2016 chocolate city open - Burlington Chamber of Commerce

BURLINGTON
DISCOVER THE TREASURES
Join us
for a
round
of golf !
Town Bank is the proud sponsor of the
2016 CHOCOLATE CITY OPEN
September 20 • Hawk's View Golf Club
PUBLISHED BY
September
2016
www.burlingtonchamber.org
Chocolate City Open
September 20, 2016
Get out of the rough and back on the
green! Town Bank and the Burlington
Area Chamber of Commerce would
like you to join in the fun on September
20th at the Chocolate City Open at the
Hawk’s View Golf Club! Promising to
be a “birdie” of an event, the Chocolate
City Open is a great opportunity to walk
the fairways for a good cause. Golfers
will have a chance to win raffle and hole
prizes, as well as receive other accolades.
This event is open to the public. We
guarantee FUN, FUN, FUN. So get
your team together and get those clubs
ready. Sign up to play today by calling
262.763.6044 or visiting our website:
www.burlingtonchamber.org.
We would like to
thank our sponsors!
EVENT SPONSOR
TOWN BANK
Cart Sponsor:
WLKG 96.1
Lunch Sponsor:
Stowell’s Catering
Hole In One Sponsor:
Boardwalk Apartments
Event Hole Sponsors:
Ansay & Associates
Community State Bank
Peoples Bank
Talk of the Town/US Cellular United Way of Racine County
Wanasek, Scholze, Ludwig,
Ekes, Iselin, S.C
Hole Sponsors:
Culligan Water Conditioning
Daniel’s Family
Funeral Homes
Hoffman Management, Inc.
Rizzo & Diersen Law Offices
R.K.W. Redi Mix
Concrete, Inc. Thrivent Financial
Yellow Book
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SEPTEMBER 2016
BURLINGTON... DISCOVER THE TREASURES
Discover Life in
Burlington
Feel the energy…
In this issue...
By Jan Ludtke, Executive Director
Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce
One of the most stunning signs of fall is the turning leaves – chemistry at its finest
and it is just beautiful! The season’s bright colors and bountiful harvest help us make the
transition to shorter days and cooler nights. Time to pull out sweaters, scarfs and boots
once the weather magically takes note of the calendar.
You can feel the energy in the air. It’s something about seeing what seems like our entire
local population getting ready to cheer on our football season and favorites. Where’s your favorite
place to see the game? Hanging out at home, with friends, or your favorite local sports bar?
It’s an event to be sure, and, one that doesn’t stand alone this time of year with tons of cool
events on any given weekend. Make sure to take advantage of all the season has to offer whether you’re
just a spectator like me or you’re out there tossing around a football with the kids!
Be sure and check out our website www.burlingtonchamber.org and calendar of events for places to stop and play
along the way as you make the most of the autumn season.
Chicken with Stuffing
Serves 6. Prep time 10 minutes/cooking time 45 minutes
6 Boneless/Skinless
Chicken Breasts
1 Can of Campbell’s Cream of
Something (chicken, mushroom, celery, asparagus etc. –
you choose)
1C
up of white wine
(or water if you prefer)
1P
ackage of pre-sliced
Swiss cheese
1C
anister of Stove Top
Stuffing Mix
Preheat oven to 350º.
Place Chicken Breasts in the bottom of a large glass casserole dish.
Cover the top of the chicken with the cheese slices using extra slices to
cover holes. In a mixing bowl use a whisk to beat together the soup and
wine. Start slowly and then get faster until they are completely mixed.
Pour the soup mixture over the cheese and chicken
Shake out the Stuffing Mix over the top of everything – the deeper the
stuffing the more crunch it will have.
Bake for 45 minutes uncovered
Chicken is cooked when the soup is
bubbling and the stuffing is lightly browned.
Note: When I make this I always have
to make a double batch as my kids love the
leftovers the next day!
BURLINGTON... DISCOVER THE TREASURES
SEPTEMBER 2016
Alison Bozman
As Assistant Vice
President, Branch
Manager at Johnson
Bank, Alison leads a
team of knowledgeable
financial professionals
in an effort to build
long-term customer
relationships through tailored banking
solutions and exceptional customer
service. She has over 30 years of
experience in the customer service
industry and joined Johnson Bank in 1996.
She has experience in finance, human
resources, retail services and management.
Alison holds a bachelor’s degree
from Lawrence University in Appleton
Wisconsin.
Alison has been married to her husband
Bruce for 28 years and has two children –
Cameron (24) and Shannon (18). They are
all Green Bay Packer fans and love going
to games at Lambeau Field. In addition
Alison loves making jewelry. Rounding out
their family are a dog (Saxton) and two cats
(Quincy and Raphael).
