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Kids’ art opportunities abound.........................................................6 The arts...........................................................................................12 Coffee houses .................................................................................14 Demographic information ................................................................15 Elected officials ...............................................................................15 Emergency services........................................................................18 Fitness facilities ...............................................................................18 Higher education .............................................................................20 Hospitals .........................................................................................21 Public library ...................................................................................21 Municipalities ..................................................................................23 Pet services.....................................................................................24 Wausau’s 400 block full of activity ................................................26 Comedy, trivia and music draw crowds.........................................28 Recreational activities......................................................................29 Wausau and Marathon County parks...............................................30 Group works to attract young professionals..................................32 Schools...........................................................................................34 Service agencies .............................................................................36 Taverns............................................................................................37 Movie theaters.................................................................................42 Transportation services ...................................................................42 Local post-secondary options expand .......................................... 46

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LINCOLN COUNTY City full of unique restaurants........................................................48 Merrill has some big growth ideas ................................................52 Signature events draw thousands .................................................54 The arts...........................................................................................56 Elected officials ...............................................................................56 Emergency services........................................................................56 Fitness facilities ...............................................................................56 Hospitals .........................................................................................56 Public library ...................................................................................56 Municipalities ..................................................................................56 Pet services.....................................................................................56 Recreational activities......................................................................57 Schools...........................................................................................57 Service agencies .............................................................................57 Taverns............................................................................................58 Movie theaters.................................................................................58

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Advertiser Index Automotive BRB Auto............................................ 16 Education Parochial Schools............................. 19 Financial & Insurance American Family Insurance............ 22 Bank of Wausau ................................ 16 UMR .................................................... 36 Geographical Directories Marathon County............................. 29 Merrill ...........................................54, 55 Mosinee ............................................. 43 Rib Mountain ..............................24, 25 River District ...............................12, 13 Rothschild, Schofield, Weston....... 41 Real Estate & Home Improvement Birchwood Highlands ..................... 14 Re Vi Design & Landscaping ........... 31

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The Central Wisconsin School of Ballet, 124 N. Third Ave., Wausau, was founded in 1969 by Waltraud Karkar, who is a ballet pioneer of sorts in central Wisconsin. A family affair, Karkar’s son Patrik Kasper was a professional dancer, and her daughter, Annaluna Karkar, studied at the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City. Find out more at www.cwschoolof ballet.com or call 842-4447.

Justin Genna portrays the wolf in the Allegro Dance Theater’s presentation of “Peter and the Wolf.”

Fine art Both the Center for the Visual Arts and the Woodson Art Museum in Wausau offer a range of educational art opportunities.They help children of all ages learn to paint, do a variety of crafts and participate in other lessons.

The CVA is at 427 N. Fourth St. Learn more at www.cvawausau.org or call 842-4545.

Contact the Woodson, 700 N. 12th St.,

Acting Central Wisconsin Children’s Theatre, 201 E.Wausau Ave.,Wausau, offers opportunities throughout the year for children to hone their thespian chops.

Find out more by calling 842-4416.

The Performing Arts Foundation might have fewer actual acting roles, but it has plenty of educational opportunities related to the theater. It offers several children’s programs, often held in downtown Wausau’s Grand Theater.

Find out more by calling 842-0988 or logging onto www.onartsblock.org.

Music Lessons on all kinds of instruments, including voice, are offered for all skill levels at the Wausau Conservatory of Music, 404 Seymour St., Wausau.

Find out more by calling 845-6279 or going to www.wausauconservatory.org.

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A bird (Darcey Hellrood) ties up the Wolf’s tail as Peter (Paige Gutowski) and the Cat (Tori Diny) watch in Allegro Dance Theater’s production of “Peter and the Wolf.”

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■ ALLEGRO DANCE THEATER Address: 1930 Grand Ave., Wausau Phone: 845-5199 Web site: www.allegrodance.org Something you should know: Hosts an annual bedtime story production featuring guest dancers from the Milwaukee Ballet and the Wausau Symphony at the Grand Theater, and “Nutcracker” in Medford. Its open house will be Sept. 12.

■ CENTERSTAGE BAND AND SHOW CHOIR Address: 500 S. 38th Ave., Wausau Phone: 574-9551 Something you should know: Will present a show on British composers fully staged and choreographed from the works of Andrew Lloyd Weber to the Beatles to Celtic music at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30, Oct. 1 and 2, at the

Grand Theater on ARTSblock, downtown Wausau. Performances are free.

■ OASIS THEATER ENSEMBLE Address: 1502 Franklin St., Wausau Phone: 848-0408 Web site: www.oasistheaterensemble.org Something you should know: Founded in 2007, Oasis offers historical and modern classical theater productions. The ensemble helps actors hone their skills with regular workshops and acting exercises.

■ PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION Address: 401 N. Fourth St., Wausau Phone: 842-0988 Web site: www.onartsblock.org Something you should know: The PAF operates the ARTSBlock complex in downtown Wausau, which includes the Grand Theater.

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performances by other community organizations.

■ UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MARATHON COUNTY THEATRE Address: 625 Stewart Ave., Wausau Phone: 261-6290 Web site: www.uwmc.uwc.edu Something you should know: UWMC Theatre offers a variety of production experiences, ranging from musical comedy to innovative contemporary drama.

■ WAUSAU COMMUNITY THEATRE Address: 136 Summer St., Schofield Phone: 359-3972 Web site: 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. The group will present Jonathan Larson’s “Rent” in June 2010 at the Grand Theater on ARTSBlock, downtown Wausau.

■ WAUSAU CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Address: 404 Seymour St., Wausau Phone: 845-6279 Web site: 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 for vocal performances. The school also regularly holds concerts.

■ WAUSAU LYRIC CHOIR Address: PO Box 2328, Wausau Phone: 842-7452 Web site: www.wausaulyricchoir.com Something you should know: The Wausau Lyric Choir is an ecumenical community choir dedicated to the performance of sacred choral music. A spring concert will be May 1 and 2 at

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 600 Stevens Drive, Wausau. The Summer Serenade fundraising dinner and concert will be June 5 at the Great Hall on ARTSBlock in downtown Wausau.

■ WAUSAU SYMPHONY & BAND Address: 300 N. Third St., Suite 207 Office A, Wausau Phone: 298-2100 Web site: www.wsandb.org Something you should know: The Wausau Symphony & Band celebrates its 112th season. It offers classical and popular music concerts throughout the year as well as providing educational outreach.

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■ CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS Address: 427 N. Fourth St., Wausau Phone: 842-4545 Web site: www.cvawausau.org Something you should know: The CVA plays host to seven to nine art exhibitions each year, often showing the work of local and regional artists. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

■ WOODSON ART MUSEUM Address: 700 N. 12th St., Wausau Phone: 845-7010 Web site: 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. Tuesday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

■ MARATHON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Addresses: House Museum, 403 McIndoe St., Wausau; office,

410 McIndoe St., Wausau Phone: Office, 842-5750 Web site: www.marathoncountyhistory.org Something you should know: 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. Tuesday through Thursday; 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 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.

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■ STARBUCKS Address: 306 S. 17th Ave., Wausau Phone: 845-6060 Website: www.starbucks.com Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays and 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays More information: Wifi Internet available ■ STARBUCKS Address: 4728 Rib Mountain Drive, Rib Mountain Phone: 359-4769 Website: www.starbucks.com Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

■ MARATHON COUNTY Population, 2008 estimate: 130,962

Median household income, 2008 estimate: $54,804 Median age, 2000 Census: 36.3 Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2000: $95,800 ■ LINCOLN COUNTY Population, 2008 estimate: 29,499 Median household income, 2008 estimate: $47,660 Median age, 2000 Census: 38.9 Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2000: $86,500 ■ WAUSAU Population, 2006 Estimate: 38,435 Median household income, 2000 Census: $36,831 Median age, 2000: 36.5 Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2000: $85,500 ■ MERRILL Population, 2000 Census: 10,146 Median household income, 2000 Census: $33,098 Median age, 2000 Census: 37.3 Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2000 Census: $74,800 ■ ROTHSCHILD Population, 2000 Census: 4,970 Median household income, 2000 Census: $50,543 Median age, 2000 Census: 38.4 Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2000 Census: $97,700 ■ SCHOFIELD Population, 2000 Census: 2,117 Median household income, 2000 Census: $38,158 Median age, 2000 Census: 37.1 Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Unit, 2000 Census: $80,000 ■ WESTON Population, 2000 Census: 12,079

Median household income, 2000 Census: $46,062 Median age, 2000 Census: 32.2 Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2000 Census: $104,600 ■ MOSINEE Population, 2000 Census: 4,063 Median household income, 2000 Census: $46,109 Median age, 2000 Census: 35.1 Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2000 Census: $88,500 ■ RIB MOUNTAINPOPULATION, 2000 Census: 7,556 Median household income, 2000 Census: $61,294 Median age, 2000 Census: 36.24 Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2000 Census: $133,000

ELECTED OFFICIALS STATE LEGISLATORS

Note: Websites for state legislators can be found at www.legis. state.wi.us.

U.S. Senators ■ 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; 202-224-5653 E-mail/website: E-mail form on Kohl’s Web site, kohl.senate.gov ■ RUSSELL FEINGOLD, DEMOCRAT Office: 506 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20510; 1600 Aspen Commons, Middleton WI 53562; Room

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410, 401 Fifth St., Wausau WI 54403 Phone: 848-5660; 608-828-1200; 202-2245323 E-mail/website: E-mail form on Feingold’s Web site, feingold.senate.gov ■ U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 7 U.S. Rep. Dave Obey, Democrat Office: 2314 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20515; 401 Fifth St., Suite 406A, Wausau WI 54403 Phone: 842-5606, 202-225-3365 E-mail/website: E-mail form on Obey’s Web site, obey.house.gov ■ SENATOR 29TH SENATE DISTRICT Russell Decker, Democrat Office: Room 211 South, State Capitol, PO Box 7882, Madison, WI 53707-7882; Voting Address: 6803 Lora Lee Lane, Schofield, WI 54476 Phone: 608-266-2502; 359-8739 Fax: 608-267-9027 E-mail: Sen.Decker@legis.wi.gov

STATE ASSEMBLY

■ ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 69 Rep. Scott Suder, Republican Office: Room 315 North, State Capitol, PO Box 8953, Madison, WI 53708; 102 South Fourth Ave., Abbotsford, WI 54405

Phone: 608-267-0280; 888-534-0069; 2236964 Fax: 608-282-3669 E-mail: 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 North 136th Ave., Marathon, WI 54448 Phone: 608-266-1182; 888-534-0086; 8456193 Fax: 608-282-3686 E-mail: rep.petrowski@legis.wisconsin.gov ■ REPRESENTATIVE 85TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT Donna Seidel, Democrat Office: Room 218 North, State Capitol, PO Box 8953, Madison, WI 53708; 807 South 20th St., Wausau WI 54403 Phone: 608-266-0654; 888-534-0085; district telephone: 845-2988 Fax: 608-282-3685 E-mail: Rep.Seidel@legis.wisconsin.gov

