Sayner - Star Lake Visitor Guide 2017

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aunting wails of loons echo across still waters. Tall pines whisper and bow gracefully with the breeze. Nearby, children are laughing and the whine of a fishing reel’s drag protesting the pull of a mighty muskie is just within earshot. And some say they can still hear the sound of a far-off train whistle blowing in the distance - ghostly remembrance of logging days gone by.

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FIND THE PINECONE AND WIN!!!

Buried in the pages of this year’s Visitor Guide is a tiny pinecone.

Cut the hidden pinecone out and send it, along with your email address, to the following address to include your name in a drawing that will award the winner more than $100.00 in gift certificates from retailers in the Sayner/Star Lake area: Sayner/Star Lake Chamber of Commerce c/o Business Connection 1418 Highway 155, St. Germain, WI 54558

It seems a bit like heaven, until suddenly, you realize that you have found yourself in Sayner/Star Lake.

The two villages, linked by a lovely seven-mile drive along rustic Hwy N and Hwy K, comprise the Town of Plum Lake. Aside from the richness of the area’s natural wilderness, Sayner and Star Lake offer an abundance of fine restaurants, a challenging nine-hole golf course, housekeeping resorts, tennis courts, pristine lakes teeming with muskie, bass and walleye, groomed snowmobile and cross-country ski trails, paved bike trails, marked hiking trails, a fully-dressed library, historical museums, a quilting emporium, and unique retail shops complete with haute couture from Paris.

Truly, finding yourself in Sayner/Star Lake will guarantee a vacation you’ll want to replicate over and over again.

Table Of Contents

Calendar of Events......................................................................................... 4 Experiences for a Girls Day Out................................................................... 5 Experiences for the Summer Sports Enthusiast......................................... 6 More than Just a Fish Story........................................................................... 8 Experiences for a Snowy Day......................................................................10 Sayner Snowmobile Map.............................................................................11 Experiences for the History Buff................................................................12 Delectable Dining.........................................................................................14 Plum Lake Library........................................................................................15 Lodging Chart...............................................................................................17 Chamber Business Directory Map.............................................................18 Business Directory.......................................................................................22

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calendar of events of events calendar January

Dates and times of events are subject to change without notice.

21-Barnstormers Snowmobile Club fundraiser at Stillwaters Bar & Grill, Star Lake. 4 pm to 8 pm. Contact Anita Horan at 715-542-2952.

28 – Jesse Roman Memorial Vintage Snowmobile Show. Sayner Pub. 9 am to noon. Raffles, silent auction, vintage clothing contest.

Proceeds benefit the Vilas County Historical Museum. For details, contact 715-536-9845.

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19 – Star Lakers Club Annual Meeting. North Star Lodge 7:00 pm. Contact (715) 542-2109.

3 – Stillwaters Star Lake Mayor’s Race. 4 pm to 7 pm.

23 – Friends of the Library Hors D’ouvres Buffet. Contact 715-542-2020.

4 - Barnstormers Snowmobile Club Annual Meat Raffle at Weber’s, 1 pm to 5 pm. Contact Anita Horan at 715-542-2952.

18 – Plum Lake EMS Annual Benefit Dinner.

Whitetail Inn, St. Germain. Contact Kevin at 715-892-1877.

February 4- Barnstormers Snowmobile Club Chili Dump at Patti’s Murmuring Waters. 2 to 5 pm.

Contact Anita Horan at 715-542-2952.

11 – Plum Lake Ice Fishing Tournament. Cash prizes, door prizes, raffles, food and refreshments. Proceeds benefit area lake improvement projects. Contact Will Maines at 715-542-2046.

19-Barnstormers Snowmobile Club fundraiser at Vinchi’s Hillside, 4 pm to 8 pm. Contact Anita Horan at 715-542-2952.

18-Friends of the Library Hobo Dinner. For tickets and details, call The Plum Lake Library at 715-542-2020.

May 5-6 Spring Stampede. Sayner Star Lake Lionesses host one of the Midwest’s largest rubber stamping festivals. New and used stamps and supplies for sale. Seminars, food and drink.

Held at the Plum Lake Community Center and Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church. For tickets and details contact 715-542-3789.

22-24 Colorama Weekend in Downtown Sayner. Fall festivities and special retail sales.

Contact 715-542-2884.

July 4 – Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks.

Chicken BBQ with all the fixin’s, and refreshments at noon in the Sayner Community Park.

Area parade at 3:00 pm, fireworks at dusk. For details, contact 715-542-3789.

