Portage Area Chamber of Commerce Guide

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Welcome to Portage The Portage Area Chamber of Commerce proudly welcomes you to Historic Portage: a wonderful tourist destination, a great place to raise your family and the right location to grow your business. Our significant historical heritage, small-town charm and seasonal recreational opportunities provide the perfect setting in which to live, work and play.

Selected a finalist as one of 50 cities nationwide in the America’s Best Communities competition, ranked the 12th Safest Community in Wisconsin and placed in the top third of locations to start a business in Wisconsin*, Portage is the ideal destination for you.

Portage, serving as the county seat for Columbia County, possesses a wealth of outdoor recreational resources, great neighborhoods, reliable industries, excellent healthcare facilities and educational opportunities. With a population just over 10,000 and a regional population exceeding 55,000, Portage has a vibrant downtown, lively arts center and many museums providing living lessons in history.

Home to two Pulitzer Prize winners, historian Frederick Jackson Turner and novelist Zona Gale, Portage builds on their legacy by supporting and promoting the arts. Portage Center for the Arts (PCA), with its Drury Gallery and Zona Gale Theatre, showcases local artists’ work and offers stellar performing arts programming throughout the year. Along with the PCA in the downtown, visitors can revel in the district’s renaissance with the addition of an upscale billiards/banquet hall, wine bar, artisan food market, a number of specialty shops, diners and coffee houses.

PORTAGE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 104 West Cook St., Ste. A Portage, WI 53901 608-742-6242 800-474-2525 pacc@portagewi.com

Tourists will enjoy vast historical experiences at the Historic Indian Agency House, Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters, Museum at the Portage, American Legion State Headquarters & Museum, Women’s Civic League, World War II History Museum and refurbished section of the Portage Canal. Outdoor enthusiasts will take pleasure in the recreation provided by the Wisconsin and Fox Rivers and Cascade Mountain.

Whether you are interested in visiting our community or you are looking to relocate and make Portage your home, please explore and discover all that we have to offer. *https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/small-business/places-start-business-wisconsin

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Mayor’s Letter Welcome to Portage, home of the ‘the portage’ known today as Wauona Trail.

Over 10,000 years ago this trail was used by Native Americans as they made their way between the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers. This trail is 2,700 paces (1.25 miles) and is one of the oldest trails in North America. We are the spot that marks the divide between the upper Mississippi and the Great Lakes’ Watersheds. Speaking of the Fox River, did you know it flowed north starting at Portage?

Whether you are here for a short visit with family and friends or a new resident establishing a home, I am sure you will find our city warm and welcoming.

Portage is home to an excellent school system, offering both public and private schools, along with secondary education offered at the Madison College-Portage campus. We have a unique partnership with Madison College, offering advanced manufacturing classes at the Portage Enterprise Center. If the need arises, we are home to a healthcare system offering 24-hour Emergency Services.

Many fine restaurants and cafés can be found thoughout the city with a wide variety of options to satisfy any palate. And if you’re just in need of a cup of coffee and a pastry, we can fill that need as well.

Looking for something recreational to do, well you’ve come to the right place for any season. Golf, bowling, biking, swimming at beautiful springfed Silver Lake and curling (yes curling), we offer it all. Did you know that Columbia County (Portage is the county seat) is home to FIVE curling clubs?

What other area can match that?

If history is your thing, well, once again we are the place to stop. From the Museum at the Portage to the famed Old Indian Agency House, right along with the fabled Surgeons Quarters, you are in the third-oldest city in Wisconsin. History abounds.

So, there you have it, explore Portage...you’ll be glad you did!

Bill Tierney, Mayor

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Contents 4 | Welcome to Portage 8 | Chamber Involvement 10 | History of Portage 11 | Location & Transportation 12 | Residential Living PAUQUETTE PARK

13 | Area Hotels 14 | Parks & Recreation 17 | Area Campgrounds 19 | Entertainment 20 | Tourism 23 | Shopping & Dining 24 | Area Map 26 | Education 28 | Business Development 31 | Calendar of Events 32 | Healthcare 35 | Government 36 | Worship 37 | Local Attractions 38 | Restaurant Listings 39 | Membership Directory

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PORTAGE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

104 West Cook St., Ste. A Portage, WI 53901 608-742-6242 or 800-474-2525 pacc@portagewi.com portagewi.com

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Portage Area Chamber of Commerce. The Historic Portage Canal, along Highway 51 in downtown Portage.

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PUBLICATION DESIGNER Barbara Wilson

SALES COORDINATOR Jacklyn Ewerdt

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Susan Anderson, Jennifer Baird, Lori Czajka, Jennifer Denman, Sarah Hill & Shayla Porter ©2016 Portage Chamber of Commerce Any reproduction or reprint of this guide, or portion thereof, without written permission from Portage Area Chamber of Commerce is prohibited.

Information subject to change without notification. Please call published telephone numbers to confirm details.

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Chamber Involvement The Portage Area Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of the business community providing leadership for building a healthy economy and a high quality of life in our area. Consisting of businesses, organizations and individuals working as one voice, we solve critical issues and partner in economic development with a goal to expand existing businesses while attracting new businesses.

We strive to build on what Portage already has to continually make the city even better: working to bring a system of scenic bike routes to cycling enthusiasts; working with local service clubs to create a Splash Pad for kids to cool off from the summer heat; and working on new events, like the Wine Walk and Holiday Shopping Cash Giveaway, to bring customers to local businesses.

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We promote our Chamber members by touting their products and services while helping members obtain valuable

leads through networking opportunities during Business After 5 and Business Luncheon meetings. A Career Fair jointly organized by the Chamber brings local employers and high school students together; the students are made aware of the many rewarding vocational opportunities provided by the employers.

We showcase community pride through our events, such as the annual Concert in the Park, featuring the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra; the Taste of Portage; and many holiday events.

Every day we provide resources and information, such as this guide, to our tourists and potential residents. We have a great group of businesses and individuals who generously give of their time and talents to help support our goals. We are committed to the success and growth of the community with the help of leaders who work in collaboration to provide the best for all involved.

For more information, contact us at: Portage Area Chamber of Commerce 800-474-2525. n

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History of Portage The historical distinction of Portage lies in its unique geographical location between the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers.

Here, the two rivers, one flowing north to the St. Lawrence, the other south to the Mississippi, are separated by a narrow neck of land over which, for two

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centuries, Indians, missionaries, trappers, traders, adventurers and settlers traveling the waterway had to portage their canoes and heavy packs from one stream to another. The settlement, which grew here because of the resulting traffic, was first known as “Wau-wau-onah,” Winnebago for “carry on the shoulder.” During the French occupation, it was simply “le portage” (from porter: to carry) and was eventually anglicized to Portage.

So far as we know, the first white men to visit Portage were the explorers Fr. Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet, who portaged here on June 14, 1673, en route to exploring and mapping the upper Mississippi. The two men were followed by a slew of others, including Lauant Barth, who arrived in 1792, built a trading post and carried on the first transport activity. He was the original permanent settler.

With the American occupation of the Northwest Territory, the government began to protect its interests by building a string of forts along the now famous Fox-Wisconsin water route. Indian resentment over invasion of their lead mine regions and the exorbitant tolls levied on transport goods resulted in the establishment of Fort Winnebago in 1828 to ensure peace and fair business practices.

With the end of the Blackhawk War, European immigration brought to Wisconsin a flood of settlers eager for cheap land. The portage point continued in importance for trade and transportation, and Portage itself grew rapidly as a thriving farm community.

The lumber industry brought a tide of hardy woodsmen and rivermen to Portage during its heyday. Agriculture and industry soon took over the lumbering days.

Today, the city is a progressive community, treasuring the story of its past, and is eager and willing to share it with visitors and guests. While visiting Portage, you will find that many of our historic sites have been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. A self-guided tour of downtown Portage, which includes a map and building description, is available at the Portage Area Chamber of Commerce office.

Guided downtown walking tours are scheduled during the summer tourist season. Call the Portage Chamber at 608-742-6242 for specific dates and times. n

Portions of article by Ina Curtis, Author and Historian.

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Location & Transportation State Highways 51 and 16 pass through the city and intersect State Highway 33 in the heart of downtown.

Conveniently located about 35 miles from Madison, 90 minutes from Milwaukee, 3 hours from Chicago and 4 hours from the Twin Cities, Portage is easily accessible by various transportation options. I-90/94 and I-39 intersect just three miles south of Portage. Travelers from Milwaukee, Chicago and Rockford can continue west on I-90/94 to the Twin Cities. Travelers can head north along I-39 to Stevens Point and Wausau.

The Portage Cab Company is available for rides in town 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and ComfortCare Transporation provides safe, comfortable, nonemergency medical transport 24 hours a day. The Snow Shuttle Xpress makes hourly stops during the winter months at various locations throughout the Portage area. Van Pool exists for commuters to Madison, and the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Columbia County provides transportation for seniors who are over 60 years of age, as well as the disabled, for a nominal charge. A shuttle service in conjunction with the Ride Improvement Project of Columbia County carries passengers between Portage, Pardeeville and Poynette.

