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LIVING HERE YOUR 2011 GUIDE TO LIFE IN MARATHON AND LINCOLN COUNTIES

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INSIDE Wausau Area

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ARTS EDUCATION ................................. 4 Arts scene............................................................................................6

SUMMER EVENTS ................................ 34 MERRILL’S FUTURE ........................... 38

Museums..............................................................................................6

Arts scene..........................................................................................40

Coffee houses ....................................................................................6

Coffee houses ..................................................................................40

Elected officials...............................................................................6

Elected officials.............................................................................40

Emergency services......................................................................7

Emergency services....................................................................40

Hospitals ..............................................................................................8

Hospitals ............................................................................................40

Fitness facilities..............................................................................8

Fitness facilities............................................................................40

Higher education ...........................................................................8

Public libraries..............................................................................40

Public libraries................................................................................8

Movie theaters ...............................................................................40

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Municipal guide ............................................................................40

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Pet services ......................................................................................40

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Recreational activities .............................................................40

SUMMER EVENTS ................................ 12

Schools ................................................................................................41

Recreational activities .............................................................16

Transportation services ..........................................................41

Schools ................................................................................................18 MUSIC SCENE ...............................................................................20 Transportation services ..........................................................26

WAUSAU’S FUTURE ............................. 29

North Central Wisconsin Service agencies ...........................................................................42 Food pantries..................................................................................42

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COMPLEMENTARY Local arts programs offer kids well-rounded education

LEARNING

BY KARINA GONZALEZ WAUSAU DAILY HERALD KGONZALEZ@WDHPRINT.COM

David Burgess was a student of Lily Brissman, an instructor with the Wausau Conservatory of Music, when he participated in the 2010 Wisconsin Composers Debut. Right: The Woodson Museum plays host to student art exhibits every year. Shown is “Mighty Hunter,” which was part of the 2000 exhibit.

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ducators at the Woodson Art Museum in Wausau work with hundreds of children to create art each year. But beyond the paintings, sculptures and sketch drawings that are created in classes at the Woodson, children learn valuable life skills, said Kathy Kelsey Foley, Woodson director. “It’s a huge self-esteem booster,” Foley said. Each year, children are able to showcase their creative projects at a family-day event. And children who create and participate in the arts grow up to be well-rounded adults, Foley said.

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Valerie Berkely, center, an art instructor at the Center for the Visual Arts in Wausau, offers Maddie Glaser, right, advice on a painting March 31 during Spring Break Special at the CVA. Julia Cravens works on her painting.

“We need a range of experiences to truly be well-rounded,” Foley said. “The arts — music, theater, dance — those are the things that complement academic learning.” The Woodson is among many agencies in the Wausau area that provides art opportunities for children. Among those: Allegro Dance Theater, Wausau Conservatory of Music, the Everest Academy for the Arts and the Central Wisconsin School of Ballet. At the Central Wisconsin School of Ballet, children learn dance and movement. Children can participate in the school’s preballet, ballet, jazz, tap, modern dance or ballroom classes. The Wausau Conservatory of Music offers a range of classes for children between the ages of 18 months and 18 years, including voice lessons and private instrument lessons. “We cover the entire spectrum of ages and abilities and helping them learn what music is,” said Lynn Riska, registrar for the

conservatory. “We are watching them gain confidence, become engaged with the other students and gain skills.” But the children are learning more than songs, rhythm and movement. They also are learning a valuable life lesson: If they keep working hard at something, success will come, Riska said. The Center for the Visual Arts in Wausau is the place to go for children who want to create art with their parents. Children can take art classes that allow them to create such projects as glass mosaics, three-dimensional masks and paintings. “They get individual attention and the ability to express themselves while learning,” curriculum director Valerie Berkely said. Children have access to supplies at the center such as paint, brushes and canvas to create art. During the year, the center offers classes as well as open studio time so children can work with their parents, Berkely said. ••

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MARATHON COUNTY THE ARTS SCENE ALLEGRO DANCE THEATER Address: 1930 Grand Ave., Wausau Phone: 715-845-5199 Email: allegro.dance@charter.net Website: www.allegrodance.org Something you should know: Formed in 1998, Allegro Dance Theater is a regional, nonprofit children’s dance company and affiliate of the Performing Arts Foundation. ARTISTA! PLAYERS Address: Performs at various locations Phone: 715-571-9272 Email: artistaplayers@yahoo.com Something you should know: Artista! focuses on offering dinner theater performances. CENTERSTAGE BAND AND SHOW CHOIR Address: 500 S. 38th Ave., Wausau Phone: 715-574-9551 Email: Info@CenterStageLive.org Website: www.centerstagelive.org Something you should know: CenterStage is organized and operated for charitable and educational purposes. EVEREST ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS Address: D.C. Everest facilities Phone: 715-432-0842 Website: www.everestarts.org Something you should know: Everest Academy for the Arts is a Wisconsin nonprofit corporation. INTROSPECT DANCE COMPANY Phone: Lindsay Kujawa 715-370-5417 Email: kujalm20@uwgb.edu Website: www.everestarts.org/introspect Something you should know: Introspect is a modern dance company for dancers and musicians ages 12 to 18. OASIS THEATER ENSEMBLE Address: 1502 Franklin St., Wausau Phone: 715-848-0408 Website: www.oasistheaterensemble.org Something you should know: The next Oasis Theater production opens April 28 at the new UW Center for Civic Engagement Theater in Wausau. PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION/THE GRAND Address: 401 N. Fourth St., Wausau Phone: 715-842-0988 Website: www.grandtheater.org Something you should know: The PAF operates a complex in downtown Wausau, which includes the Grand Theater. The organization brings in a variety of plays, concerts and other performers, and it also plays host to performances by other community organizations. UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MARATHON COUNTY THEATRE Address: 625 Stewart Ave., Wausau Phone: 715-261-6290 Website: http://www.marathon.uwc.edu/ aboutUWMC/theatre/index.html Something you should know: UWMC Theatre

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offers a variety of production experiences, ranging from musical comedy to innovative contemporary drama. WAUSAU CONCERT BAND Address: Marathon Park, 1201 Stewart Ave., bandshell Phone: 715-369-0681 Something you should know: The band will perform at 7 p.m. every Thursday June through August. WAUSAU COMMUNITY THEATRE Address: 136 Summer St., Schofield Phone: 715-359-3972 Website: www.wausaucommunitytheatre.org Something you should know: Wausau Community Theatre offers a variety of theatrical productions for both audiences and those who want to act or otherwise become involved in the arts. WAUSAU CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Address: 404 Seymour St., Wausau Phone: 715-845-6279 Website: www.wausauconservatory.org Something you should know: This music school attracts students from across the region. Private lessons and group classes are offered for a variety of instruments and vocal performances. The school also regularly holds concerts. WAUSAU LYRIC CHOIR Address: PO Box 2328, Wausau Phone: 715-254-2318 Website: www.wausaulyricchoir.com Something you should know: The Wausau Lyric Choir is an ecumenical community choir dedicated to the performance of sacred choral music. WAUSAU SYMPHONY & BAND Address: PO Box 392, Wausau Phone: 715-298-2100 Website: www.wausausymphonyband.org Something you should know: The Wausau Symphony is the oldest symphony in Wisconsin, with the first documented concert in 1898. The musicians come from all walks of life, with careers that range from professional musicians to teachers, retirees, journalists, salespeople, and many others who come together to enjoy music and provide concerts for the community.

MUSEUMS CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS Address: 427 N. Fourth St., Wausau Phone: 715-842-4545 Website: www.cvawausau.org Something you should know: The CVA plays host to seven art exhibitions each year, often showing the work of local and regional artists. The CVA has two gallery spaces. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Summer hours start Memorial Day. WOODSON ART MUSEUM Address: 700 N. 12th St., Wausau Phone: 715-845-7010 Website: www.lywam.org Something you should know: The Woodson features changing exhibitions and a permanent collection of bird-related art, including works by John James Audubon, N.C. Wyeth and Albert Bierstadt. Internationally known

for its fall “Birds in Art” exhibition. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Hours for the first Thursday of each month are 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The museum is closed Mondays and holidays. MARATHON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Addresses: House Museum, 403 McIndoe St., Wausau; office, 410 McIndoe St., Wausau Phone: Office, 715-842-5750 Website: www.marathoncountyhistory.org Something you should know: For Yawkey House tours, admission is free for members and children ages 5 and younger, $7 for adults, $6 for ages 65 and older, and $5 for students ages 6 to 17 or with student ID. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. I.S. HORGAN FARM MUSEUM Address: Marathon Park Exhibition Building, 1201 Stewart Ave., Wausau Phone: 715-261-1550 Something you should know: Open by appointment for large groups and during the Wisconsin Valley Fair. A collection of farm and household equipment from years past. Donations accepted.

Fridays, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays and 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays More information: Wireless Internet available Address: 4728 Rib Mountain Drive, Rib Mountain Phone: 715-359-4769 Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays Website (for both): www.starbucks.com VINO LATTE Address: 700 Grand Ave., Wausau Phone: 715-849-9787 Website: vino-latte.com Hours: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays More information: Wireless Internet available XCITE COFFEE & MORE Address: 315 E. Kort St., Rothschild Phone: 715-298-3010 Website: www.xcitecoffee.com Hours: 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays More information: Wireless Internet available

COFFEE HOUSES

U.S. SENATORS

ALLISTER DEACON’S COFFEE HOUSE Address: 300 N. Third St., Suite 103, Wausau Phone: 715-845-5888 Hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays More information: Wireless Internet available BEATITUDES COFFEE & TEA SHOP Address: 421 Fourth St., Mosinee Phone: 715-693-7540 Hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays BIGGBY COFFEE Address: 320 E. Bridge St., Wausau Phone: 715-848-2442 Address: 3140 Rib Mountain Drive, Suite B Phone: 715-393-4484 Website: www.biggby.com Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays More information: Wireless Internet available JAVALINK COFFEE SHOP Address: 127 North Third Ave., Edgar Phone: 715- 352-2628 Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays JOHANNA MAY’S FINE TEAS Address: 9104 Callon Ave., Schofield Phone: 715-355-6816 Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesdays through Saturdays PAULA’S THIRD AVENUE COFFEE HOUSE Address: 343 N. Third Ave., Stratford Phone: 715-687-4393 Website: www.paulascoffeehouse.com Hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays STARBUCKS Address: 306 S. 17th Ave., Wausau Phone: 715-845-6060 Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through

ELECTED OFFICIALS HERBERT KOHL, DEMOCRAT Office: 330 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20510; 310 W. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 950, Milwaukee WI 53203 Phone: 800-247-5645; 414-297-4451; 202224-5653 Website: kohl.senate.gov RON JOHNSON, REPUBLICAN Office: 2 Russell Courtyard, Washington, D.C., 20510; 517 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Phone: 414-276-7282; 202-224-5323 Website: ronjohnson.senate.gov

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 7 U.S. REP. SEAN P. DUFFY, REPUBLICAN Office: 208 Grand Ave., Wausau, WI 54403, PO Box 538, Wausau, WI 54402 Phone: 715-298-9171 Email: info@duffyforcongress.com

NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN LEGISLATORS Note: Websites for state legislators can be found at www.legis.state.wi.us.

