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May thru October • Birthplace of the Republican Party Museum

May 28 • Memorial Day Ceremony

June 1-2 • Baby Clydesdale Birthday Party June 13 • Ripon Chamber Golf Scramble

June 16-17 • Hay Days

June 17 • Ripon Country Farm Breakfast June 18-23 • Birth of a Baby Clydesdale

June-August, Fridays • Village Green Concerts

June-October, Tuesdays & Saturdays • Farmer’s Market

July 3 • Independence Day Fireworks

July 14 • Twilight Tour Garden Walk

August 3-4 • Maxwell Street Days

August 4 • Cookie Daze

September 10-15 • Baby Clydesdale Week

September 15 • Septemberfest

October 12-14 • Ladies on the Loose

November 9-10 • Christmas Open House

Nov. 30-Dec. 2 • Dickens of a Christmas

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The Ripon GuidePublished May 2012 by

Publisher: Tim Lyke

Advertising: Bob Chikowski,Steve Wendt, Tami Conlon

Production: Tami Conlon,Kim Fischer, Lisa Lingafelt

Administrative Support: Karen Stoeberl, Kathy Ninneman,Kelly Schmude

Text and photos: Tim Lyke,Ian Stepleton, Aaron Becker,Jonathan Bailey

Printer: Ripon Printers

Cover Photosby Jim Koepnick and staffRipon’s family fun is even better with a new set of mountain-biking trails completed in the Ceresco Prairie after Ripon College won a grant through the Pepsi Refresh program.

© Ripon Community Publications,656 S. Douglas St., P.O. Box 344, Ripon, WI 54971

Welcome to the Ripon area!Advertiser’s Index .................................................................... 6, 7Welcome Letter ........................................................................... 8

Ripon: past, present and futureHistoric Ripon ............................................................................... 9Ripon Today ..................................................................................12Shop Historic Downtown Ripon ......................................16, 17The Future of Ripon ..................................................................18Ripon City Map ...........................................................................21

EventsCalendar of Events .....................................................................22Village Green Concert Series ..................................................23Hay Days .......................................................................................25Cookie Daze ................................................................................28Maxwell Street Days ..................................................................30Septemberfest .............................................................................31Dickens of a Christmas .............................................................34

AttractionsTourist Attractions .....................................................................36Thrasher Opera House ...........................................................37Historic Sites ...............................................................................39Green Lake Festival of Music ...................................................40Restaurants ..................................................................................44Green Lake ..................................................................................45Berlin .............................................................................................47Lodging ..........................................................................................49Princeton ......................................................................................50

CommunityCity Parks .....................................................................................52Ripon Public Library ..................................................................54Recreational Trails .....................................................................56Ripon Medical Center ........................................................58, 59Churches ......................................................................................60Ripon College ......................................................................64, 65Civic Organizations ....................................................................67Coupons .......................................................................................73

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Ripon Commonwealth Press

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Ripon GuideIntroductionAt the crossroads of state high-ways 23, 44 and 49, equidistant between Milwaukee, Madison and Green Bay, lies Ripon, Wisconsin. Now in its 19th year, the Ripon Guide provides infor-mation about the historic city’s attractions, events, institutions and civic groups that contribute to Ripon’s high quality of life.


Green Lake Bank ...................................24 Horicon State Bank ..................................2 National Bank of Waupun ......................64 M&I Bank ...............................................12 Security Finance ....................................32 FLOOR COVERING Kutz Home Improvement .......................27. Paula’s Custom Flooring & Paint ............58 FLOWERS AND PLANTS Pick ‘n Save ............................................48 Hounsell’s ............................ 7.3, back pageFUNERAL HOMES/CREMATORY Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home .............34FURNITURE Ally’s Furniture .......................................42 Farrell’s Fine Furnishings .........................3 GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS Modern Overhead Door Corp. ................10 GASOLINE/CONVENIENCE STORES Holliday Food & Sport ............................57. GIFT SHOPS A Simpler Time.......................................17. Carley House .........................................16 Crafts Tucked Back ............................... 17. Red Barn Wood Crafts ...........................46 GOLF Mascoutin Golf & Club House ...............56 Plaza Bowl/Plaza Putt ...........................10 GREENHOUSES Hounsell’s ............................ 7.3, back page Ripon Ace Hardware ........................15, 7.3 GROCERIES Pick ‘n Save ............................................48 Save a Lot ..............................................29 GYMNASTICS Oshkosh Gymnastics Center .................43 HAIR SALON Cost Cutters ...........................................13HARDWARE Ripon Ace Hardware ........................15, 7.3 HEARING AIDS Beltone ...................................................18 HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING Condon Total Comfort ............................53 HOME IMPROVEMENTS Kutz Home Improvement .......................27. INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING

Alliance Laundry Systems .....................7.4 Ripon Printers .......................................64

ADVERTISING Ripon Commonwealth Press/ Express ..............................................22 RiponPress.com ...............................26, 62AGRI-BUSINESS Prellwitz Produce ...................................59 Rosendale Dairy ....................................69ANIMAL SHELTERS Green Lake Area Animal Shelter ...........7.2ANTIQUES Fox River Glove & Side Door Antiques ..16 Treasures ...............................................16 APARTMENTS Russell Manor Apartments ....................52 Willowbrook Senior Apartment Community .......................23ARCHERY Holliday Food & Sport ............................57.ASSISTED LIVING FOR SENIORS Fountain View Care Center/Wolverton Glen Assisted Living ...........................20 Maplecrest/Michalene’s ..........................68 Prairie Place...........................................7.5 Tower View Villa .....................................58 ATTORNEYS Wurtz Law Office ....................................43 ATTRACTIONS Green Lake Fine Art Show.....................50 Little White Schoolhouse .......................36 Pickett Steam Engine Club. ....................31 Village Green Concert Series/Ripon Main Street .........................................40 AUDIO/VIDEO EQUIPMENT Blazer Audio Video .................................45AUTOMOTIVE/TRUCK SERVICES Baird Auto Body & Towing ..................... 7.3 Cliff’s Tire & Battery .........................56, 7.3 J.J. Kustom Auto Care ............................69BAKERY Pick ’n Save ...........................................48 BOWLING Plaza Bowl .............................................10 CAMERAS Camera Casino ......................................65 CARPET/VINYL FLOOR COVERING Kutz Home Improvement .......................27. Paula’s Custom Flooring & Paint ...........58 CATERING Pick n’ Save ............................................48 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Berlin Chamber of Commerce ...............7.2

Advertiser Directory Princeton Chamber of Commerce .........68 Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce ........................4CHILD CARE CENTER Ripon Children’s Learning Center ..........56 CHIROPRACTIC Yeomans Edinger Chiropractic Center, S.C. .....................30CHURCHES Countryside Christian Church ................60 First Congregational Church of Ripon ..............................................62 Hillside Assembly ...................................63 Immanuel United Methodist Church .......63 Our Saviour’s United Church of Christ ......................61

Prairie Lakes Unitarian Universalist .......63 St. Peter’s Episcopal Church ..................63

CIVIC GROUPSPrairie View Lodge #95 (Masons) .........10 Ripon Noon Kiwanis ..............................28Ripon Rotary .........................................51

CLUBS Ripon Rifle & Pistol Club ........................47. COMPUTER PRODUCTS A.C.C. .....................................................33CONSTRUCTION

Backyard Builders ................................ 52CONTRACTORS Ripon Area Builders ................................9 DELI Pick ‘n Save ............................................48 DENTISTS Dr. Kurt Piernot ......................................40 Hillside Dental Associates ......................65 EDUCATION

Moraine Park Technical College .............24National Forensics League .....................12Ripon Children’s Learning Center ..........56 Ripon College .........................................55 Ripon Area School District .....................67.

ELECTRICAL SALES & SERVICE Moderow Electric ...................................32 Ripon Electric .........................................69 EYECARE Visioncare Associates.............................30FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS 1st National Bank ...................................40 AnchorBank ...........................................23 Golden Rule Community Credit Union .......................................66


INSURANCE Country Financial ...................................57JEWELRY

Diedrich Jewelers .............................16, 73 Only Her .................................................17

LAWN CARE Professional Plowing & Lawn, LLC/ Pro Plowing Rent It Center .................14LIQUOR

Holliday Food & Sport ..........................57 Mike’s Wild Boar Liquor Store ...............49Pick ‘n Save ...........................................48SaveMore Liquors .................................29

LUMBER Schmitt Lumber ......................................74 MARTIAL ARTS/FITNESS Cho’s Black Belt Academy .....................54 MEATS Brandon Meats and Sausage ................50 MEDICAL Community Health Network ...................36 Agnesian/Fond du Lac Regional Clinic ..25 Ripon Medical Center ......................44, 72 MOTEL/HOTEL Ridgewood Inn Motel .............................11 OUTLET STORES Bremner Food Group .............................39 Fox River Factory Outlet Store ...............16 PAINT Kutz Home Improvement .......................27

Paula’s Custom Color & Flooring ............58 Ripon Ace Hardware. .......................15, 73 PERFORMING ARTS Green Lake Festival of Music .................36 Thrasher Opera House ..........................38 PHOTO FINISHING Pick n’ Save ............................................48PLUMBING Quality Plumbing ....................................54POOL & SPAS Waupun Pool & Spa ...............................18PROPANE Ripon Ace Hardware ........................15, 73 REAL ESTATE

Century 21 Properties Unlimited .......... 35Heartland Property Managers ................26

Ripon East Town Development ..............22 RENTALS Pro Plowing Rent It Center/ Professional Plowing & Lawn, LLC .........................19 RESTAURANTS Alibi’s ......................................................22

Center House .........................................19Domino’s Pizza .......................................59 Fat Bruce’s .............................................33Lanterns, The .........................................27Log Cabin Bar & Grill..............................37Mascoutin Golf & Club House ................56Pastimes Pub & Grille ............................47 Pizza Factory ..........................................68

The Treasury - A Historic Landmark .......38 SEWING & ALTERATIONS Design Threads ......................................40SNOW REMOVAL Professional Plowing & Lawn, LLC/ Pro Plowing Rent It Center .................14SPORTING GOODS Holliday Food & Sport ............................57 TAVERNS Miller’s Tavern ..........................................9 Pastimes Pub & Grille ............................47 TIRES Cliff’s Tire & Battery .........................56, 73 PT Tire ...................................................14 TOYS Hounsell’s Eastside Country Market ............73, back coverTREE SERVICE Mirrs of Green Lake ...............................31 TRAVEL P.E.N.N. Travel Services .........................17TV & APPLIANCES Ray’s TV & Appliance .............................11U-HAUL RENTALS Cliff’s Tire & Battery .........................56, 73 VETERINARIANS Associated Veterinary Clinic ..................34WOMEN’S APPAREL Only Her .................................................17

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Ripon, Wisconsin:A new day is dawning

Many people would just as soon forget 2010 and 2011. Awful economy, rough years, right?But, as they say, after every night dawns a new day. And for Ripon, that means some excitement! Yes, this is a great time to be around Ripon. Why? Here are a few reasons.For several years, Ripon’s newest devel-opments have sat largely idle. But as 2012 rolled in, it appeared each were ready to make some noise. New hospital coming to Ripon’s East Town development? Check! New indus-trial and commercial expansion? Check! How about at Sandmar Village, Ripon’s once-maligned south-side subdivision? After years of claiming just one home built, two new senior housing develop-ments are being constructed. Check, check! Even Ripon’s other housing develop-ment, Rolling Hills, is starting to see new homes built. Check! Of course, you don’t need to be a real estate enthusiast to find excitement in Ripon. All you have to do is go have some fun around town! Stroll down one of Ripon’s many trails

— or stop downtown for some “shopping therapy.” Visit the Birthplace of the Republican Party, or enjoy a sample at Ripon’s cookie outlet store. And after your trip around Ripon, take a short drive over to one of the neigh-boring communities, where you can go antiquing in Princeton, shopping in Berlin or enjoy a quick dip in Green Lake. There’s plenty to be excited about in this area! All you have to do is go discover it. Let us be your guide to that adventure. Welcome to Ripon, and welcome to the Ripon Guide.


Historic Ripon: Progressive thoughts, Progressive peopleTo make sense of Ripon today, one must first un-derstand the community’s 168-year-old history.

It’s a story of adventur-ers, visionaries and en-trepreneurs undeterred by economic, political or climatic adversity.

Ripon’s roots date back to 1844, when about 20 people moved up here from the Kenosha area, seeking to form a utopian community. Their village of Ceresco grew to 200. Among the common build-ings they constructed were a communal “long house” and post office that exist today near Ceresco Park.

