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Lincoln man crowned syrup maker of the year in Wisconsin tour
John Polak of Lincoln County was named syrup maker of the year on a Wisconsin Maple Syrup Producers Council tour near Merrill. The Polaks have built a family operation from 1889 with 6 by 20 foot evaporator in 1952, tubing by 1984, and a wood fired evaporator feeding an oil finisher, now at 3300 taps and once 6200. The family plans to pass the business to son Joe and daughter Carol, while other local producers such as Merlin Steinagel and Carl Kleinschmidt run 1200 and 2500 taps respectively, with varying evaporator setups and production levels.
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John Polak
Lincoln County
Wisconsin Maple Syrup Producers Council
Polak
Joe
Barbara
Carol
Wayne
Polly
Ron
Bonnie
Dean
Bryan
Linda
Kerry
Steinagels
Steinagel
Mr. Steinagel
Fred
Kleinschmidts
Kleinschmidt