Clinton Our Town 2019

Clinton

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our town WISCONSIN • 2019

A Guide to Life in Clinton, Wisconsin

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In November and May of every year the Avenue of Flags are displayed to honor Veterans, shown here, during a spectacular sunset.

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Welcome to

Daniel Tasker, who, with their husbands visited the prairie in June. Ezekiel Brownell and Adaline Pratt were the first couple married, Joseph S. Pierce, Justice of the Peace officiated. In 1838 Mrs. S.S. Downer gave birth to a daughter, Lucy, the first white child born here.

In the years ’40 and ’41 many settlers added to the numbers already here.

This settlement continued here until 1856 when two railroads, the Racine and Mississippi and the Chicago and Fond du Lac arrived together at a dead heat, both construction crews trying to arrive first (Beloit). It was a cold, rainy day and the only so they wouldn’t have the expense of the lodging accommodation on the scene was hardware needed to join their rails to those Blodgett’s two-story log house. The only laid first. The Chicago Road won by ten other building was Monsieur Tebo’s shanty minutes with 1,000 people on hand to see the occupied by himself and two squaw wives. outcome. th On the 8 , the company visited Clinton Clinton thereupon moved to the railroad Township and decided upon locating there. junction. In 1857 the name was changed th On the 9 , with the aid for Tebo and his little to Ogden, supposedly in honor of Wm. B. canoe, they re-crossed Turtle Creek with their Ogden, president of the Chicago and Fond effects, and commenced a settlement in the du Lac line. Residents didn’t take to the new name of the Jefferson Prairie Company. name and early in 1864 the postal department Tuttle, Mills, Warner and Murray had all approved the change back to Clinton. In the been residents of Jefferson County, New York meantime, the railroads had continued to call and chose the name Jefferson Prairie in honor it Clinton Junction. of their old home. This first settlement was in This was not the most ideal site for a the area now known as Clinton Corners, the business district. On an early territorial map intersection of Highway X and Highway J. At of Wisconsin this spot was called Pleasant the first town meeting, the name Clinton was Lake and residents told of catching 14-pound suggested in remembrance of DeWitt Clinton, fish in it. Accounts tell of the terrible struggle New York Governor. to get up Allen Street with empty wagons and Their first shelter consisted of four crutches it is recalled hearing that fence posts could be set in the ground with poles thrown across; driven out of sight in a muddy season. a brush heap for a roof and Indian blankets The first new building constructed in the for sides. The floor was made of a wagon business area was a “groggery’ which was box carefully taken to pieces and laid upon located near the railroad junction, for the the ground and this served every purpose of convenience of their men. That same fall, a hose for eight days and nights. The next Sidney Allen put up a store and hotel. Mr. business was to cut and haul logs from which Sheldon occupied the hotel and the May a house 12x16 was soon constructed without brothers of New York, the store. the use of a single foot of sawed lumber, the The town grew rapidly. Dwelling houses of building afterwards served as a shelter for all grades were being built, and three elevators many of Clinton’s first residents. were erected that same year; also an addition The first white women in the township to the little schoolhouse, which was already were Mrs. Stephen E. Downer and Mrs. too small. The next summer was a busy one.

Mr. Snyder built the Simmons block and Mr. Simmons put in his first stock of goods.

P.H. Colegrove built the Taylor House and started a hotel. Among the pioneer business houses there was Martin and Carpenter, lumber merchants, Weaver and Pierce, grain and cattle dealers, Warner and Irish, dry goods, Mr. Hale supplied the town with meat, Holmes Hammond was available with livery rigs, and Hiram Salisbury provided their horses with shoes.

Located close to the Midwest’s major metropolitan centers, our village is readily accessible by direct expressway routes.

Surrounded by fertile farmland, Clinton is picturesque with its beautiful tree-lined streets. A community of friendly citizens, boasting a large skilled labor force, an excellent school system, and several areas great for sport and recreation of all kinds, Clinton is an ideal place to call home.

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elcome to this year’s edition of Clinton: Our Town, a guide to services and events in our area.

Rock Valley Publishing, the publishers of this booklet and many of the newspapers that cover the happenings in the towns in this Close to Home area, is proud to bring you this comprehensive booklet.

