“Return to Auschwitz: The Survival of Vladimir Munk”
Wednesday, July 20, 1 p.m.
(Documentary) (1 hour)
75 years ago he lost his home and his family. Now he is going back. 95 year old Vladimir Munk, a Holocaust survivor who eventually became a university professor, returns in 2020 to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi concentration camp where his parents and over 30 relatives were murdered during World War II. A telling, moving story…
WHITEWATER, WI (07/08/2022)– The following students earned degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater as part of the 2022 spring commencement.
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Hannah Keziah Agustin graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Film Studies – BA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Kali Anditon graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Journalism – BA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Ryan Anditon graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: English – BSE
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Miguel Aranda graduated with the following degree: Business Administration – MBA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — LaPerish Barnes graduated with the following degree: Higher Education Leadership – MSE
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Callisa Briggs graduated with the following degree: Finance – BBA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Lindsey Buchanan graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Media Arts and Game Development – BA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Sarah Carlus graduated with the following degree: Data Analytics – MS
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Ian Carnes graduated with the following degree: Environmental Science – BS
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Jackie Carper graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Marketing – BBA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Celia Cotter graduated with the following degree: Liberal Arts – AAS
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Kianna Doerr graduated with the following degree: Liberal Arts – AAS
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Jessica Dukat graduated with the following degree: Elementary Education – BSE
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Grant Enwright graduated with the following degree: Marketing – BBA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Amelia Ford graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Elementary Education – BSE
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Rubith Garcia graduated with the following degree: Communication Sciences and Disorders – MS
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Cody Garthwaite graduated with the following degree: Media Arts and Game Development – BS
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Elizabeth Garthwaite graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Elementary Education – BSE
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Rachael Gerondale graduated with the following degree: Spanish – BA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Robin Gleason graduated with the following degree: Social Work – MSW
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Baylee Goldsmith graduated with the following degree: Communication Sciences and Disorders – BS
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Lexington Gracia graduated with the following degree: Communication – BA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Taylor Herman graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: English – BA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Jake Herrendeen graduated with the following degree: Communication – BA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Joshua Hetz graduated with the following degree: Liberal Arts – AAS
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Michael Higgins graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Accounting – BBA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Brooke Hildebrand graduated with the following degree: Human Resource Management – BBA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Sophie Howard graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: English – BSE
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Aidan Howe graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Computer Science – BS
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Kat Hunt graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Psychology – BS
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Jameson Hutchins graduated with the following degree: Entrepreneurship – BBA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Zack Isselmann graduated with the following degree: Marketing – BBA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Seth Johnson graduated with the following degree: Physical Education – BSE
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Caleb Kahila graduated with the following degree: International Studies – BA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Breanna Kearney graduated with the following degree: Social Work – BA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Paul Kosik graduated with the following degree: Business Administration – MBA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Karthik Krishnamurthy graduated with the following degree: Business Administration – MBA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Andie Laube graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: English – BSE
Whitewater, WI (53190) — KayLee Jo Lutz graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Psychology – BS
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Sarah Maloney graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Chemistry – BS
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Avery Maney graduated with the following degree: Marketing – BBA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Susanne Maroske graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: German – BSE
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Gabby Martinsen graduated with the following degree: International Studies – BA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Max Meylor graduated with the following degree: Occupational Safety – BS
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Nikki Nehlsen graduated with the following degree: Mathematics – BS
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Zach Noll graduated with the following degree: Marketing – BBA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Ryan Norton graduated with the following degree: General Management – BBA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Billie Jo Parker graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Art – BA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Trey Roth graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Physical Education – BSE
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Molly Rueth graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Business Analytics – BBA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Alex Runyard graduated with the following degree: Social Work – BA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Trent Sanborn graduated with the following degree: Biology – BS
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Hannah Santeler graduated with the following degree: Journalism – BA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Nikolas Schaal graduated with the following degree: Liberal Studies Without a Minor – BA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Scott Schaefer graduated with the following degree: Psychology – BA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Jordan Scheidecker graduated with the following degree: Higher Education Leadership – MSE
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Kelsey Schmidt graduated with the following degree: Special Education – BSE
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Justin Silbaugh graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: General Management – BBA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Casey Skindingsrude graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Biology – BS
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Curtis Smith graduated with the following degree: Physics – BS
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Tyler Smith graduated with the following degree: Liberal Arts – AA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Yacouba Soire graduated with the following degree: Finance – BBA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Riley Van Egdom graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: History – BSE
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Bashkim Veliu graduated with the following degree: Chemistry – BS
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Harrison Wessels graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: General Business – BBA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Seth White graduated with the following degree: Computer Science – MS
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Emily Wozniak graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Art – BA
Whitewater, WI (53190) — Anna Yeazel graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Physical Education – BSE
More than 1,530 students crossed the stage to receive their degrees at this semester’s ceremonies – held May 14 on the Whitewater campus, and May 17 on the Rock County campus.
