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2-3 Local Area Events4-5 Residential Services6 Lincoln County History7 Lincoln County Communities8 Oneida County History9-10 Oneida County Communities14 Parks & Recreation16 Local Area Attractions18 Wisconsin Hunting Seasons20-21 DNR License Centers23 Wisconsin Fishing Seasons30-31 Recreation Trails

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ONEIDA COUNTYAging ................................................................................................................(715) 369-6170Circuit Court ..............................................................................................................369-6157Clerk of Courts ............................................................................................................369-6120County Clerk ..............................................................................................................369-6144District Attorney ........................................................................................................369-6133Demmer Memorial Library.........................................................................................546-2930Emergency .......................................................................................................................911Emergency Management ..........................................................................................361-5167Extension ...................................................................................................................365-2750Finance ......................................................................................................................369-6145Forestry, Land & Parks ................................................................................................369-6140Highway ....................................................................................................................369-6184Information Technology ...........................................................................................369-6101Land & Water Conservation ........................................................................................369-7835Land Information ......................................................................................................369-6179Medical Examiner ......................................................................................................369-6155Minocqua Public Library.............................................................................................356-4437Planning & Zoning .....................................................................................................369-6130Probate .....................................................................................................................369-6159Public Health .............................................................................................................369-6111Register of Deeds .......................................................................................................369-6150Rhinelander District Library........................................................................................365-1070Sheriff ........................................................................................................................361-5100Social Services ..........................................................................................................362-5695Solid Waste ...............................................................................................................282-4944Treasurer ...................................................................................................................369-6137Veterans Services ......................................................................................................369-6127


Residential Services

LINCOLN COUNTYAdministration ...................................................................................................(715) 539-1010Child Support ............................................................................................................536-9700Clerk of Courts .............................................................................................................536-0319Coroner .......................................................................................................................536-4260County Clerk ...............................................................................................................536-1019Developmental Disabilities ........................................................................................539-2510District Attorney .........................................................................................................536-0339Emergency .......................................................................................................................911Emergency Management ..........................................................................................536-6228Extension ...................................................................................................................539-1072Finance ......................................................................................................................539-1030Forestry, Land & Parks ................................................................................................539-1034Health Department ...................................................................................................536-0307Highway ....................................................................................................................536-0352Information Technology ............................................................................................539-1043Land ..........................................................................................................................539-1049Maintenance .............................................................................................................536-0347Probate ......................................................................................................................536-0342Register of Deeds .......................................................................................................536-1061Sheriff ........................................................................................................................536-6272Social Services ...........................................................................................................536-6200Tomahawk Public Library............................................................................................453-2455Treasurer ....................................................................................................................539-1067Veterans Services ......................................................................................................539-1083Zoning .......................................................................................................................539-1087


Lincoln County CommunitiesBRADLEYBradley was founded in 1903 as the abundance of natural resources of nearby Lake Noko-mis attracted settlers. Railroad development allowed for growth and Bradley continued to develop. In 1979 the community’s first town hall was constructed and the area has continued to thrive. Today Bradley is home to approximately 2,505 residents.

MERRILL (COUNTY SEAT)Merrill was named in honor of S. S. Merrill, the manager of the Wisconsin Valley Railroad at the time. The town was originally named Jenny Bull Falls but changed its name shortly after being incorporated in 1881. The city started out as a trading post. Eventually mills and dams were established in the area making Merrill a very profitable town. Populations increased rapidly in the late 1800s with the introduction of railroads but eventually slowed after the decline of the lumber industry and diminishing timber in the area. Merrill has the largest population in Lincoln County and it is also the county seat. Today Merrill is home to approximately 9,670 residents.

PINE RIVERNamed for the nearby river, Pine River developed as a railway community as cord wood was shipped to and from the area. A mill was constructed and early industry was led by agriculture and logging. Today Pine River is home to approximately 1,916 residents.

