Best of Fond du Lac 2017 RESULTS

official results edition

COMPLETE VOTING

RESULTS INSIDE!

BEST EATS & DRINKS | BEST ENTERTAINMENT | BEST PEOPLE | BEST SHOPPING | BEST SERVICES

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The votes are in!

THE

WINNERS

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The readers of The Reporter have selected their favorites in many different categories. Inside you will find the results in numerous categories including dining, entertainment, people, shopping and services. We at The Reporter, along with our local businesses, want to thank those of you who took the time to cast your votes. If your favorite made it on the list, stop in and let them know you appreciate them.

If your preferred choice didn’t make the list, stop by and see who your fellow citizens voted for. You just might discover a new favorite. Fond du Lac is a special place and the people and businesses that reside here make it so.

BEST EATS & DRINKS .........................2-5 BEST ENTERTAINMENT........................6 BEST SHOPPING...................................7-11 BEST PEOPLE.........................................11-12 BEST SERVICES................................... 13-20 READERS’ CHOICE is published by Gannett Wisconsin Custom Publishing. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior consent of Gannett Wisconsin Custom Publishing. For information contact: Advertising Director / Mike Loader, mloader@gannett.com

Thank You for voting us #1 Best Place to Buy Candy Featuring: Homemade Candies Gourmet Popcorn Flavored Coffees.

WI-5002156205

Guth’s Candy LLC 928 E. Main Street • Waupun 920-342-3331 • guthscandy.com

EATS & DRINKS BEST ALL AROUND RESTAURANT WINNER Trepanier’s Backyard Grill & Bar FINALIST Ala Roma BAKERY WINNER Mix it Up Bakery FINALIST Festival Foods

BAR FOOD WINNER Schmitty’s Bar & Grill FINALIST Backyard Bar & Grill BREAKFAST WINNER Faros Family Restaurant FINALIST Connie’s Diner

BUFFET WINNER Pizza Ranch FINALIST Blancks Lake Aire Supper Club CAKE WINNER Mix it Up Bakery FINALIST Festival Foods

CANDY STORE WINNER End of The Trail FINALIST Confections For Any Occasion

CARRY OUT WINNER 11:11 Burgers & Beignets FINALIST Joe’s Fox Hut

CHILI WINNER Tucker’s FINALIST Trepanier’s Backyard Grill & Bar

CHINESE WINNER China Town Kitchen FINALIST King Chef

CUP OF COFFEE WINNER Kwik Trip FINALIST Annie’s Fountain City Café

DESSERT WINNER Gilles Frozen Custard FINALIST Mix it Up Bakery DINNER UNDER $10 WINNER 11:11 Burgers & Beignets FINALIST Trepanier’s Backyard Grill & Bar DOUGHNUTS WINNER Mix it Up Bakery FINALIST Fishys Bakery

FAST FOOD WINNER Culvers FINALIST 11:11 Burgers & Beignets

FISHY FRY WINNER Wendt’s FINALIST Ledgeview Lanes

FRENCH FRIES WINNER 11:11 Burgers & Beignets FINALIST Gilles Frozen Custard FRIED CHICKEN WINNER (TIE) Pump N Pantry Philly’s on 4th Tied for winner FINALIST Pizza Ranch

FROZEN CUSTARD / ICE CREAM WINNER Kelley Country Creamery FINALIST Gilles Frozen Custard

HAMBURGER WINNER 11:11 Burgers & Beignets FINALIST Culvers

HOMESTYLE COOKING WINNER Red Cabin at Green Acres FINALIST Schreiner’s Restaurant ITALIAN FOOD WINNER Ala Roma FINALIST Gino’s Italain Restaurant KIDS MENU WINNER Culvers FINALIST 11:11 Burgers & Beignets Continued on page 3 >>>

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MEXICAN FOOD WINNER Casa del Tequila FINALIST Mazatlan PIZZA WINNER Joe’s Fox Hut FINALIST Bob’s Pizza

PLACE FOR LUNCH WINNER Trepanier’s Backyard Grill & Bar FINALIST 11:11 Burgers & Beignets

PRIME RIB WINNER Schwarz’s Supper Club FINALIST Sebastian’s Steak House RESTAURANT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY WINNER Trepanier’s Backyard Grill & Bar FINALIST Ala Roma

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RESTAURANT FOR THE PRICE WINNER Trepanier’s Backyard Grill & Bar FINALIST 11:11 Burgers & Beignets

