Director hopes community steps up to fill the gap By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer It’s no secret that federal and state funding for education – and educational programs – is becoming scarce. That is the reason Christina Weigler, who heads the Partners2 program at Burlington High School, is starting to […]
Author: Ed Nadolski
LYNN L. KOKLAS
Lynn L. Koklas, 46, Burlington, died Dec. 11, 2011. She was born April 1, 1965, to Richard and Nancy (Englehardt) Turenne. She had been a resident of Burlington since 1995 and enjoyed fishing, crafting, cooking, rockhounding, animals and gardening. Survivors include her father, Richard Turenne; long time boyfriend, Dennis Jacobson; […]
DORIS M. SIEWERT
Doris M. Siewert, 83, Union Grove, Dec. 11, 2011, at Oak Ridge Care Center. She was born Aug. 30, 1928, to the late Benjamin and Thecla (Schlitz) Arentz in Kenosha, where she spent her early life. She graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School. On July 3, 1948, at St. […]
Bagging a big one
Trap shooting team wins $10,000 endowment By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer It’s been an impressive year for the Burlington High School Trapshooting team. And the team is starting to get recognized – both locally and nationally. After winning the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) High School national title in July, […]
LUCILLE A. LOIS
Lucille A. Lois, 87, Burlington, died Dec. 10, 2011, at Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington. She was born April 3, 1924, in Burlington, to the late John and Clara (Richter) Tenhagen. She was a lifetime resident of Burlington and a graduate of St. Mary’s High School. On Sept. 8, 1945, […]
WAYNE A. FELL
Wayne A. Fell, 77, Naples, Fla., formerly Burlington, died Nov. 19, 2011, from complications of heart disease. A U.S. Army veteran, he served in Korea and was honorably discharged in 1962. He worked in the lumber business for more than 50 years where he enjoyed working with contractors, homeowners and […]
Gas prices inch upward
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 0.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.24/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.28/g, according to gasoline price website WisconsinGasPrices.com. Including the change in gas prices […]
I’d like an iPad and a…
Hailey Laroy, 5, Union Grove, visits with Santa Claus during the Dec. 3 Holiday Gift and Craft Fair and in Union Grove. (Photo by Julie Rossman)
Pump problem delays use of radium filters
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer The city’s use of its new radium removal equipment will be delayed until after the start of the new year. According to Department of Public Works Director Connie Wilson, a pump failed at City Well No. 10, and repairs need to be completed before the […]
City budget sails to approval
Officials predict little or no tax increase By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer With very little discussion, albeit one no vote, the City of Burlington Common Council approved its 2012 budget Tuesday night. The vote passed 6-1, with Alderman Katie Simenson casting the lone no vote. The tax levy mill rate […]
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