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Becoming an adult M

in small-town America

oving from the East Coast to Wisconsin, learning to adapt to new ideas, new viewpoints and a slower, more deliberate lifestyle was necessary for this 14-year-old girl. Doing so in the community that is Burlington – a place so many of us call home – turned out to be the kind of joy and pleasure many of us search for our entire lives. In Burlington, I found friendships that exist to this day. I found an accepting community with opportunities aplenty and, ultimately, a place that I would return to as an adult. In doing so, I found some things have changed – but many have remained the same. In the past year, Burlington has welcomed a new city administrator, and said goodbye to a handful of Burlington Area School District staff – teachers and principals both. In their place step up members of the faculty that will hope to fill a void and create a path of their own on which to walk. The City of Burlington boasts several churches, restaurants, education choices and recreational opportunities for children of all ages, as well as the adults who want to remember what it was like to be a child. In doing so, many are discovering this small city is a wonderful place to grow up – and to raise a family. With the surrounding farmland, agriculture and fresh produce never seem to be far away. And, of course, if you like chocolate, you can pick up whiffs of wonder every week from Nestle – and if you choose to visit ChocolateFest over the Memorial Day weekend. Those in the city who have grown up here and returned home know what it means to change from a child to an adult in a place we call home. It is a sincere hope of so many that others will do so as well – and keep Burlington a destination in the future.

– Jennifer Eisenbart, EDITOR

WHEN I WAS A CHILD, I SPAKE AS A CHILD, I UNDERSTOOD AS A CHILD, I THOUGHT AS A CHILD: BUT WHEN I BECAME A MAN, I PUT AWAY CHILDISH THINGS.”

– 1 Corinthians 13:11

Burlington, Wisconsin

OUR TOWN 2015-16

An annual publication of Burlington Standard Press & Southern Lakes Newspapers 209 Dodge St., Burlington, WI 53105 (262) 763-3330 www.myracinecounty.com Editor in Chief: Edward Nadolski Special Sections: Tracy Ouellette Creative Director: Sue Z. Lange Advertising Director: Vicki Vanderwerff Editor: Jennifer Eisenbart Layout: Jen DeGroot For advertising opportunities: call (262) 763-3330, ext. 150

Inside

Government ........... Pages 4 Our Schools .............Page 5 Coffee and the Coffee House........................Page 6 Calendar ..................Page 7 Take to the bicycle trails...... Pages 16-17 Farmers Market ......Page 19 Directory ................Page 23

On the cover

PHOTO BY JENNIFER EISENBART Standard Press

Michael Deutsch jumps from rock to rock recently at Echo Park during the warm weather this spring. The park remains a popular place for visitors of all ages.

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Walters gets the call

City agrees to hire its first female administrator

ith the departure of BY Ed Kevin Lahner as the Nadolski administrator for the EDITOR City of Burlington, IN CHIEF the city welcomed Carina Walters into the position this spring. Walters, who has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Benedictine University and a master’s degree in public administration from Northern Illinois University, has worked in Lake Forest since 2005. She was promoted to assistant city manager in 2010. “The city is getting a quality individual – I think we got the pick of the litter,” Mayor Bob Miller said. Miller said he is most impressed with Walters’ outgoing personality and her methodical approach to work. “She came across very clearly that she is looking for that change – to move up in her career,” Miller said, noting that it was important to find someone with career drive. “She’s very methodical in the way

Important phone numbers For emergencies call 911 Non-emergency numbers: City of Burlington: • Police – 342-1100 • Fire and rescue – 763-7842 • City Hall – 342-1161 Town of Burlington: • Police patrol (Racine County Sheriff) – 763-9558 • Police Chief (administrative) – 763-7539 • Fire – 763-3070, ext. 4 • Marine patrol chief – 210-0051 • Town Hall– 763-3070 Other: • Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington – 767-6000 • Aurora Burlington Clinic – 767-8000 • Walworth County Sheriff –741-4400

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she works (and) I think that will be very beneficial.” Miller expects Walters to hit the ground running. He specifically mentioned the completion of Aurora Health Care’s new Burlington facility, along with addressing the future needs of the city’s outdoor swimming pool, library and City Hall, as the high-profile issues she will face. In a press release issued Wednesday, Miller said Walters is experienced in labor relations, transportation initiatives, grant funding and tax incremental financing districts. During a community meet-and-greet session with community members Feb. 23, Walters said, “This step for me is a very large step. I need to make sure that the community is going to like me, and if I can also fit in with the community. “There are a number of initiatives that really interest me,” she added. “I can’t wait to dig in.”

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Carina Walters is the new administrator for the City of Burlington.

government directory City of Burlington www.burlington-wi.gov 300 N. Pine St., Burlington, WI 53105 Phone: 763-7996 Fax: 763-3474 Elected officials and other key personnel: Mayor: Bob Miller, 342-1161 Aldermen: 1st District John Ekes, 763-8646 Edward Johnson, 763-8321 2nd District Ruth Dawidziak, 763-3965 Bob Grandi, 767-0912 3rd District Thomas Vos, 763-2213 Jon Schultz, 757-8580 4th District Todd Bauman, (262) 210-9257 Thomas Preusker, (262) 661-4488 City Administrator: Carina Walters, 342-1161 City Clerk:

Diahnn Halbach, 342-1171 City Attorney: John Bjelajac, 342-1161. Municipal Judge: Marvin Daniel, 342-1129 Police Chief: TBD 342-1100 DPW Director: TBD, 539-3770 Streets and Parks Supervisor: Dan Jensen, 539-3770 Building, Electrical and Plumbing Inspector: Gregory Guidry, 342-1164 Librarian: Gayle Falk, 342-1133 Fire Chief: Perry Howard, 763-7842 Health Officer: Central Racine County Health, (262) 898-4467

Town of Burlington www.tn.Burlington.wi.gov 32288 Bushnell Road, Burlington, WI 53105 Phone: 763-3070 Fax: 763-2118 Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday Elected officials and other personnel: Town Chairman:

