The Ripon Guide - 2019-2020 by Tami Conlon

RIPON GUIDE 2019-2020

Guide to Ripon and Beyond

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Welcome to the Ripon Area Advertiser’s Index ............................................... 6-7 Welcome Letter ......................................................8 Calendar of Events..........................................11-16 Attractions/Golf ..............................................17-19 Ripon City Map......................................................20 Parks...................................................................21-22 Outdoor Adventure........................................23-25 Recreational Trails ................................................26 Shop Downtown Ripon .................................28-29 Historic Ripon .................................................34-37 Business .............................................................38-39 Education in Ripon ..........................................39-41 Musical Entertainment ...................................42-43 Cookie Daze ..........................................................44

Septemberfest ........................................................45 Holiday WineWalk ................................................46 Christmas in the Village .......................................47 Dickens of a Christmas........................................48 Area Dining ......................................................49-51 Green Lake .............................................................52 Berlin ........................................................................53 Princeton.................................................................54 Coupons..................................................................55 Lodging ....................................................................56 Churches ...........................................................57-59 Service Organizations ..........................................62 WiFi Hot Spots.......................................................62 Emergency Listings & Pharmacies ......................62

Cover Photo by Ric Damm Photography Retailer Patina Vie opened last year in downtown Ripon, offering a dramatic contribution to the city commercial center’s exciting renaissance.

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Advertiser Directory n ADVERTISING The Green Laker ....................................17 Ripon Commonwealth Press/ Express ..............................................35 RiponPress.com.....................................47 n AGRI-BUSINESS Rosendale Dairy/MilkSource ................56 n ANTIQUES Fox River Glove & Side Door Antiques ..28 n APARTMENTS Russell Manor Apartments ....................13 Willowbrook Senior Apartment Community .......................41 n ARCHERY Holliday Food & Sport ............................52 n ASSISTED LIVING FOR SENIORS Maplecrest .............................................24 Prairie Place...........................................63 Tower View Villa .....................................52 n ATTORNEYS Parks Law Ofﬁce ....................................13 Wurtz Law Ofﬁce ....................................52 n ATTRACTIONS Green Lake Fine Art Show.....................52 Little White Schoolhouse..........................4 Village Green Concert Series/Ripon Main Street .........................................31 n AUTOMOTIVE/TRUCK SERVICES Baird Auto Body & Towing ................34, 55 Cliff’s Tire & Battery .........................45, 55 Homan Ford ...........................................47 Green Lake Service Center .............43, 55 Lidtke Lincoln .........................................54 n BAKERY Webster’s MarketPlace ..........................11 n BOWLING Plaza Bowl .............................................34 n CATERING Webster’s MarketPlace ..........................11 n CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce ....................4, 32, 33, 60, 61 n CHIROPRACTIC Yeomans-Edinger Chiropractic Center, S.C. ....................22 n CHURCHES All Saints Catholic Parish .......................57 First Congregational Church of Ripon ..............................................59 Grace Lutheran Church .........................57 Immanuel United Methodist Church.......58 Mt. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church ...58

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Our Saviour’s United Church of Christ ......................58 St. Catherine of Siena ............................57 St. Peter’s Episcopal Church ..................59 n CIVIC GROUPS Ripon American Legion .........................28 Ripon Rotary ...........................................8 n CLOTHING SHOPS Dear Prudence .......................................28 n CLUBS Ripon Gun Club .....................................21 n COFFEE SHOP Mugs CoffeeHouse................................12 n COMMUNITY CENTER Green Lake Town Square ......................50 Pickett Community Center .....................15 n CONSTRUCTION MPB Builders, Inc. .................................53 Wrightway..............................................12 n DELI Webster’s MarketPlace ..........................11 n DENTISTS Hillside Dental Associates......................53 Ripon Family Dentistry ...........................36 Silver Creek Dentistry ............................44 n EDUCATION Ripon College .........................................38 Ripon Area School District .....................14 n ELECTRICAL SALES & SERVICE Moderow Electric ...................................16 Ripon Electric .........................................53 n EYECARE Visioncare Associates ............................46 n FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS/ INVESTMENTS BMO Harris Bank ...................................35 Fortiﬁ Bank ...............................................2 Golden Rule Community Credit Union .......................................30 NBW Bank .............................................15 n FLOWERS AND PLANTS Webster’s MarketPlace ..........................11 Hounsell’s............................ 55, back page n FUNERAL HOMES/CREMATORY Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home .............37 Divine Passage Funeral Home ..............18 n FURNITURE Farrell’s Fine Furnishings .........................3 n GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS Modern Overhead Door Corp.................48 n GASOLINE/CONVENIENCE STORES Holliday Food & Sport ............................52

n GOLF Mascoutin Golf & Club House ................18 n GREENHOUSES Hounsell’s............................ 55, back page Ripon Ace Hardware ..............................27 n GROCERIES Webster’s MarketPlace ..........................11 n HARDWARE Ripon Ace Hardware ..............................27 n HOME DECOR Backporch Gatherings ...........................28 Patina Vie ...............................................29 n INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING Alliance Laundry Systems .....................10 Ripon Printers .......................................55 n JEWELRY Diedrich Jewelers .............................29, 55 Gysber’s Jewelry ....................................18 n LIQUOR Holliday Food & Sport ..........................52 Webster’s MarketPlace..........................11 n LUMBER Schmitt Lumber ......................................56 n MARINAS Action Marina .........................................17 n MARTIAL ARTS/FITNESS Cho’s Black Belt Academy .....................26 n MEDICAL Theda Care ..............................................9 n MOTORCYCLES Mischler’s Harley-Davidson....................22 n OUTLET STORES Fox River Factory Outlet Store ...............28 n PAINT Ripon Ace Hardware. .............................27 n PERFORMING ARTS Green Lake Festival of Music.................22 Thrasher Opera House ..........................46 n PHOTO FINISHING Webster’s MarketPlace ..........................11 n PHYSICAL THERAPY Advanced Physical Therapy .....................8 n PLUMBING Quality Plumbing ....................................46 n PROPANE Ripon Ace Hardware ..............................27 n REAL ESTATE Action Agency ........................................51 Adashun Jones.......................................42 Century 21 Properties Unlimited ........... 16 Special Properties..................................19 Yellow House Realty...............................49

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n RESTAURANTS/FOOD & SPIRITS Baker’s Bar.............................................15 Culver’s ..................................................55 El Fogan Mexican Grill ...........................24 Knuth Brewing ........................................13 Langford’s Pub .......................................40 Log Cabin Bar & Grill..............................23 Mr. & Mrs. P’s Eatery ..............................35

Pastimes Pub & Grille ............................26 Pizza Factory..........................................45 n SPORTING GOODS Holliday Food & Sport ............................52 n TIRES Cliff’s Tire & Battery .........................45, 55 Green Lake Service Center .............43, 55 PT Tire ...................................................51

n TOYS Hounsell’s Eastside Country Market ............55, back cover n TREE SERVICE Mirr of Green Lake .................................51 n VETERINARIANS Associated Veterinary Clinic ..................45

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Welcome to Ripon‚ WI Who says brick-and-mortar shops are dead? Whoever said it clearly hasn’t been to Ripon lately. While malls struggle for storefronts‚ and many cities worry about aracting entrepreneurs‚ that ’s not Ripon’s story. Need proof? Take a stroll down Watson Street‚ Ripon’s iconic downtown retail center for nearly 170 years. Virtually every one of the historic buildings is filled‚ or in the midst of a renovation so that it‚ too‚ can fulfill someone’s shopping fantasies in the near future. From quirky home decor shops to children’s toys to clothing to restaurants‚ downtown Ripon is unlike any shopping venue you’ll find in the area. (If you look hard enough‚ you can even find an indoor farm!) But it doesn’t stop with downtown. Ripon’s suburban shopping experience along the west side is growing‚ too. In fact‚ city-wide‚ few vacant buildings remain. It’s an exciting time for Ripon. Come. Spend a day here. Spend a weekend. Spend a lifetime in this community. You won’t regret it. These days‚ Ripon’s got it all - and you can‚ too. Welcome to Ripon. Welcome to the Ripon Guide.

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On Going Events Green Lake Country Visitor’s Bureau — comprised of area cities and villages within 15 miles of Ripon — offers an exciting array of special events throughout the year. Calendar information is subject to change, so call to conﬁrm event dates and times. For detailed information about upcoming events, call the appropriate community’s chamber of commerce — BERLIN: 920-361-3636 GREEN LAKE: 920-294-3231 or 800-253-7354 PRINCETON: 920-295-3877 MARKESAN: 920-398-3031 RIPON: 920-748-6764 GREEN LAKE COUNTRY: 920-294-1050/ info@glcountry.com

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Farmer’s Market & Live Music at the Park, held between the bridges, June through September on Tuesdays from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at Nathan Strong Park. Berlin Area Historical Society Museum, 111 S. Adams Ave., opens Memorial Day weekend for the season. Regular hours will be on the second and fourth Sundays of June, July and August from 1 to 4 p.m. or by special appointment any other time. For an appointment, call 361-2460.

