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Seeing big-time progress in small-town America

ust how do you measure progress? Is it by the amount of new businesses? By the new technology being brought in at every level? By opportunities for all, not just a select few? Looking at the city and town of Burlington over the last year, it’s clear that progress comes in all of those forms. For those looking to come to Burlington, it’s clear that while old-time charm exists, steps into the 21st century have been taken. Both the city and the Burlington Area School District are taking large steps to ensure the future of various fixtures in the community. The City of Burlington is engaged in a study to decide how to replace its aging community pool, and is putting together a design to pitch to the public for referendum approval. City residents and officials have shown support for the project, though a referendum will have to pass to secure the funds for a new pool. In addition, the city is looking toward the future with regard to its City Hall and public library. Working with Racine County and school district officials, officials are trying to figure out where to place potential new buildings – including the potential of a shared facility that could serve all three entities. While all that is happening, the school district is looking at a long-term facilities plan, working with residents and district staff to determine not only what buildings should be used but how grade configurations should be handled and even how classrooms should be set up for 21st century learning. The city recently hired Alan Babe as its second full-time fire chief, and new Mayor Jeannie Hefty has stepped back into the role she held in the 1990s. In the Town of Burlington, renovations are complete on Town Fire Station No. 2, with Chief Ed Umnus at the helm. Looking toward the future, the city is ready to close a tax incremental finance district, which will provide a greater tax base and hopefully a more prosperous city. The Racine County Economic Development Corporation is working with the city on a downtown revitalization plan, and local businessman Shad Branen is working to turn the former Schuette-Daniels furniture store into a downtown business hub. Burlington may not boast big-city numbers, but the community is delivering a special smalltown quality of life that makes it uniquely Our Town.

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Inside

Government ...........Pages 4 Our Schools .............Page 5 Directory ..................Page 6 Calendar ...................Page 7 Careers Workforce in Burlington............Page 10 Tony Romo..............Page 15 Reimagining a community pool..................Pages 16-17

On the cover

Anna Hansen delights in a “shower” in the children’s area at the Burlington Community Pool during a recent hot spell. JENNIFER EISENBART Our Town

~ Jennifer Eisenbart, EDITOR

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Raymond’s chief named city’s top firefighter Babe has been president of county chief’s association

By Jennifer

Eisenbart

EDITOR

City of Burlington officials named Alan Babe, a 21-year veteran of the Raymond Fire and Rescue Department, the city’s new fire chief in June. Babe “worked his way up through the ranks,” according to a news release issued by the city, serving as a firefighter, captain and assistant chief before leading the Raymond department. He has also served two terms as the president of the Racine County Fire Chief’s Association. Babe replaces interim chief Mark Strasser, who replaced Perry Howard – who resigned right before Christmas in 2015 after numerous personnel conflicts. “This is the perfect time in my life,” Babe said. “I’m very excited.” That sentiment was shared by city officials. “I’m really excited about Alan joining the team,” said City Administrator Carina Walters. “He’s really well-respected around the county. “I know the fire department is really excited,” she added. “As well as the Police and Fire Commission and the (Common) Council.” Babe said one of his first tasks will be

getting to know his officer staff, including Strasser and Deputy Chief William McCourt. He met a large number of fire and rescue squad members the day of the city’s announcement, June 14, at the firehouse. Walters said she expected Babe would be able to bring unity to the Fire Department and the Rescue Squad, which work out of the same building. “I certainly think Alan is a bridge-builder, and Alan is ready to continue building those bridges with other agencies and jurisdictions,” Walters said. The other finalists for the job were Town of Burlington Fire Chief Ed Umnus, Burlington Area Rescue Squad Chief Brian Zwiebel, as well as Scott Kugel and Brian Harbison.

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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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Rod Feltner, from McHenry, Ill., dropped out of consideration the week of the assessment center, which was May 17 and 19. Babe said last week he had already spoken with Umnus and Zwiebel. “I have a lot of respect for both of them,” he said. Babe also said he’s worked well with the fire chiefs within the county, and expects that to continue. “I have a very good working relationship with the other chiefs in the county,” he explained. A life-long resident of the area – born and raised in Raymond, and also where he lives now – Babe spoke highly of Burlington. “It’s a wonderful community,” he said. He added that he would be working to set up 30-, 60- and 90-day action plans while he learns the layout of the city and gets settled. “I’ve got to get to know a whole new department,” he said.