Ralph Rice, (262) 539-2829 Town Administrator: Diane Baumeister, 763-3070 ext. 222; dbaumeister@ townofburlington.com Assessor: Associated Appraisal, (800) 721-4157 Supervisors: Joan Boehm, 539-2377 Tyson Fettes, 492-6897 Richard Isaacson, 537-4477 Jeffrey Lang, 308-2586 Clerk: Adelheid (Heidi) Streif, 763-3070 ext. 221 astreif@ townofburlington.com Building Inspector: Jack Daams, 763-3070 ext. 1; Cell: 210-0062 Police Chief: Michael P. Sevick, 763-7539 chiefsevick@ townofburlington.com Fire Chief: Ed Umnus, 763-3070 Emergency Management: Skip Twardosz, 757-0657; twodoors4@wi.rr.com Municipal Court Judge: Rich Scholze, 763-8185 Municipal Clerk of Courts: Carrie Oldenburg, 763-8591

school directory Burlington Area School District www.basd.k12.wi.us District Office: 100 N. Kane St. • 763-0210 Superintendent: Peter Smet Assistant Superintendent: Connie Zinnen Business Manager: Ruth Schenning School Board Meets 2nd Monday at 7 p.m. Jim Bousman, president, 763-6487 William Campbell, vice president, 763-2976 Larry Anderson, treasurer, 534-3706 Rosanne Hahn, clerk, 534-2915 Members: Todd Terry, 716-3726, Phil Ketterhagen, 534-4728, Kevin Bird, 763-3561

Burlington High School 400 McCanna Pkwy. 763-0200 Principal: Eric Burling Assistant Principals: Mike Raether, Jill Oelslager Activities Director/ Assistant Principal: Eric Plitzuweit Karcher Middle School 225 Robert St. • 763-0190 Principal: Keith Nerby Assistant Principal: Matt Behringer Dyer Intermediate School 201 S. Kendrick Ave. 763-0220 Principal: Scott Schimmel Assistant Principal: Matt Behringer Cooper Elementary School 249 Conkey St. • 763-0180 Principal Christine Anderson

Lyons Center 1622 Mill St., Lyons 763-5380 Principal: Susan Mosher Waller Elementary School 195 Gardner Ave. • 7630185 Principal: Victoria Libbey Winkler Elementary School 34150 Fulton St. • 539-2726 Principal: Jacqueline Syens Southern Lakes Consortium Alternative High School 209 Wainwright Ave. 767-2626

763-1510 Principal: David Wieters St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School www.stmb.org/SMGS 225 W. State St., Burlington 763-1515 Principal: Loretta Jackson St. Charles Catholic Grade School www.mystcharles.org 449 Conkey St. • 763-2848 Principal: Mary MacDonald

Private Schools

St. John’s Lutheran Grade School www.stjohnsburlington.org 198 Westridge Ave. 763-2377

Catholic Central High School www.cchsnet.org 148 McHenry St., Burlington

Wisconsin Parents Association (Home Schooling) Contact: (608) 283-3131

Welcoming the new staff:

Schimmel to Dyer, Behringer to Karcher W

ith the retirement of BY Dyer Intermediate Jennifer Principal Joyce Eisenbart Uglow at the end of EDITOR the 2014-15 school year, a change in principal positions was inevitable. The district, however, will have familiar faces for students come fall. Scott Schimmel, the assistant principal at Dyer and Karcher Middle School, will now be the principal at Dyer. Meanwhile, long-time Burlington High School teacher and DRIVEN Leadership advisor Matt Behringer will take over the assistant principal reins at both schools. Scott Schimmel Schimmel has been a member of the administrative staff in the Burlington Area School District since the fall of 2011. Currently, he splits his time each week at the two schools.

Eisenhower Middle and High School.

Matt Behringer

Scott Schimmel

Schimmel is a 1999 graduate of Lakeland College in Sheboygan, with a degree in elementary education with minors in math and coaching. He grew up in New Berlin, and graduated from New Berlin Eisenhower in 1994. Before coming to BASD, he spent 12 years teaching middle school math and coaching varsity baseball at New Berlin

Matt Behringer Karcher Principal Keith Nerby said during Monday’s School Board meeting that Behringer “definitely rose to the top” in the interview process. “I think he’s extremely knowledgeable in the initiatives and where the district is going,” Nerby said. “He clearly knew what we want to do and where we wanted to go. “He also has that personality that resonates well with students and staff,” Nerby added. “I’m excited to have him joining our team.” Behringer is equally excited. “I’m ecstatic,” he said. “I don’t consider it a promotion. It’s more of a career change for me. “It’s a change I believe I’m ready for,” he added, “and am very excited about.” Behringer has been in the district for 10 years, most of which have been spent teaching mathematics at BHS. BURLINGTON OUR TOWN 2015/16

AHHH, COFFEE – and something more for whoever is looking I

f there’s one thing BY Americans have Jennifer proven over the Eisenbart years, it’s that EDITOR a good cup of coffee can never be underappreciated. But what started as sidling up to the counter at a dinner, or engaging in the local coffee clutch at a café, has turned into big business. Businesses like Starbucks and Peets Coffee thrive on the expert cup of coffee, but even more so, local coffee shops have become havens for those looking not just for coffee, but for a little extra creativity on the side. “This is a space for everyone in the community,” Carly Hurley, the general manager for The Coffee House at Chestnut and Pine, said. “You can come here by yourself, with a group of friends.” The Coffee House at Chestnut and Pine is wrapping up an expansion, which will allow for a more in-depth kitchen with fresh-baked items. But the shop also draws in local artists for displays, a popular-open mic night on Thursday evenings – sign-up is first come, first serve with a huge list of local artists – and a general sense of comfort for those looking to relax. Hurley said coffee houses, in general, are “unique” places with no set agendas. “If you go to a bar, you’re going to get a drink,” she explained. “If you go to a restaurant, you’re going to get dinner. “If you go to a coffee house, you might have those options and more,” Hurley added. “The atmosphere is a little more openended.” The Coffee House also hosts the yearly “Tall Tales” music festival, this year from Aug. 14 to the 15. The Coffee House shuts down the block of East Chestnut between Pine and Dodge streets, and most of the music acts will perform in that area. In addition, small youth music performances will coincide with the Chocolate Walk (see attached story) to promote local young artists. The Coffee House isn’t the only coffee option in town – and not the only special home for many people.

