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The Whitewater Lions motto is “WE SERVE” and that’s exactly what we will be doing on Tuesday, March 7th at Culver’s in Whitewater. It is our first Culver’s night!!

Please join us in supporting our great community. 100% of the profits gets donated back into the community. Plus, you’ll get a great meal and night off of cooking!

COME SEE US – TUESDAY, MARCH 7th at CULVER’S

Hope to see you Tuesday.

City of Whitewater Strategic Planning Session for Community Stakeholders – Monday @ 6:00
This Notice is given to inform the Public that the City of Whitewater has contracted with UW-Extension to host a
Strategic Planning Session for Community Stakeholders. The process will open with introductions from Council President
Smith and City Manager Weidl. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. on March 6, 2023 and will be held in the Community
Room of the City of Whitewater Municipal Building. 312 W. Whitewater Street. Although this is a citizen meeting, it is possible that a quorum of councilmembers could possibly attend. This notice is being given to inform the public of such possibility, and to confirm that no formal action is planned or will be taken at this event.

City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes telecommuting policy and input concerning renewal of POLCO community surveying service
City of Whitewater Municipal Building – Community Room
312 W. Whitewater St.
This will be an in person AND a virtual meeting.
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86463278029?pwd=TjN0SXJkOHV2cGF6UktjSGp4MFFyZz09
Passcode: 734324
Or Telephone:
US: 1 929 205 6099
Webinar ID: 864 6327 8029
Passcode: 734324

City of Whitewater Common Council and Management Staff Strategic Planning Session – Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This Notice is given to inform the Public that the City of
Whitewater has contracted with UW-Extension to host a
Strategic Planning Session / Retreat for the Councilmembers and
the City of Whitewater Management Staff. The sessions will
be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on both March 8, 2023 and
March 16, 2023, in the Cravath Lakefront Room, City of
Whitewater Municipal Building, 312 W. Whitewater Street,
Whitewater, WI 53190.

A quorum of the Common Council will be present. This notice
is given to inform the public that there will be no formal action
taken at this meeting. The retreat process is open to the public.
Dated: March 3, 2023.
Michele R. Smith, City Clerk

City of Whitewater Police and Fire Commission – Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.
Agenda: Adjourn to closed session for interview of patrol officer candidates, interview of EMS chief candidate, and EMT/Firefighter candidates for certification; Return to open session for announcements of recommendations of same
City of Whitewater Municipal Building
Community Room- First Floor
312 W. Whitewater St.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/469480141
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 469-480-141
1 (872) 240-3212

Editor’s note: The following press release was received from the Whitewater Police Department.

On Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 11:12 a.m., Whitewater Police and EMS responded to the area of Twin Oaks Mobile Home Park at 755 N. Tratt St. for a report of a deceased newborn located in a field. This is an ongoing investigation, and no additional information will be released at this time.

Whitewater Police are seeking any information that may assist in the investigation. Anyone with information should
contact the Whitewater Police Department at 262-473-0555 option #4, or email our Detective Bureau directly at
jbrock@whitewater-wi.gov (Detective Justin Brock) and aheilberger@whitewater-wi.gov (Detective Anthony Heilberger).
Anonymous tips may also be shared using P3Tips.com.

The Whitewater Police Department also wants to ensure the public is aware of the Safe Haven for Newborns legislation
(Wis. Stat. 48.195). This law guarantees the rights of parents relinquishing custody of newborn babies, 72 hours old and
younger, anonymously and confidentially. Newborns can be relinquished to a law enforcement officer, emergency medical
services practitioner, or hospital staff member without fear of legal consequences.

Whitewater Arts Alliance (WAA) is excited to announce its Public Art Project for 2023 – “Barn Quilts.” The WAA invites creative individuals to participate and be part of this community-driven project to enhance the beauty and cultural richness of Whitewater. The 3’x4’ wooden “quilts” will be hung on light poles in downtown Whitewater throughout the summer.

The Arts Alliance welcomes everyone to become a part of this project by filling out an application form and picking up quilt boards at either the Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St. (Hours: Thursday-Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.) or the Whitewater Chamber of Commerce, 150 W. Main St. (Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Participants can purchase the wooden quilt blanks for $10 if paid in person or $12 if paid online. The cost for the wooden boards is minimal and the purchase helps cover the expenses incurred by the WAA.

