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WAUSAUWAUSAUWAUSAUWAUSAUAREA BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

2013 SPRING

proudly presents:

MAY 2013VOLUME 32 - ISSUE 5

Home address and directionslisted on pages 14, 15 & 16

Find your name

hidden in this issue

and win 2 tickets for the

Parade of Homes!

Call the office if you think

you have found it.

801 South 24th Ave.Wausau, WI 54401

Phone (715) 842-9510Fax (715) 845-5435

www.WausauAreaBuilders.com

OFFICERSpresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Marcell

Vice-president . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

secretary-treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chad sickler

past president . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Garry Volm

administrative assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carolyn Wilde

WABA DIRECTORSsid sorensen, larry Meyer, Bob Gaffney, KolbyMuscha, russ utech, Gloria Fenhaus, howard

Freeman, lori stevenson, Javier patino

WABA STATE REPRESENTATIVESsid sorensen, larry Meyer, Bob Marcell

NATIONAL DIRECTORSBob Marcell

WBA PAST PRESIDENTarden emmerich

ALTERNATE NATIONAL DIRECTORlarry Meyer

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONSadvertising/Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lori stevenson

Bldr-paC trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jesse Maas

events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . russ utech

Governmental affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Kulp

home show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . russ utech

Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kristin Flamang

parade of homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tony sorensen

scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry Jarosz

Golf outing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary Zarda

sporting Clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . larry Meyer

Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warren pope

Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle Vanorder & Jesse Maas

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Wausau Area Builders Association,chartered in 1967 and affiliated with theWisconsin Builders Association andNational Association of Home Builders, is aprofessional non-profit trade association.Serving the community we represent theinterests and concerns of the consumer,building trades, industry suppliers and allfacets of the building industry.

The primary goal of our association isto provide quality, affordable housingthrough community and governmentinvolvement, while promoting highstandards of professionalism.

WAUSAUWAUSAUWAUSAUWAUSAUAREA BUILDERS ASSOCIATION Jeb and Jethro live in the hills, about 5 miles outside of town. Jeb

asks Jethro to go in to town to pick up some lumber. Jethro walks

the 5 miles to town to the local

lumberyard.

"Jeb says we're gonna need some 4 x 2's" Jethro tells the yardman.

"Do you mean 2 x 4's?" asks the yardman.

"Well, I don't rightly know, I better go ask Jeb" says Jethro and walks

the 10 miles to the hills and back to town.

"Jeb says we're gonna need 2 x 4's" Jethro tells the yardman.

"Now, how many 2 x 4's will you need?" asks the yardman.

"Well, I don't rightly know, I better go ask Jeb." says Jethro, and

again walks the 10 miles to the hills and back to town.

"Jeb says were gonna need about 40 of 'em" Jethro tells the

yardman.

"Now, how long will you need them?" asks the yardman.

"Well, I don't rightly know, I better go ask Jeb" says Jethro and yet

again walks the 10 miles to the hills and back to town.

Upon returning Jethro says to the yardman, "Jeb says you better

give 'em to us for a while . . . we're gonna build a barn."

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hello everyone,

May is here and it is starting towarm up a little. it has beenwinter way to long, there is stillice on a lot of lakes up north andopening weekend of fishing isonly a week or so away. Fishingup north take the ice auger with,you will need to drill lot of holesto get your boat in the water.Good luck to all of the peoplethat will be going out opening

weekend, hope you get your fish.

Wishing all the Mothers out there a happy Mothers dayon May 12th. hope all you guys out there rememberyour wife on Mothers day. it is a special day for all themothers, sit back relax and let us husbands take care ofyou on your day.

i would like to welcome lori stevenson from primedesign Construction to the WaBa Board. she steppedup when we had a spot open up on our board ofdirectors. thank you lori, it will be great having you onthe board.

May is national home remodeling Month. this year’scampaign will focus on promoting the benefits ofprofessional remodeling to do-it-yourselfers who mightbite off more than they can chew. show the benefitsand value of hiring a professional remodeler. Go tonahB.org and check out all the info the have about Mayhome remodeling Month.