The graduating class included 11 international students, 71 military veterans and 200 nontraditional students, defined as undergraduate students who are 25 years of age or older. In addition, 194 self-identified students with disabilities received degrees.
Dozens of students participated in the university’s Hired Before Graduation campaign, which celebrates students who landed a job, earned acceptance to graduate school or started their own business before commencement.
Irvin L. Young Memorial Library Board of Trustees – Monday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda
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City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes amendment to Bird Scooters contract and presentation from Cornerstone regarding their work on Starin Park water tower.
City of Whitewater Municipal Building – Community Room
312 W. Whitewater St.
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Joint Review Board Annual Meeting – Thursday @ 3:00 p.m.
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (July 8, 2022) — The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has made public the names of undergraduate students receiving semester honors for spring 2022 semester academic achievement. Students who earn a 4.0 grade point average, which represents all “A” grades, receive highest honors. High honors go to students earning 3.99 to 3.75 grade point averages. Honors are given to students earning 3.74 to 3.50 grade point averages. Students are listed by the Wisconsin county or state claimed as place of permanent residence. All were full-time students in the fall term, earning 12 or more credits of graded coursework. This list includes students attending all four UW-Green Bay campuses (Green Bay, Marinette, Manitowoc, Sheboygan).
Whitewater, WI
Justin Brantmeier, Semester Honors
Steffi Farrey, Semester Highest Honors
David Nehlsen, Semester Highest Honors
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SAINT PAUL, MN (07/07/2022)– Dalton Chenoweth, of Whitewater, was named to the Hamline University School of Business Dean’s List for the Spring 2022 term.
Chenoweth was among 65 students to make the Dean’s List this semester.
To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher and complete a minimum of 16 credits graded on the standard letter-grade scale for the term.
Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Today, Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership.
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services.
On July 15, 2022, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) identified the first confirmed case of orthopoxvirus, presumed to be monkeypox, in a resident of Walworth County. The patient is currently isolating and the risk remains low for the general public. Department of Health Services, federal, state, and local partners are working closely together to investigate and monitor the current monkeypox outbreak.
“The number of monkeypox cases continues to rise in the U.S., so it is not surprising that monkeypox has been detected in Walworth County,” said Health and Human Services Director, Carlo Nevicosi. “While it is possible that additional cases may be found among Walworth County residents, we want to assure the public that this disease does not spread easily from person to person and the risk of widespread transmission remains low. We urge all of our health care providers to remain alert to patients with compatible rashes and encourage them to test for monkeypox.”
Monkeypox is a rare but potentially serious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. It is typically characterized by a new, unexplained rash and skin lesions. Other early symptoms of monkeypox include fever, chills, and swollen lymph nodes. Recently identified cases have developed skin lesions in the genital, groin, and anal regions that might be confused with rashes caused by common diseases such as herpes and syphilis.
Most people with monkeypox recover in two to four weeks without needing treatment. However, vaccinations and antiviral medications can be used to prevent and treat monkeypox. People who had known exposure to someone with monkeypox should talk with a doctor or nurse to learn if they are eligible to receive a vaccine. This includes people who were specifically identified as someone who had close or intimate in-person contact with someone with the characteristic monkeypox rash or someone with a probable or confirmed monkeypox diagnosis.
It is important to know that monkeypox does not spread easily from person to person. The virus is transmitted through respiratory droplets, sustained skin-to-skin contact, and contact with items that have been contaminated with the fluids or sores of a person with monkeypox. Anyone can develop and spread this disease after being exposed to the virus. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that most cases of monkeypox in the U.S. have occurred among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men.
To prevent the spread of monkeypox, DHS encourages all Wisconsinites to be aware of the following:
-Know the symptoms and risk factors of monkeypox.
-Avoid skin-to-skin contact with people who are showing a rash or skin sores.
-Don’t touch the rash or scabs, and don’t kiss, hug, cuddle, have sex, or share items such as eating utensils or bedding with someone with monkeypox.
– In jurisdictions with known monkeypox spread, participating in activities with close, personal, skin-to-skin contact may pose a higher risk of exposure.
– If you were recently exposed to the virus, contact a doctor or nurse to talk about whether you need a vaccine to prevent disease. Monitor your health for fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes and a new, unexplained rash, and contact a health care provider if any of those occur. If you become ill, avoid contact with others until you receive health care.
The DHS Outbreaks in Wisconsin webpage will be updated with the latest case counts of monkeypox.
DHS continues to work closely with local public health, health care providers, and the CDC to monitor the current outbreak and provide guidance to mitigate risk. DHS urges all Wisconsinites to contact a doctor or nurse immediately if they develop any unexpected skin lesions or rashes.
For free, confidential support finding health care and community resources near you, dial 211 or 877-947-2211, or text your ZIP code to 898-211. Find resources online at 211Wisconsin.org.
