Darlington Community Guide 2020

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Darlington 2020

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RECREATIONAL TRAILS | CAMPING | SHOPPING | DINING | MUSEUMS FARMERS MARKET

TUNES AT TWILIGHT

FALL IN LOVE WITH DARLINGTON

FIESTA LATINA/CINCO DE MAYO

LAFAYETTE COUNTY FAIR

WITCHES, WARLOCKS & WINE

ANTIQUE DAYS

CHRISTMAS PARADE/ACTIVITIES

EVERY SATURDAY MAY-OCTOBER SECOND WEEKEND IN MAY

CANOE FEST

SECOND WEEKEND IN JUNE

EVERY SUNDAY IN JULY SECOND WEEK IN JULY

WEEKEND AFTER LABOR DAY

MID-SEPTEMBER LATE OCTOBER

FIRST SATURDAY IN DECEMBER

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“When I think of Sienna Crest Assisted Living….. I think of a nice place to live.

It’s cozy with good food to eat.“ Join Shirley and the other residents that call Sienna Crest home! If you, or a loved one, need assistance and want a small, warm place to call home, call Sienna Crest.

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Independent Senior living in Darlington & Dodgeville.

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My name is Angie Thuli and I have the pleasure of serving as Director of the Darlington Chamber/Main Street. We are a small town located in the hills of Southwestern Wisconsin rich in history and full of adventure. My Office is located at 447 Main Street and is typically open Tuesday thru Thursday from 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm, but if you don’t catch me in the office I am out enjoying all that Darlington has to offer!

The community of Darlington with a population of around 2500, boasts a historically rich Main Street with a boulevard of properties listed on the National Register of Historic places. These beautiful historic structures offer unique shops, restaurants and lodging. As Lafayette’s County Seat, Darlington is the site of the majestic courthouse that is a historical symbol and pride for the community. Darlington, in addition to being rich in history is also a modern community with all the amenities one would hope for while still maintaining a small town atmosphere. We offer something for everyone: unique shopping, dining, camping and lodging; many parks; the opportunity to take on the beautiful scenery via foot or bicycle along the Pecatonica River or enjoy your snowmobile or UTV/ATV on 47 miles of a multi-use trail system, The Cheese Country Trail and Pecatonica River Trails.

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Lodging ............................... 4 Camping .............................. 5 Taste ................................ 6-7 Cheese ............................. 8-9 Outdoors .......................10-11 History ......................... 12-13 Attractions ....................14-15 What’s New ..................16-17 2020 Events ..................18-19 Shopping ......................20-23 Services ........................24-27 Relocation ....................28-31 Business Directory ........32-33 Darlington Map.... Inside Back

Visit www.darlingtonwi.org

Darlington Chamber/Main Street hosts many festivals and events, beginning in May with the annual Cinco de Mayo Latino Festival, June the famous Canoe Festival, July brings Tunes at Twilight concert series in the park, September is Fall in Love with Darlington, October the Witches, Warlocks and Wine Walk, November is Small Town Saturday and December celebrates Christmas with open houses, lighted floating Christmas trees on the Pecatonica, Riverside Reflections and a lighted holiday parade, along with visit’s from Santa. #Dare to Explore Darlington

Angie Thuli

Director Darlington Chamber Main Street No part of this publication may be reprinted or reproduced without written permission. The Shopping News produced the 2020 Darlington Visitor’s Guide for the Darlington Chamber of Commerce. While every effort has been made to be complete and accurate, information is subject to change. Readers are encouraged to verify times, dates and other information. Neither the Chamber of Commerce nor the Shopping News is liable for any errors or omissions.

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Lodging IN DARLINGTON DARLINGTON INN AND BRIDGES BANQUET CENTER

Located off Wisconsin Highways 81 and 23, our Darlington Inn hotel is ideal for travel in southwest Wisconsin. Whether you are our guest for just one night or an extended stay, we offer comfortable accommodations at a great price. Connect to free WiFi in your room or log on in our business center. Our onsite gym makes it easy to get in a workout, while our heated indoor pool and hot tub give you space to unwind. In the morning, enjoy a free 8-item SuperStart breakfast before heading out. Handicap accessible rooms are available, as well as an onsite restaurant and banquet facilities. With 6,000 square feet of event space, our hotel features 2 meeting rooms, which can be arranged to accommodate 60 conference guests or 400 banquet guests. Plan your next meeting or special event with us. We also arrange great rates for groups — large or small. Check them out on Facebook or call 608.776.8830.

DRIVER HOTEL

Built in the 1880s, The Driver Hotel offers 5 quaint upstairs rooms in historic downtown Darlington, WI. Private bathrooms, charm and memories await you. Located at 123 W. Ann Street in Darlington. Check them out on facebook or call 608.482.5339.

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Camping in Darlington

PECATONICA RIVER TRAILS PARK The campgrounds are located along the Pecatonica River and Tri-County Recreational Trail. Ride and enjoy the many sights along the famous Cheese Country ATV Trail and local Darlington ATV Club Trails. Launch your canoe and paddle the Pecatonica River or fish and swim along the banks of the river. Take a stroll along the lighted walking path and enjoy the wildlife along the waters edge! Don’t forget to enjoy shopping and eating in Darlington. The possibilities are endless! Free parking for daily trail users is available.

RIVER VIEW LODGE As a seven unit motel located on the beautiful Cheese Country Trail and the Pecatonica River in downtown Darlington, owners Scott and Michelle Hauser are anxious to show you all there is to do! From the river outside your door to the recreational trail a few steps away, enjoy a relaxing trip to the most scenic motel in the area. Please note there is no main office Camping along the Pecatonica River on-site. and the Cheese Country ATV Trail

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TRAILS PARK Campgrounds

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Large 3 bedroom farmhouse, cabins that sleep 3-6 people, a 3 bedroom lodge or a 31 foot camper for rent on the Cheese Country ATV Trail. Located one mile west of Darlington. For more information visit their website at mikesengine.com/cabin_ rentals or call 608.776.4970.

