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BURLINGTON…DISCOVER THE TREASURES
2015 Annual Dinner
and Awards Banquet
President’s Award 2014 Marge Luedeke
Service Award 2014 Tom Hawkins
Friends of Burlington 2014 Bill & Dolly Spiegelhoff
Volunteer of the Year 2014 Jerry Koch
The President’s Award is given to a
member of the community who demonstrates outstanding dedication and
extraordinary effort on behalf of the
chamber and community.
Our chamber president, Barb Bakshis
was honored to present this year’s
President’s Award to Marge Luedeke.
Marge has lived in Burlington for over 12
years and is a customer service representative for Badgerland Financial specializing in rural lending. Her strong volunteerism has included 10 years with Make
a Wish Foundation and as a pre-school
JAM leader at St. Charles Catholic
Church & School. Marge served on the
Chamber Board as an Honorary Director
in 2013. She
readily offered her help when the board
suggested the monthly section in Discover
the Treasures known as “Business by the
Block”. She has been instrumental in seeing this through since it began over a
year and half ago. Continuing her service
to our Chamber and Community, Marge
is also a Chamber Ambassador.
Thank you, Marge!
The Service Award is presented to
recognize the member of the community
who has helped at the Chamber of
Commerce the most throughout the year.
The Burlington Chamber was
pleased to present the Service Award to
Tom Hawkins and the Southern Lakes
Blue Devils. Tom Hawkins & the
Southern Lakes Blue Devils is the owner
of this semi-pro football team. The Blue
Devils have served the Burlington Area
Chamber of Commerce as a volunteer for
many years. The team members have
volunteered many hours at Chamber
events, such as the Annual Christmas
Parade, Chocolate Extravaganza, and
Home Expo. Tom’s commitment and
service throughout the years to the
Chamber and to the community of
Burlington are the reasons that we are
honoring him.
Thank you, Tom!
The Friend of Burlington Award honors anyone who has made a significant
and notable contribution to our community, in a manner that exemplifies leadership, community service, and involvement.
The Chamber was pleased to present
the Friend of Burlington Award to Bill &
Dolly Spiegelhoff. Bill and Dolly are
equally committed to the community of
Burlington and are involved with many
local organizations. For countless years
of cherished memories, responses of
excited children, and priceless recollections for generations of parents, Bill and
Dolly have exemplified the spirit of
Christmas at the Santa Chalet. It is our
pleasure to recognize their self-less giving, time, kindness and visits to nursing
homes and hospitals and so very much
more.
Thank you, Bill and Dolly!
The Volunteer of the Year Award is
awarded to a member of the
community who has volunteered the
most time and energy on behalf of the
Chamber.
The BACC was honored to
present the Volunteer of the Year Award
to Jerry Koch. Jerry has been a tremendous help in his efforts for the Chamber.
He began serving on the Chamber board
in 2004 and became Vice President of
Community Development in 2006. He
continued as Chamber President in 2013
and his dedication has always been
apparent. Jerry has chaired the Home
Expo event for multiple years, assisting
with the auction, golf outing and has
been instrumental in all that we do.
Thank you, Jerry!
Congratulations to our Raffle winners
THANK YOU
to Gooseberries for the
fabulous dinner!
Greg Veltus
(Treasure Chest)
Peter Hintz
(Gun Raffle)
Rick Tinder (Travel Voucher)
We would also like to thank our
Auction Committee and volunteers.
Thank you for your time and
dedication to this event. Jennie
Amborn, Barb Hintz, Georgia Schuch,
Jessica LaRocque and Alison Bozman.
Our behind the scene volunteers:
Chandler Agnes, Shelly Leverenz,
Jerry Koch, Dave Kmetz, Tom Lebak,
Kurt Leverenz, Pat Lawrence, David
Schwartz, Teri Smetana, Kayla
Anderson and Larry Staton.
BURLINGTON…DISCOVER THE TREASURES
Discover
Life in Burlington
By Jan Ludtke
Executive Director
Burlington Area
Chamber of Commerce
Family Fun – indoor
or outdoor
When the weather outside is
frightful, there are plenty of
delightful ways to bring the family fun indoors in Burlington.
