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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)
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By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com
The “road closed ahead” signs that are still posted on the approach to the Tratt Street and Starin Road intersection may be disregarded, as the construction project has been completed ahead of schedule. The originally announced estimated completion date was August 9. Water main, sanitary sewer, curb and gutter spot repairs, pedestrian ramp ADA improvements, and new asphalt were included in this project.
Meanwhile, Fremont Street is still closed from Starin Road to Whitewater Creek, with an original estimated construction completion date of September 1. Further, the westbound lane of the Highway 12 bypass is currently closed, with a projected reopen date of August 9 at 6:00 p.m.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s College of Business and Economics Epsilon Rho chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, an accounting student organization, is pleased to announce that they have been awarded Gold status for the year of July 2023-June 2024. This prestigious recognition is a testament to Beta Alpha Psi’s commitment to excellence in education and the UW-Whitewater community.
In acknowledgment of this achievement, our Beta Alpha Psi chapter, Epsilon Rho, will receive a congratulatory letter and a $500 sponsorship from the KPMG Foundation in the upcoming fall season. This recognition highlights UW-Whitewater’s Beta Alpha Psi’s outstanding performance in meeting the high standards set forth by Beta Alpha Psi International.
Beta Alpha Psi’s achievement of Gold status reflects members’ dedication to growing professional development and community engagement within our university and their future careers. To receive a Gold status for Beta Alpha Psi, chapters are expected to fulfill key reporting requirements and participate in valuable training sessions. The chapter must also participate in activities for outreach, the accounting profession, and service.
“Student organizations provide opportunities beyond the classroom allowing students to connect with professionals, peers, and professors. Our accounting student org activities complement classroom learning to allow students a deeper understanding of the accounting profession, potential career paths, and current events,” Dr. Jodi Gissel, Beta Alpha Psi faculty advisor, shared. “Students are able to enhance professional, social, and leadership skills; develop stronger connections and expand networks; and add value to the community through volunteer activities.”
Throughout the past year, Epsilon Rho of Beta Alpha Psi has demonstrated a strong commitment to community service, participating in events such as Explore Accounting Day, Women in Business, Junior Achievement, helping in the Campus Garden for Make a Difference Day, and making over 140 cards that were shared with local veterans at a Veterans Day Ceremony. On top of that, they hosted numerous events throughout the year to engage students with professionals and enhance skill development including a mock interview event, multiple professional panels, and Accounting Jeopardy Night. These efforts underscore the dedication to making a positive impact beyond the classroom.
Accounting is one of the most popular majors at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and is offered at the undergraduate level and as an accounting emphasis in our MBA program. Applied- and high-impact learning, stellar student organizations and the fact that all courses are taught by professional faculty are key reasons for this success as are the facts that the department boasts strong alumni connections and a close relationship with area employers. The accounting program at the College of Business and Economics has also received Accounting Accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Achieving AACSB accreditation is a mission-driven, rigorous process that includes an in-depth assessment of internal activities. These principles-based standards require excellence in areas relating to strategic management and innovation, research, teaching and learning. This level of specialized accreditation places the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in the top 2% of business schools worldwide.
“Beta Alpha Psi has long been the flagship student organization within the department and is the main driver of student engagement through professional events and volunteer activities.” Dr. Abbie Daly, the chair of accounting, shared. “Dr. Gissel and the Beta Alpha Psi board members expended an immense amount of effort to achieve this accomplishment, helping us accomplish our department’s vision ‘to be the first choice in the state of Wisconsin for accounting students’.”
About Beta Alpha Psi:
Beta Alpha Psi is an international scholastic and professional organization for students and professionals in accounting, finance, and information systems. Dedicated to academic excellence and community service, Beta Alpha Psi prepares members for future success through networking opportunities, leadership development, and career support. For more information about Beta Alpha Psi and its upcoming events, please visit: https://uwwbap.wixsite.com/uwwbap.
As was previously reported on The Whitewater Banner, on July 23, 2024 a Jefferson County jury found Pedro Mayorquin Landero Jr. [age 23, now of Crystal Lake, IL] guilty of two charges in connection with an assault that happened in May, 2021 on the UW-Whitewater campus. The defendant was found guilty of attempted robbery with use of force and battery.
Per Wisconsin Circuit Court Access, on August 2, Judge Bennett J. Brantmeier sentenced Landero Jr. as follows:
For the attempted robbery with use of force conviction:
“4 years, with an Initial Term of Confinement in Prison of 2 years, and the maximum time to serve on Extended Supervision of 2 years. The Court finds that the Defendant is eligible for the Challenge Incarceration Program “Boot Camp.” The Court finds that the Defendant is eligible for the Substance Abuse Program. The Court STAYS this sentence places the Defendant on Probation for 3 years.“
For the battery conviction:
“Court withholds sentence and places the Defendant on Probation for 1 year, with conditions: —to serve 6 months in the Jefferson County Jail, with work-release privileges. The Court indicates there will be testing for alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substances; a failed test will result in work-release privileges being revoked.”
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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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