Getting to the Heart of Racine County by Jennifer Ditscheit

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At the Heart of Racine County

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he communities of Union Grove, Kansasville/Dover, Yorkville and Raymond all make up the Heart of the County. This area is known for its rural feel and boasts an idyllic small

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town life with multi-generational families and businesses. Our close-knit community is centrally located in the Milwaukee – Chicago corridor, making this area an ideal choice for residential, business and industrial location. Our area is the home of the Racine County Fair and Great Lakes Dragaway. This area has an excellent K-8 public school system, each has its own local school board. Graduates from all four schools move on to Union Grove Union High School, which is well known for its high standards of education. We welcome you to experience what our residents already know – the amazing sense of community that makes us the Heart of Racine County.

– Jennifer Ditscheit EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GREATER UNION GROVE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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THE HEART OF

Racine County Union Grove

Located in the heart of Racine County, the Village of Union Grove is home to nearly 5,000 residents and more than 200 businesses. Centrally located between Chicago and Milwaukee, Union Grove offers the perfect balance between metropolitan commerce and small town feel. Union Grove is home to the Racine County Fair, the Great Lakes Dragaway racetrack, and the nearby Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery and Veterans Home. Served by four major highways and two major interstates, the village’s prime location, quaint downtown, and growing community makes Union Grove a great place to live, work, and play.

Kansasville, Dover

The Town of Dover includes a number of unincorporated communities, most notably Kansasville. Home to nearly 4,000 residents, the town still enjoys a thriving local economy, boasts its own 4K through eight-grade school district and prides itself on moving forward, while keeping a keen eye on its rich past. Offering quaint country charm and unique experiences for visitors and residents alike, Dover offers something for everyone. If you’re a foodie looking for farm-to-plate options, stop out during the summer months to shop the area’s many roadside farm stands. Featuring delectable locally grown produce, you’ll enjoy the benefits of eating fresh, whole foods, and you might just meet the farmers who lovingly grew the bounty. Hoping to host a rustically elegant affair in the area? The Farm at Dover is the perfect venue for special occasions, from weddings and anniversaries to milestone birthdays and reunion gatherings, the venue boasts seven acres of breathtaking gardens and paths, a painstakingly restored Victorian home, and a show-stopping barn that exudes a rustic, yet refined feel. For the weekend warriors, there are plenty of outdoor activities to keep you moving the whole year through. Richard Bong State Recreation Area is located in Kansasville and offers endless options for outdoor enthusiasts, from camping, hiking, boating, and horseback riding in the summer months, to ATV, snowmobiling, and hunting in the fall and winter months. Be sure to

grab a season pass and visit often. If you prefer life by the water, spend some time in the Eagle Lake community. With five parks to choose from, a golf course, and 529 acres of lake to boat on, you can enjoy a lake lifestyle without the resort price tag. After a day of fun in the sun, be sure to stop at Michael’s on the Lake for traditional American Cuisine and casual fine dining at its best.

Raymond Raymond is a rural community just minutes

from Milwaukee, Racine and Burlington, providing a high quality of life, with access to all southeast Wisconsin has to offer. Raymond was incorporated in 1846. Originally founded and named after Elisha Raymond, it has historically been an agrarian community with strong family and community values. Recently Raymond has worked hard to maintain its character while providing economic opportunities along the Interstate 94 corridor, our eastern border.

Yorkville

The Town of Yorkville was organized by the

Wisconsin Territorial Legislature on Feb. 7, 1842, and included what are now parts of the towns of Raymond, Norway and Dover; Yorkville was incorporated in 1846. Yorkville, with a current population of 3,092, is primarily a rural community consisting of rolling farm fields and scattered residential development. Yorkville does have small pockets of commercial development, such as the Grand View Business Park, which is located along Interstate 94 near Wisconsin Highway 20 (Washington Avenue). Yorkville surrounds the Village of Union Grove near its southwest corner. Union Grove provides goods and services to the town’s residents not otherwise available in Yorkville. Union Grove also provides a stable character for central Racine County. Every July, the Racine County Fair is held at the Racine County Fairgrounds in Yorkville. Yorkville is also home to the Ives Grove Golf Links, which offers 27 holes of premium golf. The Modine Benstead Observatory is home to a 16-inch telescope and a 14-inch telescope for stargazing.

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THE BUSINESS

Community

he Heart of Racine County is centrally located in Racine County only 30 minutes from Milwaukee and one hour from Chicago. Both cities are sites of international airports, professional sports teams, and many cultural attractions. Industries in the area produce rollers and other products, gears, hydraulic and electric motors, plastic injection molding, screen printing, aluminum die casting, and wire and metal display racks: plus, environmentally friendly cleaning products and solutions for water treatment, fiberglass and concrete products within its six business parks. The Greater Union Grove Area Chamber of Commerce supports businesses that are either located in or wish to do business in the Heart of Racine County. The Chamber is organized for the purpose of advancing the economic well-being of the Greater Union Grove Area. We do this in four M.A.N.E. ways Marketing, Advocacy, Networking and Education.

The Chamber offers a number of ways to promote your business, including an enhanced membership listing on the Chamber’s website and the opportunity to offer a Member 2 Member, Hot Deals or Job Listing online. Business-to-business networking opportunities abound for companies who become involved in Chamber committees or events such as Bowling Battle of the Businesses, Chamber After Hours, Union Grove Fourth of July Parade, Leadership Union Grove, Chamber Corn Booth at the Racine County Fair, The Great Pumpkin Chuckin Fest, Racine County Business Roundtable Event, Christmas Comes To Union Grove and the Chamber Annual banquet. The Chamber’s office is located on the first floor of the Village of Union Grove Municipal Center, 925 – 15th Ave. (corner of Highways 11 and 45.) For more information, call (262) 8784606, email info@uniongrovechamber.org or visit www.uniongrovechamber. org.

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Free Parking • Petting Zoo • Tractor Pull • Demolition Derby • Carnival Rides Kids’ Activities • Delicious Fried Foods • Live Music and Much Much More!

Leadership Union Grove Leadership Union Grove is a nine-month training program dedicated to developing caring, concerned and committed leaders. LUG is for individuals who either live or work in the area and want to grow personally and professionally.

Financing opportunities

Building your business in the Union Grove area may give you access to creative

financing opportunities as well. The Union Grove Revolving Loan Fund is available and administered by Racine County Economic Development Corporation. The Community Development Authority offers façade grants and rent assistance for business located in the TID district. For more information on business opportunities in Union Grove, call: • Village Union Grove at (262) 878-1818 or www.uniongrove.net. • Racine County Economic Development Corporation at (262) 898-7401 or visit www. racinecountyedc.org.

