Then there is the businesses who got Covid money in Price County from our governement. Tens of thousands of dollars each business mostly. https://projects.propublica.org/coronavi...ch?q=54555 I prefer to shop at the ones that didn't take Covid money but sooo many got money while still being open during Covid & making money!!! They started as loans but the talk was to apply & the government would forgive those loans & they did forgive those loans & businesses got & kept the free money!!! Take take take. Forgive loans, take grants and bankrupt our country.
Imagine being alone in the arid land of the Great Karoo Desert in South Africa, completely alone, for an unknown number of days, weeks, or months. There are nine others who are also alone, trying to survive, and trying to last the longest to win $500,000. Every season on the TV show, "Alone," ten people have tried to survive in the frigid temperatures of the Arctic, all alone. In Season 12, ten people will try to survive in the dry heat of the South African desert, all alone. Eight men. Two women. One of those women, Kelsey (Revak) Loper, was raised in Phillips, Wisconsin.
Born to Larry and Linda Revak, Kelsey has two sisters, Katie Canfield and Angie Revak. She grew up on Musser Lake and graduated from Phillips High School in 2007. "Swimming, fishing, tubing, playing by the dam, etc. is what we did every summer. Since Phillips is a small town, lots of kids will take some time off school for hunting season. I grew up with almost all guy cousins and didn't want to be left out of anything, so I always went hunting with family. Growing up in the country of the northwoods of Wisconsin shaped me into the outdoorsman that I am. We were always outside," Kelsey said of her early life that inevitably helped prepare her for the reality TV show.
As an adult, she moved to Cody, Wyoming to work as a guide for horseback trail rides at a dude ranch. She learned archery and trapping, which would also prove helpful in her "Alone" endeavor.
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She then moved to Montana. She met Brady Burdick through a mutual friend, and they have been together for eight years. Together, they have Long Acres Rescue, which was handed down to them from a friend. Kelsey shared, "My favorite thing about training wild mustangs and burros is that they are a clean slate. Nobody has messed them up and given them bad habits. The progress you see even in just three days is incredible. They go from never being touched in their life to being halter broke, leading, loading, grooming, and picking up their feet. We love seeing animals find the right home and be loved." Of course, while Kelsey was in competition, Brady took care of the rescue. Kelsey gave credit to Brady and the other contestants' support people back home. "They stay back and hold down everyone's lives while we go out in the wilderness on our crazy journey. They are the real heroes of the show."
The show doesn't happen for any contestant, however, until they apply. For Kelsey, she was approached by a casting producer, via Instagram, in March 2022, being told that she looked like a great candidate for the show. However, to compete at that time, each contestant needed the COVID-19 vaccine. "I said, 'Call me back when that requirement changes,'" and they called back in March 2023. The next hurdle was that Kelsey needed to know how to make Paiute Deadfall and Figure 4 Deadfall Traps, plus shoot archery with a traditional bow. "I had never made those traps, and I only shot a Hoyt compound bow. They wanted me to thrive and be successful, so we both decided to wait until the next season so I could prepare with more primitive skills.
"About 6 months later, they called again while I was guiding elk hunters in Montana. I still hadn't bought a recurve bow but said I'll get on it and apply. I needed to send in videos of everything from shelter making, setting traps to water filtration and hunting. I had about two months to get in hours of video and learn some new skills. They engage with a lot of people, narrow it down to about 50 or so people, and pick 24 to go to boot camp. I was shocked when they called and said I made it to boot camp. Then, after a two-week boot camp, they chose the ten participants, which I was one of them. So, they found me, and I said, 'Heck yeah, let's go!'" Watch part of Kelsey's application footage in the video at the top of this page.
With the application process complete, and Kelsey selected for the show, she started the competition on May 22, 2024. Since winter was just beginning there, the daytime Fahrenheit temperatures were in the 80s but nighttime could get into the 20s or 30s.