September
2016
Events Calendar
Senior Center Activities
Pedal, Paddle and Play
Start Planning for Christmas
New Chamber Members
Out and About Digital Marketing Ideas Business by the Block
Remember When
Fall Gardening
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BURLINGTON
DISCOVER THE TREASURES
We’re proud to present the September
2016 issue of Burlington – Discover the
Treasures, a monthly advertising issue
published by the Burlington Area
Chamber of Commerce. All editorial
content is provided by the Burlington
Area Chamber of Commerce. This
publication is made possible through
the generous support of Chamber
members and paid advertisers. Please
support them generously in return.
For editorial content, please call the
Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce,
Erin Herter
(262) 763-6044 or email
[email protected]
For additional advertising information,
please call the Burlington Chamber at
(262) 763-6044
[email protected]
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September Events in Burlington
Visit www.burlingtonchamber.org for a listing of current events.
1. Farmers' Market. Burlington -Wehmhoff Square. 3-7pm.
www. burlingtonwifarmersmarket. com.
Wehmhoff Square Park 166 E. Jefferson St.
1. Brown's Lake Aquaducks. 5pm. 4 Junior Show 5pm; Main Show at
6:30 pm. Fischer County Park 30400 Durand Ave.
1. B-Town Sounds Concert Series. 6:30pm. www. b-townsounds. com.
Echo Park
1. Open Mic Night. 6:30pm. Thursday evenings 262-661-4394
www. burlingtoncoffeehouse. com. Coffee House on Chestnut & Pine 492
N. Pine St.
2. Juniors on the Links. 10:30am.
www. genevanationalresort. com/junior-golf.
Geneva National Golf Club 1221 Geneva National Ave. Lake Geneva
2. Junior Golf Drop-in Clinics. 5pm.
www. genevanationalresort. com/junior-golf.
Geneva National Golf Club 1221 Geneva National Ave. Lake Geneva
2. Music on the Patio. 8pm. Fridays,Saturdays, Sundays. The Waterfront
Restaurant on Brown's Lake 31100 Weiler Rd.
3. Puzzled? Hands-On Brainteaser Puzzles to try! 10:30am.
www. logicpuzzlemuseum. org. Logic Puzzle Museum 533 Milwaukee Ave.
4. 7th Annual Labor of Love Music Festival. 12pm. New Munster Ball
Park 34315 Geneva Rd. New Munster
6. Adopt a Highway. 5-6:30pm. Richard Bong State Recreation Area
26313 Burlington Rd. Kansasville
7. Connecting Minds-Memory Enhancement Program for Adults.
9am. Call Cindy 262-210-9783. 1229 Park Row Lake Geneva
7. Wednesdays on Water FREE Adaptive water skiing. 10am.
Rick Legois 262 497 8977 www. usawaterski. org.
Lynzay Legois Free Waterskiing Club Fischer Park
7. B. J. Wentker's -Live music performances. 6pm.
www. bjwentkers. com. BJ Wentker's 230 Milwaukee Ave.
8. Knee-high Naturalist. 10-11:30am. www. bongnaturalistassociation.
org. Richard Bong State Recreation Area 26313 Burlington Rd. Kansasville
8. Alzheimer's Racine County Caregiver Support Group. 6:30pm.
2nd Thursday-Rosemary at 262-514-2935. Community United Methodist
Church 455 S. Jefferson St. Waterford
8. Town Hall Board Meeting. 6:30pm. 262-763-3070
www.tn.burlington.wi. gov. Town Hall Auditorium 32288 Bushnell Rd.
10,11. Fall Festival-St. Mary's. 10am. www. stmb. org or call
262-763-1500. St. Mary's Catholic Church 108 McHenry St.
10.Community Block Party. 3-7pm. Devor Park 394 Amanda St.
10.Mischievous Singles-Over 55. 6pm. Jan 262-534-6008. Marty's
Restaurant 201 W. Main St. Waterford
11.Toy Run for Love, Inc. 8:30am. www. tricountyriders. net.
Chocolatefest Grounds Milwaukee & Maryland Ave.
11.Pedal, Paddle & Play. 9am. Questions?
Call Music Matters-262-716-1848. www. burlingtonmusicmatters. org.
Wehmhoff Jucker Park 416 E. Washington St.
13. Mommy Meetup. 9:30am. 2nd Tuesday www. ChiropracticAndWell
ness. com. Core Chiropractic & Wellness Center 1448 S. Teut Rd.