Our GOVERNMENT

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: Jeannie Hefty, 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: Kelly Iselin Police Chief: Mark Anderson, 342-1100 DPW Director: Jim Bergles, 539-3770 Building, Electrical and Plumbing Inspector: Gregory Guidry, 342-1164 Librarian: Gayle Falk, 342-1133 Fire Chief: Alan Babe, 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, 7633070 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

A different kind of learning environment Outside of school, PAC House teaches needed skills By Jennifer

Eisenbart

EDITOR

or years, Burlington Area School District administrators wondered just how to best provide special education services to students ages 14 to 21 – and keep variety in the lesson plan. The end result, which has been in place now for 11 years, is the Project Active Citizen House. Students ages 18 to 21 are at the house from about 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., “receiving training on things the rest of us take for granted,” explained BASD Director of Special Education Gail Spitzenberger. “They receive home living skills training, they are out in the community – whether it’s at the Wellness Center, library, post office,” Spitzenberger explained. The PAC House is a cooperative agreement between BASD and the Waterford Union High School District, with Union Grove initially included but since having dropped out. Spitzenberger said the district started the program because students with JENNIFER EISENBART Our Town

This property at 340 Church Street will be the new location of Project Active Citizen, an extension of the Burlington Area School District special education program.

Our SCHOOLS 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 Kevin Bird, treasurer, 763-3561 Rosanne Hahn, clerk, 534-2915 Members: Todd Terry, 716-3726, Phil Ketterhagen, 534-4728, Barry Schmaling, 534-3706 Burlington High School 400 McCanna Pkwy.

763-0200 Principal: Eric Burling Assistant Principals: Joel Graham, Jeremy Anderson Activities Director/Assistant Principal: Eric Plitzuweit Karcher Middle School 225 Robert St. • 763-0190 Principal: Jill Oelslager 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

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Principal: Susan Mosher Waller Elementary School 195 Gardner Ave. • 763-0185 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

Private Schools Catholic Central High School www.cchsnet.org 148 McHenry St., Burlington 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 St. John’s Lutheran Grade School www.stjohnsburlington.org 198 Westridge Ave. 763-2377 Principal: Jim Boehm Wisconsin Parents Association (Home Schooling) Contact: (608) 283-3131

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Our DIRECTORY BICYCLING

Bob’s Pedal Pusher 817 N. Pine St., Burlington 763-7794

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. Burlington-Kansasville Trail Access at the south end

of McCanna Parkway near Gateway Technical College. Extends east along former railway to Kansasville. White River State Trail Trailhead is on west side of city near Spring Valley Road. Extends west to Elkhorn. Trail fee required.

BOWLING

Towne & Country Lanes 264 S. Pine St., Burlington 763-7333

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CAMPGROUNDS

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

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

CANOEING

Fox River Landing 31423 Bridge Drive, Waterford 662-5690

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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.”

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CALENDAR of EVENTS

AUGUST

– Burlington Farmers’ Market, 3-7 p.m. on the corner of Washington and Pine streets. Info: (262) 210-6360.

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

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

– 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 Farmers’ Market, 3-7 p.m. on the corner of Washington and Pine streets. Info: (262) 210-6360.

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 corner of Washington and Pine streets. Info: (262) 2106360.

– 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.

– Full Moon Bonfire, Richard Bong State Recreation Area. Bring chairs, musical instruments and refreshments. Near Shelter #1, 8 to 9 p.m.

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

– Second Annual Party at the Pool. Fundraiser for the Burlington Community Pool, with food, drinks, music and a live and silent auction. 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Contact (262) 4922023.

– Wings & Wheels at Burlington Airport, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. See classic planes, cars, motorcycles, fire engines and even a train. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, brat lunch, airplane rides, flybys, demos and much more.