TOMAHAWKTomahawk was named after a battle between the Sioux and Chippewa Indians. The two tribes buried a tomahawk on the shore of the Tomahawk River to symbolize peace. Tomahawk was founded by Wil-liam H. Bradley, the president of the Tomahawk Land and Boom Company. Bradley went on to become the first mayor of Tomahawk. Populations increased with the rise of the lumber industry. Many early settlers were attracted to the area because of the abundance of timber and prairie land for agriculture and Toma-hawk was incorporated in 1891. Most of Tomahawk was destroyed with the fire of 1929. Nineteen build-ings were burnt to the ground including some of the first buildings erected in the area. Today Tomahawk is home to approximately 3,695 residents.


Lincoln County History

Lincoln County was named in honor of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the Unit-ed States. Settlers began to arrive in the 1840s and were attracted to the abundance of timber and agricultural land in the area. The first mill arrived in 1849 and populations increased with the arrival of the lumber industry. Logging camps provided shelter and made up most of the population for Lincoln County in the late 1800s. At first timber was transported by river but this was soon replaced with the introduction of railroads in the area. Lincoln County was eventually organized in 1874 and by 1900 the population of Lincoln County had reached 16,269. Today Lincoln County is home to approximately 29,499 residents.

CITIES:MERRILL (COUNTY SEAT) – pop. 9,670TOMAHAWK – pop. 3,695

TOWNS:BIRCH – pop. 776BRADLEY – pop. 2,505CORNING – pop. 1,013HARDING – pop. 394HARRISON – pop. 836KING – pop. 842MERRILL – pop. 2,953

TOWNS: (CONT)PINE RIVER – pop. 1,916ROCK FALLS – pop. 624RUSSELL – pop. 711SCHLEY – pop. 962SCOTT – pop. 1,280SKANAWAN – pop. 382SOMO – pop. 152TOMAHAWK – pop. 479WILSON – pop. 309*Populations are approximate.


Oneida County CommunitiesMINOCQUAMinocqua’s name was derived from the Ojibwe saying for “fair maiden.” Minocqua is also known as the “Island City” because the downtown area is surrounded by Lake Minocqua. The city was established in 1889. Most settlers were attracted to the area because of the large amount of trees for logging. Populations increased when the Milwaukee Railroad arrived for hauling timber. A fire wiped out most of the town in 1912 but residents quickly rebuilt and business started to thrive again. Most of the buildings in Minocqua were built after 1912 be-cause of the fire. Tourists are attracted to the area today because of the abundance of lakes and snowmobile trails. Today Minocqua is home to approximately 4,760 residents.

PIEHLPiehl was named in honor of Fred Piehl, the owner of the Gagen Land & Cedar Company. Piehl was created in 1908 by the Gagen Land & Cedar Company and was set up as a logging camp. Settlers were attracted to the high amounts of lumber and areas for farming. Today Piehl is home to approximately 97 residents.

Oneida County named in honor of the Oneida Indian tribe, one of the nations of the Iroquois Indians. The name Oneida itself is derived from the Oneida Indian tribe word meaning “granite people.” Oneida County was formed in 1885 from areas of Lincoln County. Like Lincoln County, Oneida County was known early on for its abundance of timber and fertile prairie lands. Logging camps, prairie and railroads attracted settlers to the area. Populations increased with the rise of the lumber industry. Agriculture expanded rapidly and became the biggest industry for the county after the decline of the logging industry in the early 1900s. Today Oneida County is a popular tourist destination because of the 1,500 miles of snowmobile trails and one of the largest chain of lakes in the world. In 1900 the population of Oneida County was 8,875 people. Today Oneida County is home to approximately 36,031 residents.


