It starts with education and ends with community service By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer If you happen to walk into the courtyard at Burlington High School, you’ll see a new addition that might leave you with a healthy appetite. That’s because a lush garden of vegetables has replaced much of […]
Month: August 2013
PATRICIA A. ITZIN
Patricia A. Itzin, 85, Burlington, died Aug. 13, 2013, at Aurora Hospital in Burlington. She was born Jan. 22, 1928, in Burlington, to the late Raymond J. and Florence S. (Reuter) Pihringer. She attended St. Mary’s Grade School and graduated from St. Mary’s High School before attending the College of […]
HAZEL J. HEFTY
Hazel Janette (Taylor) Hefty, 84, died peacefully Aug. 13, 2013, at Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She left this life as we know it to be reunited in eternal life with her one true love, Warren, who preceded her in death on May 6, 2013. Hazel, the second […]
It’s ‘no way’ on new tax
Local leaders join county in opposing a regional arena tax By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer If there’s one thing local lawmakers can agree on right now, it’s that Racine County doesn’t need another Miller Park taxing fiasco. The Racine County Board unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday evening opposing any regional […]
25 years serving one church
Church of the Nazarene pastor Terry Lemmon (left) and his wife, Darlene, celebrate their 25th anniversary with the church Sunday with “Church in the Park” and a picnic that followed. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Business walks for straight talks
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Volunteers with Union Grove’s Community Development Authority next week will begin the first round of business walks within the downtown area as part of an effort to recruit more businesses to Union Grove. “We ask that no Board members be a part of it, in order […]
Local pastor celebrates his silver milestone
Lemmon has been at church for 25 years By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer When the Rev. Terry Lemmon first became a pastor for the Church of the Nazarene, the average stay at any given church was about 18 months. And while that average has gotten lengthier – closer to 10 […]
DAVID P. OLDENBURG
David P. Oldenburg, 73, Burlington, died Aug. 12, 2013, at Vintage on the Pond in Delavan, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Nov. 1, 1939, in Burlington, to the late Henry and Elizabeth (Vos) Oldenburg. He attended St. Mary’s Grade School and graduated from St. Mary’s High School. […]
GARY J. ST. JOHN
Gary J. St. John, 67, died Aug. 11, 2013, with his family by his side. He was born March 15, 1946, in Escanaba, Mich. He attended Bark River High School in Bark River, Mich. Afterward he continued schooling in Michigan at the Marquette University aspiring to work in the auto […]
Title I preschool option heads to WGSD board
4K option remains in talks By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Will the Waterford Graded School District decide to begin offering 4-year-old kindergarten, a Title I preschool program, or both? That issue was revisited Aug. 5 at the School Board’s Policy and Curriculum Committee meeting, and a variety of sub-issues – including […]