Fort Atkinson, WI Quality of Life Book

WISCONSIN

920.563.3210 | fortchamber.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome................................................................................................ 3 Location................................................................................................. 4 Arts & Entertainment........................................................................... 6 Calendar of Events............................................................................... 7 Recreation............................................................................................. 8 Shopping & Dining.............................................................................. 11 Top 10 in Fort..................................................................................... 14 Culture & History................................................................................ 16 Education............................................................................................. 18 Health Care.......................................................................................... 20 Churches.............................................................................................. 22 Housing................................................................................................ 24 Community.......................................................................................... 28 Chamber............................................................................................... 30 Business & Industry............................................................................ 32 Community Directory......................................................................... 36

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This book was written, photographed, designed and printed exclusively by Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce Members with generous contributions from the community. Design, Layout and Printing by The Badger Group.

Photography by: Maura Pereira Konzen, Doug Richter, Bob Bennett, Ben Knowles, Bob Johnston, Chip Day and Daily Jefferson County Union.

Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce 244 N. Main St., Fort Atkinson, WI 5353 (920) 563-3210

WELCOME

LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE! Dear Fort Atkinson; This is a love letter from your residents, businesses, and visitors. We think you’re kind of a big deal, for a city of 12,500.

We’ve chosen to invest here, not just with our hard-earned treasure, but with our time and talent, our hearts and souls. And you have given back to us in big, obvious ways – like the rolling Rock River that runs right through us – and in small, intimate ways – like the gathering of families at the summer band concerts in Barrie Park. We invest because we believe in community, and in building a home town that values its roots, but is progressive in planning for its future. We value the commitment of companies that have been here for six or more generations, and we admire the entrepreneurial spirit of our small business owners, all of whom share a can-do attitude, even when the going gets tough.

When it comes to play and leisure, we really love where we live. With miles of waterways, uncrowded and scenic bike paths, local haunts featuring nationallyrenowned musicians, and the choice of Broadway entertainment or Friday night softball, you, dear Fort Atkinson, are much bigger than you appear.

Thank you for providing safe, welcoming neighborhoods, dedicated leaders, employers, and volunteers, and a place where all of us are proud to call “home.”

As we continue to explore your many charms and attributes, we’ll do our best to sing your praises. For now, we’ve tried to showcase the best of what we love, in hopes others will see you as we do: A little city with a big heart and a wonderful story.

Photo by Doug Richter

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LOCATION

LOVE YOUR LOCATION! All roads lead to Fort Atkinson!

Surrounded by rolling hills, plush croplands, and pastures of cows, Fort Atkinson’s close proximity to key metropolitan areas provides easy access to big-city attractions without the high cost of living.

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30 MINUTES TO MADISON

LOCATION

60 MINUTES TO MILWAUKEE

120 MINUTES TO CHICAGO

Home!

EASY ACCESS TO INTERSTATES 90 & 94

1650 Doris Drive, Fort Atkinson 920.542.1600 countryinns.com

OPENING 2018!

Our hotel offers complimentary hot breakfast , free Wi-fi, an on-site fitness center, and indoor pool. Discover how our above and beyond service and amenities make you feel right at home.

Banquet/Event Space for 250 People

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

LOVE TO BE ENTERTAINED Fort Atkinson is HOME to…

• Wisconsin’s number one motorcoach destination, The Fireside Dinner Theatre, featuring Broadway musicals, fine dining, and boutique gift shops in a one-of-a-kind setting.

• The Hoard Historical Museum and National Dairy Shrine, where the history of Wisconsin’s dairy industry and Indian Mounds are brought to life.

• The Fort Koshkonong Rendezvous, a re-enactment of pioneer life in the early 1800s, held at the fort replica during Memorial Day weekend.

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• The architecturally prominent Barrie Park Band Shell, where the Community Band performs in conjunction with old-fashioned ice cream socials, and the Summer Charity Concerts preside over families on picnic blankets and dancing children.

• The Mary Hoard Art Show, one of the longest-running, juried art shows in Wisconsin.

• The Fort Atkinson Community Theatre, where locals get the opportunity to showcase their musical and thespian talents.

• The award-winning high school show choir, marching band, jazz band and orchestra, all of which contribute to Fort Atkinson being recognized as one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation.

• The Lorine Niedecker Wisconsin Poetry Festival, held in honor of the twentieth-century modern American poet who lived most of her life on the shores of the Rock River.

• Rhythm on the River, the community’s end-of-summer block party and musical celebration, held annually in August.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENTS MINI WINTER FARMERS MARKET

CITY BAND CONCERTS IN THE PARK

HAUMERSON’S POND SKI & HIKE

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

First Saturday in January-April

Monday evenings in June-August

First Saturday in February

Memorial Day

FORT ATKINSON SHOW CHOIR INVITATIONAL

FORT KOSHKONONG RENDEZVOUS

Second Saturday in February

MARY HOARD ART SHOW March-April

EASTER EGG HUNT

Second Saturday in April

CITY-WIDE RUMMAGE SALE

Fourth Weekend in April & September

ERNIE POPE ART SHOW Fourth Tuesday in May

CHARITY CONCERTS IN THE PARK

Wednesday evenings in May-August

FORT ATKINSON CRUISE NIGHTS

Second Monday in May-September

Memorial Day Weekend

DAIRY DAY AT THE MOO-SEUM First Saturday in June

GENERALS BASEBALL FESTIVAL Father’s Day Weekend

CIVIL WAR DAY & GOVERNOR HOARD CELEBRATION Second Saturday in October

HAUMERSON’S POND HAUNTED HIKE Third Saturday in October

BLACK HAWK ARTISTS SHOW November

Second Saturday in November

Third Saturday in June

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

FIREWORKS

Last Saturday in November

First Saturday of July

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AND WINTER FARMERS & ART MARKET

ICE CREAM SOCIAL Fourth of July

First Saturday in December

TOUR DE FORT

Third Sunday in August

RHYTHM ON THE RIVER

Last Saturday in August

HISTORIC WATER TOWER TOURS

Second Saturday in September

First Saturday in May-October

Second Sunday in October

HOLIDAY PARADE & CHILI COOK-OFF

MASON JAR JAMBOREE

FORT FARMERS MARKET

Saturdays in May-October

FORT ATKINSON TOURNAMENT OF BANDS

HOARD HISTORICAL MUSEUM HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Second Saturday in December

AAUW BOOK SALE

More than you’d ever expect!