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FILE PHOTO Our Town

Ashley Stelmack mans the counter at The Coffee House at Chestnut and Pine, one of many coffee stops within the city.

calendar of events July

August

Pine streets. Info: (262) 2106360.

Fairgrounds, 19805 Durand Ave., Union Grove. Rides, music, food, tractor pulls and more. Info: (262) 878-3895 or www.racinecountyfair.com.

Burlington, 10 a.m. both days.

– Burlington Farmers’ – Racine County – St. Louis Parish Market, 3-7 p.m. on the 1-2 Fair, 9 a.m. to 11 23 festival, Hwy. G, 15 corner of Washington and p.m., on the Racine County Caledonia, 6-11 p.m., and

– B-Town Sounds Summer Concert Series, 6:30 p.m. at Echo Park in Burlington. Free summer family concert series. Bring your chairs, food and favorite beverage.

Aug. 16, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission is free. Kids activities, crafts, raffle baskets, oral auction, food, more. Info: stlouisparishwi. com

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Open Mic Night, The House at Chestnut 3and–Coffee Pine, 492 N. Pine St. Acoustic music, sign-up at 6 p.m., music begins at 6:30 p.m.

B-Town Sounds – Burlington Farmers’ Concert Series, 66:30–Summer – Burlington Farmers’ Market, 3-7 p.m. on the 10 p.m. at Echo Park in Market, 3-7 p.m. on the 20 corner of Washington and Burlington. Free summer corner of Washington and

family concert series. Bring Pine streets. Info: (262) 210your chairs, food and favorite 6360. beverage. – B-Town Sounds Summer Concert – Burlington Farmers’ Series, 6:30 p.m. at Echo Market, 3-7 p.m. on the Park, Burlington. Free corner of Washington and Pine streets. Info: (262) 210- summer family concert – Kiwanis Civic Band series. Bring your chairs, 6360. 7 p.m. at Echo Park. food and favorite beverage. Free summer family concert; – Open Mic Night, bring chairs, food and The Coffee House at – Open Mic Night, favorite beverage. Chestnut and Pine, 492 N. The Coffee House at Pine St. Acoustic music, Chestnut and Pine, 492 N. – Sidewalk Sales sign-up at 6 p.m., music Pine St. Acoustic music, sponsored by begins at 6:30 p.m. sign-up at 6 p.m., music Burlington Area Chamber begins at 6:30 p.m. of Commerce, 8 a.m. to 4 – Cruise-in at Dairy p.m. on Wehmoff Square in Queen, 5 p.m., and – Wings & Wheels at Burlington. Crafts, jewelry, check out classic cars. It’s Burlington Airport, art, clothes, food, and much Children’s Miracle Hospital 8 a.m.-1 p.m. See classic more. Book sale is July 24Treat Day. planes, cars, motorcycles, 26. Info: (262) 763-6044 or fire engines and even a train. www.burlingtonchamber.org. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, – Knights of Columbus brat lunch, airplane rides, Corn and Brat Fest, – Racine County fly-bys, demos and much 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Enjoy arts, Fair, 9 a.m. to 11 more. crafts, raffles, more. Call p.m., on the Racine County (262) 492-3026 for more info. Fairgrounds, 19805 Durand – Burlington Farmers’ Ave., Union Grove. Rides, Market, 3-7 p.m. on the – Burlington Farmers’ music, food, tractor pulls and Market, 3-7 p.m. on the corner of Washington and more. Info: (262) 878-3895 or corner of Washington and Pine streets. Info: (262) 210www.racinecountyfair.com. Pine streets. Info: (262) 210- 6360. 6360. – Burlington Farmers’ Market, 3-7 p.m. on the – Open Mic Night, corner of Washington and The Coffee House at Pine streets. Info: (262) 210- Chestnut and Pine, 492 N. – Burlington Farmers’ 6360. Pine St. Acoustic music, Market, 3-7 p.m. on the sign-up at 6 p.m., music corner of Washington and – Open Mic Night, begins at 6:30 p.m. Pine streets. Info: (262) 210The Coffee House at 6360. Chestnut and Pine, 492 N. – Tall Tales Music Pine St. Acoustic music, Festival, The – B-Town Sounds sign-up at 6 p.m., music Coffee House at Chestnut Summer Concert Series, begins at 6:30 p.m. and Pine, 492 N. Pine St., 6:30 p.m. at Echo Park, – Open Mic Night, The Coffee House at Chestnut and Pine, 492 N. Pine St. Acoustic music, sign-up at 6 p.m., music begins at 6:30 p.m.

Burlington. Free summer family concert series. Bring your chairs, food and favorite beverage.

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Pine streets. Info: (262) 2106360.

– Open Mic Night, The Coffee House at 10 Chestnut and Pine, 492 N. Pine St. Acoustic music, sign-up at 6 p.m., music begins at 6:30 p.m.

– Chocolate City Outing, 11 am. 15 to 8 p.m., Hawk’s View

Golf Club. Golf outing fundraiser supporting the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce. Event includes 18 rounds, cart, lunch, dinner, raffles, prizes, etc. Dinner will be held at the Veterans Terrace. Info: (262) 763-6044 or www. burlingtonchamber.org.

– Burlington Farmers’ Market, 3-7 p.m. on the 17 corner of Washington and Pine streets. Info: (262) 2106360.

– Open Mic Night, The Coffee House at 17 Chestnut and Pine, 492 N. Pine St. Acoustic music, sign-up at 6 p.m., music begins at 6:30 p.m.