More unique forms of travel are available to visitors as well. Amtrak is home to a station serving rail passengers on its popular cross-country Empire Builder Route, while the Canadian Pacific Rail mainline carries rail freight service through Portage. The Portage Municipal Airport is a public-use facility featuring two asphalt runways. The Dane County Regional Airport, located just 35 minutes from Portage, provides commercial air service. n

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Residential Living The quality of life found in Portage attracts new residents from all stages in life — from young, first-time homebuyers and growing families to empty nesters and retirees. An outstanding school system, great healthcare providers, yearround recreational opportunities and fine cultural experiences are cherished by residents.

Our community offers an affordable and diverse range of residential options for all homebuyers. New homes situated along tree-lined streets in well-maintained subdivisions mix well with the stately historic homes nestled within the Society Hill Historic District of Portage. Throughout the community, one will notice many established homes constructed with yellow “Portage brick,” manufactured in the local brickyards during the 19th century. Also offered are spacious

neighborhood developments, along with golf course communities just outside of town.

Saddle Ridge, located on Swan Lake and the headwaters of the Fox River, is an excellent place to live and work or to enjoy retirement. Saddle Ridge rests in a naturalistic environment, filled with a beautiful landscape and wildlife encompassing a golf course and the community.

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The Portage area is a community that values its senior population, offering several options for independent and assisted living. In addition to providing home care to area seniors, Divine Savior Healthcare operates Tivoli, a multimillion-dollar facility offering assisted living and skilled nursing beds along with a chapel, theater, social room, general store and library. Portage also offers quality senior living residences that enable residents to maintain relationships and stay active in their community without the challenges or responsibilities of home ownership. n

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Parks & Recreation The Portage Parks & Recreation Department plays an integral role in maintaining the beautification of our city parks and providing year-round activities for the whole family, including fitness classes, softball, baseball, volleyball, basketball, martial arts, a dog park, a disc golf course, soccer and tennis. Plus, 15 city parks offer a variety of amenities, such as athletic fields and courts, spaces for picnicking and grilling, playground equipment, boat landings, nature walking and plenty of open play areas.

Having fun on the water is now a favorite year-round pastime for residents and visitors. Boaters hit the waters of the Wisconsin River and swimmers enjoy a day at Silver Lake Beach in Portage, which offers a wide, sandy beach with wading, swimming and diving opportunities for the whole family. An indoor pool located at Rusch Elementary

PORTAGE PARKS Blue Star Park – 2.3-acre wayside park located on State Highway 51 and Slifer Street. Home of the Portage Veterans Memorial, and hosts the City of Portage annual Memorial Day Celebration.

Gazebo, shelter and picnic tables are all located on this park.

Cattail Park – 1-acre park located at Burns and Armstrong Streets.

This park is adjacent to St. John’s Lutheran School and contains spring rider playground equipment, green space and a small picnic shelter.

Collipp-Worden Park – 16.5acre park located on Slifer Street, two blocks west of State Highway 51. This park is home to two shelters, flush toilet restrooms, two basketball courts, two tennis courts, two sand volleyball courts, two horseshoe pits, a softball diamond backstop and green space, a large playground with various age group equipment,

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School, 117 West Franklin St., and a Splash Pad near Rusch Elementary at Goodyear Park keep youngsters cool.

The most avid golfers will find all the challenge they need at several courses

electricity, water, charcoal park grills and more! This park is also home to the City of Portage disc golf course and has offstreet parking.

Goodyear Park – 2.7-acre park located between Dewitt Street and MacFarlane Road. This park features the Portage Splash Pad, which is located on a section of the park named the “Gary O’Hearn Recreational Complex.” The Splash Pad is operational from Memorial Day to Labor Day and is a free public amenity with hours of 10 am to 8 pm. In addition to the Splash Pad, this park is home to a new restroom and shelter facility, a small picnic shelter, playground equipment, swing, picnic tables, water, electricity and a large green space area. Goodyear Park also contains two monuments which honor those who served our country.

Gunderson Park – 11.5-acre park located at the corner of Hamilton Street and Meadowlark Lane. This park is home to a new set of playground equipment and a gravel recreation trail that begins at the park entrance on Hamilton Street and runs through the entire park, across Portage Community School District property and ends by Divine Savior.

in the Portage area. You can try your luck at the 18-hole course at Portage Country Club, or at the nearby 18hole Coldwater Canyon Golf Course at Chula Vista. These courses provide golf enthusiasts with hours of recreation.

Lincoln Park – 1-acre park located on the corner of Monroe and Howard Streets. Lincoln Park is home to a picnic shelter, basketball court and one of the City’s newest sets of playground equipment. A former well building is also located on Lincoln Park.

Pauquette Park – 8.8-acre park located at the west entrance of the City along West Conant Street and State Highway 33. This park is named after Pierre Pauquette, a famous fur trader and translator for the French and Indians. The park contains two shelters, flush toilet restrooms, electricity, water, basketball court, gazebo, playground equipment, flower garden, walking path and Bridal Pond. Many weddings and celebrations are held within this park, including the annual July 4th celebration. Snow is cleared each winter on Bridal Pond to allow for ice-skating activities.

Pine Meadow Park – 4.5-acre park located on the north half of Hamilton Street. This park contains a fenced tennis court, picnic shelter, softball backstop with green space field and a large playground. This park is host to youth football activities in the fall.

The Ice Age Trail is one of eight Congressionally designated National Scenic Trails located throughout the U.S. The trail meanders through 31 Wisconsin counties along the terminal moraine left by a glacier over 10,000 years ago. The Heritage Trail Chapter in Columbia County maintains more than 12 miles of trails, boasts 21 hand-built bridges and showcases the intersections of prairie, wetlands and waterways.

When the air turns chilly, skiers and boarders in Portage are lucky to have the highly rated Cascade Mountain, offering free skiing to kids 12 & under accompanied by a paid adult. Some of the 36 trails are steep and challenging to any skier, while others are over a mile long and fun for beginners. Getting to the top of the mountain is fast and easy with 10 lifts, including the high-speed quad Mountain Top Express chairlift.

Riverside Park – 2.1-acre wayside park on East Wisconsin Street next to the Wisconsin River levee. This park is home to a historic shelter erected in 1924 which displays the slogan, “Where the North Begins”. The park contains off-street parking and an entrance to the 2.8-mile asphalt Levee Trail used for walking and biking.

Sanborn Park – 1.3-acre park located on the corner of Sanborn and Carroll Streets and is formerly the home of the second brickyard in Portage. The park contains a picnic shelter, play equipment, basketball court, softball backstop and green space.

Silver Lake Park and Beach – 2.5acre park located on Silver Lake Drive.

This park contains flush toilet restrooms, large open air shelter, playground equipment, public sand beach and swimming area, beach house with concessions and changing room, parking lot, boat launch and a fishing pier.

The beach and swimming area is staffed with lifeguards from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

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Ice skating is enjoyed on the pond in Pauquette Park; snowshoeing trails, with snowshoe rentals, are available at the site of the Historic Indian Agency House; and snowmobiling trails are available around the county. But one has not really experienced winter in Portage until they have become

familiar with the Scottish game of curling.

Played on a level sheet of ice, the object is to “throw the stone” closest to the center of the “house target” on the opposite end of the rink. A broom is used to sweep the ice in order to lessen resistance on the ice so the stone travels farther.

Sunrise Park – 5-acre park located on South Hamilton Street and commonly referred to as “The Gully.” This park is home to a large sledding hill in winter and contains playground equipment and a large green space.

Bruce A. Smith Little League Complex and Fritz Port Dog Park are also located within this complex.

Sunset Park – 4.5-acre park located at Sunset and West Pleasant Streets. This park contains two shelters, flush toilet restrooms, electricity, water, horseshoe pits, charcoal park grills, picnic tables, two swing sets, playground equipment and a beautiful view of the Wisconsin River from the peak of the park.

Veterans Memorial Field – 41.9-acre park located between Superior Street and Wauona Trail. This park is host to a new flush toilet bathroom shelter and concession stand facility, playground equipment, softball diamonds, soccer fields, fairgrounds, grandstand and dirt race track. This park is host to the annual Columbia County Fair, numerous City-wide event celebrations and special events, along with Portage High School varsity soccer, Portage Youth Soccer and Portage Youth Baseball organizations. The

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Woodridge Park – 4.5-acre park located on Winnebago Street in the Park Ridge subdivision. This park is home to a picnic shelter, playground equipment and a swingset.

To reserve a park for your event, call the Portage Parks & Recreation Department at 608-742-2178.

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AREA LAKES & FISHING Buffalo Lake – 2,210 acres; 8-foot depth; panfish, bass and pike. West of State Highway 22, Montello.

Crystal Lake – 27 acres;12-foot depth; panfish, bass and pike.

County Road P, east of Pardeeville, approximately 1.5 miles to Pardeeville Road. This lake has walk-in access only, carry-in for canoes, kayaks, etc.

No developed boat ramp.

Lake Columbia – A man-made lake heated by the Alliant Energy generating plant. This lake stays ice free and features year-round, openwater fishing; bass and catfish. State Highway 51 south to County Road V. Lake George – 36 acres; 22-foot depth; panfish, bass and pike.

County Road P, between Portage and Pardeeville.

Lake Mason – 885 acres; 9-foot depth; panfish, bass and pike. State Highway 127 to County Road AA in Briggsville, 12 miles from Portage.

Lake Wisconsin – 9,000 acres; 39-foot depth; panfish, bass, pike, walleye, sauger, muskie and sturgeon. I-90/94 to County Road CS, exit at Poynette.