Education The Union Grove area has an excellent public school system. There are four K-8 elementary schools (Union Grove, Raymond, Kansasville and Yorkville) that feed into Union Grove Union High School, which features an extensive Advanced Placement program, athletics, academics, fine arts and more. There are numerous post-secondary educational opportunities in the area as well. Gateway Technical College serves the tri-county area of Racine, Kenosha and Walworth counties, with campuses conveniently located throughout the area. University of Wisconsin-Parkside is located on a scenic campus between Racine and Kenosha. Carthage College is a private college located on Lake Michigan in Kenosha. Shepherds Collage is a post-secondary educational program for young adults with intellectual disabilities. UNION GROVE UNION HIGH SCHOOL 3433 S. Colony Ave., Union Grove (262) 878-2434 • www.ug.k12.wi.us ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS UNION GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1745 Milldrum St., Union Grove (262) 878-2015 • www.uges.k12.wi.us KANSASVILLE GRADE SCHOOL 4101 S. Beaumont Ave., Kansasville (262) 878-3773 • www.kansasville.org YORKVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 18621 Washington Ave., Union Grove (262) 878-3759 • www.yorkville.k12.wi.us RAYMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2659 S. 76th St., Franksville (262) 835-2929 • www.raymond.k12.wi.us UNION GROVE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 409 15th Ave., Union Grove (262) 878-1265 • www.ugbccs.org

PROVIDENCE CATHOLIC SCHOOL – WEST CAMPUS (Grades 5-8) 1714 240th Ave., Kansasville (262) 878-2713 www.providencecatholicschool.org POST SECONDARY GATEWAY TECHNICAL COLLEGE (800) 247-7122 www.gtc.edu UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE 900 Wood Road, Kenosha (262) 595-2345 • www.uwp.edu CARTHAGE COLLEGE 2001 Alford Park Drive, Kenosha (262) 551-8500 • www.carthage.edu SHEPHERDS COLLEGE 1805 15th Ave., Union Grove (262) 878-5620 www.shepherdsministries.org

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Union Grove High School Community is the heart of Union Grove and we are so fortunate that these extended community members are reaching out to support our Broncos in their future career endeavors. Continuing to build on the success of the Bronco Business and Career Expo, administration and staff have reached out to community members through various events to establish a relationship that will help our students and staff have a better understanding of the 21st Century skills needed to be marketable in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workforce. Additionally, by partnering with businesses, opportunities are created for students, offering valuable work-based learning opportunities such as job shadows, internships, and youth apprenticeships. Career and Technical Education experiences and programs provide a springboard to future success by allowing students to explore future

careers while acquiring credits and certifications. Union Grove High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use of business and Gateway Technical College partnerships caught the eye of the Milwaukee 7, an economic development group that includes the sevencounty region surrounding Milwaukee County. The Milwaukee 7 spent an evening with students, parents, administration, and

staff to share our vision, mission, and successes surround school to work initiatives. These businesses have graciously opened the door to our staff and students by offering tours, interviews, job shadows, and work opportunities. Thank you to all of our area business partners and their efforts to help students meet the needs of a diverse workforce.

Union Grove Elementary School Welcome to Union Grove Elementary where academic excellence and community connection are our priorities. We are pleased to share just a few of the reasons we are so proud of our school and hope you will visit us soon. Union Grove Elementary has about 850 students enrolled for the school year in grades 4K through eight, including 55 students in our new 4K program. Our building, which underwent an extensive 8

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remodel and addition in 2003, includes a computer lab, two gymnasiums, two kitchens/cafeterias and a library/media center. On the grounds there are several playgrounds, including one for children with physical challenges built in part with donations from the Union Grove Lions Club. Since so many of our students walk to school, we are delighted to have the Pony Path, which is a system of paved walkways

on our grounds so children may avoid busy streets or cross them safely. We continue to incorporate STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) across the curriculum with the use of Chromebooks in grades six through eight, and by using the engineering design process through the use of Lego Educational Kits donated by our PTO. UGES also enters a team in the annual U.G. Chamber of Commerce Pumpkin

Chuckin contest where students design, build and demonstrate a trebuchet. Students also have use of COWS (computer on wheels), which they can use to access the Internet through our wireless network. We are fortunate to be in a

community with the foresight to anticipate the needs of our students and families. Through their generosity, we have a beautiful and functional facility that is host to many student and village activities including UGES band concerts and

plays, extracurricular sporting events, Village of Union Grove Recreation Department programs, fundraisers and much more. We invite you to visit our website at www.uges.k12. wi.us and get to know us better.

Kansasville School Nestled on a quiet Racine County highway is Kansasville School, a 4K through eighth-grade building that boasts of a proud heritage and a bright future. The small, quaint school bustles daily with students eager to learn the skills necessary to survive in the 21st century. Visitors quickly recognize the warm welcoming atmosphere that percolates throughout the building. This small learning community

operates around a core of traditional values. It stresses and encourages family involvement. The school, led by a dedicated staff of teachers, provides a state of the art education. Dover No. 1 School District offers students, grades 4K through eight, a variety of educational options for resident students and students choosing to open enroll from a non-resident district. Some of the specific

education programs offered to eligible students who are enrolled in and attending the District include the following: • Early childhood special education for students who are at least 3 years old, but not yet school age; • Special education for students with disabilities; • Gifted and talented education; • Individualized program and curriculum modifications; and • Summer school programming.

Raymond School The Raymond School District is dedicated to providing a child-centered learning environment expecting all students to learn and succeed. We commit to providing and utilizing a progressive, relevant curriculum, encouraging all students to become responsible citizens prepared to meet the challenges of the future. At Raymond School, we strive to provide the best education for our students. Read some of the testimonials below to hear

first-hand, from our alumni. “I attended Raymond from K-8th grade and graduated 8th grade in 1985. I would love nothing more than for my child to have grown up the way we did and go to Raymond School. To me Raymond is home and the school and the community represents family values that cannot be found elsewhere.” – Mindy (Hoye) Heather, Henderson, Nev., Class of 1985. “I attended Raymond School K-8th grade, graduating in 1979.