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32 Campsites: 30 electrical sites, $20/night 2 non-electric sites, $15/night

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Taste OF DARLINGTON

Annie’s Bar & Grill, 300 Washington Street, 608.776.3773 Casey’s General Store, 145 Main Street, 608.776.4537 China King, 324 Main Street, 608.776.8888 Glennie’s, 203 Main Street, 608.776.3300 Darlington Golf Course and Supper Club, 17098 Country Club Road, 608.776.3377 Legends Pub & Grill, 347 Main Street, 608.776.4797

McDonald’s, 1310 Galena Steet, 608.776.3430 Hew Horizon’s CENEX Convenience Store, 11670 Hwy. 23 S., 608.776.4438 Pizza Pantry, 306 Main Street, 608.776.2481 Salathe’s Saloon, 414 Main Street, 608.776.2477 Subway, Hwy. 81 West, 608.776.2727 The Towne House, 232 Main Street, 608.776.3373 Vinger’s Pizza, Main Street, 608.776.3760

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner SPECIALS Burgers, Pizza, Salads, Wraps, Sandwiches & More MONTHLY SPECIALS 1st Saturday - Prime Rib, 2nd Saturday - Swiss Steak, 3rd Saturday - Ribs, 4th Saturday - Ribeyes 203 Main Street | Darlington, WI (608) 776-3300

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CRAFT MADE BEER & SODA

Our handcrafted beers & sodas and guest beers.

Tasting Room Hours: Thurs. 4-9 p.m.; Fri., 4-10 p.m.

Sat. Noon-10 p.m. & Sun. 1-6 p.m.

Vintage, antiques, -retro, car parts & memorabilia.

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Darlington Mini Mart

Conveniently Located at the Intersection of Hwys. 81 and 23!

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1310 Galena Street, Darlington, WI (608) 776-2877

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Cheese IN DARLINGTON Lafayette County is of course known for its ATV Cheese Trail, but the real cheese trail may be the roads linking the working cheese factories that serve as the lifeblood of the county.

Down our trail just north of Darlington on Hwy. F you will find Brunkow Cheese, makers of a number of great cheeses including Brun-uusto, a baked cheese you have to taste to believe.

Brunkow has a shop open daily to taste and purchase their products.

Heading into Darlington you will find Mexican Cheese Producers, Inc. founded in 1994

by Miguel and Martina Leal. Producing the highest quality, authentic Mexican cheese, cream and yogurt products, MCP leads the way into new and growing markets. Their products are available at two Mexican grocery stores in downtown Darlington and on the finest Mexican dishes nationwide.

At the crossroads of Hwys. 23 and 11 you will find the Roelli Cheese Company, a family owned business. Roelli General Store offers grocery items, beverages, ice cream cones and is a great place to sample the varieties of cheese they offer. The small batch artisan shelf cured Dunbarton Blue is simply amazing, found from Bistro Campagne in Chicago to Zabar’s in New York not to mention Whole Foods coast to coast.

Wisconsin Whey Protein is a manufacturer of highly purified, regular, and instantized, Whey Protein Concentrate powder (WPC-80) and Whey Protein Isolate (WPI-90). Their products are designed to meet the requirements of numerous value-added food applications and is sold both domestically and exported. They are an affiliate of Stainless Technologies LLC, and are headquartered in Wisconsin. Their facilities are located in Turtle Lake and Darlington, WI and were greenfield projects built in the past few years to specifically produce our products. The building projects were managed as turn-key operations by Stainless Technologies. A proprietary membrane process, designed, engineered, and fabricated by Stainless Technologies, is used to convert Whey to Whey Protein Concentrate. In Darlington, they are also constructing integrated lactose and cheese plants to add to our high quality product offerings.

Thuli Family Creamery currently produces Thuli Original Cheddar and Brick cheeses.

This family-owned and operated creamery on wheels includes a viewing platform, allowing customers to see first-hand how this efficient little creamery operates. Located at 112 W. Ann Street, Darlington, WI. For more information, call 608.482.0215.

We are proud of our cheesemaking heritage in Darlington, as well as Lafayette County.

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TASTE THE DIFFERENCE

of award winning, hand crafted Wisconsin Cheese!

■ Fresh cheese curds weekly ■ Made to order cheese trays ■ Gift boxes designed for any budget

Original recipes from Fourth Generation Master Cheesemaker Chris Roelli Including Dunbarton Blue, Red Rock, Little Mountain, Gravity Hill, Roelli Haus Select and Lowlander Goudse Kaas

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Visit www.darlingtonwi.org

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Get Outdoors IN DARLINGTON BIKING

Darlington and Lafayette County are a beautiful place to bicycle, offering both challenging ascents and some relatively flat routes through breathtaking rural countryside.

BIRDING

The city’s proximity to Yellowstone Lake State Park and Blackhawk Memorial Park provide excellent opportunities for short bird watching excursions. Over 100 species of birds have been observed and recorded at Yellowstone Lake State Park.

CAMPING

Area Camping includes Lafayette County Fairgrounds, Wolf Creek Campground and Yellowstone Lake Campgrounds. See page 5 for Pecatonica River Trails Park information.

CANOEING, KAYAKING AND TUBING

Paddling The Pecatonica River offers over 90 miles of gentle canoeing. This is the longest unrestricted flow of water in the State of Wisconsin. Scenic bluffs can be seen towering above some sections of the river. It is not uncommon to see beavers, great blue herons or geese along the way.

FISHING

Fishing the Pecatonica yields its share of excellent game fish. Catfish, walleye and occasional northern are the main game fish taken from the river. Many of the best fishing spots are accessible only by canoe.

GOLFING

For golf enthusiasts, the Darlington Golf and Country Club is open to the public and offers a scenic 9-hole course, full bar and restaurant, cart rentals and driving range.

SNOWMOBILING AND ATVING

TRI COUNTY TRAILS offers a unique multi-use trail system meandering through three counties in southwestern Wisconsin. Included are the Cheese Country Trail and the Pecatonica State Trail. For updates on the trail conditions or to make sure trails are open, go to: www.fayettesnogoers.com or www.tricountyatv.org.

SWIMMING

While in town, enjoy a dip in the Darlington Swimming Pool. Conveniently located in the Swimming Pool Park where there is plenty of picnic space, modern lighted playground facilities, basketball court and tennis courts.

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Tri-County Trails Map

CHEESE COUNTRY TRAIL - 47 miles from Monroe to Mineral Point PECATONICA STATE TRAIL - 10 miles from Calamine to Belmont.