COURT OFFICIALS

■ CIRCUIT COURT BRANCH 1 Jill N. Falstad Office: Marathon County Courthouse, 500 Forest St., Wausau WI 54403 Phone: 261-1335 Fax: 261-1332 E-mail: jill.falstad@wicourts.gov ■ CIRCUIT COURT BRANCH 2

Greg Huber Office: Marathon County Courthouse, 500 Forest St., Wausau WI 54403 Phone: 261-1350 Fax: 261-1319 E-mail: greg.huber@wicourts.gov ■ CIRCUIT COURT BRANCH 3 Vincent K. Howard Office: Marathon County Courthouse, 500 Forest St., Wausau WI 54403 Phone: Bus. 715-261-1360 Fax: 261-1319 E-mail: vincent.howard@wicourts.gov ■ CIRCUIT COURT BRANCH 4 Gregory Grau Office: Marathon County Courthouse, 500 Forest St., Wausau WI 54403 Phone: Bus. 715-261-1370 Fax: 261-1319 E-mail: greg.grau@wicourts.gov ■ CIRCUIT COURT BRANCH 5 Patrick Brady Office: Marathon County Courthouse, 500 Forest St., Wausau WI 54403 Phone: Bus. 715-261-1381 Fax: 261-1319 E-mail: patrick.brady@wicourts.gov ■ CLERK OF COURTS Diane L. Sennholz Office: 500 Forest St., Wausau WI 54403 Phone: 261-1333 Fax: 261-1319 E-mail: diane.sennholz@wicourts.gov

COUNTY OFFICIALS

■ COUNTY CLERK Nan Kottke Office: 500 Forest St., Wausau WI 54403 Phone: 261-1500 Fax: 261-1515 E-mail: nan.kottke@co.marathon.wi.us ■ COUNTY TREASURER Lorraine I. Beyersdorff Office: 500 Forest St., Wausau WI 54403 Phone: 261-1150 Fax: 261-1166 E-mail: lorraine.beyersdorff@mail. co.marathon.wi.us ■ DISTRICT ATTORNEY Ken Heimerman Office: Marathon County Courthouse, 500 Forest St., Wausau WI 54403 Phone: 261-1111 Fax: 261-1100 E-mail: ken.heimerman@da.gov ■ REGISTER OF DEEDS Michael J. Sydow Office: Marathon County Courthouse, 500 Forest St., Wausau WI 54403 Phone: 261-1470 Fax: 261-1488 E-mail: michael.sydow@co.marathon.wi.us ■ SHERIFF Randy Hoenisch Office: Marathon County Sheriff’s Department,

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■ Marathon Sheriff’s Department 261-1200 ■ Abbotsford Police: 223-2313 Fire: 223-3444 ■ Athens Police: 257-7611 Fire: 257-9170 ■ Colby Police: 223-2313 Fire: 223-2414 ■ Edgar Police: 352-2891 Fire: 352-2941 ■ Kronenwetter Police: 693-4215 Fire: 693-4200 ■ Marathon Police: 443-2470 Fire: 443-2221

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■ Marshfield Police: 387-4394 Fire: 486-2094 ■ Mosinee Police: 693-2000 Fire: 693-2059 ■ Rothschild Police: 359-3879 Fire: 359-5100 ■ Schofield Police: 359-4204 Fire: 359-3500 ■ Spencer Police: 659-5453 Fire: 659-4030 ■ Stratford Police: 687-3131 Fire: 687-4166 ■ Wausau Police: 261-7800 Fire: 261-7900 ■ Weston Police: 359-4202 Fire: 355-5419 ■ Birnamwood Fire: 449-3131 ■ Dorchester Fire: 654-6200 ■ Easton Fire: 446-3400 ■ Elderon Fire: 454-6516 ■ Hamburg Fire: 443-3709

■ Hatley Fire: 446-3030 ■ Hewitt Fire: 446-3981 ■ Maine Fire: 675-7462 ■ Mcmillan Fire: 389-2067 ■ Rib Mountain Fire: 355-6763 ■ Ringle Fire: 446-3771 ■ Texas Fire: 675-7476 ■ Town of Wausau Fire: 845-8458

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■ ANYTIME FITNESS Address: 1711 Schofield Ave., Suite A, Weston Phone: 298-4348 E-mail: westonWI@anytimefitness.com Website: www.anytimefitness.com ■ BEYOND MUSCLE Address: 404 South Second Ave., Wausau Phone: 845-6750 E-mail: al_beyondmuscle@yahoo.com

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■ CURVES FOR WOMEN Address: 3910 Schofield Ave., Schofield Phone: 241-8987 Website: www.curves.com ■ Curves For Women Address: 1405 W. Thomas St., Wausau Phone: 842-5600 Website: www.curves.com More information: Curves provides you with a complete cardio and strength training workout in just 30 minutes.

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HIGHER EDUCATION

■ 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: At UWMC, you’ll get the liberal arts or pre-professional, freshman and sophomore curriculum needed to transfer anywhere you want to complete your degree. UWMC offers classes with an average of 22 students per class and a basic skills program to prepare students for a successful university experience.

■ GLOBE UNIVERSITY Address: 1480 County 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.

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MARATHON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY ■ MAIN BRANCH Address: 300 N. First St., Wausau Phone: 261-7200 Website: www.mcpl.us Summer hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day): 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays to 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 to Thursdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays to 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 to 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.)

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Address: 123 Main St., Mosinee Phone: 693-2144 Hours: Noon to 8 p.m. Mondays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays Noon to 8 p.m. Thursdays Noon to 4 p.m. Fridays ■ ROTHSCHILD BRANCH Address: 211 Grand Ave., Rothschild Phone: 359-6208 Summer hours (Memorial to Labor Day): 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays Winter hours (Labor Day to Memorial Day): 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays ■ SPENCER BRANCH Addres: 105 Park St., Spencer Phone: 659-3996 Hours: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to 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: 687-4420 Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays

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■ VILLAGE OF ATHENS Municipal center: 221 Caroline St. Phone: 257-9170 Fax: 257-9170 Website: www.athenswis.com Meeting time: 7 p.m. fourth Monday of each month.

Something you should know: The village is comprised of about 2 square miles of land which is used for residential, agricultural, commercial, governmental, industrial, transportation and recreation purposes.

■ VILLAGE OF BROKAW Municipal center: 311 Third St. Phone: Wayne Utecht, clerk, 675-8712 Fax: 675-1896 Website: www.villageofbrokaw.com Meeting time: 7 p.m. second Tuesday of each month Something you should know: Wausau Paper Mills Company formed in 1899.

■ VILLAGE OF EDGAR Municipal center: 224 S. Third Ave. Phone: Barkley Anderson, village administrator, 352-2891 Fax: 352-2964 Website: vil.edgar.wi.us

Meeting time: 8 p.m. on the second Monday of each month Something you should know: In 1998, as part of the Village of Edgar’s Centennial Celebration, a proclamation was prepared, declaring Edgar to be “The Village of Parks.”

■ VILLAGE OF HATLEY Municipal center: 435 Curtis Ave. Phone: Joan Wawrzaszek, clerk, 446-3341 Fax: 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 (maximun 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, 693-4200 Fax: 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, 443-2221 Fax: 443-3653

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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, 6932275 Fax: 693-1324 Website: www.mosinee.wi.us Meeting time: 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month 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, 8420983 Fax: 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, 3593660 Fax: 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 was directly linked with the birth of Marathon Paper Mills.

■ CITY OF SCHOFIELD Municipal center: 200 Park St. Phone: Lisa Reeves, clerk-treasurer, 359-5230 Fax: 359-5973 Website: www.cityofschofield.org Meeting time: 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month Something you should know: The community was named after Dr. William Scholfield, who built a paper mill.

■ CITY OF WAUSAU Municipal center: 407 Grant St. Phone: Kelly Michaels, clerk, 261-6500 Fax: 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: 359-6114 Fax: 359-6117 Website: www.westonwisconsin.org Meeting time: 6 p.m. on the first and third

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■ ATHENS: 54411 ■ BROKAW: 54417, 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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■ HUMANE SOCIETY OF MARATHON COUNTY

Address: 7001 Packer Drive, Wausau Phone: 845-2810 Website: www.catsndogs.org Something you should know: This a fullservice, open admission animal shelter.

It is open from noon to 5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; and noon to 7 p.m. Thursdays. It is closed Wednesdays, Sundays and holidays.

■ NEW LIFE PET ADOPTION CENTER Address: 125 Cattail Ave., Marathon Phone: 443-6699 Website: www.nlpac.com Something you should know: New Life formed as a no-kill center in 2000 to place more adoptable animals into loving and caring homes. Its hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

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■ ATHENS VETERINARY SERVICE Address: 625 W. Limit Road, Athens Phone: 257-7003

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ausau’s downtown offers activities to keep both longtime local residents and visitors busy yearround.

The 400 block is Wausau’s center square where people gather to meet friends, shop, eat, take in an event or simply lounge.

Over the years, the city has added events to bring the crowds downtown for more than just shopping.

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“It has become such a tradition for residents, friends and family to listen to music and have a picnic or visit our downtown restaurants,” said Kari Rasmussen, event coordinator for Wausau Area Events.

Two Exhibitour events will be held June 18 and Sept. 18 where people can mingle with artists displaying their work while sipping wine and enjoying hors d’oeuvres.

There also will be fun for the whole family at Chalkfest, set for July 11 and 12. Artists demonstrate their creativity and artistic ability by drawing murals on the sidewalk while the public watches.

Have a hankering for fresh food and music?

A farmers market is held Thursdays from June 17 to Sept. 23 with live music on the 400 block.

Wausau kicks off winter Dec. 3 with its annual holiday parade as Santa Claus and the mayor light the city’s Christmas tree on the 400 block. The city also maintains an ice skating rink and warming house on the 400 block for winter fun as long as winter conditions prevail.

Of course, Wausau’s many unique shops and restaurants are open nearly every day, no matter the weather.

“We try to have something in every season to keep people busy,” Rasmussen said.

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David Cohen, left, Katie Rowe and Brian Betancourt sample wine during the May 2009 Exhibitour in downtown Wausau. Below: Judy Lillie, 42, of Wausau draws the Mint Cafe during Chalkfest.

Website: www.athensvetservice.com Something you should know: Athens Veterinary Service has a full-service mixed animal hospital. It is open from 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: 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 from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays.

■ CENTRAL WISCONSIN ANIMAL EMERGENCY CENTER Address: 1420 Kronenwetter Drive, Mosinee Phone: 693-6934 Something you should know: It is open from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Monday through Thursday and 5 p.m. Friday through 8 a.m.