RESTAURANT FOR THE SERVICE WINNER Trepanier’s Backyard Grill & Bar FINALIST 11:11 Burgers & Beignets SALAD BAR WINNER Blancks Lake Aire Supper Club FINALIST Salty’s Seafood and Spirits

SANDWICH WINNER 11:11 Burgers & Beignets FINALIST Friar Tucks

SEAFOOD RESTAURANT WINNER Salty’s Seafood and Spirits FINALIST Wendt’s on the Lake SOUP

WINNER Salty’s Seafood and Spirits FINALIST Tucker’s STEAK WINNER Sebastian’s Steak House FINALIST Schwarz’s Supper Club

SUB SHOP WINNER Subway FINALIST Macino’s Pizza and Grinders

SUPPER CLUB WINNER Schwarz’s Supper Club FINALIST Blancks Lake Aire Supper Club

BLOODY MARY WINNER Green Dragon FINALIST Ziggy’s

LOCAL BAR WINNER Fat Joes FINALIST Jenz Bar North

3 Generations Serving FDL for Over 50 Years

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Thank You for voting us,

#1 Best Dessert

Voted one of Fond Du Lac’s Best Frozen Custard/ Ice Cream & French Fries.

It’s an honor to serve you!

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$ off orders of $10 or more

Exp. Tues. November 7, 2017 WI-5002155187

Open Sunday - Thursday 11am -10pm, Friday and Saturday 11am - 11pm 819 Main Street • 922-4900 gillesfrozencustardfdl.com

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1

Best Chili

Voted BEST PIZZA in FDL for 18 Years Straight & one of Fond du Loc’s Best Carryout!

We sincerely want to thank our loyal customers for voting us best Pizza in FDL for 18 years straight.

$1 off a Medium Pizza $2 off a Large Pizza Not Valid On Frozen Pizza. Not Valid w/Other Offers. Expires 10/15/17

WE DELIVER 41 N. Main St., FDL 923.2300 or 921.9700 www.joesfoxhut.com Open at 4pm

444 W. Johnson St. 922-1200 927 S. Main St. 921-1146

TuckersHamburgers.com

WI-5002143398

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION

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A Sincere Thank You Fond du Lac for voting

Mix It Up Bakery Best Bakery • Best Donuts • Best Cake & One of Fond du Lac’s Best Desserts

A SINCERE THANK YOU FOND DU LAC FOR VOTING US

Best

Runner Up

Hamburger

Fast Food

French Fries

Kids Menu

Sandwich

Place for Lunch

Carry Out

Restaurant for Price

Dinner Under $10

Restaurant for Service

HandCut

FLAT GRILL

Seared

FRIES WI-5002156174

BURGERS

64 N. Main Street • 920.933.3898

Thank You Fond du Lac! You voted us Best Buffet

code: 9269

Expires: 11/1/17

$1.00 off

an Adult Buffet - LIMIT 2 Valid at Fond du Lac location only. Some restrictions apply. Prices subject to change without notice. Not valid with any other offer.

Fond du Lac

1235 West Johnson St. 920-929-8800 WI-5002158245

KVV1975 - 1715

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Thank you for voting us Fond du Lac’s Best....

All Around Restaurant Place for Lunch Restaurant for Entire Family Restaurant for the Price Restaurant for the Service d, Runner Up For Best Bar Foo Chili & Best Dinner Under $10

329 W Pioneer Rd. • 920-926-0021 • NO FEE ATM

Thank you for Voting us Fond du Lac’s

BEST FRIED CHICKEN!

Serving 7 days a week 11am-10pm 838 E. Johnson St. • Fond du Lac (920)924-9400

www.visitbackyard.com

STOP IN FOR ONE OF OUR NEW

Voted Best Golf Course & Runner up for Banquet/ Reception Location

$5 BASKET!

Includes Sandwich, Fries & 20 oz.

Fountain Soda. Choice of Reuben, Gyro, Breaded Chicken Breast, Haddock & Bacon Cheeseburger

www.WHISPERINGSPRINGSGOLF.com WI-5002144678

Course is in perfect shape!

WI-5002155555

920.921.8053 | HWY. 23 | 4 MI EAST OF FOND DU LAC

Stop in & enjoy a cold beer or glass of wine with our Lunch or Dinner Menus!

Home Cooked Meals Every Day | Visit us at pumpnpantryfdl.com

We Appreciate All Our Loyal Customers!