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Downtown Concerts are held on the Village Green, 400 Watson St., Friday nights from mid-June through August. Enjoy summer evenings while listening to a variety of music — from jazz to country to polka. For a music schedule, call the Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce. Farmers’ Market, vendors offer locally grown fresh produce in downtown Ripon.The market takes place at the Village Green. Visit www.riponst.com for more information. Tours of the Birthplace of the Republican Party Museum, aka the Little White Schoolhouse, are arranged for small and large groups May through October. By appointment through the winter. Step-on guided tours of Ripon for motorcoaches also available. For more information or to schedule a tour, call the Ripon Chamber.Walk-in visitors welcome. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends in May, September and October. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June, July and August. Admission is free for individual visitors. Group tours charged minimum of $25.

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Calendar of Events May

4....................................... Ripon Women on Watson, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4....................................... Ripon RC2 half marathon/10k/5k, 9 a.m. to noon,Vines & Rushes Winery 4....................................... Ripon Little White Schoolhouse opens for the season. 4............................. Green Lake Citywide garage sale. 4................................ Fairwater A Soldier’s Story at the Fairwater Historical Society. 4.................................Markesan Grand River Valley Museum & Train Depot opens for season. 6&7 ............................Markesan Markesan Kiwanis annual variety show, Markesan Middle School. 11 ............................. Princeton City-wide garage sale. 11 ....................................Berlin City-wide garage sale. 12 ..............................Markesan 10th-annual Markesan Sno-Drifters antique car and vintage snowmobile show at Soldiers and Sailors Park. 18 ....................................Berlin Thedacare Helping Hands For Cancer 5K Run/Walk 18 .................................. Dalton City-wide garage sale 18 .................................. Dalton Dalton Volunteer Fire Department brat fry 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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19 .................................... Ripon Ripon College commencement, 1:30 p.m. 25 ............................ Marquette City-wide garage sale 25 ............................ Marquette Volunteer ﬁre department brat fry and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 25 ............................ Marquette Historical society church museum open house 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 26 .......................... Green Lake Green Lake 100 bicycle ride. Visit www.greenlake100.com 26 ..............................Markesan Markesan American Legion & Auxiliary chicken BBQ, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 26 ............................. Princeton Annual Rubber Chicken Fling. Also: annual Spring Arts & Crafts Fair. 26 ............................. Princeton Cluck-a-Roo 5k run/walk starting downtown, 9 to 10:30 a.m. 27 .................All Communities Memorial Day ceremonies honoring fallen veterans. Call local chamber for information.

June 1 ........................... Green Lake Stream bugs and restoration tour with the Green Team, 9 to 10:30 a.m. 3.......................................Berlin Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area Drivin’ Fore the Club, Mascoutin Country Club

4.......................................Berlin Farmers & Artists Market, Nathan Strong Park 7-9 .............................Markesan June Dairy Days celebration at Hein Park. Night parade Saturday at 7 p.m. 8....................................... Ripon Doggy Shop Hop, downtown Ripon, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 8............................. Green Lake Paddle & hike at Tichora, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. 8............................. Green Lake Splash into Summer & Chalk Walk, held all day in downtown. 15 .......................... Green Lake Regional Angler Young Angler Tournament on Big Green Lake. 15 ....................................Berlin Shootin’ for a Reason, Berlin Conservation Club. 16 .................................... Ripon Ripon FFA Alumni Country Breakfast. Enjoy a hearty breakfast on a family farm celebration. 27-30 ............................... Ripon Ripon College Alumni Weekend. 28-29 ........................ Princeton Elim Hosta Gardens open to public, 201 E. South St., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 29 .......................... Green Lake Mitchell Glen tours at 8 and 10 a.m.

July

3.......................................Berlin Independence Day Berlin Style.

4....................................... Ripon Fireworks display at dusk at Murray Park. Bring a blanket and a chair to settle in and watch. 4............................. Green Lake Activities throughout the day in Deacon Mills and Playground Parks. Live music, games, parades, food, kid’s entertainment and beverages. Day ends with ﬁreworks over Dartford Bay at dusk. Boat parade in Dartford Bay, and street parade through downtown at 4 p.m. 6............................... Marquette Fourth of July festivities 6................................ Puckaway Puckaway Rod & Gun Club chicken BBQ, trap shoot and archery contest, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 10 .......................... Green Lake Family picnic night at Deacon Mills Park with the UW Marching Band. 13 .................................... Ripon Riponfest 2.0 Music, activities and more throughout the day starting at 8 a.m. Barlow Park 13 ............................. Princeton Run for Sam 10k run/walk and onemile run. Starts at VFW Hall at 8 a.m. 13 .......................... Green Lake Moonlight Paddle and Bonﬁre at Tichora, 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. 13 ....................................Berlin Seventh-annual Kiwanis BBQ at Riverside Park. 17 ..............................Markesan Markesan Lions Pork Chop Dinner, 5 p.m., Soldiers & Sailors Park.

July cont’d

20 ..............................Markesan Annual Chute Out. Professional bull riding at Manchester Rod and Gun Club at 7 p.m., followed by barn dance. 21 .......................... Green Lake Boat Jam 1 to 5 p.m., Norwegian Bay. 21 .......................... Green Lake Green Team: Moonlight paddle on the Silver Creek Estuary, 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. 21 ............................. Fairwater Fairwater Historical Society antique tractor show, country breakfast and polks service 8 a.m. 21 .................................... Ripon 20th Annual Ripon Medical Center Triathalon 23-29 .......................... Oshkosh EAA Airventure. 27 ....................................Berlin Bugle Mouth Bass Tournament at Riverside Park.

August

1-4 ......................... Green Lake Green Lake County Fair. Carnival, games, 4-H exhibits, livestock showings, tractor pulls. Green Lake County Fairgrounds. 3....................................... Ripon Cookie Daze in CookieTown, USA comes alive. Kids’ entertainment and activities, cookie drops, cookie bake and taste, music, food. Barlow Park; 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

3................................ Princeton Annual Stars & Strikes golf outing and dinner. 3............................. Green Lake Green Lake Association annual gala from 5 to 10 p.m. (location to be determined). 6.......................................Berlin National Night Out at Hein Park. 9 to 10 .............................Berlin Berlin Boat Club Brat & Corn Roast. 10 to 11...........................Berlin Street Cruzers Car Show. 10 & 11.................. Green Lake Fine arts show. More than 100 artists exhibit their original works including watercolor, oil paintings, pottery, ﬁber art, wildlife and much more. Food and refreshments available. 16 & 17......................Markesan Citywide rummage sale 17 ..............................Markesan Augustfest. Free corn, music, kids games, bingo starting at 4 p.m in downtown Markesan 18 ............................. Princeton St. John’s Polish Picnic and car show 18 ....................................Berlin Jeff’s on the Square 45th-anniversary bash 24 .................................... Ripon East Central Wisconsin Beneﬁt Tractor Cruise, leaves Heatley Farm in Ripon at 9 a.m. 24 ............................. Princeton Cemetery walking tour (all day)

24 .......................... Green Lake History tour at Green Lake Conference Center. Time TBD. 31 ............................... Kingston Kingston Lions Krazy Days 5k Run/ Walk, starting at 8:30 a.m. at Firemen’s Park Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 ........ Dalton Dalton Labor Day Weekend Softball Tournament, Dalton Rod & Gun Club. Picnic and parade Sept. 2

September 1............................. Green Lake 13dot1 Half Marathon & 5k fun run. 1............................... Marquette Marquette Historical Society church museum open house 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 3............................... Marquette Dalton Labor Day picnic at 10 a.m. at the Dalton Rod & Gun club grounds. Parade. 7............................. Green Lake Wisconsin State Chili Cook-off at Deacon Mills Park. 14 ............................. Princeton Celebrate the survival of the nearly extinct Whooping Crane, Princeton Public School grounds. 15 ..............................Markesan Annual Heritage Day at the Grand River Museum, 1 to 5 p.m. 15 ............................ Marquette Manchester Rod & Gun Club mentor day and fall picnic. Pork chop dinners at 11 a.m.

