Three candidates are seeking two Town of Waterford supervisor positions in the April 3 election. Incumbents Dale Gauerke and Timothy Szeklinski face challenger Jeffrey Klyzub. The two-year positions pay $7,375 annually. Information provided by each candidate follows. Dale Gauerke Age: 65 Address: 5355 Northwest Highway, Waterford Education: BSE, MSE, […]
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Easy money or more debt?
Council debates merits of accelerating projects while financing is a bargain By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer With interest rates at an all-time low, the City of Burlington is considering accelerating its road repair program and other capital improvements over the next two years. However, with the city needing to […]
Village of Rochester election features five in board trustee race
Five candidates are seeking three Village of Rochester trustee positions in the April 3 election. Incumbents Christopher Bennett and Christian Johnson face challengers Steve Fladwood, Charlie Pietrowski and Russ Kumbier. The two-year positions pay $3,500 annually, plus $25 per meeting. Information provided by each candidate follows. Steven Fladwood Age: 68 […]
Concerns raised that Union Grove at-risk counselor position is at risk
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Guidance counseling services could be restructured in the near future at Union Grove High School. But, after recently fielding concerns that citizens raised about programs for at-risk students, district officials emphasize that no firm decisions have been made. District Administrator Al Mollerskov said a review of […]
City plans to double your Independence Day fun
But even at $10,000 fireworks display is meager by comparison By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Two weeks after discussing at length the cost for City of Burlington-sponsored fireworks on the Fourth of July, the City Council on Tuesday voted to double the amount it spends on the annual display […]
Common sense, hard work, fiscal savvy favored in village election
By Patricia Bogumil Interim editor Four candidates will vie for three Village of Waterford trustee positions in the April 3 election. Incumbent Ron Kluth faces challengers Steve Denman, Don Houston and Tamara Pollnow. Incumbent trustees Don Hewitt and Randy Harrington are not seeking re-election. The two-year positions p[ay $5,400 annually, […]
Raymond School Board election offers four candidate choices
By Patricia Bogumil Interim editor Incumbent Steve Wallner faces challengers Charles “Russell” Eichner, Jennifer Hribar and Dawn Peterson in the April 3 election for two seats open on the Raymond School District 14 Board of Education. Incumbent Jeff James is not seeking re-election. The three-year positions pay $2,200 for board […]
All part of the plan
BASD officials say insurance decision was based on long-term goals By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer In the aftermath of last fall’s first annual meeting for the Burlington Area School District – with accusations against the school district of raising taxes without good reason – one simple question was raised. […]
A chance to catch up with Mother Nature
Home Expo offers seminars, fun for homeowners By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief While Mother Nature – by virtue of her record-breaking March warm spell – has gotten the jump on all of us, Burlington area residents can still find the tips and tools to catch up with her […]
Back from the brink
Emergency plan helps clinic staff save life of local man By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer In a world full of cold, hard facts, there is one that Julee Scherrer learned recently while working at Aurora Burlington Clinic. “I understood from ER personnel that only 16 percent of people survive […]