For more information visit www.tricountytrails.com

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See website for membership form. Check out our website or Facebook page for trail updates http://www.tricountyatv.org

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History IN DARLINGTON

DARLINGTON TAKES ITS NAME FROM JOSHUA DARLING

Joshua Darling, a banker from Warsaw, New York and his agents, James M. Keep and J. B. Lynde purchased land from pioneer Jamison Hamilton for the purpose of developing a village to accomodate the flood of mining and farming settlers coming into the area in the 1850’s.

Darlington derives its slogan, “Pearl of the Pecatonica” from its history of pearling on the Pecatonica River in the late 1800s. Thousands of dollars of pearls were taken from the waters of the Pecatonica River. So many clams were also taken from the river that a button factory was established in 1901 to utilize the discarded clam shells.

Darlington proudly claims its place among them with its own Parson Brothers Circus. In the early 1800s the six Parson brothers operated their circus around Wisconsin and the neighboring states. Probably the most notable thing that happened was that Al Ringling joined the brothers for the tenting season of 1881. When the Parson’s show folded several of the brothers joined the newly formed Ringling Brothers Circus and traveled with them for a number of years.

LAFAYETTE GENEALOGY SOCIETY

The purpose of the society is to assist others in their pursuits to learn more of their heritage; to inform, instruct and educate through programs, meetings and sharing of recourse material, along with promoting the fellowship of persons interested in genealogy. The society is grateful they now have a facility to house and share information and resources that the Matls and others have contributed, not to mention the society’s years of publishing, indexing and charting cemeteries and so much more. The society looks forward to being a productive and contributing asset to the community.

Lafayette County Historical Society Museum & Archives (608) 776-8340

Sponsored by Darlington Community Fund

Historical Exhibits 14 Original Kammerude Paintings Civil War • Medical • Agricultural • Parson Bros. Circus & More!

Depot Museum/Tourist Information Center Open June, July & August • Call for Hours South Washington St., Darlington, WI

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FOR Historical Books SALE KammerudE Prints

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Open Monday thru Saturday 1-4 p.m.

525 Main Street, Darlington, WI lafayettehistorical@centurylink.net

DEPOT MUSEUM

Picture painted by Jim Jacobson.

The first depot in Darlington was a combined railroad depot and warehouse and now stands as a monument to those who built and operated the railroad. The Darlington Depot Museum is filled with railroad artifacts; agricultural items; Florence Bennett oil paintings of LaFayette County Depots; old railroad maps; and more. The Museum is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Call 608.776.8340 for hours. Both museums are free but donations are appreciated.

HISTORIC MAIN STREET

Take a walk down Darlington’s Historic Main Street which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. One of the buildings contributing to that designation, The Driver Opera House, is in the beginning stages of a project that will restore its original beauty and provide the community and visitors with a performance arts and cultural center.

LAFAYETTE COUNTY COURTHOUSE

The central landmark in Darlington is the Lafayette County Courthouse, which holds the distinction as the only Courthouse still in use in the United States that was funded by the estate of one man, Mat Murphy of Benton. The monumental limestone structure features a central rotunda with an elaborate dome. Look around a bit and you can find evidence of Johnny Depp’s visit to the Courthouse when it was featured in the 2009 movie “Public Enemies”.

LAFAYETTE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

The Lafayette County Historical Museum is located in the Carnegie Building across from the Courthouse. It features archives for genealogy research as well as displays that depict the lives of early Lafayette County residents. You will find items from the Civil War as well as memorabilia from early businesses, farms, homes and schools and paintings from local artists.

The museum is open 1:00-4:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

VETERAN’S MEMORIAL

Visit www.darlingtonwi.org

Lafayette County Genealogy Society Research Center 309 Main Street, Darlington, Wisconsin 53530 lafayettecountygenealogy.wordpress.com For Direct Contact: William Holland willholl@tds.net • Phone: 608-325-2990

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Thanks to the generosity of so many people and organizations, the Darlington Area Veteran’s Memorial was officially unveiled in 2012. You may visit this spectacular monument at the intersection of Main Street and Cornelia Street. The monument was designed by Darlington Community Schools Art Teacher Greg Bykowski.

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LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL FIELD SIEG FIELD

“Sieg Field in Darlington is truly a diamond in the rough. Two of our West Madison Little League allstar teams had the opportunity to play on Sieg Field and it was a fantastic facility. Our first reaction upon arriving at this local Field of Dreams was WOW!!

What an incredible ballpark. Darlington has a real gem in this facility and I would recommend everyone to visit Sieg Field. It’s great!’’ — Bill Battista, V.P. - Baseball, West Madison Little League.

STOCK CAR RACING Lafayette County Speedway in Darlington is a popular destination for racing fans drawing hundreds of spectators every Friday night, April through September. Located at the Lafayette County Fairgrounds. Visit www.darlingtonwi.org.

AREA ATTRACTIONS: Badger Mine and Museum: The museum shows how life was in Wisconsin’s early mining communities with recreated shops and exhibits of the early mining town. 279 W. Estey Street, Shullsburg, WI, 608.965.4860.

Barn Quilts: Are 8' squares painted on plywood and mounted on buildings throughout Lafayette County. 608.776.4820. Maps available at Pins & Pieces Quilt Shop, 208 Main Street, Darlington.

Benton, WI: The pioneer priest Father Samuel Mazzuchelli founded the village’s Catholic parish and is buried in Saint Patrick’s cemetery. He was declared Venerable by Pope John Paul II in 1993 and the case for his Sainthood is still pending.

Gravity Hill: Defying the laws of gravity, vehicles appear to roll backwards up a hill. Shullsburg, WI, 608.965.4860.

Mining Museum/Rollo Jamison Museum: The museums include an underground tour of the 1845 Bevans Lead Mine, a ride in a 1931 mine

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train above ground, and exhibits on the history of lead mining. 405 E. Main Street, Platteville, WI, 608.348.3301.

Pec Time Tubing: Open seasonally Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Located in Argyle, WI. Pendarvis Historic Site: A settlement of highly-skilled Cornish miners unearthed an ore that led to a mining frenzy.

Discover the rush before the Gold Rush at Pendarvis in Mineral Point, WI, 608.987.2122.

Toy Train Barn: Buck Guthrie’s rural mini-train world is inside of a barn, with animated accessories. Outside, a minitrain takes visitors around 18 hilly acres in Argyle, WI, 608.966.1464.

Yellowstone Lake: A 455-acre lake, which offers visitors camping, swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, biking, picnicking, ice fishing, snowmobiling and crosscountry skiing. 8495 Lake Road, Blanchardville, WI, 608.523.4427.

