Oconomowoc Restaurants

Where to eat in downtown Oconomowoc? Try Fongs for Chinese, The Pub for Irish food, Golosi's for Italian, Spinnakers, Todd's Grill, Amelia's, Sweetie Pies, Whelan's, The Depot, Lakerz, That Coffee Place, JCs and many more. Shop Local. Eat local. There are many more restaurants on Wisconsin Avenue, Main street and elsewhere. Explore and find your favorite.

Recently there was a story in a local paper about Lemon Grass, a fine restaurant with healthy food choices, free Internet and micro-brews. Support them in this tough economy.

Rain, Rain Go Away

The rains came, not on little cat's feet, but more like a hose you could not turn off. Standing water was visible all over Oconomowoc. Calm winds accompanied the rains as did fog. Most of the snow was gone Sunday morning but that may change quickly as the mercury drops. Central and North Eastern Wisconsin should be shoveling soon according to the forecast. A Robin searched for worms yesterday in our yard, a sure sign of Spring.

FHA Loan Limits Higher Again

We now can originate FHA loans on 30 year fixed mortgages in Waukesha county on a single family owner occupied home up to $315,000. Higher loan limits are also available. A FHA mortgage can be used for a purchase or refinance.

Brennan's Market

Brennan's food market is coming to Oconomowoc. It is expected to open around Labor Day. Brennan's is known for their quality fruit, cheeses, wines and other items. Other Brennan's markets are in Madison, Brookfield and Monroe.

Plan To Help Homeowners

Up to 9 million homeowners could beneftit from a loan modification plan that may be in place for up to 5 years. Lenders would receive government subsidies to make the plan possible. What do you think of this?

Trees Axed

After cutting down 100s of trees at the intersection of I-94 and Sawyer Road to prepare for improved access to the proposed Pabst Farms the State of Wisconsin is now taking a wait and see approach to finishing any work at the intersection due to the uncertainty of the development. Now motorists have a better view of the Nemahbin Lakes but certainly neighbors must not be happy.

Obama To Address the Nation

President Obama is scheduled to speak on national television tonight and the Treasury secretary is scheduled to speak Tuesday and unveil a new program to aid the economy. Stay tuned.

Rider Hurt At Olympia

A 10-year old snowboarder fell off a chairlift and was injured at the Highlands of Olympia yesterday according to published reports. Flight for Life responded and transported the injured boy. This was the most serious accident in recent memory at Olympia. I was a ski instructor there for many years.

Oconomowoc Living

If you are looking to purchase a home and are searching for value consider Oconomowoc. Situated on an Isthmus between Lac La belle and Fowler Lake Oconomowoc offers a walkable downtown and many amenities. Currently there are 65 homes for sale in Oconomowoc between $230,000 and $369,000. Take a look and discover Oconomowoc.

ICE FISHING AT FOWLER LAKE

It seems as if another town developed on the frozen surface of Fowler Lake Sunday. Wingers Tap sponsored an ice fishing tournament on a beautiful sunny windless Sunday. The lake looked like a combination used car lot and fish festival simultaneously happening. Even a bicyclist braved the wintry day as he pedaled on hardened truck tracks meandering out to various hot spots. Although it was cold, for some reason after hiking on the lake we decided gelato was in order and my wife and I made our first visit to the fine Italian eatery on Wisconsin Avenue. It was delicious.