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Editor’s Note: The following information was provided by the Whitewater Unified School District.

Whitewater Unified School District is excited to announce the Whitewater High School Job Fair on March 16 from 4:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m. located at the WHS gym. The WHS Job Fair will allow businesses to talk about WUSD’s Youth Apprenticeship program. Wisconsin’s Youth Apprenticeship is part of a statewide initiative designed for high school students who want hands-on learning in an occupational area at a worksite along with classroom instruction. We are excited to collaborate with local businesses and have our WUSD students become advocates for their future!

There will be FREE FOOD and DOOR PRIZES. Everyone who comes will receive a Culver’s free custard scoop coupon. Some of the custard cards will have WHS stickers on the back. Students who receive those will win a larger door prize! There are 66 larger door prizes, which include: Rosa’s Pizza gift cards, Culver’s coupons, Revamp gift cards, Toppers coupons, Casey’s coupons, Brain Freeze gift cards, and Jersey Mike’s Subs coupons.

The 30 companies, businesses, organizations, and government officials attending are as follows:
Provisur Technologies
Whitewater Police Department
Whitewater Fire Department
Culver’s
Rock County Sheriff’s Department
City of Whitewater
Knights Public Affairs, LLC
State Farm – Jennifer Visser
First Citizens Bank
Fairhaven
Blackhawk Technical College
Whitewater Manufacturing
UW-Whitewater Dining Services
East West Manufacturing
Whitewater Veterinary Hospital
Fairfield Inn
Abbey Springs on Lake Geneva
Geneva National Resort & Clubs

Fort Healthcare
Topcon
Kwik Trip
St. Elizabeth’s Manor
Mercyhealth
New Horizon Food
Revamp Nutrition
Spacesaver
Beloit Senior Living
State Senator Steve Nass
State Senator Ringhand
State Representative Don Vruwink

If you are interested in learning about all the amazing career paths available to you we suggest you attend the Job Fair. If you have any question feel free to contact Molly Fuller at mfuller@wwusd.org.

In addition, at the same time WHS will be holding a second Parent University. Learn about programs offered at WHS, get your questions answered about high school, meet staff and explore WHS! See the following link for more information, including session descriptions and session schedule: https://sites.google.com/wwusd.org/whs-parent-university/home

To the Fireside Community at large;
Well, they’ve done it again! The Klopcic Family is once again providing terrific live musical theatre! My husband and I had the honor of attending the preview performance of “The Sound of Music” at the Fireside, in Fort Atkinson, and it is another iconic production of a classic you don’t want to miss!

What really sets this production up for such great success is the combination of local and veteran professional actors with voices that will absolutely thrill you! Bridgette Karl and Jon Reinhold lead this talented cast of 30 performers through all the favorite songs we’ve come to love in the 60 years this musical has been produced. Add to that, the amazing spectacle that IS the Sound of Music, from the costumes, sets, lighting, choreography, musical direction; all under the vision of Ed Flesch, and you will have a night to remember for many years! The cast and crew are so adept at creating the Abbey, the mountain side, Maria’s bedroom, the Von Trapp family villa’s terrace and a concert hall stage, in what is a most creative use of this rather small, but versatile stage. Dame Julie Andrews would be proud!

This production runs through April 17th so don’t delay in obtaining your tickets.

The standing ovation at the conclusion of the performance was undoubtedly well earned. You really need to treat yourself and your family members to a fabulous night of Musical Theatre. You will not be disappointed.

Sincerely,
Jeanine Fassl
Whitewater

Our thanks to Jeanine Fassl for sharing this enticing review.

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Destination Mongolia Travel Program at the Dwight Foster Public Library this Thursday, March 10 at 7 p.m.
Lane Liebergen will share photos of her trip to Mongolia. Get a taste of Mongolia with a quick trip to its capital city of Ulaanbaatar.  A day-trip to nearby Terelj National Park and Genghis Khan’s Statue Complex reveal a nomadic lifestyle still being lived, and a proud history.

This Friends of the Library travel program will be held in the FCCU Community Room on the first floor of the Library. The presentation will also be available on Zoom. Go to https://www.fortlibrary.org/friendstravel/ to join on Zoom. For additional information contact Amy Lutzke at (920) 563-7790.

The image on the homepage, “Mongolia” by robynejay is marked with CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.

Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Representative Vruwink.

