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BEST EATS & DRINKS | BEST ENTERTAINMENT | BEST PEOPLE | BEST SHOPPING | BEST SERVICES
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Complete voting results inside!
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best place for
Eats & Drinks
Best All Around Restaurant 1st place Trepanier’s Backyard Grill and Bar 2nd place Ala Roma Best Bakery 1st place Bob and Bonnie’s Donuts and Cakes 2nd place Festival Foods Best Bar Food 1st place Schmitty’s Oar House 2nd place Coliseum Best Breakfast 1st place Faros’ Family Restaurant 2nd place Rolling Meadows Family Restaurant Best Buffet 1st place Chinatown Kitchen 2nd place Pizza Ville
Best Cake 1st place Bob and Bonnie’s Donuts and Cakes 2nd place Bryanna’s Bakery Best Candy Store 1st place End of the Trail 2nd place Hughes Candy Best Carry Out 1st place Ala Roma 2nd place Yummy Chinese Best Chili 1st place Tuckers 2nd place Friar Tucks Best Chinese Food 1st place Chinatown Kitchen 2nd place Yummy Chinese Best Cookie 1st place Festival Foods 2nd place Bob and Bonnie’s Donuts and Cakes
Best Cup of Coffee 1st place Starbucks 2nd place McDonalds Best Dessert 1st place Gilles 2nd place Kelley’s Country Creamery Best Dinner under $10 1st place Friar Tucks 2nd place Trepanier’s Backyard Grill and Bar Best Doughnuts 1st place Bob and Bonnie’s Donuts and Cakes 2nd place Festival Foods Best Fast Food 1st place Culver’s 2nd place A&W Best Fish Fry 1st place Wendt’s on the Lake 2nd place Knights of Columbus
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BEST place for eats & drinks • BEST place for eats & drinks Best French Fries 1st place McDonalds 2nd place Culver’s
Best Kid’s Menu 1st place McDonalds 2nd place A&W
Best Fried Chicken 1st place KFC 2nd place Pump N Pantry
Best Mexican Food 1st place Mazatlan 2nd place Sombrero’s
Best Frozen Custard/Ice Cream 1st place Gilles 2nd place Kelley’s Country Creamery
Best Pizza 1st place Joe’s Fox Hut 2nd place Bob’s Pizza
Best Hamburger 1st place Culver’s 2nd place Friar Tuck’s
Best Place for lunch 1st place Trepanier’s Backyard Grill and Bar 2nd place Friar Tucks
Best Restaurant for the Service 1st place Trepanier’s Backyard Grill and Bar 2nd place Schreiner’s
Best Prime Rib 1st place Sebastian’s Steak House 2nd place Blanck’s Supper ClubJohnsburg
Best Salad Bar 1st place Salty’s Seafood and Spirits 2nd place Blanck’s Lake Aire Supper Club-FDL
Best Home-Style Cooking 1st place Schreiner’s 2nd place Susie’s Home Cooking Best Italian Food 1st place Ala Roma 2nd place Gino’s Italian
Best Restaurant for the Entire Family 1st place Trepanier’s Backyard Grill and Bar 2nd place Ala Roma Best Restaurant for the Price 1st place Trepanier’s Backyard Grill and Bar 2nd place Friar Tucks
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Best Sandwich 1st place Friar Tucks 2nd place Trepanier’s Backyard Grill and Bar
Best Sports Bar 1st place Coliseum 2nd place Schmitty’s Oar House
Best Seafood Market 1st place Fond du Lac Seafood Co., LLC 2nd place Festival Foods
Best Steak 1st place Sebastian’s Steak House 2nd place Blanck’s Supper Club-Johnsburg
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• Poormans Lobster
Best Seafood Restaurant 1st place Salty’s Seafood and Spirits 2nd place Wendt’s on the Lake
Best Soup 1st place Salty’s Seafood and Spirits 2nd place Trepanier’s Backyard Grill and Bar
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TO ALL OF OUR CUSTOMERS WHO VOTED FOR THE KC HALL AS BEST FISH FRY
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• 5:00-7:30pm Explore & Shop Vendor Booths
Includes admission to the event and reserved seat at the Younkers Fall Fashion Show.
