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Irvin L. Young Memorial Library Board of Trustees – Monday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda
This will be a hybrid In-person/virtual meeting.
Community Room, 431 W. Center Street
Join Zoom Meeting
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City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes swearing in of new council members, election of president, appointment to boards and commissions, Update on 2022 Management Plan and Report on 2021 Annual Report, Resolution Providing for the Sale of Approximately $8,350,000 Waterworks System and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022B.
This will be an IN PERSON and a VIRTUAL MEETING.
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join us via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
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Passcode: 119984
Or Telephone:
Dial 1 929 205 6099

City of Whitewater Community Involvement & Cable TV Commission (Virtual Meeting) – Wednesday @ 5:00 p.m.
Agenda
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/186872301
You can also dial in using your phone.
1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 186-872-301

City of Whitewater Parks & Recreation Board – Wednesday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda
Cravath Lakefront Room- 2nd Floor
312 W. Whitewater St.
or
Zoom meeting.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8543908321
Meeting ID: 854 390 8321
Dial 1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 854 390 8321

We appreciate your support of our biggest fundraiser event to support student athletes.

Editor’s note: The following was provided by the Whitewater Unified School District. Photos are courtesy of Hogan Alexander.

We had nearly 300 people in attendance at the WUSD Art Walk on April 12!! Thank you to our amazing art and music staff for all your hard work and extra hours you put into this event to make it such a huge success! A big shout out to Sara Houwers Sixel for coordinating with the art staff and Christine C. Hayes for coordinating with the music staff to figure out schedules and spaces! Also thank you to Justin Mane for setting up the rock painting station. We had nine companies participate. Thank you to The Hamilton House, First Citizens State Bank, The Book Teller, Dale’s Bootery, State Farm with Jennifer Visser, ARANDA – Be Unique, The Whitewater Chamber of Commerce, Rosa’s Pizza, and Jessica’s Family Restaurant for letting us display our students’ talents in your store fronts and inside your establishments. We are happy to announce that with the success of this year, we will be making the WUSD Art Walk an annual event! We have extremely talented students and we can’t wait to showcase them at this event every year!!

Tech Savvy is a one-day STEM workshop tailored for girls in grades 6 to 9 attending with or without a parent, designed to inspire and encourage them in STEM fields. Registration is also open to interested boys. The students who attend Tech Savvy will experience exciting hands-on activities led by professional women in STEM field. (More information on workshops and sessions)

Tech Savvy will be held Saturday, April 30, in-person in Upham Science Hall on the UW-Whitewater campus.

The cost for the workshop is $10 per person which includes lunch.  More information and online registration can be found at Tech Savvy (uww.edu).

Workshops include Encryption with Secret Codes, Surgical Intern for a Day, An Underground Search for Antibiotics, DNA Extraction, Designing a Cell Phone Stand, What it Takes to Make a Star in a Jar (plasma physics), and several others. There will be a program for adults to learn more about working in the STEM fields, encouraging their children in STEM, and helping them to prepare for college or technical school.

The keynote speaker is Ruth Conrad-Proulx from the Theatre and Dance Dept., UW-Whitewater. She will speak on the Intersection of Science and Art.

The cost for the workshop is $10 per person which includes lunch.  More information and online registration can be found at Tech Savvy (uww.edu)

The registration deadline is April 24. Tech Savvy is co-sponsored by UW-Whitewater and  AAUW (American Association of University Women) Fort Atkinson & Janesville branches. Several local companies are supporting this work with generous sponsorships.

Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Whitewater Arts Alliance.

SUMMER 2022 13TH ANNUAL FRAN ACHEN COMPETITION CALL FOR ART
Sponsored by Whitewater Arts Alliance
Information at: www.whitewaterarts.org/fran-achen-2022

We are pleased to announce that the 2022 Fran Achen Photography Competition will return to the Cultural Arts Center in both its traditional in-gallery display format and online virtual show. In-person opening reception and award announcement will be Sunday, July 3 at 1 p.m. in the CAC.

The 2021 Fran Achen Show saw a number of changes. Some of these were improvements and some
were precautionary measures made necessary by the pandemic. With local mandates of masking lifted,
we hope to see participants in-person once more. Precautions are on an individual basis: masks are not
required but are not frowned upon either.

