Chetek Vacation Guide by Vector & Ink

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2022 Official Guide to the Chetek Chain of Lakes

THE PREMIER VACATION GUIDE

to the Chetek Chain of Lakes and surrounding communities

CHETEK RESORT OWNERS ASSOCIATION 1-800-224-3835 • 715-924-4440 • WWW.EXPLORECHETEK.COM CHETEK RESORT OWNERS ASSOCIATION • 715-924-4440 • WWW.EXPLORECHETEK.COM CHETEK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1-800-317-1720 • 715-924-3200 • WWW.EXPLORECHETEK.COM CHETEK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 715-924-3200 • WWW.EXPLORECHETEK.COM

resorts If you've been looking for a fishing and boating paradise, your search is over! Enjoy peaceful sur roundings and friendly ser vice while you spend time with your family and friends at LAKEVIEW RESORT!

May 14th - 28th & Sept 3rd - Oct 1st Additional 5% discount on WEEKLY cabin rentals WATERCRAFTS FOR RENT 2022 22’ TMC Pontoon - 60HP 2021 22’ TMC Pontoon - 60HP 2020 22’ TMC Pontoon - 60HP 2002 22’ TMC Pontoon - 60HP

50 % Cabin Disc. May 7th - 14th

16’ & 14’ Alum. Resort Boats 15 HP Outboard Motors

AMENITIES

Pedal Boats, Kayaks & Tubes

• Air Conditioning * • Reserved Dock Space • •

Wireless Internet • Lakeside Patio Picnic Tables • Charcoal Grills Lakeside Fish-House • Playground

•

Swimming Raft • Nearby Boat Ramp

• •

Lighted Fishing Docks • Fire Pits *Subject to additional charge

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resorts 1 BDRM Park Model

Lofted Park Model

WHERE FAMILY COMES FIRST

TAKE A TOUR AT: OAKGROVERESORT.NET

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Q li FOR L u n L alit LL CA A F y #1 In Cl ea & NG I R P TS S N U O DISC

OPEN MAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER *14’ LUND BOAT W/EACH UNIT RENTAL MOTORS

OVERSIZED FISHING BOATS W/ 25-60 HP ELECTRIC START

PONTOONS • FREE PADDLE BOAT BAIT • GAS • FREEZER SPACE

* Requires motor - bring one or rent one 15 hp maximum

THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS!

• GREAT CLOTHING AND GIFT SHOP • 21 ULTRA CLEAN MODERN UNITS • FULL KITCHENS WITH MICROWAVES • 1 TO 4 BEDROOM UNITS • BIG HOUSE FOR UP TO 13 PEOPLE • GRILLS, FIRE RINGS AND 15 BIG ACRES

LAUNDR Y FREE WI FI CABLE T V A/C IN ALL UN ITS

• FREE WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS • GREAT SWIMMING BEACH WITH SWIM RAFT • HUGE PLAYSET AND PLAYGROUND • BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, HORSE SHOES • ON-SITE LAUNDRY • WALK TO GOLF...RESTAURANTS NEARBY

OAK GROVE RESORT

Gary and Jane Thurston P.O. BOX 352, 1022 24 1/2 - 25th St., CHETEK, WISCONSIN 54728 PHONE 1-715-859-6216 | OAKGROVERESORT.NET CHETEK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & CHETEK RESORT OWNERS ASSOCIATION

resorts

The Wolf’s Den RV Campground Resort & Tavern in Cameron, WI is your friendly, local campground & tavern offering camping, seasonal sites, full bar and occasional live entertainment!

@thewolfsdenCampgroundandtavern

1296 21 3/4 st., Cameron | 715-458-2032 | wolfsdenrv@Chibardun.net 4

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40%

Off Weekly

(MAY 7-14, 2022) 4 BEDROOM - NOW ONLY $595 3 BEDROOM - NOW ONLY $595 2 BEDROOM - NOW ONLY $495 1 BEDROOM - NOW ONLY $395

to choose from

resorts

16 large, modern, clean cottages in the midst of tall pines 14-foot boat or stall included

COMPLETELY REMODELED • Microwaves • Cable Color TV • Live Bait • Campfire Pavilion • Large Cliffside Deck • Free Fire Wood • Blacktop drive & parking • Paved Sidewalks • Remodeled cabins • Carpeted Bedrooms • Scenic flower beds & rock garden • Aquatic Ponds & Waterfalls with Bridge & Fountain • Manicured Lawns

18 PONTOON RENTALS

REASONABLE RATES • 1-2-3-4 bedroom cabins Electric Start, Fish Finder, • Two blocks from dam Live Well, Canopy, AM/FM, • 3 blocks from Corner Bass Seats and Couch downtown • Large dock system with electric and lights • Large fish-cleaning house • Laundry Room, 2 washers & 2 dryers • FREE WIRELESS INTERNET • 1 LAKESIDE JACUZZI CABIN MAY 7-28 • 1 NEW LAKESIDE SKYLITE CABIN AUG. 20 - OCT. 30 • 2 NEW GARDEN JACUZZI CABINS

$400

TURN RIGHT ONE BLOCK PAST KWIK TRIP, GO EAST (right) 3 BLOCKS WE ARE LOCATED NEXT TO

CITY BEACH & PARK

ACROSS FROM RED’S EATING & DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT

Enjoy a week away at Chetek’s most historic resort.

outersresort.com

8 cottages, 2 homes and the best boat rentals on the lake. Outers Resort and Wood Duck Cove. 715-924-3283

Outers Resort, LLC

chetekBOATrentals.com CHETEK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & CHETEK RESORT OWNERS ASSOCIATION

resorts

• 9 Rental cabins with air conditioning • Bench swings with lake views • BBQ grills and outdoor fire pits • Close and accessible lake access • Pontoon, boat and motor rentals • Kids playground with basketball hoop • Ice and live bait shop Located in a quiet nook where relaxation is guaranteed. From the avid fisherman to nature lovers, we can lure you into a memorable experience.

Discounted Spring & Fall Rates

Shady Grove Resort

1093 22 3/4 Street Chetek, Wisconsin 54728 715-924-3141 | shadygrovechetek@gmail.com website: www.shadygroveresort.net

Watersmeet is a family owned resort located on scenic Ten Mile Lake, connected to the Big Six Chain of Lakes.

2623 7th Avenue | Chetek, WI 54728 Ben & Tricia Nelson- Owners

oPen all yeaR!

sPRing/Fall Weekly Rates staRting at $475 Off-season rates from Labor Day to Memorial Day

OTHER AMENITIES WiFi Full Kitchen Fire Pits Fish Cleaning House Grills Dock Space Kayaks Water Trampoline Cable TV Shower Firewood Picnic Tables Paddle Boat Playground

To learn more or to book online, visit

www.watersmeetresort.com Pontoon & Boat Rentals

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or call 715-308-3260 Cash, Check & Credit Cards Accepted

Joel & Daw

n Stocker

resorts

Ma# and Jennifer Blatz 804 26th Street Chetek, WI 54728 715-‐924-‐4515

12 cabins on 4+ acres, all cabins are lakeside or lakeview. Full kitchens, Cable TV, Wi-Fi, A/C and fire pits. Pontoons, boats, and motor rentals. Great swimming including a swim raft and three pedal boats. Playground, with sand volleyball court, badminton, swing set, horseshoes and lots of yard games. EARLY AND LATE SEASON DISCOUNTS

www.crimsonhue.com Klay’s Happy Days Resort on the shores of beautiful lake chetek

Enjoy the peaceful, quiet surroundings in one of our three modern housekeeping cabins!

For reservations Call 715-924-3813

HITT’S WILDWOOD RESORT

MIKE AND JENNY HITT

WIRELESS INTERNET • CabLE TV

www.klayshappydays.com eMail: klayshappydays@gmail.com

THE LOG COTTAGE

Mary Knutson | Chetek, WI

715-642-1640

www.thelogcottage.com

CHETEK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & CHETEK RESORT OWNERS ASSOCIATION

resorts

Photo By: Jennifer Blatz

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On Prairie Lake 973 23 ½ Street, Chetek

Todd & Mona

715-924-3212

Lazy acres resort Overlooking Moose Ear, owners bill & tara blue

Ten Mile and Chetek Lake

sunriseresortchetekllc@gmail.com

19 seasonal RV sites 7 cabins with A/C Charcoal Grills/Fire Pits Cable TV/WiFi

resorts

N EW RS! W O NE

Watch our Live Webcam on our Website

Pontoon/Fishing Boat Rentals Kayak/Canoe Rentals Private Boat Launch Ice/Bait

• 8 Modern, clean cabins • satellite tV, ceiling fans in each rooM, fully stocked kitchen and charcoal grill with each cabin • 14’ boat or slip coMes with cabin rental • Motors and pontoons aVailable for rental

715-924-3165

2679 7-1/2 Avenue, Chetek, WI 54728

www.lazyacresresort.com • lazyacresresort@hotmail.com

www.sunriseresortchetek.com

Lakeshore Resort Spend your get-away in one of four spacious cabins Enjoy fishing, relaxing, boating and pontooning Have a quick drink and a meal in the bar/restaurant

715-859-2916

Photo By: Jennifer Blatz

1017 24-1/2 – 25th Street (County Hwy M) • Chetek, WI 54728 www.lakeshorechetek.com • lakeshoreresort@citizens-tel.net

Morningside Resorts

881 25-3/8 Street, Chetek, WI 54728 Phone (715) 924-3154 Web site: www.morningsideresorts.net Email: info@morningsideresorts.net

Open year rOund!

Ryan & Karen Ludemann

810 25-1/8 Street Chetek, Wis. 54728

715-764-1271

sunnypinesresort@gmail.com

Twin Pines • Morning Sun Sand Beach Lodge

New RV Campground!

pontoons available smoke-free cabins satisfaction guaranteed !

Your hosts, Mike & BeckY

Flat ground – no stairs to the lake!

24 completely remodeled cabins and rV park on beautiful Pokegama lake

R & R On The Lake

OPEN ALL YEAR Island Lodge 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths 2 Fireplaces Spacious Living Area & Kitchen

Mainland Cabins

Each unit sleeps up to 4 adults Fireplace • Large Bathroom Large Dining & Living Area All Cabins Completely Furnished

Satellite • WiFi • DVD • Pontoon Rental Available • Central Air/Heat 641 26-1/2 Street • Chetek, WI 54728 | PHONE 715-456-0901 Photo by: Emma Heidemann

www.floodsisland.com

CHETEK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & CHETEK RESORT OWNERS ASSOCIATION

resorts

Resort & Campground

on Lake Ojaski “The Quiet Lake”

N ortherN e xposureVacatioN . com

1075 Bronstad Beach Rd, Chetek, WI 54822

715-859-2887 800-731-2887

New CabiNs • free a/C • Cable • waterfroNt rV & teNt sites • wifi • Game room iCe • bait • PoNtooNs • boats • motors • PlayGrouNd • free freezer serViCe PaVed boat lauNCh • CaNoe & Paddle boat reNtal • Golf Courses Nearby

NORTHLAND RESORT

Lakeside Lodging Paradise Point * The Sandcastle * Fireside Retreat

NORTHLANDRESORTCHETEK.COM

715-924-3214 785 26TH ST., CHETEK | ON LAKE CHETEK

AMENITIES: • Boat landing• Free wifi • Smart Tv’s in Each Cabin • Fish House • On-site Laundry • Fully renovated • Air conditioner in every unit • Large Playground • 21 Boat Slips • Swim Raft • Free Beautiful Sunsets

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Photo By: Jennifer Blatz

RESORT AND CAMPGROUND

SPECIALS

1211 N. Potato Lake Rd. • Chetek, WI 54728 • 715-353-2725

Tues: Shrimp Basket Wed: Philly Special Thurs: Any 12 inch pizza -$9 Fri: Fish Fry

SUMMER HOURS: Wed-Fri 4:00 p.m. Sat-Sun 9:00 a.m.

LAKESIDE DINING ON BEAUTIFUL POTATO LAKE

info.luredinresort@gmail.com | www.luredinresort.com

LIKE US

www.facebook.com/luredinresort

• PONTOON RENTALS • WEEKLY SPECIALS • WEEKEND BREAKFAST • HOMEMADE PIZZA VISIT OUR BAKERY Fresh baked donuts • Pastries Cookies • Homemade ice cream

CAMPING

1277 20th Street, Cameron

(715) 458-2990

www.bucknbeams.com Follow us on FACEBOOK

Seasonal campsites on the Chetek Chain of Lakes

COME MAKE MEMORIES AND FRIENDS AT BACK OF THE MOON CAMPGROUND Water, sewer and 30/50 amp electric Fun and relaxed atmosphere | Dock space | Lake access Shower facilities | Fish cleaning house | Freezer space | Laundry facilities Close to golf course and supper clubs

- Seasonal sites only -

Call Jody at 651-238-7353 (cell) or 715-859-6563 and leave a message

25% DiSCount

on weekly rates during the month of May and after August 12

BAR OPEN ALL YEAR

Homemade pizzas are our specialty. Bar/Campground located on the ATV & snowmobile trails. Wooded sites.

715-925-4053

THE NARROWS CAMPGROUND RESORT BAR AND GRILL

Narrow’s Resort is located on beautiful Potato Lake in Rusk Co., WI, known for it’s excellent fishing. All cabins are clean & comfortable with a rustic but modern feel. Our bar is open year-round & the perfect spot to swing in for a drink or bite to eat.