15.Memory Keepers Club. 10:30am. Cindy 262-210-9783.
YMCA Lake Geneva 203 S. Wells St. Lake Geneva
15. Business After Hours-BJ Wentkers Historic Fine Dining. 5-7pm.
RSVP-Burlington Chamber of Commerce 262-763-6044 or info@
burlingtonchamber. org. BJ Wentkers 230 Milwaukee Ave.
17.Rummage Sale. CATHE Center. 9-2pm. CATHE House 101 Edward St.
17. Tri-country Genealogy Fair. 9am. For Information, www. kengensoc. com.
17.Rochester's "A Day In The Country". 9am.
Rosemary Bilgrien-262-332-1320.
The Village of Rochester 205 W. Main Street(Intersection of D & W)
17.Steppin' Out Singles-55 or wiser. 6pm. Mary at 262-763-9697.
Pine Street Café 141 N. Pine St.
17.Candlelight Hike. 7-9pm. 262-878-5601 or
www. bongnaturalistassociation. org. Richard Bong State Recreation Area
26313 Burlington Rd. Kansasville
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18.St. Clare Street Fair. 8-6pm. www. stclarewindlake. org. St Clare
Church 7616 Fritz St. Wind Lake
19.Stroke Support Group. 1pm. 3rd Monday-Pat Positano at 262-7412402. Aurora Lakeland Medical Center 3985 County Hwy. NN Elkhorn
20.Chocolate City Open-Hawk's View Golf Club. 10:30am. This event
is open to the public. Call Burlington Chamber 262-763-6044 www.
burlingtonchamber. org. 7737 Krueger Rd. Lake Geneva
24.Riverport Chorus Craft & Vendor Fair. 9am. 700 N. Bloomfield Rd.
Lake Geneva
24.Hope Walk 5K Run/Walk. 7:30am. 262-206-9574
www.ourhopeofburlington.5kevents.org.
Burlington High School 400 McCanna Parkway
24,25. St. Charles 56th Annual Fall Festival. 6pm.
For more information, Mary LaBadie-262-206-5569
www. mystcharles. org. St. Charles Parish 449 Conkey St.
25.Wolf Lake Trail Run/Walk. 10:30am. 262-925-0300 or
www. bongnaturalistassociation. org.
Richard Bong State Recreation Area 26313 Burlington Rd. Kansasville
27.Caring and Sharing Grief Support. 6:30pm. 262-763-3434 or
262-878-2011. Cross Lutheran Church 126 Chapel Terrace
29.Customer Service Series~ Wisconsin Department of Tourism.
7:30am. RSVP to the Burlington Chamber 262-763-6044. Department of
Public Works 2200 S. Pine St.
29.Aquaponics for Fun and Food. 6:30pm.
Burlington Public Library 166 E. Jefferson St.
Senior Center Activities
201 N. Main St. • 262-767-9880
ARTS & CRAFTS: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays
9:30-11:30 am
BINGO: 2nd or 3rd Thursdays 10 am
BRIDGE: Monday and Friday- 9 am
BUNCO: 2nd Friday- 1 pm.
CARDS: Sheepshead/Schafkopf Monday,
Wednesday & Friday- 9 am
CARDS: Chocolate City Card Club Tuesday
12:30 Pinochle Euchre, Sheepshead/
Schafkopf 12:30 pm, Hand & Foot 12:30 pm.
DOMINOES: 2nd & 4th Wednesday 9:3011:30 am
OUR HARMONY CLUB: 1st & 3rd Wed. 9 am-3 pm
JAM SESSION: 3rd Wednesday 1 pm
LIBRARY: Open Daily
50+SOFTBALL: Wednesday 6 – 8 pm.
Kathy Baumeister 262-763-3441
NIFTY FIFTY BOWLING: Towne & Country Lanes
every Friday 1 pm
TRIPS: Call Pat 262-767-9880 for current trip
information
D
Burlington Museum
El Chamber of Commerce
II
El
B
Chocolate Museum
City Hall / Police
Malt House Theater
Library
l!J Pioneer Cabin
61 Post Office
El Public Restrooms
EJ Spinning Top Museum
• Free Parking
Commercial Area
CANOE
LAUNCH
II!
Parks
Railroad
WEHMHOFF
SQUARE
Burlington Area
Chamber of Commerce
and Visitor's Center
113 East Chestnut St.
262-763-6044
www.burlingtonchamber.org
SEPTEMBER 2016
BURLINGTON... DISCOVER THE TREASURES
Pedal, Paddle and Play
Sportsman’s Banquet
Club members, friends and fellow outdoorsmen, the Burlington Conservation
Club is pleased to invite you to their 30th
Annual Sportsman’s Banquet on Tuesday
September 13, 2016 at the Cotton Exchange, Hwy 20 & 83 in Waterford, WI.
