Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library.
Registration required! Register at whitewaterlibrary.org
Presented by Walworth County WIC Program and UW-Madison Extension
Join us in-person in the Whitewater Public Library’s Community Room.
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Walworth County Veterans Service Office.
The Walworth County Veterans Service Office (CVSO) is continuing its 76-year history of championing the veterans of Walworth County and their families. In 2020, the CVSO helped 743 veterans and/or family members. The latest federal report shows that Walworth County veterans and their beneficiaries received $22.4 million in disability compensation and pension benefits, $22.6 million in health care benefits, $2.3 million in education benefits, and $88,000 in memorial benefits. Additionally, the CVSO helped veterans and their family members secure $1.1 million in state benefits.
“We work tirelessly on behalf of our veterans and their loved ones,” says Veterans Service Officer Nathan Bond. “While our veteran population has decreased significantly over the last two decades, our post-9/11 veterans have a significantly higher chance of having service-connected disabilities, and continue to experience homelessness, financial distress, and mental health challenges. It’s our mission to make sure that the veterans who come to us receive the help they need and deserve.”
The Walworth CVSO is a free resource independent of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Its staff—many military veterans themselves— helps veterans and their beneficiaries navigate the often-complex VA benefits programs. This can include appealing previously denied disability compensation claims; applying for Wisconsin G.I. Bill education benefits; enrolling in VA health care; or providing referrals for employment or financial assistance, mental health counseling, or drug and alcohol treatment.
If you or a veteran you know need assistance, schedule an appointment with the Walworth CVSO by calling (262) 741-4222 or emailing veterans@co.walworth.wi.us. Learn more about their services at www.co.walworth.wi.us or by following the CVSO on Facebook at facebook.com/WalworthCVSO.
Banner note: The image on the homepage, “Veterans Day” by The U.S. Army is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
City of Whitewater Equal Opportunities Commission – Monday @ 5:00 p.m.
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Downtown Whitewater Board of Directors – Monday @ 6:00 p.m.
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City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes new aldermanic districts, prohibition on feeding wild animals, second reading of ordinance to permit ATVs/UTVs on certain streets within Jefferson County portion of the city, and use of TID funds for expansion of new private driveway to a public street (Arch Development on Tratt St.)
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Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join us in person, or via computer, smart phone,
or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
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City of Whitewater Landmarks Commission – Thursday @ 6:00 p.m.
City Manager’s Conference Room
312 Whitewater Street
Agenda includes Consideration of Ordinance Change Regarding the Birge Fountain Committee and
Citizen Concerns Regarding Starin Park Water Tower
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Lectures in the Fall 2021 series will be held virtually. Lectures may be held live via WebEx or pre-recorded, and videos of all lectures will be posted to our website. Videos of lectures can be accessed for free any time after they are posted online.
Looking for more lectures? Presentations on everything from Shakespeare to the Milky Way Galaxy, Spring Training to Harriet Beecher Stow and much more can be found in our video library. Find faculty lectures from the last decade and learn something new! Check out our website and follow us on social media for updates and how to access each lecture. For videos of past series, click here.
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Eli Pierce-Fort Atkinson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
The Eli Pierce-Fort Atkinson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored over 1000 veterans during three days of placing Roses of Remembrance on graves in Jefferson, Whitewater, and Fort Atkinson. This was part of a DAR Day of Service project held each October.
The Daughters of the American Revolution is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism. Members are direct descendants of American Revolution patriots. To learn more about the DAR, you may contact the local DAR Chapter Regent Nancy Olson at FTAEPDAR1992@gmail.com, or check out the DAR website at www.DAR.org.
Pictured, left to right, DAR members Nancy Olson, Jane Klopcic, Penny White, Valerie Cole, Mary Narkis and Vickie Schicker at the Evergreen Cemetery in Fort Atkinson.
Photo by Nancy Olson
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by Sustainability at UW-W.
One of the best things about the Halloween season is pumpkins! From pumpkin picking and painting to pumpkin seeds and pies, these festive fruits are beautiful, tasty, and versatile.
