JEFFERSON COUNTY TOURISM COUNCIL  �  AUGUST 2012 

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Run for the Rock
Jefferson County Maps
Rockman Challenge II
Farmers' Markets
The Dog Days of Summer
Calendar of Events




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Jefferson County Discounts  





Run for the Rock

Have you always wanted to be part of a triathlon, but the idea seemed overwhelming? The Rock Lake Activity Center of Lake Mills has a great way to experience a triathlon - one event per month!

Final Event:
Saturday, August 4
SWIM 1.2 miles

For more information, go to Run for the Rock.



 


Jefferson County Parks has Maps for You!


Download maps for the Glacial Drumlin Trail, the Glacial Heritage Area and bike trails here.


 




Rockman Challenge
Rockman Challenge II


The Rockman Challenge is a sprint triathlon with a twist. Paddle on the Rock River, bike in Jefferson County, then run through the woods. A military-style obstacle course with drill sergeants at the end provides the twist. It is a one-of-a-kind event held in Watertown, WI.

The event will be
Saturday, September 22, beginning at 9:30am. Participants can go solo or with a partner. Groups of up to four members can compete as a team. Registration is limited to the first 500 entries.

Rockman Challenge benefits Bethesda Lutheran Communities. Bethesda offers services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, including a variety of residential settings, supported-living programs, employment assistance, camps and outreach services.

For more information, visit RockManChallenge 


 



veggies

 Jefferson County Farmers' Markets

Tuesdays - Watertown - Riverside Park
7am-1pm
May 2 - November 15


Wednesdays - Jefferson
Court House Square
7am-12pm

Wednesdays - Lake Mills
Commons Park
2pm-dusk
May 9 - October 24
lakemillsfarmersmarket.com

Thursdays - Johnson Creek
Veteran's Park - by the railroad tracks
7am-noon
June-October

Thursdays - Waterloo
Fireman's Park
late afternoons
May-October

Fridays - Cambridge
Veteran's Park
2pm-dusk
June-October

Saturdays - Whitewater
Wal-Mart parking lot
mornings
May-October

Saturdays - Fort Atkinson
includes free live music
Milwaukee Ave Municipal Parking Lot
fortfarmersmarket.com



 
2012 Sheep and Wool



2012 Jellystone Park



2012 Culvers of JC



2012 NRG Media WKCH



Hello Dolly

Dear ,

 
It's the dog days of summer, and we are all fitting in the last few weeks at the beach, having picnics, and enjoying the outdoors - when the temperatures allow us to, that is!

There is always plenty to do in Jefferson County - hope to see you soon!



 

The Dog Dayz of Summer  

 

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The Jefferson County Parks Department, in cooperation with the City of Jefferson Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department, invites all canine friends and their owners to come out to the Jefferson Aquatic Center on Sunday, August 19 from 12-3pm to enjoy the pool. Only canines allowed in the pool!!

Enter your dog in one of the many contests that day:
  • shortest dog
  • tallest dog
  • longest jump into the water
  • water recall

Enjoy watching your dog play in the water! Fun for the whole family!

Suggested donation is $5 per dog; all proceeds will benefit the Jefferson County Dog Park.

 

The Jefferson Aquatic Center is located at 518 Fifield Avenue in Jefferson. For additional information, contact the Jefferson County Parks Department at 920-674-7260. 


 

August Events in Jefferson County    

 

August 01, 2012 - Concert in Rotary Park  

 

Music provided by "Pickin Up Speed" from 6:30-8:30pm.  

Food & beverages available 5-8:30pm

 

Jefferson - Rotary Park Pavillion (920) 674-4511  http://www.jeffersonchamberwi.com   

 

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August 01, 2012 - Lake Mills City Band Concert  

 

Enjoy local musical talent in Commons Park at 7pm.

 

Lake Mills (920) 648-3585 - http://www.lakemills.org

 

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August 01 - 31, 2012 - 2nd Annual Fran Achen Photography Show

   

Whitewater - Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St. (262) 472-0204 

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August 02, 2012 - Whitewater Concert In The Park-Bell Cats  

 

Presented by the Whitewater Seniors In The Park, 7pm. This show is suitable for all ages and free of charge.

 

Whitewater - Cravath Lakefront Park 341 S. Fremont St.

