When COVID-19 shut down most activities in the summer of 2020, the Burlington Community Aquatic Center was one of the few community pools to open in the area.
Still, with reduced attendance, people worried what impact the restricted season would have on the non-profit operation’s bottom line.
The good news is that 2021 turned out to be a banner season as hot days and pent up desire for recreation pushed the facility to an attendance record.
The 2021 season at the Aquatic Center is among the top stories in this week’s edition of the Burlington Standard Press. The newspaper will be available at local retail outlets on Thursday and subscribers will receive their copies with Thursday’s mail.
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Here’s a look at some of the other stories in this week’s edition:
- HOSPITALS STRESSED: Advocate Aurora Health on Tuesday reported a sharp increase in hospital admissions for COVID-19 in the last week primarily because of the more infectious delta variant among unvaccinated people. The health care provider said Tuesday the number of patients hospitalized under its care network across Wisconsin and Illinois is 10 times higher than a month ago.
- A LIFE OF SERVICE: Ralph Rice seldom, if ever, took a vacation day and always remained committed to local agriculture and the Racine County Fair. In addition to serving as proprietor of Rice Family Farms in Burlington, he spent nearly his entire adult life dedicated to Town of Burlington affairs, including time spent as Burlington Town Chairman. On Aug. 20, just months after he stepped down as Burlington Town Chairman, Rice died at the age of 87.
- STATE OF LABOR: As Labor Day approaches, we take a look at dynamics of the current labor shortage, the staffing struggles of an area restaurant and the influence of unions.
- ASPIRING FIREFIGHTERS: Firefighters in training descended on a local fire station recently for skills testing that will allow them achieve their dreams of serving their communities.
- COFFEE AND CONVERSATION: The Friendly Grounds Coffee Club meets Friday mornings at the Coffee House at Chestnut and Pine in Burlington. The longtime friends welcome new members.
- TOUGH ON D: The Catholic Central High School football team rode a strong defensive performance to its second victory of the season Friday, a 20-0 shutout of Shoreland Lutheran.
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