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Fair Schedule Wednesday, July 15 Area Tractor Pull - Plus a NEW Powder Puff Pull

Thursday, July 16 All Star Monster Trucks - Rides, Tough Truck Contest & More

Friday, July 17 Stock Car Racing

Saturday, July 18 Area Tractor Pull

AND Badger State Tractor Pulls Two session of tractor pulls!

GAUNTLET, CRASH CAR & TRAILER RACES

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What's New FOR 2020 DIME MEDICAL

340 Main Street _ Opened January 2019 _

Dr. Michael Robiolio is certified as an American Board of Family Physicians and licensed in the state of Wisconsin.

Dr. Robiolio is committed to offering affordable health care to the greater Darlington community. With 25 years of experience in family medicine, Dr. Robiolio offers a membership-based health care model. With 24/7 access, his patients can be assured of both access and cost transparency. Visit them at www.dimemedical.org.

DIVISIONS BY JASON

111 West Main Opened June 2019

When Jason Funkhouse launched his cut flower farm business in 2013, he dreamed that the business would grow and flourish in unique and interesting ways. That dream has been realized with the opening of Divisions by Jason. Beautiful cut flowers can be found every day in addition to those special event floral designs. Home and business delivery is now offered in Darlington, Mineral Point and the surrounding area. Divisions by Jason is also hosting monthly workshops designed to spark one’s own creativity.

Visit them at divisionsbyjason.com.

Visit them today!

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GLENNIE’S

203 Main Street _ Opened June 2019 _

Owned by Lori Garvey, Glennie’s is named after her father. Glennie was a local farmer and known to be a jackof-all-trades. Famous for their Bloody Mary Bar on weekends, Glennie’s serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in addition to offering a salad bar and daily specials.

For more information, call 608.776.3300.

HAMILTON GOEBEL HOUSE

816 E. Louisa Street _ Opened August 2019 _

This historic rock home was built in 1833 on land that was owned by Jamison Hamilton, founder of Darlington, WI. Now owned and restored

by John & Nikki Goebel, this four-bedroom home can be yours for a week or a weekend.

Guests are invited to immerse themselves in times gone by while enjoying modernday amenities. Visit them on Facebook at Hamilton Goebel House Air BNB.

WILD ROOTS

218 Main Street Opened May 2019

Kyla Kieffer grew up in Montfort and as a young child loved playing makeup/hair and is now the owner/stylist at Wild Roots Salon. Having worked in Darlington for the previous owner for 3 years, Kyla decided to make the salon her own and Darlington her home. Wild Roots is a newly renovated full service salon. Call 608.776.2201

THE TOWNE HOUSE

232 Main Street _ Opened September 2019 _

Owner, Annie Hastie, is taking this community’s treasured restaurant, previously known as the “Coffee Cup” to a new level. With the help of local contractors, family, friends and new patrons, Annie and her boyfriend, Kyle Benjamin, have transformed the building into a welcoming space while serving breakfast and lunch. Freshly baked bagels, breads and goodies are offered daily. Future plans call for making the Towne House available for private gatherings as well.

VINGER’S PIZZA

223 Main Street _ Opened February 2019 _

Owners Ronnie & Michelle Hicks purchased and reopened the long time Darlington tradition, Vingers Pizza. Now located on Main St in downtown Darlington. They offer eat in or carry out pizza made the way Ma & Pa Vinger did years ago. Michelle describes the first year as “a heck of a ride” but is so thankful for the support of family, friends and customers. “ I couldn’t ask for a better first year and couldn’t have done it without any of you! Thank you to ALL OUR CUSTOMERS! Thank you for allowing us to keep the Darlington Tradition alive! Vinger’s Pizza loves you!”

Visit www.darlingtonwi.org

WE ARE A BIRD CITY! Whether it is the beautiful wood-sculpted bird statues of Dick Anderson that are located throughout our community, the metal works of bird art created by another Darlington artist, Fritz Hastert, Jr., or the newest bird statues sculpted by Dave Oswald of Sparta (Blue Heron, Eagle, Cardinal, Eastern Bluebird) and painted by local artists & patrons, Darlington celebrates being a Bird City!

In addition to the Blue Heron and Eagle statues, this past year the Bird Statue Project has acquired two more bird statues sponsored by area businesses. On the hill (uptown Darlington), near ACE Hardware, we have a majestic Cardinal representing our proud Redbird legacy! This beautiful statue was painted by Nikki & Brody Cooper. Over eleven businesses on the hill and the Community Foundation contributed to the sponsorship of the Cardinal.

Downtown Darlington also added an impressive Eastern Bluebird statue to its Main St. Painted by local artist, Greg Bykowski, it is located on the corner of Main & Ann St. The Eastern Bluebird was also sponsored by the Bluebird Nature Center and a grant from the Community Foundation.

During the summer of 2020, there be a new addition to our Bird Cityvibrant Scarlett Tanager- sponsored downtown Darlington businesses and Community Foundation.

Birdwatchers, bird lovers, bird enthusiasts, and all who appreciate nature & beauty, please flock to our Bird City of Darlington and keep looking for the sighting of the Scarlett Tanager soon!

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2020

Darlington Events APRIL 15

RAIN OR SHINE

The savings are fine in Darlington from 5:30-7:30 p.m. with in-store specials, food and umbrella drinks.

It’s time to give winter - the boot!

APRIL 24 & 25

CITY WIDE GARAGE SALES in Darlington, WI with map available.

Call 608.776.4071.

MAY-OCTOBER

FARMERS’ MARKET

at Darlington Festival Grounds on Saturday from 8:00 a.m.-Noon.

MAY 9

CINCO DE MAYO

at Darlington Festival Grounds from Noon-Midnight. A Taste of Mexico.

Visit cincodemayowi.org.

MAY 25

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

on Main Street at 9:00 a.m.

A meaningful tribute to our Nation’s Veterans.

JUNE 11-14

CANOE FESTIVAL

at Darlington Festival Grounds. Celebrating the Pecatonica River! Call 608.776.3067.

JUNE 20

CRUISIN’ FOR A CAUSE

This event was started by Jerry Johnson in 2016 as a way to give back to Relay For Life. The event has grown and the proceeds have been donated to several area organizations. Since his passing, his family and friends have carried on and will be celebrating this 5th annual show at the Lafayette County Fairgrounds from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Classic cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome to take a step back in time!