Oneida County History

CITIES:RHINELANDER (COUNTY SEAT) – pop. 7,649

TOWNS:CASSIAN – pop. 969CRESCENT – pop. 2,020ENTERPRISE – pop. 303HAZELHURST – pop. 1,220LAKE TOMAHAWK – pop. 1,145LITTLE RICE – pop. 353LYNNE – pop. 256MINOCQUA – pop. 4,760MONICO – pop. 447

TOWNS: (CONT)NEWBOLD – pop. 2,673NOKOMIS – pop. 1,335PELICAN – pop. 2,618PIEHL – pop. 97PINE LAKE – pop. 2,528SCHOEPKE – pop. 360STELLA – pop. 680SUGAR CAMP – pop. 1,779THREE LAKES – pop. 2,260WOODBORO – pop. 675WOODRUFF – 1,940*Populations are approximate.


Recycle as much as you can. Even simple everyday things, such as plas-

tic bottles and aluminum cans, can make a huge difference.

Switch your incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescent

ones. Save money and energy.Bring your own reusable shop-ping bags with you to the super-

market or the mall.Donate your unwanted cloth-ing to a local charity. Eyeglasses,

household items, electronics and even ve-hicles can be accepted.

Recycle your used ink and toner cartridges. Most office supply stores

accept used cartridges.Recycle your used batteries. This prevents poisonous mercury from

seeping into our water supplies and soil. Switch to rechargeable ones.

Switch to unbleached toilet paper, paper towels and coffee

filters. Avoiding bleached products can help preserve our water supply and soil.

Unplug any unused appliances. Your cellphone charger uses electric-

ity, even when your phone isn’t charging - es-pecially if you are not going to be home.

Bring your own lunch. You’ll avoid using non-recyclable styrofoam to-

go containers and unnecessary throw-away packaging.

Start a compost bin in your yard. There are even ones that you can

store under your kitchen sink.Be crafty. Let old items be an in-spiration for a craft project and re-

purpose old items. Punch holes in tin cans to make candle luminaries or use empty yogurt containers to organize nuts an bolts.

Have a green-cleaning product party. Invite your friends over to

make enough vinegar-based homemade cleaners to share.

Run your washer/dryer/dish-washer after 5pm. This is when less

electricity is being used, especially in larger cities. In air-conditioned summer months this can help prevent blackouts.

Tips on Living Greener

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Oneida County CommunitiesRHINELANDER (COUNTY SEAT)Rhinelander was originally named Pelican Rapids because of a patch of rapids located near the area where the Wisconsin River and the Pelican River met. Eventually the city was renamed to Rhinelander after Frederic W. Rhinelander, the President of the Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western Railroad at the time. Railroads were introduced to Rhinelander in 1882 and popula-tions started to increase in the area. Rhinelander is home to the infamous “Hodag,” a giant lizard like creature who has been spotted by hundreds of residents throughout the area since 1893. With the decline of the logging industry many settlers turned to agriculture and made Rhinelander into a prosperous community. Rhinelander was eventually named the county seat of the newly formed Oneida County. Today Rhinelander is home to approximately 7,649 residents.

THREE LAKESThree lakes was named after Maple Lake, Town Line Lake and Range Line Lake in 1881. The Chicago and Northwestern Railroad developed the first settlement in the area. The area at-tracted a lot of people because of the abundance of maple and pine trees. Settlers began to arrive because of the logging industry and the build up of the town as a supply station for the railroads. Eventually agriculture and tourism also started to become one of Three Lakes larger industries. Three lakes was known throughout the area as one of the biggest producers of potatoes. Today Three Lakes is home to approximately 2,260 residents.

WOODRUFFThe community was named in honor of George Woodruff the owner of the Woodruff-Macguire Company, which had lumber operations in the area. Early settlers were attracted to the area because of the abundance of trees perfect for logging. The logging industry triggered a popu-lation growth and business began to develop. Woodruff is home to the world’s largest penny located at the Dr. Kate Museum. Today Woodruff is home to approximately 1,940 residents.


