NEA Big Read Book Giveaway Day at Irvin L. Young Memorial Library – Monday, April 5th 12:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Monday, April 5th is our book giveaway day! Stop in and pick up a free copy of this year’s NEA Big Read selection The Latehomecomer. Available while supplies last.
(Studio 84 submission) Spring is traditionally a time of new growth and renewal and spring 2021 will be a welcome ‘ReLeaf ‘ from the troubles that 2020 brought us!
You are invited to join Studio 84 (virtually) for our Annual Gala Night with a bonus Cupcake Battle Fundraiser on April 17th The virtual gala is free to attend as it always has been when we gathered in person.
Since we won’t be meeting in person, we knew everyone would be missing the food and especially the cupcakes. So as a fundraiser we will have bakers competing for the honor of your vote as the best decorated and the best tasting cupcakes. You can purchase your cupcake tickets on our website at www.studio84inc.org. Only 48 cupcakes tickets will be available and they sell for $20. You will receive up to a dozen cupcakes and can pick them up curbside on April 17 from 12-2 at Studio 84. Enjoy your cupcakes as you watch the gala event that night starting at 5 pm. Enjoy meeting some of our artists as they talk about why they love art and a few other things. As always you can shop for all your favorite artist’s items during the event.
Money raised from this event will go to help support our programming in the arts for people with disabilities.
Two entries into the Cupcake Battle are Katie Krueger and Susie Feurestein. Baker Katie says, “I’m a UW-Whitewater alum and current MBA student with an unstoppable addiction to baking boozy cupcakes. On top of that, I’m passionate about how the arts can impact our lives. So when I got the opportunity to support Studio 84 through baking cupcakes, it was a no-brainer! If you liked my chocolate boilermaker cupcakes from last fall, you’ll LOVE what I’m whipping up for the ReLeaf Cupcake Battle.”
Cupcake Baker Susie states, “I work for the University of Whitewater and that is how I heard about this wonderful event. I was curious what Studio 84 was, not being from Whitewater. I immediately looked up the website. Wow! I was very impressed with the art, the videos and the organization. Since I love baking, I thought why not throw my baking hat into the ring. It is a win win, I get to bake and contribute to the Gala. I hope for a successful evening for Studio 84 and that many will enjoy the wonderful cupcakes made by all!”
For details on theSpring ReLeaf Gala Event and to order your cupcakes visit Studio 84 online at www.studio84inc.org.
By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com
Read below for information about the new eligibility criteria for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. As of early morning on Sunday, March 21, some appointments are available on Wednesday, March 24 at the Whitewater Walgreens. See the bottom of this post for further information.
Beginning Monday, March 22, individuals age 16 and older with certain medical conditions that have a greater risk of severe infection from COVID-19 will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Those groups can be found on the DHS COVID-19 vaccination page. The decision is based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and supported by Wisconsin’s medical experts.
Banner note: The most common factor for eligibility is those whose BMI (body mass index) classifies them as “overweight,” or having “obesity.” This link provides a BMI calculator in which a person simply enters their height and weight. According to this site, approximately two-thirds of adults in Wisconsin fit this criteria.
Eligibility includes individuals with the following conditions:
Individuals with these medical conditions will have multiple vaccination options, including through community-based clinics, health care providers, local health departments, and pharmacies.
Additionally, DHS updated eligibility to include all clergy, restaurant workers (as part of the food supply eligibility group) and further expanded public safety to include judges, prosecutors and district attorneys in addition to public defenders.
You must live, work, or study in Wisconsin.
Banner note: www.vaccinefinder.org is a site where users may enter their zip code to find locations where vaccine appointments may be available. One may, if desired, specify which of the three vaccines they prefer. If you are directed to Walgreens, you will need to sign in to an existing account or establish a new one. When you reach the page that says, “See if you’re eligible in Wisconsin,” if you are under age 65 and qualify due to one of the above reasons, check “high risk medical condition.” The Whitewater Walmart was also offering the vaccine on a drive-through basis last week, but does not appear to have any appointments at this time.
Be An Informed Voter on Election Day!
(LWV-Whitewater Area press release) The League of Women Voters of the Whitewater Area reminds voters to get ready to vote in the upcoming April 6 Spring Election. On the ballot this election in Whitewater and surrounding communities in Walworth and Jefferson counties are candidates running for common council, school board, village and town boards, clerks and treasurers, and municipal judge as well as a state race for Superintendent of Public Instruction. The League encourages voters to start their candidate research before they cast their ballot, so they are informed voters whether they vote by absentee ballot or on Election Day.
Walworth and Jefferson County voters can access nonpartisan candidate information for many local races by using the League’s voter guide on VOTE411.org. Enter your street address, ask to view your ballot and then link to read candidates’ responses to the League’s questionnaires. Candidate responses to a selection of local races has now been posted on VOTE411.org.
In addition to the voter guide on VOTE411.org, the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin has created a fact sheet for the State Superintendent of Public Instruction with information on the role and responsibilities of this elected office and why it matters in the lives of everyday Wisconsinites. This fact sheet is available on LWVWI’s website at https://my.lwv.org/wisconsin/state-superintendent-public-instruction.
The League is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Visit our website at lwvwhitewater.org and like us on Facebook!
Banner note: A video of the Whitewater Unified School Board Candidate Forum which was held on March 13 is available at this link. All of the active candidates: Tom Ganser, Larry Kachel, and Maryann Zimmerman, participated. Andrea M. Svec’s name will be on the ballot, but she is no longer actively seeking to be elected. The Banner also invited candidates to provide information about their background and views. A link to their responses may be found here.