The Fireside is more than just dinner and a show - it’s worldclass professional theatre, an awardwinning restaurant, Klopcic Family hospitality and amazing gift shops.

Together it’s more than you’d ever expect. Check out our popular Friday Night Fish Fry, too!

Dinner Theatre 1131 Janesville Ave, Fort Atkinson, WI 800-477-9505 www.firesidetheatre.com Superb Musicals | Memorable Dining | Spectacular Shops | Fabulous Service

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RECREATION

LOVE WHERE YOU PLAY Fort Atkinson offers an abundance of year-round recreational opportunities for every season. The meandering Bark and Rock Rivers both lead to the 10,500 acre Lake Koshkonong, where fishing and boating opportunities abound. The city’s beautiful bike and pedestrian trail along the Glacial River Bike Trail runs directly through our historic downtown, which can also be used for cross-country skiing and snow shoeing in the winter. The bike trail features a series of bronze sculptures and offers scenic views of farmsteads, prairie flowers, wetlands, woods, streams, and a rustic, red covered bridge built with recycled timber.

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RECREATION

FORT ATKINSON BOAT LANDINGS Fort Atkinson Municipal Boat Landing *FREE ROCK RIVER Downtown Fort Atkinson in Municipal Lot

Klement Parkway Boat Landing *FREE ROCK RIVER Junction of Hwy K and Hwy 26

Groeler Road DNR Landing *FREE ROCK RIVER Hwy 26 South to Groeler Road Landing is 1/2 mile down on the left Norm’s Landing *FREE LAKE KOSHKONONG Near Norm’s Hideaway Bar & Grill

Riverfront Resort Launch LAKE KOSHKONONG W7545 Blackhawk Island Road Call 920.563.2757 for pricing

ACTIVITIES and FACILITIES Daily & Seasonal Sites Cabins-Park Model & 2-Room Sleeping Themed Weekends Supervised Activities Lodge-Store-Snack Bar 2 Heated Pools 18-Hole Mini Golf Course 3 Playgrounds Plus Large Tire Playground Jumping Pillow & Pad Multiple Inflatables Water Wars-Dunk Tank Skate Park Bags-Horseshoes Tennis-Volleyball

Known for its rolling hills, mature trees and magnificent lake views, the historic Koshkonong Mounds Country Club is a challenging 18-hole, semi-private course that golfers can enjoy. Snowmobiling, fat bike riding and ice skating are available to winter enthusiasts in our surrounding parks, ponds and nearby Lake Koshkonong.

For the adventurer, try skydiving, canoeing or kayaking while taking in our beautiful scenery. Stroll along the charming riverwalk after shopping and dining in our downtown district.

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RECREATION Our Family Aquatic Center features 175 feet of water slides, two pools, fountains and wet-sand playgrounds for children of all ages. The Aquatic Center, lighted tennis, basketball and sand volleyball courts, archery range and a shelter for barbecues and family reunions are all located in our 113-acre Rock River Park, the perfect place for family fun. Fort Atkinson’s Parks and Recreation Department also offers a year-round schedule of youth and adult activities including softball, volleyball and basketball leagues.

Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall, there’s always something to do in Fort Atkinson.

W7670 Koshkonong Mounds Road • Fort Atkinson

Celebrate the many stages of life in this elegant, historic building along the Rock River!

• Weddings

• Office Meetings

• Showers

• Holiday Parties

• Birthdays

• Retirements

• Anniversaries • Funeral Luncheons

The

Historic Golf & Fine Dining With a Casual Twist

Fort Atkinson Club We would love to give you a tour!

A premier membership facility, now offering a GPS player enhancement system in golf cart rentals

• Championship Golf, with family friendly options & Full Service PGA Staffed Golf Shop

• Area’s Best Banquet & Wedding Facilities

• Breathtaking Sunset Views Overlooking Lake Koshkonong

• Famous Friday Night Fish Fry

Cart ls renta PS G h t i w system

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• Daily Lunch Specials

kmccgolf.com • 920.563.2823

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(920) 568-1720 | www.fortatkinsonclub.org

SHOPPING & DINING

LOVE WHERE YOU SHOP & DINE

Fort Atkinson offers a variety of shopping experiences in quaint stores with friendly merchants who pride themselves on personal service. Floral designs, jewelry, antiques, home accents and unique gifts can all be found in our historic downtown. Additional shopping opportunities are located throughout the city offering arts and craft supplies, household and hardware goods, pet supplies and discount clothing.

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SHOPPING & DINING

Shop Local!

• For fresh vegetables, visit the Farmers Market • For home-made sausage and fresh brats, stop by Jones Market • For farm supplies and educational toys, check out the Nasco Catalog Outlet Store

Photo by Ben

Knowles

• For fresh flowers and fine wine, shop at Humphrey’s Floral & Gift • For greeting cards and gifts, visit Tuttle’s Hallmark • For garden and pet supplies, stop at Blodgett’s Garden Center • For jewelry and collectables, visit Krueger Jeweler

Personal and Business Banking Services • Mortgages • Loans • Investments • Trusts • Online & Mobile Banking

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FORT ATKINSON 920-563-6616

JOHNSON CREEK 920-699-6900

JANESVILLE 608-756-1111

SULLIVAN 262-593-2227

JEFFERSON 920-674-4500

WHITEWATER 262-473-1111

FDIC

SHOPPING & DINING Fort Atkinson provides many delectable dining options. Restaurant establishments include a riverfront tavern and grill, an Irish pub, an Italian restaurant, a traditional supper club, a taproom, an eclectic café, pizzerias, and ice cream and coffee shops. Mexican, Greek, Japanese and Chinese as well as American fare are all represented.

Dine Local!