Park Lake – 312 acres; 27-foot depth; panfish, bass, pike and walleye. Between State Highway 44 and State Highway 22 in Pardeeville.

Silver Lake – 74 acres; 42-foot depth; panfish, bass, pike and muskie. Silver Lake Drive off of State Highway 16 or Haertel Street off State Highway 51 in Portage.

Spring Lake – 24 acres; 32-foot depth; panfish, bass, pike and walleye. Just off State Highway 22 in Pardeeville.

Swan Lake – 406 acres; 82-foot depth; panfish, bass, pike, walleye and muskie. Off either State Highway 33 or County Road P, between Portage and Pardeeville.

Wisconsin River – Approximately 35 miles long, from Wisconsin Dells to Lake Wisconsin; accessible from Portage. The river has many sandbars and low-water areas, so precaution is advised. Panfish, bass, pike, walleye, sauger, muskie, catfish and sturgeon.

A public access boat landing is located at the corner of Conant and Summit Streets in Portage.

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Historic Indian Agency House at Fort Winnebago

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Entertainment Portage Center for the Arts (PCA) is dedicated to the cultural growth and enhancement of those living in Portage and the surrounding area by providing a community venue for the arts. The center hosts a variety of theatrical events and art exhibits, including the Performing Arts Series, the Zona Gale Young People’s Theatre and the Gale Singers. Additionally, the Drury Gallery hosts free monthly art exhibits from September to May, showcasing local and nationally recognized artists.

PCA is currently undergoing a threeyear capital campaign to raise funds for building renovations to better connect the community and the arts.

The Portage Area Community Theatre has been bringing theatrical performances to our community since 1971.

Theatrical projects take place at many times throughout the year, helping to enhance the quality of life of residents.

This group is working to make sure that everyone is touched by the performing arts. They welcome both individuals and businesses as members and sponsors.

Full details of membership, sponsor opportunities and forthcoming productions may be found at pactwi.org.

A recent addition to the local entertainment scene, the banquet facility at Northwoods of Wisconsin serves as a nice setting for dinner theatre productions. The Portage Community School District also supports the arts by offering theatrical and musical performances from its talented students. In addition, Portage Theatres shows Hollywood blockbuster movies in Dolby Digital 3-D along with the area’s sharpest, brightest picture and best digital surround sound on seven screens. Enjoy a cold beverage in their lounge after the show. n

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Tourism Whether you are looking for a historic, educational experience or a familyfriendly event, there are many exciting things to do when visiting Portage.

Fairs and festivals are a highlight in Portage. The Chamber calendar includes the Taste of Portage celebration in August, featuring a sampling of delicious menu items from local restaurants; an arts & crafts show; live music; and car show, drawing thousands of visitors each year. In July, the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra plays an annual outdoor concert as part of Concert in the Park, another event on the Chamber calendar, with music and a fireworks display over beautiful Pauquette Park along the Wisconsin River. Portage is home to a week of fun carnival games, exhibits and rides during the Columbia County Fair in July. During the holiday months, Portage Theatres offers a free kids’ movie day

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while the local airport welcomes Santa, arriving to make various appearances around town, including the lighting of the tree in Commerce Plaza following the holiday parade in downtown. Make plans to have breakfast with him or to have your picture taken with his

Portage is a city steeped in history, and those looking to immerse themselves in Portage’s past will find plenty to do at a number of local attractions.

The only remaining building of historic Fort Winnebago, the Surgeons Quarters, was built in 1828 by the U.S. Army and is one of the oldest log houses in Wisconsin still standing on its original foundation. The log house is fully refurbished as a home of the army occupation days, with authentic artifacts from the fort.

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The Historic Indian Agency House, built in 1832, is one of Wisconsin’s earliest houses still in existence. It was constructed as a residence for John Kinzie, the Indian agent to the HoChunk (Winnebago), and his wife, Juliette Kinzie. After 100 years of varied use, the house was restored to its 1832 frontier grandeur and officially reopened in 1932.

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reindeer. You can find a complete listing of community events at portagewi.com.

The William L. and Zona Gale Breese home was donated to the City of Portage in 1946 and housed the Portage Public Library until 1994. In 1996, the Museum at the Portage was established to showcase displays relevant to the history of the city. Within the Museum, visitors will find Zona Gale’s study preserved and a permanent collection

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of photographs and artifacts depicting historical events that occurred in the city.

The American Legion State Headquarters and Museum houses such historical relics as statues, uniforms, medals, photos and documents from the history of Wisconsin’s American Legion as well as war era memorabilia.

After the successful publication of her first novel in 1906, Zona Gale built a home for her parents on the bank of the Wisconsin River. Its classical Greek Revival exterior is in contrast to its rustic Craftsman interior. Gale’s 1920 bestselling novel, Miss Lulu Bett, won her the Pulitzer Prize in 1921, and her home was given to the Women’s Civic League in 1932.

early prominent citizens. Many of the buildings are made of yellow Portage brick and were constructed between 1870 and 1910. Society Hill contains the homes of two Pulitzer Prize winners: playwright and novelist Zona Gale and historian Jackson Turner.

The Portage Canal, a connector of the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, was finished

Containing six early churches and many prestigious homes built between 1855 and 1930, the Church Hill District is only two blocks from the downtown area.

Society Hill, a residential district of 138 buildings, was home to the city’s

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in 1876 and reached its peak for recreational boat traffic in 1908. The first of a four-phase, canal refurbishing project was completed in 2007.

As a trade center for central Wisconsin, the downtown retail district thrived with activity as early as the 1860s. Many of the buildings have been preserved in their original Victorian architecture, providing a colorful background for the busy retail area today.

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While you are in downtown Portage, be sure to stop at the World War II Museum. Everyone is sure to find something that will appeal to them along the guided tour. Visitors will see many authentic, rare artifacts and learn about many facets of the war, including the sacrifices made by the greatest generation.

Located to the northeast and east of Portage is a fairly large Amish community. The Amish are well known for their beautiful handmade quilts, baskets, furniture and many other items.

Amish businesses in this region include bakeries, furniture and cabinetmaking shops, quilt shops and general stores.

During the winter months, spend an exciting day outdoors at Cascade Mountain. Recognized as the Midwest’s top-rated ski and snowboard destination, Cascade Mountain provides 36 trails and 10 lifts for experts through beginners, and kids 12 & under ski for free with paid adult. Snowmobiling is another popular winter activity.

The Portage area is linked to trails within Columbia County and throughout the state. Portage is home to the Winnebago Ridge Runners, a volunteer group ensuring the trails are groomed and ready for you each season.

Camping is a great way to enjoy the beautiful Wisconsin landscapes, and several high-quality campgrounds are available for those wishing to experience the great outdoors. Campers can spend their days boating, fishing, swimming in lakes or heated pools, walking along nature trails, enjoying the playgrounds and game rooms and, of course, telling stories around a campfire. n

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Whatever your shopping delight, Portage has the right blend of small shops mixed with national retail chains to serve your needs. Find the perfect piece of jewelry, clothing, furniture or craft to accentuate your home or fashion. Whether you have a detailed shopping list or just want to pass the time window shopping, Portage is the place to be.

Popular with locals and tourists alike, the downtown Farmers’ Market draws shoppers in every Thursday afternoon from May to October. Located under the shade at Commerce Plaza, the market flows with locally homegrown produce, fresh flowers and plants, baked goods and quality handcrafted items.

a favorite beverage paired with a famous Wisconsin Friday night fish fry or Saturday night prime rib. Take a break from the attractions and recreations we offer to sample our local restaurants’ delicious daily specials. Take in a movie and relive the experience with friends in the theatre lounge afterward or dine on the deck under an umbrella looking over beautiful Swan Lake.

If you’re in downtown Portage, stop by 205 Vino, a local wine bar offering wine tastings, live music, and classes. Sample a new wine at this great place to meet friends or unwind after work. Another feature in downtown is The Ball Room, one of the Midwest’s largest billiard halls and soon one of Columbia County’s largest banquet facilities. Try some beerbattered cheese curds while challenging a friend to a game or watch regional sharpshooters compete in tournaments. n

Dining options extend from small cafes, bar and grills and supper clubs to nationally known franchises. Relax and spend an evening with friends enjoying

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Education Students and families in Portage will find an outstanding education system in place to foster lifelong learning. With public, private, alternative and higher education options all available, it is easy for each individual student to find the best education to suit their needs.

The Portage Community School District is committed to providing a top-quality education to all students.

A progressive curriculum that includes advanced classes, new technologies and class schedules specific to each student’s abilities is complemented by a variety of extracurriculars and activities.

The district includes a preschool, five elementary schools, one middle school, one high school and two alternative schools. The alternative schools, Portage Academy and Portage Virtual School, offer shortened school days and online

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classes that encourage students to spend their extra time working or volunteering while still completing their high school degree on time.

Two elementary-level parochial schools are a great way for parents to ensure that their students receive faith-based education along with their traditional education. St. Mary’s Catholic School and St. John’s Lutheran School are K-8 schools that not only offer outstanding classes within the core curriculum but also focus on spiritual education with an emphasis in family involvement and positive daily practices.

After graduation, students wishing to continue their education, along with adults looking to go back to school, can find several higher learning institutions both within Portage and nearby.