(262) 473-0121 - http://www.whitewater-wi.gov  

 

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August 02 - 06, 2012 - The Back-to-School & Fall Preview Sale at Johnson Creek Premium Outlets  

 

The Back-to-School & Fall Preview Sale at Johnson Creek Premium Outlets will be held August 2-6, Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.  

 

Go back to school in style, enjoy the preview of fall colors and find extraordinary savings as over 60 retailers are ready to welcome you. The Children's Place Outlet, Columbia Sportswear, Gap Outlet, Gymboree, PacSun, Under Armour and Zumiez.

 

Johnson Creek - Johnson Creek Premium Outlets, 575 W. Linmar Lane (920) 699-4112 - http://www.premiumoutlets.com/johnsoncreek  

 

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August 02 - 05, 2012 - Act10 Ride  

 

Act 10 ACT 10 is the annual AIDS Network Cycles Together, the Wisconsin AIDS bike ride, to raise funds and awareness for AIDS Network. Our goals are to provide a ride that is a substantial challenge for all levels of riders, but is at the same time fun and safe. Educate the community, raise awareness, and teach tolerance about HIV/AIDS. And finally, raise the highest possible return to AIDS Network. ACT 5 covers four days and 300 miles on a bike. The riders are 100% supported before and during the ride.

 

Whitewater - Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St.  

(608) 252-6540 ext 30 - http://www.actride.org  

 

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August 03 - 04, 2012 - Utica Festival

 

It's the best party in the country with softball, baseball, horse pulls, tractor pulls, live music, and more!


Cambridge - Utica Community Association Park (608) 764-8480 http://www.uticapark.org/festival.html   

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August 03 - 05, 2012 - Cowalunga Bike Tour  

 

Early every August, several hundred cyclists begin the three-day CowaLUNGa bike tour to help raise funds for the American Lung Association of Metropolitan Chicago (ALAMC). The tour begins at the Gurnee Mills Shopping Mall in Illinois and travels up into Wisconsin with overnight stops in William's Bay and Whitewater. Each day of the tour is about 60-70 miles of fun road cycling covering a total of 190 miles by the end of day three. This event is not a race but a well supported leisurely ride on safe, scenic roads with limited traffic. There are plenty of rest stops along the way as well as a choice of indoor or outdoor accommodations each night. Fundraising dollars help the ALAMC in their continued fight against lung disease.

 

Whitewater (312) 243-2000 -  http://www.cowalunga.com   

   

Cowalunga   

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August 03 - 04, 2012 - Maxwell Street Days and the Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale

 

The best and biggest bargains of the year in Cambridge. Enjoy all the bargains at the sidewalk sales on Main Street. Great bargains on a large selection of used books at The Amundson Center, lower level, 200 Spring Street.


Cambridge - Downtown (608) 423-3780 - http://www.cambridgewi.net 

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August 03 - 05, 2012 - Luau Weekend

Back by popular demand, Luau weekend returns with hula skirt making, luau hula lessons, sand volleyball tournament, hula hoop contest, site and golf cart decorating contests and lots of wet fun. The evening ends with our annual luau dance and limbo contest. Dress code is Hawaiian casual so don't forget the grass skirts, coconut bras, leis and those beautiful shirts. This is one weekend you don't want to miss. 

Fort Atkinson - Jellystone Park (920) 568-4100 -

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August 05, 2012 - Octagon House Ice Cream Social

 

2:00-4:00pm  

The Civil War Band can be heard as you enjoy a relaxing afternoon with ice cream and other goodies while touring the historic Octagon House and beautiful grounds where you can also see the first Kindergarten in the U.S.

Watertown - 919 Charles Street (920) 261-2796  http://www.watertownhistory.org 
   

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August 06 - 07, 2012 - Best Dam Bike Tour

 

MS 150 Mile, Multi-Day Road Tour, 150 Miles of Open Road Ahead. You've always been up for a challenge and meeting this one can make a world of difference. Two days, 150 miles that will challenge you and reward you like no other cycling event.

 

Whitewater (800) 242-3358  

http://www.nationalmssociety.org/WIG/home  

 

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August 08, 2012 - Lake Mills City Band Concert

 

Enjoy local musical talent in Commons Park at 7pm.

 

Lake Mills (920) 648-3585 - http://www.lakemills.org   

   

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August 09 - 12, 2012 - Watertown Riverfest

 

Riverfest will feature several national acts and a host of top quality regional music. A Taste of Watertown, Carnival, Craft Fair, Classic Car Show and much more. For complete details please visit the Riverfest website.