SEPTEMBER

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

– B-Town Sounds Summer Concert Series, 6:30 p.m. at Echo Park, Burlington.

– 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.

– St. Mary’s Fall Festival, 108 McHenry St., Burlington. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 11. Bag tournament, music, silent and live auction, food and beverages.

– Pedal, Paddle and Play. Trail ride and canoe/kayak paddle. Registration at 9 a.m., music starting at 10 a.m. along the route. Pre-registration cost is $15 until Sept. 1. Limited amount of kayaks and canoes available for rental. For more information, go to burlingtonmusicmatters.org.

– Burlington Farmers’ Market, 3-7 p.m. on the corner of Washington and Pine streets. Info: (262) 210-6360.

– 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.

– Chocolate City Outing, 11 am. to 8 p.m., Hawk’s View Golf Club. Golf outing fundraiser supporting the Burlington Area Chamber of

– 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. – Hope Walk 5K run/walk. Early registration $30, $35 day of event. Live music, food and silent auction following the race. Contact (262) 206-9574.

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– St, Charles 56th Annual FallFest, 449 Conkey St., Burlington. 6 to 11 p.m. Sept. 24, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 25. Music, food and more. For more information, contact Mary LaBadie at (262) 206-5569.

– Burlington Farmers’ Market, 3-7 p.m. on the corner of Washington and Pine streets. Info: (262) 210-6360.

– 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 Farmers’ Market, 3-7 p.m. on the corner of Washington and Pine streets. Info: (262) 210-6360.

– 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.

– Eco-Halloween hike at Bong State Rec Area, Kansasville, anytime between 6:308:30 p.m. Meet non-scary characters along the way, Jack-o-lanterns, skits, campfires, refreshments, games, crafts, more. For details, call (262) 878-5600.

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

– 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.

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OCTOBER

– Turkey dinner and bazaar, 1-7 p.m., Honey Creek Community Baptist Church, Hwy. D. For reservations and more information, call (262) 6614253.

– 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 Farmers’ Market, 3-7 p.m. on the corner of Washington and Pine streets. Info: (262) 210-6360.

– 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.

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DECEMBER

– Christmas Parade, 6:30 p.m., downtown Burlington. After the parade, visit Santa at the Chalet in the Wehmhoff Square Park, next to the library. 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.

– Breakfast with Santa, 9:3011:30 a.m., CATHE Center, 125 E. State St. Fundraiser for the CATHE Center; admission is $8 for adults and $5 for kids. Info: (262) 210-9697 or www.catheonline.org

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– visit Santa at the Chalet in the Wehmhoff Square Park, next to the library, 6-8 p.m. Info: (262) 763-6044. – visit Santa at the Chalet in the Wehmhoff Square Park, next to the library, 2-4 p.m. Info: (262) 7636044.

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– Christmas in the 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) 763-8995 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;

Students at Burlington High School get a chance to participate in an annual tradition – the Fox River Float, formerly known at the Millard Fillmore Canoe Race. Starting at the bridge at Highway W over the Fox River, students race to the Jefferson Street bridge in the city limits.

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COFFEE

Grounded Coffee Shop 116 N. Dodge St., Burlington 763-8261 Le Grand Coffee Company 1054 Milwaukee Ave. 262-342-5090 The Coffee House at Chestnut & Pine 492 N. Pine St., Burlington (262) 661-4394 www.burlingtoncoffeehouse. com

CRAFTS AND SUPPLIES Artistic Fibers 324 N. Pine St, Burlington (262) 757-0960 Forever Beading 256 E. Chestnut St, Burlington (262) 758-6339

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING

Richard Bong State Recreation Area 26313 Burlington Road (Hwy. 142), Kansasville 878-5600 Browns Lake Golf Course 3110 S. Browns Lake Drive Burlington 763-6065

DANCE STUDIOS

Burlington Dance Academy 344 N. Pine St., Burlington 763-5576

Burlington High School junior Ricky Rios works under the supervision of ACE Academy instructor Peter Leedle last week while putting time in on the junior-year project of garden sheds.

