official results edition
COMPLETE VOTING
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BEST EATS & DRINKS | BEST ENTERTAINMENT | BEST PEOPLE | BEST SHOPPING | BEST SERVICES
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The votes are in! THE
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The readers of The Reporter have selected their favorites in many different categories. Inside you will find the results in numerous categories including dining, entertainment, people, shopping and services. We at The Reporter, along with our local businesses, want to thank those of you who took the time to cast your votes. If your favorite made it on the list, stop in and let them know you appreciate them. If your preferred choice didn’t make the list, stop by and see who your fellow citizens voted for. You just might discover a new favorite. Fond du Lac is a special place and the people and businesses that reside here make it so.
BEST EATS & DRINKS .........................2-5 BEST ENTERTAINMENT........................6 BEST SHOPPING...................................7-11 BEST PEOPLE.........................................11-12 BEST SERVICES................................... 13-20 READERS’ CHOICE is published by Gannett Wisconsin Custom Publishing. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior consent of Gannett Wisconsin Custom Publishing. For information contact: Advertising Director / Mike Loader, mloader@gannett.com
Thank You for voting us #1 Best Place to Buy Candy Featuring: Homemade Candies Gourmet Popcorn Flavored Coffees. WI-5002156205
Guth’s Candy LLC 928 E. Main Street • Waupun 920-342-3331 • guthscandy.com
EATS & DRINKS BEST ALL AROUND RESTAURANT WINNER Trepanier’s Backyard Grill & Bar FINALIST Ala Roma BAKERY WINNER Mix it Up Bakery FINALIST Festival Foods BAR FOOD WINNER Schmitty’s Bar & Grill FINALIST Backyard Bar & Grill BREAKFAST WINNER Faros Family Restaurant FINALIST Connie’s Diner BUFFET WINNER Pizza Ranch FINALIST Blancks Lake Aire Supper Club CAKE WINNER Mix it Up Bakery FINALIST Festival Foods CANDY STORE WINNER End of The Trail FINALIST Confections For Any Occasion CARRY OUT WINNER 11:11 Burgers & Beignets FINALIST Joe’s Fox Hut
CHILI WINNER Tucker’s FINALIST Trepanier’s Backyard Grill & Bar CHINESE WINNER China Town Kitchen FINALIST King Chef CUP OF COFFEE WINNER Kwik Trip FINALIST Annie’s Fountain City Café DESSERT WINNER Gilles Frozen Custard FINALIST Mix it Up Bakery DINNER UNDER $10 WINNER 11:11 Burgers & Beignets FINALIST Trepanier’s Backyard Grill & Bar DOUGHNUTS WINNER Mix it Up Bakery FINALIST Fishys Bakery FAST FOOD WINNER Culvers FINALIST 11:11 Burgers & Beignets FISHY FRY WINNER Wendt’s FINALIST Ledgeview Lanes
FRENCH FRIES WINNER 11:11 Burgers & Beignets FINALIST Gilles Frozen Custard FRIED CHICKEN WINNER (TIE) Pump N Pantry Philly’s on 4th Tied for winner FINALIST Pizza Ranch
FROZEN CUSTARD / ICE CREAM WINNER Kelley Country Creamery FINALIST Gilles Frozen Custard HAMBURGER WINNER 11:11 Burgers & Beignets FINALIST Culvers HOMESTYLE COOKING WINNER Red Cabin at Green Acres FINALIST Schreiner’s Restaurant ITALIAN FOOD WINNER Ala Roma FINALIST Gino’s Italain Restaurant KIDS MENU WINNER Culvers FINALIST 11:11 Burgers & Beignets Continued on page 3 >>>
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MEXICAN FOOD WINNER Casa del Tequila FINALIST Mazatlan PIZZA WINNER Joe’s Fox Hut FINALIST Bob’s Pizza PLACE FOR LUNCH WINNER Trepanier’s Backyard Grill & Bar FINALIST 11:11 Burgers & Beignets PRIME RIB WINNER Schwarz’s Supper Club FINALIST Sebastian’s Steak House RESTAURANT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY WINNER Trepanier’s Backyard Grill & Bar FINALIST Ala Roma