Having stayed grounded in Raymond since childhood, my husband and I were fortunate to have had our children attend and graduate from Raymond School. I can’t express enough how thankful I am for the teachers, administrators, School Board and countless staff members for their tireless commitment to the betterment of our school and the success and prosperity of our children and community.” – Karen Brenton Kalman, Raymond, Wisconsin Class of 1979

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Yorkville Elementary School The Yorkville Elementary School District serves the rural section of Yorkville Township, primarily to the north and east of the village of Union Grove. Yorkville School is a public school, including 4K through eighth grade. Yorkville Elementary students feed into Union Grove Union High School after eighth grade. Yorkville School is recognized for its outstanding public education system. Yorkville School is known as a “choice”

school – not a private, voucher school – but as a desirable public school for open enrollment. Nearly 100 families who reside in neighboring districts elect to send their children to Yorkville Elementary School. Yorkville School is rooted in tradition and embraces the small, rural school culture. At the same time, Yorkville School keeps current with modern technology, programming, and best instructional practices.

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Faith Community ASSEMBLY OF GOD First Assembly of God 1845 Main St., Union Grove (262) 878-1810 BAPTIST Union Grove Baptist Church 417 15th Ave. Union Grove (262) 878-1264 Raymond Baptist Church 8638 W. Hwy K Franksville (262) 878-5133 CATHOLIC St. Francis Xavier Parish 1704 240th Ave. Kansasville (262) 878-2267 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 1501 172nd Ave. Union Grove (262) 859-2484 St. Mary Catholic Church 23211 Church Road Kansasville (262) 878-1762

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St. Robert Bellarmine Church 3320 S Colony Ave. Union Grove (262) 878-3476 CHURCH OF GOD Union Grove Church of God 614 11th Ave. Union Grove (262) 878-4920 JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Union Grove Congregation 14509 Braun Rd. Sturtevant (262) 878-9331 LUTHERAN North Cape Lutheran ELCA 2644 Raynor Ave. Franksville (262) 835-2206 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 1610 Main St. Union Grove 262) 878-2600 www.stpaulsug.org Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 2908 S Colony Ave. Union Grove

(262) 878-4156 www.trinityug.org UNITED METHODIST Union Grove United Methodist Church 906 12th Ave. Union Grove (262) 878-1590 www.uniongroveumc.com Yorkville United Methodist Church 17645 Old Yorkville Road Union Grove (262) 878-2388 www.yumc.org UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Raymond Community Church UCC 8217 W. Highway G Franksville (262) 835-2157 Union Grove Congregational UCC 1106 11th Ave. Union Grove (262) 878-3349 or (262) 878-1690 www.forministry.com

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U N I O N G R OV E C E L E B R AT ES

Super Saturday

Super Saturday is an opportunity for businesses, local service organizations and community members to connect with a day filled with fun and activities centered in Union Grove. Super Saturday takes place on the first Saturday in September, and is held in downtown Union Grove in and around Village Square. Local businesses hold sidewalk sales and local vendors are encouraged to participate. Super Saturday is an all-day event (10 a.m. to midnight) with a wide variety of things to do, see and eat throughout the day. Super Saturday will also feature three main attractions.

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THE ROCK ‘N ROLL SHOW FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES! Tapping into the imagination and creativity of children, it’s easy to see why Kids Are People Too is the fastest growing kids show in Southeastern Wisconsin. Interactive, high-energy show consists of music, dancing, playing musical instruments and games. All ages and entries are welcome to participate (no age requirement). There is no entry fee, and individuals and groups are all invited to participate.

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Super Saturday Night – • Annual Street Dance After a “Super Day”, be sure to stick around for some more fun after dark. The Union Grove Kiwanis Club will hold their Annual Super Saturday Street Dance at the Village Square Park. Enjoy plenty of music and entertainment! Make fun memories with a photo booth and grab yourself a famous “Kiwanerita!” You have to come check it out! Super Saturday Night features free admission; Goodwill donations will be accepted at the gate. Food and drink will be available for purchase. All proceeds from the event will be donated back to the local community.

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The Racine County Fair attracts 100,000 visitors a year Racine County fair brings urban and rural together for five days in summer in an environment that is both fun and educational. The Racine County fair started in 1922 and there has been a fair every year since. Since 2007 the fair has grown in attendance from about 45,000 visitors to around 100,000. In 2015 the attendance reach 100,514 for the first time! The fair enjoys about1,000 youth exhibitors, 500 open class and senior exhibitors, with over 1,500 animals shown at the fair. Photography is the largest exhibit in both youth and open class. Exhibitors enter everything from quilting to home furnishings, foods, antiques, culinary contests, a chocolate dessert contest and even a pie contest and auction. The fair also enjoys over 150 vendors that participate in the fair. We have everything from food to ATVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, snowplows, an antique tractor display and everything in between. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not forget all the entertainment the

fair has to offer, there is the Runzheimer Stage which has continuous free entertainment all five days of the fair. We also have six small acts throughout the grounds and the ever popular petting pen. In addition to these are the grandstand acts which include truck and tractor pulls, combine demo derby, garden tractor pulls, music acts and the ever popular demo derby! With the exception of the Music acts on Saturday, all entertainment is free. There really is something for everyone at the Racine County Fair! Over the past 10 years the fair has been able to make some great improvements to the grounds. Our grandstand can accommodate 6,000 visitors and there is not a bad seat in the house! We have added new exhibit buildings in the following areas: youth, commercial, rabbit, poultry and even added a maintenance building. If you have not been to the fair â&#x20AC;&#x201C; make plans to join us. Always the last week of July! You will be glad you did!

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Racine Astronomical Society and the Modine-Benstead Observatory Through the generosity of two local business executives, A. B. Modine, founder of Modine Manufacturing Company, and H. M. Benstead, Chief Executive Officer of the Western Publishing Company, construction of an observatory began in 1961. These funds were used to purchase 3.5 acres of land, construction of the observatory and the 16-inch telescope. Later, the Racine Astronomical Society added a second dome which contains a 14-inch telescope. The Racine Astronomical Society continues its fine tradition of promoting interest in astronomy by holding public nights, which are open to anyone with an interest in astronomy. At these events, visitors are able to view astronomical

objects through the club’s telescopes and member’s telescopes. The Observatory is located four miles west of Interstate 94 at the intersection of County Highway A and 63rd Drive in the Town of Yorkville. For more information visit www.rasastro.org.

