Clinton Our Town 2020

Clinton

Published by Rock Valley Publishing LLC

our town

WISCONSIN • 2020

A Guide to Life in Clinton, Wisconsin

368343

Avenue of Flags PURE WATER FOR ALL THOSE IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE.

50 OFF

$

CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE!

WITH INSTALLATION OF REVERSE OSMOSIS DRINKING WATER SYSTEM Only one coupon per order. Not valid with other specials. Good only when sale is made and ticket is written. Expires 4/30/20.

25 OFF

$

WITH INSTALLATION OF ANY NEW WATER HEATER

2

Rich Addie

Only one coupon per order. Not valid with other specials. Good only when sale is made and ticket is written. Expires 4/30/20.

SATISFYING CUSTOMERS SINCE 1978 1604 Plainfield Ave., Janesville, WI

608-755-1031 OR 800-982-1652 addiewatersystems.com Terry@addiewatersystems.com

SP816095C

CLINTON OUR TOWN - 2020

Terry Addie

25 OFF

$

WITH INSTALLATION OF ANY NEW WATER SOFTENER OR IRON FILTER

Only one coupon per order. Not valid with other specials. Good only when sale is made and ticket is written. Expires 4/30/20.

Our Town! ock 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 close-knit 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.

R

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” (Beloit). It was a cold, rainy day and the only lodging accommodation on the scene was

Blodgett’s two-story log house. The only other building was Monsieur Tebo’s shanty occupied by himself and two squaw wives.

On the 8th, the company visited Clinton Township and decided upon locating there.

On the 9th, with the aid for Tebo and his little canoe, they re-crossed Turtle Creek with their effects, and commenced a settlement in the name of the Jefferson Prairie Company.

Tuttle, Mills, Warner, Tuttle and Murray had all been residents of Jefferson County, New York and chose the name Jefferson Prairie in honor of their old home. This first settlement was in the area now known as Clinton Corners, the intersection of Highway X and Highway J. At the first town meeting, the name Clinton was suggested in remembrance of DeWitt Clinton, New York Governor.

Their first shelter consisted of four crutches set in the ground with poles thrown across; a brush heap for a roof and Indian blankets for sides. The floor was made of a wagon box carefully taken to pieces and laid upon the ground and this served every purpose of a house for eight days and nights.

The next business was to cut and haul logs from which a house 12x16 was soon constructed without the use of a single foot of sawed lumber, the building afterwards served as a shelter for many of Clinton’s first residents.

The first white women in the township were Mrs. Stephen E. Downer and Mrs.

This photo shows Clinton’s downtown around the turn of the century.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Clinton Our Town

CLINTON OUR TOWN - 2020

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 so they wouldn’t have the expense of the hardware needed to join their rails to those laid first. The Chicago Road won by ten minutes with 1,000 people on hand to see the outcome.

Clinton thereupon moved to the railroad junction. In 1857 the name was changed to Ogden, supposedly in honor of Wm. B. Ogden, president of the Chicago and Fond du Lac line. Residents didn’t take to the new name and early in 1864 the postal department approved the change back to Clinton. In the meantime, the railroads had continued to call it Clinton Junction.

This was not the most ideal site for a business district. On an early territorial map of Wisconsin this spot was called Pleasant Lake and residents told of catching 14-pound fish in it. Accounts tell of the terrible struggle to get up Allen Street with empty wagons and it is recalled hearing that fence posts could be driven out of sight in a muddy season.

The first new building constructed in the business area was a “groggery’ which was located near the railroad junction, for the convenience of their men. That same fall, Sidney Allen put up a store and hotel. Mr. Sheldon occupied the hotel and the May brothers of New York, the store.

The town grew rapidly. Dwelling houses of all grades were being built, and three elevators were erected that same year; also an addition to the little schoolhouse, which was already 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.

