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Congratulations to Punt, Pass & Kick winners

The Burlington Jaycees hosted an NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick competition Sunday, Sept. 26, at Karcher Middle School. The event was open to boys and girls ages 8 to 15.

The following received first place in their age categories:

Boys 8/9 year olds: Brooks Gahart from Bristol
Girl 8/9: Kelsey Robers, Burlington
Boys 10/11: Jack Simenson, Burlington
Girls 10/11: Sarah Strong, Burlington
Boys 12/13: Bradley Soeth, Burlington
Girls 12/13: Julie Sullivan, Kansasville
Boys 14/15: Daniel Harris, Burlington
No girls competed in the 14/15 age category

Octoberfest featured family fun Oct. 3

The Burlington Jaycees hosted the second annual Octoberfest at Echo Park on Sunday, Oct. 3. This family event featured a pig roast, arts and crafts fair, children’s activities, live music by the Greg Anderson Band, and an apple pie baking contest.

Children enjoyed pumpkin painting, German lessons by Burlington High School students, and performances by the BHS Juggling Club. Andy Linder, World Footbag (Hackey Sack) Champion, also performed.

The Jaycees 39th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair featured a variety of handcrafted items, including jewelry, candles, clothing, wooden furniture, glassware, doll clothes and more.

Apple Pie Baking Contest

Deb Topolovec with Joan Kawalec

We had 16 entries in our apple pie baking contest this year. Thank you to all who entered! Deb Topolovec of Burlington won the prize for best pie (her recipe includes 5 pounds of Granny Smith apples!) She is shown here with Joan Kawalec, last year’s winner. Special thanks to judges Barb Lois, Kent Strong and Joan Kawalec.

Safety Town T-shirt contest winners

Ian Lunderskov (above left) and Cuyler Dinegan (second from right) designed this year's Safety Town T-shirts. Ian designed the instructor T-shirt, which he is wearing, and Cuyler designed the child T-shirt. The children modeling the T-shirts are (from left) Chandler Spiewak, Emma Majewski and Connor Raboine. At right is Jaycee Tara Van de Hei, who organized the T-shirt design contest. Ian and Cuyler each received a $50 check from the Jaycees.

Safety Town June 14–25

The Burlington Jaycees sponsor Safety Town, a safety education program for preschoolers, at Waller School, 195 Gardner Ave. Safety Town is open to all children in the Burlington School District who are entering kindergarten this fall.

During this 20-hour course (two hours each day, Monday through Friday, for two weeks), preschool children learn safety behavior by participating in fun activities in a miniature town just their size, complete with buildings, streets, sidewalks and signs. Licensed instructors teach about safety both inside and outside the home. Children also enjoy field trips to the Burlington police and fire departments.

More photos from Safety Town

Our Hope Walk 2004

The Burlington Jaycees participated in the Hope Walk 2004 June 11–12 at the Karcher Middle School track in Burlington. Pictured above at the Jaycees’ site are (from left) Tina Wightman and daughter Sawyer, Rob and Michele Oxley-Hase, and Jeanne Otter.

Brat Day/Boat Races May 30–31

The Burlington Jaycees hosted their annual Brat Day/ Boat Races event on Memorial Day Weekend, Sunday and Monday, May 30–31, at Echo Lake Park.

A special thank you to our sponsors

Sandbox Fill May 1

Sandbox Fill May 1. From left: Tyler Molkentin, Lacey Scherrer, Lexi Scherrer, Chantel Moran.

The Jaycees sponsored their annual Sandbox Fill May 1. Tyler Molkentin, left, and his mom, Mary, came to pick up some sand. Helping Tyler fill buckets are (from left) volunteers Lacey Scherrer, Lexi Scherrer and Chantel Moran. (Lexi and Lacey's mom, Amy, is a Jaycee.) Special thanks to Miller Motors, Lynch Diversified Vehicles, Alby Materials, and Wanasek Corporation.

Easter Egg Hunt April 10

Mad dash for eggs

The Burlington Jaycees hosted their 15th annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 10 at Riverside Park. More photos

Jellybean Contest Winners

Jordin Miller and Judy Bratz of FBC

Winners of the First Banking Center/Jaycees Jellybean Contest were announced at the Easter Egg Hunt. Judy Bratz of FBC awarded the prizes. First place with the closest guess was Jordin Miller, who received a $100 savings bond. Second- and third-place winners Taylor Borchardt and Blais Hurst each received a $50 savings bond.

Pitch, Hit & Run set for April 25

The Burlington Jaycees will host a Pepsi Pitch, Hit & Run competition on Sunday, April 25, at Dyer Intermediate School, 201 S. Kendrick Ave., Burlington. Registration is at 12:15 p.m. and the competition begins at 1 p.m. The event is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 14.

This Major League Baseball® national skills program provides boys and girls the opportunity to showcase their pitching, hitting and running abilities. There is no fee to participate. The four age groups are 7–8, 9–10, 11–12, and 13–14 (age as of July 17, 2004). A birth certificate will be required at registration. No metal spikes are allowed. Winners in each age group in each category will advance to sectional competition (date and location to be announced).

Registration forms are available at local schools, at the Burlington Public Library, 166 E. Jefferson; and at the Community Education Department, 125 E. Washington. For more information, call Joan Kawalec at 262-763-1759 or Tina Wightman at 262-767-0967.

FREE movie April 17!

The Burlington Jaycees and the Plaza Theater, 448 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington, have scheduled a free showing of the movie “Home on the Range” at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 17. Admission is free to the public. Seating is limited. Tickets must be picked up at the box office prior to the show. For more information, call 262-763-6789.

Jaycees announce 2004 officers

The Burlington Jaycees announce the following new officers and directors for 2004:

Craig Wightman, president;

Doreen Richter, past president;

Tina Wightman, management vice president;

Peggy Behnke, secretary;

Brett Oxley, treasurer;

Gina Bedessem, membership vice president;

Julie Moen, community development vice president;

Fawn Schaefer, individual development vice president;

Susan Oxley, publicity vice president;

Kari Daniels, state director;

Jean Otter, Amy Scherrer, Geri Janzen, Kristin Drettwan, Holly Reesman, Judy Kerkhoff, directors.

The 2004 officers and directors were installed Jan. 31 at a Christmas party and installation banquet at the Cotton Exchange, Waterford.