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The Field of Dreams Begins Construction

by JOHN ADAMS • 08/17/2013

Groundbreaking for the Treyton Kilar Field of Dreams in Whitewater took place Friday afternoon. That makes August 16, 2013 a particularly good day for our city. For a fine description of the groundbreaking in detail, with pictures from the ceremony, please see The Wisconsin Happy Farm‘s post on the event. That post includes photos of…

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Tidying the Town

by JOHN ADAMS • 08/14/2013

A new school year begins, and thousands of students on whom the economy of this city depends are returning to Whitewater. Volunteers, as they’ve done previously, will help tidy up the town. These volunteers have, I think, held similar clean-up efforts in June and July. It’s a fine idea. (I’ve not been part of those…

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On the Field of Dreams Project: In Support of Starting Construction Now

by JOHN ADAMS • 08/07/2013

Last night, Whitewater’s Common Council discussed beginning construction of the Treyton Kilar Field of Dreams, to build a baseball diamond and related facilities on a part of Starin Park. I’ve written previously in support of the project, and believe Council made the right decision last night to begin construction by awarding an adjusted bid. See,…

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Scenes from Whitewater’s Independence Holiday Fireworks, July 5, 2013

by JOHN ADAMS • 07/06/2013

Clicking a thumbnail opens a larger, full-size image. For photos from the July 4th parade, see Scenes from Whitewater’s Independence Day Parade, July 4, 2013.

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Scenes from Whitewater’s Independence Day Parade, July 4, 2013

by JOHN ADAMS • 07/04/2013

Clicking a thumbnail opens a separate page for that image – clicking the photo on the separate page opens a larger, full-size image.

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Scenes from Whitewater’s Independence Day Holiday (July 3)

by JOHN ADAMS • 07/04/2013

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by JOHN ADAMS • 07/03/2013

The Independence Day holiday awaits: Whitewater’s July 4th events begin today at 5 PM. Tonight features the Miss Whitewater Pageant at 5, the opening of midway amusements, and live music beginning at 8 from The Now.

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by JOHN ADAMS • 05/30/2013

Rainstorm at Cravath Lake, May 30, 2013

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by JOHN ADAMS • 04/17/2013

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by JOHN ADAMS • 04/09/2013

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Around the Corner with John McGivern: Whitewater

by JOHN ADAMS • 04/05/2013

Here’s an embed of episode 212 of Around the Corner, on Whitewater (the program starts after one-minute of commericials). Enjoy.

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Walk the City

by JOHN ADAMS • 03/19/2013

Spring will arrive soon. Whitewater, Wisconsin is a small town. Even more conveniently, it’s a small town with an easily-walked, accessible downtown, west-side business district, and compact neighborhoods. In a time of warmer weather, there will be fitting opportunities to explore the city on foot. Whitewater’s full-time leaders – and especially her city manager —…

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Choosing Whitewater

by JOHN ADAMS • 02/28/2013

At Whitewater’s last meeting of Common Council, on 2.21.13, there was a discussion about the choosewhitewater.org website, a promotional portal for Whitewater. (The site has been around for a while, slowly adding content or links.) It’s labeled as a joint effort of the city, school district, and university, but it’s easy to see that the…

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Scenes from Whitewater’s 2013 Polar Plunge® for Special Olympics

by JOHN ADAMS • 02/17/2013

On February 16, 2013, Whitewater held her annual Polar Plunge® for Special Olympics. On a day with wind chills scarcely above zero, and water of only thirty-six degrees, hundreds of volunteers and donors raised tens of thousands for the Special Olympics of Wisconsin. There’s no greater measure of a community than its charity. Below are…