Six Lakes Resort & RV Park on Pokegama Lake in Chetek, WI

Nightly • Weekly • Monthly • Seasonal

W15010 CR-D • Chetek ners, New Ow ions dit Old Tra

Spring and Fall SpecialS!

Resorts

LURED IN

HOURS

— Hours change during the year — Check www.bucknbeams.com for current hours.

7 Ultra-modern 2, 3 and 4-bedroom cabins All cabins have air conditioning, cable color TV and a parking slip with each weekly cabin rental

170 Campsites seasonal only (rVs only - no tentS) • 30 & 50 amp hook-up • Laundry onsite • average rv site 30’ x 60’ • fuLL bar and game room • swimming area • pLayground • Lp gas • dump station • Lakeside boat gas Pets welcome in RV PaRk only dog exeRcise aRea

Rentals

deluxe pontoons

Six Lakes Resort | 2535 8-7/8 Ave., Chetek, WI 54728 | Office Hours 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Central Time

Contact 715-924-3680 For Reservations | www.sixlakesresort.com |

“like” us on

facebook

CHETEK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & CHETEK RESORT OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Lodging | Visitor Center | Food Shelf

Come join us at Northern Wisconsin’s

GRAND VIEW LODGE, a wonderful place to spend vacation! tWo BloCkS FRom doWntoWn | 1026 2nd St., Chetek, WI

BBQ Grill • Firepit Carpeted Sun-deck Fish Cleaning Station With Running Water permanent pier Boat docks

Local 715-924-3527 toll Free 855-476-3883 www.grandviewchetek.com

O pe N Ye a rOuNr d!

Completely Furnished Lakeside Units • Cable TV • AC • Free WiFi • Ice • Beverage Machines Queen-sized Beds Futons • Boat & Pontoon Rental • On-site Laundry

715.924.4888 115 2nd Street, Chetek Photo By: Tyler Florczak

Chetek Visitor’s Center 26 Second St., Chetek, Wisconsin www.explorechetek.com 800-224-3835 · 715-924-4440

June thru August Thursday-Tuesday

May and September Saturday-Sunday

Stop in for more information on lodging, dining, shopping, area attractions and more! 12

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The Chetek resort owners association is proud to continue our Cabins For Cupboards program. We are going to be collecting a variety of items for the Chetek Area Food Shelf. Many cabin guests leave behind canned goods and other non-perishable food items. We want to not only gather what is already left behind but ask cabin guests to donate their unused items. The Food Shelf can accept canned, boxed and unopened food items. We can also help by collecting paper products such as toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, plastic and paper plates, foil and other such items. We also are looking for help with soap, dish soap and shampoo items that are often too costly for some families. With the help of our summer guests, we are hoping to have a big impact on the availability of goods during the summer months when giving seems to be at its lowest level. If you have a seasonal home, you can donate items to any local resort and they will be donated to the Food Shelf. Please help us assist local families who need some help.

The Chetek Food Shelf is located at 50 Hwy Blvd South, chetek and can be contacted at 715-925-3500

Whether it’s your first time visiting our town, or you return to us annually, welcome to the city of lakes... Chetek, Wisconsin! Fishing, pontooning, kayaking, water skiing, canoeing – whatever your reason, and however you choose to navigate about the Chain of Lakes, wonderful waters and memories await you. In town, there’s opportunity for shopping or picnicking at one of our beautiful city parks. Within a short drive, there are all kinds of opportunities for golfing, running, hiking, biking, cross country skiing, hunting and the like. We don’t say that we have it all here, but if you’re looking for a place to unwind, relax, recharge your batteries and catch your second wind; we have that and then some! Enjoy your stay, and we’re hoping you’ll like it so much you’ll come back! Jeff Martin, Mayor of Chetek

Welcome

Welcome to Chetek!

Welcome to the City of Chetek

from the Chetek Resort Owners Association and Chamber of Commerce The Chetek Resort Owners’ Association and the Chetek Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome you to Chetek and the Big Six Chain of Lakes. Whether you’ve been here before, are visiting for the 1st time or are just considering the wonderful Chetek area, we are excited to share our community with you. With 39 member resorts and over 160 Chamber of Commerce members, Chetek offers a wide variety of options for you and your family. Our Chain of Lakes extends to cover over 3,800 surface acres with more than 68 miles of shoreline. We boast what many say are the best panfish they’ve ever eaten. The lakes boast thriving populations of walleye, northern pike, large & smallmouth bass, bluegills, crappies, pumpkinseeds & perch. The Chetek area offers a variety of amenities & activities for all ages including local parks, Hydroflites water ski shows, as well as numerous local shops & restaurants. We also host several community events (see pages 5457) such as Liberty Fest, Water Mania, Taste of Chetek, Winter Fest and more. Many people just love Chetek’s relaxing lake life atmosphere whether it’s lounging on the shore or cruising in your boat.

With 2,400 year-round residents, Chetek is a family oriented community. There is also a thriving population of seasonal residents and we welcome our valued visitors throughout the year. Whether you’re visiting family, attending an event or making Chetek your home, we believe you will find warm, helpful & friendly people and an appreciative business community while spending time in the City of Lakes. The members of the Chetek Resort Owners’ Association and the Chetek Chamber of Commerce are pleased to bring you this Visitor’s Guide featuring area attractions, local festivals, events, member resorts and nearby businesses that make Chetek a wonderful place. Without them, this book would not be possible. As you are looking for places to go, things to do or local services, please patronize these advertisers who - with you in mind - participated in the Visitor’s Guide. Their participation makes it possible to operate the Chetek Information Booth and Chamber events enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year. Jennifer Blatz, President Chetek Resort Owners Association Lois Klay, President Chetek Chamber of Commerce

new around town Come See For Yourself With our show site on Lakeview Drive completed, there is truly not a bad seat in the place! We are more ready than ever to entertain crowds at our weekly water ski shows. Our shows are one of the best FREE entertainment events in the area. If you have time on Sundays during the summer, stop down and see a show! Our schedule and other information can be found at www.hydroflites.com. CHETEK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & CHETEK RESORT OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Index | Table of COntents

Table of Contents Advertisers Index ....................................................14 Big Six Chain of Lakes...............................................33 Boating Laws...................................................................46 Cabins for Cupboards................................................12 Calendar of Events - Chetek & Surrounding Area........ 56 & 57 Calhoun Memorial Library......................................... 34 Chain of Lakes Resorts & Fishing Map..................... 30 & 31 Chamber of Commerce Festivals & Events...................... 28 Chamber of Commerce Members.................. 24, 25, 26 & 27 Chamber of Commerce Officers & Contact Info.................27 Chetek Area Museum......................................... 22 & 23 Chetek Area Scholarship Foundation..............................51 Chetek Lakes Protection Association.............................49 Chetek Youth Center................................................19 Chippewa Moraine Ice Age Trail...................................47 Churches............................................................. 22 Community Contacts................................................. 8 Dog Parks..............................................................35

Fish-O-Rama..........................................................59 Game Fish of the Northwoods.................................... 36 Harvest Fest....................................................................55 History of Chetek................................................... 23 Liberty Fest 2021 Schedule ....................................... 54 Musky Tournament...................................................47 Outdoor Recreation & Trails....................................... 58 Parks...................................................................35 Resort Owners Association Members & Amenities Grid....... 29 & 32 Santa Family Days ............................................................55 Southworth Municipal Airport............................................34 The Center of Chetek.......................................................20 Visitor Center.........................................................12 Walleyes for Chetek................................................ 48 Watermania.....................................................................55 Welcome to Chetek/What’s New..................................13 Winter Fest 2021 Schedule........................................ 54

Advertiser Index A Twist of Lemon................ 39 ABC Truss.......................... 42 Ace Construction....................41 Antczak Angus.................... 60 Anthony Jennings & Crew Real Estates..............................51 Auggie Land Dog Park.......... .35 Auto Value Parts Store.......... 43 B and B Bar & Grill................15 Back of the Moon Campground....11 Barron Electric Cooperative.... 43 Beautiful Shorewood Resort......5 Boondoggle Resort.................8 Bridge Stop ...........................17 Brion’s Smokehouse & Deli.......17 Buck ‘n Beams........................11 Cabins for Cupboards............ 12 Caddy Shack...................... 16 Cameron House...................17 Candy Corner Creations......... 39 Canoe Bay Fine Dining........... 16 Casey Watters.....................51 Chain of Lakes Chiropractic ....53

Charter Bank.......................50 Chetek Area Museum............ 22 Chetek Area Veterans Memorial LLC....................................34 Chetek Auto Body................ 43 Chetek Cafe.......................... 18 Chetek Family Laundry.......... 42 Chetek Hydroflites............... 21 Chetek Lanes Event Center & Pizzeria.............................19 Chetek Lions Club..................46 Chetek Snow Flyers.............. 35 Chetek Veterinary Clinic........ 53 Chetek Youth Center.............19 Community Bank..................51 Crimson Hue Resort...............7 Cross Country Clearing............42 Cross Country Towing..............43 Dairy Queen.........................16 Drift Off Course......................45 Echo Bay Resort & Retreat.......6 Edward Jones......................51 Fire and Ice Heating and

COLOR K E Y BLUE - Resorts GREY - Services YELLOW - Food ORANGE - Entertainment GREEN - Retail

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Air Conditioning .....................40 Fish Window Cleaning..............41 Floods Island...........................9 FostBites Pub..........................18 Funny Farm............................18 General Beer Northwest ....... 38 Gilligans ..................... 10 & 60 Grand View Lodge............... 12 Great PInes Plaza................ 39 Healthy Pet Chetek.................53 Hope & Anchor Coffeehouse.....17 Horton’s True Value Hardware... 39 Indianhead Insurance............ 50 It’s My Lucky Day Unique Boutique........................... 38 Jen’s Chopping Block.............17 Keeper’s of Your Cabin.......... 45 Keg N Kork........................ 43 Kingfisher Resort...................8 KJ’s Fresh Market....................39 Klay’s Happy Days Resort.........7 KM Properties - Vacation & Pontoon Rental................... 45 Lake Country Marina............ 44 Lakeshore Resort...................9 Lakeview Resort...................2 Lampert Lumber................. 40 Lazy Acres Resort..................9 Lured In Resort and Campground....11 Mary’s Cafe & Pub................17 Morningside Resorts...............9 Masonic Lodge.................... 52 Northern Exposure Resort & Campground...................... 10 Northland Resort .................10 Northwoods Best Inn ..............12 Northwoods Propane............ 41 Oak Grove Resort..................3 Off “R” Rockers.................. 38 On RZR’s Edge........................45 Outers Resort.......................5 Party on St. Croix................ 40 Phill’s Bar & Grill ....................18 Pinecrest Golf Course..............20 Pioneer Village Museum......... 22 Point of Renewal....................53

Pokegama Lakeside Cantina.... 16 Pro Powder............................40 Prorok Septic Services.......... 41 R Bar .............................. 18 Red’s Grill & Bar...................15 Rice Lake Tourism............... 37 Rod & Gun Sport Shop........... 45 S&R Towing....................... 42 Sassy’s..............................18 Sather Family Dental............ 53 Shady Grove Resort................6 Sioux Creek Golf Course..........20 Six Lakes Realty.................. 52 Six Lakes Resort & RV Park......11 Somerset Pub..................... 18 Stardust Drive-In Theater........19 State Farm Kami Reid Agency...50 Sterling Bank ..................... 50 Stout Construction............... 40 Summer Haven Resort.............8 Sunny Pines Resort................9 Sunrise Resort......................9 Sunset View Golf Course........ 20 Surplus Outlet.................... 39 Sweetwater Sanitation Service... 41 The Center........................ 20 The Chetek Alert................. 53 The Great Outdoors............. 39 The Log Cottage....................7 The Narrows Resort & Campground...........................11 The Mill............................ 21 The Pine Lodge................... 38 The Social House....................17 Valkyrie Brewery and Taproom....19 Watersmeet Resort................6 Whimsical Wares................. 38 Wildwood Resort...................7 WJMC.............................. 53 WTHIC (Where The Heck Is Chetek).... 39 Wolf’s Den RV Campground, Resort & Tavern.......................4 Worldwise: Pupils with Passports...............................52 Zacho Sports Center............. 44

715-924-3603

d n a B

il r G & Bar

Under new ownership!

restaurants

516 – Second Street, Chetek

Serving: salads, burgers, subs, dinners

HOMEMADE SOUR DOUGH CRUST PIZZA – OUR SPECIALTY –

Open 7 Days a Week!

Look

for changes coming this spring!

Delivery hours: Thursday - Sunday starting at 5 p.m. Happy hour: Monday–Friday 3–6 p.m.

GREAT PIZZA • GREAT SERVICE • GREAT TIME OPEN SEVEN D AYS A WEEK @ 11 A.M.

121 LAKEVIEW DRIVE, CHETEK WI JUST FOUR BLOCKS OFF SECOND STREET

OUR DOCK ACCOMMODATES UP TO 20 BOATS! Join us on The Pier!

Our outdoor bar and dining area is perfect for listening to live music while enjoying one of our signature pizzas, burgers, appetizers and a drink! • East on Douglas Street off Second Street • Go 4 blocks • Douglas St. turns into Lakeview Drive

ATM on site

715-924-3100 • www.redsgrillandbar.com CHETEK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & CHETEK RESORT OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Restaurants

715-764-1086

Located next to Sunset View Golf Course 2 miles north of Chetek on CTH M

GOURMET PIZZA MADE FROM SCRATCH APPETIZERS • SANDWICHES • SALADS

Daily Specials

TUESDAY: $2 off all pizza WEDNESDAY: Buy 1 sandwich or basket, get one 1/2 off THURSDAY: Buy 1 pizza, get 2nd 1/2 off FRIDAY: Fish fry - $10.00 We sold over 23,000 pizzas last year, come find out why!

