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Al Hutchison, Lanora Heim, Mary Geraghty, Jorge Islas Martinez (L-R)
On March 31st Al Hutchison from the Whitewater Community Optimist Club presented a check for over $2700 to the Whitewater Unified School District Family Emergency Fund.
Submitted by Al Hutchison, President
Legendary. Comedy. Hilarity.
The Second City is celebrating 65 years of legendary laughs! Showcasing some of our audience’s favorite songs, sketches, and characters written on our stages by some of our illustrious alumni, including Catherine O’Hara, Tina Fey, Keegan-Michael Key, Amber Ruffin, Stephen Colbert, Tim Meadows, Bill Murray, Tim Robinson, Joan Rivers, Eugene Levy, Adam McKay and so many more… With material handpicked from our iconic comedy archive and brought to life by our all-star ensemble, see for yourself why The Second City continues to be the world’s most influential name in comedy for sixty-five years and counting.
Friday, April 4, 7:00 p.m., Young Auditorium, 930 W. Main Street, Whitewater
Tickets are $58 and may be ordered here or by calling 262-472-2222 between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tickets will also be available at the door with a surcharge of $2.
May contain adult content.
Unofficial results for the April 1 Spring General Election – only contested elections are shown
* denotes candidate was elected
Results for city and school district races were previously published on The Banner here.
Jefferson County Circuit 1 Judge
*Will Gruber (Incumbent) 17945
John Jack A Chavez 9093
Jefferson County Circuit 2 Judge
*Theresa Beck (Incumbent) 13705
Jennifer L. Weber 12609
Cold Spring Town Board Supervisor 2
*Justin Thorn 180
Yvette R. Loiselle 130
Cold Spring Town Treasurer
*Dawn Millard 208
Allan Wood 84
Hebron Town Board Supervisor
*Matthew Foelker 355
Randy Thorman 253
Palmyra-Eagle School District School Board Member
*Amy Wilde 859
*Michael Eddy (Incumbent) 807
Rachel Kirkley 630
Village of Palmyra Public Safety Referendum
Yes 196
*No 461
Village of Palmyra Trustee
*Thomas Ball (Incumbent) 340
*Stephanie Wallace 310
*Tammie Smith (Incumbent) 277
Scott Deichl 224
Palmyra Town Board Chair
*Frank Sauter (Incumbent) 385
Larry Kau 247
Palmyra Town Board Supervisor 1
*Rob Martens (Incumbent) 340
Bonnie Willson 269
Richmond Town Board Supervisor 1
*Joe Staller 458
Paul McGraw 379
Richmond Town Board Supervisor 2
*Rob Chelminiak 439
Larry Gard 352
The City of Whitewater Lakes Advisory Committee is hosting informational sessions to increase awareness regarding the upcoming City of Whitewater Trippe & Cravath Lake District resolution, which will be presented to the City Council on May 6, 2025.
The final sessions will be held this Saturday, April 5 at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the Municipal Building.
By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com
The following are unofficial election results based on reports from Jefferson, Rock and Walworth Counties. All results are subject to review by the local Boards of Canvassers.
City of Whitewater Referendum
Yes – 1880 = 54%
No – 1599 = 46%
City of Whitewater Common Council, District 1
Mike Smith 430
J. Christopher Wilt 392
Whitewater Unified School District Referendum
Yes – 3189 = 52%
No – 2933 = 48%
Whitewater Unified School District School Board (2 will be elected)
Jennifer Kienbaum 2553
Miguel Aranda 2541
Nick Baldwin 2488
Wayne Redenius 2079
State Races
Superintendent of Public Instruction – Jill Underly is projected as the winner.
Justice of the Supreme Court – Susan Crawford is projected to win.
Voter ID amendment passed.
The Banner will provide the outcome of a number of other area races soon.
Editor’s Note: The following interview was done by Marjorie Stoneman on behalf of Whitewater Unites Lives.
Dr. K. Praveen Parboteeah is a well-respected and world-renowned professor, researcher, and textbook author who lives in Whitewater, Wisconsin. His journey to Whitewater began in the small country of Mauritius, an island near Africa. He grew up in a family of teachers and his maternal grandfather was one of the first non-Christian principals during British rule in Mauritius.
Praveen earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Mauritius. A professor from California arranged for one student to attend Chico University in California to earn an MBA and Praveen was chosen to follow the research track. He then earned a PhD in Business Administration at Washington State. Washington State is also where he became a United States citizen.