3

301 Industrial Dr. Clinton, WI

608-676-4000

Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. • Sunday Closed

Complete Auto ServiCe

Brakes – Mufflers – Electrical Suspension – Wheel Alignments Computer Control Systems Standard & Specialized Services to suit your needs

$10 OFF on any $50 service $20 OFF on any $100 service

CLINTON OUR TOWN - 2020

Authorized dealer Tires

4

Owners Don & Cheryl Rhode

Serving you for over a decade!

368422

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

FILE PHOTO Clinton Our Town

Dan M. Risse 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 Mike Schultz Police Chief, Public Safety mschulz@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 Clinton Fire Protection District 145 Ogden Ave. Clinton, WI 53525 Mailing Address Clinton Fire Protection District PO Box 153 Clinton, WI 53525 Phone: (608) 676-5550 Fax: (608) 676-2240 Dial 911 for Emergencies!

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!

CLINTON OUR TOWN - 2020

Village of Clinton Staff Directory

5

A B C

FIRE & SAFETY, INC.

2581 Park Ave. Beloit, WI 53511 608-362-1634 SERVING YOU FOR OVER 50 YEARS

clinton public library 214 Mill Street, Clinton • 608-676-5569

library hours:

monday & friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. tuesday & thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

als.lib.wi.us/CPL

339478

Exceptional facilities with exceptional people make us the progressive leader in the open die forging industry.

WE’RE PROUD TO BE AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY.

105 Scot Drive Clinton, WI 53525

608-676-2288 www.scotforge.com

339413

339356

CLINTON OUR TOWN - 2020

huler Dental Office, S.C.

6

Comprehensive Family Dentistry Cosmetic Restorative & Preventative Care

Andrew F. Shuler, DDS 714 Milwaukee Road, Clinton, WI 53525 608-676-4812

368402

PUBLIC HEALTH CARE Midwest Pain Treatment Center: paintreatmentcenter.net 3005 Riverside Dr. 608-365-6771

JANESVILLE Mercy Regional Cancer Center 1000 Mineral Point Ave. 608-756-6500 Toll-Free 800-261-6565

Nutrition Clinic 1407 Pate Plaza Road 608-363-8446

Mercy Janesville Community Health Center 849Kellogg Ave. (608) 758-7814

Occupational Health & Sports: occupationalhealthcenters.org 1650 Lee Lane 608-364-4666

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 beloithealthsystem.org 1969 W. Hart Road 608-364-5011 A Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment 608-363-8271

Dr. Neel Karne with Tim McKevett, Beloit Health System President and CEO, and Dr. Alice Townshend.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Clinton Our Town

Beloit Area Community Health Center bachc.com 74 Beloit Mall/ Eclipse Center 608-361-0311 Beloit Clinic SC 1905 Huebbe Pkwy.

608-364-2510

Family Health Association Emergencies and Messages 1904 Huebbe Pkwy.

608-365-7767 Industrial Medicine Clinic 1650 Lee Lane 608-364-4666

Alcohol AA Abuse Accredited 608-363-8271

Cornerstone Mental Health Association 2797 Prairie Ave. 608-365-8800

Mercy Beloit Medical Center: www. mercyhealthsystem.org Mental Health Services 2825 Prairie Ave. 608-362-7330

Associated Foot & Ankle Clinic 1517 Huebbe Pkwy.

608-362-0758

Counseling Care Center: beloithealthsystem.org/ counseling-care-center 608-364-5685

Mercy Beloit Medical Center 2825 Prairie Ave. 608-363-5500

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, shortterm rehab and health care 709 Meadow Park Dr. 608-676-2202

BELOIT 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

Faith Baptist Church, 1013 Henry Ave., 608-365-3456

Good News Christian Center, 2293 Prairie Ave., 608-365-9339

Christ United Methodist Church, 2345 Prairie Ave., 608-368-0548

Faith Builders International Ministries, 2170 Murphy Woods Rd., 608-365-9131

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church WELS, 2447 Park Ave., 608-3628720