To survive in that climate, she was allowed to select ten items to bring on her "Alone" journey. Kelsey explained, "We were allowed to bring as many items to location as we wanted. We could take 15 or 20 items for our two-week orientation on location. Then we choose ten the day before we launched. We got to get a lay of the land and weather before choosing. I wanted things to help me get big game and fish and a ration of some sorts. I tried not to think about taking any comfort items. If it didn't have more than one purpose, I probably didn't want it." Kelsey brought a tarp; wool blanket; saw; multi-tool with knife; cooking pot; Ferro rod (fire starter); paracord; 30- and 14-pound fishing line and lures; a ration of 1/3 rice, 1/3 salt, and 1/3 sugar; and a bow. Kelsey explains her reason for taking each item in this video.
Once the items were selected, it was time to start the journey of surviving alone. "My emotions were pure excitement, like a kid going in the woods to build a fort but not needing to be called in for bedtime. I literally had no obligations and could do anything I wanted. It was freeing to know I just needed to find food and shelter but could do whatever I wanted when I wanted."
Kelsey had no idea how long she would be surviving on her own and doing whatever she wanted when she wanted. In Season 1, the final contestant lasted 56 days, but, in another season, someone lasted 100 days. "There is no telling how long someone will last, especially in a new location where they have never filmed before," Kelsey explained. Given it is unknown how long the final person would last, when a contestant decides they are done with the show or gets pulled for a medical reason, they go through a re-feeding process due to weight loss, an exit interview, and then the person can go home.
Home is something Kelsey said she tried not to think about. "I hiked a lot and was constantly trying to find big game to harvest and eat. I did not think about Brady or home, because it made me emotional, so I kept busy with scouting and lots of sun naps. The things I missed most were my books, because I read 24/7, and my watch, because I love to time everything, and it's a habit to look at my watch every now and then. It was hard not to read my book before bed or watch a movie to 'wind down' after a long day. It really was great to get away from the everyday creature comforts."
Kelsey said she found the competition to be more mental than physical. "Your mind will tap out before your body usually," she noted. "It was very hard. If anyone says it's easy, they are lying. It was hard not bouncing ideas off anyone, it was hard not to think of home, it was hard when I had multiple family members have birthdays while I was out there and not talk to them, it was hard to keep encouraging myself to continue on days I wanted to quit, it was hard with no food, it was hard when things didn't go right and I had no creature comforts. I had a blast and stayed positive, but it took work."
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All the work was truly done all alone, including the filming. Kelsey explained, "Alone means you are truly alone. We had camera classes we took at orientation to learn all the gear we needed to film ourselves. We have one big main camera and two Go Pros, as well as a couple trail cameras. The camera crew films the helicopter ride that takes you to your individual spot; then, when you get off the helicopter, they leave and all the filming is on me. I had tripods and Go Pro attachments to get multiple angles and views. The camera crew only comes to check on you when the medics come to do medical checks or if you tap out. Medical checks are every three weeks in the beginning and slowly get closer together as you lose more and more weight. They make sure you don't get in a danger zone of weight loss. They can pull you from the game at any time if they feel you are not fit to continue health-wise. Illnesses like Giardia, constipation, and injury can also cost you the game."
A person can also tap out on their own volition. "You can tap out a few different ways," Kelsey said. "You have an emergency red button on your yellow brick which is a GPS device. If you break a leg hiking, slice your hand, etc., this is what you push. If you're not in any danger, you use a satellite phone to tap out, and they will come get you. If that dies or doesn't have great connection, there is a last and final source of communication and that is a radio."
The one thing Kelsey would like to communicate with the youth of Price County is about not being afraid to go on crazy adventures like this one. She said, "Even though Phillips is one of the best small towns to grow up in, there is a whole other world of adventure out there; do not be afraid to jump and go on crazy adventures. You can always make money; you can't always make memories. If you are questioning doing something, always do it. Because, if you succeed, you are one step closer to your goals, and, if you don't, it will shape you into the strongest person you know and make you smarter and more resilient."
To find out how far this "force to be reckoned with" made it on her crazy adventure, watch "Before the Drop" at 7 p.m. CST and then Episode 1 at 8 p.m. CST on Thursday, June 12, 2025 on The HISTORY Channel. The show will also stream for free on The HISTORY Channel the following day.
Read the follow-up article to see how Kelsey did at this link.
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According to Governor Tony Evers, the Price County District Attorney, Matthew McElroy, has submitted his resignation, effective July 7, 2025.