Madison College-Portage is a community-based, post-secondary institution serving the educational and training needs of Columbia and Marquette Counties. Associate degree level

programs and certificate courses are available in various fields. Area businesses contract with them to provide customized training to their employees. The campus also provides Adult Continuing Education and Adult Basic Education throughout the year in community centers, schools and churches based upon local requests.

Adult Basic Education provides instruction to individuals 18 1/2 years old or older to prepare them for completion of the GED or HSED. The University of Wisconsin-Baraboo/ Sauk County, just 20 minutes from Portage, provides academic courses in a rural campus setting. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is only 45 minutes away and is the cornerstone of the statewide University of Wisconsin System. A proud member of the Big Ten, it is recognized worldwide for its teaching and research facilities.

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Business Development Portage, with a favorable blend of small family-owned shops and large national corporations, provides a ripe business opportunity. Some of Portage’s established major employers have recently finished or currently have large-scale expansion projects in the works. Alliant Energy committed nearly $627 million to install emissions reduction technology at its Columbia Energy Center while Divine Savior Healthcare recently completed a major expansion, adding exam rooms and LaVita at the Wellness Center, which includes a rehab therapy center with pool and fitness equipment.

Columbia County officials approved a

multimillion-dollar downtown office building project that will transform the landscape along the historic canal and bring more people to downtown. Other local manufacturing operations, such as Encapsys, are experiencing expansion construction as well, representing a longterm commitment and investment in Portage.

In addition to successfully retaining its current commerce base, Portage also provides a terrific climate for new businesses. Recent analysis conducted by a personal finance information service examining business climate and economic

health placed Portage in the top third of Wisconsin cities to start a business.* The Portage Enterprise Center, a business incubator, could be the starting point for those entrepreneurs and small businesses.

The Portage Enterprise Center (PEC) is located in the city’s industrial park adjacent to I-39 and State Highway 16 along a rail line. The PEC is a business incubator and workforce training center that offers flex office and light manufacturing space to new and startup businesses. The center also offers business assistance, coaching and counseling, along with workforce training through the Advanced Manufacturing Training Center that provides training in manufacturing, welding and industrial maintenance.

Portage is home to various manufacturers and food processors that make up a large portion of the local economy. Companies such as AMPI (natural and processed cheese packaging plant), Cardinal FG (manufacturer of glass), Dawn’s Foods (quality food products), Freeland Industries (manufacturer of farm and garden items) and Rayovac (manufacturer of hearing aid batteries) have made a home here. Education and government also have a significant presence, as does the Columbia Correctional Institution—a multimillion-dollar state correctional facility.

The Portage Area Chamber of Commerce, the Columbia County Economic Development Corporation and the city—through a business development specialist—continue to drive economic development initiatives by providing leadership and direction.

City officials are dedicated to continuous economic development and growth in the business park and other areas in Portage. With continued redevelopment of the historic downtown area, the excellent transportation access available through our municipal airport and rail lines, Portage is the place to grow your business. The Portage Area Chamber

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Divine Savior Healthcare’s expansion, The Wellness Center, is a 106,000-square-foot new home of orthopedics, podiatry, physiatry, speech and language pathology, audiology and rehabilitation clinics. The patientcare focused area includes a new place for exam rooms, rehab therapy center, warm water therapy pool, locker rooms and a daycare center.

La Vita is a medical-integrated fitness space located inside The Wellness Center. This exciting new facility is for the entire community, and a paid membership includes access to workout equipment, indoor running/ walking track, classrooms for aerobics, yoga, spin and more, locker rooms, warm water therapy pool and a lap pool, refreshment lounge and drop-in daycare.

of Commerce is here to help. Visit portagewi.com or the City of Portage website at portagewi.gov for additional information pertaining to business development.

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The first phase of a recent housing development, Rolling Woods Estates, was recently completed. When the second phase of this development is completed, Portage will have 132 new one and two bedroom luxury apartments in a wooded setting near I-39. Hamilton Park Place, another recent development on the northeast side of town, brings seniors individualized and dignified care in a family setting where they are encouraged to live purpose-filled lives.

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CONCERT IN THE PARK FIREWORKS CELEBRATION July 2 Music by the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra with fireworks over the Wisconsin River.

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS November 25–December 10 Enjoy wonderful holiday traditions throughout the City of Portage.

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March Poetry & Photo Competition at Portage Center for the Arts

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Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets at Portage Center for the Arts

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Holiday Lighted Parade & Tree Lighting

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Santa Fly-In at the Portage Airport

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25-26​ Free Kids’ Movie at Portage Theatres

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Kiwanis Ride to Read Bike Fundraiser

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Portage Flea Market

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Gale Singers Holiday Concert

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Girl Scouts Birthday Event at Indian Agency House

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April Poetry & Photo Competition at Portage Center for the Arts Bowtime Quintet at Portage Center for the Arts

Concert in the Park Fireworks Celebration

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Portage Flea Market

Music Fest at Lawton Field

26-27 ​Taste of Portage Market Fair 27 ​Silver Lake Triathlon

Portage Wine Walk

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Living History Weekend at Historic Indian Agency House

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Portage Flea Market

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Christmas Day Dinner at Portage Presbyterian Church

ONGOING EVENTS Concerts at the Portage Wednesday evenings June–August Farmers’ Market Thursday afternoons May–October Downtown Walking Tours First Saturday June–August Please Note: Events are subject to change. Please check with us before planning your vacation.

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Healthcare Divine Savior Healthcare has been dedicated to providing the highest level of care to Portage and the surrounding communities for over 90 years. Their comprehensive list of high-quality services and programs are available to patients close to home. Their experienced, compassionate physicians, nurses and staff are here to ensure availability of comprehensive medical services.

Their state-of-the-art hospital and clinic is home to the Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Surgery, Family Practice Physicians, Dialysis, Diagnostics, Laboratory, Rehab Department, Birthing Center and more for all of a family’s needs. Connected to the hospital via an underground tunnel is Tivoli, a facility offering assisted living and skilled nursing beds. New in 2016 is The Wellness Center, located between the hospital and Tivoli, and the new home of LaVita, a medically integrated fit-

ness center. Divine Savior Healthcare, offering an array of free and reduced cost screenings, education programming and exercise classes, also offers three regional clinic locations: the Portage Clinic, Pardeeville Clinic and Crossroads Clinic in Oxford.

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Wisconsin-Madison, which includes the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, American Family Children’s Hospital, the UW Medical Foundation and the UW Hospital and Clinics. The 471-bed UW Hospital and Clinics in Madison is recognized among the finest academic medical centers in the nation and has established itself as a leader in pediatrics, ophthalmology, surgery, organ transplantation and cancer care through the UW Carbone Cancer Center—the state’s only comprehensive cancer center.

In addition to these outstanding facilities, UW Health operates a number of community-based clinics in the region. The clinic in Portage is a conveniently located medical facility housing the allergy clinic; pulmonary clinic; rheumatology clinic; vascular surgery clinic; nephrology clinic; as well as physicians providing family medicine, internal medicine and pediatric care.

This clinic also provides laboratory services.

Dean Health System operates three clinics in Portage: Davis Duehr DeanPortage, a comprehensive eye clinic; Dean Specialty Clinic-Portage; and the Portage Clinic, a Dean/St. Mary’s Regional Clinic. The Portage Clinic offers comprehensive family healthcare services, health assessments and physicals, preventive medicine, OB/GYN, pediatrics, geriatrics, minor surgery, foot care and on-site laboratory and x-ray services. In addition, the clinic

houses the Dean Specialty Clinic on the second floor and also offers on-call nursing services. Among the specialties provided are urology, neurology, ENT, gastroenterology, OB/GYN, endocrinology, cardiology, allergy/immunology, pulmonary disease, rheumatology and dermatology.

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With wellness & therapeutic inspired programming in mind, Hamilton Park Place provides residents a quality place to call home. Helping you transition to a lifestyle of support and assistance that allows you to remain independent and immersed in joyful living, Hamilton Park Place offers a warm, caring environment for seniors who need assistance with daily living. Providing an assisted living environment suitable for cognitive decline, advanced aging, and physical limitation. Our facility is owned and operated by two licensed therapists bringing years of experience in healthcare.

Community includes:

 Beauty Salon  Nutritional services  Large state of the art therapy gym  Living and gathering areas with fireplaces  Private single and double occupancy rooms  Exceptional culinary options catered to seniors  Spacious spa including walk in tub with fireplace  Rooms ergonomically built with a fall prevention design

Come in for a complimentary tour of our newly built facility and meet our caring staff!

For life’s unexpected bumps Just when you’re getting into the swing of things, along comes one of life’s unexpected bumps. Divine Savior Healthcare understands that these bumps often occur after your doctor’s office has closed. Now you can receive care for sprains, strains, cuts, sore throats, colds and the flu without having to wait.

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Government

The City of Portage, the seat for Columbia County, is a full-service municipality, providing a range of excellent public services, such as street maintenance, refuse and recycling, library, water, public safety and recreation. Municipal government for the City of Portage consists of a Mayor, City Administrator, Business Development & Planning Director and nine elected alderpersons.

Portage City Hall is located at 115 West Pleasant St. and is home to all municipal services, including the Portage Police and Fire Department, and home to many daily activities for older adults in Portage with a Lunch Bunch, where older adults can enjoy a nutritious and complete meal with others in a group while playing cards or bingo. Seniors and Law Enforcement are working together through TRIAD to enhance their quality of life and to see that their needs are met in their community.