JUNE 27

TRI COUNTY ATV CLUB BRAT FEED AND FIREWORKS

JULY 5, 12, 19 & 26

TUNES AT TWILIGHT

Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. in Darlington Veteran’s Memorial Park. Call 608.776.3067.

JULY 15-19

LAFAYETTE COUNTY FAIR

at Lafayette County Fairgrounds in Darlington with rides, games, tractor pull and rodeo! Call 608.776.4828.

SEPTEMBER 12 & 13

PECATONICA VALLEY ANTIQUE DAYS

at Lafayette County Fairgrounds in Darlington with flea markets and antique tractors. Call 608.776.2591.

SEPTEMBER 16

FALL IN LOVE WITH DARLINGTON

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SEPTEMBER 12

TRI COUNTY ATV CLUB FALL RIDE OCTOBER 21

WITCHES, WARLOCKS & WINE

Businesses will have sales and wine samples for you while you start your holiday shopping.

NOVEMBER 28

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

at Darlington Festival Grounds, 5:00 p.m. with parade at 6:30 p.m. Call 608.776.3067.

DECEMBER 5

CHRISTMAS PARADE AND FESTIVAL

at Darlington Festival Grounds, 5:00 p.m. and parade at 6:30 p.m. Call 608.776.3067.

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RIVERSIDE REFLECTIONS

at Pecatonica River Trails Park in Darlington, WI with lighted campsites. Call 608.776.3067.

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Shopping IN DARLINGTON Black’s Floor Covering: Flooring and professional installation, for your home or business.

Carpet, hardwood, tile and laminates. 214 Main St., Darlington, 608.776.2446.

City Service Brewery: Serving up craft beer and cheese. 404 Main St., Darlington, 608.482.1930. Like us on Facebook!

Darlington Auto Supply: Supplies from auto to farm. We make hydraulic hoses and battery cables. 11982 Hwy. 23 S., Darlington, 608.776.4541.

Darlington Mini Mart: Citgo gas, convenience store just off the trail at the intersection of Hwys. 23 & 81, Darlington. McDonald’s is located in the same building. 608.776.2877.

Divisions by Jason: Wedding and special event floral designs. Beautiful cut flowers and workshops offered. 111 W. Ann St., Darlington, 608.214.3876.

Dollar General: Selling a range of household goods, groceries, beauty products and more!

15780 State Road 81, Darlington, 608.776.2045.

Ford Appliance: Come see us for all your appliance needs! Sales and service is our business! Visit our locations in Darlington, 608.776.3333 and Mineral Point, 608.987.2748.

Main Furniture and Home: Check Out Our Eclectic Styles! 229 Main St., Darlington, 608.776.2125, mainfurnitureandhome@gmail.com.

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Shopping IN DARLINGTON Mathy’s Ace Hardware: Thirty-five years in business. We have everything from hardware, paint, farm supplies and sporting goods. Over 200 guns in-stock. Located at 121 Pelco Dr., Darlington, 608.776.3729.

Nature’s Gifts, Greenhouse and Floral: By blending greenhouse, nursery, garden décor and florist, we can enhance your living spaces. 16111 St. Hwy. 81, Darlington, 608.776.3998.

Nodolf Lumber: Quality building materials, cabinets, countertops, windows and feed bunks to farm buildings. 15381 County Shop Rd., Darlington, 608.776.4054.

Pins & Pieces Quilt Shop: Quality quilting fabric, notions, thread, alteration services, tuxedo rental. 242 Main Street, Darlington, 608.968.3458.

Renui Salon & Spa/Renui Style Loft: Offering a full menu of salon and spa services.

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The Happy Palette: A fun place to buy Kate’s art, cards, jewelry, or to make your own!

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Be Still & Know: Reiki Healing, Angel Card & Akashic Record readings. 123A W. Ann St., Darlington, 608-482-4260.

Brunkow Construction: Specializing in commercial, new homes and home improvement.

843 Main St., Darlington, 608.776.3658, brunkowconstruction.com.

Century 21 Advantage - Rhonda Pehl: #1 in residential sales in Lafayette County - 2014, 2015 & 2016. Call 608.482.0183 or email Rhonda@C21Advantage.com.

Dora Ritter Wellness Center: Complete workout center. Classes available. Inside city hall across from the courthouse at 627 Main St., Darlington, 608.776.4965.

Erickson Funeral Home: Pre-planning and cremation services in Darlington, Shullsburg and Argyle, 608.776.3542, www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.

First National Bank: Your hometown independent bank. 245 Main St., Darlington, 608.776.4071. 5800 Philipps St., Gratiot, 608.922.6422.

Fritz’s Burner Service: Installation services of water heaters, furnaces, boilers, air conditioning, in-floor heat and more. 180 W. Minerva St., Darlington, 608.776.2123.

Images: Offering hair, skin care, massage and nail services. 1043 N. Main St., Darlington, 608.776.3656.

Johnson Public Library: Public library, wireless internet service, video rental and so much more. 131 E. Catherine St., Darlington, 608.776.4171.

Lafayette Development Corporation: Promoting Lafayette County. “Growing our future, one job at a time.” 627 Washington St., Darlington, 608.776.8080, www.futurelafayette.com.

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Whalen Chiropractic

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Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County: 24 hour emergency service, outpatient clinics, dialysis center, rehabilitation and urgent care. 800 Clay St., Darlington, 608.776.4466.

MHLC Primary Clinic of Darlington: Health care for infants to seniors.

731 Clay St., Darlington, 608.776.4497.

Morrissey Printing: For your printing needs from “A”ddress labels to “Z”fold newsletters.

Two locations: Darlington and Platteville, 608.776.4671.

Reilly Plumbing and Heating: Residential, commercial and remodeling. 24 hour service. ”Better call Reilly’s” 1848 Ervin Johnson Dr., Darlington, 608.776.2936.

Sienna Crest Assisted Living, Inc.: We provide our elderly a wide range of personal services offering homelike setting. Located at 1619 Fayette Rd., Darlington, 608.776.3477, www.siennacrest.com.

State Farm Insurance: Located at 119 W. Cornelia St., 608.776.3323. Providing insurance and financial services.

Whalen Chiropractic: Chiropractic care for your better health. Graduate of Palmer College.