– Burlington Farmers’ Market, 3-7 p.m. on 24 the corner of Washington

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and Pine streets. Info: (262) 210-6360. SEE CALENDAR ON PAGE 12

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A place to stay downtown Commerce benefits from hotel in heart of city

ocation – especially BY in downtown Jennifer Burlington – is Eisenbart everything. EDITOR So, with the Hampton Inn in the historic downtown area, manager Jeff Van Lysal has it easy when it comes to sharing what the city has to offer. “Especially to give (guests) directions to go eat or shop,” explained Van Lysal. “They don’t need to drive. It’s not like, ‘when you get in your car, take a left out of the driveway.’ “We send them everywhere in town,” he added. “Anywhere in that walking distance.” The downtown hotel – on Dodge Street, and within walking distance of everything from restaurants to the local Walgreens – opened in January 2011, at a time when Burlington had a major downtown revitalization project going on. The former Veterans Memorial building had become Veterans Terrace, a high-end, newly renovated gem of an event hall. With the entire inside and outside gutted, expanded and redone, Vets Terrace became the place for everything from weddings to meetings to conferences. But with those events came the pressure of being able to find a place to put all of the people coming into town. “Veterans Terrace was planned and on the drawing board before the Hampton Inn was conceived,” explained Mayor Bob Miller “One of the problems we knew we’d have with Veterans Terrace – and it being a meeting point/destination – was somewhere for the guests to stay. “Our fear was there may not be enough hotel space in the city,” he added. “An additional hotel, specifically one in the downtown, was an idea that was able to come to fruition.” When the Hampton Inn came into the picture, it was part of a major project that completely revamped Dodge Street in Burlington. Gone were a handful of local stores and a gas station. In went not only the Hampton Inn, but a downtown parking structure to alleviate parking concerns within the city. A planned retail center still remains up in the air, but the rest of the project has paid dividends. The parking structure has spaces dedicated to the hotel. As for the hotel itself…

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Jeff Van Lysal, manager of the Hampton Inn in Burlington, shows off the hotel from the outside.

“It’s worked out very well,” Miller said. “I have toured the hotel. It is a very nice facility.” Van Lysal said when the hotel was built, it had the advantage of getting the newest, best items Hampton had to offer. In addition to updated styles of furniture and rooms, the ground floor has what is called the “Perfect Mix” breakfast area. A combination meeting space,

complimentary breakfast area and work space, the open-area concept works into the building’s lobby as well. There are 54 rooms at the hotel, ranging from two double-bed rooms to queen- and king-sized bed rooms. There is also a pool, a hot tub, a business center/conference

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Adrian’s Frozen Custard employee Jackie Budnik weighs cones before giving them to customers this spring.

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scoops Heaven

Area restaurants embrace the sweet side of business

s winter turns BY to spring area Jennifer residents turn their Eisenbart thoughts from EDITOR shoveling frozen stuff to savoring the sweet creaminess of frozen treats. Whether it’s ice cream or frozen custard – with a lead-in of burgers and fries, in some cases – several area restaurants and sweet shops have carved out a niche catering to the discriminating palates residing in America’s Dairyland. Some serve their treats with a slice of nostalgia delivered by a friendly carhop. Others rely on the closely held recipes and

let the food do all the talking. Many of these restaurants are closed during the winter, but a few of them bravely hold onto the notion that ice cream (or frozen custard) is a treat any time of the year. Here’s a closer look at a few of these area establishments:

Adrian’s Frozen Custard, Burlington Adrian’s Frozen Custard recently started its 41st season in the City of Burlington. Owners Vince and Brigette Skrundz have had the stand for seven and a half years. Both work full-time jobs, but Brigette

worked there when Vince was in high school. He asked her out on a date – and they stayed friends. They got married in 2000, and had a conversation with thenowners Jim and Darlene Adrian. “At the wedding, they said, ‘Someday, would you guys like to buy this from us?’” Vince Skrundz explained. “We’re happy to carry on this tradition.” He said there are several reasons why Adrian’s remains popular. “The biggest thing when we bought it from Jim and Darlene was keeping the quality of the product,” Skrundz said. “We

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always use the best quality ingredients.” He said the shop always tries to offer the best value for the customer’s dollar as well. In 2014, custard prices “went through the roof,” but Adrian’s tried to maintain prices as best it could. “We really take pride in the fact that a small cone is only $2,” said Skrundz, adding that cones elsewhere are anywhere from 50 cents to a dollar more expensive. The tie of generations visiting the stand is also strong. “I can remember going there with my grandparents,” he explained. “The memory of that cone, it brings you back.” He said the appeal of frozen custard is a smoothness because of the eggs and the high butterfat content. “It just has a unique melting point,” Skrundz explained. “The flavor pops off your tongue.” Find Adrian’s at 572 Bridge St., Burlington, (262) 7638562

Dairy Queen Steve Nelson has owned Burlington’s Dairy Queen since 1987. “I was a construction mechanic for 12 years. I got hurt on the job,” he said. “I had to look for another opportunity … so we took a stab.” He said ice cream is a comfort food that has spanned generations. “They can sit and relax,” Nelson explained. “It brings back memories. It’s just a good atmosphere to be around. “Ice cream’s good any time of year, any kind of weather.” Find Dairy Queen at 324 S. Pine St., Burlington, (262) 763-9385.

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HOTEL FROM PAGE 8

room and an exercise room. The hotel is routinely sold out over weekends from a span ranging from late spring to early fall, and business has also picked up over the winters and some weekdays. Miller said that the Hampton name was a draw in and of itself. “Hampton customers tend to seek out Hampton Inns while they’re traveling, and they’ll sometimes go out of their way to stay at a Hampton Inn,” the mayor explained. The plan to have the hotel work in conjunction with Veterans Terrace has come to fruition as well. “It gave a point of destination, if you will, to Burlington,” Miller said. “It complimented Veterans Terrace, and it gave an additional area of employment.” Van Lysal said the event hall is what drives weekend traffic – and the time frame that Veterans Terrace brings customers into town is expanding. From the first weekend in June until the end of September, Van Lysal said, rooms are booked, but it’s also starting to expand into fall weddings. “It’s certainly a pretty time of year to take advantage of,” he said. Reviews for the hotel have trended positive as well. In looking at online review sites such as TripAdvisor, the rating is at four stars out of a possible five. It’s a “best of both worlds” scenario for Van Lysal. “Anything that a person pretty much needs is here – or they can walk to quickly,” he said. “I can’t think of anything I’ve driven by down here that we haven’t sent people to.”

