Jack Berry was a force of nature, according to those who knew him. He had an innate ability to lead, entertain and inspire others to make themselves and their communities better.
To Mayor Jeannie Hefty, Berry, who died Oct. 11 at the age of 94, was “Mr. Burlington.” To his four daughters, he was a shining example of fatherhood and community service.
Berry’s lasting impact on the people of the Burlington area 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:
- COURT NEWS: A weeklong jury trial is scheduled for August 2022 for a former Burlington man, charged with 84 felony and misdemeanor offenses for allegedly drugging, sexually assaulting and videotaping a local woman, sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl and videotaping co-workers using the bathroom at his place of employment.
- CHARGES FILED: A Seattle man has been charged with vehicular homicide for allegedly driving drunk and causing a fiery crash that killed a 22-year-old college student from Elkhorn Oct. 9 on Highway 12 in Walworth County.
- DEMOLITION EYED: A blighted building on Pine Street that city officials previously called an eyesore could be slated for demolition under a proposed contract with Gunderson Excavating, Inc.
- MURDER MYSTERY: Director Mary Hubbard Nugent said the upcoming Haylofters production of “Death By Chocolate” will have all familiar trappings for fans of murder mysteries plus one endearing trait – it doesn’t take itself too seriously.
- GRID REMATCH: The Burlington Demons eked out a 9-7 win over Waterford in their regular season football finale Oct. 15 and they are now preparing for a rematch in the first round of the WIAA Division 2 playoffs. Waterford will host the game at 7 p.m. Friday.
- HALLOWEEN TREAT: Burlington’s Spooky City downtown trick or treating event is designed to bring people into the heart of the city for a bit of fun, but then encourage them to stay and shop.
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