From family-friendly performances to fun active adventures, here are a few ideas to keep the whole family
entertained and active.
And, let’s not overlook outdoor adventures too!
Just a few ideas to get you started: See a performance at
one of our area theaters; get up early and watch the sunrise; enjoy coffee or an espresso at the coffee shop; head
out to the Jaycees Ice Fishing Derby; visit the stores and
find out just how much they have to offer; be amazed at
the fun-filled museums from history to chocolate to spinning tops in Burlington; start planning your next family
reunion; relax by reading a book at our local library; see a
movie at the Plaza Theatre; take a walk with someone special; explore the area and snap a few pictures; go out for
a Friday night fish fry; star gaze on a clear winter night;
make a snowman, snow angel or snow sculpture; snowmobile in and around our area; try ice skating at Echo Lake;
walk through the woods and look for antler sheds in late
winter; stop by the Visitor Center and pick up all you need
to plan your vacation in Wisconsin; go out to eat – just
decide if you want Mexican, Italian, Oriental or American
cuisine; take your sweetie to a romantic dinner for
Valentine’s Day; build a snow fort; reminisce as you browse
the antique store; sign up for a class; practice your aim at
the Burlington Conservation Club; experience the serene
beauty of our winter by cross country skiing or snowshoeing; have a snowball fight; attend your favorite local
church service; pretend its summertime and enjoy a
Wisconsin bratwurst cooked on the grill; go bowling at
Town and Country Lanes; spend a quiet afternoon in front
of the fireplace; plan a movie night; bird watch – after you
feed the feathered friends; pull out a deck of cards or
board game; pick up some postcards and write a note to
family and friends; or choose a sunny day and stroll back
in time on Burlington’s historical walking tour.
When visiting the Burlington area, you'll never be at a loss
for something to do. Sometimes it's hard to know what's out
there. Our staff at the Chamber of Commerce has some
ideas and this list will help you get going. And, you’ll notice
that many of these activities are entirely free! Still not sure?
Visit our website at www.burlingtonchamber.org for the full
calendar.
Burlington’s Tipster Program
You can help keep our community safe – through the
TIPSTER PROGRAM. Funded by business and citizen
donations, the program is used as an aid to area law enforcement that may help solve crimes committed in our area.
Informants remain ANONYMOUS. Through the Burlington
Police Department and Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce, rewards are
awarded for information when it leads to an arrest, a conviction or in some
instances for recovery of stolen property. Any person who provides information
to the Burlington Police Department of crimes committed or about to be
committed in the Burlington area are eligible for a reward.
The Chamber, along with the City and Town of Burlington Police Departments,
continues to look for support from citizens and businesses to continue the
W
e’re proud to present the February 2015 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,
(262) 763-6044
[email protected]
For additional advertising information,
please call the Burlington Chamber at
(262) 763-6044
[email protected]
FEBRUARY 2015
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Discover…
2015 Auction & Awards
Banquet ..............................2
Life in Burlington.................3
Tipster Program ...................3
Calendar of Events...............4
Home & Garden Show.........4
What’s Cooking? ..................4
Out and About......................5
Dinner & Auction
Thank-You ..........................5
Home Improvement
Shopping Made Easy .........7
Business by the Block..........8
Web Design Tricks ...............9
Recipe of the Month ............9
Remember When ...............10
Wisconsin Fish Frys ...........12
ON THE COVER:
Photo by Shelly Leverenz
program. Tipster Program offers individuals with knowledge of a crime that has
been or will be committed to contact law enforcement authorities anonymously
and receive an award for information that leads to conviction or recovery of
stolen property. Compensation is determined by the value of the information
received. Collection of the award is also done anonymously and allows
concerned citizens to contribute to the safety of their community without fear
or reprisal.
The local Tipster program has been successful in our area, and it is important to
maintain and expand the program to keep our area as safe and comfortable as it is.
Help keep this vital safety resource viable - donate to the program today. Send
your contribution to the Tipster Program, Burlington Area Chamber of
Commerce, P. O. Box 156, Burlington, WI 53105. If you would like any more
information, please contact the Chamber at 763-6044 or Tipster Hotline
262-210-0112.
