NATURE PROGRAMS AT COPPER FALLS
On Saturday July 2 at 10AM to noon DISCOVER LOON LAKE. On Sunday July 3, from 10AM to noon, BIRDING AND NATURE HIKE. After both activities, from 12:30 to 4, stop by the naturalist cabin to explore the nature center, visit with the park naturalist, and participate in the activity of the day.
No pets please. State Park admission sticker, or day pass required: programs are free.

BRAT FRY
Saturday, July 2, 2022,10AM- 3PM, Copper Falls State Park
Benefit by the Friends of Copper Falls State Park. All proceeds used for park improvements and projects. Admission sticker required.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BELLRINGER
5 & 2 Mile Races on July 4, 2022. a Fundraising event for the Library
Register online: https://register.chronotrack.com/r/67004 Paper forms are available at Legion Memorial Library, 106 Iron St., Mellen, Wis., Phone: 715-274-8331
Non- refundable race fees: $20-17 yrs. & above, $16-16 yrs. & under
Registration forms received prior to NOON on June 24th will receive a t-shirt, unless otherwise indicated on the registration form. Registration forms received after 12 PM on June 24th will not receive a t-shirt. This includes mailed entries. There is a seperate form available from the library for those who are not participating in the race, but do want a t-shirt.
Early bird pick-up: Sunday, July 3, 4-6PM at the Library. Race materials to all pre-registered entrants. Additional registrations will also be accepted.
Race Day: Monday July 4th, 7AM Registration opens, 8AM Registration Closes, Both the 5 & 2 Mile Race start at 8:30

MELLEN HOMESTLYE FOURTH OF JULY
SAT 7-2, SUN 7-3, MON 7- 4
July 2- 9AM,Yoga & Coffee in the Park-at Gilman Park, 10:30AM- Frog Jumping Contest- Gilman Park(info, 715-274-8331), 11AM- 4-person Volleyball Tournament-Dusty's Saloon(register 715-274-9283, $20/team 6PM-Free Throw Contest, mellen School Courts(register-715-274-1509)7PM-Bingo & Brat Feed, Mellen City GarageJuly 4-8:30AM-Bellringer Run/Walk-Main Street(715-274-8331) 9AM-kiddie Parade-Mellen School Courts(info 715-274- 2136)10AM-Money Scramble-Gilman Park, 11AM-Roly Poly Feed-Mellen Fire Hall 12 Noon-4th of July Parade(register 715-292-1509) after parade-Fire Truck Rides- Mellen Fire Hall, 2PM Baseball Game-Memorial Field, Dusk-Fireworks-Water Tank Hill

FREE SHAKESPEARE AT COPPER FALLS STATE PARK
Much Ado About Nothing, Directed by Maureen Kilmurray will be presented at Copper Falls State Park, Friday July 8, Workshop-5:30PM, Show-7PM. A presentation by the Summit Players Theatre. Wisconsin State Park Vehicle Sticker is required.

TOWN BOARD MEETING
Town of Morse, Tuesday, July 12, 7PM,Town Hall Mellen

BASKETBALL CLINIC
Coach Dale Neibauer's Free Basketball Clinic will be held at the Mellen High School gym.
Starting July 12-August 19th, on Tuesday-Friday from 4Pm to 5:30PM. Learn the fundamentals, skills and play games.

UPPER 13 LEAGUE SCHEDULE
Sunday May 22 Tony @ Mellen Miners
Sunday May 29 Mellen@ Glidden
Sunday June 5 Lake Superior@ Mellen
Sunday June 12 Mellen @ Grandview
Sunday June 19Washburn @ Mellen
Sunday June 26 Mellen @ Ashland
Sunday July 3 Glidden @ Mellen
Friday July 8 All-Star Game, Pufall Field, 7Pm
Sunday July 10 Open date for all
Sunday July 17 Mellen @ Hurley
Sunday July 24 Mellen @ Tony
Sunday July 31 Grandview @ Mellen

MELLEN EXPOS SCHEDULE
June 24 Glidden @ Expos 5:45
July 16 Washburn @ Expos 3:00
July 29, Grandview @ Expos 5:45
August 5, Expos @ Grandview 5:45
August 13 Expos @ Timberjaxx 1:00
August 26, 27, and 28th, State Tournament @ LaCrosse

BELLRINGER IS BACK
Planning has begun for this year's BellRinger. In order to have this event many helpers are needed.
Right now we are asking for volunteers to call the library to sign up to help along the race courses on race day.
Please call the Library at 715-274-8331 to sign up. For any questions, please call race director Nicki Lazorik at 715-274-2727. Thank you.

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 July 23, 2022 REGISTRATION: 7:30-9:30 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 23, 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. School bus on standby for inclement weather. 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: I will participate in the Penokee Range Bike Classic and there by waive, release and dismiss all claims from damages and personal injury which I may incur before, during or after the above named event. Also against any and all race officials involved with the Mellen Area Chamber of Commerce and the Penokee Range Bike Classic.. This includes all persons or organizations in any way involved in this event. I also hold harmless the municipalities associated with the race. I further certify that I am phsically fit to participate in the above named event. DATE: ____________SIGNATURE:_________________________________ ( Parents signature if under 18) EMERGENCY CONTACT(opptional) Name________________________Phone No.________________

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