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Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Bethel House.

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

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 -WUSD Unplugged

Members of the Whitewater School Board will be attending the WUSD Unplugged session at Whitewater Middle School on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 beginning at 4:00pm. A quorum of the School Board may be present; however, the Board will not be conducting any business during the event.

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

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

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Continuing Education announces free lectures at Cedar Crest in Janesville this fall. Four lectures will focus on Culture and Conflict: Exploring the Civil War Era and are open to all.

Now in its third year, the Cedar Crest Lecture Series resumes on September 28.  Attendees are invited to step back in time to the 19^th century and explore the multifaceted dimensions of the War Between the States and the profound impact of the War on present-day society. Lectures in this series include:

• September 28
  Union in an Age of Disunion:  Tom Thumb, Lavinia Warren, and the Dawn of Modern Celebrity Against the Backdrop of Civil War
  Presented by Anna Hajdik, lecturer, Literature, Writing, and Film
• October 5
  To Bind their Wounds: Medicine in the US Civil War
  Presented by Beth Jozwiak, associate professor, Integrated Studies
• October 12
  Moderation at a Time of Extremism: Lincoln’s Defense of the Union
  Presented by Edward Gimbel, associate professor, Politics, Government, and Law
• October 19
  Gettysburg: The Battle That Saved America and Produced the Most Famous Speech in American History
  Presented by Richard Haven, professor emeritus, Communication

The four public lectures will be held at 2 p.m. on the Thursdays listed above and will take place in the Gathering Room at Cedar Crest, Inc., 1702 South River Road, Janesville. Free parking is available and registration is not required. Visit our website at https://www.uww.edu/ce/cedar-crest for a full schedule and updates.

If you have a disability and require accommodations, please advise us as soon as possible. Requests are confidential. UW-Whitewater provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA. Please contact Kari Borne at bornek@uww.edu or 262-472-1003 for further information.

As the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater marks the beginning of a new academic year, both of its campuses are welcoming more students than in recent years. 

Projected enrollment for the fall 2023 semester is 11,462, an increase of 375 students or 3.4 percent, compared to fall 2022. 

The Whitewater campus is expected to reach 10,764 students, up 2.6 percent from last year. At the Rock County campus in Janesville, enrollment is projected to be 698, up 105 students, a 17.7 percent increase. This marks the first year-to-year rise in total enrollment at the Whitewater campus since fall 2016, and the first increase at the Rock County campus since fall 2018.

“We are immensely pleased to see that our high-quality academic programs, our mission of accessibility, our standing as the most affordable school in the UW System and our commitment to student success are all resonating with students and their families as they choose a university home,” said Corey A. King, chancellor. “Over the past several months, we have strategically expanded our recruitment, persistence, and retention efforts to a university-wide responsibility. The Warhawk family is starting this new academic year strong!” 

UW-Whitewater is experiencing enrollment increases across the board.

“Our School of Graduate Studies, which awards master’s degrees and doctorates, is at 1,710 students, which would be the second largest total in our history. The freshmen class of 1,975 students is the largest in six years, and the number of students taking face-to-face classes, as well as those individuals taking online classes, are all on the rise,” said John Chenoweth, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. “More students are transferring to UW-Whitewater from other colleges and universities, and the number of students who are the first in their family to pursue higher education is also increasing.”

UW-Whitewater boasts Wisconsin’s largest accredited school of business and licenses more new teachers than any other university in Wisconsin. More than 79 undergraduate majors — including newer programs like cybersecurity and legal studies — and 24 graduate programs are now offered at UW-Whitewater. This fall, the Rock County campus will welcome its first class of students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a collaborative degree program in partnership with Edgewood College.

The university’s official census will take place on the 10th day of instruction.

Community Development Authority Board of Directors Meeting (In Person & Virtual)
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room, 312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190
*In Person and Virtual
Thursday, September 21, 2023 – 5:30 PM

Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87099635841?pwd=YWJ6T1BhVTFMaEJ5QWEzUy9sS0IzUT09
Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799 US (Chicago) (Houston)
Webinar ID: 870 9963 5841
Passcode: 253203
Please note that although every effort will be made to provide for virtual participation, unforeseen technical difficulties may prevent this, in which case the meeting may still proceed as long as there is a quorum. Should you wish to make a comment in this situation, you are welcome to call this number: (262) 473-0108.

AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
Would any member(s) of the Board wish to declare any known conflict of interest with the items presented on today’s CDA Board Agenda?

HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS
No formal Committee action will be taken during this meeting although issues raised may become a part of a future agenda. Participants are allotted a three minute speaking period. Specific items listed on the agenda may not be discussed at this time; however, citizens are invited to speak to those specific issues at the time the Committee discusses that particular item. To make a comment during this period, or during any agenda item: On a computer or handheld device, locate the controls on your computer to raise your hand. You may need to move your mouse to see Community Development Authority Board of Directors Meeting (In Person & Virtual) these controls. On a traditional telephone, dial *6 to unmute your phone and dial *9 to raise your hand.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Approval of CDA Minutes for 08/17/2023.
   REVIEW & ACKOWLEDGE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Period ending August 31, 2023.
2. Review and Acknowledge Financial Statements for Period Ending 08/31/2023.
   PRESENTATIONS
3. Paul Eckert of Safepro Technologies – Update on Business Activities.
4. UW-Whitewater Innovation Center – Memorandum of Understanding between UW-
   Whitewater and the City .
   ACTION ITEMS:
5. Discussion and Possible Action for Recommendation to Common Council: Economic
   Development Director Salary Range. Presentation by Lee Szymborski of GovHR USA.
6. Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Listing Contract for
   Brokerage Services for Sale of City-Owned Property.
7. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Richter Development Agreement – Request to
   Extend Construction Deadline – Property Located on Executive Drive.
8. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Becker & Bolton Development Agreement –
   Deadline to Commence Construction – Property Located at 501 Prospect Drive.
   UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
9. Discussion Regarding CDA Investment in Building a Spec House or Model Home to
   Encourage Subdivision Development or Completion (Jeff Knight).
10. Economic Development Update
    FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Board Member requests for future agenda items.
    EXECUTIVE SESSION
    Adjourn to Closed Session, TO RECONVENE, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(e) “Deliberating or
    negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other
    specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. Items to
    be discussed:
11. Negotiation and Possible Action regarding Memorandum of Understanding between UW-
    W and the City for the Innovation Center.
12. Negotiation and Possible Action Regarding Development Agreement for A-1 Packaging,
    Parcel Located on Prospect Drive in the Business Park.
    Community Development Authority Board of Directors Meeting (In Person & Virtual) Agenda
    September 21, 2023 Page 3
13. Negotiation and Possible Action Regarding Development Agreement with JM
    Meadowview LLC for Housing Project on Meadowview Court.
14. Negotiation and Possible Action Regarding Development Agreement with US Shelter
    Homes LLC
    RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
15. Reconvene to Open Session for possible action on closed session item(s).
    ADJOURNMENT
    A quorum of the Common Council may be present. This notice is given to inform the public that no formal action
    will be taken at this meeting.
    Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Office of the
    City Manager / City Clerk (262-473-0102) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.

The Landmark Commission has produced an episode covering Wisconsin’s Landmark Territorial Burr Oak tree. This episode is especially topical since the City of Whitewater is now wondering what is next for this old, historic, dying tree. Located on the corner of Main and Franklin Streets, this tree was a “Witness Tree,” when Whitewater was first surveyed in the 1800’s. Because of the tree’s impending plight, this episode was produced before releasing Part II of The Whitewater Depot. That episode will be released around the first week of October.

The website link for the Territorial Oak episode is: https://youtu.be/ZKoYMODllCA

For the Landmark Trek Series: https://www.youtube.com/@WhitewaterLandmarks

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

The Whitewater FFA Alumni and supporters are hosting our annual cookout on Friday, September 22, from 5-7 p.m. Customers can dine in or go through the convenient drive-through. The cookout will be located at the Whitewater High School greenhouse across from the football field. We will be serving pork loin sandwitches and hotdog plates- which include chips, cookies, and a drink.

Come for a good time with friends and family. Enjoy the amazing atmosphere and support the Whitewater FFA. Bring your friends. EVERYONE IS WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED!

Please join the fun at the Walworth County Fairgrounds Activity Center on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. to Explore 4-H!  A variety of hands-on fun activities and the opportunity to meet with members and volunteers will help kids and their families learn about the 4-H programs available. Youth from kindergarten through grade 13 can participate.  Whatever you love to do, you can find it in 4-H!

The 1951 Class of Whitewater High School announces that we will hold our 72nd class reunion at the Real MacCoys, N1431 County Road N, Cold Spring, on Saturday, September 23 from 11-1. We hope to see you there. No reservations are necessary, but in case of questions please contact Mary Peiffer at 262-473-2139.