Green Lake Magazine 2022

GREEN LAKE MAGAZINE VOL. 42 ©2022 TOWNS & ASSOCIATES, INC.

PUBLISHER Amy S. Johnson ajohnson@greenlakemagazine.com LEAD DESIGNER Linda Walker GENERAL MANAGER Amy S. Johnson SALES COORDINATOR Jacklyn Ewerdt SENIOR COPY EDITOR Kyle Jacobson DESIGNERS Jennifer Denman, Crea Stellmacher, Barbara Wilson ADMINISTRATION Debora Knutson, Olivia Seehafer COVER DESIGN Barry Carlsen CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jaye Alderson, Jennifer Fjelsted, Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, Kyle Jacobson, Deb Mackenzie, Markesan Area Chamber of Commerce, Montello Area Chamber of Commerce, Alyssa Paulsen, Princeton Chamber of Commerce, Ripon Chamber of Commerce, Barry Rogers, Tom Schultz ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS Barry Carlsen, Jean Cornelius, Green Lake Association, Green Lake Conservancy, Green Lake Festival of Music, Green Lake Greenways, Green Team, Horseradish Kitchen + Market, International Crane Foundation, Mascoutin Golf Club, Ripon Chamber of Commerce, Chris Scott, Tuscumbia Golf Course, Barbara Wilson ADDITIONAL COPIES Green Lake Magazine 2022 is available free at select businesses. If you would like a copy sent to you, please send mailing information along with $4 for each magazine to Green Lake Magazine, c/o Towns & Associates, Inc., PO Box 174, Baraboo, WI 53913-0174.

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Contents 16 12 22 23 6 54 49 18 8 10 32 26 14 24 12 30 36 28 50 52 46 34 40 42 38

THE 300 CLUB BIG GREEN LAKE BIKING BIKING TRAILS MAP CALENDAR OF EVENTS COVER ARTIST: BARRY CARLSEN DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS GOLF GOVERNOR EVERS WELCOME GREEN LAKE GREEN LAKE ASSOCIATION GREEN LAKE CONSERVANCY GREEN LAKE FESTIVAL OF MUSIC GREEN LAKE FINE ART SHOW GREEN LAKE FISH CHART HARVEST FEST HORSERADISH KITCHEN + MARKET MAPS OF THE AREA MARKESAN MONTELLO PATINA VIE PRINCETON RIPON RIPON COLLEGE WHOOPING CRANE FESTIVAL

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Calendar of Events M AY

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Green Lake—Paint the Town Red 5K Walk by Town Square

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Green Lake—Green Lake 100 Bike Ride Green Lake—Green Lake’s 175th Anniversary at Deacon Mills Park Green Lake—Moonlight Paddle & Bonfire by Green Team Green Lake—State of the Lake by Green Lake Assoc. at Heidel House Hotel Ripon—Citywide Rummage Sales

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Ongoing Events Green Lake

Green Lake Festival of Music (920) 748-9398 greenlakefestival.org P rinceton

Flea Market Saturdays, April 23–October 15 Green Lake

Summer Market at Town Square Fridays, May 13–September 23 Green Lake

Concerts in the Park Wednesdays at Deacon Mills Park June 8–September 10

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Green Lake—Party on the Pond by Town Square Green Lake—Light Up the Lake July 4th Celebration Green Lake—Daytime Paddle on the Puchyan by Green Team Green Lake—Green Lake Assoc. Gala at Heidel House Hotel

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Green Lake—2nd Annual Tee Up for Town Square Green Lake—Green Lake County Fair Ripon—Scooping the Loop & Movie Markesan—City Wide Garage Sale Green Lake—Fine Art Show Green Lake—Green Lake Area Animal Shelter Rummage Sale Green Lake—Lakeapalooza: Green Lake Community Street Dance

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Green Lake—Wisconsin State Chili Cook-off Princeton—Whooping Crane & Nature Festival Ripon—Green Lake Area Animal Shelter Dog Walk Ripon—Septemberfest Green Lake—Harvest Fest

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Green Lake—Native Seed Collection Green Lake—Mitchell Glen Tour by Green Team ​Green Lake—From the Land at the Toll/Landowski Farm

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Ripon—Christmas in the Village Princeton—Christmas in Princeton

DECEMBER Ripon—Dickens of a Christmas Dates subject to change—please call ahead to confirm.

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FROM THE GOVERNOR

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t is my pleasure to welcome you to Green Lake, an area of unparalleled natural beauty and warm hospitality right here in our great state of Wisconsin.

Green Lake embodies the best that our state has to offer, from friendly locals to enjoyable dining experiences, treasured local shops, and endless activities. Experience Wisconsin’s deepest natural inland lake by boating, swimming, fishing, kayaking, or waterskiing; explore on land by hiking, biking, and camping; or see a whole new perspective of the area by taking a hot-air balloon ride! And the adventure does not stop at the great outdoors. Green Lake is also a center of arts and culture, with a variety of local art galleries and a historic opera house that provides entertainment year-round.

With peaceful lakes and lush forests, rural charm, and diverse attractions, the Green Lake area is home to a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation that has something for everyone in the family to enjoy. With its abundant business opportunities, affordable housing, and serene community, Green Lake is not just a great vacation destination, but a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.

Again, welcome to Green Lake! We are excited to host your adventure here and hope you come back again soon. i

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Green Lake

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isiting Green Lake, with miles of shoreline, stunning sunsets, events, and activities year-round, easily becomes visiting the good life. Your entire family will always have something to enjoy!

Escape to the deepest natural inland lake in Wisconsin. Green Lake offers hours of experiences, from looping the lake on your bike, wake surfing, and fishing to enjoying a sunset cruise around the lake on the Escapade.

There are many need-tosee sights that you will find in the area when it comes to hiking and biking.

Enjoy a breathtaking view after hiking up 121 steps to the top of the Judson Tower, located in the Green Lake Conference Center.

Excite your senses by diving into a wood-fired pizza at a local winery, or get together with some friends to try some microbrews. If you would rather fill up at a local coffee or ice cream shop or dine at a water-view restaurant, we have plenty of options for you to choose from!

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Along with many places to visit, there are also many events throughout the year to enjoy. During the summer, you can find live entertainment weekly.

Enjoy Concerts in the Park every Wednesday, featuring bands of all genres. Stop by Town Square Tap for a cold brew and enjoy live music on the weekends overlooking the Mill Pond

on Town Square’s terrace. The historic Thrasher Opera House provides an array of entertainment, including live music, comedy, and theatre.