16 – Star Lakers Club Annual Picnic. All are welcome – membership not required. Bring a dish to pass. Noon – 5 pm at the Star Lake Centennial Old Mill Site Park, Star Lake. Contact Bob Munsen at 715-542-2109.

30 – Vilas Historical Museum Chicken Dinner. Plum Lake Community Center. Contact 715-542-2020.

August 6 – Sayner Street Fair. 10 am to 10 pm on Sayner’s Main Street and in the Community Park and Pavilion. Food and craft vendors, live music, and children’s activities. Craft Fair 10 am to 4 pm. Contact Jessica Drallmeier at 715-5422101.

8 – Vilas Historical Museum – Night at the Museum. 6 pm to 8 pm. Proceeds benefit the museum. Contact 715-542-2020.

14 – Plum Lake Fire Department Annual Spaghetti Dinner. 5 pm to 8 pm. Plum Lake Community Building in Sayner. Raffle prizes and homemade spaghetti with all the trimmings.

For details and tickets contact 715-892-1877.

24 – Annual Colorama Brunch and Craft Show, Plum Lake Community Center, 9 am to noon. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Plum Lake Women’s Club. Contact 715542-2020 for details.

October 30 – Sayner Star Lake Lionesses Halloween Bash. Trick or treat in Sayner, pizza and soda at the Sayner Pub, 5 pm to 7 pm. Contact 715542-3789.

November 11 - Christmas Fest, 10 am to 2 pm. Crafts and community activities at the Plum Lake Community Center. Sponsored by the Plum Lake Women’s Club. Contact 715-542-3789.

25-28 Christmas in Downtown Sayner. Enjoy the shops, refreshments and holiday spirit as the holidays officially commence in Sayner.

Contact 715-542-2884 for details.

December 8 - Santa visits Sayner. Sponsored by the Sayner/Star Lake Lions and Lionesses. 5 pm to 8 pm. Presents, cookies, soup, cocoa, bonfire and hay rides. Contact 715-542-3789.

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Experiences forday A Girls day out Girls out “We all need a day to unwind with the girls.”

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Traditions offers tasteful home décor with a twist

~Anonymous Nothing draws women together better than a day out shopping or crafting together.

In Sayner, first head to Traditions, and find a wide selection of items that depart from the average “Northwoods flavor.” Traditions is a full-service gift and home furnishings boutique offering a wide selection frequently updated with new, fashionable lines from suppliers on the cutting edge. Women’s accessories are also available in abundance.

Next, walk next door to GreenWeavers to find an array of women’s apparel, ranging from casual wear to dressy, knockout ensembles for special occasions. Staff is available every day to help you mix and match your wardrobe, find packable pieces for travel, or turn heads at your son’s or daughter’s wedding.

If hands-on crafting is more your style, visit Plum Lake Quilts, a full-service quilting emporium offering classes, longarm quilting services, fabrics galore, and an array of patterns and kits. Owner Pat Anderson has 30 years of quilting experience and a passion for her “Open Sew” every Wednesday, where women can socialize, compare ideas, and sew together.

Casual wear and dressy ensembles abound at GreenWeavers

After hitting the shops in Sayner, travel east out of town on County Road N to Star Lake.

There, you’ll find The Old Milltown Depot & The Old Schoolhouse Gallery. Located in a restored 90-year-old one-room schoolhouse, The Gallery offers gifts and art items. The Depot is a museum where the staff can provide a plethora of interesting tales of the history of Star Lake.

Plum Lake Quilts offers fabrics, classes and Open Sews

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Experiences for The Summer Sports Enthusiast “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” ~ Albert Einstein

Sayner/Star Lake is a year-round sporting paradise. In the fragrant woodland summer, warm-weather sports abound, whether you’re a hiker, cyclist, equestrian, or golfer.

The Hiker Your summer day can begin in Star Lake by enjoying Tramper’s Trails. Then head to the Star Lake Interpretive Trail, featuring interpretive signs along its lovely landscape, part of which is on a Star Lake peninsula.

In Sayner, just on the outskirts of town, Razorback Ridges trails offer 12 miles of exhilarating terrain and breathless views. Trail maps are available at The Corner Store on Highway N, GreenWeavers on Main Street, and other local businesses. Further down the road is the Fallison Lake Trail, a breath-taking trail with spectacular views of Fallison Lake. Booklets on wildlife, flora and trail history are available from the DNR Trout Lake Office and at the trailhead.

Loops of .5, 1.0, 2.0 and 2.5 miles are available.

