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April 2025 Newsletter

April 1, 2025  |  General News

Town Meetings

As of Monday, March 10, 2025, monthly Foster Township meetings are held at 7:00 PM at:

A.K.A. Lakeside, Banquet Hall
N8560 N. Hay Creek Rd.
Willard, WI 54493

Regular monthly board meetings are scheduled for the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM.

Elections

Elections will be held at the Rock Dam Rod and Gun Club.

The next election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Caucus Nominees (January 14, 2025)

• Supervisor 1: Gilbert Voelker
• Supervisor 2: Ed Irish
• Chairman: Scott Cullen
• Clerk: Carol Poehnlein
• Treasurer: Penny Gehrke

Be advised there may be write-in candidates.

Website

fostertownshipwi.com

Crime Stoppers

Crime Stoppers signs are in the area following recent property break-ins. If your tip leads to a conviction, you may receive a reward and remain anonymous.

Many properties are family cabins, weekend getaways, hunting cabins, rentals, and VRBOs. Help your neighbors and the community. If you see something suspicious, say something.

Road Construction

Clark County has multiple road projects planned for 2025, including bridge closures and highway improvements such as chip sealing and asphalt replacement.

Additional information is available at: clarkcountywisconsin.gov/highway

2024 Area Projects

• Pine Creek Road, Bald Peak Road, and Camp Globe Road were graveled.
• Heavy rainfall caused washouts on Dickerson Avenue, which were repaired.
• A culvert on Lakeside Road was repaired.
• The first culvert west on Camp Globe Road was replaced.
• Scrap metal was removed from the maintenance building area.
• Old concrete culverts were sold to clean up the area.
• A well was installed at the maintenance building.
• Willard Road cleanup is expected by July 2025.
• South Foster now receives Fire/EMS coverage from Fairchild Fire Protection District.

Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)

The Town continues to offer brush and leaf pickup for property owners.

Pickup Guidelines

• Bag leaves and garden waste and place them at the end of your driveway.
• Grass clippings are not accepted.
• Do not overfill bags.
• Stack logs neatly.
• Orient brush in the same direction.
• Do not include limbs over 8 feet long.

For large brush pickup, contact the Town Chairman at (309) 236-7549.

Wildfire Safety

DNR fire-watch towers have been decommissioned. Stay alert and report any fires to 911.

Community Thanks

Many thanks to the Rock Dam Riders ATV Club, Rock Dam Rod and Gun Club, and Rock Dam Lake Association for maintaining roads and ditches.

Volunteers are always welcome. Please contact these organizations for cleanup dates.

AED Reminder

An AED is available at the Rod and Gun Building (north wall, accessible from outside). Instructions are included.

Recycling

The Town contracts recycling services with GFL (Green for Life Environmental). This service includes recycling only, not garbage pickup.

To sign up, contact Kurt Redfern: 800-440-4990 or 715-669-3868.