First Assembly of God, 1021 Cranston Road, 608-362-2059

Grace Bible Church, 1928 Colony Ct., 608-362-3744

Congregation b’nai Abraham, 2400 Oxford Lane, 608-364-4916

First Baptist Church, 617 Public Ave., 608-365-8455

Grace Ev. Free Church, 6403 S. County Road D, 608-362-3710

Cornerstone Church of God, 322 Olympian Blvd., 608-362-7547

First Congregational Church, 801 Bushnell St., 608-362-4821

Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1151 E. Grand Ave., 608-362-0562

First Presbyterian Church, 501 Prospect Ave., 608-362-8969

Greater New Hope Baptist Church, 207 Olympian Blvd., 608365-4113

Ev. Lutheran Church, 1707 S. Luther Valley Road, 608-879-2934

First United Methodist Church, 511 Public Ave., 608-362-8866

Ev. Lutheran Church, 749 Bluff St., 608-362-0716

Fountain of Life – Tabernacle Holiness Church, 1600 Huebbe Pkwy., 608-365-1220

Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, 2535 Austin Pl., 608362-4646

Ev. Lutheran Church, 8th& St. Lawrence, 608-365-7064

Free Methodist Church, 1919 Cleora Dr., 608-364-4504

Gridley Congregational Church, 1101 Partridge Ave., 608-3620524 Henderson Avenue United Methodist, 727 Henderson Ave., 608-362-6031

See CHURCHES, Page 8

CLINTON OUR TOWN - 2020

OUR CHURCHES

7

• Churches

(Continued from page 7)

House of God Church Keith Dominion, 1822 6th St., 608-3629797

Overflowing Cup Total Life Center, 306 State St., 608-3650365

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 650 Newark Road, 608-362-8284

People’s Church, 340 W. Grand Ave., 608-362-7556

Judson Memorial Baptist Church, 3160 Park Ave., 608-365-5885

Providence Missionary Baptist Church, 1261 Wisconsin Ave., 608-365-6050

Lighthouse Fellowship Church, 112 Merrill Ave., 608-363-9877

Redeemer Ev. Covenant Church, 2500 Prairie Ave., 608-362-9161

Luther Valley Church ELCA, 7107 S. Luther Valley Road, 608-8792934

Riverside Church of God in Christ, 1304 Keeler Ave., 608362-6244

Maranatha Open Bible Church, 2405 W. Spring Creek Road, 608365-3878

Rock Valley Chapel, 2780 Shopiere Road, 608-365-6385

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

CLINTON OUR TOWN - 2020

Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 749 Bluff St., 608-362-0717

8

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., 608-3622942 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

First Presbyterian Church, 312 Church St., 608-676-5400

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 617 St. Lawrence Ave., 608-365-7064

Jefferson Prairie Lutheran Church, 23184 Bergen Rd., Poplar Grove, 815-282-3226

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., 608-3657547 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

St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, 716 ShuLar Ln., 608-676-2241

JANESVILLE Emerald Grove Church UCC, 8127 U.S. Hwy. 14E, 608-6764061

SHARON Christ Lutheran Church, 228 Martin St., 262-736-4757

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

River of Life United Methodist Church – Clinton Campus, 402 Church St., 608-676-4646

St. Catherine Catholic, 125 Pearl St., 262-736-4615 Triune Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, N1584 County Rd. K, 262-882-4000 United Methodist Church, 225 Baldwin, 262-736-4139

The Ark

First Presbyterian Church, Clinton, Wis., has an Ark play structure.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Clinton Our Town

Annual Events 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

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.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Clinton Our Town

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 animal-shaped 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.

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.

CLINTON OUR TOWN - 2020

Beloit/Clinton

9

Supporting the Spirit of Life

Hospice isn’t about giving up, it is about getting the care and support you deserve.

Why Wait?

Contact Beloit Regional Hospice at 877-363-7421.