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CHRISTMAS COMES TO Christmas is a magical time of year and Union Grove kicks off the season right with two days of family fun and hometown traditions. Our annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Village Square is held on the Thursday after Thanksgiving from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Come and enjoy carolers, hot chocolate and cookies until the lighting of the tree which signals the arrival of who else but Santa Claus. He and his happy elf arrive on a bright red fire engine, with flashing lights and sirens down Main Street. Christmas stockings are handed out to all children younger than 11, compliments of the Union Grove Lions Club. While waiting for your turn to see Santa, visitors will enjoy Christmas music which starts that night and is played throughout the Christmas Season. Don’t forget to stop by the nostalgic Kiwanis Christmas Tree stand, kitty corner from the park. Feel free to warm your hands by the fire and maybe go home with a fresh cut Christmas tree. The Kiwanis tree sale is open for two weekends and the night of the tree lighting. The first Friday after Thanksgiving is Ugly Christmas Sweater Day in the Heart of Racine County. Residents are encouraged to wear Ugly Christmas Sweaters and spread Christmas cheer in the Community by connecting,

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giving, reconnecting and being kind. While wearing their Ugly Christmas Sweaters Heart of Racine County residents are encouraged to connect with those that matter to them including family, friends and colleagues. Participants are to be kind to everyone they encounter by holding that door, returning that smile and lending that helping hand. The fun continues on the first Saturday in December, beginning with Breakfast with Santa. During this limited seating event, children young and old enjoy a delicious breakfast served by some of Santa’s best elves. Before and after breakfast children can spend some time creating crafts in the workshop or getting their picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Don’t wait to get your tickets for this event because there are none available at the door. Tickets

go on sale the last Saturday in November. Join in the fun and go on a Cookie Walk to the area businesses where you will get a unique cookie to put in that year’s tin. Don’t forget to check out the many great deals being offered throughout town during the Cookie Walk. In addition, you will have the opportunity to sign up for a chance to win a Chamber gift certificate good at all member businesses! During your walk, don’t forget to stop by the Union Grove Model Railroad’s open house at 1010 Vine Street. Finally, more than 100 vendors are waiting for you at the Holiday Gift and Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Union Grove Elementary School. For more information about any of these events check out the events calendar on our website at www. uniongrovechamber.org

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Calendar OF Events Masonic Lodge 1021 11th Ave, Union Grove

JANUARY • Chamber Banquet Location Varies Kansasville/Yorkville

MARCH • Union Grove High School Musical Performance 3433 S Colony Ave Union Grove

• Winter Golf fundraiser on Eagle Lake Michael’s on The Lake 3101 Eagle Rd, Kansasville • Winterfest Great Lakes Dragaway, 18411 1st St, Union Grove FEBRUARY • Lions Club Annual Pancake Breakfast St. Roberts Bellarmine Church/ Union Grove • Lioness Club Chili Supper & Salad Feed American legion Hall, 1027 New St, Union Grove

• Bowling Battle of the Businesses Old Settlers Bowling Center, 1500 15th Ave., Union Grove • Easter Extravaganza Raymond Town Hall, 2255 76th Street, Raymond • Inspired by Ryan Arts Fair Union Grove Elementary, 1745 Milldrum Street, Union Grove APRIL • American Legion Auxiliary Rummage Sale American Legion Hall, 1027 New St., Union Grove

• Eastern Star Turkey Dinner

• UG Congregational UCC Soup & Sandwich Luncheon 1106 11th Ave, Union Grove • St. Paul’s Ladies Guild Spring Casserole Luncheon 1610 Main St, Union Grove • Yorkville United Methodist Church Pork Chop Dinner 17645 Old Yorkville Rd Union Grove • UG Congregational UCC Rummage Sale 1106 11th Ave, Union Grove MAY • St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Youth Spaghetti Dinner 1610 Main St., Union Grove • Model Railroad Open House Tri-County & Union Grove Clubs 1010 Vine St, Union Grove

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• U. G. Area Foodbank’s Spring Used Clothing Sale, 3320 S Colony Ave Union Grove (Basement) • Memorial Day Service Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery 21731 Spring St. Union Grove • Memorial Day Program & Procession – American Legion, Legion Park, Main Street at 7th Ave., Union Grove • UGES 5K Pony Run/Walk Union Grove Elementary 1745 Milldrum St. Union Grove JUNE • Lions Club Annual Car, Van & Motorcycle Show & Chicken BBQ Racine County Fairgrounds 19805 Durand Ave. • Relay for Life Racine County Fair Grounds 19805 Durand Ave. • Touch-A-Truck Racine County Fairgrounds 19805 Durand Ave. • Racine County Fair Challenge of Power Tractor Pull Racine County Fairgrounds 19805 Durand Ave. • Kiwanis Cow Pie Bingo Racine County Fairgrounds 19805 Durand Ave.

• Belle City Brassworks Concert UGHS Performing Arts Theater 3433 S Colony Ave, Union Grove

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• U. G. Area Foodbank’s Fall Used-Clothing Sale 3320 S Colony Ave. Hwy 45 Union Grove

• Raymond July 3rd & 4th Festival 76th St., Raymond http://www.rcboonline.org • Union Grove Fourth of July Parade at 9:15AM 1101 Main St., Union Grove • Kansasville Fire Department’s Pancake Breakfast and Safety Day Kansasville Fire Department 23730 Durand Ave. Kansasville

• “Back to the Past “Annual Car Show Downtown 925 15th Ave, Union Grove

• Annual Dover-Kansasville Hometown Picnic Eagle Lake County Park 23705 Church Rd, Kansasville SEPTEMBER • Graham Public Library Annual Used Book Sale 1215 Main St, Union Grove

• Racine County Fair Racine County Fairgrounds 19805 Durand Ave.