Under New Ownership

www.caddyshackpizza.com • Find us on Facebook!

ICE CREAM CAKES A/C INDOOR SEATING DRIVE-THROUGH PICNIC AREA FAST, FRIENDLY SERVICE

$3.00 OFF

ANY DQ Cake Order your cake online at

www.dqcakes.com

715 -924-3694 727 DALLAS STREET, CHETEK, WI 54728-9120

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE 715-859-6211 — SINCE 1993 —

EVERYTHING’S BETTER LAKESIDE

OPEN TUESDAY - SUNDAY

11 a.m. – Close CLOSED ON MONDAY • OUTSIDE SEATING • DELIVERY DURING FALL/WINTER SEASON

• DIFFERENT SPECIALS EVERY DAY POKEGAMALAKESIDE.COM • 715-764-1212 • 840 25 5/8 ST., CHETEK

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www.canoebay.com

OPEN DAILY AT 6 A.M.

DINNER SPECIALS

106 Arlington Avenue, MON: STEAK & SHRIMP Cameron, WI TUES: TACO BOX & TACO NIGHT DINING HOURS WED: WINGS MON–THUR UNTIL 9 P.M. THUR & SAT: PRIME RIB FRI - 9 P.M. FRI: FISH FRY AND BLUE GILLS SAT - 9 P.M. SUN: AWESOME BREAKFASTS SUN 6 A.M - 1 P.M. HUGE SALAD BAR FRI & SAT NIGHT

Gourmet Burgers • Jucy Lucy’s • Wings 28 Beers on Tap Open Thursday - Monday • 4 p.m. - Close

326 S. Main St. Rice Lake | 715-475-1023 LIKE US on Facebook! DRIVE-THRU WINDOW Call or check our FB page for hours

526 Second Street

Full EsprEsso Bar including...

Frappes • Cappuccino • Mochas • Chai Lattes • Specialty Coffee & Teas • 100% Fruit Smoothies • Iced Coffee

restaurants | Pubs | Convience Store

715-458-2389

Breakfast and lunch menu available paninis • Wraps • salads • soups • Crepes www.hopeandanchorcoffeehouse.com

715-925-JAVA (5282)

Mary’s Cafe & Pub 208 Knapp Street, Chetek

Cafe Open Sunday - Friday

5:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. *Bloody Mary’s served anytime after 6 a.m.

715-837-1416 #ChoppinGood

Closed Saturday Pub Open Tuesday at 3 p.m.

Happy Hour 3–5 p.m.

715-924-2736

Full Menu & Daily Specials Available!

Thursday: BBQ Smoked Pork & Ribs Friday: Fish Fry

(featuring beer battered cod using Spotted Cow) “More than just a sandwich shop”

Saturday: Steak & Prime Rib

You can’t beat our meat!

FRESH MEAT - HOMEMADE BRATS CEDAR CREST HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM PARTY PLATTERS HOMEMADE SALADS & SOUPS DELI MEAT & CHEESE AND MORE!

Wednesday - Sunday Breakfast available until 2 p.m.

We do CATERING

Hours

for LARGE or SMALL groups! OPEN: MON-FRI 10 AM - 6 PM; SAT 10 AM - 3 PM CLOSED: SUN 909 W. Main Street, Cameron | 715-458-2305 www.brionssmokehouse.com Brion’s Smokehouse Deli

Monday • 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday • 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday • 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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restaurants | Pubs | Entertainment

Full menu available 7 days a week MONDAY French Dip

Amp Quiz Trivia Tuesdays 6pm - 8 pm

TUESDAY Tacos - Hardshell, Soft or Fried $2 Chips & Salsa

Ice cold beer at great prices, and good time fun that is priceless!

WEDNESDAY Broasted Chicken Wings THURSDAY Chef’s Choice

Kitchen Open 11 am - 10 pm

Pizzas Available until Close

FRIDAY Famous Fish Fry (Beer Battered or Grilled)

Sun.-Thurs. 4pm-6pm

SATURDAY & SUNDAY (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.) $20 Breakfast Pizza & 2 Loaded Bloodys

$1 Off Happy Hour

10 Tap Beers! Coldest beer in town! Great Selection of spirits!

515 2nd St. , Chetek 715-925-7000 SaSSy’S Bar Chetek, WI

214 Knapp St., Chetek | 715-925-BEER

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65 beers to choose from, NOW 30 BEERS ON TAP! -Also serving Giovanni’s Pizza-

Come have some fun & enjoy an ice cold beer!!!

North of Chetek on CTH M – watch for signs

715-859-2271

Upscale • Music • Weekly Specials • Events

HOURS: MONDAY - THURSDAY 3 P.M. - CLOSE FRIDAY - SUNDAY 12 P.M. - CLOSE

Friendly service -Fun place to hang out!

715-859-6556 | 1190 25th Street, Cameron 4 miles north of Chetek on CTH M BUSINESS HOURS:

CLOSED SUNDAY, MONDAY & TUESDAY

Your Pub & Grill

NIGHTLY SPECIALS -ThursdaysShrimp Trio

-Fridays-

OPEN WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY OPEN AT 3 P.M. KITCHEN OPEN UNTIL 9 P.M. FRIDAY & SATURDAY OPEN AT 11 A.M. KITCHEN OPEN 12-9 P.M.

Friday Fish Fry

-Saturdays-

Smoked Ribs• Prime Rib New York Strip

RED PINES CAMPGROUND WWW.RBARPUBANDGRILL.COM

715-416-1210 885 24-1/2 St., Chetek North on CTH M

Flea market every

Friday – Sunday Memorial Day - Labor Day • Krys’ Krazy Kitchen • Beer • Petting Zoo • Fireworks for Sale • Campground coming in 2022 See our Facebook page for schedules and updates

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thefunnyfarm2021@gmail.com

home of real german cooking

If you are interested in being a vendor, call Missy at 715-764-9027

Meat Shop

AMERICAN & GERMAN HOME COOKING

505 Second Street • Downtown Chetek

715-925-2244 • FREE WIFI

TUESDAY–SUNDAY 6 A.M.–2 P.M. CLOSED MONDAY

OPEN YEAR ‘ROUND!

Large German & American Breakfast Buffet Every Saturday & Sunday HOMEMADE SAUSAGE & SPECIALTIES MEAT RETAIL COOLER & FREEZER DELICIOUS IMPORTED GERMAN COFFEE FOR RETAIL

check out our website www.chetek-cafe.com

Restaurants | Brewery | Entertainment

Chetek Youth Center Call 715-218-3377

OPEN AT 11 A.M. 7 DAYS A WEEK! e nlin o r e Ord at s.com e klan e t e ch

BEST PIZZA IN TOWN!

Homemade Pizzas

Join us for Sand Volley our Tournament ball du Liberty Fest!ring

John & Michelle Law, Owners

Dine In • Carry Out Take & Bake • 1/2 Baked

715-924-3227 715-924-3227 Have your family reunion here! Keep the kids busy!!

New Automatic Gutter Bumpers 6 Lanes with Automatic Scoring Homemade Pizza • Complete Pro Shop Outdoor Deck • Sand Volleyball Courts

1/4 Mile South of Chetek • 695 Cty. Hwy. SS, Chetek

WWW.CHETEKLANES.COM

Event Hall for Any Occasion ATM ON SITE

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• Beautiful 9 hole, par golf course CALL TO36 BOOK YOUR OUTING • Full service bar Open Daily at 7:30 a.m. • Full length driving CALL TOrange RESERVE EARLIER TEE-TIMES 16 Flavors • Delicious homemade pizza Find us on Facebook P remium Wisconsin i ce c ream • Well maintained bent grass greens • A welcoming, small town atmosphere

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opeN Back 9 campground CALL TO BOOK YOUR OUTING 34 sites - full hook ups

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“We are really proud of this golf course. It is bordered by a 26 acre lake to the West and the Chetek River to the South. Our bent grass greens are well kept and quick. We have 4 sets of tees ranging from 3000 yards to 1800 yards giving golfers of every level a great golf experience. Our staff is friendly and wants you to feel welcomed.” -Bruce Halvorson, Co-owner

Call today to book a tee time! Find us on Facebook! 404 16 1/2 Street | Dallas | 715-837-GOLF (4653)

The Center of Chetek

711 First Street, Chetek Phone 715-924-3121

thecenter@cityofchetek-wi.gov Monthly menus available at The Center of Chetek Community and Senior Center

Join in weekdays for exercise, games and other activities. Stop by for a calendar.

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Grab N Go Lunches

Prices:

Preorder at least by noon the day prior at 715-925-2600 and leave a message.

$4.00 age 60 and better $9.00 age 59 and younger

Director Donna Bachowski hall rental available

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Conference & Event Center

Modern-Industrial Design • Vintage Character • Unparalleled Service

Entertainment | Hydroflites

Welcome to

Where the perfect day begins and ends with you

Contact The Mill Events (715)790-0491 nancy@themillevents.com

646 Banks St. Chetek, WI • www.themillevents.com

FREE ADMISSION! Follow us on Facebook

www.hydroflites.com The Chetek Hydroflites

FREE

water ski shows are Sundays throughout the summer.

Please go to our website: hydroflites.com or our Facebook page to see our schedule for the summer of 2022.

Pre-Show at 5:00 pm Main Show at 6:00 pm Ski Ya There! CHETEK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & CHETEK RESORT OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Museums | Churches

Chetek Area Historical Society

728 Second Street, P.O. Box 317, Chetek, WI 54728 715-255-0482 | chetekmuseum@gmail.com

Open June-July-August

Tuesday–Saturday, 12:00–4:00 p.m. See www.chetekmuseum.org for spring and fall hours.

PLEASE CALL FOR GROUP TOURS!

COMING THIS SUMMER... June 4, 2022: Flowers & Treasures Sale at the museum parking lot

Monthly Board/Volunteer Meetings Every Third Tuesday • 3:00 p.m.

at chetek area museum, all are welcome!

AREA CHURCHES OPEN: JUNE, JULY & AUGUST THURS-SUN. • 1 - 4 P.M.

SATURDAY • 11 - 4 P.M. SATURDAYS IN SEPTEMBER 1 - 4 P.M. Explore this historical village and exhibit buildings. Flea Market - June 11 Midsomer’s Eve- June 18 Quilts & StrawberriesJune 25 & 26 Heritage Days- July 16 & 17 Red City Rendezvous July 29, 30 & 31 Her-Story - Aug. 6 (Women’s History)

Past Reflection’s Car Show Aug. 13 Ol’ Fashioned County Fair Aug. 20 & 21 Bluegrass Festival Sept. 9, 10 & 11 Veteran’s Picnic - Sept. 18 Octoberfest - Sept. 24 Native American Heritage Celebration - TBD

PIONEER VILLAGE MUSEUM

715-458-2080 · 1866 13 ½-14th Ave · Cameron WI www.pioneervillagemuseum.org Check website for more information and updates.

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Chetek Advent Christian Church 1204 Second Street, Chetek 715-924-4270 Chetek Lutheran Church (ELCA) 1419 Second Street, Chetek 715-924-4881 Christ Lutheran Church (LMS-USA) 1080 Meilahn Street, Chetek 715-924-2552 Chetek United Methodist Church 300 Stout Street, Chetek 715-924-4660 Faith Baptist Church 1475 Railroad Avenue, Chetek 715-924-3980 northside christian fellowship 2356 8-1/2 Avenue, Chetek 715-924-2471 Prairie Lake Covenant Church 1950 Eighth Avenue, Chetek 715-458-2636 St. Boniface Catholic Church 419 Third Street, Chetek 715-924-3514

Chetek (cont) The Refuge 724 Leonard Street, Chetek 715-924-2140 house of Prayer In the Courtyard on Main Street 715-859-6359 715-924-1809 new auburn Bethel Lutheran Church (ELCA) 148 East Pine Street, New Auburn 715-237-2228 island lake church of christ New Auburn, WI 715-532-3743 New Auburn United Methodist 129 N. Central Street, New Auburn 715-568-1971 Dovre Lutheran Church (ELCA) 231 25-1/2 Street, Chetek 715-237-2647 SEVENTH DAY BAPTIST CHURCH 503 S. East Street, New Auburn 715- 237-2616

New Auburn (cont) St. Jude’s Catholic Church 146 W. Main Street, New Auburn 715-237-2939 sand creek Independent bible church East of Sand Creek on HWY. M 715-962-4601 New Hope Lutheran E9085 Cty Rd V, Sand Creek 715-658-1339 Cameron St. John’s Lutheran Church 1115 W. Main Street, Cameron 715-458-2602 dallas Dallas Assembly of God 215 2nd Avenue North, Dallas 715-837-1661 New Scandinavia Lutheran 652 17-1/2 Street, Dallas 715-837-1795 weyerhaeuser Weyerhaeuser methodist church W14419 Church Street, Weyerhaeuser 715-868-3565

Chetek was first settled in 1863 and platted on Oct. 15, 1875, on land owned by Knapp, Stout & Co. and E. M. Sexton. Chetek was never incorporated as a village but became an incorporated city in 1891. At the time, Chetek was the first and only city in the United States to pass directly from a township system to a full-fledged city. It was also the smallest incorporated city in the United States, having a population then of only 531 people. The origin of the name “Chetek” is mired

in controversy. From a variety of sources we are given several explanations as to how the name was derived. One historian says the name “Chetek,” which Ojibway Indians called “Sheetak,” means pelican, literally little pelican. This is to distinguish it from Big Chetac located farther north. Another theory says that the name was given by Knapp, Stout & Co. lumbermen for a Chippewa Indian Chief, whose name by various writers was spelled Chetek, Shetek, Shetack, Shetuc,

and Chetack, respectively, with the meaning being “between two rivers,” or confluence of rivers. In 1993, a theory presented itself claiming the origin of Chetek comes from the Ojibway word Tchitchag which is part of their high or spiritual language and means soul. Lands now under water due to the higher water levels resulting from the dam, were once sacred burial grounds for the native residents. The true origin of the name may forever be a mystery.

