COMMUNITY SLEDDING PARTY
There will be a Community Wide Sledding Party to be held on Thursday, January 26th from 4 to 5:30PM.This event is being hosted by the Digger Center. There will be a hot chocolate bar following the sledding party. Meet on the School Playground by Door C.

WELCOME TO NEW PARK SUPERINTENDENT
Please join the friends of Copper Falls State Park as we welcome our new park superintendent, Bob Skalitzky, to Copper Falls. We will welcome Bob and his family at the Morse Town Hall in Mellen on Saturday, January 28, with a 5PM social hour followed by dinner at 6PM. Jill Crom is supplying the BBQ's and asks that we all bring a dish to share. Looking forward to a good turnout...call or email me your intentions to help Jill with her planning. Ellie Williams..members@friendsofcopperfallsssp.org, 715-209-5920

ANNUAL WINTER PARTY
Winter Blast at Gilman Park, Saturday January 28th, 4 to 8PM.Food, drinks, bonfire, skating, sledding. Sponsored by Mellen Parks & Recreation Dept.

CANDLELIGHT SKI AND SNOWSHOE
Come and enjoy the fun of a candlelight ski or snowshoe on the groomed trails of Copper Falls State Park. This event is scheduled for February 4th from 6-8PM.
Candle luminaries will light the way.Chili, chili dogs, treats, hot cocoa will be for sale. Event may be cancelled if temperature is zero or below. State Park admission sticker required. Sponsored by the Friends of Copper Falls State Park. For more information call 715-274-5123.

TOWN OF MORSE
Town Board Meeting, Tuesday February 14, 2023, 7PM, Town Hall, Mellen

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MELLEN
Next Regular Board Meeting, Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 6PM, Library first floor, Phone, 715-274-3601

ICE FISHING KING/QUEEN CONTEST
The Mellen rod & Gun Club is looking for girls/boys(no age limit) to sell tickets for the Annual Ice Fishing Contest to be held on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Lake Galilee. The person that sells the most tickets will receive 10% of their sales, a $50 gift certificate to any Mellen business of their choice and will be crowned Ms./Mr. Four Seasons. Anyone interested please call Becky Mesko at 1-715-681-0663(evenings/weekends).

HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH EVENT IN MELLEN, WIS.
Come celebrate spring with fellowship, food, and FREE BINGO. March 5, 2023, Lunchoen 11AM-1PM, FREE BINGO at 1PM.
Luncheon Price: $10-Adults, $7 student, free 6 & under, BINGO FREE.
Luncheon includes: Soup, Sandwich, Chips, and Desert(ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO UPGRADING THE SOUND SYSTEM IN THE CHURCH)

JOB OPENING
There is a job opening at the Mellen Area Chamber of Commerce for office manager. It is funded by the US department of Labor and is put on by SER Jobs for Progress INC., a senior community employment agency
Eligibility requirements are: 55 years or older, be unemployed, meet income level and be a resident of Ashland County. For more information contact the Mellen Area Chamber of Commerce at 715-274-2330.

NOTICE TRI-M SANITARY RECYCLING CUSTOMERS
Effective immediately, tires must be removed from all metal brought into Tri-M for recycling.
items such as bikes, lawn mowers, etc., will not be accepted unless the tires are removed.
Tires can be disposed of for a variable fee; rate is determined by tire size.

PENOKEE MOUNTAIN RANGE CLASSIC BIKE ROAD RACE & Tour
Saturday REGISTRATION: 8:30-9:45 a.m. at the Mellen Rod and Gun Club a short distance South of Mellen on Highway 13. RACE ENTRY FEE: Early registration $35.00 until race day July ?, 2023, then $45.00 day of race. AWARDS: plaques/medals for male and female winners. 1st 2nd & 3rd place in 5 year increments. An award ceremony will be held at the school following the race. No awards will be mailed. TIMING: Wisport RJ Ochmann RACE ROUTE COURSE DESCRIPTION: Approximately 47 miles of paved roads through the Penokee Range, traversing rolling hills and flat terrain. Additional services are pace car, 2 sag wagons, and water station. Ashland Co. and Mellen Police Depts. helping when and where necessary. Mellen Ambulances on call. Lunch after Race TBD. SEND TO: Mellen Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 193 Mellen, WI. 54546 NAME: __________________________________ Wisport I.D.# ____________ ADDRESS:_____________________City__________State________Zip_______ AGE: ________ Male______ Female_______ WISPORT MEMBER: Yes_____No____ Tandem Rider________ WAIVER:

THE BRICK
City Hall Building 11:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Third Thursday of each month
Contact Person Bill Polencheck 715-274-6221

CITY OF MELLEN COUNCIL MEETINGS
First Tuesday of every month 6:00 P.M.

THRIFT SHOP HOURS
Store hours are:
Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00AM to 4:00PM