Be sure to use nahB webinars on Wednesdays, theyhave a couple different class on Wednesdays for yourcontinuing education. you earn one hour for eachwebinar and your registration is free so go to nahBwebsite and click on nahB education or go straight tonahBeducation@nahb.org it’s there for you.

May 16th will be the last dinner meeting we will have tillafter the summer, so be sure to make it. they are funand you get to network with other members and find outwhat has been happening with the WaBa. Mark yourcalendars i want to see you all there.

June 4th to 9th is the parade of homes we have 18homes this year. tony sorensen and his committeehave been working hard to make this a great showing ofhomes, but with the weather there will be even morework to try and get all the lawn’s and landscaping done.if you can help take tickets at any of the homes pleasecall the office and let Carolyn know we need the help.anyone that can put up yard signs we will have themavailable. it’s a great way to get the word out.

Wishing everyone a Great Month!

Bob Marcell, WABA President715-581-0980, 715-581-0982 or bob@marcells.net

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Voigt Contracting, Inc.Menards, Inc.

Prime Design Construction, LLCKeener, Inc.

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Hornung Well Drilling, LLCTrim Crafters

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Home Show CommitteeMeeting - 3:00 pm

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MEDIA RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mosinee and local High School Students get hands on experience at REI Engineering, Inc.

On Wednesday, April 17th

, students from Mosinee and other local High Schools will visit REI

Engineering, Inc. as part of the Careers in Action (CIA) day.

CIA Day is a program designed to give High School students a behind the scenes look at the local

business world. Students can chose from a variety of participating companies based on their future career

aspirations.

At REI Engineering, the students will explore careers in Civil Engineering, Environmental/Safety

Consulting and Land Surveying through a series of breakout sessions that include both discussion

platforms and hands-on experience. The students also have the opportunity to ask REI professionals

about their careers and learn more about local projects.

REI Engineering creates three specific stations for the students to explore. The Civil Engineering

exercise offers insight into the intricate activities involving the designing of an athletic complex. An

exciting hands-on activity exploring the finite capabilities of a Total Station and Global Positioning

System (GPS) unit used by Land Surveyors. Students also participate in an Emergency Spill activity

directed by REI’s Environmental/Safety Team. Dressed in full Tyvec suits, students are given

instructions and participate in activities involved in the clean-up process. For many students, this mock

chemical spill is the highlight of CIA Day.

For More Information:

Tracy Luther

Tluthers@REIengineering.com

REI Engineering, Inc. – 715-675-9784

MEDIA RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

mosinee and local High School Students get hands onexperience at REI Engineering, Inc.

on Wednesday, april 17th, students from Mosinee andother local high schools will visit rei

engineering, inc. as part of the Careers in action (Cia) day.

Cia day is a program designed to give high schoolstudents a behind the scenes look at the local

business world. students can chose from a variety ofparticipating companies based on their future careeraspirations.

at rei engineering, the students will explore careers inCivil engineering, environmental/safety

Consulting and land surveying through a series ofbreakout sessions that include both discussion

platforms and hands-on experience. the students alsohave the opportunity to ask rei professionals

about their careers and learn more about local projects.

rei engineering creates three specific stations for thestudents to explore. the Civil engineering

exercise offers insight into the intricate activities involvingthe designing of an athletic complex. an

exciting hands-on activity exploring the finite capabilities ofa total station and Global positioning

system (Gps) unit used by land surveyors. students alsoparticipate in an emergency spill activity

directed by rei’s environmental/safety team. dressed infull tyvec suits, students are given

instructions and participate in activities involved in theclean-up process. For many students, this mock

chemical spill is the highlight of Cia day.

For More information:

Tracy Luther Tluthers@REIengineering.com REI Engineering, Inc. – 715-675-9784

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GOLF

Four Person Best Ball

11:30 am Shotgun Start with Dinner to Follow$75/player before May 24 • $85 between May 24 and June 7

(No sign-ups after June 7th. With no exceptions and no refunds)

Cost Includes: golf, lunch-dinner, and a drink.