Chetek Area

History of chetek | chetek area museum

HISTORY OF CHETEK

Museum

The Chetek Area Museum, operated by the Chetek Area Historical Society, is a membership-supported, nonprofit organization that promotes and interprets the history of the great Chetek area of northwestern Wisconsin. In addition to the collection of artifacts, the museum hosts a variety of events during the year that teach local history. The museum’s display rooms include Native American & Early Settlers, Lumber Industry, Farming, Resorts, Tourism, Local Businesses, Military Chetek Heritage & Local Heroes. The museum has a research room with numerous old plat books, high school yearbooks, over 50 volumes of The Chetek Alert newspaper, old community photographs, cemetery records and numerous other genealogical and historical documents. The gift shop in the museum has Chetek Boat t-shirts, hats and Chetek history books. The museum is located in downtown Chetek, 728 Second Street, and is open June-July-August, Tuesday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Special tours can be arranged by calling 715-255-0482. New Spring and Fall hours can be found on the website. Admission is free. The museum holds its annual Flower & Treasures Sale the first Saturday in June. The museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible.

www.chetekmuseum.org | chetekmuseum@gmail.com |

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Chetek Chamber of Commerce Members LOCATION & CONTACT INFO

A Twist of Lemon 117 Knapp St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-642-4877 ABC Truss P.O. Box 133, Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4867 Ace Construction Chetek I & 53, Chetek, WI 54728 715-829-6952 Affordable Ravenswood Resort 951 23 ½ St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3247 AmVets P.O. Box 776, Chetek, WI 54728 Angela Kahl - Keller Williams 4330 Golf Terrace Ste 103, Eau Claire, WI 54701 715-505-6766 Realty Diversified 4330 Golf Terrace Ste 103 Eau Claire, WI, 54701 715-505-6766 Animal Hospital Of Chetek 941 24 1/2 St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-859-6650 Antzcak Angus 210 Knapp St., Chetek, WI 54728 Check us out on Facebook Antzcak Construction 1599 18th Ave., Cameron, WI 54822 715-234-1731 Anthony Jennings & Crew Real Estate Chetek, WI 54728 920-858-7202 Auto Value 823 2nd St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4864 B and B Bar & Grill 516 2nd St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3603 Back of The Moon Campground 1102 Gifford Ave., Cameron, WI 651-238-7353/ 715-859-6563 Barb’s Custom Imprint Shop 2709 1 1/2 St., Cumberland, WI 54829 715-822-2399 Barron Electric Cooperative 1434 State Hwy. 25 N., Barron, WI 54812 715-537-3171 Beautiful Shorewood Resort 216 Lakeview Dr., Chetek, WI 54728 715-642-0871 Bits of Country Facebook- Bits of Country BlackJack Towing 672 Railroad Ave., Chetek, WI 54728 715-925-2500 Bloomer Floral & Gift Shop 1316 Main St, Bloomer, WI 54724 715-568-5600 BlueHills Sportman Club 1604 23 24 1/2 St, Rice Lake, WI 54868 715-933-0125 Boondoggle on the Lake 2622 7 1/4 Ave., Chetek, WI 54728 320-272-7909

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Bridge Stop 340 W. Main St., New Auburn, WI 54757 715-829-6952 Brion’s Smokehouse Deli 909 W. Main St., Cameron, WI 54822 715-458-2305 Buck ‘n Beams Campground 1277 20th St., Cameron, WI 54822 715-458-2990 Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home 206 Schofield St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4101 Caddy Shack Bar & Grill 844 25 5/8 St., Cameron, WI 54822 715-764-1086 Calhoun Memorial Library 321 Moore St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3195 Candy Corner & Creations 529 Second St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-559-0326 Canoe Bay Lodge P.O. Box 28, Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4594 Carpe Diem 124 Douglas St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-925-4030 Center Mass Academy 2360 10 3/4 Ave., Cameron, WI 54822 715-933-0125 Chain of Lakes Chiropractic 112 Knapp St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3510 Chain of Lakes Motel 1002 Dallas St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3274 Charter Bank 612 2nd St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4851 Chetek Area Historical Society/ Calhoun Museum 728 Second St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-255-0482 Chetek ATV Cruzers 720 First St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-642-2009 Chetek Auto Body 419 Railroad Ave., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-2431 Chetek Bakery 608 Second St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3443 Chetek Café and Meats 505 2nd St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-925-2244 Chetek Family Laundry 780 26th St., Chetek, WI 54728 815-236-4076 Chetek Hydroflites P.O. Box 854, Chetek, WI 54728 715-418-3340 Chetek Lakes Protection Association P.O. Box 916, Chetek, WI 54728 715-790-9974 Chetek Lanes Event Center & Pizzeria 695 Cty Hwy. SS., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3227

Chetek Lions Club P.O. Box 151, Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4817 Chetek Veterinary Clinic 202 Kleve St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3301 Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District 1001 Knapp St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-2226 Chetek Youth Center 106 Knapp St, Chetek, WI 54728 715-218-3377 Christie Mountain W13755 County Rd. O, Bruce, WI 54819 715-868-7800 Citizens Connected 328 W. Main St., New Auburn, WI 54757 715-237-2605 City of Chetek 220 Stout St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4838 City of Chetek Dog Park 401 City Park Dr., Chetek, WI 54728 CJ Conner Art Studio 218 Knapp St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-353-2938 Coldwell Banker-Brenizer 237 S. Main St., Rice Lake, WI 54868 715-234-5010 Community Bank of Cameron 101 W. Main St., Cameron, WI 54822 715-458-2513 Core Products International 1505 Parker Drive, Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4525 Creative Concepts Sportswear 728 Dallas St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3554 Crotteaus Seamless Siding 1709 25th St, Rice Lake, WI 54868 715-859-6175 Crimson Hue Resort 804 26th St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4515 Cross Country Clearing 1294 17th St., Barron, WI 54812 715-418-2010 Cross Country Towing & Recovery 1294 17th St., Barron, WI 54812 715-418-2010 Cunningham Realty Group WI 715-296-7557 Dairy Queen 727 Dallas St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3694 Dairyland Insurance Agency 210 Second St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-532-6066 Dig It 715-764-2727 DM Design/Where the Heck is Chetek Darryldahl.com 715-271-3796 Wheretheheckischetek.com DR Louis Construction, LLC Chetek, WI 54728 715-651-6437

Hope & Anchor Coffeehouse 526 2nd St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-925-5282 Horton’s True Value Hardware 303 Dallas St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3692 Hospital Maintenance Consultants PO Box 41, Chetek, WI 54728 715-925-1298 Indianhead Insurance Agency 316 Knapp St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3410 It’s My Lucky Day Unique Boutique 525 2nd St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-925-1144 Jens Choppin Block Restaurant & Bar 210 West Dallas St, Dallas, WI 54733 715-837-1416 Jerry’s Tree Service 593 23rd St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4707 Journey Skin Care 124 Douglas St., Suite B, Chetek, WI 54728 715-556-3977 Just Imagine 1416 Hwy. Blvd. N., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-0004 K&L Prop Repair 2539 23rd Ave./Hwy 48, Rice Lake, WI 54868 715-205-0541 Keeper’s Of Your Cabin Chetek, WI 54728 715-642-4642 Keg N Kork 120 2nd St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4894 Kingfisher Resort 642 26 ½ St., New Auburn, WI 54728 715-933-4064 KJ’s Fresh Market 719 2nd St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3132 KM Properties- Vacation and Pontoon Rentals 134 Lakeview Dr. Chetek, WI 54728, 715-255-0828 Klay’s Happy Days Resort 2618 7 ¼ Ave., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3813 Kwik Trip 324 Second St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-2020 Lake Country Marina 101 Banks St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3318 Lake Country Tool & Design 1002 W. Center St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3009 Lakeview Resort 2395 9th Ave., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3265 Lakewoods Promotions Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4690 Lampert Lumber 617 Knapp St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4803 Lazy Acres Resort 2679 7 1/2 Ave., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3165 Lehman’s Supper Club 2911 S Main St., Rice Lake, WI 54728 715-234-2428

Lured In N1211 Potato Lake Rd., Chetek, WI 54728 715-353-2725 Lynda’s Lakeshore Resort 1017 Cty. Hwy. M, Chetek, WI 54728 715-859-2916 Magnificat Photo Co. Chetek, WI 54728 715-225-0867 Marshfield Clinic–Lakeview Medical 806 Second St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-2000 Mary’s Cafe & Pub 208 Knapp St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-2736 Masonic Lodge 216 Morrison St., Chetek, WI 54728 Mayo Clinic Health System-Northland 220 Douglas St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4811 Meadowbrook at Chetek 725 Knapp St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4891 Midwest Dental 708 Dallas St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4841 Morningside Resorts 881 25 3/8 St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3157 Mosaic Technologies 704 Second St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-458-5400 My Nutrition 821 2nd St, Chetek, WI 54728 715-404-0442 Narrow’s Resort - Bar & Grill W15010 County Rd D, Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4053 Northern Exposure 1075 24 1/4 St., Cameron, WI 54822 715-859-2887 Northlakes Drive-In 410 2nd St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3325 Northland Resort 785 26th St, Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3214 Northwest Coin Machine 919 Martin Rd., Bloomer, WI 715-568-4355 Northwest Roofing Co. 150 Kleve Rd., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3644 Northwood’s Best Inn 115 2nd St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4888 Northwood’s Propane 2477 16th St., Rice Lake, WI 54868 715-236-7718 Oak Grove Resort 1022 Cty. Rd. M, Chetek, WI 54728 715-859-6216 Off “R” Rockers 324 Douglas St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-764-2061 Ohde Pharmacy 628 Second St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3592 Oil’s with Melissa Barron, WI 54812 715-418-5902

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Drift Off Course Chetek, WI 54728 715-271-0934 | 715-379-5268 Dunamis Therapy & Fitness 831 Dallas St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-925-2471 Echo Bay Resort & Retreat 2386 9th Ave., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3266 Edward Jones 309 Second St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-2057 Embrace Services Inc. 12 W. Marshall St., Suite 105 Rice Lake, WI 54868 Fire and Ice Heating and Air Conditioning 715-642-2453 First Choice Merchant Services Chetek 715-829-2111 Fish Window Cleaning 715-833-1773 Flood’s Island 641 26 ½ St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-456-0901 Fost Bites Pub 214 Knapp St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-2337 Foundations Pediatric and Family Chiropractic 600 1st Street, Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-2998 Funny Farm 885 24 ½ St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-416-1210 General Beer Northwest 2200 Lake View Dr., Chippewa Falls, WI 54720 715-720-2600 Gilligans 2542 8 1/4 Ave., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3105 Go To Gal 2650 11th Ave, Chetek, WI 54728 715-931-7235 Grandview Lodge 1026 2nd St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3527 Grandma J’s Antiques & Gifts 314 S. 1st St., Cameron, WI 54822 715-458-3656 Great Pines Plaza 813 2nd St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-313-0793 Green Leaf Farms 906 24 1/2 St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-764-1218 Hair Etc. By Stacey 124 Douglas St., Chetek, WI 54728, Cameron, WI 54822 763-498-4143 Haunted Path 885 24 1/2 St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-296-4412 Heidi’s Hair Care 205 Knapp St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3960 Heritage Credit Union 1502 Hwy. Blvd. N., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-2415 Herman Advanced Family Eyecare 717 Second St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3660

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On the RZRs Edge 1655 20 1/2 St, Rice Lake, WI 54868 715-434-1083 Organic Infusions by Paula Chetek, WI 54728 620-255-3852 Outers Resort/Wood Duck Cove 1748 Pinewood Ave., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3283 Parker-Hannifin Quick Coupling 1715 Parker Dr., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4419 Parker Insurance Chetek, WI 54728 715-829-2111 Party on St Croix LLC 2650 11th Ave, Chetek, WI 54728 715-931-7235 Phill’s Bar & Grill 422 Second St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-925-7445 Pillar Construction 120 Knapp St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-598-7700 Pine Crest Golf Course 424 16 ½ St., Dallas, WI 54733 715-837-4121 Pioneer Village Museum 1866 13-1/2—14th Ave., Cameron, WI 54822 715-458-2080 Point of Renwal Integrated Health 610 West Ave Suite 2, Rice Lake, WI 54868 715-296-7467 Pokegama Creek Campground 1018 24 1/2- 25 St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-579-1693 Pokegama Lakeside Cantina 840 25 5/8 St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-764-1212 Pro Powder 3305 S. Main St., Rice Lake, WI 54868 715-651-2529 Prorok Septic Services Weyerhaeuser, WI 54895 715-353-2239 R Bar 1190 25th St., Cameron, WI 54822 715-859-6556 Red’s Grill & Bar 121 Lakeview Dr., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3100 Rei of Sunshine 608-778-0309 Rice Lake Tourism P.O. Box 507, Rice Lake, WI 54868 715-234-8888 Rice Lake Weighing 230 W. Coleman St., Rice Lake, WI 54728 715-236-7845 Rod & Gun Sport Shop 513 Second St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4181