 

Watertown - Riverside Park (920) 261-6320  http://www.watertownriverfest.info   

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August 10 - 12, 2012 - Rec Rangers Go Bananas Weekend

 

You never know what our Rec Rangers have in store for this weekend but we can guarantee it will be messy, wet, crazy and fun. Join us as we celebrate National Smores Day with many of their themed activities. Don't forget to bring extra clothes and a squirt gun as these may be needed for the extra wet fun you will have this weekend.


Fort Atkinson - Jellystone Park (920) 568-4100  http://www.jellystonefort.com   

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August 10, 2012 - Cambridge Concert in Veterans Park

 

Music by "A Little Bit of Heaven": polka, waltzes, old favorites, country. From 6:30-8:30. This is perfect for listening, picnicking, dancing and just enjoying summer. Families are invited.


Cambridge - downtown Veterans Park (608) 423-2107  http://www.ci.cambridge.wi.us

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August 10 - 18, 2012 - "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" a musical

 

This popular musical comedy is about six quirky adolescents competing in a middle-school spelling bee, run by three equally-quirky grown-ups. Audience participation adds to the fun. Enjoy wine, cheese, crackers and chocolates while learning how to spell:) Shows start at 7:30 each night - 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18 of August.

 

Lake Mills - Lewis Station Winery (920) 648-5481  http://www.lewisstationwinery.com     

   

Putnam County  

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August 12, 2012 - Motocross

 

Motocross race at Aztalan Race Track.  


Aztalan Racing - 414-265-1582 - www.aztalanmx.com  

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August 12, 2012 - Waterloo Fit City Triathlon

 

 

Welcome to the Waterloo Fit City Triathlon, organized and sponsored by Watfitcity
the Waterloo Swim Club. Waterloo is a small, rural community located in south central Wisconsin, about 30 minutes northeast of Madison.

The Waterloo Fit City Triathlon is a sprint distance triathlon for kids and adults alike. Adult race consists of a 500 yd. swim, 14.3 mile bike and 3.1 mile run. All Ages Welcome!

Participants can look forward to a great race course, goodie bags, t-shirts, food/drink, door prizes, chip timing, music, and more!


EVENT:
Waterloo Fit City Triathlon
Sunday, August 12, 2012 @ 8:00am local time
Waterloo High School
865 North Monroe Street
Waterloo, Wisconsin 53594
ENTRY FEES:
$20 Kids
$45 Adults
$50 Kid Relay
$75 Adult Relay


PACKET PICK-UP:
Early Bird: 6pm to 7:30pm, Aug. 11th
Race Day: 6am to 9am, Aug. 12th
Waterloo High School Pool Entrance
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
On-line registration at


Registration forms may also be picked up and dropped off at the Karl Junginger Memorial Library, Waterloo, Wisconsin. Please drop off forms NO LATER than Saturday, August 11th by 3pm.

Registration Closing Date (ONLINE):
Thursday, August 9, 2011 @ 11:59pm


Race day and late registration subject to $10.00 late fee for individual and relays. Avoid Late Fees, Register BY August 9th!!
Race day registration subject to space availability!!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
and/or
 

Email inquiries to
 

 

Waterloo - Waterloo High School 865 North Monroe Street  http://www.watfitcitytri.blogspot.com   

 

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August 13, 2012 - Fort Atkinson Community Band Concert

 

Fort Atkinson Community Band Concert & Ice cream Social.
Ice cream social begins at 6:30 pm, band concert at 7:00 pm. Seating is provided or bring your own lawn chair.

 

Fort Atkinson - Barrie Park - Fort Atkinson (920) 563-8224   http://www.FortAtkinsonCommunityBand.org     

    



August 15, 2012 - Jefferson's Concert in Rotary Park

 

Held in the Rotary Park Pavillion music provided by Marcy & the Highlights 6:30-8:30pm along with food & beverages 5-8:30pm

 

Jefferson - Rotary Park on Gardner Avenue (920) 674-4511  http://www.jeffersonchamberwi.com   



August 16, 2012 - Concert In The Park  

 

Piper Road Spring Band, 7pm.