• For Friday night fish fry, feast at The Fireside Dinner Theatre

• For river views, check out Brock’s River Walk Tavern and Grill

• For authentic Italian, eat at Mangiami Italiano

• For an Irish meal, eat at Paddy Coughlin’s Pub

• For a scenic lake view, dine at Koshkonong Mounds Country Club

• For ice cream, visit Frostie Freeze

• For pizza, try Salamone’s Pizza

• For breakfast, go to Riverfront Café

• For dinner and music, check out Café Carpe

While I had never imagined moving so close to my hometown, no place has ever felt more like “home” than Fort Atkinson. I’m now approaching my fifth year as a small business owner, and owning a restaurant here can be equated to extending your family. The sense of community, support, and joy is overwhelming. Not all days of business ownership are blissful, but I’m blessed to have customers and staff who are supportive every step of the way. Fort Atkinson is progressive and has grown, but small town charm remains. I feel incredibly lucky to have a business in a warm, charitable, and welcoming city that embodies the very meaning of the word community.

Erin Didion-Patterson, Owner of Paddy Coughlin’s Pub

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Store Hours: Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

801B Janesville Ave, Fort Atkinson 920.568.5600

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TOP TEN IN FORT

TOP 10

IN FORT 1

Take in a Broadway show and fine dining at The Fireside Dinner Theatre

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Tour the Hoard Historical Museum and National Dairy Shrine

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Visit the fort replica and Family Aquatic Center at Rock River Park

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Cycle the scenic Glacial River Bike Trail

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Cheer on the Generals baseball team at Jones Park

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Pick up fresh, local produce at the Farmers Market

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Canoe or kayak the Rock River

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Take a walking tour of historical downtown

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Join the locals for summer concerts in the park

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Pl ay the 18-hole course at Koshkonong Mounds Country Club

TOP TEN IN FORT

A WEEKEND IN FORT… ➤ Take a hike at Dorothy Carnes County Park ➤ Play disc golf at Rock River Park ➤ Ice skate at Haumerson’s Pond ➤ Explore Mounds Park near Koshkonong Mounds ➤ Jump out of a plane at Wisconsin Skydiving Center ➤ Rent fishing poles from TPF Outdoors ➤ Go ice fishing on Lake Koshkonong ➤ Play a round of mini golf at King Ping Adventure Golf ➤ Ride a fat bike from 2 Rivers Bicycle and Outdoor ➤ Pick your own cherries at Steffen’s Cherry Orchard

Fort Atkinson, you have stolen my heart, and I don’t want it back! As a long-time Madison resident, I wasn’t sure Fort Atkinson could provide the access to recreation I was accustomed. After living here over a year now, I couldn’t have been more wrong. This small town packs a major outdoor recreation punch and I have been totally knocked out.

I swoon through the seasons, skating at Haumerson’s Pond, or snowshoeing at Dorothy Carnes Park in the winter to soaring down the Glacial River Bike Trail on a cool, colorful fall day. My heart skips a beat as the paddle from my canoe or kayak slices through the water whether it be on the Rock River or Lake Koshkonong. A stroll along The Riverwalk cannot be beat on a warm summer evening. Living in Fort Atkinson has me feeling like a kid again, delighting in the small moments of wonder that happen when one spends their days doing what they love.

The people of Fort are what make this community my true one and only.

Wherever you find yourself, the local bike shop, one of the many parks and trails or a locally owned gym, the people make these places come alive offering support and expert guidance coupled with a warm smile and a wave. I’ve found my forever home in this small town with big recreation and am forever grateful.

Amanda Price, teacher, new resident, outdoor enthusiast

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CULTURE & HISTORY

LOVE WHERE YOU COME FROM

Since the earliest Paleolithic camp sites along Lake Koshkonong to the modern city of today, citizens have called the Fort Atkinson area “home” for thousands of years.

In July 1832, General Henry Atkinson directed his troops to build Fort Koshkonong here on the banks of the Rock River where it joins the Bark River. The Black Hawk War had begun a few months earlier when the Sauk warrior, Black Hawk, and his followers crossed the Mississippi River into Illinois in an attempt to return to their

ancestral homeland. After clashing with the Illinois militia, Black Hawk led his people north along the Rock River into what is now Wisconsin. He was pursued by federal and militia forces commanded by General Atkinson, who complained that finding the elusive Black Hawk in the Wisconsin wilderness was like “hunting a shadow.”

Stopping in what is now Fort Atkinson, a weary Atkinson decided to build a fort to serve as a supply post. Soon after it was built, the fort was abandoned as the war moved

quickly to the west when Black Hawk made a desperate dash for the Mississippi River.

Yankee land speculator, Dwight Foster, recycled some of the logs of this stockade into one of the early log homes in this area. A state historical marker indicates the approximate location of Fort Koshkonong and is visible on East Milwaukee Avenue within city limits. A reproduction of the log stockade is located at Rock River Park, off of Riverside Drive, west of Fort Atkinson.

Today, the Hoard Historical Museum has grown to include not only the Frank and Luella Hoard House, but the National Dairy Shrine Museum, the Mysteries of the Mounds Gallery, the Lincoln Era Exhibit and Library, the Knox Research Library and Archive, the Dwight and Almira Foster House, and several other changing galleries and gardens. Thousands of visitors from around Wisconsin, the United States, and the world visit the museum and Fort Atkinson each year.

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CULTURE & HISTORY

HISTORICAL TIMELINE: The Black Hawk War began; General Henry Atkinson directed his troops to build Fort Koshkonong Native Americans built the mounds

1100-1500 1832 1835 Yankee land speculator Milo Jones arrived to survey the area for the federal government. His descendants founded and continue to operate Jones Dairy Farm.