CLINTON OUR TOWN - 2020

• Hospice Nursing Care • Home Health Aide Services • Social Work Services • Grief Support

10

• Spiritual Support • Volunteer Services • 24-hour On Call • Medicare & Medicaid Certified

Non-profit and community based Serving Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois since 1982

877-363-7421

655 Third Street, Suite 200 Beloit, Wisconsin 53511 www.beloitregionalhospice.com 173486 3393334

OUR SCHOOLS

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

Formed in 1912/13 as city vocation-schools in Beloit and Janesville, the two unites 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 on 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 & Apprentice, 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 given 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 CLINTON 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

CLINTON OUR TOWN - 2020

Beloit College 700 College St., Beloit 608-363-2000 www.beloit.edu Beloit College is Wisconsin’s first college. Founded in 1846, it is a four-year, independent residential liberal arts and sciences college, located on a 40-are 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.

11

AVENUE OF FLAGS

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

FILE PHOTO Clinton Our Town

Clinton Pharmacy

2212 Prairie Ave., Beloit, WI

(608) 362-5377

Pharmacy • Gifts Soda Fountain

CLINTON OUR TOWN - 2020

368407

238 Allen St., Clinton • 608-676-2700

12

Brian Mark

AND RECOVERY TOWING BELOIT, WI SINCE 1958

24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE & RECOVERY National Certified Drivers • Fully Insured

BUTCHER MEAT PROCESSING Full Retail Counter of Fresh Meats Homemade Sausage & much more

FUNERAL HOMES

1000 Inman Pkwy. • Beloit, WI 504 Milwaukee Rd. • Clinton, WI

608-676-4464

(815) 389-3032

On-Site Processing to ensure Quality & Freshness

$75.00 All Beef Box $50.00 Variety Box of Beef and Pork NOW SELLING HOMEMADE FRUIT PIES!

Try our Al Capone Roast Also Al Capone Brats Chicken, Beef, or Turkey Pot Pies.

Custom Butchering by Appointment Only

8am-5pm, Saturday 8am-4pm OPEN Monday-Friday N4290 US HWY 14 • Darien, WI 53114 339600

REGIST ER TO WIN A MONTH $25 DRAWLY ING

368405

Available

Free Delivery

501 Hemenway Pl., So. Beloit, IL

368413

Gift Certificates

RY

VE G AND RECO TOWSININ BELOIT, WI CE 1958

Wisconsin Quest Illinois Link Sorg’s Gift Cards

CALL AHEAD: 1-262-724-5554 or 1-262-724-3364

OUR HUMAN SERVICES Girl Scouts of Badger Council:

Area United Way Agencies:

Catholic Charities:

Stateline United Way raises funds during its fall campaign to help support local health and human service agencies 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.

220 E. Milwaukee, Janesville 608-365-8787 Provides affordable individual and family counseling to all residents of the Stateline, provided regardless of race, religion or social status.

www.StatelineUnitedWay.com

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 life-saving skills. Emergency communication services for military families.

www.ccmadison.org

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, 608-363-9200 Administrates and sponsors energy and conservation programs related to meeting energy needs of limited income households.

Beloit Inner City Tellurian of Beloit: 403 Prospect, Beloit 608-365-6600 Family Services of SW & NI: Culturally sensitive outpatient rehabilitation services relating to drugs, www.fsofswani.org alcohol, STDs and HIV/AIDS. 423 Bluff St., Beloit 608-364-1233 Beloit Meals on Wheels: Operates outpatient mental health clinic. 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.

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 nonprofits 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.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters: 2433 Riverside, Beloit 608-362-8223 Matches children aged 6-14 from single-parent 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.

