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VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW and THE THREE LAKES NEWS VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW and THE THREE LAKES NEWS

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VACATION WEEK

W E V E G O T T O G O T O
Celebrating Our 30th Year ~ 1981-2011

PINK COYOTE
INDIAN ART TURQUOISE
STERLING SILVER JEWELRY NATIVE AMERICAN ARTWORK RUGS POTTERY KACHINAS
212 Wall St., adjacent to Vilas Cinema, downtown Eagle River www.pinkcoyote.us 715-479-9831

FINE JEWELRY
Voted Best Exotic Club in Midwest Expo 2001 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
Featuring the finest and classiest live show in the Midwest including covergirls and centerfolds from major mens magazines.

ENTERTAINMENT
and FULL BAR
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LIVE, EXOTIC NUDE

O P E N D A I LY

Tremblays Sweet Shop, Inc.

OPEN DAILY 9 A.M. TO 9 P.M.
rders *Mail o FedEx d shippe ptly. prom

Continuous Shows Nightly Open Tues. th ru Sat. On Hwy. 45, 5 miles south of Eagle River, 7 p.m. till Closing miles north of Three Lakes in Clearwater Lake

HOMEMADE CANDIES
Fudge Turtles Clusters Cashew Brittle Peanut Brittle Hand-dipped Fudge Balls

WHERE THE ACTION IS ALWAYS

HOT!

Downtown Eagle River 715-479-8488 1-888-386-3302

Where We Build On Your Ideas

www.cornerstonecustombuilders.com

Ke e p i n g a T i m e - H o n o r e d T r a d i t i o n S i n c e 194 5
Its More T han a Jewelry Store
Eagle Gold Collection original designs by

Models open Mon.-Sat.

Michael Stephan
31 years experience as a certified watchmaker & in jewelry repair & design Vast selection of traditional & animated musical clocks and giftware

Fine, Fashion, Sterling Silver and In-House Made Jewelry Jewelry & Watch Repair and Pawn!

Downtown Eagle River, Wis.

EAGLE RIVER MODELS
Intersection of Hwys. 45, 17, 70 & 32

(715) 479-4520

MINOCQUA MODELS
3 miles south of the bridge on Hwy. 51

RHINELANDER MODELS
Corner of Hwys. 47 & K

(715) 362-7888

(715) 479-0001

(715) 356-0001

Licensed in Wisconsin & Michigan

Your Northwoods Corner Drugstores

LOCALLY OWNED AND MANAGED

WEEKLY & SPECIAL SUMMER EVENTS

Tues. ~ Concerts in the Park Wed. ~ Flea Market Wed. & Sat. ~ Aqua Devils Ski Show Sat. ~ Racing at TNT Speedway SEPTEMBER 5 OCTOBER 1 & 2 OCTOBER 8

Specialists In All Your Health-Care Needs State-of-the-Art Technology Fast, Personal Service Most Insurance Accepted Cards Gifts Health & Beauty Aids
3 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS

ST. GERMAIN HEALTH CARE PHARMACY

715-479-7608 252 Hwy. 70, St. Germain

WALL STREET HEALTH CARE PHARMACY

715-479-4282 123 E. Wall St., Eagle River

LAND O LAKES HEALTH CARE PHARMACY

715-547-3788 4348 Hwy. B, Land O Lakes

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Scenic Bike Ride thru the Nicolet

THREE LAKES MUSKY CLASSIC

WWW.THREELAKES.COM

PUMPKIN FEST
715-546-3344

COME VISIT US!

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Gifts, art found at Trading Post stores

Trading Post Antiques and Trading Post Internationale in downtown Land O Lakes offer a unique mixture of antiques, fine gifts and clothing, with Native American items featured in both establishments. Owners Harold and Barbara Nehring, who have been in business in Land O Lakes for 47 years, have expert knowledge of their fine wares and offer friendly and personal service to customers. Throughout both stores, visitors will find the widest selection of authentic hand-woven Navajo rugs in the area, including rare turn-ofthe-century masterpieces. Like the older rugs, the new Navajo rugs are supreme examples of the highest-quality Navajo weavings. Both old and new, for the floor or for the wall, the rugs are perfect accessories for rustic North Woods homes or sophisticated city dwellings. Native American art enthusiasts also will find a handsome selection of unique, handmade Ojibwe (Chippewa) woodland Indian beadwork and quillwork, including much-sought-after porcupine quill boxes in an amazing variety. These boxes, made of birch bark and sweet-smelling grass, are artistically decorated with natural and dyed porcupine quills. They are unique to the woodland tribes and are increasingly rare as the art is now limited due to a decreasing number of artists willing to invest the time to make these unique boxes Trading Post Internationale also features fine Native American tradition. Trading Post Antiques also carries handmade Taos and Cochiti Indian drums and deerskin lamps. The hides are hand cured and the drums are carved out of cottonwood and then hand painted by the Pueblo artists. Representing the woodland tribes, Trading Post Internationale is proud to highlight an unprecedented collection of beautiful antler carvings by Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe artist Wayne Valliere. Valliere, an Ojibwe language and traditions specialist, has traveled worldwide spreading appreciation of the Ojibwe culture. Trading Post Internationale also features Vallieres handcarved pipes, hand-beaded cradle boards and moccasin game drums. Trading Post Internationale and Trading Post Antiques are both located on Highway B in downtown Land O Lakes. Trading Post Internationale is open Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays by chance or by appointment Trading Post Antiques is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, or evenings and Sundays by request. For further information, call Trading Post Internationale at (715) 547-3525, or e-mail tradpost@nnex.net. Enjoy browsing through the Native American crafts at the Trading Post Internationale Web site at tradingpostintl.com.

At the Trading Post in Land O Lakes you will find local Native American crafts like the Ojibwe eagle medicine

porcupine quill box. The box is crafted from birch bark, sweet grass and porcupine quills.

clothing for men, women and children, as well as handmade Native American jewelry and moccasins. Woolrich for men, women and children is a prominent name in the clothing department. Montana Coat Co. and Tasha Polizi are two unique lines for women. Hartstrings, Kitestrings, Hatley and Purple Mountain, add to the growing unique childrens department Young peoples gifts also include a carefully selected group of toys and books geared to nature and Native American appreciation. On the traditional side, Trading Post Internationale has a fine selection of classically ele-

gant gifts, such as Bohemian ruby glass, Royal Doulton and Hummel figurines and fine crystal. These items join North Woods decorative accessories such as Native American-made birch-bark mirrors, lamps, dreamcatchers and truly distinctive antler wall hangings. Trading Post Internationale also features handmade, individually designed ceramic lake mugs and other personalized accessories by local artist Judy Thomas of Country Ceramics. Beautiful handmade silver-and-turquoise jewelry from the Southwest, fashioned by Navajo, Hopi, Zuni and Santo Domingo Indians, as well as an array of hand-

carved Zuni fetishes, fill the jewelry cases at Trading Post Internationale. A quick visit to Trading Post Antiques next door reveals a whole world of assorted antiques, plus more Native American decorative arts, including Ojibwe birch-bark baskets and Winnebago black ash baskets. Antiques include majolica, Depression glass, oil lamps, kitchenware, pottery, paintings, tools, clocks, Jim Beam bottles, primitive and Victorian furniture, wicker items, duck and fish decoys, railroad items and Oriental rugs. Trading Post Antiques also has Indian Skookum dolls in its comprehensive collection

of handmade items celebrating Native American heritage. These handmade dolls, sold as souvenirs from the early 1920s to the early 1950s, have become highly sought after. Each one is hand-painted and uniquely dressed. It is rare to find so many in one place, said Nehring. Both Trading Post Internationale and Trading Post Antiques house a wide variety of Hopi and Navajo kachina dolls, hand-carved from cottonwood tree roots and then hand-painted. Each represents a special spirit, which connects mankind to the gods in the Southwest

EAGLE RIVER
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New and used, gas or electric
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SALES SERVICE & PARTS (ALL BRANDS)

Dave Rents Boats, LLC

DELIVERY AVAILABLE TO ALL AREA LAKES

Best prices in northern Wisconsin

Come check out all our merchandise we have to offer.
10 A.M. TO 5 P.M. DAILY, SUNDAY BY CHANCE

JB Golf Cars
1/2 mile south of Eagle River on Hwy. 45 South toward Three Lakes

1/2 mile south of Eagle River on Hwy. 45 South, toward Three Lakes

1051 Hwy. 45 South, Eagle River 715-891-2827

Also home of JB Golf Cars

715-479-8960

1051 Hwy. 45 South

(715) 479-1331

Also home of The Peddler Antiques & more

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VACATION WEEK

Family fun thru mini golf provided at Eagle Falls

Eagle Falls Adventure Golf is owned and operated by Mark and Karen Cropsey and their children, Zach and Emily, of St. Germain. They have been in the area 14 years, managing vacation properties and rentals. Eagle Falls is in its fifth season. The theme of the course is a 1950s fishing camp. Golfers putt their way around a fishing cabin, a bait shop and a fishing dock. We wanted to create a mini golf course that was challenging and interactive, said Mark Cropsey. Golfers can make several choices throughout the course. For example, they can cross the river by bridge or stepping stones, descend the ranger tower by stairs or slide, and many holes have multiple options for play. The Cropseys are always working hard to change and improve the course. The landscaping is constantly maintained and updated to keep the course fresh and exciting for the golfers. People discover something new each time they come to the course. If you look close, hole No. 5 is in the shape ers along the side of the course. After finishing a round, golfers have the chance to win a free game on the 18th hole, humorously called Nature Calls. The hole features a talking outhouse that has become a fun feature of the course. The outhouse comments on golfers shots and then flushes if a free game is won. Any free passes given by Eagle Falls will never expire, so customers can use them at their own convenience. Eagle Falls Adventure Golf offers discounts to camps, clubs and large groups. There also is a $4-offa-foursome discount, with complimentary coupons found at local businesses and on the back of all Vacation Week issues. The coupons are not available at the course. The course is open seasonally every day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. weather permitting. Eagle Falls Adventure Golf is located between Trigs Shell Station and Dollar General at 1040 E. Pine St. in Eagle River, just off the highways 45 and 70 bypass. For more information, call (715) 477-0808.

