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Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Nancy Brunner.

Where did your family come from? Why did you settle in Whitewater? Where are our fellow citizens from? What are our own Human Journey in Faith stories?

Please join us on Sunday October 1, 2023 as the Human Concerns Committee from St. Patrick’s Parish is sponsoring a presentation called “The Human Journey in Faith” from 10:15-11:15 (between the masses) in Berry Hall at St. Patrick’s Parish Whitewater. Light refreshments provided.

The hour long presentation will have 3 parts:
*Rob Shelledy, our moderator, was the Director of Social Justice ministry at the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for many years. He will give an overview of Human Dignity and Social Justice with a “See, Judge, Act,” perspective.
*Witness talks from parishioners and/or Whitewater community members regarding their own or ancestors’ journey
*Questions/Answers/Discussion.


¿De dónde vino tu familia? ¿Por qué te estableciste en Whitewater? ¿De dónde son nuestros compañeros feligreses? ¿Cuáles son nuestras propias historias

Acompáñenos el domingo 1 de octubre de 2023 ya que el Comité de Asuntos Humanos de la Parroquia de San Patricio patrocina una presentación llamada “El Camino Humano en la Fe” de 10:15 a 11:15 (entre las misas) en Berry Hall. Se proporcionan refrigerios.

La presentación de una hora de duración tendrá 3 partes:
*Rob Shelledy, nuestro moderador, fue Director del Ministerio de Justicia Social en la Arquidiócesis de Milwaukee durante muchos años. Dará una visión general de la Dignidad Humana y la Justicia Social con una perspectiva de “Ver, Juzgar, Actuar”.

*Charlas de testigos feligreses y/o miembros de la comunidad de Whitewater sobre su propio viaje o el de sus antepasados.

*Preguntas/Respuestas/Discusión.

Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Molly Fuller.

The 13th Annual Run for Trey is on Sunday, October 8 at Starin Park in Whitewater, WI!! 

Through the strength of the Kilar family and the outpouring of community support, Run for Trey was established to support the development and maintenance of the little league field, Treyton’s Field of Dreams, and yearly local scholarships for students.  

Mary and Mike Kilar’s son, Treyton, age 6, was killed in a car crash by a drunk driver on September 2, 2010. Although his dreams were shattered by a senseless tragedy, the field built in his honor provides a safe place for children and families to celebrate life and spend time together.  It is a place where children are encouraged to dream big and learn that through hard work, their dreams can become reality! 

Although Treyton is now playing on the “real” field of dreams in heaven, the fundraising efforts each year from the Run for Trey helps thousands of other children have a better future and learn responsible life-long decision-making skills. 

You can sign up for the Run for Trey at www.treysfield.org. The day will consist of lots of family fun activities including:

• Run For Trey features an all terrain run/walk
  • Run onto the field at Perkins Stadium at UWW
• Dogs welcome
• Bounce
• Obstacle course for the kids
• Balloons
• Raffle
• Great food to enjoy!

-$20.00 Registration (Adults) – Before October 8, 2023

-$25.00 same-day registrations at the event (Adult)

-$15.00 Registration (17 & Under) – NOTE: Runsignup will discount at checkout based on birthdate.

-$20.00 same-day registrations at the event (17 & Under)

*Packet pickup starts at 8 am on race day. Race starts at 10. If you have any questions you can email Molly Fuller at mollyo18@me.com

Mark Dorn shared some photos of early evening visitors to the Village at Trippe Lake condos.

Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the League of Women Voters Whitewater Area.

On Thursday evening, September 28, 6-8PM, at the Irvin L Young Memorial Library in Whitewater, the League of Women Voters Whitewater Area will host the first of 3 Book Club discussions on Sissy: A Coming-of-Gender Story by Jacob Tobia.  Sissy is a complex, moving and enlightening memoir written by a non gender conforming young man. Tobia inspires readers to open their minds and experience his fascinating journey of gender positivity.