CHETEK VISITOR’S GUIDE 2021 2022

S & R Towing 420 N. 13th St., Cameron, WI 54822 715-458-2119 Sassy’s Bar 515 Second St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-925-7000 Sather Family Dental 118 Douglas St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-925-4545 Shady Grove Resort 1093 22 3/4 St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3141 Sioux Creek Golf Course 568 23rd St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3139 Six Lakes Realty 424 Second St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4806 Six Lakes Resort 2504 8 7/8 Ave., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3680 Stardust Drive-In Theater 995 22nd St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-458-4587 State Farm Insurance - Kami Reid 217 Dallas St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4878 Sterling Bank 427 Second St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4817 Stitching Sisters Quilt Guild Chetek, WI 54728 715-925-2543 Stout Construction 665 25th St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-925-7777 Subway 817 Dallas St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-925-7827 Summer Haven Resort 1106 24 3/4 St., Cameron, WI 54822 715-859-2918 Sunny Pines 810 25 1/8 St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-764-1271 Sunrise Resort & Campgroud 973 23 ½ St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3212 Sunset View Golf Course 1011 25-25 1/4 St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-859-6311 Sweetwater Sanitation 660 Railroad Ave., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4123 Synergy Cooperative 302 Knapp St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4835 Tess’ Cafe 326 Main Street, Rice Lake, WI, 54898 715-475-1023 TJ’s Timberline Resort N1189 Potato Lake Rd., Chetek, WI 54728 715-353-2238

The Chetek Alert, Inc. 312 Knapp St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4118 The Log Cottage 134 21 3/4 St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-237-2553 The Mill 646 Banks St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-790-0491 The Northwoods Employment, Marketing & Consulting 715-797-8787 The Pine Lodge 2420 6 ¼ Ave., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-2370 The Social House on Main 326 S. Main St Suite 106, Rice Lake, WI 54728 715-475-1023 Time & Again Antique Mall 606 Second St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4000 Trail Head Adventure Rice Lake 315 W Knapp St, Rice Lake, WI 54868 715-736-3636 Up Der North Guide Service 715-829-9477 Up North Boat Wrap and More LLC 1010 24 1/2 St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-579-1693 Valkyrie Brewery 234 Dallas St., Dallas, WI 54733 715-837-1824 Walleyes for Chetek 715-642-3059 Watersmeet Resort 2623 7th Ave., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-4674 Weyerhaeuser Community Club Weyerhaeuser, WI 54895 715-790-3555 Whimsical Wares - 53 Main Gift Shop 526 Second St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-642-0583 Wildwood Resort 865 23 3/4 St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-3259 Wisconsin Indian Head Country 911 Second St., Chetek, WI 54728 715-924-2970 WJMC/WAQE/FOX 99 Radio 1859 21st Ave., Rice Lake, WI 54868 715-234-9059 Wolf’s Den 1296 21 3/4 St, Cameron, WI 54822 715-829-1612 World Wise : Pupils With Passports worldwisepupils.org 715-829-1612

officers

contact information — PRESIDENT —

Lois Klay, Klay’s Happy Days Resort.................................................... 715-924-3813

— VICE PRESIDENT —

Lisa Whitish, Rei of Sunshine............................................................ 608-778-0309

— TREASURER —

Alex Swanson, Sterling Bank ........................................................... 715-924-4817

— PAST PRESIDENT —

Darryl Dahl, Dahlhouse Enterprises LLC................................................ 715-2713796

— EVENT COORDINATOR —

Jennifer Blatz, Crimson Hue Resort .................................................. 715-642-0173

— DIRECTORS —

Bill Shea, Midwest Dental................................................................ 715-924-4841 Dave Gabrovic, Dairyland Insurance.................................................... 715-532-3377 Kelly Timm, Carpe Diem................................................................ 715-925-4030 Tom Blatz, Chetek Fire Dept. ...........................................................715-642-1471 Chelsea Lund, Go To Gal & Party on St. Croix ........................................715-931-7235 John Flor, Six Lakes Realy ............................................................... 715-924-4806

Resort Owners Association officers

contact info

— PRESIDENT —

Jennifer Blatz, Crimson Hue Resort ...................................................715-642-0173

— VICE PRESIDENT —

Jane Thursten, Oak Grove Resort.................................................................715-859-6216

— DIRECTOR —

Melissa Kmleciak.........................................................................................715-924-4440

— TREASURER —

Lois Klay, Klay’s Happy Days Resort.................................................... 715-924-3813

Chamber of commerce members | Contact Info

Cha m ber of Com merce

— INFORMATION — Call .......................................................................................... Locally (715) 924-4440

Community Contacts

CALHOUN MEMORIAL LIBRARY 321 Moore Street............................................................................................715-924-3195 CHETEK AREA MUSEUM 728 Second Street...........................................................................................715-924-4180 CHETEK CITY HALL 220 Stout Street.............................................................................................715-924-4838 CHETEK COMMUNITY CENTER 711 First Street...............................................................................................715-924-3121 CHETEK-WEYERHAEUSER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Administrative Office, 1001 Knapp Street.........................................................715-924-2226 High School, 1001 Knapp Street........................................................................715-924-3137 Middle School, 1001 Knapp Street....................................................................715-924-3136 Roselawn Elementary School, 1201 6th Street..................................................715-924-2244 POLICE STATION 101 Moore Street............................................................................................715-924-3686 POST OFFICE 533 First Street...............................................................................................715-924-3501

CHETEK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & CHETEK RESORT OWNERS ASSOCIATION

chamber Festivals & EVents

CHETEK

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

FESTIVALS & EVENTS WINTER FEST saturday, Feb. 26, 2022 NSSR Radar Run & Fun Run, kids activities, music, food and refreshments, Bikini Run - breast cancer fundraiser. Visit www.chetekwinterfest.org for more information. CITYWIDE GARAGE SALES June 3-4 and Sept. 2-3, 2022 Look for

advertisements in The Chetek Alert for more information on the spring and fall citywide garage sales.

TASTE OF CHETEK/DOWNTOWN OPEN HOUSE Monday, June 6, 2022 Check out our local businesses and enter to win a prize. Then stop at Taste of Chetek to try samples from many of our local restaurants and breweries!

WINE WALK june 21-23 and July 26-28, 2022 Chetek area businesses offer wine samples and extended hours for a fun downtown dining & shopping event!

LIBERTY FEST July 1-4, 2022 Enjoy the Fourth of July celebration in Chetek with

an array of activities for all ages including the Chamber of Commerce beach party; softball tournament, Independence Day parade, kids’ activities, movie night, craft show, car show, Hydroflites ski shows, and more! Visit www.cheteklibertyfest.org for more details!

CRAZY DAYS friday & saturday, Aug. 5 & 6, 2022 Sidewalk sales and indoor sales throughout the city of Chetek from early morning into the evening hours.

LAKE FEST Friday & saturday, aug. 5 & 6, 2022

Join us Friday evening for raffles and then Saturday at the sand bar on Lake Chetek!

WATERMANIA saturday & Sunday, aug. 27 & 28, 2022

Join us for an action-packed weekend with Twin City Power Boat Association and the Chetek Hydroflites! Please check www.explorechetek.com for details.

HARVEST FEST Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022

Craft show, flea market, farmers market, chili cookoff, pie contest, food, lawn tractor pull, money pile, and Boy Scouts’ chicken dinner—all in downtown Chetek!

WITCHES BREW & WARLOCKS TOO FRIDAY, OCT. 28, 2022

Chetek area businesses offer beer samples and extended hours for a fun downtown dining and shopping event.

HALLOWEEN PARTY Sunday, Oct. 31, 2022 At Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High School

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 Support our awesome local businesses!

CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS Friday, Dec. 2, 2022

Presented by the Chetek Community Club, and held at Gilligans

SANTA’S ARRIVAL & FAMILY FUN DAY Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022

Free sleigh rides, hot dogs, hot chocolate, cookies, kids corner, shopping and visits with Santa! Fun for the whole family!

For more information and details on these events, contact the Chetek Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 747, Chetek, WI 54728 800.317.1720 • 715.924.3200 www.explorechetek.com

CHETEK VISITOR’S GUIDE 2022

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216Lakeview Lakeview Drive, Chetek, WI 54728 216 Drive, Chetek, WI 54728 Rick & & Jan Jan Purintun • 715-642-0871 Rick Purintun • 715-642-0871 Rick & Jan Purintun • 715-642-0871 www.shorewoodresortchetek.com www.shorewoodresortchetek.com www.shorewoodresortchetek.com

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951 23-1/2 Street, Chetek, WI 54728 Jude & & Brad Brad ••715-924-3247 Jude 715-924-3247 Jude & Brad • 715-924-3247 www.ravenswoodresort.com www.ravenswoodresort.com www.ravenswoodresort.com

Beautiful Shorewood Resort 2.2.Beautiful Shorewood Resort 2. Beautiful Shorewood Resort 216 Lakeview Drive, Chetek, WI 54728

Boondoggle On The Lake Resort 3.3.Boondoggle On The Lake Resort 3. Boondoggle On The Lake Resort 2622 7-1/4 Avenue, Chetek, WI 54728 The Cabin 4.4.The Cabin 4. The Cabin 774 26th Street, Chetek, WI 54728

774 26th Street, Chetek, WI 54728 774 Street, Chetek, WI• 54728 Paul26th Newman • 715-642-1654 www.thecabinchetek.com Paul • 715-642-1654 • www.thecabinchetek.com PaulNewman Newman • 715-642-1654 • www.thecabinchetek.com

Chainofof Lakes Motel 5.5.Crimson Hue Resort 5. Chain Lakes Motel 1002 Dallas Street, Chetek, WI 54728

1002 DallasStreet, Street, Chetek, Chetek, WI 804 WI54728 54728 Ron 26th & Brenda Hartl• 715-924-3274 Ron && Brenda Hartl• 715-924-3274 Matt Jennifer Blatz • 715-924-4515 www.chainlakesmotel.com www.chainlakesmotel.com www.crimsonhue.com

6.Crimson CrimsonHue HueResort Resort 6. 6.804 Echo Resort 26th Bay Street, Chetek, WI 54728

804 26th Street, Chetek, WI 54728 2386 9th Avenue, Chetek, WI 54728 Matt & Jennifer Blatz • 715-924-4515 Matt & Jennifer Blatz • 715-924-4515 Rob & Diane Amys • 715-924-3266 • 866-924-3266 www.crimsonhue.com www.crimsonhue.com

www.echobaychetek.com

7.Echo EchoBay BayResort Resort 7. 7.2386 Flood’s IslandChetek, WI 54728 9th Avenue,

2386 9th Avenue, Chetek, WI 54728 Rob 26-1/2 & DianeStreet, Amys • Chetek, 715-924-3266 • 866-924-3266 641 WI•54728 Rob & Diane Amys • 715-924-3266 866-924-3266 www.echobaychetek.com Charli • 715-456-0901 • www.chetek.floodsisland.com www.echobaychetek.com

Flood’sIsland Island Lodging 8.8.Gilligans Lakeside 8. Flood’s 641 26-1/2 Street, Chetek, WI 54728

2542 8-1/4Street, Avenue, Chetek, WI 54728 641 26-1/2 Chetek, WI 54728 Charliand • 715-456-0901 • ZZZ FKHWHN ÁRRGVLVODQG FRP Tony Sheri Molsum• 715-924-3181 Charli • 715-456-0901 • ZZZ FKHWHN ÁRRGVLVODQG FRP

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9. Grandview Lodge 2542 8-1/4 Avenue, Chetek, WI 54728 Bob & Julie Stangle • 715-924-3181 1026 2nd Street, WI 54728 Bob & Julie Stangle •Chetek, 715-924-3181 www.gilliganschetek.com www.gilliganschetek.com Carl and Jackie Kuester • 715-924-3527

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www.gilliganschetek.com GilligansGet-A-Ways Get-A-Ways 9.9. Gilligans 2542 8-1/4 Avenue, Chetek, WI 54728

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13.Lakeshore LakeshoreResort Resort lakeshoreresort@citizens-tel.net 13. 1017 24-1/2 – 25th Street, Chetek, WI 54728

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1017 24-1/2 – 25th Street, Chetek, WI 54728 Lynda Root • 715-859-2916 13. Lakeview Resort Lynda Root • 715-859-2916 lakeshoreresort@citizens-tel.net 2395 9th Avenue, Chetek, WI 54728 lakeshoreresort@citizens-tel.net

Brock & Michelle Hamilton 14.Lakeview Lakeview Resort • 715-924-3265 14. Resort www.cheteklakeview.com 2395 9th Avenue, Chetek, WI 54728 2395 9th Avenue, Chetek, WI 54728 Brock & Michelle Hamilton • 715-924-3265 Brock & Michelle 14. Lazy AcresHamilton Resort • 715-924-3265 www.cheteklakeview.com www.cheteklakeview.com 2679 7-1/2 Avenue, Chetek, WI 54728

Bill Tara Blue • 715-924-3165 • www.lazyacresresort.com 15.&Lazy LazyAcres Acres Resort 15. Resort 2679 7-1/2 Avenue, Chetek, WI 54728

