wisconsinlioness.org Lions Club Eydie Strand (262) 472-9495 www.whitewaterlions.com Masons Bob Herold (262) 473-4093

Rotary Club Mary Pinkerton, pinkertm@uww.edu www. whitewaterrotary.org Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Ginny Knuteson (262) 495-4573

Whitewater 4th of July PO Box 178 Whitewater, WI 53190 ww4th@yahoo.com www.ww4th.com Whitewater Arts Alliance Marjorie Stoneman (262) 472-0204 Margiestoneman@ sbcglobal.net www.whitewaterarts.org

Our active community A listing of community organizations and contacts.

The Community Closet Whitewater Congregational United Church of Christ Kay Robers (262) 379-0187 Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce Marie Koch (262) 473-4005 info@whitewaterchamber.com www.whitewaterchamber.com Whitewater Food Pantry City Armory 146 E. North Street Harriet Millard (262) 473-4257 Whitewater Tourism Council (262) 473-4005 www.discoverwhitewater.org

Library a gem in the Whitewater community The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, 431 W. Center St. in Whitewater, is worth checking out as it offers something for everyone from the very young to the youngat-heart.

Genealogical resources The library is a FamilySearch affiliate, meaning patrons have greater and more convenient access to the wealth of genealogical resources available.

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Newspaper archives History is now accessible with the touch of a finger as a result of a long-term project at Irvin L. Young Memorial Library to digitalize all of the Whitewater newspapers the library had on microfilm.

A plethora of interesting things can be found in these files.

For example, the grain prices in September of 1855 or how the local township voted in the presidential election of 1860. Those curious as to what happened in Whitewater

in 1864, who would like to look for family members in the pages of local newspapers or who need to research an obituary or birth record can now do so easily.

These digitalized archives are keyword searchable online, from the convenience of your home or at the library’s computers. The library recently completed the first 75 rolls of microfilm including the following newspapers: • The Whitewater Chronicle, June 18 through Dec. 17, 1879; • The Whitewater Press, Jan. 24, 1924 through Dec. 26, 1935 • The Whitewater Gazette, Nov. 22, 1855 through Sept. 26, 1918, and; • The Whitewater Register, December 1880 through April 1976.

Also of interest to many will be the poetry and short stories, or the snowfall accounts and snow ordinances (Whitewater Register, Dec. 9, 1864, page 3).

All of these archives can be accessed online at www. whitewaterlibrary.org by clicking on the Digital Newspaper icon on the left-hand side and then search using keywords or names or click on the newspaper issue of choice

and read entire issues. Printing archives is also an option.

Digitalizing the microfilm archives at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library is estimated to be a three-year project with the third and final set of rolls set to be digitalized this year.

“Digitizing the microfilm collection will vastly increase the usability and value of the collection to Whitewater residents and former residents who wish to access their history in the Whitewater area,” Lunsford said.

Maker Space Maker Space, open at the library 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, includes a Digital Media Lab – to help convert cherished memories into digital media, and a Create It Lab to help with business, school and relaxation projects.

It is recommended that time be reserved in advance for use of Maker Space. Library staff welcome suggestions on additional tools the space could use.

For more information about the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library stop in, call (262) 473-0530 or visit www.whitewaterlibrary.org.

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Our LAKES&PARKS 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.

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.

shallowest of the area’s three lakes.

Classified as a drainage lake, Cravath averages only three feet in depth, and reaches a maximum

Similar to Cravath Lake, Trippe Lake is classified as a drainage lake, but is larger in overall size.

Trippe Lake covers 113 square acres and reaches a maximum depth of eight feet. The lake is also accessible by way of a boat ramp and is also stocked with bluegill, largemouth bass and northern pike.

Area lakes

CRAVATH LAKE

Covering just 68 square acres, Cravath Lake is the smallest and

TRIPPE LAKE

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’s 34 acres date back to 1888. It is one of the oldest recognized parks in the state, and boasts the second oldest operating municipal water tower. The park, 504 W. Starin Road, provided housing for veterans during and after World War II, and has hosted many celebrations and recreation events ever since. A Veterans War Memorial was erected to honor area servicemen.

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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.