Citizens have further access to information regarding city projects, “green” initiatives, city services and programs, meeting minutes, community events and much more by visiting the City of Portage online at portagewi.gov or contacting one of the departments. n

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115 West Pleasant St. 608-742-2176

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400 DeWitt St. 608-742-2191

PORTAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT 117 West Pleasant St. 608-742-2174

COLUMBIA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT 711 East Cook St. 608-742-4166

PORTAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY 253 West Edgewater St. 608-742-4959

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Worship Several faith communities are represented in the more than 15 churches in Portage, available to help residents meet their spiritual needs.

Local churches are collaboratively working with the residents to create places of worship and offer faith-based educational opportunities to enrich the lives of Portage residents.

Local faith organizations belong to and support the Portage Area Chamber of Commerce. These organizations elevate the quality of life in the Portage area through education, charity benefits, programs and outreach.

MEMBER PARISHES Portage Presbyterian Church is a warm, inviting community of believers who offer times and spaces of sanctuary, compassion, worship, fellowship, learning and peace where all are welcome to be a part of what God is doing.

A friendly welcome is waiting at CrossPoint Assembly of God, where Jesus, the community and the world are loved and served. They offer relevant classes for ages preschool through adult.

St. John’s Lutheran Church & Schools, a vibrant community of Christians

seeking to bless its members and impact its community with the saving Gospel of Savior Jesus, has been around for more than 150 years, but in many ways they feel like they are just getting started.

St. Mary’s Church and School is a welcoming community that is alive with prayer and service, believing Jesus offers a challenge to support one another while respecting people’s similarities and differences.

Portage United Methodist Church, the “Pizza Church” with the clever sign where the blood drive is held, aspires to make disciples of Jesus Christ, and to make Christ known through service in the community and beyond.

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Local Attractions American Legion State Headquarters Includes a museum housing such historical relics as statues, uniforms, medals, photos and documents from the history of Wisconsin’s American Legion as well as war memorabilia.

2930 American Legion Dr. 608-745-1090 • wilegion.org Cascade Mountain The best place to take your family skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Kids 12 & under ski free.

W10441 Cascade Mountain Rd. 800-992-2SKI • cascademountain.com Curling Club “Home of Olympic Dreams,” the club, established around 1850, is a four-sheet facility with leagues for men, women and mixed rinks as well as a junior curling program.

107 West Albert St. 608-742-3237 • portagecurling.com Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters The only remaining building of Fort Winnebago, the Surgeons Quarters was built by the U.S. Army in 1828, and is one of the oldest log houses standing on its original foundation.

1824 WI 33 • 608-742-2949 fortwinnebagosurgeonsquarters.com Historic Downtown As a trade center for central Wisconsin, the downtown retail district contains quaint niche shops and restaurants located next to the canal and levee path.

Pick up a self-guided walking tour at the Chamber office.

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Historic Indian Agency House One of Wisconsin’s earliest houses in existence. Constructed as a residence for John Kinzie, the Indian agent to the Ho-Chunk (Winnebago), and his wife, Juliette Kinzie.

1490 Agency House Rd. 608-742-6362 • agencyhouse.org Ice Age Trail This 1000-mile trail through Wisconsin highlights the unique landscape features left behind by the immense glacial flow of ice more than 12,000 years ago. iceagetrail.org Museum at the Portage Showcases displays relevant to the city.

Visitors will find Zona Gale’s study preserved and a permanent collection of photographs and artifacts depicting the city’s historical events.

804 MacFarlane Rd. 608-742-6682 • portagemuseum.org Portage Canal Dug by hand from 1849 to 1851 (later improved by the Army Corps of Engineers), the canal was finished in 1876 and at its peak for recreational boat traffic in 1908. Walk or ride your bike along the pathway. portagecanalsociety.com Portage Center for the Arts This intimate theatre is home to the Zona Gale Young People’s Theatre, the Gale Singers, the Performing Arts Series, Portage Area Community Theatre productions, the Drury Gallery and more.

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Portage Country Club 18 holes of challenging golf located on the shores of Swan Lake.

W7245 Country Club Rd. 608-742-5121 • portagecc.net Portage Theatres Featuring Dolby Digital 3-D for select movies along with the area’s sharpest, brightest picture and the best in digital sound in every auditorium.

322 West Wisconsin St. 608-742-6900 • portagetheatres.com Portage World War II Museum During this guided tour, visitors will see many authentic, rare artifacts and learn about many facets of the war, including the sacrifices made by the greatest generation.

119 West Cook St. 608-697-3690 Society Hill This residential district was home to the city’s early prominent citizens, including playwright Zona Gale and historian Jackson Turner. Many of the buildings are made of yellow Portage brick.

Zona Gale Home/Women’s Civic League After the successful publication of her first novel in 1906, Zona Gale built this home for her parents on the bank of the Wisconsin River. It is open to the public and can be viewed for a nominal fee.

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Restaurant Listings DINO’S RESTAURANT 2900 New Pinery Rd., 608-742-4111 Breakfast, daily lunch/dinner & drink specials, full-service bar, banquet room DOUGLAS’ BIG DOG SALOON 218 West Cook St., 608-742-3644 Enjoy friends, great food & good times in historic downtown Portage

205 VINO 205 DeWitt St., 608-742-2058 Serving wine, craft beers, cordials and tapas B & B HITCHING POST 2503 West Wisconsin St., 608-742-8208 Family-style restaurant bar & grill CORNER POCKET SPORTS BAR & GRILL 301 DeWitt St., 608-742-3270 Family friendly, best wings and burgers in town, great place to watch the game COTTONWOOD BAR & GRILL 312 DeWitt St., 608-742-5917 Daily drink & food specials. DJ Thursday–Sunday. Grill open at 6 am.

Authentic gyros CULVER’S 2733 New Pinery Rd., 608-742-7982 Butterburgers, custard, quick service, made to order

GLACIER ROCK 630 West Pine St., Baraboo, 608-356-4869 Restaurant, off- and on-site catering; with hotel KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN 2990 New Pinery Rd., 608-742-2777 Featuring “Finger-Licking-Good” chicken, catered to any size group NORTHWOODS CATERING & BANQUET HALL N6510 US 51, 608-742-7114 x291 Sandwiches, soups, fresh salads, baked goods & coffee. Catering & Hall available PAPA MURPHY’S 2936 New Pinery Rd., 608-745-4200 Take and Bake Pizza PETRO TRAVEL PLAZA IRON SKILLET, DAIRY QUEEN, SUBWAY I-90/94 & WI 78, 608-742-9094 Full menu, served 24 hours and buffet dining

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PIZZA RANCH 2905 New Pinery Rd., 608-566-1750 Buffet featuring chicken, pizza, salad bar, soup, dessert, pies & ice cream RED APPLE FAMILY RESTAURANT 1152 East Wisconsin St., 608-745-9000 Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner, full senior citizen menu, daily specials SUZY’S STEAK & SEAFOOD HOUSE 2711 County Rd. CX, 608-742-8400 Supper club serving choice steaks, prime rib, seafood, pasta and Friday fish fry TAMARACK PIZZA 412 East Wisconsin St., 608-742-6424 Tenderloin & fresh Angus beef burgers, bar & grill, carry out, cocktails and pizza THE BALL ROOM 112 East Cook St., 608-566-1454 Lunch & dinner, open 11 am daily.

One of the Midwest’s premier billiards facilities THE NORTHSHORE W7245 Country Club Rd. (3 mi. east of Portage), 608-742-3553 Friday fish fry, Saturday prime rib, steaks, pastas, sandwiches, outdoor seating TWO RIVERS COFFEE COMPANY 224 West Wisconsin St., 608-742-7372 Coffee, gourmet teas, smoothies & other coffee house favorites

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PIZZA HUT OF PORTAGE 401 East Wisconsin St., 608-742-8829 Carry out, delivery or dine in, new Wing Street menu, new Explore Flavor menu

WILZ DRUG 140 East Cook St., 608-742-3545 Old-fashioned soda fountain offering delicious sandwiches and refreshing beverages

Membership Directory 205 Vino 205 DeWitt St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2058 205vino.com

American Transmission Company W234N2000 Ridgeview Parkway Ct. Waukesha, WI 53187 608-877-7077 atcllc.com

4 County Safety Council 317 E. Wisconsin St. Suite 3 Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5354

AmericanWay 621 Latton Ln. Portage, WI 53901 608-566-1500 amwelcome.com

51 Auto Sales N6826 Hwy 51 S. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2994 51autosales.com ActivateChurch.tv 324 W. Franklin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-566-4239 activatechurch.tv Adams Columbia Electric Cooperative 401 E. Lake St. Friendship, WI 53934 800-831-8629 acecwi.com ADRC of Columbia County 2652 Murphy Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-9706 co.columbia.wi.us/columbiacounty/adrc Air Portage, Inc. 1011 Silver Lake Dr. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-3300 air-portage.com

AMPI/Associated Milk Producers, Inc. 301 Brooks St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2114 ampi.com Anderson & Shapiro Eye Care 1200 John Q Hammons Dr. #100 Madison, WI 53717 608-827-7705 be2020.com