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RESTAURANT FOR THE PRICE WINNER Trepanier’s Backyard Grill & Bar FINALIST 11:11 Burgers & Beignets RESTAURANT FOR THE SERVICE WINNER Trepanier’s Backyard Grill & Bar FINALIST 11:11 Burgers & Beignets SALAD BAR WINNER Blancks Lake Aire Supper Club FINALIST Salty’s Seafood and Spirits SANDWICH WINNER 11:11 Burgers & Beignets FINALIST Friar Tucks SEAFOOD RESTAURANT WINNER Salty’s Seafood and Spirits FINALIST Wendt’s on the Lake SOUP
WINNER Salty’s Seafood and Spirits FINALIST Tucker’s STEAK WINNER Sebastian’s Steak House FINALIST Schwarz’s Supper Club SUB SHOP WINNER Subway FINALIST Macino’s Pizza and Grinders SUPPER CLUB WINNER Schwarz’s Supper Club FINALIST Blancks Lake Aire Supper Club BLOODY MARY WINNER Green Dragon FINALIST Ziggy’s LOCAL BAR WINNER Fat Joes FINALIST Jenz Bar North
3 Generations Serving FDL for Over 50 Years
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Thank You for voting us,
#1 Best Dessert
Voted one of Fond Du Lac’s Best Frozen Custard/ Ice Cream & French Fries. It’s an honor to serve you!
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$ off orders of $10 or more
Exp. Tues. November 7, 2017 WI-5002155187
Open Sunday - Thursday 11am -10pm, Friday and Saturday 11am - 11pm 819 Main Street • 922-4900 gillesfrozencustardfdl.com
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1
Best Chili
Voted BEST PIZZA in FDL for 18 Years Straight & one of Fond du Loc’s Best Carryout! We sincerely want to thank our loyal customers for voting us best Pizza in FDL for 18 years straight.
$1 off a Medium Pizza $2 off a Large Pizza Not Valid On Frozen Pizza. Not Valid w/Other Offers. Expires 10/15/17
WE DELIVER 41 N. Main St., FDL 923.2300 or 921.9700 www.joesfoxhut.com Open at 4pm
444 W. Johnson St. 922-1200 927 S. Main St. 921-1146
TuckersHamburgers.com
WI-5002143398
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION
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A Sincere Thank You Fond du Lac for voting
Mix It Up Bakery Best Bakery • Best Donuts • Best Cake & One of Fond du Lac’s Best Desserts
A SINCERE THANK YOU FOND DU LAC FOR VOTING US
Best
Runner Up
Hamburger
Fast Food
French Fries
Kids Menu
Sandwich
Place for Lunch
Carry Out
Restaurant for Price
Dinner Under $10
Restaurant for Service
HandCut
FLAT GRILL
Seared
FRIES WI-5002156174
BURGERS
64 N. Main Street • 920.933.3898
Thank You Fond du Lac! You voted us Best Buffet
code: 9269
Expires: 11/1/17
$1.00 off
an Adult Buffet - LIMIT 2 Valid at Fond du Lac location only. Some restrictions apply. Prices subject to change without notice. Not valid with any other offer.
Fond du Lac
1235 West Johnson St. 920-929-8800 WI-5002158245
KVV1975 - 1715
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The results are in... Thank you for voting us Fond du Lac’s Best....
All Around Restaurant Place for Lunch Restaurant for Entire Family Restaurant for the Price Restaurant for the Service d, Runner Up For Best Bar Foo Chili & Best Dinner Under $10
329 W Pioneer Rd. • 920-926-0021 • NO FEE ATM
Thank you for Voting us Fond du Lac’s
BEST FRIED CHICKEN!
Serving 7 days a week 11am-10pm 838 E. Johnson St. • Fond du Lac (920)924-9400
www.visitbackyard.com
STOP IN FOR ONE OF OUR NEW
Voted Best Golf Course & Runner up for Banquet/ Reception Location
$5 BASKET!
Includes Sandwich, Fries & 20 oz. Fountain Soda. Choice of Reuben, Gyro, Breaded Chicken Breast, Haddock & Bacon Cheeseburger
www.WHISPERINGSPRINGSGOLF.com WI-5002144678
Course is in perfect shape!