210 Main St., Darlington, 608.776.4511.

Wild Roots Salon: A full service salon located at 218 Main St., Darlington, 608.776.2201.

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The Erickson Funeral Home, "A name you trust, a friend you can count on" Family owned and operated for over 100 years and 4 generations"

1043 N. Main Street, Darlington, WI

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Southern Wisconsin Cremation Services Directors: Brent D. Erickson, Justin B. Erickson, and Vaughn H. Dohse

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greetings!

Greetings from the Mayor of the City of Darlington!

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What an exciting year for the City of Darlington!

from the Mayor of the City of Darlington!

Welcome to Darlington!

Darlington is a City which you cannot help but to enjoy and wish Darlington is a City which you cannot help but to enjoy and wish you could stay longer. We have positioned our City with many you could stay longer. We have positioned our City with many wonderful amenities. Just take a look at our vibrant downtown wonderful amenities. Just take a look at our vibrant downtown and and our beautiful, historical Main Street. You will find we have our beautiful, historical Main Street. You will find we have great stores great stores for everyone to shop in. I just hope you can find a for everyone shop I just hope you can find parking our parking spottoon ourin.unique boulevard.

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Located on two highways you can easily get to Galena, IL, Dubuque, IA and Madison, WI. When in Darlington, remember to stop, smile and wave!

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David J. Breunig, Mayor, City of Darlington

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Library Johnson Public Library is a beautiful welcoming community gathering place in the heart of Darlington. Set among the greenery of the park, it is conveniently located at 131 E. Catherine Street. The library boasts much more than the latest best sellers. One can also find newly released DVDs, I-readers, 13 high speed computer stations, wonderful children’s activities, a genealogy room, art exhibits, free WIFI, a fax machine, varied adult programs and much more.

Just visiting our library is an experience in itself. Browse the stacks of our impressive light-filled arts and crafts - style space; cozy up with a local newspaper in front of our lovely fireplace; or take the kids into our spacious and colorful children’s room to play with puppets and blocks or to read a story in our antique rocker. No matter what you seek, you’ll find it at Johnson Public Library. Our friendly helpful staff and relaxed atmosphere will keep you coming back again and again! For more information, contact cfitzsimons@swls.org or call 608.776.4171.

History of the Lafayette County Historical Society In January 1981, a half-dozen people met at the Darlington Public Library to discuss the possibility of forming a local historical group. Enough people indicated an interest in preserving our history to make a formal organization feasible. It was decided to make the group a Lafayette County Historical Society rather than a Darlington Historical Society, and to affiliate with the State Historical Society of Wisconsin.

Parks The seven parks in and around Darlington consist of a Walking Trail, Pool Park, Black Bridge Park, Pecatonica River Trails Park, Festival Grounds Park, Riverside Park, Veterans Memorial Park and Peterson Park. There are three shelter houses which can be reserved.

Walking Park The paved lighted walking trail follows the Pecatonica River. You can enjoy the sounds of the Pecatonica River, rest on one of the benches along the trail or view flower gardens along the trail.

Pool Park Located at the northern end of Darlington off of Cty. Rd. F including frisbee golf; swimming pool; lighted basketball/tennis court; two shelter pavilions equipped with picnic tables and grills; restroom and playground equipment. Enjoy sledding and cross country skiing during the winter.

Pecatonica River Trails Park Located on the west side of downtown Darlington along the Pecatonica River. Amenities: Campgrounds; restroom/shower facility; RV dump station; day use ATV Trail parking; open green space; canoe launch; handicapped fishing pier and playground equipment.

Festival Grounds Park Located at the south end of Main Street adjacent to the Main Street Bridge. Amenities: Octagon shelter; benches and open green space. This small park hosts many Darlington events.

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Black Bridge Park Located at the northwest end of Darlington along State Hwy. 23 including two lighted sand volleyball courts; space for ballgames; handicapped fishing pier; boat ramp; shelter; picnic tables, grills, parking and portable pot restroom.

Riverside Park Located on the east side of downtown along the Pecatonica River behind the Piggly Wiggly Supermarket. Amenities: Lighted softball/baseball diamond; lighted youth baseball/softball diamond “SIEG FIELD” batting cage; lighted basketball court; shelter pavilion; restrooms; playground equipment; canoe launch; picnic tables and grills.

Veterans Memorial Park Located at the upper end of Main Street next to the Johnson Public Library, Lafayette County Historical Society, Lafayette County Courthouse and the Darlington Municipal Building. Amenities: Passive park with lots of shade and benches along the sidewalks.

Peterson Park Located on the west side of downtown along West River Road. Amenities: Picnic tables and trash cans.

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One of the most interesting historic sites in Darlington is the Courthouse. The Lafayette County Courthouse was built between 1905 and 1907 at a total cost of $136,556.17.

When Mr. Matt Murphy from Benton, WI, died in 1903, he bequeathed that 70% of his estate be used toward the construction of a County Courthouse. Today, Lafayette County has the distinction of having the only courthouse still in use in the United States that was paid for solely by one man. Lafayette County is also the home of Wisconsin’s first State Capitol located just outside of Belmont, WI. The courthouse courtroom was used in the filming of “Public Enemies,’’ starring Johnny Depp in 2008.

Schools Redbird Pride!

Darlington High School: Offers academic classes to prepare students for the college level. Distance learning classes, AP classes and National Honor Society motivate students to compete beyond the high school experience. Darlington consistently excels in the sports arena as well as being home to a stellar forensics team and award-winning band. Our fall musical draws sell-out crowds with its professional performances. Whether it is business, technical education, art, foreign language, agriculture, or a core class, the school provides interesting challenges for all. Call 608.776.4001.

Elementary/Middle School: Often referred to as DEMS, the building is comprised of four main wings: Early Childhood-1st grade, 2nd-4th grade, 5th8th grade and Allied Arts. Approximately 530 students, who consistently score above the state average on WKCE exams, call DEMS home. Call 608.776.4021.

Holy Rosary School: Located at 730 Wells Street, Darlington, WI, 608.776.3710, hrschool@mediacombb.net.

Police Department The Darlington Police Department was established in 1865 and is comprised of five full-time officers and five part-time officers who provide 24 hour police services to the city.

Fire Department Darlington Community Fire District, 230 West Cornelia Street, P.O. Box 2, Darlington, WI. Emergency Ambulance For the City of Darlington Emergency Ambulance, call 608.776.2205.