McElroy replaced Karl Kelz in August 2023 after Kelz's resignation earlier that year.
The governor will need to appoint a new district attorney to fill the vacancy. The term will expire at the end of January 2029.
UPDATED 6-9-2025:
Matthew McElroy told My Price County that he is leaving the area to open an office in Stevens Point. He will be having his own practice there. He stated he is originally from the farther parts of Southern Wisconsin, but he worked in the Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids areas previously and really liked it, so he wants to move back there.
When asked if he would like to give a farewell message to the residents of Price County, he said, "I enjoyed my time as district attorney. It's been an honor to serve as their district attorney."
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The housing project, known as "The Pines at Park Falls," which was going to be built on Tower Road, has been suspended for 2025.
According to the City of Park Falls, "This pause is due to rising construction costs and recent changes in federal regulations affecting the funding sources for the project. Because of these challenges, the developer is currently unable to meet the financial and timing requirements associated with the current project design. However, they have indicated an intention to revise the project for the following year, assuming that building costs stabilize and that federal regulations related to funding are adjusted. Moving forward, this will likely involve the developers reapplying for WHEDA housing tax credits and a redesign of the project."
The City of Park Falls stated that the development remains a priority for the city, because it supports various goals, such as providing workforce housing, strengthening the local tax base, and adding customers to the utility system. The city will continue to work with the developers in hopes that the project will resume and be completed at a later date.
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On May 20, 1990, Susan "Susie" Poupart, 29 years old, was seen leaving a house party at about 4 a.m. in Lac du Flambeau.
While walking home alone, two men pulled up in a car, and Susie entered the car, according to witnesses. However, Susie never returned home. She was never seen alive again. Her family reported her missing two days later.
In 1990, the case was investigated by the Vilas County Sheriff's Department as the Lac du Flambeau Tribal Police Department did not yet exist. According to the tribal police, "Deputies and fire department personnel conducted ground searches for four or five days, hoping to find her alive and return her to her two young children. Eventually specially trained tracking dogs were brought in from Minnesota to assist in search efforts, to no avail.
"Six months later, on November 22, 1990, deer hunters found Susie’s remains in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, approximately 12 miles from her home. Her purse and Tribal ID were found near her remains. Susie’s death was determined to be a homicide, and in the decades since her murder, continuous improvements in DNA technology have kept her family’s hopes alive that her murderers will be brought to justice."
Investigators are also hopeful as they await the results of DNA testing on evidence that was recently sent to sophisticated, high-tech crime laboratories.
Beyond DNA evidence, police believe there are people who have information about Susie's disappearance and death, which could result in the arrest and conviction of those involved in her murder.
As an incentive, the Lac du Flambeau Tribe is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible. According to police, "Any detail, no matter how small, could be helpful. It goes without saying that Susie’s children, now grown, deserve answers in the death of their mother, who was so cruelly taken from them. The Lac du Flambeau Tribal Community, too, deserves to know what happened to one of their own. Most important, Susie deserves justice. She was only 29 years old when she was murdered. She had her whole life in front of her, and her two beloved children to raise. Her killers must answer for their crime, so that Susie can finally rest in peace, and her family and community can begin to heal."
Anyone with any information regarding the disappearance and murder of Susan "Susie" Poupart is asked to call either the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office at 715-479-4441, the Wisconsin Department of Justice at 608-266-1221, or the Lac du Flambeau Tribal Police Department at 715-588-7717.
Police added, "The reward offered by the tribe for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Susan "Susie" Poupart will be apportioned as deemed just by the tribe, in the event, for example, multiple credible tips are received. Employees of law enforcement and correctional agencies are not eligible to collect the reward."
According to the Price County Sheriff's Office, the Price County Highway and Transportation Committee meeting was held on May 7, 2025, as scheduled.
During the meeting, which was accessible via livestream, a user named "James' iPhone" joined from a Linode Datacenter IP address, which is located in Ontario, Canada. It is an American cloud provider that hosts virtual machines.
Approximately thirteen minutes into the meeting, the user displayed explicit content on the Price County video screen streaming service. The video feed was immediately stopped by Price County employees.