You may have collected some pumpkins whose lives are coming to an end. If you’re looking for a place to dispose of your pumpkins after Halloween, look no further. Come and compost your pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns in the Campus Garden!!
Location of the Compost Site: https://goo.gl/maps/YAA99db1HaB13m386
On Wednesday, November 3rd from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., our interns are hosting an event open to both the campus and the community. Whitewater residents are welcome to bring their old pumpkins to the compost site at our Campus Garden. We’ll have interns stationed at our compost site to explain the benefits of composting and give you a chance to smash your pumpkin!
Why Compost?
Composting is nature’s way of recycling organic materials. It is a process that allows organic matter to decompose and form compost—a nutrient-rich soil amendment (said more plainly, a fabulous natural fertilizer).
Composting organic materials provides many environmental benefits including: (1) reduces waste sent to landfills
(2) reduces greenhouse gas emissions
(3) reduces the amount of water in landfills, where it must be monitored to avoid groundwater contamination.
Photo Credit: UW-WHITEWATER PHOTO/TEAGAN TRUSKOWSKI
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Rock County Sheriff’s Office.
On Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 3:32 p.m., deputies from the Rock County Sheriff’s
Office, Milton Police Department and the Milton Fire Department responded to a two
vehicle crash with injuries occurring on N STH 26, north of N CTH N, in Milton Township.
Investigation showed a 1990 Dodge W250 truck with a trailer being driven by a 30 year
old male from Elkhorn, WI was northbound on N STH 26 and began to turn into a
driveway. A 2019 Hino 238 Commercial Box Truck being driven a 37 year old male from
Fort Atkinson, WI was also northbound and struck the rear end of the trailer being towed
by the Dodge truck. As a result of the collision, a 35 year old male from Fort Atkinson,
WI that was riding passenger in the 2019 Hino 238 Commercial Box Truck was pronounced
deceased at the scene.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification and will be released
at a later time by the Medical Examiner’s Office.
N STH 26 was closed for approximately 5.5 hours for investigation and towing and
recovery operations and was re-opened shortly before 9:00 P.M.
The Rock County Sherriff’s Office was assisted by the Wisconsin State Patrol, MD1,
Janesville Fire/EMS, Clinton Fire/EMS, Rock County Highway Department, and the
Medical Examiner’s Office.
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by Walworth County.
Walworth County has again received a silver-level Wisconsin Healthy Communities Designation. The Healthy Communities program is intended to recognize and encourage achievements in health improvement in Wisconsin communities, and to promote cooperation across multiple sectors. Walworth County had previously received silver-level designation in 2018, and this renewal is recognition of local communities’ continued work and progress towards improving local health.
“Walworth County is proud to be among the 28 Wisconsin communities that received designations this year,” says Walworth County Public Health Officer Erica Bergstrom. “This designation shows that Walworth County has continued to prioritize multi-sector collaboration and sustainable solutions to improve health for all.”
The designation recognizes Walworth County’s community-health improvement efforts and partnerships. Initiatives highlighted for the designation include the Walworth County Breastfeeding Coalition, Walworth County Drug & Alcohol Coalition, Walworth County Community Alliance, Working for Whitewater’s Wellness (W3), and partnerships to improve ground water quality.
The Healthy Communities Designation program is designed to be accessible to communities of all shapes and sizes, both rural and urban. The definition of community is broad and can include counties, municipalities, neighborhoods and other self-defined, place-based communities in Wisconsin. The program uses a three-tiered approach – gold, silver and bronze – which are meant to provide a trajectory and serve as a guide for communities as they continue to strive toward better health.
The Wisconsin Healthy Communities Designation is an initiative offered by the Mobilizing Action Toward Community Health (MATCH) group of the UW Population Health Institute (UWPHI), in collaboration with diverse statewide groups. The Healthy Communities Designation program, funded by the Wisconsin Partnership Program of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, is designed to recognize and encourage achievements in health improvement in Wisconsin. To learn more about the program, visit the program website: www.wihealthycommunities.org.