EAGLE RIVER

hiawatha hide(715) 479-8344 away 1980 Hwy. 45 North, Eagle River

Food Specials

Wed. - 1/2 Price Appetizers Thurs. - 15 Wings 6-10 p.m.

Cocktail & Sunset Boat Cruises

Eagle Falls Adventure golf offers an interactive miniature golf course that has a fishing shanty town theme.

Fri. - Fish Dinner $6.95 Fish Sandwich $4.75 Shrimp Dinner $7.25 Sat. & Sun. - $2 Burgers Wed. thru Fri. - HAPPY HOUR 3-6 & 9-11 p.m.
Drink Specials

of a giant muskie where you tee off at the tail and putt past the fin rock formations. The muskies eye is the cup. We wanted to build a course that was different from the normal mini golf course, said Karen Cropsey. Something symbolic was needed to highlight the area. Therefore, the main rock formation and waterfall features an eagles head. In addition to the cas-

cading waterfalls, the course also includes lakes, rivers and fountains. We wanted the water features to really stand out, explained Mark Cropsey. The course has 20,000 gallons of water. This year players will see water trickling down the new water tower feature by holes #1 and #2 into a near by pond. Also newly added is a yellow canoe full of beautifully planted flow-

$1 MUGS, $2 BOTTLES (Domestic) 50 OFF all other drinks!

Kitchen Open Late

Sat. & Sun. - $2 Bloody Mary Mugs noon - 2 p.m. Sat. - $5 ALL-U-CAN-DRINK Rails & Taps 9-11 p.m.
Brewer Games

FREE DRINK with every home run NASCAR when wearing Brewer Gear Sunday $1.50 PINTS, $2 BOTTLES (Domestic)

Open Wed. thru Fri. 2 p.m. to close Sat. and Sun. noon to close

Nicolet Wheel-A-Way bike tour planned Sept. 3 in Three Lakes

The 20th annual Nicolet Wheel-A-Way bike tour will be held Saturday, Sept. 3, featuring the original Franklin Lake picnic area route. The 36.5-mile ride, which follows paved roads selected for safety and scenery, will take riders from Three Lakes into the ChequamegonNicolet National Forest and back. Preregistered and nonregistered riders may check in between 8 and 9 a.m. at the Don Burnside Park pavilion, located off Highway A in Three Lakes. The ride will begin at 9 a.m. All riders will be welcomed with hot coffee, water and cookies. Preregistered riders will receive a T-shirt upon check-in. In addition, each registered rider will be entered in a drawing to win the grand prize, a bicycle donated by the ride sponsors. The drawing will be held during lunch at the Franklin Lake picnic area, where a lunch of grilled hamburgers, hot dogs and brats, along with pasta salad, chips, watermelon and cookies will be served. Live acoustic music will be provided by Skip Jones during lunch. The Nicolet Wheel-AWay is not a race, but a ride designed for cyclists of all abilities. The chamber encourages family participation and bikes pulling trailers are welcome. For registration forms and a map, visit threelakes.com or call the Three Lakes chamber at 1-(800) 972-6103.

Lets take a bath with our grandmas soap!

natural handcrafted soaps scrubs luscious lotions balms bath accessories soy candles Visit our store!
Hours: Wed., Thurs., Fri., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

5145 Hwy. G, Eagle River

(715) 479-8531

1 mile north of Eagle River on Hwy. 45 to Hwy. G (stoplights) then west 1.5 miles

www.cranberrylakesoap.com

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About the cover:

Festival of Flavors planned Aug. 27-28 in Eagle River

Recently declared the Best Downtown Special Event by the Wisconsin Department of Commerce Main Street Program, the Eagle River Area Festival of Flavors is scheduled Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 27 and 28 at Riverview Park in Eagle River. The Main Street Program includes 36 communities such as Green Bay and Wausau. The central theme for this years festival is Celebrate the Taste of Wisconsin. Wisconsin artisan cheese makers, meat producers, area restaurants, beverage makers and chefs will produce unique flavors available for the public to sample. The state Emmy award-winning series Discover Wisconsin will host events in the Discover Wisconsin Theater tent. Programs will include the Grilled Wisconsin Cheese Recipe Contest, chef s demonstrations and YMCA of the Northwoods and Ministry Health fitness and nutrition programs. This family food festival also will include the Northwoods Childrens Museum carnival games, childrens cow milking and a build-your-owncheesehead contest. The Festival of Flavors arts and crafts show, featuring string and bluegrass music, will be adjacent to Riverview Park just north of the Eagle River. Another new event will be the Broadband Now Technology Bazaar, featuring Cellcom cofounder Rob Riordan, who will speak about emerging technology in the North Woods. Outside the Taste of Wisconsin tent, Wisconsin Street Food Row will feature foods such as Trigs world champion brats, Johnsonville chicken sausages and Brakebush chicken tacos with cranberry salsa. Street food beverages will include Wisconsin wines, beers, soda and water.

When exploring the North Woods, many people travel to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to view the many waterfalls. One of the most popular destinations is picturesque Bond Falls, just east of Paulding, Mich. --Staff Photo By GARY RIDDERBUSCH

Advertisers Guide
ANTIQUE SHOPS
Great Lakes Trading Co. ...................................................Pg. 17 Northern Light Antiques, Bruce Crossing, Mich.............Pg. 17 The Peddler, Eagle River ..................................................Pg. 3

ATTRACTIONS / ENTERTAINMENT
Camp 5 Museum Lumberjack Steam Train, Laona ........Pg. 12 Eagle Falls Adventure Golf, Eagle River...........................Pg. 20 Eagle River Speedway, Eagle River ...................................Pg. 18 Kart Way, Eagle River ........................................................Pg. 10 NorthernWaters Museum, Land O Lakes .....................Pg. 15 Pine Point Riding Stables, Eagle River .............................Pg. 10 Rocking W Stable, Eagle River..........................................Pg. 10 Rohrs Wilderness Tours, Conover ....................................Pg. 12 St. Germain Chamber, St. Germain .................................Pg. 14 TNT Speedway,Three Lakes.............................................Pg. 19 Three Lakes Chamber of Commerce,Three Lakes.......Pg. 2 Vilas Historical Museum, Sayner ......................................Pg. 14 Weasels Sportsmans Rendezvous, Clearwater Lake....Pg. 2

A beaming chef served up a specialty food item during last years Festival of Flavors in Eagle River. This year, the festival will Celebrate the Taste of Wisconsin.

GOLF COURSES
Big Sand Lake Golf Course, Phelps..................................Pg. 10 Eagle River Golf Course, Eagle River...............................Pg. 11 George Young Rec. Complex, Iron River, Mich................Pg. 19 Lake Forest Golf Club, Eagle River .................................Pg. 9

ONE-OF-A-KIND
Aspirus Clinics, Land O Lakes, Phelps, Rhinelander,Three Lakes,Woodruff ............................Pg. 12 Church Directory ...............................................................Pg. 16 Eagle River Business Association .................................... Pg. 6 ISU Insurance Services - The Machon Agency Three Lakes ................................................................... Pg. 12 JB Golf Cars, Eagle River ..................................................Pg. 3 Map with index to advertisers ................................Pgs. 8 & 13 Prime Choice Meat Market, Eagle River .........................Pg. 6 Shady Gardens, Eagle River, Land O Lakes ....................Pg. 20

Nearby will be the Eagle River Area Fire Departments Wisconsin cream puffs. The Eagle River Guides Associations authentic fish shore lunch sampling will be hosted by local fishing guide Yukon Jack. Festival of Flavors personalities will include a world-famous cheese carver seen on The Tonight Show; Alice in Dairyland; Emmy Fink, host of Discover Wisconsin; chef Mark Otto of Brakebush Chicken; and

featured food writers. The Targeting Hunger with Tomatoes event will help area food pantries. Auctions of the eagles of Eagle River as well as a quilt raffle will take place during the festival. Proceeds from the Festival of Flavors will benefit the green space of Riverview Park. The Eagle River Revitalization Program is the overall host of the event, with major sponsorships from River Valley Bank, Trigs food stores, WJFW-

TV, Capital Brewery, Ministry Health, WRJO/WERL Heartland Communications, Discover Media Works, the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board and the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. For more information about the festival, visit eaglerivermainstreet.org or call (715) 477-0645. For lodging information, contact the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center at 1-(800) 359-6315 or visit eagleriver.org.

PHEASANT & QUAIL HUNTING

Individual, Group & Corporate Rates Available, Overnight Lodging, Dogs Available

REALTY, BUILDING & FINANCIAL

CornerStone Custom Builders Inc. Eagle River, Minocqua, Rhinelander.............................Pg. 2 M&I Bank, E.R., St. Germain,Three Lakes.......................Pg. 10 Northernaire,Three Lakes............................................... Pg. 11 Waldmann Construction Inc., St. Germain.....................Pg. 11

RESORTS, MOTELS, INNS & CAMPGROUNDS

Chanticleer Inn, Eagle River..............................................Pg. 20 Hillside Resort, Phelps .......................................................Pg. 19 Kathan Inn & Resort, Eagle River.....................................Pg. 10 The Waters of Minocqua, Minocqua ................................Pg. 12

SNOWMOBILERS, HUNTERS & FISHERMEN

Rent your own lodge only minutes from the 100-mile Snowmobile Trail for the week or the weekend. Four bedrooms, two baths & a fully equipped kitchen

RESTAURANTS / TAVERNS
19th Hole Family Sports Bar & Grill, St. Germain ...........Pg. 10 Alexanders Family Pizza Parlor, Eagle River............Pgs. 7 & 18 Big Robs Loose Moose Pub & Grille, Land O Lakes.....Pg. 15 Black Bear Lodge, St. Germain ........................................Pg. 14 Bucktale Inn, Eagle River...................................................Pg. 12
INDEX CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