According to the sheriff's office, "A joint investigation was conducted by the service contractor, Heartland Business Systems; the Price County IT Department; and the Price County Sheriff’s Office. This investigation concluded that the explicit materials shown during the Price County Highway and Transportation Committee meeting did not originate from electronic items owned by Price County. In addition, this investigation concluded no Price County employees were responsible for displaying the explicit material. Price County realizes that securing virtual meetings is essential to maintaining a safe and professional environment for all participants. The recent incident underscores the risks of unrestricted content sharing. Price County has implemented recommended setting changes and has taken steps to significantly reduce the likelihood of future disruptions."
The police added that no additional information will be released at this time.
The 5th annual community-wide garage sale event will take place on June 12, 13, 14, and 15, 2025 for anyone with a Phillips address, both in the city limits and in the country.
"For anyone wanting to have a sale, the listing is free. My Price County promotes the event and the list of sales, so getting on the list should greatly increase traffic to each sale. We have had people remark that the community-wide garage sale weekend brings them the most shoppers they see all year at their sales," said Lynne Bohn, event organizer.
My Price County is offering free advertising to residents who would like to have a garage sale on that weekend. To participate, reserve your ad spot by submitting your first and last name, full address of your garage sale location, the days (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday) and the times you set for your garage sale, along with a short list (25 words or less) of some of the items that will be at your garage sale. Either message My Price County on Facebook or send an e-mail to Contact@MyPriceCounty.com with "Garage Sale" in the subject line. While getting the garage sales sent via e-mail is preferred, you can call 715-339-6677 if you do not have access to Messenger or e-mail. My Price County will confirm receipt of all messages and e-mails. The deadline for submitting your garage sale is 5 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025. Please note, you will need to place your own garage sales signs and do any additional advertising that you choose.
"The busiest days are Friday and Saturday," Lynne added, "but we will accept sales for Thursday and Sunday, as well, because some people like to run three- or four- day sales. Anyone who hosts a garage sale can choose their days and times; no one has to host a sale on all four days unless they want to."
The community-wide garage sale event is being held to help promote the community. Please help us make others aware of this event by sharing this article's link or the Facebook post. You can also follow and invite your friends to the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1078936907369520.
Sales will be posted by the morning of June 12, 2025, at https://www.mypricecounty.com/sales.html. Save that link but realize there are no current sales listed there yet, and the full list won't be published until June 12, 2025.
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Reports received by the police departments in Price County for the month have been condensed and summarized.
PRICE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Reports from April 2025 were not received by the sheriff's office at the time of publication on 5-13-2025.
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PHILLIPS POLICE DEPARTMENT
4-12-25: Notified of an altercation that occurred between an adult female and her adult male son. One adult male was arrested for disorderly conduct.
4-13-25: Received a report of a suspicious vehicle and person at the park that had been there for a while and was allegedly taking photos. The officer made contact with the person who stated that they were just waiting at the park for their friend to get off work and watching videos on their phone.
4-13-25: Received a phone call from an adult male who stated that his neighbor was posting not true things about him on Facebook. The officer stated that they would review the post and document the incident.
4-16-25: Responded to Eyder Avenue to take a male into custody who had a bench warrant out for his arrest. Officers made contact and arrested the male on his Fail to Appear Warrant only.
4-17-25: Police received a report of a hit and run that occurred at a local grocery store. The officer met with elderly female who stated when she was in the grocery store an adult male came up to her and told her he witnessed a vehicle hit hers and leave. The adult male provided the elderly female with the vehicle information and a description of the driver. An officer made contact with the suspect vehicle's owner who stated that she hit the other vehicle. The officer was able to identify another adult female at the residence who matched the description. The owner of the vehicle was issued a citation for obstructing, and the operator of the vehicle was issued two citations for hit and run of an unattended vehicle and operating without a valid license.
4-17-25: Received a report from an adult female that she was assaulted by a family member. The adult female stated that she was strangled, and the family member took off with her cell phone. The adult female stated that she had lived with the family member in the past but currently lived by herself. One adult male was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, strangulation, and false imprisonment.