Just east of Ceresco, set-tlers formed a second vil-lage. It was named “Ripon” after the ancestral home of founder John Scott Horner, who grew up in the English city of Ripon, Yorkshire. A rivalry between Ceresco and Ripon resulted in 1851

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with Ripon prevailing and, dur ing that same year, forming a college on top of a hill to attract “re-sponsible” settlers to the area. Today, Ripon College is a distinguished private liberal arts college.

Three years later, more than 50 citizens gathered on a cold, windy evening in the loca l one-room schoolhouse, entering as anti-slavery Whigs, Free Soi lers and Democrats

and emerging as the first Republicans in the nation.

Ripon grew quickly and attracted a large German and Polish population dur-ing the second half of the 19th century. Most of its settlers came from New England, New York and Pennsylvania. Today, growth is slower but still steady, with the 20-person village of Ceresco now enjoy-ing a population of about 7,700.

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A city to grow withA mechanically inclined

tombstone merchant and a former hardware dealer combined forces in 1908 to create a company to produce and sell washing machines.

Their efforts led to in-vention of the first Speed Queen washer and growth of a company, now Alliance Laundry Systems, Ripon’s largest company employ-ing about 1,000. Highly industrialized, Ripon also is home of Bremner, maker of Rippin’ Good Cook-ies; Spartech Corp.; JMS Specialty Foods; Advanced

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The city’s strong indus-trial base is bolstered by an equally robust commitment to education.

Ripon’s public schools are among the finest in the state, with Ripon students consistently scoring above the national and state av-erages on standardized tests.

Ripon’s class of 2011 ACT college admission test scores averaged 23.0, among the highest in the region and exceeding the state average of 22.0 and the 21.1 national average. Furthermore, 80 percent of Ripon’s class of 2011 had post-graduate plans that included higher education at either two-year or four-year colleges.

Most of Ripon’s 125 fac-ulty members have master’s degrees or other advanced training, and they are as-sisted by paraprofessionals who provide low student-to-adult ratios in our per-sonalized school environ-ments.

The school district oper-ates four school buildings and a district office building. Educational services also are provided at four com-munity sites.

Ripon has continually updated school district facilities to provide qual-ity learning environments.

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Both elementary schools were built during the 1990s. Meanwhile , both Ripon High School and Ripon Middle School were ex-panded and remodeled in recent years.

The nine-member school board has placed an empha-sis on providing students with more choices for the purpose of achieving better results. Parents may enroll their children at one of the four sites that are part of the public preschool

(4-year-old kindergarten) program.

Ripon also has four public charter schools — Quest, Catalyst, Lumen, and Cross-roads. Quest Elementary School uses a project-based learning curriculum for stu-dents in grades 3 to 5 and is located in the east wing of the Murray Park Elemen-tary School building. Cata-lyst Charter Middle School is opening for the 2012-13 school year and will be located in the second floor

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on its proud history and current success.

In 2011, Ripon Medical Center announced it would be affiliating with Agnesian HealthCare of Fond du Lac, ensuring the community would continue to have a top-notch hospital serv-ing its needs for years to come.

The affiliation also ce-mented a dream hospital administration hoped to bring to reality for years: construction of a replace-ment hospital. In early 2012, it was announced the new structure will be construct-ed on Ripon’s east side start-ing this summer, featuring new departments and new technology.

This isn’t the only exciting development Ripon has been looking forward to seeing, though.

An already vibrant down-town filled with Italianate-style buildings is receiving an infusion of private capital to fortify its architectural integrity while improving the central business district’s re-

tail and hospitality offerings. This effort is due to the

multi-million dollar invest-ment of a private partner-ship between the city of Ripon and Boca Grande Capital LLC, which believes in downtown Ripon’s po-tential to be a premiere

destination for day trippers, conventioneers, vacationers and college visitors.

Local volunteers’ efforts to revitalize downtown the past two decades have reaped great rewards, includ-ing $14 million in public and private investment that has

boosted property values more than 75 percent since the early 1990s.

A few years ago, a group of Ripon citizens completed a project with the Ripon School District and Ripon College to turn the city’s ma-jor athletic field into one of

Ripon Medical Center affiliates with Agnesian

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ago, after the city of Ri-pon added an additional 58 acres of prime developable land — some on a railroad spur and some with highway frontage — for industry and commercial businesses just east of the existing, 129-acre industrial park.

Housing for new residents also is keeping pace with industrial and downtown development, as Ripon cur-rently has two major subdi-visions and several smaller ones being developed on its south and west sides.

Ample-sized lots, near Ripon’s schools or hugging some of its highest hills, await people who seek a pro-active, entrepreneurial community that, according to a former executive direc-tor of the Ripon Community Development Corp., “has the economic wherewithal to

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pon’s south side. Residents long have waited to see this area bloom, and 2012 is the year it will. Two new senior living facilities were

under construction early this year, offering Ripon’s mature residents more op-tions than ever.

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EventsWhat to do, where to go, what to see

Green Lake Country Visi-tor’s Bureau — comprised of area cities and villages within 15 miles of Ripon — offer an exciting array of special events throughout the year. Calendar informa-tion is subject to change, so call to confirm event dates and times.

For detailed information about upcoming events, call the appropriate community’s chamber of commerce — Berlin:

920-361-3636 or 800-979-9334; Green Lake:

920-294-3231 or 800-253-7354;

Calendar of Events

Markesan:920-398-3031 or 888-LT-

GREEN; Princeton: 920-295-

3877; Ripon: 920-748-6764; or Green Lake Country at 920-294-1050 or email

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Ripon, Nov. 29-Dec. 2

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For the 20th consecutive summer, the streets of downtown Ripon will be filled with the sound of mu-sic when the Ripon Summer Concert Series returns to the Village Green. The series encompasses a wide range of musical genres and is free to the public.

This year’s family-oriented series will include honky-tonk from Andy’s Automatics, country by Whisky River, blues by Reverend Raven and the Cash Box Kings, and a variety of rock by Vic Ferrari, Road Trip and more.

Concerts take place Friday evenings from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Village Green located at the corner of Wat-son and Seward streets. Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on.

Visit www.downtownripon.com or www.facebook.com/RiponWisconsin for a complete schedule of entertainers.

the bridges, May through October on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 920-570-7366 for more information.GREEN LAKE

Thrasher Opera House is the site of fine musical, comedy, the-atrical, film, and other cultural and

educational events. For information call 920-294-4279 or 888-441-0140, or visit its Web site at www.thrash-eroperahouse.com.

Artist of the Month featured May through October at Caestecker Library.

Concerts in the Park Wednes-day evenings mid-June through August. This free concert series can be enjoyed in Deacon Mills Park. For the music schedule, call the Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.

Green Lake Festival of Music,

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Victorian Home Walking Tours and Berlin Historical Society and Clark School tours. For more infor-mation, call the Berlin Chamber.

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now in its 28th season, sponsors a series of summer concerts in the area and nearby Fox River Valley. For more information, call 920-748-9398 or 800-662-7097, or visit its Web site at www.greenlake-festival.org.

Green Lake Yacht Club races, held mid-June through mid-August

on Wednesday, Saturday and Sun-day.MARKESAN

Historical Tours by the Marke-san Historical Society, April through October, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call 920-398-3554.

PRINCETONBingo is played every week at

the American Legion Hall (second and fourth Tuesdays) or St. John Catholic Church (first, third and fifth Tuesdays) — both off West Main Street.

Princeton Farmers’ Market/Cattle Fair on the first Wednesday

of each month. This tradition of 100-plus years features farmers, vendors and various other sellers displaying their wares outside on the northwest side of town.

Flea Market every Saturday from April through October in the City Park off Highway 73/23. Largest weekly outdoor market in Wiscon-sin attracting thousands weekly.

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Some unusual char-acters will camp out at WellSpring Farm just outside of Ripon during Hay Days, June 16 and 17 and will mosey into town during their stay.

Returning visitors to this event should note the location has moved just down the road from the previous location to N5307 Brooklyn G Road, Ripon.

Hay Days will bring buck skinners, Voya-geurs, cowboys (and gals), pioneers, Native Americans, Civil War troops, and historic mer-chants to Ripon for a Living History weekend.

Visitors are invited to learn about life in the 1800s from folks who appear to have stepped right out of the pages of a history book.

Re-enactors dressed in period-appropriate dress will talk about their “experiences” in a time when Ripon was just setting down its roots.

Not all of the action will be out at the ranch. On Friday evening, the Village Green Concert in historic downtown Ripon will kick off the weekend’s activi-ties with living historians in their 19th-century attire on hand.

On Saturday and Sunday, visitors are invited to WellSpring Farm to enjoy living history demonstra-tions, such as candle dipping and rope making that will give families a hands-on day of learning about our past.

Hay Days is a unique opportunity to experience a simpler, if more rigorous, life in a time when our country was young. For more information, call the Ripon Chamber of Commerce at 920-748-6764 or visit www.ripon-wi.com.

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Historical Society tours are given monthly on the first Wednes-day from May through October, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Also by appointment. Call 920-295-8807 or 295-6949. Located off the crooked end of West Water Street. RIPON

Downtown Concerts are held on the Village Green, 400 Watson St., Friday nights from mid-June through August. Enjoy summer evenings while listening to a variety of music — from jazz to country to polka. For a music schedule, call the Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce.

Farmers’ Market every Tuesday and Saturday morning from May through October. Tuesday’s markets are in the evening, while Saturday’s begin at 7 a.m. Buy farm-fresh seed-lings, vegetables, fruits and flowers on the Village Green, 400 Watson St., at the south end of historic downtown Ripon.

Tours of the Little White School-house Museum, birthplace of the Republican Party, are arranged for small and large groups May through October. By appointment through the winter. Step-on guided tours of Ripon for motorcoaches also available. For more information or to schedule a tour, call the Ripon Chamber. Walk in visitors welcome. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends in May, September and October. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June, July and August. Admission $1 adults; 12 and under are free.

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Markesan, May 5: Grand Valley Historical Museum opens.

Ripon, May 5: Little White Schoolhouse opens for the season.

Markesan, May 7 and 8: Kiwanis Annual Variety Show at the Marke-san High School.

Green Lake, May 5: Sunnyside Conservancy Bird Walk, hosted by the Green Team.

Green Lake, May 5: City-wide garage sale

Princeton, May 11: Voyageur Canoe Ride/Encampment, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Berlin, May 12: City-wide garage sale.

Princeton, May 12: City-wide garage sale

Markesan, May 13: Third annual Antique Car and Vintage Snowmo-bile Show at Little Green Lake

Ripon, May 13: Ripon College Commencement.

Green Lake, May 15: Mitchell Glen Tour by the Green Team. Biolo-gist Tom Eddy will lead the tour.

Green Lake, May 19: Kayak/Ca-noe Silver Creek Water Trail

Berlin, May 19: CHN Helping Hands for Cancer 5K Run/Walk and CHN Healthy Living Fair

Berlin, May 19: Friends of the Park annual plant sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On the Berlin Memorial Hos-pital campus

Green Lake, May 26-27: In-Water Boat Show at Norton’s Shoreline Boat Center

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Markesan, May 28: Cemetery walk, sponsored by the Markesan Historical Society. Walk will com-mence following the Memorial Day services.

Princeton, May 26-27: Eighth-annual Rubber Chicken Fling.

All communities, May 28: Memo-rial Day ceremonies honoring fallen veterans. Call for information.

JUNEGreen Lake, June 2: Mitchell

Glen tour with the Green Lake Conservancy, 8 a.m.

Berlin, June 4: Boys and Girls Club “Drivin’ Fore the Club” golf outing at Mascoutin Golf Club.

Princeton, June 8: Voyageur Ca-noe Rides, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., by the bridge downtown.

Markesan, June 8-10: June Dairy Days celebration at Hein Park.

Markesan, June 9: Tractor/Truck Pull at Prairie Lanes at noon.

Ripon, June 13: Chamber golf scramble; noon shotgun start at Mascoutin Golf Course.

Berlin, June 13: Berlin Chamber of Commerce sponsored commu-nity steak fry 4 to 8 p.m., Riverside Park.

Princeton, June 16: Open house at Princeton Historical Society museums

Green Lake, June 16: Regional Angler Young Angler Tournament on Big Green Lake. Tournament is designed to introduce and educate youth to competitive sport fishing in a fun, friendly and family oriented

atmosphere.Green Lake, June 16: Summer

Solstice Celebration, on the court-house lawn from 5 to 9 p.m. Shop into the evening as the stores stay open late, find bargains, and fun activities. Food, games, competi-tions, prizes.