SPORTING CLAYS 10 STANDS

A Challenging Course in a Wooded Setting

For information & reservations, call Heritage Hunt Club at: 1-877-332-7268 or 1-715-674-7043

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VACATION WEEK

ISU-The Machon Agency has experienced, attentive agents

ISU-The Machon Agency owners Bob Werner and Kirke Machon are proud to have an insurance agency in Three Lakes. The agency opened its Three Lakes location Feb. 1, 2009, but it has been family-owned and operated since 1971 when it was founded by Robert Machon in Park Ridge, Ill. The family history of the agency makes this business very special, said Robert Machons daughter, Melissa Werner. The business originated in the Machon familys home. Since outgrowing that location, the business moved to its own building in Park Ridge. The agency has been growing ever since and has served more than 3,000 clients. In 1979, Kirke Machon joined the business his father started, and in 1986 was joined by his brother-in-law, Bob Werner. Together, Bob Werner and Kirke Machon have more than 50 years of insurance business experience. Werner manages the daily operations of the Three Lakes branch of The Machon Agency. The Machon family has owned property in Phelps since the early 1900s and, in 1975, purchased a home in Eagle River. The Werner family became residents of Three Lakes in 2001. Bob Werner and his wife, Melissa, have become well known in the Three Lakes community. They are committed to the North Woods and enjoy contributing to their community through the Three Lakes office. Formerly known as Munz Insurance Agency, the independent insurance agency continues a tradition of excellence by providing business and personal insurance coverage to clients throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and the rest of the country. Because of The Ma-

EAGLE RIVER
EagleWaters.com facebook.com/ eaglewatersresort

Outdoor patio bar and dining Nightly live music Serving Tuesday - Sunday

Fish Fry Tuesday and Friday Sunday Champagne Brunch 9am - 1pm On Eagle Lakevisit by car or boat

Hwy. 70 E to Rangeline Rd. to Eagle Waters Rd. 715.479.4411

PRIME CHOICE MEAT MARKET

715-479-4456
Your Hometown Old-Fashioned Butcher Shop

Featuring our own homemade sausage products & smoked specialties, premium quality seafood and USDA Prime and Top Choice quality steaks cut to order the way you like! Plus, 100% grass-fed beef and Certified Organic chickens.
ISU-The Machon Agency owners Bob Werner and Kirke Machon are proud to have an insurance agency in Three Lakes.

Check out our weekly specials all summer long! Every order is a special order!
STORE HOURS Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Advertisers Guide
RESTAURANTS / TAVERNS (Contd)
Chanticleer Inn, Eagle River..............................................Pg. 20 Eagle Waters, Eagle River .................................................Pg. 6 Friendship House, Eagle River ..........................................Pg. 12 Hiawatha Hide Away, Eagle River ................................... Pg. 4 Hillside Resort, Phelps .......................................................Pg. 19 Kathan Inn & Resort, Eagle River.....................................Pg. 10 Mocha Moose, Eagle River ................................................Pg. 19 Red Man Supper Club, Land O Lakes .............................Pg. 15 Sportsmens Chalet, St. Germain ....................................Pg. 14 Webers Wildlife, Sayner ..................................................Pg. 14 White Stag Inn, Sugar Camp............................................Pg. 17

SHOPS & STORES

Animals n More, Eagle River ...........................................Pg. 18 Busy Bee Creations, Eagle River ......................................Pg. 19 CW Business, Eagle River ................................................ Pg. 19 Country Store, Eagle River ..............................................Pg. 12 Cranberry Lake Handcrafted Soap, Eagle River.............Pg. 4 Fountain Blu, Eagle River ..................................................Pg. 19 Grandmas Toy Box, Eagle River ......................................Pg. 19 Health Care Pharmacies Eagle River, Land O Lakes, St. Germain.....................Pg. 2 Knitts Hardware Hank, St. Germain ...............................Pg. 20 Lehner-Stephan Jewelers, Eagle River .............................Pg. 2 Musky Hunter Store, St. Germain....................................Pg. 20 Nelsons Ace Hardware, Eagle River ................................Pg. 20 Pink Coyote, Eagle River ...................................................Pg. 2 Radio Shack, Eagle River .................................................. Pg. 10 The Little Emporium, Phelps .......................................... Pg. 19 Trading Post, Land O Lakes .............................................Pg. 9 Tremblays Sweet Shop, Eagle River ................................Pg. 2 Turn of the Century, Rhinelander ...................................Pg. 17 Used Books, Cards and More,Three Lakes .....................Pg. 19 WalkAbout Paddle & Apparel, Eagle River .....................Pg. 20

WATERCRAFT/SNOWMOBILES/ATVs
Dave Rents Boats, Eagle River .........................................Pg. 3 Eagle River Marine, Eagle River .......................................Pg. 4 Headwaters Polaris,Watersmeet, Mich.......................... Pg. 12 Pauls Rent-All, St. Germain..............................................Pg. 19 St. Germain Sport Marine, St. Germain ..........................Pg. 11 Track Side, Eagle River..................................................... Pg. 4

chon Agencys affiliation with ISU Insurance Services, the agency has access to more than 300 insurance companies, the expertise of insurance professionals in more than 100 ISU offices coast to coast, and the resources of ISU for the placement of clients insurance policies. The Machon Agency offers clients the high level of personal attention inherent in an independent, locally owned firm, along with the strength and resources of a national organization. The Three Lakes staff is happy to provide free quotes to any interested persons or businesses. We always enjoy it when our customers stop by to say hi, said Bob Werner. ISU-The Machon Agency is located at 1794 Superior St. in downtown Three Lakes and is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (715) 546-3642 or email rwerner@isumachon.com.

Information can also be found on the agencys Web site at isumachon. com.

1144 Hwy. 45 South, Eagle River

www.prime-choicemeats.com

May 11 to Oct. 12

CLASSIC CAR CRUISE-INS

every other Wednesday Eagle River Dairy Queen, 5-8 p.m. Thursday, June 23 - Aug. 18 STREET DANCES, Main St. & Wall St. Thursday, Aug. 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. MIDSUMMER SALES PIG & CORN ROAST Aug. 27 & 28 EAGLE AUCTION at FESTIVAL OF FLAVORS Home Grown & Organic Fair Walk It Off Poker Fun

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Kartway offers thrills around every corner

Thrills of every kind can be found at Kartway theme park in Eagle River. With numerous gocart tracks, bumper boats, water balloon catapults, mini golf and many other activities, the family will never get bored. The traditional road go-cart track is the most popular attraction. When this place was just started, about 30 years ago, the go-carts were the only ride and it was just a circle track, said owner Dean Nolan. That original track has grown to 850 feet and now features bridges, hairpin turns and long straightaways for all your racing enjoyment. For the children who cant quite reach the pedals Kartway offers double carts so that a parent can drive. For those who love speed, Kartway has the faster NasKarts. These cars are styled after sprint car racing machines and allow drivers to open the throttle and speed through banked corners. As if the first two courses were not enough, Kartway has a slip track covered in wax and baby powder to test your driving skills. Slide around the corners on this eight car track and leave your friends in the dust. Even the youngest drivers can drive at Kartway. The kiddie track allows small children to race around the pavement. To cool off on those blistering summer days, Kartway has an assortment of water activities. Motorized bumper boats allow riders to splash around and bump each other until everyone is soaked. Drivers also can team up and push less-fortunate riders into the fountain located in the middle of the pool. Everyone is sure to be drenched after this one. For a glorified waterballoon fight, check out Water Wars! In this game, two people are given a bucket of water balloons. Each person then goes to their respective area and loads their water balloons into a slingshot, to send them flying across the divide these games can be purchased for $12, with the seventh free. Guests can also enjoy Rocking W Stables, located right next to Kartway. Riders of any skill level can enjoy a 45- to 50-minute 3-mile guided trail ride on one of the many horses at the stables. Guests can ride solo for $18 or for $25 can ride double on a horse to accommodate younger riders. Pony rides also are available. Rocking W Stables is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kartway is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Special group rates are offered for parties, however, credit cards are not accepted. Kartway and Rocking W Stables are located one mile north of Eagle River at 1890 Morley Road, near the intersection of highways 45 and G. For more information, call Kartway at (715) 479-4450 or Rocking W Stables at (715) 6176779. Also, check out the Web site at northwoodsattractions.com.

Kartway offers plenty of activities for all ages, including a challenging go-cart track, a NasKart track with banked corners, a slick track and a kiddie track.

to soak their opponent. If you want to challenge yourself on the putting green, Kartway has a 18-hole mini golf course. Challenging for all ages, players will have to avoid water hazards and obstacles in order to defeat their opponent. Kartway also serves candy, chips, soda and water available in con-

cessions. Picnic areas also are available for guest use. Kartways welltrained staff operate and supervise the rides in order to avoid any accidents. Nolan said the staff members age 16 and older control the adult rides and those younger than 16 are responsible for the kiddie rides.