• 5:15-5:45pm VIP Cooking Demonstration by Amy Hanten, The Cooking Mom, As Seen on The Dr. Oz Show and Host of Fox 11 Living with Amy
Advance ticket purchase suggested, Limited quantities available. All seats for the Fashion Show are reserved.
• 5:45-7:30pm Amy Hanten Cook Book Sales & Signing • 7:30-8:30 pm Fashion Show by:
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Entertainment Best Bowling Alley 1st place Ledgeview Lanes 2nd place Elks Club
Best Live Theatre Show 1st place FDL Community Theatre 2nd place Windhover Center for the Arts
Best Dance Floor 1st place Elks Club 2nd place Shut Up and Dance
Best Local Band 1st place Road Trip 2nd place Vic Ferrari
Best Family Entertainment 1st place Children’s Museum 2nd place Fondy Sports Complex Best Golf Course 1st place Whispering Springs 2nd place South Hills Best Happy Hour 1st place Main Exchange 2nd place Friar Tuck’s Best Karaoke 1st place Pockets 2nd place Schmitty’s Oar House
Best Local Festival 1st place Walleye Weekend 2nd place Fondue Festival Best Movie Theatre 1st place Fond du Lac Theatre 2nd place Marcus Cinema Best Place to Celebrate a Birthday-Adult 1st place Schmitty’s Oar House 2nd place Coliseum Best Place to Celebrate a Birthday-Child 1st place Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac 2nd place Do It All Sports
Thanks for supporting Rolling Meadows Golf Course 27 Hole Championship Golf Course
920-929-3735
560 W Rolling Meadows Dr, Fond du Lac. WI RollingMeadowsGolfCourse.com
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people Best Accountant 1st place Jana Secord-Small Business Solutions 2nd place Tim MarcoeMarcoe Tax Best Auto Mechanic 1st place Scott HolmesScotty’s Auto Works 2nd place Lee HansenHansen’s Auto Body Best Auto Salesperson New Cars 1st place Jeff Hopper-Holiday Automotive 2nd place Pat Friedel-Holiday Automotive
Best Auto Salesperson Used Cars 1st place Pat Friedel-Holiday Automotive 2nd place Jeff Hopper-Holiday Automotive Best Caterer 1st place Eden Catering 2nd place Lindstrom’s Catering Best Dentist 1st place Tim Twohig, Twohig Family Dentistry 2nd place Catherine McGalloway, Twohig Family Dentistry
Best Electrician 1st place Jason Hodgden, Dave’s Electric 2nd place Brian Zehren, Zehren Electric Best Eye Doctor 1st place Pamela Brown, Agnesian HealthCare 2nd place David Hammes, Family Focus Best Family Doctor 1st place Dr. Douglas Fownes, Agnesian HealthCare 2nd place Dr. Barbara Zink, Fond du Lac Regional Clinic continued on page 14 >>>
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We Salute you Paul Krasin!
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Family Focus
EYE CARE
Thanks Fond du Lac for voting us #1 Eye Care Selection and congratulations to Dr. David Hammes on your Award!
New Patients Welcome!
Runner-up For Best Volunteer
Call for an appointment today!
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AUTO • LIFE • BUSINESS • HEALTH • HOME • ANNUITIES
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Your business is appreciated!
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BEST people • BEST people • BEST people • BEST people Best Florist 1st place Botanicals 2nd place Woods Floral and Gifts
Best Plumber 1st place Silica Plumbing 2nd place Mr. Rooter
Best Insurance Agent 1st place Tim Cruz 2nd place Mitch Kahl
Best Printer 1st place The Graphic Center 2nd place Scott’s Discount Printing
Best Lawyer 1st place Philip A Shepherd 2nd place Frank Endejan
Best Radio Announcer 1st place Greg Stensland 2nd place Greg Owens
Best Newspaper Carrier 1st place Wyatt O’Brien
Best Real Estate Agent 1st place Brooke Boyle-Roberts Homes 2nd place Colette Hildebrandt-Adashun Jones AND Debra Heller-Roberts Homes (TIE!)
Best Nurse 1st place Janet De Boer, Fond du Lac Regional 2nd place Jane Magina, Aurora
Best Volunteer 1st place Ann Hess 2nd place Paul Krasin AND Jan Krug (TIE!)
�� Linstrom’s Catering �� ONE OF FDL’S “BEST CATERERS” 10 YEARS IN A ROW!