SENATOR 29TH SENATE DISTRICT PAM GALLOWAY, REPUBLICAN Office: 1506 Pine View Lane, Wausau, WI 54403, PO Box 7882, Madison, WI 53707 Phone: 608-266-2502 Fax: 608-267-9027 Email: Sen.Galloway@legis.wisconsin.gov

STATE ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 69 REP. SCOTT SUDER, REPUBLICAN Office: Room 315 North, State Capitol, PO Box 8953, Madison, WI 53708-8953; 102 S. Fourth Ave., Abbotsford, WI 54405 Phone: 608-267-0280; 888-534-0069; 715223-6964

Fax: 608-282-3669 Email: Rep.Suder@legis.wi.gov

ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 86 REP. JERRY PETROWSKI, REPUBLICAN Office: Room 16 West, State Capitol, PO Box 8953, Madison, WI 53708; 720 N. 136th Ave., Marathon, WI 54448 Phone: 715-845-6193; 608-266-1182; 888534-0086 Fax: 608-282-3686 Email: rep.petrowski@legis.wisconsin.gov

REPRESENTATIVE 85TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT

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COUNTY TREASURER

VINCENT K. HOWARD Office: 500 Forest St., Wausau WI 54403 Phone: 715-261-1360 Fax: 715-261-1319 Email: vincent.howard@wicourts.gov

LORRAINE I. BEYERSDORFF Office: 500 Forest St., Wausau WI 54403 Phone: 715-261-1150 Fax: 715-261-1166 Email: lorraine.beyersdorff@mail.co.marathon. wi.us

CIRCUIT COURT BRANCH 4 GREGORY GRAU Office: 500 Forest St., Wausau WI 54403 Phone: 715-261-1370 Fax: 715-261-1319 Email: greg.grau@wicourts.gov

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DONNA SEIDEL, DEMOCRAT Office: Room 218 North, State Capitol, PO Box 8953, Madison, WI 53708; 807 S. 20th St., Wausau WI 54403 Phone: 608-266-0654; 888-534-0085; district telephone: 715-845-2988 Fax: 608-282-3685 Email: Rep.Seidel@legis.wisconsin.gov

PATRICK BRADY Office: 500 Forest St., Wausau WI 54403 Phone: 715-261-1381 Fax: 715-261-1319 Email: patrick.brady@wicourts.gov Note: Patrick Brady will retire this summer. Mike Moran was elected to replace him, effective in August.

COURT OFFICIALS CIRCUIT COURT BRANCH 1

CLERK OF COURTS

JILL N. FALSTAD Office: 500 Forest St., Wausau WI 54403 Phone: 715-261-1335 Fax: 715-261-1332 Email: jill.falstad@wicourts.gov

CIRCUIT COURT BRANCH 2 GREG HUBER Office: 500 Forest St., Wausau WI 54403 Phone: 715-261-1350 Fax: 715-261-1319 Email: greg.huber@wicourts.gov

DIANE L. SENNHOLZ Office: 500 Forest St., Wausau WI 54403 Phone: 715-261-1300 Fax: 715-261-1319 Email: diane.sennholz@wicourts.gov

COUNTY OFFICIALS COUNTY CLERK NAN KOTTKE Office: 500 Forest St., Wausau WI 54403 Phone: 715-261-1500 Fax: 715-261-1515 Email: nan.kottke@co.marathon.wi.us

DISTRICT ATTORNEY KEN HEIMERMAN Office: 500 Forest St., Wausau WI 54403 Phone: 715-261-1111 Fax: 715-261-1100 Email: ken.heimerman@da.gov

REGISTER OF DEEDS MICHAEL J. SYDOW Office: 500 Forest St., Wausau WI 54403 Phone: 715-261-1470 Fax: 715-261-1488 Email: michael.sydow@co.marathon.wi.us

SHERIFF RANDY HOENISCH Office: 500 Forest St., Wausau, 54403 Phone: 715-261-1200 Fax: 715-261-1221 Email: sheriff@co.marathon.wi.us

EMERGENCY SERVICES NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS. For emergencies, dial 911. MARATHON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT Phone: 715-261-1200 Website: www.marathoncountysheriff.com

ABBOTSFORD Police: 715-223-2313 ATHENS Police: 715-257-7611 COLBY Police: 715-223-2313 EDGAR Police: 715-352-2891 KRONENWETTER Police: 715-693-4215 MARATHON Police: 715-443-2470 MARSHFIELD Police: 715-384-3113 Fire: 715-486-2094 MOSINEE Police: 715-693-2000 Fire: 715-693-2059 ROTHSCHILD Police: 715-359-3879 Fire: 715-359-5100 SCHOFIELD Police: 715-359-4202 (Everest Metro Police) Fire: 715-359-3500 SPENCER Police: 715-659-5453 Fire: 715-659-4030 STRATFORD Police: 715-687-3131 WAUSAU Police: 715-261-7800 Fire: 715-261-7900 Website wausauwi.policereports.us WESTON Police: 715-359-4202 (Everest Metro Police) Fire: 715-355-5419 BIRNAMWOOD Fire: 715-449-3131

While the Village of Weston has changed over the years and many developments have taken place to enhance the Village, one thing remains the same Weston’s park system continues to be an integral part of our quality of life. • Kennedy Park, home of the Village’s popular Aquatic Center • Baseball and soccer fields • Ice skating and hockey rink • Shelter area perfect for family reunions and parties. • Scenic beauty of the Eau Claire River • New skateboard park, fitness trail, disc golf course and ever popular dog park

Step Into Weston and enjoy all that life has to offer.

www.westonwisconsin.org

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DORCHESTER Fire: 715-654-6200 EASTON Fire: 715-446-3400 ELDERON Fire: 715-454-6516 HAMBURG Fire: 715-443-3709 HATLEY Fire: 715-446-2532 HEWITT Fire: 715-446-3981 MAINE Fire: 715-675-7462 MCMILLAN Fire: 715-389-2067 RIB MOUNTAIN Fire: 715-355-6763 RINGLE Fire: 715-446-3771 TEXAS Fire: 715-675-7476 TOWN OF WAUSAU Fire: 715-845-8458

HOSPITALS ASPIRUS WAUSAU HOSPITAL Address: 333 Pine Ridge Blvd., Wausau Phone: 715-847-2121 Website: www.aspirus.org Something you should know: Medication Mondays is a free community service designed to help adults self-administer medications and help prevent medication errors in the home. Aspirus Wausau Hospital offers Medication Mondays on the third Monday of each month. This free program allows people to meet with Aspirus Pharmacy staff for one-on-one medication consultations to get a better understanding of the medications they need to take. SAINT CLARE’S HOSPITAL Address: 3400 Ministry Parkway, Weston Phone: 715-393-3000 Website: www.ministryhealth.org Something you should know: Ministry Saint Clare’s provides a broad range of general and advanced health care services. It is a surgical center for the Marshfield Clinic and Ministry Health Care heart care team and other programs.

FITNESS FACILITIES ACHIEVE IT FITNESS Address: 1243 South Eighth Avenue, Wausau Phone: 715-845-4085 ANYTIME FITNESS Address: 409 Forest St., Wausau Phone: 715-298-9500 Email: WausauWI@anytimefitness.com Website: www.anytimefitness.com Address: 1711 Schofield Ave., Suite A, Weston Phone: 715-298-4348 Email: westonWI@anytimefitness.com Website: www.anytimefitness.com BEYOND MUSCLE Address: 404 S. Second Ave., Wausau Phone: 715-845-6750 Email: al_beyondmuscle@yahoo.com Website: beyondmuscleofwi.com

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CENTRAL WISCONSIN PROFESSIONAL FITNESS SERVICES, CENTRAL WISCONSIN MARTIAL ARTS INSTITUTE Address: 417 Fourth St., Mosinee Phone: 715-693-3913 Email: info@GetConfident.net Website: www.getconfident.net More information: The semi-private fitness center offers individual personal training programs. CURVES FOR WOMEN Address: 300 Main St., Marathon Phone: 715-443-6100 Website: www.curves.com Address: 1405 W. Thomas St., Wausau Phone: 715-842-5600 Website: www.curves.com More information: Curves provides you with a complete cardio and strength-training workout in just 30 minutes. Address: 3409 Schofield Ave., Weston Phone: 715-359-9109 Website: www.curves.com ELITE HEALTH CLUB Address: 417 Fourth St., Mosinee Phone: 715-693-3913 FRANCK’S GYM Address: 4309 Stewart Ave., Wausau Phone: 715-848-8297 Email: Bryan@FrancksGym.Com Website: www.francksgym.com THE SALON, SPA & FITNESS STUDIO Address: 530 McClellan St., Wausau Phone: 715-849-3000 Email: Info@salonspafitness.com Website: www.salonspafitness.com More information: Offers private services, so you work one-on-one with the trainer. SNAP FITNESS Address: 445 Orbiting Drive, Suite A, Mosinee Phone: 715-693-1440 Website: www.snapfitness.com Address: 1405 Kenwood Drive, Wausau Phone: 715-298-2009 Website: www.snapfitness.com Address: 3910 Schofield Ave., Weston Phone: 715-241-8987 Website: www.snapfitness.com WAUSAU HEALTH & FITNESS Address: 3300 Eagle Ave., Rib Mountain Phone: 715-848-0046 Website: www.wausauhealthfitness.com WAUSAU WELLNESS CENTER Address: 2221 Grand Ave., Wausau Phone: 715-842-7237 Website: www.wausauwellnesscenter.com Address: 1419 Neupert Ave., Weston Phone: 715-298-0039 Website: www.wausauhealthfitness.com YMCA — MOSINEE SATELLITE Address: 1000 High St., Mosinee Phone: 715-693-2550 Website: www.woodsonymca.com YMCA — ASPIRUS BRANCH Address: 3402 Howland Ave,, Weston Phone: 715-841-1850 Website: www.woodsonymca.com YMCA — WAUSAU BRANCH Address: 707 Third St., Wausau Phone: 715-845-2177 Website: www.woodsonymca.com

HIGHER EDUCATION GLOBE UNIVERSITY Address: 1480 Highway XX, Rothschild Phone: 715-301-1300, or toll-free at 1-877323-1313 Fax: 715-301-1301 Website: www.globeuniversity.edu Degrees offered: More than 40 college degree and diploma programs, available both online and on-campus. Offers master’s, bachelor of science and associate in applied science degrees. Something you should know: Globe University in Wausau offers career-focused training in business, health science, technology and legal science. RASMUSSEN COLLEGE Address: 1101 Westwood Drive, Wausau Phone: 715-841-8000, or toll-free at 877-2653205 Website: www.rasmussen.edu Degrees offered: As a regionally accredited college, Rasmussen College offers degrees in a variety of fields Something you should know: Rasmussen College was founded in 1900 in St. Paul, Minn., as an innovator in education, bringing practical, career-focused education to the classroom. Today, the Rasmussen College community includes 21 campuses and more than 40 online degree programs available to students around the globe. CENTRAL WISCONSIN AVIATION Address: 400 CWA Drive, Mosinee Phone: 715-693-6111 Website: www.cwa-fbo.com Degrees offered: Central Wisconsin Aviation offers full Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services. Something you should know: Central Wisconsin Aviation offers a fun training environment. STATE COLLEGE OF BEAUTY CULTURE Address: 1930 Grand Ave., Wausau Phone: 715-845-2888 Website: www.statecollegeofbeauty.com Degrees offered: Accredited, private trade school that provides complete education and practical experience to become a licensed barber/cosmetologist, nail technologist and esthetician. Something you should know: Classes are conducted in one building that includes three practical and theory classrooms, a clinic classroom equipped with up to 40 training stations, eight manicure stations, eight pedicure stations, eight facial rooms, a dispensary, laundry facilities, student lounge, a teacher’s office, admissions offices and administrator’s office. NORTHCENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE Address: 1000 W. Campus Drive, Wausau Phone: 715-675-3331 Website: www.ntc.edu Degrees offered: A variety of associate degree and technical diplomas in various fields, including accounting, administrative professional, air conditioning, refrigeration and heating, applied engineering technology, emergency medical technician and IT programmer/analyst. Something you should know: The Virtual College, NTC’s most flexible option, allows

you to learn anywhere in the world as long as you can access the Internet. UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MARATHON COUNTY Address: 518 S. Seventh Ave., Wausau Phone: 715-261-6100 Website: www.uwmc.uwc.edu Degrees offered: Two-year associate of arts and science degrees; four-year bachelor’s degrees in American studies, business administration, engineering and nursing through in-person and distance-education courses; certificate programs. Something you should know: Our primary mission is to prepare students for transfer, but in addition to earning your associate’s degree on our campus, you also can complete a University of Wisconsin bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or general studies here. UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY Address: 1000 W. Campus Drive, Wausau Phone: 715-675-2775 Website: www.uiu.edu Degrees offered: Pick from more than 40 majors, master’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees and undergraduate certificates in a variety of specialties. Something you should know: Upper Iowa University provides student-centered undergraduate and graduate educational programs.