21 .......................... Green Lake Thrasher Party for the Arts. 21 .................................... Ripon Septemberfest. Includes custom car show, pet parade & show, and more. 27 .................................... Ripon Homecoming, Ripon High School. 28-39 ..................... Green Lake Golden Days Harvest Festival. Music, food, games and family fun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Giant annual parade at 4 p.m. 28 ..............................Markesan Museum closes for the season.

October

5............................. Green Lake Mitchell’s Glen tour with the Green Team at 8 and 10 a.m. 12 ..............................Markesan Harmony Kings, Markesan Middle School, 7 p.m. 16 ............................... Kingston Kingston American Legion spaghetti/ lasagna dinner at the Legion Hall from 4 to 8 p.m. 16 ............................... Kingston Kingston Lions Chicken BBQ and Kingston Lioness Pie & Ice Cream Social, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Legion Hall 19 ............................. Princeton Second-annual fall wine walk. 19 .......................... Green Lake Native prairie seed collection, 10:30 a.m. to noon at Green Lake Conference Center

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21 ....................................Berlin Light the Park. 4:30 p.m. at Nathan Strong Park.Tree lighting ceremony. 22-23 .........................Markesan Homespun Holiday. Markesan Elementary School. 28 ....................................Berlin The Gobbler Turkey Day 5k and one-mile run/walk, Nathan Strong Park Nov. 29 to Dec. 1..... Princeton Christmas in Princeton. Horse & Buggy rides, Electric parade Friday evening, Breakfast w/Santa, craft fairs.

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November December 1....................................... Ripon Wine Walk 3............................. Green Lake Green Team: Falconry demonstration, 9 to 10:30 a.m. at site TBD. 3.................................Markesan Grand River Fire Department Breakfast at the Markesan Elementary School, starting at 7 a.m. 8 & 9................................ Ripon Christmas in the Village holiday kickoff event: carriage Rides, reindeer, holiday decorations and Santa 9................................ Fairwater A Soldier’s Story at the Fairwater Historical Society, 1 p.m. 10 ..............................Markesan American Legion and Auxiliary Veteran’s Day dinner at Legion Hall

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1............................. Green Lake Breakfast with Santa and book sale, 8 to 10:30 a.m., Caestecker Library 1................................ Fairwater Old-fashioned school Christmas program at 1:30 p.m. in the Fairwater Civic Center 6.................................Markesan Santa visits Markesan State Bank from 3 to 5 p.m. 7.................................Markesan American Legion and Auxiliary lasagna dinner 6-8 ................................... Ripon Dickens of a Christmas weekend. Living Windows will be held on Saturday. 7................................ Princeton Friends of the Library Annual Cookie Walk 14 ............................. Princeton Candlelit Christmas dinner

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Vines & Rushes Winery, located four miles north of Ripon, offers visitors an opportunity to sample and purchase wine made with all Wisconsin-grown products, including grapes from the ﬁve-acre vineyard on-site. Vines & Rushes hosts events throughout the year, including live music, wine pairing dinners, cooking classes, yoga in the vineyard and more. For more information and an event list, visit www.vinesandrushes. com, call 748-3296 or ﬁnd it on Facebook.

Thrasher Opera House Thrasher Opera House in downtown Green Lake was built in 1910 by Charlie Thrasher. It had been host to several uses ranging from traveling vaudeville to movie theater to warehouse. In 1994, the building was completely restored and today,Thrasher is used for concert performances, weddings, business meetings, fund-raisers, movies, parties, memorial services, and other events, thus continuing its function as a community gathering place for the past 100 years. For more information, call 294-4279 or visit www. thrasheroperahouse.com.

Green Lake Conference Center Green Lake Conference Center, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, is a 900-acre lakeshore retreat and conference center serving groups up to 1,000. It includes golf, hiking trails (Hammer’s and Winnebago), Worldwide Gifts shop and historical icons including Judson Tower. Learn more online at www.glcc.org

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among the best 18 holes of golf in America.Tuscumbia, meanwhile, is the oldest golf course in Wisconsin, and its historic greens offer a challenging round for any golfer.The younger Mascoutin course offers 27 holes on gently rolling fairways.White Lake, located the furthest west, is nestled among hills, woods and ponds, and features signiﬁcant elevation changes, numerous dog legs and water hazards.

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The city of Ripon maintains six parks within the city limits, with a seventh park soon to be developed. These parks include: Barlow Park, Ceresco Park, Eagle Park, Heritage Park, Murray Park and Selfridge Park. A new park also is available in the Sandmar Village subdivision on Ripon’s southeast side. Park hours at all sites are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Domestic animals are not permitted at any time. Reservations for park shelters are accepted on a first come, first served basis after Jan. 1 of each year for the upcoming year. To reserve a shelter, call city of Ripon Department of Public Works office at 748-4909. Other parks in the immediate Ripon area include the Ripon Dog Park, located just west of the city limits, and Riggs County Park, which is adjacent to Ripon’s east side. It now includes a “splash pad”-style water play area, which can be used by families throughout the summer months. For more information on each of these parks, see the next few pages.

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Parks....cont’d n BARLOW PARK: Located off Griswold Street, this park offers handicapped-accessible play equipment, handicappedaccessible restrooms, picnic tables, park benches, two shelter houses, one open pavilion, horseshoe pits, three sand volleyball courts, four basketball courts and one baseball diamond. n EAGLE PARK: Located off Pearl and Eagle streets, this park offers handicapped-accessible play equipment, picnic tables, park benches and access to the Northwestern Hiking Trail. n MURRAY PARK: Located off Murray Park Drive, this park offers two tennis courts, one basketball court, four Little League and two softball diamonds, handicapped-accessible play equipment, restrooms, picnic tables, park benches, concession stand, shelter house and horseshoe pits. In 2000, a soccer ﬁeld, new scoreboards and handicapped-accessible restrooms were added, while in 2002, the park also received a gift of lighting for its ball diamonds. In April 2009, Ripon Early Bird Kiwanis Club members installed a 9-hole disc golf course in the park. n SELFRIDGE PARK: Located off East Water and Seward streets, this park offers swimming beach, ﬁshing pier, two sand volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, handicapped-accessible play equipment, handicapped-accessible restrooms, picnic tables, park benches and a hexagon-shaped shelter house. n RIPON DOG PARK: An ideal place to let a dog get some exercise. Five acres, completely fenced in, with a separate area for “little dogs.”

n CERESCO PARK: Located off South Union Street, this park offers handicapped-accessible play equipment, handicapped-accessible restrooms, picnic tables, park benches, shelter house and half-court basketball area. n HERITAGE PARK: Located off State Street next to Crystal Creek, this park was born out of an effort to celebrate Ripon’s heritage as birthplace of the Republican Party and shows the outline of an elephant out of arborvitae. n RIGGS COUNTY PARK: Located at N8137 Douglas St., this park is the most recent — and largest — addition to the Fond du Lac County park system. It includes wetlands and prairie, as well as a shelter, climbing rock, splash pad and walking trails for users.

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Biking Cycling has become an increasingly popular sport in the Ripon area, with several former railroad grades offering excellent biking routes. The Mascoutin Trail, for instance, connects Ripon to Berlin, with parking available on both ends of the rural, 12-mile route. The Northwestern Trail extends from the heart of Ripon 2 1/2 miles, featuring both urban and rural segments. A new bicycling trail has been created on the west side of Green Lake, connecting the city to the Green Lake Conference Center. Ripon College also has created new mountain bike trails in its Ceresco Prairie Conservancy for more adventurous cyclists.

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Adventure....cont’d Fishing connects through Princeton and Berlin; the Mecan River west of Princeton; the backwaters around Green Lake, as well as the lake itself; and Ripon’s Mill Pond. Don’t have your own canoe or kayak? Several area businesses offer rentals of boats and Disc Golf equipment, putting a fun afternoon on the water Disc golf enthusiasts have multiple courses around within anyone’s reach. the area to try. Riggs County Park on Ripon’s east side offers 18 holes along a mostly open course with moderate elevation changes. Murray Park on Enjoy our Ripon’s north side has nine holes with some trees and slight elevation changes. Zobel Park northeast of Chimichangas Green Lake includes 18 holes with plenty of variety. Looking for a great ﬁshing hole? Multiple lakes in the area offer excellent ﬁshing, including Big and Little Green Lakes, Twin Lakes, Spring Lake, Rush Lake and Lake Puckaway, not to mention the Fox River and Ripon’s Mill Pond.

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out the Fond du Lac County Snowmobile Association Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are popular (www.fdlsnowmobileassn.com) or the Green Lake winter activities around the Ripon area. Many local trails County Association of Snowmobile Clubs website at double as excellent snowshoeing/skiing routes, such as www.greenlakecountysnowmobiletrails.com. the Mascoutin and Northwestern trails.