• Super Saturday Village Square Park Corner of Main Street & 10th Ave, Union Grove

• Bronco Boosters Golf Outing, Ives Grove Golf Links, 14101 Washington Ave Sturtevant

• Kiwanis Club Street Dance, Village Square Union Grove, (Main Street /10th Avenue)

• Racine County Fair“Cruise In” Car Show Racine County Fairgrounds 19805 Durand Ave, Yorkville

• Fall Harvest Days, Racine County Fairgrounds 19805 Durand Ave, Yorkville • St Roberts Harvest of Holidays, St. Roberts Bellarmine Church, 3320 S Colony Ave, Union Grove • North Cape Lutheran Church Door County Fish Boil, 2644 124th Street Franksville OCTOBER • Half Point Historical Re-enactment, Racine County Fairgrounds, 19805 Durand Ave, Yorkville

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• Yorkville United Methodist BURLINGTON…DISCOVER THE TREASURES NOVEMBER 2013 Page 11 Church Pork Chop Dinner 17645 Old Yorkville Road Enjoy this portion of Dead Frogs Don’t Jump: Conversations with the Master Union Grove

d, has graciously agreed to be You have now arrived at constancy. he Author.” Bill currently • St. Paul’s Ladies Guild Constancy, sir? to submit to Reader’s Digest in Casserole Luncheon y, featuring the great JimmyGroveOnce a parent, always a parent. You may be watching 1610 Main St., Union the Sunday football game and the baby cries. The baby ngton, ning about • The Great Pumpkin Fest,comes before football. You may be sound asleep when Racine County Fairgroundsthe baby cries. The baby comes before a good night’s

sleep. When doing anything, you are constantly aware d in • Union Grove Elementaryof being a parent. It is one of the greatest things about ated from being a parent. You have a helpless infant whose very -Eau School Craft Fair existence depends on you. It is also one of the hardest 1745 Milldrum St, Union Grove

responsibilities to shoulder. I can feel it, sir. Before the child, I always had the feeling that if things did not work out between my wife and I, we could go our • American Legion Prime Rib separate ways. She would survive and so would I. Everything is different Dinner, American legion Hall, now. There is more to consider than just my own feelings. 1027 New Street, Union Grove That is constancy. No matter what happens, you will always know that • Veteran’s Day Service – you are a parent. A lot of people cannot handle that. I think that you Southern Wisconsin and your wife are strong enough and mature enough to handle it. You Veterans Cemetery have been careful and selective in your life. It has paid off for you. 21731 Spring St, Union Grove Now you can enjoy having a family. Even the feeling of constancy feels good, in a way. As they become a little older, children try to take that • Union Grove High School constant feeling away. It is enjoyable now, but just wait until they want Play, 3433 S Colony Ave, to sleep over at their friends’ houses. You get used to the feeling of con• Kiwanis Christmas Tree Sale, • Santa Sunday Union Grove stant responsibility. to guide their everyWIstep. he class library. They were 1003 Main St. Union Grove, Raymond TownYou Hall get used to wanting What you find is that they want to be independent. That independon, Abe Lincoln, George 2255 76thout Street, Franksville DECEMBER ence has to be gotten used to, also. You• Christmas will handleParty it OK. for http://www.rcboonline.org ead it that night, and bring it Lighting Ceremony I am glad that I can talk with other parents Senior - St. then Robert’s that I am like Citizens this. I know lmost • Tree every book that the Union Grovenot the • Breakfast Bellarmine S and with Santa only one feeling certain things. Thank you Church, for your3320 advice book Village reportsSquare, and in 8th grade, Colony Ave, Union Grove ticket required) counsel,(advance sir. • Annual Spaghetti Masonic Ave, Being a parent even comes before l for her. I recorded cute things I am glad to talkLodge, about1021 such11th things. & Pie Auction, • Christmas Village Display at Life. ISupper wrote down my Karate.Union Grove Kansasville Fire

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t I thought might be helpful to & Rescue Department to Durand me, whoAve, would to happen 23730 Kansasville hen they were in need? ching,• Dover I found that a lot of peoChristmas of sound advice from time to Tree Lighting some Dover of thatTown adviceHall down on aring my viewpoints 23705 Durand with Ave my ents, I Kansasville would share with everybooks are based on actual conhad with my students. I have ittle to ensure their privacy. rst book, Dead Frogs Don’t fferent publishers. Some never ile others politely declined. I when Alpha Publications sent n cloud nine. Eventually it the other two books that I had on my shelf. Lester Smith from micro publishing company oing a 2nd edition. Instead, I d Man. He accepted and pubgs Don’t Jump again. ks. I am also proud of the fact parents pic- GUIDE 2017 would24 show my UNION GROVE COMMUNITY idge, I was told to not waste all

• Chamber of Commerce Cookie Walk, Various locations throughout Union Grove • Holiday Gift & Craft Fair at UGES, Union Grove Elementary School 1745 Milldrum St Union Grove

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LOOKING BACK

Time has been kind to Union Grove First, it brought in the kind of settler who stayed and put down roots, rather than the kind who grabbed up land for speculation, and then raced off with his profits to newer settlements. Starting in the early 1840s, former New Englanders came here, naming the settlement, “Union Grove” for the large grove of burr oak trees which covered the countryside, and for the one-room Union School, located at what is now the intersection of Highway 45 and 11. Tradesmen were attracted to the tiny settlement along the old Indian trail leading to Lake Michigan because it was about one day out, by loaded grain wagon, from the Port of Racine. The heavily laden wagons moved slowly over the rutted trails. There were frequent broken axles. Erastmus Cadwell set up his blacksmith shop on what is now Old Settlers Park on the west edge of Union Grove. William Reid had a small general store nearby from which he sold supplies to travelers and to neighboring farmers. A Mr. Beer constructed an inn of homemade brick on the north side of the Indian trail. The log building housing the Union School was erected in 1846. It served as a school, church and community hall until 1850 when members of the Congregational Church erected their first house of worship on what is now Martin’s used car lot at the corner of Highway 11 and Vine Street. By 1850, all the essentials of community life were located

along the Burlington-Racine trail, including homes, church, school, inn, store and smithy.

All aboard

Around 1853, agents from the Racine, Janesville and Mississippi Railroad Company started buying up right-of-way land north of the grove of burr oak trees. Land prices in the area jumped from $6 to $45 per acre. Dr. Ammon P. Adams, Union Grove’s first physician, and eleven other area settlers incorporated the Union Grove Land Company. They proceeded at once to lay out a village, with the railroad tracks running through the middle of their land. They persuaded the railroad company to build a station on the south side of the tracks and the Land Company erected a hotel north of the tracks. The first train arrived in Union Grove on Thursday, June 19, 1856.