Visit the Chamber online
www.burlingtonchamber.org
Burlington’s complete
community website
• events and news
• community information
• business information
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2,6,9,13,16,20,23,27 Bridge - 9am Monday and
Friday, Burlington Senior Center,
201 N. Main St., 262-767-9880.
2,4,6,9,11,13,16,18,20,23,25,27 Cards: Sheepshead/Schafskopf - Monday, Wednesday &
Friday 9am, Burlington Senior Center,
201 N. Main St., 262-767-9880.
2,9,16,23 Time Out for Play - 9:30am11:30am, Burlington Public Library,
166 East Jefferson St., 262-342-1130.
3,10,17,24 Chocolate City Card Club:
Pinochle, 12:30pm, Burlington Senior
Center, 201 N. Main St., 262-763-2854.
3,10,17,24 Cards: Euchre & Sheepshead/Schafskopf - 1:00pm, Burlington
Senior Center, 201 N. Main St.,
262-763-2854.
3,10,17,24 Cards: Hand & Foot - 1:00pm,
Burlington Senior Center, 201 N. Main St.,
262-763-2854.
3 City Common Council Meeting 6:30pm-8:00pm, 262-342-1161 or
www.burlington-wi.gov. City Hall,
300 N. Pine St.
5,12,19,26 Open Mic Night - 6:30pm-9:00pm,
Coffee House on Chestnut & Pine,
492 N. Pine Street, 262-661-4394 or
www.burlingtoncoffeehouse.com.
6 Movie: Fed Up (Documentary) - 6:00pm7:30pm, Core Chiropractic And Wellness,
1448 S Teut Road, Suite D, 262-767-0500,
www.CoreChiropracticAndWellness.com.
7 12th Annual Crystal Ball - 6:00pm9:00pm, Veterans Terrace at Echo Park,
589 Milwaukee Avenue, 262-741-2600.
7 Intro to Android - 9:00-11:00am,
Talk of the Town/U.S. Cellular,
1709 Milwaukee Ave., 262-763-8255
www.talkofthetownuscc.com
9,23 Burlington Lions Club General
Membership Meeting - 6:30pm,
Gabby's Palace, 356 N. Pine St.
10 Conscious Parenting in Burlington 9:30am-11:00am, Core Chiropractic &
Wellness Center, 1448 South Teut Road,
Suite D, 262-767-0500.
10 Burlington Jaycees Meeting - 7:00pm8:00pm, Waterfront Restaurant, 31100
Weiler Rd., Justin at (262) 210-1428.
11,25 Dominoes - 9:30am-11:30am, Burlington
Senior Center, 201 N. Main St. 767-9490.
11 Burlington Business and Professional
Women's Club - 6:00pm-8:30pm,
262-877-3464.
12 Business After Hours - 5:00pm-7:00pm
at Rizzo & Diersen Law Office,
549 Milwaukee Ave. RSVP Burlington
Chamber 262-763-6044.
12 Family & Friends Support Group 6:15pm, Love, Inc., 480 S. Pine St.,
262-637-0582.
12 Town Hall Board Meeting - 6:30pm8:00pm, Town Hall Auditorium,
32288 Bushnell Rd., 262-763-3070.
or www.tn.burlington.wi.gov.
What’s cooking???
Something good is cooking and we’re
happy to tell you what it is. Our annual
Chocolate Extravaganza on March 21.
Is your best cake a cut above the rest? Do your cookies
always have that way of disappearing quickly from the
plate? Here’s an opportunity to put it up against other cooks’ creations and vie
for prizes at the Chocolate Extravaganza.
This delectable dessert competition will include many shapes – cookies, cakes,
cheesecakes, bars, and a mouth-watering range of others. If your chocolate creation
has a delightful filling, topping, or ingredient, don’t pass up a chance to win.
Your entry can be fancy – something you would serve for a birthday or special
occasion; or, casual, like a treat you would take to a picnic or work.
There’s still time for you to enter your tantalizing chocolate “creation”. Your
entry can be something you made from scratch or started with a mix that you
creatively “dress up”. Either way, you will want to remember, this is a Chocolate
Extravaganza.