The Cyclist Also in Sayner, the paved Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail system links smoothly northward to the Boulder Junction bike paths and westward to the St. Germain Trails. Bike Trail maps are available at Sayner Mobil Express on Main Street, as well as several other Sayner businesses. The Vilas County Bike Trail offers 45 miles of paved forest trails exhuming scents of evergreen, wildflower, and loam. Six-feet wide with hills just challenging enough – you won’t have to walk your bike uphill!

For a more rugged experience, head to Razorback Ridges. Here you will experience a different type of ride on 30 miles worth of mountain bike trails.

Don’t have a bike? Not a problem. The Corner Store, located on Highway N in Sayner, has bikes to rent, and a full supply of Vilas County Bike Trail maps on hand. Says Corner Store owner Mary Debilzen, “We are your one-stop-shop for creating the perfect Northwoods Wisconsin experience.”

The Corner Store has served residents, campers, and visitors in the surrounding area for over 70 years. Centrally located within the Northern Highland - American Legion State Forest and the SaynerStar Lake area, The Corner Store is directly adjacent to over 40 miles of paved bike trails, 12 miles of mountain bike and cross-country

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mer Sports Enthusiast ski trails, and is near many lakes and campgrounds. The Corner Store is also right on the way to the Plum Ski-ters waterski show.

The Equestrian Plum Lake Equestrian Center is the perfect place to meet with other horse lovers while perfecting your own riding techniques, as well as the relationship you have with your horse. Equipped with indoor and outdoor riding arenas, this lovely facility also provides a heated barn with several box stalls. Horse clinics and workshops are offered year-round. The facility is also available to rent.

The Golfer Plum Lake Golf Course, located on the south shore of Plum Lake, offers a challenging nine-hole course rich with history and the sounds and fragrance of the best of the Northwoods. Founded in 1912, it is the oldest nine-hole golf course in Wisconsin, featuring a turn-of-the-century clubhouse, wrap-around porch, and a beautiful view of the lake.

On the Water Swimming, boating and water sports opportunities abound in Sayner/Star Lake. For instance, Sayner’s Crystal Lake is located next to one of the cleanest, clearest, safest swimming beaches in the Midwest. At just under 90 acres in size and a maximum depth of 67 feet, the water is clear and deep. It’s a favorite for scuba divers as well as recreational swimmers. Crystal Lake beach is perfect for families of all ages. Come and picnic at the lovely picnic area next to the beach, or camp at several well-equipped campsites on the state-owned property.

Before you head onto the water, check out the canoes and kayaks available for rent at Up North Traders, located on Main Street in Sayner. Kayaks are also available to rent at The Corner Store. Next, you’ll need to choose from the wonderful lakes in the area to paddle on. Just refer to the map in this booklet.

If a canoe or kayak is not your cup of tea, head over to The Star Lake Store where you can rent a boat and motor on a trailer. Errington’s Resort also has boats available for rent.

Nortech Marine in Sayner also is committed to making sure your fun on the water is uninterrupted. Aside from pontoon rentals, Nortech Marine also offers full-service boat, pier and lift repair.

At the end of your day, enjoy the Plum Ski-ters water ski show in Sayner on select days at 7 PM located at Statehouse Point–a short 2.5 miles down Razorback Road.

Finally, fishing opportunities in the Sayner/Star Lake abound. See page 8 for fishing information.

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more than just a fish story

More than Just a fish story

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nglers who cast their lines across the rich waters of Sayner/ Star Lake’s fishing lakes are likely to return to shore either with fish-filled live wells or a trophy muskie large enough to mount. And when those anglers tell Sayner/Star Lake fish stories, they’re probably true.

“The combination of Plum Lake, Star Lake and Razorback Lake gives this community the best smallmouth fishing in America,” says Mike Errington, a licensed guide based in Star Lake. “And if you’re looking to catch a muskie, the population in the Irving, Ballard, and White Birch lake chain is just incredible.

Encompassing 7,554 acres of water, Sayner and Star Lake are located in the headwaters of two drainage basins – the Manitowish River basin flowing to the west and the Wisconsin River basin flowing to the south. The two communities, which comprise the Town of Plum Lake, offer 31 boat landings, as well as 50 named and 95 unnamed lakes. Beneath the surface lies an abundance of smallmouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill, perch, northern pike, and of course, muskie. Several smaller streams are managed for trout, while Sayner’s Plum Creek receives the most attention from trout anglers.

Teeming with fish Partly due to the 18-inch minimum required to keep a smallmouth bass or walleye (a regulation imposed by the Department of Natural Resources to control crayfish populations in the Town of Plum Lake) and partly due to the simple fact that smallmouth bass and walleye thrive in the cold water temperatures of Wisconsin’s Northwoods, the fisheries in the Town of Plum Lake are teeming with fish, and the smallmouths are getting “huge,” Errington says.