• Know where you can take shelter in seconds. • Have a place, everyone knows, to go to after the storm has passed. • Flying Debris is the biggest danger during a tornado. Your shelter space should have mattresses or thick blankets around, to protect yourselves. • DO NOt OpeN YOuR WiNDOWs to try & “equalize the pressure.” this only makes it easier for debris to injure you. • Also, stAY AWAY FROm WiNDOWs!

• Constant rotation of the clouds base. • Flying/Rotating Debris under the cloud. tornados Don’t Always have a visible funnel. • Heavy Rain or Hail followed by either by an eerie Calm in the storm or Rapid wind changes & shifts. • Listen for loud, continuous rumbling with no breaks in it like thunder.

Precautions:

Things to Look and Listen For:

Lightning Distance TrackerYou can figure out how far away the

lightning is from you like this...Count the seconds inbetween the flash

of lightning & the crack of thunder.Divide the number of seconds by 5 &

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20 seconds4.35 miles

60 seconds13.06 miles

Do Not Open YourWindows!


Tornado Safety

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Parks & RecreationALMON RECREATION AREARhinelander | (715) 365-8600Located near Rhinelander, Almon Recreation Area fea-tures hiking and nature trails, picnic areas with a pavil-lion and a swimming beach.

BRADLEY PARKRhinelander | (715) 365-8600Located in Rhinelander, Bradley Park features nature trails, picnic facilities, a playground, boat launch and a fishing pier.

COUNCIL GROUNDS STATE PARKMerrill | (715) 536-8773 Located on 508 acres in Merrill, Council Grounds State Park features a 55-site campground, picnic shelters, a swimming beach, nature trails and deer hunting in the fall with special permits.

HODAG PARKRhinelander | (715) 365-8600Located in Rhinelander, Hodag Park features baseball and softball diamonds, picnic shelters, playground equipment, a fishing pier, and a swimming beach.

RIB MOUNTAIN STATE PARKWausau | (715) 842-2522Located in Wausau, Rib Mountain State Park features rock formations that are some of the oldest on earth, hiking trails, snowmobile trails, picnic areas, two play-grounds and an amphitheater.

SARA PARK ACTIVITY CENTERTomahawk | (715) 453-3319Located in Tomahawk, Sara Park Activity Center fea-tures baseball diamonds, volleyball courts, an indoor hockey and skating rink, dog park, playground and a swimming beach.

TUG LAKE RECREAT ION AREAMerrill | (715) 536-0327Located near Merrill Tug Lake Recreation Area features a picnic shelter, swimming beach, a boat launch and fishing opportunities.

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All hunters should consider taking an advanced hunter education class to learn the latest hunting techniques along with tips on coming home alive.

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Get a detailed map of the area you are hunting, review it before you leave, and carry it with you in the field.Carry a compass and know how to use it. Decide ahead of time the direction to head for if you get lost or disoriented.Weather can change quickly, so hunters should carry a simple survival kit and be prepared for an unexpected overnight stay in the field. The survival kit should contain a rope, a knife, water, waterproof matches, an emergency shelter, and first aid sup-plies.If you are on the water, make sure to wear a personal flotation device (life preserver). Know your hunting partners’ physical and emotion-al limitations, as well as your own, and don’t push your partners or yourself beyond those limits.


Hunting Safety


Hunting SeasonsDEERArchery & Crossbow | Sept. 12 - Jan. 3, 2016Youth Deer Hunt | Oct. 10 & 11Gun Deer Hunt for Hunters with Disabilities |Oct. 3 - 11Gun |Nov. 21 - 29Muzzleloader | Nov. 30 - Dec. 9Central Forest and Central Farmland Antlerless Hunt | Dec. 10 - 13Southern Farmland Holiday Hunt | Dec. 24 - Jan. 1, 2016

