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On Saturday, April 28th the Whitewater Middle School Robotics Club traveled to Northeastern University in Chicago, Illinois to compete in the MATE Regional ROV competition. There, the team had to pass a safety inspection to prove that their robot, also known as an ROV (remotely operated vehicle), was waterproof and safe to go in an aquatic environment. They were also required to display a marketing board which showcased their ROV’s design features and presented their underwater robot to a panel of engineers before taking it to pool. For the competition, the team had two attempts to complete the mission. This year’s theme was “Jet City” and the mission involved using their ROV’s camera to identify a plane crash and recover debris from the site among other things. The WMS Robotics Club has been working really hard since December to prepare for this competition. They encountered several challenges along the way but with teamwork and determination, were able to persevere.

Members of this year’s club are: Aldo Rodriguez, Anisa Dauti, Brett Wicker, Emma Weigel, Cole Schlicher, Keith Cameron, Skylar Staebler, Abby Olson, Jason Briese, Henry Mortimer, Monica Juette, Jack Cohan, and Jeffrey Dean. The club is supervised by Ms. McGowan and Mrs. Weigel.

Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday, May 1, 2018, 6:30 pm, City of Whitewater Municipal Building. For agenda, 

Whitewater Landmarks Commission – Thursday, May 3, 2018, 6:00 pm, City of Whitewater Municipal Building – City Manager’s Conference Room. For agenda, 

Whitewater Fire Department Inc. Business Meeting – Thursday, May 3, 2018, 6:30 pm, Whitewater Fire Dept Large Meeting Room. For agenda, 

Looking for a fun way to spend Mother’s Day morning? Come to the Bird Walk at Beulah Bog in East Troy, sponsored by Kettle Moraine Land Trust and Friends of the Mukwonago River. The walk begins at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, May 13th, and registration is required. Please register by calling Maggie Zoellner at 262-949-7211. This free event will conclude at 10:30 a.m.

Two birding experts will guide participants, Derek Sallman from Friends of the Mukwonago River and Jim Marrari from the Kettle Moraine Chapter of the Wild Ones. These experienced birders will walk on the trail at Beulah Bog State Natural Area on Stringers Bridge Road, which features a restored woodland as well as the bog itself. Several species of birds call Beulah Bog home and there should be migratory activity too. Spring plants may be in bloom, including several carnivorous species.

The family-friendly hike is on an ungroomed footpath with some hilly areas and may include a boardwalk, weather permitting, Please note, the trails are not stroller-friendly. Comfortable walking shoes and binoculars are recommended. Leave pets at home, they would scare the birds!

Parking is limited so if possible, carpool from the Park and Ride lot at the East Troy Airport on County Road L to Beulah Bog on Stringers Bridge Road, 0.8 miles south of County Road J.

On May 11th (rain date May 18th), Lincoln Elementary is holding their annual Spring Fling fundraiser at the Whitewater Middle School due to the construction at Lincoln. This year, participants will be treated to a JEDI Training Course that includes everything from “Defending the Ewok Village” from AT-AT’s with a catapult, to “Wookie Weapon Training,” a parkour course where your padawan will “Learn to Control the Force,” and an obstacle courses to learn how to “Navigate the Ewok Village,” a giant snowball fight at “The Battle of Hoth,” and a chance to “Sink the Sith” in the dunk tank – plus so much more! After completing all of the stations, your little padawan will earn their lightsaber and be ready to use their force for good. This is an event you will not want to miss!

And that’s just outside! Inside the Middle School cafeteria and gym, the event will feature the ever-popular cake walk, face-painting, the silent auction, backpacks stuffed with goodies for sale, pizza from Rocky Rococo’s, a Star Wars photo booth, and endless family fun!

Silent auction items include Brewer’s tickets, Badger basketball tickets, passes to Chicago attractions, and Summerfest tickets – just to name a few. Area businesses have gone above and beyond this year as well with donations! We are so lucky to have so many generous people supporting our schools in Whitewater.

This year, all funds raised will go to planning and purchasing of adaptive playground equipment for Lincoln Elementary. This is just the beginning of what may take a few years to complete, but we’d really like to kick it off with a bang! We hope to see you there and have the chance to “Use Your Force for Good!”

All presenting donors will be automatically entered into a drawing to win one of three $1000 Home Depot gift cards courtesy of Suburban Propane.

St. Patrick Church will host a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser to support the St. Patrick High School Mission trip to Birmingham,

AL this summer.  The breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and more. The cost is $6 per plate.

When: Sunday, April 29th from 8 am to 11:30 am

Where: Berry Hall—Upstairs (St. Patrick’s)

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Whitewater Urban Forestry Commission – Monday, April 23, 2018, 4:30 pm, City Municipal Building – Cravath Lakefront Room. For agenda, 

Whitewater School Board – Monday, April 23, 2018, at 6:00 pm, Whitewater Unified School District Central Office – William D. Kyle Board Room.  For information, 

Whitewater Board of Review – Tuesday, April 24, 2018, 6:30 pm, City Municipal Building – Community Room. For agenda, 

Whitewater University Technology Park Board – Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at 8:00 am, Whitewater University Technology Park Innovation Center.  For agenda, 

Whitewater Fire Department – Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at 6:30 pm, Whitewater Fire Dept Training Room.  For agenda, 

Whitewater Community Involvement & Cable TV Commission Meeting – Thursday, April 26, 2018, at 5:00 pm, City of Whitewater Municipal Building – City Manager’s Conference Room.  For information, 

Whitewater CDA Board of Directors- Thursday, April 26, 2018, at 5:30 pm, Whitewater University Technology Park Innovation Center.  For agenda,