Whitewater - Cravath Lakefront 314 S. Freemont St.
(262) 473-0121

 


August 16, 2012 - Third Thursday: a poetry event  

 

Third Thursday is a monthly poetry reading. Each month there will be a featured poet followed by an open mic poetry reading. All poets and poetry lovers are encouraged to attend. Those reading for the open mic do not need to read their own work. The event begins at 6 pm in the FCCU Community Room.

August's featured poet will be Brenda Cardenas.

  

Fort Atkinson - Dwight Foster Public Library 209 Merchants Avenue (920) 563-7790 - http://www.lorineniedecker.org/

 

August 17 - 19, 2012 - Pirates Abound Weekend  

 

Pirates "Avast Ye Hearties!" Put on those eye patches and search for buried treasure! We'll have a treasure hunt, peg-leg races, cannonball pop, costume contest and Youth dart tournament. This is sure to be a boatload of fun, but be careful as you may end up walking the plank.

 

Fort Atkinson - Jellystone Park (920) 568-4100 - http://www.jellystonefort.com    

 

 

 

 

 

 

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August 18, 2012 - Palmyra Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual Car & Bike Show

 

Classic car, truck, and bike show. Food, music, raffles, trophies, silent auction.

 

Palmyra - Village Park 955 Eighth St. (262) 495-8316  http://www.palmyrawi.com/   

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August 19, 2012 - Short Track

 

Short track race at Aztalan Race Track.  


Aztalan Racing - 414-265-1582 - www.aztalanmx.com  

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August 19, 2012 - Dog Dayz of Summer

 

Come out and enjoy a day at the pool solely for our canine friends. Dog Dayz Enter your dog into one of the contests or just enjoy their splash. Fun for the whole family. 

Noon - 3:00pm
$5.00 per dog (suggested donation)
Proceeds benefit Jefferson County Dog Park

 

 Jefferson - Jefferson Family Aquatic Center, 518 N. Fifield Avenue  

(920) 674-7720 - http://www.jeffersoncountywi.gov     

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August 21, 2012 - Fort Atkinson Cruise Nights - Year 9

 

Music, food, great old cars and more! 5:30 to 8:30pm.


Fort Atkinson - Jones Park, Janesville Ave. (Business Hwy 26 South) (920) 563-7501 -  http://www.kentsbigbar.com 

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August 23 - October 21, 2012 - HELLO DOLLY

 

Hello Dolly America's favorite matchmaker is at it again. Meddling, tampering, wheedling and maneuvering; bringing laughter and music with her wherever she goes. Call on Dolly and the first lady of musical comedy will come complete with a carpetbag full of good intentions, clever schemes, hilarious mishaps and some of Broadway's best-loved songs such as "Before the Parade Passes By," "Ribbons Down My Back," "It Only Takes A Moment" and of course the unforgettable "Hello Dolly."  

 

Winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, HELLO DOLLY features gorgeous period costumes, high-stepping dances, and delightful twists and turns. Once you meet the irrepressible Dolly you'll hope along with all of us that "Dolly'll never go away again." Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun matinees arrive 10:30am, Thurs eve arrive 5:15pm, Sat eve arrive 4:45pm, Sun midday arrive 2:30pm.

 

Fort Atkinson - The Fireside Dinner Theatre (800) 477-9505  http://www.firesidetheatre.com   

 

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August 24 - 26, 2012 - Bluegrass Weekend

 

Come join Yogi Bear for some good music and fun! Ranger Smith™ will be pickin', and Yogi Bear will be grinnin', so hook up the ol' camper and head on over to Jellystone Park! To celebrate National Root Beer Float Day we will have a root beer drinking contest. Enjoy some traditional camping games and fun along with tunes by local bluegrass musicians.

 

Fort Atkinson - Jellystone Park (920) 568-4100  

http://www.jellystonefort.com   

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August 25, 2012 - Rhythm on the River  

 

Experience an evening of live music, great food, and fun on the river walk in beautiful downtown Fort Atkinson from 5 pm to 11 pm. The featured band will perform from 7 pm to 11 pm and The Balloon Guy will be on hand from 5 pm to 8 pm offering balloon animals and face painting.

 

Fort Atkinson - Downtown Fort Atkinson along the river walk  

(920) 563-3210 - http://www.fortchamber.com  

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August 26, 2012 - American Legion Horse Pull, Craft Fair, Pancake Breakfast  

 

7am breakfast served. Crafts, and horse pull contests.

