| A giant in the practice of humanity |
By most physical measures, Dr. Lief Erickson Sr. was a diminutive man.
But consider that his small hands coaxed the first breaths of life from thousands of babies, provided a technician's skill and a comforting squeeze for countless people in medical crisis, unselfishly reached out to a community in need of leaders, and lovingly brushed the cheeks of the elderly and infirm as they drew their last breaths - and you begin to see the portrait of a giant in the practice of humanity.
Thursday, September 02, 2010 |
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| Wife gets 35 years as
judge blames Diane Zimmerman for planning attack on husband |
With anger clear in her voice, Racine County Circuit Court Judge Faye Flancher left no doubt Aug. 19 who was responsible for Todd Zimmerman's 2007 stabbing.
"You may not have done the deed, Ms. Zimmerman, but you were certainly the cause," Flancher said. "For this, Ms. Zimmerman, you need to be punished."
Thursday, August 26, 2010 |
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| Zimmerman handed 35-year sentence in murder for hire |
With anger in her voice, Racine County Circuit Court Judge Faye Flancher left no doubt Thursday who was responsible for Todd Zimmerman's 2007 stabbing.
Thursday, August 19, 2010 |
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| Moooove over,
Bessie...
Because this kid sounds like the real thing |
For 10-year-old Austin Siok, a unique honor has made him the talk of Burlington.
Or perhaps more appropriately, the talk of the barnyard.
Siok took home Grand Champion honors last week from the Cousins Subs Moo-la-palooza mooing contest at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 |
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| What a run!
Little League team makes the most of its moment in national spotlight
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Two weeks ago, the Burlington Little League program was simply trying to bring home its very first state title.
Now, the Burlington Boys of Summer have made history, no matter what else the 12-year-olds accomplish at the Great Lakes Regional in Indianapolis.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 |
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| Local team to represent state in regional Little League tourney |
You know that Little League tournament? The one you see on ESPN and ABC sports during the summer? The one where 12-year-olds find themselves on a national - and international - stage?
Burlington Little League is there.
The Burlington 12-year-old All-Stars qualified for the Great Lakes Little League regional tournament in Indianapolis this week, defeating Lowes Creek (Eau Claire) 11-5 for the Wisconsin state title Friday in West Bend.
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 |
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| Burlington eyes
rate hike
to pump up
water fund |
If there's a surprise lurking in the 2009 audit of the City of Burlington's finances, it has to be the state of the water utility fund.
According to accountant Pat Romenesko, who handled the audit on behalf of the city, the water fund balance - which is supposed to be maintained at about $420,000 - was just $67 at the end of 2009.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 |
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| Going solar |
For John Davies, renewable energy has been a passion since he got out of high school.
While he was studying for a two-year electronics degree at Gateway Technical College, Davies put together the programming and electronics to provide hot water for a house.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 |
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| Local officials worry about future of school funding |
No matter how you approach the challenge of public school funding on the state level, the problem local school districts face in making ends meet promises to be an issue for a long time to come.
Friday, July 16, 2010 |
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| Maryland Street field poles cleared |
The light poles at the Maryland Street field that could have been dangerous have been cleared by inspection.
Friday, July 09, 2010 |
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| Projecting
a new image:Branen aims to take hometown theater to a higher level |
The Plaza Theater has a new owner with plans to make some improvements at Burlington's four-screen community cinema.
But the one thing that won't change, according to Shad Branen, who purchased the theater June 30 along with his wife Kristine, is a commitment to his hometown.
Friday, July 09, 2010 |
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| Plea ends trial |
When Diane Marie Zimmerman stood before Racine County Court judge Faye Flancher last week and pled no contest to attempted first-degree attempted intentional homicide charges, two years and hundreds of hours worth of work were finished.
Racine County District Attorney Mike Nieskes estimated that several hundred hours had been put into the cases against Zimmerman and co-defendant Michael Isferding, who was sentenced Monday for his part in the murder-for-hire plot on Todd Zimmerman.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 |
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| Zimmerman enters no contest plea |
After three days of being on trial, Diane Zimmerman pleaded no contest to charges stemming from an attempt to kill her husband in 2007.
Thursday, June 24, 2010 |
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| Murder for hire trial proceeds |
The trial of a Burlington woman accused of hiring a childhood friend to kill her husband began this week in Racine County Circuit Court.
Diane Zimmerman, 44, is charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide for allegedly hiring Michael Isferding to kill her husband in November 2007.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 |
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