Dwight Foster Historical Museum was established

Hoard arrived in Fort Atkinson Hoard founded Hoard’s Dairyman magazine

Fort Koshkonong officially changed to Fort Atkinson

1841 1870

Fort Atkinson Historical Society was formed

1873 1885 1903-1970 1933 1939

Governor William Dempster Hoard founded the Jefferson County Union newspaper

Home to twentieth-century poet Lorine Niedecker

1957

Hoard family descendants donated their home for the Hoard Historical Museum

ENJOY OUR

FRESH PRODUCTS —Along with—

A Bit of Nostalgia Deli • Jones Meats • Cafe • WI Products

ShopJonesMarket.com

601 Jones Avenue • Fort Atkinson, WI

920-563-2963

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EDUCATION

LOVE WHERE YOU LEARN MADISON AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE with associate degree, certificates and non-credit classes, liberal arts degree transfer opportunities, and state-of-the-art video conferencing lab A COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL with 50 co-curricular programs, advanced placement courses, technical college dual credit courses, and above national average ACT scores

7 minutes to UW-Whitewater

$250,000 in local scholarships given annually

EXEMPLARY READING PROGRAM AWARD received by International Reading Association 4 neighborhood 1 middle school 1 alternative high elementary schools school program 3 parochial schools 18

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National Green Ribbon awards

for energy efficiency

EDUCATION I am proud to call Fort Atkinson my hometown. It is where I hold my childhood memories and continue to create new childhood memories with my daughters.

I love where I live because of the overwhelming support as a whole; and what makes this community unique and highly coveted, is its heart.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS COLLEGES School District of Fort Atkinson

Madison Area Technical College

201 Park St. (920) 563-7800 fortschools.org

827 Banker Rd. (920) 568-7200 madisoncollege.edu

ELEMENTARY

UW-Whitewater

1000 Harriette St. (920) 563-7817

800 W. Main St. (262) 472-1234 uww.edu

Luther School

PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS

205 Park St. (920) 563-7828

Faith Community Christian School

Barrie School

Purdy School 719 S. Main St. (920) 563-7822

Rockwell School 821 Monroe St. (920) 563-7818

SECONDARY Middle School 310 S. 4th St. E. (920) 563-7833

High School

Fort Atkinson also has a strong Chamber of Commerce that continually strives to enhance and support small businesses. Paired with loyal residents who shop local, only strengthens this small town economy and makes it the best city to start a small business and family!

Nova Jiongco, Owner of Crimson Salon & Spa

W5949 Hackbarth Rd. (920) 563-9954 fccfa.com

St. Joseph’s Catholic School 1650 Endl Blvd.

(920) 563-3029 stjosephfort.org

St. Paul’s Lutheran School 309 Bluff St. (920) 563-5349 stpaulsfort.org/school

925 Lexington Blvd.

(920) 563-7811 Crown of Life Christian

Academy 404 Roosevelt Street 920-563-2278 crownoflifeacademy.org

PRINT, MARKETING, & MAIL SOLUTIONS MARKETING STRATEGY

PRINT SOLUTIONS

CREATIVE SERVICES

DIRECT MAIL SERVICES FULFILLMENT SERVICES

The Badger Group 100 East Blackhawk Drive, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 Phone: 920-563-5144 | Toll-Free: 800-274-5144 | www.BadgerGroup.com

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HEALTH CARE

LOVE WHERE YOU’RE CARED FOR

Fort HealthCare is a thriving, not-for-profit integrated delivery system comprised of four whollyowned subsidiaries, including Fort Memorial Hospital, Fort Medical Group, FortCare Provider Network, and Fort Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Fort HealthCare is the leading healthcare provider in the area with 75-plus years of continuous service to the community.

• Over 100 physicians and 72 staffed beds

• A center for joint replacement and pre and post-operative treatment

• Ambulatory surgery and specialty clinics, birthing center, cardiac rehabilitation and emergency services

• Named Top Workplace in Southeastern Wisconsin and HealthCare’s Most Wired, Gold Fit Friendly Company for a healthy workplace.

• A regional cancer center with medical oncology, radiation oncology, access to clinical trials and support groups • State-of-the-art radiology equipment • A high-speed 16-slice CT scanner and a 3.0T MRI Scanner • 3D-imaging and full-service care for mammograms • Six universal surgical suites and an endoscopy room

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UW Health Fort Atkinson provides health care services which include obstetrics, gynecology, acute and chronic illness care, minor surgical procedures, preventive medicine and cardiology services.

SSM Health Dean Medical Group is part of one of the largest regional physician practices. A joint venture of SSM Health System and SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, the network is comprised of more than 30 regional and eye network clinics.

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CHIROPRACTIC & PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINICS

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Pharmacies Optical services Massage & Wellness

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DENTAL OFFICES

4 FITNESS CENTERS

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healthcare clinics

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ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1928 1928 - 2018

CELEBR ATING

YEARS 1928-2018 Providing Transportation Solutions

Call us at (920) 563-0800

www.shipwithfort.com

1600 Janesville Avenue Fort Atkinson, WI 53538

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CHURCHES

LOVE WHERE YOU CONGREGATE There are some people who prefer the simplicity of a small country church, while others are inspired by the magnificence of a grand cathedral. We have both in Fort Atkinson, and the tradition of worship runs deep, as many of the present congregations were established in the 1800s. The denominations represented today all have one thing in common: a strong commitment to the spiritual growth of their members. This shared philosophy binds congregations who in turn, create a number of community programs that serve the elderly and needy. Local church fellowship programs and youth activities include traditional Sunday School, overnight lock-ins, clubs, circle groups, studies, athletic teams, bake sales, prayer teams, car washes and concerts.

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W E A LT H

INSURANCE

CHURCHES

Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church 404 Roosevelt St. 920-563-8113 bethanylutheranfort.org Faith Community Church W5949 Hackbarth Rd. 920-563-4730 fccfa.com

Fort Christian Assembly 212 Talcott Ave. 920-563-4467

Shalom Presbyterian 1631 Janesville Ave. 920-563-5160

Friendship Baptist 1002 Maple St. 920-563-9004

St. John’s Community Church N2560 County Rd. J 920-563-2020

Hebron United Methodist N2349 County Rd. D 262-593-8682

St. Joseph Catholic Church 1660 Endl Blvd.