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.

environmental corridor. The park is located at 1302 W. Tower Hill Pass.

BARK PARK

WHITEWATER EFFIGY MOUNDS PRESERVE

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 crosscountry 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

Archeological Park

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 200813 Park and Open Space Plan, further expansion is possible to both the west and north.

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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Our CALENDARof Events

APRIL 19 Spring Fashion Show, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Hamilton Center

19 Wisconsin Chamber Choir

with full orchestra: Brahm’s “Requiem” – 3 p.m. at UWWhitewater Young Auditorium, 1355 W. Main St., Whitewater.

Tickets cost $15.50-$20.50. (262) 472-2222

22 Vang: A Drama about recent

immigrant farmers – 7:30 p.m. at at UW-Whitewater Young Auditorium, 1355 W. Main St., Whitewater. This program documents recent Iowa immigrant farmers, winding their words together to form a verbatim play that captures the immigrants’ journeys to the United States.

Hmong, Mexican, Sudanese, and Dutch immigrants all speak of their struggles, survival skills, and their

intense desire to return to the land.

Stunning photos and theatrical brilliance bring this production to life on stage. Free event, though a ticket is required. (262) 472-2222

connect the idea of a good time with being good to each other and our planet. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children 3-11, children younger than 2 admitted free. (262) 472-2222

24 Lutherdale Fish Fry – 4:30-

29 Pilobolus – 7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m. at Lutherdale Camp, N7891 Highway 12, Elkhorn.

Ticket cost for adults is $12, $7 for children 12 and younger. (262) 742-2352

25 Earth Day Celebration – 10-2

p.m. at Gateway Technical College, 400 Highway H, Elkhorn. (262) 741-8200

26 Earthy Songs by Ken Lonnquist – 3 p.m. at UW-Whitewater’s Young Auditorium, 1355 W. Main St. Join singer/songwriter Ken Lonnquist for a unique post-Earth Day celebration.

Earthy Songs highlights water, woods, and wildlife, plus our ability to make things better everyday.

Upbeat and humorous songs

Beautiful blues

A blue jay and its striking colors stand out against frosty, snow-covered branches near Whitewater. Blue jays are noisy and colorful and while some migrate to the south for winter, many remain in Wisconsin.

Though they are often described as beautiful birds, blue jays have some negative characteristics such as eating the eggs of other birds but when available, they also consume nuts, corn, fruit and seeds.

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at UW-Whitewater’s Young Auditorium, 1355 W. Main St. Pilobolus performances are characterized by a strong element of physical interaction between the bodies of the performers and exaggerations or contortions of the human form, requiring extreme strength, flexibility and athleticism.

Pilobolus continually forms diverse collaborations that break down barriers between disciplines and challenge the way we think about dance. Cost is $19.50-$32.50.

(262) 472-2222

MAY Springtime at Old World Wisconsin – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, at Old World Wisconsin,

S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle.

Springtime fun for the whole family on the 19th and 20th-century farmyards and homesteads including shearing sheep, plowing fields, cooking, building and flying kites and the arrival of baby animals. Check website for details about daily activities.

1, 2, 3 Just Between Friends

Spring/Summer Sale – children’s and maternity consignment sales event (9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Aug. 2 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Aug. 3) at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, North Hall building, 411 E. Court St. (262) 949-7083

2 Kentucky Derby Party – 1:30-

6p.m. at Evergreen Golf Club, N6246 Highway 12. (262) 723-5722

3 Bustle Hustle 5K Run/Walk and

children’s 1K race – 8:30 a.m. at Old World Wisconsin, W372 S9727

Highway 67, Eagle. Participants receive a T-shirt, museum admission voucher and a healthy snack. Prizes awarded to top finishers in each age division, and all 1K youth runners. (262) 5946301 or www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org

2 Opening Day of Fishing Season – on all inland Wisconsin waters.

Licenses and regulations apply.

6, 20 Limber Timbers Square

Dance Club – dancing from 7:3010 p.m. at the Elkhorn Area Middle School, 627 E. Court St. Cost is $5 per adult, $2 per child. (262) 2756373 or www.limbertimbers.org

6-10, 15-17 “Hello

Dolly” – performance by Lakeland Players, Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m., Sunday performances at 3 p.m. at the Walworth County Performing Arts Center, 15 W. Walworth St. Cost is $12.