Monday. It also is open all holidays.

■ KRONENWETTER VETERINARY CARE Address: 1346 Old Highway 51, Mosinee Phone: 693-4560 Website: www.kvcare.org Something you should know: Kronenwetter Veterinary Care was founded in 1985 and has four veternarians on staff. It is open from 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: 845-1919 Something you should know: It is open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mondays, and 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays.

■ METRO ANIMAL HOSPITAL Address: 1699 Schofield Ave., Schofield Phone: 241-7387 Website: www.metroanimalhospital.vetsuite.com Something you should know: It is a full-service small animal clinic. It is open from 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: 693-6575 Something you should know: It is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

■ VCA COMPANION CARE ANIMAL HOSPITAL Address: 1501 N. Sixth St., Wausau Phone: 848-5326; 800-822-7387 Website: www.vcacompanioncare.com Something you should know: VCA has dog grooming services.

It is open from 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: 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.

■ WESTON VETERINARY HOSPITAL Address: 6303 Schofield Ave., Weston Phone: 359-4004 Something you should know: It is open from 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.

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Robert Riordan, 22, of Wausau performs during Open Mic Night at Malarkey’s Pub on Third Street in downtown Wausau.

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he Wausau area is known for several attractions that draw visitors to the area, including skiing at Granite Peak Ski Area, Chalkfest, the Gus Macker Tournament, Big Bull Falls Blues Fest and the Balloon Rally & Glow.

But the Wausau area also has several nightlife options that keep residents entertained.

One long-standing tradition is comedy nights, held at 9 p.m. Fridays

at Cali’s Grille Room inside the Best Western Midway Hotel, 2901 Hummingbird Road, in Rib Mountain.

Comedy nights, which started about 14 years ago, feature comedians from across the nation who entertain crowds sometimes as large as 100 people, said Wausau resident Kevin Cahak, who oversees the event. At first, very few people knew about the Friday night entertainment inside Cali’s Grille Room.

“There weren’t too many people who knew about it,” he said.

Now, comedy nights have become a popular attraction.

“It’s usually packed,” he said. “We’ve been reserving tables, and it’s been sold out for the last two months.”

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Address: 1605 Bovine Lane, Wausau Phone: 675-9402 Website: www.WisconsinValleyVet.net Something you should know: It is open from 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.

“It’s usually packed. We’ve been reserving tables, and it’s been sold out for the last two months.”

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Wausau resident who oversees the comedy nights at Cali’s Grille Room.

Host Sean Zyduck, of Mosinee reads out a trivia question at Applebee’s in Wausau. nightlife option. Bob Riordan, 23, of Wausau is fond of open mic nights on Tuesdays at Malarkey’s Pub, 408 N. Third St.. The event allows anyone to take the stage and entertain the crowd. The majority of Open Mic Night participants play music.

“You never know who’s going to show up down there,” said Riordan, who performs during Open Mic Nights. “Tuesday nights are the best nights of the week.”

Another nightlife option is trivia nights, held from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursdays at Applebee’s on Stewart Avenue in Wausau. The event pits restaurant patrons against each other with 20 trivia questions.

“It is something we anticipate each week,” said Wausau resident Carole Dixon, who plays with friends and family. “We enjoy the time together and the challenge it gives us.”

— DJ Slater, for Living Here

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES GOLF COURSES

■ AMERICAN LEGION GOLF COURSE Address: 1001 Golf Club Road, Wausau Phone: 675-3663 E-mail: amygennerman@gmail.com Website: wausauamericanlegion.org Something you should know: American Legion is a nine-hole public course.

■ CRANE MEADOW GOLF COURSE Address: 8103 Weston Ave., Weston.

Phone: 355-1264 Something you should know: Crane Meadow is a nine-hole public course.

■ GREENWOOD HILLS COUNTRY CLUB Address: 2901 Osswald Road, Wausau Phone: 845-2339 E-mail: tanderle@greenwoodhillscc.com Website: www.greenwoodhillscc.com Something you should know: Greenwood is an 18-hole private course.

■ INDIANHEAD GOLF COURSE Address: 966 Indianhead Drive, Mosinee Phone: 693-6066 Website: www.indianheadgolfcourse.com Something you should know: Indianhead is an 18-hole public course.

■ MYSTIQUE MEADOWS Address: D3390 Folz Road, Stratford Something you should know: Mystique Meadows is a nine-hole public course.

■ PINE VALLEY GOLF COURSE Address: 301 136th Ave., Marathon Phone: 443-2848 E-mail: jt@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: 845-5570 Something you should know: Rib Mountain is a nine-hole public course.

■ TRAPP RIVER GOLF COURSE Address: T12102 Highway WW, Wausau Phone: 675-3044 E-mail: 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: 359-6161 E-mail: mrodriguez@troongolf.com Website: www.wausaucountryclub.com Something you should know: Wausau Country Club is an 18-hole private course.

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WAUSAU/MARATHON COUNTY PARKS

■ Website: www.co.marathon.wi.us/infosubtop.asp?dep=25&tid=9 ■ 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.

■ 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.

■ 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 9th St., Wausau Something you should know: Offers tennis courts, playground equipment, and an open shelter with tables.

■ MOUNTAIN BAY TRAILHEAD BUILDING Address: 5550 Municipal St., Wausau.

Something you should know: The MountainBay Trail is an 83.4-mile Wisconsin State Park Trail that extends from Marathon County through Shawano County and into Brown County ending just west of Green Bay. It travels through a variety of agricultural, forest and wetland landscapes that exhibit many of the glacial landforms in Wisconsin. The trail links with the Ice Age National Recreation Trail in Marathon County, the Wiouwash Trail in Shawano County and a network of trails in Brown County.

Bicycling and hiking are allowed on the trail during snow-free periods, as is horseback riding in Shawano County and snowmobiling as conditions permit in Marathon and Shawano counties. A trail fee is required for bicycle use.

■ PAVILLION PARK/ROTHSCHILD PAVILLION Address: 1104 Park St., Rothschild Something you should know: Pavillion 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 St., Mosinee Something you should know: Provides a hiking path through an oak forest.

■ SCHOFIELD PARK Address: 606 E. Randolph St., Wausau

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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., Wausau 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 path and a small open shelter.

■ D.C. EVEREST PARK Wausau: 1800 S. Third Ave., Wausau Something you should know: Features shelters, picnic area and a fishing pier.

■ 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 up; younger than 12 get in free. Also has restrooms, gun rests, sandbags, target-backing and covered benches.

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Address: South Mountain Road, Highway N, 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 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.

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■ 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.

■ NINE MILE COUNTY FOREST AND RECREATION AREA Address: 8704 Red Bud Road, Wausau 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 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 Isle of

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■ 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 drink 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: The RothschildSchofield Aquatic Center offers a water slide, picnic area and more. Swimming lessons also are available. The center is open 11 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Sundays.

■ 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, and swimming lessons are also available. It is open from 11:00 am to 7:45 pm daily from June through August.

INDOOR POOLS

■ CRESKE COMMUNITY CENTER Address: 1000 High St., Mosinee Something you should know: Creske Community Center offers open swim, a water exercise class, an outdoor wading pool and swim lessons. More information is available at www.mosineeschools.org/ creske/pool.htm, or at 715-359-6563.

■ GREENHECK FIELDHOUSE POOL Address: 6400 Alderson St., Weston 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. More information is available at www.dce.k12.wi.us/greenheck.

SKATEBOARD PARKS

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

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■ RIB FALLS PARK Address: 1725 Highway S, Edgar Something you should know: Features shelter, playground, trails and fishing.

■ RIVERSIDE PARK Address: 100 Sherman St., Wausau Something you should know: Offers an enclosed shelter, a blacktop bike trail, halfcourt basketball court, softball backstop, baseball field, volleyball court, bridge to Picnic Island, two pedestrian stone stairways from First Avenue to park, and playground equipment. Picnic Island has picnic tables and a pedestrian bridge.

■ RIB FALLS PARK Address: 1725 Highway S, Edgar Something you should know: Offers a well, open shelter, paved path, playground equipment, picnic area, hiking trails and fishing.

■ STEWART PARK Address: 508 10th St., Wausau Something you should know: Features a performance park with a stage, drinking fountian, paved paths and picnic tables.

■ SUNNY VALE PARK Address: 1000 S. 72nd Ave., Wausau Something you should know: Features Manmade Lake with roped-off swim area, shelters, two volleyball courts, and a hiking trail around the lake.

■ SYLVAN HILL PARK Address: 1329 Sylvan St., Wausau Something you should know: Has a playground, shelter, hiking and biking trails, 4.8 kilometers of groomed trails for skiing, and a tubing and sledding hill.

■ 3M PARK Address: 405 Park Blvd., Wausau Something you should know: Offers two areas with playground equipment, halfcourt 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.

■ BIG EAU PLEINE PARK Address: 3301 Eau Pleine Park Road, Mosinee Something you should know: This county

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ike many U.S. cities, Wausau’s population is aging, as baby boomers approach retirement.To help build a new generation of local leaders, a cluster of parallel efforts has sprung up recently aimed at attracting young people to the area and fostering young leadership.

“I feel that there are so many great people in the area who can truly make an impact, and I am hoping to bring more of that side out to people in the area,” said Jessica Glenetski, 29, a member of a new Emerging Leaders group organized by the United Way of Marathon County.

In the past year, Emerging Leaders has organized nearly 150 members in their 20s and 30s who will work on community projects.

“The group is for anybody who considers themselves an emerging leader,” said Toni Dunwoody, who heads the group for the United Way.

The United Way of Marathon County hopes its new initiative will mold young Wausau professionals into future leaders who will use their talents to improve the community.

Meanwhile, other efforts are under way.A Marathon County task force has been working on an initiative to make the area a hub for young people.

The village of Weston, which is demographically the youngest municipality in the Wausau area, has reached out to get young people involved in village government. Its Future Weston Academy created a Quality of Life Committee to advise the government on issues including parks and bike trails.

“The next generation of leaders are motivated about making change and being innovative while doing it,” Glenetski said.

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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING

■ RINGLE TRAIL Address: Sportsman Road, Ringle Something you should know: Ringle Trail offers 5.5 kilometers of ungroomed terrain, and the park is open from sunrise to sunset. Great for beginners and for those who want to enjoy classic skiing across gently rolling terrain. This trail takes skiers through scenic hardwood forests and is considered by many to be a hidden gem. This trail system is no longer groomed, but the public is welcome to ski on the trails.

■ NINE MILE COUNTY FOREST AND RECREATION AREA Address: 8704 Red Bud Road, Wausau 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.

■ BIG EAU PLEINE PARK Address: 3301 Eau Pleine Park Road, Mosinee 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 beginner- through intermediate-level skiers. The park is open from sunrise to sunset.