920-563-3029 stjosephfort.org

First Baptist Church 420 Whitewater Ave. 920-563-5222 firstbaptistfta.org

Jehovah’s Witnesses W6185 Hackbarth Rd. 920-563-4990

First Church of Christ Scientist 108 E. Milwaukee Ave. Suite 202

Life Church UPCI 1002 Maple St. 920-568-8161 lifchurchwi.org

First Congregational United Church of Christ 31 W. Milwaukee Ave. 920-563-4802 fortfcc.org

Living Savior Lutheran Church 1661 Janesville Ave. 920-563-8050 peaceinfort.org

First United Methodist Church 320 S. Main St. 920-563-4903 fortmethodist.org

crimson salon & spa an

concept salon

736 madison avenue fort atkinson, wi 53538 920.563.3366 www.crimsonsalonandspa.com

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 301 S. High St. 920-563-2263 stpaulsfort.org St. Peters Episcopal Church 302 Merchants Ave. 920-563-3889 stpetersfort.org

Trinity Lutheran 314 Barrie St. 920-563-4145 Oakland Seventh-Day Adventist trinityfort.org W8791 Advent Rd. 920-568-0964 oaklandsdachurch. netadvent.org

• Hair • Color • Nails • Hair Extensions • Eyelash Extensions • Color Cosmetics • Waxing • Facials • Massage

Celebrating 39 years in downtown Fort Atkinson

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HOUSING

LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE Tree-lined streets, well-kept yards and quiet neighborhoods are generally taken for granted by the residents of Fort Atkinson. Our homes are places of friendship, family, and comfort, and people are quick to offer a helping hand to a neighbor. There is a home to fit every lifestyle and budget, from the stately houses in our historic districts to the newly constructed homes in surrounding subdivisions to the riverfront condos in the heart of our downtown with access to all of the central business district amenities.

Modern apartment complexes and retirement communities are also options.

Whatever your choice, you can count on comfortable and secure surroundings.

REALTORS Epic Real Estate Group, LLC 108 N Main St Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 920-563-3400 ext. 2 Behrens Real Estate & Consulting 1010 W Cramer St Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 920-723-0481 Wayne Hayes Real Estate, LLC 111 Sherman Ave Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 920-563-3956 Century 21 Affiliated 913 Madison Ave Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 920-563-4606

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Brandon Housley Real Estate 113 W Main Street Cambridge, WI 53523 920-723-1886 Fort Real Estate Company, LLC 407 Robert St Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 920-568-8700 Mike Foerster Real Estate Group 22 N 3rd St Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 920-563-8666 Re/Max Preferred 1001 Madison Ave #A Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 920-563-2657

Why do I love living in Fort Atkinson? The answer is simple. It is because of the people who live and work here. I am involved in a community project bringing an area park, known as Haumerson’s Pond, back to life. In the mid-late 1800s, it was the site of the Fort Atkinson Brick Manufacturing Company which literally helped to build our little city brick by brick. The effort to rebuild this park is truly a community project with a majority of the labor being volunteers. In projects of this scale, you do not see that very often. The assistance we have seen from the city employees, elected officials, local citizens, high school alumni from across the nation, and just about anyone associated with this iconic park has been incredible. I am very proud to be a resident of this city and very proud of those who live here. The community spirit is contagious.

Steve Mode Friends of Haumerson’s Pond, realtor and retired firefighter

HOUSING

A part of our community since 1870 A part of your life today 920-563-5553 www.dailyunion.com

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HOUSING

FORT ATKINSON APARTMENTS Atkinson Square Apartments 1002 Monroe St Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 920-563-8980

Swan Creek Apartments 301 Park Street Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 920-568-8825

Riverview Manor Senior Apartments 217 S Water St E Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 920-568-8862 *Provides low-income housing

Commonwealth Village Apartments 1521 Commonwealth Dr Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 920-568-9758

Woodside Apartments 1055 East St Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 920-568-9858

Ponds Apartments 1230 Commonwealth Drive Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 920-723-8604

Blackhawk Ridge Senior Apartments 252 W Blackhawk Dr Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 920-563-2440

Rockland Court Senior Apartments 915 S Main St Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 920-563-8253

Marquardt Village Senior Apartments 426 McMillen St Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 920-397-7848

Rockwell Court Apartments 100 W Rockwell Ave Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 920-691-0163 *Provides low-income housing Woodbury Apartments 1555 Commonwealth Dr Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 920-563-5300

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HOUSING

• Open Year Round • MaMa Mary’s Homemade Pies ORCHARDS • Garden Center open FAR M MAR KET May-October Since 1948 • Apples, Cider, Homemade Caramel Apples (920) 563-8254 • Summer Fruits, Pumpkins, Colored Corn, etc.

• Christmas Wreaths

POYER

Open Daily 9am-6pm 323 N. 4th St., Fort Atkinson • CORNER OF N 4TH & BUS 26

RESIDENTIAL | COMMERCIAL | VACANT LAND | FARMS

Call us today for a FREE Market Analysis on your home.

Thinking of buying or selling? WE CAN HELP! Our team of agents are dedicated and committed to quality service. We provide a FREE market analysis of your home and there is NO FEE unless your home is SOLD. We have been involved with the buying and selling of homes in Fort Atkinson and surrounding areas for many years. We have been an important part of the local community, and we will continue to serve all of the area’s real estate needs for years to come.

407 ROBERT ST. • FORT ATKINSON

920-568-8700 • FORTREALESTATE.COM 340 S. Main St., Fort Atkinson 920-563-3301 162 W. Main St., Whitewater 262-473-8077

Permanent • Temporary • Full Time • Part Time General Labor • Clerical • Industrial • Secretarial

We offer paid holidays and vacations!

417 E. Main St., Watertown 920-262-0300 4475 Milton Ave., Janesville 608-314-8830

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COMMUNITY

LOVE YOUR COMMUNITY Fort Atkinson is a generous and dedicated community. The citizens of Fort Atkinson are civic-minded, with over 80 clubs and service organizations, which offer a variety of community services. We have a food pantry, a free medical and dental clinic, a literacy council, a public library, and a museum.