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FDL Area’s Best Accountant Thanks You!
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Thank You, Fond du Lac for
Software Systems
voting us runner-up for best Florist.
We appreciate your business!
Selection, Implementation and Support
Controller Services
Monthly, Quarterly, Year End Payroll, or Special Projects
Training
Accounting & Productivity Software
5 Years in a row!
Jana T. Secord, CPA LLC - CPA, CNT, MSIS
Thank You Fond du Lac F For voting us #1 BEST AUTO MECHANIC 4 years in a ROW!
See us for • Automotive Diagnostics • Tune-Ups • Oil Changes • Scheduled Maintenance Services • Brake Repair • Tires
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• Transmission Service
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...and much more! Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
SCOTT HOLMES, Owner 283 W. Pioneer Rd. Fond du Lac
(920) 922-2011
Free Parking in Rear of the Store and on Main Street WI-5001527806
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Thank You, for voting us Fond du Lac’s Best Florists Celebrating 10 years of Excellence!
EXPERIENCE QUALITY, EXPERIENCE EXCELLENCE, EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE
congratulations
920 906 9632 WI-5001540727
to the Readers’ Choice winners!
1081 E. Johnson St. In Johnson’s Crossing next to Festival
Monday-Friday 8-5:30; Sat. 8-3 After Labor Day Sundays 10-3 w w w. b o t a n i c a l s f l o r a l . c o m
Drs. Twohig, McGalloway and Resop 920-921-8565 twohigfamilydentistry.com
Best dental clinic dentists: Dr.TimothyTwohig Dr. CatherineTwohig McGalloway Dr. Brian Resop
A special
Administrative team
Teresa Ernst Jane Keifenheim Peggy Westphal
Our patients are like family to us!
We appreciate your kindness and your support! WI-5001540449
Thank You to our entire team Team of Assistants Marla Fischer Lynn Greicar Jessica Koepke Katie Schafer Teresa Paveglio
Dental Hygienists
Molly Ahern Amy Bertram Marge Gabel Judy Helmer
Stacy Luther Pat Otto Kim Possehl Kelly Sadoff
Thank You for choosing us! Best Dental Clinic: Twohig Family Dentistry Best Dentist: Dr. Tim Twohig Best Dentist Runner-up: Dr. Catherine Twohig McGalloway
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best shopping Best Antiques 1st place Country Cupboard 2nd place Ken’s Family Antiques Best Appliance Store 1st place Silica Appliance 2nd place Ray’s TV and Appliance Best Arts & Crafts store 1st place Hobby Lobby 2nd place Joann Fabrics Best Bait & Tackle Shop 1st place Dutches Trading Post 2nd place River Haus Bait and Tackle
Best Bridal Shop 1st place Edith’s Bridal and Tuxedo Junction 2nd place David’s Bridal Best Carpet Store 1st place Twohig Flooring America (Rolling Meadows Dr) 2nd place Jack Twohig Carpet One (Fond du Lac Ave)
Best Convenience Store 1st place Kwik Trip 2nd place Philly’s on 4th Best Driving School 1st place Ries Driving School 2nd place FDL High School Best Electronics Store 1st place Best Buy 2nd place Silica Appliance and TV
Best Computer Store 1st place Best Buy 2nd place Inter-quest
Best Eye Wear Selection 1st place Family Focus 2nd place Shopko Optical
Best Consignment Shop 1st place Goodwill 2nd place St. Vincent DePaul
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BEST shopping • BEST shopping • BEST shopping • BEST shopping Best Grocery Store 1st place Festival Foods 2nd place Pick ‘N Save
Best Liquor/Wine Store 1st place Festival Foods 2nd place Cujak’s Wine Market
Best Party Supply Store 1st place 50/50 2nd place As You Wish
Best Hardware Store 1st place Kitz and Pfeil True Value 2nd place Menards
Best Mattress Retailer 1st place WG&R 2nd place Verlo Mattress Factory
Best Pet Store 1st place Pet Smart 2nd place Animal Outfitters
Best Jewelry Store 1st place CW Smith Jewelers 2nd place The Goldsmith
Best Music Store 1st place Mike’s Music 2nd place Best Buy Best Nursery (Lawn & Garden) 1st place Stuart’s Landscaping 2nd place Complete Yard Service
Best Place for Hearing Assistance 1st place Agnesian HealthCare 2nd place Pickart Hearing Best Place to Buy a Cellular Phone 1st place US Cellular 2nd place Sprint
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Thank you for voting Jack Twohig Carpet One as one of Fond du Lac’s Best Carpet Stores this year & Best Carpet Store the past 7 years!