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Snowmobiling Do you prefer to enjoy winter from the back of a snowmobile? A network of trails crisscross the greater Ripon area, enabling snowmobilers to visit for an afternoon or stay a few days. Take the opportunity to see nature, traverse the scenic trails and stop for breakfast and lunch along the way. For the most up-to-date information and trail information, check the websites of the local snowmobile clubs. In Ripon, it’s the Silver Creek Sno-Odders (www.sno-odders.com). Or check

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Area Trails n STOTT WETLANDS: 3.5-mile system of public recreational trails traversing the 130-acre Ceresco Prairie Conservancy west of Ripon College’s main campus. Plus a set of mountain bike trails.The trail circles a wetlands area, connecting with South Woods west of Crystal Creek, which runs through the campus property. n SOUTH WOODS NATURE AREA: Several paths, taking walkers through a variety of natural habitats. A small parking area is accessible off Union Street. n NORTHWESTERN TRAIL: Connects urban and rural Ripon.The 2.75-mile abandoned railroad bed begins behind the Ripon Public Library and ends at Fond du Lac County’s western border off County Road PP. Parking is available at Ripon Public Library. The 5- to 10-foot-wide trail starts a block and a half north of downtown, and every quarter mile is noted with a wooden marker. It follows the meandering Silver Creek west to Washington Street. n RIGGS COUNTY PARK: Located east of Ripon just off Highway 23, it also boasts several miles of trails with more to be added. Enter off Douglas Street. There is a park shelter, climbing rock and parking area and a disc golf course. n MASCOUTIN TRAIL: Another established walking/biking and snowmobile trail starts off Locust Road near County Road E north of Ripon and runs several miles to Green Lake County, extending into Berlin. You can ﬁnd a bike-repair kiosk on this trail. A small parking area is adjacent to Locust Road just off County Road E. This n KIWANIS TRAIL: Kiwanis Trail off Thomas Street leads to a beautiful meadow and a sledding hill a quarter of a mile beyond.This is, perhaps, Ripon’s prettiest and least utilized area. n GREEN LAKE TRAIL: A trail adjacent to Highway 23; completed in 2014. The 10-foot-wide path is not a shoulder to the highway but a separate path dedicated to nonmotorized travel. The entire length is paved for easy use by all visitors.

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A proud history To make sense of Ripon today, one must ﬁrst understand the community’s 175-year-old history. It’s a story of adventurers, visionaries and entrepreneurs undeterred by economic, political or climatic adversity. Ripon’s roots date back to 1844, when about 20 people moved up here from the Kenosha area, seeking to form a utopian community. Their village of Ceresco grew to 200. Among the common buildings they constructed were a communal “long house” and post ofﬁce that exist today near Ceresco Park. Just east of Ceresco, settlers formed a second village. It was named “Ripon” after the ancestral home of founder John Scott Horner, who grew up in the English city of Ripon,Yorkshire. A rivalry between Ceresco and Ripon resulted in 1851 with Ripon prevailing and, during that same year, forming a college on top of a hill to attract “responsible” settlers to the area.Today, Ripon College is a distinguished private liberal arts college.

Three years later, more than 50 citizens gathered on a cold, windy evening in the local one-room schoolhouse, entering as anti-slavery Whigs, Free Soilers and Democrats and emerging as the ﬁrst Republicans in the nation. Ripon grew quickly and attracted a large German and Polish population during the second half of the 19th century. Most of its settlers came from New England, New York and Pennsylvania.Today, growth is slower but still steady, with the 20-person village of Ceresco now enjoying a population of about 7,700.

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Birthplace of the Republican Party This simple frame schoolhouse, built in 1853, holds a powerful history. In the Little White Schoolhouse, a decision made by a small group of Ripon citizens changed the course of our nation’s history.These men and women of Ripon voted to form and become members of a new political party that would be called “Republican.” By a formal vote, the local committees of the Free Soil and Whig parties were dissolved. Five men — three Whigs, a Democrat, and a Free Soiler — were chosen as the committee of the new party. The birth of this party on March 1, 1854, brought a dedicated following of individuals who pledged to organize together and ﬁght against the spread of slavery.

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Journey Back in Time Historic Buildings & Sites The city of Ripon currently has 13 buildings or areas listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The most recent addition, made in early 2011, is a residential neighborhood on Riponâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s northeast side, known as the Tygert Street Historic District. Among Riponâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic sites are: n DOWNTOWN RIPON: 100, 200 & 300 blocks of Watson Street. n LITTLE WHITE SCHOOLHOUSE, Blackburn Street. Birthplace of the Republican Party. n HORNER HOME, Scott Street. n THE CERESCO SITE, including the Long House, Warren Street. n OCTAGON HOUSE, corner of Liberty & Locust streets. n PICKARD-LAWSON HOMES (Ripon Historical Society), Ransom Street. n RIPON COLLEGE, 12 buildings, 10 on the college campus, comprise the Ripon College Historic District.

n ALICE CALLAN SCHOOL, built in 1927 and formerly called the Longfellow School, 221 Spaulding Ave. In 1999, the school was sold to a family, which turned it into a residence. n SOUTHWEST RESIDENTIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT, about 150 homes located in one of Riponâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest neighborhoods. Bounded generally by Thorne, Lincoln, Howard and Metomen streets. Strong examples of Italianate and Victorian styles. n FORMER BAPTIST CHURCH (currently the American Legion hall), 133 E. Fond du Lac St. n TYGERT STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT, generally bounded by Scott and East Lane streets. Riponâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest district, as of 2011. n ST. PETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 217 Houston St. n FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH of Ripon, 220 Ransom St.

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Busine Beat Business is Booming They are names you already know and trust: Speed Queen. Ripon College. Smuckers, Marcus Corporation. What do they have in common? Ripon. Each of these companies were birthed in Ripon, have grown here and continue to thrive within the borders of this community. Sure, some of the names and players have changed a bit, but each can trace their roots to this community. Speed Queen now is Ripon-based Alliance Laundry Systems, for instance, and it’s in the midst of its Alliance Laundry largest expansion in company history. Marcus Systems Corp.? Though no longer headquartered in Ripon, the company continues to thrive. In fact, it’s never Small-town success stories forgotten its roots at the single-screen theater Travel the streets of Ripon, and you’ll ﬁnd a lot still operating on Ripon’s downtown square. But more than just titans of industry. You’ll encounter these aren’t Ripon’s only success stories. Many countless mom-and-pop shops you must stop in to world-class organizations choose to stay in Ripon appreciate. From clothing to crafts, from furniture every year. to food, just about anything you might need can be

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Education in Ripon

found on the by-ways of the Ripon community. It New opportunities await families in the fall of 2019starts with Ripon’s downtown shopping corridor, 2020 with the opening of the district’s virtual school, and continues like spokes toward our neighbors to Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning. Odyssey Academy is a project-based learning school where students the east and west. learn by experiencing and solving real-world problems. Our Schools Students and parents have voice and choice over the The Ripon Area School District provides excellence curriculum, which allows them to individualize their through innovation to approximately 1,570 students child’s education to meet their unique learning needs. who reside in the city of Ripon and the 10 surround- They can study at their preferred pace, time and place. ing towns and villages as well as open enrollment stuWith approximately 80 percent of graduates atdents. tending four-year or two-year colleges, the school disThe school offers a half-day, 4-year-old community- trict prepares students for success after high school. based preschool program at three sites and K-12 class- Students in K-12 participate in the district-wide es at ﬁve campuses. The school district also operates award-winning engineering program. The ACT colfour charter schools using a project-based-learning lege admission test scores surpass those of other area curriculum for students in grades K-12. Families have school districts and rank in or near the top-10 percent access to before and after school care programming of all public high schools in the state. For more inforthrough the BRAVE program and at some preschool mation about how to become a Tiger visit the website sites. at www.ripon.k12.wi.us. www.RiponPress.com |

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Ripon College: Freedom to Learn Established in 1851, Ripon College is Wisconsin’s best-value private college and a national leader in liberal arts education, devoted to ensuring every student realizes their unique potential. Just this past year, Ripon College was recognized in the following national rankings: ‰ When it comes to Wisconsin colleges, Ripon College graduates are the highest earners, based on mean wages 10 years after graduation, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard. ‰ U.S. News & World Report ranks Ripon College the top liberal arts school in the state of Wisconsin and eighth in the nation for colleges that promote social mobility; a Top-Tier National Liberal Arts College; and among its listing of “A+ Schools for B Students.” ‰ College Consensus ranks Ripon College among the top 50 Most Innovative Colleges for its 20-credit Applied Innovation Catalyst curriculum, just one of three schools in Wisconsin to make the list. ‰ Washington Monthly ranks Ripon College first in Wisconsin and third in the Midwest for “Best Bang for the Buck” for helping non-wealthy students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices. Ripon College provides financial assistance to 100 percent of its students, including, on average, more than $35,000 in scholarships and need-based financial aid. Ripon’s five-course Catalyst curriculum rigorously