Thanks to its many donors, the Fort Atkinson Community Foundation annually awards hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants to local non-profit organizations in support of its mission to enhance the quality of life in Fort Atkinson. Recent projects supported by the Foundation include the expansion and renovation of the Dwight Foster Public Library, extension of the city’s downtown riverwalk, expansion of the Hoard Historical Museum, music trailer for the school district’s performing arts department, playground equipment and park enhancements, and the bike/pedestrian trail and shelters.

Local service clubs such as Rotary, Lions, Optimists, Kiwanis, and many others, provide strong support to the community through the generosity of citizens who donate their time and money to the betterment of the community.

Fort Atkinson is also home to the regional United Way providing assistance to non-profit and social service agencies in Jefferson and North Walworth Counties.

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I grew up in Fort Atkinson and when I decided to move back after living in Chicago for years, some peopled asked “how are you going to handle living in a small town again?”

My response was simple – Fort Atkinson is a place that allows you to choose small, but live big. It is a place where people show up; for people in need, for celebrations, for opportunities to improve their city while maintaining its already great character.

As a young professional, Fort provides me aspects of everything I had hoped to build a life around – quality mentors, motivating peers, beautiful parks and outdoor spaces, an abundance of recreation activities and community events, locally owned restaurants and businesses, and an ability to make a difference in a place I love. And I love Fort Atkinson.

Megan Hartwick Executive Director, United Way of Jefferson & North Walworth Counties & Founder, Summer Charity Concert Series

Kees

Chiropractic & Laser Center

Bradley L. Kees, D.C. 113 West Sherman Ave. Fort Atkinson, WI 53538

920.563.2281 Fax: 920.568.2378 www.keeschiropractic.com email:drbrad@keeschiropractic.com

“Personalized, comfortable, and affordable care… finally get the smile of your dreams.”

Leslie L. Showalter, DDS • Kelly G. Groskopf, DDS FREE NEW PATIENT PACKAGE (When you mention this ad: $317 value!)

Comprehensive Exam, Oral Cancer Screening, X-Rays, and a consultation.

Call 920.563.4415 today to book your appointment!

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FORT ATKINSON CHAMBER

LOVE YOUR COMMUNITY The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce is the area’s largest business association, with a mission to promote and maintain a strong business community in the Fort Atkinson area.

Our members are our greatest strength, providing a dynamic arena for business growth, job creation, and community advancement.

Partnerships with our educational institutions serve as the foundation for our workforce initiatives, and we are a catalyst for economic development in collaboration with our city and county agencies.

As the voice of business, we help shape public policy through government and industry relations, and as the cheerleaders for all things Fort Atkinson, we facilitate community programs, services and events that enhance the quality of life for our residents.

Members of our chamber enjoy increased credibility, visibility, publicity, networking and learning opportunities. Now in our 118th year, we have an expanding roster of new members and affiliations, and we look forward to an equally active and impactful future.

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30+ 365 70+community members events member events

1,500 VISITOR GUIDES distributed annually

20 HOURS 31 YEARS of Project LEAD annual networking and

education opportunities

I Love Where I Live! It is a healthy, caring, and educated community with a diverse business base.

It has an excellent team of educators, a fantastic network of medical and dental providers, a progressive city government, and an excellent Chamber of Commerce to help promote and unify all of these attributes. It is a town of people who work together to say we more than I. My business partner and the Chamber sold my wife and I on Fort Atkinson nearly 30 years ago. We looked at several communities but none seemed to have people who really wanted their hometown to be all that it could be. The people we talked to, when we were deciding where to practice and live, spoke highly of each other, the schools, and the businesses in town. We have found that Fort Atkinson is a town where the people and businesses support and celebrate one another. There are many service organizations, clubs and religious communities for people to become involved with and help make Fort Atkinson and the world a better place.

We’re so glad we chose Fort Atkinson as the place to live and practice in!

Dr. Michael Bender Bender, Kind & Stafford DDS

59 business anniversaries

5 ribbon cuttings

16th Anniversary of Farmers Market

$207 ,300 in Gift Certificate Sales 126,650 website hits

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2,000+

Facebook fans

24 annual e-newsletters

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BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

LOVE WHAT YOU DO

600,000

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sq. ft. manufacturing foot print

3,800 ft. paved & lighted runway

30 diverse industrial employers

3 TAX incremental finance DISTRICTS

Custom lives require custom solutions - let us help bring your dreams to life!

Become a member today! www.fortcommunity.com

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Generations of big thinkers and grand dreamers have built Fort Atkinson’s business sector into what it is today. Historically, Fort Atkinson’s industry and agriculture have been closely intertwined. Business clusters include major food processing companies, metal manufacturing, and publishing firms, as well as a diverse mix of retail and service sectors.

Our Midwestern work ethic, above-average pay scales and convenient location have created a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

Visit fortchamber.com to see the full listing of businesses and organizations that are building Fort Atkinson’s future, and find links to chamber, city, and county business development assistance.

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

HOPPE North America, Inc. 205 E. Blackhawk Drive Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 920-563-2626 www.us.hoppe.com

Lightweight. Durable.

100% Infinitely Recyclable.

And Made Right Here in Fort Atkinson.

Ball Corporation, proudly supplying high-quality aluminum beverage cans from our Fort Atkinson facility since 1989.

Employment opportunities in warehouse, production and administration. Great environment, hours and schedule.

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Ball Beverage Packaging North & Central America 105 East Blackhawk Drive Kiwanis club of Fort Atkinson, Serving our Community for over 50 years Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 920-563-7720 1 egaP MP 14:2 31/71/21 tniaP_kcilS_dA_393221 Learn more, fort.kiwanis@gmail.com

Local Projects, Local Members, International Impact

AGRICULTURE SOLUTIONS topconagriculture.com

Locally Owned Since 1976

10 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson

(920) 563-6677 • www.goyerace.com

920-563-6136

Call today!

• Basement Waterproofing • Foundation Repair

• Crawl Space Repair

Growing For You!

• Concrete Lifting/Leveling

• Basement Finishing

www.badgerbasementsystems.com

N1656 US Hwy 12, Fort Atkinson, WI

www.digi-star.com

www.norac.ca

+1-920-563-1400 w5527 Hwy 106, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538

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INDUSTRY AT A GLANCE Business Name

Year Est. in Fort

# of Emp.

Square Footage

Production or Service / Website

Customers/ Market Area Kenosha, Jefferson, Rock, McHenry Co., Walworth & Dane Co.