PUBLIC LIBRARIES MARATHON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY Main branch Address: 300 N. First St., Wausau Phone: 715-261-7200 Website: www.mcpl.us Summer hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day): 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays Fall to spring hours (Labor Day to Memorial Day): 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays through Saturdays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays Drive-through hours (express services only): 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays (The library drive-through is on the west side of the building, accessible via the lower-level parking lot off of Washington Street.)

ATHENS BRANCH Address: 221 Caroline St., Athens Phone: 715-257-7292 Hours: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays EDGAR BRANCH Address: 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar Phone: 715-352-3155 Hours: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays Noon to 5 p.m. Fridays

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HATLEY BRANCH Address: 435 Curtis Ave., Hatley Phone: 715-446-3537 Summer hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day): 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays Fall-spring hours (Labor Day to Memorial Day): 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays MARATHON BRANCH Address: 515 Washington St., Marathon Phone: 715-443-2775 Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays MOSINEE BRANCH Address: 123 Main St., Mosinee Phone: 715-693-2144 Hours: Noon to 8 p.m. Mondays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays Noon to 8 p.m. Thursdays Noon to 4 p.m. Fridays ROTHSCHILD BRANCH Address: 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild Phone: 715-359-6208 Summer hours (Memorial to Labor Day): 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays Winter hours (Labor Day to Memorial Day): 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays SPENCER BRANCH Address: 105 Park St., Spencer Phone: 715-659-3996 Hours: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays STRATFORD BRANCH Address: 400 N. Fourth Ave., Stratford Phone: 715-687-4420 Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays

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Fax: 715-257-9170 Website: www.athenswis.com Meeting time: 7 p.m. fourth Monday of each month Something you should know: Normal office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, except for federal holidays. The office could close early occasionally because of meetings or other commitments. VILLAGE OF BROKAW Municipal center: 311 Third St. Phone: Wayne Utecht, clerk, 715-675-8712 Fax: 715-675-1896 Website: www.villageofbrokaw.com Meeting time: 7 p.m. second Tuesday of each month Something you should know: In 2009, the water line connection from Wausau to Brokaw was completed and the old water tower and water treatment plant were razed. VILLAGE OF EDGAR Municipal center: 224 S. Third Ave. Phone: 715-352-2891 Fax: 715-352-2964 Website: vil.edgar.wi.us Meeting time: 8 p.m. on the second Monday of each month Something you should know: The village was declared The Village of Parks in 1998 as part of Edgar’s centennial celebration. VILLAGE OF HATLEY Municipal center: 435 Curtis Ave. Phone: Joan Wawrzaszek, clerk, 715-446-3341 Fax: 715-446-3343 Website: None Meeting time: 6:30 p.m., typically the first or second Tuesday of the month Something you should know: On June 4, 1958, a category 4 (maximum wind speeds 207 to 260 mph) tornado, 35.8 miles away from the Hatley village center, killed four people, injured three others and caused between $500,000 and $5 million in damages. VILLAGE OF KRONENWETTER Municipal center: 1582 Kronenwetter Drive Phone: Cindy Falkowski, clerk, 715-693-4200 Fax: 715-693-4202 Website: www.kronenwetter.org Meeting time: 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month Something you should know: Kronenwetter has seven community parks, two county forestry units and a school forest. VILLAGE OF MARATHON Address: 311 Walnut St. Phone: David Joswiak, administrator/clerk, 715443-2221 Website: www.marathoncity.org Meeting time: 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month Something you should know: The village was incorporated from a part of the original area of the town of Marathon. The village dates back to 1856. CITY OF MOSINEE Municipal center: 225 Main St. Phone: Bruce Jamroz, clerk-treasurer, 715693-2275 Fax: 715-693-1324 Website: www.mosinee.wi.us Something you should know: Mosinee was founded as Little Bull Falls and named after a local falls known for its loud roar.

TOWN OF RIB MOUNTAIN Municipal center: 3700 North Mountain Road Phone: Patricia Jahns, clerk-treasurer, 715842-0983 Fax: 715-842-0186 Website: www.townofribmountain.org Meeting time: 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month Something you should know: Many of the first people coming to the town of Rib Mountain were German. VILLAGE OF ROTHSCHILD Municipal center: 211 Grand Ave. Phone: Debbie Espeland, clerk-treasurer, 715359-3660 Fax: 715-359-7218 Website: www.rothschildwi.com Meeting time: 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month Something you should know: The birth of Rothschild is directly linked to the birth of Marathon Paper Mills. CITY OF SCHOFIELD Municipal center: 200 Park St. Phone: Lisa Reeves, clerk-treasurer, 715-3595230 Fax: 715-359-5973 Website: www.cityofschofield.org Meeting time: 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month Something you should know: The community was named after William Scholfield, who built a paper mill. CITY OF WAUSAU Municipal center: 407 Grant St. Phone: Toni Rayala, city clerk, 715-261-6620 Fax: 715-261-6626 Website: www.ci.wausau.wi.us Meeting time: 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, except for in June, July and August, when it is only the second Tuesday of each month Something you should know: The Wausau Center mall opened in August 1983. VILLAGE OF WESTON Municipal center: 5500 Schofield Ave. Phone: 715-359-6114 Fax: 715-359-6117 Website: www.westonwisconsin.org Meeting time: 6 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month Something you should know: Saint Clare’s Hospital in Weston opened in 2005. ZIP CODES Athens: 54411 Brokaw: 54417 Colby: 54421 Edgar: 54426 Hatley: 54440 Kronenwetter: 54455 Marathon: 54448 Mosinee: 54455 Rib Mountain: 54401 Rothschild: 54474 Schofield: 54476 Wausau: 54401, 54402, 54403 Weston: 54476

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Phone: 715-845-2810 Website: www.catsndogs.org Something you should know: The mission of the Humane Society of Marathon County is to relieve the suffering and abuse of animals and to foster an awareness of their importance in our community. We achieve this through leadership in compassionate care, placement, public education, humane services and example. NEW LIFE PET ADOPTION CENTER Address: 125 Cattail Ave., Marathon Phone: 715-443-6699 Website: www.nlpac.com Something you should know: As a no-kill center, New Life Pet Adoption Center will provide a place where the public can surrender their family pets without the fear that they will be euthanized just for the sake of making space available. Specializing in adoptions affords an ability to narrow its focus and spend all its efforts on placing animals in a proper environment.

VETERINARIANS ATHENS VETERINARY SERVICE Address: 625 W. Limit Road, Athens Phone: 715-257-7003 Website: www.athensvetservice.com Something you should know: Athens Veterinary Service has a full-service mixed animal hospital. It is open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays. After-hours vet service also is available. COUNTY CENTER ANIMAL HOSPITAL Address: 110 152nd Ave., Marathon Phone: 715-443-3030 Website: www.ccanimalhospital.com Something you should know: County Center Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital that specifically treats dogs and cats. It is open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. CENTRAL WISCONSIN ANIMAL EMERGENCY CENTER Address: 1420 Kronenwetter Drive, Mosinee Phone: 715-693-6934 Something you should know: It is open 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays, and 5 p.m. Fridays through 8 a.m. Mondays. It also is open all holidays. KRONENWETTER VETERINARY CARE Address: 1346 Old Highway 51, Mosinee Phone: 715-693-4560 Website: www.kvcare.org Something you should know: Kronenwetter Veterinary Care was founded in 1985 and has four veterinarians on staff. It is open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. MARATHON ANIMAL HOSPITAL Address: 1025 S. 17th Ave., Wausau Phone: 715-845-1919 Something you should know: It is open 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mondays, and 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays.

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Farmers market The city will continue to hold a farmers market on The 400 Block, starting June 23, but new this year will be an evening market, said Kari Rasmussen, executive director of Wausau Area Events. Dates still are being finalized. Rasmussen said evening events that feature acrobats, frisbee-catching dogs and music also are planned.

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Ballon Rally and more One of the busiest weekends for entertainment and events will be July 7-10, when the city holds the Wausau Balloon Rally and Glow at the Wausau Downtown Airport. That event coincides with the Big Bull Falls BBQ Ribfest, Chalkfest on The 400 Block and the Wausau Open Slalom canoe and kayak event on the Wisconsin River. “It’s a perfect reason for people to stay in the area,” said Kari Rasmussen, executive director of Wausau Area Events. The city will offer free shuttle service from downtown to the Wausau airport for the balloon rally, allowing visitors to park their cars at either site and move easily from one to the other. The Wausau Open Slalom takes place July 9 and 10. Paddlers from the United States and junior paddlers from Australia and Canada are expected to compete for the right to enter the 2012 whitewater slalom world championships.

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Big Bull Falls Blues Fest Back for its 20th year is Wausau’s Big Bull Falls Blues Fest, set for Aug. 19 and 20 on Isle of Ferns Park. The event brings in nine bands. Headlining the first night is Ana Popovic, a Serbian blues artist who has shared the stage with legends including B.B. King and Buddy Guy. Lonnie Brooks, a 2010 inductee into the Blues Hall of Fame, will hit the stage Aug. 20 as the headline artist. “We’re so excited because it’s our 20th year, and it’s Wisconsin’s longest-running blues festival,” Kari Rasmussen said. “It draws a lot of people from out of town, plus we’ve got such a great group of die-hard blues fans here already.”

Wisconsin Valley Fair Another summer tradition is the Wisconsin Valley Fair, held this year from Aug. 2-7. Along with carnival rides, livestock demonstrations and judging and traditional fair food, each night will feature grandstand entertainment. The Beach Boys, Styx, Sawyer Brown, Craig Morgan (left) and Sick Puppies will perform, and the fair will wrap up with a demolition derby.

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Artrageous Weekend The Wausau Artrageous Weekend once again will bring a touch of culture to the area. It will be held Sept. 10 and 11. The event includes Art in the Park, featuring more than 120 exhibitors at Marathon Park; the jury-judged Festival of Arts on The 400 Block; and “Birds in Art” at the Woodson Art Museum.

