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(Rotary Club press release) What better way to celebrate the arrival of spring – at last! – than with a bright and cheery floral bouquet, courtesy of the Whitewater Rotary Club.

One of this year’s choices is a color-coordinated bouquet including 6 stems of roses and 6 stems of alstroemeria (also known as the Peruvian lily or the Lily of the Incas).

The second choice is the Morning Miracle bouquet with 10 stems of brightly colored alstroemeria, daisy mums, stock, dusty miller, carnations, filler, and a rose.

Arrangements must be ordered by Tuesday, March 23 for delivery on Wednesday, April 21.

The cost for each arrangement is $17.00.

Orders can be placed directly with any member of the Whitewater Rotary Club who will make arrangements for delivery or pickup.

Orders can also be placed online by sending an email message to WhitewaterRotary@gmail.com, including your name, what type of bouquet(s) you would like to order and how many of each bouquet.  Following this, a return message will be sent to you providing information regarding payment and arrangements for pickup. 

As a chapter of Rotary International, the Whitewater Rotary Club aims to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.

Local projects for the Whitewater Rotary Club supported with funds raised include the construction of the Cravath Lakefront Amphitheater, scholarships for graduating Whitewater High School students, the Whitewater High School Ferradermis Robotics Team, participation in the Badger Girls and Badger Boys program, the Fit Kids Shuffle during the annual Whitewater Discovery Series Half-Marathon and 5 K run, Rotary Skate Park, and the New Beginnings Association for the Prevention of Family Violence. 

For additional information on the Whitewater Rotary Club click here.

(ELKHORN, WI): The Walworth County Division of Public Health is requesting all County residents ages 65 and older who are waiting for a COVID-19 vaccine complete the Vaccination Registration Form on the County website. As additional vaccination groups are opening up, Walworth County wants to ensure that previously eligible residents still awaiting vaccination are immediately connected to a vaccinator.

Registration can be completed via an online form. Those who need assistance or do not have access to the internet can contact the Walworth County Health and Human Services Department at (262) 741-3200.

There is no fee associated with COVID-19 vaccination and no one will contact you to collect credit card information or seek payment.

Whether you or your child is looking to explore athletics, music, theater, STEM, or more, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a program for you. In fact, each year thousands of tweens and teens get involved in UW-Whitewater Camps and Clinics. Online Take and Make: Painting Plus, Mixed Media Magic Painting “Mixed Media” Watercolor and Acrylics with various creative approaches such as : oil pastel resist, masking (tape or rubber cement), and printing (various small objects). This is the perfect time to explore your household “junk drawer” and old art supplies for experimentation. The oil pastels will be provided with painting supplies from UWW-Rock County curbside pick up in visitor parking lot March 20th 10 am- noon or by appointment. Purchase an additional supplies for everyone 16+ in your household to join.   This event is available to registrants aged 16 – adult. Date: Saturday | March 20, 2021 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. CST  Register Online Limited to 10 registrants. Online registrations accepted until noon four days prior to event.  We do NOT accept day of registrations. UW-Whitewater at Rock County Zen Rocks (Mandala Rock Painting) Do you want to make beautiful Mandala rocks but don’t know where to start? Join us for a fun afternoon of learning all of the tips and tricks for creating these bright and beautiful dot painting patterns. The rocks are sure to be a perfect addition to your patio or garden this spring. You will leave with a beautiful creation of your own design. All supplies provided. This event is available to registrants ages 16 and up. Space is limited to 10 registrants. Dates: Session One – Saturday, April 10, 2021 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.   Session Two – Saturday, April 24, 2021 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.   Session Three – Saturday, May 8, 2021 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Register Online Registrations accepted online until noon until one day prior to each event.  We CANNOT accept walk up registrations at event check-in due to COVID-19 restrictions.  ACT Strategies Register Risk Free Today. Reserve your spot and plan for the fun with no deposit down. If we cancel this event due to COVID-19, we will let you know two weeks prior to each event. Click here for our COVID-19 Policy Information A series of Online ACT Prep Classes to help improve your score!   This event is available to High School students. Dates Session III Saturday, May 22, 2021 | 8-12:30 Saturday, June 5, 2021 |  8-12:30 Monday, June 7, 2021 | 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2021 | 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2021 | 6-8 p.m. Limited to the first 8 registrants each session. Registrations accepted online until noon on 5/10/21.  We do NOT accept walk up registrations at event check-in.  Many summer camps and other events are already posted at this link.