A second chance:

Consignment shops give shoppers another option

f Megan Warntjes BY has any worries Jennifer about her consignment store Eisenbart EDITOR – Chic and Unique – in Burlington – it’s that not enough people know that it’s there. “We’re one of Burlington’s best-kept secrets,” she explained of the store. For Simply Marvelous’s Ivy Ulland, it’s all about keeping variety available for customers. “If all these little stores close, people are going to be stuck shopping at Walmart, all those big-box stores,” Ulland said. Both women are among many owners of consignment shops in western Racine County. Most in the area are clothes consignment shops, offering everything from children’s clothes to plus size formal wear. But all have the same thing in common – offering a second chance for items that others no longer want or need.

Park decided to focus her attention on the hobby store. That was when Megan Warntjes took over. “She needed to focus on that and I didn’t want to go look for another job,” Warntjes said. She has a background in interior design, and it gave her an eye for how to work displays in the store. The store carries consigned clothing in sizes zero through 3X. They also get items from overstock companies, which allows the store to turn items like jewelry over for a lower price. Warntjes said the biggest challenge is getting the word out about the store. As Warntjes explained, one of the most common comments she receives is “we didn’t know you were here.” “If you get them in the door, they will be back,” she explained. “We basically have the ability to have all the same merchandise you’d find in a mall at a wonderful price.”

Chic & Unique The store opened a little more than five years ago under the ownership of Kristen Parks. Also the owner of Hounds and Detectors in Burlington – a hobby shop –

Simply Marvelous Ivy Ulland decided to open Simply Marvelous out of need. “I lost my job with the company I was in for 10 years,” she said. “I kind of did it out

of necessity.” Since then, Ulland has seen the store grow “a little bit” every year. While the Fox River Plaza has lost several stores, word of mouth has kept Ulland’s store in business. “We keep trucking along,” she said. The store is a combination of consignment and new. She will make a judgment on used items for the store, and local artists also contribute to the stock. She’s also added new items as she’s learned what customers want. The store stocks a wide variety of items, including furniture, jewelry, gift items and seasonal items. “I think the No. 1 thing is people like to find unique items,” Ulland said. “I think they like finding treasures and something not something other people are going to have.” Store listing The two stores, with address, phone number and selection: • Simply Marvelous, 1072 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington, (262) 767-9567. New and “gently” used home décor and fashion items. • Chic & Unique: 173 E. Chestnut St., Burlington, (262) 767-9006. Designer women’s and junior clothing and accessories. BURLINGTON OUR TOWN 2015/16

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The Noble family, (clockwise from top left) Jessica, Rose, Ean, Ed and Dawn, hold a family farm that has been around since the 19th century.

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Shop owner has sold bikes for 32 years

ob Koldeway supposes everyone who has learned to ride a two-wheeled bicycle has the moment of success engrained in memory. And Koldeway says the best moments in his days at his bicycle shop – Bob’s Pedal Pusher at 817 North Pine, Burlington – come when he’s working on a youngster’s bike. “You ask them where their training wheels are,” he explained. “They get this big smile on their face and they say, ‘I don’t need them anymore.’ “Everybody can remember when they learned to ride a two-wheeler,” he added. “Who helped them, where they were – and how they did it.” Koldeway’s goal in life now is to give people the best bike they can afford – and make sure that bike is safe and enjoyable. “That’s one of our mottos,” Koldeway said. “We fix your bike like we own it.”

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Koldeway can speak from a wealth of knowledge about bikes – he’s been in the business 32 years. And in those 32 years, he learned a bike has to fit its user. “When you come into a bike store, you find a bike that fits you,” he said. “Unlike the big box stores, where one size first all, whether you’re 5-2 or 6-3. “By going with one that fits you, you can’t wait to ride it – because you feel comfortable on that bike.” Glancing around his store, Koldeway has the options emphasize that point. A basic bike will cost the buyer from about $375 on up, but Koldeway will make sure the money is spent where it needs to be. “The first thing I ask you is what kind of riding do you want to do,” he said. “Then we size you up for a bike.” Bikes come in small sizes, mediums, larges and extra-larges. And once the size it set, Koldeway adjusts the bike for the user. “When you come to a bike shop, it works when you leave,” he explained. “At (the $375 on up price range), you’re going

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Bob Koldeway, owner of Bob’s Pedal Pusher in Burlington, works on a new trend in bicycling – the so-called “fat bike.”

to get something halfway decent, it’s going to fit you, and if you like something, you will ride it more, because it works.”

What are your interests?

When Koldeway asks what kind of riding a user will do, it’s not an idle question. There are road bikes – which are made to be ridden on paved surfaces – and racing bikes. There are mountain bikes for offroad riding. And there are the hybrid bikes, which can be used on the road and on bike paths. Then there’s the new trend – the socalled “fat bikes.” These bikes have wheels about 2-3 times the size of a normal bike (slightly smaller than a motorcycle) and can be ridden almost anywhere. “You can take it down snowmobile

trails, you can take it down hiking trails,” Koldeway said. “Wherever you want to go.” Dwight Beuthling, an employee at the shop, joked, “It’s an ATB – all-terrain bike.” And with all the options has come popularity. “It’s a low-impact sport,” Koldeway said. “You can take and ride without pounding your legs, your knees. A lot of former runners who want to stay active are taking up cycling. “It’s just like any other sport,” he added. “The minute you have the equipment, it’s just the maintenance.” Koldeway also stresses proper safety equipment, including a helmet, which should be properly fitted and replaced as sun breaks down the material every five years.