■ SYLVAN HILL AND AMERICAN LEGION TRAIL Address: 1329 Sylvan St., Wausau Something you should know: A local favorite because of its in-town location, the trail adjoins the Sylvan Hill tubing hill area and chalet. The trail includes open stretches on the American Legion Golf Course and hilly, wooded sections in Sylvan Hill Park. Food and beverages are available at the American Legion Clubhouse and at the Sylvan Hill Ski Chalet. A donation is requested to help cover the cost of grooming.

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DOWNHILL SKIING

■ GRANITE PEAK Address: 3605 North Mountain Road Something you should know: With the state’s highest elevation at 624 feet, Rib Mountain ski runs range from easy to the slalom course. Rib Mountain offers 13 runs, one of which is more than a mile long, for all ski levels. Professional instructors give lessons for all skill levels. Special events take place throughout the season.

INDOOR ICE SKATING

■ GREENHECK ICE RINK Address: 6400 Alderson St., Weston Something you should know: Greenheck Ice Rink offers public skating lessons throughout the year, as well as skate rental through Goal Line Hockey at 715-355-1790. More information is available at www.dce.k12. wi.us/greenheck, or call the Community Services information hotline number at 715-359-4118.

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park offers nearly 10 miles of trails. A large parking lot is available across from the Aframe park manager’s office; the trailhead goes east and west from that point. All of the trails are granite-based.

■ NINE MILE COUNTY FOREST AND RECREATION AREA Address: 8704 Red Bud Road, Wausau Something you should know: This forest unit provides roughly nine miles of trails.

The trails traverse the forest unit and over a wide variety of topography. Parking is available at the Chalet on Red Bud Road, at the intersection of Red Bud Road and Fawn Road and off of Hollywood Road, on the western portion of the forest unit.

■ KRONENWETTER AND LEATHER CAMP FOREST UNITS Address: Highway 153 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 approximately 8.5 miles of trails.

Parking lots are available at Highway 153 and Hunter Road.

■ BLUE HAVEN STABLES Address: W4853 County Highway Q, Merrill Phone: 800-537-4210 Website: www.blue-haven-stables.com Something you should know: Blue Haven Stables is open seven days a week and provides gentle, well-mannered horses for guided trail rides, as well as a western wear and tack shop. Horseback riding lessons also are available, for both children and adults.

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DISC GOLF

■ 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.

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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. Phone: 261-0500 Fax: 261-2503 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us ■ WAUSAU EAST HIGH SCHOOL Address: 2607 N 18th St. Phone: 261-0650 Fax: 845-2913 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/east ■ WAUSAU WEST HIGH SCHOOL Address: 1200 W. Wausau Ave. Phone: 261-0850 Fax: 261-3260 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/west/ ■ WAUSAU ENGINEERING AND GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (Charter high school opening fall 2010) Address: 2607 N. 18th St. Phone: 261-0568 Website: www.wausauegl.org ■ ENRICH, EXCEL, ACHIEVE LEARNING ACADEMY Address: 120 S. 14th Ave. Phone: 261-0160, 261-0159, 261-0100 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/eea ■ WAUSAU SCHOOL FOREST Address: 2336 Highway KK, Mosinee Phone: 261-0656 E-mail: jmaney@wausau.k12.us ■ HORACE MANN MIDDLE SCHOOL Address: 3101 N. 13th St. Phone: 261-0725 Fax: 261-2035 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/horacemann ■ JOHN MUIR MIDDLE SCHOOL Address: 1400 Stewart Ave. Phone: 261-0100 or 35100 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/johnmuir/ index.html ■ NEW HORIZONS CHARTER SCHOOL Address: 709 1/2 Weston Ave. Phone: 261-0070 or 261-0071 Fax: 842-5948 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/newhorizons ■ FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 1509 N. Fifth St. Phone: 261-0000 Fax: 261-2144 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/franklin ■ GRANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 500 N. Fourth Ave. Phone: 261-0190 Fax: 261-2223 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/grant

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■ HAWTHORN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 1600 Kickbusch St. Phone: 261-0045 Fax: 261-2291 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/hawthorn ■ HEWITT-TEXAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: T10331 Quarry Road Phone: 261-0015 office Fax: 261-2305 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/Hewitt-Texas ■ JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 500 W. Randolph St. Phone: 261-0175 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/jefferson ■ G.D. JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 1018 S. 12th Ave. Phone: 261-0950 Fax: 261-2157 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/gdjones ■ A.C. KIEFER EDUCATIONAL CENTER Address: 700 W. Strowbridge St. Phone: 261-0265 Fax: 261-3499 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/ackiefer ■ LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 720 S. 6th Ave. Phone: 261-0965 Fax: 261-2690 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/lincoln ■ MAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 5901 N. 44th Ave. Phone: 261-0250 Fax: 675-6852 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/maine ■ WAUSAU AREA MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL Address: 3101 N. 13th St. Phone: 261-0795 Fax: 261-2035 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/montessori ■ JOHN MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 1918 Lamont St. Phone: 261-0060 Fax: 261-2355 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/johnmarshall ■ RIB MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 2701 Robin Lane Phone: 261-0220 Fax: 261-2752 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/ribmtn ■ RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 4303 Troy St. Phone: 261-0030 Fax: 261-3905 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/riverview ■ SOUTH MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 5400 Bittersweet Road Phone: 261-0235 Fax: 261-3930 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/southmtn ■ STETTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 109 N. 56th Ave. Phone: 261-0205 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us/stettin

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■ DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

Address: 6300 Alderson St., Weston Phone: 359-4221 Fax: 359-2056 Website: www.dce.k12.wi.us ■ D.C. EVEREST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Address: 6500 Alderson St., Weston Phone: 359-6561 Fax: 355-3722 Website: www.dce.k12.wi.us/srhigh ■ D.C. EVEREST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Address: 1000 Machmueller St., Weston Phone: 359-0511 Fax: 359-9395 Website: www.dce.k12.wi.us/jrhigh ■ D.C. EVEREST MIDDLE SCHOOL Address: 9302 Schofield Ave., Weston Phone: 241-9700 Fax: 241-9697 Website: www.dce.k12.wi.us/midschool ■ EVERGREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 1610 Pine Road, Rothschild Phone: 359-6591 Fax: 355-3722 Website: www.dce.k12.wi.us/evergreen ■ EASTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: E 3640 Highway Q, Ringle Phone: 446-3600 Fax: 446-3171 Website: www.dce.k12.wi.us/easton_hatley ■ HATLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 417 Emmonsville Road, Hatley Phone: 446-3336 Fax: 446-3171 Website: www.dce.k12.wi.us/easton_hatley ■ MOUNTAIN BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 8602 Schofield Ave., Weston Phone: 355-0302 Fax: 355-0307 Website: www.dce.k12.wi.us/mountainbay ■ RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: R12231 River Road, Ringle Phone: 359-2417 Fax: 355-3722 Website: www.dce.k12.wi.us/riverside ■ ROTHSCHILD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 810 First St., Rothschild Phone: 359-3186 Fax: 355-3722 Website: www.dce.k12.wi.us/rothschild ■ SCHOFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 1310 Grand Ave., Schofield Phone: 359-0419 Fax: 355-3724 Website: www.dce.k12.wi.us/schofield ■ WESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 5200 Camp Phillips Road, Weston Phone: 359-4181 Fax: 355-3726 Website: www.dce.k12.wi.us/weston/

MOSINEE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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

■ MOSINEE HIGH SCHOOL Address: 1000 High St., Mosinee Phone: 693-2550 Fax: 693-1152 Website: www.mosineeschools.org/hs ■ MOSINEE MIDDLE SCHOOL Address: 700 High St., Mosinee Phone: 693.3660 Fax: 693-6655 Website: www.mosineeschools.org/ms ■ MOSINEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 600 12th St., Mosinee Phone: 693-2810 Fax: 693-1974 Website: www.mosineeschools.org/es

NEWMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

■ NEWMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS CENTRAL OFFICE Address: 619 Stark St., Wausau Phone: 845-5735 Fax: 848-3582 Website: www.newmancatholicschools.com ■ NEWMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Address: 1130 W. Bridge St., Wausau Phone: 845-8274 Fax: 842-1302 Website: www.newmancatholicschools.com/ ourschools/highschool.php ■ NEWMAN CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL Address: 225 N. 28th Ave., Wausau Phone: 842-4857 Fax: 845-2937 Website: www.newmancatholicschools.com/ ourschools/middleschool.php ■ NEWMAN CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT ST. ANNE Address: 604 N. Sixth Ave. Phone: 845-5754 Fax: 842-4021 Website: www.newmancatholicschools.com/ ourschools/elementaryschoolsphp? tab=stanne ■ NEWMAN CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT ST. MARK Address: 602 Military Road, Rothschild Phone: 359-9662 Fax: 355-8904 Website: www.newmancatholicschools.com/ ourschools/elementaryschools. php?tab=stmark ■ NEWMAN CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT ST. MICHAEL Address: 615 Stark St., Wausau Phone: 848-0206 Fax: 845-6852 Website: www.newmancatholicschools. com/ourschools/elementaryschools. php?tab=stmichael

OTHER PRIVATE/ PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS ■ TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Address: 501 Stewart Ave., Wausau

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Phone: 848-0166 Fax: 843-7278 E-mail: trinity@trinitynet.org Website: www.trinitywausau.org ■ NORTHLAND LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Address: 2107 Tower Road, Mosinee Phone: 359-3400 Fax: 241-9203 Website: www.nlhs.org ■ WISCONSIN VALLEY LUTHERAN HIGH Address: 601 Maple Ridge Road, Mosinee Phone: 693-2693 Fax: 693-5962 Website: www.wvlhs.org E-mail: office@wvlhs.org ■ ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL, EASTON Address: E10723 Highway Z, Wausau Phone: 845-7031 Website: www.stjohnofwausau.org ■ ST. PETER LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 115 Eau Claire St., Schofield Phone: 359-3020 Fax: 241-6301 Website: www.stpeterschofield.org ■ FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Elementary campus at Immanuel Baptist Church, Rib Mountain Junior/Senior High campus at New Hope church, Easton

Main office: E1045 S. Highway J, Wausau Phone/Fax: 842-0797 E-mail: info@faithca.org Website: www.faithca.org

SCHOOL DATA

■ ATHENS SCHOOL DISTRICT Address: 601 W. Village Limits Road, Athens Phone: 257-7511 Website: www.athens.k12.wi.us 2008-09 school year ACT results: Composite, all students, 22.4 High school completion rates: regular diploma, 90.4 percent Postgraduation plans: four-year college, 47.9 percent ■ D.C. EVEREST AREA SCHOOLS Address: 6300 Alderson St., Weston Phone: 359-4221 Fax: 359-2056 Website: www.dce.k12.wi.us 2008-09 school year ACT results: composite, all students, 22.1 High school completion rates: regular diploma, 93.3 percent Postgraduation plans: four-year college, 61.5 percent ■ EDGAR SCHOOL DISTRICT Address: 203 E. Birch St., Edgar Phone: 352-2352 Website: www.edgar.k12.wi.us 2008-09 school year ACT results: composite, all students, 22.4

High school completion rates: regular diploma, 100 percent Postgraduation plans: four-year college, 42.2 percent ■ MARATHON SCHOOL DISTRICT Address: 600 Spring Valley Court, Marathon Phone: 443-2538 Website: www.marathon.k12.wi.us 2008-09 School Year ACT results: composite, all students, 22.1 High school completion rates: regular diploma, 100 percent Postgraduation plans: four-year college, 61 percent ■ MOSINEE SCHOOL DISTRICT Address: 591 West Highway 153, Mosinee Phone: 693-2530 Fax: 693-7272 Website: www.mosinee.k12.wi.us 2008-09 school year ACT results: composite, all students, 21.9 High school completion rates: regular diploma, 91.5 percent Postgraduation plans: four-year college, 49.1 percent ■ WAUSAU SCHOOL DISTRICT Address: 415 Seymour St., Wausau Phone: 261-0500 Website: www.wausau.k12.wi.us 2008-09 school year ACT results: composite, all students, 21.6 High school completion rates: regular diploma, 97.3 percent

Postgraduation plans: four-year college, 61.5 percent

SERVICE AGENCIES

■ UNITED WAY Address: 137 River Drive, Wausau Phone: 848-2927 Website: www.unitedwaymc.org Something you should know: Locally directed organization that coordinates community resources.