Tickets for the gocarts, slick track, NasKart, bumper boats and golf are $4 each. For children age 5 and younger, golf is free. A six-pack of tickets can be purchased for $24, with the seventh free. Tickets for the kiddie karts and boats, as well as Water Wars!, are available for $2 each. A six-pack of tickets for

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VACATIO

THE FOUR SEASON RECREATIONAL PLAYGROUND

AREA BUSINESSES LOCATED IN THE BEAUTIFUL UP-NORTH
ATTRACTIONS 6 Camp 5 Museum 2 Kart Way/Rocking W Stable 3 Pine Point Riding Stables 13 Vilas Historical Museum GOLF COURSES 29 Big Sand Lake Golf Course 23 Eagle River Golf Course INFORMATION 5 Conover Information Bureau 16 Land O Lakes Chamber/ Information Bureau 7 Phelps Information/Visitor Center 17 Sayner Chamber/Information Bureau 12 St. Germain Chamber/Information Bureau RESTAURANTS & TAVERNS 30 Weasels

This map shows the approximate location of places in Vilas and Oneida counties. accurate. All places listed advertisement els find useful d

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Homemade fudge, turtles, taffy and more satisfy your sweet tooth at Country Store
The sweet aroma of fudge made with Wisconsin cream and butter or peanut brittle bubbling away in a copper kettle welcome customers as they enter the sweetest place in town, Country Store. For many years, stopping in at Country Store, located in downtown Eagle River, has been a family tradition. Dick and Debbie Preuhs would like to thank all their loyal customers for their support as they begin their 27th summer as owners. A commitment to quality is a reason Country Store has won awards for its chocolate walnut fudge, caramel corn and cashew snappers. Though fudge and turtles are customer favorites, there are many other great candies and chocolates available. Toffee, almond bark and chocolate pretzels also are popular. A large selection of sugar-free chocolates is available for those with special diet needs. Continuing to be popular this year, cinnamontoasted almonds, pecans and cashews are made right at the store. Country Store has expanded its line of saltwater taffy and has many fun-filled types of candy. It also stocks nostalgic brands of candy for the child in everyone. After customers purchase their candy, they can cool down with a refreshing ice-cream cone, sundae, malt or soda. Customers have more than 24 flavors to choose from, and can get a chocolate-dipped cone or a chocolate-sprinkle cone. Children can enjoy sitting at the stores children only table. In fall, its time to begin the caramel apple season. As customers anticipate the first apple of the season, they often remind us they are the best caramel apples they have ever tasted, said owner Debbie Preuhs. When people start to head home after vacation, gifts of candy from Country Store is a great way to say thank-you or a wonderful remembrance of time spent in Eagle River. Customers tell us all the time they need to bring home Country Store treats for their families, friends or co-workers who are always requesting it, said Debbie Preuhs. Even the family dog is happy to get our special dog bones. Dont forget about Country Store at Christmas. The Country Store

A commitment to quality is one of the reasons Country Store has won awards for its chocolate walnut fudge,

caramel corn and cashew snappers. You can stop in and watch the fudge being made right in front of you.

staff is able to help with gifts for family, friends and corporate associates. Order early because Country Store gets very busy around this season. Located at 116 E. Wall St., Country Store is open daily, year-round. Call (715) 479-9226 or visit the Web site at ercandy.com.

EAGLE RIVER

GOLF Golf Courses One of Wisconsins Most Challenging

Open to the Public
This Picture Shows the Par 3, 173-Yard 4th Hole

LAND O LAKES
FAMILY-OWNED SINCE 1945

ANTIQUES NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS

Downtown Land O Lakes, Wis. NATIVE AMERICAN CRAFTS
Handwoven Navajo Rugs - old & new Drums Birch-bark Baskets & Beadwork Pottery Kachina Dolls Quill Boxes Skookum Dolls

After your round, stop in for your favorite drink or sandwich in our historic clubhouse.

(715) 547-3525

Call 479-4211 or 1-800-830-0471 for Tee Times

Daily Fees Golf Memberships Available Golf Groups & Outings Welcome Golf Club Rental Sets Fully stocked Pro Shop Pull & Power Carts

ANTIQUES
Early American & Victorian Furniture Depression Glass Watches Clocks Kerosene Lamps Old Jewelry Old Fish Lures Old Decoys

GOLF CLUB
Rick Pepper Freund, Golf Professional

HOURS: DAILY 10 A.M. TO 5 P.M.; SUNDAY BY APPOINTMENT E-mail: tradingpostint@gmail.com www.tradingpostintl.com

3 miles east of Eagle River on Hwy. 70. Turn left on Rangeline Rd. & follow signs.

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VACATION WEEK

B i g Fa m i l y Fu n at A f f o r d a b l e P ri c e s
E A G L E R I V E R

GO-KARTS
3 GREAT TRACKS! Figure 8 Go-Cart Track NASCAR Track Go-Carts Slick Track Go-Carts Bumper Boats Little Falls Miniature Golf Course Water Wars and more!

Awesome Mini Golf!

KART-WAY 715-479-4450
OPEN 10 TO 5 DAILY

ALSO FOR THE LITTLE KIDS: Miniature Bumper Boats Pony Rides Mini Car Track Bounce House

Pony Rides Petting Zoo Friendly Guided Trail Rides 3-Mile Scenic Trail
715-617-6779 Located on Pleasure Island Rd. next to Kart-Way Eagle River, Wis.

2 See & Hear the Action on Our Huge HDTV Plasma TVs & Surround Sound! 2 Superb Sandwiches! 2 Northwoods Gift Shop! 2 Dine In or Outside on Our Patio! Gift Shop Ice-Cream Shop 2 Best Homemade Pizza in Par 3 Golf Wilderness Mini Golf Northern Wisconsin! COUPON 2 Serving Broasted Chicken 10% OFF TOTAL PURCHASE 2 Golf the Areas Only Par 3 Golf Course! IN GIFT SHOP 2 Fun for the Entire Family! Offer good thru Oct. 1, 2011. 2 Wilderness Miniature Golf Excludes sale items. 2 Ice-Cream Shop Limit 1 coupon per person per visit.
COUPON
Across from the St. Germain Golf Course

Family Sports Bar & Grill

Hwy. 70 West St. Germain, WI 54558

Refreshments Available

Par 3 is a Challenge!

OPEN EVERY DAY FROM 10 A.M. - 10 P.M. northwoodsattractions.com

Located on Pleasure Island Rd. off Hwy. 45 North
(on the north side of Eagle River)

(715) 542-4042 www.whitetaillodge.com

FOOD! FUN! GOLF!

Eagle Rivers Most Trusted Wireless Retailer
CLIP & SAVE

BIG SAND LAKE GOLF COURSE

9 holes par 36 3,085 yds.

THE SHACK

No tee times needed.

R
715-545-2484
AUTHORIZED RETAILER

Open Mon.-Fri. 9-6; Sat. 9-3

RadioShack
4937 Hwy. 70 West Eagle River, Wis.

Gilomen Gear
Youve got questions, weve got answers.

Pine Point Riding Stables LLC

OPEN 9-5 DAILY 41/2 miles north of Eagle River on Hwy. 45
WATCH FOR SIGNS

BRING AD IN FOR

(715) 479-2006

FOR EACH MEMBER IN YOUR GROUP

Improved longer trail

00
OFF

SPECIAL TWILIGHT FEES

Big Sand Lake Club Road, Phelps Located 7 mi. east of Phelps on Hwy. 17

(715) 479-4394

M&I is committed to your future.

At M&I, youll nd the nancial resources, personal attention and services that will meet your needs today and tomorrow. M&I gives you the tools, training and expertise to help you manage your personal and business nances. Personal Banking Business Banking Mortgage Banking Wealth Management

OUTDOOR LAKESIDE DECK FOR COCKTAILS OR DINING

Bar Grill

Open 7 Days a Week at 11 a.m.

Friendly Fun Casual

Serving Lunch and Dinner Nightly Dining Specials Childrens $3.99 Menu All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry Thursdays and Fridays

Cabins
2- and 3-bedroom lakeside cabins available year-round
M&IWealth Management oers products and services through various aliates of BMO Financial Corp., including Marshall & IlsleyTrust Company N.A.,

M&I Investment Management Corp. and M&I Financial Advisors, Inc. (member FINRA/SIPC, maintaining its principal oces at 111 E. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee,WI 53202), oering various brokerage, investment and insurance products. Insurance coverage is underwritten by a number of insurers. Insurance products are the obligation of the insurance company. 2011 BMO Financial Corp. Securities and insurance are: Not FDIC Insured No Bank Guarantee May Lose Value Banking deposit and loan products and services are provided by BMO Harris Bank N.A., Member FDIC, and are subject to bank/credit approval. M&I is a trade name used by BMO Harris Bank N.A. and its aliates. 2011 BMO Financial Corp., All Rights Reserved. 11-749-008

On Private Kathan Lake

(From Eagle River, take Hwy. 70 West 2 miles to County H, turn left and go 2 miles)

8570 County H Eagle River, WI 54521 715-479-4260 www.kathanresort.com

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OL

F DIGES
T

RATING
457 E. McKinley St.

UNBELIEVABLE PRICES
On

LuxuriousLakefront Condos!

New owners of the Northernaire Resort & Spa in Three Lakes have severely discounted the prices!

HOLE #11

18-Hole Public Golf Course Bar & Grill Banquet Facility PGA & LPGA Professionals On Staff

Driving Range Quality Apparel, Mens & Ladies

Inquire About Our

Customer Appreciation Card

Buy 5 Reg. Price Rounds Get 1 Round Free
Cart Rental Required on Free Round

Fully Furnished! / Stainless-steel appliances / Granite countertops / Maple hardwood floors / Hardwood trim
1-Bedroom Fully Furnished
WAS $287,000

Call 715-479-8111 or 1-800-280-1477

ONLINE TEE TIMES AVAILABLE

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Water Sport Rentals Snowmobile Rentals Piers, Docks, Lifts Sporting Goods Live Bait & Tackle Boat Storage Wis. Fishing & Hunting Licenses Wis. Boat, Snowmobile & ATV Registrations Sweatshirts/T-Shirts Gift Shop Marine & Snowmobile Accessories BP Fuel

Hot Tubs Indoor Pool Spa Exercise Room Lakefront Docking 1,800 ft. of Frontage on Deer Lake Garage Units
Open House every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. for open showing.
Any other time, please call for appointment.
DIRECTIONS: LOCATED 3.1 MILES EAST OF THREE LAKES ON HWY. 32

Condominium Benefits

And Much More!