Hurry and get your recipe ready – you can pre-register
right now at www.burlingtonchamber.org.
13 Bunco - 1:00pm-3:00pm, Burlington Senior
Center, 201 N. Main St., Elna Mahoney
763-6923.
14 Track the Past 2015 - 10:00am-4:00pm,
Lake Geneva Museum, 255 Mill St.,
Lake Geneva.
14 Mischievous Singles - Over 55 singles,
6:00pm-8:30pm, Marty's, 201 W. Main
Street, Waterford, Jan 262-534-6008.
14 Return to Romance - 6:00pm to 9:00pm,
Richard Bong State Recreation Area, 26313
Burlington Road, Kansasville, www.bongnaturalistassociation.org (262) 878-5601.
17 Conscious Parenting in Burlington 6:00pm-7:0m, Core Chiropractic & Wellness
Center, 1448 South Teut Road, Suite D,
262-767-0500.
18 Jam Session - 1:00pm, Burlington Senior
Center, 201 N. Main St., Nancy Quade
262-534-6138.
19 Workshop: Mommy, My Ear Hurts! 7:00pm-8:00pm, Core Chiropractic &
Wellness Center, 1448 South Teut Road,
Suite D, 262-767-0500 www.Core
ChiropracticAndWellness.com/Ear
21 St. Clare Ice Fishing Jamboree - 6:00am7:00pm, St Clare Church, 7616 Fritz St.,
Wind Lake. 262-895-2729
www.stclarewindlake.org.
21 Steppin' Out Singles - Ages 55 & wiser
6:00pm-8:00pm, Pine Street Cafe,
141 N. Pine Street, Mary at 262-763-9697.
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FEBRUARY 2015
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Ambassador Club Updates
The Burlington Area Chamber of
Commerce Ambassadors have been
welcoming new businesses to our
community for over thirty years!! They
are the goodwill arm of the Chamber.
Their purpose is to represent the
Chamber of Commerce in the area of
public relations and they do a great job.
Other goals include making welcome
calls new and existing businesses, new
professional people, extensive
remodeling/expansions, new locations,
and when appropriate, announced
anniversary celebrations; assisting in
membership drives and membership
retention; setting dates, arranging locations and hosts and overseeing Business
After Hours events as scheduled.
Our enthusiastic Ambassador Club
members include President Corina
Kretschmer, Ruth Delay, Barb Hintz, Ted
Lightfield, Linda Luger, Alison Bozman,
Justin Mueller, Kelly Iselin, Ruth
Schenning, Jennie Amborn, Ed Johnson,
Judy Weis, Marge Luedeke, Nathan
Jurowski and Jan Ludtke.
The Burlington Area Chamber of
Commerce and Ambassador Club have
enjoyed watching the popularity of
Business After Hours grow. It is a sign of
a healthy and active Chamber membership. Take advantage of the opportunity
to socialize with the community’s business men and women. Don’t miss this
upcoming Business After Hours at Rizzo
and Diersen Law office, 549 Milwaukee
Ave. on Thursday, February 12 and
People’s Bank, 2657 Browns Lake Dr.
on Thursday, April 30.
The Burlington Chamber of
Commerce thanks the many members of
the Ambassador Club for their many
hours of volunteer service, it is truly
appreciated.
Note: If you would like to learn
more about how your business can host
or co-host an upcoming Business after
Hours, contact the BACC at 262-7636044. It’s an awesome way to promote
your business, encourage new clients as
they mingle in a relaxed setting and
learn more about what you do.
