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We have made the difficult decision to close our retail pharmacy and gift department (McCullough’s Prescriptions and Gifts) located at 1173 W. Main St. in Whitewater. The staff at McCullough’s Prescriptions and Gifts would like to thank all of the loyal customers who have supported our business throughout these past 38 years in Whitewater.

As of Friday, March 20, the retail prescription files will be transferred from McCullough’s in Whitewater to Walgreens in Whitewater (1041 W. Main St., Phone: 262-472-0238). The retail prescription files from McCullough’s in Walworth will be transferred to Walgreens in Delavan (445 S. Wright St., Phone: 262-728-3999).

McCullough’s Long-Term Care (LTC) Pharmacy in Whitewater will continue to serve the residents of skilled nursing and assisted living communities but will not be open to the general public.

We are working diligently to ensure a smooth transition of pharmacy records to Walgreens. Thank you again for your support of our business over the years.

Sincerely,
Bob McCullough
Grant McCullough

Dear Administrators, Teachers and Staff of the Whitewater Unified School District,

In this unprecedented and uncertain time, you have inspired our entire community with the care and support you have shown for everybody in our district – students, families, and one another. You have made difficult decisions and implemented previously-unimaginable changes that ensure our students can continue to learn and remain healthy during this time of social isolation.  Most importantly, though, you have modeled the care that brings a community even closer together. Our students look to us every day for reassurances big and small, and through this crisis you have cheerfully and relentlessly supported children while working through your own feelings. Thank you for giving your all, both emotionally and physically.

We are grateful for your ongoing commitment to educating, inspiring and empowering our students with flexibility, creativity, and compassion. We wish you and your families the very best for the coming weeks, and will continue to support you in every way we can.

Sincerely,

Casey Judd, President
School Board of the Whitewater Unified School District

3/19/20 – The Rock County Public Health Department announced today that there is one confirmed positive COVID-19 case in Rock County. This individual is 57 years old and is in isolation at home. There is no known direct contact with a positive case, although there is known travel to attend an event in Chicago. Out of respect for the patient’s privacy, no additional information will be provided. “We are in contact with this individual and will directly notify close contacts with additional guidance,“ said Marie-Noel Sandoval, Health Officer.

The Rock County Public Health Department is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation and is prepared to address an increasing number of cases. “We continue collaborating with our local, state, and federal partners to minimize the impact on our community. Please do your part by following suspensions and recommendations“, said Marie-Noel Sandoval, Health Officer.

To reduce the risk of getting sick, we advise everyone to follow these simple steps:
 Practice social distancing
 Frequent and thorough handwashing with soap and water
 Cover coughs and sneezes
 Avoid touching your face
 Stay home when you are sick

The Banner’s perspective: There has been a confirmed case now in both Rock and Walworth counties. It is essentially a sure thing that Whitewater will have someone with a confirmed infection before long; in fact, chances are that there is already one (or more) unidentified case in our community. Your cooperation with all of the recommended precautions is very important, especially staying home as much as possible, and always maintaining at least 6 feet from anyone other than your household members.

What a difference one week and a half makes.  Nearly 800 people attended the Whitewater Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast on March 7, the largest crowd since 2009. 

“We are so grateful to all those who attended the Kiwanis breakfast on March 7.  We are especially thankful we had it when we did, because we certainly would not have been able to hold it even a week later, due to the virus and the need for social distance.  With all of the support from the breakfast, the funds will continue to help the children of Whitewater,” said Kiwanis President Lorrie Koppein.

Kiwanian Irene Potocki said, “Helping were 96 volunteers throughout the day.  Thank you to the Kiwanis Breakfast, Whitewater Kiwanis Foundation, Circle K, Key Club, Builders Club, Ferradermis and the Whitewater Youth Soccer Club members, and thank you to the parents of students who came and helped, making this a very successful, fun and delicious breakfast.”  

Kiwanis thanks all of the sponsors who help make the breakfast possible with donations of products and services, including:  City of Whitewater Parks & Recreation, Dalee Water Conditioning, D.L.K. Enterprises Inc., First Citizens State Bank, Jessica’s Family Restaurant, Milton Propane Inc., PremierBank, Second Salem Brewing Company, Studio 84, Gus’ Pizza, and Whitewater Manufacturing.