“This summer, I caught 16 smallmouths over six pounds and two of those were over seven pounds,” he says.

Aside from trophy muskies and smallmouths, which often appeal to more experienced anglers, Plum Lake’s fisheries also offer an abundance of panfish that most children and beginners can catch easily.

Bait and gear aplenty In Sayner, anglers can stock up on bait and gear at Up North Traders, which rents boat motors, canoes, and kayaks. It also sells live bait, fishing tackle, and fishing licenses. Sayner’s The Corner Store also offers bait and fishing supplies. If you’re in Star Lake, the Star Lake Store is your destination for live bait and fishing licenses.

“Sayner/Star Lake is a great place for a family fishing getaway,” says Errington.

Now that’s one fish story you can count on.

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a snowy day

Experiences for a snowy day

“The first fall of snow is not only an event, it is a magical event.

You go to bed in one kind of world and wake up in another quite different . . if this is not enchantment then where is it to be found?” ~J. B. (John Boynton) Priestley

There’s nothing like a snowfall in the Northwoods ... the snow gently dropping to the ground and resting on the pine trees, and silent, lazy flakes dropping on your tongue.

Set your wintery journey in motion by taking advantage of the area’s boundless cross-country skiing and snowshoeing opportunities. Head over to Razorback Ridges, which offers scenic trails featuring varied terrains for beginner-to-expert skiers. The trail system is maintained by the Sayner/Star Lake Lions Club. After that, enjoy The Star Lake Nature Trail where you can find interpretive signs along the way with part of the trail on a peninsula that juts out into Star Lake. Visit www.vilaswi.com/outdoor-fun/crosscountry-skiing-snowshoeing/ for printable maps of all area trails.

If speed is more your style, then you will be glad to hear that Sayner is the birthplace of the snowmobile. Don’t forget to check out the miles of wonderfully groomed trails in the area. The Sayner-Star Lake Barnstormers, the local snowmobile club, offers its website saynerbarnstormers.com for more snowmobile information. And if you get hungry along the way, no worries! The trail system has great signage that will lead you to many excellent eating establishments.

No snowmobile? No problem. Nortech Marine offers snowmobile rentals all winter long.

Don’t forget about the spectacular ice fishing in Sayner and Star Lake. Check with White Birch Village for ice fishing packages and beautiful accommodations. And, live bait, tackle and ice fishing supplies are available from Up North Traders in Sayner.

Finally, if simply keeping warm is your priority, check out Sayner’s Earth Sense Energy Systems, which specializes in the sales, service and installation of pellet stoves. And, at Earth Sense, pellets are always available in stock.

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Sayner Snowmobile Map

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the history buff

Experiences for The History buff

“If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday.” ~Pearl Buck

Spend a day experiencing the rich history of the Sayner/Star Lake area. Begin your day at the Vilas Historical Museum, which was founded in August of 1959 by Mabel Sayner Dewitt (daughter of Orrin Sayner for whom the town was named). The museum contains more than 40,000 items portraying the history of Vilas County and the surrounding area, as well as an extraordinary collection of snowmobiles, including the original machine built by Carl Eliason in 1924. A small gift shop features books by local authors and old fashioned toys.

Down the road, you’ll find Eliason Lumber and Hardware, the birthplace of the modern snowmobile, and the location of one of the oldest and most unique stores in northern Wisconsin. Check out Eliason’s storefront window display, where you’ll find many antique collectables, including a player piano and snowmobile. Be sure to stop inside to learn more about Sayner’s history.

Art & History Lovers Flock to Star Lake

Anchoring Star Lake as a base for Northwoods artisans is The Old Schoolhouse Art Gallery, which is part of the Northwoods Art Tour -- a collection of several Northwoods artists with varying artistic works.

The Friends of Star Lake -- a group dedicated to preserving and restoring historic Star Lake sites – offers its members’ fine art, photography, and other artifacts for sale at the Gallery, which also

serves as a gift store and historical museum.

The Gallery itself is steeped in history. In 2005, Bill Hintz, a long-time Star Lake resident and owner of Hintz’s North Star Lodge, purchased and restored Star Lake’s original 90 year old, one room schoolhouse and converted into to a gallery/gift shop and museum.

The Fredrickson Bait Shop has been painted and photographed by many people over the years.