Green Lake also has a weekly farmer’s market with colorful and flavor-packed foods! While the weather is still warm, the “best little fair around” comes to town in August. And once it begins to cool down in September, Green Lake becomes home to the Wisconsin State Chili Cook-off. As the leaves begin to drop, Harvest Fest arrives—a festival all about handmade crafts and live entertainment in September. Once the autumn colors are gone and snow begins to fall, sledding at Zobel Park, ice fishing, snowmobiling, and ice skating become popular activities for all to enjoy.

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With so much to enjoy, Green Lake is a destination that you must put on your bucket list! You will also find plenty of smiling faces around town to welcome you to the good life. For help planning your next visit, go to visitgreenlake.com or contact the Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.

Provided by the Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.

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BIG green lake

BY KYLE JACOBSON

HELPFUL WEBSITES Fishing Licenses: gowild.wi.gov Fishing Seasons: dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing /seasons/index.html Parks & Boat Launches: visitgreenlake.com /things-to-do/parks Tourist and Event Information: visitgreenlake.com

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akes are the essence of Wisconsin. They’re the hearts of their ecosystems and the focal points of surrounding communities. Growing up on a lake defines a person in all aspects of their life, from the things they learn and the way they have fun to a deeper appreciation of the reciprocal exchanges between humankind and the environment. Everyone who grows up on Big Green Lake owes a part of themselves to the lake. And everyone who visits aims to find that connection for themselves.

It starts at the beaches, where a family of four looks to relax on a sunny day and, later, a couple of teenagers lose themselves under the blue moonlight. Whether at Hattie Sherwood Beach, Dodge Memorial County Park, or Sunset Park, it doesn’t take a yacht or a fishing pole to make your own fun in the water.

That said, if you’re the sailing type, then by all means yacht the day away. Big Green has 7,346 acres to explore.

If yachting isn’t your thing, consider the easygoing kayak or the breakneck action of a speedboat. There’s waterskiing, wakeboarding, and tubing to be had.

GREEN LAKE FISH CHART WHO THEY ARE | WHERE THEY ARE | WHEN | TOP BAIT

LAKE TROUT Late May through mid-July, shallower water early, 40–60’. 100–140’ later. Small spoons, small shiners.

WALLEYE Ice out until early May, fish shorelines. Last week in June until mid-July, fish weed beds. Early August through autumn, 25–50’ on hard-bottom drop-offs.

WHITE BASS NORTHERN BASS PANFISH

Night crawlers, leeches.

Early May, fish shoreline on windy days, lake surface on calm days. July 10 through mid-September, troll spinners with small minnows, surface down to 40’.

First three weeks of June, troll the weed beds. Large spinners, crank baits. July, fish in 25–40’ of water on the drop-offs. Large chubs, suckers.

Early May, work the shorelines. Warmer weather, fish the rock piles 15–20’. Spinner baits, tubes, crawlers, leeches.

Late April through early May, fish the shorelines, the bays, and by the dam. Late July, fish the cribs. Waxworms, small worms (garden or angle).

ICE FISHING CISCO TROUT NORTHERN WALLEYE PANFISH

Early December, cisco are spawning and can be caught in 40–60’ of water on rocky shoals, or through winter with jigs and glow spoons.

Late December through March. Small shiners.

Fish in 12–18’ of water near big weed beds. Big shiners on tip-ups.

Fish near big weed beds 8–12’ of water, or in water up to 30’. Small shiners, jigs, small spoons.

Plentiful in shallow water. Fish 30–40’ for larger fish. Small grubs, plastics.

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And if fishing is more your style, Big Green Lake provides some lunkers.

Walleye and northern pike, lake trout, bass, and panfish roam somewhere in the 237-foot-deep lake (Check out the Green Lake Fish Chart for specifics).

It’s not always straightforward, but they say the worst day of fishing is better than the best day at work.

Then again, humorist Don Marquis said, “Fishing is a delusion entirely surrounded by liars in old clothes.” I wonder if that applies to ice fishing, also a prominent part of Green Lake culture.

Wisconsin winters often transform Big Green Lake into a glistening wonderland. The snow-rimmed glass of lake ice provides opportunity for ice boating, where wind-powered sleds sail across the surface like greased otters on polished hardwood, often achieving speeds over 50 miles per hour—the sleds, not the otters.

Or if you prefer things at a slower pace, there’s ice skating at Deacon Mills Wharf. Here, children try to figure out the difference between walking and skating in stiff-legged waddles occasionally leading to awkward falls.

Their parents rush over to help them up and encourage them to try again.

All the while, couples glide along, hand in hand, taking turns stealing kisses.

Whimsical for some, dynamic for others, all mixed with awe, Big Green Lake has a prevailing sense of romanticism about it that’s often captured in the wind drawing its voice out across the water. Though lake life doesn’t mean the same thing to everyone, its appeal is universal.

I’ve heard it called the good life, but there’s much more to it than that.

There’s an inspiration to do something intimate and discover what in life matters most to you. A lake isn’t a mirror, it’s a crystal ball, and we all know ourselves better after looking into it.

Kyle Jacobson is a writer and senior copy editor for Green Lake Magazine.

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Festival

Under the leadership of Executive Director Sam Handley, the Festival will be offering 22 concerts for 2022. All events are free to the public. Because GLFM relies on donations to be able to continue offering events free of charge, audience members will be asked to donate if they’re able.

BY DEB MACKENZIE

The concert series will include the following events: • ​LunART will open the season at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake on Friday, June 10.

• ​New to GLFM, and in conjunction with the Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area, a Children’s Chorus will meet June 13 to 16 in Rodman Center for the Arts on the Ripon College Campus. The choir, under the direction of Magdalena Delgado, will rehearse for several days then present a concert in Demmer Hall on June 16.

• ​Pianist Anastasiya Magamedova will present a solo concert at the University of Oshkosh’s Music Hall on Tuesday, June 14, and will follow up with a MasterClass at Evergreen Retirement Community on Wednesday, June 15.

• ​Returning this year is the Choral Institute, directed by Dr. John C. Hughes, from June 22 to 25.

• ​The final concert will be held in Demmer Hall at Ripon College on June 25.

In conjunction with the Choral Institute will be the Composer Residency, also directed by Hughes. Elaine Hagenberg will be the composer-in-residence. The final concert will be held on Sunday, June 26, also in Demmer Hall, and will feature a new work commissioned by GLFM and composed by Hagenberg.

• June 28 brings the familiar faces of the Aizuri Quartet to Thrasher Opera House.

• Soprano Katie Henry and pianist Madeline Slettedahl will present a concert at Thrasher Opera House on Thursday, July 7.