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Best Health Shop 1st place Agnesian Health Shoppe 2nd place Village Market
Best Meat Market 1st place Eden Meat Market 2nd place Brandon Meats
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BEST shopping • BEST shopping • BEST shopping • BEST shopping Best Place to Buy Cheese 1st place Casa Anna 2nd place Baker Cheese
Best Place to Buy a Used Car 1st place Holiday Automotive 2nd place Holiday Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Best Place to Buy a Motorcycle 1st place Open Road 2nd place Pro Motorsports
Best Pool/Spa Shop 1st place Binner Pools 2nd place Neuman Pools
Best Tuxedo Rental 1st place Edith’s Bridal and Tuxedo Junction 2nd place Nedrebo’s
Best RV Store 1st place Merz RV 2nd place Shiek’s Camping Center
Best Video Rental 1st place Family Video 2nd place FDL Public Library
Best Sporting Goods Shop 1st place Cabela’s 2nd place Dutch’s Trading Post
Best Window Replacement Company 1st place Window World 2nd place Ideal Glass
Best Place to Buy a New Car 1st place Holiday Automotive 2nd place Bergstrom Best Place to Buy a Special Gift 1st place Kristmas Kringle 2nd place The Goldsmith
Best Thrift Store 1st place Goodwill 2nd place St. Vincent DePaul
Best Tire Store 1st place Badger Tire 2nd place Matthews Tire & Auto
Thank you Fond du Lac for Voting us one of the Best Places to buy Cheese! A WORLD OF THANKS FOR VOTING US “BEST REPLACEMENT WINDOW CO.” 2 YEARS IN A ROW! The best compliment you can give is your referral!
We appreciate your patronage & look forward to serving you for many years to come!
Full Exteriors Total Selection “Simply the Best for Less”
Call us today: (920) 923-4189 Or visit: windowworldfonddulac.com WI-5001542273
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Three Generations of
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Accredited Gem Lab
Celebrating Our 90th Year Thanks for voting us “Best Place to buy a Spa or Pool” for 10 straight years!
Swimming Pools • Spas • Patio Furniture • Pool Chemicals Fireplaces • Woodstoves • Pellet Stoves
105 North Main Street Downtown Fond du Lac
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Open Mon.-Thurs. 8-5, Fri. 8-8, Sat. 9:00-12:00, Sun. Closed
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Ken’s Family Antiques Ken and Joyce Schneider W3606 Johnsburg Rd, FdL • 920-795-4373 / 920-960-8554
WI-5001538178
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST APPLIANCE STORE 10 YEARS IN A ROW!
THANK YOU FOR PUTTING YOUR TRUST IN US SINCE 1922!
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THANK YOU!
We are so honored to be selected as one of Fond du Lac’s Best Choices for Antiques! We appreciate you considering us. As always, making antiques affordable for everyone is important to us. See you Labor Day Weekend for our next sale! August 31st, Sept. 1st-3rd, Friday thru Monday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Stop in and sign up for a chance to win 2- $100 cash prizes! No purchase necessary.
Ally’s beautifully accessorized store offers quality furniture and we deliver FREE*! • Sofas • Gliders • Recliners • Curios & Bakers Racks • Entertainment Centers • Home Office • Grandfather Clocks • Tables and Lamps • Pictures & Accessories WI-5001527079
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A locally owned family tradition since 1953. Designer looks and quality at DOWN TO EARTH PRICES
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Stop in and see us for all of your hunting and fishing needs.
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Thank you for Voting us your #1 Best Carpet & Flooring Store!
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WE WOULD LIKE TO SAY
Thank You
To all our loyal patients and readers for voting Pickart Hearing Service one of Fond du Lac’s
“BEST PLACES FOR HEARING AS ASSISTANCE!”
DON’T BUY A HEARING AID BEFORE TALKING TO US! It has always been my goal to provide our patients with the lowest price, highest quality and best professional service. We are proud to be “helping the community hear better one person at a time.”
CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE HEARING EVALUATION
1-877-203-7128 or 926-1288 481 E. Division St., Suite 900 | Fond du Lac HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 8-5; Fri. 8:30-3
www.pickarthearing.com
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Thanks to all who voted
Eden Meat Market
“Best Meat Market for 2012” Fresh-Cut Steaks & Chops, Home-Cured Hams & Bacon, Variety of Sausages, Jerky & Bratwurst
Readers’ Choic e Winner ‘03, ‘04, ‘05, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08, ‘09, ‘10, ‘11 & ‘12!
Eden Catering Thanks for Voting us Best Caterer for 2012!
OFFERING 3 TYPES OF SERVICE: Pick up - Delivery - Full Service No Order is too Large or Small!
OPEN
WI-5001539520
MON-FRI 7am-6pm SAT 7am-5pm
477-2711 • 115 E. Main Street, Eden
Minutes South of Fond du Lac • Check out our daily specials at www.edenmeat.com
Pulled Pork to Grilled Steaks Choose from over 100 itens!
115 E. Main St., Eden, WI • 920-477-2711 Check out our catering menu at: www.edenmeat.com
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The HIGHEST QUALITY The LOWEST PRICES The BEST CUSTOMERS!!
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Ladies Fall Fashion Event Celebrate the Vera Bradley Fall Launch of new fabrics and handbag styles!
for you and your home. Thursday, August 30th 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Thank you, Fond du Lac, for voting us
Best Place to Buy p a Special Gift
to benefit The Salvation Army Tickets are $15 in advance or $17 at the door.
Pick up your ticket today at the Shoppe or at Wegner Office Supply
Get a free tote stuffed with goodies worth more than $15 Fashion show by Christopher & Banks, Music by Joe & Janice.
HWY 175
Free Vendor Raffles, Demonstrations, Mary Kay Beauty Consultations, Visit with Vendor Reps, Demonstrations of the new adult Facebook game by Ganz!
KRISTMAS KRINGLE SHOPPE HW Y 41
1330 S. Main St., Fond du Lac, WI 54935 • 920-922-3900 • 800-721-2525
Buses Welcome! www.kristmaskringle.com • Sun-Thurs 10-5; Fri 10-6; Sat 10-6
CAMELOT DRIVE
Join us for an evening of music, fashion & fun
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best services Best Assisted Living Facility 1st place St. Francis Home 2nd place Touchstone Living Center
Best Barber Shop 1st place The Barbershop 2nd place Central Barber
Best Auto Body Shop 1st place Holiday Automotive 2nd place Wendt’s Auto Body
Best Beauty Salon 1st place Renaissance Salon and Spa 2nd place Classic Cut
Best Auto Detail Shop 1st place Holiday Automotive 2nd place Olsen’s Auto Spa
Best Carwash 1st place Jet Stream 2nd place Korneli’s Prairie Mobile
Best Bank 1st place National Exchange Bank 2nd place American Bank
Best Chiropractic Clinic 1st place Judkins Chiropractic 2nd place Bauer Chiropractic
Best Banquet/ Reception Location 1st place Whispering Springs 2nd place Ramada Plaza Hotel
Best Computer Repair/Service 1st place Best Buy 2nd place Milwaukee PC
Best Construction Company 1st place C.D. Smith Construction 2nd place Adashun Jones Commercial Construction Best Credit Union 1st place Marine Credit Union 2nd place Fond du Lac Credit Union Best Dance Studio 1st place Shut Up and Dance 2nd place Wempner’s School of Dance Best Daycare Facility 1st place Camelot Children’s Center 2nd place YMCA Child Care Center
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BEST services • BEST services • BEST services • BEST services Best Dental Clinic 1st place Twohig Family Dentistry 2nd place Dental Associates
Best Financial Advisor 1st place Mark Feucht 2nd place Steve Millin
Best DJ Services 1st place Record Entertainment 2nd place Matt’s DJ Service
Best Fitness Center 1st place Fond du Lac Family YMCA 2nd place Anytime Fitness
Best Dry Cleaners 1st place Georgetown Cleaners 2nd place Model Cleaners
Best Funeral Planner 1st place Uecker Witt 2nd place Zacherl Funeral Home
Best Employer 1st place Agnesian HealthCare 2nd place Holiday Automotive
Best Graphic Sign Business 1st place The Graphic Center 2nd place Flyaway Signs
Best Employment Agency 1st place Seek 2nd place Adecco
Best Health Clinic 1st place Agnesian HealthCare 2nd place Aurora Health Center
Best Heating/ Air Conditioning 1st place Air Tech Heating 2nd place Fondy Heating and Air Conditioning Best Homebuilder 1st place Signature Homes By Adashun Jones 2nd place Roberts Homes and Real Estate Best Home Improvement Store 1st place Menards 2nd place Kitz & Pfeil True Value
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Thank you for voting us one of Fond du Lac’s Best Assisted Living Facilities!