Meanwhile, Friends of Star Lake, along with Hintz, replicated the town’s Old Milltown Depot which is directly adjacent to the Old Schoolhouse Gallery. The group recently relocated the Frederickson House -- the Star Lake home of two beloved sisters for nearly 100 years and an original logger’s home -- to become part of the historic community park. The Fredrickson house will serve as a museum illustrating Star Lake’s history and will be full of artifacts dating from 1895. The Depot serves as a museum dedicated to Star Lake’s railroad days.

Just down the road is the picturesque Fredrickson Bait Shop, made from an old boxcar, which rests on the shores of Star Lake – just as it has since the area’s logging days. The bait shop has been an integral part of the Star Lake community and has been painted and photographed by many people over the years.

End your journey through history by having a memorable dinner at Hintz’s North Star Lodge. The Lodge on Star Lake was built in 1894-95 as a home and retreat for railroad and lumber company officials and guests. The Waldheim Room, where dinner is served, is one of the two remaining original buildings on the property.

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friendly. It offers homemade soups, chili, desserts and daily specials, made-to-order. Enjoy everything from omelettes and yogurt to burgers and gyros. The Junction Café welcomes patrons with its cozy and comfortable atmosphere and offers outdoor seating during the warmer months.

Good Times Meanwhile, at The Sayner Pub, things get going a little later in the day -- around 10:00 am, because the Pub often stays open until 2:00 am, particularly during the summer months.

“We have a great time in here,” says Eric Liebenstein, Sayner Pub owner. “We provide a place where friends can get together, have a good dinner, and then stay around to play a few games of pool or enjoy the entertainment.”

Liebenstein brings in the area’s best bands for entertainment and Sayner Pub patrons aren’t shy about dancing to the beat. The Pub also features year-round Friday night karaoke and several flat screen televisions for sports fans.

“People who love to eat are always the best people”

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rom jumbo shrimp to heaping ice cream cones to 22-oz.

Bloody Marys, Sayner/Star Lake restaurants quench every hunger and thirst

Every morning before sunrise, Junction Café owners Lisa Amber and Eric Powell are busy preparing for the early 7:00 am rush.

“Some mornings, it’s pretty hectic,” says Lisa.

The Junction Café, just south of downtown Sayner, is bright and

“Sports is No. 1 here, and we never miss a game,” says Liebenstein, who from 1983 to 1987 was a Badgers baseball star.

Sayner Pub’s dinner and lunch menu includes a generous selection of salads, sandwiches, pizza, Broasted chicken, ribs, spaghetti, and Friday Night Fish Fry. The Pub is also famed for its “amazing” 22oz. Bloody Marys. Take-out orders are also welcome, and many groups often rent the Pub’s extra dining room for special meetings, events and parties.

Another favorite establishment for foodies is The Corner Store in Sayner, where huge scoops of ice cream, shakes and sundaes delight parents and children alike. The Corner Store also offers other hot snacks, such as pizza.

While the kids are testing their skills in The Corner Store’s Arcade Room, parents can relax around picnic tables outside. And, instead of having to run out of town for milk, bread, and other necessities such as firewood or other camping supplies, customers can stay close to home and purchase groceries and camping and fishing supplies at The Corner Store.

Savory Specialties Just down Highway N lies Vinchi’s Hillside Inn, where patrons can watch a good game in the bar before drifting to the dining room. Vinchi’s offers a complete dinner menu, offering specials every night, but it’s most famous for its thin-crust pizza.

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Plum Lake Plum Library Lake Library Specials include lasagna, baked cod, ribs, buffalo wings, and shrimp. Try the “Big Bear” burger if you dare! The restaurant also offers a Friday Fisherman’s Platter, complete with walleye and beer-battered shrimp. A soup and salad bar comes with all dinner orders. The restaurant’s menu also includes specialty sandwiches, such as the 8-ounce Italian Sausage Patty Sandwich, the Vinchi’s Philly Steak Sandwich and the Vinchi’s Burger.

The restaurant is located at Snowmobile Pit Stop #38. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Further down the road, Hintz’s North Star Lodge’s dining room offers breathtaking views of Star Lake, a beautiful surrounding garden, and a complete dinner menu prepared by expert chef and owner Bill Hintz.

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“Everything we serve is made-to-order from the freshest possible local ingredients,” says Hintz, who has been preparing the Lodge’s culinary delights for 36 years. “Nothing is pre-prepared … everything is homemade.”

The Plum Lake Library in Sayner offers everyone–young and old–something to pique their interest.

That includes everything on North Star Lodge’s generous soup and salad bar, as well as the Lodge’s signature desserts, says Hintz, who adds that restaurant specialties focus around seafood and jumbo shrimp.