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Humpty Dumpty Pre-School: Call 608.776.2300.

Southwest Tech: Located at 11838 Center Hill Road, Darlington, WI 53530.

Wellness Center Dora Ritter Wellness Center: Committed to bringing awareness the benefits of wellness and fitness to Darlington. A full range of well maintained, state-of-theart fitness equipment and programming; introductory and advanced training for all ages and ability levels; diversity of members in age, ability and background; spacious, beautiful and clean facilities.

Health Care Darlington Heights Senior Housing: A housing unit for active seniors conveniently located near the public library, downtown shopping, the Lafayette County Courthouse, many of the community churches, the post office, parks and more! Featuring controlled access entry; furnished hospitality room with full kitchen, dining room and entertainment center; fully furnished roofline terrace with gas grill; secure garage for tenant parking with individual storage spaces; fire protection system, inside mail delivery; elevator and offstreet guest parking.

Lafayette County Health Department: Offers many services for the citizens of Lafayette County, taking pride in providing care in all aspects of the services they provide, which include: Public Health Program, Home Care, Personal Care and Loan Closet. Located at 729 Clay St., Darlington, 608.776.4895.

Lafayette Manor: The only skilled nursing home in Lafayette County. It is both Medicare and Medicaid certified. It also has the licensing authority to provide care to our veterans. Lafayette Manor provides: Physical, occupational and speech therapy, memory care unit for dementia and Alzheimer’s residents, certified social worker to assist residents and families with admissions, daily needs and discharges, activities, programs and 24-hour skilled nursing care.

Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County (MHLC): A healthcare organization that consists of a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital (CAH) and three Primary Care Clinics. MHLC’s hospital is located in Darlington and is committed to providing quality healthcare to Lafayette County and the surrounding area. MHLC provides 24/7 ER coverage as well as week-end and holiday Urgent Care hours. As a CAH we provide a wide range of services including in-patient, out-patient and Specialty care. Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County’s Primary Care Clinics are located in Argyle, Darlington and Shullsburg. A variety of services are provided at all three clinics by our Physicians, Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners.

The Darlington Clinic offers evening clinics Monday through Thursday.

Sienna Crest Assisted Living, Inc.: Founded in 1997 and committed to providing a quality home and respectful, well conceived services for older adults in our assisted living homes. They support family members who struggle with the decision-making and change in roles that occur in the move to assisted living. Sienna Crest is attuned to the shifts in health, finances, family relationships, mobility and the rise in the consumer voice.

Darlington Fire Department

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY AGRICULTURE

Country Seed and Supply 608.776.4732 Darlington Feed and Ag Center 608.776.3862 Darlington Dairy and Supply 608.776.4064 Flesher Fabricating and Machine 608.776.2459 Frontier Servco FS 608.776.4600 K&L Bobcat 608.776.4044 New Horizons Co-op 608.776.4437 Ritchie Implement 608.776.4439 Ruf Equipment and Repair 608.776.4508 Ruf’s Farm Service 608.776.4048 United Cooperative 608.776.3860

ATTRACTIONS

DINING

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ELECTRICIANS

Blaser Electric 608.776.2353 Kieffer Electric 608.776.4791 Norse Electric 608.776.2362 Tuescher Electric and Refrigeration 608.776.2294 Wisconsin Electrical Service 608.776.4495

ELECTRONICS

Darlington Reboot 608.729.5920 Darlington Electronics 608.776.2021 Tricom Cellular and Electronics 608.776.8331

Driver Opera House 608.482.5339 Lafayette Genealogy Society 608.325.2990 Lafayette County Historical Museum 608.776.8340 The Depot Museum 608.776.8340

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

AUTOMOTIVE

Backyard Ltd./Landscape 608.776.4207 Bill Crist and Son, Inc. 608.776.3529 Jean Construction 608.776.2365 Green Thumb Landscaping 608.574.2572 Wedig Landscaping 608.776.2980

Bea’s Super Auto Cleaning 608.482-3955 Darlington Auto Supply 608.776.4541 F & K Tires 608.482.4401 Firestone GCR Tire 608.776.4036 Jerry’s Automotive 608.776.1111 Leahy’s Collision Clinic 608.776.3538 Ubersox Pre-Driven 608.776.4333 Virtue Motors 608.776.4431 Wamsley’s Auto Collision 608.776.4032

CHILD CARE

Darlington Child Care Center 608.776.4990

CHURCHES

First Baptist Church 608.776.3566 Darlington United Methodist 608.776.4114 Grace Lutheran Church 608.776.4462 Holy Rosary Catholic Church 608.776.2251 Iglesia Hispana Evangelica Church 608.776.3335 Immanuel United Church of Christ 608.776.4110 Lafayette County Christian Church 608.776.8200 United Methodist Church 608.776.4114

CONSTRUCTION

A-1 Quality Homes, Ltd. 608.776.2760 Allendorf Construction 608.776.3816 Bard Materials 608.776.4014 Bill Crist and Son 608.776.3529 Bruce Geissbuhler Design and Construction 608.574.2847 Brunkow Construction, LLC 608.776.3658 Bussan and Allendorf 608.776.3816 Chris Andrews Construction 608.776.3718 Crist Fencing 608.776.2193 Dan Lange Construction 608.776.3629 Haesler Construction 608.776.3670 Hickory Ridge Construction 608.482.0956 Johnson Builders 608.776.2176 Kleiber Buildings 608.574.6366 Kleiber Custom Woodworking 608.965.4536 Kustom Home Services - Steve Kautz 608.574.0896 McGuire Roofing and Construction 608.574.6315 Nodolf Lumber 608.776.4054 Prime Installation 608.712.7667 SWC - Steve Whited Construction 608.482.2414 T&A On Top Roofing 608.574.4202 U&N Construction 608.776.8132 Weaver Carpentry 608.482.3683

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Furst Staffing 608.776.2600 Lafayette County Job Center 608.776.4900

EXCAVATION/LANDSCAPING

FINANCIAL

Associated Bank 608.776.4458 Eaton Financial 608.776.8688 First National Bank 608.776.4071 H&R Block 608.776.4773 Kim Havens Financial Services 608.776.3109 Meister Accounting 608.776.3115 Town Bank 608.776.3571 Verlyn Adamson, CPA 608.776.8388