GAME BIRDSPheasant | Oct. 17 (noon) - Dec. 31Bobwhite Quail | Oct. 17 (noon) - Dec. 9Ruffed GrouseZone A | Sept. 12 - Jan. 31, 2016Zone B | Oct. 17 - Dec. 8Sharp-tailed Grouse | Season is under review.Visit dnr.wi.gov for updates.Hungarian Partridge | Oct. 17 (noon) - Dec. 31* Closed in Clark, Marathon, and Taylor countiesCrow | Jan. 24 - Mar. 20 & Sept. 12 - Nov. 19

MIGRATORY BIRDSEarly Canada Goose |Sept. 1 - 15Early Teal Season | Sept. 1 - 7Regular Duck and GooseDates will be established in mid AugustWoodcock | Sept. 19 - Nov. 2Mourning Dove | Sept. 1 - Nov. 29

FURBEARERSCoyote Hunting | Continuous open seasonTrapping | Oct. 17 - Feb. 15, 2016Beaver Trapping OnlyZone A (Northwest) | Nov. 7 - Apr. 30, 2016Zone B (Northeast) | Nov. 7 - Apr. 30, 2016Zone C (South) | Nov. 7 - Mar. 31, 2016Zone D (Mississippi River) |Day after duck season closes to Mar. 15, 2016Mink and Muskrat Trapping Only | Oct. 24 - Mar. 6, 2016Fox (Red and Gray) Hunting and Trapping | Oct. 17 - Feb. 15, 2016Bobcat Hunting and Trapping - Permits requiredPeriod 1 | Oct. 17 - Dec. 25Period 2 | Dec. 26 - Jan. 31, 2016Fisher | Trapping Only - Permits requiredVarious zones | Oct. 17 - Dec. 31Otter | Trapping Only - Permits requiredNorth Zone | Nov. 7 - Apr. 30, 2016Central Zone | Nov. 7 - Mar. 31, 2016South Zone | Nov. 7 - Mar. 31, 2016Raccoon | Hunting and Trapping

FURBEARERS (Cont)Resident | Oct. 17 - Feb. 15, 2016Non-resident | Oct.31 - Feb. 15, 2016

TURKEYYouth Turkey Hunt | Apr. 11 - 12SpringPeriod A | Apr. 15 - 21Period B | Apr. 22 - 28Period C | Apr. 29 - May 5Period D | May 6 - 12Period E | May 13 - 19Period F | May 20 - 26Fall | Sept. 12 - Nov. 19Zones 1-5 | Nov. 30 - Dec. 31

BEARZone C where dogs are not permitted: | Sept. 9 - Oct. 13with aid of baitwith all other legal methods not using dogsAll other zones where dogs are permitted: | Sept. 9 - 15with aid of dogs only | Sept. 16 - Oct. 6with aid of dogswith aid of baitwith all other legal methods | Oct. 7 - 13with aid of baitwith all other legal methods not using dogs

WOLFHunting and Trapping | Oct. 15 - Feb. 29, 2016*Huting with the aid of dogs used for tracking and trailing | Nov. 30-Feb. 29, 2016** Season may close early if quota is likely to be reached. See2015 Wolf Regulations for more information.

SMALL GAMECottontail RabbitNorthern Zone | Sept. 12 - Feb. 29, 2016Southern Zone | Oct. 17 (noon) - Feb. 29, 2016Squirrels (Gray and Fox) | Sept. 12 - Jan. 31, 2016

PROTECTED SPECIESHunting protected species, such as badger, woodchuck, jackrabbit, moose, and flying squirrel, is prohibited.See 2015 Small Game Regulations for more details.

*Please contact your local DNR office for specific hunting and trapping zone regulations. For general information on firearm safety training call: 1 (888) 936-7463.

