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CEDARVILLE, OH (08/05/2024)– Mina Truesdale, from Whitewater, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in BS in Chemistry from Cedarville University.
Located in southwest Ohio, Cedarville University is an accredited, Christ-centered, Baptist institution with an enrollment of 5,456 undergraduate, graduate, and online students in more than 150 areas of study. Founded in 1887, Cedarville is recognized nationally for its authentic Christian community, rigorous academic programs, strong graduation, and retention rates, accredited professional and health science offerings, and high student engagement ranking. For more information about Cedarville University, visit www.cedarville.edu.
In Memoriam, the family of Albert Benedict invite visitors to an open studio to view his art work.
Time: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024
Location: Email benedictsculpture@gmail.com for details
Website: https://tinyurl.com/benedictsculpture
Nearly 300 people filled the 841 Brewhouse banquet hall last Friday, July 26, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Community ESL (English as a Second Language) Program of Whitewater.
The gala, which included music, dinner, a recognition ceremony and dance, honored the many individuals and organizations that have partnered with founders Jorge Islas Martínez and Sandra Heyer over the years to teach English and life-skills to language
learners and families new to the area.
Members from all sectors of the community—education, business, city government, health care, social services, etc.— and many past and present students, teachers and their families attended.
The owner of the 841 Brewhouse, Jim Burns, says it was the most heavily-attended event they’ve hosted in recent years.
Honored contributors to the ESL Program were: Sarah S. Lynn, Anjie Kokan, José A. Martínez, Marlene Martínez, Margaret Fischer, Simone McKinney, Wallace Sherlock, Terilyn Robles, Alisson Keiser, Jessie Dugan, Katherine Konover, Susan Huss-Lederman, Silvana Del Val, Maritza Guerra Sucuc, Jesús Vargas, Margaret Jones, Antonio Cortez, Jennifer Paulson, Marta Aranda, Henrrique Alas Melgar, Rita C. Luna, Yasmin Palomec García, and Mireyda Palomec Cortes. In addition, Islas-Martínez
received a special honor from Voces de la Frontera for his community advocacy.
The Whitewater Community ESL Program would like to thank the many individuals and organizations that supported the event. Among them were: the Mexican Consulate, Voces de la Frontera, Whitewater Unites Lives, the Immigrant Support Coalition,
Rainbow Community Care, Planned Parenthood, Whitewater Unified School District, Fort Community Credit Union, Associated Bank, Premier Bank, Katzman Farm, Soberalski Immigration Law Firm, Open Arms Free Clinic, Rock River Clinic, the Methodist Church, and McCullough’s Pharmacy. A special thanks to The Community Space for its support and to Marco Wence, who provided music. There were many others in attendance who contributed to a wonderful showing of community spirit.
Lisa Huempfner
Immigrant Support Coalition
Editor’s note: A previous article on the Banner provides additional background about the Community ESL program.
Please note the new location for the Memory Cafe at the Whitewater Senior Center in Starin Park. The library will be under construction very soon, and the Senior Center will be our home for the foreseeable future. As always, registration is requested, but never required. Online registration is available at librarymemoryproject.org/events
Editor’s note: This press release was provided by the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library.
The Fall Electronics & Appliance Recycling Event will be held on Saturday, August 17 from 8-11 a.m. at the Jefferson County Fair Park (503 N. Jackson Ave, Jefferson). The event is open to households only. You do not need to register for the event! Simply, come to the Jefferson County Fair Park between 8 and 11 a.m. Fees apply for some items. Feel free to bring items from multiple residences/ families.