The WAA believes that the public art plays a significant role in transforming the cultural fabric of a town. It brings people together, fosters dialogue and reflection, and creates a sense of pride and ownership among community members.

To learn more about the project guidelines and application forms, please visit the Public Art page of the WAA website at https://www.whitewaterarts.org/public-art. Registration forms and finished barn quilts should be returned to either the Chamber or the CAC by April 15, 2023. Plywood boards are available to start purchasing on Thursday, March 2.

The WAA looks forward to seeing creativity on display as it works together with its participant artists to make this year’s Public Art Project a resounding success.

Any questions can be sent to either the chair of the project, Mary Nevicosi at marynevicosi@yahoo.com, or to the WAA Manager, Ashley McDarison at wwartsalliance@gmail.com.

Big thanks to our sponsors!

Lynn & Cheryl Binnie
Kristen Burton
Virginia Coburn
Kay Drexler
H. Gaylon & Hannah Greenhill
Dawn & Lyle Hunter
Carole Scharinger
Charles Taggart
Barb & Chuck Taylor
Roni & Richard Telfer
Pamela Van Doren

And all donors/patrons who wish to remain anonymous!

The mission of the Whitewater Arts Alliance is to support, promote, and develop the arts as an essential and integral part of our community.

Editor’s note: The following announcement was posted at UW-Whitewater on March 2.

Provost John Chenoweth has announced five finalists for the position of Dean of the College of Letters and Sciences at UW-Whitewater.  All are invited to attend the open forums listed below.  Additional information can be found at the UW-Whitewater Dean of the College of Letters and Sciences Search website at https://www.uww.edu/dean-cols-search.

Editor’s note: This position is opening due to the impending retirement of Eileen M. Hayes.

FINALISTS

Dr. Jennifer Turner Waldo
Jennifer Turner Waldo obtained a PhD in Molecular Biology from Cornell University and was a post-doctoral fellow at the University of California at San Francisco. She is currently a Professor of Biology and the Director of the Biochemistry Program at the State University of New York at New Paltz, where she previously served as Chair of the Biology department and as Associate
Dean for the School of Fine and Performing Arts.
On Campus Monday, March 13, 2023
Open Forum:  1:00-2:00 PM, Summers Auditorium

Dr. Dagmar Budikova
Dagmar Budikova began her educational journey with her undergraduate studies in Environmental
Science at the University of Toronto. She earned a Ph.D. in geography focusing on climatology from the
University of Calgary, where she researched the El Niño-Southern Oscillation phenomenon and its
impact on Canadian climate. Her research interests focus on interannual climate variability and the
influence of declining Arctic Sea ice on North American climate. Today, she holds a position as a
professor of geography and chair of the Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment at
Illinois State University. Before her current role, Dr. Budikova held several leadership and administrative
positions at Illinois State, including interim associate dean of research, facilities, and technology and
associate dean of personnel, budget, and planning in the College of Arts and Sciences.
On Campus Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Open Forum:  1:00-2:00 PM, Summers Auditorium

Dr. Dirk Schlingmann
Dr. Dirk Schlingmann is a full Professor of Mathematics in the Division of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of South Carolina Upstate. He has a distinguished record of over seventeen years as a dedicated academic administrator. Dr. Schlingmann served as the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina Upstate. He successfully led the College of Arts and Sciences in developing strong curricula, recruiting and retaining outstanding personnel and students, establishing and expanding international and local partnerships, introducing technology initiatives to improve learning outcomes, and increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Before coming to USC Upstate, Dr. Schlingmann served as Chair, Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Eastern Kentucky University and Chair, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at
Bethany College. Dr. Schlingmann earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from the Free University of Berlin, Germany, his Master of Science in Mathematics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Bonn, Germany. Dr. Schlingmann’s innovative and interdisciplinary scholarship is in mathematics and computing in music. He has presented his work at several national and international institutions and conferences, and he has recently published an interactive eBook on the relationship between mathematics and music. Dr. Schlingmann served for many years as the President of the German-American Club of the Carolinas. He is an active and enthusiastic musician, and he also enjoys traveling and sports.
On Campus Monday, March 20, 2023
Open Forum:  1:00-2:00 PM, Summers Auditorium