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Fishing seasonsEarly inland troutMarch 7 (5 a.m.) to April 26

General inland troutMay 2 (5 a.m.) to Sept. 30

General inland fishingMay 2 to March 6, 2016

Largemouth bass northern zoneMay 2 to March 6, 2016

Smallmouth bass northern zonecatch and releaseMay 2 to June 19

Smallmouth bass northern zone harvestJune 20 to March 6, 2016

Large and smallmouth bass southern zoneMay 2 to March 6, 2016

Musky - northern zoneMay 23 to Nov. 30

Musky - southern zoneMay 2 to Dec. 31

Northern pikeMay 2 to March 6, 2016

WalleyeMay 2 to March 6, 2016

Lake sturgeonSept. 5 to Sept. 30 (hook-and-line)

Free fishing weekendsJanuary 17-18, 2015 (winter)June 6-7, 2015 (winter)January 16-17, 2016 (winter)

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Follow these guidelines to help prevent andprepare for capsizing, swamping, or someonefalling overboard.• make sure that you and your passengers are wearing life-jackets while the boat is moving. • Attach the ignition safety lanyard to your wrist, clothes, or life jacket. • Don’t allow anyone to sit on the gun wale, bow, seat backs, motor cover, or areas not designed for seating. Also, don’t let anyone sit on pedestal seats when craft is not in idle. • Don’t overload your boat. Balance the load of passengers and gear stored on-board. • Keep your center of gravity low by not allowing people to stand up or move around while craft is in motion. • in small boats, don’t allow anyone to lean beyond the gun-wale. • turn boat at slow rates of speed. • secure the anchor line to the bow, never to the stern. • Don’t risk operating water craft in rough conditions or bad weather.

(Other than a personal Watercraft)• For engines 25 horsepower or less:- those under age 12 may operate withoutrestrictions.

• For engines over 25 horsepower through 75horsepower:- those under age 12 must have someone 21 years of age or older on board within reach of the controls.

• For engines over 75 horsepower:- No children under age 12 may operate, even with an adult on board. - Other restrictions apply to boat operators 12 to 17 years old:- Operators from 12 to 17 years of age may operate engines of 25 horsepower or lower with no restrictions.

• For engines over 25 horsepower:- Operators 12 to 17 years of age must have: A watercraft operator’s permit, or someone age 21 years or older old on board within reach of the controls.

Operating Watercraft

Who May Operate a Motorboat


Boating Safety


• at least one Coast Guard Approved type 1, 2, 3 or 5 flotation de-vice that is the proper size for each person on board or being towed.

• All devices must be in good condition and easily accessible.

• Children under age 10 must wear a device when on board a boat that is underway unless: in an enclosed cabin or below deck or on an anchored boat that is being used for swimming or diving or passenger craft with a licensed captain.

• Along with the above at least one approved type 4 must be on board boats 16 ft. or longer (except canoes and kayaks) and immedi-ately available.

• A Coast Guard approved type 5 device may be substituted for any other Coast Guard approved device if it meets the same require-ments and is noted on the label.

• Anyone riding a jet ski or other personal Water Craft must wear an approved -non inflating flotation device, as well as anyone being towed by a water craft.

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Read theowner’s manualand know your vehicle thoroughly. • Check your vehicle before you ride. • Wear protective equipment and clothing. • Don’t lend your vehicle to unskilled riders. • Supervise young or inexperienced riders. • Never carry a passenger on vehicles meant for one rider. • Do not operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol. • Drive at speeds that are appropriate to trail conditions. • Stay to the right on trails. • Stay away from thin ice, open water and wetlands • Know the weather forecast. • Make sure headlights and taillights work properly. • Maintain safe distances between other riders. • Re-duce your speed when riding at night. • Yield to other motor vehicles and trail users. • Young or beginning riders are encouraged to take a safety training course.