Ripon, June 16-17: Hay Days, at Wellspring Farm, just west of Ripon at N5307 Brooklyn G (new loca-tion). A family-friendly living history event featuring Native American, voyageur, Civil War, trader, pioneer, cowboy, and other19th-century encampments, demonstrations and activities.

Green Lake, June 16-17: Father’s Day Boat Show at Norton’s Shore-line Boat Center.

Green Lake, June 17: Racing begins for the Green Lake Yacht Club.

Ripon, June 17: Ripon FFA Alumni Country Breakfast. Enjoy a hearty breakfast on a family farm celebration.

Ripon, June 18-23: Birth of a Baby Clydesdale at Larson’s Fa-mous Clydesdales. Photo, tour and grandstand show. Reservations are required.

Berlin, June 20: CHN Caring for Kids Golf Outing, 11a.m. start, at Mascoutin Country Club.

Ripon, June 22 through 24: Ri-pon College Alumni Weekend.

Green Lake, June 23: Green Lake Animal Shelter’s Woofstock at Deacon Mills Park.

Green Lake, June 23: Green lake Yacht Club Summer Party.

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more fun for children to participate in as they dash to gather thousands of cookies falling from the sky. Many prizes are awarded to children who find spe-cially marked cookies and the grand prize winner receives a bicycle. Four drops are held throughout the festival, each for different age groups. Last year 9,000 cookies fell from the sky!

Adults can have fun at Cookie Daze, too. The Bake & Taste competition for the best cookie takes center stage as cookies are judged on flavor, appearance and creativity. Festival-goers can sample each entry and vote for the “People’s Choice” cookie, while the “Best Presentation” award is given to the decorated booth voted most popular by visitors.

With cookies at the heart of this fun, mostly free festival for kids of all ages, it truly is a sweet experi-ence and a perfect day out for families.

Cookie Daze was started after Ripon was named Cookietown, U.S.A. by former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson. The citizens of Ripon worked together to create what was then the world’s largest chocolate chip cookie.

The creation’s size earned it a spot in the “Guinness Book of World Records.” Thompson’s proclamation also noted that more than 50,000 people visit Ripon each year to buy Rippin’ Good Cookies, which are made at Bremner Food Group in Ripon.

For more information about Cookie Daze visit www.ripon-wi.com or call the Ripon Chamber of Commerce at 748-6764.

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sales will take place Friday, Aug. 3 through Saturday, Aug. 4.

Citywide sales will begin Friday morning and shoppers can con-clude their day with dinner and a special Friday night concert on the Village Green in downtown

Ripon. Shopping continues through-

out Saturday. For more information about

Maxwell Street Days, call the Ripon Chamber of Commerce at 920-748-6764 or visit www.ripon-wi.com.

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Markesan, June 23-24: D&M Railroad 10th Annual Open House, W10143 County Road AW, Marke-san. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clowns, a Juggler and live music. Historic encampment. Talent Show Saturday at 7 p.m.

Green Lake, June 25-28: 31st Tom Jones Memorial Green Lake Soccer Camp.

Berlin, June 30: Independence Day Celebration sponsored by the Berlin Lions/Masons at Riverside Park. Family fun, food, music and fireworks.

Markesan, June 30-July 1: Marke-san Lions Annual Family at Little Green Lake.

Green Lake, June 30: 4th An-nual “Gear Up Green Lake.” A fund-raiser ride for Green Lake Greenways.

Princeton, June 30: Indepen-dence Day celebration. Parade at 5 p.m.; head to the park afterward for fun and fireworks.

JULYRipon, July 3: Fireworks display at

dusk at Murray Park. Bring a blanket and a chair to settle in and watch.

Green Lake, July 4: 4th Annual Themed Boat Parade

Green Lake, July 4: Pancake Breakfast at the American Legion Hall, then at 2 p.m., activities will be-gin in Deacon Mills and Playground Park. Parade at 5 p.m., fireworks at dusk.

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Septemberfest returns for its sixth year to down-town Ripon Saturday, Sept. 15. This unique fall festival has something for everyone, including live entertain-ment throughout the day with performances by Tuba Dan and the Yellow Rock Cloggers. Children will enjoy meeting the many mascots in Ripon and visitors can cheer on their favorite during the Ripon Mascot Race.

For competitive visitors, the festival includes a Cornhole Tournament (bean bag toss) that will take place throughout the day. Teams must pre-register for this activity. The Watson Street Custom Car Show will return for its 14th year and display a variety of classic and custom cars. Trophies will be awarded in each category and participants are encouraged to pre-register with the Chamber of Commerce. Animal lovers will appreciate the Dog Walk to benefit the Green Lake Area Animal Shelter. Owners and their furry friends will begin their fund-raising walk with a parade downtown and contests will be held before and after the walk.

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For more information about Septemberfest, visit www.ripon-wi.com or call the Ripon Chamber of Commerce at 748-6764.

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Green Lake Association gala, Heidel House.

Markesan, July 7: Professional bull riding at the Manchester Rod & Gun Club.

Princeton, July 7: Run for Sam 10k run/walk and 1-mile walk.

Green Lake, July 8: Scramble/Cycle for Scholarships at Camp Grow.

Princeton, July 13: Voyageur Canoe Rides, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., by the bridge downtown.

Ripon, July 14: United Way Twi-light Tour and Garden Walk. Six gardens featured. Wine & cheese tasting. Door prizes.

Green Lake, July 14: Green Lake Yacht Club Race Weekend & Party.

Markesan, July 18: Markesan Lions Pork Roast dinner 5 p.m. at Little Green Lake.

Berlin, July 18: Tee Up 4 Basic Needs golf outing hosted by Mag-num Products.

Princeton, July 21: Open House at Princeton Historical Society museums.

Berlin, July 21: Berlin Annual Sidewalk Sales.

Green Lake, July 21: Green Lake Youth Fishing Clinic, 9 to 11 a.m.

Green Lake, July 22: 3rd An-nual Boat Jam in Norwegian Bay — Shoreline Boat Center

Oshkosh, July 23 through 29: EAA Airventure.

Berlin, July 28: Annual Buglem-outh Bass Tournament at Riverside Park, 9 a.m.

SeptemberfestRipon, Sept. 15

Green Lake, July 28: The Green Team: Prairie Walk at Green Lake Conference Center.

Ripon, July 29: 13th Annual Ripon Medical Center Triathalon.

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bargains, food and fun.Ripon, Aug. 4: Cookie Daze in

CookieTown, USA comes alive. Kids’ entertainment and activities, cookie drops, cookie bake and taste, music, food. Barlow Park; 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Green Lake, Aug. 2-5: Green Lake County Junior Fair. Carni-

val, games, 4-H exhibits, livestock showings, tractor pulls. Green Lake County Fairgrounds.

Green Lake, Aug. 3-4: Annual Meeting & Picnic for Green Lake Yacht Club.

Berlin, Aug. 5: VFW Annual Corn and Brat Roast at The VFW Hall, 420 N. Wisconsin St. Serving starts

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Fat Bruce’s Bakery and Eating Kitchen221 Watson St., Downtown Historic Ripon

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at 11 a.m.Princeton, Aug. 10: Open House

at Princeton Historical Society museums.

Markesan, Aug. 10: Harvest Festival. Free corn, polka band, kids games and more.

Markesan, Aug. 10-11: Citywide Garage Sale.

Berlin, Aug. 10-11: Berlin Boat Club Corn Roast at Riverside Park, Berlin. North Shelter House. www.berlinboatclub.com

Green Lake, Aug. 11: Chalk Walk in downtown Green Lake. Spec-tacular art on the sidewalks from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Green Lake, Aug. 11: Walleyes for Tomorrow Fund-raiser at Deacon Mills Park.

Green Lake, Aug. 11: Wastewa-ter Treatment Plant Tour. The Green Team is touring the Green Lake Sanitary District to learn about the process of sewage.

Green Lake, Aug. 11 and 12: Fine arts show. More than 100 artists exhibit their original works includ-ing watercolor, oil paintings, pottery, fiber art, wildlife and much more. Food and refreshments available.

Berlin, Aug. 12: Street Cruis-ers Annual Car Show at Riverside Park.

Green Lake, Aug. 13: Green Lake Yacht Club Benefit Luncheon and Style Show.

Berlin, Aug. 15: Berlin Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing, 11 a.m. start, Mascoutin Country Club.

Princeton, Aug. 18: Historical Society Museum Open House, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Princeton, Aug. 18: Crazy Days at participating shops.

Green Lake, Aug. 18: Battle of the Bands at Deacon Mills Park, 3 to 10 p.m.

Berlin, Aug. 19: Jeff ’s on the Square 38th Annual Anniversary Bash. Music from 1 to 8 p.m. Del Rays at 4 p.m.

Green Lake, Aug. 25: The Green Team — Farming Toward Sustain-ability: Draft Power and the Organic Farm. Walk the fields and pastures at Boerson Farm, where Mat and Danielle Boerson are building soil and growing a dream.

SEPTEMBERGreen Lake, Sept. 1: Green Lake

Yacht Club awards picnic.

Green Lake, Sept. 2: 13dot1 Run - Half Marathon.

Green Lake, Sept. 8: Wisconsin State Chili Cook-off at Deacon Mills Park.

Ripon, Sept. 10 to 15: Larson’s Famous Clydesdales celebrates the growth of the newest baby Clydesdale born in the spring. Tour, grandstand show, and free photo.

Ripon, Sept. 15: Septemberfest. Includes custom car show, pet pa-rade & show, and more.

Princeton, Sept. 16: Lion’s Har-vest Fair from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at City Park.

Markesan, Sept. 16: 21st annual Heritage Day at the Grand River Museum, from 1 to 5 p.m.

Green Lake, Sept. 22: Walk the Green Lake Conservancy Trails with the Green Team.

Green Lake, Sept. 29 and 30: Golden Days Harvest Festival. Music, food, games and family fun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Giant annual parade at 4 p.m.

OCTOBER

Berlin, Oct. 5: Pumpkins On Petunias Tractor/Truck Pull. 5 p.m. start. Between the bridges.

Berlin, Oct. 6: Pumpkins On Petunias, Berlin’s premier fall event. Downtown Berlin, family fun with music, food and kids games.

Ripon to Berlin, Oct. 6: 3rd Annual Movin’ On the Mascoutin bike ride. Begin at Ripon and end at Berlins’ Pumpkins On Petunias.

Green Lake, Oct. 7: Tour of Homes.

Green Lake, Oct. 13: Tour Mitch-ell’s Glen with the Green Team.

Ripon, Oct. 12-14: Ladies on the Loose. Relax and rejuvenate at Ri-pon’s weekend retreat for women.

Brandon, Oct. 19-20, and 26-27: Spooktours at Wyer’s Woods.

Fairwater, Oct. 19-20: Fairwater International Dance. Oct 19 from 1 to 5 p.m.; Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to midnight.

Ripon, Oct. 19-20, and 26-27: Beechwood Spooky Corn Maze. Scary stuff for Halloween.

Berlin, Oct. 20: Berlin Historical Society Ghost Walk in Oakwood Cemetery.

Princeton, Oct. 20: A Sweet Event. desserts prepared by the merchants of Princeton.

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Dickens of a Christ-mas returns for its 22nd year Thursday, Nov. 29 through Sunday, Dec. 2.

Dickens kicks off Thursday with the Dickens Chili Supper. Visitors can warm themselves with de-licious chili, and the money raised will ben-efit Ripon’s Cookie Daze festival.

On Friday, Nov., 30, the festival continues with Living Windows. Living Windows is the most popular part of Dickens and features people from the area acting out different scenes.

Other Friday night activities include a live nativity scene, a chance to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Dickens of a Quilt Show, the Enchanted Forest, a gingerbread house contest display, Las Posadas, Night of Nativities and horse-drawn wagon rides.

The Enchanted Forest, Dickens of a Quilt Show, Night of Nativities and gingerbread house display will be open throughout the weekend.

Saturday highlights include Breakfast with Santa

and a tour of homes featuring a selection of Ripon’s finest houses decorated for the holidays. Visitors are also invited to visit the many shops and stores in Ripon to find unique gifts for all occasions.

Sunday’s activities include a festive holiday brunch and a variety of musical performances.

For more information about Dickens of a Christ-mas visit www.ripon-wi.com or call the Ripon Chamber of Commerce at 748-6764.

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Green Lake, Oct. 27-28: From the Land.

NOVEMBERGreen Lake, Nov. 3: Green Lake

Storytellers at the Tea House with the Green Team.