Dr. Jason Janke
Dr. Jason Janke received his Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Colorado-Boulder in 2004. He has spent most of his career at Metropolitan State University of Denver, where he has served in multiple roles as both faculty and an administrator. He was promoted to full professor in 2014, served as chair of the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences for 3 years, and has served as an administrator (associate dean and interim dean) for 6 years in the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. Janke is currently serving as an associate dean where he oversees advising as well as data and enrollment for the college. Throughout his time in higher education, he has been actively engaged in highly regarded research focused on environmental change in mountains, for which he has numerous publications on permafrost and rock glaciers, has received multiple grants from the National Park Service, and organized the 50th Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium.
On Campus Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Open Forum:  1:00-2:00 PM, Summers Auditorium

Dr. Philip Paul Reeder
Dr. Philip Reeder was Dean of the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences at Duquesne University for eight years. He is currently a Professor in the Center for Environmental Research and Education, and the Founding Director of the Center for Urban Resiliency at Duquesne. Prior to his positions at Duquesne, Dr. Reeder was the Director of the Environmental Science and Policy Division at the University of South Florida, and the Geography Graduate Program Director, Vice Chair, and Geography Undergraduate Program Chair in the Department of Geography and Geology at the University of Nebraska Omaha. He received a Doctoral Degree in Geography with a specialization in water resource management from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
On Campus Thursday, March 23, 2023
Open Forum:  1:00-2:00 PM, Summers Auditorium

More than 100 million adults in the U.S. are now living with diabetes or pre-diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While that statistic is startling, there is good news. People with diabetes or pre-diabetes can improve their health by joining a Healthy Living with Diabetes workshop sponsored by the Aging and Disability Resource Center
(ADRC) of Walworth County. The program has been researched and proven to improve the health of adults with diabetes or pre-diabetes.

In just six weekly sessions Healthy Living with Diabetes gives participants strategies for managing diabetes including techniques to deal with symptoms and information about healthy eating, appropriate use of medication, exercise, and working effectively with health care providers. Participants learn to make realistic, achievable action plans, share their experiences, and help each other solve problems.

Healthy Living with Diabetes will be held in the Kettle Moraine Trail Room on Thursdays, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., from March 23 to April 27, at Walworth County Health and Human Services, located at 1910 County Road NN Elkhorn, WI. The workshop has a suggested donation of $10.

For questions, or to register for the program, contact Chetney Blaszczyk RDN, CD at (262) 741-3309.

About the ADRC of Walworth County: The ADRC provides information and assistance to older and disabled adults, their friends, family, caregivers, and the public. We can assist by evaluating your current needs and providing options available to meet the needs of your situation. Learn more at www.co.walworth.wi.us/376/Aging-Disability-Resource-Center.

Khasma Piano duo have commissioned a new series of pieces for this tour, each of which will have original video created by visual artist Chris Craychee. A new work by UW-Whitewater Faculty member Jeff Herriott will be included in the program. Friday, March 3, 7:30, Light Recital Hall = Adults $10, Age 65+ $8, Under 18, $8. Additional $2 for tickets purchased at the door; order online to save this fee.

Hip Hop and SWE? [Symphonic Wind Ensemble]  ABSOLUTELY! This concert, which is our pre-tour performance, will feature the composition, “Big City Lights” by Marie Douglas. In the final stages of completing her DMA in composition, Ms. Douglas has an amazing gift for infusing the stylistic aspects of hip hop into a work for winds. She grew up in urban Atlanta, taught for a few years; then followed her heart into composition. The remainder of the program will be more traditional. Like our remarkable athletic program, we too are “Powered by Tradition,” but we are also “fueled by Innovation!” Symphonic Wind Ensemble – Sunday, March 5, 3:00 p.m., Young Auditorium – Adults $10, Age 65+ $8, Under 18, $8. Additional $2 for tickets purchased at the door; order online to save this fee.

University/Community Band

A delightful evening of music performed by an all-inclusive ensemble! Monday, March 6, 7:30 p.m., Young Auditorium.

Adults $10, Age 65+ $8, Under 18, $8. Additional $2 for tickets purchased at the door; order online to save this fee.