Per an announcement on March 10 from UW-W, Dr. La Vonne Cornell-Swanson, one of five finalists for the position of provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs, has withdrawn their candidacy for the position. No reason was given for why Dr. Cornell-Swanson, who graduated from UW-W with a degree in social work in 1980, dropped out of consideration.

Visits and open forums for the remaining finalists will go on as scheduled. For information, please visit https://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2021-02-provost-finalists-named

(LWV – Whitewater Area news release) The League of Women Voters-Whitewater Area invites the public to attend a virtual presentation, “Fair Maps and the People’s Map Commission,” on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Join Annemarie McClellan as we explore redistricting, fair maps, and take an inside look at the ongoing work of the People’s Map Commission. McClellan is the co-president of her local League of Women Voters-Greater Chippewa Valley and a member of the People’s Map Commission representing the 3^rd Congressional District.

To learn more about the Commission, you may visit govstatus.egov.com/peoplesmaps.

This event will be virtual. To attend live, please join the webinar by using the URL: bit.ly/LWVPeoplesMap, Passcode: 140443. Or, join us by telephone: Dial (312) 626-6799, Webinar ID: 948 9755 7302, Passcode: 140443. This event will also be live streamed on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/lwvwhitewater.org and be made available to the public afterwards. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Visit our website at lwvwhitewater.org and like us on Facebook!

Quoting from an article in The Journal Times on March 2, 2021, “Madeline Walton, 28, grew up in Whitewater and earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She later decided that social work was not her calling, and instead she wanted to become an elementary school teacher.

Now living in Rochester, Walton works part-time as a teaching assistant in the Mukwonago school district. Once she decided to pursue her masters degree at Western Governors University, she found a second job working at a children’s summer camp. But when the COVID-19 pandemic broke out last year, the summer camp canceled activities and eliminated her job.

With the new Resiliency Scholarship from Western Governors, Walton is back on track to earn her master’s degree and become a teacher by 2023.” Click here for the full article in The Journal Times on March 2, 2021.

Are you or a loved one 65+? Want to get vaccinated for COVID-19?
Call Walworth County Public Health today to schedule an appointment at 262-741-3200!

• No online registration is required ✅ 
• Even if you have a healthcare provider ✅ 
• Even if you have previously registered online ✅

Banner note: Readers may also wish to check with Fort HealthCare. They indicate “you do not need to be one of our existing patients in order to receive one (a vaccine), close to home.” Visit FortHealthCare.com/VaccineSignUp.

(UW-Whitewater Young Auditorium submission) With a signature brand of Celtic, Bluegrass, and Gospel music perfect for the St. Patrick’s Day holiday season, you won’t want to miss Young Auditorium favorites, Derek Byrne and Paddygrass in this exclusive concert presentation! With in-theatre tickets and live stream access available, there are ways for EVERYONE to enjoy this performance. For tickets click here.

(UW-Whitewater submission) The following students earned degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at winter commencement on December 19, 2020:

Whitewater, WI, — Toney Anderson graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance

Whitewater, WI, — John Best graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in history

Whitewater, WI, — Gabriella Braun graduated with a Bachelor of Science in environmental science

Whitewater, WI, — Elyssah Cook graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Education in elementary education

Whitewater, WI, — Owen Couture graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in supply chain and operations management

Whitewater, WI, — Sarah Cross graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in media arts and game development

Whitewater, WI, — Cody Foreman graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing

Whitewater, WI, — Acacia Fossum graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in environmental science

Whitewater, WI, — Emmanuella Fox graduated with a Master of Science in communication

Whitewater, WI, — Nathaniel France graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in economics

Whitewater, WI, — Logan Fulton graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education in English