Markesan, Nov. 4: Grand River Fire Department Breakfast at the Markesan Elementary School.

Ripon, Nov. 9-10: Do your holiday shopping and register for prizes at the Christmas Open House. Greet Santa & baby reindeer, register for prizes.

Berlin, Nov. 15: Light the Park. 5p.m. at Nathan Strong Park. Tree lighting ceremony.

Berlin, Nov. 15: 27th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade, “Big-gest Little Parade in the Valley,” 6:30 p.m.

Manchester, Nov. 17: Hunters Widows/Homespun/Craft fair at City Hall. Holiday events last for three weeks. Call the Markesan Chamber at 920-398-8023 for updates.

Berlin, Nov. 21: Berlin Ministerial Association Ecumenical Thanksgiv-ing Eve Service at 7pm. Location to be announced.

Green Lake, Nov. 24: Annual Christmas tree lighting

Princeton, Nov. 23-24: Christ-mas in Princeton. Horse & Buggy rides, Electric parade Friday evening, Breakfast with Santa, craft fairs.

Princeton, Nov. 26: Annual Friends of the Library Silent Auc-tion. Bids accepted through Dec. 8 Items are on display at the library.

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Ripon, Nov. 29-Dec. 2

DECEMBERRipon, Nov. 29 to Dec. 2: Dick-

ens of a Christmas weekend. Victo-rian theme festival. Living Windows Friday evening, gingerbread house

and quilt contests, Breakfast with Santa, tour of homes Saturday and more.

Berlin, Dec. 2: The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at 3 p.m.

To be held at The Federated Church of Berlin, 192 E. Huron St.

Princeton, Dec. 8: Friends of the Library 18th Annual Cookie Walk.

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AttractionsWhere to go, what to see, where to stay, what to eat

Big Green LakeLocated about 6 miles west of Ripon, Wisconsin’s deepest lake offers

fishing for all seasons, swimming, boating and more.

Cedar Ridge Ranch 748-8405W14471 Dartford Road, RiponFor family fun, Cedar Ridge Ranch offers numerous activities. Among

opportunities on site are The Lodge at Cedar Ridge, elegant carriage rides, wagon rides, horse experience programs, educational and entertaining group programs, camps, clinics and special events. Horse boarding available.

Ceresco PrairieLocated west of Ripon College’s Storzer Physical Education Center: Arguably one of Ripon’s most valued teaching environments, the Ceresco

New water color of the Little White Schoolhouse

The Ripon area hosts a wide range of tourist attrac-tions, recreational opportunities and historical sites.

It also has a variety of indoor recreational venues including a 12-lane bowling alley, Plaza Bowl; and the Campus Theatre, a historically restored movie theater that is the first enterprise in the Marcus Corp.’s collec-tion of restaurants, hotels and movie theaters.

The community also offers some more distinctive attractions. Within a 10-mile radius of the city of Ripon, visitors may enjoy:

Tourist Attractions

Reasonable ticket prices

Renowned classical, jazz, world, & vocal music concerts

Intimate & historic venues

Great restaurants, shopping,hotels, & recreational

opportunities

Only 90 minutes north of Milwaukee

Green Lake Festival of Music

Our 33rd Season

For tickets or information, visitwww.greenlakefestival.org

or call 800.662.7097

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2012 Season June 8-July 22

Chamber Camp • July 1-14

Choral Institute • July 19-22

Free Family Concerts

Free Master Classes

Prairie Conservancy is 130 acres of native prairie, oak savanna and wetland habitat in the making. It includes 3.5 miles of public trails and the Patricia Kegel Environmental Classroom. New for 2011 was the creation of a set of mountain biking trails in the adjoining woods.

Fox River Glove Factory Outlet Store 748-5845113 W. Fond du Lac St., RiponMittens, gloves, socks, moccasins and other leather and cloth goods

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GolfR Lawsonia (294-3320): 36 holes, located off Highway 23 on the

grounds of the Green Lake Conference Center/American Baptist Assembly;

R Mascoutin Country Club (361-2360): 27 holes, located one mile south of Berlin off County Road A (off Highway 49);

R Tuscumbia Country Club (294-3240): 18 holes located in Green Lake off Illinois Avenue or South Street.

Green Lake Conference Center 294-3323W2511 State Road 23, Green Lake • www.glcc.comAn historic estate developed in the 1800s, Green Lake Conference Cen-

ter is now a Christian conference center for groups of up to 1,000. Located on Big Green Lake, the center is also a destination for family reunions and vacations. Recreation includes walking, biking, golf, boating, tower climbing, shopping at Worldwide Gifts and creating treasures at Troster Art Studios. Historic sites include a log cabin (1850), Lawson’s battery-powered boat (1905), Judson Tower (1908), and a chapel train car (1915).

Larsons’ Famous Clydesdales 748-5466W12654 Reeds Corner, Ripon • www.larsonsclydesdales.comNinety-minute tours and show offer visitors the country’s only narrated

Historic Thrasher Opera House is an outstanding musical, cultural and educational venue in downtown Green Lake. Built in 1910 and restored in 1997, the opera house is on the National Registry of Histori-cal Places and is featured in the book, “Encore! The Renaissance of Wisconsin Opera Houses.”

Artists and audiences alike have been thrilled with the century-old opera house, both for its marvelous acoustics and charming interior. The multi-purpose building has a capacity of 200, and in addition to a calendar full of professional performances, is available for public and private functions.

Performers for 2012 include: Peter Yarrow, Willy Porter, The Second City, Ruthie Foster, John Gorka, Solas, Karla Bonoff, Poco, The DePaul University Jazz Band, Michael Kaeshammer, Missoula Children’s Theater and more.

For more information, visit www.thrasheropera-house.com, call the office at 920-294-4279 or e-mail [email protected].

Thrasher Opera House

demonstrations of Clydesdales; they are available Monday through Saturday at 1 p.m. Short Grandstand show includes newest mascot, Mac Gregor, a Scottie dog. Pet the baby Clydesdales! Reservations preferred.

The Little White Schoolhouse 748-6764 Birthplace of the Republican Party

Blackburn Street, RiponIt was in this building on March 20, 1854, that 54 of Ripon’s citizens

voted to oppose slavery by dissolving the local Whig and Free Soil politi-cal organizations to form a new party they named “Republican.” Cared for by the Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce. Recently renovated with improved access.

Majestic Balloons Ltd. 748-3464P.O. Box 406, RiponVisitors may view the Ripon-Green Lake area as never before from

the vantage point of a hot-air balloon hailed by a former governor as Wisconsin’s own.

Painted LadiesWalk or drive past the stately Victorian homes off Watson Street, just

south of downtown. Many are coated in the vibrant hues of the “Painted Lady” movement, begun in California in the 1970s.

Peter YarrowComing to Thrasher Opera

House in 2012

Friday Night Fish FryServing 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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4th AnniversaryMotorcycle & Car ShowSat., June 2, 2012

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Prellwitz Produce Farm 748-3005476 County Road E, RiponA great place to spend an afternoon picking berries or picking up pre-

picked produce. Seasonal offerings include asparagus, peas, strawberries, raspberries, sweet corn and more.

Ripon College MuseumLocated in Ripon College’s West Hall (built in 1867), this museum’s

exhibits preserve and record the heritage of Ripon’s liberal arts college.

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Featuring an eclectic selectionof tapas as well as seasonalentreé selections of steak,

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Extensive Wine Selection • Tapas • Private Dining in “The Vault” • Chef’s TableReservations welcome 920-748-2677 Serving Dinner Tue-Sat 5-10pm RiponTreasury.com

Ripon Foods Outlet Store 748-0293Oshkosh Street, RiponManufactured by Bremner, Rippin’ Good Cookies are available by the

bag, box or case.

Ripon Historical Society 748-5354508 Watson St., Ripon Exhibits, lectures, open houses and monthly meetings give visitors a

glimpse into Ripon’s past, including its role in the abolitionist and suffragette movements, and as the birthplace of the Republican Party.

Self-Guided Walking Tours 748-6764The Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee produced

3 self-guided walking tours leading visitors past Ripon’s historic homes, public buildings, churches. Available through the chamber and Little White Schoolhouse.

Sidedoor Antiques 748-5845113 W. Fond du Lac St. Adjacent to and part of the Fox River Glove Factory Outlet Store, this

antique dealer carries an interesting array of antiques and collectibles in a room of its own as well as throughout Fox River Glove.

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R Little White Schoolhouse, Blackburn Street. Birth-place of the Republican Party.

R First Congregational Church of Ripon, 220 Ransom St.

R Horner Home, 300 block of Scott Street.

The city of Ripon currently has 11 buildings or areas listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

It has received federal dollars from a Wisconsin Historical Society grant to nominate the Tygert Street Historical District to be its 12th designee.

The most recent addition, made in 2004, is a section of residential housing south of Ripon College, dubbed the Southwest Residential Historic District.

Among Ripon’s historic sites are:

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217 Houston St.

R Long House, Warren Street.

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R Pickard-Lawson homes (Ripon Historical So-ciety), 508 Watson St.

Downtown Ripon

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“Our 33rd season promises to be more exciting and musically diverse than ever before,” newly ap-pointed Festival Director Jeffrey Harkins said.

Top-quality performances are planned for June 8 to July 22 in a variety of venues, from the intimacy and warmth of Green Lake’s Thrasher Opera House to the historic local Boston Barn.

Over its 33-year history, the Green Lake Festival has continued to develop its mainstay, a series of summertime concerts featuring internationally re-nowned ensembles and soloists performing classical string and wind music, supplemented by cabaret, jazz, and other popular styles.

Since 2006, a free series of informal concerts coor-dinated with programs at local libraries, the Thomas E. Caestecker Family Series, has introduced children and adults to music.

In addition, two other well-established programs will be offered again. The ASCAP-winning ensemble, the Amelia Trio, also will be on hand once again this

Green Lake Festival of Music

year to lead the Festival’s two-week Chamber Music Workshop from July 1 to 14, and Stephen Alltop returns to serve as musical director of the Festival’s Choral Institute from July 19 to 22.

For more details, call 800-662-7097 or go online to www.greenlakefestival.org.

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Alibi’s Dining & Spirits1300 W. Fond du Lac St. 748-7400Ripon’s last, best supper club

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China One821 W. Fond du Lac St.

In and around the Ripon area, visitors can satisfy their hungers at any of the numerous eateries available.

Whether it’s fast food or fine dining, a sports bar or supper club, the Ripon region offers plenty to please any palate.

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CJ’s at the Wayside W13201Cork St. Rd.748-7726 Homemade food in an el-

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Cousins Subs1075 W. Fond du Lac St. 748-7005 Fresh, wholesome sandwiches

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Culver’s1086 W. Fond du Lac St. 748-8099 ButterBurgers, salads, frozen

custard dessert, served at your table or carry-out. America’s favorites made fresh.

Domino’s Pizza120 Blackburn St. 748-7272 Whether for carry-out or

delivery, Domino’s offers a wide selection of toppings, 100-per-cent real cheese, a variety of crust sizes in medium and large sizes.

Fat Bruce’s Bakery & Eating Kitchen

221 Watson St. 748-5188 Freshly baked breads, break-

fast items, salads, freshly roasted meats, hot sandwiches — pre-pared before you in our eating kitchen. Coffee and espresso available in newly expanded res-taurant. Dine in or take out.

KFC/Taco Bell1180 W. Fond du Lac St. 745-3003 Fried chicken, south-of-the

border favorites available under one roof. Dine in or carry out.

Kristina’s Family Restaurant

317 Watson St. 748-5890 Good, old-fashioned, home-

cooked meals at affordable prices.

McDonald’sHighway 23 West 748-9299 Burgers, fries, deluxe salads,

desserts and breakfast foods. Dine in or drive thru.

Miller’s Tavern102 E. Watson St. 748-2249 “Home of the bigger beef”

and a great place for food, fun, friends and Friday fish fry. Wednesday’s special: Smelt, Blue Gill and Walleye. Now featuring Legend Larry’s Wings.

Mugs Coffee House307 Watson St. (920) 896-0550 Coffee, bakery, sandwiches,

soup and more in a comfort-able setting.

Ocampo’s Mexican Restaurant 312 Watson St. (920) 896-0400Authentic dishes from the Guerrero region near Acapulco, Mexico include fresh salsas and handmade tamales.

Pastimes Pub & Grille120 Scott St. 748-8222

A former post office annex and a liquor store, this pub of-fers the best steak sandwich around along with many other char-broiled favorites. Largest outdoor seating area available in area.