Thank you for your votes!

s n a i t s a b e HOUSE SSTEAK

, l t y a S s SEAFOOD & SPIRITS

To Find Fresher Seafood...

You’ll Have To Get Your Feet Wet!

Huge Sandwiches...Huge Value!

It’s What We’re Famous For!

Award Winning Homemade Soups Delicious Salads & Appetizers

A Rare Steak House Very Well Done!

Serving Daily at 11:00 A.M. Carry-Outs Available

Enjoy A Special Occasion In One of Our Banquet Rooms

921-4027

922-3333

570 W. Johnson St. - Fond du Lac

Open at 4 PM 7 Days a Week 770 South Main St. Fond du Lac

Open Daily at11:00

503 N. Park Ave. Fond du Lac

922-9940

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR EMPLOYEES, TO WHOM WE OWE OUR SUCCESS! WI-5002152985

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ENTERTAINMENT BOWLING ALLEY WINNER Ledgeview Lanes FINALIST Parkway Lanes

HAPPY HOUR WINNER Fat Joes Bar and Grill FINALIST Friar Tucks

LOCAL FESTIVAL WINNER Walleye Weekend FINALIST Fond du Lac County Fair

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT WINNER Lakeside Park FINALIST Walleye Weekend

LIVE THEATRE SHOW WINNER Fond du Lac Community Theatre FINALIST Fond du Lac High School LOCAL BAND WINNER Roadtrip FINALIST Driftwood

PLACE TO CELEBRATE A BIRTHDAY-CHILD WINNER Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac FINALIST Fondy Sports Conplex PLACE TO CELEBRATE A BIRTHDAY-ADULT WINNER Schmitty’s Bar & Grill FINALIST Fat Joes Bar and Grill

GOLF COURSE WINNER Whispering Springs FINALIST Rolling Meadows

Thanks to all who voted

Eden Meat Market

“Best Meat Market for 2017” Fresh-Cut Steaks & Chops, Home-Cured Hams & Bacon, Variety of Sausages, Jerky & Bratwurst

27 Hole Championship Golf Course

920-929-3735 560 W Rolling Meadows Dr, Fond du Lac. WI RollingMeadowsGolfCourse.com

Eden Catering

Readers’ Choice Winner

Thanks for voting us Fond du Lac’s Best Caterer for 2017!

‘03, ‘04, ‘05, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08, ‘09, ‘10, ‘11, ‘12, ‘13, ‘14, ‘15, ‘16, ‘17!

OPEN MON-FRI 7am-6pm • SAT 7am-5pm WI-5002151935

Thanks for supporting Rolling Meadows Golf Course

OFFERING 3 TYPES OF SERVICE: - Pick up - Delivery - Full Service No Order is too Large or Small!

477-2711 • 115 E. Main Street, Eden

Minutes South of Fond du Lac • Check out our daily specials at www.edenmeat.com

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SHOPPING ANTIQUES WINNER St. Vincent De Paul FINALIST Ken’s Family Antiques APPLIANCE STORE WINNER Silica For Your Home FINALIST Ray’s TV & Appliance BAIT &TACKLE SHOP WINNER Dutch’s Trading Post FINALIST Tuffy’s BRIDAL SHOP WINNER Edith’s Bridal FINALIST Goldsmith CARPET STORE WINNER Twohig Flooring America FINALIST Floor Quest CONSIGNMENT SHOP WINNER Main Street Fashion FINALIST Mini Bambini

CONVENIENCE STORE WINNER Kwik Trip FINALIST Philly’s on 4th ELECTRONICS STORE WINNER Silica For Your Home FINALIST Ray’s TV & Appliance EYE WEAR SELECTION WINNER Family Focus Eye Care FINALIST Agnesian Health Care Optical Shop

FURNITURE STORE WINNER WG&R FINALIST Sillica For Your Home GROCERY STORE WINNER Festival Foods FINALIST Pick N’ Save

HARDWARE STORE WINNER Kitz & Pfeil True Value FINALIST Menards

MUSIC STORE WINNER Mike’s Music FINALIST Mad Hatteur

HEALTH SHOP WINNER The Villiage Market FINALIST Agnesian Health Shop

NURSERY (LAWN & GARDEN) WINNER Stuart’s Landscaping & Garden Center FINALIST Berry Patch