Life at 90+! “Touchstone - a decision you can feel good about.”
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Specializing in: Dementia/Memory Care/Frail Elderly Care www.touchstoneliving.us Mary Jo Hirsch, MA, RN, Nancy Steinke, LPN, NHA Owners and Case Managers | 300 Winnebago Street, North Fond du Lac • 920-922-7242
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BEST services • BEST services • BEST services • BEST services Best Insurance Company 1st place American Family 2nd place State Farm Insurance Best Internet Provider 1st place Charter Communications 2nd place AT&T Best Landscaping Company 1st place Stuart’s Landscaping 2nd place Rademann Stone and Landscape Best Mason/Chimney Service 1st place Badger State Masonry and Fireplace Service 2nd place David Wright Masonry
Best Massage 1st place Renaissance Salon and Day Spa 2nd place Johnson Therapeutic Massage Best Monuments and Memorials 1st place Fond du Lac Memorials Rock of Ages 2nd place Archie Monuments Best Mortgage Company 1st place American Bank 2nd place National Exchange Bank and Trust
Best Motel/Hotel 1st place Holiday Inn 2nd place Country Inn & Suites Best Nail Salon 1st place Sisters Nail Salon 2nd place Renaissance Salon and Spa Best Nursing Home 1st place St. Francis Home 2nd place Lutheran Homes and Health Services Best Oil Change 1st place Holiday Automotive 2nd place Scotty’s Auto Works
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©2011 HCR Healthcare, LLC
Welcome to ManorCare Health Services Whether you are moving in or just staying for a short visit, ManorCare has been providing the Fond du Lac community with long-term living options and short-term rehabilitation. Our doors are always open and ready to welcome you. To arrange a tour, contact us at (920) 922.7342.
265 South National Avenue • Fond du Lac, WI 54935 www.hcr-manorcare.com
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EDEN & FOND DU LAC VETERINARY CLINICS 6th & Main Fond du Lac Phone 923-8886
Hwy. 45 North of Eden Phone 477-2911
Thank you for voting us runner-up for best Vet Clinic!
Complete Herd Health Management Dr. Charles Mayer • Dr. Abigail Stowell • Dr. John Zook • Dr. Gretel Schlegel
Large and Small Animal Practice including Birds & Exotics, Dog & Cat Grooming - Deluxe Boarding Facilities www.fdlvet.com
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Thank You to our loyal customers for voting us Best Landscaping Company & Best Nursery! We appreciate your business over the past 26 years & look forward to growing with you for years to come! A special thank you to our co-workers for their extra care and professionalism that goes in to every job, we owe our success to you! WI-5001538123
Voted Best Car Wash 10 Years in a Row! Thanks for your Business!
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BEST services • BEST services • BEST services • BEST services Best Pharmacy 1st place Walgreens 2nd place Agnesian HealthCare Pharmacy Best Photography Studio 1st place Ahrens Photography 2nd place Gueller’s Photography Best Picture Frame Shop 1st place Gallery and Frame Shop 2nd place Ahrens Photography Best Radio Station 1st place WFDL Sunny 97.7 2nd place KFIZ 1450
Best Real Estate Company 1st place Adashun Jones Real Estate and Signature Homes 2nd place Robert Homes and Real Estate Best Recovery/ Rehabilitation Center 1st place St. Francis Home 2nd place Back In Action Best Tanning Salon 1st place Electric Beach 2nd place Suntanners Best Tattoo Parlor 1st place In Your Face Tattooz 2nd place Big Guns Tattoo
401k Rollovers, IRA’s, Roth IRA’s
Best Tax Service 1st place Marcoe Tax Service 2nd place Feucht Financial Best Travel Agency 1st place Fox World Travel 2nd place AAA Best Veterinarian Clinic 1st place Country Hills 2nd place Eden and FDL Vet Clinic Best Weight Loss Center 1st place Weight Watchers 2nd place YMCA of FDL
Reader’s Choice Best Chiropractor 6 years in a row! It has been a pleasure treating the Fond du Lac community for the past 7 years and I look forward to working with new patients as well.”