FLORAL

Divisions By Jason 608.214.3876 Nature’s Gift Greenhouse and Floral 608.776.3998 Piggly Wiggly Blooming Basket 608.776.4051 Taylor’s Greenhouse 608.776.4515

FUNERAL HOMES

Erickson Funeral Home 608.776.3542

GAS/CONVENIENCE

Casey’s General Store 608.776.4537 New Horizons 608.776.4438 Darlington Mini Mart 608.776.2877

HAIR AND TANNING

Hair and Nail Connection 608.776.8866 Images 608.776.3656 New Horizons Hair Clinic 608.776.3355 Renui Salon and Spa 608.776.8088 Sally’s Barber Shop 608.776.4440 THairapy 608.732.1009 The Cut Above 608.776.2250 The Hair Hutch 608.776.4031 Wild Roots Full Service Salon 608.776.2201

HEALTH CARE

Be Still & Know 608.482.4260 Community Health Systems 608.776.2082 Darlington Chiropractic 608.776.4325 Dora Ritter Wellness Center 608.776.4965 Dr. Zach McCallum 608.776.4471 Eye Care Center 608.776.4413 MHLC Primary Clinic In Darlington 608.776.4497 Hartig Drug Store 608.776.4481

Lafayette County Human Services 608.776.4800 Lafayette County Health Department 608.776.4895 Lafayette County Home Care and Hospice 608.776.4895 Lafayette County Manor 608.776.4472 Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County 608.776.4466 Sienna Crest Assisted Living 608.776.3477 Whalen Chiropractic 608.776.4511

INSURANCE

American Family, Jeremy White 608.776.4547 Darlington Mutual 608.776.2319 Rural Mutual 608.776.4455 State Farm Insurance 608.776.3323 Town and Country Insurance Service, Inc. 608.776.2500 Tricor Insurance 608.776.4025

LEGAL SERVICES

Duxstad & Bestul, S.C. 608.776.2662 Johnson, Krantz & McDaniel Law 608.776.4442 Russell Law Office, S.C. 608.448.3680

LOCKSMITH

Schultz Security 608.776.4700

LODGING

See pages 4 and 5

MUNICIPAL SERVICES

City of Darlington 608.776.4970 Darlington Police Department 608.776.4980 Emergency 911 Johnson Public Library 608.776.4171 United States Post Office 608.776.2436

ORGANIZATIONS

American Legion Post #214 608.776.4041 Canoe Festival Committee 608.776.4229 Chamber/Main Street 608.776.3067 Darlington Community Fund www.cfsw.org Darlington Economic Development Corp. 608.776.3067 Garden Club 608.776.2863 Knights of Columbus 608.776.2251 Lafayette County Tourism 608.776.3064 Lafayette Historical Society 608.776.8340 Lafayette Development Corp. 608.776.8080 Lafayette County Food Pantry, SWCAP 608.935.2326 Lions Club 608.776.2701 Optimist Club of Darlington 608.776.3512 Pecatonica Valley Antique Club 608.776.3754 Pop Factory Players 608.776.2756 Southwest Tech Outreach Classroom 800.362.3322

PETS

Center Hill Veterinary Clinic 608.776.4083

PEST CONTROL

Blaser Pest Control 608.776.2137 Wagner Pest Control 608.776.3202

PLUMBING AND HEATING Christ Plumbing 608.574.3766 Fritz’s Burner Service 608.776.2123 Goebel Plumbing 608.482.1250 Reilly Plumbing and Heating 608.776.2936

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PRINTING

Grant, Iowa, Lafayette Shopping News 608.348.2374 Monroe Times 608.328.4202 Morrissey Printing 608.776.4671 Mahoney Publishing, Inc. 815.745.3819 Republican Journal 608.776.4425 Southwest Graphics 608.776.4042

RADIO

Big Radio 608.325.2164 Queen B Radio 608.349.2000 WDMP Radio 608.935.2302 WEKZ Radio 608.325.2161

REAL ESTATE/AUCTION SERVICES Century 21 - Rhonda Pehl 608.482.0183 Dick White Auction, Realty and Appraisal 608.574.7658 Heinburg Valuation 608.482.1683 Lafayette County Abstract and Title 608.776.3338 Lafayette Land and Title 608.776.3000

RECREATION

Pecatonica River Trails Park Camp Sites 608.776.4970 Darlington Golf and Country Club 608.776.3377 Darlington Swimming Pool 608.776.3102 Lafayette County Speedway 608.482.2934

RETAIL

Avon Locker Plant, LLC 608.776.2336 Bargain Nook 608.776.4665 Blacks Floor Covering 608.776.2446 Brunkow Cheese 608.776.3716 Divisions by Jason 608.214.3876 Dollar General 608.776.2045 Ford Appliance 608.776.3333 Hartig Drug 608.776.4481 La Mexicana Store 608.776.2282 Main Furniture & Home 608.776.2125 Marilyns 608.776.3070 Mathys Ace Hardware 608.776.3729 Mike’s Engine Works 608.776.2304 Piggly Wiggly Supermarket 608.776.4051 Pins and Pieces 608.776.2116 Renui Style Loft 608.482.4024 Roelli Cheese 608.965.3779 The Happy Palette 608.726.0286 Tri-Com, Radio Shack, Inc. 608.776.8331

SCHOOLS See page 30

UTILITY

Alliant Energy 800.862.6261 CenturyLink 608.348.8272 DirecTV 608.776.8331 Dish Network 608.776.8331 Mediacom 800.332.0245 Mount Horeb Telephone Co. Internet 608.776.8152 Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op 608.776.4415 US Cellular 608.776.8331

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Business Opportunities Include: — Local and regional food-related businesses. Darlington is located in one of Wisconsin’s most productive agricultural areas.

— Agricultural and other processing uses. Close to major university research centers, industrial processors, and assembly plants.

— Ample, affordable and well-planned business park, with a full range of infrastructure.

— Historic downtown space for retail and offices, especially start-up businesses.

— Nature-based tourism, recreation and learning opportunities associated with the Pecatonica River, Yellowstone Lake State Park and trails.

Darlington is gathering momentum for new possibilities, economic opportunities and you!

For information about relocating to Darlington or business development, contact:

Darlington Chamber/Main Street Program 447 Main St., Darlington, WI 53530 608.776.3067 mainstprogram@centurytel.net

Lafayette Development Corporation 439 Main St., Darlington, WI 53530 608.776.8080 ldc@mhtc.net or www.lafayettecounty.org

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