Big Taste On Sept. 23, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northcentral Wisconsin will hold its Big Taste event, one of several annual fundraisers. This year’s event will take place in the Great Hall on Fourth Street in Wausau. Chefs from local restaurants, caterers and craft beverage makers will be on hand to provide samples of their creations. The event also includes the Big Chef Showdown, an Iron Chef-style event in which two chefs compete head-to-head, said Tom Kellnhauser, executive director of the organization. ••

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FROM PAGE 10 WESTON VETERINARY HOSPITAL METRO ANIMAL HOSPITAL Address: 1699 Schofield Ave., No. 201, Schofield Phone: 715-241-7387 Website: www.metroanimalhospital.vetsuite. com Something you should know: It is a full-service small animal clinic. It is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. MOSINEE VETERINARY CLINIC Address: 549 Highway 153 East, Mosinee Phone: 715-693-6575 Something you should know: It is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. THORNDALE BONE & BISCUIT PET RESORT Address: 13169 County Road FF, Merrill Phone: 715-536-8959 Website: thorndalecollies.com VCA COMPANION CARE ANIMAL HOSPITAL Address: 1501 N. Sixth St., Wausau Phone: 715-848-5326 Website: www.vcacompanioncare.com Something you should know: VCA has dog grooming services. It is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. WAUSAU ANIMAL HOSPITAL Address: 1006 Townline Road, Wausau Phone: 715-845-9637 Something you should know: It is open 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and 8 a.m. until noon Saturdays.

Address: 6303 Schofield Ave., Weston Phone: 715-359-4004 Something you should know: It is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, and 8 a.m. to noon Fridays. WISCONSIN VALLEY VETERINARY SERVICE Address: 1605 Bovine Lane, Wausau Phone: 715-675-9402 Website: www.WisconsinValleyVet.net Something you should know: It is open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. It also has after-hours emergency services available.

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES GOLF COURSES AMERICAN LEGION GOLF COURSE Address: 1001 Golf Club Road, Wausau Phone: 715-675-3663 Email: amygennerman@gmail.com Website: wausauamericanlegion.org Something you should know: American Legion is a nine-hole public course. ASHLEY PARK Address: 600 Sandy Creek Road, Mosinee Phone: 715-261-1550 CRANE MEADOW GOLF COURSE Address: 8103 Weston Ave., Weston. Phone: 715-355-1264 Email: bill@cranemeadowsgolf.com Website: www.cranemeadowsgolf.com Something you should know: Crane Meadow is

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a nine-hole public course. GREENWOOD HILLS COUNTRY CLUB Address: 2002 Poplar Lane, Wausau Phone: 715-849-1772 Email: info@greenwoodhillscc.com Website: www.greenwoodhillscc.com/contact Something you should know: Greenwood is an 18-hole private course. INDIANHEAD GOLF COURSE Address: 966 Indianhead Drive, Mosinee Phone: 715-693-6066 Website: www.indianheadgolfcourse.com Something you should know: Indianhead is an 18-hole public course. MYSTIQUE MEADOWS Address: D3390 Folz Road, Stratford Phone: 715-384-2000 or 715-897-2494 Website: www.mystiquemeadows.com Something you should know: Mystique Meadows is a nine-hole public course. PINE VALLEY GOLF COURSE Address: 301 136th Ave., Marathon Phone: 715-443-2848 Email: info@golfpinevalley.net Website: www.golfpinevalley.net Something you should know: Pine Valley is an 18-hole public course. RIB MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE Address: 3607 North Mountain Road, Rib Mountain Phone: 715-845-5570 Website: www.thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/ WI/2746.htm Something you should know: Rib Mountain is a nine-hole public course. TRAPP RIVER GOLF COURSE Address: T12102 Highway WW, Wausau

Phone: 715-675-3044 Email: GolfShop@trapprivergolf.com Website: www.trapprivergolf.com Something you should know: Trapp River is an 18-hole public course. WAUSAU COUNTRY CLUB Address: 208 Country Club Road, Schofield Phone: 715-359-6161 Email: mrodriguez@troongolf.com Website: www.wausaucountryclub.com Something you should know: Wausau Country Club is an 18-hole private course.

WAUSAU/MARATHON COUNTY PARKS Address: 212 River Drive, Suite 2, Wausau (main office) Phone: 715-261-1550 Website: www.co.marathon.wi.us/infosubtop. asp?dep=25&tid=9 AIRPORT PARK Address: 155 Lake View Drive, Wausau Something you should know: Offers football and soccer fields, a Little League diamond, drinking fountain, and portable toilet (during baseball/soccer season). ALEXANDER PARK Address: 625 Lake View Drive, Wausau Something you should know: Offers horseshoe pits, drinking fountain, lighted tennis courts, basketball hoop, play equipment, open shelter, and asphalt paths. AMCO PARK Address: 379 Highway F, Athens Something you should know: Has an open picnic shelter, permanent picnic tables, water pump and shelter, and play equipment.

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BIG BULL FALLS PARK Address: 204 W. Scott St., Wausau Something you should know: Features an open shelter and a viewing area of the Wisconsin River. FOREST PARK Address: 3100 Ninth St., Wausau Something you should know: Offers tennis courts, playground equipment and an open shelter with tables. MOUNTAIN BAY TRAILHEAD BUILDING Address: 5550 Municipal Street, Weston Something you should know: The 18-mile Marathon County section was opened in 1996 for public hiking, biking and snowmobile use. PAVILION PARK/ROTHSCHILD PAVILION Address: 1104 Park St., Rothschild Something you should know: Pavilion Park overlooks Lake Wausau and contains the historic Rothschild Pavilion. RADTKE PARK Address: 505 Radtke St., Schofield Something you should know: Features grills, picnic tables, playground equipment and stairs to Lake Wausau for fishing. RIEDEL-REDMOND NATURE PRESERVE Address: East Ranger Street, Mosinee Something you should know: Provides a hiking path through an oak forest. SCHOLFIELD PARK Address: 606 E. Randolph St., Wausau Something you should know: Offers a minorleague baseball diamond, Little League diamond, playground equipment, paved paths, a boat landing, a picnic area and an open shelter. PLEASANT VIEW PARK Address: 1221 Sumner St., Wausau Something you should know: Offers an enclosed shelter, playground areas with equipment, tennis courts, grills, scattered picnic tables and a lighted sledding hill in winter. RESERVOIR PARK Address: 1130 Elm St., Wausau Something you should know: Offers an open shelter, paved paths, picnic tables, playground equipment and open play areas. BIG EAU PLEINE PARK Address: 3301 Eau Pleine Park Road, Mosinee Something you should know: Features campsites, a beach, shelters, boat landing, ninehole disc golf course, trails, playground, horseshoe pit and 11 kilometers of ungroomed terrain for skiing. BIG RAPIDS PARK Address: EP1806 Big Rapids St., Stratford

Something you should know: Offers picnic tables, swimming beach, picnic area, playground equipment, open shelter, grills, a paved path and horseshoe pits. BLUEGILL BAY PARK Address: 3800 Bluegill Ave., Rib Mountain Something you should know: Features trails, volleyball court, boat landing, shelter, hiking and biking trails, horseshoe pits, playground and fishing pier. BROCKMEYER PARK Address: 4200 Stettin Drive, Wausau Something you should know: A 25-acre community park, Brockmeyer has a Little League diamond, three soccer fields, hiking and biking trails, a playground and parking lot. CHEROKEE PARK Address: H2700 Highway N, Colby Something you should know: Offers an enclosed shelter, swimming area, playground equipment, gazebo, scattered grills and tables, horseshoe pits, garbage bins, walking trails/paved paths and a small open shelter. D.C. EVEREST PARK Address: 1800 Third Ave., Wausau Something you should know: Includes bleachers, non-reservable open shelter with four picnic tables, two boat launches with docks, handicap accessible fishing pier, drinking fountain, few picnic tables throughout park, paved path, vault toilet, Central Wisconsin Water Ski Show Team Inc. water ski shows. DELLS OF THE EAU CLAIRE PARK Address: P2150 Highway Y, Aniwa Something you should know: Has shelters, trails, horseshoe pit, playground, campground and a beach. DUANE L. CORBIN SHOOTING RANGE Address: 2173 Rifle Road, Mosinee Something you should know: Open April 25 through Nov. 20, the range has targets for rifle, pistol, shotgun and archery. Children younger than 14 must be with an adult. Daily passes cost $3 for ages 12 and older; younger than 12 get in free. Also has restrooms, gun rests, sandbags, targetbacking and covered benches. LIBRARY PARK Address: 106 W. Washington St., Wausau DOEPKE RECREATION AREA Address: South Mountain Road, Rib Mountain Something you should know: Offers Little League baseball diamond, softball diamond, hockey rink, skating area, soccer fields and a fitness trail. MARATHON PARK Address: 1201 Stewart Ave., Wausau Something you should know: Has a meeting

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hall, enclosed shelter, amphitheater, bandstand, warming houses, curling barn, playground, hiking and biking trails, horseshoe pits and off-leash dog park. MEMORIAL PARK Address: 505 Memorial Park Road, Wausau Something you should know: Features a ninehole disc golf course, tennis courts, picnic tables and benches, a paved path, outdoor pool, playground, boat landing, two open shelters, a baseball diamond and fishing area. MISSION LAKE PARK Address: 400 County Park Road, Hatley Something you should know: Offers horseshoe pits, two small shelters, one large shelter, boat landing, grills, paved paths, volleyball standards, beach, playground equipment and open play areas. MOUNTAIN-BAY TRAIL PARK Address: 5550 Municipal St., Weston Something you should know: The park is the western terminus of the Mountain Bay Trail, a hiking-biking path that runs to Green Bay. Daily or annual trail passes are required. NINE MILE COUNTY FOREST RECREATION AREA Address: 8704 Red Bud Road, Rib Mountain Something you should know: Features a shelter, hiking and biking trails, snowshoeing trails and 33 kilometers of groomed trails and four miles of lighted trails for skiiing. OAK ISLAND/ISLE OF FERNS PARK Address: 500 River Drive, Wausau Something you should know: Has a baseball diamond with lights and bleachers, shelters, tennis courts, skate park, boat landing with dock and a playground. Bridge to

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3M PARK Address: 405 Park Blvd., Wausau Something you should know: Offers two areas with playground equipment, half-court basketball court, two tennis courts, open shelter, two minor league baseball diamonds, soccer field, hiking and biking trails, and a sledding/ tubing hill. WHITEWATER PARK Address: 200 River Drive, Wausau Something you should know: Has trails for hiking and biking. WISCONSIN RIVER FOREST UNIT/PARK Address: End of Pine Bluff on Highway W, Wausau Something you should know: Provides a hiking trail overlooking the flood plain, as well as a boat launch at the end of Pine Bluff Road, mainly used by canoeists and smaller boats. A snowmobile trail runs along the eastern portion of the unit. YAWKEY PARK Address: 720 Grant St., Wausau Something you should know: This small park has many shade trees, benches and a fountain.

OUTDOOR POOLS KAISER POOL Address: 900 E. Bridge St., Wausau Something you should know: Kaiser Pool has a lifeguard on duty. MARATHON PARK SPLASH PAD Address: 1202 W. Stewart Ave. Something you should know: Marathon Park Splash Pad is open to children 10 years and younger, as long as they are accompanied by adults. Food and drinks are allowed at the park, but glass items are prohibited. The season starts in early June and runs through Labor Day, weather permitting. MEMORIAL POOL Address: 505 Memorial Park Road, Wausau Something you should know: Memorial Pool has a lifeguard on duty, as well as a volleyball area and play area. ROTHSCHILD-SCHOFIELD AQUATIC CENTER Address: 1004 Park St., Rothschild Something you should know: This aquatic center offers a water slide, picnic area and more. Swimming lessons also are available. SCHULENBURG POOL Address: 1533 Summit St., Wausau Something you should know: Schulenburg Pool has open swim and family swim throughout the season, which starts in early June. Swimming lessons also are available. WESTON AQUATIC CENTER Address: 5800 Alta Verde St., Weston Something you should know: The Weston Aquatic Center has a high-tower water slide and picnic area. Swimming lessons are available.

