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(Whitewater Public Library submission) The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library Presents: Paranormal Investigators of Milwaukee on Tuesday, March 16th at 6:00 p.m. Registration for this Zoom program can be found at whitewaterlibrary.org.

Believe in ghosts or spirits? Skeptical about the paranormal? People of all viewpoints are welcome to come to an informational session about hauntings by the Paranormal Investigators of Milwaukee (PIM). Founded in 2007, the group has investigated many locations in the area, including the Milwaukee Public Museum, Riverside Theater and several area residences. The group will be on hand to discuss types of hauntings, the ways they as a team investigate claims of the paranormal along with information on how to be an investigator. Evidence will also be showcased from prior PIM investigations. Come with questions. Leave with answers.

We welcome everyone in the community to attend our meetings and participate in our events. If you require accommodations to make that possible for you, please call the office of the Library Director (473-0530) 72 hours prior to the meeting.

Appointments represent the needs, concerns, and well-being of older adults and adults with disabilities in Walworth County

(Walworth County submission) The Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking applications for a citizen appointment to represent persons age 60 or older and adults with disabilities on the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Governing Board.

The ADRC in Walworth County provides information on a broad range of programs and services, helps people understand the various long-term care options available to them, helps people apply for programs and benefits, and serves as the access point for publicly funded long-term care. ADRC board members represent the needs, concerns, and well-being of older adults and adults with disabilities in Walworth County. Applicants must reside in Walworth County. Appointments are for a three-year term. In an effort to have representation of the populations residing in Walworth County, we encourage individuals who could represent the Latino population to consider submitting a notice of interest.

Notice of Interest applications are available upon request from the ADRC, 1910 County Road NN, P.O. Box 1005, Elkhorn, Wisconsin 53121. Applications may also be obtained by emailing Randy Kohl, Division Manager, at rkohl@co.walworth.wi.us.

Deadline to submit an application is 5 p.m. on Wed., March 31, 2021. Applications should be submitted to the ADRC, Attn: Randy Kohl, 1910 County Road NN, P.O. Box 1005, Elkhorn, WI 53121.

Learn more about the ADRC at www.co.walworth.wi.us/376/Aging-Disability-Resource-Center.

The most observed wildlife in the city this past week must be a river otter who is enjoying Trippe Lake. Three readers have submitted photos of the otter. On Friday afternoon the otter could be observed from the bridge by the Trippe Lake dam. Take Wisconsin Street and turn to the east at the sign just past Clay Street, near the former American Legion building.

Steve Watson submitted the photos below that he took of the otter on Monday morning. He states, “I watched it till I got cold and had to continue on my walk. It was quite playful….I take my daily walk by the lakes every morning.”

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Lesley Haven submitted the below photos that she took on Tuesday evening. She says of the North American river otter, “It spent quite a while playing in the sun before catching dinner. I am not an expert on fish, but I believe it has a yellow bullhead.”

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Janis Goder shared the photos below that she took on Monday. She says, “The resident otter on Trippe Lake today, catching and eating a prodigious amount of fish.”

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Thus far there seems to be no evidence of more than one otter in the lake. Readers may be interested in further information about the otters, which may be found on this Wikipedia page.

Our thanks to Steve Watson, Lesley Haven, and Janis Goder for sharing these great pictures with us.

Irvin L. Young Library Special Board of Trustees Meeting – Monday @ 5:00 p.m.
Agenda – Library Building Project
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City of Whitewater Public Works Committee – Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion Regarding And Update On Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
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WUSD Policy Review Committee – Wednesday @ 10:00 a.m.
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(Whitewater Middle School submission) Whitewater Middle School (WMS) Spelling Bee Champs: First place went to Ashutosh Kutal – 7th grader; second place to Zoe Olson – 8th grader; and third place to Quinton O’Toole – 7th grader. 

This year’s event was held online and each student was presented with the same list of words to spell.  Additionally, this year’s event had a vocabulary component to it also.  First-place winner, Ashutosh Kutal, went on to compete in the regional CESA 2 spelling bee event which was also held over the internet this year. Ashutosh represented Whitewater well and we are awaiting the results.

“Let Him Go”(Crime/Drama/Thriller)
Tuesday, March 9, 1 pm
Rated R (Violence);
1 hour, 53 minutes (2020)
A retired sheriff (Kevin Costner) and his wife (Diane Lane) learn, after the death of their son, that their grandson has been adopted by a family living in a compound in the Dakotas, away from law enforcement and modern amenities. With no other recourse, they embark on a mission to get the boy back, no matter what the cost. 

There is a capacity limit, and COVID-19 precautions, including facial mask, are required. Please register in advance online, by email (dweberpal@whitewater-wi.gov), or phone (473-0535).

To make a reservation, click here.

(Whitewater Grocery Co. submission) Whitewater Grocery Co., our “future” locally-owned Grocery Store with 722 members is proud to present the 1st “Whitewater Food Warrior” certificates to Barb Quast and Pat Chaput, Co-Directors of the Whitewater Food Pantry and Kay Robers, Director of the Community Space here in Whitewater. 

These two Food Pantries were busy before the Pandemic but their story after March 1, 2020 is amazing.   With their organizations and the entire team of volunteers from both Pantries they have donated thousands of hours to help others with needed FOOD to get through this Pandemic.   A year has passed but they are serving as many people as ever.

Congratulations and Thank You to Barb, Pat, and Kay.  If you would like to help the Pantries, contact them directly. 

Banner note: The Food Pantry provided us with the following information.

The Whitewater Community Food Pantry is located at;
146 W. North Street
PO BOX 63  (for monetary donations)
Whitewater, Wi. 53190 
The Whitewater Community Food Pantry is open Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. 262-458-2720 for those in need living within the Whitewater School District.
Brown Cab will give free rides to the food pantry once a month.  They will pick you up and return you home.  
Call:  920-563-6303
We are a 501 (c) (3) Organization.

Contacts: Barbara Quast 262-473-5792         or     Pat Chaput       262-473-5854                  patricia_chaput@hughes.net  
At present time we could use:  
Salt, pepper, sugar, flour,  child friendly cereal, pancake mix and syrup, crackers, mayonnaise, salad dressings, peanut butter, chicken noodle soup, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, kidney beans, chili beans, diced tomatoes, mixed vegetables, peas, green beans, canned salmon, canned chicken, canned ham, Spam, canned beef stew, Beef A Roni, spaghetti‘os, pineapple chunks, puddings, pie fillings, coffee, instant coffee, tea, hot chocolate packets, snacks for children’s lunch box. Bar soaps, dish soap, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrushes, diapers.