Kim & Tom Christensen, Owners 430 Hwy. 70 P.O. Box 399 St. Germain, WI 54558 Phone: (715) 479-4930 Fax: (715) 479-9519 Email: stgsport@frontier.com

Contact Re/Max of Wausau at (715) 848-8009 or your local real estate agent.

www.stgermainsportmarine.com

northernaire.com

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VACATION WEEK

Ride the 1916 Lumberjack Steam Train

2011 Season June 22 to Aug. 27 TRAIN: 11 a.m., noon, 1 & 2 p.m. Closed Sundays

BREAKFAST SERVED ANY TIME

AT

Friendship House
Family Restaurant
Senior Menu Kids Menu Daily Specials
OPEN DAILY 6 A.M. TO 10 P.M. Serving Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Special Events
COWBOY RE-ENACTMENT July 9, Oct. 1 FALL FESTIVAL Sept. 17 & 24 & Oct. 1

Logging Museum, Country Store, Forest Tours, Farm Corral

OPEN RAIN OR SHINE
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places

101 W. Wall St., Eagle River, Wis. 715-479-1070

5068 Hwy. 8 & 32, Laona, Wis.

(715) 674-3414 www.lumberjacksteamtrain.com

WISCONSIN RIVER CANOE TRIPS
Canoe/Kayak/Raft Trips Canoe Instruction Campground Shower House Deluxe Vacation Home Complete Outfitting Equipment Sales Mountain Bike & Ski Trail (715) 547-3639 www.RWTCanoe.com

Providing care Providing care

for the entire family. for the entire family.

Land O Lakes 715.547.6118
4348 Hwy B Phelps 715.545.2710 2383 Hwy 17 Rhinelander 715.361.5480 1630 N. Chippewa Drive Three Lakes 715.546.2543 6951 Michigan St. Woodruff 715.358.8610 611 Veterans Parkway

5230 Razorback Rd., Conover

13 miles north of Eagle River Hwy. 45 North, west on Rummels, north on Razorback, follow signs

Award-winning news coverage

now available on the

Where Good Friends Meet!

BEST EVER BBQ RIBS

OVER 3 TONS SOLD

DINNER MENU NIGHTLY SPECIALS Sandwiches Pizza Seafood Charbroiled Fish & Steak Nightly 715-479-7182 www.bucktale.com
AUTHENTIC MOUNTS & ANTLERS

RHINADS-002

Bucktale Inn

Open Tues.-Sat. at 4 p.m.

9035 Hwy. H

(2 miles on Hwy. 70 west of Eagle River)

HAVE YOU FOUND US YET?

For more information on services available, or to schedule an appointment, contact the Aspirus Clinic in your community.

aspirus.org

vcnewsreview.com

the tradition continues

RIDE THE BEAUTIFUL UPPER PENINSULA TRAILS

ATV RENTALS
SALES, EXPERT SERVICE, PARTS, CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES

When it comes to your insurance needs, we are the partner you can trust.

ISU Insurance Services - The Machon Agency

1794 Superior St., P.O. Box 629 Three Lakes, WI 54562 (715) 546-3642 838 Busse Hwy. Park Ridge, IL 60068 847-993-1300

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS OUR PRIORITY

#1

www.isumachon.com

906-358-8888 Fax 906-358-8889 N4705 Hwy. 45, located on the LL trail P.O. Box 668, Watersmeet, MI www.headwaterspolaris.com

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many services and entertainment . The main highways as shown are on this map have placed a display sewhere in this publication. You will details about the places by referring to the various advertisements.

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Waldmann celebrates 25 years of building

Brad and Judy Waldmann moved to St. Germain in 1985 to fulfill their dream of living in the North Woods. Just days before ringing in the New Year, they took over ownership of the Dutch Door Tavern and began their 25-year journey. By making contacts through the taverns customers, Brad Waldmann began performing small carpentry-related projects with the help of just a few friends. In 1990, after losing the Dutch Door to a fire the previous winter, they became recognized as talented builders as the new Dutch Door Tavern building took shape. Waldmann Construction soon hired several fulltime employees and began the business of building homes. The business grew, as did the firms reputation. With Brad Waldmanns design skills, many homes became unique statements to the owners individual preferences. Clients knew they could count on him to complete their project on time and within budget, said Judy Waldmann. In 1993, Waldmann Construction became inmore efficient in terms of heating than similarsized new homes built in Wisconsin, explained Brad Waldmann. In the last 25 years, Waldmann Construction has grown to its current status of up to 45 highly trained individuals. For optimum quality control, we employ only the highest-skilled personnel, said Judy Waldmann. As a general contractor, Waldmann Construction manages the entire building experience from start to finish. We keep a watchful eye and hands-on approach from the moment the client chooses a plan to the day they move into their finished project, said Brad Waldmann. Our philosophy that a successful project leaves a lasting positive influence on everyone involved has led to repeat business from past clients and many lifelong friendships. Waldmann Construction is licensed in Wisconsin and Michigan. Photos of their many projects and more information can be found on their website at waldmannconstruction.com. Waldmann Construction is located in St. Germain at 6221 Highway 70 E. The office may be contacted at (715) 4793132 or waldmannconstructioninc@frontier .com.

When it comes to building a new vacation home or business, many customers turn to Waldmann Construction in St. Germain, a certified green builder.

corporated and added the rest of its current inhouse trades, which include excavation, concrete, custom cabinetry, drywall and painting. In addition to homes, Waldmann Construction has built many recognizable commercial buildings including fire stations in St. Germain, Eagle River, Three Lakes and Newbold, and the First National Bank buildings in St. Germain and Three Lakes. Waldmann Construc-

tion also has designed and built additions to many churches in the area, including St. Marys Catholic Church in Sayner, Ely United Church of Christ in Land O Lakes and Pioneer Lake Lutheran Church in Conover. As attention to our environment became an issue in the building industry, Waldmann Construction became a certified green builder and Wisconsin Focus on En-

ergy partner, committed to protecting the environment with sustainable, low-maintenance, energy-efficient homes, said Brad Waldmann. The green building industry is growing by leaps and bounds, despite the recent downturn in the economy, with Waldmann building seven Energy Star-certified homes over the past two years. A Wisconsin Energy Star-certified home is

Super Specials
DINNERS STARTING AT 5 P.M.

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Bring the Kids to

VILAS HISTORICAL MUSEUM

*Doll Collection *Outboard Motors *Indian & Military Displays *Historic Library photos, books, news clippings, Photo copies available

WEBERS FARM
St. Germain, 1 mile south of Sayner, Hwy. 155 & Cty. C See and pet the many friendly farm animals. Well-groomed setting, with playground, games, picnic tables, patio furniture and gazebos. Relax while the kids play and enjoy the animals. Large bar, game room, Marys kitchen serving homemade pizzas & sandwiches

48,000 pieces of history Hwy. 155, Sayner, Wis. (715) 542-3388

*Antique snowmobiles & 1st snowmobile *Fishing Guides, Boats & Tackle *Antique Musical Instruments *Animals and Birds from Around the World *Gift Shop

on Dead Horse Bend Halfway between St. Germain & Eagle River on Old Hwy. 70 W

NIGHTLY & DAILY SPECIALS Large Lunch & Dinner Menu Plus Kids Specials
Serving 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Closed Tues.

715-479-8788
For Sale: Fine Wood Carvings Freshwater Fish & Wildlife

Webers Wildlife
In business since 1945 Open Daily at 11 a.m. Closed Sundays

Sun. 1/2 Broasted Chicken .... 8 1/2 Rack BBQ Ribs & $ 50 1/4 Broasted Chicken 14 $ 95 Mon. 2 Walleye Fillets.......... 14 Chicken Wings ........35 Ea. $ 50 Spaghetti, all you can eat.... 9 $ 00 Wed. 1/3-lb. Hamburger.......... 2 $ 95 Thurs. 2 Pork Chops................. 9 $ 25 Tacos, build your own .......... 1 Fri. Alaskan Whitefish, Perch, $ 95 Walleye, Haddock.. 5 & Up Sat. 8-oz. Charbroiled $ 95 Rib Eye .......................... 8 $ 95 16-oz. Porterhouse ..... 14 Carryouts on Regular Menu Only
$ 95

2649 County C, Sayner, WI 54560

715-542-3781

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.

Admission $3 ages 10 and up

NEW! Chalet After Dark Thurs., Fri. & Sat., 9:30 p.m. to closing
Pool Table Beer Pong Paddle Shotz Dollar Drawings Bomb Shots FOOD SERVED TIL MIDNIGHT

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Forest Lakes unique offerings make it vacationers destination

Take a drive about seven miles west of Land O Lakes on Highway B and you will find a unique shopping and dining destination. With more than 350 different wine and beer offerings, a varied menu and specialty items, Forest Lake Country Store is your one-stop destination for refreshments, dining and gifts. The dining area reminds you of sitting in your best friends kitchen the perfect size for casual dining. Many times, you will find people talking among themselves, chatting from table to table. Call it camaraderie in dining. The menu is casual and friendly. Breakfast features fluffy omelets, french toast served with real Wisconsin maple syrup and eggs served with toasted homemade bread. Lunch and dinner are punctuated with unique items seven different handcrafted panini sandwiches, six signature salads and Kris handmade pizzas. The pizza dough is handmade and not rolled until your order is placed. The sauce is mixed on-site and the toppings are piled on each pie. Frequent cusand find that new favorite beer. Other shelves are packed with many unique treats. Forty artisan cheeses are offered, including those from Carr Valley, Sartori, Widmers and more. Amish jams, Wisconsin salsas and many other unique items are available. The store might be hard to find, but once you are there, you wont want to leave. If you want to stay in touch, ask about the Forest Lake Country Store general interest monthly newsletter. New store products, store events and Vilas County activities are announced in the newsletter. The store also has a wine-only newsletter. New wines are introduced and offered at introductory prices. If they sound good, send in an order and you can pick up your wines, usually a couple of days later. If you take some time to visit the Forest Lake Country Store, you will quickly know why they say Serving great food and a whole lot more. Forest Lake Country Store is located at 6256 County Road B, Land O Lakes, WI 54540, or call (715) 547-8222.

