Sayner-Star Lake Visitor Guide 2018

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Welcome

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 - - a ghostly remembrance of logging days gone by.

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..................................................................................... 4-5 Girls’ Day Out................................................................................................. 6 Summer Fun................................................................................................ 8-9 More than Just a Fish Story.........................................................................10 Winter, Whimsy and Wonder.....................................................................12 Sayner Snowmobile Map.............................................................................13 History Haven...............................................................................................14 Plum Lake Library........................................................................................14 Feasts and Famously Great Times........................................................ 16-17 Lodging Chart...............................................................................................18 Chamber Business Directory Map....................................................... 20-21 Business Directory.......................................................................................22 2018 Visitor Guide | www.sayner-starlake.org | 715-542-3789

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Calendar of Events January 21 - Barnstormers Snowmobile Club Breakfast Fundraiser at Stillwaters Bar & Grill, Star Lake. 8am to 11am. Contact Anita Horan at 715-542-2952.

27 - Jesse Roman Memorial Vintage Snowmobile Show. Sayner Pub. 9am to 3pm. Raffles, silent auction, and more. Proceeds benefit the Vilas County Historical Museum. For details, contact Kelly at 715-536-9845.

February 3 - Barnstormers Snowmobile Club Chili Dump at Patti’s Murmuring Waters. 2pm to 5pm. Contact Anita Horan at 715-542-2952.

10 - Plum Lake Ice Fishing Tournament. 6am to 3pm. Cash prizes, door prizes, raffles, food and refreshments. Proceeds benefit area lake improvement projects. Contact Will Maines at 715-542-2046.

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

March 1 - Plum Lake Library Trivia Contest. Sayner Community Building, 5pm to 8pm. Trivia fun.

Proceeds benefit Plum Lake Library. For more information, call 715-542-2020.

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4-5 - Annual Spring Stampede. Sayner Star Lake hosts one of the Midwest’s largest rubber stamping festivals. New and used stamps and supplies for sale. Seminars, Make and Takes, food and drink. Held at the Plum Lake Community Center and Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church. For tickets and details contact Jill Lemke at jaknjill2@ frontier.com

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June 18 - Star Lakers Club Annual Meeting. North Star Lodge at 7:00pm. Contact Bob Munsen at 715-891-1775.

20 - Plum Ski-ters Water Ski shows June 20 Sept 1. Amazing shows on Wed and Sat, 7pm to 8:30pm.

July 4 - Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks.

12pm - Fireman’s chicken BBQ with all the fixin’s, and refreshments in the Sayner Community Park. 3pm - Community Area Parade and Fireworks at dusk. For details, contact Gary Kaphingst at 715-542-2751 or garykaphingst@gmail.com 15 – Star Lakers Club Annual Picnic. All are welcome – membership not required. Bring a dish to pass. Noon to 5pm at the Star Lake Centennial Old Mill Site Park, Star Lake. Contact Bob Munsen at 715-891-1775.

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5pm to 8pm. Plum Lake Community Center.

Contact 715-542-2020.

August 5 - Sayner Street Fair – 10am to 9pm on Sayner’ s Main Street and in the Community Park and Pavilion. Food and Craft vendors, live music, and children’s activities. Craft Fair, 10am to 4pm. Contact Jessica Drallmeier at 715-542-2101.

13 - Plum Lake Fire Department 31st Annual Spaghetti Dinner. 5pm to 8pm. Plum Lake Community Building in Sayner. Raffle prizes and homemade spaghetti with all the trimmings. For details and tickets contact Kevin at 715-892-1877.

September 2 - Stillwaters Star Lake Mayors Race, Star Lake. 4pm to 7pm.

3 - Barnstormers Snowmobile Club Annual Meat Raffle at Weber’s, 2pm to 5pm. Contact Anita Horan at 715-542-2952.

17 - Plum Lake EMS Annual Benefit Dinner.

Whitetail Inn, St. Germain. 4pm to 8pm. Contact Kevin at 715-892-1877.

28-30 - Colorama Weekend in Downtown Sayner. Fall festivities and special retail sales.

Contact 715-542-2884.

30 - Annual Colorama Brunch and Craft Show, Plum Lake Community Center, 9am to noon.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Plum Lake Women’s Club. Contact 715-5422020 for details.