(262) 728-5578 or www.lakelandplayers.org

16 University of Wisconsin-

Whitewater/Community Optimist Club’s citywide rummage sale

16 Lake Geneva Symphony

Orchestra Spring Concert – Sibelius 2/Bernstein. Event will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary Community Church, Harris Road and Highway 50 in Lake Geneva. Tickets are $12. www. lakegenevaorchestra.org

17 Antique Flea Market – at

7 a.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11, 7 a.m.

Cost is $5. (414) 525-0820 or www. nlpromotionsllc.com

25 Memorial Day Parade –

Whitewater; time to be determined

29 Lutherdale Fish Fry – 4:30-

FARMERS’ MARKET The Whitewater Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. until sell out, May through November, rain or shine, in the parking lot at the Winchester True Value Hardware, 1415 W. Main St. The market features farm-fresh local grown vegetables and fruit, homemade breads and pies, local grown shrubs and trees for replanting.

7:30 p.m. at Lutherdale Camp, N7891 Highway 12, Elkhorn.

Ticket cost for adults is $12, $7 for children 12 and younger. (262) 742-2352

30 Whitewater K9 5K/10K Run/

Walk – at Cravath Lakefront Park, 341 S. Fremont St., Whitewater.

Second annual K9 Run/Walk to raise money for the Whitewater Police Department K9 Unit.

7:30 to 8:30 a.m., same day registration; Kiddie Sprint, 8:30 a.m. ($10); 5K/10K, 9 a.m. ($20 and $25.) Dogs are encouraged to participate in the 5K and 10K. www.whitewaterk9run.weebly.com

30 Lauderdale Aqua Skiers

performance – Future team at 5:30 p.m., main team at 6 p.m. on Don Jean Bay. www.aquaskiers.com

31 Celebrate Wisconsin Folklife

– 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle. Enjoy music, dance, storytelling, food and crafts that celebrate the rich folk traditions that make Wisconsin unique. (262) 5946300 or www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org

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Dance Club – dancing from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Darien Senior Center, 37 Park St., Darien. Cost is $5 per adult, $2 per child. (262) 275-6373 or www.limbertimbers. org

6 Vintage Base Ball: Eagle

Diamonds – 10 a.m.-5 p.m., with game at 1:30 p.m. Celebrate America’s favorite pastime and enjoy an old-fashioned game at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle. (262) 594-6300 or www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org

6, 7 Free Fishing Weekend – on all Wisconsin waters. No license required.

6, 13, 20, 27 Walworth

County farmers market – Veterans Park on the courthouse square, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (262) 741-4961

6, 13, 20, 27 Lauderdale

Aqua Skiers performance – Future team at 5:30 p.m., main team at 6 p.m. on Don Jean Bay. www. aquaskiers.com

13 Annual Walworth County Farm Bureau Breakfast – from 6 a.m. to noon, children younger than 5 eat for free. Huge menu and lots of activities, as well as a farm tour all at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11. (262) 723-3228

15-30 The World of Little

House – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle. Daily activities that let visitors live like Laura Ingalls Wilder and the Ingalls family and friends. Dress as a character from one of the Little House on the Prairie books and receive a discount on admission. (262) 5946300 or www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org

19-20 Pig in the Park –

Whitewater’s Pig in the Park State Championship BBQ Cook-Off at Cravath Lakefront Park, 341 S. Fremont St., Whitewater. Free admission, local live music, Wisconsin brews, activities for kids and more.

19 Lutherdale Fish Fry – 4:30-

7:30 p.m. at Lutherdale Camp, N7891 Highway 12. Ticket cost for adults is $12, $7 for children 12 and younger. (262) 742-2352

28 Antique Flea Market – at

7 a.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11, 7 a.m.