Supporting the many youth and
conservation programs for Burlington
and surrounding communities, this
annual event is vital to the group.
BHS Demons Shooting Team and the
Waterford Wolverine Shooting Team
use their facility for Scholastic Clay
Target Program (SCTP) events. The
Kids Fisheree every May provides a
free day of fishing for nearly 300 area
youth. Then, there’s the October Youth
Pheasant Hunt and the September
Youth Trap Shoot that was enjoyed by
nearly 100 young athletes last year. The
club will also be hosting the second
annual WI DNR Day this year with
over 130 attendees. The club’s focus is
truly on supporting the Burlington and
surrounding community.
Adult banquet tickets are $60.00
each for a fabulous dinner with your
choice of New York Strip, Salmon
or Roast Duck along with all the
trimmings. Also featured will be guns,
artwork, decoys, sporting equipment
and some special surprises.
Plan now to attend and find out
what the special “Golden Ticket” is all
about. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and
dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m.
If you have any questions, contact
Perry Hintz @ 262-930-9708 or Steve
Licht at 262-210-4984. Looking
forward to seeing you on September
13th!!!
BURLINGTON... DISCOVER THE TREASURES
SEPTEMBER 2016
Fear not, summer is not over yet! Despite what the calendar says, there is still
a little more warm weather fun to be
had. Specifically, Pedal, Paddle and Play
returns for a second year of cycling or
paddling or both! This unique and fun
event benefits Burlington Music Matters and BikeBurlington while showcasing the outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities in the Burlington
area. This year’s event will take place on
Sunday September 11th from 9:00am to
3:00pm starting at Wehmhoff Jucker
Park in Burlington.
The unique aspect of this year’s event
is that it involves three boat launch
opportunities (Wehmhoff Jucker Park
in Burlington, Case Eagle Park in
Rochester and the Waterford Village
Hall Park in Waterford) where paddlers
can pick their launch and destination
spots. Cyclists will have the choice of a
short or long route and, of course, one
can ride to one of the launches, put in
and Pedal, Paddle and Play! Shuttles
of bikes and watercraft between launch
sites will be available during the day.
And, as a bonus, there will be live music
at selected locations along the way.
Again this year, Thrivent Financial
is the sponsor. Tickets are $15 if
purchased before September 1st and $20
after that. People can sign up for the
event at the Coffeehouse at Pine and
Chestnut and at the Thrivent office at
400 N. Pine Street. Boat rentals will be
available. For more information or to
register online, go to bikeburlingtonwi.
org or burlingtonmusicmatters.org.
The Fox River will be frozen over soon
enough so don’t miss this great opportunity to play!
Having A Party? Let Flippy’s Do The Catering!
Italian Beef Catering Special
$129 (20-25 people)
5 lbs. Italian beef, peppers, onions,
au jus and bread
Delivered
right to
your door!
We Cater!
262.763.6754
Italian Sausage Catering Special
$99 (15-25 people)
Italian sausage, peppers, onions and bread
Ask about our other catering specials!
Potato, macaroni & pasta salads also available.
www.flippysfastfood.com
401 N. Pine Street Burlington
Monday-Saturday:
10:30am-9pm
Sunday: noon-8pm
JUSTIN
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Author Arthur Cola Completes
Doonagore Theft Trilogy
Wisconsin: Riots in the streets, protests against people of a different
faith, political unrest against immigrants, struggles for freedom and equality,
and confronting evil are something we read in our newspapers or watch on
television. But these are happening not in the present day but in 19th century America. These are just some of what the characters created by Chicago
born writer, Arthur Cola, must experience as they embark on a life changing
adventure which follows them from being youngsters to teens to young adults.
The Doonagore Theft Trilogy, as Cola refers to his three novels of the series is a coming of age tale. It begins with the novel “Journey of Three Pure Hearts.” In its pages you
will be introduced to the main characters of the saga, James Shields, Aengus O’Flaherty
and Meghan O’Grady. You’ll meet them in the famine ravaged land of Ireland in the
mid-1800’s. Then just as they enter their teen years you will feel the sea beneath you and
be rocked by a sailing vessel, called the Cushla Machree, which takes them from their
homeland to a new land where the streets are reported as being paved with gold.