ENTERTAINMENT

Browns Lake Aquaducks Fischer County Park, Burlington www.aquaducks.org

FISHING/PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCHES

Haylofters Community Theater Malt House Theater 109 N. Main St., Burlington 763-9873 www.haylofters.com

Echo Lake Veterans Memorial Park Hwy. 36 & Congress Street, Burlington 763-2060

Plaza Theater 448 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington 763-6789 www.plaza4.com

Fischer Park Browns Lake 30326 Durand Ave., Burlington 763-8446

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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 Gia Bella Flowers & Gifts 133 E. Chestnut St., Burlington 763-4522 www.giabellaflowers.com

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f you Google the term “sheltered workshops,” chances are you’ll see two differing opinions. One defending the practice – paying those with disabilities the percentage they make of the prevailing wage for their work – and the other, an argument of exploitation by paying less money for “real work” that is done by those who are just happy to receive a paycheck. Careers Industries Executive Director Joe Greene has seen sheltered workshops close in several states over the last year – and he worries about the future of what he says is a valuable service. “Those are the bureaucrats I can’t get in here to see what these people are doing,” Greene said, alluding to states like JENNIFER EISENBART Our Town Massachusetts, Washington, Ohio and Maine that have shut down Bob Johnston works at Careers Industries, a sheltered workshop the sheltered workshops. in Burlington.

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In the meantime, he said, the people who worked at those shops are out of a job and sitting at home – and he doesn’t want to see the same thing happen here. “They’re productive. They’re doing the same thing that you and I want. They want to feel productive,” Greene said of those employed at the Careers sites in Racine and Burlington. “They want to go to a place where their friends are. Have that sense of, ‘I accomplished something.’” Greene explained that employees at Careers are paid “piece rate” for the work they do. The company establishes the prevailing wage for a job, and then pays the person for what percentage they can do of the work expected for that wage. Some, Greene said, can do the full 100 percent of that wage. Others, working just as hard, can only do 20 percent of that work due to disabilities. In the meantime, the work is done by an enthusiastic, happy workforce, Greene said. The workers at Careers are among friends, working to meet expectations of what needs to be done each day, and providing needed work. For example, Careers Industries builds the switches Insinkerator uses in its garbage disposals. Those switches are negotiated at a certain price, and Careers produces them so that the costs of those products stay low. To call it exploitation, Greene said, is “idealistic.” The majority of his workers cannot do jobs in a “normal” workplace because of their disabilities, which limit how well they can perform the tasks or even do everyday normal tasks in between work, like getting to and from the restroom. With the federal government getting involved now, Greene said he believes there will be a one-size-fits-all approach – which he said will not work. “A one-size-fits-approach doesn’t work for anybody,” he said, adding that expecting most workplaces to hire his employees as “the right thing to do” is not realistic.

A happy environment

Greene and his staff provide work opportunities through the fulfillment services program at Careers Industries. Employees work an average of 25 hours a week, starting at 9 a.m. and working until about 2:30 p.m., with a lunch break. Fulfillment Services Director Julie Zook said these employees are happy to be at a job and working – and happy to be in an accepting environment. “Happy and productive,” Zook said of the client/employees. “They work hard, they’re proud of it, and they want to show you what they can do.” In fact, both Greene and Zook said, anyone is welcome to schedule a tour – and those visitors will likely make a few new friends by the end of it. “We provide meaningful work opportunities,” Greene said. “It’s not just

Anthony Brugioni works at Careers Industries, a sheltered workshop in Burlington.

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something to keep them busy.” The fulfillment services program is just one piece of the program that Careers offers. They also provide integrated day services, which bring those with disabilities out in the community to perform volunteer work, shop and learn skills most of us take for granted. And for those who are beyond needing a supported environment, there is the Partners in Employment program. Those with disabilities are found a job, and trained by a Careers staff member so they are ready to work. Those employees then work wherever they are hired, with support from Careers. Greene said some of those employees work at KP Toffee, and others on the Geek Squad at Best Buy. Job coaches support those employees. The idea, Greene said, is to provide a level of services to where it is appropriate. The problem is, though, finding people

who are supportive of their efforts – and communities that are supportive of those with disabilities. Greene said that support is needed because Careers is looking to expand its Burlington facilities. Currently, people are wait-listed for chances in various programs. “We’ve outgrown it,” Greene said of the facility in the Burlington Industrial Park. “Our challenge is we can’t find another building in Burlington that would be either affordable and/or accessible to all our people.” Greene said Careers is currently in about a 16,000-square-foot space, and needs about two to three times that. Add in the current issues with sheltered workshops, and Greene is predicting issues in the future, with his employees paying the price. “We are individuals,” Greene said. “Individual talents, individual skills.” BURLINGTON OUR TOWN 2016/17

