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Teen gets stuck on pier Bystander held patient’s head above water until rescuers arrived by Heather Ruenz STAFF WRITER
Fresh, locally grown produce is now available at area farmers markets. Many area markets also offer a variety of garden plants, honey, soaps and breads. FILE PHOTO Lauderdale Lakes Breeze
Where to find FARMERS MARKETS in the area
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ike fresh produce that pops up in the bright spring sunshine, a variety of farmers markets bloom throughout the area. The markets offer many different products, but none so sought after as the fresh produce from local farms, grown within hours, sometimes minutes, from the table. Area residents have the opportunity to purchase fruits and vegetables grown locally for a few months, including some from certified organic farms. Pasture-fed and organic meats are also available at some markets, along with raw honey. Herbs and flowers round out the overwhelming selection, along with homemade soap, teas, nuts, wild rice, eggs, specialty coffee, crackers, sauces, maple syrup, kettle corn, mushrooms, sausage, and cheese. Bright-colored canopies blossom on town squares, in shopping center parking lots, and in scenic parks along rivers and lakes. The season typically runs May through October, although opening and closing dates vary by location. Some involved in area farmers markets represent operations that have been in business since 1860. Others are relatively new and want to share excellent or unusual food items. Fresh, locally grown plants, produce and products are available at farmers markets throughout the area. Here’s a listing of the locations, dates and times of those markets:
at Wehmhoff Square on the corner of Washington and Pine streets and runs Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m. through October. The market offers a large selection of produce and locally sourced items and the opportunity to interact with the producers. There is also live music. For more information, visit burlingtonwifarmersmarket.com.
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday through October at Horticultural Hall, 330 Broad St.
Delavan
Union Grove
The Delavan Fresh Market is held Thursdays beginning June 3 through Sept. 16 from 3 to 6 p.m. at 202 E. Walworth Avenue. The market features produce as well as artisans, crafters and a flea market.
The Union Grove Public Market returns in 2021 to the parking lot at the Piggly Wiggly shopping center, 4400 67th Drive. It is held Tuesdays from 3 to 7 p.m.
Burlington
Lake Geneva
The Burlington Farmers Market is
The Lake Geneva Farmers Market is
East Troy The East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce’s Farmers Market returns for its 13th season this summer with a new location at The Hive Taproom, W2463 Highway ES. It will feature an expanded selection of vendors and activity schedule. The market will be held on Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m. from June 4 through Sept. 3.
Elkhorn Saturdays on the Square runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the downtown Elkhorn Square. The open market features fresh produce, vendors, crafters, food, entertainment and more. For more information, visit elkhornchamber.com.
Mukwonago The Mukwonago Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a weekly farmers market from 2 to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays in Field Park, on the corner of highways 83 and NN.
Whitewater The Whitewater Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon through November in the Depot Museum parking lot, 301 W. Whitewater Street. The market includes a variety of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, honey and preserves, flowers, shrubs, birdhouses and jewelry. The Whitewater City Market is held every Tuesday through October from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Train Depot Museum, 301 Whitewater St.
Williams Bay The Williams Bay Farmers Market is held at Edgewater Park every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The market opened May 21 and runs through Sept. 10. It features more than 55 local vendor offering fresh produce, cheese, honey, seafood, crepes, tacos, sweets, seeds and art.
In what City of Delavan Fire Chief Tim O’Neill described as “one of the more unique calls” he’s responded to, a 14-year-old is reportedly doing well following a freak accident at a pier on Delavan Lake on June 26. The teen had been swimming in the lake and when she returned to the pier, she attempted to get out of the water at the end of the pier. When she stepped on a support under the pier – where a downward, angled piece meets a vertical post – her foot got caught in the narrow area. But that wasn’t the worst part, according to O’Neill. “When she stepped down, she was pinned by the wood, which she may have been able to get out of, however, a nail impaled her foot (toe) and that trapped her,” he said. O’Neill said a bystander helped by holding the girl’s head out of the water until emergency crews arrived. “Once we got there, we were able to put a life preserver on her and that helped keep her head out of the water so paramedics could attend to her while firefighters worked on the pier,” he said. According to O’Neill, a saw couldn’t be used on the pier because of the vibration it would have created so it was determined the best option was to use the Jaws of Life. It was the first time O’Neill had been part of a rescue that used that piece of equipment under water. “In the training we were told it could be used under water but I was a little nervous to be honest. It performed as advertised, I’m happy to say,” he said. “And while we thought we’d have to take a See TEEN • Page 5
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