In book two, “Pure and Tarnished Hearts” your journey continues, in New York City
and Philadelphia, as these three young people under the guidance of Father Thomas
O’Malley must face a very different America than that of today. As they encounter riots
against them and their kind just because they are immigrants and are of the Catholic
faith, they never lose hope. They join together with fellow immigrants to form the “Celtic Warriors” which becomes a 19th century singing sensation. The American dream
becomes real for them as they receive support from a Bishop, a nightclub owner and
three high society American girls of New York City who become part of their show.
As they deal with their own developing sexuality, you will laugh and you will feel their
struggle to learn about love. As they commit to serve the Lord and remain strong in
their faith despite those who would see them silenced you will feel outrage. But through
it all, the author feels that you will see in his characters real people who just, as those of
today, must look at themselves and decide what they wish to do with their lives as they
answer the silent chime of the cracked bell.
All of these struggles and triumphs come to a climax in book three of the series.“’Torn
and United Hearts’ will be available on Kindle and Amazon this summer, as are all my
books,” says Arthur Cola. In this final book of the trilogy, the characters come face to
face with the horror of slavery, and the unsettling realization that there are different
kinds of love. “How they deal with those varied expressions will tickle your funny bone
and touch your heart,” Cola believes. Their adventures in pre-civil war America will have
them working with Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad as they attempt
to rescue a fugitive slave. You will journey with them as they combat evil, elevate the
principles on which America was founded, express their faith bravely, sing songs which
reflect their past and look to their future, develop an understanding of friendship which
is noble and find ways to express their understanding of love as they mature from teens
to young adults. “In this final chapter of the lives of the ‘Celtic Warriors,’ the author says,
“you will see a vision of America which is still developing as these Irish Immigrants,
Italian artist immigrant, high society New York City girls, and southern boys (one black
and one white) become bound one to the other by faith in their Creator, hope in America and love for each other and for those principles of “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of
Happiness.”
It’s Never (well, almost never) Too Early
To Start Planning for Christmas
By Tom Lebak
So I asked Santa, “How about writing a Christmas article for the September edition of Discover the Treasures?”
He scratched his head, stroked his beard, gave me a bemused
look and said “Son, have you looked at a calendar lately?”
Then I gave him my best pitch, “But Santa, there is a
tremendous amount of planning that goes into putting on a
successful and enjoyable community-wide Christmas party.
The Parade, don’t you remember last year’s Parade? People were
cheering for you like you were a Super Bowl champion. Do you think
that that the floats and the bands and the reindeer all showed up that night
by coincidence? No, it takes a lot of personal contacts, generous sponsors and
loyal volunteers. And what about the Chalet? Do you think that it is decorated
and delivered to Wehmhoff Square by your elves?”
The twinkle in his eye was replaced by a hint of a glare at my audacity.
But I was on a roll, so I continued. “You see, that’s why we are getting the
word out early to businesses, civic groups, service clubs, Girl and Boy Scout
troops and other organizations. They may meet only once a month or get so
wrapped up in Fall activities that the weeks will fly by and they will wind up
missing an excellent advertising and promotional opportunity and a chance to
spread Christmas cheer throughout the area. Wasn’t it you that said “Tempus
fugit”… or did you say “Reindeer fugit?”
A nod of his head and the slightest hint of a knowing smile made me
realize that Santa was on board. He even mumbled something about putting
a little something extra in the stockings of all the generous people who give of
their time, talent and dollars to make Burlington a delightful destination each
Christmas.
It also was just then that I realized that the Jolly Old Elf had played me like
an out of tune piano. The magazine needed a Christmas article in September,
he balked at doing it, it got done and he never put a finger to the keyboard!
Well played, Old Man, but don’t be surprised to find a plate of kale waiting for
you under the tree this year!
For more information
contact Arthur Cola
Email to:
[email protected]
Website:
www.arthurcolalegendarytales.com
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Out and About with
Burlington Chamber Ambassadors
Tailgators Bar & Grill
Cristie Reno and Denise Harmann say “We are a family friendly sports bar and
grill with delicious food. We also have a banquet facility (The Dugout) that we rent
out for receptions, birthday parties and meetings.” Tailgators is located at 217 N. Pine
St. 262-757-0179 or find them on Facebook.
Step into
Comfort!
Welcome
to our New
Chamber
Members:
• Asphalt Contractors, Inc.
• Great Clips
• Greater Insurance
Service, Corp.
• Healing Tree
• QSP Utility, LLC
• Rugan’s
• Taylored Image
Hair Design &
Skin Therapy
• Your Moment Massage
The women’s Taos® Applause mary
jane features a full-grain leather upper
with a cushioned, molded footbed that
contours to the shape of the foot for a
truly personalized fit.