October 30 - Sayner Star Lake Lionesses Halloween Bash.

Trick-or-Treat in Sayner, pizza and soda at the Sayner Pub, 5pm to 7pm. Contact 715-542-3789.

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

23-25 - Christmas in Downtown Sayner. Enjoy the shops, refreshments and holiday spirit as the holidays officially commence at the shops and restaurants of Sayner. Contact 715-5422884 for details.

December 7 - Santa visits Sayner. Sponsored by the Sayner/Star Lake Lions and Lionesses. 5pm to 8pm. Presents for kids aged one to 10, cookies, soup, cocoa, bonfire and hay rides. Contact 715-542-3789.

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Annual Events Draw Visitors to Sayner -Star Lake

the parade’s annual theme.

very first weekend in May, hundreds of rubber stamp enthusiasts throng the streets of Sayner.

And this year, the 21st Annual Sayner Spring Stampede is expected to be the best Stampede in the event’s history.

The day’s festivities begin at noon in Sayner’s Community Park where the Sayner/Star Lake Firemen offer a delicious Chicken & Sweet Corn Barbeque.

Scheduled for May 4th & 5th, this year’s Stampede will provide a fun and energizing atmosphere that will include an expansive Rubber Stamp Convention and Used Stamp Sale where artists can exchange trading cards, register for a chance to win cash prizes, and participate in many Make & Take projects at exhibitors’ booths. Classes offered will provide instruction allowing participants to create art reflecting inspiring sentiments with beautiful imagery.

“It’s wonderful to see the results when this group of creative people share their ideas and experience with one another,” says Jill Lemke, Stampede Coordinator.

For more information about this popular event, please contact Jill Lemke at jaknjill2@frontier.com

4th of July Parade

Like a scene out of a Norman Rockwell painting, Sayner/Star Lake’s annual 4th of July Parade brings out the kid in all of us.

Beginning at 3:00pm on the 4th on downtown Sayner’s Main Street, the parade features an array of floats, as well as candy and stuffed animals for children. All are invited to attend and participate by entering a float in each year’s parade, sponsored by the Sayner/Star Lake Lions and Lionesses. First, second, and third-place trophies are awarded to the floats best adhering to

At 7:00pm, the Plum Ski-ters perform a patriotic ski show on Plum Lake, and at dusk, a grand fireworks display begins behind the Plum Lake Library.

For more information, contact Gary Kaphignst at 715-542-2751 or garykaphingst@gmail.com

Sayner Street Fair

Later in the summer, on August 5th, the Sayner Street Fair draw crowds from far and wide. Hosted on Sayner’s Main Street, the town of Sayner this year is prepared to dazzle Fair attendees with an abundance of entertainment, food, exhibits, art, and more.

Activities begin at 10:00am, and will include live music, games for kids, a craft fair, and beer and food vendors. At 4:00 in the afternoon, festivities relocate down the street to the town’s Community Park, where live bands rock until 9:00pm.

The Fair will also feature special promotions in Sayner’s retail shops. Be sure to mark your calendar and plan to visit Sayner, where the whole family can enjoy this grand event!

For more information about exhibiting or becoming a vendor, contact Jessica Drallmeier at 715-542-2101.

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Girls’ Day Out N othing 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.

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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. Own-

er 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.

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-yearold 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.

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GreenWeavers

Dedicated to the Art of Fashion

GreenWeavers Gift & Apparel offers women’s apparel from across the globe while providing personal fashion consulting Shopping for women’s apparel can be daunting, but at GreenWeavers, women find their quest for style can be fun, focused, and inspiring.

“Most women have a vision of how they want to look, but finding the right clothing to define one’s own, unique style takes time, energy and patience,” says Wendy Kimbrell, GreenWeavers owner. “Because we’re all so uberbusy, many women simply don’t have time to explore the possibilities of their wardrobes.

“At GreenWeavers, we do the work for them.”

‘The work’ begins with GreenWeavers personnel procuring unique fashion not offered in mainstream retail outlets or online. Often, GreenWeavers offers international apparel that has never been seen in the U.S. In addition, GreenWeavers is different than the average urban boutique in that it offers significantly more space and inventory.