• The Chamber Music Institute (CMI), formerly the Chamber Music Camp, returns to the Ripon College Campus from July 8 to July 24. New CMI Director Elizabeth Oakes brings in a dynamic faculty to work with college-aged and young-adult students for two weeks. Many concerts will be presented, including iconic Circle of Sound Barn Concert on Saturday, July 16; a faculty concert on July 20; and a final recital on July 23.

• The Cabaret Gala, the Festival’s largest fundraiser, will feature Grammy Award-winning soprano Sarah Brailey along with pianist Janna Ernst on July 29.

• The season will close with several outreach concerts featuring the Third Lake Brass Quintet, with the final concert being held in the courtyard at the Caestecker Public Library in Green Lake on Friday, August 5.

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Some events will be recorded for possible limited availability on GLFM’s YouTube channel. Plan to come see the concerts in person for the full experience.

For a full schedule of events and concert details or to donate or become a concert sponsor, please visit greenlakefestival.org or contact us at info@greenlakefestival or (920) 748-9398.

Deb MacKenzie is the administrator at Green Lake Festival of Music.

World-renowned musicians in intimate and historic venues June • July • August • 2022 No charge for tickets - donations celebrated!

GreenLakeFestival.org • (920) 748-9398

Photographs provided by Green Lake Festival of Music.

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owling: the intergenerational pastime that fills the void created by an unexpected rainy day. Whether you’re stringing strikes like they’re in season or packing gutters like an overgrown oak, it doesn’t matter; The 300 Club of Green Lake has gone the extra mile to ensure everyone has a good time.

To appeal to a variety of residents and visitors, Erika Lopez, owner, and Orly Rivera, manager, didn’t just do bowling. When they renovated for the new venue, they brought in a huge arcade, private party rooms, updated the sports bar, and made room for a fromscratch kitchen. “We wanted everyone to feel welcome in here,” says Erika.

But, I mean, come on... everyone? As anyone with toddlers knows, the bowling alley can be a risk. They get bored. They can’t finish a 10-frame game. Guess you’re going to spend all day at the arcade.

Or not. “We did Mad Games,” says Erika. It’s basically bowling 2.0.

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“There’s 100 different games you can play on the lanes. I have toddlers. My toddlers do single-ball, 5-frame games. They don’t have to wait for their ball to come back to finish their turn; it’s the next person’s turn already.”

Mad Games also has a lot of unique games, like one where you’re building a monster by knocking down pins. Then there are games where you play against the lane next to you and catapult boulders at their castle.

Erika describes it as “real bowling meets the Wii.” Orly says, “It’s probably one of the most kid-friendly bowling alleys you’ve ever been to.”

And because no two bowlers are the same, The 300 Club rents lanes by the hour. This way, the bowler who wants to up their game can get in several games for the same price a family with a four-year-old takes to finish one. The lane is yours, so bounce between Mad Games and work on certain pin setups if you’d like.

That’s right, different pin setups. Though it’s not yet widely accepted, The 300 Club uses string pin setters. “They’re not sanctioned for league play,” says

Erika. “But they’re amazing for kids or league bowlers who just want to practice because we can reset exactly the pins they want to practice on.” Erika also says that, though there’s stigma, when professional bowlers threw 1,000 balls at free-standing pins and string pins, there was only around a one-pin difference on average.

As mentioned, it’s really three areas: the arcade, the bar, and the alley. Out back they did a 75-foot patio, and the arcade takes up 3,000 square feet along with the party rooms. “We really are just giant kids around here,” says Orly. “People will have a couple drinks then they’ll be sitting in the Jurassic Park game.”

The bar has domestic beers and local Knuth favorites. The kitchen serves up specialty chef-designed burgers. It really seems like all the stops were pulled out to make this the place to hang out. “This is what we’ve done so far,” says Erika. “But we’re not done yet.”

Kyle Jacobson is a writer and senior copy editor for Green Lake Magazine.

Photographs by Barbara Wilson.

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THE GOLF COURSES OF LAWSONIA

Renowned for its challenging Links course and adored for its scenic Woodlands course, Lawsonia has a proven legacy over its 90 years of existence.

DROP-DEAD-GORGEOUS

The Links course holds true to its name with firm and fast-playing surfaces. Golfers find that in links-style courses they have to play the terrain more than they’re used to because their shot will run out much farther.

Aiming in front of the green is often preferable, and a slight dogleg can lead to a rough shot.

golf courses

The Woodlands course boasts the type of golf Midwesterners are used to. Shots through trees, around water, and over the hills we go. It’s the right mix of fun and challenge with a lot of opportunities for those shots that make you want to play one more round.

BY KYLE JACOBSON

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our drop-dead-gorgeous area golf courses steeped in history and as challenging as you’ll find most anywhere. Get acquainted with each venue, all of which are open to the public and near fine food establishments and excellent lodging. In addition, the courses offer various packages, seasonal specials, and cordial service.

They also provide the expected golfers’ amenities, such as a pro shop, food, and drink. Plan to play them all—you’ll have the experience of a lifetime.

MASCOUTIN GOLF CLUB

Three nine-hole courses make up what some consider Wisconsin’s best-kept secret. With ever-immaculate maintenance, Mascoutin’s courses are fast and true.

You’ll find memorable holes, like the 8th on the Blue Course, and plenty of birdie opportunities. The Club is also noted for its outings and junior programs.

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TUSCUMBIA GOLF COURSE

Touted as Wisconsin’s oldest course, Tuscumbia Golf Course offers history and great play for the entire family. There’s the traditional 18-hole course, featuring tight fairways and small greens, and the Family Links 9-hole, par-3 course, great for golfers young and old— not to mention a convenient way to get in a quick round.

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SONDALLES WHITE LAKE COUNTRY CLUB

Hills, woods, and ponds stand in your way to what some golfers consider the fastest greens around. The Sondalles White Lake course is challenging for any skill level, making a birdie or par that much more rewarding.

Worst case scenario, some free-roaming peacocks should take the edge off a double-bogey kind of day.