INDOOR POOLS CRESKE COMMUNITY CENTER Address: 1000 High St., Mosinee Website: www.mosineeschools.org/creske/ pool.htm Something you should know: Creske Community Center offers open swim, a water exercise class, an outdoor wading pool and swim lessons.

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GREENHECK FIELDHOUSE POOL Address: 6400 Alderson St., Weston Website: www.dce.k12.wi.us/greenheck Something you should know: Scheduled public swim times include lap swim, open swim, water aerobics and family swim. Swim lessons are available for children ages 2 to 12 years.

SKATEBOARD PARKS OAK ISLAND PARK Address: 500 River Drive, Wausau WESTON SKATEBOARD PARK Address: In Kennedy Park on Alderson Street, Weston MOSINEE SKATEBOARD PARK Address: Mosinee Recreation Center, 11th and Jackson streets, Mosinee

HORSEBACK RIDING BIG EAU PLEINE PARK Address: 3301 Eau Pleine Park Road, Mosinee Something you should know: This county park offers nearly 10 miles of trails. A large parking lot is available across from the A-frame park managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office; the trailhead goes east and west from that point. All of the trails are granite-based. NINE MILE COUNTY FOREST RECREATION AREA Address: 8704 Red Bud Road, Rib Mountain Phone: 715-261-1550 Something you should know: Trails will open between May 1 and May 15, depending upon spring trail conditions. KRONENWETTER AND LEATHER CAMP FOREST UNITS Address: Highway 153, Kronenwetter Phone: 715-261-1550 Something you should know: These two forest units offer nearly 18 miles of trails. All of the trails are granite-based and traverse the length of the forest units. Kronenwetter (north of Highway 153) provides roughly nine miles of trails. Parking lots are available at Martin Road and Highway 153. Leather Camp (south of Highway 153) provides about 8.5 miles of trails. Parking lots are available at Highway 153 and Hunter Road. STABLE HANDS INC. Address: 3501 Swan Avenue, Wausau Phone: 715 359-6046 Website: stablehandstherapy.com Something you should know: Therapeutic horsemanship gives both physical and mental benefits to the special needs person. The slow, rocking movement of the horse stimulates nerves and muscles and helps with balance. Brushing the horse and other activities builds confidence and forms a unique bond between animal and human. Our riding lessons include teaching the rider the necessary skills and techniques required to ride a horse as independently as possible.

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING BIG EAU PLEINE PARK Address: 3301 Eau Pleine Park Road, Mosinee Phone: 715-261-1566 Something you should know: One of the most remote trails in Marathon County, this trail travels through the beautiful wooded land of Big Eau Pleine County Park, a peninsula

that juts into the Eau Pleine Reservoir. The trail generally follows the shoreline, and the terrain is rolling and wooded. This trail system no longer is groomed, but the public is welcome to ski on the trails. Features 11 kilometers of ungroomed terrain for beginnerthrough intermediate-level skiers. The park is open from sunrise to sunset. GREENWOOD HILLS TRAIL Address: 2002 Poplar Lane, Wausau Phone: 715-848-2204 Something you should know: This golf course skiing provides challenging climbs and exhilarating downhills. The trail includes wooded sections. NINE MILE COUNTY FOREST RECREATION AREA Address: 8704 Red Bud Road, Rib Mountain Phone: 715-693-3001 Something you should know: This heavily wooded trail offers a unique blend of forest types and scenic views. The well-groomed trail system has been widened to accommodate skaters and diagonal skiers. There is a trailhead building with indoor facilities, and plenty of room for parking. The heated trailhead building provides a changing area, restrooms, a lounge area, hot and cold drinks and ski equipment rentals. Features 33 kilometers of groomed trails for beginners through expert skiers, as well as four miles of lighted trails for night skiing. RINGLE TRAIL Address: Sportsman Road, Ringle Something you should know: Great for beginners and for those who want to enjoy classical skiing across gently rolling terrain. This trail takes skiers through scenic hardwood forests and is considered by many to be a hidden gem. SYLVAN HILL AND AMERICAN LEGION TRAIL Address: 1329 Sylvan St., Wausau Something you should know: During the season, this trail system is groomed once a week with a single track and a skating lane. No trail pass is required. A minimum $3 adult/$1.50 child donation encouraged at the trailhead.

DOWNHILL SKIING GRANITE PEAK SKI AREA Address: 3605 North Mountain Road, Rib Mountain Phone: 715-845-2846 Website: www.skigranitepeak.com Something you should know: Seventy-four runs are spread over the face of this 700-foot mountain.

INDOOR ICE SKATING GREENHECK ICE RINK Address: 6400 Alderson St., Weston Website: greenheck.dce.k12.wi.us Something you should know: Greenheck Ice Rink offers public skating sessions and skate rental. MARATHON PARK Address: Multi-Purpose Building No. 1 and No. 2, 1201 Stewart Ave., Wausau Phone: 715-847-5367 Something you should know: Marathon Park has about 70 pairs of rental skates available, ranging in size from child size 10 to an adult size 13.

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MEMORIAL PARK DISC GOLF COURSE Address: 505 Memorial Park Road., Wausau Something you should know: Memorial Park Disc Golf Course is a nine-hole course suitable for all ages. Visitors must provide their own discs/frisbees. Course includes a water obstacle. BIG EAU PLEINE PARK Address: 3301 Eau Pleine Park Road, Mosinee Something you should know: Big Eau Pleine Park offers a nine-hole disc golf course with wooded holes. Visitors must provide their own discs. All ages are welcome.

SCHOOLS WAUSAU SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Address: 415 Seymour St., Wausau Phone: 715-261-0500 Fax: 715-261-2503 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us WAUSAU EAST HIGH SCHOOL Address: 2607 N. 18th St., Wausau Phone: 715-261-0650 Fax: 715-845-2913 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/east WAUSAU WEST HIGH SCHOOL Address: 1200 W. Wausau Ave., Wausau Phone: 715-261-0850 Fax: 715-261-3260 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/west/ WAUSAU ENGINEERING AND GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Address: 2607 N. 18th St., Wausau Phone: 715-261-0568 Website: www.wausauegl.org ENRICH, EXCEL, ACHIEVE LEARNING ACADEMY Address: 2607 N. 18th St., Wausau Phone: 715-261-0633 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/eea WAUSAU SCHOOL FOREST Address: 2340 Highway KK, Mosinee Phone: 715-693-3607 E-mail: jmaney@wausau.k12.us HORACE MANN MIDDLE SCHOOL Address: 3101 N. 13th St., Wausau Phone: 715-261-0725 Fax: 715-261-2035 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/horacemann JOHN MUIR MIDDLE SCHOOL Address: 1400 Stewart Ave., Wausau Phone: 715-261-0100 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/johnmuir/ NEW HORIZONS CHARTER SCHOOL Address: 2607 N. 18th St., Wausau Phone: 715-261-0634 Fax: 715-842-5948 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/newhorizons FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 1509 N. Fifth St., Wausau Phone: 715-261-0000 Fax: 715-261-2144 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/franklin GRANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 500 N. Fourth Ave., Wausau Phone: 715-261-0190 Fax: 715-261-2223 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/grant HAWTHORN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 1600 Kickbusch St., Wausau Phone: 715-261-0045 Fax: 715-261-2291 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/hawthorn

HEWITT-TEXAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: T10331 Quarry Road, town of Texas Fax: 715-261-2305 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/Hewitt-Texas JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 500 W. Randolph St., Wausau Phone: 715-261-0175 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/jefferson G.D. JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 1018 S. 12th Ave., Wausau Phone: 715-261-0950 Fax: 715-261-2157 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/gdjones A.C. KIEFER EDUCATIONAL CENTER Address: 700 W. Strowbridge St., Wausau Phone: 715-261-0265 Fax: 715-261-3499 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/ackiefer LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 720 S. Sixth Ave., Wausau Phone: 715-261-0965 Fax: 715-261-2690 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/lincoln MAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 5901 N. 44th Ave., town of Maine Phone: 715-261-0250 Fax: 675-6852 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/maine WAUSAU AREA MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL Address: 3101 N. 13th St., Wausau Phone: 715-261-0795 Fax: 715-261-2035 Website: www.www.wausau.k12.wi.us/montessori

JOHN MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 1918 Lamont St., Wausau Phone: 715-261-0060 Fax: 715-261-2355 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/johnmarshall RIB MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 2701 Robin Lane, Rib Mountain Phone: 715-261-0220 Fax: 715-261-2752 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/ribmtn RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 4303 Troy St., Wausau Phone: 715-261-0030 Fax: 715-261-3905 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/riverview SOUTH MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 5400 Bittersweet Road, Rib Mountain Phone: 715-261-0235 Fax: 715-261-3930 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/southmtn STETTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 109 N. 56th Ave., Wausau Phone: 715-261-0205 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/stettin

D.C. EVEREST AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Address: 6300 Alderson St., Weston Phone: 715-359-4221 Fax: 715-359-2056 Website: www.dce.k12.wi.us

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When the weather warms up in the Wausau area, so does the musical scene. Most of the outdoor concerts are free. Here’s a list of what to expect:

ROCK & ROLL REVIVAL

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Local bands of days gone by gather once a year for the Rock & Roll Revival concert. This year’s event will be held for two days, May 13 and May 14, at Dale’s Weston Lanes, 5902 Schofield Ave., Weston. Among those scheduled to perform: The Andy Zynda Band, The Nightbeats, Robin Lee, Marty Cheyka, Mean Tooth Grin, Mitch Viegut, John Greiner, Led West and many others. This year’s show will be the 15th held. Proceeds from the event are used to buy musical instruments for area high schools. For more information, call Jerry’s Music at 715-842-3272 or go to www.cwrocknrollrevival.com/ home.html.

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WAUSAU CONCERT BAND The Wausau Concert Band will play old band classics, marches and patriotic tunes at its concerts, held Thursday nights in the bandshell of Marathon Park. The performance series is set to begin June 9. Some of the schedule specifics this year are yet to be set, said Louis Pradt of Wausau, who has played with the band for more than 61 years. Most of the concerts begin at 7 p.m. The band also will play on The 400 Block in downtown Wausau at 7 p.m. July 4. WAUSAU CONCERT BAND

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CONCERTS ON THE SQUARE The free outdoor concert series will be back again this year, held on The 400 Block in downtown Wausau. The concerts will begin June 22 and will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday nights through Aug. 17, said Tammy Stezenski, the editor and publisher of City Pages, which presents the concerts with Wausau Area Events. Stezenski books the bands for the concert, and specific acts still were being determined at press time. But expect to see acts such as Copper Box, a party band from Oshkosh that mixes polka with rock and other musical genres, and Johnny & the MoTones, a Wausau-area blues/rock band. “We try to have a good variety,” Stezenski said. “We always try to have some rock, a little bit of country or honky-tonk, and reggae and salsa. You’ve got to have reggae and salsa in the summer when you’re outside.” To find out more, click on the “Concerts on the Square” button at www.wausauareaevents.org.

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CONCERTS IN THE CLOUDS Concerts in the Clouds at Rib Mountain State Park will resume this summer after taking a hiatus last year because of road work and other construction in the park. The concerts will held at 7 p.m. June 25, July 16 and Aug. 13 in the park’s amphitheater, overlooking Rib Mountain, Wausau and points beyond. “Every artist that’s ever come up there since we’ve been running these has been astounded by the view,” said Gene Musolf, vice president of the Friends of Rib Mountain State Park, which organizes the concerts. Musicians are yet to be determined for the June 25 and July 16 dates, he said, but Muddy Flats and the Hepcats will perform Aug. 13. For more information, go to www.ribmountain.org.