Advanced Disposal 1215 Klement St.

1967

69

526,000

Solid waste and recycling services advanceddisposal.com

American Cable & Harness 1100 N. Main St.

2004

20

6,000

Assemble wire and cable harnesses and electronic boxes etimfg.com

U.S.

Atlas-Mikes Bait Inc. 231 Hake St.

1980

16

15,000

Fishing bait and accessories manufacturer atlasmikes.com

International

The Badger Group 100 E. Blackhawk Dr.

1990

53

41,000

Marketing services & commercial printing badgergroup.com

U.S.

Ball Corp.

105 E. Blackhawk Dr.

1988

150

220,000

Aluminum can manufacturer ball.com

WI, MN, NE IA, IL

Direct Business Media 401 South Fourth St. W.

2009

10

4,000

Publisher of B&B magazines, custom publications and directories directbusinessmedia.com

U.S./International

Electronic Technologies Int’l 1100 N. Main St.

1990

55

32,500

Design & builds electronic circuit boards etimfg.com

U.S.

Enbridge Energy Partners 803 Highland Ave.

1949

11

14,000

Crude Oil Pipeline enbridge.com

Chicago Refiners Eastern Canada

Fort HealthCare 611 Sherman Ave.

1949

1,030

320,109

Health Care forthealthcare.com

Regional

Fort Transportation & Service Co. 1600 Janesville Ave.

1928

28

10,000

Common carrier transportation all modes of service shipwithfort.com

U.S./International

Fortrans, Inc. 1600 Janesville Ave.

1985

42

2,500

Contract Carrier Transportation Inclues temperature controlled products shipwithfortrans.com

U.S. & Canada

Green-Pak, LLC 1120 North Main St.

2016

6

27,900

Print and laminates packaging material greenpakllc.com

U.S.

Hard and Soft Fishing 525 Jefferson St.

1920

35

29,000

Fishing Bait Manufacturer unclejosh.com

International

HOPPE North America 205 E. Blackhawk Dr.

1987

70

77,000

European style multi point locking Door & window hardware manufacturer & distributor us.hoppe.com

North America, Canada, Mexico South America

IPEC - Integrated Process Engineers & Constructors, Inc. 1901 Allen Dr.

1996

6

27,900

Print and laminates packaging material ipec-inc.com

U.S.

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INDUSTRY AT A GLANCE Business Name

Year Est. in Fort

# of Emp.

Square Footage

Production or Service / Website

Customers/ Market Area

Jones Dairy Farm 800 Jones Ave.

1889

330

305,000

Processed meat wholesalers & retailers jonesdairyfarm.com

U.S., Japan, Mexico Hong Kong, Caribbean, Canada

MasterDrive, Inc. 701 Highland Ave.

2007

15

25,000

Distributor of power transmission components masterdrives.com

U.S., Canada International

Nasco International 901 Janesville Ave.

1941

677

550,000

A worldwide mail-order service to education, health, agriculture & industry enasco.com

International

Opportunities Inc. 200 E. Cramer St.

1966

300+

83,750

Rehabilitation agency with printing, bindery, packaging, fulfillment, machine ops, subassembly and assembly oppinc.com

Jefferson Co. SE Wisconsin S Central Wisconsin Northern Illinois

OSI 1200 Industrial Dr.

1969

420

160,000

Cooked meat products under Redi-Serve and On-Cor brand names on-cor.com

48 States

RateWatch 201 N. Main St.

1990

95

15,000

Competitive interest rate surveys of financial institutions thestreet.com

48 States

SouthComm Business Media 1233 Janesville Ave.

1962

240

60,000

Publishers of business to business magazines and custom client-sponsored periodicals southcomm.com

U.S./International

Spacesaver Corporation 1450 Janesville Ave.

1972

525

300,000

Manufacturer of high-density mobile storage & shelving systems spacesaver.com

International

Topcon Agriculture Americas W5527 Hwy 106

1996

150

110,000

Electric weighing equipment for agricultural industries digi-star.com

International

W & A Distribution Services, Inc. 1618 Summit Dr.

1990

125

125,000

Transportation and Warehousing wnad.com

National

We Energies 1300 Janesville Ave.

1926

51

53,000

Electric Power Distribution. Energy Conservation and related customer programs and services. Natural gas local distribution company. Residential/Commercial we-energies.com

Jefferson Co. parts of Dane, Rock & Walworth Co.

Wisconsin Packaging Corp.

104 E. Blackhawk Dr.

1986

80

136,000

Corrugated Shipping Containers wisconsinpackaging.com

200 mile radius

Wood Design Inc. 1921 Commerce Pkwy

1979

18

25,000

Custom Woodworking wooddesigninc.com

Local & U.S.

1939

11

7,200

Moving, Packing, Storage, Office Moves, Library Moves, Truck Leasing and Rental yergesmoving.com

Local & U.S.

Yerges Van Liners Yerges Transportation Yerges EZ-Stor 1230 Whitewater Ave.

90 ACRE

business park

M2/Heavy industrial zoning Invest in your Future

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COMMUNITY DIRECTORY

COMMUNITY RESOURCES TELEPHONE AREA CODE: 920 | ZIP CODE: 53538 | TIME ZONE: CENTRAL | EMERGENCY: 911 Brown Cab Service, Inc.