It is an exciting time to be a part of this community; this part of Wisconsin is thriving and growing, yet still keeps the feel of closeknit communities and we are glad you are a part of it. Our goal is to provide you with useful information you can use on an ongoing basis.

From youth to senior citizens, this area has a lot to offer, with outstanding schools, churches, organizations, park facilities, businesses and much more.

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History of Clinton

On the second day of April, 1837, under the guidance of Deacon Chauncey Tuttle, who had visited this section of the country the fall previous, accompanied by “Aunt Amy’s prayers and recipe for making bread,” Dr. Dennis Mills, Milton S. Warner, Charles Tuttle and Wm. S. Murray, started from Meacham’s Grove in Illinois, for some place on or near the Rock River in Wisconsin.

After five days of hard toiling through mud, sloughs and un-bridged rivers and creeks, they arrived at “Blodgett’s Place”

Looking back

Clinton’s downtown around the turn of the century.

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The Clinton High School Math Team competed at the Madison Area Math Meet on Wednesday, Feb. 6.

The JV team took home a 3rd place finish and Wade Rainey earned 2nd place individual honors.

OUR SCHOOLS 700 College St., Beloit 608-363-2000 • www.beloit.edu Beloit College is Wisconsin’s first college. Founded in 1846, it is a fouryear, independent residential liberal arts and sciences college, located on a 40-acre campus that is noteworthy for its historic buildings and as the site of ancient Indian mounds.

Beloit’s primary aim is to provide a learning and living environment dedicated to the cultivation of liberally educated people, those who are at home in the world of ideas and who value learning for its own sake.

Beloit is a Midwestern college with an international flavor: its 1,235 students come from 47 states, 40 countries, and the District of Columbia.

Nine percent of students come from countries outside the United States, and nearly half of all U.S. students’ study abroad while enrolled at Beloit.

Blackhawk Technical College

6004 Prairie Road, Janesville 608-758-6900 • www.blackhawk.edu As the area’s leading provider of hands-on education/training on almost 50 various programs, Blackhawk Technical College has a

rich history of serving the community.

Formed in 1912/13 as city vocationschools in Beloit and Janesville, the two units were united into a District in 1968, which included the majority of Rock and green counties. Titled Blackhawk Technical Institute at that time, it has become one of 16 technical colleges in the state that provides education for employment.

Offering associate degrees, technical diplomas and certificates, BTC offers programs in health, Human and Protective Services (HHPS), Business and Information Technology (BIT), Manufacturing, Construction and Aviation (MCA), and Transportation, Agriculture & Aoorentice, as well as general education classes and Academic Support/Adult Basic education classes such as GED/HSED preparation and testing, English as a Second Language (ESL), etc. BTC also offers services to businesses to help train their employees and offer technical assistance and customized training as well as adult continuing education classes.

BTC’s facilities include an addition and renovation to its Monroe Campus (210 4th Ave.), which doubled the space available there and expanded programming to include a full nursing program, a Computer Service Technician program, plus expanded student services. BTC’s Central Campus (located off Highway 51 or Prairie

Rd. midway between Beloit and Janesville) has almost 90,000 square feet of new space following its expansion and renovation that provides for more programming in protective services (law enforcement, fire science, EMT), business and computer classes, health occupations and early childhood classes, as well as a consolidation of student services, plus renovations of the existing facility.

Within a give year, BTC serves anywhere from 13,000 – 15,000 students. Its placement rate of its credit program graduates has consistently been at or above 90% each for the past 13 years; and well over 90% of BTC’s graduates remain to work in Wisconsin. Other centers include the Aviation Center located at Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport, the Center for Transportation Studies on Highway 14 just west of the intersection with Highway 51 north of Janesville, and an adult learning center at 444 E. Grande Ave. in downtown Beloit, in the lower level of the Turtle Creek Bookstore.

University of Wisconsin – Rock County

2909 Kellogg Ave., Janesville 608-758-6523 • http://rock.uwc.edu One of the UW-System’s 13 freshmen / sophomore campuses, UW-Rock County offers preparation

for transfer to a four-year university in an environment with personal attention and small classes, university faculty, flexible scheduling, affordable tuition and access to library and technology resources for which the UW is known. The best start for the life you want!