Books are reserved at the Whitewater Public Library and the first discussion will cover the Introduction and Part I (read thru page 97).  You do not need to be a League member to attend this event!  The League welcomes all who are interested in deepening their understanding of this important topic. If you have any questions, please contact Dwight C. Watson at dwight.watsondcw@gmail.com or call 920-542-8601.

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 https://my.lwv.org/wisconsin/whitewater-area and like us on Facebook!

Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the City of Whitewater.

Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the Whitewater Unified School District.

Monday, September 25, 2023
Whitewater School Board – Regular Meeting
Whitewater High School Library
534 South Elizabeth Street, Whitewater, Wisconsin

6:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m. via Zoom Online

• URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81002410083?pwd=b1lYMzU1eFhaM2ZUNm5GNzVjNjh2dz09

– Passcode: 231234

• Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799
• Webinar ID: 810 0241 0083

– Passcode: 231234

Closed Session

7:00 p.m. via Zoom Online

• URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86260403948?pwd=VFZROUlGemNOaEppS0s4UHNEcmFldz09

– Passcode: 214996

• Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799
• Webinar ID: 862 6040 3948

– Passcode: 214996

PUBLIC NOTICE: The meeting will be live streamed via Zoom for those Board members and individuals
unable to attend in-person. If you require special accommodations to fully participate, please notify the
School Board Secretary by phone (262) 472-8702 or in writing at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time.

The time estimates noted for agenda items are for informational purposes only and may not be
reflective of actual discussion during the meeting.

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL (6:30 PM)
2. ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION
   A. Adjourn into closed session, pursuant to the provisions of 19.85(1)(c), Wis. Stats., considering employment, promotion,
   compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or
   exercises responsibility; specifically, to review the Superintendent evaluation. (Action Item)
3. OPEN SESSION (7:00 PM)
   A. Reconvene into open session, pursuant to §19.85(2), Wis. Stats., for possible action on any matter discussed in closed
   session. (Action Item)
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Action Item)
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS – 5 MINUTES
   A. Wisconsin School Board Week Proclamation – October 1-7, 2023
7. STUDENT REPORTS – 5 MINUTES
   A. Whitewater Student Council Report – Andrea Alcala and Emilia Houwers, Whitewater High School
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS
   A. NON-AGENDA ITEMS: Citizens may speak regarding items not on the agenda under Public Comments, but no School
   Board action will be taken. Issues raised may become a part of a future agenda. AGENDA ITEMS: Citizens may speak
   regarding specific issues on the agenda at the time the Board discusses that item. Participants are allotted a three minute
   speaking period.
9. SPECIAL REPORTS AND/OR ACTION
   A. Annual Multilingual Services Programming Update – Melania Argueta Borchert, Multilingual Services Coordinator – 15
   MINUTES
   B. Phone Purchase – John Houwers, Director of Technology (Action Item) – 15 MINUTES
10. PERSONNEL REPORT (Action Items) – 5 MINUTES
    A. Resignation – CERTIFIED – Science Teacher, High School
    B. Transfer – SUPPORT TO CERTIFIED – Science Teacher, High School
11. SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS – None
12. BUSINESS OFFICE REPORTS – 10 MINUTES
    A. Report of Preliminary Third Friday of September Student Count and Enrollment
13. CONSENT AGENDA (Action Item) – 5 MINUTES
    A. Minutes Approval of Regular Meeting – August 28, 2023
    B. Minutes Approval of Whitewater Aquatic & Fitness Center Negotiations Joint Meeting with the City of Whitewater Common
    Council – September 11, 2023
    C. 2nd Reading of Policies: 251, Job Descriptions; 445, Student Interviews with Outside Agency Personnel; NEW – 445-Rule,
    Student Interview with Outside Agency Personnel Procedures; 521.1, Board-Staff Communications; 751.1-Rule (2), Unusual
    Hazards Transportation Plan; 870, Public Complaints; 870-Rule, Public Complaint Procedures
    D. Voucher Approval – August 2023
14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None
15. NEW BUSINESS (Action Items) – 10 MINUTES
    A. Donation of $1,000 from Schenck Process LLC for Ferradermis
    B. Donation of $1,500 from Walmart for Ferradermis
    C. Donation of $2,000 from the UW-Whitewater Community Optimist Club for the Family Emergency Fund
    D. Donation of $2,500 from MicroPrecision for Ferradermis
16. BOARD MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
17. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
    A. Board Engagement Opportunities
18. ADJOURN

Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Roberta’s Art Gallery at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. 