Kyle Jacobson is a writer and senior copy editor for Green Lake Magazine

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Photograph provided by Mascoutin Golf Club

Located at The Golf Courses of Lawsonia in Green Lake

Open Daily April - October W2615 S. Valley View Drive Green Lake, WI 54941 (920) 294-3805 www.lawsonia.com/langfords

The Golf Courses of Lawsonia in Green Lake Conference Center W2615 Valley View Drive Green Lake (920) 294-3320 lawsonia.com

Mascoutin Golf Club W1635 County Trunk A Berlin (920) 361-2360 mascoutingolf.com

Tuscumbia Golf Course 680 Illinois Avenue Green Lake (920) 294-3381 tuscumbia.net

Sondalles White Lake Country Club W1680 Country Club Drive Montello (608) 297-2255

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he Green Lake area is known for its abundant beauty, history, and culture. With miles of quiet country roads, it can best be explored by bicycle. Green Lake has 18 miles of paved and compacted-gravel bicycle paths and endless miles of rolling, low-volume scenic roads. Maps are available from the Green Lake Chamber of Commerce.

Enjoy Green Lake by bike with a weekend getaway. Many of the bed and breakfasts are near the bike trail, and the trail connects the downtowns of our communities, making many familyowned restaurants and quaint shops accessible by bike.

You can begin when you arrive on Friday by unwinding with a ride to lunch and dinner. Saturday morning, bike Green Lake County public nature preserves trails. In the afternoon, try one of the routes starting in Princeton or Markesan, or explore John Muir’s boyhood home in neighboring Marquette County.

Sunday morning, ride around the state’s deepest and fifthlargest natural lake and get back in time for brunch and fun on the lake.

Loop the Lake, the most popular route, is 23 miles long and generally follows the lakeshore on town or county roads.

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through landscaped and wooded lots.

You can get to the shoreline at the many public landings, parks, and Green Lake Conservancy properties. If it’s warm, you can get off your bike to dabble your toes in refreshingly cool waters.

At Tichora natural area, you can walk the trails to sandstone cliffs sliding into Green Lake and then visit a small spring-fed lake a few hundred yards away. In the fall, the maple trees arching over Sandstone Avenue create a tunnel of gold, red, and orange, becoming the most photographed and painted stretch of Loop the Lake.

To sample the best of the nature preserves, get out on Lauree’s Trail.

Part of the longest and most beautiful nonmotorized recreation trail in the region, the trail is an 18-mile-long system of interconnected paved bike trails and compacted-gravel trails connecting Green Lake, Ripon, Rush Lake, and Berlin. The trail is paved and extends from the Green Lake Conference Center through Green Lake to the Green Lake County line, and the middle third will be completed in July 2022. You can park at Town Square in downtown Green Lake or Fortify Bank on the northeast corner of Highway 23/49 and County Road A. There’s a delightful 2.5-mile detour north on Forest Ridge Road and east on Brooklyn J Road. With the middle section completed, you’ll be able to ride straight through to the Northwestern Trail and Ripon.

BY BARRY ROGERS

GREEN LAKE BY BIKE

The Northwestern Trail is accessed 300 yards north of the eastern terminus of Lauree’s Trail on County Road PP. It’s a shaded compacted-gravel trail that invites riders and walkers alike. It ends at the Ripon Public Library, a couple of blocks north of Ripon’s downtown.

The City of Ripon is connecting the Northwestern Trail directly to the Mascoutin Valley State Trail through Murray Park. A park shelter and restrooms will service bikers. Both the Lauree’s Trail and the Murray Park connection will keep riders off roads and highways for the entire 15 miles from Green Lake to Berlin.

The Mascoutin Valley State Trail is an 11-mile compacted-gravel trail that’s truly a multiuse trail. Bikers, joggers, horseback riders, and dog walkers have used the trail for years. In winter, it’s a vital part of a three-county snowmobile system. It passes along and through several state-protected wildlife areas and wetlands. Rush Lake is the largest prairie pothole east of the Mississippi and a vital waterfowl habitat that also crosses Koro Prairie and the Berlin Fen State Natural Area. Benches are conveniently placed for viewing nesting sandhill cranes and territorial geese patrolling their part of the wetlands.

The trail terminates on the south side of Berlin. Follow city streets along the banks of the Fox River to get to the old Berlin Lock and Dam, or visit downtown and then head north on River Street to beautiful Riverside Park.

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Berlin and the Fox River were historically important to the Ho-Chunk and other Indigenous nations as they travelled their territory between Green Bay and Portage. Father Marquette described a large village of several thousand Mascouten somewhere just west of the terminus of the trail and what is now Strong’s Landing; however, no artifacts have ever been found to confirm the location.

The Green Lake Conservancy has preserved many lands around Green Lake, some important to the Ho-Chunk Nation. Most of these places are along the Loop the Lake route. The Winnebago Trail and Assembly Springs (Hammer’s Trail) on Norwegian Bay in the Green Lake Conference Center were used by the Ho-Chunk. Tichora, across the lake, was a gathering place for them as well. Burial and effigy mounds are found around the lake, some next to or covered over by older homes.

John Muir grew up in this part of Wisconsin, arriving in Kingston at age 11. Most of the notable places mentioned in The Story of My Boyhood and Youth can be seen by bike. Visit the John Muir Nature and History Route online or go to muirboyhoodhome .oncell.com/en/map-78321.html.

Barry and Ann Rogers are avid hikers and bikers and have been exploring east central Wisconsin with their family for years. They are currently walking sections of the Ice Age Trail, hoping to add that to their list of completed hikes.

Photograph provided by Green Lake Greenways

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hile Green Lake is a picturesque paradise year-round, perhaps one of the most beautiful sites throughout the summer months is in the heart of its downtown, Playground Park. With rushing waters from the dam, stunning landscape, and a charming footbridge cascading with flowers, Playground Park appears to be right out of a storybook. What could make it better? Why the amazing talents of over 75 artists from throughout the Midwest, of course.

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Each year, Mill Street Park becomes home to artists for the juried Green Lake Fine Art Show. The 2022 show marks the event’s 49th year, and takes place Saturday, August 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, August 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

It will showcase an array of masterpieces, from oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings to mixed media, woodworking, stained glass, pottery, book binding, fiber arts, jewelry, photography, sculptures, pen and ink drawings, and more. And attendees will get the chance to chat with the artists and purchase their works of art.

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Organizers Ali Rossberg and Emily McCarthy are looking forward to another year as they carry on the tradition Ali’s father, the late Guy Rossberg, spearheaded for over 30 years. Through the years, the family has been able to organize a dedicated selection committee that led to the implementation of a 40 percent exhibit turnover rate. This ensures that those who return to the event each year always experience something a little unique and different.

The event will also have food vendors, locally crafted beer, and musical entertainment. For more information or to apply as an artist, visit greenlakeartshow.com or call (920) 265-7663. The artist application deadline is July 31 or until an art category is full.

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GREEN LAKE CONSERVANCY

Protecting Your Land’s Legacy

by Tom Schultz Your love and connection to your special property is strong, but in your quiet moments, you might find yourself wondering what will happen to it in the future.