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2679 7-1/2Log Avenue, Chetek, WI 54728 15. Cottage BillThe & Tara Blue • 715-924-3165 •www.lazyacresresort.com Bill Tara Blue • 715-924-3165 •www.lazyacresresort.com 863&25-3/4 Street, Chetek, WI 54728

Mary Knutson 715-237-2553 • mlknutson@citizens-tel.net 16.The TheLog Log•Cottage Cottage 16. 863 25-3/4 Street, Chetek, WI 54728 863 25-3/4 Street, Chetek, WI 54728 16. Morningside Resorts & RV Mary Knutson • 715-237-2553 • mlknutson@citizens-tel.net Mary Knutson Street, • 715-237-2553 mlknutson@citizens-tel.net 881 25-3/8 Chetek,• WI 54728

Mike Chlopek • 715-924-3154 17.Morningside Morningside Resorts•www.morningsideresorts.net RV 17. Resorts &&RV 881 25-3/8 Street, Chetek, WI 54728

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881 25-3/8 Street, Chetek, WI 54728 17. Narrow’s Mike Chlopek •Resort 715-924-3154 Mike Chlopek • 715-924-3154 W15010 County Rd D, Chetek, WI 54728 www.morningsideresorts.net www.morningsideresorts.net Katie• 715-924-4053 • www.narrowsresort.net

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1075 Bronstad Beach Road, Chetek, WI 54728 1075 Bronstad Beach Road, Chetek, WI 54728 715-859-2887 • 800-731-2887 715-859-2887 • 800-731-2887 www.northernexposurevacation.com 715-859-2887 • 800-731-2887 www.northernexposurevacation.com

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20. Oak Grove Resort 20. Oak Grove Resort 20. Oak Grove Resort 1022 County Hwy. M • P.O. Box 352, Chetek, WI 54728

1022County County Hwy. • P.O. BoxChetek, 352, Chetek, WI 54728 1022 Hwy. M •M P.O. Box 352, WI 54728 Gary & Jane Thurston • 715-859-6216 • 877-625-4768 Gary Jane Thurston • 715-859-6216 • 877-625-4768 Gary &&Jane Thurston • 715-859-6216 • 877-625-4768 www.oakgroveresort.net www.oakgroveresort.net www.oakgroveresort.net

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37. Wood Duck Cove | 715-924-3283

36. Wolf’s Den | 715-458-2032

35. Wildwood Resort | 715-924-3259

34. Watersmeet Resort | 715-924-4674

33. Sunrise Resort | 715-924-3212

32. Sunny Pines Resort | 715-764-1271

31. Summer Haven Resort | 715-859-2918

30. Six Lakes Resort & RV Park | 715-924-3680

29. Silver Birch Inn | 1-800-218-2036 or 715-559-1026 (cell)

28. Shady Grove Resort | 715-924-3141

27. Red Pines Campground | R Bar | 715-859-6556

26. Outers Resort | 715-924-3283

www.hydroflites.com

WATER SKI SITE LOCATED ONE MILE EAST OF DOWNTOWN CHETEK ON LAKEVIEW DRIVE

Check out a Chetek Hydroflites Water Ski Show!

• Persons 16 years or older need a Wisconsin fishing license to fish in these waters. • Motor trolling is permitted. • Wisconsin law allows a maximum of three hooks, baits or lures per person (1990). • It is unlawful to release unused bait fish (minnows) in our waters. • It is unlawful to use live crayfish (crawdads) as bait.

FISHING REGULATIONS

MEMBERS | CONTACT INFO | LOCATION

Chetek resort owners association

LAKES MAP | RESORT LOCATIONS | FISHING INFORMATION

CHETEK CHAIN OF LAKES

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(2002), 45.20.020/91.37.777 (2003), 45.20.409/91.37.653 (2008)

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(2002); 45.18.839/91.38.308, 45.18.839/91.38.305, 45.18.834/91.38.331 (2006)

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810 25-1/8 Street, Chetek, WI 54728 27. Sunrise Resort • 715-764-1271 Ryan & Karen Ludemann 973 23-1/2 Street, Chetek, WI 54728 www.sunnypinesresortwi.com

Todd & Mona • 715-924-3212

973 23 1/2 St. Chetek, WI 54728 Todd & Mona• 715-924-3212 28. Watersmeet Resort • www.sunriseresortchetek.com

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28. 865 Wildwood 23-3/4 Street,Resort Chetek, WI 54728

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1296Wolf’s 21-3/4 Street, Cameron, WI 54822 29. Den Resort

715-458-2032 1296 21-3/4 Street, Cameron, WI 54822 •www.wolfsdenrvresortbarandcampground.com 715-458-2032 www.wolfsdenrvresortbarandcampground.com

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590 24th Street, Chetek, WI 54728 Brian Chris Leavens, Manager • 715-924-2440 C4. Mitchell, Chetek Owner River •Campground www.chetekriver.com 590 24th Street, Chetek, WI 54728

Brian Mitchel, Leavens, Manager C5. Lured In Owner Resort• Chris and Campground 715-924-2440 www.chetekriver.com N1211 Potato Lake• Road, Chetek, WI 54728 715-353-2725 • www.luredinresort.com

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BIG SIX CHAIN OF LAKES Chetek, the City of Lakes, is located in northwestern Wisconsin on the Big Six Chain of Lakes — but how many other details of these bodies of water and the land surrounding them is well known? Did you know that these six lakes — Chetek, Prairie, Pokegama, Moose Ear, Ten Mile and Ojaski — cover 3,800 surface acres. The smallest, Moose Ear Lake, covers 33.6 surface acres, Lake Chetek, covers just 683 surface acres, while Prairie Lake has 1,545 surface acres. Lake Chetek is the deepest lake, with a maximum depth of 22 feet. Fish populations in these lakes include Northern Pike, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegills, Black Crappies, Pumpkinseeds, Perch, Bullheads, Rock Bass and White Suckers.

MOOSE EAR LAKE On the lower part of Moose Ear Creek,

this lake has 33.6 surface acres with a maximum depth of just 6 feet, and has a warm water fish population. An intermittent stream from Couderay Lake and a spring feeder from a pond also supply water to the stream. A 150 acre wetland adjoining the stream near Moose Ear Lake provides habitat for muskrats and nesting puddle ducks.

CHETEK LAKE With a maximum depth of 22 feet, Chetek

Lake has a total of 683 surface acres. It is a recreational lake and is surrounded on most of its area by permanent residences, summer homes, resorts, and the City of Chetek. The city operates a public swimming beach during the summer months and a large public boat landing is located near the city Airport on Lakeview Drive. Lake Chetek is also the site of the Hydroflites Water Ski Team’s shows, which are held throughout the summer from their property located adjacent to the boat landing on Lakeview Drive.

TEN MILE LAKE This lake at the southern most point of

the Chain has a depth of 10 feet and 393 surface acres. This lake is also a soft water drainage impoundment in the Chetek Lake Chain. Muskrats, nesting mallards and wood ducks use the 27 acres of lake edge wetlands.

OJASKI LAKE Located in the Town of Chetek, Ojaski Lake

(also known locally as Mud Lake) covers 567.1 surface acres and has a maximum depth of 15 feet. Pokegama Creek, which flows into Ojaski Lake from the north, provides a spawning area for northern and walleye. Located in a farming area, the lake is surrounded by upland hardwoods. white pine and cultivated farmland. About three acres of

marsh wetlands on the northeast shore provide habitat for muskrats, nesting mallards, teal and wood ducks.

POKEGAMA LAKE With 494 surface acres and a maximum

depth of 19 feet, Pokegama Lake is a very popular fishing lake. A soft water drainage lake in the Chetek Chain between Ojaski Lake and Lake Chetek, the immediate lakeshore vegetation is pine and hardwood with the exception of several marsh-edged bays. These marshes provide habitat for muskrats and puddle ducks. Keep your eyes peeled when cruising along the shorelines as deer and other wildlife come down to get a drink of water. Another sight becoming more common each year are Bald Eagles soaring above the lakes, catching fish to feed themselves and their young.

PRAIRIE LAKE With 1,545 surface acres, Prairie Lake is the

largest lake in the Chetek Lake Chain with 16 feet max depth. A soft water drainage lake, the lake level is maintained by the dam on Lake Chetek, which controls the water levels on the Chetek Chain, and the fish species consist of all those named previously. The lakeshore is predominantly upland hardwoods and pine, and three acres of marsh edge along the lake provide habitat for muskrats, nesting ducks. Coot and Canadian geese also use the lake during spring and fall migratory periods. The haunting call of the loon can be heard during the early and late migration times. It is in these waters that the famous floating islands originated, moving from time to time to different locations. The lake runs from the north side of Chetek northward, almost to Cameron and Highway 8. While much of the shoreline is developed with residential homes, cabins and resorts; there is still a large portion of the lake that remains wild, offering natural settings for fishing along the banks of the lake.

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Now accepting donations and selling pavers. If you would like to purchase pavers for a veteran loved one or in memory of a veteran loved one, please contact Darla at 715-859-2267. Paver forms can be found on site or at Chetek City Hall and can be sent to CAVM, P.O. Box 23, Chetek, WI.

SOUTHWORTH Municipal Airport

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summer reading program

The Calhoun Memorial Library will be using the national Summer 2022 theme of “Oceans of Possibilities”. We will explore ocean animals large and small. Story times will be held Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. This program is intended for toddlers, preschoolers and elementary age children. Caregivers are expected to remain with children.

The Chetek Southworth Municipal Airport is located one mile east of downtown Chetek on Lakeview Drive. The land for the airport was originally donated The Chetek Area Book Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of each by Fred Southworth, a prominent businessman in month at 7 p.m. Call the library to learn which books will be discussed. Chetek’s earlier days, and was dedicated in 1939. The library has Wi-Fi service 24 hours a day. The signal is available inside the building and outside within 100 feet. Use the “publiclibrary” The airport has grown from a single grass strip, network. No password is required. Six public access computers are available now to a 3,401 ft. x 60 ft. asphalt runway with two during business hours. Each computer is connected to the internet and a GPS approaches, plus a 1,490 ft. x 120 ft. turf cross printer. Scanner, copy machine and fax services are also available. strip. 24-hour, self-serve 100LL fuel is available with attractive pricing. There is free ramp parking and tie321 MOORE STREET, CHETEK | 715-924-3195 down area for planes. The Beuthling Terminal building Open: M-W-F 9 a.m.–6 p.m. | T & TH 1–6 p.m. houses some nice amenities for pilots. A courtesy van SAT 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | Closed Sundays and bicycles are also available for transient pilots and passengers.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT US ON THE WEB AT WWW.CHETEKAIRPORT.COM.

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2) LAKE ACCESS: (Stout Street/First Street) fishing dock

Parks | Dog Parks

PARKS

1) DNR PARK: Fishing dock, picnic tables 3) MAIN STREET PARK: Fountain, benches, covered picnic area

4) KNAPP STREET PUBLIC DOCKS 5) DENNY OVERBY BALL PARK & BASKETBALL COURT: Ball field, concession stand, bleachers, restrooms, parking, basketball court

6) CHETEK LIONS MEMORIAL PARK: Picnic tables, fishing along the 9 10 11 12 river by the dam 3 4 1 3 3 3 2 4 1 7) BEACH/PARK: Swimming, volleyball, play area, picnic tables, 44 11 22 1 2 53 6 41 7 23 31 4 restrooms, band shelter 23 3 4 3 42 4 2 14 4 2 1 1 1 15 13 6 7 6 6 17 5 7 718 7) PHILLIPS PARK: Picnic tables and grills, pavilion, parking 5 5 16 68 7 6 5 7 6 5 7 5 11 512 9 10 9) CHETEK CITY DOG PARK: Fenced in areas for large and small dogs, 7 623 7 5 6126 721 8 9 10 51119 8 9 9 1010 11111212 20 822 bags for picking up are provided, has dishes for water 8 9 10 11 812 9 108 119 12 10 11 12 10) SOUTHWORTH MEMORIAL/AIRPORT PARK: Picnic tables and 8 1111 8 8 9 91010 9 1210 12 11 12 25 26 27 grills, pavilion, restrooms, play area (merry-go-round, slide, swings, 24 13 14 15 16 17 18 sandbox, jungle gym), horseshoe pits, parking 13 14 15 16 17 13 1515 1616 171718teeter-totter, 13 141432 18 18 28 29 30 31 15 13 14 11) BOAT LANDING: Boat launching, restrooms, picnic table, parking, 16 17 15 18 13 14 18 16 17 18 15 13 14 23 22 151717 15 2114 1315 14 191320 161616 1314 17 18 Hydroflites ski site adjacent to boat landing 1816 17 18 23 34 19 20 21 22 212122222323 2020 33 1919 23 19 20 21 22 25 23 22 20 21 22 23 27 19 21 2021 23 26 22 24191919 21 22 23 21 1922 2023 20 20 25 27 26 24 242425252626 2727 25 26 27 32 25 27 26 292724 24 25 28 30 31 24 26 25 27 32 2532 27 25 27 263030 24 26 26 28 29 302424 28282929 31 3131 32 32 29 28 29 30 3128 32 28 29 32 34 30 30 3130 33 32 32 2834 32 313431 29 29293028 28 31 30 31 33 3333 34 34 33 34 33 34 333333343433 34

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The City of Chetek Dog Park opened in August of 2016 and is located at 401 City Park Drive. The park is three acres where your dog is free to run and play without a leash all year ‘round. There are open grassy and tree shaded areas to enjoy the freedom. The park is divided into two sections: one section for small dogs only and the other section for all size dogs. Future improvements planned are walking trails, benches and a pavilion. As a result of broad community support, the park is free to use for everyone! The land belongs to the city of Chetek. The park is supervised by a non-profit 501.3(c) organization and is maintained by volunteers. Volunteer opportunities available and welcomed!