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Anytime Fitness 2800 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-0250 anytimefitness.com Aramark Uniform Services, Inc. 110 E. Haertel St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-1599 aramark-uniform.com

Bindl Family Chiropractic 2121 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-4300 bindlfamilychiropractic.com

Arbor Green, Inc. 430 E. Albert St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-0055

BJ’s TV & Appliance Center 1411 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5351 bjstvandappliance.com

Aspirations Salon and Day Spa 213 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2672 aspirationssalondayspa.com

Allstate Ins - Shelly Cibulka Insurance Group, LLC 2939 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-6548 allstate.com/shellycibulka See ad on page 17

Associated Bank 222 E. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-4115 associatedbank.com

American Legion State Headquarters 2930 American Legion Dr. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-1090 wilegion.org

Badger Planning Group, LLC PO Box 76 Portage, WI 53901 608-742-9934

Best Western Resort Hotel & Conference Center 2701 Cty. Rd. CX Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2200 bestwestern.com/ resorthotelconferencecenter See ad on page 17

Alliant Energy 2777 Columbia Dr. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-0724 alliantenergy.com

Amalgam, LLC PO Box 45 Portage, WI 53901 608-620-8870 amalgamize.com

Badger Clean Janitorial Services, LLC 2864 Village Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-477-0970

AVID Risk Solutions 2501 Parmenter St. Suite 200A Middleton, WI 53562 608-617-7441 avidrisk.com B&B Hitching Post 2503 W. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-8208 bbhitchingpostrestaurantandcatering.com

Blau Family Chiropractic & Integrated Wellness 641 Latton Ln. Suite A Portage, WI 53901 608-742-1300 blauchiropractic.com See ad on page 34 Blystone’s Towing & Radiator Service 1201 W. Hwy 33 Portage, WI 53901 608-742-4228 blystonestowing.com BMO Harris Bank 2851 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-3448 harrisbank.com Bonded Collectors of Wisconsin 2425 Airport Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-4124 bondedcollectorsofwi.com

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BrightStar Care 507 Linn St., Unit B Baraboo, WI 53913 608-355-5015 brightstarcare.com/baraboo Bulgrin’s Butcher Block Mobile Market N8720 Starr Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-566-3911 C & D Seamless Gutters W9011 Hilltop Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-7530 Cardinal FG 1650 Mohr Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-1966 cardinalcorp.com See ad on page 47 Carlson, Rogers & Owens 234 1/2 W. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-1905 Cascade Mountain Ski & Snowboard Area W10441 Cascade Mountain Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5588 cascademountain.com See ad on page 20 Cavanaugh Enterprises 101 E. Pleasant St. Portage, WI 53901 608-577-5449 cavanaughenterprises.com CESA 5/Cooperative Educational Svc Agency 626 E. Slifer St. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-5400 cesa5.org Coldwater Canyon Golf Course @ Chula Vista 4502 River Rd. Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 608-254-8489 chulavistaresort.com Columbia County Fair Association PO Box 57 Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5748 columbiacofair.com Columbia County Humane Society N7768 Industrial Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-3666 cchswi.org Columbia County Title Company 115 E. Conant St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5552 danecountytitle.com

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Comfort Suites N5780 Kinney Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-4717 choicehotels.com/wisconsin/portage/ comfort-suites-hotels/wi063 See ad on page 22 Communications Service Wisconsin, LLC 305 E. Albert St. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-3300 rfstore.com Community Bank of Portage 2930 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-4300 commbankportage.com See ad on page 30 Computer Clinic of Wisconsin, LLC 1 Main St. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-4086 computerclinic.us Corner Pocket Sports Bar & Grill 301 DeWitt St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-3270 cornerpocketpub.com Costco Wholesale 2850 Hoepker Rd. Sun Prairie, WI 53590 608-825-4020 costco.com Cottonwood Bar & Grill 312 DeWitt St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5917

Daley’s Beverage Mart 1623 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-4651 Davis & Page, LLP 208 W. Town St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5591 See ad on page 35

Davis Construction Co. of Portage, Inc. 800 Whitney St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-7224 davisblacktop.com See ad on page 29 Dawn’s Foods 1530 LaDawn Dr. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2494 dawnsfoodsinc.com Days Inn - Portage N5781 Kinney Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-1554 daysinnportage.com See ad on page 7 Dean Clinic - Portage 2825 Hunters Trail Portage, WI 53901 608-742-7161 deancare.com See ad on page 32 Dean Health Plan 1277 Deming Way Madison, WI 53717 866-794-3326 deancare.com

Country Plumber, Inc. W8371 Hwy P Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2648 countryplumber.com

Deer Run Apartments 2345 Schultz St. Portage, WI 53901 608-566-1777 oakbrookcorp.com See ad on page 12

Crawford Oil & Propane Company 416 E. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2414 crawfordoilandpropane.com

Design 1 Apparel 1207 Wauona Trail Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5642 design1apparel.com

Cross Jenks Mercer & Maffei 221 3rd Ave. Baraboo, WI 53913 608-356-3981 baraboolaw.com

Dino’s Restaurant 2900 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-4111

CrossPoint Assembly of God 2727 Cty Rd. CX Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2221 crosspointag.com

Divine Savior Healthcare 2817 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-4131 dshealthcare.com See ad on page 33 & 48

Culver’s Restaurant 2733 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-7982 culvers.com See ad on page 38

Don-Rick Insurance, Inc. 236 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5548 don-rick.com See ad on page 9

Douglas’ Big Dog Saloon 218 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-3644

Eulberg, Dave and Judy 522 W. Edgewater St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-4957

Downtown Portage Inc. 117 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-5768

Evolution Agency-David Wacholtz Erie Insurance 2559 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-4680 evolutionins.com

Dreyer Design N4360 Allan Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-1453 dreyerdesign.com Duck Creek Campground W6560 Cty. Hwy G Pardeeville, WI 53954 608-429-2425 duckcreekcampground.com DW Sports Center 125 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-7745 Eagle Promotions & Apparel N4488 Powers Ave. Mauston, WI 53948 608-847-2240 eaglepromosweb.com Edgewater Home & Garden 2957 CTH CX Portage, WI 53901 608-742-6558 edgewaterhomeandgarden.com Edward Jones - Josh Vehring 2910 New Pinery Rd. Suite D Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5408 edwardjones.com Edward Jones - Klay Vehring Financial Advisor 214 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-8841 https://edwardjones.com Elsing Oil Company PO Box 85 Poynette, WI 53955 608-635-2758 Enbridge 9001 Dumke Rd. Portage, WI 53901 920-728-2635 enbridge.com Encapsys, LLC 2500 W. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5386 encapsys.com Engelland Landscape Architecture 111 Lake Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-347-5870

Free Spirit Travel, LLC 2851 New Pinery Rd., Suite A Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5533 free-spirit-travel.com Freedom Carpeting 602 E. Albert St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-0471 freedomcarpeting.com

Eye-Deal Eyewear, LLC 215 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2020 eyedealeyewear.comli.com

Freeland Industries, Inc. 1203 Adams St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2189 freelandind.com

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.

322 DeWitt St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-0097 fairwayportage.com

Fresh Indulgence Bath and Body 318 DeWitt St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-3473 facebook.com/FreshIndulgenceLLC

Fancy Pants 124 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5711

Frontier Communications 2222 W. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-7145 frontier.com

Fearing’s Electronic Systems 722 Walsh Rd. Madison, WI 53714 608-443-2595 fearings.com Fenske & Associates, LLC 2622 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-0980 fenske007.com See ad on page 26

G. Karl Enterprises 802 E. Albert St. Portage, WI 53901 608-381-1518 gkarl-stewarts.com Galley Studio 222 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-6151 galleystudio.com

First Weber Group 333 W. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-4897 firstweber.com See ad on page 13

General Engineering 916 Silver Lake Dr. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2169 generalengineering.net See ad on page 30

First Weber Relocation Services 220 S. WI Dells Pkwy.

Lake Delton, WI 53940 608-254-3127 firstweber.com

George, Judge Dan Portage, WI 53901

Forever Yours Jewelry, Inc. 123 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-3330 foreveryoursjewelryinc.com Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters 1824 E. State Rd. 33 Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2949 fortwinnebagosurgeonsquarters.org See ad on page 18 Forward Service Corporation 2875 Village Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2992 fsc-corp.org

Giggles for Kids 117 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-5768 Glacier Rock of West Baraboo 630 W. Pine St. Baraboo, WI 53913 608-356-4869 clarionwestbaraboo.com Goetz Companies (Petro Travel Plaza) I90/94 Exit 108A Portage, WI 53901 608-742-9094 petrotruckstops.com See ad on page 3

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Goodwill Industries of South Central Wisconsin 2902 American Legion Dr. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-0616 goodwillscwi.org Grande Cheese Company 181 W. Monroe St. Wyocena, WI 53969 920-269-7200 grande.com Grean Carpet Care PO Box 221 Portage, WI 53901 608-697-4098 greancarpetcare.com Grothman & Associates, S.C. 625 E. Slifer St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-7788 grothman.com Gumz Muck Farms, LLC N570 6th Court Endeavor, WI 53930 608-981-2488 gumzfarmswi.com H & M Contracting 967 Saddle Ridge Portage, WI 53901 608-335-9336 H.G. Meigs, LLC 1220 Superior St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5354 hgmeigs.com Haareway Laser and Skin Rejuvenation Center 2910 New Pinery Rd. Suite B Portage, WI 53901 608-742-9300 wisconsinlaserandskincenter.com See ad on page 27 Hamilton Park Place 2525 Hamilton St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-7888 therapeuticalo.com See ad on page 33 Hart & Olson Family Dentistry 225 Gunderson Dr. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-3272 hartolsonfamilydentistry.com See ad on page 16 Head 2 Toe Salon 321 W. Conant St. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-4935 See ad on page 7

