August 2011
|
www.fdlreporter.com
Upcoming events in downtown Fond du Lac
Books available downtown
Library popular site downtown
Jack’s Team Sports
has new owner Dorothy Bliskey | Special to The Reporter
In 1987, Jack Francis opened Jack’s Team Sports at 179 S. Main St.
Jack’s Team Sports also has an awards department on-site.
The full-service sporting goods shop that “We can custom design and make anything includes a trophy business has been under from trophies to plaques,” said Byron, new ownership since May when Francis adding that a new venture is in the works. sold it to Byron Pegram and his wife Jill. “This fall, we plan to introduce hockey Known for its vast selection of athletic equipment and skate sharpening. We are equipment, apparel and awards, Jack’s providing our hockey community with a Team Sports caters to sports teams and quality downtown hockey shop.” athletes in a wide regional area. The shop that Jack Francis built still has The store carries an extensive selection Jack working there as a team contact and of uniforms and equipment for baseball, baseball/softball expert. softball, soccer, volleyball and wrestling “Jack’s a valuable resource for us,” said and does silk screening and embroidery Byron, noting that the name of the shop will work. In addition, the store supplies letter remain the same. jackets for area schools. Licensed Packers, Brewers, and Badger items are also Prior to becoming the new owners at Jack’s available. Team Sports, Byron had a 30-year career with the Wisconsin United Methodist Church “We may not stock everything in the store and Jill was in education as a teacher and but are happy to order any equipment or coach. apparel that an area team needs,” Byron Pegram said. “This was an opportunity to contribute to the
To contact Jack’s Team Sports, call (920) 921-4202, email Teamsports@jacksteamsports.com or visit online at www.jacksteamsports.com.
The award-winning Fondue Fest returns to Downtown Fond du Lac on Saturday, September 10. The festival, now in its fifth year, will bring back much-loved favorites and more for a full day of great family fun! This year the festival will have a number of different palate-pleasing fondues, prepared and presented by students of the Culinary Arts Program at Moraine Park Technical College. Other favorites will return, including the Kids Zone, 3 entertainment stages, vendors, great food and great fun! For more information visit www.fonduefest. com or call (920) 921-9500.
community in a real way — by enhancing the quality of experience in team sports participation,” Byron said. The new owners have three children. Charlotte, their youngest, helps in the store and is their fast-pitch expert. “Jack’s Team Sports has been and will continue to be the local provider for team sports equipment and apparel,” Byron says. “We will continue to provide individualized, knowledgeable and quality customer service — the kind the shop is known for.” As active members of the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership, both the new and former owners support continued development of Fond du Lac’s downtown. “This location is great,” Byron said. “The shop is centrally located to our community population. We have convenient parking and a variety of shopping and dining choices nearby.”
Byron Pegram and his wife Jill are the new owners of Jack’s Team Sports, 179 S. Main St. (Aileen Andrews/The Reporter)
5 years of fondue fun!
Entertainment Schedule: Jackson Kahl Center Stage: 10 a.m. - Drowsy Maggies 12 p.m. - Kojo 2:30 p.m. - Lighthouse Big Band SOUTH STAGE 9:30 a.m. - Diamond & Steel 12:30 p.m. - Frost Fire 3 p.m. - The Presidents
KFIZ and 107.1 NORTH STAGE 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cheese Carver, Troy Landwehr Fondue Fest Trivia Contest (Over $1000 in prizes) K107.1 Saturday at the 70’s with radio personalities Bart and Nick Thomas & more!
KIDS’S ZONE Inflatables, Bungee Run, Craft Projects, Hula Hoops, Sidewalk Chalk, Mascots, Clowns and Magic Presentations! Martial Arts Demos, Radar Speed Pitch, Putting Green.
Thank You Sponsors! Jackson Kahl Agency, The Garden, Nielsen Company, MAG Giddings & Lewis, KFIZ, Fox Valley Savings Bank, Grande Cheese, Quad Graphics, Alliant Energy, Edith’s Bridal, International Paper, U.S. Cellular, Tuxedo Junction, FDL Public Library, Sadoff & Rudoy Industries, Edward Jones, National Exchange Bank & Trust, CitizensFirst, Gallery & Frame
If you would like to be a part of, or receive information on advertising rates for this monthly section, please call Liz Engh at 920-907-7904 or email her at, lengh@gannett.com.