 

Palmyra - 955 Eighth St. Village Park - (262) 495-8316 

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August 28, 2012 - Bill Murk in Christian Concert  

 

Bill Murk is one of the premier Christian violinists today. His rare, Bill Murk sensitive display of violin mastery and his fresh approach breaks old stereotypes and inspires a new appreciation for this instrument while bridging the musical gap between the generations. As a featured soloist at churches, conferences, conventions, and crusades Bill has ministered in all fifty states and over forty countries! Whether ministering for 50,000 men at Promise Keepers, fiddlin' at the Grand Ole Opry, leading worship with Don Moen, or accompanying and recording with such artists as Fernando Ortega, Amy Grant, Steve Green, Point of Grace, Larry Dalton, Buddy Greene, 4Him, or The Gaither Vocal Band,  

 

Bill's desire is to draw people into the presence of the Lord. Bill's life and ministry nearly ended in December of 1999 when he and his daughter were hit head-on by a speeding semi-truck. Their journey toward recovery is one filled with both miracles and hardships. Tuesday matinee arrival 10:30am., Tuesday evening arrival 5:00pm.

 

Fort Atkinson - The Fireside Dinner Theatre (800) 477-9505  http://www.firesidetheatre.com   

 

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August 29, 2012 - Jefferson's Concert in Rotary Park

 

Held in the Rotary Park Pavillion music by Jesse Aron "the Voice of Elvis" 6:30-8:30pm along with food and beverages 5-8:30pm


Jefferson - Rotary Park Pavillion on Gardner Avenue
(920) 674-4511 - http://www.jeffersonchamberwi.com   

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August 31, 2012 - Council for the Performing Arts BRAT FRY Fundraiser

 

The Council for the Performing Arts will be hosting a BRAT FRY Fundraiser from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We will be serving brats and hot dogs with all the trimmings, along with your favorite cold beverage and chips. Large orders can be phoned in in advance so they will be ready for your pickup. Come and enjoy - it's an easy way to support the arts and a fantastic start to the Labor Day Weekend!!

 

Jefferson - Corner of E. Dodge St. and S. Main St.  

(in front of Century 21 (920) 674-2179  http://www.councilfortheperformingarts.org   

 

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August 31 - September 03, 2012 - Labor Day Sidewalk Sale at Johnson Creek Premium Outlets  

 

JCPO The Labor Day Sidewalk Sale at Johnson Creek Premium Outlets will be held August 31-September 3. Johnson Creek Premium Outlets invites you to enjoy the last sidewalk sale of the season where you will find extraordinary savings of 25% to 65% on your favorite brands like Banana Republic Factory Store, Calvin Klein, Coach, Direct Tools Factory Outlets, Eddie Bauer, Gap Outlet, and more!

 

Johnson Creek - Johnson Creek Premium Outlets (920) 699-4112 http://www.premiumoutlets.com/johnsoncreek   

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August 31, 2012 - Cambridge Concert in Veterans Park

 

Music by The Blackbirds: the Beatles on guitars. From 6:30-8:30 p.m. This is perfect for listening, picnicking and just enjoying summer. Families are invited.


Cambridge - downtown Veterans Park (608) 423-2107
http://www.ci.cambridge.wi.us 

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August 31 - September 03, 2012 - Labor Day Tournament and 80's Weekend

 

Whether you enjoyed punk rock, hip hop or techno, we have some 80's 1980 fun for you. On Saturday, we will create pet rocks, have some tye dye fun and enjoy an 80's dance and costume contest in the evening. The 80's not your thing? Don't worry; celebrate Labor Day weekend with some good old fashioned camping fun. Participate in one or more of our many tournaments including: softball, youth/adult horseshoes, youth/adult bag toss and volleyball.

 

Fort Atkinson - Jellystone Park (920) 568-4100  

 http://www.jellystonefort.com/   

JEFFERSON COUNTY TOURISM COUNCIL CONTACT INFO  

 

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President:  Steven Cline  |  [email protected]  |   920-728-2267

Vice President: Kate Anderson   |   [email protected]   |   920-648-3585

Treasurer:  Janet Werner   |   [email protected]   |   920-674-4511

Secretary:  Katie Otto  |  [email protected]  |  920-648-6721

Newsletter Editor: Katie Otto |  [email protected]  | 920-648-2367 

Official Guide Representative:  Jennifer Erdman   |   [email protected]  
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