■ AMERICAN RED CROSS MARATHON COUNTY CHAPTER Address: 1602 Second St., Wausau Phone: 842-2156 Website: www.marathoncounty.redcross.org Something you should know: Offers disaster relief and education, emergency response to service personnel, community services, health and safety training.

■ BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHCENTRAL WISCONSIN Address: 2600 Stewart Ave., Suite 262, Wausau Phone: 848-7207 Website: www.bbbsncw.org Something you should know: Matches children with positive role models.

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■ CATHOLIC CHARITIES Address: 401 Fifth St., Suite 235, Wausau Phone: 849-3311 Website: www.catholiccharitieslax.org/wausau. php Something you should know: Provides services such as financial, adoption, marriage and housing counseling.

■ THE WOMEN’S COMMUNITY Address: 2801 N. Seventh St., Wausau Phone: 842-5663; 842-7323 (24-hour) Website: www.womenscommunity.org Something you should know: Shelter provides safety and support to victims of domestic and sexual abuse and their children. The agency is accepting donations toward its new facility.

■ WAUSAU AREA HMONG MUTUAL ASSOCIATION Address: 1109 Sixth St., Wausau Phone: 842-8390 Website: www.wausauhmong.org Something you should know: Offers social, educational and economic development services to Southeast Asian residents.

■ THE SALVATION ARMY Address: 202 Callon St., Wausau Phone: 845-4272 Website: www.usc.salvationarmy.org/wausau Something you should know: Offers daily food program, homeless shelter, emergency assistance, youth programs.

■ THE NEIGHBORS’ PLACE Address: 745 Scott St., Wausau Phone: 845-1966 Website: www.neighborsplace.org Something you should know: Provides help to people in need through a food pantry, emergency relief, youth services, cultural and language programs.

■ HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF WAUSAU Address: PO Box 1372, Wausau Phone: 848-5042 Website: www.habitatwausau.org Something you should know: Uses volunteer labor to build and sell houses at no profit for families in need.

■ JOB CENTER OF WISCONSIN Address: 364 Grand Ave., Wausau Phone: 261-7700 Website: www.wisconsinjobcenter.org Something you should know: Links employers with those looking for a job.

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■ BRIDGE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC Address: 1810 N. Second St., Wausau Phone: 848-4884 Website: www.bridgeclinic.org Something you should know: Provides medical and dental care for low-income families.

■ MARATHON COUNTY HEAD START Address: 720 Grant St., Wausau Phone: 845-2947 Website: www.mccdahs.org Something you should know: Federally funded preschool program.

■ AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER OF CENTRAL WISCONSIN Address: 1000 Lakeview Drive, Wausau Phone: 261-6070 Website: www.adrc.co.marathon.wi.us Something you should know: Provides services and information related to aging or living with disabilities.

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■ THE 101 PUB Address: 101 N. Third Ave., Wausau Phone: 845-6579 ■ 19TH HOLE Address: 1821 Grand Ave., Schofield Phone: 359-2343 ■ AJ’S Address: 4198 N. Highway X, Mosinee Phone: 344-3494 ■ AIRPORT RESTAURANT @ CWA Address: 100 CWA Drive, Mosinee Phone: 693-6122 ■ ALIBI BAR Address: 738 S. Third Ave., Wausau Phone: 845-7711 ■ AMERICAN LEGEND Address: 4020 Schofield Ave., Schofield Phone: 359-3178 ■ AMERICAN LEGION Address: 1001 Golf Club Road, Wausau Phone: 675-3663 ■ ANGELO’S FAMILY PIZZERIA Address: 1206 N. Sixth St., Wausau Phone: 845-6225 Website: www.angelospizzawausau.com ■ ARROW SPORTS BAR & GRILL Address: 6202 Schofield Ave., Schofield Phone: 359-2363 ■ ARROW TAP Address: 318 Main St., Marathon Phone: 443-3233 ■ AUSTIN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Address: 201 N 17th Ave., Wausau Phone: 842-1394 Website: www.plazawausau.com/austins.htm ■ BAKER RETREAT INC. Address: 1418 Lenard St., Wausau Phone: 675-2672

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Phone: 842-3059 ■ CHEERS BAR Address: 101 E. Thomas St., Wausau Phone: 845-4600 ■ CHICO’S RESTAURANT Address: 5704 Highway 52, Wausau Phone: 842-9851 ■ CITY GRILL Address: 203 Jefferson St., Wausau Phone: 848-2900 Website: www.citygrillbistro.com ■ CLIFFHANGERS Address: 425 Grand Ave., Schofield Phone: 355-9944 ■ COP SHOPPE PUB Address: 701 Washington St., Wausau Phone: 845-2030 ■ CORAL LANES Address: 1025 E Grand Ave., Rothschild Phone: 359-5300 Website: www.corallanes.net ■ CRUISE-IN Address: 1724 Merrill Ave., Wausau Phone: 675-2940 ■ DANNY’S SPORTS PAGE Address: 5304 Business Highway 51 S., Schofield Phone: 355-1722 ■ DAVE’S PLACE Address: 419 Fourth St., Mosinee Phone: 693-0319 ■ DAY’S BOWL-A-DOME Address: 1715 W. Stewart Ave., Wausau Phone: 848-2292 Website: daysbowl.com ■ DENMAR TAVERN Address: 601 W. Thomas St., Wausau Phone: 298-3131 ■ DOES AND ARROWS BAR & GRILL LLC Address: R13085 Highway N, Ringle Phone: 842-1913 ■ DOMINO BAR Address: 740 Washington St., Wausau Phone: 842-4539 ■ DON’S BAR Address: 1678 Highway S, Edgar Phone: 443-3487 ■ DOWN THE HILL BAR Address: 1903 Cut-Off Road, Schofield Phone: 359-2729 ■ DVORSCAK CHARLES MRS WEASELS BAR Address: 1206 Old Highway 51, Mosinee Phone: 693-2505 ■ EAGLE II SALOON Address: 1303 W. Highway 153, Mosinee Phone: 693-7222 ■ EAGLES CLUB 251 Address: 1703 S. Third Ave., Wausau Phone: 845-4795 ■ FAMILY TRADITION BAR Address: 6484 Highway 153, Hatley Phone: 454-6656 ■ FISH TANK BAR & GRILL Address: 6606 Highway J, Schofield Phone: 355-8265 ■ THE FRESH COUNTRY AIRE

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Address: F1312 Highway P, Stratford Phone: 687-4934 ■ GAIL’S PLACE Address: 2103 Highway C, Mosinee Phone: 693-7192 ■ GLASS HAT Address: 1203 N. Third St., Wausau Phone: 715-298-0016 ■ GLINSKIS BAR Address: EP4698 March Rapids Ave., Stratford Phone: 687-4241 ■ GRAND DADDY’S LLC Address: 861 Grand Ave., Schofield Phone: 359-9977 ■ GREAT DANE PUB AND BREW CO. Address: 2305 Sherman St., Wausau Phone: 845-3000 Website: www.greatdanepub.com ■ GREEN MILL RESTAURANT Address: 1000 Imperial Ave., Rothschild Phone: 355-9200 Website: www.greenmill.com ■ HALFMOON BAR & GRILL Address: 1382 Highway KK, Mosinee Phone: 693-1909 Website: www.halfmoonbar.net ■ HAPPY HOLLOW Address: 570 Happy Hollow Road, Mosinee Phone: 693-2160 ■ HIAWATHA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Address: 713 Grant St., Wausau Phone: 848-5166 ■ THE HIDEOUT Address: 265 Chellis St., Wausau Phone: 849-1310 ■ HOG CREEK BAR & GRILL, LLC Address: 1303 Highway 153, Mosinee Phone: 693-7222 ■ HOMESTEAD Address: 8507 Highway 52, Wausau Phone: 842-8396 ■ HOTCHKISS’ LAST CAST Address: C3899 Maryel Drive, Stratford Phone: 687-4151 ■ HUNTER’S CHOICE Address: 109 S. First St., Colby Phone: 223-4654 ■ I.C. WILLY’S LLC Address: 110 E. Kent St., Wausau Phone: 370-8783 ■ INTERMISSION Address: 325 Fourth St., Wausau Phone: 849-9377 Website: www.intermissionbar.com ■ JAMAR COUNTY SIDE BAR, LTD. Address: 1201 W. Thomas St., Wausau Phone: 848-2465 ■ THE JIM Address: 3012 Schofield Ave., Schofield Phone: 355-5960 ■ KATHY’S KORNER Address: 1244 S. Ninth Ave., Wausau Phone: 842-3007 ■ KELLY CLUB Address: 4810 Ross Ave. Phone: 359-6307 ■ KIEFER’S FIELDHOUSE

