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      Town Of Chicog

      We make it a point to keep our readers well informed about the latest happenings, news, and laws related to The Town Of Chicog. Please take a look below to learn about what is happening in our town.




      Town Brush Site: We will be leaving the site open 24/7 for brush disposal until further notice, but it will be monitored. Sorry for the inconvenience of all the schedule changing.



      HELP US IMPROVE BROADBAND IN NORTHWEST WISCONSIN


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      Taking a Simple Internet Speed Test Will Identify

      Areas of Need in Northwest Wisconsin

       

      Access to broadband is vital for the economic health and growth of Northwest Wisconsin. Yet many homes and businesses have no broadband access or internet service speeds that fall below FCC standards.

       

      State and federal grants are available to bring broadband to underserved areas around the state, but in order to tap into those grants the state must identify those areas of greatest need.

       

      To help ensure broadband access, NWRPC and Visions Northwest are working with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and partners statewide to roll out a simple internet speed test. We are asking residents and businesses to take the test to help establish where support is needed.

       

      The test will help determine where internet speeds are below FCC standards and where the state needs to focus on building the broadband infrastructure.

       

      To take the test, residents and businesses simply need to visit External link opens in new tab or windowhttps://www.nwrpc.com/speedtest, from their home or work location, by May 8, 2022. It will only take a few moments and personal information is always protected and never shared.

       

      External link opens in new tab or windowTake the Speed Test

       

      Even those residents without internet access can help by logging onto the site from a friend’s home or the local library. Click on “Enter an address with No Available Service” to complete the survey.

       

       

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      ESG

      Landowners of Chicog need to look at these suggested evacuation routes and map, attached file Evacuation Routes & Map, so to plan how to leave your property in case of a required evacuation. Do plan to have more than one route out of the area, which will depend on which way the fire or "hazard" is coming from.
       
      Also, you will find the different levels of fire danger alerts information in the attached file, Levels of Fire Danger Alerts, so that you have a general idea of the different levels and what message your ESG phone caller will give you.
       

      Please let us know if you have any questions by contacting the two current Co-Directors: Terri Corrie at tcorrie@centurytel.net or T. Nau at teeshine59@yahoo.com.

       
      External link opens in new tab or windowChicog Evacuation Map & Routes.pdf
      External link opens in new tab or windowChicog ESG Levels of Fire Danger Alerts.pdf

      Washburn County Community Rights Alliance – WCCRA

      The Washburn County Community Rights Alliance (WCCRA) is a citizens group that believes in our right to local community self-government. We believe in community rights over corporate rights. We are now putting together a community rights law called the Climate Bill of Rights. We feel that our community should have a say as to whether a non-local corporation has the right to come into our community and potentially degrade and destroy the land. After all, we, along with future generations, have to live with the potential harms.

      Ladies of the Lake
      Chicog Free Library

      The Town Of Chicog free library is now open at the town hall. It is located on the west side of the building under the canopy. There is a pretty good selection of books including some children's books.
       
      There is no charge for these books and no time limit on how long you can keep them. We only ask that, if possible, when you take a book, you leave a book.

      Hall Rental

      Rental of the town hall for personal use is the responsibility of the town treasurer. Please contact Kathy Strohmeyer to reserve the hall for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.

      IRS Scams

      IRS never does phone calls to inform people if they are in the rear with income tax payments; instead, they send you a formal letter. So if you are receiving a phone call from the IRS, it is a scam. Do not listen or do anything they are asking you.

      Washburn County CodeRED

      Washburn County CodeRED: Head to this website,
      External link opens in new tab or windowhttp://www.co.washburn.wi.us/, and look for the CodeRED emblem. Click on it and sign up for coverage through this easy way. More details on this website. Also, call Milly Thissen (612-670-8541) and give her permission to sign you up, and she will do so you have the benefits of CodeRED.

      Namekagon Transit Door to Door Bus Service Has Arrived!