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HealthSource of Portage 306 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2225 bauerfamilychiro.com

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) 2990 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2777 portagekfccatering.com

Herb’s Custom Detailing W6942 E. South Shore Dr. Pardeeville, WI 53954 608-429-4150

Kwik Trip - Central #764 1925 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-8005

Hill Automotive 3013 County Hwy CX Portage, WI 53901 608-742-7141 hillautomotive.com

Kwik Trip - North #683 2970 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-6676

Historic Indian Agency House 1490 Agency House Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-6362 agencyhouse.org See ad on page 18 Ho-Chunk Gaming S3214 County Rd. BD Baraboo, WI 53913 608-356-6210 ho-chunk.com See ad on page 21 Home Health United 2888 Village Rd. Portage, WI 53901 800-924-2273 homehealthunited.org Indian Trails Campground W6445 Haynes Rd. Pardeeville, WI 53954 608-429-3244 indiantrailscampground.com See ad on page 2 Johnson Chiropractic 1512 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5578 Just Me 6596 Chestnut Cir. Windsor, WI 53598 608-846-5299 Kammer & Greiber, S.C. 702 DeWitt St., Suite A Portage, WI 53901 608-742-3234 kammerlaw.com Karate America 2211 W. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-212-4935 pkaschools.com Kari Tracey - American Family Insurance 240 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-3888 amfam.com

Kwik Trip - South #653 1223 E. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5226 kwiktrip.com La Crosse Graphics 3025 East Ave. S La Crosse, WI 54601 608-788-2500 lacrossegraphics.com Larry’s Trophies and Awards N6315 Hillcrest Rd. Pardeeville, WI 53954 608-742-5854 Laura’s School of Dance 602 E. Albert St. Portage, WI 53901 866-326-2356 freewebs.com/laurasdance Leege Trucking W6522 Gale Dr. Endeavor, WI 53930 608-587-2009 LegalShield 904 Water Edge Ct. Marshall, WI 53559 608-345-0557 lisataylor.legalshieldassociate.com Link’s Greenhouse N9905 Link Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-6758 linksgreenhouse.com LMS Construction W7550 State Rd. 16 Pardeeville, WI 53954 608-742-8618 LYCON Inc. 1110 Harding St. Janesville, WI 53547 800-955-8758 lyconinc.com Madison College 330 W. Collins St. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-3100 madisoncollege.edu/portage-campus

Magnum.Media N6912 Hwy 51 Portage, WI 53901 608-742-1001 magnumbroadcasting.com Maid Spotless 1050 Thompson Portage, WI 53901 608-742-6243 maidspotlessinc.com Malone Sr., Pat 601 W. Slifer St., Apt. 217 Portage, WI 53901 608-742-6942 Malone’s State Farm Insurance 415 W. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-6754 malonesf.com Markent Personnel, Inc. 121 E. Conant St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-7300 markentpersonnel.com Mary Kay Independent Consultant W6760 Hwy EE Portage, WI 53901 608-697-5854 marykay.com/dholland McReath Orthodontics 2625 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-4800 drmcreath.com Meigs Transport, LLC 1220 Superior St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5354 hgmeigs.com Mercantile 117 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-5768 mercantileportage.com Midwest Dental 2570 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5573 midwest-dental.com Miller & Miller, LLC 311 DeWitt St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-8585 portagelawyers.com Miller, Brussell, Ebben and Glaeske, LLC 611 E. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2103 mbegcpas.com See ad on page 6

Mobil Travel Plaza 2725 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-0555 Museum at the Portage 804 MacFarlane Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-6682 portagemuseum.org See ad on page 10 NAPA Auto Parts 125 E. Edgewater St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-7191 napaautocenters.com New Life Physical Therapy Services & Sports Medicine 2639 New Pinery Rd., Suite 2 Portage, WI 53901 608-742-9356 newlifept.com Nona’s Tailoring and Tuxes 210 W. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-3257 nonastailoringandtuxes.com See ad on page 27 Norland, Raymond 311 E. Wisconsin St., Suite 207 C & D Portage, WI 53901 608-742-6177 Northwestern Mutual Insurance 254 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-3230 daviddumbleton.com Northwoods Inc. N6510 US Highway 51 South Portage, WI 53901 608-742-7114 nwdswi.org Optimist Club of Portage 1003 Prospect Portage, WI 53901 608-742-3036 optimist.org Our House Senior Living 215 Northridge Dr. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-0331 ourhousesl.com Papa Murphy’s 2936 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-4200 papamurphys.com Park View I Apartments 106 Gillette St. Pardeeville, WI 53954 608-697-0876 oakbrookcorp.com See ad on page 12

Park View II Apartments 112 Gillette St. Pardeeville, WI 53954 608-697-0876 oakbrookcorp.com See ad on page 12 Pepsi Cola, Co. WP Beverage 6176 Pepsi Way Windsor, WI 53598 608-846-1200 pepsi.com Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home 430 W. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2126 pmmfh.com Picha Funeral Home 302 E. Conant St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5585 pichafh.com See ad on page 36 Pierce’s Marketplace Portage 2915 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2386 piercesmarkets.com Pizza Hut 401 E. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-8829 pizzahut.com Pizza Ranch 2905 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-566-1750 pizzaranch.com See ad on page 5 Pointon Heating and Air Conditioning 2559 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-4616 pointonheating.com See ad on page 9 Portage Area Community Theatre (PACT) PO Box 263 Portage, WI 53901 608-561-1738 pactwi.org Portage Area United Way PO Box 354 Portage, WI 53901 608-295-0689 Portage Cab Company 103 Dodge St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-4700 runninginc.net

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Portage Center for the Arts 301 E. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5655 portagecenterforthearts.com See ad on page 19 Portage Cleaners 104 E. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-1696 Portage Community Schools 305 E. Slifer St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-4879 portage.k12.wi.us See ad on page 26 Portage Country Club W7245 Country Club Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5121 portagecc.net Portage CrossFit Cooperative 201 E. Albert St. Portage, WI 53901 608-345-7109 portagecrossfitcooperative.com Portage Curling Association 107 W. Albert St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-3237 portagecurling.com Portage Daily Register 1640 LaDawn Dr. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-3500 wiscnews.com/portagedailyregister Portage Diesel W8616 Hwy 33 E Portage, WI 53901 608-742-3039 portagediesel.com Portage Elks Lodge 675 201 W. Conant St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-6040 Portage Furniture Store 126 E. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-4106 portagefurniture.com Portage Insurance Center/Okray Insurance Services 201 E. Wisconsin St .

Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5560 okrayinsurance.com Portage Kiwanis Club 430 W. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2126

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Portage Lions Club PO Box 531 Portage, WI 53901 608-566-1159 e-clubhouse.org/sites/portage-wi

R. Condon Gallery & Studio 223 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-617-1733 robertacondon.com

Portage Lumber Do-It Best & Premier Rental Center 1009 E. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-7186 portagelumber.com See ad on page 28

Raymond James Financial Services 2838 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-7894 raymondjames.com/bnbfinancialservices

Portage Motors 515 E. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-0999 portagemotors.com Portage National Bank 2838 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-0940 baraboonational.com See ad on page 29 Portage Presbyterian Church 120 W. Pleasant St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-6006 portagepresbyterian.com Portage Printing 309 E. Albert St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-8505 Portage Public Library 253 W. Edgewater St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-4959 portagelibrary.us Portage Theatres 322 W. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-6900 portagetheatres.com Portage United Methodist Church 1804 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2107 portageumc.com Prairie Flower Beads 210 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5900 prairieflowerbeads.com See ad on page 23 Preuss Implement Inc. W8380 Cty Rd. P Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5525 Pride of America Camping Resort W7520 W. Bush Rd. Pardeeville, WI 53954 800-236-6395 camppoa.com See ad on page 19

Rayovac - Portage Plant 2851 Portage Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5373 rayovac.com Realty Executives Forward 309 DeWitt St. Portage, WI 53901 608-566-1772 realtyexecutives.com/office/forward Re/Max Connections 2616 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-0800 connections-portage.remax-northcentral.com Red Apple Family Restaurant 1152 E. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-9000 Remedy Intelligent Staffing 104 W. Cook St, Suite 103 Portage, WI 53901 608-729-5222 remedystaff.com Renewal Unlimited, Inc. 2900 Red Fox Run Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5329 renewalunlimited.net Restaino & Associates Realtors 2425 New Pinery Rd., Suite 101 Portage, WI 53901 608-742-7777 restainohomes.com Rhyme N6832 Hwy 51 S. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-3747 rhymebiz.com Ridge Health & Fitness Center 2900 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2348 theridgemotorinn.com Ridge Hotel 2900 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5306 theridgemotorinn.com See ad on page 3