JEWELRY STORE WINNER The Goldsmith FINALIST CW Smith Jewelers LIQUOR/WINE STORE WINNER Festival Foods FINALIST (TIE) East Side Spirits Gilmore’s Liquor Mart MATTRESS RETAILER WINNER WG&R FINALIST Mattress Firm MEAT MARKET WINNER Eden Meat Market FINALIST Butchers Block

POOL/SPA SHOP WINNER Binner Pools and Spa FINALIST Fleet Farm RV STORE WINNER Schiek’s Camping Center FINALIST Camping World

PLACE TO BUY CHEESE WINNER Baker Cheese FINALIST Festival Foods

SPORTING GOOD SHOP WINNER Tuffy’s FINALIST Fleet Farm THIRFT STORE WINNER St. Vincent De Paul FINALIST Goodwill TIRE STORE WINNER Holiday Automotive FINALIST Matthew’s Tire WINDOW REPLACEMENT COMPANY WINNER Window World FINALIST Ideal Glass PLACE TO BUY A BOAT WINNER Wendt’s FINALIST Moon Marine PLACE TO BUY A USED CAR WINNER Summit Automotive FINALIST Holiday Automotive

KRAIL JEWELRY

YOU

A name you’ve trusted since 1922.

votes

Accredited Gem Lab

WI-5002144981

Great Team • Great Service • Service on the Water WI-5002145651

PLACE TO BUY A SPECIAL GIFT WINNER The Goldsmith FINALIST Kristmas Kringle

PLACE FOR HEARING ASSISTANCE WINNER Agnesian Health Care FINALIST Fond du Lac Regional Clinic Audiology Department

for your

Located on the River just north of the Scott Street Bridge

PLACE TO BUY A NEW CAR WINNER Summit Automotive FINALIST Holiday Automotive

PET STORE WINNER Victoria’s Pet Nutrition Center FINALIST Animal Outfitters

THANK

532 Water Street • Fond du Lac • 921-7070

PLACE TO BUY A MOTORCYCLE WINNER Open Road Harley Davidson FINALIST Pro Motor Sports

Thank You for your votes Fond du Lac, and for helping us celebrate our 95th Year in Business

105 North Main Street Downtown Fond du Lac

(920)-921-2475

Open Mon.-Thurs. 8-5, Fri. 8-7, Sat. 9-12 www.krailjewelry.com

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Thank You

for Voting us One of Fond du Lac’s Best Meat Markets!

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

W E ’ V E G O T T H E M E AT !

330 N. PETERS AVE. FOND DU LAC • 920-322-9505

C a l l o r S t o p b y To d a y !

Thank you Fond du Lac for choosing SVDP as your:

Store Hours M-F 9:30am-6:00pm Sat 9:30am-5:00pm Donation Hours M-F 9:30am-5:30pm Sat 9:30am-3:30pm

BEST THRIFT STORE BEST ANTIQUE STORE

221 Fond du Lac Ave., Fond du Lac, WI

(920) 922-5006, ext. 72

Your continued support of St. Vincent de Paul helps us help others in Fond du Lac County

Call 920-922-3650 for assistance All proceeds benefit those in Fond du Lac County

Thank you to our loyal customers for voting us the

#1 Sporting Goods Shop

in Fond Du Lac 3 years in a row!!!

371 N. Main St. • 920-933-5110

WI-5002152835

(920) 266-8321

In the Best of Fond du Lac competition!

400 Prospect Ave., North Fond du Lac, WI

WI-5002153779

THANK YOU!

We will be at our current NFdL location until further notice & our FdL Location will not be affected!

Thanks

To

YoU

YoUr LocaLLY owned Kitz and Pfeil was voted BesT hardware sTore in Fond Du Lac and one of

the Best Home Improvement Centers. We appreciate the confidence you have in us!

40 E. First St. • 923-8262

OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 8-8; Sat. 8-5; Sun. 9-2 WI-5002154719

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Badger Tires

Thank You for Voting us Best Place to Buy Cheese 5 Years in a Row!

& Automotive Service

Thank you for your votes Fond du Lac Badger Tires, Inc

350 West Johnson Street Fond du Lac, WI 54935 ph: 920.922.7972 • badgertireinc@att.net

www.badgertires.com

Headquarters ✦ for the ✦

Outdoorsman

258 North Main St Fond du Lac

920.922.0311 WI-5002153734

dutchstrading post.com

Visit our Cheese Store: Just minutes east of FdL, off Hwy. 23 N5279 County Road G St. Cloud, WI 53079 Ph: 920-477-7111 www.bakercheese.com

WI-5002143268

Thank You Fond du Lac

Custom Framing since 1975

...for Voting us

Local Art | Fair Trade

Best Bait & Tackle

www.galleryframe.net

Shop Once nce Again!!!

