News 2001

Jaycees donate $10,000 to local schools, organizations

At their Oct. 9 meeting, the Burlington Jaycees voted to distribute a total of $10,000 to area schools and service organizations. The funds were dispersed as follows:

  • $4,500 to Burlington High School for a new sound system
    (Read story in Burlington Standard Press)

  • $4,500 to the Transitional Living Center for maintenance/utility costs

  • $500 to Dyer Intermediate School for technology needs

  • $500 to Karcher Middle School for a bike rack

The Jaycees had this money to give as the result of successful fundraisers this year, including Brat Day/Boat Races and staffing the beer tent at Burlington's Chocolate City Festival. In March of this year the Jaycees also donated $12,500 to help fund the Echo Park Playground Renovation.

PPK winners announced

The Burlington Jaycees hosted an NFL Gatorade Punt, Pass & Kick competition on Sept. 23, 2001 at Karcher Middle School. The event was open to boys and girls ages 8 to 15.

More than 50 local children participated. The following earned first-place honors in their respective age groups:

  • Ages 8–9, girls: Mary Kastengren

  • Ages 8–9, boys: Brian Fliess

  • Ages 10–11, girls: Julie Sullivan

  • Ages 10–11, boys: Kyle Henningfeld

  • Ages 12–13, girls: Jessica Spitzer

  • Ages 12–13, boys: John Henney

  • Ages 14–15, boys: Alan Ruback

These seven winners competed in a sectional competition held Oct. 10 in Janesville.

Scene from Safety Town

Preschoolers learned about safety during Safety Town June 18-29

The Burlington Jaycees sponsored Safety Town, a safety education program for preschoolers, June 18–29, 2001 at Waller School. During the 20-hour course, preschool children learned safety behavior by participating in fun activities in a miniature town just their size, complete with buildings, streets, sidewalks and signs. Licensed instructors taught about safety both inside and outside the home. Children also enjoyed field trips to the Burlington police and fire departments.

Jaycees donate $12,500 to Echo Park playground renovation

Read story in Burlington Standard Press, March 21, 2001

 


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