First lot sold

William Reid purchased the first lot from the Land Company, just south of the railroad station. During the winter of 1855, Reid moved his log cabin, which housed his general store, from its

Old Settlers Park location to his new lot. The move was made by placing skids under the cabin and pulling it with oxen over the frozen ground. Reid promptly re-opened his store and began selling provisions to the railroad workers as well as to area farmers. Through the years, time has moved slowly and easily here in Union Grove. The village never became a flashy kind of place – that’s been all to Union Grove’s good, giving it stability, character and a legacy of lovely homes and legends of neighborly generosity and helpfulness. Today, Union Grove is on the threshold of what is expected to be a bright and rewarding future. Union Grove is growing. It expects continued, steady growth as it becomes interwoven to a greater degree in the growing urban complex blanketing southeastern Wisconsin. However, Union Grove seems to have its own way with time – and that’s partly what makes it tick! Source: American Legion Auxiliary’s Community History files. WWW.UNIONGROVECHAMBER.ORG

Raymond Center – 1916 The town of Raymond was first called “Black Hawk,” by act of the state Legislature in 1846, but at the same session an act was subsequently passed, reorganizing the town, and giving it the name of Raymond, for the pioneer who had so sturdily established and maintained his settlement in the town. In the settlement of Raymond Township, a little village grew up in the exact center, which in time became known as “Raymond Center.” A post office was established there in the late 1830s or 40s by the name of “Raymond” and the word “Center” was finally dropped.

For some time, it was a trading point for the people of the township, but when the post office was discontinued most of the business interests sought new locations. A Congregational Church was established here at an early date and the old church and schoolhouse still mark the site of “Raymond Center” after the greater part of its glory has departed. Among the early settlers were Stephen O. Bennett, Joseph Nelson and Thomas West, all of whom afterward represented Racine County in the State Legislature.

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Kansasville– 1916

This little village is located in the southern part of Dover Township, on the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad, 18 miles west of Racine. No plat of the village was ever filed at the register of deeds. Among the early settlers in this part of the county were Samuel Ormiston, James Ballack, Aaron Putnam and the McKeys. Kansasville grew up after the railroad was built and received its name when the post office was established there a little later. Located in western Racine County, the Town of Dover has a rich history dating back to the mid-1830s. Captain John Trowbridge, along with his wife, Mary, were the first settlers to Dover. They arrived in early 1936 with other notable settlers, including Samuel Ormiston and J. Sellers arriving later that year. Focusing on agriculture and homesteading to sustain their families and grow the community, the Town of Dover enjoyed steady growth. By the late 1850s, as many as eight trains were stopping in the area each day.

Dover Township – 1916 Dover Township, one of the southern tier, is coextensive with Congressional Township No. 3, Range 20 East. It is bounded on the north by the Town of Norway, east by Yorkville, south by Kenosha County, and west by the Towns of Burlington and Rochester. Its area is 36-square miles. Eagle Lake is situated a little south of the center. Its outlet and the Muskego Creek, which crosses the northwest corner, are the only water courses in the township. The first settler in Dover was Captain John T. Trowbridge, who brought his family, consisting of a wife and two sons, to Racine County in 1836. The writer has been unable to ascertain just when the Township of

Dover was established as a separate jurisdiction, but it was some time subsequent to Feb. 2, 1846, for on that date Governor Dodge approved an act defining the boundaries of the Town of Yorkville, which included the eastern half of the present Town of Dover. Dover Township is one of the most beautiful and fertile farming sections of Racine County. The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul (formerly, The Western Union) Railroad crosses the southern portion and there are two stations within the town limits – Kansasville and Dover. The population in 1910 was 820, and the assessed value of the property in 1915 was $2,377,787, or nearly $3,000 for each man, woman and child living in the township.

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Parks AND Recreation The Village of Union Grove Recreation Department offers many programs year-round

to the residents of the community. From youth sporting programs to seminars for

adults of all ages, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something for everyone. From December to March, the Recreation and Parks Department offers basketball for the youth grades kindergarten to eighth grade. From May to the beginning of July, it offers a youth T-ball/ coach pitch program and a girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s softball program. The ever-popular soccer program runs from July to November. For more information, contact the recreation director, at (262) 9027917 or info@uniongrove. net. Information can also be found on local cable channel 25 and online at www.uniongrove.net.

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Parks The Village of Union Grove has 13 designated park areas within the village limits. Leider Park (8th Avenue and High Street) has bathroom facilities, pavilion and soccer field as well as playground equipment. American Legion Memorial Park (7th Avenue and Main Street) is the new home of our dog park with a sledding hill in the winter. Village Square (Main Street and 10th Avenue) is the location of the Village Christmas Tree and the Union Grove Farmers Market. Ryan Moe/Michael Young

Park located off of 67th Drive has playground equipment and bathroom facilities, along with a football field. School Yard Park- on the historic site of Union Grove Elementary School (14th Avenue at New Street) has a concession stand, bathroom facilities and several baseball diamonds as well as playground equipment. Lauer Wildlife Preserve located in the Fox Creek subdivision is the home of Whitetail Lake. Other parks are Old Settlers County Park (Highway 11);12th & Vine Park; 18th Avenue Park and Indian Trail Park (New Street); Martin’s Pond; Woods Park and Bufton Park.

Two rustic walking trails can also be found in the Village; Eagle Trail which connects Ryan Moe/Michael Young Park and Lauer Wildlife Preserve, and Woods Park Trail (Commerce Drive).

OTHER PARKS Town of Dover Park – Highway 11, one-half mile east of Highway J, Dover Samuel Skewes Memorial Park – 15084 Spring Street, Yorkville Eagle Lake County Park / Minnetonka Drive Boat Ramp – Eagle w- Dover Richard Bong State Recreation Area 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville (262) 878-5600

Celebrate fall at the Great Pumpkin Chuckin Fest

The Great Pumpkin Chuckin Fest will be held on the Saturday and Sunday before Halloween, at the Racine County Fairgrounds, 19805 Durand Ave. This two-day event features a Pumpkin Chuckin Competition, where teams will catapult pumpkins as far as the eye can see! Raymond Middle School holds the record for the Junior Division with 229 feet, Waterford High School holds the record for the Intermediate Division with 317 feet, and Trinity Lutheran holds the record for the Advanced Division with 476 feet. Anyone can enter, look for rules and registration information on our website.

Don’t miss out on this smashing fun time! Returning this year is The Best of the Midwest BBQ Cook Off. More than 40 teams compete for $7,000 in prize money and the title of “The Best of the Midwest”. Multiple Stage Performances by the Racine Zoo, Food, Vendors, Seasonal Beers, Free Kids Games and Activities, Carnival and Hay Rides, Pumpkin Baking & Kids costume contests, and so much more! Fun for all ages! Free Admission and Parking! For more information, call (262) 8784606 or go to www.uniongrovechamber. org/great-pumpkin-chuckin-fest.

