FAQs

Admissions

Do I have to bring my own toiletries?

Many personal care items such as mouthwash, tooth paste, shampoos, soaps, lotions, denture care items, ointments, undergarments and other items are provided. A list of items will be provided on admission. 

Do I have to do my own laundry?

No. Laundry services are part of our daily rate. Please make sure that your clothing is marked. Please ask staff for assistance if you need help marking your clothing. 

Is there a phone provided in my room?

The facility does not provide a phone in resident rooms. Many residents do use cell phones or will have a phone hooked up through the phone company. If you need to make a call, a phone and private space can be provided. 

Should I bring my own TV or other furniture?

Bed, closet, and chest of drawers are provided. You may want to bring your own recliner and TV. There is free WiFi and cable services. 

What are the visiting hours at Pine Crest?

Pine Crest strives to maintain a home like environment. Visiting hours are open. The doors are locked during night time hours for resident and staff safety.

What type of clothing should I bring and how many sets of clothing will I need?

Bring clothing that is wash and wear and is comfortable for you to wear in your daily activities. You should bring at least seven sets. 

Camping in Lincoln County

Where can I find information on Lincoln County Campgrounds?

Access the link below or call 715-539-1034.

Camping

Can I camp on County Forest Land?

Overnight camping, including tents, trailers, cars and trucks may be permitted in the County Forest without charge for a period of no more than 14 days cumulatively in a calendar year. Any camper who violates the rules of good conduct, including cutting or defacing timber, carelessness with fire, violation of game and fishing laws of the State, or improper disposal of garbage and litter shall be subject to ejection from the County Forest and subject to the penalties provided by County and State laws. 

When camping on the County Forest, blocking roads, parking areas, or lake access is not permitted. 

Camping is not allowed at the following lakes: 

High Lake 
Fox Lake 
Morraine Lake 
Henson Lake 
Kordick Lake 
 

Can I reserve a campsite at a County Campground?

No, the campsites are not reservable.

How do I reserve a County Park shelter?

Call (715)539-1034 or stop in to check date availability. A reservation form must be filled out and signed and the reservation fee and deposit paid at our service counter or through the mail. For details on park amenities and cost, access the following link: 

Reserve Park Shelters

Case record

How do I look up my court record/history?

Using wicourts.gov, search by name or county. Cases retained by the Clerk of Court will be available with the exception of confidential case types.

Conservation

When do I need a Nutrient Management Plan?

Please refer to our Nutrient Management page by following this link.

Emergency Preparedness

How can I develop a Family Emergency Plan?

Preparing a Family Emergency Plan is easy. You can get started by using the free Family Emergency Plan template. A Family Emergency Plan can help a family to stay in contact if they are separated during an emergency.

How can I stay informed about emergencies?

It's important that you know the potential emergencies that can happen in your state, region and community. Go to ReadyWisconsin.wi.gov and click on our ReadyWisconsin Facebook, Twitter, or Email buttons to get emergency information directly from Wisconsin Emergency Management. ReadyWisconsin also recommends including a battery operated radio, such as a NOAA radio with tone alert, in your emergency kit to stay apprised of developments during emergencies. It is always important to listen to and follow the advice of local officials in the event of an emergency.

How can I talk to kids about emergency preparedness?

For children under 10, ReadyWisconsin recommends "Let's Get Ready". Click here to watch this great video from the folks at Sesame Street. 

For older kids, check out the STEP program. STEP is designed for teachers and others to get 4th and 5th graders ready for emergencies.

How can older Americans and individuals with disabilities and other access and functional needs prepare for emergencies?

ReadyWisconsin encourages all individuals to make an Emergency Supply Kit, including food and water, medications, a list of medications, dosage and schedule and medical records, and personal items such as eyeglasses, hearing aids, wheelchair battery charger and other appropriate supplies to maintain health and independence. ReadyWisconsin also recommends that individuals develop an emergency plan that considers their unique needs and a personal support network they can call upon in the event of an emergency. Additionally, every individual should include their friends and neighbors, with disabilities and without, in their emergency planning. In an emergency, neighbors will need to be prepared to help each other until first responders arrive. Know if your neighbors have disabilities or other access and functional needs and help them prepare.

How can pet owners prepare for emergencies?

Pet owners should assemble an Emergency Supply Kit that includes enough pet food and water for three days, medications and medical records, leashes, ID tags, and other appropriate supplies. It's recommended that pet owners have an emergency plan that includes the needs of their pets. Taking into consideration the types of emergencies that could happen in their area and the appropriate responses.

What should be included in an Emergency Supply Kit?

 In a basic Emergency Supply Kit, the ReadyWisconsin Campaign recommends including the following:

One gallon of water per person per day for three days – remember to include enough for your pets, too!
At least a three-day supply of non-perishable food. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation, or cooking and little or no water, and choose foods your family will eat: ready-to-eat canned meats, peanut butter, protein or fruit bars, dry cereal or granola. Also pack a manual can opener and eating utensils.
Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
Flashlight and extra batteries
First aid kit
Whistle to signal for help
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
Local maps

General

Are the Community Health Assessment and the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) available to the public?