Mike Domitrz, WHS Class of 1988 and son of Whitewater residents, Joe and Joan Domitrz, was one of only five speakers to be inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame when he received the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) on the evening of Monday, July 11th at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville. At the event supporting Mike were his parents, his sister Cheri Zimdars (WHS 84) and her husband Eric, his sister Rita Hookstead and her husband Jeff (both WHS 82), his son Anthony and his girlfriend Jordan, his son Bryan, Mike’s son Steven and his wife Frida, and his wife, Karen.
In his acceptance speech, Mike focused on thanking his family, including being inspired by the strength and courage of his sister Cheri; his sister Rita working with him for 17 years with helping him reach more people across the globe; his parents setting the pathway as role models, his four sons’ support of his work, and how much his wife Karen has had a massive impact on his ability to make an impact in the world.
For the past three decades, Mike has been speaking on consent, bystander intervention, supporting survivors of sexual assault, and building a culture of respect. As an author of three books, he is brought to speak and provide training sessions and keynotes for middle schools, high schools, universities, military installations, associations, and corporations around the world. Mike has spoken in all 50 states and in 18 countries.
While Mike is the first speaker from Wisconsin to be inducted into the Hall of Fame since 1992, he is the first expert on respect, consent, healthy relationships, bystander intervention, and prevention to ever be inducted.
In addition to graduating from Whitewater High School, Mike and his wife, Karen, are also alumni of U.W.-Whitewater which is where Mike began his speaking path in 1991. WHS retired teacher, Judy Farrell, was the first teacher to have Mike share his message with students and encouraged him to pursue his mission full-time (which he did).
What is the CPAE? The National Speakers Association established the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE)® Speaker Hall of Fame to honor professional speakers who have reached the top echelon of platform excellence.
Admission into the CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame is a lifetime award for speaking excellence and professionalism. Inductees are evaluated by their peers through a rigorous and demanding process. Each candidate must excel in the following five categories:
You can see images from the evening and learn more at: https://www.centerforrespect.com/mike-domitrz-hall-of-fame/
It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society.
Major League Baseball is entering its All-Star Week so here are some all-stars from Whitewater’s past. This is the 1958 Kachel’s Kids baseball “champions” sponsored by Fort Body Shop. The historical society has a collection of Kachel Kids photos from the 1950s and 1960s.
Posing between Clarence and Mae Kachel, who organized and ran the kids’ baseball program for many years in Whitewater are the following all-stars:
Front row: Bob Stubbs, Doug Duffin, Larry Benner, Dave Cox.
Back row: John Schmitt, Dick Trewyn, Daryl Pieper, Steve Peters, Chuck Sennett
(Names were on the back of the photos in script and I apologize if I mangled any of the spellings!)
Join us next week for more from the collections of the Whitewater Historical Society.
(0039P, Whitewater Historical Society)
It’s not too late to sign up for the Jr. Whippet Football Camp being held next week, July 18th-21st, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the WHS Football Fields! It is probably too late to mail in registration, but don’t forget Walk Up Registrations on Monday are allowed (and all kids should still receive their T-shirt on time, including those who sign up on Monday).
If you do plan to attend and have not registered yet, it is preferred that you email Head Coach Jason Bleck at jbleck@wwusd.org to let him know and so he can get the most accurate head count possible ahead of time. Any questions can be directed to Coach Bleck as well!
Article Submitted by Jason Bleck
Whitewater High School Head Football Coach
jbleck@wwusd.org
Editor’s note: The following announcement was posted on the City of Whitewater website on July 12.
As the City of Whitewater moves closer to the merger with WFD, Inc., the Command Staff has been named for the new City of Whitewater Fire and EMS Department.
Kelly Freeman has been named the Chief of the City of Whitewater Fire and EMS Department. Kelly has served on WFD, Inc. since 2006. He has held leadership positions as Lieutenant, Captain, and Assistant Chief. He is a part time Fire I instructor at Gateway Technical College in Burlington . Kelly also works as the Superintendent of the Streets/Parks/Forestry Division of the Department of Public Works for the City of Whitewater.
Ryan Dion will hold the position of 1st Assistant Chief, Joe Uselding will hold the position of 2ndAssistant Chief, and Ashley Vickers will be the Chief of EMS. Ryan has served the department for 15 years and has held the position of Lieutenant and Captain. Joe has served the department for 21 years and has held the position of Lieutenant, Captain and Assistant Chief. Ashley has served the department for 13 years and has held the position of EMS Chief since 2021.
The Command Staff will continue to work with the City until the Integration is complete. Mike Higgins, Chief of WFD, Inc., will continue in that position until the merger is completed. He will stay on with WFD, Inc. until January, 2023, when he will retire from service.
Update: Changes in any position with the newly formed Whitewater Fire & EMS Dept. are effective the date of the merger. The positions announced on July 12 are nominations and will be presented to the Police & Fire Commission for confirmation.