ON WITH THE SHOW!
Open to all photographers, from amateur to professional artists of all ages are invited to exhibit their
photography at the 13th Annual Fran Achen Photography Competition to be displayed in July.
Jeff McDonald, chair of the show and Whitewater Arts Alliance board member, said, “The Fran Achen
show is truly one of the highlights of the year. Fran Achen was an exceptional photographer and his
catalog of images continues to inspire. This show, organized in his honor, is an excellent opportunity to
showcase the outstanding work created by both established and aspiring area photographers. I am
always excited to see the many ways these artists interpret the world through their images. Viewing each
year’s collection is a real treat. ”

AWARDS
Best of Show Award: ($125)
Second Place Award: ($100)
Third Place Award: ($75)
Outstanding Youth Award: ($50)
Viewers’ Choice Award: ($50)

KEY DATES
Entries & Fees Due: Thursday, June 16 by 11:59 p.m.
Awards Announcement: Sunday, July 3 at CAC Gallery 2 p.m.
Viewers’ Choice Award Announcement: Sunday, July 31
Photo Drop-Off: Monday, June 27 and Tuesday June 28 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Photo Pick-Up: Sunday, July 31 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Whitewater Arts Alliance
13th Annual Fran Achen Photography Competition
July 1 – 31, 2022
Cultural Arts Center
402 West Main Street
Whitewater WI 53190

Full information including rules and entry forms available at: www.whitewaterarts.org/fran-achen-2022
For other questions please contact the event’s chairperson, Jeff McDonald, at waa.franachen@gmail.com

Big thanks to our sponsor, First Citizens State Bank.

According to an internal UW-Whitewater announcement dated April 8, “Robin Fox, who has served the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for 32 years — and most recently as dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies — will step into a new role as interim provost, effective April 11, 2022.”

The announcement continues, “We’re fortunate to have Robin Fox, an experienced administrator and respected scholar, lead our academic affairs unit,” said John Chenoweth, interim chancellor. “Over the years, Dr. Fox has worked tirelessly to continue the tradition of excellence that has made the College of Education and Professional Studies a premier school that nurtures exceptional teachers and leaders and — proudly — the college that prepares more teachers for licensure than any Wisconsin university. She is an alumna of UW-Whitewater and two other state schools and has deep roots in Wisconsin and expert knowledge of many aspects of public education. As interim provost, Dr. Fox will help us make strong progress on our institutional goals and priorities.”

“Fox holds early childhood education degrees from the UW-Stevens Point (bachelor’s) and UW-Whitewater (master’s), and a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from UW-Madison. She is a former Head Start teacher and director. A professor of curriculum and instruction, Fox came to UW-Whitewater in 1990 as a lead teacher in the Children’s Center, and later assumed various leadership roles. Her areas of research include teacher preparation, how teachers can meet the needs of children who were adopted or are gender fluid, and working with schools about how to be inclusive of members of the LGBTQ community. She lives with her family in Whitewater.”

“Fox has appointed the college’s associate dean, Lana Collet-Klingenberg, to serve as interim dean, and an internal college search will be conducted for the interim associate dean position.”

Editor’s note: The following information was provided by Fort HealthCare.

Johanna Tomcheck, an occupational therapist at the Fort HealthCare Therapy & Sport Center, has earned the distinguished Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification after completing all required examinations and clinical studies. The designation offers assurance to the public that the therapist treating them has achieved the highest recognition of competency in the profession. Tomcheck cares for patients with upper extremity injuries and conditions as well as post-surgical and orthopedic needs.

The Hand Therapy Certification Commission, Inc., (HTCC), the recognized specialist in hand therapy certification worldwide, is proud to announce that Johanna Tomcheck has met all requirements set forth by the Commission. These requirements include at least three years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist, a minimum of 4,000 hours in direct practice in hand therapy, and successful completion of advanced clinical skills and theory in upper limb rehabilitation. There are approximately 6,200 individuals worldwide who hold this marked designation.

The HTCC emphasizes the importance of hand therapy for the restoration of function, or the reversal of pathology in order to enhance hand use for individuals with upper extremity disease or injury. Hand therapy is the art and science of occupational and physical therapy theory in a practice that combines comprehensive knowledge of the upper quarter, body function and activity.

Fort HealthCare’s team of CHTs is a very integral part of the comprehensive service provided by Fort HealthCare Orthopaedic Associates, offering personalized care, state-of-the-art equipment, an electronic medical records system, on-site digital radiography, innovative treatment methods and rehabilitation tools all under one roof. In one appointment, a person can meet with a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and a CHT. Staff can also assist with any necessary insurance pre-certification, setting up tests or appointments, touring the facility, coordinating follow-up care with a primary care doctor, and answering any questions.

For additional information about hand therapy through Fort HealthCare, contact the Fort HealthCare Therapy & Sport Center at (920) 563-9357 (Fort Atkinson), (920) 648-8170 (Lake Mills), or (262) 473-5599 (Whitewater). For more information about Fort HealthCare’s Hand Care program, visit FortHealthCare.com/HandCare.

Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the ADRC of Walworth County.

The Walworth County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) will host the AARP Driver Safety Class on April 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Walworth County Department of Health & Human Services, 1910 County Road NN in Elkhorn. This class provides not only a great refresher on driving techniques and rules of the road, but is also a proven method for seniors to evaluate their driving and make necessary changes to remain safe. In addition, most insurance companies offer a discount for up to three years for completion of the course. Cost: $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members.

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