“Quality is all about how much you care about what you serve,” Hintz says.

Gourmet Brews

You don’t have to visit a worldwide chain to get delicious coffee in Sayner/Star Lake.

The Star Lake Store has just launched Catch-A-Cup, a gourment coffee service offering espresso, mocha and iced coffee, and other creative drinks. Open all summer from 6am-2pm daily, Catch-ACup also offers fresh-from-the-oven donuts, panini sandwiches, box lunches for fishermen and much more. Enjoy free internet and browsing through the Star Lake Store.

Enjoy the pleasant adult reading room area with comfortable chairs and tables for reading, studying or reference work. The Library offers state-of-the-art computers and high speed Internet access to help with research. The children’s room provides a wonderful array of stimulating toys and activities for children to enjoy in the library as well as a wonderful selection of books, videos and toy kits to check out.

The Library’s Thursday summer reading program offers an assortment of activities for children, from magicians to live animals and performers. Times vary, so be sure to check the facility’s website at sayner.wislib.org/. And, be sure to stop by on Wednesday mornings as 10 am is preschool story hour for stories and crafts.

Meanwhile, The Milky Way Coffee Company can be found in Sayner and Star Lake during special events, such as The Sayner Street Fair and Sayner’s Colorama festivities.

Milky Way is a coffeehouse on wheels. In addition to gourmet espresso drinks and coffees, Milky Way offers fresh-baked cookies and muffins, homemade soups and deli sandwiches (turkey/ provolone or ham/colbyjack on toasted ciabatta). Freshly made juices include beet/carrot/orange or apple/carrot/ginger.

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1 – Bowman’s Pine Hollow Cottage 2 – Plum Gate Resort 3 – Carl Eliason Lumber Co 4 – Sayner Pub 5 – Traditions 6 – GreenWeavers Gift & Apparel 7 – Junction Café 8 – Earth Sense/Up North Traders 9 – Plum Lake Quilts 10 – Library 11 – Sayner Mobil 12 – White Birch Village Resort 13 – Errington’s Resort and Guide Service 14 – Private Cabins of Plum Lake Paradise 15 – Hintz’s North Star Lodge 16 – Star Lake Home 17 – Star Lake Store & Catch-A-Cup 18 – Old Mill Depot & Old Schoolhouse Art Gallery 19 – Vinchi’s Hillside Inn 20 – Plum Lake Golf Course 21 – The Corner Store 22 – Nortech Marine 23 – Plum Lake Equestrian & Plum Lake Station Rental Home 24 – Marli’s Bar

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Camper’s Paradise Northern Highland State Forest

Crystal Muskie - 9 miles to Sayner. 183 Units. Excellent Beach Plum lake - 1 mile to Sayner. 18 units. Beach available.

Firefly - 5 miles to Sayner. 69 units. Excellent Beach.

Trout Lake S. - 9 miles to Sayner. 24 units. Beach available.

Clear Lake Campground Indian Mounds Campground North Muskie Lake Group Camp Allequash Lake Wilderness Camp Day Lake Wilderness Sites Nebish Lake Wilderness Sites Jag Lake Group Camp Reserved sites available at Crystal, Muskie and Firefly Lakes. Reservation forms and rates are available by calling Reserve America at 888-947-2757. Forms are also available on www.reserveamerica.com. Reservation should be made 60 days in advance.

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Step Out of the Box at Green Weavers Nestled in the little town of Sayner, WI, GreenWeavers is as “in vogue” as any urban boutique At GreenWeavers, women shopping for the latest in fashion trends will find the latest in haute couture from Paris, Italy, Montreal, and the U.S. “We love assisting our customers in finding just the right apparel to suit their body type and palette, whether it’s for a special occasion, or just comfortable, everyday wear,” says Wendy Kimbrell, GreenWeavers owner.

Located in the center of town on Sayner’s Main Street, GreenWeavers Gift & Apparel boasts more than 3,000 sq. ft. of retail space, and a huge inventory of women’s apparel not found at department stores.

“We travel worldwide to ensure that our styles are not the average styles you find in the malls,” Kimbrell says.

“We’re all about stepping out of the box, and looking gorgeous everywhere you step.”

– GreenWeavers Owner Wendy Kimbrell Everyday wear abounds at GreenWeavers, which provides pants, jackets, sun dresses, coats and business attire for women wishing to spruce up their work and play wardrobes with elegant, stylish fashions from around the globe. Apparel for reunions, parties, conventions and cruises is vast and varied, and when it comes to weddings, GreenWeavers is ready to oblige.