Cost is $5. (414) 525-0820 or www. nlpromotionsllc.com

JULY 1-31 The World of Little House

– 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle. Daily activities that let visitors live like Laura Ingalls Wilder and the Ingalls family and friends. Dress as a character from one of the Little House on the Prairie books and receive a discount on admission. (262) 5946300 or www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org

1, 15, 29 Limber Timbers

Square Dance Club – dancing from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Darien Senior Center, 37 Park St., Darien. Cost is $5 per adult, $2 per child. (262) 275-6373 or www.limbertimbers.org

2-5 Whitewater’s 4th of July

Festival, Cravath Lakefront, 312 Whitewater St. Midway, beer tent, food vendors and more. July 2 – Miss Whitewater Pageant (5 p.m.); July 3 – kids, decorate bikes for Saturday’s parade, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bicyclewise, 1130 W. Main St.,) fireworks (10 p.m.;) July 4 – car show featuring 17 classes (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.,) Whippet City Mile Run (9:50 a.m.,) annual parade (begins at Lincoln School and travels Prince to Main to Whitewater streets, ending at Fremont Street, 10 a.m.,) ski show (noon,) and fireworks (10 p.m.;) July 5 – children’s petting zoo (noon to 4 p.m.,) Kindschi Pedal Pulls (new kids event,) 2 p.m. www. ww4th.com

TREYTON’S FIELD OF DREAMS Treyton’s Field of Dreams opened last fall and is located at 504 W. Starin Rd., Whitewater.

In addition to league games, below is a schedule of events planned for 2015: April 11-12, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater softball tournament April 18, MLB Pitch, Hit & Run local competition April 25-26, Toppers Pizza Play for Trey baseball tournament May 2-3, Play for Trey softball tournament May 9, MLB Pitch, Hit & Run sectional competition May 16, FMW Baseball League opening day June 6-7 Summer Classic softball tournament June 20, Quad County softball All-Star games June 27-28, Summer Classic baseball tournament July 11-12, FMW 5th & 6th grade league tournament July 18-19, Whippet Challenge baseball tournament July 25-26, Whippet Challenge softball tournament

3, 4, 5 An Old World Fourth

of July – from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. visitors can celebrate as people did in the 19th and 20th centuries with a “through the ages” parade, band concert and spirited competitions at Old World Wisconsin, W372 S9727 Highway 67, Eagle. (262) 5946301 or www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org

4, 11, 18, 25 Walworth

County farmers market – Veterans Park on the courthouse square, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (262) 741-4961

4, 11, 18, 25 Lauderdale

Aqua Skiers performance – Future team at 5:30 p.m., main team at 6 p.m. on Don Jean Bay. www. aquaskiers.com

11 Vintage Base Ball: Eagle

Diamonds – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with game at 1:30 p.m. Celebrate America’s favorite pastime and enjoy an old-fashioned game at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67,

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d CALENDAR from page 27 Eagle. (262) 594-6300 or www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org

37 Park St., Darien. Cost is $5 per adult, $2 per child. (262) 275-6373 or www.limbertimbers.org

17 Relay For Life – 7 p.m. at

7 Lutherdale Quilt Preview and

Walworth County Fairgrounds, Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11. (262) 723-3228 www.relayforlife.org

31-Aug. 1 Whitewater

Maxwell Street Days and Brat Festival 31 Lutherdale Fish Fry – 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Lutherdale Camp, N7891 Highway 12, Elkhorn. Ticket cost for adults is $12, $7 for children 12 and younger. (262) 742-2352

AUGUST 1 Whitewater Maxwell Street Days and Brat Festival

1-31 Game On! – 10 a.m.-5

p.m. at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle.

Experience the games of the 1800s ranging from rounders, cricket, early soccer and croquet, to marbles and more. Playing field is large and so is the scope, ranging from indoor and outdoor games, early sports and board and card games. (262) 5946300 or www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org

1 Vintage Base Ball: Eagle

Fish Fry – 4:30-8 p.m. at Lutherdale Camp, N7891 Highway 12, Elkhorn. Ticket cost for adults is $12, $7 for children 12 and younger. (262) 742-2352

8 Lutherdale Fest and Quilt

Auction – from 9 a.m. to 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.

Event will also include children’s programming and a men’s lounge.