Whitewater’s Washington Elementary Choir sang at the State Capitol in March 3 as part of the Wisconsin Music Educators 2022 Capitol Concerts series. Music teachers Valerie Troxel and Justin Kamp directed the choir. State Rep. Don Vruwink gave the singers a tour of the Capitol prior to their performance.

Whitewater’s Washington Elementary Choir sang at the State Capitol on March 3 as part of the Wisconsin Music Educators 2022 Capitol Concerts series.

Get ready to talk trail, hike, and learn, live and in-person at the Ice Age Trail Alliance Annual Conference, taking place April 22-24 at the Holiday Inn & Convention Center in Stevens Point. 

“This is the premier event for Trail enthusiasts to come together and discuss their favorite topic: the Ice Age National Scenic Trail,” says Mike Wollmer, Executive Director and CEO of the Ice Age Trail Alliance. “Whether you’re new to the Trail and want to learn more about it, or have hiked it for years, there’s something for everyone at the conference.” 

The 2022 conference features multiple hiking opportunities, educational seminars, and entertainment. Highlights include:

• Keynote speaker Jennifer Pharr Davis: Nationally recognized speaker, award-winning author, and the founder and owner of Blue Ridge Hiking Company. Jennifer has covered more than 14,000 miles, exploring trails on 6 continents, and all 50 states. In 2011, she set the fastest known time (FKT) on the Appalachian Trail; completing the 2,190-mile footpath in 46 days; besting marks by elite male ultra-runners. And she did it, hiking-not running.
• Guided Hikes or Field Trips: Attendees can choose a shuttle for Ice Age Trail segment hikes or participate in “field trip-style” excursions, like bird watching at the Schmeeckle Reserve at UW-Stevens Point or a driving tour that explains the glacial geological context of Central Wisconsin.
• Future in the Outdoors Summit for Young Adults: Taking place Friday afternoon, this Summit will connect young adults with a variety of professionals who’ve made a career in natural resources, conservation, or outdoor recreation. Many topics will be discussed, including how to land a job, necessary experience, and volunteer opportunities. This event is FREE for young adults to attend.
• Breaking Trail Screening with Q&A: This documentary, which premiered at the BANFF Film Festival, chronicles Emily Ford’s historic 2021 winter thru-hike of the Ice Age Trail. Following the screening, Ford and the film’s director, Jesse Roesler, will take part in a Q&A with the audience.
• Long-Distance Hiking Seminar: A five-session workshop within the conference will help get hikers started on their Ice Age Trail journey, whether it’s a thru-hike or segment hike.

Registration is Required: Early-Bird Rates in Effect until March 18
Advanced registration is required to attend the conference. The public is invited to attend. One, two, or three-day tickets are available. There is NO charge for young adults to attend the Future in the Outdoors Summit, but registration is required. Visit iceagetrail.org/annual-conference for details.       

The Annual Conference culminates Saturday night with an Awards Banquet and Celebration. During this event, the accomplishments of the Trail’s volunteers are recognized. National Park Service honors are bestowed, and Alliance award winners revealed.

2022 Annual Conference Fast Facts:

• 450 attendees are expected.
• This is the first year the conference is taking place in Stevens Point.

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About the Ice Age National Scenic Trail:
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is a 1,200-mile footpath contained entirely within Wisconsin. It traverses the state from St. Croix Falls in the west, to Sturgeon Bay in the east, going as far south as Janesville. One of 11 National Scenic Trails, the Ice Age Trail highlights the landscapes that were carved out by ancient glaciers, which happen to be some of the most beautiful areas in the state. Approximately 60% of Wisconsin residents live within 20 miles of the Ice Age Trail.

About the Ice Age Trail Alliance:
The Ice Age Trail Alliance is a non-profit, member and volunteer-based organization which conserves, creates, maintains, and promotes the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. For more information visit iceagetrail.org.

Editor’s note: The following information was received from UW-Whitewater

Politicians, activists, musicians, and every day citizens. Systems, inventions, and tragedies. This spring, we will spend an hour each week, putting the spotlight on changemakers that have made history. From local stories to those that made a global impact, join us as we take a closer look at some fascinating American profiles. Since 1983, faculty experts from UW-Whitewater have been presenting free public lectures on a wide range of topics. Join us this spring as we continue one of UW-W’s most well-known outreach traditions.