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Southern Wisconsin Center Campus In the Town of Dover, veterans have found a great place to call home with the establishment in 2002 of the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove on the Southern Center Campus. The original buildings on the campus were built for Southern Wisconsin Center for the Developmentally Disabled (current name) in 1919. The center provides a wide variety of programs and services designed to assist and prepare individuals to live successfully in the setting that best meets their needs. Fairchild Hall and Shemanske Hall were the first two SWC buildings converted for the Wisconsin Veterans Home. In 2001, they were reopened as assisted living facilities. This was followed by the construction of Gates Hall, originally opened as assisted living and now being used as skilled nursing facilities. Boland Hall, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, opened in 2006. Maurer Hall is a member center. Also on the campus is a VA Clinic to provide outpatient medical care services, including pharmacy support. A Veteran’s Assistance Program helps homeless vets with vocational training, education and life skills in a structured living environment. The adjacent Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery was dedicated in 1998. It encompasses 35 acres of scenic countryside and has another 70 acres for expansion.

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The district provides the highest quality educational resources and dedicated, highly qualified teachers. Eighty percent of the teaching and administrative faculty holds a master’s degree. Yorkville students benefit from a low student-to-teacher ratio in the classroom, with class sizes ranging from 15 to 24 students per class. The Yorkville School District prides itself in showcasing kid’s talents. With opportunities to shine in music, drama, academics, community service and athletics – Yorkville finds a way to encourage engagement in whatever brings out the best of every child. Yorkville School offers extensive extracurricular activities, featuring softball, basketball, volleyball, cross country, track

Winter recreation

The Grove SnoHawk Snowmobile Club is a non-profit organization that has been dedicated to supporting and promoting the sport of snowmobiling in Racine County for nearly 40 years. Along with the annual installation and maintenance of about 50 miles of some of the best riding trails in southeastern Wisconsin, the SnoHawks take pride in giving back to their community. For nearly as long as the club has been in existence, they’ve provided safety education to more than 1,700 snowmobilers through a Department of Natural Resources certified snowmobile safety course held annually in early December. Along with the many opportunities to volunteer on the club’s trail committee, there are several social events sponsored by the SnoHawks. Whether it’s the Spring Grand Dinner fundraiser, the annual “club trip” up north, or the impromptu ride on SnoHawk trails, there are ample possibilities to connect with others who love the sport of snowmobiling by being a member of the club. For more information on joining the Grove SnoHawk Snowmobile club, or to register for the DNR safety course, visit www.grovesnohawks.com or email info@grovesnohawks.com

and field, cheerleading, forensics, academic competitions, jazz band, and a school musical production. Partnering with the Union Grove Recreation Department, many other athletic opportunities are also available to all students. For families looking to relocate into Racine County – do your homework! You will find that the Yorkville School District is where you will want your children to attend school. Yorkville is centrally located in Racine County, and has several easy ways to access Interstate 94 – making easy commutes to Kenosha, Racine and Milwaukee. To learn more about Yorkville School, check out the website at www.yorkville.k12. wi.us.

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CHAMBER DIRECTORY Abbott Rental 21437 Washington Ave. Kansasville, WI 53139 (262) 878-2589

American Roller 1440 – 13th Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-2445

Backwoods Storage 735 Commerce Drive Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-3500

Acme Office Equipment Co. 1011 Main Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-3553

Animal Hospital of Union Grove 4414 Schoen Road Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-3333

Bass Law Offices, SC 1000 Main Street, Suite D Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 835-0555

All Cut Up Salon 20715 Durand Ave. Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-6455

Aurora Health Care 308 McHenry Street, Suite 5 Burlington, WI 53105 (262) 767-6259

Bixby-Hansen American Legion 1027 New Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-3323

Alliant Physical Therapy 4350 67th Drive Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 864-4100

Aurora Health Center 4320 – 67th Drive Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-1211

Bob’s Mobil Service 740 Main Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-1359

American Cancer Society Relay for Life N19 W24350 Riverwood Drive Waukesha, WI 53188 (262) 312-4034

Aurora Pharmacy 4310 – 67th Drive Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-1171

Bon Voyage World Travel – Union Grove 1500 Main Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-3351

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CHAMBER DIRECTORY Born Trapping Services 1309 71st Drive Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 939-9957 Bower Design and Construction, LLC 1811 Seminole Drive Kansasville, WI 53139 (262) 417-1021 Brothers Union Grove Carwash 1221 – 15th Avenue (Highway 11) Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-4720 BSW Electric LLC 1222 Main Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-3633 Burlington RV Superstore 390 Sylvania Avenue Sturtevant, WI 53177 (262) 321-2500 Coleman Tool and Manufacturing Corporation 1625 Leider Drive Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-4330

Dousman Transport Company 1325 Industrial Park Drive Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-1101

Great Lakes Dragaway 18411 – 1st Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-3783

Family Dentists, The 1680 – 15th Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-1500

Greater Union Grove Area Chamber of Commerce 925 – 15th Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-4606

Farm at Dover, The 26060 Washington Avenue Dover, WI 53139 (773) 802-6351

Greek Sweet Spot, The 1013 Main Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 498-5742

FASTSIGNS of Racine 1122 South Airline Road, Suite 103 Mount Pleasant, WI 53406 (262) 977-7900

Grove Concrete & Supply 18426 Durand Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-2030

First Call Heating & Cooling, Inc. 1301 Villa Street Racine, WI 53403 (262) 634-9025 Fonk’s Home Center 15941 Durand Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-1350

Community State Bank 1500 Main Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-3763

Fortier Jewelers 1129 Main Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-9185

Country Rose Bakery & Cafe 19319 Washington Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-5474

Gateway Kitchen and Bath 1024 – 10th Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-2442

Creative Captures 1023 Main Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 864-4120

Gateway Technical College 3520 30th Avenue Kenosha, WI 53140 (262) 564-2662

Dead Mann’s Saloon 3518 S. Beaumont Avenue Kansasville, WI 53139 (262) 878-4766

Gigi’s Joy Photography, LLC 19030 Plank Road Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 939-1769

Donovan Services, LLC 2524 76th Street Franksville, WI 53126 (262) 835-7785

Great Lakes Bio Systems, Inc. 13916 Leetsbir Road Sturtevant, WI 53177 (262) 884-9377, ext. 106

