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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

(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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Access Code: 880-656-125
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WUSD Policy Review Committee – Wednesday @ 10:00 a.m.
Click here for agenda, then click on “meetings” in upper right corner.
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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.