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Music Village Green Concert Series For the 27th-consecutive summer, the streets of downtown Ripon will be ﬁlled with the sound of music when the Ripon Summer Concert Series returns to the Village Green. The series encompasses a wide range of musical genres and is free to the public. Much has changed during the last 27 years. When the series started, bands played on ﬂatbed trailers in front of a hundred or so participants.Today, concerts are performed in a beautiful park, with crowds maxing out at more than 1,000 participants. This year’s schedule features a diverse group of entertainers, with several favorites returning to the lineup including Star Six Nine (June 28), Road Trip (July 26) and Cherry Pie (Aug. 9). Several new acts, including Bad Habitz, The Now, Kyle Megna & The Monsoons, Feed the Dog and Altered Five Blues Band will debut this summer. In addition, country music artist Keith Anderson returns to the series, performing a free show Aug. 30. The season concludes Sept. 6 with TRAPT, an American rock band from Los Gatos, Calif. Concerts take place Friday evenings from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Village Green, which is located at the corner of Watson and Seward streets in downtown Ripon. Participants may bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. The complete schedule of entertainers is available at www. downtownripon.com or visit Facebook.com/RiponSummerConcerts for details.

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Cookie Daze Cookie Daze 2019 will be held Saturday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Ripon’s Barlow Park, located at the intersection of Watson and Griswold streets. The festival, which is in its 24th year, will feature plenty of free children’s activities, rocket launches, clowns, cookie decorating and crafting opportunities. The highlight of Cookie Daze is the Cookie Drops and Cookie Hunts for all kids. Thousands of cookies are hoisted above the crowd, courtesy of the Ripon Area Fire District, and Cookie Monster pulls the cord, causing thousands of cookies come ﬂoating to the ground as kids hurry to collect as many as they can with an opportunity to win prizes — or even a new bike. Cookie Daze also features a Bake and Taste Competition in which area cookie bakers may whip up a batch of their best cookies. Festival-goers even will have the chance to sample the baked goods and vote for the “People’s Choice.” Cookie Daze was started after Ripon was named "Cookietown USA" by former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson as a tribute to the citizens of Ripon who worked together to create what was then the world’s largest chocolate chip cookie. The creation’s size earned a spot in the Guinness Book of Worlds Records.

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Septemberfest Make plans to attend Septemberfest 2019, Ripon’s fantastic fall festival. The event will occur Saturday, Sept. 21 in downtown Ripon. The festival, which celebrates Wisconsin’s fall season, has something for everyone, including live entertainment throughout the day. The event is highlighted by the Watson Street Car Show and Classic Motorcycle Show. Classic and custom cars and motorcycles will return to line the blocks of Watson Street with a chance to win trophies in a variety of categories. Music from The Tuba Dan Band, Mecan River Ramblers, and Paciﬁc Coast Highway will be featured during the event. Animal lovers will appreciate the DogWalk, which beneﬁts the Green Lake Area Animal Shelter. Owners and their canine friends will begin their fund-raising walk with a parade near downtown Ripon. Contests will be held before and after the walk. Food and beverages will be available throughout the event, and a special artisan craft and vendor area is included in the event, too. For more information about Septemberfest, visit www. ripon-wi.com, call the Ripon Chamber of Commerce at 920748-6764, “Like” Ripon Wisconsin on Facebook, or follow the chamber on Twitter at @riponwi.

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Holiday Happenings It’s Christmas in the Village! Kick off the holiday season and discover Ripon’s unique shops and restaurants during the annual Christmas in the Village event, which takes place Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8 to 9. Those strolling up and down the sidewalks will ﬁnd unique gifts, clothing, jewelry, furniture and more. More than 20 businesses participate in the event. Additional activities include carriage rides, a live reindeer display, visits by Santa & Mrs. Claus, and complimentary treats at participating shops. Visit www.downtownripon.com for a complete list of businesses. For more information about Dickens of a Christmas, visit www.ripon-wi.com or call the Ripon Chamber of Commerce at 920-748-6764.

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Ripon’s 29th-annual Dickens of a Christmas returns Dec. 6 to 8. In 2019, the always popular Living Windows event will be held Saturday evening, Dec. 7. During Living Windows, downtown Ripon comes alive and features people acting out different scenes in the windows of the shops. In addition, Santa and Mrs. Claus make an appearance in one of the Living Windows for perfect photo opportunities. The weekend features the Dickens of a Quilt Show, Enchanted Forest, soup and sandwich dinner, Gingerbread House contest, craft shows, musical performances, Breakfast with Santa, Tour of Homes, reindeer displays and plenty of shopping opportunities. For more information about Dickens of a Christmas, visit www.ripon-wi.com, call the Ripon Chamber of Commerce at 920-748-6764,“Like” Ripon Wisconsin on Facebook, or follow the chamber on Twitter at @riponwi. 48

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Area Dining...cont’d n Plaza Bowl, 1216 W. Fond du Lac St. 748-2100 • riponplazabowl.com Fun place for food & bowling. See ad on page 34 n Ripon Family Restaurant, 708 W. Fond du Lac St. 748-5444 Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Delicious food, homemade pizzas, generous portions, extensive menu, moderately priced. Specials available every day. n Roadhouse Pizza, 102 Watson St. 748-3322 A local dining favorite offering traditional thin crust pizza and an array of salad and sandwich choices, since 1978. Featuring a full bar and a large private party space to accommodate your special events. Dine In, Delivery and Take-out available. n Subway, 1061 W. Fond du Lac St. 748-7555 Many subs and salads including party subs, platters, chips, cookies. Phone-in orders, dine in, carry-out. n Tigers Sports Bar, W12010 Rose Eld Rd. 748-3357 Open 7 days a week at 11 a.m. Daily lunch specials, Friday ﬁsh fry. Summer volleyball & softball. n Walkers Kollerville, W908 County Road K 748-3661 Restaurant and bar. Sandwiches, Fish fry Friday. Saturday, broasted chicken and ribs. Live music Saturday. n Websters Marketplace, Highway 23 West 920-748-5498 • webstersmarketplace.com Deli, catering, scratch bakery and smokehouse. See ad on page 11

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n 680 North — Tuscumbia, 680 Illinois Ave. 294-3381 • tuscumbia.net Log and glass clubhouse with friendly bar, elegant dining, entertainment and breathtaking views. Enjoy a north-woods experience in Green Lake. n Adam’s Rib, 538 Mill St. 294-9903 Best bar and restaurant by a Dam site. Great food at reasonable prices. Friend us on Facebook (Friends of Adam’s Rib). n Chop’s Fine Cuisine, 506 Hill St. 920-807-0050 Enjoy a truly unique dining experience served with impeccable style and grace. Steaks, Seafood, Poultry and Pasta.

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Area Code 920 unless stated n Christiano’s Pizza LLC, W1917 State Rd. 23 294-3200 • christianospizza.com “Real Italian” brick-oven pizza along with pastas, calzones, salads and sandwiches. Dine-in, carry-out, delivery. Awarded No. 1 best pizza. n Center House, N4443 Horner Rd. 398-3379 Local Favorite for Friday Fish Fries, Saturday Chicken, great burgers and our famous Margaritas. n Goose Blind Grill & Bar, 512 Gold St. 294-6363 • gooseblind.com Homemade pizza, burgers, pasta, steaks and more. Daily specials, events, catering, dance ﬂoor, banquet room. Wi-Fi. n Langford’s Pub (Lawsonia), W2615 S.Valley View Dr. 294-3805 • Lawsonia.com Indoor/outdoor public restaurant serving breakfast and lunch daily from 6 a.m. Friday Fish Fry. Reservations appreciated. Overlooking golf course. See ad on page 40 n Little Corporal Restaurant, 499 Hill St. 294-6772 Serving family-priced breakfast, luncheons, supper-club quality dinners at family prices. Ice cream. Also serving beer & wine. n Norton’s of Green Lake, 380 S. Lawson Dr. 294-6577 • nortonsgreenlake.com Indoor/outdoor dinner overlooking scenic Green Lake. Lakefront Tiki Bar. Seafood, steaks, salads and pastas; all available for carry-out. Private parties welcome during off season November thru April. n Sassafras Coffee, 509 Mill St. 920-807-0727 Speciality coffee drinks, hot and iced. Home baked goods from scratched daily & real fruit smoothies! Wraps, salads, quiche and breakfast burritos made daily. n ThunderBoss Bar & Grill, 477 B Lake St. 294-0443 • thunderboss.com Delicious food & lively drinks on the water in Green Lake.

