Spring Green, Wisconsin
Thursday, August 25, 2022 | Vol. 3, No. 20 FREE, Single-Copy
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Katie Green: The Rush Towards Oblivion
Community Calendar: Live music, exhibitions, theater
Pieces Featuring: Doggos
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Plain continues discussion on Main Street parking, pool updates, business recognitions
Friends of the Kraemer Library announces Books for Babies program
Adeline Holte, Editorial Intern The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Plain was held on August 10. Among some of the topics discussed were the continuations of the Main Street parking situation, pool updates and recognition of I-Diehl Tap.
Kathy Dwyer, Friends of the Kraemer Library
Main Street Parking
Among many of the topics discussed was the ongoing decision of the parking on Main Street. The Streets Committee has met previously to decide what to do about the safety issues surrounding Main Street and discussed possibly switching the diagonal parking to parallel, more severely angled diagonal parking and a one-way street and four-way stop. It was stated that the different angles and the possibility of a one-way street did not seem possible, but a study will be done by the county about the fourway-stop as a possible solution.
Village Recognition
Also discussed in the meeting was the closing of I-Diehl Tap. Village President Ray Ring received a notice asking if the Village has any plans to show recognition of the I-Diehl Tap closing. The recognition was asked for because of the hard work and generosity that I'mil Diehl has done and shown for the village. Ring stated that he would like to do something specific in recognition of the closing, as there have been many recent business turnovers. “Plain has been very fortunate to have so many businesses started in this little town that we are all thankful for,” said Ring. In the past, the board has sent plants
to new businesses as a welcome to the village, but Ring feels it makes sense to start doing a recognition to closed or sold businesses in the village, as well as welcoming new ones. Considered among these were things such as charitable contributions, donations, or support from the Village through time and talent. Ring said these things would open the door to showing how much the Village appreciates the businesses that were and are a part of the Plain community.
The Friends of the Kraemer Library in Plain are excited to announce a new program, Books for Babies, as a way to help families raise lifelong readers. Shannon Shelton-Ganser, educator and Friends board member shared that “Research has shown that speaking to, interacting with, and reading to
children, beginning in infancy and throughout childhood, can help equip children with the language and vocabulary skills needed to be successful in school and life. By reading to children early, and often, they will develop a love for books and learning.”
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Memorial Bench
Also discussed was the meeting of the Parks Committee with Nic Studnicka. The topic of the meeting was what to do with the memorial bench in the park for his brother, Travis Studnicka. He stated that they already have a bench similar to the rest of the benches in the park, though it is required by the Village that the bench must match the others. It was mentioned, however, that another memorial bench in the park does not match the others. Email correspondence showed that both benches had been ordered at the same time, and that the other party was not going with the Village bench theme, which is required. A motion was made to reimburse the $300 paid for the original bench from Studnicka, which will be taken back, and a new bench order will be run through the Village for tax-exempt status. The motion carried.
Plain Pool Updates
The board also heard some updates on the Plain Pool, including the
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Photo contributed by Kathy Dwyer An example Books for Babies kit from the Friends of the Kraemer Library.