Rock County Christian School

Elementary Campus 5122 S. Driftwood Dr., Janesville 608-295-9548 Jr./Sr. High Campus 916 Bushnell St., Beloit 608-365-7378

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Administration Office 112 Milwaukee Road 608-676-5482 www.clinton.k12.wi.us Clinton Elementary School 301 East St. 608-676-2211 Clinton Middle School 115 Milwaukee Road 608-676-2275 Clinton High School 112 Milwaukee Road 608-676-2223

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OUR HEALTH CARE PUBLIC HEALTH CARE Janesville Mercy Regional Cancer Center 1000 Mineral Point Ave., 608-7566500, Toll-Free 800-261-6565 Mercy Janesville Community Health Center 849Kellogg Ave., (608) 758-7814 Mercy Clinic East – Janesville Medical Center 3524 E. Milwaukee St. Urgent Care Walk-in Clinic 3200 E. Racine St., 608-371-8800

Beloit Mercy Beloit Memorial Hospital: www.beloithealthsystem.org 1969 W. Hart Road, 608-364-5011 A Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment 608-363-8271 Alcohol AA Abuse Accredited 608-363-8271 Associated Foot & Ankle Clinic 1517 Huebbe Pkwy., 608-362-0758 Beloit Area Community Health Center: www.bachc.com 74 Beloit Mall/Eclipse Center, 608361-0311 Beloit Clinic SC 1905 Huebbe Pkwy., 608-364-2510 Cornerstone Mental Health Association 2797 Prairie Ave., 608-365-8800 Counseling Care Center: www.beloithealthsystem.org/ counseling-care-center 608-364-5685 Family Health Association

Emergencies and Messages 1904 Huebbe Pkwy., 608-365-7767 Industrial Medicine Clinic 1650 Lee Lane, 608-364-4666 Mercy Beloit Medical Center: www.mercyhealthsystem.org Mental Health Services, 2825 Prairie Ave., 608-362-7330 Mercy Beloit Medical Center 2825 Prairie Ave., 608-363-5500 Midwest Pain Treatment Center: www.paintreatmentcenter.net 3005 Riverside Dr., 608-365-6771 Nutrition Clinic 1407 Pate Plaza Road, 608-363-8446 Occupational Health & Sports: www.occupationalhealthcenters.org 1650 Lee Lane, 608-364-4666 Runaway & Family Treatment 737 Bluff St., 608-362-6629 Sexual Assault Recovery Program Individual Marriage & Family Counseling 423 Bluff St., 608-365-1244 West Side Medical Center 1735 Madison Road, 608-363-7510

Clinton Mercy Health System, Clinton Clinic Family Practice, Pediatrics 307 Ogden Ave., 608-676-2206 Alden Meadow Park, short-term rehab and health care 709 Meadow Park Dr., 608-676-2202

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Area United Way Agencies: www.StatelineUnitedWay.com Stateline United Way raises funds during its fall campaign to help support local health and human service agencies that provide more than 80 programs. These agencies have proven accountability, which makes them eligible to apply for annual funding from Stateline United Way. Teams of community volunteers, after careful review, determine where the money is needed most and allocate it accordingly.

American Red Cross: www.arcbadger.org South Central Chapter, 318 State St., Beloit, 608-365-8839.

Provides disaster preparedness and relief.

Leading authority on safety and lifesaving skills. Emergency communication services for military families.

Beloit Inner City Tellurian of Beloit: 403 Prospect, Beloit, 608-365-6600.

Culturally sensitive outpatient rehabilitation services relating to drugs,

alcohol, STDs and HIV/AIDS. Beloit Meals on Wheels: www.beloitmealsonwheels.org 424 College, Beloit, 608-362-3683.

Community volunteers deliver warm, nutritious meals (including therapeutic diets), seven days a week to the elderly, ill and handicapped in the Beloit area.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters: www.bbbsa.org 2433 Riverside, Beloit, 608-362-8223 Matches children aged 6-14 from singleparent families with adult volunteers. A preventative program striving to help children grow to their full potential.

Boy Scouts of Sinnissippi: www.scouting.org 2300 E. Racine, Janesville, 608-756-4669 Comprehensive youth development program promotes character development, builds self-esteem and values. Boys can join beginning in first grade.

