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Welcome to the Town of Barnes

July 4th F16 Fly Over

We are anticipating an F16 fly over during the parade on July 4th.

Check out all the activities in the right hand column.

Thinking About Visiting Us?

Barnes has a lot to offer.
About Barnes and
Tourism, Business & Lodging
to the left will provide more information.

CHECK THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION EVENTS!!!

We have a New mapping system. The system allows local points of interest to be identified on the map. Controls allow the viewer to change the zoom level and move around on the map. Now there are map links to many of the recreational facilities that are described in the web site. Here is a link to the town hall map.

The Barnes Senior Meals Menu may be accessed here.  Then click Local News and Events (We do not know if this will be a permanent feature of the Chetel Communications site.).

For new sites and local and regional information links, check the Useful Links button.

Public Transit Route to begin on July 10th!

Tomahawk Lake Proposal for Selective Control of Eurasion Water Milfoil
What's happening on Tomahawk Lake? Read background information. Then follow the link at the bottom of the page to the proposal.

Bony Lake has a web site

Election information
You will find links to a sample ballot, lists of candidates, and other pertinent information on this page. Also, April 1, 2008 Bayfield County Primary results and Barnes Town Board results.

The Barnes Area Development Corporation
The Barnes Area Development Corporation is looking for volunteers to fill the positions of Directors and a Treasurer for their corp. Contact Gene Ratzel at 795-3385 or the Town Clerk at 795-2782.

New Forms Available Online
Need to use the Town Hall?
No need to bother the clerk for the application. Print it here.

Fluorescent Lamp recycling
Using the curly flourescent bulbs? They contain mercury and need to be recycled when discarded.

Barnes Community Health Fair
Scheduled in October

The Barnes Community Church Food Shelf
Days of distribution -- 2nd Wednesday of each month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Get Your Organization on this Web Site!
Keep your members informed. Tell others how they can join. Post meeting minutes & other documents.

Eurasian Water Milfoil Project Report
Learn about the grant, the work done, and the tremendous number of volunteer hours donated.

Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Several agencies have put a team effort into this comprehensive plan that is being implemented now.

Silver Beach Elk
Barnes was home to a prehistoric elk!
Read updates by archaeolgist Jean Hudson

2005 Centennial Book
Available at the Town Office and Bank

We invite you to explore our web site and to come visit us any time of the year!

What's Happening
Town Events
7/10 Town Plan Commission Meeting
7/15 Regular Town Board Meeting
7/28 Open Book and Board of Review
7/31 Second Half of Taxes Due, Payable to Bayfield County Treasurer
Community Events
7/5 Chicken BBQ & Bingo
7/5 Softball Tournament
7/6 Barnes VFW Post 8329 Ladies Auxiliary
7/7 Barnes Lions Dinner Club Meeting
7/8 Lake Country ATV Club Meeting
7/12 BAHA Gigantic Yard Sale, Pie & Ice Cream Social
7/15 BAHA Monthly Meeting
7/19 Flea Market and Craft Sale
7/19 VFW Auxiliary Bake Sale
7/19 Property Owners Association Meeting
7/21 Eau Claire Lakes Conservation Club Meeting
7/22 Barnes VFW Post 8329 Monthly Meeting
7/22 Barnes VFW 8329 Ladies Auxiliary Monthly Meeting
7/26 Turkey Shoot and Bingo

Current Weather:
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Weather Bureau Forecast for Barnes
Barnes Ranger Station
  (DNR Automated Station)

Road Construction:
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