563-6303

Bus Transportation

563-1515

Cable Services Chamber of Commerce

Browncab.net

Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce

888-438-2427 Charter.com 563-3210

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Driver’s License Register 608-264-7447 wisconsindmv.gov First Call For Help Food Pantry Gas/Electric Hook-Up

Jefferson County Economic Development Consortium 674-8711 | jcedc.net

fortatkinsonfoodpantry.org

800-242-9137 weenergies.com

enjoyjeffersoncounty.com Jefferson County Workforce Development

Hospital

568-5000

forthealthcare.com

674-7500 | jobcenterofwisconsin.com

Newspaper

563-5553

dailyunion.com

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Poison Center

800-222-1222 wisconsinpoison.org

(855) 469-4249 | inwisconsin.com

Post Office

563-5881

usps.com

Madison Area Technical College Fort Atkinson

Radio WFAW 940AM

563-9329

940wfaw.com

(920) 563-7059 | madisoncollege.edu

Red Cross

563-3055

redcross.org

School Administration

563-7807

fortschools.org

Waste Removal

563-4505

advanceddisposal.com

UTILITIES/GOVERNMENT Electric/Gas We Energies 1300 Janesville Ave

800-242-9137

Garbage/Recyling Collection Advanced Disposal 1215 Klement St 563-4505

800-248-2373 Fort Atkinson Sewer Utility 1600 Farmco Ln 101 N Main St (mailing)

563-7766

City of Fort Atkinson Municipal Office 101 N main St 563-7760 At&T 608-756-5800 Charter Communications Internet • Cable • Phone

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Jefferson County Tourism Council

211 563-6992

BUSINESS & ECONOMIC RESOURCES

fortchamber.com

844-542-1909

COMMUNITY DIRECTORY

CITY OF FORT ATKINSON Main Office

563-7760

fortatkinsonwi.net

Fire Department

563-7795

fortatkinsonwi.net

Library

563-7790

fortlibrary.org

Museum

563-7769

hoardmuseum.org

Parks & Recreation

563-7781

fortparksandrec.com

Police Department

563-7777

fortatkinsonwi.net

Public Works

563-7771

fortatkinsonwi.net

Senior Center

563-7773

fortparkandrec.com

Aquatic Center

563-7799

fortparkandrec.com

Voter Registration

563-7760

fortatkinsonwi.net

Water Department

563-7760

fortatkinsonwi.net

Youth Center

568-4462

fortparksandrec.com

Feel Better... Live Better

available both clinics

Todd M. Tesch, DC, FACO

Ryan T. Weyenberg, DC

www.lsmchiro.com fort atkinson 825 Lexington Blvd, Ste 4

whitewater 1139 W Main St

920-563-4970

262-753-0017

M/T/Th/F 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

W 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

S 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

M/W/F 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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COMMUNITY DIRECTORY

SERVICES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Senior Center 920.563.7773 307 Robert Street Monday-Friday 8:00a-4:00p Amenities: Entertainment Stage, Craft Room with Sewing Machines, Dining Room, Book-Sharing Library, Exercise Equipment, Computer Lab, Puzzles, and More!

Nutritious meals are available Monday through Friday for a nominal fee. *Make a reservation at least one day in advance before noon.

Classes/Group Activities: Yoga, Tai Chi, Strong Women, Euchre, Painting, Card Making, Sewing, Cribbage, Sheepshead, Texas Hold-Em, Wii Bowling, and more. *There are also opportunities for day trips and extended travel.

The Senior Center also offers several volunteer opportunities for participants to make a difference!

Aging & Disability Resource Center of Jefferson County (ADRC) 920.674.8104 Elder Benefit Specialists to help navigate Medicare, SeniorCare, Energy Assistance, Medicaid, FoodShare and more.

They offer medical transportation to disabled persons 60+ with no other means of transportation.

CareLine Program Offered by Fort HealthCare Volunteer Services Department 920.568.5275 Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services 920.568.1051 Brown Cab Company 920.563.6303 Reduced fares are offered to senior citizens, students, and persons with disabilities.

First Congregational Church Nutrition Center Offers meals to the public aged 55+ every Tuesday through Thursday (unless announced otherwise). Make a reservation one day in advance - call 920.563.4802 or 920.563.4831 before noon. Suggested donation of $4.25.

Food Pantry 715 Jones Ave.

920.563.6992

Tuttle’s Pharmacy 102 S Main Street

920.563.2458

Walgreens Pharmacy 920.568.9326 300 N Main Street Shopko Pharmacy 920.563.2316 1425 Janesville Avenue Care Wisconsin 877.496.3851 37 S Water St East Festival Foods Grocery Delivery 920.563.3531

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We’re proud to call Fort Atkinson home.

We’re proud... ...to help care for the world’s most important historical treasures. ...to work with the country’s top professional and college athletic programs. ...to help equip the US military to be mission ready at all times.

Look around Fort Atkinson and ask yourself if you like what you see.

We’ve been named one of Wisconsin’s safest cities. We’re modernizing our emergency dispatch system. We’re seeing a rejuvenation of our downtown area.

Our senior center is a bustling hub of activity. The aquatic center continues to be a consistent revenue generator.

We’re enhancing our parks, and we have a renewed focus on street improvements.

Attendance is strong at our museum and circulation is up at the library. Building permits are on the rise. These are all positive indicators of Fort Atkinson’s prospects and I am thrilled to be a part of such a thriving, vibrant community!

Davin Lescohier, City Councilman

We are proud to have helped over 300,000 organizations and counting tackle their storage challenges.

And we’re proud to do it all from here in Fort.

Join our growing manufacturing and professional teams and see how the work we do here impacts companies across the world. Visit us at spacesaver.com/careers.

1450 & 1700 Janesville Ave. Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 spacesaver.com/careers 800.492.3434 | info@spacesaver.com

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WORKING TOGETHER TO BECOME THE HEALTHIEST COMMUNITY IN WISCONSIN

The future of healthcare is changing. Good health is all about prevention. We are genuinely interested in keeping you and your family healthy.

HOW DO WE ACCOMPLISH THIS? By demonstrating our commitment to you on a daily basis.

And by working with our community health and wellness partners, supporting our schools and local farmers, being involved with healthy events and activities, and encouraging everyone to have a primary care provider.

And with our MyCompass mobile and online medical health record with OpenNotes® feature, communication with your provider has never been easier.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES FOR OVER 75 YEARS

FortHealthCare.com • 920.568.5000 611 SHERMAN AVE. EAST, FORT ATKINSON

Visit our website to review all of the ways we can help you and your family live healthier lives.

Sign up to receive our free monthly email newsletter at FortHealthCare.com/eNews.