Catholic Charities: www.ccmadison.org 220 E. Milwaukee, Janesville, 608-365-8787 Provides affordable individual and family counseling to all residents of the Stateline,

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Red hats were given to all babies born at Beloit Memorial hospital during the month of February.

provided regardless of race, religion or social status.

Community Action: www.community-action.org 501 Prospect, Beloit, 608-364-9884 Pregnant and parenting teens program services, pregnant HUB Club and PPT teens aged 13-22 to help them achieve stability, skills and self-sufficiency. HUB Club, after school program matches high school mentors with at risk middle school age children.

Energy Services: 82 Beloit Mall/Eclipse Center, Beloit, 608363-9200 Administrates and sponsors energy and conservation programs related to meeting energy needs of limited income households.

Family Services of SW & NI: www.fsofswani.org 423 Bluff St., Beloit, 608-364-1233 Operates outpatient mental health clinic.

Girl Scouts of Badger Council: www.gsbadgerland.org 1201 Big Hill, Beloit, 608-362-8922 Informal education program for girls aged

5-17, inspiring highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service so they become competent, resourceful citizens.

Stateline Literacy Council: www.statelineliteracycouncil.org 156 St. Lawrence, Beloit, 608-362-5207 Assists adults to improve their basic literacy skills, especially reading, writing and speaking English.

Voluntary Action Center: www.vacbeloit.org 156 W. Grand, Beloit, 608-365-1278 Serves as a clearing house for volunteer activity. Recruits and places volunteers in non-profit programs. Also operates Grant Center to assist non-profits to apply for grants.

YMCA Care House: www.ymca.org 1126 Conde, Janesville, 608-755-4750 Provides Rock County with a coordinated, child-centered response to the prevention, investigation and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Major focus is the interdisciplinary interview of alleged victims of child abuse in a child-friendly environment.

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Christ Evangelical Church

Christ Evangelical Church in Clinton is one of many houses of worship. The church is located at 300 High St., Clinton. Call 608-676-4994 for more information.

Henderson Avenue United Methodist, 727 Henderson Ave., 608-362-6031 House of God Church Keith Dominion, 1822 6th St., 608-3629797 Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 650 Newark Road, 608-362-8284 Judson Memorial Baptist Church, 3160 Park Ave., 608-365-5885 Lighthouse Fellowship Church, 112 Merrill Ave., 608-363-9877 Luther Valley Church ELCA, 7107 S. Luther Valley Road, 608-8792934 Maranatha Open Bible Church, 2405 W. Spring Creek Road, 608365-3878 Messiah Ev. Lutheran, 1531 Townline Road, 608-365-3794 Muslim Center of Beloit, 1879 Park Ave., 608-365-7780 New Apostolic Church 516 W. Grand Ave., 608-365-8253 New Zion Baptist Church, 1905 Mount Ave., 608-362-7704 Our Lady of Assumption, 2222 Shopiere Road, 608-362-9066 Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 749 Bluff St., 608-362-0717 Overflowing Cup Total Life Center, 306 State St., 608-365-0365 People’s Church, 340 W. Grand Ave., 608-362-7556 Providence Missionary Baptist Church, 1261 Wisconsin Ave.,

608-365-6050 Redeemer Ev. Covenant Church, 2500 Prairie Ave., 608-362-9161 Riverside Church of God in Christ, 1304 Keeler Ave., 608-362-6244 Rock Valley Chapel, 2780 Shopiere Road, 608-365-6385 Second Congregational Church, 657 Bluff St., 608-362-6857 Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2500 Cranston Road, 608-3654189 Shopiere Congregational Church, 5328 E. Church St., 608-362-2942 Spirit of Hope, Luxury 10 Cinemas, 2799 Cranston Road, 608-312-1087 St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, 1000 Bluff St., 608-365-7838 St. Jude Catholic Church, 737 Hackett St., 608-364-2820 St. Paul Lutheran Church, 617 St. Lawrence Ave., 608-365-7064 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 212 W. Grand Ave., 608-362-4312 St. Thomas Catholic Church, 822 E. Grand Ave., 608-363-9931 Sun Valley Presbyterian Church, 1650 Sun Valley Dr., 608-365-7547 Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, 1850 Cranston Road, 608-362-3607 Victory Baptist Church, 1850 Townline Ave., 608-364-4680 Wesley Christian Methodist Episcopal, 1760 Shore Dr., 608364-4291

