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4-H Day Camp for June 15-16 is Open to Youth, Grades 3-8; Registration deadline is June 6
(Extension submission) Walworth County 4-H is pleased to be offering a two-day 4-H Day Camp program for youth completing grades 3-8! The camp will be held at the Walworth County Fairgrounds on June 15-16 from 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. each day. It will follow an “Animals around the World” theme and feature a variety of activities led by 2021 4-H Camp Counselor team members. The event is designed as a fun, local, and inexpensive way of previewing many of the beloved 4-H resident camp experiences that Walworth County 4-Hers participate in during non-COVID-19 years. During the experience, participants can expect to engage in arts and crafts activities, recreation, “water carnival,” air rifle target practice, nature science and exploration, and drama. There will also be plenty of camp songs, a bit of dancing, a campfire program, a friendly “land games” competition, and more. Check-in will run from 8:00-8:30 a.m. daily and check-out will be held from 7-7:15 p.m. nightly. 4-H membership is not required for day camp participation.
Registration deadline for this event is Sunday, June 6 at 11:59 p.m. A non-refundable participation fee of $15 per youth must be paid in advance (with a postmark date of no later than June 7); details are provided at the time of registration. Event is limited to the first 80 campers who register and pay. The event will be held rain or shine, but in the event of severe weather, one or both days of the event may be cancelled. Registration fee includes an event t-shirt. The event will follow current Wisconsin 4-H meeting guidance for COVID-19. A big thank you goes to the Walworth County 4-H Senior Leaders’ Association for their financial support of this program.
Learn more at https://walworth.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-camp-2020/ Preregister at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBMnOcR6YbRIhStkH_v_By6np-TO9R_Y7eBA-k7Nmcp1-UIw/viewform
4-H is the statewide Positive Youth Development program of University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this or any 4-H program, contact the Walworth County Extension Office at 262-741-4951.
UW-Whitewater at Rock County announces new, high-impact scholarship
The Wartmann Scholars
UW-Whitewater at Rock County announces new, high-impact scholarship
May 24, 2021
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce the Wartmann Scholarship, which significantly reduces tuition costs for one Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences student.
William Wartmann was an Edgerton, Wisconsin, native who generously supported the local community, particularly the arts. As a part of his estate, Wartmann left a considerable legacy with the UW-Whitewater at Rock County’s College of Integrated Studies, formerly known as UW-Rock County. As a result of his altruism, this endowed scholarship is available every year. This year’s scholarship value is $2,000.
“This generous gift from Mr. Wartmann will make such an impact by providing students with an opportunity not only to pursue a degree but to fulfill their dreams. We are so grateful for every investment in our students because we know it changes individual lives as well as the community as a whole,” said Tricia Clasen, interim dean of the College of Integrated Studies.
“We sincerely appreciate Mr. Wartman for providing such valuable support for Rock County’s College of Integrated Studies,” noted Greg Rutzen, president of the UW-Whitewater Foundation, Inc., and vice chancellor for University Advancement and Community Engagement.
Interested applicants can find more information about the scholarship and application process here: https://www.uww.edu/rock/community-outreach#Foundation. The application deadline is Thursday, July 15.
The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences, available fully online, is a flexible degree completion pathway for students who hold an applied associate degree from a technical college. In addition to emphasis areas in digital marketing, professional selling, leadership, and criminology, students can design their own emphasis.
Internships and credit for prior learning can also help shorten time to degree completion. For more information, visit: https://www.uww.edu/online/bachelors/applied-arts-and-sciences
Frost Advisory for Jefferson County Tonight Midnight to 7 a.m.; Walworth County Only Included in Some Reports
Frost Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 250 PM CDT Fri May 28 2021 WIZ046-047-051-056>058-062>064-067-068-290900- /O.CON.KMKX.FR.Y.0005.210529T0500Z-210529T1200Z/ Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-Iowa-Dane- Jefferson-Lafayette-Green- Including the cities of Montello, Westfield, Oxford, Neshkoro, Endeavor, Berlin, Princeton, Markesan, Fond Du Lac, Baraboo, Reedsburg, Prairie Du Sac, Sauk City, Portage, Columbus, Lake Wisconsin, Lodi, Beaver Dam, Waupun, Mayville, Dodgeville, Mineral Point, Barneveld, Madison, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Darlington, Shullsburg, Benton, Belmont, Argyle, Blanchardville, Monroe, and Brodhead 250 PM CDT Fri May 28 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of east central and south central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 247 PM CDT Fri May 28 2021 WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-292000- Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge- Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee- Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha- 247 PM CDT Fri May 28 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Tonight High swim risk on Lake Michigan beaches from Sheboygan to Kenosha continue tonight. Life threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. A beach hazard statement is in effect. Frost is expected tonight across east central and south central Wisconsin.
Whitewater Food Warrior Recognition for May
Whitewater Grocery Co, the “future” locally owned grocery store, continues to thank the many volunteers of both the Whitewater Food Pantry and the Whitewater Community Space. Along with the Whitewater Grocery Co’s FOOD WARRIOR certificates, Topper’s Pizza gives each person a free large Pizza or triple order of Toppers Stiks thanking them for their many hours of volunteering.
Russell Saunders volunteers at the Whitewater Food Pantry. Janie Anderson was also awarded the recognition but was not available for the picture.
Maria Perez and Marsha McKinnon are volunteers at the Community Space.
Welcome to First English Lutheran Church
Come together in worship and prayer. Join our community in celebration every Sunday (in person) at 9:00 service at 401 W. Main St. and parking lot service at 10:30; also at Heart Prairie Church every Saturday, Memorial Day weekend through the summer, at 5:00 p.m. (outdoor and bring lawn chair) on Whitewater Lake.
Sexual Assault Suspect Charged; Victim Speaks Out (REVISED/UPDATED)
By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com
May 27 revision/update: Fox6 News reported that the case was charged in Walworth County, but it actually was in Jefferson County court. This article has also been updated with Mayorquin Landero Jr.’s address. He was released from custody on May 26 on a $1,000 cash bond with the following conditions: no acts or threats of violence, no contact with Victim 1, no presence on UW-Whitewater Campus.
Fox6 News Milwaukee reports that Pedro Mayorquin Landero Jr., 21, of 1012 W Shaw Ct #20, was charged in Jefferson County court on May 26 for the alleged sexual assault that occurred on the UW-W campus on Saturday, May 22. Mayorquin Landero Jr. faces one count of second-degree sexual assault and one court of attempted robbery with use of force. It is indicated that the alleged perpetrator acknowledged to police that he assaulted the victim, Melissa Jasurda; however, he denied any intentional sexual contact with the victim, stating that he only intended to rob her.
Although the victim would not normally be named, Ms. Jasurda consented to an interview, which is shown on the above report, in order to warn other people to be more cautious. She states that she had moved her family from Milwaukee in an attempt to avoid crime.
UW-W Police credited tips received from the public in helping to identify the suspect based on a video surveillance image.
The Banner is unable to independently confirm the charges as referenced above, as the case has not yet been posted on the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access site.
Helicopter Recovers Crashed Plane from Treetops
By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com
Alan Hutchison learned from Facebook on the morning of May 15 that there was going to be an attempted recovery that day of the small plane that had crashed in the treetops in the Kettle Moraine State Forest near Rice Lake on May 26. The Banner report on the crash may be found here. Mr. Hutchison kindly gave permission for the Banner to share the photos above that he took of the helicopter and the recovery.
WKOW.com also has a report, with video, on the helicopter recovery.
Federal Aviation Administrator investigators visited the scene of the crash soon after the incident.