The boutique’s wedding apparel, targeted to mother-of-the-bride and mother-of-thegroom shoppers, is designed to make every attending female shine.

“We want to make sure that the matriarchs of the family look stylish and contemporary at their childrens’ weddings,” Kimbrell says. “We’re all about stepping out of the box, and looking gorgeous everywhere you step. ” GreenWeavers also offers shoes, jewelry, hats, belts, purses, and gifts, as well as sound fashion advice for shoppers wanting to make the most out of their wardrobes.

Says Jeanne Schmidt, GreenWeavers sales associate, “While we encourage you to push your fashion boundary to become a better, more stylish version of yourself, we always offer honest advice and never try to sell you clothing that does not look fabulous on you.

“Further, we assist you in finding garments that accent the finer attributes of your body type, and offer fashionable couture in all sizes.”

Sizes at GreenWeavers range from Extra Small to Double Extra Large, so that women of all shapes and sizes can make the most out of what the boutique has to offer.

And they do make the most of them.

Chicago resident Loretta Pierson, for instance, travels to GreenWeavers twice annually to update her business-oriented work wardrobe.

“I’ve been shopping for my clothes at GreenWeavers for 14 years now, and I simply won’t buy clothes anyplace else,” Pierson says. “Why would I?”

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ATTRACTIONS

Old Milltown Depot & Old Schoolhouse Art Gallery 7820 County Rd K • Star Lake, WI 54561 (715) 542-3998 www.friendsofstarlake.org Plum Lake Public Library 8789 Peterson St. • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-2020 ida@plumlib.nwls.lib.wi.us www.sayner.wislib.org Vilas County Historical Museum 2889 State Highway 155 Sayner, WI 54560 715-542-3388 www.vilasmuseum.com

DINING

Catch-A-Cup 7697 County Road K Star Lake, WI 54561 715-542-3464 debbie@erringtonsresort.com www.erringtonsresort.com The Corner Store 3109 Razorback Rd. • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-4250 thecornerstoresayner@gmail.com www.thecornerstoresayner.com Hintz’s North Star Lodge 7919 County Road K - P.O. Box 1169 Star Lake, WI 54560 715-542-3600 www.hintznorthstar.com Junction Café 2879 State Hwy. 155 Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-2228 Marli’s Bar 2530 State Hwy 155 Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-4255 www.marlisbar.com Milky Way Coffee Co. 8177 Plum Lake Station Road Sayner, WI 54560 715-542-3742 plumlakedressage@gmail.com www.plumlakedressage.com Sayner Pub 2962 State Hwy 155 • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-3647 pub@liebofamily.com www.saynerpub.com Vinchi’s Hillside Inn 8065 Cty Hwy N East - Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-2240 www.vinchishillside.com

FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER

Friends of the Plum Lake Library P.O. Box 114 Sayner, WI 54560 www.sayner.wislib.org/index.php/librarysupport/ friends-of-the-library pllfriends@yahoo.com Friends of Star Lake P.O. Box 1169 Star Lake, WI 54561 www.friendsofstarlake.org Sayner Star Lake Lioness Club Mitzi Pockat - 715-542-3996 pockat@frontier.com

Sayner Star Lake Lions Club garykaphingst@gmail.com www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/saynerstarlake/

LODGING

Bowman’s Pine Hollow Cottage On Plum Lake • (847) 275-4744 tom.bowman6@sbcglobal.net www.bowmanspinehollow.com Cropsey Vacation Rentals P.O. Box 356 • St. Germain, WI 54558 (715) 542-2172 • (800) 450-7200 info@cropseyvacationrentals.com www.cropseyvacationrentals.com Errington’s Resort 8028 Hwy. K • P.O. Box 1152 Star Lake, WI 54561 (715) 542-3646 debbie@erringtonsresort.com www.erringtonsresort.com Hintz’s North Star Lodge 7933 Waldheim Road - P.O. Box 1169 Star Lake, WI 54561 (715) 542-3600 www.hintznorthstar.com Plum Gate Resort 3085 Plum Lake Dr. Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-2224 stay@plumgateresort.com www.plumgateresort.com Plum Lake Station Rental Home 8188 Plum Lake Station Road Sayner, WI 54560 715-542-3742 plumlakedressage@gmail.com www.plumlakedressage.com Private Cabins of Plum Lake Paradise 3135 Historic Lodge Road Sayner, WI 54560 (814) 450-0061 lakerielady@aol.com www.plumlakeparadise.com Star Lake Home 3974 Murphy Road Star Lake, WI 54561 (262) 245-9400 markfbrower@gmail.com www.starlakehome.net White Birch Village Resort Boulder Junction, WI (715) 385-2182 office@whitebirchvillage.com www.whitebirchvillage.com