Clinton Christ Ev. Lutheran Church, 300 High St., 608-676-4994 Clinton Bible Church, 422 Church St., 608-751-1111 Emmanuel Community Church, 319 East St., 608-676-5434 First Baptist Church, 309 Allen St., 608-617-8685 First Presbyterian Church, 312 Church St., 608-676-5400 Jefferson Prairie Lutheran Church, 23184 Bergen Rd., Poplar Grove, 815-282-3226 River of Life United Methodist Church – Clinton Campus, 402 Church St., 608-676-4646 St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, 716 ShuLar Ln., 608-676-2241

Janesville Emerald Grove Church UCC, 8127 U.S. Hwy. 14E, 608-676-4061

Sharon Christ Lutheran Church, 228 Martin St., 262-736-4757 St. Catherine Catholic, 125 Pearl St., 262-736-4615 Triune Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, N1584 County Rd. K, 262882-4000 United Methodist Church, 225 Baldwin, 262-736-4139

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Abundant Life Church of Beloit, 1201 Hackette St., 608-363-8742 Apostolic Assembly, 725 Oak St., 608-298-8477 Apostolic Tabernacle of Christ, 2950 Prairie Ave., 608-362-4995 Atonement Lutheran Church, 901 Harrison Ave., 608-362-8216 Baha’l Community, 1110 Olympian Blvd., 608-363-8829 Beloit Gospel Hall Assembly, 1129 North St., 608-365-3305 Beloit New Life Church, 1146 Grant St., 608-365-2652 Berean Baptist Church, 1849 Bayliss Ave., 608-365-5878 Calvary Tabernacle Church, 1907 McKinley Ave., 608-362-5715 Central Christian Church, 2460 Milwaukee Road, 608-362-7663 Christ United Methodist Church, 2345 Prairie Ave., 608-368-0548 Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, 2535 Austin Pl., 608362-4646 Congregation b’nai Abraham, 2400 Oxford Lane, 608-364-4916 Cornerstone Church of God, 322 Olympian Blvd., 608-362-7547 Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1151 E. Grand Ave., 608-362-0562 Ev. Lutheran Church, 1707 S. Luther Valley Road, 608-879-2934 Ev. Lutheran Church, 749 Bluff St., 608-362-0716 Ev. Lutheran Church, 8th & St. Lawrence, 608-365-7064 Faith Baptist Church, 1013 Henry Ave., 608-365-3456 Faith Builders International Ministries, 2170 Murphy Woods Rd., 608-365-9131 First Assembly of God, 1021 Cranston Road, 608-362-2059 First Baptist Church, 617 Public Ave., 608-365-8455 First Congregational Church, 801 Bushnell St., 608-362-4821 First Presbyterian Church, 501 Prospect Ave., 608-362-8969 First United Methodist Church, 511 Public Ave., 608-362-8866 Fountain of Life – Tabernacle Holiness Church, 1600 Huebbe Pkwy., 608-365-1220 Free Methodist Church, 1919 Cleora Dr., 608-364-4504 Good News Christian Center, 2293 Prairie Ave., 608-365-9339 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church WELS, 2447 Park Ave., 608-3628720 Grace Bible Church, 1928 Colony Ct., 608-362-3744 Grace Ev. Free Church, 6403 S. County Road D, 608-362-3710 Greater New Hope Baptist Church, 207 Olympian Blvd., 608-365-4113 Gridley Congregational Church, 1101 Partridge Ave., 608-3620524

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OUR AREA ATTRACTIONS Beckman Mill 11600 S. County Road H, Beloit, www.beckmanmill.org Beloit College, Public Sculpture, Beloit College, www.beloit.edu A fine collection of public sculpture, including works by esteemed artist Siah Armajani and former professors Arnold Popinsky and O. Verne Shaffer, grace the Beloit College campus.