“Most urban boutiques are forced to pay astronomical rents for teeny spaces,” says Kimbrell.

“Because of our location, GreenWeavers can offer a huge volume of designer clothing at lower prices.”

GreenWeavers offers a huge volume of designer clothing at lower prices.

GreenWeavers Owner Wendy Kimbrell

Located in the center of town on Sayner’s Main Street, GreenWeavers has been providing fashion advice and apparel for 17 years. Boasting more than 3,000 sq. ft. of retail space, there is plenty of room for patrons to relax and take their time to find just the right ensembles.

“Some women literally spend the entire day here,” Kimbrell laughs. “Even the men are happy about that, because we’re right across the street from The Sayner Pub, where husbands often pass the time watching a game, or shooting the breeze with the locals.”

Everyday wear abounds at GreenWeavers, which provides pants, shirts, tunics, dresses, skirts and coats for women wishing to spruce up their work and play wardrobes. Special occasion apparel for reunions, parties, conventions and cruises is vast and varied. Artsy accessories like shoes, jewelry, scarves, shawls, handbags and hats are always available in abundance. And when it comes to wedding apparel, particularly for mothers of the bride or groom, GreenWeavers is ready to oblige.

But looking good doesn’t have to be dictated by a special occasion, Kimbrell says.

“Women should look fantastic wherever they go,” she says. “Because when you look good, you feel good.”

Jeanne Schmidt, GreenWeavers assistant manager, agrees.

“It’s especially rewarding when we achieve a particular style, or look, that a customer has been searching for but never has been quite able to find,” she says. “When that happens, women literally light up, and walk out of the store feeling fabulous, satisfied and empowered. Women should feel like that every day, wherever they go.”

Schmidt adds that GreenWeavers sales associates always offer honest advice and never try to sell patrons clothing that does not look terrific on them.

“It’s so important to find garments that accent the finer attributes of your body type,” she says.

Sizes at GreenWeavers range from Extra Small to Double Extra Large, so 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 it.

Chicago resident Loretta Pierson, for instance, travels from Chicago to GreenWeavers twice annually.

“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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Summertime Fun For The Whole Family

ayner/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

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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

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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 Sayner-Star Lake area, The Corner Store is directly adjacent to over 40 miles of paved bike trails, 12 miles of mountain bike and cross-country 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 and paddleboards are also available to rent at The Corner Store on Highway N. Next, you’ll need to choose from the wonderful lakes in the area to paddle on. Just refer to the map on pages 20 & 21 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. And at Sayner’s Nortech Marine, patrons can choose from an array of boats to rent or buy. Nortech 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 7:00pm located at Statehouse Point–a short 2.5 miles down Razorback Road.

Finally, fishing opportunities in the Sayner/Star Lake area abound.

See page 10 for fishing information.

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More than just a Fish Story

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)

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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, as well as kayak and paddleboard rentals. If you’re in Star Lake, the Star Lake Store is your destination for live bait and fishing licenses. And at Nortech Marine, take your pick of an array of boats to rent or buy, as well as a fully stocked supply of inboard and outboard motor parts. Nortech also offers repair services for boats and lifts, as well as storage facilities.

“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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Winter, Whimsy and Wonder T here’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/cross-country-skiing-snowshoeing/ for printable maps of all area trails.

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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 www.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 in stock.

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Sayner Snowmobile Map

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History Haven

Sayner/Star Lake is rich with the history of logging and railroad days gone by, the creation of the snowmobile, and much more

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pend 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 The Vilas Historical Museum contains more than 40,000 items portraying the rich and ancient than 40,000 items portraying history of Vilas County. 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 and talents. The Schoolhouse Gallery is open June through October, Thursday – Saturday, 11:00 to 4:00.

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 Fredrickson Bait Shop has been The Gallery itself is steeped in history. painted and photographed by many In 2005, Bill Hintz, a long-time Star artists over the years.

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 it into to a gallery/gift shop and museum.

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 artists 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 189495 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.

Plum Lake Public Library T

he Plum Lake Public Library in Sayner offers everyone – young and old – something to pique their interest and stimulate their creativity.