Auggie Land is a newly constructed, privately owned stateof-the-art dog park which was opened to the public in 2019. Just a few of the amenities at Auggie Land are a covered pavilion with picnic tables, a separation for large and small dogs, on-site fresh water, on-site portable toilets, benches and waste receptacles throughout the entire park. One of the popular attractions is the dog agility course located in the 80’ x 100’ heart which is filled with red rubber mulch. This big red heart also duplicates for a beautiful aerial view. Auggie Land is a seasonal dog park with anticipated openings from May until November (Mother Nature Pending). Auggie Land is open from daylight - dark. It is located just north of Chetek on County Road M.

Tax deductible donations can be mailed to PO Box 924, Chetek WI 54728 or made through our Facebook page. Contact the park about donations, volunteering or issues by email at chetekdogpark@gmail.com CHETEK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & CHETEK RESORT OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Game Fish & Panfish of the northwoods

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• Prefers warm, shallow waters under cover of weed beds and submerged brush, usually found in 4 to 6 feet of water, but in deeper water during warm, summer days & winter months • Diet includes algae, aquatic vegetation, zooplankton, insect larvae, insects, fish eggs, worms and small minnows/fish • Average length in Chetek Chain is 7 to 9 inches

crappie (Poxoxis annularis/nigromaculatus) • Found in open water and places with submerged stumps/logs, rock ledges and areas with some aquatic vegetation reaching above the surface and found in shallow water May–July when spawning and suspended in deeper water around 8-15 feet of water in other months • Diet includes zooplankton, insect larvae, insects, worms, leeches, minnows and immature fish • Average length in Chetek Chain is 7 to 11 inches

Yellow Perch (Perca flavescens) • Primarily bottom feeders in dawn and dusk with a slow, deliberate bite—they are a schooling fish, like walleyes • Will eat almost anything, but prefers minnows, insect larvae, plankton and worms • Spawning occurs shortly after ice-out in late April or May at water temperatures of 45–52 degrees • Average length in the Chetek Chain is 8–12 inches

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largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu)

• Found in warm, shallow and weedy areas and also around structure, weed lines and underwater points. Depth varies from 2 feet of water to 15 feet. • Feed by sight and hunt for their food by ambushing unwary prey from behind logs, below boat docks and at weed lines that drop into deeper water. They eat insects, worms, leeches, suckers, shiners, shad, frogs and fish under 12 inches in size. • Average length in Chetek Chain is 14 to 17 inches

walleye (Sander vitreus) • Generally dawn and dusk are the feeding times for this light sensitive fish—they are a schooling fish, and like the perch, can be found within a few feet of the bottom near rock bars, drop offs and underwater points • Feed primarily on minnows and other small fish, but will eat insects, leeches and worms • Average length in Chetek Chain is 14 to 22 inches

northern pike (Esox lucius) • Can be found in virtually all water depths throughout the year • Prefer shallow, cool water with extensive weeds/weed lines • As lake waters warm, they often seek cooler waters near inlets streams and springs • A voracious feeder that finds most fish and creatures—even ducks, squirrels and sandpipers are fair game—feed primarily on suckers, shiners, shad and fish 18 inches or under. • Average length in Chetek Chain is 24 to 32 inches

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715-736-2010 • 1-888-202-4223 Super 8 Motel

2401 South Main Street microtelinn.com/ricelake Rice Lake, WI 54868 715-234-6956 1-800-800-8000 super8.com

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Retail

We are the shops of Chetek, WI!

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By supporting your small businesses in our area, you’re doing your part to help build a stronger local economy and community.

We Invite You to Shop Local Our family shop is full of old barn wood character and exceptional finds. Each visit you will find something new and different. Locally made treasures, apparel, gifts, and the latest in farmhouse, rustic, classic, vintage home and garden decor.

Open March - December Farmers Market: Saturday’s Memorial Day - Labor Day

2420 6 1/4 Ave. Just West of Chetek Exit 126 1/4 Mile pinelodgeshop.com

526 2nd St. Chetek, Wi 715-924-2000

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603 Second Street, Chetek, WI 54728 Like Us on Facebook

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Re-Imagined Furniture Creative Local Artisans Vintage Treasures Unique Gifts Make & Take Classes

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Proudly Serving NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN

Offering a unique range of antique and new items, from jewelry and apparel to one-of-a-kind and vintage, there’s certainly something for everyone.

525 2nd Street, Chetek • 715-924-1144 CHETEK VISITOR’S GUIDE 2022

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Boating Laws/Safety • Make sure you have enough life jackets for everyone on the boat • Children under 13 MUST wear a life jacket while on the boat • Everyone must be inside the railing of your pontoon while moving • Have operable boat lights - Always test boat lights before the boat leaves the dock and carry extra batteries. • Emergency supplies - Keep on board in a floating pouch: cellphone, maps, flares and first aid kit. • Never use drugs or alcohol before or during boat operation. Alcohol’s effects are greatly exaggerated by exposure to sun, glare, wind, noise, and vibration.

No Wake Rules

“SLOW NO WAKE SPEED” means a speed at which a vessel moves as slowly as possible while still maintaining steerage control. • No wake 100 feet from shore or a swimmer • No wake 200 feet from shore or a swimmer while on a Jet Ski or PWC • Slow down in the areas marked with “No Wake” Bouys (there are areas on the Chetek Chain of Lakes marked with these) You can find a complete list of rules and regulations at DNR.WI.GOV

Please follow the laws for everyone’s saftey! CHETEK LIONS SERVE OUR COMMUNITY and surrounding areas through disaster assistance, donating to and creating local projects, helping community members in need, and having fundraisers.

CHETEK LIONS SERVE OUR STATE

through vision screening, eyeglass recycling, supporting the Wisconsin Lions Foundation, the Wisconsin Lions Eye Bank, the Wisconsin Lions Camp, and the Wisconsin Lions Missions.

CHETEK LIONS SERVE OUR WORLD by being members and supporting the Lions Clubs International and working at eyeglass mission sites in several countries.

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CHIPPEWA

Moraine The interpretive center is open Tuesday–Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call ahead before visiting on a holiday as some are designated as closed days.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL

715-967-28OO

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The ninth and newest unit of Wisconsin’s Ice Age National Scientific Reserve is Chippewa Moraine State Recreation area, which encompasses over 4,000 acres of unique and interesting glacial formations. Dotted throughout the property are numerous small glacial kettle lakes, beaver meadows and tranquil ponds. Fish populations thrive in some of these water bodies, but others are home only to a wide variety of frogs, reptiles, turtles and unseen, secretive pond life creatures. The Ice Age National Trail (which begins at Interstate State Park in St. Croix Falls and ends at Potawatomi State Park in Door County) will eventually provide the hiker with over 1,200 miles of interesting glacial terrain. At Chippewa Moraine, 13 miles of trails offer an assortment of hiking choices— including three popular loop trails. For the more ambitious, a walk to the easternmost end of this segment culminates at Brunet Island State Park in Cornell. Trails are non-motorized with bicycles and horses also not allowed. Well-behaved dogs are

The Eau Claire/Chippewa Falls chapter of Muskies Inc. would like to inform you of our annual musky tournament which is held the third weekend every September, which will be the 16th, 17th, and 18th in 2022. The tournament is attended by 200 – 250 anglers and is held on 17 bodies of waters in Rusk, Barron, Chippewa, and Eau Claire counties. Our goal is to promote the sport of musky fishing with an emphasis on a variety of prizes being awarded from various tournament sponsors.

encouraged to visit with their owners (treats upon request at the interpretive center office). Winter time visitors are encouraged to borrow a pair of our snowshoes and enjoy some quiet time enjoying the beauty of our winter paradise. Over 60 pairs of snowshoes are available and will fit all ages, including the smallest of children. No rental fees are charged but donations are appreciated. Remote campsites are available on a first-come-first-served basis and have a fee of $16 per night. Inside the visitor center are glacial, cultural and natural history displays. Family based nature films can help to fill in a rainy day with bored children. Other popular films explain the glacial process, early logging and river driving. Staff naturalists encourage a hands-on approach and will gladly get out a snake or turtle for children to hold. Nets are available for grasshopper catching and critter feeding. Indoor scavenger hunts (10 different editions) are extremely popular with visiting children, offering up a choice of a prize after being ‘quizzed’ by a patient naturalist.

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DAVID R. OBEY ICE AGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER

MUSKY TOURNAMENT

In 2021 a total of 62 muskies were caught during the three-day tournament with the biggest being a 46.25-inch fish. The banquet for the tournament is held at Eastbay Lodge on Lake Holcombe with awards beginning at 1:00 pm on Sunday of the tournament. All contestants to catch a fish will receive a prize from the prize table. Door prizes are also given away for those in attendance. Muskies Inc. is a national “not for profit” organization that promotes Youth, Fisheries, and Research and this

annual tournament is the chapter’s main fund raising activity. All proceeds from fundraising activities are used in the west central Wisconsin area to support environmental education, youth camp sponsorship, outings for veterans, fish stocking, habitat enhancement, restoration projects, water quality preservation, and much more. We work in conjunction with area lake associations, the Rod and Gun club, and various other restoration and preservation groups.

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Walleyes for chetek

Walleyes for Chetek had another fantastic year in 2021 as they continue their efforts to rebuild the Chetek Chain of Lakes as the “walleye capital of Wisconsin.” The local organization raises funds annually to stock extended-growth walleyes into the Chetek Chain in order to increase the walleye population throughout the fishery. In Sept. 2020, the local nonprofit organization stocked 12,000 extended-growth walleye (7–13 inches in length) into the Chetek Chain of Lakes—something the organization has done since 2003. Purchasing larger, juvenile walleyes increases the survival rate for the stocked fish to nearly 80 percent. Counting the last four years of the DNR’s stocking (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021), plus Walleyes for Chetek’s additional fish they have stocked, there has been nearly 218,000 walleyes put into the Chetek chain in approximately eight years. In the 15 years of stocking—the DNR does not allow Walleyes for Chetek to stock the same years as the DNR stocks the Chetek Chain— the local organization has purchased and released more than 102,000 extended growth walleyes at a cost of approximately $196,000. The local organization will be stocking

the Chetek Chain again in fall 2022. This is the eighth year that the Walleyes for Chetek officers—Tyler Florczak, Josh Akins, James Akins and Ryan Gonzales—are heading the organization after co-founders Paul Pawlisch, Larry Grabowski and Larry Stafsholt handed over the reins and responsibilities of the Walleyes for Chetek in 2013. Walleyes supplied to stock the Chetek Chain are hatched and raised by Gollon Bait & Fish Farm, of Dodgeville. The cost is $2.00 per fish, and all of the funds raised through donations and sales of raffle tickets that are sold annually go toward the purchase of walleye. “Our fishery continues to thrive from the stocking efforts. Open water anglers and ice fishing anglers have reported catching many more and larger walleyes in the last few years, and they are growing at an incredible rate. That proves that a fishery can be improved when the community gets involved,” Walleyes for Chetek officer Josh Akins stated. “We have received an unbelievable amount of support for our Walleyes for Chetek raffle giveaway on Labor Day weekend each year. We appreciate all of the donations and support we receive each year from Gilligans, the Chetek Resort Owners Association, Chetek Lakes

Anyone willing to donate cash or items to be used as prizes for the August raffle can mail donations to: •Walleyes for Chetek, Attn: Josh Akins, 2609 8-1/4 Avenue, Chetek, WI 54728 •Walleyes for Chetek, Attn: Tyler Florczak, 1074 24-3/4 Street, Cameron, WI 54822

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Protection Association, along with all of the local businesses, organizations and individuals who donate or sponsor to make the stocking possible.” Besides stocking fish into the the lakes, Walleyes for Chetek has taken on some other lake projects that will enhance Chetek’s fishery for years to come. The local organization is working with the CLPA this winter to create more fish habitat along shorelines with a project called Fish Sticks—interested lakeshore property owners can have Fish Sticks installed on their shorelines with these projects funded by the two organizations. Recently, Walleyes for Chetek also purchased and placed more than 30 new walleye fishing regulations signs at public boat landings/access areas around the Chetek Chain, Chetek dam and Red Cedar River. To garner funding for stocking walleyes and upcoming projects, the organization will once again hold a Labor Day Weekend raffle with a grand prize of $2,000, as well as various other prizes, raffles, giveaways, silent auction items and more. Tickets are available at local sports shops, resorts, restaurants/bars and other retailers. This year’s Walleyes for Chetek raffle will again take place at Gilligans in Chetek on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022.

future generations. We are able to the lake. fulfill this mission with the tireless Four Ways Everyone Can Help Protect support of volunteers, community Our Lakes: fundraisers, member dues and 1. Don’t let ash from a lakeside fire We are so fortunate donations from residents, visitors, pit or unwanted grass/leaves enter to be part of the and local business. the lake. The ashes, grass, and Chetek Chain of Current CLPA projects include: 1) leaves feed unwanted Algae! Lakes. Whether you’re boating to a Water sample/monitoring, 2) Operate 2. Inspect boats and trailers after use restaurant, participating in a fishing EcoHarvestor to remove excess in the lakes to prevent the spread of tournament, watching the Hydroflites weeds and algae from back-bays and non-native species. ski team, swimming, or site-seeing channels, 3) FishStick installations 3. Maintain vegetation along natural habitat, there are so many to promote fish habitat, 4) Create shorelines to prevent excess fertilizer ways to enjoy our lakes. To assure and circulate educational boat and other nutrients entering the we get to enjoy and pass-on this local landing signs, brochures, and other lake. treasure to future generations, the publications, 5) Clean Boat Clean 4. Obey no-wake zones within 100 Chetek Lakes Protection Association Waters Program to prevent invasive feet of shoreline to prevent erosion. (CLPA) was formed in 1995. The species, and 6) the Healthy Lakes Reduce boat motor speeds in CLPA’s mission is to preserve and Program to advance infiltration, shallow areas to prevent churning up protect the Chetek Chain of Lakes buffer strips, and rain gardens to stop sediment along the lake bottom. for today’s enjoyment and our unwanted materials from entering If you enjoy the lakes as a resident or a visitor, we can always use additional support through monetary donations or your time/talent. Information to become a member or to donate is available by phone, email, website…and you can “like” the Chetek Lakes Protection Association on Facebook! WE ARE THE VOICE FOR THE CHETEK CHAIN OF LAKES—PLEASE JOIN US! SEND AN EMAIL, VISIT OUR WEBSITE, OR CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION

WE LOVE OUR LAKES!