      Starting January 2020, the Namekagon Transit Door Stop Bus Service will cover our area on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. This option will travel through the communities of Shell Lake, Spooner, Trego, Lampson, Minong, Chicog, Highway F, K, and E.

      Reservations will be required for pickup, which may be made by calling 715-634-6633 option 1 at least one day ahead and before 1 p.m. of that Tuesday. It may be best to call on Monday of those weeks so to ensure you are on the list. Fares for all are $1 and for seniors and/or disabled are $1 or 50 cents when you have the Namekagon Transit ID Card.

      External link opens in new tab or window(Application to complete is below)

      You need to have the exact change when you board the bus because the bus driver will not have any change. This is a Door Stop Service that is open to the public.

      Also, we will have an option of doing a "Seniors Day" on the 5th Wednesday of the month that has a 5th Wednesday. These are January 29, April 29, July 29, September 30, and December 30, 2020, with bus service from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to anywhere in Washburn, Sawyer, and Barron Counties. If you have an idea for an activity or an event on these days, then call Linda at the office at 715-635-4461. If you want to join the activity on these days and need to inquire about the planned activities, call Linda at the above number for information and registration to participate.

      If any questions about the bus service, please call Namekagon Transit at 715-634-6633 and select the option to talk with the administrative office.


      •Namekagon Transit:
      External link opens in new tab or windowwww.namekagontransit.com
       
      External link opens in new tab or windowNew Rider Info.pdf
      External link opens in new tab or windowReduced Fare App.pdf

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      Break-Ins

      Keep alert for any suspicious activities in the area. If you see anything that looks suspicious, call the Washburn County Sheriff's Department. Let's keep an eye out for all our neighbors.

      $200.00 Reward

      There has been an issue with vandalism to town property in Chicog. We have had several road signs knocked down, stolen, or shot up. The town will pay a $200.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the people responsible for this or any other damage to town property. Please contact a board member if you have information.

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      Public Input Wanted

      At every monthly town meeting, we have a public input segment, where you, the landowners of Chicog, can express your ideas and suggestions to the town board. It is also an outlet for any concerns you may have about what is happening around town. We are aware that only a small number of residents and landowners can attend these monthly meetings, so many of your ideas and concerns never reach the town board. Beginning now, you can e-mail your input to me at loiselle@centurytel.net, and I will present your ideas at the meeting. The more ideas we hear, the better we can address the wants, needs, and concerns of the people of Chicog.

      Help Available

      If you need help around the yard either removing snow or cleaning up the yard, contact the Washburn County Unit on Aging. Or you can call Pastor Patrick at the Wesleyan Church in Spooner at External link opens in new tab or window715-635-2768.


      Email Alerts

      The Town Of Chicog has set up an email list to alert residents of Chicog of happenings within our town. If you would like to be added to this list, send your email address to Steve Loiselle at loiselle@centurytel.net.


      Zoning and Building Permits

      Chicog Township is zoned. Zoning laws are enforced through Washburn County. If you plan on building in our township, visit the Zoning Office at the Washburn County courthouse in Shell Lake and make sure everything is in order. Also, keep in mind that building permits are required in Chicog.

      Phone Calls


      Your town board is dedicated to helping the people of Chicog in any way possible. However, please keep in mind that they have private lives as well. If you need to contact a board member, please do so between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Saturday. E-mails can be sent at any time, but may only be responded to during business hours. The board appreciates your cooperation on this matter.

      If you have any suggestions or comments, please send them to Terri Corrie tcorrie@centurytel.net or call at 715-466-4129. We appreciate your interest in keeping the Town Of Chicog informed and safe!