Recyclable Items with NO Recycling Fees: Amplifiers, Bread Makers, Cables, Calculators, Camera Equipment, CD Players, Cell Phones, Coffee Makers, Computer Mice, Computer Towers, Controllers, Copiers (desktop), Cordless Phones, Curling Irons, Digital Cameras, DVD Players, DVRs, Eight-Track Tape Players, Electronic Toys, Fax Machines (desktop), Film Cameras, Flat Irons, Food Processors, Game Systems, GPS Devices, Hair Dryers, Headsets, Keyboards, Lab Equipment, Landline Telephones, Laptops, Lawn and Garden Equipment (electric only), Microphones, Mixers, Modems, MP3 Players, Netbooks, Paper Shredders, Phone Systems, Power Cords, Power Tools, Printers (desktop), Record Player, Robotic Equipment, Rotary Phones, Routers, Satellite Phones, Satellite Receivers, Saws, Scanners (desktop), Servers, Sewing Machines, Speakers, Tablets, Toasters, Turntables, Vacuum Cleaners, and MORE! NO BATTERIES OR BULBS ACCEPTED!
Flat Screen and Tube TVs (per unit):
- 29” and under = $20.00
- 30” to 49” = $40.00
- 50” to 69” = $60.00
- Wooden Console (any size) = $60.00
- Projection (any size) = $60.00
- 70+”=$70.00 + $1.00 for every inch larger than 70”
Freon & Appliances:
- Microwaves / Large Copy Machines: $15 Each
- Mini Fridges / Small AC Units / Dehumidifiers: $20 Each
- Refrigerators / Larger Freezers: $35 Each
- Stoves / Washers / Dryers / Dishwashers: $25 Each
No hazardous waste, latex paint or unused prescription drugs will be collected at this event. Please refer to our website on how to properly dispose of these items. For information about this or upcoming events, go to www.Jeffersoncountywi.gov/cleansweep or call Kim at 920-674-7430.
Editor’s note: All City of Whitewater residents are eligible to participate in this event, even if they reside in Walworth County. Jefferson County has an agreement with Walworth County
Are you looking for employees and are interested in learning more about the best way to hire from the Newcomer populations in Wisconsin?
The Jefferson County Human Resources Management Association (JCHRMA) has recently embarked on an exciting new chapter! We are laser-focused on empowering local and Wisconsin HR professionals and business owners to tap into the talent of newcomer workers from immigrant, ESL and refugee communities through programs like humanitarian parole, Welcome Corps, visas, and international workforce/asylee initiatives.
Join us for this groundbreaking event designed for business owners and hiring managers to gain invaluable insights into hiring best practices, cultural understanding and the nuances of employing diverse populations.
We’ll cover successful integration strategies for newcomers with your existing workforce, including transportation, housing, ESL/ELL support with technology, and retention tactics. Success stories will be highlighted.
Additionally, we’ll discuss training opportunities surrounding basic skills, soft skills, and available resources to facilitate a smooth onboarding process.
Keynotes from industry leaders will kickstart enlightening discussions. A comprehensive hiring manual and website will be developed after the conference, putting valuable resources at your fingertips.
The conference agenda may be found here.
Let’s make a real impact together in Wisconsin and beyond. Register now and be part of this transformative conference.
For more details or to get involved, reach out to Matt Glowacki at President@JCHRMA.org.
Hope to see you on August 6th. Space is limited, please register soon. We will be at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 800 W Main St, Whitewater, WI 53190. The event venue is the Hamilton Room in the James R. Connor University Center. A continental breakfast and box lunch will be served. Please notify me if you have any specific food preferences or allergies. We will be parking in lot 12 and 14. We do need your license plate number on the vehicle you will be arriving with to pay for your on-campus parking for the day. Please email your plate information to President@JCHRMA.org
Editor’s note: We are sorry for the late notice of this event, which we just happened upon. It appears that space may still be available, as the registration button is still functional. General registration is $65 plus $6.21 in fees, and government/agency fee is $49 plus $5.13 in fees.
The Friends of Lorine Niedecker, Inc. is dedicated to preserving and expanding the legacy of Lorine Niedecker, a preeminent 20th century Wisconsin poet. The organization offers access to research archives and educational materials, and publishes The Solitary Plover, a semiannual newsletter, and What Region, a monograph series. More information about this organization can be found at https://lorineniedecker.org/
The Friends of Lorine Niedecker will host a reading by the poets published in the Summer 2024 Solitary Plover on Thursday, August 8 at 6:30 p.m. CDT.