The Kiwanis Whitewater Breakfast Club is made up of dedicated volunteers who help children in the Whitewater community and the world, all with 100 percent of funds raised going directly to projects and zero to administrative costs.  Each year, the club distributes approximately $20,000, with over half going to the Whitewater Unified School District, including Ferradermis, ELL Summer School Transportation, shoes for students, Badger Boys State and Badger Girls State, and scholarships.  Kiwanis helped to build and maintain the Flowing Well Shelter, the shelter and accessible playground at Starin Park and Treyton’s Field of Dreams, the WHS football field lights and press box, as well as adopting a highway to clean up.  In addition, the group donates to the Whitewater Youth Soccer Club, the Friends of the Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center Family Partnership Fund, the Whitewater Food Pantry, Bethel House and more.

Funds are raised through annual Pancake Breakfasts that have been served continuously since the 1950s, the Discover Whitewater Series Half-Marathon Pancake Breakfast since it began, and yearly poinsettia and lily plant sales. More information can be found on the Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club Facebook page.

STAMFORD, Conn. – In the coming weeks, many Americans will be affected either directly or indirectly by COVID-19 and Charter is focused on serving and supporting our 29 million customers. Americans rely on high speed broadband in nearly every aspect of their lives and Charter is committed to ensuring our customers maintain reliable access to the online resources and information they want and need. To ease the strain in this challenging time, beginning Monday, March 16, Charter commits to the following for 60 days:

• Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription and at any service level up to 100 Mbps. To enroll call 1-844-488-8395. Installation fees will be waived for new student households.
• Charter will partner with school districts to ensure local communities are aware of these tools to help students learn remotely. Charter will continue to offer Spectrum Internet Assist, high speed broadband program to eligible low-income households delivering speeds of 30 Mbps.
• Charter will open its Wi-Fi hotspots across our footprint for public use.
• Spectrum does not have data caps or hidden fees.

As the country works collaboratively to contain this pandemic, broadband internet access will be increasingly essential to ensuring that people across the country are able to learn and work remotely, that businesses can continue to serve customers, and that Americans stay connected and engaged with family and friends. 

Charter’s advanced communications network will ensure our more than 29 million customers – including government offices, first responders, health care facilities, and businesses – across 41 states maintain the connectivity they rely on. The network is built to sustain maximum capacity during peak usage which is typically in the evenings, so a surge during the day would be well within the network’s capabilities to manage. Charter will continue to closely monitor this dynamic situation, and is well-prepared to continue delivering reliable connectivity. Charter has extensive business and workforce continuity plans in place that will be adjusted as needed to best serve all our customers and employees.

Store Operating Hours

• Walmart U.S. stores will adjust operating hours to 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. This will help associates restock the shelves for customers while continuing to clean and sanitize the store. While the store hours change for customers, our associates will continue to have access to their regular scheduled shifts and full hours.

Special Shopping Hours

• We know our older customers could be more vulnerable to the coronavirus and to better support them, Walmart is offering special shopping hours. From March 24 through April 28, Walmart stores will host an hour-long senior shopping event every Tuesday for customers aged 60 and older. This will start one hour before the store opens. Our Pharmacies and Vision Centers will also be open during this time.

Item Limitations

• We know communities are counting on us more than ever and we are determined to serve the broadest number of customers and ensure they have access to the key items they are looking for. Our stores will have limits for customers in certain categories including paper products, milk, eggs, cleaning supplies, hand sanitizer, water, diapers, wipes, formula and baby food.

Essential Services

• (Doesn’t apply to Whitewater.) Our people are working hard to have every part of the store ready to serve customers. To help support our people and focus on the most critical areas of the store right now, we will temporarily shut down our Auto Care Centers to allow those associates to focus on stocking and cleaning in the rest of the store.
• Also, our Vision Centers will operate on their normal schedule, providing essential services only such as glasses repair and helping customers pick up existing orders. We will have at least one associate to serve the needs of our Vision Care customers, while the other associates will help in the rest of the store.