Hole sponsors are $100 each and WABA provides the sign

FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2013OUTINGPINE VALLEY GOLF COURSE

gOLF AND SPONSORSHIP MuST BE PAID IN ADVANCE!Mail registration and payment to: WABA - 801 South 24th Ave. - Wausau, WI 54401

or call in credit card number to the office at 715-842-9510.For questions call gary Zarda at 715-573-4770 or 715-848-5194

WABA gOLF OuTINg REgISTRATION FORM

Business Name: _____________________ Address:__________________________ Phone: _____________________

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Secretary Stepp addressesWBA Board of Directors

recently WBa was honored tohave dnr secretary Cathystepp kick off the board ofdirectors meeting in Wisconsinrapids.

also in attendance withsecretary stepp were deputysecretary Matt Moroney,executive assistant scottGunderson and dnr regionaldirector dan Baumann.

the speech and follow up questions with secretarystepp had a “welcome home” feel to it considering inthe late 1990s and early 2000s stepp was a memberof the WBa Board of directors as a builder memberfrom the racine Kenosha Builders association.

secretary stepp highlighted the dnr’s new focus oncustomer service and the results of those efforts seemto be paying dividends by the compliments that weregiven by a number of WBa members who spoke duringthe comment/question and answer period. severalmembers commented that they had received quickerresponses than ever before and more predictabilityfrom the department than ever before.

WBa member comments and those of secretary steppgo back to WBa’s longtime philosophy when it comesto the dnr -- we are not asking the answer to alwaysbe yes but we do expect to know the process andtimeline for when an answer will be arrived upon.

With the leadership of the new dnr headed bysecretary stepp, deputy secretary Mononey, andexecutive assistant scott Gunderson, the dnr hasmade great strides in just over two years of being atthe head of Wisconsin’s largest state agency.

Fight for Housing: Golf on may 16th to supporthousing advocacy

it's that time of year again for the Gloria KirkingMemorial Golf outing. Come show off your golf gameand fight for housing advocacy! this yearly event isheld to honor longtime Wisconsin Build-paC trusteeGloria Kirking for all of the hard work she put in to raisedollars for not only Build-paC, but other statesponsored political activities.

tee off will be at 11:00a.m. on May 16, 2013. We willbe playing at the Wild rock Golf Course in theWisconsin dells. included in the 18 hole golf outing isa cart, box lunch, and practice facility access.

Following your golf game come join us for the Build-paC reception and dinner starting at 4:00p.m. Build

your network at the cocktail reception and dinner willbe served at 4:30p.m.

to attend this event join one of the Build-paC Cluboptions with a personal contribution to:

dollar-a-day Club: $365 annuallyGold Key Club: $1,000 annuallyplatinum Club: $2,500 annuallyCapitol Club: $5,000 annually

We would really enjoy having you at the event. pleasersVp by May 1 to Brad Boycks, (608) 242-5151 ext.16, bboycks@wisbuild.org

please note, if you are currently a Gold Key Clubmember or above you are eligible to participate in thisevent by renewing your club membership.

more members needed for DSpS Advisory Councils

WBa staff professionals were once again asked bydsps staff members to see if we could help recruitWBa members to serve on a number of advisorycouncils.

dsps is looking to fill positions on the followingcouncils:

•Boiler/pressure Vessel advisory Code Council•Gas systems advisory Code Council•hVaC advisory Code Council•Mechanical refrigeration advisory Code Council•plumbing advisory Code Council•pool advisory Code Council•poWts advisory Code Council

if you are interested, or can make a recommendationfor another member who would be interested in servingon one of these councils please e-mail(bboycks@wisbuild.org) today!

Sign up for 2013 nAHB Legislative Conference

nahB is holding its annual legislative lobbying day inWashington d.C. this spring, the 2013 nahBlegislative Conference on June 5, 2013.

this year the event will be held the Wednesday beforethe nahB spring Board meeting at the MarriottWardman park hotel.

the event kicks off with an issue briefing andcongressional speaker from 7:45 am to 9:00 am. aftermembers are up to speed on nahB legislativepriorities, we will head to the u.s. Capitol to meet withas many members of the Wisconsin Congressionaldelegation as we are able to.

