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RIVER REPORT Normal (ft. above sea level) 675.60 Tuesday – 675.55 Wednesday – 675.54 Thursday – 675.54 Friday – 675.54 Saturday – 675.53 Sunday – 675.53 Monday – 675.53 Wisconsin’s outdoor enthusiasts are enlisted to look out for illegal drug activity in the wild State and local officials are reminding outdoor enthusiasts to be cautious if they come across illegal drug growing operations in remote areas of Wisconsin. While several large grows were found and removed this summer and early fall, there still may be more marijuana growing operations in areas of remote public and private land – with some growers armed and ready to protect their grows.

“While local, state and federal law enforcement authorities have successfully teamed up this year and addressed several large grows on public lands, the public still needs to be cautious,” said Randy Starck, Wisconsin chief conservation warden. “There still may be illegal drug operations on the landscape that could be a danger to outdoor recreationalists. With the large number of hunters in the woods while harvesting activities may be happening, the public needs to be cautious if they run across a grow.”

If problems are found on private land, notify law enforcement authorities. The Department of Natural Resources operates a 24/7 confidential tip line for reporting suspected or observed illegal activity. The number is easy to remember. 1-800-TIP-WDNR. (also a text message option).

“Don’t put yourself in danger. Don’t try to investigate the site yourself. You could inadvertently disturb clues to the perpetrators,” Stark said.

Anyone who comes across a suspicious area is advised to leave the way you came in and to record anything you observed such as vehicle description, license or registration numbers from vehicles, equipment or other tools, GPS coordinates if you have a unit with you.

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public lands are used for their intended purpose,” he said.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “I found out that the mission is to help children in the community and that sealed the deal.”

Mike Pepin, on why he joined the Prescott Kiwanis Club Local Kiwanis Club still attracting new members Group meets for food, fellowship, fun and helping community by Jason Strangis Just as they’ve been doing for the past 16 years, the St. Croix Valley Kiwanis Club still meets every Thursday afternoon in Prescott for food, fellowship and fun.

The locations have changed over the years but the meeting time – every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. – has stayed the same.

From humble beginnings, the Kiwanis Club has grown into a popular group activity with a near all-time high of 35 members.

“Our numbers have been going up substantially,” said Mike Pepin, who was elected new president of the group on October 1. “Our members enjoy the club and they’re actively recruiting people. Once people come to their first meeting they say, “Wow, that’s a really nice group.”

Joy Lutheran plans service, Shanty Town to raise awareness There will be an outdoor worship service Friday in the parking lot of Joy Church in Prescott from 8 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and learning time from 8:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. with the people who are participating in Shanty Town, an event to raise awareness and advocate for those who are homeless. The church encourages everyone to come.