Thank you to each attendee and donor who made the
2015 Annual Dinner & Auction a great success!
2014 Chamber
A Younger You Medical Spa
American Players Theatre
Apple Holler
Artistic Cleaners
Associated Bank
Aude & Dave Nylen
Aurora Memorial Hospital of
Burlington
Auroral Wellness Center
Badgerland Financial
Bailey’s Blissful Scensations
Barbara Duer Johnson
Barb Bedessom
Barb Hintz
Best Western Plus Dakota Ridge
Black Bear Lodge
BMO Harris
Bob’s Pedal Pusher
Bon Voyage Cruise & Vacations
Brat Stop
Brian Wanasek
Brightonwood Orchards
Bruesewitz Chiropractic
Burlington Ambassadors
Burlington ChocolateFest
Burlington Conservation Club
Burlington Dental Health Care
Burlington Farmers Market
Burlington Footwear
Burlington Garden Club
Burlington Glass
Burlington Lumber Company
Burlington Menswear
Candlewood Suites
Cave of the Mounds
Chalet Landhaus Inn
Chances Restaurant
Chandler Agnes
Chocolate City Quilters
Chocolate City Travel
Chula Vista Resort
CJW, Inc.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Community State Bank
Core Chiropractic
Courtyrad Catering
Cracker Barrel
Craig Faust/Faust Investments
Culvers
Dairy Queen-Burlington
Dancing Flowers Studio
Domino’s Pizza
East Troy Railroad Museum, Inc.
Elkhart Lakes Road America
Fat Daddyz Tats Cat House &
Piercing Emporium
First Stage Theater
Fox River State Bank
Fox Valley Veterinary Service
Fred’s World’s Best Burgers
Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery
Gander Mountain
Gary Weis
Gateway Technical College
Georgia Schuch
Get Artzy, LLC
gia bella flowers & gifts
Gooseberries Fresh Food
Market
Grand Geneva Resort
Great Lakes Roofing
Grounded Coffee Shop
Hampton Inn-Burlington
Harbor Shores-Lake Geneva
Harley-Davidson Museum
Hawks View Golf Club
H.J. Faust
Hounds Detectors & Hobbies
Ide Fine Jewelry
JAZZERCISE Burlington
Jean Scherrer
Jessica LaRocque
Jewish Museum Milwaukee
Joan Carr
John’s Main Event
Johnson Bank
Ketter’s Flooring
Keystone Click
Lake Geneva Canopy Tours
Lake Geneva Cruise Line
Lee Stewart
Lighthouse Inn
Lily Pond Studio
Little Nicky’s Appliance Repair
Mall of America
Maple Leaf Farms
Marquette University
Martin Business Group
Martin Construction
Mary Kay-Loralyn Schalinske
Massages By Nikki
May’s Insurance
McDonalds
Medieval Times Dinner &
Tournament
Menard’s
Michael’s On The Lake
Mike’s Quality Auto Service, Inc.
Milwaukee Admirals
Milwaukee Bucks
Minhas Craft Brewery
Minnesota Zoo
Monkey Joe’s
MPC Property Management
Mt. Olympus
Nelson’s Main Concern, LLC
Nestle USA
New To You
Next Act Theatre
Ocean Spray
Old World Wisconsin
Oldenburg Ins. A division of
Ansay & Associates
Ore Creek Studio
Over Our Head Players
Packers Community Outreach
Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery
Peace Tree Yoga
Peak Performance Massage
Penelope’s Restaurant
People’s Bank
Performance Tire & Auto Service
Pharmacy Station
Popeye’s on Lake Geneva Family
PRP Wine International, Inc.
R&R Limousine
Racine Symphony Orchestra
Racine Theatre Guild
Ramada Wisconsin Dells
Reesman’s Service Corporation
Reineman’s True Value
Hardware, Inc.
ReMax Premier Properties
Richard Bong State Recreation
Area
Richter’s Marketplace
Rita Scherrer
River Bend Nature Center
Roesing Furniture
Rojo’s Popcorn Company
Scherrer & Associates
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
Science Museum of Minnesota
See Shell Photography
Shedd Aquarium
S.S. Badger
Staller Estate Winery
Subway - Fox River Plaza
Sunset Playhouse Theater
Taliesin Preservation, Inc.
Talk of the Town/U.S. Cellular
Tantrum Tanning Salon
The Bartolotta Restaurants
The Best of Your Hometown
Magazines
The Milwaukee Rep Theater
The Village Tap Restaurant
Thirty-One Bags
Thomas Tools Sales-Snap On
Town Bank
Towne & Country Lanes, Inc.