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any who own recreational land develop a special love for it.

We’ve spent many hours there—perhaps over several decades—hiking around the property to enjoy nature’s beauty through the various seasons or sitting around quiet campfires and listening to owls. Some of you may have enjoyed many quiet hours sitting in deer stands or been thrilled by special wildlife observations that were captured on your trail cameras.

The land may have been passed along by ancestors, and you may have grown up there. Perhaps later you’ve shared many fun experiences on the site with your children or grandchildren. Your love and connection to your special property is strong, but in your quiet moments, you might find yourself wondering what will happen to it in the future.

Green Lake Conservancy (GLC) can offer you a legal tool that will protect your land in perpetuity. It’s known as a conservation easement (CE), and when activated, it can keep your property

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in its current natural state. It provides your land with permanent protection from future development. Family, heirs, or future owners can continue to use the land as you have, but you’ll have the assurance that it will always remain natural.

There may be certain tax advantages for placing a CE on your property. If the easement meets federal regulations and is donated, it can be claimed as an income tax deduction. A decrease in property taxes might also be a possibility. Landowners with a CE still own their land; control access; and can sell, lease, bequeath, or transfer the property as they see fit, but future owners will be bound by the terms of the agreement, giving the land strong legal protection. As your local land trust, GLC can assist you in the process of considering and perhaps ultimately completing and filing a CE. Initially, this involves a personal interview and discussion about how a CE works, and then GLC members will spend time walking the property to learn about and document its current vegetation and wildlife.

GLC will work to prepare the legal documentation, which includes a baseline

and a land management plan. They’ll ensure the continuing protection of the property through an annual monitoring visit.

To date, GLC has worked with a number of landowners to protect hundreds of acres of forests, fields, streams, and wetlands in the Green Lake area. If you’re interested in learning more about protecting your special property with a CE, please contact us and we’ll arrange a meeting.

Donating to our land trust or including it in one’s estate plan will contribute to conserving the beauty of our beloved Green Lake area. For more information or to make a contribution, please visit greenlakeconservancy.org.

Tom Schultz is a Green Lake Conservancy Board Member.

Photographs provided by Green Lake Conservancy.

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he Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present one of the largest fall celebrations in the state, Harvest Fest, sponsored by local area businesses.

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the heart of this charming lake community.

The fair features nearly 100 local and regional vendors with their wares—perfect for finding something special for yourself, loved one, or even early Christmas gifts!

The 34th annual festival is an actionpacked, two-day spectacular with activities for all ages taking place on Saturday, September 24, and Sunday, September 25. Both days will feature the annual art and craft fair in Deacon Mills Park, Town Square, and Playground Park, all located in

A farmer’s market showcases the reason for the season with vegetables, fruits, jarred foods, flowers, pumpkins, baked goods, and much more! Local restaurants and nonprofits will be serving up a wide variety of delicious treats and dishes throughout both days in the food court.

Live entertainment will perform on the main stage at the corner of Mill and Hill Streets, in Deacon Mills Park, and the corner of Water and Mill Streets.

On Saturday at 4:00 p.m. sharp, the Harvest Fest Parade, including many colorful floats, high school bands, local area organizations, businesses, and more, will begin on South Street and head down to Mill Street. This year, the city of Green Lake will be celebrating its 175th anniversary, displaying a themed historical parade to remember!

Sunday’s main event is the Green Lake Car Show, which is perfect for fans of antique and classic vehicles.

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Sunday’s main event is the Green Lake Car Show, which is perfect for fans of antique and classic vehicles. Hundreds of cars will take over Mill Street and the fairgrounds as one of the area’s largest fall car shows showcases auto ingenuity from bygone eras.

Harvest Fest is an event the whole family can enjoy for hours on end! For more information, go to vistigreenlake.com or call the Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at (920) 294-3231.

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Calendar of Events Annual Meeting: Saturday, June 18, at Heidel House Hotel

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BY JENNIFER FJELSTED

reen Lake holds the title as Wisconsin’s deepest natural inland lake at 237 feet deep and features 27 miles of shoreline, eight public boat launches, three public beaches, and endless opportunities for fun. From lounging on the shore to fishing for trout, kayaking the open waters, and sailing across the frozen lake in an iceboat, Big Green Lake provides excitement all year round.

Green Lake brings people together and makes the community a vibrant and thriving place. With thousands of visitors each year, Big Green Lake is the common thread connecting all who reach its shores.

It’s critical that future generations care for and preserve Big Green Lake not just for the residents or visitors, but also for the many plants and animals (even bugs!) who rely on this incredible ecosystem. That’s what the Green Lake Association (GLA) has been doing since its founding in 1951.

As a not-for-profit, member-funded organization, the GLA has a singular focus on protecting and improving Green Lake’s water quality. The GLA actively works year-round on projects that aim to address the lake’s main challenges of low

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dissolved oxygen and excess phosphorus pollution—both of which can impact recreational use of the lake. Phosphorus pollution in particular can lead to an increase in the growth of weeds and algae, which are definitely not fun to swim in.

Through membership dues and donations, the GLA is able to fund and support initiatives that aim to protect, restore, and preserve the lake, including aquatic invasive species removal and prevention, stream restoration, promotion of agricultural conservation practices, facilitation of scientific lake studies, and educating the public on how to care for the lake.

Together, we can make a difference for Green Lake. Whether you call Green Lake home or it’s your favorite vacation spot, you can help care for this beloved natural resource every season.

Annual Gala: Saturday, July 30, at Heidel House Hotel Lake Facts Max Depth: 237 feet Shoreline: 27 miles Number of public boat launches: 8 Number of named streams flowing to the lake: 8 Length: 7 miles Width: 2.5 miles

• WINTER: Reduce salt use— just one 12-ounce mug is enough to treat 10 sidewalk squares.

• SPRING: Install a rain barrel to help prevent runoff into the lake.

• SUMMER: Reduce fertilizer use and never use fertilizer that contains phosphorus (it’s the middle number on the bag and should read ZERO).

• FALL: Keep your leaves out of the road and lake—they contain phosphorus that hurts water quality.

If you’d like to help care for Big Green Lake all year round, consider becoming a member or volunteer— both help protect our beloved lake! To learn more about the GLA, membership, volunteering, or events, visit greenlakeassociation.org or call (920) 294-6480.

Jennifer Fjelsted is the communication and project manager at Green Lake Association.

Photographs provided by Green Lake Association.