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They receive home living skills training, they are out in the community – whether it’s at the Wellness Center, library, post office.”

full-time teacher at the facility, hired by BASD. Waterford provides three aides at the home. She was a speech pathologist for the program before taking over as the program’s leader this year. “I just really believe in helping students be as independent as they can be,” LeBas-Bowen said. She’s excited about the expanded space, given the district has been renting space in a duplex for the first 11 years. She said students would be able to work on multiple projects at one time at the new home, and students who couldn’t utilize the basement due to mobility issues will have more space on the ground floor. “We can grill, or have a garden,” she said. “It’ll be more of a home.” That home, though, will be just for a set number of hours a day, said Smet, calling it a classroom outside of the high school. The model has been so successful the district has been asked to speak about it

– GAIL SPITZENBERGER, BASD Director of Special Education other places.

“We’ve been at different conventions,” Spitzenberger said. “We’ve been requested at conventions because people want to emulate our model. “In the educational community, we are more well-known,” she added. “And that model is one that is out in the community, versus a fabricated apartment set up in a high school.”

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Packers back to respectability following years of turmoil. Additionally, he said the Demons state title win in baseball is something the players will look back on, and remember it for a lifetime. Furthermore, Romo acknowledged the importance of individual face-to-face contact with all participants at his football camp, which has run for 13 years. The quarterback should know, since he is a father of 2-year-old Rivers, and Hawkins, who is four. Romo and the Cowboys travel to Lambeau Field Oct. 16 to play the Packers for the first time since the Dez Bryant “catch” controversy in a January 2015 NFC Divisional Playoff game.

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he City of Burlington Common Council is moving forward with phases 3 and 4 of planning for the community pool. After an open discussion with members of the Pool Board, city staff and some City Council members, the topic was officially discussed at the Committee of the Whole meeting. The council is moving forward with phase 3, which is developing a management plan. Running concurrent with that, according to Blake Theisen of Ayres and Associates – the firm directing the study – will be the design phase of the pool. A handful of preliminary designs – three that would put together a new building with several different water features – were presented, along with different layouts on the current site and parking options. One of the options, which would have the pool along Amanda Street and a parking lot along the side, was rejected by those at the first meeting Tuesday night.

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The costs the city is looking at could range anywhere from $2.1 million up to $4.7 million. The low end is to recreate the current pool, while the high end would be the new pool. Officials, however, have largely rejected the notion of simply building a replacement pool because it would lack the amenities that could attract a sufficient number of people to make the operation feasible. That puts the likely cost of the proposal in the $3.5 to $3.9 million range. The advantage to a single structure pool would be one common water system, versus the three separate tanks at the pool now, explained Theisen. The single-source pool would house a current channel for water aerobics, a zero-depth entry pool area, a diving well, a lap-swimming area, a water slide with plunge pool and a “wet” playground area with slides and the like.

That pool option was presented with two different layouts – one with the water slide stairs along the steep hill where the wading pool currently is, and another option with the lap lanes in that area. In either scenario, the parking would be expanded, and the pavilion and playground area currently at the north of the pool area would be moved to the south. Carrico Aquatic Resources would remain involved in helping manage the pool, and the hope with the new building would be to have it open for sledders and possibly skaters, should a skating area be established during the winter.

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However, while the options seemed to fall into place with council expectations, the statemandated Aug. 23 deadline for presenting the referendum package for Nov. 8 looms. Several council members expressed concern that the timeline was too tight to get a management plan back – and then to educate the public on the pool, with the intent of passing a referendum for a not-to-exceed amount. Theisen said Ayres contracted with the city to make the Nov. 8 referendum work, but admitted it would be tight. He added that the company would meet whatever deadline the city desires.

