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The Whitewater Arts Alliance (WAA) will host “A Lasting Impression – Metal Design” from September 4 –
September 27, 2020 at the Cultural Arts Center, 402 W Main Street, Whitewater. This metals exhibit is open to
all artists working in any type of metal; the application deadline is August 16 at 11:59 p.m. Work must be
original, and made primarily of metal, though light embellishments of other mediums are permitted. The cost
for submissions for WAA members is $25 for 3-4 pieces, and $35 for 3 pieces and $40 for 4 pieces for non-
members. More details about eligibility and a link to the entry form are available at
https://www.whitewaterarts.org/shop/metal-exhibition-application-fee.

Beginning September 4 and running through September 27, the exhibit will be open Fridays – Sundays from
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. In light of COVID-19, masks will be required, and a maximum of 10 people will be
allowed in the gallery at any one time. The WAA will also host a scratchblock workshop on September 13, 4:00
p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center (registration deadline is September 6), and a closing reception and
aluminum pour on September 27, 2:00 pm – 4:00 p.m.
Big thanks to our sponsor!

Whitewater’s Cultural Arts Center is located on 402 West Main Street in the historic White building near the Birge
Fountain. Parking is behind the building, with an elevator available from the parking lot entrance. Parking is also
available on side street.

The mission of the Whitewater Arts Alliance is to promote the visual and performing arts through an alliance of
artists, individuals, educational resources, and organizations to promote creativity and diversity that will serve
to educate and enrich the lives of the residents of the Whitewater community and surrounding areas.

Submitted by Paul Essock

This past Saturday (July 25^th) members of Jefferson county K9 Units had the opportunity to participate in the Law Enforcement Training Team of South Eastern Wisconsin (LETTSEW) K9 Fest 2020 in Jefferson.  This is an annual fundraising event for area law enforcement K9 units. Due to COVID-19, this year’s event was notably scaled back. 

The LETTSEW K9 Foundation supports K9 units in law enforcement and educates the communities they serve and protect.  These communities include Whitewater PD, Fort Atkinson PD, Lake Mills PD, Watertown PD, UW- Whitewater PD and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. 

These small community K9 units have always been “for the community, by the community” which means that the unit is NOT taxpayer funded.  “We are incredibly fortunate to receive support from individuals and groups like LETTSEW K9” said Chief Aaron Raap of the Whitewater Police Department.

Morning activities included a Golf Scramble and Motorcycle Ride.  Whitewater PD officer Stuppy and K9 Tilla along with Chief Raap (pic 1) attended a meet and greet during registration for the a.m. events  In the afternoon attendees were treated to a K9 Demonstration that included obedience, an article search, a narcotic search, a bomb/explosive search and ended with a show stopping apprehension.  Participating in the demonstration were Lake Mills PD officer Adams and K9 Truman (pic 2), UW- Whitewater PD officer Servi and K9 Truus (pic 3), Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy Gukich and K9 Balko (pic 4) as well as Deputy Jansen, K9 Gader and decoy Deputy Jason Hacht (pic 5).  (Pic 6) Onlookers meet the K9 Teams participating in the demonstration.

IN 2020 LETTSEW has facilitated the purchase of a K9, paid emergency medical expenses and supplied training equipment to the units represented. Look for additional events including Beer Booze Meat and Pull Tab Raffle, Bingo, Sock Hop and in the spring a Gala.   If interested in joining the LETTSEW K9 team, please contact us at 920-650-0088,  email at lettsewk9@gmail.com or find us on Facebook @ Lettesewk9 Foundation

Spring 2020 Dean’s List, Honor Roll released

Per a press release issued by UW-Oshkosh – University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, officials have announced students who qualified for the Dean’s List and Honor Roll in spring 2020 across all three campuses (Oshkosh, Fond du Lac and Fox Cities).

To qualify, a student must have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. Pass/Fail classes and classes graded as PC, PO or NC (spring 2020 special grading options) do not count toward the 12-credit minimum. The term GPA requirement for University Honor Roll is 3.3; the term GPA requirement for Dean’s List is 3.75.

 Hannah Allen, Freshman, Dean’s list
 James DuVal, Sophomore, Honor Roll
 Griffin Nathan, Senior, Honor Roll
 Lizbeth Rodriguez, Freshman, Honor Roll
 Dalia Velazquez, Freshman, Honor Roll