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Enjoy the pleasant reading areas and browse the library shelves for items to satisfy your reading, studying, or research work. The library offers access to computers, printer, copier, scanner, fax machine, and 24/7 free WiFi. The recently remodeled youth area provides a wonderful array of stimulating toys and activities for children and teens to enjoy in the library as well as a wonderful selection of books, videos, audiobooks, graphic novels, puzzles, and games to check out.

The library’s summer reading program offers an assortment of activities for children, from science and craft projects to live animals and guest performers. Times vary, so please be sure to check the library’s website at sayner.wislib.org or like us on Facebook. Be sure to stop by on Wednesdays at 10am for our weekly pre-school story hour, complete with animated stories and crafts.

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Feasts and Famously Great Times “People who love to eat are always the best people” – Julia Child

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rom jumbo shrimp to heaping ice cream cones to huge, garnish-filled Bloody Marys, Sayner/ Star Lake restaurants quench every hunger and thirst.

“We have a great time in here,” he adds.

“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.” .

Good Times

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Just around the corner, Vinchi’s HillThe good times roll year-round in side is another place where patrons can downtown Sayner at The Sayner Pub, a watch a good game in the bar before full-service sports bar offering a comdrifting into the dining room. plete menu of sandwiches, salads, pizzas and burgers. Established in 1945, The Famous for its thin-crust pizza and ribs, Sayner Pub also offers a full-service bar Vinchi’s also offers a complete dinner known for its specialty drinks, including menu, featuring specials every night. A fantastic 22-ounce Bloody Marys that soup and salad bar comes with all dinner Huge ice cream cones at The Corner Store delight the whole family. don’t skimp on the garnish. And acorders. Menu items also include specialcording to Eric Liebenstein, Sayner Pub ty sandwiches, such as the 8-ounce Italowner, the Pub’s pizza put Sayner on the map. ian Sausage Patty Sandwich, the Vinchi’s Philly Steak Sandwich and a huge Pepperoni Sandwich. Try the Big Bear Burger if you “People who come back to the Northwoods every year for vaca- dare! And, Vinchi’s Friday Night Fish Fry special also offers baked tion say The Pub is the first place they go when they arrive, be- cod. Located at Snowmobile Pit Stop #38, Vinchi’s is opened yearcause they want to order the same pizza they ate here when they round, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. were kids,” Liebenstein says. “We haven’t changed the recipe.”

Down the road is Mar-Li’s Bar, which was recommended by TravLiebenstein brings in bands every Wednesday night in the sum- el Wisconsin in 2017 as one of 10 Northwoods hot spots for fish mer, and provides several flat-screen televisions to keep sports fry dinner. Also recognized by local Channel 12, Mar-Li’s Fish fans up to date on their favorite teams. And patrons regularly Fry offers German and American potato salad with haddock on throng the bar and dining rooms during football season.

Friday, as well as a Fisherman’s Platter -- a mix of deep-fried and baked, lemon-pepper fish.

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

Meanwhile, daily dinner specials at Mar-Li’s also draw the crowds,

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Gourmet Brews

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

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

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

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.

and the biggest crowd-pleasers are the restaurant’s Broasted Chicken, Bourbon Burger, and Loaded Bomber, a slow-roasted beef sandwich. Drink specials from Mar-Li’s full-service bar, such as a fully-dressed, 24-oz Bloody Mary, are also popular favorites at this newly remodeled historic restaurant.

Mark and Lisa Busha, Mar-Li’s owners, hope to eventually add a beer garden to the restaurant’s attractions.

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 and Gorgeous Views

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

“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 37 years. “Nothing is pre-prepared … everything is homemade.”

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.

Homemade is also the name of the game at Stillwaters Food & Spirits, also in Star Lake. At Stillwaters, Chuck and Karen Altamore pride themselves on offering traditional Italian family recipes to patrons who travel from miles around to dine at this unique establishment.

“One of our regular couples travels all the way from Antigo every other week just to have our Sicilian Walleye,” says Chuck. ”That old family Sicilian recipe is so well-loved, I guarantee that when you google Sicilian Walleye, our name will pop up. Even people who don’t like fish love it.”

Other Stillwaters dinner specialties include a 14-oz. Aged Black Angus Ribeye Steak, Friday All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry, Baked Cold-Water Alaska Cod, Homemade Meatloaf, and Chuck’s Homemade Pasta and Meatballs.