Supreme Court majority in tact

With a resounding victory in early april, Justice patroggensack ensured a conservative majority on theWisconsin supreme Court.

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this year’s Wisconsin supreme Court never reallycaught fire like the prosser-Kloppenberg race of 2011.that race is widely seen as the most political of recentWisconsin supreme Court races due to it being in themiddle of the capitol protests and can really be seen inthe most popular slogan the left used in the race, “aVote for prosser is a Vote for Walker.”

there will be a very important election in the fall of2014 with Governor Walker, attorney General Vanhollen, all members of the state assembly and half ofthe state senate up for re-election.

looking one step ahead to the next Wisconsinsupreme Court race will be in 2015 with currentJustice ann Walsh Bradley up for another ten-yearterm. if conservative powers to be can find an a pluscandidate to run against Bradley this could be a verycompetitive, expensive race in the future.

Who fits the early billing as an a plus candidate? lookno further than a former member of the state assemblyand current Court of appeal Judge Mark d. Gundrum.

Unemployment benefit changes being pushed

recently three state representatives and one statesenator sent a letter to the unemployment insuranceadvisory Council (uiaC) asking for a number ofchanges to be implemented concerning the administra-tion and payment of unemployment benefits inWisconsin.

For many years the unemployment insurance advisoryCouncil housed at the department of Workforcedevelopment (dWd) has been the advisory board thatworks out a deal on unemployment benefits that thentypically get approved by the legislature. the council ismade up of an equal number of labor representativesand business representatives and in the past policieson unemployment were done with all ten members’support.

several of the items mentioned in the letter sentrecently are items that the business side of the uiaChave been advocating for in the past but have not beenapproved by the labor side.

this will be an interesting matter to watch. the uiaCprocess has been in place for a long time in Wisconsinbut you cannot blame the legislators that are pushingfor more changes since they are in the majority partyand have the power to make changes even if one sideof the uiaC object.

nAHB-Supported Bill Will Help Builders ObtainConstruction Loans

Credit is the lifeblood of housing. if builders can't getcredit, they can't build homes, they can't hire workersand they can't stay in business.

this is why it is absolutely vital to get credit pumpingback into the housing sector again. in the currentregulatory climate, lenders have drastically cut back onacquisition, development and construction (ad&C)loans that are necessary to allow builders to constructnew homes.

since the earliest days of the housing downturn, nahBhas worked very closely with concerned lawmakers increating legislation to open up the lines of credit fornew housing production to help spur job growth,support a recovery in the housing market and keep theeconomy moving forward.

at nahB's urging, reps. Gary Miller (r-Calif.) andCarolyn McCarthy (d-n.y.) on March 19 introducedh.r. 1255, the home Construction lending regulatoryimprovement act of 2013. the bipartisan legislationwould address specific regulatory obstacles to thecredit needs of the nation's home builders and isidentical to legislation championed by Miller in theprevious Congress.

"We commend reps. Miller and McCarthy for acting toremove a major impediment to the housing recovery byintroducing legislation that will enable home builders toobtain ad&C loans in order to put construction crewsback to work and to meet rising demand across muchof the nation for new homes," said nahB Chairmanrick Judson.

the bill is a significant advancement in nahB's overallstrategy to help members find the credit they need tomove forward with new or existing projects.

home builders cannot keep their doors open andcreate jobs in their communities if they cannot getcredit to build even pre-sold homes. and when lenderscall in performing loans, everyone suffers. Workers getlaid off, sound projects go uncompleted and banks takepossession of unfinished property.

