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Editor’s note: The following press release was received from the ADRC of Walworth County.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in four older adults has a fall each year, and Wisconsin leads the nation in fall-related deaths for people aged 60 and older. But the good news is that falls are not a normal part of aging and can be prevented. The Stepping On program offered by the Walworth County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) has been researched and proven to reduce falls by 31 percent.

In just seven weekly, two-hour sessions, Stepping On gives participants strategies for avoiding falls, including balance and strength exercises, home safety check suggestions, medication review, and more. Local experts, including a physical therapist and pharmacist, visit over the course of the seven sessions to provide fall-prevention information and strategies. The workshop is designed specifically for people aged 60 or older who have fallen and/or have a fear of falling. Participants can expect to leave with improved strength, better balance, and a feeling of confidence and independence.

Stepping On will be held in Classroom ABCD on Thursdays, January 19 to March 2, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Aurora Lakeland Medical Center, W3985 County Road NN, in Elkhorn. 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.

Editor’s note: The Banner appreciates having permission to use the image on the homepage by BedexpStock from Pixabay.

Editor’s note: The following announcement was provided by Edgerton Hospital.

Edgerton Hospital, along with Vivent Health, is offering Free NARCAN training classes for the
community on Thursday, January 19 at 10:00 a.m. at Edgerton Hospital, 11101 N. Sherman Road. 
Each registered attendee will receive a free NARCAN kit. To register, visit www.edgertonhospital.com.

During this in-person class you’ll learn how to administer Narcan should you be faced with saving a life during an
opioid overdose emergency.

The training includes information on:
 Signs & symptoms of an opioid overdose
 Quick actions to take to help save a life and reverse a potential opioid overdose
 How to easily and properly use Narcan nasal spray
 Resource sharing
 If you use your Narcan, how can you obtain a refill

While this is a free event, you must register to receive your free kit. For more information and to register, please visit
www.edgertonhospital.com.

City of Whitewater Landmarks Commission – Thursday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda: First item of business will be “AUTHORIZATION TO HOLD LANDMARKS COMMISSION MEETING WITH LESS THAN 72 HOURS NOTICE, AS REQUIRED BY CITY OF WHITEWATER TRANSPARENCY ORDINANCE.” If approved, the agenda will include Starin Park Water Tower Final Structural Analysis Report from McEnroe Consulting Engineers
Cravath Lakefront Room
312 Whitewater Street
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/786416373
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 786-416-373
United States: +1 (872) 240-3311

By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com

As is reported in another Banner post, the school district has a very crowded race for the April 4 school board election. Barring any write-in campaigns, the city, on the other hand, will have only one contested race, for Municipal Judge, where there will be two candidates on the ballot. Consequently there will be no primary election on February 21 for city races, but the school board primary will reduce the number of candidates from twelve to six.

Per City Clerk Michele Smith, the following persons have filed as candidates by the January 3 deadline for City of Whitewater roles:

Aldermanic District 1
Incumbent Carol McCormick is not running.
David Stone, 303 W. Ann Street, is the only candidate.
Brian Schanen, 1199 E. Bluff Road, #203, had filed paperwork but withdrew on January 3 due to having entered into a contract to purchase a home in another district. Schanen, by the way, filed on the same date as a candidate for School Board.

Aldermanic District 3
Incumbent Brienne Brown, 156 N. Fremont Street, is running unopposed.

Aldermanic District 5
Incumbent Greg Majkrzak is not running.
Neil Hicks, 1254 Tower Hill Pass, is the only candidate.

Councilmember at Large
Incumbent Lisa Dawsey Smith, 273 N. Fremont Street, is running unopposed.

Municipal Judge
Two candidates:
Art Coleman, 403 S. Whiton Street
Incumbent Patrick Taylor, 129 N. Esterly Avenue

By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com

When the Whitewater Unified School District office closed early for the winter break due to weather at the end of the day on December 21, only one candidate, Stephanie Hicks, had filed to run as a candidate for the School Board election on April 4. Upon reopening of the office on January 3, the last day for candidates to file, there was a flurry of activity with additional candidates stepping forward, the last one of whom filed just minutes before the 5:00 p.m. deadline. According to School Board Secretary Jaclyn Tueting, there ended up being twelve candidates, which results in a primary being scheduled for February 21. The six persons with the highest number of votes will advance to the general election, vying for one of three open seats. Incumbents are Thayer Coburn, Casey Judd, and Steve Ryan. Judd and Ryan announced that they are not running for reelection.

The candidates are listed below in alphabetical order:

Michael Bergman, N6323 Delaney Road, Delavan
Thayer A. Coburn, 509 S. Franklin St., Whitewater
Will Dammeir, W9036 Lake Lorraine Road, Delavan
Daniel Dern, N7536 W. Lakeshore Drive, Whitewater
Stephanie Hicks, 1254 Tower Hill Pass, Whitewater
Lisa Huempfner, 976 W. Charles Street, Whitewater
Joseph A. Kromholz, 393 Eagle Court, Whitewater
Christy Linse, W5106 Meske Road, Fort Atkinson
Chuck Mills, 336 S. Whiton Street, Whitewater
Brian Schanen, 1199 E. Bluff Road, Apt. 203, Whitewater
John D. Truesdale, 175 N. Esterly Avenue, Whitewater
Nathan Vander Pas, W7685 Stacey Lane, Whitewater

The order in which the candidates will be listed on the primary ballot will be determined by a drawing conducted by School Board member Larry Kachel, witnessed by District Superintendent Caroline Pate-Hefty, on January 4 at 8:30 a.m. in the district office.

The three newly elected School Board members will take office for a three year term on Monday, April 24, 2023. 

No city government or school district meetings have been posted for the week of January 2.

UW-Whitewater’s Camps & Conferences is excited to announce that it will host over 70 camps at the main and Rock County campuses this summer. UW-W anticipates serving even more than the 5,200 participants that attended a camp last summer. From athletic camps including soccer, football, gymnastics, and volleyball, to music, esports, STEM, and journalism camps, there is truly something for everyone.

UW-Whitewater has become one of the leading providers of summer camp experiences in the Midwest, serving campers from 34 states. From kindergarten to graduating high school seniors and adults, our camp participants learn from award-winning coaches, directors, and expert staff while using fantastic facilities and experiencing a bit of campus life.

The widespread popularity of the summer camps means that they full up fast. All camps will be live and accepting registrations by January 10, with the majority of them open for registration January 3. Make sure you register as soon as soon as possible and secure a spot!

“The power of attending a UW-Whitewater camp is an unmatched experience,” said Morgan Anderson, Director of Camps & Conferences. “Participants can anticipate a collegiate experience led by expert faculty and coaches in state-of-the-art facilities.”

With an abundance of fun, unique camps to choose from and the opportunity to make new friends and lifelong memories, campers can set the tone for future achievements and walk away with an experience they will never forget by attending a #WarhawkCamp. Tens of thousands of campers and counting have shared part of their summer with us in a safe, educational, and enjoyable environment. Don’t miss out! Complete registration in January!

For more information and to see a full list of offerings, visit camps.uww.edu.

At the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater we inspire, engage and transform lives. Our higher education mission began more than 150 years ago — and we now serve more than 10,000 students at our Whitewater and Rock County campuses. Camps & Conferences is committed to offering summer camps, day clinics, competitions, and virtual events that allow participants to work closely with our award-winning coaches, directors, and staff.

If you have a disability and require accommodations, please advise us as soon as possible. Requests are confidential. UW-Whitewater provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA. Please conta