WI-5002155555
920.921.8053 | HWY. 23 | 4 MI EAST OF FOND DU LAC
Stop in & enjoy a cold beer or glass of wine with our Lunch or Dinner Menus! Home Cooked Meals Every Day | Visit us at pumpnpantryfdl.com
We Appreciate All Our Loyal Customers! Thank you for your votes!
s n a i t s a b e HOUSE SSTEAK
, l t y a S s SEAFOOD & SPIRITS
To Find Fresher Seafood... You’ll Have To Get Your Feet Wet!
Huge Sandwiches...Huge Value!
It’s What We’re Famous For!
Award Winning Homemade Soups Delicious Salads & Appetizers
A Rare Steak House Very Well Done!
Serving Daily at 11:00 A.M. Carry-Outs Available
Enjoy A Special Occasion In One of Our Banquet Rooms
921-4027
922-3333
570 W. Johnson St. - Fond du Lac
Open at 4 PM 7 Days a Week 770 South Main St. Fond du Lac
Open Daily at11:00
503 N. Park Ave. Fond du Lac
922-9940
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR EMPLOYEES, TO WHOM WE OWE OUR SUCCESS! WI-5002152985
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ENTERTAINMENT BOWLING ALLEY WINNER Ledgeview Lanes FINALIST Parkway Lanes
HAPPY HOUR WINNER Fat Joes Bar and Grill FINALIST Friar Tucks
LOCAL FESTIVAL WINNER Walleye Weekend FINALIST Fond du Lac County Fair
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT WINNER Lakeside Park FINALIST Walleye Weekend
LIVE THEATRE SHOW WINNER Fond du Lac Community Theatre FINALIST Fond du Lac High School LOCAL BAND WINNER Roadtrip FINALIST Driftwood
PLACE TO CELEBRATE A BIRTHDAY-CHILD WINNER Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac FINALIST Fondy Sports Conplex PLACE TO CELEBRATE A BIRTHDAY-ADULT WINNER Schmitty’s Bar & Grill FINALIST Fat Joes Bar and Grill
GOLF COURSE WINNER Whispering Springs FINALIST Rolling Meadows
Thanks to all who voted
Eden Meat Market
“Best Meat Market for 2017” Fresh-Cut Steaks & Chops, Home-Cured Hams & Bacon, Variety of Sausages, Jerky & Bratwurst
27 Hole Championship Golf Course
920-929-3735 560 W Rolling Meadows Dr, Fond du Lac. WI RollingMeadowsGolfCourse.com
Eden Catering
Readers’ Choice Winner
Thanks for voting us Fond du Lac’s Best Caterer for 2017!
‘03, ‘04, ‘05, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08, ‘09, ‘10, ‘11, ‘12, ‘13, ‘14, ‘15, ‘16, ‘17!
OPEN MON-FRI 7am-6pm • SAT 7am-5pm WI-5002151935
Thanks for supporting Rolling Meadows Golf Course
OFFERING 3 TYPES OF SERVICE: - Pick up - Delivery - Full Service No Order is too Large or Small!