However, Alderman Tom Vos said the city needed a management plan to keep it viable – and therefore, be able to sell the plan to the public. “It’s easy to build something,” Vos said, “but it’s harder to maintain it.” Alderman Bob Grandi said he wants to remain “aggressive” with the timeline of Nov. 8. That would place the referendum on the presidential election ballot, which is expected to bring a large turnout. On that topic, though, Alderman Ed Johnson wondered if unhappiness at the polls might doom the referendum. Alderman John Ekes added that no matter when the referendum goes forth, voters will need as much information as possible. “This community needs to get the information, understand what’s out there and digest it all before they spend a dime,” Ekes said. Vos, who said he didn’t mind an aggressive timeline but wanted all the information available, added, “If we don’t have our ducks in a row, there will be just that many more people out there that don’t understand the issue, that are going to vote it down.” Alderman Jon Schultz also said he wanted the pool accessible to everyone, as passing the referendum would essentially make the entire community “members” by virtue of paying their tax bills.

Above: Lauren Lang completes a flip into the diving well during a summer trip to the Burlington Community Pool. At left: Cindy Robertson relaxes with a book under one of the new umbrellas at the Burlington Community Pool this summer.

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comes with that. The camaraderie of teammates, having the relationships that you build over the years, it’s a shared thing that will last a lifetime in a lot of ways. The players will get to know each other as a team, put your bodies in a line, going out there, and playing, and to try to win, and just to enjoy yourselves, it is just a special time in your life. As a guy that played multiple sports here in Burlington, you came back at the right time, just when Burlington baseball won the state title. What are your thoughts on that? The accomplishment of the school, the program and the community. Romo: Tell me if I am wrong, but I think for the boys, I know our volleyball team has been great for a long time, but I think this is the first boys team title we might have ever had. Volleyball had it about 50 years ago. (It’s the first boys title since cross country in 1965). There it is, so you know for anybody to accomplish something like that is an

incredible feat that requires a lot of talented kids, great coaching, a great program. And for me, it is just a great time to come back in and being able to see the excitement. I haven’t seen the kids, but the coaches, and just the community, that’s all everyone has been talking about. That is what sports does, it brings everyone together, and the baseball team did that this year. They will have this moment in time for the rest of their lives. They will always be able to come back and talk about it. It’s very special. Tell me what it means to come back here for the football camp. Romo: I think when you have an opportunity to be in a position to play professional sports, I have said this many times before, I can remember having the feeling of any time there was a college football player up at UWWhitewater, came back, I can just remember hanging on every word because it was such a big deal. For me to come back and talk to the kids, I know that it is a special thing just to be able

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continued from page 19 to see someone that went from Burlington High School to see them playing football on TV, I can just remember being in awe of anybody in that kind of position. For me, it is kind of an opportunity to be back and know that I can come back and teach something about the game, football, I can talk with them, I can communicate with them. I can give them high fives and show them dreams are possible, anything is possible. You got to work at it, just got to learn something, and I think that the kids all have that sensation when we see somebody else do it. And you get that interaction. People going through the same things that you did in the same areas and the same spot. It is always just nostalgic and makes you want to help out and talk to people and see them grow.

Tony, this is a two-part question, you got injured and you have been a quarterback for more than 10 years now. Players are retiring earlier and earlier in the NFL, how much longer do you think you are going to play?

You remember the guys that came back from that age?

Romo: Normal is a relative term, having back surgery, makes you adjust, your routine adjusts automatically. And saying that, this is a strong setback, it’s been three, maybe four years since I have had it. The ability to work a little bit harder, when I say that, you are running with the team, you are lifting, you are throwing and you might be able to do something. I have been able to do those things.