Beloit Civic Theater 225 4th St., Beloit 608- 362-1595 www.inwave.com/theater/bct Each season the Beloit Civic Theatre, a volunteer organization, presents a musical, a comedy and a mystery production. Performances are held at the Elizabeth Reinholz Theatre at Beloit Memorial High School.

Beloit Fine Arts Incubator 520 E. Grand Ave., Beloit 608-313-9083 www.beloitfineartsincubator.com The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator houses a gallery, educational classroom and artists studios.

Visitors are encouraged to stop by to view art, attend art show receptions, join the drum circle and attend a poetry night.

Beloit Historical Society/ Lincoln Center 845 Hackett St., Beloit 608-365-7835 www.beloithistoricalsociety.com Beloit-Janesville Symphony Orchestra 700 College St., Beloit

608-363-2554 www.beloit.edu/~bjso For more than 50 years, the BeloitJanesville Symphony Orchestra has continued a tradition of great historic music and exciting guest artist. The group performs at Eaton Chapel on the Beloit College campus.

Cobblestone House/Water Tower Milwaukee Road, Clinton, WI – The Clinton Historical Society and the citizens of Clinton are very proud of our two most recognized historic structures – The Cobblestone House, built in 1849 by Alonzo Richardson for the Samuel S. Jones family and the limestone water tower built by masonry contractor Jacob Miller which went into operation in 1896. This is only one of two intact stone towers still in existence in Rock County.

Effigy Mounds 700 College St., Beloit www.beloit.edu/logan/mounds The Beloit College campus contains 23 conical, linear and animalshaped effigy mounds built between 700 and 1200 by Native Americans.

Fisher Schoolhouse Hwy 213 & Luther Valley Rd., Beloit 608-879-9990 Hanchett-Bartlett Homestead 2149 St. Lawrence Ave., Beloit 608-365-7835 www.ticon.net/~beloiths Providing a glimpse of the rural lifestyle in the 1800s, this 1875 Victorian farmstead features period furnishings, a smokehouse, a rural schoolhouse and a limestone barn.

Rock County Fair

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Jack Henschler, of the Turtle 4-H Club, waited to show his Shorthorn Steer during the Rock County 4-H Fair.

Heritage Walkway Riverside Park, Riverside Dr., Beloit www.friendsofriverfront.com Engraved bricks commemorating the loved ones of Beloit residents make up the Heritage Walkway, which traverses along the Rock River.

Lee Park Clinton, www.clinton.wi.us Logan Museum of Anthropology 700 College St., Beloit 608- 363-2677 www.beloit.edu Two-story glass cubes display thousands of pieces including native American artifacts and Paleolithic art. The museum allows visitors to witness the actual workings of a museum.

Pelishek Nature Trail Allen St., Clinton www.co.rock.wi.us Poetry Gardens Beloit College Bushnell & College Sts., Beloit www.beloit.edu A quaint tranquil place for strolling or realizing, the Poetry Gardens were designed by world-renowned artist Siah Armajani. The Gardens sit next to the Logan Museum.

Stone Water Tower & Water Works Pump House 1003 Pleasant St., Beloit 608-356-4838 or (800)423-5648 www.roamtherock.com Now a visitor information center, the Water Works Pump House was built in 1885 and was the site of Beloit’s first municipal water system. The Stone Water Tower, built in 1889, is listed on the National Historic Register.

Sweet-Allyn Park/Turtle Creek/Shopiere Memorial Four-face clock/Tiffany Bridge, Shopiere www.tn.turtle.wi.gov Tiffany Bridge Smith Road, Shopiere The Tiffany Bridge is the nation’s only five-arch stone railway bridge.

This 388-foot bridge, built by hand in 1869, arches over the Turtle Creek. www.tn.turtle.wi.gov Wright Museum of Art Beloit College Bushnell & Prospect Sts., Beloit 608-363-2677 www.beloit.edu/~museum More than 12 exhibits featuring the works of local, regional and student artists fill this museum year-round.

Touring shows showcase the best of national and international artists.

ANNUAL EVENTS

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Prairie Days Parade

Agnes Lee was the Prairie Days Parade committee chair in the past. She is well versed on horses and seasoned with experience.