477-2711 • 115 E. Main Street, Eden
Minutes South of Fond du Lac • Check out our daily specials at www.edenmeat.com
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SHOPPING ANTIQUES WINNER St. Vincent De Paul FINALIST Ken’s Family Antiques APPLIANCE STORE WINNER Silica For Your Home FINALIST Ray’s TV & Appliance BAIT &TACKLE SHOP WINNER Dutch’s Trading Post FINALIST Tuffy’s BRIDAL SHOP WINNER Edith’s Bridal FINALIST Goldsmith CARPET STORE WINNER Twohig Flooring America FINALIST Floor Quest CONSIGNMENT SHOP WINNER Main Street Fashion FINALIST Mini Bambini
CONVENIENCE STORE WINNER Kwik Trip FINALIST Philly’s on 4th ELECTRONICS STORE WINNER Silica For Your Home FINALIST Ray’s TV & Appliance EYE WEAR SELECTION WINNER Family Focus Eye Care FINALIST Agnesian Health Care Optical Shop FURNITURE STORE WINNER WG&R FINALIST Sillica For Your Home GROCERY STORE WINNER Festival Foods FINALIST Pick N’ Save
HARDWARE STORE WINNER Kitz & Pfeil True Value FINALIST Menards
MUSIC STORE WINNER Mike’s Music FINALIST Mad Hatteur
HEALTH SHOP WINNER The Villiage Market FINALIST Agnesian Health Shop
NURSERY (LAWN & GARDEN) WINNER Stuart’s Landscaping & Garden Center FINALIST Berry Patch
JEWELRY STORE WINNER The Goldsmith FINALIST CW Smith Jewelers LIQUOR/WINE STORE WINNER Festival Foods FINALIST (TIE) East Side Spirits Gilmore’s Liquor Mart MATTRESS RETAILER WINNER WG&R FINALIST Mattress Firm MEAT MARKET WINNER Eden Meat Market FINALIST Butchers Block
POOL/SPA SHOP WINNER Binner Pools and Spa FINALIST Fleet Farm RV STORE WINNER Schiek’s Camping Center FINALIST Camping World
PLACE TO BUY CHEESE WINNER Baker Cheese FINALIST Festival Foods
SPORTING GOOD SHOP WINNER Tuffy’s FINALIST Fleet Farm THIRFT STORE WINNER St. Vincent De Paul FINALIST Goodwill TIRE STORE WINNER Holiday Automotive FINALIST Matthew’s Tire WINDOW REPLACEMENT COMPANY WINNER Window World FINALIST Ideal Glass PLACE TO BUY A BOAT WINNER Wendt’s FINALIST Moon Marine PLACE TO BUY A USED CAR WINNER Summit Automotive FINALIST Holiday Automotive
KRAIL JEWELRY
YOU
A name you’ve trusted since 1922.
votes
Accredited Gem Lab
WI-5002144981
Great Team • Great Service • Service on the Water WI-5002145651
PLACE TO BUY A SPECIAL GIFT WINNER The Goldsmith FINALIST Kristmas Kringle
PLACE FOR HEARING ASSISTANCE WINNER Agnesian Health Care FINALIST Fond du Lac Regional Clinic Audiology Department
for your
Located on the River just north of the Scott Street Bridge
PLACE TO BUY A NEW CAR WINNER Summit Automotive FINALIST Holiday Automotive
PET STORE WINNER Victoria’s Pet Nutrition Center FINALIST Animal Outfitters
THANK
532 Water Street • Fond du Lac • 921-7070
PLACE TO BUY A MOTORCYCLE WINNER Open Road Harley Davidson FINALIST Pro Motor Sports
Thank You for your votes Fond du Lac, and for helping us celebrate our 95th Year in Business
105 North Main Street Downtown Fond du Lac
(920)-921-2475
Open Mon.-Thurs. 8-5, Fri. 8-7, Sat. 9-12 www.krailjewelry.com
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Thank You
for Voting us One of Fond du Lac’s Best Meat Markets!
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
W E ’ V E G O T T H E M E AT !
330 N. PETERS AVE. FOND DU LAC • 920-322-9505
C a l l o r S t o p b y To d a y !
Thank you Fond du Lac for choosing SVDP as your:
Store Hours M-F 9:30am-6:00pm Sat 9:30am-5:00pm Donation Hours M-F 9:30am-5:30pm Sat 9:30am-3:30pm
BEST THRIFT STORE BEST ANTIQUE STORE
221 Fond du Lac Ave., Fond du Lac, WI
(920) 922-5006, ext. 72
Your continued support of St. Vincent de Paul helps us help others in Fond du Lac County
Call 920-922-3650 for assistance All proceeds benefit those in Fond du Lac County
Thank you to our loyal customers for voting us the
#1 Sporting Goods Shop
in Fond Du Lac 3 years in a row!!!
371 N. Main St. • 920-933-5110
WI-5002152835
(920) 266-8321
In the Best of Fond du Lac competition!
400 Prospect Ave., North Fond du Lac, WI
WI-5002153779
THANK YOU!
We will be at our current NFdL location until further notice & our FdL Location will not be affected!
Thanks
To
YoU
YoUr LocaLLY owned Kitz and Pfeil was voted BesT hardware sTore in Fond Du Lac and one of
the Best Home Improvement Centers. We appreciate the confidence you have in us!