"in many housing markets where demand is increasingand the supply of new homes remains near record-lows, builders still cannot get the proper financing tomeet the needs of home buyers because creditremains very tight in the aftermath of the housingdownturn," said Judson.

this is hurting job creation and economic activity incountless communities across the land. Building 100single-family homes creates more than 300 full-timejobs and generates $8.9 million in federal, state andlocal tax revenue. that doesn't even count the increasein annual property taxes that cash-strapped state andlocal governments rely on to fund essential services,including jobs for local school teachers, police and firedepartments, and road repairs.

in addressing regulatory areas that have unnecessarilyhampered the flow of credit for new housingproduction, h.r. 1255 would remove barriers tolending while preserving the regulators' ability toassure the safety and soundness of the financialinstitutions they oversee.

Brad BoycksWBa director of Government and political affairsWisconsin Builders association®bboycks@wisbuild.org(608) 242-5151 ext.16Visit our web site: www.wisbuild.org

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Josh Wanish, J&T Plumbing - ticket winner

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ADVERTISINg / MARKETINgCommittee consists of lori stevenson (prime designConstruction), Justin Kressel (Cellcom), lisa scobell(Graebel), linda Weltzin (Graebel). responsibilitiesinclude advertising planning and implementing for thehome show and parade of homes. an area that wewould like someone to develop is writing pressreleases and submitting them to the local media.Contact lori stevenson 715-359-6276 orlori@primedesignconstruction.com if interested in beingon this committee.

gOLFi am Gary Zarda head of the golf committee. i work forMarcells fireplace.

i want to thank my committee members for all theirhard work; howard Freeman from Macco FloorCovering, John proulx, peoples state Bank, KristinFlamang, paradise solutions, phil pesanka, abbyBank, Mary ann Frieders, hallman lindsay paint. thisyear the money we raise from the golf outing will stayin the Wausau area Builders organization. We hope tosee all of you there to help support your organization.Mark June 21st on your calendar for a day of fun atpine Valley Golf Course.

715-848-5194 or gary@marcells.net

PERSONNELthis committee is new, and is the first line ofsupervision for employees of WaBa, as well as therecruiting arm of the board moving forward in the hiringof additional staff.

russ utech chairBob Marcell, Marcell's specialties, inc sid sorensen, sorensen Construction, llCJason Brettingen, Kretz lumberJames Wanserski, Vistas at Greenwood hills

EVENTSthis committee plans the monthly meetings for theassociation which includes working on themes,meeting with venues, planning menus and otherarrangements.

russ utechGloria Fenhaus, dun-rite exteriors

gOVERNMENT AFFAIRSthe Government affairs Committee is responsible tokeep the association informed on local, state, andfederal laws that help or hinder the building industry.We also meet with elected officials and advocate onbehalf of our industry. this includes attendance atquarterly WBa meetings and Business day in Madison,which is held in February. right now this is a

committee of one! We’re looking to change that, andare asking for anyone that is interested in the politicalprocess and how it interfaces with the home buildingindustry to let Bob Kulp know, and you can be a part ofthis effort. it doesn’t require a lot of work, but it doesrequire time and a passion for the political process aswell as the building industry.

Bob KulpBob.kulp@kulproof.com or 715-615-9300

SCHOLARSHIPthe scholarship Committee is given the task to solicit,review and award scholarships to graduating seniorsof the area high schools in the 4 counties thatcomprise our association.

the Committee consists of dick Jensen(Weathershield - retired) and Jerry Jarosz (proBuild).

We want to expand the Committee to include 2 moremembers.Jerry Jarosz715-574-8258 or Jerry.jarosz@probuild.com

HOME SHOWWe plan and operate the home show, which includesdetermining layout, negotiating with the facility, settingbooth prices, preparing advertising goals, solicitingsponsorships, and running the show.

russ utech chair, 715-571-9577, russ.utech@mur-phyinsurance.com, the Murphy insurance Group –Cordova agency

dan pittsley, Kolbe GalleryBrian Grueschow, Creative Granite of Minocquaandy Clark, ntCCarolyn Wilde, acro plumbingJason Brettingen, Kretz lumber

SILENT AuCTION Currently no other committee members. it is not ayear-round effort, but we would welcome andappreciate volunteers for the month leading up to theevent to solicit donations, sometime in early spring2014, as well as volunteers to run the activities thenight of the event. please contact Jesse Maas, theinsurance Center at any time and we will note yourcontact info and get in touch as the event approaches.

