AN UPDATE ON THE BUSINESS CLIMATE, RECREATIONAL RESOURCES AND FAMILY LIVING ENVIRONMENT IN VILAS AND ONEIDA COUNTIES 22 00 11 77 PROGRESS Discover Wisconsin celebrates 30 years TourismTourism programprogram reachesreaches 500,000500,000 viewersviewers acrossacross thethe MidwestMidwest Great North Bank redesigns brand FinancialFinancial institutioninstitution remainsremains familyfamily ownedowned andand independentindependent Rhinelander Nissan moves to new facility State-of-the-artState-of-the-art sales,sales, serviceservice departmentsdepartments offeredoffered toto customerscustomers AA SPECIALSPECIAL PUBLICATIONPUBLICATION OFOF THETHE VILASVILAS COUNTYCOUNTY NEWS-REVIEWNEWS-REVIEW ANDAND THETHE THREETHREE LAKESLAKES NEWSNEWS Page 2 Progress — 2017 THEAllAll New!New! OPEN FOR BUSINESS StopStop inin andand saysay hihi toto Josh!Josh! GRAND OPENING SERVICE SPECIAL OIL CHANGE $ 95 SPECIAL* 12*Up to 5 quarts, excludes full synthetic and diesel. 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Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. From our lot Sat. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. rhinelandernissan.com to your driveway SUNDAY CLOSED Progress — 2017 Page 3 Celebrating 30th year ‘Discover Wisconsin’ takes viewers to all corners of state As the nation’s longest-running tourism television show, “Discover Wis- consin” has taken viewers to just about every corner of the state. The show is currently in its 30th year of production and will celebrate the premiere of its 500th episode next season. The crew behind the iconic Wiscon- sin brand says there’s no sign of slow- ing down either — in fact, the show has only grown in popularity in recent years thanks to its strong presence online and via radio in addition to broadcast. But first, a little history about Dis- cover Wisconsin. The show was launched in 1987 by Dick Rose, with one episode airing in the Wausau market. Today, the program airs 18 episodes each season in eight states across the Midwest and reaches 500,000 viewers throughout the Mid- west on a combination of network, cable and satellite stations. The show also streams online at discoverwisconsin.com and regularly engages its 200,000 social media follow- ers — talk about growth! Dick Rose passed away in 1994, but his legacy lives on. His son, Mark, along with Mark’s wife, Lisa, Eagle River res- idents, serve as CEO and CFO of Dis- cover Mediaworks, the production company that produces Discover Wis- consin. Discover Mediaworks is a full- service video production house located in Madison. “My dad may have been a well- known fisherman, but he had so much passion for all things Wisconsin,” Over the past 30 years, the “Discover Wisconsin” crew has taken cover Mediaworks, will celebrate the premiere of its 500th said Mark Rose. “He knew this state de- audiences to all corners of the state. The show, produced by Dis- episode next season. —Photo By Greyspot Inc. served a platform to promote the places, people and stories that make Wisconsin with some of the smartest minds in the the best state in the nation.” business to expand in incredibly imagi- For the past 30 years, the Discover native ways.” Wisconsin crew has introduced its au- Discover Wisconsin continues to diences to some of the most compelling, grow beyond the TV show as well. Dis- adventurous and even peculiar destina- cover Wisconsin Radio began in 1993 as tions Wisconsin has to offer. Its success a companion to Discover Wisconsin TV has been recognized nationwide with and now airs on more than 40 stations numerous Gold ADDY, Telly and Emmy throughout the state, Monday through awards. Friday. Discover Wisconsin also “This 30-year journey wouldn’t be launched its popular blog, The Bobber, possible without our incredible partner- in 2013 and introduced online merchan- ships with fellow tourism organizations dise at shop.discoverwisconsin.com in and Wisconsin brands,” said Greg 2015. Smith, managing director for Discover The Discover Wisconsin brand has Wisconsin. “Add to that, our crew of tal- become a beloved part of the state, ented producers, cinematographers, ed- whether among loyal viewers who itors, hosts and more who work record every episode for vacation ideas, tirelessly