Try on Taos Today!
Located in Historic
Downtown Burlington
Experts in Shoe Fitting
A Tradition Since 1923
BURLINGTON
FOOTWEAR
444 N. Pine St. Burlington, WI
www.burlingtonfootwear.com • (262) 763-3050
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m
Connolly Physical Therapy
Andrew J. Connolly PT, OCS, FAAOMPT, CMTPT is the Owner of Connolly
Physical Therapy has been providing physical therapy services in Racine and Kenosha
for over 20 years. He is located at 598 Milwaukee Ave., 262-763-7591. For more information, go to www.connollypt.com.
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Life is about living! That’s why life insurance can help protect your family’s
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Learn more. Schedule a free insurance checkup.
Shoreline Group
1407 Racine St Ste E
Delavan, WI 53115
262-740-9040
400 N Pine St
Burlington, WI 53105
262-806-7390
Thrivent Financial was named
one of the “World’s Most Ethical
Companies” by Ethisphere
Institute 2012–2016.
Nestles USA
It’s been a big year for Nestles. They celebrated 150 years as a company and our very
own Nestle plant celebrated its 50th year in Burlington. We would like to congratulate
Jamie Yebra, plant manager, and all of the Nestle family on this anniversary and here
is to many more. We are lucky to have you in our community. For more information,
go to www.nestleusa.com.
BURLINGTON... DISCOVER THE TREASURES
SEPTEMBER 2016
Scott P Herrmann, FIC
Financial Consultant
Kristen Lafranzo
Associate
William J Duesterbeck, LUTCF, FIC
Financial Associate
Joshua W Duesterbeck, FIC
Financial Associate
James W Pfeil, FIC, RICP®
Financial Associate
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Francis Meadows Senior Apaments
“No one here is a stranger.”
Stan Janowski, Manager
What makes us standout above the rest? Francis Meadows Senior
Apartments offers 48 income eligible or market rate apartment homes
for adults 55 and better. We are located on the grounds of the Franciscan
Retreat Center, surrounded by 160 acres of fields and woods.
Call Stan at 262-763-1700 for further information!
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For only $10, the Shop Local Discount card is
a great way to support small business and enjoy the
savings too! Shopping Local is always a great idea and
this makes is so much easier. You may buy these cards
at Burlington Chamber of Commerce, Burlington
Menswear, Chic & Unique Boutique, Reineman's
True Value, Richter's Marketplace, Webley Chiropractic & Sports Injury Clinic, and
any of the Chamber board members. Buy yours and start SAVING today!!!
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The marketing world is always changing. If you’re basing your campaigns on
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with it. Not anymore.
As attention spans continue to get shorter and shorter, it has become increasingly harder to hook an audience long enough to effectively get your message
across. As video marketing continues to grow, it is essential that you start planning
ahead if you want to avoid being left in the dust by the competition. That’s why one
of the newest trends right now is vlogging.
In fact, a simply search of “vlog” on YouTube nets you over 50,000,000 hits!
While most of these are of a personal nature, there is no reason why businesses
couldn’t use the same technique to expand brand awareness. Here are the top 4
reasons why your business should start vlogging today:
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The hardest thing when it comes to generating content is controlling how audiences will react. Written content is incredibly efficient at driving traffic towards your
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Business by THE BLOCK
It is our pleasure to present theSeptember 2016 edition of Business by the Block. Our focus
this month is on Milwaukee Ave.. We appreciate the support of our local Burlington
businesses and hope that you will take advantage of this unique opportunity to read
about and visit each business to learn more about the products and services they offer.
BBB writeups
Armed Forces Career Center
1709 Milwaukee Ave.
262-763-2785
www.goarmy.com
www.navy.com
www.marines.com
www.airforce.com
Recruitment Office
BTan
B Tan (Opening Soon)