Stop in and see us for all of your hunting and fishing needs.

A Sincere Thank You to all our loyal customers!

WI-5002157849

Thank you for voting us Best Carpet Store in Fond du Lac and for your continued support

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday : 9am - 5pm • Thursday: 9am-7pm • Saturday: 9am-2pm

WI-5002153416

316 N. Rolling Meadows Dr., Fond du Lac (Corner of Hwys. 23 & 41) 920.922.6340 • www.twohigflooringamerica.com

WI-5002145098

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94 S Main St | Fond du Lac | 920.921.1144

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Thank you to our loyal customers and friends for voting us

Best Pet Store in Fond du Lac!

Pet Nutrition Experts.

Quality Pet Food for Every Budget.

Ask about our effective supplements for healing and maintaining good health Hours:

MTWF 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Thurs. 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. • Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK WI-5002154428

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL

14 North Main Street • Fond du Lac, WI 920.923.1991 • victoriaspetnutrition.com

Thank You!

for voting “Haentze Floral” Fond du Lac’s best florist!

WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS & YOUR SUPPORT!

658 Fond du Lac Avenue | 920-921-0970 www.haentzefloral.com

WI-5002151932

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PEOPLE ACCOUNTANT WINNER Feucht Financial Group LLC FINALIST Tim Marcoe

CATERER WINNER Eden Catering FINALIST Boda’s Restaurant and Catering

AUTO MECHANIC WINNER Leroy Neu FINALIST Holiday Automotive

DENTIST WINNER William Mauthe FINALIST Tim McBride

AUTO SALESPERSON NEW CARS WINNER Michael Berg FINALIST Chris Holmes

ELECTRICIAN WINNER Jake Schommer FINALIST Mark Leasa

EYE DOCTOR WINNER Family Focus FINALIST Julie Henry

INSURANCE AGENT WINNER Sam Meyer FINALIST Tim Cruz

PRINTER WINNER Hoppers FINALIST Graphic Center

VOLUNTEER WINNER Betty Trent FINALIST Paul Osterholm

FAMILY DOCTOR WINNER Don Stewart FINALIST Russell Fredrickson

LAWYER WINNER Ron Hammer FINALIST Frank Endejan

RADIO ANNOUNCER WINNER Marty Schibbelhut FINALIST Greg Owens

FUNERAL DIRECTOR WINNER Uecker-Witt Funeral Home FINALIST Don Kurki AUTO SALESPERSON USED CARS WINNER Jake Roberts FINALIST Mike Shannon

FLORIST WINNER Haentze Floral FINALIST Wood’s Floral & Gifts

NURSE WINNER Rachel Flanagan FINALIST Larura Suprenand PLUMBER WINNER Ahern Gross FINALIST Mark Huck

REAL ESTATE AGENT WINNER Kelly Twohig FINALIST Anne Lisowe

Jake Schommer Electric Residential • Commercial • Industrial Thank You Fond du Lac For All of Your Votes They Are Truly Appreciated

Thank You . . .

For voting us Fond du Lac’s Best Funeral Director & Best Funeral Home

Providing personal service from start to finish.

State Certified Masters • Free Estimates 24 Hour Emergency Service

920-921-4877 www.jakeschommerelectric.com

WI-5002154310

We are honored to serve the families in our community.

524 North Park Ave. | Fond du Lac, WI 54935 5 | 920.922.5110 | ueckerwitt.com WI-5002154626

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More discounts.

State Farm® offers more discounts to more drivers.

Thank you for Voting us Best Veterinarian Clinic in Fond du Lac

Get to a better State®. Get State Farm.

CALL ME TODAY.

EXCEPTIONAL CARE FOR EXCEPTIONAL PETS

N4415 Hwy 45, Eden, WI 53019 • (920) 477-3003 Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-3pm

Thank you Fond du Lac for your support in voting

www.countryhillspets.com

Sam Meyer Best Insurance Agent.