Clinton Kiwanis Radio Auction – February Farmers Market – Every Saturday, May-Oct. at Country Pride Meats Kiwanis Pancake Day Breakfast – November Prairie Days Parade – August Taste of Clinton – Fathers Day Weekend – June 16 Winter Wonderland – 1st Friday in December All events in downtown Clinton

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OUR GOODS & SERVICES Clinton Automotive Supply 200 Allen St. Clinton, WI 53525 608-676-4515 All-Tech Complete 301 Industrial Dr. Clinton, WI 53525 608-676-4000 Banking/Financial Services First National Bank & Trust Co. 800-667-4401

www.bankatfirstnational.com Town Bank 501 Ogden Ave. Clinton, WI 53525 608-676-4700 Beauty Salons Tangles 233 Allen St. Clinton, WI 53525 608-676-5958 Bowling/Fun Center Cougar Lanes 204 Mill St. Clinton, WI 53525 608-676-2279

www.cougarlanes.com Butchering/Meat Market Country Pride Meats 109 Church St. Clinton, WI 53525 608-676-4181 Clubs/Organizations Clinton FFA Alumni Association, Inc, Avalon, WI 53505 608-754-9156 Friends of The Clinton Library Clinton Public Library 214 Mill St. Clinton, WI 53525 608-676-5569 Computer Services Computer Repair, LLC 242 Allen St. Clinton, WI 53525 608-774-1507 608-676-6262

Clinton, WI 53525 608-676-2261 Dairy Supply Tri-County Dairy Supply GEA Farm Technologies 4107 Hwy. 51 N. Janesville, WI 53545 Dentists Shuler Dental Office Emergency Clinton Fire Protection District 145 Ogden Ave. Clinton, WI 53525 608-676-5550

www.clintonfirewisconsin.com Embroidering Main Street Lettering & Apparel 229 Allen St. Clinton, WI 53525 608-676-6266 Excavating Ayre Excavating 1101 S. State Road 140 Clinton, WI 53525 262-296-1826 Flowers/Gifts Flower Barrel 501 Milwaukee Road Clinton, WI 53525 608-676-2222 Farm Service Conserv FS 14937 IL Rt. 76 Caledonia, IL 815-765-2571 Sorg Farm Packing Fire and Safety ABC Fire & Safety, Inc. 2581 Park Ave. Beloit, WI 53511 608-362-1634 Garage Door Sales & Service Ackerson Door Sales 2255 Route 173 Caledonia, IL 61011 815-765-1551

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Groceries/Fast Food

Gilbank Construction, Inc. 301 Scot Dr.

Clinton Foods/CITGO/ Subway/TCBY

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www.clintonfoodsiga.com Country Pride Meats 109 Church St. Clinton, WI 53525 608-676-4181 Stinebrink’s Piggly Wiggly 1414 E . Geneva St. Shopko Shopping Center Delavan, WI 262-728-2638 Hardware Hahn’s Ace Hardware 252 Allen St. Clinton, WI 53525 608-676-5615 Health Beloit Regional Hospice 655 3rd St. #200 Beloit, WI 53511 608363-7421 Beloit Health System Clinton Clinic 307 Ogden Ave. Clinton, WI 608-676-2206 Beloit Hospital Beloit Health System Cancer Center West Hart Road Beloit, WI 53511 608-364-5011 Historical Societies Clinton Community Historical Society 607 Milwaukee Road Clinton, WI 53525 Rock County Historical Society 426 Jackson St. Janesville, WI 53548 608-756-4509 Insurance American Family Insurance Debbie DuCharme 237 Allen St. Clinton, WI 53525 608-676-2284 Legal Services Consigny Law Firm 303 E Court St. Janesville, WI 53545 608-755-5050

1030 1st Center Ave. Brodhead, WI 53520 Library Clinton Public Library 214 Mill St. Clinton, WI 53525 608-676-5569 Conway Media Solutions 608-204-7050 Newspapers The Clinton Topper Rock Valley Publishing 262-715-7701 topperads@rvpublishing.com Pet Grooming Paws & Claws Pet Grooming 227 Allen St. Clinton, WI 53525 608-676-6199 Pharmacy Clinton Pharmacy LLC 238 Allen St. Clinton, WI 53525 608-676-2700 Restaurants Culver’s of Beloit 2676 Cranston Road Beloit, WI 53511 608-365-4400 Real Estate Brokers Carol Esselman – First Weber 3317 Scott St. 608-289-2575 Carolesselman.com Senior Services Clinton Senior Citizens, Inc. 508 Front St. Clinton, WI 53525 608-676-4600 Azura Memory Care 805 Sue Lane Clinton, WI 53525 608676-4056 Willowick Assisted Care 306 Ogden Ave. Clinton, WI 53548 608-774-2104 Wineries Staller Estate Winery W8896 County Road A Delavan, WI 53115 608-883-2100