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AtV safety

• Always wear a properly fitting bike helmet as most serious injuries are to the head. • Be sure your handlebars, seat and wheels fit snugly. • Keep your bike in good shape by checking and oiling your chain, making sure your brakes work properly and maintaining your tire pressure. • Always ride with both hands on the handlebars except when do-ing turn signals. • When leaving a driveway, curb or alleyway always stop and check for traffic in both directions. • Cross only at in-tersections. • Use the crosswalk to walk your bike across busy intersections and follow the traffic signals. • Never ride against traf-fic. Travel in the same direction as the cars. • Whenever you can, use bike routes and avoid busy streets. • Don’t ride near parked cars as doors can open and cause accidents. • Obey all traffic signs and traffic lights. • When biking with friends, ride in a single file. • Always pass other bikers or pedestrians on the left and say “On your left!” to make your presence known. • Always use bicycle hand signals to alert traf-fic of your changing direction.

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Bicycle Safety

• Do not consume alcohol or take drugs prior to or during your snowmobile trip. Doing so increases your chances of injury or death.• Slow down and don’t cut to the inside of the trail corners. It’s dangerous and il-legal. • If you snowmobile at night, don’t override your lights. • Always use the buddy system. Never ride off alone. • Drowning is one of the causes of many snow-mobile fatalities. Whenever possible, avoid the ice. • Wear sensible, protective clothing designed for oper-ating a snowmobile. • Use a full size helmet, goggles, or visor to prevent injuries from twigs, stones, ice chips and other debris. • Avoid wearing long scarves. They may get caught in moving parts of the snowmo-bile. • Know the terrain you are going to ride. If un-familiar to you, ask someone who has traveled over it before. • Know the weather forecast, especially the ice and snow conditions. • Be sure your snowmobile is in top-notch mechanical condition throughout the months of use. • Familiarize yourself with the snow-mobile you are driving. Thoroughly read the manual that accompanies the snowmobile. • Do not pursue domestic or wild animals. That is not the conduct of a sportsman. Report such violations to the nearest law enforcement officer.

SlowDown!Snowmobilingis fun. Going to the hospital isn’t.

Please respect private property and no trespassing signs. Stay on trails.Exercise extreme caution on all lakes and streams. Obey

all state and local laws and ordinances. Do not operate snowmobiles/ATV’s on county roads or state highways.

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Don’t like all the dirt in your fingernails while you work in the garden? Before you go out, run your fingernails across a bar of

soap and you’ll effectively seal the undersides of your nails so dirt cannot accumulate. Then, after you are all done gardening, use a toothpick or nailbrush to remove the soap and your nails will be sparkling clean.

Spray vegetable oil on your string trimmer to help prevent jamming or breaking (Treat before installing string in trimmer).


Make a convenient measuring tool out of a long handled garden tool by laying it on the ground next to a tape measure. Use a permanent marker to copy the inches and feet. Next time you are spacing plants you aready have a dual-purpose measur-ing tool in your hand!

Write the names of your plants (With a permananet marker) on the flat parts of stones of any size and lay them in front of your plants for natural looking markers.

The next time you boil or steam vegetables, use the leftover water to water potted patio plants, and you’ll be suprised at how the plants grow with “vege-soup.”

You can use leftover tea and coffee grounds to help acidify the soil of acid-loving plants like azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias, gardenias and blueberries. A light sprinkle of about 1/4 of an inch applied once a month will help keep the pH of the soil on the acidic side.

You can use chamomile tea to control damping-off fungus, which often attacks young seedlings quite suddenly. Just add some tea to the soil around the soil of seedlings once a week for healthy plant.

Here is a really quick way to dry out your herbs: Just lay a sheet of newspaper on the seat of your car, arrange the herbs in a single layer, then roll up the windows and shut the car doors. Your herbs will be dry in no time!

Use your blender to grind up egg shells. Just like a mother bird chews up worms for the baby birds making the food easier to digest, grinding eggshells makes it easy for your garden to absorb the calcium egg shells retain.

Animals (cats especially) seem to think all of the hard work you’ve put into your garden looks like a huge litter box. To keep them from pooping on your basil and other plants, strategically place a few plastic forks around your plants to deter them from destroying your fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables.



Safety tipsPARENTS:• Teach your kids that an emergency is when you need help from a doctor, a police officer or a firefighter.