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n A&W, 811 Green Lake Rd, Princeton, 920-295-3593 Signature Root Beer, Juicy 100% US Beef, Crispy Fries, Cheese Curds, Famous Root Beer Floats, Polar Swirls and more All American Food®. n Jasper’s Food & Spirits, 6510 Highway 44, Pickett 589-3100 Pickett’s only bar and grill is also among the area’s most popular. Sandwiches, homemade pizza, Friday ﬁsh fry and more. Banquet facilities. Breakfast served on Sundays from 8 to 10:45 a.m.

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n Log Cabin Bar & Grill, 8826 Grams Rd., Rush Lake 361-0290 Burgers, fish fry, hot wings, soups, pizza plus much more. See ad on page 23 n Mascoutin Pub & Grill, W1635 County Rd. A, Berlin 361-2360 Serving sandwiches and appetizers overlooking beautiful Mascoutin Golf Course. Weddings, parties and groups welcome. See ad on page 18 n One More Pub & Grill, 404 Main St., Fairwater, 346-2889 Daily lunch and dinner specials. Famous Friday fish fry. Saturday chicken and prime rib. n Reilly’s Pub, N4111 Lake Shore Dr., Markesan 295-0656 • reillyspub.com Under new ownership! Beautifully renovated! Full bar, great menu. Friday fish fry and excellent Reubens daily. n The Pizza Factory, 504 W. Water St., Princeton 920-295-6696 Casual, family dining. Voted “best restaurant” in Green Lake County. Two-time International Pizza Expo winner. Dine-in, delivery and carry-outs. Full bar. Reservations appreciated. Like us on Facebook. See ad on page 45 n Pub ’N Prime, 105 S. Lyons St., Marquette 394-3800 • pubnprime.com Serving Angus Beef since 1994; specials and full menu with steaks, broasted chicken, chops, pasta, seafood and carry-outs. Prime rib. Open May–September Fridays & Saturdays.

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Green Lake Why Green Lake? For generations, Green Lake has had the reputation of being one of the Midwest’s best-kept secret vacation spots. With a beautiful shoreline and Wisconsin’s deepest natural inland lake, Green Lake is only hours from home but seems worlds away. Green Lake offers a variety of lodging boasting amazing views, unique experiences and a variety of amenities to suit any guest. If you’re looking for a lakeside retreat, some time in the country or a spot close to a golf course, Green Lake has an option to suit your needs. Green Lake has plenty to do.Trails wind throughout the Green Lake Conference Center’s grounds, where a visitor could look forward to connecting with nature on foot or by bike. Green Lake offers world-class fishing year-round, concerts hosted almost every week in the historic opera house, a charming shopping district, nationally-acclaimed golfing and restaurants for every taste and budget. Don’t miss the concerts held through the summer on Wednesday nights during the Concerts in the Park series, the “best little fair around” in August, the statewide Chili Cookoff Contest in September, and Harvest Fest in the fall. Weekly farmers markets and “Farm to Table” dinners showcase area flavors and further support local businesses. For more information about what’s happening in the Green Lake area, visit www.visitgreenlake.com or call the Green Lake Chamber of Commerce at 920-294-3231.

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Berlin Just 10 miles north of Ripon lies Berlin, a community that enjoys the natural beauty of the surrounding area in all seasons, the warmth of small-town friendliness and the progressive nature of a growing community. Berlin’s accessibility to the Fox River provides ample opportunities for a leisurely day of canoeing, kayaking, boating and fishing. Its campgrounds offer river-front sites, all electric, in a picturesque and convenient setting. Berlin offers plenty of activities to keep busy with baseball fields, volleyball courts, disk golfing and golf and the Aquatic Center. Summer events include the Street Cruizers Car Show,

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Princeton Stay for a day, stay for a week — Princeton welcomes you home Princeton Wisconsin invites you in. With its charming local shops, its bustling antique stores, the famous Flea Market, you can spend a day, a weekend, or a week here completely transported to small-town life bursting with appeal. Plan a day: Visit Princeton’s Famous Flea Market, held outdoors from April to October. Plan a weekend: Meet up with friends, or take the kids and enjoy a couple days exploring more that Princeton has to offer. Spend the afternoon discovering the hidden wonders in each of Princeton’s many antique stores, or participate in one of the many weekend events that the town has to offer. Plan a week: Take your time and discover the beauty of central Wisconsin and spend a week in Princeton. Stay at one of our local campgrounds, motels or AirBnB’s. Reacquaint yourself with nature. Princeton, Wisconsin is waiting for you, just an hour, or just a moment away. Come and see for yourself and make each day an adventure. For more information, call the Princeton Chamber of Commerce at 920-295-3877 or visit www.princetonwi.com

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Ripon n Boarders by Cobblestone Inn and Suites 1219 W. Fond du Lac St. • 748-7578 www.stayboarders.com Immaculately clean and tastefully appointed guest rooms. Indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna. Free hot continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi. n Comfort Suites at Royal Ridges, 2 Westgate Dr. 748-5500 • www.comfortsuites.com Free continental breakfast, free local calls, free newspaper and coffee, exercise room, game room, indoor heated pool/ hot tub. n Ripon Welcome Inn and Suites, 240 E. Fond du Lac St. 748-2821 Located one block from downtown, the Welcome Inn features comfortable guest rooms, banquet facilities and meeting rooms.

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n Acorn Ridge Motel, W3910 State Rd. 23 and 73, Princeton • 295-6533 • acornridgemotel.com 14 clean, non-smoking comfortable & spacious rooms/amenities. Three miles west of Lawsonia on park-like grounds. Open all year. n Angel Inn Bed & Breakfast, 372 South Lawson Drive 294-3087 • www.angelinns.com • info@angelinns.com Green Lake’s only lake front Bed and Breakfast featuring spectacular lake views, private bathrooms, therapeutic spa tubs, ﬁreplaces, gourmet breakfasts and just steps away from an amazing restaurant. n Bay View Motel & Resort, 439 Lake St. 920-294-6504 • www.bayviewmotel.net Located on Green Lake next to downtown. Kitchenettes available. Two-bedroom suite. Private boat launch. Fishing and pontoon boat rentals. Wireless internet. n Green Lake Inn, LLC, W1970 S. Lawson Dr. 294-3417 • www.greenlakeinn.org 17 rooms, no smoking or pets. Wireless, cable, refrigerator, coffee, microwave in room. Thirteen years new.

n Green Lake Suites Motel, 488 South St. 920-807-9499 • www.greenlakemotel.com Open year-round. 12 remodeled rooms all with fridge, microwave, coffee pot. Fee WiFi. Clean, non-smoking rooms. n Greenway Log Cottages, 401 Strauss Ave. 294-6222 • greenwaylogcottages.com Lakeside furnished — one 3-bedroom and five 2-bedroom log cottages with screened porches. Boat slips and rentals available. Park-like setting. n Keipe Hotel, 536 1/2 Mill St. 294-6484 • www.keipehotel.com Green Lake’s first year-round hotel built in 1905. Beautifully renovated, fully furnished. Charming yet spacious. In the heart of Green Lake. Free Wi-Fi. n McConnell Inn, 497 S. Lawson Dr. 920-294-6430 • www.mcconnellinn.com Unwind in a superbly restored inn with today’s touches: jacuzzis, fireplaces. Leave your car and your cares at the curb. Everything in Green Lake is an easy walk. Free Wi-Fi. 56

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n Miller’s Daughter Bed & Breakfast, 453 North St. 920-294-0717 • www.millersdaughter.com Enjoy the quiet surroundings, relaxing porch and gourmet breakfasts. Six guest rooms, all have private baths, three whirlpool/ﬁreplace rooms. Complimentary wine. n On Green Lake Rentals, LLC Premiere Vacation Home Rentals 920-229-4012 • www.ongreenlakerentals.com Select from 13+ privately owned lakefront vacation homes located on the shores of Green Lake, Wisconsin. n Terrace Beach Retreat, N5651 County Road A 920-375-9691 • terracebeachretreat.com Three quaint cottages with breathtaking views and a sand beach on Big Green Lake. Formerly Miller’s Lakeshore Resort.