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Library celebrates MARY ANN INMAN PHOTO Clinton Our Town

Foundation donors, staff, volunteers, library board members, and Friends of Clinton Public Library gathered to celebrate the library. Literacy advocates are eager to help the library find more space so Clinton Public Library’s friendly and helpful staff can expand and enhance programs, technology, and services for the local Clinton community.

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Staller Estate Winery

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Staller Estate Winery is located at W8896 County Road A, Delavan, WI 53115. Call 608-883-2100 for information on wine tastings and other events.

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Legion Open House

Clinton Post 440 is holding an Open House on March 23, from 1 to 5 p.m. at 508 Front St, Clinton. There will be many Military artifacts displayed in and outside the building from the Cival War to Afghanistan War.

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The Clinton Village Hall is located at 301 Cross St., Clinton. For more information on village services, call 608-676-5304.

VILLAGE OF CLINTON STAFF DIRECTORY DEPARTMENT HEADS David Hooker Administrator, Administration Email: admin@clintonwi.us Phone: 608-676-5304 Fax: 608-676-5984 301 Cross St. PO Box 129 Clinton WI 53525 Pam Franseen Deputy Clerk/Treasurer, Administration Email: treas@clintonwi.us Phone: 608-676-5304 Fax: 608-676-5984 301 Cross St. PO Box 129 Clinton WI 53525 David Hooker Police Chief, Public Safety dhooker@clintonwi.us Phone: 608-676-5140

Fax: 608-676-5483 301 Cross St. PO Box 129 Clinton WI 53525 Roger Johnson Public Works Director, Public Works Email: dpw@clintonwi.us Phone: 608-751-1772 Fax: 608-676-5231 Mill Street PO Box 129 Clinton WI 53525 Mary Bieber Library Director, Library Email: bieber.mary@als.lib.wi.us Phone: 608-676-5569 214 Mill St. Clinton WI 53525 Andrea Jacobs Clerk, Administration

Welcome

to the Village of Clinton!

We are located just 1 mile from Interstate 43, only 15 minutes from the Cities of Beloit and Janesville, and within an hour and one half of Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago.

Clinton is a great place to visit and best of all a great place to raise your family. Once you have spent time here, you will have a soft spot in your heart for Clinton!

We invite you to come and experience the “hometown” feeling of our small Village. While there are plenty of newer residents in our Village, you will always run into someone who has lived in Clinton a long time. Clinton’s residents are the true heart of this community. It’s a place that even after someone moves, they still call Clinton home!

The Village of Clinton’s annual community events like “The Taste of Clinton” held Father’s Day weekend each year provides fun and entertainment for all ages. However, we invite you to stop and visit us anytime: to enjoy a hike along the Pelishek-Tiffany Nature Trail, to visit one of our green parks, fine schools or active Library.

Best of all, we have some great restaurants where you are sure to find a resident to welcome you and talk about Clinton - their hometown!

Historic interests include our Cobblestone House and our 1895 water tower. We have many active businesses including manufacturing and professional offices (finance and healthcare) along with retail shops that serve their customers with that caring/neighborly feel!

We’d love to see you soon!

~ Connie L. Tracy, Village President

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The Richardson-Brinkman house at 607 West Milwaukee Road, Clinton, was built in 1843

by Alonzo Richardson. It is of Greek Revival design. Its walls are 16 to 18 inches thick. It was placed on the National Register in 1977. The Clinton Community Historical Society was founded in 1987 by a group of dedicated citizens from the Village of Clinton, and the townships of Bradford, Clinton, Turtle and LaPrairie. The gardens and grounds on the property are designed and planted by The Clinton Garden Club.

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