Grove Gear 1524 15th Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-1221 Grove Liquor Mart 1118 15th Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-3833 Grove Outdoor Power 19529 Durand Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-3828 H&R Block 1000 Main Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-1441 Hartlage Insurance Agency & Tina’s Tax Service 1200 Main Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-5901 Help-U-Sell Jeff Braun Realty 1443 Main Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-9599 Home Instead Senior Care 2616 Lathrop Avenue Racine, WI 53405 (262) 598-0290

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CHAMBER DIRECTORY Ironwood Chophouse & Saloon 20715 Durand Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-3033

Melby Chiropractic Clinic 1208 Main Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-4109

Kastenson Auto Service 21445 Durand Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-3945

Meredith’s Culligan Water Conditioning 1531 – 13th Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-1161

Kurk Concrete, Inc. 4324 Shianne Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-2397

Michael’s on the Lake 3101 Eagle Road Kansasville, WI 53139 (262) 878-3313

Laundry Station, The 1000 Main Street, Suite B Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-5058

Michele A Jones CPA LLC 4825 N Britton Road Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 930-8803

Lawn Pros, Inc. 527 – 200th Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-9678

Microcomp Services 1011 Main Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-3986

LDH Web Services 7305 38th Avenue Kenosha, WI 53142 (262) 770-6837

Midwest Dental 951 Main Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-2422

M&W Shops, Inc. 21209 Durand Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-4220

Moyer Farms 112 N. Colony Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-3166

Martin Ford Sales 19215 Spring Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-1241

Napoli Pizza and Pasta 1114 Main Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-0999

Martin’s Garage Inc. 1422 Main Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-1226

North Shore Bank 1101 Main Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-3737

Maurice Family Farms 16500 Plank Road Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 497-3898

Oak Ridge Care Center 1400 – 8th Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-2788

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Old Iron Ranch – Small Engine Repair 15910 Durand Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 960-1302

Old Settler’s Bowling Center 1500 – 15th Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-3709 Paragon Community Services 1577 11th Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 864-2096 Pathways Living and Learning Center 1100 Main Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 994-9200 Playmate Kennel 213 51st Drive Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-1550 Polnasek-Daniels Family Funeral Home 908 – 11th Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-2011 R&R Club 1017 Main Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-2950 Racine County Agriculture Society Inc. 19805 Durand Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-3895 Racine County Economic Development Corp. 2320 Renaissance Blvd. Sturtevant, WI 53177 (262) 898-7432 Racine County Eye 410 Main Street Racine, WI 53403 (262) 504-9570 Ray Alderman & Sons, Inc. 2209 S. Colony Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-3359

CHAMBER DIRECTORY Raymond Community and Business Organization Franksville, WI 53126 (414) 573-9068

Shepherds College 1805 – 15th Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-6351

Stericycle, Inc. 14035 Leetsbir Road Sturtevant, WI 53177 (866) 783-7422

Real Racine 14015 Washington Avenue Sturtevant, WI 53177 (262) 884-6400

Shepherds Ministries, Inc. 1805 – 15th Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-5620

Rich’s House of Cakes 4353 S. 27th Street Milwaukee, WI 53182 (414) 282-0713

Sign Resource, The 826 Main Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-4999

Stoebig Investment Management 1000 Main Street, Suite E Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-1544

River City Auto Body 814 Bakke Avenue Waterford, WI 53185 (262) 514-4656

Snap Fitness Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 501-3919

Road Rage Designs 4310 Conifer Court Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-5000 Roger Palmen Auto Sales Inc. 19212 Spring Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-2463 Ruma Sports 1000 Main Street, Suite A Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-1067 S&S Real Estate Appraisal Service 1014 Vine Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-3706 Salon Within, The 4330 Conifer Court Suite A Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-0282 Schauer Equipment Co. 951 Commerce Drive Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-1515 Schauer Power Center 1621 Main Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-3344

Sound Speciality 3179 Spruce Street Racine, WI 53403 (262) 554-5201 Southeastern Mechanical, Inc. P.O. Box 438 Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-0634 Square One Heating & Cooling 616 Droster Avenue Burlington, WI 53105 (262) 763-7000 State Farm Insurance 1125 Main Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-4404 State Representative Robin Vos 960 Rock Ridge Road Burlington, WI 53105 (262) 514-2597 Steffens Insurance Group 417 N. Milwaukee Street Waterford, WI 53185 (262) 534-2727 Stephanie McCready Shorwest, REALTORS 911 Milwaukee Avenue Burlington, WI 53182 (414) 801-4424

Subway 1660 15th Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-7897 Timber Oaks 1390 8th Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-4899 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 2908 S. Colony Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-4156 Uncle Ed’s N3235 Nymph Road Lake Geneva, WI 53147 (262) 295-5253 Unco Industries, Inc. 1577 11th Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 886-2665 Union Grove Area Foodbank 826 Main Street, No. 2 Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 853-4144 Union Grove Auto Parts – NAPA Auto Parts 1401 Main Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-2759 Union Grove Dairy Queen 1600 – 15th Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-3930 Union Grove Floral 4400 67th Drive Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-2454

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CHAMBER DIRECTORY Union Grove Joint School District 1 1745 Milldrum Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-2015 Union Grove Lumber & True Value Hardware 1024 – 10th Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-1214 Union Grove Masonic Lodge F&AM 1021 – 11th Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-1494 Union Grove Piggly Wiggly 4400 – 67th Drive Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-2454 Union Grove Union High School 3433 S. Colony Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-4427 Union Grove United Methodist Church 906 12th Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-1950 Union Grove Youth Baseball Association P.O. Box 161 Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 930-4488 United Church of Christ – Raymond 8217 W. Highway G Franksville, WI 53126 (262) 835-2157 United Church of Christ – Union Grove 1106 11th Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-1690 United Way of Racine County 615 N. Pine Street Burlington, WI 53105 (262) 492-7115 38

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V3 Financial 417 N. Milwaukee Street Waterford, WI 53185 (262) 534-1177 Village of Union Grove 925 -15th Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-1818 Wegner Vision Clinic 1120 Grove Avenue Racine, WI 53405 (262) 637-7917 West View Repair LLC 4321 Conifer Court, Suite A Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-2800 Westine Report/Hi-Liter Southern Lakes Newspapers 209 N. Dodge Street Burlington, WI 53105 (262) 763-2575, ext. 139 Wheaton Franciscan Medical Group – Union Grove 1120 Main Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-4424

Wisconsin Veterans Home – Union Grove 21425G Spring Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-6700 Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation 600 52nd Street Kenosha, WI 53140 (262) 925-2850 WM Mercury Waste Inc. 21211 Durand Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-2599 Yorkville and Mt. Pleasant Mutual Insurance 901 Main Street Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-5300 Yorkville School 18621 Washington Avenue Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 878-3759

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