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Ripon offers several places of worship of many denominations. Churches in the community include: All Saints Catholic Church N8566 State Rd. 49, Berlin 920-361-5252 Fr. David Greenfield allsaintsberlin.org See ad on page 57

First Congregational Church of Ripon 220 Ransom St. 748-5898 firstucc@firstcongo.net riponcongregationalucc.org See ad on page 59

Grace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 430 W. Griswold Street 748-5433 Rev. Clay Salmela gracelutheranripon.com See ad on page 57

Hillside Assembly Church 656 W. Oshkosh St. 748-7394 Rev. Erik Boulie hillsideassembly.org

Immanuel United Methodist Church 401 W. Fond du Lac St. 748-6695 Pastor Harsha Kumar Kotian www.riponimmanuel.org See ad on page 58

Messiah Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) W. Oshkosh & Mayparty Dr. 748-3882 Rev. Bryan Fritsch messiahripon.lc Mount Zion Ev. Lutheran (WELS) 320 Mt. Zion Drive 748-5641 Rev. Michael Sheppard mtzionripon.org See ad on page 58

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Area Churches...cont’d Prairie Lakes Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 315 Eureka St. 745-2446 pluuf.org Ripon Community Church 155 State St. 748-2339 Rev. Mike Holba Rev. Jack Igel Rev. Sam Prellwitz Rev. Adam Smith Rev. Aaron DeMaster riponchurch.com Ripon Baptist Church 635 W. Oshkosh St. 748-3936 Rev. Joshua Sherman riponbaptistchurch.org Ripon House of Prayer 320 State St.

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church 222 Blossom St. Church & hall: 748-3760 218 Blossom St. Parish ofﬁce: 748-2325 or 748-3760 Priest Residence - 748-8218 Rev. Robert Fictum stcatofsiena.org See ad on page 57

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 217 Houston St. 748-2422 See ad on page 59

Trinity Evangelical Free Church 777 Harvey St. 748-7100 Rev. Paul Ethington, associate pastor trinitychurchripon.org

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Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce members ACCOUNTANTS – CPA DD Associates .................................748-3118 Huberty & Associates ......................748-7741 Thomas M. Keuler, CPA ..................748-8872 ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES Ads That Care.................................748-2743 Multi Media Specialist ......................982-2511 Towns & Associates................ (608) 356-8757 ANIMALS & PET CARE Green Lake Area Animal Shelter ......294-3042 Marcie’s Pet Spa .............................896-0900 ATTORNEYS – PARALEGAL Steve R. Sorenson Attorney at Law ..748-2841 Von Briesen & Roper, S.C. ..............233-0250 Wurtz Law Ofﬁce.............................745-2800 ATTRACTIONS - ENTERTAINMENT Birthplace of the Republican Party, National Historic Site, Little White Schoolhouse ..............748-6764 Campus Cinema..............................748-2506 Green Lake Festival of Music ............748-9398 Prellwitz Produce .............................748-3005 Rushford Meadery & Winery ............468-6323 Thrasher Opera House ....................294-4279 Vines & Rushes Winery ...................748-3296 AUTOMOTIVE Baird Chevrolet Buick GMC .............748-3377 Cliff’s Tire & Battery .......................748-6432 Homan Auto ...................................748-7777 Payless Tire & Exhaust ....................748-3333 PC Power Center ............................428-4608 Ripon Truck Repair .........................748-2055 BEER - WINE - LIQUOR Hendrick’s Family Distillery ..............982-4515 Knuth’s Brewing Company ..............748-5188 Rushford Meadery & Winery ............468-6323 Save More Liquors ..........................748-7747 Vines & Rushes Winery ...................748-3296 Webster’s MarketPlace .....................748-5498

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BOWLING CENTER Plaza Bowl ......................................748-2100 BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES Envision Greater Fond du Lac...........929-2928 CATERING - BANQUET & MEETING FACILITIES Green Lake Conference Center ........294-3323 Royal Ridges Conference Center ......748-7095 Sodexo Catering Services .................748-8170 Webster’s MarketPlace .....................748-5498 CHILD CARE - PRESCHOOL Ripon Children’s Learning Center.....748-9500 CHIROPRACTORS Spaulding Chiropractic Health Center .748-9355 Yeomans-Edinger Chiropractic Center......................748-3644 CHURCHES Our Saviours United Church of Christ................748-2544 St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church ...........................748-2325 Trinity Evangelical Free Church ........748-7100 COMPUTERS – SALES/SERVICE A.C.C. ...........................................748-5660 CONTRACTORS Air Tech Heating .............................924-6742 Chris Miller Building & Design ..........748-2499 Condon Total Comfort .....................748-5050 Culligan Water Conditioning .............748-5565 DRB Fire Extinguisher Sales & Service .................drbwr@gmail.com Fusion Heating & Cooling ................896-0016 Grasee Electric ................................748-6058 M.P.B. Builders ...............................748-2601 Modern Overhead Door ...................748-5000 Moderow Electric.............................748-3862 Pinnacle Plumbing ...........................294-0150 Pollesch Construction ......................748-9771 Quality Plumbing .............................748-4142 Ripon Area Builders ........................748-3996

EDUCATION Moraine Park Technical College ........748-3290 Ripon Area School District ...............748-4600 Ripon College .................................748-8115 EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTORS Adecco - The Employment People ....748-3831 EYE DOCTORS Visioncare Associates.......................748-2676 Weber Eye Care ..............................748-1797 FINANCIAL SERVICES BMO Harris Bank ...........................748-3161 Edward Jones Investments................748-5118 Golden Rule Credit Union ................748-5336 Horicon Bank .................................745-2265 Marine Credit Union ........................748-2870 Thrivent Financial ............................896-0701 USBank..........................................745-2900 FLORISTS Floral Expressions at Webster’s MarketPlace..................748-5498 FUNERAL HOMES Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home ........748-2623 Divine Passage Funeral Home ..........748-3853 FURNITURE - APPLIANCES Bluemkes ........................................748-4848 Casual Living Outﬁtters ....................748-9088 GARDEN – LANDSCAPING Integrity Lawn Service & Supply .......748-5013 Modern Rentals ...............................748-3100 Stuart’s Landscaping & Garden Center .............................748-5881 GASOLINE - CONVENIENCE STORES Citgo East Ultimart ..........................748-6260 Condon Companies.........................748-3186 Holliday Food & Sport .....................748-6262 Kwik Trip East.................................745-2799 Kwik Trip West................................745-2180 Ripon BP Ultimart ...........................748-3188 Ripon Shell .....................................748-2276 GLASS Jackson Glass Ripon ........................748-3149 GOLFING Mascoutin Golf Club ........................361-2360 GOVERNMENT City of Ripon ..................................748-4916 Fond du Lac County ........................929-3155 Town of Ripon ................................748-2910

GROCERIES - DELI Market Fresh Foods .........................748-3086 Webster’s Marketplace .....................748-5498 HAIR SALONS - TANNING Adeva Salon & Spa .........................748-3323 HEALTH CARE - HOSPITALS Advanced Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine ...........................896-0430 Aurora Health Care .........................745-4700 Orthopedic & Sports Institute of the Fox Valley ..........................560-1000 Ripon Medical Center (RMC), a member of Agnesian HealthCare................748-3101 SSM - Fond du Lac Regional Clinic ...748-3101 Theda Care - Ripon .........................748-7000 HEALTH – FITNESS RMC Wellness Center ......................745-3620 Willmore Center ..............................748-8740 HISTORICAL SOCIETY Ripon Historical Society ...................748-5354 HOME IMPROVEMENT Chris Miller Building & Design ..........748-2499 Condon Total Comfort .....................748-5050 Fusion Heating & Cooling ................896-0016 Modern Rentals ...............................748-3100 Pollesch Construction ......................748-9771 Ripon Area Builders ........................748-3996 Surface & Surroundings ...................748-6867 Wrightway Home Improvements .......923-0721 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS Jan Meier INDUSTRY AFK Corporation ............................748-2265 Alliance Laundry Systems.................748-3121 Condon Companies.........................748-3186 Diverse Options ..............................748-6387 JM Smucker....................................745-6100 Ripon Pickle Company ....................748-7110 Ripon Printers .................................748-3136 Rosendale Dairy ..............................759-4649 Seneca Foods..................................745-3111 INSURANCE Aither Insurance & Financial Services 748-3440 Diedrich Agency ..............................748-2811 FABOH ..........................................924-3780 Jackson Kahl Insurance ....................748-2899 Johnson Insurance...........................748-7003 Natasha Novak Agency, American Family Insurance Agent ................748-5031 LAND DEVELOPMENT Ripon Land Surveying .....................748-9696 LODGING Boarders by Cobblestone Inn & Suites .748-7578 Comfort Suites at Royal Ridges.........748-5500 MAILING & PACKAGING Grant Pack N Ship ..........................273-3044 MEDIA Berlin Journal Newspapers...............361-1515 Hometown Broadcasting WRPN, WAUH, WISS ..................361-3551