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      Radio Station

      WHSM Hayward
      WCMP & WXCX Siren
      WJMC Rice Lake
      WRLS Hayward
      WIBA Madison

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      AM #

      910
      1350
      1240

      1310

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      FM #

      101.1
      100.9 and 105.7
      96.1
      92.3
      101.5


       


       



      Town of Chicog Comprehensive Plan




      • External link opens in new tab or windowIssue Identification (pdf)
      • External link opens in new tab or windowSurvey Results (pdf)
      • External link opens in new tab or windowStrengths, Weakness, Opportunities & Threats (pdf)

      • External link opens in new tab or windowChicog Comprehensive Plan (pdf)


      • External link opens in new tab or windowAppendix A - Public Participation Plan - (pdf)
      • External link opens in new tab or windowAppendix B - Survey Results - (pdf)
      • External link opens in new tab or windowAppendix D - Conflict Resolution Process - (pdf)
      • External link opens in new tab or windowAppendix E - Development Factors - (pdf)





      Committee for the review and update of plan


      Kent Shifferd, Louie Columbus, Brad Harrison, Shannon Berg, Pat Wilcox, Lori Krings, Scott Pahos, Wendy Streff, and Jim Davison








      Business

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      Heartwood Resort & Conference Center

      N10884 Hoinville Road
      Trego, WI 54888
      External link opens in new tab or window800-577-4848
      External link opens in new tab or window715-319-3064
      External link opens in new tab or windowwww.heartwoodresort.com

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      Heartwood

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      Chicog Self-Storage

      Heather & Denny Richter
      Cell: External link opens in new tab or window715-296-6433 / External link opens in new tab or window715-466-4681

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      Self-Storage Unit

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      Brad & Kay's Campground, LLC

      W8194A Bald Eagle Drive
      Trego, WI 548889
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      External link opens in new tab or windowbradandkayscampground.com

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      Pappy's Tavern & Canoe Rental/Shuttle

      W8296 WI - 77
      Trego, WI 54888
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      Opens at 11:00 AM every day except Mondays

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      Pappy's Tavern

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      RPS Construction Service, LLC

      N11322 Burian Place Rd
      Trego, WI 54888
      External link opens in new tab or window715-829-2627
      Email:
      Bob - bob@rpshomebuilders.com
      Wendy - rpsbuilders@frontier.com

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      PD Cozy Cabin’s, LLC.

      Trego, WI. 54888
      External link opens in new tab or window952-838-5723
       
      External link opens in new tab or windowwww.PDCozyCabin.com
      pdcozycabin@gmail.com

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      Wilderness River Boat House

      An Airbnb operated by Bill Dubek
      Licensed Fishing Guide
      External link opens in new tab or window715 558-2724

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      Lakes

      Here are the numbers for the 2021 summer of the dropped ZM plates and specific lakes:

      Pear Lake has 3 plates
      Twin Lake has 6 plates
      McClain Lake has 3 plates
      Matthew Lake has 4 plates.
      Chicog Lake has 2 plates.
      Matthew Lake still has its decontamination station up and running.
      Ed Rhodes will be the lead for the CAISC committee. Contact info is ed.rhodes@gmail.com and External link opens in new tab or window715-305-4726. He has some extra plates just in case someone new/landowner is interested in dropping a plate from his/her dock.



      Information on Township Lakes

      External link opens in new tab or windowChicog Lake | External link opens in new tab or windowMcLain Lake | External link opens in new tab or windowMatthews Lake | External link opens in new tab or windowNorth Twin Lake | External link opens in new tab or windowPear Lake | External link opens in new tab or windowSouth Twin Lake

      Washburn County
      External link opens in new tab or windowAquatic Invasive Species
       
      DNR - Washburn
      External link opens in new tab or windowAquatic Invasive Species - Washburn County



      The Washburn County Land and Water Conservation Department also has a newly-updated Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) website (External link opens in new tab or windowhttps://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/3b7b5413c50d48a39d62e48df1df103d). It discusses the main species of concern in Washburn County, mapped areas, controlled areas of some species and watercraft decontamination.  More information will be added over time.


      Zebra Mussels – Decontamination

      We have two decontamination stations in Chicog, (see below) Matthew Lake and Lower McKenzie Lake, and we are required to follow the decontamination law as well as to encourage our visitors with boats to do the same. We need to know the decontamination law for Washburn & Burnett County, which became law earlier this year. The law is, "Boaters are required to decontaminate their boats before entering a water body if a decontamination facility (see the enclosed picture of this decontamination station) is at the landing where boaters are putting in. This may consist of removing the weeds off the boat and doing a high pressure/high heat power wash, bleach wash, or other processes that are indicated by the signage". Please process the weed removal and bleach wash at both of these boat landings with decontamination stations.