(262) 742-2352

9 Antique Flea Market – 7 a.m. at

the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11, Cost is $5. (414) 5250820, www.nlpromotionsllc.com

28 Lutherdale Fish Fry – 4:30-

7:30 p.m. at Lutherdale Camp, N7891 Highway 12. Ticket cost for adults is $12, $7 for children 12 and younger. (262) 742-2352

SEPTEMBER 2-7 The 166th Walworth County Fair – Special discounts offered throughout. (262) 723-3228. www.walworthcountyfair.com

Diamonds – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with game at 1:30 p.m. Celebrate America’s favorite pastime and enjoy an old-fashioned game at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle. (262) 594-6300 or www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org

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1, 2 Madison Classic Car

War Camp and Soldier Experience – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle. Drill with members of the infantry, try a soldier’s rations, go on a scavenger hunt and more.

This is not a battle reenactment, but a chance for families to get up close and experience the daily camp life of Wisconsin’s famed Iron Brigade. (262) 5946300 or www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org

Show and Swap – spectators and vendors welcome. Cost is $7.

Event is from 6 a.m.-4 p.m., 6 a.m.3 p.m. on Aug. 3, at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11. (608) 244-8416 or www. madisonclassics.com

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Walworth County farmers market – Veterans Park on the courthouse square, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (262) 741-4961

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Lauderdale Aqua Skiers performance – Future team at 5:30 p.m., main team at 6 p.m. on Don Jean Bay. www.aquaskiers.com

4 Whitewater National Night Out, 5-8 p.m. Cravath Lakefront Park, 341 S. Fremont St., Whitewater.

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Dance Club – dancing from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Darien Senior Center,

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Square Dance Club – dancing from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Elkhorn Area Middle School, 627 E. Court St. Cost is $5 per adult, $2 per child. (262) 275-6373 or www. limbertimbers.org

5, 6 Gone for a Soldier: Civil

5, 12, 19, 26 Walworth

County farmers market – Veterans Park on the courthouse square, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (262) 741-4961

5 Lauderdale Aqua Skiers

performance – Future team at 5:30 p.m., main team at 6 p.m. on Don Jean Bay. www.aquaskiers.com

12 Whitewater Main Street

Festival– 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Whitewater’s East Main Street.

Art and craft booths, sidewalk

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CONCERTS IN THE PARK Thursdays at 7 p.m.

June 18 through Aug. 13 Cravath Lakefront Park.

Free Concerts, children programs and hands on activities.

For more information, call (262) 473-0121 or visit www.wwparks.org. sales from local businesses, face painting, music, farmers market, sidewalk chalk art. Proceeds support local arts in the Whitewater community. Organized by Studio 84, the Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce and the Whitewater Arts Alliance. www.wwmsfestival. blogspot.com

12 Vintage Base Ball: Eagle

Diamonds – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with game at 1:30 p.m. Celebrate America’s favorite pastime and enjoy an old-fashioned game at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle. (262) 594-6300 www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org

19 Discover Whitewater Series pre-race dinner, packet pick-up and on site registration, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Center/ Hamilton Room

20 Discover Whitewater Series

race day events at Whitewater High School (Walworth/Court streets) include: 8 a.m., Half marathon start; 8:15 a.m., 5K start; 9:45 a.m., Fit Kid Shuffle; and 10:15 a.m., awards. Kids Korral is open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kiwanis Pancake breakfast, 6:20 a.m. to 1 p.m., Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.runwhitewater.com

25 Lutherdale Fish Fry – 4:30-

7:30 p.m. at Lutherdale Camp, N7891 Highway 12, Elkhorn.

Ticket cost for adults is $12, $7 for children 12 and younger. (262) 742-2352

27 Antique Flea Market – 7

a.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11, Cost is $5. (414) 525-0820 www.nlpromotionsllc.com

OCTOBER 7, 21 Limber Timbers Square

Dance Club – dancing from 7:3010 p.m. at the Elkhorn Area Middle School, 627 E. Court St. Cost is $5

per adult, $2 per child. (262) 2756373 or www.limbertimbers.org

3, 10 Walworth County farmers

market – Veterans Park on the courthouse square, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

(262) 741-4961

29 Ghouls Night Out, Whitewater – kids in costumes invited to visit uptown businesses offering treats and games.

31 Trick or Treat the Triangle, Whitewater – 2-6 p.m.

31 Whitewater Youth Halloween

Party – 6-7:30 p.m. at Whitewater’s Downtown Armory. Preschool and elementary age children are invited to wear their favorite costume for fun fair games and prizes.