Address: 103 E. Clark St., Spencer Phone: 659-2301 ■ KLUCK’S CALLON SALOON Address: 6404 Highway J, Ringle Phone: 359-4829 ■ LABOR TEMPLE Address: 318 S Third Ave., Wausau Phone: 848-3320 ■ LAKESIDE BAR & BALLROOM Address: 1408 Highway Y, Hatley Phone: 446-3730 ■ LANDMARK BAR Address: 117 Alfred St., Athens Phone: 257-7436 ■ LAST STRAW Address: 1295 Highway F, Athens Phone: 257-7267 ■ LEGACY BAR & GRILL Address: 1810 Merrill Ave., Wausau Phone: 675-9855 ■ LITTLE CLUB Address: W426 Highway 98, Spencer Phone: 659-4515 ■ LITTLE ROCK BAR Address: W19069 First St., Aniwa Phone: 449-3919 ■ LOADING ZONE INC. Address: 2704 E. Hamilton St., Wausau Phone: 845-9585 Website: www.theloadingzone.biz ■ LOONEY’S BAR Address: 307 Main St., Marathon Phone: 443-2579 ■ THE LOOP Address: 16433 Highway A, Marathon Phone: 443-3875 ■ LOPPNOW’S BAR Address: 1502 N. Third St., Wausau Phone: 842-3544 ■ LOUIE’S BAR Address: 220 W. Redwood St. Phone: 352-3258 ■ LUCKY’S EASTSIDE PUB Address: 1803 E. Wausau Ave., Wausau Phone: 848-5825 ■ LYNDA’S WOLF DEN Address: 2410 Brooks Road, Mosinee Phone: 457-2439 ■ MALARKEY’S PUB Address: 408 Third St., Wausau Phone: 298-2782 ■ MARATHON BOWLING CENTER Address: 1200 State Highway 107, Marathon Phone: 443-3399 ■ MICKEY’S BILLIARDS & PIZZERIA Address: 1239 Schofield Ave., Schofield Phone: 241-7665 Website: www.mickeysbilliards.com ■ MOUNTAIN LANES INC. Address: 1401 Elm St., Wausau Phone: 845-4331 Website: mountainlanes.net ■ MY BROTHERS PLACE Address: 113 W. Clark St., Spencer Phone: 659-5502 ■ NANCY’S JAMAR’S Address: 4011 E. Wausau Ave., Wausau

Phone: 845-2949 ■ NEXT STOP LOUNGE Address: 1106 E. Grand Ave., Rothschild Phone: 359-9969 ■ NORTH END PUB Address: 1002 N. Third Ave., Wausau Phone: 675-3870 ■ NUTZ DEEP 2 NORTH Address: 103 E. Clark St., Spencer Phone: 659-4333 ■ THE OFFICE BAR Address: 662 Grand Ave., Schofield Phone: 355-5432 ■ THE OUTSKIRTS Address: 8861 E. Highway 29, Eland Phone: 454-6728 ■ OZ Address: 320 Washington, Wausau Phone: 842-3225 ■ THE PALMS SUPPER CLUB Address: 5912 Business Highway 51, Schofield Phone: 359-2200 ■ PAT & CHRISSY’S 153 PUB Address: 667 W. Highway 153, Mosinee Phone: 693-8100 ■ PATSY PLACE Address: 120 Alfred St., Athens Phone: 257-7141 ■ PINE VALLEY GOLF COURSE Address: 301 136th Ave., Marathon Phone: 443-2848 Website: www.golfpinevalley.net ■ PJ LOG JAM Address: 707 Grand Ave., Rothschild Phone: 355-5354 ■ PK SLAMMERS Address: 1578 North Shore Drive, Hatley Phone: 446-2190 ■ PLAYERS OF WAUSAU Address: 4411 Stewart Ave., Wausau Phone: 842-0306 ■ POLACK INN Address: 1206 Third St., Wausau Phone: 845-6184 ■ PRO PLAYER Address: 206 Grand Ave., Schofield Phone: 241-7447 ■ PUCKERS PUB & GRUB Address: 311 Main St, Marathon Phone: 443-0200 ■ R & A STOLTZ’S BAR Address: 1908 State Highway 153, Mosinee Phone: 693-1956 ■ RAZZ’S BREAKFAST BAR & GRILL Address: 5307 West Fair Ave., Weston Phone: 298-1046 Website: www.razzsbarandgrill.com ■ RED GRANITE BAR & GRILL Address: 11420 S. Highway K, Merrill Phone: 536-9391 ■ REICHS DOUBLE NICKEL SPORTS BAR Address: 8101 Schofield Ave., Schofield Phone: 241-0592 ■ RELOCATION PUB & EATERY Address: 1801 Highway XX, Mosinee Phone: 359-0810

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■ RIB RIVER LLC Address: 1701 Mallard Lane, Wausau Phone: 849-8409 ■ RICHARD’S SUPPER CLUB Address: 5305 N. 32nd Ave., Wausau Phone: 675-7070 Website: www.richardssupperclub.biz ■ RINGLE BRICKYARD SALOON Address: R15435 Second Ave., Ringle Phone: 446-1400 ■ RJ’S BULLSHOOTERS SALOON Address: 7802 Meadow Rock Drive, Weston Phone: 355-5700 Website: www.bullshooterssaloon.com ■ ROC’S PLACE Address: 810 S. Third Ave., Wausau Phone: 842-4010 ■ SAMMY’S SHACK Address: C 1891 Balsam Road, Stratford Phone: 687-2263 ■ SAMS PLACE Address: 2002 Sixth St., Wausau Phone: 298-0701 ■ SCHMIDT’S BALLROOM BAR & GRILL Address: 7085 Highway A, Wausau Phone: 675-2868 ■ SELMA Address: 807 N. Weber Ave., Stratford Phone: 687-4630 ■ SHANG GARDEN BAR Address: 896 Highway N, Marathon Phone: 359-5005 ■ SHOWTIME GENTLEMEN’S CLUB

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Address: 1709 Merrill Ave., Wausau Phone: 675-9933 ■ SITKO’S BAR Address: 3374 Highway 153, Mosinee Phone: 693-6672 ■ STONEY CREEK INN Address: 1100 Imperial Ave., Rothschild Phone: 355-6858 Website: www.stoneycreekinn.com ■ SUNRISE BAR Address: H12950 State Highway 52, Wausau Phone: 845-7988 ■ TANGOS Address: 8808 Townline Road, Wausau Phone: 842-4833 ■ TILLY’S PUB Address: 18 Brown Blvd., Rothschild Phone: 298-9128 ■ TKO BARREL INN Address: 208 Clark St., Hatley Phone: 446-3833 ■ TONY ROMA’S Address: 1490 Highway XX, Rothschild Phone: 355-7500 Website: www.tonyromas.com ■ TOP OF THE HILL BAR Address: 305 Old Highway 51, Mosinee Phone: 693-6285 ■ TRAILS END Address: 3901 Sherman Road, Wausau Phone: 845-1547 ■ TRAPP RIVER GOLF COURSE Address: T12102 Highway WW, Wausau Phone: 675-3044

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■ ALAMO RENTAL CAR Address: Central Wisconsin Airport, 100 CWA Drive, Mosinee Phone: 693-3430 Website: www.alamo.com ■ AVIS RENT-A-CAR Address: Central Wisconsin Airport, 100 CWA Drive, Mosinee Phone: 693-3025 Website: www.avis.com ■ BUDGET Rent-a-Car Address: Central Wisconsin Airport, 100 CWA Drive, Mosinee Phone: 693-6991 Website: www.budget.com ■ ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR Address: 2210 Sherman St., Wausau Phone: 848-8799 ■ ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR Address: Central Wisconsin Airport, 100 CWA Drive, Suite No. 112, Mosinee Phone: 693-1240

■ B & D TRAVEL Address: R12178 Ringle Ave., Ringle Phone: 446-3727 ■ BADGER STATE BUS LINES Address: 2008 W. Cassidy Drive, Wausau Phone: 675-7355 Website: www.badgerstatebus.com ■ FIRST STUDENT CHARTER BUS RENTAL Address: 6206 Alderson St., Weston Phone: 359-3555 Website: www.firstcharterbus.com ■ FIRST STUDENT Address: 730 S. 17th Ave., Wausau Phone: 842-2268 Website: www.firstgroup.com ■ LAMERS BUS LINES Address: 2415 Trailwood Lane, Rothschild Phone: 800-261-6600 Website: www.golamers.com ■ METRO RIDE Address: 420 Plumer St., Wausau Phone: 842-9287 Website: http://metroride.ci.wausau. wi.us

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“I like this area where there is access to city and country. For example, you can shop here without driving to a bigger city. You can enjoy nature. It’s cleaner. We have the performing arts, theaters and access to a good education.”

Ric Frahm 27, lifelong resident of Wausau

“Wausau has everything a big city has except there’s only one of it.

There are museums, theater, restaurant variety, as well as educational opportunities.”

Linda Glazner 68, 11-year resident of Wausau

“I’ve lived here all my life. The best part of living in Marathon County and the northwoods is the four seasons. I like the four seasons. I’m not as active now, but I like to golf in summer, bowl, and now am an indoor sports enthusiast.”

“There’s lots of opportunity for jobs and school, and lots more to do for families.”

Jenna Creger 24, five-year resident of Weston

Joanne Genrich 58, Wausau

“We’ve lived in many places around the world.

We found Wausau to be family-friendly, has good schools, is clean and a great place to raise kids.”

Tom Fladland 50, seven-year resident of Wausau

“I like the climate and four seasons. I would never consider going south for winter. We have access to post-secondary education. My wife and I take courses at the University of Wisconsin Marathon County. We have a world-class museum in the Woodson Art Museum, cultural arts and fine theaters at UWMC and UWSP. There are wonderful parks nearby and natural resources, and opportunities to do a lot of outdoor activities without traveling a great distance.

We have a lot of nice things here.”

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Jamie Baltus, an instructor at Globe University, speaks with students during a veterinarian technician class at the school.

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Within the last year, two new private colleges have opened campuses in the Wausau region.

And long-standing public institutions such as the University of Wisconsin Marathon County, Northcentral Technical College and UW-Stevens Point either have expanded or plan to expand in Wausau.

The newest school to set up shop is Globe University-Wausau, which opened April 5 in the former Gander Mountain store near Cedar Creek Mall in Rothschild. The site is one of 24 Globe University campuses, which is headquartered in Woodbury, Minn. The local site offers 14 bachelor of science degree programs, 11 associate degree programs and six diploma programs.

Rasmussen College Wausau, 1101 Westwood Drive, opened its doors Jan. 4.

The 25,000-square-foot college offers plenty of online classes. It offers 14 bachelor’s and associate degrees and has an enrollment of 100 students.

The University of Wisconsin Marathon County is in the midst of constructing its UW Center for Civic Engagement. The twostory, 33,000-square-foot building that will house the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service, the UWMC Department of Outreach and Continuing Education, the UWMC Theatre Department and the Wausau office of Wisconsin Public Radio.

It’s scheduled to open in November.

Northcentral Technical College is in the midst of creating its Agriculture Center of Excellence at 6625 Highway K in the town of Maine. The center will include the Dairyland State Academy and feature a farm learning laboratory.

— Keith Uhlig, for Living Here

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Northcentral Technical College student Bill Mead, left, of Wausau speaks with Greg Bardonner of Hadley Office Products about career opportunities during NTC’s spring job fair in April. Left: Instructor Thomas Lisack, left, and librarian Jeneen LaSeeWillemssen check classes at Rasmussen College’s Wausau campus.