40 E. First St. • 923-8262
OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 8-8; Sat. 8-5; Sun. 9-2 WI-5002154719
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Badger Tires
Thank You for Voting us Best Place to Buy Cheese 5 Years in a Row!
& Automotive Service
Thank you for your votes Fond du Lac Badger Tires, Inc
350 West Johnson Street Fond du Lac, WI 54935 ph: 920.922.7972 • badgertireinc@att.net
www.badgertires.com
Headquarters ✦ for the ✦
Outdoorsman
258 North Main St Fond du Lac
920.922.0311 WI-5002153734
dutchstrading post.com
Visit our Cheese Store: Just minutes east of FdL, off Hwy. 23 N5279 County Road G St. Cloud, WI 53079 Ph: 920-477-7111 www.bakercheese.com
WI-5002143268
Thank You Fond du Lac
Custom Framing since 1975
...for Voting us
Local Art | Fair Trade
Best Bait & Tackle
www.galleryframe.net
Shop Once nce Again!!! Stop in and see us for all of your hunting and fishing needs.
A Sincere Thank You to all our loyal customers! WI-5002157849
Thank you for voting us Best Carpet Store in Fond du Lac and for your continued support
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday : 9am - 5pm • Thursday: 9am-7pm • Saturday: 9am-2pm
WI-5002153416
316 N. Rolling Meadows Dr., Fond du Lac (Corner of Hwys. 23 & 41) 920.922.6340 • www.twohigflooringamerica.com
WI-5002145098
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Thank you to our loyal customers and friends for voting us
Best Pet Store in Fond du Lac!
Pet Nutrition Experts. Quality Pet Food for Every Budget. Ask about our effective supplements for healing and maintaining good health Hours:
MTWF 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Thurs. 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. • Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK WI-5002154428
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL
14 North Main Street • Fond du Lac, WI 920.923.1991 • victoriaspetnutrition.com
Thank You!
for voting “Haentze Floral” Fond du Lac’s best florist! WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS & YOUR SUPPORT!
658 Fond du Lac Avenue | 920-921-0970 www.haentzefloral.com
WI-5002151932
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PEOPLE ACCOUNTANT WINNER Feucht Financial Group LLC FINALIST Tim Marcoe
CATERER WINNER Eden Catering FINALIST Boda’s Restaurant and Catering
AUTO MECHANIC WINNER Leroy Neu FINALIST Holiday Automotive
DENTIST WINNER William Mauthe FINALIST Tim McBride
AUTO SALESPERSON NEW CARS WINNER Michael Berg FINALIST Chris Holmes
ELECTRICIAN WINNER Jake Schommer FINALIST Mark Leasa
EYE DOCTOR WINNER Family Focus FINALIST Julie Henry
INSURANCE AGENT WINNER Sam Meyer FINALIST Tim Cruz
PRINTER WINNER Hoppers FINALIST Graphic Center
VOLUNTEER WINNER Betty Trent FINALIST Paul Osterholm
FAMILY DOCTOR WINNER Don Stewart FINALIST Russell Fredrickson
LAWYER WINNER Ron Hammer FINALIST Frank Endejan
RADIO ANNOUNCER WINNER Marty Schibbelhut FINALIST Greg Owens
FUNERAL DIRECTOR WINNER Uecker-Witt Funeral Home FINALIST Don Kurki AUTO SALESPERSON USED CARS WINNER Jake Roberts FINALIST Mike Shannon
FLORIST WINNER Haentze Floral FINALIST Wood’s Floral & Gifts
NURSE WINNER Rachel Flanagan FINALIST Larura Suprenand PLUMBER WINNER Ahern Gross FINALIST Mark Huck
REAL ESTATE AGENT WINNER Kelly Twohig FINALIST Anne Lisowe
Jake Schommer Electric Residential • Commercial • Industrial Thank You Fond du Lac For All of Your Votes They Are Truly Appreciated
Thank You . . .
For voting us Fond du Lac’s Best Funeral Director & Best Funeral Home
Providing personal service from start to finish.
State Certified Masters • Free Estimates 24 Hour Emergency Service
920-921-4877 www.jakeschommerelectric.com
WI-5002154310
We are honored to serve the families in our community. 524 North Park Ave. | Fond du Lac, WI 54935 5 | 920.922.5110 | ueckerwitt.com WI-5002154626
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Thank you for Voting us Best Veterinarian Clinic in Fond du Lac
Get to a better State®. Get State Farm.