River Haven Homeless Shelter 108 E. Pleasant St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-7687 riverhavenshelter.org Rolling Woods Estates 2552 Airport Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-2391 ahmcproperties.com See ad on page 2 Rotary Club of Portage PO Box 818 Portage, WI 53901 608-745-5220 portagerotaryclub.com Roth Professional Solutions N8678 CTH F Portage, WI 53901 608-697-5857 Saddle Ridge Association & Marina 100 Saddle Ridge Portage, WI 53901 608-566-4301 saddleridgeassociationltd.com Salon 51 2626 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-6655 Sauk Columbia SHRM 311 E. Wisconsin St., Suite 106 Portage, WI 53901 608-742-7800 saukcountyhr.shrm.org Schmidt Boucher Investments 121 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5601 Schultz Small Engine 1110 Thompson St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-3927 schultzsmallengine.com Security Finance 1416 E. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-1620 security-finance.com ServiceMaster 721 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-7940 servicemaster.com Seubert Family Dentistry 260 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2331 portagedentists.com

Sheila Link Agency Inc. American Family 131 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-3999 sheilalink.com See ad on page 12

Sunset Motel 2617 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5566

Sheri’s Jewelry and Glassworks 608-729-0569 jewelryandglassworks.com

Super 8 of Portage 3000 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-8330 the.super8.com See ad on page 34

Sky High Camping Resort N5740 Sky High Dr. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2572 skyhighcampingresort.com

Suzy’s Steak & Seafood House 2711 Cty Rd. CX Portage, WI 53901 608-742-8400 suzysportage.com

Small Business Development Center 975 University Ave. Grainger Hall #3260 Madison, WI 53706 608-265-3052 wisconsinsbdc.org/madison

Tamarack Pizza 412 E. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-6424

Smart Woman 120 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5733 Smart Woman Shoes & Accessories 201 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5766 Smiley Law Office 235 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5336 Soul Shine Spa 228 W. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-697-5520 soulshinespa.com St. John’s Lutheran Church & Schools 850 Armstrong St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2387 stjohnsportage.com St. Mary’s Church & School 309 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-6998 stmaryportage.com St. Vincent de Paul 1311 W. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5513 svdpportage.org Studio K Hair Design 226 W. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-9011 facebook.com/studiok1111 Summit Credit Union 110 Henry Dr. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-4277 summitcreditunion.com

Terrytown Plumbing Heating and Cooling N6522 Hwy 51 S. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2665 terrytownplumbing.com See ad on page 8 Title Experts 313 Dewitt St. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-0203 titleexpertswi.com The ARC Greater Columbia County 711 E. Cook St., Suite 202 Portage, WI 53901 608-742-0260 thearccolumbiacounty.org The Artisan Foodie 117 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-577-7110 theartisanfoodie.com The Ball Room 112 E. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-566-1454 facebook.com/theballroomportage The Flower Company 211 DeWitt St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-4108 flowercompanyportagewi.com The NorthShore W7245 Country Club Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-3553 portagecc.net/lounge.html The Phoenix 104 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-4450

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The QTI Group - QualiTemps 311 E. Wisconsin St., Suite 106 Portage, WI 53901 608-742-7800 qtigroup.com

Unimin Corporation W8375 Hwy 51 Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2101 unimin.com

The Welcome Home Sew-N-Vac 118 E. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-566-1663 thewelcomehomesnv.com

United Country Hamele Auction & Realty 1325 W. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5000 hameleauctions.com

Towns & Associates, Inc. 126 Water St. Baraboo, WI 53913 608-356-8757 townsandassociates.com Tractor Supply Company 3033 CTH CX Portage, WI 53901 608-745-0750 tractorsupply.com Trans Works Transmissions, LLC 3025 County Rd. CX Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5136 trannyman.net See ad on page 11 Travel With Jean, LLC N8451 County Rd. F Portage, WI 53901 608-742-3922

Walsh’s Ace Hardware, LLC 2727 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-1410 walshsacehardware.com See ad on page 22 Weaver Auto Parts of Portage 239 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5394 weaverautoparts.com

Urgent Computer Care, LLC N6522 US Hwy 51 South B2 Portage, WI 53901 608-617-8521 urgentcomputercare.net

Wieser Concrete Products, Inc. 2815 Riley Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-4464 wieserconcrete.com

UW - Health Portage 2977 Cty Hwy CX Portage, WI 53901 608-265-1605 uwhealth.org

Wilz’s Drug & Home Health Care 140 E. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-3545

Vacationland Vendors 225 Pioneer Dr. Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 608-254-6300 vacationlandvendors.com VARC, Inc. 232 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-2552 varcinc.com

Winnebago Ridge Runners N6838 Boyd Dr. Pardeeville, WI 53954 608-742-6352 winnebagoridgerunners.com Wisconsin Distributors, LLC/Budweiser 900 Progress Way Sun Prairie, WI 53590 800-373-2921 wdbud.com Wisconsin Inspection Consultants 916 Silver Lake Dr. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-4082 wispect.net

Trecek Automotive of Portage, Inc. 1350 E. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-7155 trecek.com See ad on page 5

Verizon Wireless Zone 2850 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-566-1812 facebook.com/WirelessZonePortage

Two Rivers Coffee Company 224 W. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-7372 tworivers.coffee

Verlo Mattress of Portage 2830 New Pinery Rd., Suite C Portage, WI 53901 608-745-1800 verlo.com

Wisconsin River Title Consultants, Inc. 101 Hiawatha Portage, WI 53901 608-742-3316 wisconsinrivertitle.com See ad on page 22

Two Rivers Signs & Designs of Portage, LLC 1316 Wauona Trail Portage, WI 53901 608-745-4242 tworiverssigns.com

VIBE Salon & Spa 218 W. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-8423 vibesalonportage.com

Witt Agency LLC/Farmers Insurance 120 Henry Dr., Suite 3 Portage, WI 53901 608-745-1547 farmersagent.com/gwitt

Waddell & Reed, Inc. 311 E. Wisconsin St. Suite 109 Portage, WI 53901 608-742-4688 houznergroves.wrfa.com

Women’s Civic League of Portage 506 W. Edgewater St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-7744 womenscivicleagueofportage.com

Walgreens - Store 7732 2700 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5727 walgreens.com

Wood Stone Pizza Company PO Box 432 Portage, WI 53901 608-697-3532

U.S. Bank 238 W. Wisconsin St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-5321 usbank.com U.S. Cellular 2920 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-4771 uscellular.com UltraCom Wireless Communications 2933 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-745-4046 ultracomwireless.com

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Wal-Mart 2950 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-1432 walmart.com

World Finance 2555 New Pinery Rd., Suite 4 Portage, WI 53901 608-742-0135 Zimmerman Plumbing, Inc. 303 E. Albert St. Portage, WI 53901 608-742-3222 zimmermanplumbing.com

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Our Team ...Working For You Divine Savior Healthcare is proud to offer an excellent team of quality physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners for you to choose from. Whether you are just starting a family, or working hard to maintain your active lifestyle, our clinic medical team is excited to become your health care partner.

They are accepting patients and look forward to meeting you.

GENERAL SURGERY

Dr. Eric R. Anderson 608-745-5176

PODIATRIC SURGERY

Dr. Stephen Murphy 608-745-6420

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

Dr. Joshua Pogorelec 608-745-5176

PULMONOLOGY

Dr. Doug Arnold 608-745-6420

Dr. Jim Foskett 608-745-6420

PHYSICAL MEDICINE

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Dr. Frank Walter 608-745-6420

Ryan Holeon, PA-C 608-745-6420

OB / GYN

Jeanne Rush, PA-C 608-745-6420

Stacy Wittkopp, PA-C 608-745-6420

PEDIATRICS

Dr. Clint Bonebrake 608-745-6320

Dr. Kenneth Oh 608-742-4127

Dr. Robert Castrovinci Dr. Meredith Brawley 608-745-5919 608-745-5158

Dr. Lisa Mironovich 608-745-4598

Dr. Jill Pogorelec 608-745-4598

Christi Barden, APNP Caitlin Gunderson, PA-C Bridget Hoffman, APNP Andrea Langan, APNP Lindsay Schehr, APNP 608-589-5333 608-745-4598 608-429-2185 608-745-4598 608-745-4598

Dr. Brenda Jenkin 608-745-5158

Dr. Cynthia Henry 608-745-4598

Amy Arnold, APNP 608-745-4598

FAMILY MEDICINE

Dr. Brenda Blohm 608-745-4598

FAMILY MEDICINE

Darcy Steinhorst, PA-C James Swan, APNP 608-429-2185 608-745-4598

FAMILY MEDICINE WITH OB

Kelly Toijala, PA-C 608-745-4598

Dr. Jenna Derr 608-745-4598

Dr. Susan Kreckman 608-745-4598

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Dr. Thaddeus Whiting Dr. Adriana Arguello 608-745-4598 608-745-6320

Divine Savior Healthcare accepts all major insurances including Unity, Dean, Alliance & Physicians Plus.

Divine Savior Healthcare Portage Clinic

2817 New Pinery Road, Portage 608-745-4598

Visit the Medical Staff page at dshealthcare.com to learn more about each of our providers.

Divine Savior Healthcare Pardeeville Clinic

102 Gillette Street, Pardeeville 608-429-2185

www.dshealthcare.com

Divine Savior Healthcare Crossroads Clinic

N4390 Crossroads Clinic Road, Oxford 608-589-5333