Sam Meyer Insurance Agency Inc Sam Meyer, Agent 42 N Main St sammeyeragency.com Bus: 920-924-4425 Se habla español

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL • State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, State Farm General Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL

1201159

WI-5002152728

WI-5002143540

We Sincerely thank you for voting us One of Fond du Lac’s Best Computer Repair Services

“Introducing the All-in-One Touchscreen Computer with Solid State!”

Super fast computer with wireless peripherals and wireless internet connectivity for a super small footprint. All-in-One leaves tons of extra desk space and super fast speeds!

FREE

ONSITE SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM ASSESSMENT.

103. S Main Street • 920-933-5001 • 9am-6pm M-F

WI-5002158607

FREE

Now offering 4k Wired Security Camera Systems and 1080p Wireless Security Camera Systems for Home and Office

COMPUTER CHECKUP

103. S Main Street • 920-933-5001 • 9am-6pm M-F

FREE

ONSITE NETWORK SECURITY CHECK-UP

103. S Main Street • 920-933-5001 • 9am-6pm M-F

103. S Main Street • 920-933-5001 • 9am-6pm M-F

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SERVICES ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY WINNER St. Francis Home FINALIST Woodlands Senior Park AUTO BODY SHOP WINNER Holiday Automotive FINALIST Scotty’s Auto Works BANK WINNER National Exchange Bank and Trust FINALIST US Bank BANQUET/RECEPTION LOCATION WINNER Holiday Inn FINALIST Whispering Springs BARBER SHOP WINNER Barbershop For Men FINALIST Krug Gentlemen Haircuts BEAUTY SALON WINNER Renaissance Hair Salon and Day Spa FINALIST Looking Glass CARWASH WINNER Jet Stream Carwash FINALIST Kwik Trip

CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC WINNER Bauer Chiropractic FINALIST Agnesian Chiropractic COMPUTER REPAIR/ SERVICE WINNER Milwaukee PC FINALIST Efficient Technology Services CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (COMMERCIAL) WINNER C.D. Smith FINALIST Michels Corporation CREDIT UNION WINNER Verve Credit Union FINALIST Fond du Lac Credit Union DANCE STUDIO WINNER Shut Up and Dance FINALIST Wempner’s School of Dance DAYCARE FACILITY WINNER Fond du Lac Family YMCA Child Care Center FINALIST Camelot Child Care Center DENTAL CLINIC WINNER Dental Associates FINALIST Twohig Family Dentistry

DJ SERVICES WINNER Matt’s DJ Service FINALIST Record Entertainment DRY CLEANERS WINNER Georgetown Cleaners FINALIST Model Cleaners EMPLOYER WINNER Summit Automotive FINALIST Charter EMPLOYMENT AGENCY WINNER Seek Inc. FINALIST Adecco FINANCIAL ADVISOR WINNER Feucht Financial Group LLC FINALIST Rose Bertram FITNESS CENTER WINNER Fond du Lac Family YMCA FINALIST Planet Fitness FUNERAL HOME WINNER Uecker-Witt Funeral Home FINALIST Zacherl Funeral Home

GRAPHIC SIGN BUSINESS WINNER Hoppers FINALIST Flyway Signs HEALTH CLINIC WINNER Agnesian Health Care FINALIST Aurora Health Care HEATING/AIR CONDITINING WINNER Air Tech Heating FINALIST Fondy Heating and Cooling HOMEBUILDER WINNER Steve Wirtz Constuction FINALIST Burg Construction HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE WINNER Menards FINALIST Kitz & Pfeil True Value INSURANCE COMPANY WINNER American Family Insurance FINALIST State Farm Insurance LANDSCAPING COMPANY WINNER Stuart’s Landscaping & Garden Center FINALIST Roffers Landscaping

MASSAGE WINNER The Renaisaance Hair Salon and Day Spa FINALIST No Knots Therapeutic Massage MOUNMENTS & MEMORIALS WINNER Woods Floral FINALIST Fond du Lac Rock of Ages Memorial Co. MORTGAGE COMPANY WINNER National Exchange Bank and Trust FINALIST Fox Valley Savings Bank HOTEL/MOTEL WINNER Holiday Inn FINALIST Country Inn & Suites NAIL SALON WINNER Sky Nails FINALIST Happy Nails OIL CHANGE WINNER Summit Automotive FINALIST Holiday Automotive PHARMACY WINNER Walgreens FINALIST Agnesian Pharmacy PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO WINNER Gueller’s Photogrpahy FINALIST Ahrens Photography PICTURE FRAME SHOP WINNER Gallery and Frame Shop FINALIST Gueller’s Photogrpahy RADIO STATION WINNER WFDL Sunny 97.7 FINALIST B 104.7

