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Dear Warhawk Community,

It is with great sadness we announce the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has been notified that one of our Warhawk students has passed away. Zachary (Zac) Wasendorf, a political science major with a minor in leadership and military science, passed away on Friday, June 4. Zac was proudly serving as a sergeant in the Wisconsin National Guard and was an active member in Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

The UW-Whitewater flag will fly at half-staff on Thursday, June 10, in honor of Zac’s memory.

A public gathering will be held on Thursday, June 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Gunderson West Funeral and Cremation Care, located at 7435 University Avenue in Middleton, Wisconsin. Military funeral honors by the Wisconsin Army National Guard will take place at 6 p.m.

As we process this information, please know that counseling services are available to you. For students, please contact the University Health and Counseling Services. For faculty and staff, please contact Kepro, the Employee Assistance Program.

An obituary can be found at: https://www.gundersonfh.com/obituaries/Zachary-James-Wasendorf?obId=21342475#/obituaryInfo

— Dean of Students

Source: UW-W Announcements

Eastbound lanes of W. Main Street at Elizabeth Street will be closed for concrete repairs starting Wednesday afternoon June 9^th.   Westbound traffic on Main Street will be reduced to one lane and eastbound traffic will use the other westbound lane.  Elizabeth Street will be closed to traffic at W. Main Street.  The closure is expected to be in place until June 21^st.

The image on the homepage, “Lancaster Ohio Road Repair – 4/8/14” by rbatina is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Source: Brad Marquardt, P.E., City of Whitewater Public Works Director

Make a difference in the lives of caregivers and those they care for by volunteering at the Rockin’ Respite. What volunteers have to say:

“I leave Rockin’ Respite and my heart is filled with gratitude that I could be part of a family of volunteers that provide socialization for our guests and their caregiver gets a much-needed day off to do whatever they choose! It is a small gift of time with huge rewards. I am an appreciated part of a new family.”

“Volunteering for this program brings me joy. The program offers a precious few hours for the full-time caregiver twice a month. Also, thanks to volunteering, I have gained a new dear friend!”

“What I like most about volunteering for Respite is knowing how much of a difference it makes, not only to those coming to Respite, but to the Caregivers.”

“They [caregivers] can rest assured that their needs are being met in a safe, loving environment.  The camaraderie and interactions with our guests and other volunteers are added bonuses for me!”

We hope to have our respite site up and running in July. You socialize, play, do simple art projects, sing, and just plain have fun! A nurse supervises the site and trains the volunteers. We need volunteers who friend a guest for a minimum of three hours a month on the second or fourth Tuesday. Shifts are 9:30 – 12:30 or 12:30 – 3:30. We currently have enough volunteers for four guests but have two more (max of 6 guests) who desperately need to join us. Without you, we will have to put them on a wait list. Afternoon volunteers are most needed and we’d love it if you could give more time, but understand lives are busy. Call Deb at 262-473-0535 or email dweberpal@whitewater-wi.gov for more information or to sign up as a volunteer.

Source: Submission by Deb Weberpal, Senior Coordinator, Seniors in the Park

City of Whitewater Equal Opportunities Commission – Monday @ 5:00 p.m.
VIRTUAL MEETING AGENDA
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/922488045
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240‐3212
Access Code: 922‐488‐045
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https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/922488045

City of Whitewater Landmarks Commission Worksession (VIRTUAL WORKSESSION) – Tuesday @ 1:00 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A VIRTUAL MEETING ONLY
Agenda: Presentation by Robert Watson of Commonwealth Heritage Group, Inc. relating to WHITEWATER
EFFIGY MOUNDS PRESERVE project and possible discussion regarding the same.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92334480885?pwd=TGxIcDB1MlhmdkYxUE5lNzAzdFJQZz09
Meeting ID: 923 3448 0885
Passcode: 924246
Or Dial
1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Meeting ID: 923 3448 0885
Passcode: 924246

City of Whitewater Public Works Committee – Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion And Possible Action On Awarding The 2021 Southwest Elevated Tank
Contract, Discussion And Possible Action Regarding Vehicle Speeds On Clay Street, Discussion And Possible Action Regarding Removing The Speed Bumps On Franklin Street
This will be an in-person meeting
Municipal Building – 1st Floor
Community Room
312 W Whitewater St.

City of Whitewater Parks & Recreation Board – Wednesday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda includes Alcohol Beverages In Cravath Lakefront Park Ordinance and
WAFC Lease Agreement Discussion And Approval
This will be an in-person meeting
City of Whitewater Municipal Building
Cravath Lakefront Room- 2nd Floor
312 W. Whitewater St.

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During the rest of the year, the Municipal Building is open until 5:00 p.m.

(WHITEWATER – June 4) The Whitewater Arts Alliance will be hosting the Wisconsin Regional Art Program (WRAP) exhibit that features the works of non-professional Wisconsin artists at Whitewater’s Cultural Arts Center, 402 West Main Street, from June 4 through June 27. Visitors will be asked to participate in health and safety measures recommended by the CDC for COVID-19, to include wearing a mask if not fully vaccinated.

Artists from Wisconsin will be exhibiting art in a variety of media including 3D, acrylic, oil, and watercolor paintings, mixed media, and drawings. Artists and art-advocates alike are invited to view the exhibit free of charge. The exhibit will run from 2 to 4 p.m. beginning June 4th and running through June 27 Fridays through Sundays. The show can be viewed virtually from the Association of Wisconsin Artists website: https://awa-artwork.org/wrap/whitewater-2021-06-27/# or at Whitewater Arts Alliance’s website: https://www.whitewaterarts.org/wrap-2021

WRAP was established to encourage Wisconsin citizens with a serious interest in art – people who make art purely for the love of it, rather than for fame and fortune. The purpose of WRAP is to encourage nonprofessional artists to develop their abilities. The Wisconsin Regional Art Program consists of many artist workshop/exhibits that meet throughout the year statewide. Each one has a different artist demonstration or slide lecture and a different judge to lead the afternoon critique. Artists may enter as many Wisconsin Regional Art Workshops as they like. The program is run by the Association of Wisconsin Artists (AWA), formerly named WRAA.

Artists winning a State Exhibit Award are eligible to compete for monetary awards at the State Day in Madison. In order to enter the State Exhibit you must be a member of the Wisconsin Regional Arts Program – you can join the organization at any time before the state exhibit by going to wiscartists.org and click on the tab to register.

The first Rural Art Exhibit was held at the Memorial Union during Farm and Home Week in 1940. Under the guidance of John Stuart Curry, the exhibit grew rapidly, expanding from 30 nonprofessional artists in 1940 to over 100 by 1947. The energy and enthusiasm of Curry’s successor, Aaron Bohrod, the WRAP directors, James Schwalbach and Ken Kuemmerlein, and the help of the AWA have continued to make the exhibition and workshops cornerstones of activity for nonprofessional artists throughout the state.

WRAP is developed and administered by the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Department of Liberal Studies and the Arts. WRAP exhibits and workshops began in 1940 to encourage the creative growth of non-professional artists from rural areas.

Big thanks to our sponsor, First Citizens State Bank!

The mission of the Whitewater Arts Alliance is to promote the visual and performing arts through an alliance of artists, individuals, educational resources, and organizations to promote creativity and diversity that will serve to educate and enrich the lives of the residents of the Whitewater community and surrounding areas.

The image on the homepage, “Hello, I Am Zinnia,” is by Alexandra Doaga, oil on canvas, 18″ x 24″ x 1.5″