Stillwaters, located on Star Lake’s Highway K at Snowmobile Pit Stop #35, is open year-round, offers carry-out orders, and features outdoor dining in the summer.

Stocking Up

If dining and imbibing at home is your pleasure, stock up on supplies from the Mobil Station and The Corner Store in Sayner, and The Star Lake Store in Star Lake.

At The Mobil, patrons can fill their tanks and shop for an array of snacks, drinks, grocery essentials and frozen meal items. Open daily all year-round, The Mobil carries a wide selection of wine, beer and alcohol to choose from, including a huge selection of craft beers from several Wisconsin micro breweries.

At The Corner Store, summer patrons also will find have an ample selection of grocery staples. Open daily from May through September, the Corner Store also has a wide selection of beer and alcohol, as well as prepared pizza and delectably tempting hand-dipped ice cream. Bike, kayak, and paddleboard rentals are also available, as well as camping and fishing supplies.

In Star Lake, the Star Lake Store is reminiscent of a general store in America’s yesteryear. The store sells a wide and eclectic range of vacation necessities – its vast inventory includes gifts, groceries, bait, fishing and camping supplies, clothing, boat rentals and deer registration services. The store also sells handscooped ice cream, beer, wine and liquor. Also serving as an official post office, the store is open May through October.

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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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Business Directory 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 ebraunel@sayner.wislib.org www.sayner.wislib.org

LODGING

Bowman’s Pine Hollow Cottage On Plum Lake • (847) 275-4744 tom.bowman6@sbcglobal.net www.bowmanspinehollow.com

Vilas County Historical Museum 2889 State Highway 155 Sayner, WI 54560 (715)-542-3388 www.vilasmuseum.com

Cropsey Vacation Rentals P.O. Box 356 • St. Germain, WI 54558 (715) 542-2172 info@cropseyvacationrentals.com www.cropseyvacationrentals.com

DINING

Errington’s Resort 8028 Hwy. K • P.O. Box 1152 Star Lake, WI 54561 (715) 542-3646 debbie@erringtonsresort.com www.erringtonsresort.com

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 7933 Waldheim Road - P.O. Box 1169 Star Lake, WI 54561 (715) 542-3600 www.hintznorthstar.com

Hintz’s North Star Lodge 7919 County Road K - P.O. Box 1169 Star Lake, WI 54560 (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

Mar-Li’s Bar 2530 State Hwy 155 Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-4255 marlisbar@yahoo.com www.marlisbar.com

Plum Lake Station Rental Home 8188 Plum Lake Station Road Sayner, WI 54560 (715)-542-3742 plumlakedressage@gmail.com www.plumlakedressage.com

Milky Way Coffee Co. 8177 Plum Lake Station Road Sayner, WI 54560 (715)-542-3742 plumlakedressage@gmail.com www.plumlakedressage.com

Cabins of Plum Lake Paradise 3135 Historic Lodge Road Sayner, WI 54560 (814) 450-0061 lakerielady@aol.com www.plumlakeparadise.com

Sayner Pub 2962 State Hwy 155 • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-3647 pub@liebofamily.com www.sayner.pub.com

Star Lake Home 3974 Murphy Road Star Lake, WI 54561 (262) 245-9400 markfbrower@gmail.com www.starlakehome.net

Stillwaters Restaurant 7914 County K Star Lake, WI 54561 (715) 542-3652 chuck@stillwatersstarlake.com www.stillwatersstarlake.com Vinchi’s Hillside 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

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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/

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

Plum Lake Quilts LLC 3019 State Hwy 155 Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-4888 plumlakequilts@gmail.com www.plumlakequilts.com

The Corner Store 3109 Razorback Rd. • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-4250 thecornerstoresayner@gmail.com www.thecornerstoresayner.com

Traditions 2959 State Hwy 155 • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-2101 jessica12774@gmail.com www.facebook.com/Traditions

Nortech Marine 2913 Froelich Drive Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-3389 nortechmarine14@gmail.com www.nortechmarine-wi.com

Up North Traders 2977 Main St. • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-2046 pnm@nnex.net www.upnorthtraders.com

