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Healthy Snack Hack! at the Library

Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library.

Registration required! Register at whitewaterlibrary.org
Presented by Walworth County WIC Program and UW-Madison Extension
Join us in-person in the Whitewater Public Library’s Community Room.

Walworth County Veterans Service Office Helps Veterans Recoup Millions in Benefits

Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Walworth County Veterans Service Office.

The Walworth County Veterans Service Office (CVSO) is continuing its 76-year history of championing the veterans of Walworth County and their families. In 2020, the CVSO helped 743 veterans and/or family members. The latest federal report shows that Walworth County veterans and their beneficiaries received $22.4 million in disability compensation and pension benefits, $22.6 million in health care benefits, $2.3 million in education benefits, and $88,000 in memorial benefits. Additionally, the CVSO helped veterans and their family members secure $1.1 million in state benefits.

“We work tirelessly on behalf of our veterans and their loved ones,” says Veterans Service Officer Nathan Bond. “While our veteran population has decreased significantly over the last two decades, our post-9/11 veterans have a significantly higher chance of having service-connected disabilities, and continue to experience homelessness, financial distress, and mental health challenges. It’s our mission to make sure that the veterans who come to us receive the help they need and deserve.”

The Walworth CVSO is a free resource independent of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Its staff—many military veterans themselves— helps veterans and their beneficiaries navigate the often-complex VA benefits programs. This can include appealing previously denied disability compensation claims; applying for Wisconsin G.I. Bill education benefits; enrolling in VA health care; or providing referrals for employment or financial assistance, mental health counseling, or drug and alcohol treatment.

If you or a veteran you know need assistance, schedule an appointment with the Walworth CVSO by calling (262) 741-4222 or emailing veterans@co.walworth.wi.us. Learn more about their services at www.co.walworth.wi.us or by following the CVSO on Facebook at facebook.com/WalworthCVSO.

Banner note: The image on the homepage, “Veterans Day” by The U.S. Army is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

This Week’s City Meetings (UPDATED with Landmarks Commission)

City of Whitewater Equal Opportunities Commission – Monday @ 5:00 p.m.
Virtual meeting agenda

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United States: +1 (786) 535-3211
Access Code: 588-508-429

Downtown Whitewater Board of Directors – Monday @ 6:00 p.m.
Virtual meeting
Agenda
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City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes new aldermanic districts, prohibition on feeding wild animals, second reading of ordinance to permit ATVs/UTVs on certain streets within Jefferson County portion of the city, and use of TID funds for expansion of new private driveway to a public street (Arch Development on Tratt St.)
This will be an IN PERSON MEETING as well as a VIRTUAL MEETING
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join us in person, or via computer, smart phone,
or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
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Dial1 312 626 6799 orr 1 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 897 3998 1654
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City of Whitewater Landmarks Commission – Thursday @ 6:00 p.m.
City Manager’s Conference Room
312 Whitewater Street
Agenda includes Consideration of Ordinance Change Regarding the Birge Fountain Committee and
Citizen Concerns Regarding Starin Park Water Tower

Fairhaven Fall Lecture Series: Science & Society – Connecting Research to Real Life

Interested in full schedule for the fall series? View, print and share the flier with others!

Lectures in the Fall 2021 series will be held virtually. Lectures may be held live via WebEx or pre-recorded, and videos of all lectures will be posted to our website. Videos of lectures can be accessed for free any time after they are posted online.

Looking for more lectures?  Presentations on everything from Shakespeare to the Milky Way Galaxy, Spring Training to Harriet Beecher Stow and much more can be found in our video library.  Find faculty lectures from the last decade and learn something new! Check out our website and follow us on social media for updates and how to access each lecture. For videos of past series, click here. 

Over 1000 Veterans Honored by DAR with Roses of Remembrance on Graves

Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Eli Pierce-Fort Atkinson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

The Eli Pierce-Fort Atkinson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored over 1000 veterans during three days of placing Roses of Remembrance on graves in Jefferson, Whitewater, and Fort Atkinson. This was part of a DAR Day of Service project held each October.

The Daughters of the American Revolution is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism. Members are direct descendants of American Revolution patriots. To learn more about the DAR, you may contact the local DAR Chapter Regent Nancy Olson at FTAEPDAR1992@gmail.com, or check out the DAR website at www.DAR.org.

Pictured, left to right, DAR members Nancy Olson, Jane Klopcic, Penny White, Valerie Cole, Mary Narkis and Vickie Schicker at the Evergreen Cemetery in Fort Atkinson.

Photo by Nancy Olson

One Killed in Rear-End Crash Near STH 26 & CTH N


Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Rock County Sheriff’s Office.


On Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 3:32 p.m., deputies from the Rock County Sheriff’s
Office, Milton Police Department and the Milton Fire Department responded to a two
vehicle crash with injuries occurring on N STH 26, north of N CTH N, in Milton Township.
Investigation showed a 1990 Dodge W250 truck with a trailer being driven by a 30 year
old male from Elkhorn, WI was northbound on N STH 26 and began to turn into a
driveway. A 2019 Hino 238 Commercial Box Truck being driven a 37 year old male from
Fort Atkinson, WI was also northbound and struck the rear end of the trailer being towed
by the Dodge truck. As a result of the collision, a 35 year old male from Fort Atkinson,
WI that was riding passenger in the 2019 Hino 238 Commercial Box Truck was pronounced
deceased at the scene.

The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification and will be released
at a later time by the Medical Examiner’s Office.

N STH 26 was closed for approximately 5.5 hours for investigation and towing and
recovery operations and was re-opened shortly before 9:00 P.M.

The Rock County Sherriff’s Office was assisted by the Wisconsin State Patrol, MD1,
Janesville Fire/EMS, Clinton Fire/EMS, Rock County Highway Department, and the
Medical Examiner’s Office.

Hefty Runs at State Cross Country

What a journey! Jack Hefty has certainly made a name for himself wearing a Whippet jersey this season. Today, he was the first Whippet freshman to run in the state meet as an individual since Brett Harms who did the same feat in 2010. Surrounded by seventeen of his teammates that rode up on the bus to cheer him on, he gained tremendous experience as he crossed the line in his race. Jack was able to battle his way to a 117th place finish out of 151 finishers, with a time of 18:50.4. Although not the finish he was looking for, he was able to collect some medals, earn second team all-conference honors, and grab an individual state meet birth this season. Even though a race I’m sure he’d like to re-run, competing at state is always better than not competing at state at all. A wealth of experience and knowledge was gained in just his first 11 weeks as a high schooler.

Adding to the rich tradition of academic excellence as a Whippet runner, Jack will finish his first semester well above the 3.5 GPA standard set to earn Academic All-State status. Once the paperwork is filed and processed, he will receive this award in January.

Please congratulate Jack on a fine freshman season!

Article and Photos Submitted by Chad Carstens
Whitewater High School Head Cross Country Coach
ccarstens@wwusd.org