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EXCEPTIONAL CARE FOR EXCEPTIONAL PETS
N4415 Hwy 45, Eden, WI 53019 • (920) 477-3003 Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-3pm
Thank you Fond du Lac for your support in voting
www.countryhillspets.com
Sam Meyer Best Insurance Agent.
Sam Meyer Insurance Agency Inc Sam Meyer, Agent 42 N Main St sammeyeragency.com Bus: 920-924-4425 Se habla español
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL • State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, State Farm General Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL
1201159
WI-5002152728
WI-5002143540
We Sincerely thank you for voting us One of Fond du Lac’s Best Computer Repair Services
“Introducing the All-in-One Touchscreen Computer with Solid State!” Super fast computer with wireless peripherals and wireless internet connectivity for a super small footprint. All-in-One leaves tons of extra desk space and super fast speeds!
FREE
ONSITE SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM ASSESSMENT.
103. S Main Street • 920-933-5001 • 9am-6pm M-F
WI-5002158607
FREE
Now offering 4k Wired Security Camera Systems and 1080p Wireless Security Camera Systems for Home and Office
COMPUTER CHECKUP
103. S Main Street • 920-933-5001 • 9am-6pm M-F
FREE
ONSITE NETWORK SECURITY CHECK-UP
103. S Main Street • 920-933-5001 • 9am-6pm M-F
103. S Main Street • 920-933-5001 • 9am-6pm M-F
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SERVICES ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY WINNER St. Francis Home FINALIST Woodlands Senior Park AUTO BODY SHOP WINNER Holiday Automotive FINALIST Scotty’s Auto Works BANK WINNER National Exchange Bank and Trust FINALIST US Bank BANQUET/RECEPTION LOCATION WINNER Holiday Inn FINALIST Whispering Springs BARBER SHOP WINNER Barbershop For Men FINALIST Krug Gentlemen Haircuts BEAUTY SALON WINNER Renaissance Hair Salon and Day Spa FINALIST Looking Glass CARWASH WINNER Jet Stream Carwash FINALIST Kwik Trip
CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC WINNER Bauer Chiropractic FINALIST Agnesian Chiropractic COMPUTER REPAIR/ SERVICE WINNER Milwaukee PC FINALIST Efficient Technology Services CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (COMMERCIAL) WINNER C.D. Smith FINALIST Michels Corporation CREDIT UNION WINNER Verve Credit Union FINALIST Fond du Lac Credit Union DANCE STUDIO WINNER Shut Up and Dance FINALIST Wempner’s School of Dance DAYCARE FACILITY WINNER Fond du Lac Family YMCA Child Care Center FINALIST Camelot Child Care Center DENTAL CLINIC WINNER Dental Associates FINALIST Twohig Family Dentistry
DJ SERVICES WINNER Matt’s DJ Service FINALIST Record Entertainment DRY CLEANERS WINNER Georgetown Cleaners FINALIST Model Cleaners EMPLOYER WINNER Summit Automotive FINALIST Charter EMPLOYMENT AGENCY WINNER Seek Inc. FINALIST Adecco FINANCIAL ADVISOR WINNER Feucht Financial Group LLC FINALIST Rose Bertram FITNESS CENTER WINNER Fond du Lac Family YMCA FINALIST Planet Fitness FUNERAL HOME WINNER Uecker-Witt Funeral Home FINALIST Zacherl Funeral Home
GRAPHIC SIGN BUSINESS WINNER Hoppers FINALIST Flyway Signs HEALTH CLINIC WINNER Agnesian Health Care FINALIST Aurora Health Care HEATING/AIR CONDITINING WINNER Air Tech Heating FINALIST Fondy Heating and Cooling HOMEBUILDER WINNER Steve Wirtz Constuction FINALIST Burg Construction HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE WINNER Menards FINALIST Kitz & Pfeil True Value INSURANCE COMPANY WINNER American Family Insurance FINALIST State Farm Insurance LANDSCAPING COMPANY WINNER Stuart’s Landscaping & Garden Center FINALIST Roffers Landscaping
