Robert Spitzer (right) shares a laugh with Ken McAteer, one of the more than 500 people who attended Spitzer’s 90th birthday celebration at Veterans Terrace April 29. Several area elected officials honored Spitzer with proclamations from the state Legislature and Gov. Scott Walker declaring April 29 “Robert Spitzer Day.” Spitzer […]
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An Arabian flair at the pageant
Burlington’s Brittny Henderson performs a Middle Eastern scarf routine as she competes in the talent portion of the Miss Southern Lakes pageant held April 21 at Burlington High School. Henderson finished as the first runner-up. Maggie Hill of Oskhosh won the pageant. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
’Toppers sweep at Classic, drop two others
By Bud Milroy Sports correspondent The work in progress that is the Catholic Central High School baseball team continued a roller coaster season, winning a pair of games Saturday at the Midwest Classic Challenge but losing a pair of conference games. The Hilltoppers spotted Kenosha St. Joseph a five-run lead […]
Demons come up just short against Broncos
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT After being shut out 18-0 by Westosha Central in season-opening action April 5, the Burlington High School softball team played much better ball in a 4-1 loss to a solid Union Grove team on Tuesday. This Southern Lakes Conference game was scoreless until the top […]
Call it puppy love
Eileen McNaney of Waterford gets a little love from Shamie, a female Labrador retriever, at the Burlington Pet Expo Saturday at Burlington High School. The annual Pet Expo is hosted by Creature Comforts Veterinary Service. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Placing a value on local treasures
Certified appraiser Barbara Eash (left) gives Avis Luchsinger an appraisal on a glass syrup pitcher April 14 in an event at Burlington Public Library. Eash performed appraisals of a single item for free at the library, seeing everything from paintings to Barbie Dolls. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Take me out to the ballpark
Spectators enjoy a sunny spring day Saturday as the Catholic Central baseball team hosted three other squads for a baseball tripleheader. (Jennifer Eisenbart photo)
In concert
Karcher Middle School student Kassie Herolt plays the flute at the Burlington Area School District’s Jazz Concert April 2 at Burlington High School. (Ed Nadolski photo)
Students of the Month
Kansasville Grade School students of the month for March include Kylee Skalecki (from left), Mackenzie Wienke, Ried Merrill, Ella Obieglo, Hannah Simonson and Anna Kaminski.
And they’re off!
Children in the 3 to 5 year category race to gather Easter eggs during the Easter Eggsitement Extravaganza at Community United Methodist Church in Waterford Saturday. The church hosted the free community event that included the egg hunt with more than 4,000 plastic eggs, a hot dog lunch, crafts, games […]