Trendsetters Salon & Spa
Tyrol Basin Ski & Snowboard
Vera Frosch
Veterans Terrace at Echo Park
Webley Chiropractic & Sports
Injury Center
WI Historical Museum
Wilson Farm Meats
Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
Wisconsin Maritime Museum
Wisconsin Winery Co-op
WLKG lake 96.1
Woodman’s Markets
YMCA Camp McLean
Zoological Society of Milwaukee
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Home Improvement
Shopping Made
Easy – by Tom Lebak
Although that whole internet shopping thing appears to have caught on, every March the
Burlington Chamber of Commerce gives area consumers looking for home improvement and
gardening ideas an opportunity to shop old school at the Home and Garden Show. Last
year’s article regarding the Home and Garden Show was directed toward the vendor and why
participating was a valuable investment of their time and money. This time around, let’s consider the opportunities that abound for the home consumer.
First and foremost, the event date of March 21st makes it the ideal time to dream a little of
the coming spring and to start to solidify those project plans for 2015. At the same time, the
weather can be such that an afternoon indoors at Burlington High School talking with home
improvement experts, taking in free seminars and enjoying the Chocolate Extravaganza can be
just the ticket to shake off the last of the winter doldrums.
For the home owner, the Home and Garden show is about as hands-on as one can get
short of the improvement professional coming over and giving you a hand. This is the environment where no question is a bad one and where there is plenty of time for a thorough discussion on the how-to of getting your project done. This is the place where you can pursue an idea
with a knowledgeable individual unencumbered by the interruptions and general busyness
that can happen during a typical business day at the store. This is the opportunity to explore, to
learn, to evaluate and maybe even to buy. And with over 100 vendors, it is an ideal venue to
compare the competition and make your best deal.
Also available in the category of learning opportunities at the show is the variety of workshops that will be presented for attendees. With topics ranging from camping and outdoors to
do-it-yourself tips to gardening and electronics and all presented by experts in those fields,
there is bound to be a nugget of wisdom ready to be taken home and used.
Finally, and certainly not to be overlooked in Chocolate City, there is the Chocolate
Extravaganza which also kicks-off at 9:00a.m. Here you can indulge your sweet tooth while
watching local celebrities try their hand at winning the cupcake decorating contest. Other food
vendors will be on hand as well to guarantee a full, well-rounded, hopefully productive and
fun day. Again, the expo is on Saturday March 21, 2015 from 9:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. at
Burlington High School, 400 McCanna Parkway. See you there!
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It is our pleasure to present the February 2015
edition of Business by the Block. Our focus this
month is on Pine Street. 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.
Up in Smoke Tobacco Shop
Ryan’s Railroad Gas Station
The Brickyard BBQ & Tavern
Pine Street Café
Napoli’s Restaurant & Pizzeria
248 N. Pine St.
262-767-8685
Smoke & Vape Shop
233 N. Pine St.
262-767-1200
Gas and Convenient Store
217 N. Pine St.
262-757-0179
www.burlingtonbrickyard.com
After 25 years of family gatherings, the
Schultz Family is still bringing the best
of their Southern Style BBQ to you.
141 N. Pine St.
262-763-9800
Serving breakfast all day long with
daily lunch and dinner specials.
132 N. Pine St.
262-763-8390
www.napoliburlington.com
Since 1989, Napoli’s has been serving
up fresh Italian dishes and pizzas for
dine-in, carry-out and catering.
Merrill Lynch Wealth Investment
Molitor Pet & Bird Clinic
Burlington Post Office
North Shore Bank
116 N. Pine St.
262-767-2560
www.ml.com
"Global based investment management
and retirement. Solutions to address
their clients saving, investment and
retirement needs."
108 N. Pine St.
262-763-8113
Molitor Pet & Bird Clinic is a fullservice veterinary hospital offering
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100 S. Pine St.
262-763-6300
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Full service post office including
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mailings, P.O Boxes, and retail hours.
116 S. Pine St.
262-763-8455
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Full service bank with drive up access,
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FEBRUARY 2015
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Web Design Tricks:
User Centered Design
Have you ever heard of UI Design? UI stands for user
interface. Designing with your users in mind is one of the
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2. Be consistent and look for patterns.