Yes! Your support and participation are important to the success of the Community Health Improvement Plan and we encourage you to get involved.

How can I get actively involve?

Each health priority has a community coalition that activity works on strategies to address issue, oral health, nutrition, and mental health and substance abuse. To learn more on how you can join a coalition or volunteer at events contact Shelley Hersil at shersil@co.lincoln.wi.us.

How can I stay informed about Healthy People Lincoln County and the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)?

The best way to stay informed is to check our website. To join our mailing list and receive regular emails from us, please email Shelley Hersil at shersil@co.lincoln.wi.us.

What are the rules regarding tree stands or ground blinds on Lincoln County Forest?

Access the following link, then scroll to page 28: 

Forest and Recreational Trails Ordinance

What is a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)?

A Community Health Improvement Plan is a long-term, organized plan that will be used by a community to address identified public health priorities.

What is an Action Plan?

The purpose of an action plan is to outline the specific tasks that need to be completed to reach a goal. There are measurable goals identified for each CHIP priority. The goals are further broken down into objectives with associated actions steps or strategies of how to accomplish the objectives. 

Each of the Health Priorities has an Action Plan that can be view at the bottom of its respective page.

Where can I find a copy of the Community Health Assessment and the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)?

An electronic copy for you to read or/and print can be found in both the “What’s New” and “General Resources” pages. You can also visit us at the Lincoln County Health Department for your own copy.

Why is the alignment of our priorities and goals with local, state, and national goals important?

When the efforts of local and state health improvement plans are aligned, the impact of each individual plan and effort is greater than if they had completely different focuses.

Maps Permits and Properties

How do I find out if there are any tax delinquent properties for sale?

Access our Tax Delinquent Parcels for Sale page.

or to receive a listing of properties, send a self addressed stamped business size envelope to: 

Lincoln County Forestry, Land & Parks Dept. 
801 N. Sales Street, Suite 106 
Merrill, WI 54452

 
Where do I find a Lincoln County map?

Access the following link: 

County Forest Map

or call 715-539-1034 to request one by mail.

 
How do I find information on cutting firewood on county land?
How do I find information on Lincoln County's recreational trails?

View the Trails Updates and Maps page.

or call our 24 hour trail hotline (715) 539-1033 for information on Summer ATV trails, Underdown Recreation Area trails, and Snowmobile/Winter ATV trails.
 

How do I obtain a permit to cut boughs on Lincoln County Land?

View the Bough Cutting Permit page.

Where do I obtain a burn permit?

Call toll free 1-888-947-2876 or access the following link: 

dnr.wi.gov/topic/ForestFire/permits.html 

or contact your Township Emergency Fire Warden.

Who do I contact with questions regarding land enrollment in a Managed Forest Law (MFL) program and How do I find out if a property is enrolled in MFL or Forest Crop Law (FCL)?

Contact a DNR Forester: 
Merrill Ranger Station - 715-536-4502 
Tomahawk Ranger Station - 715-453-2188 

or access the following link: 

dnr.wi.gov/topic/ForestLandowners/mfl.asp

Search Tips and Tricks

Do the search results include the contents of PDFs and other documents?

Yes.  The website indexes web pages as well as PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, and text documents.

If I search for a phrase (e.g. alarm permit), will the results only show exact matches?

No.  By default, the search results will show matches for any word within the phrase.  In this example, you would receive results for all web pages and documents that contained either the word alarm or the word permit or both.

In order to search on an exact phrase, enclose your search phrase in quotations.  The search results for "alarm permit" will show matches for that exact phrase.

Can I exclude a word from a search (e.g. all pages that have the word "alarm" but not the word "permit"?

Yes.   You can exclude words by using the minus sign (-).   In order to find the results of all pages that have alarm in the result but not permit, you would search for alarm -permit.

Sheriff Civil Process

Can I call someone with a legal question?

The Sheriff's Office is not allowed to give legal advice of any kind. You may contact an attorney for legal advice.

Can you help me fill out my court papers?

No. The Sheriff's Office will only check papers to make sure they are legible and accurate.

How many copies do I bring?

2 copies are required with the official court stamp on them for each person to be served.

I don't have a recent address for the person I want served papers, Will the Sheriff's Office tell me where the person lives?

No. The Sheriff's Office will not provide an address. You will need a current physical address in order for us to attempt service.

I know the person will be at a specific location at a specific time. Can you served them there?

We will attempt to accommodate this, but it can be very difficult to schedule an officer to be somewhere at a specific time.

Where do I obtain legal forms necessary to bring a case to court?

Most forms are obtained from the Clerk of Courts Office located in the Courthouse. Most forms are free, but there are filing fees.

UW Contact

Who in Extension can answer 4-H related questions?

Rebecca Kludy, Office Assistant

 

Who in Extension can answer agriculture, including bug and gardening related questions?

Scott Reuss, Agriculture Educator

Who in Extension can answer Community Development questions (e.g. strategic planning, leadership development, rural broadband, demographics, etc.)?

Elizabeth McCrank – Community Development Educator

Who in Extension can answer Health & Well Being or Positive Youth Development questions?

Debbie Moellendorf, Positive Youth Development and Health & Well Being Educator