Pizza Hut728 W. Fond du Lac St. 748-7512 Pizza, pasta, salad bar, sand-

wiches, lunch buffet. Dine-in, delivery and carry-out.

Players Bar & Grill W12010 Rose Eld Road 748-7333 Friday fish fry and chicken, ho-

made potato pancakes and much more. Banquet hall available.

Whether it’s your home away from home or your home sweet home, Green Lake offers simple plea-sures and the time to relax, play hard and rejuvenate while pursuing your favorite recreation.

Located 6 miles west of Ripon is Wisconsin’s deep-est natural inland lake. With 27 miles of shoreline there’s room for sport fishing, sailing, boating, kayak-ing, canoeing as well as several public swimming areas framed by sandy beaches. For landlubbers, Green Lake offers four golf courses: The Golf Courses of Lawsonia, Tuscumbia Country Club, Mascoutin Golf Course and Scharenberg’s White Lake Resort.

For a biking enthusiast, the varied terrain of the Green Lake area offers the perfect palette for a variety of biking experiences. With 140 miles and seven biking routes as well as miles of historic Green Lake Confer-ence Center trails just a short ride from downtown, there is a route for every level of cyclist.

Green Lake also has unique lodging accommo-dations along with a variety of dining options and outstanding live music to complement your outdoor

activities. Among Green Lake’s annual celebrations are Summer Solstice, a Battle of the Bands, a day-long Fourth of July party, a two-day Golden Harvest Festival, the Wisconsin State Chili Cook-off and an annual outdoor Fine Arts Show. Green Lake also hosts a Farmer’s Market Friday afternoons starting in late May, and Wednesday evening concerts in the park starting June.15.

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Ripon Family Restaurant708 W. Fond du Lac St. 748-5444 Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Deli-

cious food, generous portions, extensive menu, moderately priced. Specials available every day.

Roadhouse Pizza102 Watson St. 748-3322 This local favorite offers

made-from-scratch pizzas and mouth-watering sandwiches have kept customers coming back for 30 years. Dine-in, delivery or take & bake pizzas available. Full bar and large space on the second floor suitable for private parties and events.

Royal Ridges1 Westgate Drive Highway 23 West 748-5500 Banquet center and caterer

also offers Sunday Champagne Brunch Buffet with breakfast and dinner entrees, salad bar, dessert island. Kids under 4 are free.

Subway1061 W. Fond du Lac St. 748-7555 Subs, salads including party subs,

platters, chips, cookies. Phone-in orders, dine in, carry-out.

Watson Street Sub Shop314 Watson St. 748-SUBS (7827) More than 30 gourmet sub

sandwiches and wraps, fresh sal-ads, hot soups. Lunch time deliv-ery and party platters available.

Walkers KollervilleW908 County Road K 748-3661 Restaurant and bar. Fish fry

Friday. Family-style chicken and ribs Saturday. Soup, sandwiches, pizza daily.

Green Lake680 North — Tuscumbia

680 Illinois Ave.294-3381Enjoy a north-woods experi-

ence in Green Lake. Written up in the June 2008 edition of Bon Appetit (Wisconsin Edition) as one of the best restaurants in the country.

Adam’s Rib538 Mill St. 294-9903 Best bar and restaurant by a

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BoatHouse Pub643 Illinois Ave. 294-3344 Casual, pub-style fare and

drinks. Whether dining indoors or out, the BoatHouse offers a spectacular view of Green Lake.

The Caddyshack(Lawsonia Clubhouse)W2615 S. Valley View Dr. 294-3805 Indoor/outdoor public restau-

rant serving breakfast and lunch daily until 3 p.m. O verlooking golf course. Snack shop.

Christiano’s Pizza LLC530 Hwy. 23

294-3200 “Real Italian” brick-oven pizza

along with pastas, calzones, salads and sandwiches. Dine-in, carry-out, delivery. Awarded No. 1 best pizza.

Goose Blind Grill & Bar512 Gold St. 294-6363 Pizza, homemade burgers, pas-

ta, Mexican, steaks, more. Daily specials, events, catering, delivery, dance floor, banquet room.

Grey Rock643 Illinois Ave. 294-3344Offers urban flair in a relaxed

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Harbor Lights506 Hill St. 294-3631 Great steaks, seafood and

pasta dishes. Soup and salad bar, group facilities. Fine dining at affordable prices.

Little Corporal Restaurant499 Hill St.294-6772 Serving family-priced break-

fast, luncheons, supper-club quality dinners at family prices. Catering, ice cream.

Norton’s of Green Lake380 S. Lawson Dr. 294-6577 www.nortonsofgreenlake.comIndoor/outdoor lunch and din-

ner overlooking scenic Green Lake. Lakefront Tiki Bar. Seafood, steaks, salads. pastas; available for carry-out. Private parties welcome.

Sunroom643 Illinois Ave. 294-3344 Savor breakfast, lunch or din-

ner while in a sunlit, bistro-style

Just 10 miles north of Ripon lies Berlin, a community that enjoys the natural beauty of the surrounding area in all seasons, the warmth of small-town friendli-ness and the progressive nature of a growing community.

Berlin’s accessibility to the Fox River provides ample opportuni-ties for a leisurely day of canoeing, kayaking, boating and fishing.

Its campgrounds offer river-front sites, all electric , with baseball fields and volleyball courts nearby.

Summer events include the Great Berlin Grill Out, the Street Cruizers Car Show, Independence Day Berlin Style, the Bugle Mouth Bass Tournament and the Bruce Williams Memorial Softball Tour-nament. During the fall, Berlins’ premier event is Pumpkins on Petunias and the Berlin Chamber of Commerce hosts “The Big-gest Little Lighted Parade in the Valley.”

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cafe. Or perk up with a variety of espressos and coffees.

Waterfront Grill485 Park Drive 294-3353 Lunch, dinner and cocktails

with an extraordinary view of Green Lake. Gorgeous patio, private dining room and boat parking. Focus on organic in-gredients, top-of-the-line beef, pasta and wild-caught seafood.

Other Communities

Bernie’s Italian Steakhouse

W3919 Hwy. 23/73Princeton, WI 295-3721 It’s always the weekend at

Bernie’s serving Italian cuisine. Black Angus steaks, seafood and homemade pizza. Menu items available for carry-out.

Jasper’s Food & Spirits6510 Highway 44Pickett, WI589-3100 Pickett’s only bar and grill

is also among the area’s most popular. Sandwiches, homemade pizza, Friday fish fry and more. Banquet facilities.

Jim & Lisa’s Bar & Grill308 Washington St. Fairwater, WI346-5213 Specials: tacos, blue gill, deep-

fried lobster, broasted pork chops, haddock, lake perch, walleye, shrimp, prime rib, BBQ ribs, more.

Leahy’s Rustic Inn216 Washington St. Fairwater, WI 346-2575 Food and drink specials in-

cluding Friday night fish and Saturday broasted chicken.

Mascoutin Golf Club and Restaurant

W1635 County Road ABerlin, WI 361-7750 Beautiful, full-service restau-

rant serving lunch and dinner. Overlooking Mascoutin Golf Course. Groups welcome.

Reilly’s PubN4111 Lake Shore Dr. Markesan, WI 295-0656 Beautifully renovated! Full bar,

great menu. Friday fish fry and excellent reubens daily. General and liquor store.

The Pizza Factory504 W. Water St. Princeton, WI 295-6696Voted “best restaurant” in

Green Lake County. Two-time International Pizza Expo winner. Dine-in, delivery and carry-outs. Full bar. Reservations appreciated.

Pub ’N Prime105 S. Lyons St. Marquette, WI 394-3800Serving Angus Beef since 1994;

daily specials and full menu every night with steaks, chicken, chops, pasta, seafood and carry-outs. Prime rib served nightly.

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Liquor DepartmentRipon’s Largest Selection

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Floral ExpressionsFor All Your Floral Needs ~7 Days a Week, 5 a.m.-MidnightFresh Flower Arrangements ~ Specializing in Wedding and Sympathy Tributes ~ Helium ~ Balloons ~ Delivery Available

Natural FoodsWide variety of Natural Products including Bulk,

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RIPONBoulders by Cobblestone Inn and Suites

1219 W. Fond du Lac St. 748-7578Immaculately clean and taste-

fully appointed guest rooms. Indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna.

Comfort Suites at Royal Ridges

2 Westgate Dr.748-5500 Free continental breakfast,

free local calls, free newspaper and coffee, exercise room, game room, indoor heated pool and hot tub.

Ridgewood Inn Motel1055 W. Fond du Lac St. 748-2253 Quality at reasonable rates.

Free breakfast, wireless internet, cable TV, microwave and refrig-erator. Kids under 12 stay free. Pets also welcome.

The Lodge at Cedar Ridge W14471 Dartford Road748-8405 Four suites accommodate up

to 20. Perfect for business re-treats, family vacations, reunions, romantic getaways. Shady decks with rockers.

Ripon Welcome Inn and Suites

If you’re visiting the Ripon area, don’t just stay for a few hours — make it a vacation.

But you’ll need somewhere to stay.Try one of these lodging options from throughout

the Ripon area:

240 E. Fond du Lac St. 748-2821 Located one block from

downtown, the Welcome Inn features comfortable guest rooms, lounge, banquet facilities and meeting rooms.

GREEN LAKE AREA

Acorn Ridge MotelW3910 Highway 23/73Princeton, WI 295-653314-clean, non-smoking com-

fortable & spacious rooms/amenities. Three miles west of Lawsonia on park-like grounds. Open all year.

Angel Inn Bed & Breakfast372 Lawson Dr.294-3087Beautifully restored mansion

features spectacular lake views, private bathrooms, fireplaces, therapeutic ultra baths. Full Lakeside breakfast. Walk to restaurants/shopping.

Bay View Motel & Resort439 Lake St. 294-6504 Located on Green Lake next

to downtown. Kitchenettes available. Two-bedroom suite. Private boat launch. Fishing and pontoon boats available. Wire-less internet.

Carol Shores RentalsCarol Shore Three Cottage EstatesFive Gable Victorian EstateSunset Cove Estate

229-4012 Lakeshore cottage and boat

slip rentals.

Dartford InnN6264 Lawson Drive 294-6546 30 rooms priced to fit your

budget. Heated outdoor pool, screen porch, picnic area and fishing dock.

Green Lake Inn, LLCW1970 S. Lawson Dr. 294-3417

17 rooms, no smoking or pets. Wireless, cable, refrigera-tor, coffee, microwave in room. Twelve years new.

Greenway Log Cottages401 Strauss Ave. 294-6222 Lakeside furnished — one

3-bedroom and five 2-bedroom log cottages with screened porches. Boat slips and rentals available. Park-like setting.

Heidel House Resort & Spa643 Illinois Ave. 294-3344Located on the shores of

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Located just 15 miles west of Ripon, the Princeton area was called “Pleasant Valley” by settlers in the mid-1800s drawn to its verdant landscapes, sparkling streams and abundant natu-ral resources. Today, Princeton remains just as attractive, with an eclectic, historic downtown in addition to the same natural beauty the settlers found so appealing.

Antique stores, specialty shops and restaurants are located throughout town, and most are just blocks from the Flea Market. The largest outdoor market in central Wisconsin is held Saturdays April to October in the City Park.

Nature lovers enjoy nearby hiking trails. Three major public wildlife refuges are within an hour drive. Bicyclists may choose from more than 150 miles of bike routes winding through the scenic countryside. Nestled between the sweeping bends of the Fox River and the pristine waters of Big Green Lake, Princeton is located in the

Have fun inside and out in Princeton

heart of Wisconsin’s finest deer-, duck- and goose-hunting country. It also offers golf, horse-back riding, hunting, skiing, fishing, canoeing and kayaking.

Chicken FlingPrinceton

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Hwy. 49 • Brandon, WI 53919www.brandonmeats.com • Phone 346-2227

Hours: Mon. thru Thurs. 7 to 5; Fri. 7 to 7; Sat. 7 to 3

Just 8 miles South of Ripon on Hwy. 49 in Brandon

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Hwy. 49 • Brandon, WI 53919www.brandonmeats.com • Phone 346-2227

Hours: Mon. thru Thurs. 7 to 5; Fri. 7 to 7; Sat. 7 to 3

Just 8 miles South of Ripon on Hwy. 49 in Brandon

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We provide service to others, promote high ethical standards, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.

Ripon Rotary Club

Join us for lunch... we’ll treat!Laugh, network and hear interesting speakers, Mondays,12 Noon at Royal Ridges (1 Westgate Drive). Learn more at www.RiponRotary.com.

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House offers an oasis of relax-ation complimented by impec-cable service.