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REAL ESTATE COMPANY WINNER Adashun Jones Real Estate FINALIST Roberts Homes and Real Estate RECOVERY/ REHABILITATION CENTER WINNER Agnesian FINALIST St Francis Home TANNING SALON WINNER Electric Beach FINALIST Planet Fitness TATTOO PARLOR WINNER In Your Face Tattooz FINALIST Big Guns Tattoo TAX SERVICE WINNER Marcoe Tax Service FINALIST Feucht Financial Group LLC TRAVEL AGENCY WINNER Fox World Travel FINALIST AAA VETERINARIAN CLINIC WINNER Country Hills Pet Hospital FINALIST Companion Animal Care PACKING AND SHIPPING PLACE WINNER The UPS Store FINALIST Dufrane AUTO DETAIL SHOP WINNER Holiday Automotive FINALIST Summit Automotive

Thank you for voting us BEST PLUMBER IN FOND DU LAC!

Serving and supporting the Fond du Lac area for more than 30 years!

WI-5002145742

WI-5002158141

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920-921-1414 218 South Main Street Fond du Lac, WI 54935 www.aherngross.com

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Thank you for making us smile.

Voted Best Dental Clinic for four out of the last five years!

A big thank you to each and every one of you for voting us Best Dental Clinic in the Best of Fond du Lac readers’ choice awards.

Fond du Lac 920.924.9090

Accredited by

DentalAssociates.com

WI-5002153408

ThankYou forVotingUs #1

Best Eye Doctors & Best Eyewear Selection 355 North Peters Ave

(920) 922-7121

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VOTED ONE OF

FOND DU LAC’S

VOTED

BEST RADIO ANNOUNCER

BEST RADIO STATION

In Fond du Lac Since 2002

Hear Gregg 6am-9am on AM 1170/FM 103.3 and 9am-Noon on

12pm-3pm on 95-1& 96-1 The Rock

Nick and Heather

Photographs by Amanda HK Nimmer

VOTED ONE OF

FOND DU LAC’S

BEST DJ SERVICES Since 2002

DJ entertainers you know… who know what to play when.

WI-5002157361

Andy Mueller

Kerry Longrie

Michael Kennedy

Keith “Wheels” Heisler

Drew Glaeser

Terry Davis

Johnny Ransom

Ron Jacobson

Dominic Vanderscheuren

Alan Kuenzi

Paul Millard

Joe Paasch

Tom Otte

Alan Martinez

Alex Tryon

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• 401k Rollovers • IRA’s • Roth IRA’s • Tax, Financial & Retirement Income Planning • Bonds, ETF’s, Mutual Funds & Stocks • Separately Managed & Institutional Accts • Life, Long-term Care Insurance & Annuities • Estate & Trust Planning, Inheritances • 401k Rollovers, IRA’s. Roth IRA’s Securities and advisory services offered through NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION (NPC), Member FINRA/SIPC., A Registered Investment Advisor. Feucht Financial Group, L.L.C and NPC are separate and unrelated companies.

congratulations

to the Best of Fond du Lac winners!

Feucht Financial Group, L.L.C N6687 Wrightway Drive Fond du Lac, WI 54937

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C.D. Smith is pleased to be voted “BEST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY” for the eighth year in a row.

We are proud to have our roots in such a vibrant, supportive community. It is truly an honor to play a part in building Fond du Lac’s economic landscape and to give back to the community in which

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“Best Heating & Air Conditioning” Over the Past 10 Years!

We Appreciate Your Votes and Your Business!

Thank you for trusting Air Tech Heating with your comfort needs!

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Thanks to our loyal customers and hard working staff!

VOTED

Best New Car Dealer! • Best Used Car Dealer! • Best Employer! • Best Oil Change! • Best Mechanic!

Best New Car Salesperson! •Best Used Car Salesperson! • Runner up Best Auto Detail Shop!

Runner up Best Used Car Salesperson!

NEW CAR HOTLINE:

920-921-0850

Come see why Summit Automotive has earned the Customer First Award 815 S. ROLLING MEADOWS DR. FOND DU LAC I41S EXIT98 for Excellence

2016 & 2017 RECIPIENT

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Randy Sabel

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Tom Williamson

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