CLINTON LIBRARY

The Clinton Public Library is located at 214 Mill St., Clinton. Call 608-676-5569 with questions about services and activities.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Clinton Our Town

CLINTON OUR TOWN - 2020

www.bbbsa.org

13

Country Pride Meats

368429

109 Church St. P.O. Box 116 Clinton, WI 53525

• Excavating • Grading • Trucking • Snow Removal

608-676-4181 Custom Slaughtering and Retail Meats

Brian Ayre Owner/Operator • 3rd Generation

368400

“Fresh from our farm to your table” 368430

Phone: 262-296-1826 Mobile: 608-208-0012

Toynton Sharon Funeral Home

Serving All Faiths 210 Baldwin St. Sharon, WI 53585

Call 262-736-4333 or Walworth 262-275-2171

FIRE PREVENTION

Clinton firefighters spend time every year teaching children about safety.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Clinton Our Town

WE DO OCCAS ALL CATER ION ING

Gilbank

CONSTRUCTION, INC

All You Can Eat Friday Fish Buffet 4:30 - 8 p.m.

General Contractor 301 Scot Drive Clinton, WI (608) 676-2261

368796

Hansen-Gravitt Funeral Home

14

Visit Our Website For Dynamic Pricing

KRUEGER HASKELL GOLF COURSE BELOIT, WISCONSIN

1611 Hackett St., Beloit, WI 608-362-6503 • www.kruegerhaskellgolf.com VISIT US ON FACEBOOK • Follow us on Twitter

368409

CLINTON OUR TOWN - 2020

KRUEGER HASKELL GOLF COURSE

Purchase Your 2020 Season Pass

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 5 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Fri. 5 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sat. 5 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Closed Sunday

368416

239 Allen St. • Clinton, WI 608-676-4461

368421

A family helping families since 1939

• Funeral and Memorial Services • Cremation • Pre-Planning

368424

200 Allen St., Clinton 608-676-4515

Wisconsin & Illinois Funeral Service 368404

CLINTON AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY, INC.

424 Prospect St., Beloit, WI 608-362-6044 • www.hansengravitt.com

The Clinton Senior Center offers a wide variety of activities and services for seniors and people of all ages.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Clinton Our Town

T

he Clinton Senior Center started as the Clinton Senior Citizens Club in February 1963. The Clinton Senior Center has grown to be a wonderful place for area senior citizens. We offer a wide variety of activities and services for seniors and people of all ages.

We are a Rock County Golden Dinner Station. We provide daily noontime meals for people at the center and to the homebound. We always look forward to meeting new people. Volunteers are always welcome. Prices are $4.00 for those over the age of 60 and $10 for those under 60.

We also provide multiple opportunities for recreational activities. There is too much to mention. Just a little taste of what we do offer is weekly games, two types of book clubs, a crafting session, trips, and monthly birthday parties. We also have a pool table for a quick friendly game of billiards.

The center also provides fun day trips to places around Southern Wisconsin such as the Fireside or Lake Geneva. We do ask for advanced sign up and a small donation for most trips.

Another important role for us at the Senior Center is special health

and information clinics. There is a bi-monthly toe nail clinic provided

by Ruth Inmann. A monthly blood pressure check. Visits from the Rock County Benefit Specialist and Rock County ADRC Memory Care Director.

Also available to local seniors is the Clinton Senior Center Bus. This bus is available to all seniors in the Clinton area for a variety of purposes doctor’s appointments, shopping trips, or just a ride to the center. There is a small mileage fee that is needed to ride the bus.

In general the Clinton Senior Center is a wonderful resource in the Clinton area for local seniors.

CLINTON OUR TOWN - 2020

Clinton Senior Center offers activities, services

15

be free to simply love LEAVE THE CAREGIVING TO US

• Compassionate team specifically trained in advanced dementia care and our innovative MOSAIC philosophy • Warm, loving home designed to support those with dementia through all stages • Tailored activities to enhance life and give daily moments of joy with exercise, creative, sensory, and cognitive therapy • Personalized managed care with a high caregiver ratio

Call 608-295-2764 today for a personalized tour.

805 Sue Lane, Clinton, WI • www.azuramemory.com 368417