Explore THE GREAT OUTDOORS

WITH THE GREEN TEAM

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he Green Team is excited to welcome the community to another year of free, fun-filled outdoor activities. Through exploring the great outdoors, event attendees can come to further appreciate and care for Green Lake’s incredible natural resources and history, all while having a lot of fun.

Families, friends, neighbors, and visitors will be able to discover the splendors of Green Lake during moonlight walks, daytime paddles, tours of historic sites, and more. From water- to land-based outings, there’s a Green Team event fit for every adventurer. Green Team events are organized by members of the Green Lake Association, Green Lake Conservancy, Green Lake Sanitary District, and the Green Lake School District. To see the complete Green Team calendar or to check for any event changes due to weather, please visit greenlakeassociation.com/green-team.

Mitchell Glen Tour Saturday, May 7, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and Saturday, October 15, 10:00 a.m. to Noon Explore Mitchell Glen for a rare and beautiful trip to this limited-access property. Participants will be guided down into the glen, which features incredible trees, rock features, and flowing waters. The tour includes walking down and up about 80 steep steps, so bring sturdy shoes. Space is limited and reservations are required. Save your spot by calling the Sanitary District at (920) 295-4488.

Daytime Paddle on the Puchyan Saturday, July 16, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Start your morning with a relaxing trip on the water with the Green Team. Paddle the Puchyan River by kayak or canoe and enjoy this beautiful, thriving ecosystem. Keep your eyes peeled for a variety of wildlife, from turtles to cranes to crayfish and more! This leisurely tour is good for all paddle skill levels. Participants will paddle from downtown Green Lake to Dartford.

Native Prairie Seed Collection Sunday, October 1, 10:30 a.m. to Noon.

Join the Green Team on a prairie-flower and grass-seed collection event at Dawson Prairie in the Green Lake Conference Center. The collected seeds will be used in the community to help restore natural areas that were once overrun by invasive buckthorn. This event is great for all ages!

Jennifer Fjelsted is the communication and project manager at Green Lake Association.

Photographs provided by the Green Team.

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PLAN A DAY Princeton’s famous Flea Market, held outdoors April to October and full of homemade gifts, antiques, and new treasures, is the largest of its kind in the state. From booth to booth, you’ll find the perfect item you’ve been looking for or didn’t know you needed. Following a robust treasure hunt, treat yourself to lunch in cozy restaurants, enjoy the American Legion’s award-winning brat fry, or support a local organization by picking up a burger at the Flea Market’s food stand.

Once you’re happily full, take yourself into downtown Princeton to discover the many local shops offering Americanmade clothing, handblown glass ornaments, local wines, and specialty crafted soaps. Say hello to one of the many shop dogs, and find the perfect birthday, Christmas, or wedding gift.

PLAN A WEEKEND Meet up with friends or take the kids for a couple of days exploring what Princeton has to offer. Spend an afternoon discovering the hidden wonders in each of Princeton’s many antique stores. From finely crafted dressers to delightful novelty signs, Princeton stores are a homemaker’s dream.

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ith its charming local shops, bustling antique stores, and famous Flea Market, Princeton is the place to spend a day, weekend, or week to be completely transported into small-town life bursting with appeal.

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Participate in one of the many weekend events, including wine walks, the Rubber Chicken Fling, and the Whooping Crane Festival. Visit Thanksgiving weekend to escape the rat race of Black Friday by shopping local. Stroll from store to store and take photos with Santa while picking up hot chocolate, personalized cookies, and more. Stay for our Christmas in Princeton parade and feel childlike wonder again.

PLAN A WEEK Take your time to discover the beauty of central Wisconsin with a week in Princeton. Stay at one of our local campgrounds, motels, or Airbnbs.

Reacquaint yourself with nature. Teach the kids how to canoe while discovering the historic Fox River. Relish the peace and quiet while spending the day golfing, fishing, or hunting. Step back in time

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And when you want to explore more, take a tour of a local winery or family farm and savor the taste of food and drink crafted by real people.

Bring your bikes to traverse one of the five bikes paths stretching through the hills and woods of the surrounding area. And there is a winter wonderland

waiting for you in Princeton with snowmobiling trails, ice skating, and cross-country skiing. Come and see Princeton for yourself and make each day an adventure. For more information, contact the Princeton Chamber of Commerce at (920) 295-3877 or visit princetonwi.com.

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porch, which is packed during live music performances. Just off the porch is the infamous section of the Fox River known for the annual mating of the sturgeon...which, I’m told, is just as magical as it sounds.

Horseradish Kitchen + Market offers fantastic food in a venue rife with personality. Owner Photograph by Barbara Wilson Matt Trotter says, “My goal designing spaces is I like to bring it back to character and then dress it up.” What you get is a mix of some of the building’s bones, one wall even showing off the original concrete behind a pair of midcentury button tufted chairs and woodburning stove, with a contemporary flair.

As for the food, given its outstanding reputation, it’s rather surprising to discover that Matt doesn’t have a culinary background. He’s a self-proclaimed art nerd. “At the end of the day, it’s just stuff I would want to eat or snack on. It’s not complicated. I don’t want to be intimidating to people. I always like, as with my retail, when people come in and have that sense of discovery when they find something that’s cool or new.”

Large garage doors bring the outside in, and the abundance of indoor plants amplifies the effect. Then there’s the

Horseradish’s biggest seller is the Capri sandwich. Tomato, mozzarella cheese, a basil pesto mayo, and balsamic

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on grilled Renards’ ciabatta bread. “It’s just simple with a little elegance,” says Matt. “It’s not real fussy.”

The restaurant started as a complement to Teak & Soxy, Matt’s funky retail shop that lives on in a fragrance brand available at Horseradish. The restaurant was more a food truck in the sense that the food was sold out of a food truck that didn’t work. When Alex Pearsall came to Matt with the opportunity to go all in on

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the fantastic food being served, their mutual food philosophies and passions for entertaining sealed the deal. Matt sees their brick-and-mortar location as the grownup version of the place he created to kick it and have drinks.

The overall experience creates something quite memorable.

“Here, eating a sandwich at a swanky place, I love that tension where you think it’s going to be fancy, but it’s not that at all,” says Matt. “I think that explains a lot of the moments in here. ... It’s fun to see it grow.”

Kyle Jacobson is a writer and senior copy editor for Green Lake Magazine.

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ince 2014, the Princeton Whooping Crane & Nature Festival has played a key role in educating the public about the endangered whooping cranes that reside in the nearby White River Marsh State Wildlife Area during the spring, summer, and fall months. Over the years, the festival has expanded to include information and presentations about not just the cranes, but nature in general—specifically the habitat of these beautiful birds.