• Designate a safe place by your house that a child can go to if they need help right away.

• Have your kids memorize your address and phone numbers. They should also know your full name and where you work.

KIDS:FIRE SAFETY• If you or someone else is on fire - remember to STOP, DROP and ROLL. Wrap a blanket on the person to help put out the fire.

• If there is a fire, leave the house as fast as you can! Crawl on the floor to avoid smoke and if the door is hot, don’t open it - find another way out.

• Learn all the fire exits in your house. Assign a safe place outside for everyone to meet in case of a fire emergency.

HOME ALONE• Never tell anyone that you are home alone.

• If someone calls and asks for your mom and dad, tell them “They cannot come to the phone right now, can you please call back later?”

• Do not answer the door, unless it is someone that you know your parents have okay‘d them to come over.


FIRST AID FOR INSECT BITES/ANAPHYLAXIS & POISON SAFETYINSECT BITES/ANAPHYLAXISAnaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction from insect bites (latex, food and drug al-lergies can also cause Anaphylaxis). Typical symptoms include hives, the swelling of lips or eyes, swollen throat, drop in blood pressure, light headedness, confusion, nausea or diarrhea. If someone is having an allergic reaction from an insect bite with these symptoms:

POISON PREVENTIONTeach your children about poison and how it can look like a food or drink. They should always ask an adult before eating or drinking anything. Have them learn

the poison control phone number: 1-800-222-1222 and keep it programmed or posted near all your phones. Here are some prevention tips.

Lock up your poisons and medications. Keep them out of the reach of children, lock them up if possible. Make sure your children understand that medicine is not candy.Follow directions carefully. Read your labels. Be sure to use and store all poisons and medications properly according to recommendations.

Keep your pets safe from household chemicals, too. Don’t allow pets near areas that have just been cleaned with chemicals, such as freshly mopped floors or bleached bathtubs and sinks. Clean up any anti-freeze/coolant spills. Pets like the flavor but they can die if they ingest it. Store poisonous foods or plants in areas that your pets cannot access. Call your local emergency veterinary hospital if you believe your pet has been poisoned.


Safety tipsFIRST AID FOR BURNS & CHOKING

BURNSFor minor 1st and 2nd degree burns smaller than 3” in diameter: Cool the Burn. Run cool water over the burned area for 5 minutes, or until the pain diminishes. Never put ice on a burn!

Bandage the burn with sterile gauze: It is important to use loosely wrapped gauze. This will avoid pressure and the bandage pro-tects blisters. NEVER put lotions, vaseline, ointments or butter on burn. Do not break any blis-ters, which can cause infection.

Take Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen or Acetaminophen to relieve pain: Minor burns usually heal with these basic treatments. Be aware for signs of infection which may include: increased pain, redness, fever, swelling or oozing. If symptoms develop, seek medical help. Avoid tanning the burned area for at least a year. Protect the area with sun-screen outdoors. Avoid giving aspirin to children.

For 3rd degree burns/all major burns - DIAL 911DO NOT run cold water over large severe burns - this can cause shock.DO NOT remove burnt clothing.Check for signs of breathing/coughing/movement.If there are no signs of breathing begin CPR.Elevate burned areas above heart level, if possible.Cover the burn(s) with cool, sterile, moist bandages, towels or cloth.

CHOKINGMost people clutch at their throats when choking, an obvious symbol for help. However, if a person isn’t giving that signal, be alert for these indications. Inability to talk, difficulty breath-ing or noisy breathing, inability to cough forcefully, skin/lips/nails turning blue, loss of con-sciousness.

The Red Cross recommends a “five-and-five” method for first aid: First give five blows between the person’s shoulders with the heel of your hand. Second, perform the Heimlich maneuver

(abdominal thrusts) five times. Alternate between five back blows and five abdominal thrusts until the blockage is dislodged.

IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 911

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