Admission is a non-perishable food item donated to a local food pantry. Parents get in for free. www.wwparks.org – date to be determined

31 City of Whitewater Trick or Treat – from 4 to 7 p.m. www.wwparks.org

NOVEMBER 4, 18 Limber Timbers Square

Dance Club – dancing from 7:3010 p.m. at the Elkhorn Area Middle School, 627 E. Court St. Cost is $5 per adult, $2 per child. (262) 2756373 or www.limbertimbers.org

14 Holiday Affair Craft Show

– from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11. (262) 248-4655

DECEMBER 4 Whitewater’s Happy Holly

Days – Lighted holiday parade on Friday night, family fun activities and holiday shopping throughout weekend. www. downtownwhitewater.com

2, 16 Limber Timbers Square

Dance Club – dancing from 7:3010 p.m. at the Elkhorn Area Middle School, 627 E. Court St. Cost is $5 per adult, $2 per child. (262) 2756373 or www.limbertimbers.org

2016 FEBRUARY 13 Whitewater’s Freeze Fest –

Cravath Lakefront Park, featuring the Polar Plunge, chili cook-off and more. Proceeds support Special Olympics and Seniors in the Park 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 verify before you finalize your travel plans.

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he Annual BY FFA EDITOR Alumni Toy Show, held Feb. 22 at Whitewater High School, celebrated its 22nd year and was once again a huge success, thanks in no small part to the partnership the Alumni has established with the local FFA. “It’s a joint effort. While we organize the show, the kids are a big part of it and all of the money goes back to them,” Whitewater Alumni member Tim Reid said at last year’s show.

One way the kids – members of the Whitewater FFA chapter – are a great help is by assisting vendors that come to the show in getting the items they bring hauled into, and at the end of the show, out of the school.

That’s not an easy task, according to alumni member Tom Nielsen, due to the number of vendors the show draws in. This year there were 187 vendor sell tables set up along with 60 display tables.

And that’s not even touching on the number of attendees the show brings in each February. “The average attendance is about 800 but has been as high as 1,100,” Nielsen said, explaining that this year’s show brought vendors and shoppers from Illinois and Iowa as well as all over Wisconsin.

The show got its start 22 years ago when the FFA Alumni realized it needed a fundraiser to help out the local chapter.

“A couple of FFA Alumni members were toy collectors themselves and had been to shows. A little research revealed there weren’t any large venue toy shows in this area,” Reid said.

While it’s a lot of hard work, for alumni and the FFA kids alike, Nielsen said it’s worth it.

“I grew up in FFA and know what it can do for the kids, so I help out,” Nielsen said.

The toy show is only one of several fundraisers the FFA alumni and chapter partner on each year, according to Reid, who said they also hold a fall cookout in September and a spaghetti supper in April.

Whitewater FFA advisor Paul Majors said the FFA Alumni is a “group of adults dedicated to supporting the many activities of our local chapter.” In addition to raising funds to send members to workshops and to support scholarships, “they donate time and funds to help grow crops on land the Kachel family lets us use.”

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Left: Jeffery Wojcik, 3, takes a closer look inside a display at the FFA Alumni Toy Show at Whitewater High School Feb. 22. The show featured numerous vendors, displays and concessions to benefit the Whitewater High School FFA club. Above: Cleo Paulman, center, spends time reading books they purchased at the toy show with her grandkids, Parker, 3, and Elsa Hoskins, 18 months.

The giving hearts of the alumni doesn’t stop with the local FFA chapter either. Every other year they hand out hot dogs they cook on a float – and several hundred dollars worth of candy – during Whitewater’s 4th of July parade.

“This is a great community and is very supportive of the kids so it’s important to give back,” Reid said.

Money raised at the toy show is used

for a specific purpose, to sponsor two FFA members on a trip to the Washington Leader Conference, where they gain direction for their local FFA club.