Romo: I do remember a few of them, ex football players that came back, guys like Brian Saltzman, Stenson, Dan Johnson, those are the guys that played football at college. What is your favorite memory of playing here at Burlington? Romo: That is a good question, it’s more of, not necessarily a specific game, I can just remember coming out on the field and just the temperature, wearing black jerseys and just the environment itself. You go through training camp, you just get out there, it is just a unique thing in your life. The first time, going out on a Friday night, and playing high school football. There is not much like it and you get that feeling when you walk off, it is special and unique. You get goose bumps, you are nervous, you are excited, you are everything wrapped up in one. You get out there, you compete, just the feeling of playing and walking out there. The excitement level, the nervousness, it was just an incredible, thrilling gift to play high school sports, definitely football. You still got that nervousness? Romo: I think any time before a game, your blood pressure is going, for me it is about the approach. You are always excited, it is a privilege to play the game. And I think you want that gratitude in playing the game. For me, I take more of an appreciation before I go out there. I always want to appreciate the moment before we walk out. Once you step out there, it is about competing, and about winning. I think you just enjoy the atmosphere of the moment every time.

Romo: I think there is no timetable. The reality of it is, time usually tells you when you are done. For me, right now, this offseason has been very enjoyable, and I’m very excited about it. I think it will be awhile, whether it is eight years, or five. It is just a matter, if you continue to get better and improve, and still play at a very high level, I think it is important to give yourself every opportunity to play as long as you want to. Are you back to normal?

This last draft, your team drafted rather deep defensive-wise, rather than offensively. Romo: My job is to play quarterback, it is not my job to draft, and I think for us, we need to improve in all areas. We didn’t play well enough last year, we didn’t play up to our standards and our football team needs to get better. Whether it is through the draft, bringing in new people or the improvement of the players on our team, I think in all those areas, we needed to get better. And I think that we did that. We are still building and we still have a long way to go, but we are going to have a great opportunity to have success this season. Do you think the high expectations of the running game could help? Romo: I think anytime you can run the football, it is going to help your team. At the same time, you got to be able to run, get good stops, you got to get good special teams. All these things matter. In a lot of ways, the game has come down to the last five or six minutes. Thirteen games a year, you are going to look at, it is going to come down to one-score football games. In those one-score games, you got to score a touchdown, you got to get a stop or you got to control the ball and play the game. I am pretty confident that our team will do it.

You have been doing this camp for several years, what have you noticed about attendance, do you feel more youth are being involved in this camp? Romo: That’s a good question, I know we try not to do too much marketing, because when we did that early on, we were getting like a thousand kids. There was almost too many for that hands-on approach to coaching. The kids now, we got about 400 this afternoon, which is a really good number to play, teach, and being able to communicate. A lot of it is just high-fiving kids, those little kids. Hawkins just wants to high five you and play and jump. He is not really caring about how to throw a football, some days he pretends to. What are your thoughts on Brett Favre getting inducted into the Hall of Fame? Is he one that you looked up to? Romo: I still look up to him. Anytime you grow up in Wisconsin, everyone knows who Brett Favre is and what he has meant to Green Bay and Wisconsin. I think that they come around once in a generation. Green Bay has been lucky enough to go from Brett to Aaron (Rodgers), but that is just unrealistic in real life to have that happen, in professional sports. Brett getting inducted is almost a no-brainer. I am just glad to see the reunion tthat has happened. Without Brett Favre, the Green Bay Packers really aren’t the Green Bay Packers. Even though they have a great history in Lombardi, and everything else that goes into that, I was watching football before they had Brett Favre, and Green Bay was not someone you had to worry about on your schedule if you were playing in the NFL. And I think that he brought them back to prominence and made that organization a standard of excellence and from there, the pieces fell into place. What you see today is a byproduct of him, his talent, his ability, his knowledge of the game, his passion, his work ethic, really his willingness to compete. There is one thing that you look at that shows up, he was a competitor at the highest level. When he was on the field, you had a chance. There was not a lot of games that Brett Favre played in that, that his football team didn’t have a chance, not necessarily to win it, but in a season. When you look back and look at it, I would argue that he probably played in a handful of games in his entire career that were meaningless, which is really an incredible stat - how hard it is to get into the playoffs. Maybe one year, maybe two years, they had games that were meaningless. All the others meant something. It’s a unique thing for a fan base to have that here. BURLINGTON OUR TOWN 2016/17

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