Banner note: A video of the City of Whitewater Common Council Candidate Forum which was held on March 13 is available at this link. Candidates running for City Council are Carol McCormick (District 1), Brienne Diebolt-Brown (District 3), Greg Majkrzak (District 5), Neil Hicks (District 5), Lisa Dawsey Smith (At-Large), and Daniel Machalik (At-Large). All of the candidates participated in the forum. The Banner also invited candidates to provide information about their background and views. A link to their responses may be found here.
Spectrum News (Channel 1 on Whitewater’s Spectrum cable service) featured a video interview and article on March 16 titled, ‘I Plan on Being Here’; Restaurant Owner Remains Optimistic Despite Challenging Year.” Tyler Sailsbery, chef and owner of the Black Sheep, discusses the pivots his restaurant has made in staying afloat during the pandemic. Click here for the interview and article.
Downtown Whitewater Board of Directors Meeting – Monday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda includes USDA Rural Development Grant Information & Update
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City of Whitewater Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting – Wednesday @ 5:00 p.m.
Agenda includes trail map planning
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Whitewater Community Development Authority Board of Directors – Thursday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda includes closed session regarding discuss terms of sale of Tax Parcels /A323600002 and /A323600003
located on Bluff Road. (Action may follow in reconvened open session.)
Citizens are welcome, and encouraged to join us via computer, smart‐phone or
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Hey — it’s market day! It’ll be a beautiful, sunny day on Saturday, March 20, and you’ll find us at the CEC from 10 am to noon. The UW Whitewater Community Engagement Center is the former Sentry building located at 1260 W. Main Street.
This week’s special treats include lamb and freshly picked spinach (My Farm), duck eggs (Helena’s Plant Closet) and a strawberry rhubarb tart (Wood Street Bakery). The full list of vendors we’re expecting is below:
Bowers Lake Coffee ● locally roasted and brewed organic coffee & coffee beans
Clark Family Farms ● lion’s mane mushrooms, chestnut mushrooms, pink oyster mushrooms, blue oyster mushrooms, microgreens; take-and-eat dishes
Helena’s Plant Closet & Whitewater Egg Delivery ● air plants, succulents, cactus, jade, peperomia, in handmade & whimsical pots, chicken and duck eggs
Kettle Moraine Honey ● local honey, beeswax products, scented soaps
Kristie’s Creative Kitchen ● jams, pickled items
Komboocho Brewing ● quality kombucha using organic & local ingredients
Margie Hammerl ● eggs, chicken
My Farm ● spinach, eggs, fresh lamb, greens mix
Soap of the Earth ● local, handcrafted soaps & lotions
Stephani’s Spot ● garden preserves, baked goods, salsa, mustards, sauces
Sunny Brook Farm ● local produce, eggs
Wood Street Bakery ● cranberry almond scones, coconut chocolate chip scones; strawberry rhubarb tart; sourdough bread, Asiago cheese bread, cranberry walnut bread & multigrain bread; assorted granolas
Looking ahead: Market on the move!
With the milder weather, WWCM has decided to move on to the outdoor season earlier than normal this year. Here’s where you can find us over the coming weeks.
Remaining indoor markets at the CEC:
Saturday, March 20, 10 am-noon
Saturday, March 27, 10 am-noon
Saturday, April 3, 10 am-noon
April markets in the parking lot next to the Depot Museum:
Tuesday, April 6, 4-6 pm
Tuesday, April 13, 4-6 pm
Tuesday, April 20, 4-6 pm
Tuesday, April 27, 4-6 pm
By May, we’ll be back in our regular spots around the Depot. We’ll run 4-7 pm, and you can expect food trucks, music, and furniture out when the weather permits. Fingers crossed for sunny days, everyone… see you at the market!
It’s time for another round of #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society!
Today’s image features our very own Depot Museum in its earliest years! Designed by architect J.T.W. Jennings (who later became the Supervising Architect for UW-Madison), the depot was built 1890-1891. The building served the community well, but trains no longer stopped in Whitewater after 1951. It briefly became a feed and seed store in the 1960s, however, in 1974, it became the Whitewater Historical Society Depot Museum of Local History. This image is from our recently-digitized glass plate negatives collection from around the turn of the twentieth century.
Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society collections!
(2867GP, Scholl Collection, Whitewater Historical Society)
The Whitewater Historical Society collects, preserves, and interprets the history of Whitewater and the surrounding area. Be sure to join us next week for more from the Society’s collections. Please “like” us on Facebook, and check out our website at whitewaterhistoricalsociety.org!
UW-La Crosse announces December 2020 graduates
LA CROSSE, Wis. (March 12, 2021) – The following area students completed degree requirements at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in December.
UW-La Crosse, founded in 1909, is one of the 13 four-year institutions in the University of Wisconsin System. UWL has more than 10,500 full and part-time students enrolled in 101 undergraduate, 28 graduate and two doctoral academic programs.
UW-La Crosse – www.uwlax.edu- is the state’s top-ranked public or private higher education institution by U.S. News & World Reports for master’s degree institutions and has been ranked among the top Midwestern public institutions for more than a decade. UW-La Crosse remains one of only two Wisconsin colleges to consistently make Kiplinger’s Personal Finance’s list of the top 100 best values nationwide in public colleges.
Students earning degrees in December included:
Whitewater, WI
Tom Duval, Bachelor of Science, Public Health and Community Health Education Major; Psychology Major
Keagen Stonewerth, Bachelor of Science, Physics Education Major