MASSAGE WINNER The Renaisaance Hair Salon and Day Spa FINALIST No Knots Therapeutic Massage MOUNMENTS & MEMORIALS WINNER Woods Floral FINALIST Fond du Lac Rock of Ages Memorial Co. MORTGAGE COMPANY WINNER National Exchange Bank and Trust FINALIST Fox Valley Savings Bank HOTEL/MOTEL WINNER Holiday Inn FINALIST Country Inn & Suites NAIL SALON WINNER Sky Nails FINALIST Happy Nails OIL CHANGE WINNER Summit Automotive FINALIST Holiday Automotive PHARMACY WINNER Walgreens FINALIST Agnesian Pharmacy PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO WINNER Gueller’s Photogrpahy FINALIST Ahrens Photography PICTURE FRAME SHOP WINNER Gallery and Frame Shop FINALIST Gueller’s Photogrpahy RADIO STATION WINNER WFDL Sunny 97.7 FINALIST B 104.7
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REAL ESTATE COMPANY WINNER Adashun Jones Real Estate FINALIST Roberts Homes and Real Estate RECOVERY/ REHABILITATION CENTER WINNER Agnesian FINALIST St Francis Home TANNING SALON WINNER Electric Beach FINALIST Planet Fitness TATTOO PARLOR WINNER In Your Face Tattooz FINALIST Big Guns Tattoo TAX SERVICE WINNER Marcoe Tax Service FINALIST Feucht Financial Group LLC TRAVEL AGENCY WINNER Fox World Travel FINALIST AAA VETERINARIAN CLINIC WINNER Country Hills Pet Hospital FINALIST Companion Animal Care PACKING AND SHIPPING PLACE WINNER The UPS Store FINALIST Dufrane AUTO DETAIL SHOP WINNER Holiday Automotive FINALIST Summit Automotive
Thank you for voting us BEST PLUMBER IN FOND DU LAC!
Serving and supporting the Fond du Lac area for more than 30 years!
WI-5002145742
WI-5002158141
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920-921-1414 218 South Main Street Fond du Lac, WI 54935 www.aherngross.com
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Thank you for making us smile. Voted Best Dental Clinic for four out of the last five years! A big thank you to each and every one of you for voting us Best Dental Clinic in the Best of Fond du Lac readers’ choice awards. Fond du Lac 920.924.9090
Accredited by
DentalAssociates.com
WI-5002153408
ThankYou forVotingUs #1
Best Eye Doctors & Best Eyewear Selection 355 North Peters Ave
(920) 922-7121
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VOTED ONE OF
FOND DU LAC’S
VOTED
BEST RADIO ANNOUNCER
BEST RADIO STATION
In Fond du Lac Since 2002
Hear Gregg 6am-9am on AM 1170/FM 103.3 and 9am-Noon on
12pm-3pm on 95-1& 96-1 The Rock
Nick and Heather
Photographs by Amanda HK Nimmer
VOTED ONE OF
FOND DU LAC’S
BEST DJ SERVICES Since 2002
DJ entertainers you know… who know what to play when.
WI-5002157361
Andy Mueller
Kerry Longrie
Michael Kennedy
Keith “Wheels” Heisler
Drew Glaeser
Terry Davis
Johnny Ransom
Ron Jacobson
Dominic Vanderscheuren
Alan Kuenzi
Paul Millard
Joe Paasch
Tom Otte
Alan Martinez
Alex Tryon
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• 401k Rollovers • IRA’s • Roth IRA’s • Tax, Financial & Retirement Income Planning • Bonds, ETF’s, Mutual Funds & Stocks • Separately Managed & Institutional Accts • Life, Long-term Care Insurance & Annuities • Estate & Trust Planning, Inheritances • 401k Rollovers, IRA’s. Roth IRA’s Securities and advisory services offered through NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION (NPC), Member FINRA/SIPC., A Registered Investment Advisor. Feucht Financial Group, L.L.C and NPC are separate and unrelated companies.
congratulations
to the Best of Fond du Lac winners!
Feucht Financial Group, L.L.C N6687 Wrightway Drive Fond du Lac, WI 54937
920-921-6288 www.feucht.com WI-5002143717
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