Keipe Hotel536 1/2 Mill St. 294-6471 Green Lake’s first year-round

hotel built in 1905. Beauti-fully renovated, fully furnished. Charming yet spacious. In the heart of Green Lake. Free Wi-Fi.

Lakeside Motel488 South St. 294-3318 Located directly across the

lake in beautiful Green Lake, this motel boasts 15 charming, clean, non-smoking rooms. Golf packs available.

McConnell Inn497 S. Lawson Dr. 294-6430 Unwind in a superbly re-

stored inn with today’s touches: jacuzzis, fireplaces.

Miller’s Daughter Bed & Breakfast

453 North St. 294-0717 Enjoy the quiet surroundings,

relaxing porch and gourmet breakfasts. Five guest rooms, all have private baths, three whirl-pool/fireplace rooms.

Riverview Bed & Breakfast219 Wall St., Neshkoro 293-4423 Be pampered/peaceful: Close

enough for both summer and winter activities; removed enough for renewal. Enjoy gour-met breakfasts, reading, playing games and hiking.

The MillstoneN5734 Klaver St. 294-3030 English Tudor home. Full Eng-

lish breakfast. Secluded grounds with large deck, close to lake with public access. Adults only.

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Some great places

RSelfridge ParkLocated of f East Water

and Seward streets, this park offers swimming beach, fish-ing pier, two sand volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, handi-capped-accessible play equip-ment, handicapped-accessible restrooms, picnic tables, park benches and a hexagon-shaped shelter house. In winter when the ice is safe, the Mill Pond has been cleared for ice skat-ing and the warming shelter is opened.

Fishing, ball-playing and picnicking are just a few of the activities that can be enjoyed in Ripon’s parks. A description of each follows:

Murray Park ball diamonds Ripon

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CommunityDiscovering what Ripon has to offer

504 Russell Dr., Ripon920-748-2350

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RBarlow ParkLocated off Griswold Street,

this park offers handicapped-accessible play equipment, handicapped-accessible re-strooms, picnic tables, park benches, two shelter houses, one open pavilion, horseshoe pits, three sand volleyball courts, four basketball courts and one baseball diamond.

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handicapped-accessible play equipment, picnic tables, park benches and access to the Northwestern Hiking Trail.

RMurray ParkLocated off Murray Park

Drive, this park offers two tennis courts, one basket-ball court, four Little League and two softball diamonds, handicapped-accessible play equipment, restrooms, picnic tables, park benches, conces-sion stand, shelter house and horseshoe pits. In 2000, a soccer field, new scoreboards and handicapped-accessible restrooms were added, while in 2002, the park also received a gift of lighting for its ball diamonds. In April 2009, Ripon Early Bird Kiwanis Club mem-bers installed a 9-hold disc golf course in the park.

RCeresco ParkLocated off South Union

Street, this park offers handi-capped-accessible play equip-ment, handicapped-accessible restrooms, picnic tables, park benches, shelter house and half-court basketball area.

Park shelters can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Cost is $25 for weekends and $15 for weekdays.

Call the Public Works Department at 748-4909 to make reservations.

Mill Pond damat Selfridge ParkRipon

RHeritage ParkLocated off State Street

next to Crystal Creek, this

park was born out of an effort to celebrate Ripon’s heritage as birthplace of the

Republican Party and shows the outline of an elephant out of arbivitae.

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Ripon Public Library, located in the center of Ripon at 120 Jefferson St., provides books, videos, audios, magazines, Internet access — including a wireless network — and reference service to the public.

The library is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. During the summer, the library closes Saturday at 1 p.m. and is closed Sunday.

The library participates in many events throughout the year, including: National Library Week (April); Youth, Teen and Adult Summer Reading Programs (June to July); and Dickens of a Christmas (December). Other services provided include children’s story times, local history and genealogical collections (print and digital), youth and adult Spanish collections, interlibrary loan, photocopiers, meeting facilities and delivery of materials to home-bound users.

The library annually checks out approximately 167,000 items to its nearly 6,000 registered bor-rowers. Library cards are free to area residents. The collections of 28 other public libraries in the Winnefox Library System are available through a shared electronic catalog. A daily delivery system makes it possible to receive materials a few days after they have been requested.

Access to the library’s catalog and a variety

Good books, Good times, at the Ripon Public Library

of information databases and electronic books are available to anyone with Internet access. Re-mote users are able to view the items they have checked out and to request and renew library materials via the Internet.

Eleven computers with Internet access and Mi-crosoft Office are available for use by the public. Use of the computers is free, although there is a nominal charge for printing. Persons owning laptop computers may access the Internet via the library’s wireless network. There is no charge for this connection.

For more information about the library and its services, call 920-748-6160 or visit the library’s Web site at www.riponlibrary.org.

Children’s storytime at Ripon Public Library

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• Tae Kwon Do (ages 7 & up)

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• Cardio Kickboxing Classes(ages 12 & up, FDL location only)

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“Child Care and Education”6 Weeks - 12 Years of AgeInfants-Toddlers-Preschool

• Before & After School Adventure Club• School Age Summer Program

• Nutritious meals & snacks • Large, safe playground• Bus pick up and drop off for Barlow and Murray Park Schools

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Ripon is the site of five recreation trails, which get much use from hikers and bikers alike.

The Stott Wetlands Trail is part of a 3.5-mile system of public recreational trails tra-versing the 130-acre Ceresco Prairie Conservancy west of Ripon College’s main campus. New for 2012 is a The exist-ing trail circles a wetlands area and connects with South Woods west of Crystal Creek, which runs through the cam-pus property.

The Ripon College trail is adjacent to the well-known South Woods walking trail off Union Street, south of Ripon College.

Go take a hike!Ripon offers several recreation trails

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The South Woods nature area has several paths, taking walk-ers through a variety of natural habitats.

A small parking area is accessible off Union Street. The Northwestern Trail connects urban and rural Ripon. The 2.75-mile abandoned railroad bed begins behind the

Ripon Public Library and ends at Fond du Lac County’s western border off County Road PP.

Parking is available at Ripon Public Library. The 5- to 10-foot-wide trail starts a block and a half north

of downtown, and every quarter mile is noted with a wooden marker.

It follows the meandering Silver Creek west to Washington Street.

Riggs County Park, located east of Ripon just off Highway 23, also boasts several miles of trails with more to be added.

Opened late in 2005 was a park entrance off Douglas Street, as well as additional walking trails. A park shelter, climbing rock and parking area were added in 2007. In 2010, the trails were connected, and a disc golf course was added.

Another established walking/biking trail starts off Locust Road near County Road E north of Ripon and runs several miles to Green Lake County.

A small parking area is adjacent to Locust Road just off County Road E.

Kiwanis Trail off Thomas Street leads to a meadow and a sledding hill a quarter of a mile beyond.

Mascoutin Trail Ripon to Berlin

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Your Decorating DestinationShaw & Mohawk Carpeting • Laminate

• Hardwood Flooring • Ceramic TileCongoleum Vinyl & Duraceramic Flooring

Window Treatments • Pratt & Lambert Paints

Paula’s Custom Color& Flooring

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Tower View Villa920-872-2550

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A history of caring for the community

Ripon Medical Center, as a member of Agnesian HealthCare, offers a full range of services to help meet the health-care needs of area individuals and families close to home. It is located at 933 Newbury St. in the heart of Ripon.

The 25-bed hospital has been serving the Ripon area community for more than 75 years, and is continually adding new services and pro-viders to offer a broad spectrum of care. The hospital has made a commitment to construct a new state-of-the-art facility by late 2014.

Through continued input from the commu-nity, Ripon Medical Center is bringing health care that serves a broad reach of medical

disciplines from primary care (family and in-ternal medicine) to specialty care, including behavioral health, cancer care, general surgery, orthopedic and foot surgery, and more. Plans are also in progress to introduce obstetrics care.

Care at Ripon Medical Center is comple-mented by hospitalists — physicians that spe-cialize in taking care of patients while they are hospitalized. And, emergency care and urgent care services are available 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week through highly-qualified doctors and nurses in the Emergency Depart-ment.

Walk-in care is available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. from nurse practitioners at the Ripon Medical Center medical office build-ing.

Ripon Medical Center’s Sports, Spine & Work Center offers comprehensive physical, occupational, speech and other therapy ser-vices, working closely with patients, physicians and many other health professionals toward

Ripon Medical Center

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the common goal of treating and preventing injuries. Licensed athletic trainers provide in-valuable services to students at surrounding schools, and Impact testing offers comput-erized neurological exam tests to evaluate athletes’ brains before and after receiving a sports-related concussion.

In addition, Ripon Medical Center offers electronic medical records, computerized patient charts that replace their old paper counterparts, increasing patient safety and enabling providers to better manage care.

Ripon Medical Center is supported by the efforts of the Foundation for Ripon Medical Center. Unrestricted giving helps provide funds for areas of greatest need within Ripon Medi-cal Center. Donations to the Foundation for Ripon Medical Center are managed by a local board of directors and are used only for Ripon Medical Center.

The Foundation for Ripon Medical Center offers several annual fund-raising events, in-cluding Denim & Pearls, Ripon Medical Center Triathlon and the Charity World Golf Tour.

Agnesian HealthCare services extend be-yond Ripon Medical Center and to the Fond du Lac Regional Clinic, 790 Eastgate Drive in Ripon. The facility feature eight exam rooms, four procedure rooms, a spacious waiting room with a special children’s area, expanded parking, and a main entrance canopy to protect visitors from inclement weather. It also offers laboratory and X-ray services.

Dr. Richard Gauthier and Dr. James Wallace serve as family medicine providers, in addition to nurse practitioner Andi Weigand. They are joined by other rotating specialty providers, including behavioral health services, audiol-ogy, cardiology, dermatology, plastic surgery and urology.

Ripon Medical Center’s 75th

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“A Bible Believing Church With a Caring Heart”

Sunday School for all ages – 8:30 a.m.Worship Service – 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Service – 7:00 p.m.• Bible Studies • Youth Groups

1483 Burr Oak Rd. • Oshkosh, WI 54904920-589-2112

www.countrysideon44.com

Countryside Christian Church

First Congregational Church of Ripon

220 Ransom St.748-5898Rev. Greg Smith (interim)

Grace Lutheran Church (ELCA)

430 Griswold Street748-5433Rev. Clay Salmela

Hillside Assembly Church

656 W. Oshkosh St.748-7394Rev. Don Deike

Immanuel United Methodist Church

401 W. Fond du Lac St.748-6695Rev. Josh Pegram

Messiah Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod)

W. Oshkosh and

Come worship with usRipon offers 12 places

of worship of many de-nominations.

Churches in the com-munity include:

New pastor ordained at Grace Lutheran

Mayparty Drive748-3882Rev. Bryan Fritsch

Mount Zion Ev. Lutheran (WELS)

330 Mt. Zion Drive748-5641Rev. Dennis Meier

Our Saviour’s United Church of Christ

343 Scott St.748-2544Rev. Mark West

Prairie Lakes Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

315 Eureka St.745-2446

Ripon Community Church

155 State St.748-2339Rev. Mike HolbaRev. Jack IgelRev. Randy ChallRev. David HowieRev. Sam Prellwitz

Ripon Baptist Church

950 Metomen St.748-3936Rev. Joshua Sherman

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Sunday ScheduleSunday Worship 9:00 a.m.Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Thursday Schedule June — October

Thursday Worship 6:30 p.m.in Chapel

OUR SAVIOUR’SUNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

343 Scott St., Ripon, WI 54971 • 920-748-2544 • www.riponucc.com

Pastor Mark West

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➣ Covered Entrance

➣ Elevator to Lower Level

➣ Puppet Ministry

➣ Called-to-Care Ministry

➣ Parish Nurse

Performance of the Last supper at Our Saviour’s

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St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

222 Blossom St.Church and hall: 748-3760Parish office: 748-2325 or

748-2345415 E. Fond du Lac St.Church & hall: 748-3289Rev. Robert Fictum

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

217 Houston St.748-2422Rev. Tom McAlpine

Trinity Evangelical Free Church

777 Harvey St. 748-7100 or 748-7109Rev. Jeremy Vander Galien, senior pastor

Farewell to pastor at First Congregational

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Hillside Assembly656 W. Oshkosh Street

Ripon — 748-7394Donald Deike, Pastor

SUNDAYSunday School ............. 9:30 a.m.Morning Worship ..... 10:30 a.m.Spanish Service ........... 3:00 p.m.Evening Service .......... 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAYAdult Bible Studies ...... 6:30 p.m.Youth Service ............... 6:30 p.m.Children‘s Ministries .... 6:30 p.m.