4-18-25: Contacted regarding an adult male staying in a tent on Argyle Avenue that had a condemned residence. The officer made contact with the adult male who stated that he was not staying in the residence and was only staying in the tent temporarily as he worked on the residence to get it up to code.
4-19-25: Responded to Germania Avenue for a family dispute where pushing had occurred between two females. An officer collected statements from witnesses. The officer will be forwarding charges to the Price County District Attorney's Office on an adult female.
4-20-25: Requested to investigate a hit and run incident that occurred on Eyder Avenue. The reporting party advised that a blue sedan backed into a light pole causing damage. A Phillips Police officer responded to the scene and observed minor damage to the light pole. The reporting party advised of the license plate that was attached to the vehicle. The vehicle was located, and the driver was cited.
4-21-25: Issued a courtesy violation notice at a residence on Elk Avenue that had a television, couch, and other debris around the residence. The owner was given 48 hours to comply with the removal of the junk or be issued a citation.
4-21-25: Issued a courtesy violation notice to a residence on Argyle Avenue that had a mattress and box spring setting alongside of it. The owner was given 24 hours to remove the mattress and box spring or be issued a citation.
4-24-25: Responded to a report that a local establishment had a patron attempt to pay with a fake $100 bill. An officer responded and viewed video footage.
4-26-25: Phillips Police assisted Central Price County Ambulance Service with an adult female who believed she broke her ankle after jumping off a dock. The officer assisted with loading the patient into the ambulance. The patient was transported to the medical center in Park Falls.
4-27-25: Saw a vehicle parked across a sidewalk in the City of Phillips, which was impeding pedestrians' usage of the sidewalk. Officers spoke to the vehicle's owner and the vehicle was removed.
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PARK FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT
4-1-25: Dispatched to an address for an uncontrollable juvenile fighting with family members.
4-2-25: Assisted with a roll-over crash with entrapment and injury. Provided traffic control until released from scene.
4-4-25: An officer responded to a residence for a welfare check. The officer observed, through a window, that the victim was lying on the floor inside of his residence. An officer forced entry into the residence and found the male had been down for approximately two to three days. EMS arrived on scene and transported the male to the medical center.
4-4-25: An officer arrived to assist on a traffic stop. Upon a consent search, the officer located controlled substances inside of the suspect vehicle.
4-5-25: An officer conducted a traffic stop on a suspect vehicle. One male driver and one female occupant were cited for open intoxicants. An officer questioned the occupants as the vehicle had been involved in an incident in Phillips on 04/01/25. Information was relayed to Phillips PD.
4-6-25: A woman reported that her neighbors told a man he could ask her out, but she doesn't get along well with the neighbors and had no interest in dating the man. She asked police to let them know to leave her alone. The neighbors stated they did not direct the man to ask her out. The man said he had told the neighbors he needed someone to clean his house, as he is getting older, and they mentioned the woman to him. He said he is a flirtatious person and still attempts to find love. The officer told the man not to go to the woman's residence. He said he understood and asked the officer if he had a single sister or mother. The officer said that he did not.
4-7-25: Received an email from the grocery store regarding a fake $50 bill taken in by a cashier.
4-10-25: An officer conducted a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle. The officer observed drug paraphernalia in plain sight in the vehicle and searched the vehicle. One male suspect received numerous citations.
4-12-25: An officer received information about a disturbance, in which a female adult was armed with a knife, endangering other persons in the apartment. An arrest was made.
4-13-25: A woman reported odd things happening in her house, such as her unlocked doors being opened, a scarf being moved, and money being missing from her purse. A neighbor told the officer he would check his cameras, which face the woman's home, to see if there was any unusual activity.
4-15-25: An officer conducted a traffic stop on a suspect vehicle. One male driver was arrested for operating after revocation and misdemeanor bail jumping.
4-18-25: An officer spoke with one reporting party regarding a male selling puppies at approximately four weeks old and running an illegal pet store at his residence.
4-24-25: Received a report about a possible breaking and entering that occurred.
4-26-25: A crash, involving three vehicles in the fast-food drive-thru, was reported.
4-29-25: Officers responded to Hines Park as a vehicle driving in the parking lot had driven into the woods near the river. The woman stated her foot slipped off the brake and onto the gas as she reached for something in the car, and she missed the driveway to the parking lot. She wanted to have the vehicle towed, but the towing company said numerous trees would need to be cut to get the vehicle out, so the towing company departed.