Plum Lake Quilts 3019 State Hwy 155 Sayner, WI 54560 (715)542-4888 plumlakequilts@gmail.com www.plumlakequilts.com

5 Star Marketing & Distribution 409 South Park Drive • Tomahawk WI (715) 453-4511 Info@5starupnorth.com www.5starupnorth.com

Plum Lake 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

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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

White Birch Village Resort Boulder Junction, WI (715) 385-2182 office@whitebirchvillage.com www.whitebirchvillage.com

Eliason Lumber & Hardware 2954 State Hwy 155. • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-3233 • Fax: (715) 542-3534 www.eliason-snowmobile.com

REAL ESTATE

GreenWeavers Gift & Apparel 2965 State Hwy 155 • Sayner, WI 54560 (715) 542-2884 writer923@gmail.com www.green-weavers.com

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

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

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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 mBank 240 WI-70 St Germain, WI 54558 (715) 479-5201 www.bankmbank.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

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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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Quality Food At Reasonable Prices Daily Dinner Specials Family Friendly Environment Large Bar, Dining Area & Backyard To Accommodate Large Groups

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Homemade Breaded Pork .......... $8.99 Homemade Italian Beef ............. $9.99 Homemade Pizza Burger ............ $8.99 Homemade BBQ Pork ................. $8.99 Homemade Meatball Sandwich . $8.99 Black Angus Ribeye Sandwich .. $11.99 $8.99 Star Laker ...................................

Little Star Laker .......................... $7.99 $9.99 Bear Paw ....................................

Mushroom & Swiss..................... $9.99 $9.99 Bleu Cheese................................

Grilled Chicken Breast ................ $8.99 B.L.T. .......................................... $6.99 Gyro ........................................... $8.99 Veggie Burger ............................ $6.99 Canadian Walleye Sandwich..... $11.99 Side Salad .................................. $3.99 Soup of the Day Cup .......................................... $2.99 Bowl ........................................ $3.99 Homemade Chile Cup .......................................... $3.99 Bowl ........................................ $4.99 *Consuming Raw or Under Cooked Meat, Seafood, Shellfish, Eggs or Poultry May Increase the Risk of Food Borne Illness

POPULAR MENU ITEMS INCLUDE: HADDOCK FISH FRY BROASTED CHICKEN BBQ RIBS * RIBEYE STEAK BOURBON BURGER * PATTY MELT & THE LOADED BOMBER w ww .m arl isba r.c om

Homemade Thin Crust Pizza

Served until 9pm Cheese 12”.............................. $13.00 14”.............................. $15.00 Cheese & Sausage or Pepperoni 12” .............................. $15.00 14”.............................. $17.00 Special 12”.............................. $20.00 14”.............................. $22.00 ••Toppings•• Sausage or Pepperoni................. $3.00 Mushrooms, onions, green peppers, black olives ................................ $2.00 Extra Cheese............................... $3.00

House Specialties

Served from 4:30 to 9:00pm Honey Crusted Chicken ............. $14.99 Coconut Seasoned Shrimp........ $15.99 Sicilian Walleye ........................ $23.99 Sicilian Prawn Shrimp .............. $24.99 Homemade Meatloaf (Monday Only) ......................... $12.99 14oz Dry Aged Ribeye Steak ..... $27.99 Chuck’s Homemade Pasta & Meatballs .................... $13.99

Friday Dinner Menu

Also Monday during Summer All You Care to Eat Fish Fry ........ $14.99 Canadian Walleye Fillets........... $18.99 Coconut Seasoned Shrimp........ $15.99 Sicilian Walleye ........................ $23.99 Sicilian Prawn Shrimp .............. $24.99 Alaskan Cold Water Baked Cod . $13.99 Star Laker ................................... $8.99 Little Star Laker .......................... $7.99 Veggie Burger ............................ $6.99 Grilled Chicken ........................... $8.99 Homemade BBQ Pork ................. $8.99 Children’s Menu.......................... $7.99 Corn Dog, Grilled Cheese, Chicken Fingers with French Fries, Kids’ Portion Pasta & Meatballs 7914 Highway K Star Lake, WI 54561 Pit Stop #35 on the Snowmobile Trail

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Children’s Menu Available • Watch for weekly specials

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