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The Chetek Lakes Protection and maintenance labor is provided by amount of material removed. This Association (CLPA) has been operating local resident volunteers and direct year however we saw a slight increase an Eco-Harvester algae and weed operational and maintenance costs which we believe was due to the skimmer on the Chetek Lakes since are paid through donations and dues. earlier than usual ice-out which drove 2016. The initial cost of purchasing It is truly a community effort. a longer growing and thus longer the harvester and a dump trailer, was Since skimming operations began in skimming season. Are we making raised through the generous support 2016 we have removed 2,604 cubic an impact on the amount of weeds of the community and lake property yards or roughly 781,000 pounds of in our lakes? Time will tell as more owners including a $30,000 match plant material from the lakes! That’s data is collected however the trend is from an anonymous donor. In 2018, enough to fill 217 dump trucks! After certainly encouraging. And the data a dedicated tow vehicle was donated removal, the material is composted, is supported by the increasing number and in 2019 a new transfer barge was mixed with other organic material and of positive comments we receive from brought on-line to improve efficiency used as a fertile planting mix. property owners and visitors. We of the operation. The purpose of the 2021 marked our sixth year of are proud of what we are doing and harvester is to remove submerged skimming operations. Up until this believe we are making a difference! growing weeds and other plant year, we had been seeing a gradual debris. All administration, operation year-over-year reduction in the SEE MORE ABOUT THE CLPA AND SKIMMER OPERATIONS AT WWW.CHETEKLAKESPA.ORG CHETEK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & CHETEK RESORT OWNERS ASSOCIATION

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Why Your Donation Is So Important CWHS graduates are seeing more and more post-secondary opportunities, and it is because of this that your donation is needed now, more than ever. We see a growing number of graduates going to 4-year and 2-year colleges, as well as many who attend technical schools. In order to afford these opportunities, many rely on financial aid, which results in debt often difficult to repay. We encourage all students to apply for any and all scholarships, which include all of those offered through the CWSF. At no point should a graduate be discouraged about seeking future education simply because of a lack of funds. Your donation helps to secure the future of our CWHS graduates. For more information contact us at info@chetekscholarships.com or call 715-237-2991. The mission of the Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Scholarship Foundation, Inc. is to promote a better society through financial help for further education.

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FOOD TRUCK FUNDRAISER JULY 1, 2022 • 4 PM - 9 PM

FOOD FROM BUBBLE’S BBQ, PONYTAIL PIZZA, MY MOMMA’S, LA CANTINA AND MUCH MORE!

Pancake Breakfast July 4th at the Chetek Masonic Lodge

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Winter Fest | Liberty Fest

Liberty Fest Schedule of Events t e n tat i v e s c h e d u l e

Thursday, June 30th

Saturday, July 2nd

• 1860s Vintage Baseball

• Fishy Four-Mile Walk/Run • Masonic Breakfast • Kids activities • Craft show • Parade at noon • Car show • Quilt show • Beach Party • Softball tournament cont. • Fireworks at dusk

Friday, July 1st • Softball tournament begins • World Wise Fair

Monday, July 4th

Sunday, July 3rd

• Church on the Beach • Craft show • Quilt show • Softball tournament cont.

Helicopter rides will be available throughout the festivities.

For more information, visit us at www.cheteklibertyfest.org

T e n tat i v e S c h e d u l e o f E v e n t s FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25

— Winter Fest Kick-off Party at Red’s 6-9 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26 — — — —

National Straightline Snowmobile Racing Radar registration starts at 8 a.m. Racing 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Pro Kid’s Ice Racing ages 4-14 Kids Activities 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Bikini Run 1 p.m. Fundraiser for breast cancer support. All proceeds go to Barron County Pink Ribbon Advocacy.

AWARDS BANQUET TO FOLLOW AT POKEGAMA LAKESIDE CANTINA 6 p.m. Raffle Drawing

More information and forms can be found at www.chetekwinterfest.org

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Sponsored by the Chetek Chamber of Commerce

FOOD & FUN FOR EVERYONE! • FLEA MARKET • FARMERS MARKET • PANCAKE BREAKFAST • CRAFT SHOW • CHICKEN DINNER • KIDS ACTIVITIES • GARDEN TRACTOR PULL For more information or questions, please call the Chetek Area Chamber of Commerce at 715-924-3200

Watermania | Harvest fest | Santa Days

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Santa Comes to Town! SAT., DEC. 3, 2022 Held at The Center 711 FIRST ST., CHETEK

• Visit Santa • Horse-drawn wagon rides • Food & Hot Cocoa • Take part in Kids Corner holiday shopping

Sponsored by: CHETEK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHETEK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & CHETEK RESORT OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Calendar of events

CALENDAR OF EVENTS CHETEK & SURROUNDING AREA

JANUARY -

15 Chetek Firefighters’ Annual Ice Fishing Tournament 15-16 Free Fishing Weekend in Wisconsin (NO LICENSE REQUIRED) 20 Jump for a Cause

FEBRUARY -

6 14 27

Chetek Hydroflites Ice Fishing Tournament Fundraiser AMVETS Kids Ice Fishing Contest Winter Fest in Chetek

MAY -

7 28 27 29

Fishing season opener/Angler’s Widow Shopping Event Bluegill Fishing Tournament Pioneer Village Museum Opens | 1–5 P.M. Memorial Day Activities

JUNE -

2-11 Rice Lake Aquafest 3-4 City Wide Garage Sales, CHETEK 4 Chetek Area Museum Annual Hosta Sale Fundraiser | 9 A.M.-1 P.M. 4-5 Wisconsin DNR Free Fishing Weekend 6 Taste of Chetek, DOWNTOWN CHETEK 21-23 Wine Walk 25 Canoes for a Cause 23-25 Country Fest 30

JULY -

Liberty Fest

14-16 15-18 Birchwood Bluegill Festival 21-24 Jamboree Days NEW AUBURN | SOFTBALL AND VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS, KIDS’ ACTIVITIES, CHICKEN DINNER

21-24 Washburn County Fair in Spooner 26-28 Wine Walk

AUGUST -

4-7 Bloomer Community Fair 5-6 Crazy Days | CHETEK 5-6 Lake Fest MUSIC ON LAKE AT 2 P.M. RAFFLE AND PRIZES TO FOLLOW 9-11 Wine Walk 20 Pontoon Olympix 27-28 Watermania

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Citywide Garage Sales | CHETEK Ridgeland Fair | DEMO DERBY, TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL, CARNIVAL, STREET DANCE, PARADE Walleyes For Chetek Annual Raffle Event | GILLIGANS Harvest Fest in Chetek | ARTS AND CRAFTS, CHILI CONTEST, CAR SHOW, LIVE MUSIC

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Oktoberfest, DALLAS Witches Brew & Warlocks Too Beer Crawl | CHETEK RETAIL SHOPPING EVENT Chamber Halloween Party | CHETEK-WEYERHAEUSER HS GYM

Small Business Saturday | SHOP LOCAL CHETEK BUSINESSES

Chetek Chamber Santa’s Arrival & Fun Day | CHETEK | 10 A.M. - 2 P.M.

Calendar of events

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

FOR MORE EVENTS IN CHETEK AND THE SURROUNDING AREA VISIT WWW.EXPLORECHETEK.COM

CHETEK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & CHETEK RESORT OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Outdoor recreation & Trails

OUTDOOR RECREATION & TRAILS All-terrain Vehicles The Chetek ATV Club has over 100 members. The club has many members from outside the immediate area to help support our efforts and to provide ATV enthusiasts opportunities to ride our trails. Our trails are made possible by some very generous private land owners that allow our trails to cross over their land. The Club has many volunteers to maintain trails and road routes. The Mission of the Chetek ATV Cruzers is to conserve, maintain, enhance and establish All Terrain Vehicle Trails and routes in Barron County.

Join the Club! Your membership means support for the local, state, and federal efforts to keep trails open and to utilize the public lands for recreational enjoyment. Your membership also helps to educate ATV users on trail etiquette and considerate trail use, so that we can retain our privileges and support the people who enjoy the great outdoors on their ATVs & UTVs. Your membership also helps to pay for the maintenance and cleaning of the trails. The Chetek ATV Club works hard to maintain the trails for everyone who uses them. Membership applications can be picked up at Horton’s Hardware. Monthly meetings are March - October, check Facebook for dates and times. Everyone is welcome! There is access to the ATV routes and trails from most of the Chetek resorts. There is a trail-head in the Chetek Industrial Park behind Parker Hannifin where riders can unload their machines and park trucks/trailers. ATV city maps and Barron county maps are available at the Chetek Visitors Center and at most Chetek businesses. All City of Chetek streets are open to ATVs; quiet time is 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. ATVs NOT PERMITTED during this time. All riders on city streets must have a valid drivers licence. Please ride safely and always ride with your headlights on so others can see you coming.

Check us out on Facebook (ChetekAtvCruzers) New members are always welcome

Snowmobiling Barron County has over 250 miles of groomed and well-marked snowmobile trails. The trail-head of the Tuscobia State Trail, a 76-mile abandoned railroad bed, begins just north of Rice Lake and ends in Park Falls. “Rails to Trails” is the Wild Rivers Trail which also begins in Rice Lake and covers 97 miles, going north to Superior. For the latest information on trail conditions, call 715-234-2126 or 800-523-6318 or visit www.travelwisconsin.com. The local snowmobile club is the Chetek Snow Flyers. To obtain more information about this organization and/or membership in the club, please contact President Mike Schmidt at 715-829-8925, email cheteksnowflyers@yahoo.com, visit www.cheteksnowflyers.net or search Chetek Snow Flyers on Facebook. Lodging in the Chetek area is available during the winter by contacting the Chetek Resort Owners Association. Visit their website, www.explorechetek. com and click on Info Request Form to inquire with the members that have availability.

cross country ski, snowshoe, hiking & running trail The cross country ski/snowshoe/hiking/running trail begins behind the Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High School/Middle School building on the west edge of town off of Knapp Street. There is ample parking at the start of the route. The trail begins adjacent to the maintenance shed located next to the baseball field. The cross country ski/snowshoe trail loops out onto Bailey Lake. If you’re interested in the hiking/running trail, follow the school loop that is located behind the school. This trail is used by the cross country running team when school is in session.

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Fish-o-rama

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Second-ever $1,000 tagged fish caught on Ten Mile Eau Claire resident Brad House, pictured at left, earned a big pay day while panfishing on the Chetek Chain of Lakes last week. The longtime angler caught a tagged fish worth $1,000, just the second four-figure payout since the $1,000 tagged fish prize was created in 2014. House reeled in the 7-3/4-inch bluegill on Thursday, July 8, while fishing with a Euro worm on Ten Mile Lake. Interestingly enough, the bluegill was tagged and released on Pokegama Lake back on April 15, showing that panfish are relatively nomadic in the Chetek Chain. House noted that he has a seasonal camper at Six Lakes Resort and has been coming to Chetek for 50 years, ever since his dad first brought him to Chetek fishing as a youngster. Pictured with House, at right, is Mike Bilodeau owner of Rod & Gun, representing Fish-O-Rama, who was the fish sponsor. The Fish-O-Rama contest began May 1 and ends Friday, Oct.

Courtesy of The Chetek Alert • July 14, 2021 issue

2022 IS OUR 36TH YEAR!

There have been over 3,068 tagged fish caught during the Fish-O-Rama contest and over $123,725 has been paid out to winners to date!

2021 STATS 370 FISH TAGGED

307-$25; 32-$50; 13-$100; 26-$500; 2-$1,000

50 TAGGED FISH WERE CAUGHT

20-$25; 1-$50; 2-$100; 1-$500; 0-$1,000

FISH-O-RAMA RULES • Starts on the fishing opener, May 7, and ends Oct. 1 • Must purchase a button prior to catching the tagged fish • Buttons are available from Chetek area resorts and businesses for $3/each, $5 husband & wife, $6 family (parents and children 17 and under) • Only Crappies and Bluegills are tagged • 5 prize amounts: $25, $50, $100, $500 and $1,000 • Previous years tags are worth $5

TAGS SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO THE ROD & GUN SHOP IN CHETEK TO DETERMINE THE PRIZE AMOUNT AND SPONSOR. CHETEK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & CHETEK RESORT OWNERS ASSOCIATION

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