4-30-25: A man reported being struck by a vehicle, causing him injury. His neighbor gave him a ride to the medical center. The man later admitted he lied to his neighbor to get a free ride instead of paying for an ambulance. He was not struck by a vehicle; rather, he fell down.
4-30-25: Received a report of a homeowner feeding deer in their front yard. A vehicle collided with a deer running from the yard at 5:40 a.m.
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MARCH 2025 SOAR AWARD WINNERS
These students distinguished themselves by conquering a feat that challenged themselves to strive or push themselves a bit further on a task.
Front Row, Left to Right:
Ryan Rodriguez, Anthony Warshall, Bailey Langland, Riley Kontny, Quinn Kontny, Dreyden Warren, and River Rougeau
Back Row, Left to Right:
Eric Christensen, Arlan Cooley, Eli Siegmann, Breylyn Zielke, and Richard Santos
FEBRUARY 2025 EAGLE AWARD WINNERS
These students distinguished themselves as being "friendly."
Front Row, Left to Right:
Natalie Lynch, Elliana Singer, Scareltt Bornhoeft, Brookes Eichman, Charlotte McKee, Amelia Gartmann, and Zelina Rougeau
Back Row, Left to Right:
Lukas Pagel, Ariel Sprangers, Keiskha Jim, Koji Sohl, Casey Kleczewski, Daymien Szymik, and Luna Fleck
JANUARY 2025 EAGLE AWARD WINNERS
These students distinguished themselves as having "kindness."
Front Row, Left to Right:
Ryan Rodriguez, Brynlee Burger, Kaylah Nyakusinga, Josh Hilgart, Isabella Rabauliman, Penelope Andreas, and Kinsley Brummer.
Back Row, Left to Right:
Connor Wulf, Broklynn Rodriguez, Myra Frieburger, Liberty Vitek, and Sienna Smith.
JANUARY 2025 SOAR AWARD WINNERS
Soar Winners are those who distinguished themselves for doing something that stood out that was challenging or conquered a feat that deserves recognition.
Price County United Limited (PCUL) held a Spring Community Engagement meeting on Thursday, May 8, 2025, which was to begin at 5:30 p.m. and end at 7 p.m. PCUL board members, Lyn Ludwig and Blake Pluemer, along with one other person, were in attendance at BW University in Phillips. One more person and My Price County joined the online meeting. The meeting was about 25 minutes in length.
The meeting covered a proposed community event and recreation center, community boat center with kayaks and a dock, and proposed trails.
The Woodson YMCA and The Landing, located in Wausau, were discussed as a vision for what could be in Phillips. The YMCA has an upper level 1/4-mile indoor track and a gymnasium, which Lyn envisions coming to Phillips. She said it would add another gym to the school gyms already available to the community (as the schools allow use for some group sports). She mentioned areas of indoor exercise. There are some other amenities that Wausau has, which Lyn does not see fit for Phillips, such as the pool, because Phillips already has a community pool. The Landing is part of the Woodson YMCA, and it focuses on exercise for people who are 55 and older.
Lyn also discussed PCUL being the parent non-profit organization for a community boat center, and she said someone has volunteered to assist with the kayak launch, which would have one or two launch sites along the "Lionite" shoreline and a fleet of kayaks that could be rented. She focused on the Community Boating Center in Bellingham Bay, Washington. She mentioned that PCUL could partner with them, so when they have events in Washington, such as the "Black Jack: An African American Mariner Cruising the Inside Passage with Clyde Ford" presentation, which was behind held Thursday evening, Phillips could participate in that event as they could "pair the audio."
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As for the trails, a map was presented. However, Lyn said not all landowners have been contacted, so there are not current approvals for all the areas presented. The yellow area shows the trails that could be implemented this year if there is approval by the City of Phillips, which Lyn stated is being "explored," though a previous city meeting did reject PCUL's idea to have trails running through the cemetery so an alternate route, possibly by the campground and along the shoreline, would need to be presented and approved.
The meeting concluded at 5:55 p.m.
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