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The 2022 festival will take place Saturday, September 10, at Princeton Public School, located at 604 Old Green Lake Road in Princeton.

The event’s featured presenters include crowd-favorite children’s edutainer David Stokes and his live critters as well as several others. The art and craft fair will return, boasting the talents of area vendors with naturethemed works. Something will be available for all ages, including creating garden stakes and other children’s activities, Cheryl Murphy’s gorgeous harp playing throughout the day, lunch sold by the Princeton Lions Club, and more.

Friday and Sunday of that weekend allow for festival attendees to explore the Princeton area on their own and see what the great outdoors has to offer, such as canoe trips and birdwatching as well as downtown shopping.

See the full schedule of events at princetonwi.com or visit the Princeton Whooping Crane & Nature Festival Facebook page as the day draws nearer!

Alyssa Paulsen is a freelance writer.

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xperience Ripon—this isn’t just a message for nature enthusiasts wanting to surround themselves with acres of parks, trails, rivers, and lakes. Ripon has long been a friendly destination energized by community celebrations, eclectic shops, tasty cuisine, and historic character. All who visit feel welcome by the city’s charm and natural beauty.

For the epicurean, we have hip restaurants, dog-friendly businesses, a local winery, and a brewery featuring handcrafted artisan beers. The outdoors person will find what they’re looking for in one of our many parks, on our one-mile-loop mountain bike trail, and along the renowned Mascoutin Valley State Trail. And if you’re a golfer, you’re in for a treat on some of the state’s toprated courses.

Community is at the heart of Ripon.

Those living here know the great educational opportunities offered to students and families and the robust business economy that delivers wonderful work places. Ripon is a place people not only gather, but come together—a friendly small town that offers the vibrancy and amenities of a much larger city.

“An adventure awaits you in Ripon, and we can’t wait to greet you.”

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RIPON COLLEGE COMMITTED TO NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES

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of skills that today’s employers seek: oral communication, writing, critical thinking, collaboration, quantitative reasoning, information literacy, integration, and intercultural competence. At the same time, Catalyst ensures students the flexibility and choice to complete multiple majors and minors and hold internships in four years.

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stablished in 1851, Ripon College is a best-value private college and a national leader in liberal arts education. Ripon is devoted to ensuring that every student realizes their unique potential.

The College delivers a top-quality private school education to students at a cost that’s about the same as many public schools in the University of Wisconsin System. One hundred percent of students receive financial assistance.

This mission of providing an accessible and premier liberal arts education remains unchanged, even in the midst of an ever-changing and challenging higher education landscape.

Ripon is demonstrating its dedication to nearby communities by expanding its

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reach for the Local Commitment Award to six neighboring counties. All high school graduates in Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Winnebago, Outagamie, and Brown Counties who are admitted to Ripon College qualify immediately for the award.

This brings their total awards up to $34,000 annually, and they may also qualify for need-based financial aid.

Students must be enrolled full-time and live on campus. More information is available at ripon.edu/local -commitment-award.

Ripon’s five-course Catalyst curriculum rigorously develops 21st century skills employers seek while streamlining the path to graduation. Every graduate earns a concentration in applied innovation, demonstrating mastery

Within six months of graduation, 98 percent of Ripon graduates are employed, student teaching, or pursuing graduate studies. A recent analysis of the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard’s data found that Ripon College graduates are among the highest-earning in Wisconsin 10 years after graduation.

Ripon is committed to community residents of the area as well. The College has returned to its regular in-person schedule of offerings and facilities open to the public after having restricted access during the pandemic. Visitors as of the fall are requested to wear masks indoors. Speakers and fine arts presentations in art, drama, and music are once again open to the public, many free of charge. Public memberships to Willmore Center, our athletics and health and wellness facility, are again available. The center includes fitness spaces, classrooms, gymnasiums, lounges, a pool, performance courts, and a 65,000-square-foot field house with NCAA-regulation indoor track.

The beautiful, historic campus offers modern amenities, advanced technology, and on-site housing for weddings, camps, tournaments, special events, and group functions.

Jaye Alderson is college editor at Ripon College.

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PAT I N A V I E

By Kyle Jacobson

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t Ripon’s iconic 5-street corner, where 1870s Italianate architecture merges with the contemporary, Patina Vie has taken on the role of transforming self-expression from outside-in to inside-out. The spaces we exist in shouldn’t reflect broader design movements imposed on us by magazines and store layouts, but rather showcase the way we experience the world.

“I want lifestyle and decorating and personal style to be a mix of all your experiences,” says founder Sarah Willett. In a world obsessed with organization, Sarah challenges everyone to ask themselves who among us is really so organized. Things make sense not because they fit into nice little categories, but because we connect with them on a deeper level.

From an 1820s Belgian butcher block to a 200-year-old European sideboard displaying candles on shelves and in drawers, showpieces throughout Patina Vie are things Sarah has fallen in love with. But she also thrives on change and personal evolutions. “My worst day in here is when one of my favorite pieces sells. ... But then after a minute I recover, and I realize I now have permission to find something cooler.”

Jewelry, bedspreads, 18-karat ikat glassware, journals, artwork, candles, handbags, it’s all there

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“I want lifestyle and decorating and personal style to be a mix of all your experiences,”

says founder Sarah Willett.

and more. There are little surprises around the store and even a liquor section. But to focus on the items almost feels like a betrayal to what she’s really selling. It’s a place where artists and stylemakers share a part of themselves.

Where collaborations are celebrations of synergy, like a dish set Sarah did with Rowe Pottery out of Cambridge. “I love that it’s local paired with local.”

Sarah is the first to admit that nobody needs anything in her shop. Her wares are cool and funky, and they’re often a luxury. But anyone who goes into Patina Vie with an open mind will come out better for the experience. It’s like taking a glimpse into someone else’s perspective and learning that you don’t need permission to break the rules governing how you live your life.

Those familiar with Patina Vie might question why a brand recognized worldwide would set its base of operations in Ripon. “It’s so simple. I was born in Ripon, grew up in Green Lake. I realized at the right point in my life that this is the center of the universe for me.

It’s my favorite corner in the world.”

“Patina means it’s had a life. It’s been kicked around a little bit. To me, it’s

more beautiful because it’s not new or perfect. Aren’t we all just cooler to celebrate all our imperfections? Thank goodness I’m not young and fresh and don’t have any wisdom. I’ve been around the block a few times. This is a reflection of all the imperfections and the things that I hold dear.”

Kyle Jacobson is a writer and senior copy editor for Green Lake Magazine.