Upkeep on a bike

In the spring, Koldeway finds himself predictably swamped. As soon as the weather turns nice, people realize their bikes need a tune-up. And, of course, people seem to realize that at the same time. “As soon as you get nice weather, everyone comes out of the woodwork,” he said. Koldeway actually recommends servicing a bike around the Christmas holiday – either before, or after – at least every other year. A normal bike adjustment, which makes sure everything is well tuned and oiled, clean, with properly balanced and trued wheels, goes for about $60. Once the service is done, Koldeway said riders can add air to their tires and go. And there are plenty of options in the area (see separate story). Bikes and the people who ride them are what keeps Koldeway on the job. “It’s one of the few jobs where I can say, if you love what you’re doing, you don’t have to go to work,” he explained. “I like giving back to the sport that I love.” Koldeway can be contacted at the shop at (262) 763-7794 for more information.

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Dwight Beuthling, an employee at Bob’s Pedal Pushers, “trues” a wheel for a bicycle, meaning the wheel spins without wobbling.

AREA BIKE TRAILS BUGLINE TRAIL

The Bugline Bike Trail owes its existence to the quarries near Lannon. Trains once hauled famed Lannon Stone from the deep limestone pits which still operate today. A look down into the quarries from the trail is an impressive sight. At the west end of the trail is the tiny village of Merton. The old mill there still operates, and the adjacent mill house is an architectural gem. For more information call 262/548-7801.

EISENBAHN STATE TRAIL

The six-mile Fox River Trail runs through the city of Waukesha along the Fox River starting on the north end of Frame Park and continuing south along the east side of the river to Fox River Park. The trail surface is mainly asphalt with a few brick sections downtown. Water and restroom facilities can be found at several parks along the trail system. For more information visit www.midwestroads.com.

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Running between Wisconsin’s two largest urban areas, the Glacial Drumlin State Trail stretches for 52 miles through farmlands, glacial topography and several small towns from Cottage Grove to Waukesha. It’s the easiest trail through the Kettle Moraine. The trail is on an abandoned rail corridor, except for a 1.5-mile section northeast of Jefferson, which currently uses public roads as the trail route. For more information, call (262) 646-3025.

HANK AARON STATE TRAIL

Named in honor of baseball legend Hank Aaron, this 14-mile trail traverses Milwaukee County from

Lake Michigan through the Historic Third Ward and the Menomonee Valley to the Milwaukee/Waukesha County Line. The trail passes numerous places of interest such as Lakeshore State Park, Discovery World, the Milwaukee Art Museum, Summerfest, the Harley-Davidson Museum, Miller Park, the Urban Ecology Center, and State Fair Park. For more information call (414) 263-8559.

JOHN MUIR/EMMA CARLIN TRAILS

Over the years, the Muir and Carlin trails have been continually improved to cope with the intense use that fills their parking lots on any good riding weekend. A big part of the attraction is mostly one-way trails in the challenging terrain of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. The rugged terrain, hills and kettle-like depressions make for some tough riding and may not be for everyone. But for riders looking for challenging, technical riding – this is the place. Daily or annual State Park Vehicle Admission required, plus a daily or annual State Trail Pass. For more information, call the Kettle Moraine State Forest, Southern Unit at (262) 594-6200 or visit dnr.wi.gov.

LAKE COUNTRY RECREATION TRAIL

Located on the former Milwaukee Watertown Interurban Railway. The 8-mile recreation trail stretches between the Landsberg Center trailhead (just north of Interstate 94 on Golf Road, west of Highway T) and Cushing Park in the City of Delafield. For more information call (262) 548-7801.

LAKE GENEVA CANOPY TOURS

Lake Geneva Canopy Tours has almost nine miles of hiking and biking trails from beginner, intermediate, to expert level. The Arbor Trails single track winds through the forest and features plenty of obstacles on the intermediate and expert level routes including ladder bridges, jumps, and switch- backs. For more information visit www. lakegenevacanopytours.com.

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The nearly 100-mile route runs a rail bed trail follows

the river from Juneau Park to the Kilbourntown House historic site. Stately mansions line Newberry Boulevard, Wahl, and Terrace Avenues. The lake parks offer views of the white lighthouse, Gothic water tower and McKinley Park Beach House. For more information call (414) 257-6100.

NEW BERLIN RECREATION TRAIL

The New Berlin Recreation Trail is a 7-mile multiuse trail that extends from South 124th Street just south of Greenfield Avenue (Highway 59) at the Milwaukee/ Waukesha County Line to Springdale Road in Waukesha. For more information call (262) 548-7801.

PIKE BIKE TRAIL

The scenic 10.2-mile Pike Bike Trail runs through Kenosha County near several points of interest including three National Register Historic Districts, Lake Michigan, two historic lighthouses, recreational opportunities and Poerio Nature Center. For more information call (262) 6534080.

SEVEN WATERS TRAIL

Scenic trail stretches more than 17 miles between Burlington and Muskego Lake and into Waukesha County. Three existing trails, Burlington, Waterford-Wind Lake and Norway, were stitched together to form Racine County’s system of bike paths. For more information visit publicworks.racineco.com/biking.

WHITE RIVER STATE TRAIL

This 12-mile trail follows a former rail corridor as it travels between Elkhorn and Burlington, passing numerous bridges, scenic vistas, quaint towns, farmlands and wetlands. The trail is operated by Walworth County and is within five miles of Lake Geneva and Big Foot Beach State Park. The western end of the trail begins at County Highway H near Elkhorn. The eastern end of the trail is at Spring Valley Road near the Walworth-Racine county line, just west of Burlington. A daily or annual State Trail Pass is required for riders 16 and older. For more information call (262) 741-3114. Source: Travel Wisconsin. For more information, visit travelwisconsin.com.

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– visit Santa at 18 the Chalet in the Wehmhoff Square Park, next to the library, 6-8 p.m. Info: (262) 763-6044.

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– visit Santa at the Chalet in the Wehmhoff Square Park, next to the library, 2-4 p.m. Info: (262) 763-6044.

– Christmas in the 24 Barn, Squire Farm, 26715 Church Road,

Burlington, free live nativity, Hot cocoa, coffee, and Christmas cookies are served. Call 262-534-6592 for more information.