Humans are creatures of habit. They will work best if you use similar language,
layout and design throughout your entire site. Your users will feel comfortable if
they see elements they already have experience using.
3. Have a clear hierarchy.
Know what is most important to the site users. As designers it is our job to use
fonts and colors to guide users along to the end goal.
RECIPE OF THE MONTH:
submitted by Jeff Koenen
I wish I could say this was my recipe, but I cannot. I have a
friend who needs to have a Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Nut
Free diet, and it is hard to find good tasting food out there. I
made these cookies for Reineman’s Ladies night and was told
they were very good, so I thought I would share with others.
4. Piece together the puzzle.
Sugar & Spice Cookies
If you force pieces together, the result will be a jumbled picture that doesn’t
make sense to your users. If you’re missing pieces the picture will be incomplete
and users will feel lost. But, if you put the puzzle together correctly, those
separate pieces disappear and users will be left to enjoy the full image.
Gluten Free - Dairy Free – Nut Free
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From foodallergymama.com
1 ½ Sticks Diary Free Margarine
2 ½ Teaspn Baking Soda
½ Cup Granulated Sugar
1 Teaspn Ground Cinnamon
½ Cup Brown Sugar, Packed
1 Teaspn Ground Ginger
¼ Cup Unsweetened Applesauce
¼ Teaspn Ground Nutmeg
¼ Cup Organic Honey
¼ Teaspn Salt
2 ¾ Cups Gluten-Free Flour Blend
SUGAR COATING
1/3 Cup Brown Sugar
¼ Cup Granulated Sugar
1 Teaspn Ground Cinnamon
Makes 2-3 Dozen Cookies
1. Preheat oven to 350* and line baking sheets with parchment paper
2. In a mixer, using a paddle blade, combine the Dairy Free Margarine,
Granulated Sugar and Brown Sugar until light and fluffy. Add
Unsweetened Applesauce and Organic Honey and Mix well.
3. In a medium bowl, combine Gluten-free Flour, Baking Soda, Ground
Cinnamon, Ground Ginger, Ground Nutmeg and Salt with a wire whisk.
Add dry mixture to the Dairy Free Margarine mixture and mix well.
4. In a small bowl combine the SUGAR COATING mixture with a wire
whisk and mix well.
5. Roll cookie dough into 1-inch balls. Roll the cookie balls in the SUGAR
COATING mixture and place on parchment paper.
6. Bake 12-15 minutes, until the cookies are lightly golden brown on top. Let
cool completely on baking sheets.
(When I made these, I let the cookie dough set for about 20 minutes in the refrigerator. I also
didn’t roll the dough in the sugar coating. I sprinkled the sugar coating on the parchment
paper, pressed the dough on the sugar coating, then sprinkled more onto the top of the dough.)
Jeffrey Koenen
Jeff Koenen, a lifelong native of Burlington, is the owner of
Reineman’s True Value. The store has been in Burlington for over
100 years. It is a retail hardware store selling products from pets to
sports, hardware to fishing and so much more. They also have an
extensive rental department. Jeff always likes to say, “You name it,
we probably sell it.” In his free time, Jeff enjoys working with the
Burlington Rescue Squad and riding around with his wife on their
Harleys. Jeff is currently serving on the Burlington Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors as well as being very involved with the Burlington Home & Garden Show.
He hopes to see Burlington continue to grow and be vibrant in the area.
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BURLINGTON…DISCOVER THE TREASURES
Remember When . . .
T
he boys and girls of St. Mary’s parish
pause at the intersection of Geneva
(nowMilwaukee Avenue), McHenry, and
Jefferson streets on October 26, 1920, while
participating in a parade celebrating the 75th
anniversary of the parish’s founding in the mid1840s. The parade, which passed through the
principal streets of Burlington on the way to St.
Mary’s Church, was headed by the Burlington
Harmony Band and followed by city officials,
old settlers, and visiting priests in autos, the
Knights of Columbus drum corps, and the
school children and members of the
congregation and its various societies. Rev.
Joseph Van Treeck, St. Mary’s pastor at that
time, is seen in the center of the photo standing
between the two lines of marchers. Note also the
brick streets and the Interurban electric train
tracks on Geneva Street.
