Theater troupe presents ‘Joseph’ at local church The story of a young man, an amazing dream coat and his family will hit the stage at the Haylofters winter home this next week. “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is the winter production for the theater troupe, with shows slated for […]
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Aiming to convert boxes into ‘homes’
Bank partners with TLC for unique fundraiser By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Erin Anderson realizes Burlington’s Transitional Living Center doesn’t build homes in a traditional brick and mortar manner. But in a figurative sense, she said, the local non-profit agency helps build the home environments that sustain families. “They […]
Trading his practice for a mission
Local doctor retires from clinic, heads to Rwanda By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer For some people, their career is a calling. Such is the case for long-time area physician Richard Ellingstad. Only in his case, Ellingstad’s calling turned into his career – and now as he retires, will he actually […]
Waterford Graded School District briefs
District taking out RFP to examine financial status Waterford Graded school officials will be sending out a request for proposal (RFP) for financial services in the near future in an effort to gage the stability and solvency of the district. The issue was discussed at a School Board Personnel and […]
Photos bring a breath of fresh air to hospital hallway
Volunteers donate 12 pictures by local photographer Visitors walking from the main lobby at Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington toward the cafeteria just may get the feeling they are in a Southeastern Wisconsin photo gallery thanks to a recent donation by the hospital’s volunteer organization. Twelve photographs of area lakes, […]
Chamber Choice Awards banquet set
The 2012 Chamber Choice Awards and Installation banquet of the Greater Union Grove Area Chamber of Commerce is Saturday, Feb. 25. All are welcome to help honor Country Rose Bakery & Café (business award) and Frank Lamping (individual award) for their contributions to our community. The theme is World of […]
School District considers charging for facility use
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Waterford Graded School District officials are in the process of reviewing a facility usage policy pertaining to outside organizations using amenities at the four schools within the K-8 feeder district. At issue is whether organizations should be charged a rental fee. Recreation Director Susie Schuyler discussed […]
Gas prices fell last week, but are likley to climb
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 1.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.31 per gallon Sunday. This compares with the national average that has increased 4.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.39, according to gasoline price website WisconsinGasPrices.com. Including the change in […]
BASD to require employees to report abuse
Policy will dovetail with state law By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer All Burlington Area School District employees will soon be required to report any suspected physical or sexual abuse of students. That requirement – which is now mandated by state law – is among several policy changes recommended by the […]
Lions annual pancake breakfast set
The Union Grove Lions Club will hold its 25th annual pancake breakfast at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 3329 S. Colony Ave. (Highway 45, Union Grove, Saturday, Feb. 4, from 7 to 11:30 a.m. This year’s breakfast, as in the past, will be more than just a good meal. It will […]