FACEBOOKKeeping Face book updated and always putting newpictures/articles on it. trying to get everyone to like usand to share pictures/articles so WaBa base will keepgrowing and to keep everyone aware what ishappening with the WaBa. Kyle Vanorder and ihandle that, and i don’t think we have any need forvolunteers at this time.

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Jesse Maas Business insurance agent at the insurance Centerjmaas@tiCinsuance.com or 715-212-1402and Kyle VanorderWoodstock hardwood Flooring kvanorder@woodstockflooring.com or 800-319-9556x101

MEMBERSHIPthe membership committee is pleased to announce thatour membership is growing monthly! We are up over25% compared to last year this time. thanks to all ofyou that have renewed, and have gotten newbusinesses to join.

With our numbers growing, we are in need of morecommittee members. if you or anyone you know has aninterest in joining the membership committee, pleasecontact either myself (715-409-0957) or Carolyn (715-842-9510). We want your ideas and input to help buildour membership and take it to new levels. it only takes1-2 hours a month to help.

Kristin Flamang, Membership Chair

SPORTINg CLAyCommittee chair: larry Meyerowner of larry Meyer Constructionassisted by Brent Kriewaldt former WaBa memberand alex Forer employee of larry Meyer Construction

event: this year’s event is scheduled for august 23

location: Wausau skeet and trap Club in Brokaw

Cost: $65 (not including your shells)

What’s included: round of sporting clays (you shootapproximately 100 shells per round), lunch andrefreshments, Various other shooting competitionsavailable at an additional cost

We are always looking for more shooters. you canshoot as a team which is 5 people or you can shoot asindividuals and we put you on a team.

this is intended as a fun event. there are no trophiesor awards given. it is just an opportunity to have funand clean the dust off your firearms prior to the start ofhunting season. you don’t need to be experienced oreven have a gun.

We would welcome anyone else on the committee tohelp secure door prizes. We have an opportunity togrow this event. the maximum number of shooters wecan have is 85 and we have been getting between 40and 50 per year. Contact larry Meyer at 715 848-0518if you would like to help or if you have any questions.

PARADE OF HOMESCommittee Chair: tony sorensen, sorensenConstruction; Committee Members: Jason Brettingen,Kretz lumber; Chris Brooks, Central door solutions;Jerry Jarosz, proBuild; Brian letarski, Brian letarskiConstruction and Cindy Zuleger, Color Creations. ifyou have any questions you can contact tony at 715-551-8720 or via email tsorensen1971@yahoo.com.

MAIN STREET HOMES, INC.Address: 9606 Lexington Court, Weston

Directions: Heading East on WI-29 E, take Exit 173 for County Rd X/Camp Phillips Rd.toward Weston. Keep right merge onto County Rd. X/Camp Phillips Rd. Turn left ontoHowland Ave. Take the first left toward Lexington Ct. Take the first left again ontoLexington Ct. Home is on the left.

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1CHAD SICKLER CONSTRUCTION LLCAddress: 9502 Lexington Court, Weston

Directions: Take County Hwy X (Camp Phillips Road) to Howland Ave., go Eastto Heritage Hills Drive then North to Lexington Court.

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2WAUSAU HOMES OF WAUSAUAddress: 2632 Canterbury Dr., Mosinee

Directions: Follow Cty Hwy XX 2.4 miles, turn left on Cty HwyX. Go 1.1 miles, turn left on Tower Woods Dr.

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3JOHN OHRMUNDT CONSTRUCTION INC.Address: 2221 Bryce Lane, Kronenwetter, WI

Directions: From Wausau, Take 51 South to Exit 185. Turn right onto Old 51 to ImperialAve. Take Imperial Ave. to Hwy. XX South. Stay on XX to Hwy. X. Take Hwy. X East toPaniolo Rd. Turn South on Paniolo Rd. Take Paniolo to Forest Grove Ave turn East onForest Grove Ave. Take Forest Grove Ave. to Bryce Lane. Watch for Parade signs.