Photographs by Barbara Wilson.

Then there’s the building itself, which, like many of us, has lived many lives.

The interior combines Sarah and her daughter’s personal touches with discovery. Removing layers of drywall revealed the original brick, which creates a timeless accent wall with the original porthole windows.

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isconsin can have unpredictable weather when December rolls around—will it snow early or will it hold off until January? We never know, but what is predictable is the amount of fun during the annual Ripon Chamber of Commerce’s Dickens of a Christmas.

This year’s event takes place Friday, December 2, to Sunday, December 4. With ample wonder and amazement for all ages, it’s not a surprise that Ripon’s premiere event brings many to the area year after year.

“Many of the downtown shops will be open throughout the event!”

Kicking off Friday night is the Dickens Holiday Parade, which will make its way downtown at 6:30 p.m. with a phenomenal display of lights, music, and the spirit of the season. Downtown will also be home to Saturday’s main event from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the Dickens of a Christmas Living Windows Display. This year’s A Christmas Carol theme will have participating businesses decorating and dressing up to look like they came right out of Dickens’ acclaimed novel.

If you haven’t quite finished your Christmas shopping, you’ll be sure to find something for everyone on your list while exploring the charming city. Many of the downtown shops will be open throughout the event, and several art and craft fairs will also take place throughout the city.

For more information about Dickens of a Christmas, please contact the Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce at (920) 748-6764.

Photographs by Barbara Wilson.

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arkesan is a small town in the south central part of Green Lake County with friendly neighborhoods and rich history. There’s stateof-the-art educational facilities for young people and comfortable living centers for seniors in the community. Families in Markesan make homes that last a lifetime.

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Over 150 years of the Markesan area’s history is at the Grand River Valley Museum and Train Depot, presented by the Markesan Historical Society. The museum shows the dedication the community has in its area’s rich past, present, and future farming heritage. The city was once the richest in the nation.

Photograph by Chris Scott

For the outdoor enthusiasts, the Markesan area provides sports and recreation of all kinds. Little Green Lake will satisfy fishing needs with an abundance of muskie and walleye and boating fun with 462 acres of water. There’s excellent hunting, trapping, hiking trails, birdwatching, and fishing opportunities in the 7,000 acres of the Grand River Marsh State Wildlife Area. On the northern shore of the Village of Marquette lies Lake Puckaway. Grand Lake in Kingston and many other smaller lakes dot the area. The winter provides roughly 70 miles of snowmobiling on wellgroomed trails around the area. ​ Markesan proudly celebrates the city’s farming traditions with June Dairy Days, a signature event the second weekend in June. A variety of events sponsored by local service organizations help to keep weekends active, including Kingston Krazy Days, Augustfest, car show, Heritage Day, fireman’s breakfast, and Homespun Holidays.

Markesan is complete with medical facilities, financial institutions, a public library, hardware store, grocery store, and unique boutique shops. You’ll find churches and community parks within walking distance of the downtown and a huge Amish community to the west.

A Grand Community isn’t just the city motto, it’s our way of life.

Provided by the Markesan Chamber of Commerce.

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est of Princeton on Highway 23 is the community of Montello and an array of shopping, services, and natural beauty. Craft and gift stores, an old-fashioned candy and ice cream store, a vintage movie theater, and cafés, pubs, and supper clubs fill the historic downtown district. There’s also

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a pharmacy, grocer, hardware store, sporting goods store, golf course, massage studio, bookstore, bank, auto repair shop, realtors, and more.

Beautiful waterfalls cascade over the Montello Granite Quarry, which is home to the hardest granite in the world. It’s at the downtown intersection of Highways

22 and 23. Afterward, you can take in the scenic beauty from atop Observatory Hill, the highest point in Marquette County. And nature trails at John Muir Memorial County Park lead you through the area around Ennis Lake, which John Muir and his family called home during his boyhood.

Surrounded by Buffalo Lake, Lake Montello, the Montello River, and the Fox River, fishing and water activities are abundant. In addition to several public launches, many shore-fishing opportunities exist at Krakow Park as well as scenic Sunset Road, which is a pet-friendly walking trail. Montello City Park on Lake Montello offers a playground, volleyball and horseshoe courts, softball diamond, and picnic and beach areas. And with acres of nearby public hunting land and plentiful populations of geese, turkey, and deer, Montello may become your new favorite hunting spot.

Whether your preferred transportation is on two or four wheels, we have you covered. Bike trails start in and near downtown, looping along lakeshores and scenic country roads, and the trails will inspire and invigorate you. Numerous ATV routes connect and cross through Montello for hours of scenic riding.

Whether by cycle or auto, be sure to take in Wisconsin Rustic Road 104 for a backroad experience you won’t soon forget.

When it’s time to rest and unwind, you can relax at one of the many local pubs before enjoying a meal. Dining options range from light salads and sandwiches to steaks and seafood.

Lodging options are also plentiful, with peaceful lake cabins, motels within walking distance of downtown, and campgrounds with everything from tent sites to cottage rentals.

There are also numerous events and activities year-round, so check the calendar of events at montellowi.com when planning your visit to the beautiful Montello area.

Provided by the Montello Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Carlsen’s work has been exhibited nationally and in Europe.

Barry Roal Carlsen COVER ARTIST

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arry Roal Carlsen was born in Omaha, Nebraska.

He received a BFA from the University of Nebraska– Omaha and MFA from the University of Wisconsin– Madison. Barry divides his time between his studio and teaching at Madison College. He taught lithography at UW–Madison from 2015 to 2018 and on four other occasions since 1990. He has held workshops and lectures at other universities and art centers in Wisconsin and beyond.

Barry curated BIG TEN(T) University of Wisconsin Alumni Artist Showcase, a 60-artist show presented in Chicago, New York, and Madison in 2016, and UW Alumni Art Fair at Brooklyn, New York’s ArtHelix Gallery in 2017. He co-founded the Vox Populi Print Collective in 2017, which has created national and international exhibitions for its members in New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Aspen, Dallas, Basel, Berlin, Oaxaca, Venice, and cities in Wisconsin.

Barry’s work has been exhibited nationally and in Europe.

Public collections include the Chazen Art Museum, the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Meriter Hospital, Rayovac Corporation, Sentry Insurance, Progressive Corporation, Wisconsin DNR, and the Wisconsin Governor’s Mansion.

He’s currently represented by the Abel Contemporary, Real Tinsel, and Edgewood Orchard Galleries in Wisconsin; ArtHelix Gallery in New York; and Gallery Athene in Drammen, Norway.

Photographs provided by Barry Carlsen.

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