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Residents of the Whitewater Unified School District are encouraged to consider seeking a position on the School Board.  The final day for filing is Tuesday, January 3, 2023, by 5:00 p.m. 

Any person who is a United States citizen and a qualified elector of the Whitewater Unified School District is legally qualified to become a member of the School Board.  In addition, Board candidates should have a genuine interest in and devotion to public education, a willingness to give time and effort to the position, a capacity to understand people, and the ability to work cooperatively with others.  

The School Board is the District policy-making authority and is responsible to the public for the success of all education services offered by the District.  This success is dependent on many individuals, but also upon each Board member’s understanding of the workings of the District-wide operations and each member’s ability to participate meaningfully in the decision-making process that governs the District. 

Three positions will be on the spring ballot.  The incumbents are Casey Judd, Thayer Coburn, and Steve Ryan.  Incumbents have until Friday, December 23, by 5:00 p.m. to file their Notification of Noncandidacy. Under section 120.06(6)(b)3m of state statutes, the District Clerk will give the public prompt notice if any incumbent files their Notification of Noncandidacy on the School Board Election page of the District website. Editor’s note: Currently none of the incumbents have filed such a notification.

The Board will provide an orientation for Board candidates in order to help them become quickly acquainted with the election process and Board members’ duties and responsibilities.  The Superintendent has developed, in consultation with the Board, a candidate orientation program to be presented by District staff and a Board member appointed by the Board President. 

The candidate filing documents may be obtained and filed at the office of the School Board Secretary at the Whitewater Unified School District Central Office, 419 South Elizabeth Street, Whitewater.  School Board candidates do not circulate nomination papers, but the School Board Secretary, Jaclyn Tueting, will assist to complete necessary filing documents. 

CENTRAL OFFICE HOURS

Through Thursday, December 22…………………………………………………………….M-Th, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m./ F, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Friday, December 23 through Monday, January 2………………………………………………….……………………………….Central Office Closed

(Friday, December 23 at 5:00 p.m. is the deadline for incumbents to file a Notification of Noncandidacy)

Tuesday, January 3…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….…….7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

(5:00 p.m. is the deadline for filing candidacy paperwork)

WHS Players would like to thank all of our sponsors, volunteers, parents, and the Whitewater community for all their support for our recent production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. We are proud of the outstanding work we accomplished and are grateful for the opportunity to share our talents with all of you.

If you would like to show your support for the WUSD Drama Program by becoming a sponsor or community partner, please contact Jim McCulloch at jmcculloch@wwusd.org for more information. The Spring Play (February 23-26, 2023) will be Agatha Christie’s, “A Murder is Announced.” We hope to see you there!

Article Submitted by Jim McCulloch
Whitewater Unified School District Theater Director
jmcculloch@wwusd.org
Photos Courtesy of Tom Ganser

It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society. Today’s image shows a large steam-powered locomotive sitting at the back of the old freight house (Whitewater’s first depot, located in the parking lot next to the current depot) in 1936. By this time, diesel engines were replacing old locomotives on the rail lines, but this image shows that the old locomotives were still in service. Rail transportation was still highly important in Whitewater and would be until after World War II in the 1950s.

Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society.

(4379P, Whitewater Historical Society)

by Jean Caucutt
November 17, 2022

 The diagnosis of any disease is difficult especially when the diagnosis is dementia. After Ted was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and as the disease progressed, Ted began to sleep less and less. Day was night. Night was day. Nothing seemed to help and sleep deprivation set in for me. I was advised by a triage nurse to have someone spend a night so I could get some much-needed sleep. I had not slept in a bed in several weeks as Ted would only take short naps in his recliner.

            Our son volunteered to help out and arrived late one night after I had Ted settled and asleep. I went to bed ready for a good night’s sleep.

            Ha! “A failed experiment” our son called it. Ted soon woke up and thus began a 7-hour long night of talking and enjoying having company. Ted regaled our son with many stories. I finally got up to try to support and to get Ted back in his chair for sleep. Nothing worked. So, at 5 a.m., I told our son to take Ted for a ride. When they arrived back home at 6 a.m., I had breakfast ready for Ted. He was happy and smiling. No sign of fatigue. After eating, he looked up at both us and exclaimed, “Every day is a gift, and we should be kind.” 

            Just a few weeks after this all-night vigil, and three days before Thanksgiving, Ted moved to Glenwood at Mulberry. He has since passed away. But the message from that night still rings true: “Every day is a gift, and we should be kind.”

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The Dementia Friendly Community Initiative, a program of Whitewater Seniors in the Park, thanks Jean for her 2^nd article with insights from a caregiver. Contact Seniors in the Park for more information.

https://www.whitewater-wi.gov/273/Seniors-In-the-Park

Editor’s Note: The following information was provided by the UWW/Community Optimist Club.

The UW-W/Community Optimist Club is very proud to host this joyous, all community, event again. Breakfast with Santa will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the Esker Dining Hall on the UW-Whitewater campus. The event will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Children, young and old, are invited to attend. So grab your family, friends, and neighbors as you will NOT want to miss this holiday tradition! In years past, we served over 750 people and we hope to serve that many or more again this year!

A delicious breakfast will be served that includes French toast with syrup, sausage, donut holes, and a selection of juices, milk, and coffee. The cost is $5 for adults and free for children under 12.

Santa, Mrs. Claus and many of their elves will be there to greet the children of the community and their families, friends and neighbors. Pictures can be taken with Santa and each child will receive a small bag of treats from Santa’s elves. Frosty the Snowman will also be available for another fun photo opportunity. Family and friends are encouraged to bring their own cameras to record the fun. The popular coloring/story book corner will be available and music will be provided by various local groups with the potential for public caroling as well.

The Mitten Tree will also be available for people to donate mittens, hats, and scarves for children and adults. In addition, underwear and socks are also needed as they are used for emergencies for the area children. Donations are used by WUSD, Bethel House, the Community Space, VIP in Elkhorn and Opportunities in Fort Atkinson that both work with people with disabilities to give them meaningful work and an opportunity to procure gifts for members of their families.

Esker Hall, 420 N. Prairie St., is located at the corner of North Prairie and E. Lauderdale Drive, near the Wells Hall complex on the UW-Whitewater campus. There is ample parking available on the north side of the building near the north entrance door. For more information contact Dr. Lanora Heim, lheim@wwusd.org, 262-472-8712.