“I really liked what my advisor was doing and the quality of life in the United States. I wanted to have the best option to stay here and do research and flourish as a scholar,” he said. At that time, Mauritius had limited opportunities for a PhD education.
Praveen said when he first went to California, he was really homesick, being 10,000 miles and 22 hours away from his family. His mom came the first summer to help him adapt. He said now he enjoys talking with his father regularly on the phone and Facetiming his family on the weekend. Technology has made the distance bearable.
Praveen speaks French, Creole, and English fluently. One of Praveen’s challenges was changing from the British style of writing to the American style of writing. He said the British style is much wordier, and so he learned to write in a clean, direct style for academic papers.
He has published 60 articles and five books (three books with more editions). He won the UW-W Award for Outstanding Researcher twice, and he received an award from the Prime Minister of Mauritius. He also surpassed 10,000 cites on Google Scholar.
Praveen’s first position after earning his PhD was to teach Business at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He had applied to many universities, but he really liked the chair of his department, Chris Clements. He and his wife, Kyong Pyun, moved here 25 years ago. He said it was difficult to adapt at the beginning, but once he and Kyong met people through work and the community, it became much easier socially. Praveen has had many offers to teach at other universities, but he loves it in Whitewater and doesn’t plan to leave.
In 2014, Praveen spearheaded the DBA (Doctorate of Business Administration) program at Whitewater, which has been an important financial and status boost for the university. Working business people can earn their DBA by attending sessions on the weekend. The program is geared toward professionals. In addition, other state professors have been able to advance at their universities by earning a DBA at Whitewater.
“When I think about all of the experiences I have had, I know I am privileged to be at UW-W,” he said.
Praveen’s wife, Kyong (featured in another whitewaterbanner.com article) was born in South Korea, so Praveen made connections with South Korea University, where he teaches each summer. He has also made wonderful professional connections with other international scholars from Germany, China, and India.
“I have enjoyed all of the cultural experiences. In Mauritius, I was able to meet Muslims, Hindus and Christians. I’m interested in different cultures and have had good experiences whenever I’ve interacted with people from different countries,” he said.
Praveen and Kyong raised two children in Whitewater. One is currently attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the other recently graduated from there. Both Praveen and Kyong are dedicated to the Whitewater community. Praveen is a volunteer for Whitewater YES for Education, served on the Whitewater Grocery Co. Board, and was involved in creating the Lincoln Elementary Charter School.
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Whitewater Unites Lives.
The compost site, located at 599 N. Jefferson St., will on open on Saturdays beginning April 5, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and Wednesdays, starting April 9, from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The compost site is available to City of Whitewater residents only. Residents can bring yard waste to the site for disposal. Residents are required to empty the yard waste from any container used in the transportation of the yard waste and take the container home.
Residents can also help themselves to composted material or wood chips at the site. Residents must load their own compost or wood chips. The City will provide a loader for loading chips and compost beginning Saturday, April 5. This loader will be available on the first Saturday of each month until the site closes for the season on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
*Please allow enough time for unloading as the compost site will close promptly at the posted times. *
NOTICE: City Ordinance Chapter 12.08 – Street Obstructions, Section: 12.08.010 – Residents are prohibited from depositing any yard waste debris on…right of ways other than City of Whitewater designated days.
If you have any questions, please call the Department of Public Works at 262-473-0560.
For other requests, visit https://www.whitewater-wi.gov/RequestTracker.aspx.
