Carol D. Booher, 64, died Aug. 22, 2013. Survivors include her children, Ronald (Brandy) Booher, Kim (Richard) Dombkowski, and Nick (Eva) Booher; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; siblings, Jerry Figlinski, Mike (Val) Iverson, Danny Iverson and Donna Iverson; other family and friends. Private family services will be held. Hartson Funeral Home, […]
Month: August 2013
ROBERT P. FREDERICKS
Robert P. Fredericks, 79, Wickenburg, Ariz., formerly Burlington, died Aug. 20, 2013. He was born March 17, 1934, in Milwaukee. He served in the USAF in Korea. He had worked as a supervisor with United Airlines. Survivors include his wife Donna of Wickenburg; sons, Rob (Mary) Fredericks, Boca Raton, Fla., […]
PHILLIP H. KENDALL
Phillip H. Kendall, 85, Waterford, died Aug. 20, 2013, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Nov. 30, 1927 to the late Carroll and Ida (Richmond) Kendall. He grew up in Chicago; where he attended high school and went on to serve his country in […]
World War II memorial travels to Vets Home Sept. 8
WW II vets’ names sought for program booklet The Traveling World War II Memorial, transported by the Pillars of Honor, Inc., will be at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove on Sunday, Sept. 8, at 1 p.m. Sponsored by Racine and Kenosha County, the event will include a formal […]
High school to present 2013-14 budget Aug. 27
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Taxpayers are welcome to voice their opinions and cast their votes on a proposed 2013-14 budget for Waterford Union High School. The school district’s proposed budget will be presented at an annual meeting being held Tuesday, Aug. 27. It features a 0.92 percent decrease in the […]
BASD’s Smet to host coffee, luncheon events
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer In an atmosphere full of rigorous debate and exchanges of opinion, the Burlington Area School District is continuing to offer a pair of special forums. BASD Superintendent Peter Smet will again hold “Saturday Coffee With the Superintendent” on the first Saturday of each month, and […]
Up in the air: Group with option on retail development eyes market, options
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer There was a time when putting together the final piece of the City of Burlington’s downtown redevelopment project looked feasible, and perhaps even easy. In fact, that time wasn’t that long ago. But in the last five to six years, every market involving retail space […]
Joining the staff
New Burlington Area School District staff this year are: (front from left) Michelle Vendegna, James Dannert, Katie Mennecke, Ashley Easterwood; (second row) Cassie DaValt, Crystal Vena, Kelly Kirschling, Michelle Simicek; (third row) Rebecca Ivkovich, Amanda Thate, Darlene Rivest, Jenny Torretta; (fourth row) Jake Armstrong, Travis Alexander, MacKenzie Ferstenou, Shannon Wiswell; […]
No barking up the wrong tree during pursuit
Quick action by Racine County Sheriff’s Deputy K-9 Friday resulted in the arrest of a suspect reportedly hiding in a partially wooded area to avoid other deputies who were searching for him. According to a media release from the Sheriff’s Department, deputies were investigating a domestic abuse incident at about […]
Like father, like son: Burling boosts Burlington in first varsity start
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Perhaps it’s in his blood. Day in and day out, Burlington junior quarterback Brad Burling’s dad Eric leads an entire school as principal at Burlington High School. On the football field, Brad is leading his teammates. And based on Friday night’s showing, he passed […]