Headwaters Polaris offers specialty gear

Before you take your ATV or snowmobile to the hundreds of miles of scenic trails in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, make sure to stop at the family-owned Headwaters Polaris in Watersmeet, Mich. Headwaters is a Polaris snowmobile, ATV, and utility-vehicle dealer. Polaris has been an industry leader in outdoor recreational vehicles for more than 50 years. Headwaters also offers a large selection of services for all makes and models. They do everything from oil changes to engine repair. Headwaters Polaris also buys and sells used snowmobiles, ATV and utility vehicles of any brand. If you are looking to rent an ATV or snowmobile, Headwaters has everything you need. They have plenty of parking, so you can leave your vehicle at the shop to explore everything the Upper Peninsula has to offer. In the winter the rental rates vary from $125 to $160 a day depending on the snowmobile and equipment. All rental snowmobiles have electric start and reverse. Summer ATV and utility-vehicle rentals range from $150 to $325 a day and include a helmet and goggles if needed. Headwaters also has a large selection of Polaris and other brands of merchandise, clothing and equipment. Headwaters Polaris is located on Highway 45, just north of Highway 2 in Watersmeet, Mich., and is open Mondays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 8 a.m. to noon. For more information, call (906) 358-8888 or visit headwaterspolaris. com.

Forest Lake Country Store, just outside Land O Lakes offers casual dining, and over 350 beer and wine selections.

Free fishing seminars set

The Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce will offer a free fishing seminar Sunday, Aug. 28 at the Boulder Junction Community Center at 7 p.m. Bobs Manitowish Guide Service will give a seminar about early fall muskie fishing. For more information, call (715) 385-2400.

tomers say it is the best pizza they have tasted north of Chicago. While waiting for a meal, your are invited to wander through the retail area. The first thing you will see is the wine selection. You will find 150 boutique labels, including Chateau Ste. Michelle, Stags Leap Wine Cellar, Rombauer, Caymus, Decoy and many more. Or look for a more obscure label and try something new. Take a bottle

to the table and it will be corked. Crystal glassesn will be brought to your table. You can also check out the beer selection. More than 100 craft beers are on the shelves. Pick one out to have with your meal, or mix a six pack to take home for your own tasting party. Most stores have big signs telling you not to mix bottles this store begs you to mix them up

LAND O LAKES
BIG ROBS
FAMILY FRIENDLY CATERING RESERVATIONS
Open Tues. thru Sat. Nightly Specials Full Menu FAMOUS BBQ RIBS chewy or fall off the bone NIGHTLY FISH FRY & SHRIMP BOIL - all you can eat WALLEYE POOR MANS LOBSTER PANFISH BLACK ANGUS RIB EYE DELUXE SANDWICHES SAT. PRIME RIB CHILDRENS MENU VEGETARIAN MEALS Hours: Bar 4 p.m. Dinners 5 p.m.Tues. - Sat.

Land O Lakes Historical Society

Red Man Supper Club

Hours: Wed. thru Sun. open at 4, serving at 5

NorthernWaters Museum
presents

LOOSE MOOSE

Guides and Historic Resorts of the Land O Lakes Area

Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

FULL MENU & NIGHTLY SPECIALS

Hwy. 45 North, Land O Lakes 715-547-3344 www.redmansupperclub.com Fri. Poor Mans Lobster, Fish Fry and Chicken & Fish Sat. Prime Rib Sun. Broasted Chicken

Open Thurs., Fri. & Sat. June 30 - Sept. 5, 2011

FREE ADMISSION
donations welcome

Located in Land O Lakes Town Park on Hwy. B www.landolakeshistory.org

CORNER HWY. 45 NORTH & E, LAND O LAKES, WIS. 715-547-8500

Over 150 Boutique Wines

Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner

Handcrafted Pizzas, Paninis, Salads & Much More

Over 100 Craft Beers

Mix & Match 6-Packs

GREAT FOOD & A WHOLE LOT MORE!

7 M i l e s W e s t o f L a n d O L a k e s o n C t y. R d . B , L a n d O L a k e s , W i s . ( 715 ) 5 4 7 - 8 2 2 2

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VACATION WEEK

Discover tantalizing lotions at Cranberry Lake Soap Co.

While driving down Highway G in Eagle River, one place has a surprise for each of its visitors. Cranberry Lake Soap Co. offers a unique and fun shopping experience with luxurious indulgences and special gifts that will delight shoppers. For the past 11 years, owners Larry and Jean Greves have offered 100% natural soap of the highest quality that offers the very best in skin care using natural, healthy, nontoxic ingredients, never synthetic harsh chemicals used in many commercially made skin cleansers. The two-room complex houses more than 35 different varieties of soaps which are handcrafted completely from scratch on the premises in small batches to ensure the highest quality. The finest ingredients include a variety of rich natural oils, butters, and botanicals carefully chosen for their benefits to the skin. Some of the soaps contain herbs, botanicals, clays, grains, milk, honey and even hydronized silk fibers which offer a lavish treat for your skin. The soap is extremely mild with a creamy, silky, bubbly, emollient lather. The soap is biodegradable, making it environmentally friendly. An impressive variety of soaps are scented with high-quality fragrance oils and essential oils specially formulated for soaps and lotions. Among the top favorite scents of soaps and lotions are Red Clover Tea, Angel, Lavender, Butterfly Kisses, Chief Running Bare, The Three Bares and Citrus Splash. Other favorites include Cranberry Spice, Nicolet Forest and fishermens soap scented with anise oil to mask human scent. Cranberry Lake Soap Co. also features highquality lotions in many different fragrances, lip balms and foaming, fizzing, bubble bath bombs and bath salts which guarantee a relaxing bath to soothe the body and refresh the soul. Liquid soap in special foaming pump bottles are available, which are great for kitchens and bathrooms, and a big hit with children. The gift shop also offers a large selection of soy candles and unique North Woods gifts, with some made locally. Cranberry Lake Soap Co.s soaps and gifts are featured on the Savor Wisconsin website, which is an online directory for consumers around the world. The company also is a member of Something Special from Wisconsin, an organization sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Cranberry Lake Soap Co. is located at 5145 Highway G, one mile north of Eagle River off Highway 45. Retail store hours are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and other times "by chance" or prior arrangement. For more information, call the shop at (715) 479-8531 or visit cranberrylakesoap.com.

Church Directory
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
AIR CONDITIONED

OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD Come Worship the Living Lord

Rev. Ann P. Wahlers, Interim Pastor Sunday Worship 7:30 & 10 a.m. Contemporary Service 2nd Sundays, 9 a.m. First & Division St., Eagle River www.eagleriverucc.org 715-479-8501

WORSHIP TIMES Sat. 7 p.m. & Sun. 7:30 and 10 a.m. Memorial Day thru Labor Day
Rev. William J. Trosien 223 Silver Lake Rd., Eagle River 715-479-6226 Pastors Home Phone 715-479-6757

SHEPHERD of the LAKES LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

Welcomes you to our worship services: Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. Holy Communion at every service Dorothy Lindstrom, Pastor 2903 State Hwy. 155, Sayner, WI 54560

COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH

Proclaiming The Living Word Sun. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School all ages 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Wed. 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Hour of Power Dave Johnson Pastor Second & Division St., Eagle River 715-479-4986 & 715-479-4759

ST. ALBERT & ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCHES

ST. ALBERT
4351 Hwy. B, Land O Lakes 715-547-3558 Saturday: 5 p.m. Mass Sunday: 10 a.m. Mass

ST. MARY
4494 Town Hall Rd., Phelps Saturday: 6:30 p.m. Liturgy of the Word with Communion Service Sunday: 8 a.m. Mass

715-542-3701

www.shepherdofthelakeschurch.org

A member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America

EAGLE RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH

SERVICE TIMES Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Sunday Eve 5 p.m. Wednesday Eve Bible Study & Youth Mtg. 7 p.m. 1016 Hwy. 45 South, Eagle River, WI 54521 eagleriverbaptistchurch.org 715-479-7870 Pastor Don Hawkins

PIONEER LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Jesus still teaches by the water 3675 Church Rd., Conover
Sunday Worship Service 9 a.m. Holy Communion at every service. Coffee & lunch fellowship follows worship service. Rev. John Kuziej, Pastor Phone: 715-479-4966

ABUNDANT LIFE OUTREACH CENTER

Pursuing His Presence
Sunday Worship - 9:30 a.m.
(Childrens Church & Nursery Provided)

Everyones running to EAGLE RIVER

discover

Wednesday Bible Study - 7 p.m. Youth - 7 p.m.

eagleriverabundantlife.wordpress.com 210 Capich Dr., Eagle River 715-477-2080

ANIMALS N MORE
home of the giant bear Plush Animals for All Ages Lazy Ones Jewelry Childrens Gifts Purses Garden Dolls

ERAN MISSO E LUTH E. School St.URI SY NO 6948 D RAC P.O. Box 216 G
Three Lakes, WI 54562
2 blocks south of the Black Forest

ST. PETER THE FISHERMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 5001 County Hwy. G, Eagle River 715-479-8704
Hwy. 45 North to Cty. Hwy. G, 1 Mile West

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

5030 Hwy. 70 West, Eagle River Sunday Worship 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Holy Communion every service Fellowship hour follows both services. Nursery 10 a.m. Sun. A/C & Wheelchair Accessible www.princeofpeace-eagleriver.org Rev. Lloyd Leo Luedeman 715-479-9263

Rev. Allen Montgomery Saturday Worship 4 p.m. Grace 715-546-2262 Home 715-362-7605

Saturday Mass: 4 p.m. Sunday Masses: 8 & 10 a.m.

www.stpeterseagleriver.org

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with Across from Vilas Cinema

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Faith Lutheran Church

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 6995 Hwy. 45 South, Three Lakes

715-479-9330

ST. JOHNS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH WISCONSIN SYNOD

2216 Hwy. 17N, Phelps 715-479-8307 Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday
Rev. Philip Gieschen Rev. Joshua Odell

LAND O LAKES LUTHERAN OUTREACH WISCONSIN SYNOD

Land O Lakes Fire Hall, Hwy. B 715-479-8307 Worship 11 a.m. Sunday
Memorial Day thru Labor Day Rev. Philip Gieschen Rev. Joshua Odell

ST. GERMAIN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

WORSHIP SERVICES Childrens nursery provided Senior Pastor, Joshua Reese Youth Director, Dan Shields Website: www.stgermainfreechurch.com E-mail: stgefc@frontier.com
6065 Hwy. 70, St. Germain Church 715-479-2173