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WISCONSIN VALLEY FAIR A blend of classic and up-andcoming acts are on tap the first week of August for the Wisconsin Valley Fair, held in Wausau. The grandstand lineup features The Beach Boys on Aug. 2, Craig Morgan on Aug. 3, Sawyer Brown on Aug. 4, Styx on Aug. 5 and Sick Puppies on Aug. 6. All the shows begin at 7:30 p.m., and general admission to the grandstand is free with the price of admission to the fair. However, concert goers can reserve seats in front of the stage for $18. Reserve seat tickets go on sale May 2 at 8:30 a.m. For more information, log on to www.wisconsinvalleyfair.com or call 715-261-1539. SAWYER BROWN

BIG BULL FALLS BLUES FEST The annual two-day homage to the blues will be held Aug. 19 and 20 on Fern Island Park off of River Drive in Wausau. Things kick off 5 p.m. Aug. 19 when local stalwart Andy Zynda and his band, featuring Tom Schleif, take the stage. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be followed by the Delta Jets and Girls With Guitars (featuring Cassie Taylor, Samantha Fish and Dani Wilde). Headliner Ana Popovic will begin her show around 9 p.m. Music on Saturday begins at 1 p.m., with Davina and the Vegabonds. Albert Cummings, Lil Ed & the Blues Imperials and Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers all will perform. Big Bull Falls Blues Fest ends with Lonnie Brooks, who will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday. Tickets cost $12 for Friday only and $25 for Saturday only. Advance tickets for the two days cost $25, and tickets for the weekend purchased at the gate will cost $30. To order tickets or for more information, call 877-220-7340 or 715-848-8941.

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D.C. EVEREST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Address: 1000 Machmueller St., Weston Phone: 715-359-0511 Fax: 715-359-9395 Website: www.www.dce.k12.wi.us/jrhigh D.C. EVEREST MIDDLE SCHOOL Address: 9302 Schofield Ave., Weston Phone: 715-241-9700 Fax: 715-241-9697 Website: www.www.dce.k12.wi.us/midschool EVERGREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 1610 Pine Road, Rothschild Phone: 715-359-6591 Fax: 715-355-3722 Website: www.www.dce.k12.wi.us/evergreen EASTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: E3640 Highway Q, Ringle Phone: 715-446-3600 Fax: 715-446-3171 Website: www.www.dce.k12.wi.us/easton_hatley HATLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 417 Emmonsville Road, Hatley Phone: 715-446-3336 Fax: 715-446-3171 Website: www.www.dce.k12.wi.us/easton_hatley MOUNTAIN BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 8602 Schofield Ave., Weston Phone: 715-355-0302 Fax: 715-355-0307 Website: www.www.dce.k12.wi.us/ mountainbay RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: R12231 River Road, Ringle Phone: 715-359-2417 Fax: 715-355-3722 Website: www.www.dce.k12.wi.us/riverside ROTHSCHILD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 810 First St., Rothschild Phone: 715-359-3186 Fax: 715-355-3722 Website: www.www.dce.k12.wi.us/rothschild SCHOFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 1310 Grand Ave., Schofield Phone: 715-359-0419 Fax: 715-355-3724 Website: www.www.dce.k12.wi.us/schofield WESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 5200 Camp Phillips Road, Weston Phone: 715-359-4181 Fax: 715-355-7334 Website: www.www.dce.k12.wi.us/weston/

MOSINEE SCHOOL DISTRICT CENTRAL OFFICES Address: 591 W. Highway 153, Mosinee Phone: 715-693-2530 Fax: 715-693-7272 Website: www.mosineeschools.org

Address: 1000 High St., Mosinee Phone: 715-693-2550 Fax: 715-693-1152 Website: www.mosineeschools.org/high MOSINEE MIDDLE SCHOOL Address: 700 High St., Mosinee Phone: 715-693-3660 Fax: 715-693-6655 Website: www.mosineeschools.org/middle MOSINEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 600 12th St., Mosinee Phone: 715-693-2810 Fax: 715-693-1974 Website: www.mosineeschools.org/elem

NEWMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS NEWMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS CENTRAL OFFICE Address: 619 Stark St., Wausau Phone: 715-261-5735 Fax: 715-848-3582 Website: www.newmancatholicschools.com NEWMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Address: 1130 W. Bridge St., Wausau Phone: 715-845-8274 Fax: 715-842-1302 Website: www.newmancatholicschools.com/ ourschools/highschool.php ourschools/highschool.php NEWMAN CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL Address: 1130 W. Bridge St., Wausau Phone: 715-845-8274 Fax: 715-842-1302 Website: www.newmancatholicschools.com/ ourschools/middleschool.php

Fax: 715-849-1042 E-mail: info@faithca.org Website: www.faithca.org HILLSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Address: 6300 Bittersweet Road, Rib Mountain Phone: 715-241-7722 Website: www.hillsidechristianschoolwausau. com NORTHLAND LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Address: 2107 Tower Road, Kronenwetter Phone: 715-359-3400 Fax: 715-241-9203 Website: www.nlhs.org ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL Address: E10723 Highway Z, town of Easton Phone: 715-261-7031 Website: www.stjohnofwausau.org ST. PETER LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 115 Eau Claire St., Schofield Phone: 715-359-3020 Fax: 715-241-6301 Website: www.stpeterschofield.org/site/ cpage.asp?cpage_id=180019615&sec_ id=180003403 TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Address: 501 Stewart Ave., Wausau Phone: 715-848-0166 Fax: 715-843-7278 E-mail: trinity@trinitynet.org Website: www.trinitywausau.org WISCONSIN VALLEY LUTHERAN HIGH Address: 601 Maple Ridge Road, Mosinee Phone: 715-693-2693 Fax: 715-693-5962 Website: www.wvlhs.org E-mail: office@wvlhs.org

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Wausau puts focus on economic development, quality of life

ausau’s explosion of change during the past 10 years has leaders hopeful the momentum will lead to continued development. Building off the success of a major downtown renovation and the completion of a major highway project, officials are keeping economic development and improving the quality of life at the forefront of their mission. “I think Wausau and the surrounding area has

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Tipple and others said the next step for downtown is to develop to the north. The city took a major step in that development plan in December when it bought about 17 acres along the east side of the Wisconsin River from Bridge Street to Scott Street for $2.6 million. No firm plans have been put in place, but officials have ideas ranging from residential developments to a small marina. “It needs to be something that will complement our downtown,” Tipple said. “One of our weaker components is living downtown.” Dawn Follendorf, director of Main Street Wausau Inc., said she would like to see the downtown redeveloped to the north, along both sides of the river. She said a development that includes housing, restaurants and entertainment would be ideal. Also, she wants developers to maximize use of the river and River Edge Trail. “Momentum of this nature would no doubt increase the attractiveness of doing business on the (west side of the river), and would eventually translate into private reinvestment,” she said. On Wausau’s west side, retail and industrial growth took off during the past decade, slowed only by the Great Recession. Developer Ghidorzi Cos. constructed an array of commercial properties that spawned retail growth such as Buffalo Wild Wings and Jimmy Johns. In the Wausau West Business and Industrial Park, businesses relocated from other parts of the city while new ones opened their doors for the first time. With the completion of the $309 million Highway 51/29 corridor project, the city’s main corridor should only become more attractive to potential business, Tipple said. “Typically, when you do infrastructure and improvements, economic development follows closely behind that,” he said. The city also has other quality-of-life initiatives planned for coming

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WHY DO YOU LIKE LIVING IN MARATHON COUNTY?

“The scenery is beautiful. I like how Rib Mountain looks over Wausau, and the fishing and camping opportunities. Wausau is a great town to live in. It’s not that big; you know your neighbors and they’re friendly.

“There are a lot of the advantages of a big city but in a small town. We even have a big interchange.” Charles Miller, 45, Rib Mountain

“The park department because they offer water aerobics... and we have nice parks. Marathon Park is well maintained and has lots of things going on.”

“It’s small, safe and very comfortable living here. I enjoy playing tennis, too.” Su White Xiong, 18, Wausau

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“It’s small and you pretty much know everybody, especially at the University of Wisconsin Marathon County. I never thought I would meet such nice new people and they’re from all over. My friends and I like the socializing, too!” Bryce Fassbender, 18, Weston

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“I moved here two years ago from Madison. I like the countryside, the small-town feel of the community, and the outdoor sports such as baseball. I’m not much for winter sports, except for bowling.”

“Skiing, shopping, and playing basketball with the boys.” Leslie Carlson, 19, Wausau

Dave Mascorro, Rib Mountain

“I was born and raised here. Wausau is a nice community to live in. It’s friendly and has everything I want. Most of my family lives in Marathon County. I like its nice, slow pace.” Ken Dvorak, Rib Mountain

“I like fishing, hunting and ice fishing with my dad; and sledding at Sylvan Hill, that’s fun. I like to walk in the woods, too. We have coyotes, raccoon, deer and bear.” Ethan Erickson, 10, Rothschild

“I like Eau Claire Dells ... (and) Woodson Art Museum and the Historical Museum are wonderful. I like walking on East Hill looking at homes, climbing the tower at Rib Mountain State Park. ... There’s so much beauty is this area. Sandy Schulz, 69, Wausau

“Coming from a small country like Laos, I did not have much sports but I like hunting and fishing. I like our schools and my church, too.” David Lo, 47, Wausau

WHY DO YOU LIKE LIVING IN LINCOLN COUNTY?

“I like the art opportunities offered in Merrill. I was fortunate to be offered accelerated classes in high school. I like to go to the parks with friends. It’s a good place to grow up in.”

“This is a smaller community with caring people. Merrill needs family-supporting jobs so the people will be happier. We have nice parks, we can walk and (we have) bike trails.”

“I’ve been a resident of Lincoln County for 80 years. ... My husband is at Pine Crest Nursing Home and I visit him almost daily. It’s a wonderful place for people that need help.”

Brooke Stevenson, 20, Merrill

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Gladys Hintze, 90, Merrill

“I like the smaller town, it doesn’t take long to get around. My kids are in sports and we enjoy the quiet outdoors. I like the camping, and my husband hunts and fishes.”

“People here are more neighborly than other places I’ve been. As a link crew leader, I get to help transition high school freshmen into better high school situations, as well as tutor. I like how it changes them through their involvement in the school activities.”

“I came here for employment from Milwaukee. I like the small-town atmosphere. I’d hate to move back to Milwaukee. I met my wife here 55 years ago. I get in about 2 1/2 months of golf a year, too.” David Finanger, 83, town of Pine River

Krista Zelinski, 35, town of Merrill

“I like the smalltown atmosphere. Wausau’s not too far away to go shopping. There is camping at Council Grounds, fishing on the rivers, baseball and soccer games in the summer. We have awesome parks in Merrill.” Mary Stevenson, 43, Merrill

“I like the proximity to nature, finding time to walk in the woods, snowshoe, go cross country skiing or take a ride on the bike trails. And there is Council Grounds State Park, too.” Kitty Gartmann, 50, Merrill

“I had many opportunities in life. ... I even had the opportunity to play with the New York Giants baseball team in 1948 but I injured my arm. I think things improved a lot over the years.” Warren Weckwerth, 85, Merrill

“I like the location. It’s a gateway to the Northwoods, bordered by lakes and trees. Lake Superior is a gem and not far away. It’s close to cultural arts to the south. All available within a half-day drive.”