Multi-Media Channels LLC ...............982-2511 Radio Plus: WTCX, WFDL, WMDC ..924-9697 Ripon Commonwealth Press/Express 748-3017 Towns & Associates................ (608) 356-8757 ORGANIZATIONS/SERVICE GROUPS ADVOCAP .....................................922-7760 Boys & Girls Club of Tri County .......361-2717 Big Brothers/Big Sisters of FDL Co ..922-8200 FDL Habitat for Humanity................920-2893 Ripon American Legion Ripon Early Bird Kiwanis Ripon Noon Kiwanis Rotary Club of Ripon .......................748-3468 PHOTOGRAPHY Blue Bucket Photography.................213-2536 PRINTING – SIGNS Blue Design Co. ..............................896-0830 Good Impressions............................748-2600 Graphic Sign & Letter Co. ...............748-7723 Grant Pack N Ship ..........................273-3044 Ripon Printers .................................748-3136 REAL ESTATE SALES & MANAGEMENT & RENTAL PROPERTY CENTURY 21 Properties Unltd ........748-2865 Cobblestone Estates .........................896-1193 Guaranty Title Services ....................294-3500 Koller Properties .............................748-2975 Yellow House Realty ........................748-7007 RENTAL EQUIPMENT I DO Decorating ..............................299-2193 Integrity Lawn Service & Supply .......748-5013 Modern Rentals ...............................748-3100 Ray’s Sanitation ..............................203-2485 RESTAURANTS - PUBS A&W Restaurant .............................748-5769 Culver’s - Ripon ..............................748-8099 J’s BBQ..........................................748-2232 KFC/Taco Bell ................................745-3003 Knuth Brewing Company .................748-5188 Kristin’s Cafe´ .................................748-5890 McDonald’s Restaurant - Ripon ........748-9299 Miller’s Tavern ................................748-2249 Mr. & Mrs. P’s Eatery ......................896-0696 Pastimes Pub & Grille ......................748-8222 Plaza Bowl ......................................748-2100 Roadhouse Pizza .............................748-3322 Tall Paul’s Ripon .............................748-2239

Diedrich Jewelers ............................748-6198 Fox River Glove ..............................748-5845 Grant Pack N Ship ..........................273-3044 Green 3..........................................295-3481 Imagineers ......................................748-6599 Ripon Big Kmart .............................748-2688 Ripon Drug/Ben Franklin.................748-5174 Vines & Rushes Winery ...................748-3296 TELEPHONE/INTERNET SERVICES U.S. Cellular Premier Locations ........748-5440 TOURISM INFORMATION Berlin Chamber of Commerce ..........361-3636 Fond du Lac Visitors & Convention Bureau ......................923-3010 Green Lake Chamber of Commerce..294-3231 Green Lake Country Visitors Bureau .294-1050 Ripon Chamber of Commerce ..........748-6764 Wisconsin Department of Tourism ............................800-432-8747 TRAVEL AGENT Xena Travel ....................................456-9870 UTILITIES Alliant Energy ........................ (800) 862-6222 VETERINARIANS Associated Veterinary Clinic .............748-5144 Veterinary Clinics of Ripon/Berlin.....748-2878 VIDEO PRODUCTION Video Age Productions ....................748-7434 WEBSITE DESIGN Alling Enterprises ............................748-6468 i.t. interactive ..................................288-2167 Public Image ...................................748-2449 WINERY Rushford Meadery & Winery ............468-6323 Vines & Rushes Winery ...................748-3296 WINDOW CLEANING Fish Window Cleaning .....................432-3474

SCREEN PRINTING - EMBROIDERY Imagineers ......................................748-6599 SENIOR HOUSING – ASSISTED LIVING Copper Leaf ...................................896-0440 Kenwood Senior Living ....................896-0095 Maplecrest Manor............................748-7300 Prairie Place....................................748-8900 Pleasant Park Place .........................896-0036 Russell Manor .................................748-2350 SHOPPING Ace Hardware - Ripon .....................748-3360 Back Porch Gatherings ....................707-7026 Bluemkes ........................................872-2131 Brinkley’s Boutique ..........................896-0620 Daiseye ..........................................295-3481

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Local Services Service Organizations Ripon is an active community, with more than 40 civic and service clubs in the area. These clubs provide a wide range of philanthropy and services to the community. Among the local groups are: n American Legion www.legion.org .....................................896-2014 n American Legion Auxiliary Betty Ott .........................748-2692 n Beta Sigma Phi/Omicron Master ................................748-2214 n Big Brothers/Big Sisters ............................................920-922-8200 n Boy Scout Troop 735 Scoutmaster Mike Bair .920-289-0611 n Choral Union John Hughes ....................................................748-8788 n Cub Scouts Pack 3735 pack3735@gmail.com Cubmaster John Dalziel .................................................479-530-6282 n FFA Alumni Steve Meyer .........................................................748-2223 n 4-H Clubs Green Lake Co. Extension OfďŹ ce .................294-4032 n Friends of the Ripon Public Library..........................748-6160 n Foundation for Ripon Medical Center.........920-926-4959 n Girl Scouts Jan Gloyd..................................................................748-3507 n Harmony Kings Bob Kelm .....................................................398-2257 n Historical Society .......................................................................748-5354 n Kiwanis Early Birds http://riponearlybirdkiwanis.org Dave Schroeder .................................................................920-229-4837 n Kiwanis Noon Club ..................................riponnoonkiwanis.org n Knights of Columbus Bill Boesch ..........................920-290-5500 n League of Women Voters of the Ripon Area Cindy Diemer...........................................................920-527-1931

n Lionesses Pat Wood.....................................................................748-3319 n Lions Greg Coburn .............................................................920-858-0483 n Masons www.prairieviewlodge.org Rick Coles ..............................................................................920-203-8075 n Outta Control Offroaders Nadene Kasuboski ............................................................920-428-6267 n Ripon Area Ministerial Association Rev. Kevin Mundell .......................................................................748-2544 n Ripon Area Modular Railroad Club n Ripon Education Club Patricia Gittens .........................748-6851 n Ripon Medical Center Associates ...............................748-0451 n Ripon RiďŹ&#x201A;e and Pistol Club ...............................................748-3453 n Ripon Science Club Bev Sonnkalb ...................................748-3364 n Ripon Study Club Carla Goode .........................................294-6657 n Ripon Youth Swim Club Moore Family .............920-203-7289 n Rotary www.riponrotary.com Dean Rogers ...................................................................................748-7741 n Sew Happy Stitchers Linda Fleschner ................920-922-5812 n Silver Creek Sno-Odders Snowmobile Club................................. www.sno-odders.com n South Woods Park Association ... swpassoc@gmail.com 62

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n United Way of Ripon Jeff Puhlmann-Becker ....920-345-7323 n United Steelworkers of America Local No. 1327 Union Hall ....................................................................................748-3272 n VFW http://myvfw.org/wi/post5278 ......................................748-5877 n VFW Auxiliary Sandy Soda ....................................................748-3774

Wi -Fi Hotspots n 680 North (Tuscumbia) 680 Illinois Ave., Green Lake n Adamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rib 538 Mill St., Green Lake n Bakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar 119 Watson St, Ripon n Caestecker Public Library 518 Hill St, Green Lake n Christianoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza State Highway 23, Green Lake n CJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at the Wayside W13201 Cork St. Rd., Ripon n Culverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1086 W. Fond Du Lac St., Ripon n Goose Blind Grill & Bar 512 Gold St., Green Lake n Knuth Brewing 221 Watson St., Ripon n KFC/Taco Bell 1180 W. Fond du Lac St., Ripon n Mr. & Mrs. Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1100 W. Fond du Lac St., Ripon

n McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1113 W. Fond du Lac St., Ripon n Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tavern 102 E. Fond du Lac St., Ripon n Mugâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CoffeeHouse 307 Watson St, Ripon n Ripon Family Restaurant 708 W. Fond du Lac St., Ripon n Ripon Medical Center 845 Parkside St., Ripon n Ripon Public Library 120 Jefferson St., Ripon n Roadhouse Pizza 102 Watson St, Ripon n Pastimes Pub & Grille 120 Scott St., Ripon n Sassafras 509 Mill St., Green Lake n Tall Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 318 Watson St., Ripon n Websterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MarketPlace 1188 W. Fond du Lac St., Ripon

Emergency Listings n Fire, Police, EMT Dial 911 n Town of Ripon Police 920-748-2910 n Ripon Medical Center 920-748-3101 n Aurora Health Care 920-745-4700 n ThedaCare - Ripon 920-748-7000

n ThedaCare - Berlin 920-361-1313 n Agnesian Regional Clinic 920-745-3180 n Ripon Drug 920-748-5174 n Walgreenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 920-748-6005 n K-Mart Pharmacy 920-748-2688

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