       

      You will find the explanation of the bleach wash by reviewing the “Ways to Zap Zebra Mussels” brochure below.

       

      During June 22, 2018, Northwestern Wisconsin Lakes Conference, Dr. Mike McCarthy from the University of MN Research advised us not to move used docks and lifts from another lake into our lakes from May to November. And if you do move this equipment during these months, please make sure to have it power washed with 140 degrees hot water high-pressure washer spray before bringing to the boat landing and dropping it in your lake. He mentioned that they believe that Zebra Mussels do detach from established settings when introduced into new waters.

       

      Keep in mind that Zebra Mussels can live on a boat, lift, or dock out of water for five days in dry weather and up to 30 days in wet weather.

       

      Another report from Dr. Mike McCarthy at the Northwestern Wisconsin Lakes Conference is that "having boat landing inspectors is critical and is effective in keeping the Aquatic Invasive Species out, especially the Zebra Mussels, by doing weed removal and the bleach wash continuously." We need to encourage everyone using our lakes to do the inspection and bleach wash whether an inspector is present or not.

       

      Additional Readings:

      External link opens in new tab or windowWashburn County Lakes & Rivers Association

       

      External link opens in new tab or windowBurnett County Lakes and Rivers Association


      Links to Other Sites for Zebra Mussel Information

      External link opens in new tab or windowThe Wisconsin DNR General Facts

      External link opens in new tab or windowGood Source of Information About Zebra Mussels

      External link opens in new tab or window“Washburn-Burnett Counties Mobilizing Against Zebra Mussels”.

      External link opens in new tab or windowTo See a Video on How to Identify ZM on Your Dock

      External link opens in new tab or windowBasic Facts From USGS

      Living on the lake may bring family and friends with their boats to enjoy your lake. Do you know where to send your friends and family members who are bringing their boat to spend time on your lake so that they wash their boat if they have been in any of the areas where the red dots show External link opens in new tab or windowon this website.

      External link opens in new tab or windowPage 3 Has the Zebra Mussel Life Cycle

      External link opens in new tab or windowGood Video on the Effects of ZM

      External link opens in new tab or windowGood Video on Facts and Consequences of ZM

      External link opens in new tab or window“Protect Your Boat and Engine from Zebra Mussels” If You Are in an Infested Lake.

      Zebra Mussel control procedures. Here is a list:

      Burnett County: Dave Ferris External link opens in new tab or window715-349-2186 dferris@burnettcounty.org Burnett County Land & Water; Bob Baker External link opens in new tab or window715-349 8009 robert.w.baker@uwrf.edu

      Burnett County Lakes & Rivers Association.


      Washburn County: Lisa Burns External link opens in new tab or window715-468-4654 lburns@co.washburn.wi.co Washburn County Land & Water; Cathie Erickson External link opens in new tab or window715-865-4406 Washburn County Lakes & Rivers Association.


      DNR Wisconsin: Report ZM potential sightings to Kris Larsen External link opens in new tab or window715-635-4072; Another ZM DNR personnel - Pamela Toshner External link opens in new tab or window715-635-4073
      Pamela.Toshner@wisconsin.gov

      US Fish & Wildlife: Dave Wedan 608-783-8435 dave_wedan@fws.gov


      External link opens in new tab or windowWays-to-Zap-Zebra-Mussels.pdf



      Websites to Check Out for More Information

      •FOCUS article describing the new service

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      Town Of Chicog

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      Contacts

      Chairman – Pat Wilcox

      Treasurer – Kathy Strohmeyer

      1st Supervisor – Steve Loiselle

      Clerk – Terri Corrie

      2nd Supervisor – Sue Kowarsch

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      Town Info

      W8499 State Highway 77
      Trego, WI 54888

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