THE SWEETEST PLACE IN TOWN

Since 1964

Worship Time: 9 a.m. on Sunday Communion every Sunday

Pastor Barb Girod (715) 546-2770

UNION CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST OVER 200 KINDS OF CANDY SALTWATER TAFFY JELLY BELLIES 24 FLAVORS ICE CREAM
Phone 715-546-2169 Hwy. 45 & Forest St. Three Lakes, WI 54562 AIR-CONDITIONED

St. Mary of the Snows Anglican Church

120 Silver Lake Rd., Eagle River Family Worship & Healing Service - Wed. 5 p.m. Family Worship Sunday - 10 a.m. Jim Fosdick, Pastor 715-479-8921

COMMUNITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

A friendly place to gather for worship
9:30 Sunday Morning North 14 Mile on Hwy. 155 from intersection of Hwys. 70 & 155 in St. Germain 715-542-3114 mynorthwoodschurch.org

Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Gary Gilbert, Pastor

FUDGE
BRITTLES - CARAMEL CORN SUGAR-FREE CHOCOLATES Wisconsin State Fair Award of Excellence for Fudge, Caramel Corn, Snappers & Peanut Brittle
ORDERS SHIPPED YEAR AROUND

Rev. Dan Borchers, Pastor

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH

THREE LAKES EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

A warm, safe place to learn about Jesus Christ
Sunday Worship Service - 9 a.m. with Childrens Church and staffed nursery year-round Sunday School Classes for all ages 10:30 a.m., Sept.-May Pastors Brian Thorstad and Eli Shackelford 1614 Hwy. 32, Three Lakes 715-546-2000 info@tlefc.org

NORTHWOODS CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

ST. ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Saturday Mass: 6 p.m. & Sunday Mass: 11 a.m. 10314 Main St., Boulder Junction

Land O Lakes
Just north of County B on U.S. 45

ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

Saturday Mass: 4 p.m. & Sunday Mass: 9 a.m. 2820 Hwy. N, Sayner

DIVINE SERVICE Sun. 9:30 a.m.

ST. RITA CATHOLIC CHURCH

Saturday Mass: 4 p.m. & Sunday Mass: 9 a.m. 2360 Lake St., Presque Isle

(715) 479-9226

www.ercandy.com

Office (906) 544-2259

Pastor Gary Albert

715-385-2390

116 WALL ST., EAGLE RIVER, WI 54521

This church directory will run each week in Vacation Week. If you would like information about having your church added to the list, please stop in at the News-Review or call (715) 479-4421.

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Alexanders Pizza of Eagle River brings tradition to your table

More than 38 years ago, two brothers came to the North Woods for summer jobs. They came from a strong Italian community in Chicago where pizza was the staple at home and at college. Since there were no pizzerias in the area, the brothers realized a great opportunity existed, and opened their own pizzeria in Eagle River. Sources say the locals at the time looked down at them jaundice-eyed and called them brash boys from Chitown. But now the pizzeria has become a landmark. Today, customers come from all over the country to try the best pizza in the area. Even celebrities have visited Alexanders on occasion, including professional football players; head coaches from the NFL, NBA and NCAA; hockey players; movie stars; movie critics; national sports commentators; leaders of U.S. industries; newscasters; and authors. A visiting film critic even gave Alexanders a thumbs up. Even though the business opened many years ago, one thing remains the same the traditional method of making pizza at Alexanders. The pizza is made the way Grandma Del Cristo said use the best to make the best. The ingredients used are only the best, which is stressed by the owners. The cheese used is 100% full-cream mozcheese bread appetizer one-half loaf of freshly baked French bread, basted with butter, seasoned with garlic and aged Romano, covered with mozzarella, roasted to a honey-golden brown and, finally, lightly sprinkled with oregano. As one would say in Italian, Si mangia sempre bene! (one always eats well!). Employees at Alexanders Pizza have come from various cities and countries around the globe. Exchange-student employees from Hungary, England, Spain, Scotland, Lithuania, Jamaica, Poland, Belarus and the Czech Republic have made the trip across the Atlantic to work at Alexanders Pizza. Alexanders success is due to the quality put into each pizza. The dough is homemade and triple raised and the crusts are rolled with care. The delicious taste of fresh butter is in every bite of crust as well. Although the brothers have experimented with high-tech, cost- and labor-saving methods, the pizza-making method at Alexanders remains traditional. At Alexanders, the pizza is cooked on a 150-pound stone deck. Pizza is not the only item on the menu made with care and dedication. Savory sandwiches are made to order with toasted French bread, creamy mozzarella, California tomato sauce and a choice of ham, Italian sausage or meatballs, and any of your favorite pizza toppings. To entertain diners of all ages, Alexanders has a full assortment of arcade games, such as pinball machines, video games and several pool and foosball tables. Its a great place to host birthday parties for all ages. Alexanders Pizza, housed in a turn-of-thecentury remodeled building, is located in downtown Eagle River on Railroad Street. Parking is available across the street. Customers can dine in or carry out, and can call ahead of time to have the pizza ready when they arrive. Tradition, customer service and fun can always be found at Alexanders Pizza. Alexanders does not accept credit or debit cards. To enjoy the best pizza in the North, call (715) 4797363

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Alexanders Pizza in Eagle River has become a favorite of many in the North Woods. They have perfected making a pizza the traditional way on a 150pound stone deck and pride themselves on doing so over the past 38 years.

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zarella, which is straight from the most awardwinning dairy in Wisconsin, along with 9-monthaged Romano. The soul of a pizza is the crust, which is made with high-gluten flour. Adding flavor to the pizza is the thick, rich sauce that is made from tomato puree from pear tomatoes the meatiest of tomatoes. The meat also is very lean, at 90% lean meat, with no soy fillers. For the more adventurous pizza connois-

seurs, Alexanders offers broccoli, shrimp, albacore and pineapple to create original gourmet pizzas. Diners also can try a delicious oven-roasted

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On beautiful Lake Superior

9 MILES SOUTH OF EAGLE RIVER. 12 MILES NORTH OF RHINELANDER ON HWY. 17

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VACATION WEEK

Communities plan special events

The North Woods is recognized across the Midwest as a summer recreation paradise, offering boating, fishing, golfing, hiking, camping and water sports of all kinds. Besides the many recreational activities, most communities and nonprofit organizations in Vilas and Oneida counties plan family-oriented events for residents and vacationers alike during the summer months. The activities range from art, antique and quilt shows to summer festivals, powwows and fishing tournaments. Most of the events include fun for all ages, plus plenty of food and refreshments. The following list of summer activities was compiled by the Vilas County Advertising Department. See more detailed stories in this publication or the Vilas County News-Review as the event approaches, or check with local information bureaus for more details (dates and times are subject to change). Aug. 27-28, Festival of Flavors, Eagle River The event at Riverview Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day will feature area restaurants offering items made with Wisconsin products, wine and cheese tasting, cooking demonstrations, contests, and health and fitness activities. Phone (715) 4798467. Sept. 2-4, Gun Show, Eagle River The annual show will be held at the Sports Arena from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Phone (608) 752-6677. Sept. 3, Bike Tour, Three Lakes The 20th annual Nicolet Wheel-AWay will start at Don Burnside Park and take riders into the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Phone (715) 5463344. Sept. 3-4, Craft Fest, Eagle River The Apple Harvest Craft Fest will be held at the Vilas County Fairgrounds from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days. Phone (715) 6756201. Sept. 9-11, World Championship Musky Classic The 35th annual event will be headquartered at the Manitowish Waters Community Center. Phone (715) 385-2400. Sept. 10, Colorama Craft Fair The 19th annual Colorama arts and crafts fair at the Boulder Junction Community Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. will feature wild-game sandwiches and a farmers market. Phone (715) 385-2400. Sept. 16-17, Snowmobile Show The Reunion at the Derby Track in Eagle River will feature vintage snowmobile displays and awards, grass drags starting at 9 a.m. each day, and a swap meet. Phone (715) 4794424. Sept. 17, Colorama St. Germain, the Birthplace of Colorama, will host its 52nd annual Colorama festival with arts and crafts, pumpkin painting for children, farmers market, scarecrow contest, flower sale and wine tasting at the community center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone (715) 477-2205. Sept. 17, Oktoberfest The Colorama event will be held at the Conover Community Center from 5 to 10 p.m. and will feature live music, dancing, food, prizes and raffles. Phone (715) 479-4928. Sept. 18, Colorama Walk/Brunch The Phelps Chamber of Commerce will host the allyou-can-eat community brunch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Phelps School. Phone (715) 545-3800. Sept. 24, Beef-ARama The 46th annual event will be held in downtown Minocqua and in Torpy Park from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., featuring roast beef judging and arts and crafts booths. Phone (715) 356-5266. Sept. 23-25, Colorama Weekend A Colorama weekend is planned at Sayner, with a brunch and indoor craft show to be held at the Sayner Recreational Building from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. There also will be food and raffles. Phone (715) 542-3789. Sept. 24, Classic Car Rally The classic automobile show will be held in downtown Eagle River from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone (715) 479-7656. Sept. 24-25, Cranberry Colorama The Colorama celebration will feature marsh tours, a cooking contest, live music, crafts, pontoon cruises and the Taste of Harvest from area restaurants. Headquartered at the Manitowish Waters Community Center. There will be a pancake breakfast Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon. Phone 1(888) 626-9877. Sept. 24-25, Colorama Celebration The celebration will be held throughout the Land O Lakes area with activities and food. A Colorama dinner will be at St. Albert Catholic Church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. Phone (715) 5473432. Sept. 25, Wild Game Cook-off The Presque Isle Chamber event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the community center. Sample the entries, try several wines and visit the farm stand. Phone (715) 686-2910 or visit presqueisle.com.