Roberta’s Art Gallery is honored to host “The Wall: Witness to the War in Ukraine” by Iva Sidash, which features photos of buildings now scarred by full-scale war in Ukraine. In each image lies memories of the past, bringing awareness of the families, friends, and stories of what these now destroyed walls once held. Sidash’s work has been part of group exhibits in Kyiv, Paris, Berlin, and elsewhere, but this will be her first solo exhibit. 

The exhibit opens on Sept. 25 and will be on display until Oct. 20. There will be an artist reception on Sept. 26, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., which includes an artist talk with Sidash, an audience Q&A, and an open house with refreshments.    

“The Wall: Witness to the War in Ukraine” is a collection of photographs taken in Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, and Donetsk in eastern Ukraine. These photographs depict burned homes and fragments of walls. This exhibit invites the audience to reflect on these scorched remnants and what they once represented. Sidash’s photographs are symbolic of what has been done to the people who lived within the walls. Sidash says, “Now all Ukrainians are like those walls, burned by war, covered with scars, and forever changed.”   

Sidash is a Ukrainian documentary photographer based in Lviv who has been covering the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine since its beginning in 2022. Before the invasion, Sidash was a finalist in the International Fujifilm Moment Street Photo Awards, and her work has been exhibited in France, Germany, and Spain. Sidash uses her own visual language to connect viewers with the trauma of war in Ukraine. Sidash says, “I found this language in a series of artistic photographs. I believe it is necessary to talk about the war in all possible languages.” 

Sidash will participate in a UW-Whitewater History Department public event on Monday, Sept. 25, with visiting photography scholar Abigail Lewis of the University of Notre Dame at 7 p.m. in Summers Auditorium in the University Center. On Tuesday, Sept. 26, Lewis will introduce Sidash at the exhibit reception at Roberta’s Art Gallery. 

Roberta’s Art Gallery is located on the first floor of the James R. Connor University Center at 800 W. Main Street, Whitewater, Wis. The gallery collaborates with campus departments, student organizations, and community artists in coordinating and sponsoring exhibits. During the academic year, the gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday. Roberta’s Art Gallery is closed on Saturday and Sunday. 

At Roberta’s Art Gallery, we pride ourselves in providing free and open exhibits to the public, and attending certain events can earn students class credit. If you are interested in being featured in the gallery, please contact us for a proposal request. Reach us at ucart@uww.edu or 262-472-3193. Visit our website for any questions or inquiries and follow our Instagram at uww_rag.  

Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the Whitewater Public Library.

Chad Lewis will visit the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library on Tuesday, October 3 at 6:30 p.m. to tell the Bizarre History of Wisconsin. Filled with strange deaths, ghosts and spirits, sea serpents, peculiar people, medical anomalies, oddities, psychic phenomena, and UFOs, this presentation will certainly change the way you view the good ol’ days of Wisconsin. Adults and teens are welcome to attend this free event.  

Chad Lewis is a paranormal researcher and author for Unexplained Research. Chad holds a Master’s of Science degree in Applied Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Chad had trekked across the world in search of the paranormal. From tracking vampires in Transylvania and chasing the Chupacabras in Puerto Rico, to searching for the elusive monster in Loch Ness, and pursuing ghosts in Ireland’s castles, Chad brings over 18 years of research experience to his presentations. 

The library is located at 431 W. Center Street in Whitewater. There is no cost or registration to attend. Contact Sarah French with questions or accommodation requests at sfrench@whitewater-wi.gov or 262-568-2782.