Lectures in the Spring 2022 series will be held on Mondays at 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Fairhaven Senior Services, 435 West Starin Road, Whitewater and are open to the public. No registration required.  They will also be streamed live on Facebook. Recordings of lectures will be posted to our website and YouTube channel.  Videos of lectures in this series and in past series can be accessed for free any time after they are posted online. Check our website and follow us on social media for more information and updates.

The series continues with these lectures:

Forgetting and Remembering the “Spanish” Flu Pandemic
Monday, March 7 at 3:00 p.m.
Presented by Karl Brown, Associate Professor, History
The “Spanish” flu pandemic of 1918-19 went largely ignored by historians and the general public alike until COVID19 struck in March 2019. This talk will describe the WWI-era pandemic, suggest some possible reasons for this historical amnesia, and conclude with a discussion of what lessons we can draw from this previous crisis to aid us in our current one.

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Profile of Wisconsin Mass Media History
Monday, March 21 at 3:00 pm
Presented by Brian Schanen, Lecturer, Communication
Wisconsin is known for the likes of Frank Lloyd Wright, and Harry Houdini. But Wisconsin has left an indelible mark on media history as well. We will tell the tale of three of those stories. The creation of stop motion photography by H.H. Bennet, that has allowed us to capture those great Packers moments, to the “Motown of Blues” in Grafton Wisconsin, and establishment of the Barnum Circus in Delevan (a root of advertising). The landscape of what we colloquially know as “the media” would look very different if it were not for the efforts in Wisconsin.

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The Poison Widow of Whitewater: Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder
Monday, March 28 at 3:00 pm
Presented by Jennifer Motszko, Digital Scholarship & Preservation Archivist
In September 1923, the Whitewater community woke to the stunning news that one of their own had been arrested for attempting to poison her four children. While in custody, Myrtle Schaude confessed to murdering her husband with poison a year earlier. This presentation will explore the murder that rocked our small town, the motive behind the madness, and the sensational court case that captivated the community.

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Wendell Willkie and the We Want Willke Campaign
Monday, April 11 at 3:00 pm
Presented by Dick Haven, Professor Emeritus, Communication
He was a businessman who had never run for office. He was a former member of the Democratic Party who didn’t join the Republican Party until one year before the 1940 Presidential election. He was Wendell Willkie: A New York City CEO of an energy holding company and the surprise 1940 Republican presidential nominee.

Editor’s note: The following information was received from Walworth County 4-H.

Youth in grades 8-12, their parents, and their teachers are invited to participate in a virtual 4-H science careers series called “Scientists Live.”  This series offers participants quick exposure to science careers that may be of interest as youth make their post high school plans.

Now in its third year, “Scientist Live” features 30-minute stand-alone episodes that feature real-world scientists.  During each, the featured scientist shares a 20-minute presentation about their career and then hosts a 10-minute Q & A with the participants attending the live session.  As part of their presentations, scientists tell about the work they do, the schooling they needed to get where they are, the things they like most about their work, what they find most challenging, and much more!

The series is happening live every Wednesday of March from 12:00-12:30 p.m. via Zoom.  All episodes are being recorded and closed-captioned for program registrants who cannot attend live to view on their own schedule.   Participation is free.  Full details and registration info are available at: https://go.wisc.edu/7km16o.  Sign-up is required at least 24 hours before the first episode one plans to attend. 

Thirty-two half-hour episode recordings from past “Scientists Live” seasons are available for free immediate access, as well!  These recordings feature a wide variety of science-related careers ranging from electrician and high school science teacher to aerospace engineer and marine biologist.  Get complete details and access the recordings sign-up link at: https://go.wisc.edu/2zef04.

“Scientists Live” is the high school component of the 4-H Science Explorers program, a collaborative effort between the UW-Extension 4-H Youth Development Educators in Crawford, Lafayette, and Walworth Counties and UW-Madison BioTrek Staff.  4-H is the Positive Youth Development program of UW-Madison Extension.  For more information about Walworth County 4-H, visit the Walworth County Extension website at:  https://walworth.extension.wisc.edu/.

2021 Outstanding Research Award Nominees will host “Lightning Talks” (short talks) where they will present their research. Refreshments will be available for attendees.
We invite community members, the general public, and UW-Whitewater students & staff to attend.
Celebrate the research, scholarship, and achievements of Faculty and Instructor honorees across the University’s five Colleges!
Contact: For questions, please contact: Paul Waelchli (Library Director) waelchlp@uww.edu / (262)472-5516; Diana Shull (Librarian) shulld@uww.edu / (262)472-5011