“I got roots here. I was away 19 years, and got back about 25 years (ago). Family and work brought me back. I like to hunt and fish, and golf about two months a year.” Bill Johnson, 66, Merrill

“My family and I are living in the country. We enjoy all the outdoor sports — golf, camping and fishing.” Mary Holz, 47, town of Merrill

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KICKIN’ BACK MERRILL — Animal competitions, music performances and food — think cream puffs and cheese curds — draw thousands to the Lincoln County Fair each summer. The fair is among the yearly events where Northwoods residents kick back and have fun with friends and family. Other events include the annual Tomahawk Fall Ride in Tomahawk, the Central Wisconsin Polka Festival in Merrill and the Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo event in Merrill.

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FAIR TIME For 16 years, Van Vanderkam has coordinated about 80 vendors who sell crafts, food and jewelry at the fair, which is held in July on the fairgrounds, 2001 E. Third St., Merrill. Each year, about 35,000 people from Lincoln County and surrounding communities attend the free, five-day festival, Vanderkam said. There also will be professional bull riding, a demolition derby and a pigcatching contest. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fair will be held July 20 to 24. Check www.lincolnco4hfair.com for more information.

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Church Mutual and Beans & Barley, Kinsey said. The rise in business is complemented with road renovations, the addition of a roundabout in downtown Merrill and the completion of renovations to the Lincoln County Courthouse building in Merrill. But more work is needed. Merrill Mayor Bill Bialecki said city officials are working to renovate the downtown area through grant applications and partnerships. The city also is working to acquire the dilapidated Lincoln House building on South Mill Street. Currently, the building houses residents and two businesses. But renovations are needed to restore the historical building. The city plans to keep the residential units on the top floors and the businesses on the bottom level. “It’s registered with the historical society as a historical site. We want to revamp it,” Bialecki said. The city also wants to revitalize the business district on Merrill’s west side. Bialecki said the city intends to revitalize the area to draw new businesses there. Currently, a lot of storefronts are empty in that neighborhood, he said. The effort would establish a new Tax Increment Financing district to bring renovations to the area, Bialecki said. Property taxes from the district are used to fund developments within the TIF district. ••

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ERRILL — Expansion is in the works for this community known as the city of parks, residents and city officials say. “We’re on the upswing,” said Debbe Kinsey, executive director of the Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce. “We’ve survived the tough part (a national recession) and everyone is optimistic about the future.”

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MERRILL AREA THE ARTS PERFORMING ARTS MERRILL AREA CONCERT ASSOCIATION Address: 100 E. Riverside Ave., Merrill Phone: 715-536-4593 or 715-252-6295 Something you should know: Offers stage shows yearly and on-stage performances at the Merrill High School auditorium. MERRILL CITY BAND Phone: Linda Becker, 715-873-4564 Something you should know: The musicians will perform in a band shelter that will be built this spring in Normal Park, Merrill.

ART MUSEUMS MERRILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY Address: 102 E. Third St., Merrill Phone: 715-536-5652 Website: http://merrillhistoricalsoc.com/default.aspx Something you should know: The office is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays or by appointment.

COFFEE HOUSES CHECKERED CHURN Address: 914 E. Main St., Merrill Phone: 715-539-8911 FIRST STREET COFFEE STATION Address: 809 E. First St., Merrill Phone: 715-539-3030

ELECTED OFFICIALS STATE ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 35 REP. THOMAS TIFFANY Office: Room 208 North State Capitol, PO Box 8952, Madison, WI 53708; 4973 Willow Dam Road, Hazelhurst, WI 54531 Phone: 608-266-7694; 888-534-0035 Fax: 608-282-3635 Email: Rep.Tiffany@legis.wi.gov

SENATE DISTRICT 12 SEN. JIM HOLPERIN Office: Room 126 South State Capitol, PO Box 7882, Madison, WI 53707-7882; Phone: 608-266-2509 Fax: 608-267-0309 Email: Sen.Holperin@legis.wisconsin.gov

COURT OFFICIALS CIRCUIT COURT BRANCH 1

JAY TLUSTY Office: Lincoln County Courthouse, 1110 E. Main St., Merrill, 54452-2579 Phone: 715-536-0343 Fax: 715-536-0468

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GLENN HARTLEY Office: Lincoln County Courthouse, 1110 E. Main St., Merrill, 54452-2579 Phone: 715-536-0416 Fax: 715-536-0407 Email: glenn.hartley@wiscourts.gov

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CLERK OF COURTS CINDY KIMMONS Office: Courthouse, 1110 E. Main St., Suite 200, Merrill, WI 54452 Phone: 715-536-0319 Fax: 715-536-0361 Email: cindy.kimmons@wicourts.gov

COUNTY OFFICIALS COUNTY CLERK SHEILA PUDELKO Office: Lincoln County Service Center, 801 N. Sales St., Suite 201, Merrill WI 54452 Phone: 715-539-1020 Fax: 715-539-8054 Email: spudelko@co.lincoln.wi.us

COUNTY TREASURER JAN LEMMER Office: Lincoln County Service Center, 801 N. Sales St., Suite 204, Merrill, WI 54452 Phone: 715-539-1067 Fax: 715-539-8095 Email: jlemmer@co.lincoln.wi.us

DISTRICT ATTORNEY DON DUNPHY Office: Lincoln County Courthouse, 1110 E. Main St., Suite 103, Merrill, WI 54452 Phone: 715-536-0339

REGISTER OF DEEDS SARAH KOSS Office: Lincoln County Service Center, 801 N. Sales St., Suite 102, Merrill, WI 54452-1632 Phone: 715-539-1061 Fax: 715-539-8094 Email: skoss@co.lincoln.wi.us

SHERIFF JEFF JAEGER Office: Safety Building, 1104 E. First St., Merrill, WI 54452 Phone: 715-536-6272 Fax: 715-536-6206

EMERGENCY SERVICES NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS *For emergencies, dial 911. LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT Address: 1104 E. First St., Merrill Phone: 715-536-6272 or 715-453-5747 Website: www.lincolnsheriff.com LINCOLN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Address: 1104 E. First St., Merrill Phone: 715-539-6228 Email: bsladek@co.lincoln.wi.us MERRILL POLICE Address: 1004 E. First St., Merrill Phone: 715-536-8311 Fax: 715-536-8311 Website: www.ci.merrill.wi.us Email: police@ci.merrill.wi.us MERRILL FIRE Station No. 1 Address: 701 E. First St., Merrill Phone: 715-536-2233 Fax-715-536-8334 Station No. 2 Address: 1303 W. Main St., Merrill Phone: 715-536-2522 CORNING FIRE Address: N1369 Highway 64 and 107, Merrill Phone: 715-536-9697

PINE RIVER FIRE Address: N 1622 Rangeline Road, Merrill Phone: 715-539-3255 RUSSELL FIRE Address: N5369 Highway 17, Gleason Phone: 715-873-4033

HOSPITAL GOOD SAMARITAN HEALTH CENTER Address: 601 S. Center Ave., Merrill Phone: 715-536-5511 Website: www.ministryhealth.org Something you should know: A member of ministry Health Care, Good Samaritan Health Center is sponsored by the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother. It is a primary care hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient surgery, oncology services, spiritual services, extended care, a full range of therapy, radiology and laboratory services as well as dialysis, emergency care and a walk-in clinic. The mission of the organization is to further the healing ministry of Jesus by continually improving the health and wellbeing of all people, especially the poor.

FITNESS FACILITIES CURVES Address: 804 E. First St., Merrill Phone: 715-536-5806 Email: merrill.curves@verizon.net Website: www.curves.com RIVERSIDE ATHLETIC CLUB Address: 500 S. Center Ave., Merrill Phone: 715-536-2481 Email: rac2@charterinternet.com Website: riversideathletic.com More information: This facility has a pool and offers water exercise classes. SNAP FITNESS Address: 501 W. Main St., Merrill Phone: 715-722-0233 Website: www.snapfitness.com

PUBLIC LIBRARY T.B. SCOTT FREE LIBRARY Address: 106 W. First St., Merrill Phone: 715-536-7191 Website: www.tbscottlibrary.org Regular hours: From Tuesday after Labor Day until Friday before Memorial Day 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays Noon to 4 p.m. Sundays Summer hours begin May 27: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays Closed Sundays.

MOVIE THEATER COSMO THEATRE Address: 813 E Main St., Merrill Phone: 715-536-4473 Website: www.bigscreen.com/Marquee. php?theater=6518

MUNICIPAL GUIDE MERRILL Address: Municipal center, 1004 E. First St., Merrill Phone: Bill Heideman, clerk, 536-5594 Fax: 715-539-2668 Website: www.ci.merrill.wi.us

Meeting time: City Council — 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. Something you should know: In the early 1840s, Merrill was known as Jenny Bull Falls.

ZIP CODES Gleason: 54435 Merrill: 54452

PET SERVICES PET ADOPTIONS LINCOLN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY Address: 200 N. Memorial Drive, Merrill Phone: 715-536-3459 Website: www.furrypets.com Something you should know: The Humane Society is open from noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

PET BOARDING BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL CARE Address: W4693 Wood Duck Lane, Merrill Phone: 715-536-5136 Fax: 715-536-8927 Website: www.bestfriendsanimalcarecenter.com Email: info@bestfriendsanimalcarecenter.com PET-I-CURE GROOMING SALON Address: 2310 Main St., Merrill Phone: 715-536-8300 WATERWORKS KENNELS PET BOARDING & TRAINING Address: N471 Scott Road, Merrill Phone: 715-536-7895

VETERINARIANS BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL CARE Address: W4693 Wood Duck Lane, Merrill Phone: 715-536-5136 Fax: 715-536-8927 Website: www.bestfriendsanimalcarecenter.com Email: info@bestfriendsanimalcarecenter.com COUNTRYSIDE ANIMAL HOSPITAL Address: 14285 N. 72nd Ave., Merrill Phone: 715-536-8557 Email: staff@countrysideanimalhospitalinc.com MERRILL VETERINARY CLINIC Address: 1301 Main St., Merrill Phone: 715-536-9177 ROCKWOOD HOSPITAL FOR PETS Address: 900 S. Center Ave., Merrill Phone: 715-539-8811

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES GOLF COURSES CLUB X TO C GOLF COURSE Address: W890 Highway C, Gleason Phone: 715-536-1546 Website: www.clubxtoc.com Something you should know: Club X To C is a nine hole executive course. MERRILL GOLF CLUB Address: 1604 O’Day St., Merrill Phone: 715-536-2529 Website: www.merrillgolfclub.com Something you should know: Merrill Golf Club is an 18-hole public course.

COUNTY PARKS Website: www.co.lincoln.wi.us/departments/ services/?department=01dbebcab494

ATHLETIC PARK Address: Corner of Sixth and Logan streets, Merrill Something you should know: Home to semi-pro baseball field. GEBERT PARK Address: Corner of Summit Avenue and Bramble Way, Merrill Something you should know: Home to 15-acre conservation area and wildlife habitat, plus hiking trails. LIONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PARK Address: Third Street near Prairie River, Merrill Something you should know: Features a skating rink and sledding in the winter and five baseball diamonds in the summer. OTTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PARK Address: North end of Foster Street, Merrill Something you should know: Features a softball field, boat landing, shelter, playground, volleyball and tennis courts. PRAIRIE RIVER SKATE PARK Address: Corner of Highway 64 and Polk Street, Merrill Something you should know: Has an outdoor skateboarding park and a tennis court. PRAIRIE TRAILS PARK Address: North Center Avenue, Merrill Something you should know: Features trails, scenic overlook, pavilion, boardwalk, canoe landings and a handicapped accessible fishing pier. RIVERSIDE PARK Address: End of Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Day Street on Wisconsin River, Merrill Something you should know: Has a boat landing, volleyball courts, shelter and disc golf course. STANGEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PARK Address: Corner of Parkway Drive and Third Street, Merrill

Something you should know: Has tennis and basketball courts, playground, shelter and outdoor pool. STREET SQUARE PARK Address: Corner of East Second and Scott Street, Merrill Something you should know: Has a playground, softball field and basketball court. MERRILL AREA RECREATION COMPLEX Address: 1100 Marc Drive, Merrill Phone: 715-536-7313 Website: Go to www.merrillparkandrec.com/ cityofmerrill/home/parks/, then click on Merrill Area Recreation Complex Something you should know: The MARC has softball and soccer fields, trails, a playground and an indoor athletic facility.