Obituaries
Sally A. Schutte, age 73, of Whitewater, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 21, 2026, while at Hearthstone Memory Care in Whitewater. Sally was born on November 6, 1952, to Roy and Elsie (Rohloff) Haas. Sally married William Schutte in the spring of 2003. Sally grew up on the family farm in the Town of Hebron and graduated from Jefferson High School. She dedicated nearly her entire career to Fort HealthCare, where her hard work and versatility shone through various roles. Over the years, she served in housekeeping and medical records, Center for Dermatology. Sally … Read more
Zachariah “Zach” Schoenke, 41, of Whitewater passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. He was born April 4, 1985, to Keith W. Schoenke and Kathleen Schoenke in Fort Atkinson, WI. He grew up and graduated from Whitewater High School in 2003. Zach worked various jobs over the years but was currently working at Cracker Barrel in Janesville. He was a big Packers Fan and liked to play fantasy football. He enjoyed reading, cooking, and watching horror shows. Zach fiercely loved his son, Lincoln, his sisters, Cami and Cary, his mom and stepdad, and his aunt Robin. He will be dearly … Read more
Carla Winn, 82, died September 5, 2026. Funeral Service will be at 12:00 PM, Saturday, September 12, 2026, at East Heights United Methodist Church, 4407 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67218, followed by a burial at 2:00 PM at White Chapel Memorial Garden 1806 N Oliver Ave. Carla is preceded in death by her parents, Vivian Dwight and Wilma Lois Krehbiel; and sister, Jennifer Krehbiel. She is survived by husband, Stephen; daughter, Ashley (Clint) Gagel, of Overland Park; siblings, Paul (Kay) Krehbiel, of Socorro, NM, Lynn (Bill) Oetting, of Wichita, Ellen (John) Querner, of Wichita, Teresa Woodson, of Lawrence, KS, … Read more
Susan Miller Celebration of Life There will be a gathering of friends and acquaintances at Susan’s Farm Store to celebrate Susan’s life on Saturday, September 19th from 2-5 p.m. at N6623 Lake Lorraine Rd., Delavan, Wisconsin
Our loving mother, JoAnn E Harrop, age 95, passed away on September 11, 2026. Our sorrow is deep, but we are filled with gratitude for the many years we had with her. Even as her mind was failing, she remained strong and appreciative of all who cared for her. JoAnn was born on January 13, 1931, daughter to Fred Braun and Evelyn Braun {Storck). She was raised in Whitewater, Wisconsin by her grandparents, Otto and Edith Storck. She attended Whitewater High School and helped at the Storck tavern where she met her husband Earl C. Harrop. They married on November … Read more
Russell O. Johnson “Russ,” 88, passed away on September 4, 2026 in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Russell was born on July 12, 1938, in Janesville, Wisconsin. Russ grew up in Janesville, and after high school he joined the Air Force on May 1, 1958, serving as an aircraft mechanic until June 12, 1962. He then worked at Parker Pen in Janesville for a time, where he met his future wife, Avis. After marrying Avis Mason in April 1964, Russ worked for Gillman Manufacturing for a time, then began a career at Dana until its closing in 1980. In 1981, Russ started working … Read more
Marcia Zingg, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, businesswoman, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, at the age of 75. Marcia will be remembered for her unwavering love, remarkable strength, generous spirit, and lifelong devotion to her family. She shared 40 wonderful years of marriage with her husband, Jeffrey Zingg, who considered her not only his wife but also his best friend, business partner, and the love of his life. Together, Marcia and Jeffrey built a successful life rooted in perseverance, hard work, laughter, and love. As entrepreneurs in Whitewater, Wisconsin, they owned and managed new car franchises and … Read more
Amanda Jean Hunter was born to Ralph and Malinda (Thomas) Hunter of Whitewater, Wisconsin, on October 6, 1976. She passed away on August 4, in Fort Worth, Texas, where she lived with her family. Amanda passed peacefully in the hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. Amanda was a kind-hearted free spirit with an unmistakable hippie warmth. Generosity, spontaneity, a quick wit, a macabre sense of humor, and an open heart were traits that she embraced. She was a tireless champion of those in need, an innate characteristic that became among the best of her qualities. She proved to be a … Read more
Ellen Eichmiller, 82, of Whitewater, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Ellen was born on September 10, 1943, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Chester “Guy” and Irene (née Holmen) Steig. She married the love of her life, Paul Eichmiller, on December 7, 1963, and together they made their home in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Ellen spent much of her working life as a secretary at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, where she formed many lasting friendships and memories. Ellen cherished her family and friends and treasured the time she spent with those closest to her. She was known for her love of … Read more
Janet Quinn, age 71, of Jefferson passed away on Thursday, August 20th. Janet was born on December 22nd, 1954 in St. Joseph, MI to Robert Mounsey and Edith Christison Mounsey. She was a granddaughter to Herbert Bragg Mounsey, Charlotte Mounsey, and Ester Christison West. She married Michael Durden in 1979 and later married Eury Quinn Jr. (J.R.) in 1988. Janet grew up in Benton Harbor, MI, and subsequently lived in New York and Arkansas before moving to Wisconsin in 2016. She was a dedicated caregiver to her disabled Mother, and worked as a custodian for various employers over the years. … Read more
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