A church where God’s word is preachedand where God’s people are loved.

Immanuel United Methodist Church

Sunday Worship8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

9:15 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages including adults

Summer Worship Schedule(June thru Labor Day Sunday)

9:00 a.m. - Worship10:15 a.m. - Adult Sunday School

WednesdaysMiddle school & high school youth activities 6:30 p.m.

E-mail: [email protected]: www.riponimmanuel.orgPastor Josh Pegram

401 W. Fond du Lac StreetRipon, WI 54971

920-748-6695

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISM

Belief in human dignity, the need for community, the freedom to explore religious issues from many perspectives . . .

PRAIRIE LAKES UU FELLOWSHIP

315 Eureka St., Riponwww.pluuf.org920-745-2446 • [email protected]/prairielakesuu

Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Saturday WorshipSt. Mary’s Chapel – 5:30 p.m.Bughs Lake Road, Wautoma

Sunday WorshipSt. Peter’s Episcopal Church

English — 9:30 a.m.Spanish — Noon

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Ripon College — learning for lifeA short walk up the hill from downtown Ripon

is Ripon College, a liberal-arts institution listed in the top tier of National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News and World Report; among the Best 376 Colleges nationwide by The Princeton Review; one of America’s Top 100 Colleges by Forbes; and among the Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Best Colleges to Work For.”

Since 1851, the college has educated students of diverse interests and backgrounds to pursue lives of meaning, service and lifelong learning.

Together with members of an intimate learning community, students experience a richly person-alized education through which they live more fully and achieve more success.

Ripon’s liberal-arts curriculum is designed to introduce students to a wide variety of disci-plines with a focus on written and oral com-munication.

The founders of Ripon College and the city of Ripon were essentially the same people, and that unique symbiosis continues to this day.

The founders envisioned an academy of higher learning rising up from the Wisconsin prairie that would cleave to the highest educational ideals, thereby attracting some of the region’s best and brightest to the community to learn and to teach.

The simple principles of inclusion, academic rigor and “town-gown” relations still guide the college.

The lush, 250-acre campus features 26 build-

ings, nearly half of which are listed on the Na-tional Register of Historic Places. The campus also includes the Ceresco Prairie Conservancy — 130 acres of native prairie, oak savanna, and wetland habitat with several miles of trails for hiking and biking.

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the beauty of Ripon’s campus, one of the most picturesque and stately in the entire Midwest.

Ripon students learn leadership skills through hands-on leadership opportunities in one or more of the college’s 70-plus student clubs and organizations, and intercollegiate athletic compe-tition on 23 NCAA Division III teams. Sixty-five percent of students participate in at least one of 14 intramural sports.

All athletic competitions, along with most art, theatre, and music performances, are open to the public and often are free of charge.

The college regularly brings to Ripon unique and first-rate performers and speakers that similarly sized communities cannot.

A calendar of upcoming events and additional information about Ripon College can be found at www.ripon.edu.

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Treating you according to the

“Golden Rule”No matter which of life’s great adventures you’re about to begin, your credit union’s with you, every step of the way.

“Golden Rule”Community Credit union

748-5336 1175 W. Fond du Lac St., Ripon

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Have you financed a vehiclesomewhere other than GRCCU . . . or are you currently shopping for financing? If so, you’re in luck! For a limited time, GRCCU can help you lower your monthly payments and/or match or BEAT your current finance rate.

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Promotion is for a limited time only and may be cancelled at any time without notice. Not valid with any other offer. * All loans subject to approval by GRCCU. Membership eligibility required.

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Ripon is an active community, with more than 40 civic and service clubs in the area. These clubs provide a wide range of philanthropy and services to the community. Among the local groups are:

American Association of University WomenAmerican LegionAmerican Legion Auxiliary Mary Raatz (Evening calls) ....................................................748-5590 Betty Ott (Daytime calls) ......................................................748-2692

Backboard Club Dean Vander Plas ....................................................................745-2292

Beta Sigma Phi/Laureate Psi ..................................... 748-5692Big Brothers/Big Sisters ............................................... 920-922-8200Boy Scouts Troop No. 735 Phil Wepner ..................................................748-6662

Business and Professional Women’s Club Paula Hageman ........................................................................748-2818

Choral Union Seong Kyung Graham ............................................................748-8788

Cub ScoutsFFA Alumni Steve Meyer .............................................................................748-2223

4-H clubs Several around the Ripon area

Friends of the Ripon Public Library ..............................748-6160

Neighbors helping neighbors:Service groups improve Ripon

Foundation for Ripon Medical Center ........................748-0436Girl Scouts Jan Gloyd ..................................................................................748-3507

Ripon Rotary Club

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For more information, contact the Chamber Office at 920-295-3877 or email [email protected] us at www.princetonwi.com

The Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to

Scout it out!• Wisconsin’s Largest Outdoor Weekly Flea Market

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748-7300 745-2959Independent & Assisted Living

Independence when you want it,assistance when you need it.

Providing quality care and quality of lifeas we become frIends . . . famIly.

Harmony Kings Bob Kelm ..................................................................................398-2257

Historical Society ......................................................................748-5354Kiwanis Early Birds Dan Parks .............................................................................. 748-4140Kiwanis Noon Club Richard Zimman .....................................................................748-4600

Knights of ColumbusLeague of Women Voters of the Ripon Area Pam Nelson-Icenogel .................................................... 920-896-0118

Lionesses Linda Neuenfeldt ....................................................................748-9392

LionsMasons Rick Coles ....................................................................... 920-203-8075

Ripon Area Car Enthusiasts (R.A.C.E) Lee Soda ...................................................................................748-5800

Ripon Area Modular Railroad ClubRipon Clergy Association Rev. Mark West .......................................................................748-2544

Ripon Education ClubRipon Medical Center Associates Linda Vantaggi ..........................................................................748-0451

Ripon Rifle and Pistol Club .................................................748-3453Ripon Science Club Pat Schaub ................................................................................748-6706

Ripon Study Club Sarah Colonna .........................................................................748-6650

Ripon Swim Club (youth) Al Brink .....................................................................................748-2068

Rotary Randy Hatlen .................................................................. 920-299-0818

Sew Happy Stitchers Pat Ehrenberg ..........................................................................748-6088

Silver Creek Sno-Odders Snowmobile Club Howard Stibb ..........................................................................748-2910

South Woods Park Association Randy Hartl (through October 2012) ...................... 920-539-1462

TrailgatorsUnited Way of Ripon Chris Graham ..........................................................................748-9597

United Steelworkers of America Local No. 1327 Union Hall ................................................................................748-3272

VFW Mark Krause ............................................................................748-7605

VFW Auxiliary Sandy Soda ...............................................................................748-3774

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ACCOUNTANTS – CPADD Associates .................................748-3118Huberty & Associates ......................748-7741Thomas M. Keuler, CPA ..................748-8872KSF CPA Services ...........................748-5128

ADVERTISING SPECIALTIESAds That Care.................................748-2743

ANIMAL SHELTERGreen Lake Area Animal Shelter ......294-3042

ATTORNEYS – PARALEGALLiska Law Office .............................745-2555Paralegal Professional Services .........748-2885Steven R. Sorenson, Attorney at Law 748-2841Wurtz Law Office .............................745-2800Zacherl, O’Malley, Endejan & Parks, SC ................................748-4140

ATTRACTIONS - ENTERTAINMENTBeechwood Corn Maze & Wagon Rides ...............................748-2516Birthplace of the Republican Party, Little White Schoolhouse ..............748-6764Campus Cinema..............................748-2506Cedar Ridge Stable & Lodge ............748-8405Green Lake Festival of Music ............748-9398Larson’s Famous Clydesdales............748-5466Prellwitz Produce .............................748-3005Rippin’ Good Cookie Outlet .............748-0293Thrasher Opera House ....................294-4279WellSpring Farm .............................597-0749

AUTOMOTIVE Baird GM........................................748-3377Cliff’s Tire & Battery .......................748-6432Extreme Auto Body .........................745-2999O’Reilly Auto Parts ..........................745-2080Ripon Ford-Mercury ........................748-7777

BEER - WINE - LIQUORPick ‘n Save ....................................748-5498SaveMore Liquors ...........................748-7747

BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICESCreative Enterprise Center ...............748-8836Fond du Lac County Economic Development Corp .......................929-2928

CATERING - BANQUET & MEETING FACILITIES

C.J.’s at the Wayside .......................748-7726

Comfort Suites at Royal Ridges .........748-7095Sodexo Catering Services .................748-8170

CHILD CARE - PRESCHOOLRipon Children’s Learning Center .....748-9500

CHIROPRACTORSSpaulding Chiropractic Health Center .748-9355Yeomans-Edinger Chiropractic Center ......................748-3644

CHURCHESRipon Community Church ...............748-2339Trinity Evangelical Free Church ........748-7100

COMPUTERS – SALES/SERVICEA.C.C. ...........................................748-5660Ripon Technology ...........................748-9762

COMPUTER WEBSITESAlling Enterprises ............................748-6468Graphic Point .................................748-1370i.t. Interactive ..................................288-2167Tendril Technology ..........................342-3332

CONTRACTORSCondon Total Comfort .....................748-5050Culligan Water Conditioning .............748-5565Chris Miller Building & Design ..........748-2499Grasee Electric ................................748-6058Jackson Glass .................................748-3149Modern Overhead Door Corp. .........748-5000M.P.B. Builders ...............................748-2601P.M. Maintenance............................896-2341Pollesch Construction ......................748-9771Quality Plumbing .............................748-4142Ripon Area Builders ........................748-3996Ripon Electric, Inc. ..........................748-6606Ripon Window & Door ....................748-6411Wrightway Home Improvements .......923-0721

DENTISTSHillside Dental Associates .................748-6122Piernot Dental Office .......................748-7731

DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATIONRipon Main Street ...........................748-7466

EDUCATIONMoraine Park Technical College ........748-3290Ripon Area School District ...............748-4600Ripon College .................................748-8115

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTORSAdecco - The Employment People ....748-3831

ENGINEERINGAccurate Controls ............................748-6603

EYE DOCTORSVision Care Associates .....................748-2676

FINANCIAL SERVICES1st National Bank ................... (855) 876-1500AnchorBank ...................................745-2500COUNTRY Financial .......................232-3564Dornfeld Financial Services ..............748-7899 Edward Jones Investments ................748-5118Golden Rule Community Credit Union ..............748-5336Horicon Bank .................................745-2265M & I/BMO Financial Group ............748-3161Marine Credit Union ........................748-2870Security Financial ............................748-2310USBank ..........................................745-2900Wells Fargo Home Mortgage ............748-2112

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS/SYSTEMSD.R.B. Fire Extinguishers .................745-2636

FLORISTSFlowers by David .............................748-2771Pick ‘n Save ....................................748-5498

FORENSIC LEAGUENational Forensic League .................748-6206

FURNITURE - APPLIANCESBluemkes ........................................748-4848Casual Living Outfitters ....................748-9088

FUNERAL HOMESButzin-Marchant Funeral Home ........748-2623Wachholz Funeral Homes.................748-3853

GARDEN – LANDSCAPINGDJ’s Personal Touch Property Care...229-8724Hounsell’s East Side Country Market .748-2360Indoors Out Landscaping .................573-1926Integrity Lawn Service & Supply .......748-5013Stuart’s Landscaping & Garden Center .............................922-8093P.M. Maintenance............................896-2341

GASOLINE - CONVENIENCE STORESCondon Companies .........................748-3186Holliday Food & Sport .....................748-6262Kwik Trip-East.................................745-2799Kwik Trip-West................................745-2180

GOLFINGGolf Courses of Lawsonia ................294-3320

Thank you to the following businessesfor their continued support & contribution to the Ripon community as

Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce members


Mascoutin Golf Club ........................361-2360

GOVERNMENTCity of Ripon ..................................748-4916Fond du Lac County ........................929-3155Town of Ripon ................................748-2910

GRAPHIC DESIGNAlling Enterprises ............................748-6468

GROCERIES - DELIPick ‘n Save ....................................748-5498Save-a-Lot Grocery ..........................748-3086

HAIR SALONS - TANNINGAdeva Salon & Spa .........................748-3323Appearances Unlimited ....................748-2787Hair Today......................................748-9423

HEALTH CARE - HOSPITALS Affinity Medical Group .....................745-6900Agnesian HealthCare - Fond du Lac Regional Clinic..........745-3180Aurora Health Care - Ripon .............745-4700CHN Medical Center - Ripon............748-7000CHN Rehabilitation - Ripon ..............748-9633Network Health Plan .............. (800) 276-8004Ripon Medical Center (RMC), a member of Agnesian HealthCare................748-3101