The photograph was taken by Otto
Heinemann, who had a photography studio in
downtown Burlington from 1915 through 1920.
The photo, one of a series that Heinemann took
of St. Mary’s Diamond Jubilee parade, was
donated to the Burlington Historical Society by
Gary Weis.
At the time of the parade, the building
shown in the triangle housed Schemmer and
Rossmiller’s Hillside Grocery store. Frank
Schemmer had purchased the property from
Henry Cook in 1875 as a site for a cobbling shop
and his family’s living quarters. In the early
1880s, Schemmer built an addition and started a
general store, selling groceries and dry goods. In
1894 Frank took his son, Charles, into the
Submitted by Burlington Historical Society Museum, located at 232 N. Perkins Blvd.
Open Sunday afternoons 1 to 4 p.m.
262-767-2884
www.burlingtonhistory.org
grocery and dry goods business, with Charles
buying the business from his father in 1908.
Following Charles Schemmer’s death in
December 1913, his wife, Mary, sold an interest
in the store to her brother, George Rossmiller.
In 1921 Harry A. Terry, a World War I veteran
who had been a city mail carrier (and would
eventually return to that occupation), bought the
Hillside Grocery business from Schemmer and
Rossmiller. Terry also moved his family into the
living rooms in the back of the store. In 1925
Terry bought the property from the Frank
Schemmer estate.
In 1927 Terry leased part of the property to
the Deep Rock Oil Co., which built a gasoline
filling station on the premises. Terry also razed
part of the store building. The Deep Rock station
opened in 1928 with Christ R. Johnson as
manager. Later in 1928 Terry leased his Hillside
Grocery store to George Schumann and Leo
Schenk for a 5-year term. Schumann and Schenk
dissolved their partnership in Hillside Grocery
in July 1933, with Schumann continuing the
business under the name Schumann's I.G.A.
Store. Later in 1933, when the 5-year lease with
Terry expired, Schumann moved his grocery
business across the street to the Yanny building
at the corner of Jefferson and McHenry streets.
In 1934 Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Schiller rented
the store portion of the Terry building and
opened a recreation center offering billiards and
other games and a soda fountain. The Schillers’
Dine-a-Mite Club lasted only a few months. In
1935 Henry C. Lang and Marvin Whitton opened
a heating, plumbing, and refrigeration business
in the store area. Joseph F. Voelkering also
moved his sewing machine, vacuum cleaner, and
washing machine exchange into the building.
Whitton moved his appliance business to a shop
on Chestnut Street in 1937 and Lang moved his
plumbing business to his Chestnut Street home
in 1938.
Terry then had the frame store and residence
building torn down and a brick filling station
erected, with the Terry family moving to a house
on Schemmer Street. The station was leased to
the Sinclair Oil Co., which opened the filling
station in December 1938 with Bernard Kempken
in charge. Irvin Anderson succeeded Kempken
in 1942 and operated the Sinclair station and
service garage until 1946 when he sold the
business to Albert Horter and Ernest Polze.
In 1954 Francis Menheer, who had bought
the business from Albert Horter, sold it to Walter
Yonk, Jr., and Robert Martinson. The second
photo, taken by Emmett Raettig, shows the
station in 1956. Yonk and Martinson ran the
business until 1961 when they sold it to Fred
Beck, who ran the business until 1972.
Since that time, businesses in the building
have included AWD Tire Sales, AWD
AutoCenter, Bob Koehn’s Hillside Auto Center,
and Wilson Classic Car center owned by Errol
Wilson and Lance Poltrock. The building is
currently occupied by State Auto Sales.
Burlington Historical Museum and
Pioneer Cabin are staffed by volunteers.
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Our Classic
Fish Fry Dinners
690 W. State Street Ɣ Burlington
262-763-5955
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Full Service Catering
Tilapia
They include fish with choice
of fries, mini potato pancakes or parsley
potatoes, coleslaw or broccoli cranberry
salad and rye bread with butter.
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262-763-3100
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Our Friday Fish Fry dinners are available in our Deli
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Burlington, WI
53105
262-763-9800
*Fish Frys every Friday throughout the year
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