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Keeping it fresh City full of unique restaurants

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ERRILL — Restaurateurs in Merrill take eating fresh food seriously and find ways to make every menu item a home-cooked meal.

There are dozens of places to eat in Merrill, ranging from holein-the-wall cafes to national chain restaurants, and all are owned locally, said Debbe Kinsey, executive director of the Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce.

The small, mom-and-pop style restaurants are a place where residents and visitors can eat food made from scratch. These restaurants have their own unique character and flavor to set them apart.

“Merrill always has been a small town and is fiercely independent with family-owned shops, and that hasn’t changed at all,” Kinsey said.

At Ed and Sharon’s Restaurant, N1294 highways 64 and 107, customers snap photos in front of the giant chicken that greets them outside the restaurant. Inside, they dine on the restaurant’s specialty — broasted chicken — and share in the family atmosphere of the restaurant, said Sharon Dinges, who has owned the business for 25 years. “‘Hello,’ ‘good bye,’ and ‘thank you’ are very good words to say in any business, to show customers you appreciate their business,” Sharon Dinges said. “There isn’t

that friendly atmosphere in bigger cities or places to eat.”

In downtown Merrill, the Checkered Churn, 914 E. Main St., is jam-packed at the lunch hour by people trying soups, sandwiches, wraps and quiches. The restaurant also has a gift shop and a custom framing business inside.

The homemade food on the menu varies daily, and each day’s choices are decided the previous afternoon by owner Kitty Gartmann and her staff.

Gartmann said she offers items that are as basic as a chicken salad sandwich or unique like the Stacked Granny — which is a Granny Smith apple, cranberry sauce, mayonnaise, muenster cheese, turkey and lettuce on a homemade roll. Locals even make requests for items to appear on the next day’s menu.

“It keeps the menu fresh, and the girls in the kitchen like to be creative,” Gartmann said.

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“I’ve life here most of my life. Most of my friends and family are here. I grew up here, and this is home. I lived in Milwaukee for five years, and it’s just not the same.”

“Family is the main reason I’m here. After living in Madison, this was quite a change, but I came to enjoy this small town and its atmosphere.”

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“I’m watching 13 turkeys right now from my kitchen window. We had 16 different bear come in our yard last night that we could identify, so it’s great. We’re in the middle of the woods with no one around. We’re here to be out in the country. My parents are on a lake paying horrible taxes, so we wanted to be buried in the woods.”

“While I live in the country, my commute is worth the trip to work as a nurse practioner in Minocqua.

It was a real nice and healthy place to raise a family. I truly love my job and where I live.”

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ERRILL — The city of Merrill is determined not to be an afterthought in central Wisconsin’s economic development plans.

The city hired Baker Tilly Virchow Krause last fall to assess the sort of businesses it could attract to a proposed redevelopment of the east-side shoreline of the Wisconsin River and the intersection of highways 51 and 64.

The planning company JJR released an initial draft of the riverfront plan in October. Land Use USA, the group working on the Highway 51 corridor, recently met with residents to gather community input before creating its plan.

The two separate plans are intended to address recent job loss trends because of the decline in manufacturing and residents’ desires to grow the local economy with more retail shops and businesses. Lincoln County had a 12.5 percent unemployment rate in February and has lost about 1,000 jobs from 2001 to 2008. More than half of those jobs were manufacturing positions, according to the recent marketing assessment.

Business leaders and residents have met with the planning companies in several public-input meetings since 2008 to determine what types of development would be desirable for each location. Both projects are long-term and depend on the interest of developers and businesses in coming to Merrill.

Between the two projects, the city could add light industrial and retail businesses as well as enhance the city’s cosmetic appeal, according to the market assessment.

The owners of Three Wishes of Merrill, a home and garden decor retail shop, say they’re excited about the opportunities the new development would offer the city.

Owner Betty Anne Tubbin said it would be a fantastic addition to the community, with the opportunity to add new restaurants and stores.

Mike Ravn, chief executive officer of Church Mutual Insurance Co., said he supports any efforts to add development in Merrill because it would help the company keep and attract talented employees from the Merrill area and beyond.

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ERRILL — The city of Merrill is one place in central Wisconsin that looks to the past for its entertainment.

A polka dance, rodeo and oldfashioned county fair are expected to bring thousands of people to Merrill this summer.

The Lincoln County 4-H Fair from July 14 to July 18 is one of the few free fairs in Wisconsin.

Along with taking in all the classic fare such as fried cheese curds and amusement rides, fair-goers should not miss the chance to play in the mud — whether you’re trying to spike a volleyball or catch a pig.

If you’re less of a thrill-seeker, check out the 4-H displays of animals, plants, flowers, baked goods and more. Children can get up close to sheep, poultry, rabbits, dairy cows and swine.

Or maybe you want to tap your toes with 500 other polka dancers at the Central Wisconsin Polka Festival at the Smith Center in June. Polka enthusiasts come from all across Wisconsin and set

up camp on site.

The Music Connection is set to play June 18, the Orv Konop & OK Band, Leon Olson and the Musical Brass group will play June 19 and Mark Jirikovec and the Wedinger Brothers will perform June 20. Everyone is welcome to attend a polka service the morning of June 20.

Watch 200 contestants from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association compete in girl’s barrel racing, bareback riding and bull riding at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in June.

The Lincoln County Rodeo from June 11 to June 13 is expecting a big turnout after winning the 2009 medium-sized rodeo of the year award in the Great Lakes Circuit from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. The rodeo usually draws about 1,000 spectators.

For a complete list of Merrillarea events this summer, go to www.merrillchamber.com.

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■ MERRILL AREA CONCERT ASSOCIATION Address: 100 E. Riverside Ave., Merrill Phone: 715-536-4593 or 252-6295 Something you should know: Offers stage shows yearly and on-stage performances at the Merrill High School auditorium. For a nominal fee, residents can enjoy winter concerts. Adult tickets cost $37 for the series. Shares concerts with Antigo, Medford and Minocqua as well.

■ MERRILL CITY BAND Phone: 536-1906 Something you should know: Merrill City Band performs at various locations in and around Merrill, including weekly during the summer at various events, and for evening concerts at Stange’s Park, Bell Tower Residence and Pine Crest Nursing Home. Director is Linda Becker, 873-4564. The band will celebrate its 100th anniversary since the formation of the Merrill City Band in 2011.

ART MUSEUMS

■ MERRILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY Address: 102 E. Third St., Merrill; Heritage Center 100 E. Third St. Phone: 536-5652 Website: http://merrillhistoricalsoc.com/default. aspx Something you should know: The museum is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. It offers library hours by appointment.

ELECTED OFFICIALS STATE ASSEMBLY

■ ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 35 Rep. Donald Friske, Republican Office: Room 312 North, State Capitol, PO Box 8952, Madison 53708; N2998 Highway K, Merrill 54452 Phone: 608-266-7694; 888-534-0035 Fax: 608-282-3635 E-mail: rep.friske@legis.wi.gov

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Daylin Kloske 3, Merrill Office: Lincoln County Courthouse, 1110 E. Main St., Merrill, 54452-2579 Phone: 536-0343 Fax: 536-0468 ■ CIRCUIT COURT BRANCH 2 Glenn Hartley Office: Lincoln County Courthouse, 1110 E. Main St., Merrill, 54452-2579 Phone: 536-0416 Fax: 536-0407 E-mail: glenn.hartley@wiscourts.gov ■ CLERK OF COURTS Cindy Kimmons Office: Courthouse, 1110 E. Main Street, Suite 200, Merrill, WI 54452 Phone: 536-0319 Fax: 536-0361 E-mail: cindy.kimmons@wicourts.gov

COUNTY OFFICIALS

■ COUNTY CLERK Robert Kunkel Office: Lincoln County Service Center, 801 N. Sales St., Suite 201, Merrill, WI 54452 Phone: 539-1019 Fax: 539-8054 E-mail: bkunkel@co.lincoln.wi.us ■ COUNTY TREASURER Jan Lemmer Office: Lincoln County Service Center, 801 N. Sales St., Suite 204, Merrill, WI 54452 Phone: 539-1067 Fax: 539-8095 E-mail: jlemmer@co.lincoln.wi.us ■ DISTRICT ATTORNEY Don Dunphy Office: Lincoln County Courthouse, 1110 E. Main St., Suite 103, Merrill, WI 54452 Phone: 536-0339 ■ REGISTER OF DEEDS Sarah Koss Office: Lincoln County Service Center, 801 N. Sales St., Suite 102, Merrill, WI 54452-1632 Phone: 539-1061 Fax: 539-8094 E-mail: skoss@co.lincoln.wi.us ■ SHERIFF Jeff Jaeger Office: Safety Building, 1104 E. First St., Merrill, WI 54452 Phone: 536-6272 Fax: 536-6206

EMERGENCY SERVICES

NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS *For emergencies, dial 911.

■ LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT 536-6272 ■ LINCOLN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 539-2719 ■ MERRILL Police: 536-8311 Fire: 536-2233 ■ CORNING Fire: 536-9697 ■ PINE RIVER Fire: 539-3255 ■ RUSSELL Fire: 873-4033

FITNESS FACILITIES

■ CURVES Address: 804 E. First St., Merrill Phone: 536-5806 E-mail: merrill.curves@verizon.net Website: www.curves.com ■ RIVERSIDE ATHLETIC CLUB Address: 500 South Center Ave., Merrill Phone: 536-2481 E-mail: 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: 722-0233 Website: www.snapfitness.com

HOSPITAL

■ GOOD SAMARITAN HEALTH CENTER Address: 601 South Center Ave., Merrill Phone: 536-5511 Fax: 539-2170 Web site: www.ministryhealth.org Something you should know: A member of ministry Health Care, Good Samaritan Health

“My family lives here, and I enjoy watching the children’s athletic and school activities.”

June Beltz 80, Merrill 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 well-being of all people, especially the poor.

PUBLIC LIBRARY

■ T.B. SCOTT FREE LIBRARY Address: 106 W. First St., Merrill Phone: 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. Monday through Thursday.

9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday.

9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Noon to 4:00 p.m. Sunday Summer hours begin May 28: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday Closed Sunday

MUNICIPAL GUIDE

■ MERRILL Municipal center: 1004 E. First St. Phone: Bill Heideman, clerk, 536-5594 Fax: 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 know as Jenny Bull Falls.

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VETERINARIANS

■ BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL CARE Address: W4693 Wood Duck Lane, Merrill Phone: 536-5136 ■ COUNTRYSIDE ANIMAL HOSPITAL Address: 142855 N. 72nd Ave., Merrill Phone: 536-8557

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“There’s an easier lifestyle and less crime than a bigger city.”

“You don’t have to go far to be up north, or take a ride to the south.”

“It’s a peaceful area, low crime. A nice quiet little place.”