and fervently to evolve Dis- social media followers who look forward cover Wisconsin every single day.” to gorgeous scenic photos of Wisconsin, “Discover Wisconsin has become a or those who don Discover Wisconsin household name throughout the Mid- merchandise across the state and coun- west thanks to our TV platform and try. loyal viewership over the decades,” said “To both long-time fans and brand Mariah Haberman, host and brand new viewers — thank you,” said Mark Dick Rose, center, started “Discover Wisconsin” in 1987. Guests on an early show manager. “It’s been exciting to work Rose. were country music singers Jim Hager, left, and John Hager. —Contributed Photo Page 4 Progress — 2017 Marshfield Clinic Eagle River Center celebrating its 10-year anniversary ___________ BY AMBER WELDON SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-REVIEW ___________ Marshfield Clinic Eagle River and is staffed by Brunstad and also offers Mercer centers are now celebrating general surgery, OB/GYN, and urology. their 10-year anniversaries in their cur- The Mercer Center joined the clinic rent center locations. system in 1989 and was formerly lo- Both of the current clinic facilities cated in a dedicated clinic building orig- were constructed in 2006. The Eagle inally built by the town of Mercer to River Center moved into its new loca- attract a physician. It is staffed by Dr. tion and saw its first patient at 500 Tod Lewis, family medicine, and Dr. Commerce Loop on Dec. 18, 2006. The Nils Olson, family medicine. Mercer Mercer Center opened its doors at 5110 Center also offers pharmacy services, N. Highway 51 on Jan. 22, 2007. making it more convenient for patients “Although we have had a much to fill prescriptions. longer clinic history in both Eagle River “Our current facilities are buildings and Mercer, these dedicated Marshfield that allow us to better meet the health Clinic Centers were built so we could care needs of the people of the North better serve our communities,” said Jill Woods in the years ahead,” said Dr. Brunstad, P.A., family medicine depart- Lewis. ment, Eagle River Center. “They are modern facilities that offer our patients For more information, call the Marshfield Clinic Eagle River Center at access to primary care, specialty ser- Marshfield Clinic Eagle River is located at 500 Commerce Loop, offering a family (715) 479-0400 or the Mercer Center at vices, lab, x-ray and telehealth.” medicine department and other health services. —Contributed Photo Marshfield Clinic Eagle River Cen- (715) 476-2345. ter, which was formerly located within Marshfield Clinic provides patient and western Wisconsin, making it one Amber Weldon is a public relations Eagle River Memorial Hospital, joined care, research and education with more of the largest comprehensive medical and marketing specialist for Marshfield the Marshfield Clinic system in 1998. 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(VCEDC) last year to fill His top best sellers are what he calls the Eye on Entrepreneurs building at his “God Series.” They are prints with 348 West Pine Street in Eagle River, of- hidden pictures showing God’s creation. fering creative diversity in the areas of “The goal is to showcase God as cre- art, embroidery, graphic design and ator and provider, and reveal God’s love painting. through the gifts he so lovingly bestows The four businesses in the newly re- on his children,” he said. modeled facility include Mugsy’s Art DePuydt was commissioned by the Gallery, StitchIt!, Goose Cap Media and Eagle River Revitalization Committee The Blank Canvas. to do a mural downtown of the old rail- VCEDC project manager Barry road depot, located near the intersec- McLeane said the project, designed to tion of Wall and Railroad streets. He help start-up businesses, has led to rev- now has prints of that mural available enue expansion for all four businesses in three sizes, all matted and framed. since the grand opening last July. DePuydt also does custom framing Mark “Mugsy” DePuydt has been an and matting, keeping costs down by accomplished artist, hockey goalie and making his own frames in a variety of meticulous carpenter in the Eagle River woods, styles and sizes. He can be con- area for many years.