1709 Milwaukee Ave.
Tanning Salon
262-210-4826
www.burlingtontan.com
Full service tanning salon including
air brush & tanning products
Dollar Tree
1709 Milwaukee Ave.
262-763-0321
www.dollartree.com
Sells household items, beauty products & food at a discounted price
Sears Hometown Store
1757 Milwaukee Ave.
262-763-0909
www.searshometownstores.com
Locally owned and operated
appliance store
Tractor Supply Company
Talk of the Town/US Cellular
1709 Milwaukee Ave.
262-763-8255
www.talkofthetownuscc.com
Providing wireless plans, phones &
devices, plus accessories for home &
car connectivity
1801 Milwaukee Ave.
262-763-2425
www.tractorsupply.com
Offers a wide variety of agricultural
& livestock supplies,
plus tools, workwear & boots
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Buddy Benches
Help Build Friendships
Scherrer Cares Buddy Bench Program, a non-profit entity of Scherrer Construction, exists to support schools in their anti-bullying efforts by providing them with a
Buddy Bench to help build and foster friendships. A Buddy Bench is not only a safe
place for kids to go when they are feeling bullied or lonely and are in need of support
or friendship, but also a tool to help bring awareness, increase positive culture and
serve as a constant reminder to everyone to be kind to others. Buddy Benches will be
constructed with the school’s name, colors, and logo, installed, and presented to the
students by the school on what the Buddy Bench is and how they can utilize it to help
make a difference. Scherrer Cares is able to donate these Buddy Benches at no cost to
schools through fundraising and corporate sponsors. Just this past June, we held our
2nd Annual Buddy Bench Golf Outing Fundraiser and raised over $86,000! Over a
dozen Buddy Benches have been implemented to local area schools within the past
year and we have several more slated for this year.
Scherrer Construction
601 Blackhawk Drive, PO Box 740, Burlington, WI 53105
Office: (262) 539-3100 x222 • Fax: (262) 539-3100 • www.scherrerconstruction.com
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Remember


When
Submitted by Burlington
Historical Society Museum, located
at 232 N. Perkins Blvd. Open
Sunday afternoons 1 to 4 pm.
262-767-2884.
www.burlingtonhistory.org.
Establishment of
Memorial Hospital
Met Community Need
If there were any doubts in the minds of Burlington residents that a hospital was urgently needed at the time Memorial Hospital was built, those doubts were quickly dispelled
when, even before the formal opening of the new structure on June 17, 1924, patients had
already been admitted. On the scheduled opening day, eight rooms were occupied. In the
first 10 days, 44 patients were admitted.
On Friday, June 13, the day before the hospital
(shown in the accompanying photo) was to hold the
first day of a two-day weekend open house, Edward
McCourt of Kansasville was injured when struck by an
automobile. He was rushed to the hospital by Dr. G.
Warren Newell and was the first accident patient at the
hospital. He remained in the hospital until the following
Thursday.
Another accident patient who was cared for at
the hospital before it was formally opened to patients
was Frank Smith, who crashed his car into a Soo Line
engine at the Jefferson Street crossing at 5 a.m. on Sunday morning, June 15. No crossing guard was on duty.
Smith's car was completely wrecked, but he escaped
with only slight injuries. He was taken to the hospital by
Dr. J. F. Bennett.
The first baby born at the new hospital was a daughter born to George and Doris (Voss)
Johnston of Burlington on June 16, 1924, the day before the formal opening. The baby,
who received a free savings account from the Burlington National Bank, was named Alpha
Omega Johnston.
Aside from the two accident cases and the obstetrical case, the hospital had also accommodated several surgical cases and two medical cases before its official opening. By the time
the doctors of Burlington and surrounding communities gathered on Wednesday, June 18,
1924, to banquet and inspect the institution, the hospital had already established itself as a
necessary part of the community.
The first death at the hospital was the infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Taylor of Silver
Lake. The baby died June 26 and was buried the next day in Salem Mound Cemetery.
START OF HOSPITAL – When opened, Memorial Hospital stood on one of the
highest points in Burlington and commanded a fine view of the city from its Randolph
Street location. Action toward establishing the hospital started with resolutions passed at
a mass meeting of the community in February 1920. In May of that year, the hospital's
original 4-acre site was donated by the Finke-Uhen Brewing Company. The Hospital Association was incorporated in April 1922 and definite plans for the institution were begun.
The cornerstone was laid on October 14, 1923, with Congressman Henry Allen Cooper. a
former Burlington resident, as principal speaker, and eight months later the hospital, with a
capacity of 27 beds, was ready to receive patients.
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Martin White, architect for the Wilbur Lumber Company which donated White's
services, designed the building of two floors and a basement, much of which was above
ground. Burlington builders William Hoppe and Henry A. Rueter won the bidding to do
the general construction. Other winning bidders included Reineman Hardware Co., plumbing; Wallman and Steinke of Waterford, heating; and Newton Bottomley of Burlington,
wiring. At that time, air conditioning was not yet a construction consideration.