Whitewater, WI, — Emily Grunert graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biology

Whitewater, WI, — Seth Herman-Bergner graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting

Whitewater, WI, — Kelsey Herold graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration in general management

Whitewater, WI, — Lucas Hines graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Education in physical education

Whitewater, WI, — Jack Huberty graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in communication

Whitewater, WI, — Abigail Hummel graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Music in music

Whitewater, WI, — Noah Huntley graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration in economics

Whitewater, WI, — Jaiveersinh Jadeja graduated with a Master of Business Administration in business administration

Whitewater, WI, — Anthony Juoni graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance

Whitewater, WI, — Sean Krupa graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance

Whitewater, WI, — Bailey Kulas graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in international studies

Whitewater, WI, — Farit Kuri-Azamar graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Education in physical education

Whitewater, WI, — Benjamin Lamberty graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Education in English

Whitewater, WI, — Jamie Marietta graduated with a Master of Science Education in professional studies

Whitewater, WI, — Alec Matter graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in art

Whitewater, WI, — Joyce Mendoza graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting

Whitewater, WI, — Kevin Mesich graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education in physical education

Whitewater, WI, — Bailey Meyer graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in art

Whitewater, WI, — Alyssa Morris graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in supply chain and operations management

Whitewater, WI, — Catherine Nelson graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education in elementary education  

Whitewater, WI, — Suad Ruble graduated with a Bachelor of Science in psychology

Whitewater, WI, — Benzon Carlitos Salazar graduated with a Bachelor of Science in computer science

Whitewater, WI, — Fiona Schimke graduated with a Bachelor of Music in music

Whitewater, WI, — Florime Shabani graduated with an Associate of Arts in liberal arts

Whitewater, WI, — Thomas Soehner graduated with a Bachelor of Science in public policy and administration

Whitewater, WI, — Madisen Stender graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education in elementary education

Whitewater, WI, — Rachel Stone graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in communication

Whitewater, WI, — Dreyel Taylor graduated with a Bachelor of Science in psychology

Whitewater, WI, — Anna Thompson graduated with a Bachelor of Science in environmental science

Whitewater, WI, — Whitney Treder graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration in general management

Whitewater, WI, — Rodrique Tshualah graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance  

Whitewater, WI, — Emmanuel Vubumuh graduated with a Master of Business Administration in business administration

Whitewater, WI, — Seth White graduated with a Bachelor of Science in computer science

Whitewater, WI, — Komi Yenkey graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in computer science

Whitewater, WI, — Kayla Zilisch graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in women’s and gender studies

More than 846 graduates graduated in a virtual ceremony. The ceremony recognized 86 undergraduates from the College of Arts and Communication, 206 from the College of Business and Economics, 170 from the College of Education and Professional Studies and 222 from the College of Letters and Sciences. Of the 718 undergraduate degrees awarded, 22 were completed online. The School of Graduate Studies awarded 134 degrees, including 125 master’s degrees and nine doctorates.

The graduating class included 61 veterans, 6 international students and 128 nontraditional undergraduate students, defined as students who are 25 years of age or older.

(Sponsored by the Whitewater Unified School District) Free Citizenship Classes will be offered April 6 to May 11. Clase de Ciudadanía Gratis 6 Abril – 11 Mayo.

Whitewater High School  

534 S Elizabeth St

Whitewater, WI 53190

• Six weeks
• Begins 6 April – 11 May
• Tuesdays
• 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm  
• Childcare is provided

To Register:

Text/Phone 262-949-1408 Sarah Linn (Instructor)

414-418-8424 Jorge Islas Martínez

• Seis semanas
• Empieza 6 Abril  –  11 Mayo
• Martes
• 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
• Se ofrece cuidado para niños.

Para Registrarse:

Text/Phone 262-949-1408 Sarah Linn (Instructor)

414-418-8424 Jorge Islas Martínez

Las clases son patrocinadas por el Distrito Educacional de Whitewater

Sponsored by the Whitewater Unified School District