Ongoing events

American Legion meets the first Thursday of each month at Veterans Terrace at Echo Park, Burlington, lower level, 7:30 p.m., snacks and refreshments follow meeting, (262) 7638995 Aquaducks Water Ski Club shows, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., and Jr. show 4:30 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day. Professional style water ski show at Fischer Park on Browns Lake; free; donations welcome. Club’s performers range in age from 4 to adult and many enter professional careers. Pyramids, jump acts, chorus lines. For information www. aquaducks.org

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Burlington Public Library offers adult, teen, juvenile and anime book clubs, and summer reading program, fall, winter and spring storytimes and many more programs, (262) 763-7623, www.burlingtonlibrary.org

Burlington Order of the Eastern Star meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at the Masonic Temple, 325 Kane St., at 7:30 p.m. Call (262) 763-4248 for information.

Burlington Area Garden Club meets monthly, the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Cross Lutheran Church, focusing on further learning and beautification. Its fundraisers support student scholarships and various garden projects. An annual plant sale and biennial garden tour fund these efforts. Call (262) 534-4449 for information.

Burlington Senior Center, 201 N. Main Street (across from Town Fryer) – many activities: cards, bunco, bridge, jam session, committee on aging, food, blood pressure, foot care, Harmony Club and day care for older adults who need assistance; (262) 767-9880; www.burlingtonseniorcenter. com

Burlington Genealogical Society meets the third Wednesday of each month (except December) at the Gateway Tech building, 496 McCanna Drive, at 7 p.m.; (262) 534-6590 or (262) 637-4108 Burlington Historical Society maintains the Historical Society Museum at 232 N. Perkins Blvd., Whitman School in Schmaling Park on Beloit Street and Pioneer Cabin in Wehmhoff Square. The museum is open Sundays from 1-4 p.m. and by appointment. Whitman School is open by appointment. Pioneer Cabin Immigrant 1850 Homestead season begins the first Saturday in May and is open Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. through the last Saturday of October. Free admission. For information or arrangements for group tours at other times, call (262) 767-2884. Burlington Optimist Club meets second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.; call (262) 763-5680

Burlington Ukulele Band plays at various events and practices at 10 a.m. every Tuesday at Cross Lutheran Church, 126 Chapel Terrace. For information call (262) 763-2204 The CATHE Center, Community Art Technology Health and Education, 125 E. State St., for ongoing music, classes and events call (262) 767-9661; www. catheonline.org Chocolate Museum, 113 E. Chestnut St. – chocolate and Nestle related museum items, chocolate gifts and mementos available; (262) 763-6044 Logic Puzzle Museum, 533 Milwaukee Ave., – hands on logic, brain, and mechanical puzzles; (262) 763-3946, www. logicpuzzlemuseum.org Spinning Top Museum, 533 Milwaukee Ave., unique museum, 35 hands-on tops, exhibit of 2,000 tops; more; (262) 763-3946, www. topmuseum.org Marine Corps League, Fox River Detachment,

meets on the first Tuesday of each month at Veterans Terrace at Echo Park, 589 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington; 7 p.m.; (262) 763-8995 New Beginnings is a home-visitation program using Parents as Teachers curriculum, for parents of pre-natal to age 5 to help meet parental challenges. Call (262) 763-4930. This is a Western Racine County Health Department Partner Program. VFW Post 2823 meets the second Tuesday of each month at Veterans Terrace at Echo Park, 589 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington; 7 p.m.; snacks and refreshments following the meeting; (262) 539-2482 Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 2823 meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., at Veterans Terrace at Echo Park, 589 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington; new members welcome (262) 534-3482 Disabled American Veterans meet the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m., in lower level, Veterans Terrace, 589 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington; new members welcome; (262) 534-3473 Korean War Veterans Association Chapter 227 breakfast is the first Wednesday of the month at Meadows Restaurant, 10615 Northwestern Ave. (Highway K), Franksville; 9 a.m.; info (262) 534-3024 Although we make every attempt to provide accurate information regarding area events, dates and times may change or events may be cancelled. Please verify the information before making plans.

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COFFEE FROM PAGE 5 For more information, call (262) 7639448. Chocolate Expressions Located at: 256 E. Chestnut Offerings: Primarily a chocolate shop – with a large variety of truffles, hard candy and chocolate mixes – the shop also offers many different coffee drinks, and features Colectivo Coffee. For more information, call (262) 7633905.

Just a short list of what’s available in Burlington: The Coffee House at Chestnut and Pine Located at: 492 N. Pine Street Offerings: A full menu of specialty sandwiches, flat breads, small plates and bakery items, as well as numerous different coffee drinks. The shop also has a full variety of breakfast items, including quiche made daily. The Coffee House also bills itself as a community gathering place, with several musical events each week and an open mic night on Thursday evenings. The shop is open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, 7

a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit burlingtoncoffeehouse.com or call (262) 6614394. Delights Located at: 133 E. Chestnut Street Offerings: A combination coffee shop/hot tea/candy store, Delights also offers a variety of cards and gifts in Burlington’s Historic Downtown Loop.

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BurlingtonKansasville Trail Access at the south end of McCanna Parkway near Gateway Technical College. Extends east along former railway to Kansasville.

Richard Bong State Recreation Area 26313 Burlington Road (Hwy. 142), Kansasville 878-5600

Seno Woodland Education Center 3606 Dyer Lake Road, Burlington 539-3222/743-1694

Grounded Coffee Shop 116 N. Dodge St., Burlington 763-8261

Browns Lake Golf Course 3110 S. Browns Lake Drive Burlington • 763-6065

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White River State Trail Trailhead is on west side of city near Spring Valley Road. Extends west to Elkhorn. Trail fee required.

YMCA Camp MacLean 31401 Durand Ave., Burlington 763-7742 www.campmaclean.com

Le Grand Coffee Company 1054 Milwaukee Ave. 262-342-5090

Seven Waters Bike Trail Trail head is at the east end of Congress Street, near Riverside Park, extends north through Rochester, Waterford, Wind Lake and Muskego.