SCHOOLS MERRILL AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS CENTRAL OFFICE Address: 1111 N. Sales St., Merrill Phone: 715-536-4581 Fax: 715-536-1788 Website: www.maps.k12.wi.us MERRILL HIGH SCHOOL Address: 1201 N. Sales St., Merrill Phone: 715-536-4594 Fax: 715-536-5504 Website: www.maps.k12.wi.us ADULT DIPLOMA ACADEMY Address: 1101A N. Mill St., Merrill Phone: 715-536-1431 Website: www.maps.k12.wi.us PRAIRIE RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL Address: 106 N. Polk St., Merrill Phone: 715-536-9593 Website: www.maps.k12.wi.us

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 1914 W. Jackson St., Merrill Phone: 715-536-5432 Fax: 715-536-7260 Website: www.maps.k12.wi.us

PAROCHIAL/PRIVATE

KATE GOODRICH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 505 W. 10th St., Merrill Phone: 715-536-5233 Website: www.maps.k12.wi.us

TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Address: 611 W. Main St., Merrill Phone: 715-536-7501 Website: www.tlsmerrill.com

MAPLE GROVE ELEMENTARY Address: 290 Highway F, Hamburg Phone: 715-536-7684 Website: www.maps.k12.wi.us

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Address: 1708 E. 10th St., Merrill Phone: 715-536-6083 Fax: 715-536-7536 Website: www.stfrancismerrill.org/School

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN SCHOOL Address: 1104 E. Third St., Merrill Phone: 715-536-4722 Website: www.stjohnmerrill.org

PINE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: W4165 Highway 64, Merrill Phone: 715-536-6101 Fax: 715-536-6328 Website: www.maps.k12.wi.us

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

SCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: N1725 Sunset Drive, Merrill Phone: 715-536-5019 Website: www.maps.k12.wi.us

AIRPORT MERRILL MUNICIPAL AIRPORT Address: N2241 Airport Road, Merrill Phone: 715-536-2024 Website: www.ci.merrill.wi.us (At this website, click on Departments, and then click on Airport.)

WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 1900 E. Sixth St., Merrill Phone: 715-536-2373 Fax: 715-536-1759 Website: www.maps.k12.wi.us

CAR RENTALS BRICKNERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PARK CITY CHRYSLER-JEEP-DODGE-RAM Address: 3000 E. Main St., Merrill Phone: 715-536-2833 Website: www.bricknersparkcity.net

HEADSTART AND EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL Address: 1111 N. Sales St., Merrill Phone: 715-536-2392 Website: www.maps.k12.wi.us

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MERRILL SCHOOL FOREST Address: N4740 Highway 107, Merrill Phone: 715-536-8248 Website: www.maps.k12.wi.us

BLUE JAY TAXI Address: 124 N. Prospect St., Merrill Phone: 715-539-8294

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BUS SERVICE MERRILL-GO-ROUND BUS SERVICE Address: 1004 E. First St., Merrill Phone: 715-536-7112 Website: www.ci.merrill.wi.us (At this website, click on Departments, and then click on Transit.)

VEHICLE LICENSING WISCONSIN DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, MERRILL SERVICE CENTER Address: City Hall, 1004 E. First St., Merrill Website: http://dot.wi.gov/about/locate/dmv/lincoln. htm Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN SERVICE AGENCIES

AMERICAN RED CROSS MARATHON COUNTY CHAPTER Address: 1602 Second St., Wausau Phone: 715-842-2156 Website: www.redcrossncwi.com Something you should know: Offers disaster relief and education, emergency response to service personnel, community services, health and safety training for Marathon, Lincoln and Taylor counties. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHCENTRAL WISCONSIN Address: 2600 Stewart Ave., Suite 262, Wausau Phone: 715-848-7207 Website: http://bbbsncw.org/wausau/ Something you should know: Youth service organization serving Lincoln, Marathon and Langlade counties, matching children with positive volunteer role models. CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF LA CROSSE Address: 1105 S. 10th Ave., Wausau Phone: 715-849-3311 or 1-866-849-3311 Fax: 715-849-8414 Website: www.catholiccharitieslax.org/wausau. php Email: wausau@cclse.org Something you should know: Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse proclaims Christ’s Gospel of Life and promotes human dignity by alleviating poverty and strengthening individuals and families. CHILD CARE CONNECTION INC., RESOURCE AND REFERRAL AGENCY Address: 407 W. Main St., Merrill Phone: 715-539-9779 or 1-800-628-8534 Fax: 715-539-9771 Website: www.childcareconnectioninc.org Something you should know: Matches child care providers with families in a 10-county area. ENERGY SERVICES, INC. Address: 308 Grand Ave., No. 101, Wausau Phone: 715-842-3111 Something You Should Know: Provides heating and utility bill assistance for income-eligible people.

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FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, CHILDREN’S SERVICE SOCIETY OF WISCONSIN Address: 705 S. 24th Ave., No. 400, Wausau Phone: 715-845-6747 Website: www.cssw.org Something you should know: Provides child welfare services, including foster care and adoption, family counseling and support for parents. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF MERRILL Address: PO Box 141, Merrill Phone: 715-539-9104 Website: www.habitat.org Something you should know: Builds and sells houses at no profit for families in need. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF WAUSAU Address: PO Box 1372 Phone: 715-848-5042 Website: www.habitatwausau.org Something you should know: Builds and sells houses at no profit for families in need. HAVEN INC. Address: 710 E. Third St., Merrill Phone: 715-536-1300 Website: www.haveninc.org Something you should know: HAVEN serves victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children, and victims of stalking, elder abuse, child abuse, child sexual abuse through a 24-hour crisis phone line, support groups, shelter, transportation, advocacy, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, information and referral plus community education. NORTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM Address: 911 Jackson St., No. 104, Wausau Phone: 715-842-0681 Something you should know: WISCAP is the voluntary association of Wisconsin’s 16 Community Action Agencies (CAAs) and three special purpose agencies that have state-wide anti-poverty missions. THE SALVATION ARMY OF MARATHON COUNTY Address: 103 S. Second Ave., Wausau Phone: 715-845-7104 or 715-845-4272 Website: www.sawausau.org Something you should know: The Salvation Army is motivated by a Love for God and a concern for the needs of all humanity. In Wausau, we offer several programs to put our faith into action. MERRILL AREA UNITED WAY Address: 401 W. Main, Merrill Email: united813@frontier.net Phone: 715-536-2016 Something you should know: Locally directed organization that coordinates community resources for Lincoln County. UNITED WAY OF MARATHON COUNTY Address: 137 River Drive, Wausau Phone: 715-848-2927 Fax: 715-848-2929 Website: www.unitedwaymc.org Email: uway@unitedwaymc.org Something you should know: United Way of Marathon County is a locally directed organization that works collaboratively to assess community needs, coordinate community resources and strategically invest in human service programs that improve the quality of life throughout Marathon County.

FOOD PANTRIES MERRILL COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY Address: Community Care Center, 401 W. Main St., Merrill Hours: 10 a.m. to noon Mondays and Wednesdays, noon to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Phone: 715-536-4505 TRINITY OPEN HEARTS FOOD PANTRY Address: Trinity Lutheran Church basement, 107 N. State St., Merrill Hours: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays Phone: 715-536-5482 HIS HANDS EXTENDED FOOD PANTRY Address: New Testament Church, N2519 Highway K, enter southwest corner Hours: 12:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays Phone: 715-536-8554 Something you should know: Call for an appointment. Distributes commodities for Lincoln County. CHILD CARE CONNECTION, INC. Address: 407 W. Main St., Merrill Phone: 715-539-9779 or 1-800-628-8534 Fax: 715-539-9771 Website: www.childcareconnectioninc.org Something you should know: Matches child care providers with families in a 10-county area. MERRILL AREA COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT CENTER Address: 1004 E. First St., Merrill Phone: 715-536-4226 Something you should know: The center aims its programs at people ages 50 and older. It’s open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, CHILDREN’S SERVICE SOCIETY OF WISCONSIN Address: PO Box 891, Merrill Phone: 715-539-9228 Website: www.cssw.org Something you should know: Provides child welfare services, including foster care and adoption, family counseling and support for parents. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Address: 1004 E. Main St., Merrill Phone: Store, 715-539-1131; outreach, 715-5392666; free clinic, 715-539-9566 Something you should know: The thrift store offers low-cost clothing, housewares, furniture, shoes and collectibles. Outreach finds financial assistance for those struggling with basic necessities in Lincoln County. The free clinic provides free medical care to Lincoln County residents without health insurance or those with high deductible health insurance.

FOOD PANTRIES MARATHON COUNTY SAINT FLORIAN’S PARISH CENTER Address: 500 Church Lane, Hatley Phone: 715-446-3085 SPENCER’S KING PANTRY Address: 101 Wendell St., Spencer Phone: 715-659-4052 Something you should know: This is a local community food pantry for area residents who are in emergency need of food or groceries.

THE NEIGHBORS’ PLACE Address: 745 Scott St., Wausau Phone: 7150845-1966 Website: www.neighborsplace.org/donations.cfm Something you should know: Distributes free food, personal care items, diapers, toiletries and pet food.

WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Address: 1101 Elm St., Wausau Phone: 715-842-3768 Website: www.wesleyumc.net Something you should know: Offers free food to people in need.

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

MARATHON COUNTY Population: 134,063 Median household income: $53,150 Median age: 38.9 Median value of owner-occupied housing units: $135,800 LINCOLN COUNTY Population: 28,743 Median household income: $46,770 Median age: 43.1 Median value of owner-occupied housing units: $125,700 WAUSAU Population: 39,106 Median household income: $41,169 Median age: 37.9 Median value of owner-occupied housing units: $107, 600 MERRILL Population: 9,661 Median household income: $39,554 Median age: 39.9 Median value of owner-occupied housing units: $93,900 KRONENWETTER Population: 7,210 Median household income: $63,339 Median age: 36.3 Median value of owner-occupied housing units: $162,600 ROTHSCHILD Population: 5,269 Median household income: $59,484 Median age: 39.3 Median value of owner-occupied housing units: $135,700 SCHOFIELD Population: 2,169 Median household income: $36,115 Median age: 31.8 Median value of owner-occupied housing unit: $102,700 WESTON Population: 14,868 Median household income: $55,173 Median age: 35.3 Median value of owner-occupied housing units: $140,100 MOSINEE Population: 3,988 Median household income: $52,650 Median age: 35.9 Median value of owner-occupied housing units: $119,300 RIB MOUNTAIN Population: 6,825 Median household income: $72,059 Median age: 42.7 Median value of owner-occupied housing units: $156,400 Sources: Populations from 2010 Census, all other data from 2005-2009 estimates••

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