The initial contribution to the fund for building the hospital, which was intended in part
for the soldiers, sailors, and nurses who had entered the First World War from western Racine County, was $9,000. The money had been raised during the war and was held in trust in
the county's War Relief Fund. The balance of the total estimated cost of more than $80,000,
was raised by community events, community organizations, and private subscriptions. Many
names of Burlington area people were included in the list of those responsible for building and equipping the hospital. The McCanna and Meinhardt families each contributed
$10,000. Among those from outside the city who provided generous support were Richard
and Bertha Leach of Dover, who were moving spirits behind the building of the hospital
and, at $15,000, were among the largest contributors. Later, Mrs. Leach and William Horlick, Jr., provided funding for the X-ray department. Ernest Heg bought the furnishings for
the operating room. East Troy citizens donated money to equip the maternity room.
HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT AND STAFF IN 1931 – In 1931 the Hospital Association functioned with the same officers who had been elected at its first meeting in 1923.
They were George W. Waller, president; Eda Meinhardt, vice president; Mrs. Annabelle
Rasch, secretary; and C. Roy McCanna, treasurer. Among the directors, several changes had
occurred by 1931. Mrs. Bertha Leach of Dover succeeded Alonzo S. Titus of Waterford; Jeanette Runkel succeeded her father, H. A. Runkel; Louis
Reuschlein succeeded Frank O'Neil as representative of
the American Legion; and Rev. Frederick J. Hillenbrand,
who had succeeded Rev. Philipp Dreis as pastor of St.
Charles Catholic Church, also succeeded Father Dreis
as a director. William H. Kruckman was the only one of
the original directors who remained on the board.
The association with annual dues of $10 for voting
members and lesser amounts for associate members, the
ladies' auxiliary, and the citizens of Burlington and other
communities provided the ongoing support for the hospital. Annually, the hospital appealed to the generosity
of Burlington area citizens for contributions of food to
stock the kitchen and cash donations to help with carrying on the institution which, like all such institutions,
was called on to do a great deal of charitable work which
was a heavy drain on its resources.
Mrs. Elizabeth Casey, superintendent of the hospital and superintendent of nurses, had
been with the hospital since it was opened. Nurses in 1931 (married names in parentheses)
were Victoria Lewicka, Ruth Pilger, Viola Black (Mrs. Lloyd Wilson), Mary Gobeli (Mrs.
Clarence Scharf ), Frances Whelan (Mrs. George Cunningham), Katherine Foltz (Mrs.
Ralph Willy), and Adeline Nikel, a student, and three night nurses, Bertha Wuhrman (Mrs.
Wallace Newbury), Esther Fick (Mrs. C. Roy Umnus), and Irene Gloudeman. In addition,
the hospital had a list of nurses who were called for special duty or when the work was
particularly heavy.
Ella Scheidegger was the laboratory technician and Elizabeth Anglim was the X-ray
technician. Theresa M. Fox (Mrs. Chesley Platner) was bookkeeper. Andrew Eisenbart, who
had been with the hospital since the opening day, was building custodian.
Catherine Fix (Mrs. Arthur Warren) was the cook who provided the meals for the
patients as well as for the employees. There were two tray and dining room girls, Matilda
Hegeman (Mrs. Al Alby) and Helen Nevin, and two floor girls, Matilda Schranz (Mrs.
Wallace Prott) and Laura Brickner.
The hospital laundry was done by the Burlington Laundry.
(Article adapted in large part from the October 22, 1931, Free Press)
Help us preserve our history. Join the Burlington Historical Society and help us tell the
story of Burlington. Interested? Contact Dennis Tully at 262-767-2884.
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and the watering season is much shorter for those planted in the fall compared
to those planted in spring. TIP: Focus on root development. Use a root stimulator
at planting time and every two weeks until the ground freezes to give roots a boost.
Watering is key for newly planted and transplanted trees and shrubs. Even
well-established plants are showing signs of stress due to the lack of rain this
summer. Keeping all plants well watered as we head into winter will improve
their chances of survival. TIP: Trees and shrubs appreciate water applied directly
to the roots rather than sprinkled overhead.
Evergreens are best planted by mid September allowing them time to root
in before the ground freezes. TIP: Apply an anti-transpirant (Wilt-Pruf ) at
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totally works, and it saves time and energy.
Planting Fall Vegetables
Leaf lettuce, Swiss chard, spinach, and kale are a few edibles that thrive in
cooler weather and can be planted early in September. Garlic planted early
fall will produce larger bulbs next August. Roots will begin to develop before
winter sets in, and a blanket of straw will protect the bulbs until spring.
Freshen up container gardens, sow grass seed by mid-September, and keep
up with the weeding are other tasks that will keep you busy. As you dig, plant,
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