EAGLE RIVER
What makes a great-tasting pizza every time?
What makes a great pizza? Tradition. The old ways still work, and all good cooking starts with the basics. Quality food starts with the ingredients. Only the finest ingredients should be used, starting from the bottom up, to ensure satisfied customers who come back time after time for the best pizza around. The first ingredient for any pizza is dough. It should be made with flour that is high gluten, the highest quality flour, Amber Durham wheat the finest of all wheats, cane sugar and only the best yeast. It must be made fresh, never frozen. The dough should then be thrice raised, which takes 36 hours. This ensures the best dough possible. Pear tomato puree is the main ingredient for the next layer, the sauce. Pear tomatoes are one of the best on the market because they contain the maximum of tomato solids. The best of domestic and imported spices would then be blended to create a uniquely superb sauce with a savory taste. In Wisconsin, cheese is a very important ingredient for pizza. All the cheese used should be 100% Wisconsin full cream mozzarella, without one gram of artificial cheese, for the fullest flavor. A superb pizza also contains the best meat. The sausage should be 100% meat, 90% lean whole hog, blended with the finest spices for a delectable taste sure to please even the most discriminating of palates. The pepperoni should also be 100% meat, 90% lean, aged to perfection to enhance the flavor, sure to please all pepperoni lovers. Other toppings available must also be high quality. Only the best onions should be used, including Vadalia, Walla Walla, Texas 10/15, and sweet red Bermuda onions. These create a mouthwatering addition to any pizza. Green peppers must be mixed slightly with the sweetest red bell peppers for an appetizing way to liven up a pizza. California black olives also add a savory taste. For a wild appetite, sweet succulent pineapple, crispy vitamin-rich broccoli, tender flaky solid white albacore, or luscious shrimp could be added. At Alexanders Pizza, these basics have created a tradition of quality food, which has made the restaurant the most popular pizza stop for residents and vacationers alike. In addition, when all the ingredients are being artfully combined, nobody wants to think of a dirty kitchen or unsanitary conditions. But never fear, for Alexanders Pizza has the cleanest kitchen youll find. In fact, it would even be clean enough to perform surgery. Of course, an aesthetically pleasing environment is also needed to enjoy the full pleasure of eating delicious pizza. Alexanders Pizza offers a clean, relaxing environment with friendly service and a casual atmosphere. Games and pool are also available to entertain the kids while the food is being prepared to order. Where do you get pizza made with care and concern? Alexanders Pizza thats where. Alexanders Pizza is located on Railroad Street in downtown Eagle River. Call (715) 479-7363, and your pizza will be ready when you arrive. Alexanders Pizza is the place for you. For great pizza in Minocqua, call (715) 3562628.
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Marsh tours set Fridays

The Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce and Manitowish Waters Cranberry Growers Association will host a free cranberry marsh tour every Friday at 10 a.m. now through Oct. 7. The tours will be held rain or shine. The first half-hour of the tour is held at the Manitowish Waters Community Center, located at Highway 51 and Airport Road just one mile south of Highway W. The segment will feature a short educational video, samples of cranberry juice, sweetened dried cranberries, prize drawings, and a photo and literature display. Participants will then motorcade in their own vehicles to the Vilas Cranberry Co. marsh, located at 660 Alder Lake Road, for an up-close look at the bogs. The bogs will be blooming, growing or being harvested, depending on the time of year visited. Preregistration is not required and all ages are welcome.

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EVERY TUESDAY
Rain date:Thursday

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Midwest/Sport Mods Street Stocks Micro-Sprints (600cc) Pure Stocks Junior Sprints
All classes race every Tuesday night. Micro-Sprint 600 & Junior Sprints divisions will compete on a weekly basis.

A 1/3-Mile Clay Tri-Oval Track 3 Miles West of Eagle River on Hwy. 70 Left on Cloverland Dr. across from Honey Bear

2011 AUGUST EVENTS

Aug. 9 Great Northern Modified Open Aug. 16 Budweiser Night @ the Races Aug. 23 Regular Race Program Aug. 30 Regular Race Program

Hot Laps 7 p.m. Racing 7:30 p.m.

Call (715) 479-5208 eagleriverspeedway.com

NORTH WOODS FASTEST RACING ACTION!

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GEORGE YOUNG

Fountain Blu
Distinctive Gifts
Recreational Complex
AREA ORIENTATION MAP
Located off Co. 424 to Youngs Lane on beautiful Chicagon Lake

Saturday Nights
Hot Laps 7 p.m. Racing 7:45 p.m.
(715) 546-2539
6 miles south of Three Lakes on Hwy. 45 www.tntspeedway.com

STOCK CAR RACING

Plus a large selection of sweatshirts & T-shirts

Wind Chimes Framed Artwork Decorative Flags Candles Teapots Tervis Tumblers Caps Note Cards Kitchen Towels Childrens Toys, Puzzles, Books 1/2 Price Items GelGems Window Clings Fairies

Golf Season: 7 days a week, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. (7 a.m. weekends & holidays)

P.O. Box 457 Iron River, MI 49935 906-265-3401

Also enjoy mountain biking, swimming and lounging in our beautiful clubhouse along with your favorite beverage.

STOP IN BROWSE ENJOY!

113 E. Wall St., Eagle River

715-479-6312

New Hours - Serving Fri., Sat. & Sun. only

NEW DRIVING RANGE NOW OPEN

18-Hole Championship Golf Course Rated by Golf Digest #### Stars

A gem off the beaten path
SOFT SPIKES REQUIRED
$

Lunches from 11:30 a.m. Dinners from 5 p.m. Bar Open Mon.-Thurs. at 4 p.m. FULL MENU PLUS SPECIALS include: salad bar (except Fridays) Childrens menu available. Serving Homemade Pizza at the Bar or To Go CHILDRENS PLAY AREA Outstanding Fish & Animal Mounts DAILY SPECIALS Fri. - FISH & CHICKEN, all-you-can-eat
Includes soup, coleslaw & potato

Going-Out-of-Business Sale
40% Off Cards, Gifts, Old Hardcovers CDs $5 Tapes $3 Paperbacks $1

Golf

Enjoy golfing on one of the longest GREEN FEES ALL DAY courses in Michigan, approximately *Additional cart fee per 18 holes. 7,100 yards. Tee times are required / Wolf Track Nature Trail until 4 p.m. Open 8 a.m. weekdays Free Interpretive Walk with Nature and 7 a.m. on weekends & holidays. Daily fee $46* for all day. / Indoor Pool, Sauna & Hot Tub

46*

POOR MANS LOBSTER Sat. - PRIME RIB, generous thick cut Sun. - CHICKEN, all-you-can-eat
Includes soup, salad bar & potato East of Hwy. 45 off County E 2474 S. Shore Rd., Phelps, Wis. 715-547-3646

Hours: Mon. thru Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July through Aug. 15

1800 Superior St. Three Lakes, Wis. 715-546-2555

The

Little Emporium

Toys! Toys! Toys!

Grandmas Toy Box
Downtown Eagle River 715-477-2227

Primitives Handcrafted Folk Art Seasonal Decorations Candles

7 Miles North of Phelps on Hwy. 17 North 906-548-9446 Hours: Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

BUSY BEE CREATIONS

669 HIGHWAY 45 SOUTH EAGLE RIVER, WIS. Stop in for your card making, scrapbooking, paper crafting and quilling supplies. Great unusual gifts, too!
Open: Tues. thru Sat. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed: Sun. & Mon. Phone: (715) 479-7669 Location: 212 miles south of Eagle River on Highway 45

FAMILY FUN FOR RENT

CW Business
Artist Supplies Childrens Crafts Adult Crafts Model Cars

Office & Art Supply Store

Holiday & Birthday Gifts

Mon.-Fri. 8-5, Sat. 9-12:30

VX 110 Deluxe 4-Stroke - 3 Seater

PARTY PONTOONS
Delivery Available

Eagle Rivers well-stocked office supply store and more. We also have the largest selection of ink cartridges.

Paul s Rent-All
RENTAL, LLC 186 Hwy. 70, St. Germain, Wis. e-mail: paulsrentall@frontier.com OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 715-479-5841

Uptown Eagle River 708 E. Wall St. 715.479.7656

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VACATION WEEK

Youll find it all at Nelsons

WHEN YOU NEED QUALITY PRODUCTS AND FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE, NELSONS IS THE PLACE.

Tools
HALLMARK CARDS UNIQUE GIFTWARE RED WING SHOES CLEANING SUPPLIES WEBER GRILLS LAWN & GARDEN SUPPLIES PAINTS & STAINS HAND & POWER TOOLS PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES & FIXTURES AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES KEYS DUPLICATED STIHL POWER EQUIPMENT

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Nelsons
606 E. Wall St., Eagle River

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COME BY BOAT OR CAR

OUR SUMMER STORE HOURS Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

715-479-4496

FUN for Everyone!

Hwy. 45/70 Bypass
Next to Dollar General

Shady Gardens
Visit & enjoy the garden walk
Hours: Wed.-Sat. 9-4; Sun. Noon-4

Waterfront Dining & Cocktail Lounge Friday Night Fish Fry RDEN BEER GA Wednesday & Saturday DAILY NOON -3 P.M. Slow-Roasted Prime Rib Childrens Menu Gift Certificates Available Serving Daily from 5 p.m. Full Menu

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3627 Deerskin Rd. Eagle River (715) 479-9300 Now affiliated with Forget-Me-Not Floral and Shady Gardens Greenhouse in Land O Lakes shadygardenswi@gmail.com

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1458 E. Dollar Lake Rd., 3 mi. east of Eagle River, Wis. off Hwy. 70

RESORT MOTEL CONDOS

Rock Formations Waterfalls & Fountains Landscaped, 18-hole interactive course!

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Family Owned Since 1973
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Not valid with any other discount offers, group rates or free game.

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Open Seasonally: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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COMPLETE HARDWARE STORE

Power Tools

FEATURING APPAREL & SHOES FOR MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN Royal Robbins Vera Bradley Keen Patagonia Brighton Roxy Woolrich Lole Pendleton Trollbeads FEATURING CANOES & KAYAKS, CAMPING & OUTDOOR GEAR Souris River Seal Line Eddline Mad River Wilderness Systems Therm-A-Rest MSR Yakima

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BOULDER JUNCTION 715-385-2300

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Open Mon.-Sat. 9-6; Sun. 9-5

715-479-6631