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4REEDY BUILDERS, LLCAddress: 9502 Heritage Hills Lot #26, Weston

Directions: Take Highway 29 East and turn right onto County Highway X heading Southabout 2 miles to Howland Ave. Turn left and go past the Aspirus YMCA to HeritageHills Drive and turn right. Go about 1/4 mile and the home is on the left.

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5KEENER, INC.Address:6501 Magnolia Avenue, Rib Mountain

Directions: West on Hwy. N to Magnolia Ave., South to 6501 Magnolia Ave.

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TRIM CRAFTERS, LLCAddress: 2508 Juniper Lane, Rib Mountain

Directions: West on N from Hwy. 51. South on Magnolia. West on Juniper.1st house on Northside.

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MAIN STREET HOMES, INC.Address: 4706 Tate Court, Wausau

Directions: Traveling NW on Stettin Drive from Stewart Ave., turn right onto S 45thAve., Then turn left onto Edgewood Blvd. and take 1st left onto Tate Court.

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FORESIGHT CUSTOM HOMES, LLCAddress: 308 S. 68th Ave., Wausau

Directions: Hwy. 29 West to North on 72nd Ave. East on Highland. North on 68th Ave.House is on the left.

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ROYALTY CUSTOM HOMESAddress: 12751 Rocking Horse Road, Marathon

Directions: Head East on Hwy. 29 out of Wausau, turn right on 128th Ave., right ontoRocking Horse Rd.

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JEREMY VOIGT CONSTRUCTION CO., LLCAddress: 11427 Stettin Drive, Wausau

Directions: Take Hwy 29 West to exit 162 (for 72nd Avenue). Merge right onto 72nd Aveand travel past stoplights to Stettin Drive intersection. Turn left (west) on Stettin Driveand drive 2.5 miles, past County Road O intersection. Parade home is on the south sideof Stettin Drive. Watch for parade of homes signs.

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11PRIME DESIGN CONSTRUCTION, LLCAddress: W3408 County Road C, Merrill

Directions: I39 to County Rd. C, right on County Rd C, 3.7 miles. Home is onNorth side of road.

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SORENSEN CONSTRUCTION LLCAddress: 2304 Talon Lane, Wausau

Directions: 6th Street North to Golf Club Road, right on Golf Club Rd. to Eagle ValleyLane. Right on Eagle Valley Lane to Talon Lane, left on Talon Lane

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13SORENSEN CONSTRUCTION LLCAddress: 1904 Talon Lane, Wausau

Directions: 6th Street North to Golf Club Road, right on Golf Club Rd. to Eagle ValleyLane. Right on Eagle Valley Lane to Talon Lane, left on Talon Lane

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14ROYALTY CUSTOM HOMESAddress: 1603 Woodbury Pkwy., Wausau

Directions: From Bridge Street, turn left onto N 6th St., right on to E Wausau Ave.,right onto 15th St which turns into Woodbury Pkwy.

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15VISTAS AT GREENWOOD HILLSAddress: 1809 Green Vistas Drive, Wausau

Directions: From Hwy. 29 East, take Camp Phillips Road exit North to Hwy. N. Turnleft (West) and proceed approx. 1/2 mile to the second street on left. Turn left ontoGreen Vistas Drive. From Grand Avenue: Go East onto Townline Rd. (Hwy. N), andproceed approx. 1.8 miles to Green Vistas Drive. Turn right. Watch for parade signs.

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16JEREMY VOIGT CONSTRUCTION CO., LLCAddress: 4102 County Road J, Weston

Directions: Take Hwy 29E to Exit 177 (for CR-J), turn left onto CR-J and travel approx.2 miles. Parade home is on the west side of CR-J. Watch for parade of homes signs.

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17HOPPA BUILDERSAddress: N735 Cty Rd Y, Hatley

Directions: Hwy. 29 East from Weston. Exit on Cty Rd. Y, North on Cty Rd Y,approx. 2 miles. Home is on the East side of road.

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