We invite you to join us for this virtual reading conducted on Zoom. To access the Zoom presentation go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81761798711
Whitewater Unified School District School Board – Monday @ 6:00 p.m. – CLOSED SESSION , to discuss a student issue, to discuss the superintendent evaluation.
Whitewater High School Library
534 South Elizabeth Street, Whitewater, Wisconsin
6:00 p.m.
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6:00 p.m. via Zoom Online
– URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84226228970?pwd=IGtH0j0KRU13XrYnVirakH9ZQvAScP.1
– Passcode: 626233
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– Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799
– Webinar ID: 842 2622 8970
– Passcode: 626233
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Closed Session
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7:00 p.m. via Zoom Online – OPEN SESSION
Agenda (click on “meetings” in upper right cornter) includes high school scorecard review, track resurfacing, Bray Facilities Planning Update, and Graduation Requirements; High School Credit Earned in Middle School
– URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89188725682?pwd=dW1HaHd4Skg1cktxODFIMzYxZGpsQT09
– Passcode: 940103
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– Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799
– Webinar ID: 891 8872 5682
– Passcode: 940103
City of Whitewater Public Test of Ballot Machines – Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: City of Whitewater Municipal Building, 2nd floor Cravath Lakefront
Conference Room, 312 W. Whitewater St.
A quorum of the Common Council/Committee members may be present. This notice is given to inform the public that no formal action will be taken at this training. The event is open to the public.
City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes first reading of Ordinance 2024-O-12 an ordinance regarding revisions to Chapter 12.22 Construction
Standards Adopted, Sidewalk Ordinance, Discussion and Possible Action regarding forming a Spring Splash Task Force, Discussion and Possible Action regarding wording for Advisory Referendum Question regarding expenditures to maintain the Starin Park Water Tower. Closed session, to be followed by open session: Petition received from Janesville Fire Fighters IAFF Local 580, and Settlement agreement between the City of Whitewater and Jill Gerber.
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
312 West Whitewater St.
*In Person and Virtual
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:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82331395004?pwd=9pMq2zCqmvKLtVQQ6dGMP21CIcPwdb.1
Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799
Webinar ID: 823 3139 5004
Passcode: 530135
City of Whitewater Landmarks Commission – Wednesday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion and consideration of the status of the Old City Hall Bell and old city bricks, Discussion and possible action on who should serve on the ad hoc committee for the Effigy Mounds strategic plan.
Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West
Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190 *In Person
and Virtual
Wednesday, August 07, 2024 – 6:00 PM
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or
telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Landmarks Commission
Aug 7, 2024, 6:00 – 8:30 PM (America/Chicago)
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/608028117
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 608-028-117
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://meet.goto.com/install
Obituaries
Mary Ann Warner died peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Crestridge Assisted Living in Dodgeville. Her physical heart failed, but her actual, loving heart never did. Ann was born June 28, 1939 to Mary and Charles Kearns in Iowa. She moved to Whitewater, Wisconsin and graduated with many dear friends in the class of 1957. Ann married John Warner on September 19, 1959. They lived in Whitewater, Sturgis Michigan, and finally settled in Janesville where they built a beautiful life and raised their family. Together, they ran a business, traveled, played cards, and enjoyed their lives. When they became … Read more
Patricia Ann Jacobson (Bureau), age 81, of Whitewater, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI. Born on September 2, 1944, in Marquette, MI, to the late Donald and Margaret Bureau, Pat grew up in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She graduated from Graveraet High School, attended Michigan State University, and later earned her bachelor’s degree from Northern Michigan University. Pat dedicated her professional life to shaping young minds, working as an elementary and junior high school teacher in both Flint, MI, and Whitewater, WI. At the heart of Pat’s life was a beautiful, … Read more