Bridgett Hoffmann and Renee Reid, 2014 graduates of Whitewater High School and former members of the FFA, went to the conference in the summer of 2012 where they met up with nearly 250 other FFA members from throughout the country.

The girls, upon arriving, were immediately assigned to separate groups – one in the Patriots, the other in Secret Service.

“They put you in separate groups on purpose so that you meet new people and get new ideas because everyone looks at things differently,” Renee Reid said.

Hoffmann said the theme, Living to Serve, helps attendees “come up with a plan to make your chapter and community better.”

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d ALUMNI from page 29 they learned at the conference was important, one activity they took part in touched them deeply.

“They have what they call a poverty dinner with all of the groups split into high, middle and low class. The high class got served; the middle class got a buffet and the low class got a plate of rice that was passed around,” Hoffmann explained. “It was powerful.”

“They let those in the low class eat eventually but it changes how you look at people,” Renee Reid said, adding that she called her dad after the exercise, thankful for the blessings in her life and inspired at the same time.

At the end of the week, everyone at the conference packed 10,000 meals that went to Nicaragua, an event that “meant so much more after going through the poverty dinner,” Hoffmann said.

“The kids learn a lot about themselves and how they can help others,” Tim Reid said.

“They bring ideas back to Whitewater and instill them in new projects or improve current ones,” Nielsen added.

The Whitewater FFA chapter, much like the alumni, is highly involved in the community, including the Kowalters Farm Tour, a Food for America trip to Washington Elementary School and the Adopt a Family program.

“There are a lot of misconceptions about agriculture so at all of the events we’re involved in we talk to people about it,” Hoffmann said.

Tim Reid said the chapter is very active in the community, “that’s why we support it.”

“The community, the FFA, the FFA Alumni and back… it’s one big circle,” Nielsen added.

The Whitewater FFA Alumni has about 50 members including 22 lifetime members, and is always looking for more people to join. Being a former FFA member is not a requirement to join.

“These are people who are dedicated to providing youth the leadership growth available through FFA membership,” Majors said.

Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Whitewater FFA Alumni should contact Tom Nielsen at (262) 215-2464 or Paul Majors at (262) 472-8177.

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The Minneiska Show Ski Team is part of the Whitewater Lake Sports Club and has been entertaining the public for nearly 40 years. The team will perform at the Scenic Ridge Campground, W7991 R & W Townline Road in Whitewater, Saturdays throughout the summer. For more information, visit www.whitewaterskiteam.org.

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he Minneiska Show Ski Team is part of the Whitewater Lake Sports Club. It all began in the summer of 1974. The Minneiska Ski Team performed its first ski show on July 21, 1974, at the Lions Club chicken barbecue picnic. The ski team was well received and soon moved to the Laursen’s TC Campground.

The Whitewater Lake Sports Club was initially formed to include many sports, but water show skiing became the favorite sport of choice.

The name Minneiska was fitting because it is the Indian name for white water. As Minneiska grew in name and numbers it became very popular and began competing at the Lamb’s Farm tournament, the Wisconsin State Tournament, and Show Ski Nationals.

Schedule The Minneiska Ski Team performs Saturdays May 24 through Aug. 30 at Scenic Ridge Campground, W7991 R and W Townline Rd., Whitewater.

May 23 and 30, at 7 p.m.

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June 6, 13, 20 and 27, at 2 p.m.

July 4, 11, 18 and 25, at 2 p.m.

Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, at 2 p.m.

The team’s annual Fourth of July Parade and Ski Show event at Cravath Lake Park, 341 S. Fremont St., Whitewater is slated 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in conjunction with the City of Whitewater’s parade.

Appearances elsewhere for the team include: the Mercury Invite at Traxler Park June 27-28; the State Ski Tournament at Wisconsin Rapids, July 18-19; and the D2 Ski Nationals, Aug. 1-2.

Bratfest and Booster Appreciation The Bratfest and Booster Appreciation Shows will be held Aug. 8. Bratfest runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the team performing at 2 p.m. at Scenic Ridge Campground.

Visit the team on its Facebook Fan Page at www.facebook.com/ groups/253240174742196 or the website at www.minneiska.whitewaterlake.org.

For more information on Scenic Ridge Campground, visit www. scenicridgecampground.com.

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