Tom Karau 62, town of Pine River

Tim Voelz 50, Merrill

Jordan Mahn 19, Merrill

■ ROCKWOOD HOSPITAL FOR PETS Address: 900 S. Center Ave., Merrill Phone: 539-8811

PET ADOPTIONS

■ LINCOLN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY Address: 200 N. Memorial Drive, Merrill Phone: 536-3459 Web site: 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

■ THORNDALE BONE & BISCUIT PET RESORT Address: 13169 Highway FF, Merrill Phone: 536-8959 Web site: thorndalecollies.com ■ WATERWORKS KENNELS PET BOARDING & TRAINING Address: N471 Scott Road, Merrill Phone: 536-7895

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES GOLF COURSES

■ MERRILL GOLF CLUB Address: 1604 O’Day St., Merrill Phone: 536-2529 Website: www.merrillgolfclub.com Something you should know: Merrill Golf Club is an 18-hole public course.

■ 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.

COUNTY PARKS

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

■ ATHLETIC PARK

Address: Corner of Sixth Street and Logan Street, Merrill Something you should know: Home to semipro 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.

■ LION’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.

■ OTT’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: Corner of Highway G and Highway K, Merrill Something you should know: Features trails, scenic overlook, pavilion, boardwalk, canoe landings and a handicapped accessible fishing pier.

■ RIVERSIDE PARK Address: End of O’Day Street on Wisconsin River, Merrill Something you should know: Has a boat landing, volleyball courts, shelter and disc golf course.

■ STANGE’S PARK Address: Corner of Parkway Drive and Third Street, Merrill Something you should know: Has tennis and basketball courts, a playground, shelter and outdoor pool.

■ STREET SQUARE PARK Address: Corner of East Second and Scott streets, Merrill Something you should know: Has a playground, softball field and basketball court.

SCHOOLS

MERRILL AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

■ CENTRAL OFFICE Address: 1111 N. Sales St., Merrill Phone: 536-4581 Website: www.maps.k12.wi.us Fax: 536-1788 ■ MERRILL HIGH SCHOOL Address: 1201 N. Sales Street, Merrill Phone: 536-4594 Fax: 536-5504 Website: www.maps.k12.wi.us ■ ADULT DIPLOMA ACADEMY Address: 1101A N. Mill St., Merrill Phone: 536-4594 Website: www.maps.k12.wi.us ■ PRAIRIE RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL Address: 106 N. Polk St., Merrill Phone: 536-9593 Website: www.maps.k12.wi.us ■ JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 1914 W. Jackson St., Merrill Phone: 536-5432 Fax: 536-7260 Website: www.maps.k12.wi.us ■ KATE GOODRICH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 505 W. Tenth St., Merrill Phone: 536-5233 Website: www.maps.k12.wi.us ■ MAPLE GROVE ELEMENTARY Address: 290 Highway F, Hamburg Phone: 536-7684 Website: www.maps.k12.wi.us ■ PINE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: W4165 Highway 64, Merrill Phone: 536-6101 Fax: 536-6328 Website: www.maps.k12.wi.us ■ SCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: N1725 Sunset drive, Merrill Phone: 536-5019 Website: www.maps.k12.wi.us ■ WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 1900 E. Sixth St., Merrill Phone: 536-2373 Fax: 536-1759 Website: www.maps.k12.wi.us

■ HeadsTART AND EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL Address: 1111 N. Sales St., Merrill Phone: 536-2392 Website: www.maps.k12.wi.us ■ MERRILL SCHOOL FOREST Address: Highway 107, Merrill Phone: 536-8248 Website: www.maps.k12.wi.us

PAROCHIAL/PRIVATE

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN SCHOOL Address: 1104 E. Third St., Merrill Phone: 536-7264 Website: www.stjohnmerrill.org ■ TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Address: 107 N. State St., Merrill Phone: 536-7501 Website: www.trinitymerrill.com ■ ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Address: 1708 E. 10th St., Merrill Phone: 536-6083 Fax: 536-7536 Website: www.stfrancismerrill.org/School

SCHOOL DATA

■ MERRILL AREA SCHOOLS Address: 1111 N. Sales St., Merrill Phone: 536-4581 Fax: 536-1788 Website: www.maps.k12.wi.us 2008-2009 ACT results: composite, all students, 21.7 High school completion rates: regular diploma, 91.4 percent Postgraduation plans: four-year college, 45.7 percent

SERVICE AGENCIES NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN

■ AMERICAN RED CROSS MARATHON COUNTY CHAPTER Address: 1602 Second St., Wausau Phone: 842-2156 Website: www.marathoncounty.redcross.org Something you should know: Offers disaster

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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: 848-7207 Something you should know: Youth service organization serving Lincoln, Marathon and Langlade counties, matching children with positive volunteer role models.

MERRILL

■ HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF MERRILL Address: PO Box 141, Merrill Phone: 539-9104 Website: www.habitat.org Something you should know: Builds and sells houses at no profit for families in need.

■ MERRILL AREA UNITED WAY INC. Address: 401 W. Main, Merrill E-mail: united813@verizon.net Phone: 536-2016 Something you should know: Locally directed organization that coordinates community resources for Lincoln County.

■ HAVEN, INC. Address: 710 E. Third St., Merrill Phone: 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.

■ 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: 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: 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: 536-8554 Something you should know: Call for an appointment. Distributes commodities for Lincoln County.

■ CHILD CARE CONNECTION, INC., RESOURCE AND REFERRAL AGENCY Address: 407 W. Main St., Merrill Phone: 539-9779 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

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Phone: 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: 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, 539-1131; outreach, 539-2666; free clinic, 539-9566 E-mail: svdp1@verizon.net 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.

■ THE SALVATION ARMY Address: 1004 E. Main St., Merrill (St. Vincent building) Phone: 539-1479 Something you should know: Provides shelter, food and clothing to people in emergency situations.

TAVERNS

■ 3’S COMPANY Address: 3201 E. Main St. Merrill Phone: 536-3030 ■ ALL ABOARD Address: 315 E. Second St., Merrill Phone: 536-1829 ■ THE ARENA Address: 1212 Center Ave., Merrill Phone: 536-6136 ■ AVENUE BAR Address: 405 Grand Ave., Merrill Phone: 536-3573 ■ BALLYHOOS BREW & CHEW Address: 124 N. Prospect St.,Merrill Phone: 536-7600 Website: www.ballyhoosbrewandchew.com ■ BAYSHORE BAR & GRILL LLC Address: N2901 Highway 107, Merrill Phone: 536-5064 ■ THE BEACON BAR Address: N1297 Fairview Road, Merrill Phone: 536-4232 ■ CLOVER CLUB LLC Address: N8894 Highway H, Irma Phone: 453-1675 ■ CLUB X TO C INC GOLF COURSE & RESTAURANT Address: W890 Highway C, Gleason Phone: 536-1546 ■ CLUB MODERN Address: 1005 Center Ave., Merrill Phone: 536-5672 ■ THE DUGOUT Address: N2472 Highway K, Merrill Phone: 536-8870 ■ EMS COUNTRY PUB

Address: N103 Highway 107, Merrill Phone: 536-8866 ■ ERICKSONS WEST SIDE TAP Address: 116 N Prospect St., Merrill Phone: 536-9750 ■ FISHERS BAR Address: N11209 Highway 17, Gleason Phone: 873-4561 ■ GESUNDHEIT LLC Address: 1300 E Main St., Merrill Phone: 536-8262 ■ GLEASON BOWLING CENTER Address: N5353 Highway 17, Gleason Phone: 873-4588 ■ HUB INN Address: N3294 Highway 17, Merrill Phone: 536-6169 ■ HUMPHREY’S PUB Address: 500 W. Main St., Merrill Phone: 536-1881 ■ JEFF’S BAR & GRILL, Address: N5375 Highway 17, Gleason Phone: 873-4500 ■ KATHY AND CAL’S CLUB 64 Address: 2405 W Main St., Merrill Phone: 536-3847 ■ LEGENDS Address: 1007 E Main St., Merrill Phone: 539-8866 ■ LES AND JIM’S LINCOLN LANES Address: 1208 N Center Ave., Merrill Phone: 536-9405 ■ LITTLE DIPPER Address: W7695 Highway 107 and 64, Merrill Phone: 536-5608 ■ NEWOOD TAP Address: N2805 Highway E, Merrill Phone: 536-1913 ■ NORTHWAY CLUB Address: N2198 Highway K, Merrill Phone: 536-5988 ■ NUT-ZEE’S INN Address: N9831 Highway B, Gleason Phone: 453-8546 ■ OASIS BAR Address: N1594 Highway 64, Merrill Phone: 539-9468 ■ PARK CITY PUB Address: 1404 Main St., Merrill Phone: 536-7004 ■ ROOKIES BAR & GRILL Address: N2410 Highway 107, Merrill Phone: 536-2337 ■ S & S BAR Address: 418 Grand Ave., Merrill Phone: 536-4664 ■ SCHULT COUNTRY INN Address: W5931 Church Ave., Merrill Phone: 536-8244 ■ SPIKES BAR & GRILL Address: 500 Main St., Merrill Phone: 536-4400 ■ SPORTS BAR Address: 310 E Second St., Merrill Phone: 536-4611 ■ SUES EDGE TAP Address: N1496 Tannery Road, Merrill Phone: 536-4615

■ TANGLEWOOD BAR Address: N7433 Highway 17, Gleason Phone: 873-4923 ■ TROPHY BAR Address: 808 Main St., Merrill Phone: 536-5780 ■ VICTORY LANE OF MERRILL, INC. Address: W4998 Pinewood Lane, Merrill Phone: 536-9094 Website: www.victorylanebarandgrill.com

MOVIE THEATERS

■ COSMO THEATRE Address: 813 East Main Street, Merrill Phone: 536-4473 Website: www.bigscreen.com/Marquee. php?theater=6518

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AIRPORTS

■ MERRILL MUNICIPAL AIRPORT Address: N2241 Airport Road, Merrill Phone: 536-2024 Website: www.ci.merrill.wi.us/airport/ma_ home.html

CAR RENTALS

■ BRICKNER’S PARK CITY CHRYSLER-JEEPDODGE Address: 3000 E. Main St., Merrill Phone: 536-2833 Website: www.bricknerfamily.com

TAXI SERVICE

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

BUS SERVICE

■ MERRILL-GO-ROUND BUS SERVICE Address: 1004 E. First St., Merrill Phone: 536-7112 Website: www.ci.merrill.wi.us/government/bus. html

VEHICLE LICENSING

■ WISCONSIN DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, MERRILL SERVICE CENTER Address: City Hall, 1004 E. First St., Merrill 54452 Website: www.dot.state.wi.us/drivers/index. htm Something you should know: Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month

ZIP CODES

■ GLEASON: 54435 ■ MERRILL: 54452

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