In loving memory of Lois Lauritzen, age 92, who passed away on June 1, 2026 at Lakewood Memory Care in Brookfield. Lois led an active life full of devotion to family and friends. Born July 14th, 1933 in Silvis, IL, daughter of Harry and Elsie Wilson, she grew up in the Quad Cities with older brother Harry Wilson Jr. Lois graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL with a degree in physical education. She met her husband Paul Lauritzen on the college tennis team. Their marriage on June 12th, 1955 lasted 59 years until Paul’s death on September 26th, … Read more
Donald Walter Triebold passed on to his eternal home on May 21, 2026. Don was born on April 23, 1935, in Evanston, IL, to the late Frederick W. and Mildred (nee Stecher) Triebold. Through his teen years, Don lived and worked on the family’s dairy farm, where he developed a life-long work ethic. His first eight years of education were in a one-room country schoolhouse, in which all eight grades were taught by one teacher. He graduated from Whitewater City High School in 1953 and then graduated from UW Whitewater in 1958 with a degree in Business Education. He continued his education, and earned a Master’s … Read more
William Kincaid Davis, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 19 at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg. He was born on November 1, 1941, in Madison, Indiana, the second son of Salvation Army Officers Agnes (Dixon) and William C. Davis. He attended several schools in Indiana and Illinois, including University of Illinois Experimental High School (Champaign), and graduated from Galesburg High School in 1958. He earned his bachelor’s degree from UW-Eau Claire in 1964 and his master’s degree from UW-Whitewater in 1972. He had an expansive career in education, beginning as an English teacher in Whitehall, Thornton Township (IL) and … Read more
Magdalene “Maggie” Stetter (nee Fritz), 79, of Whitewater, Wisconsin passed from this life onto the next on Monday, May 4, 2026. She was born on January 16, 1947, to the late John and Mary (Presser) Fritz in St. Stefan, Austria. Maggie immigrated from Austria with her parents and brother, became a US citizen, and grew up and attended school in West Allis, WI and then graduated with a teaching degree from University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. Maggie served as a substitute, English, and German language teacher in the Whitewater, Elkhorn, Delavan, and Palmyra schools and at Divine Word Seminary. Maggie … Read more
Lawrence “Larry” C. Hartung, a proud Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War, and longtime resident of Fort Atkinson, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on May 1, 2026. Larry was born June 7th, 1949, to Levon and Charles Hartung in Chicago, IL. Larry enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 1968 and served 3 consecutive tours in the Vietnam War. During this time, he became pen pals with his future wife, Candy, via a connection through his father. In 1970, he came home on leave to marry Candy. They celebrated 55 years of marriage on October 31st, 2025. During … Read more
Leo E. Wurzer, 65, of Eagle, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at his home. Leo was born on April 15, 1961 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Cyril and Shirley (McNeil) Wurzer. He grew up between Pleasant Prairie and Antigo, spending his childhood summers on his uncle’s farm where he discovered his love for all things tractors. Although he never had a farm of his own, he was able to partially fulfill his dream by working as a driver for Robin’s Trucking in Whitewater, WI in his last days and collecting miniature Tonka toys. He began his career … Read more
Lois Cummings, 99, of Fond du Lac, WI (formerly of Janesville, WI, Fort Atkinson, WI, Fountain Hills, AZ, and Green Valley, AZ) passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026 at the Meadows Senior Residence in Fond du Lac surrounded by family. Lois was born on February 17, 1927 in Fort Atkinson to Edward and Clarice (Roseth) Stevens. The middle child of 9 children, she attended Fort Atkinson schools and graduated in 1944. On September 11, 1948 Lois married Grant Cummings at Saint Andrew Catholic Church in Delavan, WI. Together they had 3 children, Gary, Colleen (Tom) Sabel, and Patty (Paul) … Read more
Come celebrate William Kincaid’s Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 30th at 1 pm at Trippe Lake Park Pavillion in Whitewater. He truly enjoyed gatherings where his favorite foods and music could be enjoyed with some of his closest friends and family. We will honor him by carrying on one of his favorite traditions. Please bring your own beverages and chairs. There is limited seating. See you all there!
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