REAL ESTATE

Eliason Realty of the North Eagle River, WI (715) 479-4431 • (800) 472-5222 eagleriver@eliasonrealty.com St. Germain, WI (715) 542-3223 - (800) 472-3140 stgermain@eliasonrealty.com www.eliasonrealty.com Jim Tait Real Estate Minocqua: (800) 677-8248 Boulder Junction: (877) 385-2077 more2you@jimtaitrealestate.com www.jimtaitrealestate.com Northwoods Association of Realtors P.O. Box 377 Woodruff, WI 54568 715-356-3400 www.northwoodsrealtors.org

RECREATIONAL SALES, SERVICE & RENTALS Barnstormers Snowmobile Club P.O. Box 5 Sayner, WI 54560 www.saynerbarnstormers.com

The Corner Store 3109 Razorback Rd. • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-4250 thecornerstoresayner@gmail.com www.thecornerstoresayner.com Nortech Marine 2913 Froelich Drive Sayner, WI 54560 nortechmarine14@gmail.com www.nortechmarine-wi.com Plum Lake Quilts 3019 State Hwy 155 Sayner, WI 54560 (715)542-4888 plumlakequilts@gmail.com www.plumlakequilts.com Plum Lake Dressage Equestrian Center 8191 Plum Lake Station Rd. Sayner, WI 54560 (800) 445-5370 plumlakedressage@gmail.com www.plumlakedressage.com Plum Lake Golf Club 3160 Clubhouse Rd. • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-2598 www.plumlakegolf.com Star Lake Store 7697 Cty Hwy. K Star Lake, WI 54561 (715) 542-2548 • (715) 542-3464 debbie@erringtonsresort.com www.erringtonsresort.com Up North Traders 2977 State Hwy 155. • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-2046 pnm@nnex.net www.upnorthtraders.com

RETAIL

The Corner Store 3109 Razorback Rd. • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-4250 thecornerstoresayner@gmail.com www.thecornerstoresayner.com Earth Sense Energy Systems 2977 State Hwy 155 • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-2788 www.upnorthtraders.com Eliason Lumber & Hardware 2954 State Hwy 155. • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-3233 • Fax: (715) 542-3534 www.eliasonhardware.com GreenWeavers Gift & Apparel 2965 State Hwy 155 • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-2884 writer923@gmail.com www.green-weavers.com Knitt’s Hardware Hank 246 State Highway 70 St. Germain, WI 54558 (715) 479-5930 10359 Main Sreet Boulder Junction, WI 54512 (715) 385-2300 kwknitt@frontier.com www.knittshardware.com

Plum Lake Quilts LLC 3019 State Hwy 155 Sayner, WI 54560 (715)542-4888 plumlakequilts@gmail.com www.plumlakequilts.com Traditions 2959 State Hwy 155 • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-2101 jessica12774@gmail.com www.facebook.com/Traditions Up North Traders 2977 Main St. • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-2046 pnm@nnex.net www.upnorthtraders.com

GENERAL SERVICES

5 Star Marketing & Distribution 409 South Park Drive • Tomahawk WI (715) 453-4511 Info@5starupnorth.com www.5starupnorth.com Business Connection 1418 Hwy. 155 • Sayner, WI 54558 (715) 542-2881 businessconnection155@gmail.com Chances R Satellite Sales & Service 2616 St. • Hwy 55 • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-3367 chancesrlw@hughes.net www.chancesrsatellite.com Errington’s Guide Service P.O. Box 1054 • Star Lake, WI 54561 Resort: (715) 542-3646 Cell: (815) 298-1358 mike@erringtonsresort.com Meyer & Associates Insurance PO Box 267 St. Germain, WI 54558 (715) 479-3949 meyer@meyer-ins.com www.meyer-ins.com Milton Propane 2835 Plum Lake Drive Sayner, WI 54560 715-542-3292 say@miltonpropane.com www.miltonpropane.com Sayner Mobil Express 277 State Hwy 155 Sayner, WI (715) 542-2024 ricklovdal@yahoo.com www.exxonmobilstations.com Squirrel Away Storage 8855 Glenbrook Ln. Sayner, WI 54560 • (715) 617-3885 St. Germain Pharmacy 252 Highway 70, PO Box 280 St Germain, WI 54558 (715) 479-7608

CHURCHES

Shepherd of The Lakes Lutheran Church (ELCA) 2903 Main Street • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 614-3701 St. Mary Catholic Church 2820 County Road N Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 385-2390

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