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Don Howell (far left) – an avid cross country skier and bicyclist – participates with students and other members of the community at a recent open house event at the cross country trails at the BHS school trails. Residents of the district are allowed on the trails.

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Haylofters Community Theater Malt House Theater 109 N. Main St., Burlington 763-9873 www.haylofters.com Plaza Theater 448 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington 763-6789 www.plaza4.com

FISHING/ PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCHES Echo Lake Veterans Memorial Park Hwy. 36 & Congress Street, Burlington 763-2060 Fischer Park Browns Lake 30326 Durand Ave., Burlington 763-8446

GIFTS & SHOPPING Allison Wonderland 472 N. Pine St., Burlington 763-9718 Burlington Flowers & Interiors 140 W. Chestnut St., Burlington 767-1100 Burlington Glass 35518 W. State St., Burlington 763-5646 www.burlingtonglassinc.com Delights 133 E. Chestnut St., Burlington 763-9448 Gifts, gourmet coffees, cards, chocolates and candy

SUBMITTED PHOTOS Our Town

WBSD’s Big Band DJ Jack Chase (from left), Jim “Lips” LaBelle and student DJs Dave and Emily Kastor work in one of the studios during the radio station’s reunion event this spring at Burlington High School. The student-run radio station had a day-long reunion, with LaBelle – one of the founding members who used to be on air for 94.5 WKTI out of Milwaukee – sharing stories on air, as well as live music from adult DJs Jeff Peterson and Wayne Lane and others. Other former DJs stopped by, as well as Burlington Area School District Superintendent Peter Smet and other distinguished guests.

Gia Bella Flowers & Gifts 133 E. Chestnut St., Burlington 763-4522 www.giabellaflowers.com Ide Fine Jewelry 348 N. Pine St., Burlington 763-8685 Kohl’s Department Store 1032 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington 763-2485 Midwest Wildlife Galleries 224 E. Chestnut St., Burlington 763-1717

Paisley Artworks 216 E. Washington St., Burlington • 763-3500 Pharmacy Station 300 S. Pine St., Burlington 763-8877 Reineman’s True Value 417 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington, 763-3577 Serendipity Gift Shop – Memorial Hospital 252 McHenry St., Burlington 763-0635

GOLF COURSES Brighton Dale Golf Course 830 248th Ave., Kansasville 878-1440

Browns Lake Golf Course 3110 S. Browns Lake Dr., Burlington 763-6065

MUSEUMS Burlington Historical Society Museum 232 N. Perkins Blvd., Burlington 767-2884 Sundays 1-4 p.m. or by appointment

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NEWSPAPERS & MEDIA Burlington Standard Press/Southern Lakes Newspapers 700 N. Pine St., Burlington 763-3330 WBSD-FM radio station 400 McCanna Pkwy., Burlington 763-0195

PHARMACIES Aurora Pharmacies 210 S. Pine St. 763-7177 250 McHenry St. 767-6004 Pharmacy Station 300 S. Pine St., Burlington 763-8877 Walgreens 680 Milwaukee Ave. 767-0697 Walmart 1901 S. Milwaukee Ave., 767-1902

RESTAURANTS & TAVERNS Adrian’s Frozen Custard 572 Bridge St., Burlington 763-8562 Beijing Garden 464 N. Pine St., Burlington 767-1188 B J Wentkers Triangle Tavern 230 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington 767-1514 www.foodspot.com/ bjwentkers Brickyard BBQ & Tavern 217 N. Pine St., Burlington (262) 757-0179 www.brickyardbbqandtavern.com

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Bruisers 689 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington 763-6008 Charcoal Grill & Rotisserie 580 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington 767-0000 www.charcoalgrill.com Cousins Subs 206 S. Pine St., Burlington 763-7640 Culver’s Frozen Custard 1073 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington 463-5020 Dairy Queen 324 S. Pine St., Burlington 763-9385 Domino’s Pizza 686 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington 767-0210 Flippy’s Fast Food 401 N. Pine St., Burlington 763-6754 Fred’s Parkview 596 N. Pine St., Burlington 763-8370 John’s Main Event 556 N. Pine St., Burlington 763-8863 KFC Restaurant 1084 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington 763-9030 Kira Asian Bistro Pinecrest Shopping Center 208 S. Pine St., Burlington 767-9999 Los Compadres Mexican 725 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington 763-6018

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Lucky Star Restaurant 864 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington • 763-2155 SEE DIRECTORY ON PAGE 29

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Racine County Fairest of the Fair 2014 Emily Schaal (left) stops for a photo with Alice in Dairyland finalist Dormie Roberts at the recent Racine County Farm Breakfast at the Noble Farm. Roberts announced at the event she was planning to run for Fairest of the Fair. BURLINGTON OUR TOWN 2015/16

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Former Burlington High School football coach and athletic director Don Dalton speaks at the ceremony last summer that re-named the school’s athletic stadium after the revered coach. The stadium is now called “Don Dalton Stadium.”

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Pizza Hut 1080 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington 763-8432 Sheila Mae’s Town Fryer 116 N. Main St., Burlington 763-9940 Subway 1088 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington 763-8330 1901 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington 763-5144

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Ye Olde Hotel 6070 N. Railroad, Lyons 763-2701 Zumpano’s 180 E. Chestnut St., Burlington 767-0581

The Waterfront 31100 Weiler Road, Burlington 763-9989

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Brandon Lichtenberg gets some height off the diving board for a few twists in the air during a recent visit to the Burlington Community Pool. A family membership to the pool is $195 a season, while a single membership is $125. There is a daily admission fee of $5.

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SUPERMARKETS Aldi 2009 Lynch Way, Burlington Gooseberries Fresh Food Market 690 W. State Street, Burlington 763-5955 www.gooseberriesmarket.com Pick ‘n Save 1120 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington 763-3695

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Richter’s Marketplace (Formerly Sentry) 156 S. Pine St., Burlington 763-3100 Walmart Supercenter 1901 S. Milwaukee Ave., Burlington 767-9520

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