By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT A proposed small warehouse business could soon occupy land along South Janesville Street on Whitewater’s southern end. But a number of issues — including the potential widening of state Highway 59 — could impact the design of the property. The city Plan and Architectural Review Commission […]
Month: September 2014
Camp Alice Chester master plan presentation set for Sept. 6
The public is invited to attend a presentation on camp master planning, and sustainable development at Camp Alice Chester, N8651 Townline Road, East Troy, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6. The presentation, titled “Connecting to the Land – Escape to Swan Lake!” will detail the Girl Scouts’ plans to […]
Opinions mixed on color regulations
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Opinions regarding the potential regulation of commercial building exteriors in Whitewater’s downtown retail district have been mixed since members of the city Plan and Architectural Review Commission discussed the color scheme of a proposed coffee shop earlier this month. Commissioners on Aug. 11 reviewed and acted […]
JOHN ROPICKY
John Ropicky, 73, of Whitewater, died Aug. 29, 2014 at Alden Estates of Jefferson Rehab and Health Center. He was born July 16, 1941, to the late John and Mary (nee Pizur) Ropicky in Cudahy. His early life was spent in Cudahy where he attended Cudahy High School and was […]
WALTER “BUTCH” GRUEL JR.
Walter “Butch” Gruel Jr., 78, of Manawa, went to his heavenly home Aug. 30, 2014, at the Theda Care Medical Center in New London. He was born on July 31, 1936, in the Town of Union, Waupaca County, son of the late Walter and Mildred (Piotter) Gruel. Butch graduated from […]
ROLAND HANSON
Roland Hanson, 81, of East Troy died Aug. 26, 2014, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Jan. 4, 1933, in Rockford, Ill., to Lloyd Bennett and Ella Marie (Larsen) Hanson. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force as a military police officer […]
DANIEL HOOKSTEAD
Daniel Hookstead lost his 10-year-battle with Lyme disease on Aug. 29, 2014. He is now out of pain and in peace. Dan was born in Fort Atkinson Hospital to DeWight and Sibylla Hookstead on June 30, 1955. He was a Whitewater High School Graduate and loved every minute of being […]
Be optimistic
UW-Whitewater/Community Optimists club recruiting additional members The members of the UW-Whitewater/Community Optimists Club know life is busy and hardly slows down but also think the people of the community deserve the best opportunities possible and they want others to join them. Formerly separate optimists clubs supporting the people of the […]
Rotarians hear about mission trip experiences
By Tom Ganser CORRESPONDENT On Aug. 19, members of the Whitewater Rotary Club learned about the mission trip youth from Whitewater First United Methodist Church took to St. Louis, MO, from July 19 to July 27, traveling in a caravan of four vans holding 36 high school students and eight […]