HEALTH – FITNESSAnytime Fitness - Ripon ...................748-7880Center for Creative Healing ..............748-4663marigold yoga .................................858-1078

HISTORICAL SOCIETYRipon Historical Society ...................748-5354

HOME IMPROVEMENTCondon Total Comfort .....................748-5050P.M. Maintenance............................896-2341Surface & Surroundings ...................748-6867Wrightway Home Improvements .......923-0721Yellow Van Handyman .....................573-3426

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSSally CarlsonJere ChapinDeano Pape

INDUSTRYAFK Corporation ............................748-2265Alliance Laundry Systems .................748-3121Badger Mining Corp ........................361-2388Bremner/Ripon Foods .....................748-3151Chief Industrial Services ...................745-7300Condon Companies .........................748-3186Diverse Options ..............................748-6387J.M. Smucker Company ..................745-6100Ripon Pickle Company ....................748-7110Rosendale Dairy ..............................766-5335Seneca Foods..................................745-3111Spartech Packaging Technologies .....748-7285Triarch ...........................................748-5125

INSURANCEAither Insurance & Financial Services 748-3440Diedrich Agency ..............................748-2811Herman Leitz Agency ......................748-5031

Jackson Kahl Insurance ....................748-2899Johnson Insurance ...........................748-7003

LAND DEVELOPMENTRipon Land Surveying .....................748-9696

LEADERSHIP/TEAM BUILDINGPluribus ..........................................748-6193

LODGINGBoulders by Cobblestone Inn & Suites .748-7578Cedar Ridge Stable & Lodge ............748-8405Comfort Suites at Royal Ridges .........748-5500Ridgewood Inn Motel .......................748-2253Ripon Welcome Inn & Suites ............748-2821

MEDIA91.9/101.7 The Family ...................749-9364Action Reporter Media .....................922-8640Berlin Journal Newspapers ...............361-1515Buyers’ Guide Group .......................982-2511Green Lake Magazine ............. (608) 356-8757Hometown Broadcasting ..................361-3551Radio Plus ......................................924-9697Ripon Commonwealth Press/Express 748-3017WRPN-AM 1600/ Radio One Communication ...........748-5111

OFFICE SUPPLIESRACE Office Products .....................236-3420

PHOTOGRAPHERSMemory Photography ......................748-7231OnEdge Photography ......................748-2174

PRINTING – SIGNSGood Impressions, Inc. ....................748-2600Graphic Point .................................748-1370Graphic Sign & Letter, Inc. ..............748-7723Ripon Printers .................................748-3136Rogers Printing Solutions ........ (800) 582-4541

REAL ESTATE SALES & MANAGEMENTCENTURY 21 Properties Unltd ........748-2865Choice Rental Properties..................299-0926Green Lake Real Estate ....................294-3004Guaranty Title Services ....................294-3500J.J. Rikkers Properties .....................748-6111SECOND Look Inspection Services ...745-2288 Yellow House Realty ........................748-7007

RENTAL EQUIPMENTModern Rentals ...............................748-3100

RESTAURANTS - COFFEE SHOPS - PUBSAlibi's Dining & Spirits .....................748-7400America Restaurant .........................748-3524Culver’s - Ripon ..............................748-8099Downhill Coffee ..............................748-2555Fat Bruce’s Bakery & Eating Kitchen 748-5188KFC/Taco Bell - Ripon ....................745-3003Kristina’s Family Restaurant .............748-5890McDonald’s Restaurant - Ripon ........748-9299Miller’s Tavern ................................748-2249Mugs Coffee House .........................896-0550Ocampo’s Mexican Restaurant & Market.....................................896-0400Pastimes Pub & Grille ......................748-8222

Pizza Hut - Ripon ............................748-7512Ripon Family Restaurant ..................748-5444Roadhouse Pizza .............................748-3322Treasury A Historic Landmark Restaurant ...748-2677Watson Street Sub Shop ..................748-7827

SENIOR HOUSING – ASSISTED LIVINGBarrett House .................................748-2999Fountain View Care Center ..............748-5638Maplecrest Manor............................748-7300Michalene’s ....................................745-2959Prairie Place....................................748-8900

SHOPPINGAce Hardware - Ripon .....................748-3360Blazer Audio Video ..........................745-2255Bungalow Quilting & Yarn ...............748-2905The Carley House ...........................748-1555Community Thrift Store & Food Pantry .............................748-5756Diedrich Jewelers ............................748-6198Grow Boutique ................................748-2275Only Her ........................................748-3004Primrose .........................................748-7485Ripon Big Kmart .............................748-2688Ripon Drug/Ben Franklin.................748-5174Watson StreetWear ..........................748-6367

SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONADVOCAP .....................................922-7760

STORAGEParkview Storage ............................748-7620

TAXIDERMYTaylor’d Taxidermy ..........................294-0890

TELEPHONE/INTERNET SERVICESCamera Case Wireless .....................748-5440CenturyLink ....................................748-8483Granite Broadband ..........................299-5323Pearce Wireless ...............................896-0013

TRAVELP.E.N.N. Travel Services ..................745-3100

UTILITIESAlliant Energy ........................ (800) 862-6222

VETERINARIANSAssociated Veterinary Clinic .............748-5144Veterinary Clinics of Ripon/Berlin.....748-2878

VIDEO PRODUCTIONVideo Age Productions ....................748-7434

Please show your support by patronizing these Chamber Member businesses.

www.ripon-wi.com920-748-6764

(Area code is 920 except where indicated)


Calendar of events for 2012May 12 Berlin Citywide Rummage SalesMay 19 CHN Helping Hands for Cancer 5K Run/Walk & Healthy Living Fair. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Berlin Memorial Hospital campus. Contact 361-5481June 13 CoMMuNity Steak Fry, 4-8 p.m., Riverside Park. For reservations call 920-361-3636June 30 independence Day Celebration sponsored by the Berlin Lions/ Masons, Riverside Park. Family fun, food, music and fireworks. For information contact Richard 920-382-3272.July 28 Annual Bugle Mouth Bass tournament at Riverside Park 9 a.m. Contact Wayne Gustke 920-361-3718Aug. 10&11 Berlin Boat Club Corn Roast, Riverside Park, North Shelter House. www.berlinboatclub.comAug. 12 Street Cruisers 25th Anniversary Car Show at Riverside Park. For more information, call Judy 920-361-9097Aug. 15 Berlin Chamber of Commerce Golf outing. Mascoutin Country Club, 11 a.m. Contact the Chamber office 920-361-3636oct. 5&6 Pumpkins on Petunias, Berlin’s premier fall event. Downtown Berlin, family fun with music, food & kids games.Nov. 15 Light the Park, 5 p.m. tree lighting ceremonyNov. 15 27th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade 6:30 p.m.

Contact the Berlin Chamber of Commerce office at 920-361-3636or log onto www.1berlin.com for details of these events

Hope to see you in Berlin!

Chamber of CommerceConnecting Community and Business

933 Newbury Street, Ripon (920) 748-3101

EMERGENCY CARE

EmergencyDepartment

24-hour physician coverage

Urgent Care Services24 hours a day; 365 days a year

Walk-In Clinic Services

AGNESIAN HEALTHCARE IS SPONSORED BY THE CONGREGATION OF SISTERS OF ST. AGNES

• Low cost spay& neuter service

• Microchipping & EngravedI.D. Tags on site

• Training classes &behavioral advice• Assistance with

any pet related issue

Corner of Hwys. 23/49/AGreen Lake • www.glaas.org

920-294-3042WI DATCP License Number 268441-DS

Fabulous Pets for Adoption!

Zach Messitte, new president at

Ripon College


Is your organizationholding an exciting event

between May 1, 2013 toMay 1, 2014?

Tell about it in next year’sRipon Guide! Call 920-748-3017

with your details.

“All the fun stuff we want to see

& do while we are in Ripon!”

Ripon1049 W. Fond du Lac St.

(920) 748-6432 • 1-800-748-7070www.cliffstire.com

Lube, Oil &Filter ChangeUp to 5 quarts of oil and filterMost cars & light duty trucks

Only

$2195Coupon expires April 30, 2013

HOUNSELL’SEAST SIDE COUNTRY MARKET

Corner of Hwy. 23 E. & Douglas St. Ripon 920-748-2360 - Open 7 Days a Week

10% offFarm & Construction Toys

ORLawn & Garden Center Supplies

VALUABLE COUPON

$500off

with purchase of $25 or more

Expires April 30, 2013Not valid with any other coupon or discount.

RIPON

BAIRD GMHwy. 23 West — Ripon

Make an appointment today.Call Jack or Lee - 748-3377

$200 offLube, Oil & Filter Change

Maintenance I and Maintenance IIwith this coupon - includes 22 point maintenance inspection

and FREE Car wash - Coupon expires April 30, 2013

212 Watson St.Ripon • 748-6198

114 W. Huron St.Berlin • 361-0494

10% offAll Ring & Jewelry Repairs

Quality jewelers for over 80 years

Coupon expires April 30, 2013

Hwy. 23 West, Ripon920-748-3360

Open: M-F 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.Saturday 7-6; Sunday 8-4

74 | Ripon Guide 2012©Copyright 2007 Alliance Laundry Systems LLC

Alliance Laundry Systems • PO BOX 990 • Ripon, WI • 54971-0990

To learn more about becoming part of

Alliance’s ever-growing picture,

visit www.comlaundry.com/ripon

or call 920-748-3121.

As a leadingmanufacturer since 1908, our success

is due to the contributions of dedicated employees

joining together for a common goal.

Headquartered in Ripon,wemanufacture premiere

laundry equipment under the brand names Huebsch,

Speed Queen, UniMac, IPSO and Cissell.

in Wisconsin

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Celebrating over 100 Years

Equal Opportunity Employer

& BUILDING MATERIAL

SCHMITT LUMBER"WHERE THE BUILDERS BUY"

427 E. Fond du Lac St.Ripon, Wisconsin

748-3570Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 - 5:00;

Sat. 8:00 to Noon

Quality• Lumber for every purpose • Roofing Materials • Paints • Treated Lumber • Builder's Hardware • Kitchen Cabinets• Ceilings• Paneling • Garage Doors • Insulation • Power Tools

Sunrise in Ripon


Prairie Place~ Assisted Living for Seniors ~

749 E. Oshkosh St. (Hwy. 44) • Ripon

Large spacious facilityto meet all ourresidents needs.

Licensed by the State of Wisconsin

Personalized Service• RN supervision• Trained staff 24 hours - 7 days/week• Individualized client supervision• Medication administration & monitoring• Personalized assistance with bathing,

dressing, treatments, ambulation etc.• Beauty and barber shop• Multi-denominational church services• Pharmacy delivery services• Regularly scheduled activities• Three meals daily• Laundry and housekeeping services

Five business locations to betterserve you and your loved ones:

• Heartland House ~ Wautoma • Heritage House ~ Portage • Patriot Place ~ Berlin • Prairie Place ~ Ripon

• Preston Place ~ Redgranite

920-748-8900www.heartlandpreston.com

Residents Mr. & Mrs. Gray

Private Living Units• 42 apartments• 575-768 sq. ft. one bedroom apartments• 20 CBRF private rooms• Handicap accessible throughout• Modern fire and safety features• Mail delivery & pickup in facility• Spacious central dining room• Satellite television in all rooms• Emergency call system• Centrally located laundry facilities• Individually controlled heat in rooms• No security deposits required

Where Care& Friendship

Come Together


Farm & ConstruCtion toys• Model Trucks • Construction Equipment

• Precision Tractors • Tractor Cards• Pedal Tractors • Farm Country Buildings Sets

Just likethe real thing — only smaller

Hounsell’s East Side Country MarketCorner of Hwy. 23 East and Douglas St. • W13196 Hwy. 23, Ripon, WI 54971

920-748-2360 or 920-922-1257 • (after hours) 920-960-0990®

Open 7 Days a Week

One ofthe best selections in

the midwest!

Not just for kids…

HOUNSELL’SHOUNSELL’SNo matter what the season, you’ll always have a reason to shop

Buy QualityPlants where they’re grown & save!

FOND DU LACGreeN HOUse & GArDeN CeNTer

2 1/4 miles N. of Fond du Lac on Hwy. 45N7708 Lakeshore Drive • 920-922-1257

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

rIPONeAsT sIDe COUNTrY MArKeTCorner of Hwy. 23 East and Douglas St.

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