WI-5001539207
Tax, Financial & Retirement Income Planning Tax Preparation Bonds, ETF’s, Mutual Funds & Stocks Separately Managed & Institutional Accts Life, Long-term Care Insurance & Annuities Estate & Trust Planning, Inheritances
920-921-6288
N6687 Wrightway Drive Fond du Lac WI 54937 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.
www.feuchtfinancial.com
Thank You!
“I am very pleased and honored to have been voted
Andrew Judkins, D.C. 649 Fond du Lac Ave. Phone: 920-322-8700 Fax: 920-322-8701 www.judkinschiropractic.com
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HOURS: Monday to Friday 6:00am-6:00pm
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Providing Care F R O M O U R FA M I LY T O Y O U R S
It’s more than a haircut.
All About Life Rehabilitation Center strives to provide innovative and progressive healthcare programs and service to our community. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals offers patient-centered care for each and every individual. Your family is what matters most.
Peanuts. Flat Screen. A Remote.
Call 920.923.7040 to schedule a tour for your loved one today.
Haircut • Shampoo • Condition Hot Towel • Stache and Brow Trim • Shoulder Massage
Offering Three Distinct Levels of Care to Meet Your Specific Needs Advanced Rehabilitation Unit (ARU)
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Our sixteen bed ARU was specifically designed with the goal of helping our patients return home through physical, occupational and/or speech therapy.
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Our short-term rehabilitation patients are provided with private suites and cable TV.
Medically Complex Unit (MCU) Our thirty bed semi-private MCU specializes in caring for residents that have the following diagnoses: · Complex wound care including wound vac therapy · Pain management · IV therapy · TPN therapy · Tracheostomy management · Dialysis support · Palliative care
WALK-INS-WELCOME! Thank You for voting The Barbershop A Hair Salon for Men as the BEST Barbershop in Fond Du Lac!
The MCU is ideal for individuals who no longer need to stay in the hospital but when home care support is not enough.
Residential Care Unit (RCU) Our Pine Ridge and Sky View units provide a safe place for the long-term care of your loved one, who can no longer be cared for at home due to illness, frailty or other impairments. Our twenty-four hour nursing care offers families peace of mind in a warm and friendly environment. 115 East Arndt Fond du Lac, WI 54935 Phone: 920.923.7040 Fax: 920.923.6967 WI-5001526903
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920-929-9212 Located north of the intersection of Scott St and Peters Ave just past the Shell Gas Station. From Hwy 41: Take Johnson Street Exit. Travel East. Turn North on Peters Avenue. To address 525 N. Peters Avenue. WI-5001538146
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From our team of Mortgage Lending Specialists and the over 60 American Bank employees who provide what we call One-to-One Banking, thank you! We are grateful for the recognition. g Jim Chatterton, President
Chosen Best Mortgage Company
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BROWNSVILLE 505 Main St. 920-583-3166
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Collette Best Commercial Jan Krug Hildebrandt Contractor Best Volunteer Best Real Estate runner-up runner-up Agent runner-up
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THANK YOU!
Thank you Fond du Lac ffor all of your support!
We appreciate the confidence you placed with Marine Credit Union voting MCU #1 in 2012
Best Radio Station WFDL Sunny 97.7
Call or visit any of our local branch offices for all your deposit and lending needs:
• Home loans- purchase and refinance • New and used auto, boat and recreational vehicle loans • Checking, saving, money market and CD’s • Home equity and kwik cash lines of credit
Heather and Nick Best Radio Announcer Greg Stensland
As heard on AM 1170, Sunny 97-7 and 96-1 TCX
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Best DJ Services Record Entertainment
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Best Radio Announcer Runner-up Gregg Owens
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Dear customers, We are honored and grateful to be your top choice in these categories. Team Holiday
Celebrating our 53rd year as your hometown team
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