Vilas County News-Review, Oct. 19, 2011 - SECTION A

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Phelps approves ATV plan as route dissension continues

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BY ANTHONY DREW
NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR
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PHELPS The Phelps Town Board approved a 2012 all-terrain vehicle (ATV) route ordinance last week amidst concerns from silent sports activists and others opposed to the plan, the current route map and the boards handling of a recent survey. Meanwhile, an amendment approved Saturday removed West Shore Landing Road as a possible ATV route, as the road is a National Forest Road which cant be legally used for ATV travel. According to the comments section of the ATV route survey, traffic and safety topped the list of concerns. Some questioned whether ATVs were safe to use on the route system, which is entirely paved. Phelps Town Chairman Colin Snook said the Vilas County Sheriffs Department
All-terrain vehicle (ATV) users are one step closer to riding their machines on Phelps town roads. --STAFF PHOTO
was present at one of the boards workshops, and didnt say ATV travel was especially
dangerous on town roads. From a safety perspective, they didnt feel it was any
more dangerous than bicycles or joggers, said Snook. Also, our insurance agent said that we have a limited liability exposure for accidents of this sort and its no different than bicyclers or joggers. I thought that was a valid concern that we needed to look into, and we did. The fact that the current proposed route is in two unattached segments, and that those segments have yet to connect to Michigan or Forest County trails has drawn some recent criticism, as well. Snook said the town plans to work with private-property owners in an effort to connect the two routes in Phelps, and that connections to both Michigan and Forest County trail systems are still vital to the plan. If we cant make those connections, then it doesnt make sense, said Snook. And if we cant get Vilas County To ATV, Pg. 2A
Roberta Retrum of Eagle River led a Gov. Scott Walker recall rally along Highway 45 last week. --Staff Photo By GARY RIDDERBUSCH
Walker recall gaining support with Nov. 15 set

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BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH
NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR
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FIRE PREVENTION WEEK Students from Eagle River Elementary School had a blast using a fire hose during a visit to the Eagle
River Fire Station last week. The students learned about fire safety and prevention. --Staff Photo By ANTHONY DREW
With the Democratic party announcing the statewide effort to recall Republican Gov. Scott Walker will begin Nov. 15, local recall supporters are already building momentum. Under Wisconsin law, a recall cant be started until a year after the officeholder was inaugurated. Walker was inaugurated on Jan. 3, which made Nov. 4 the soonest the recall effort could begin. The Democratic Party announced on its website that recall petitions will be circulated starting Nov. 15, giving supporters of the effort until Jan. 13 to collect the 540,208 nec-
essary signatures. Walker is the top target for unions and Democrats as he became the face of the anti-union movement this year with his proposal that took away nearly all collective bargaining rights from most public workers. Republicans and the governor say the budget repair bill helped balance a Wisconsin budget that faced a $136.7 million shortfall. A group called United Wisconsin is leading the Walker recall effort and has collected pledges from more than 202,000 people to sign recall petitions. Roberta Retrum of Eagle To RECALL, Pg. 4A
Aging group cuts back on nutrition site meals

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BY MARIANNE ASHTON
LIFESTYLE EDITOR
Firearms instructors have concerns over concealed carry rules process

DOJ writing regulations to take effect on Nov. 1
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The Vilas County Commission on Aging has reported that, due to a shortage in funding, it has been forced to make some cutbacks to the countys nutrition site and home-delivered meal programs. According to Sue Richmond of the commission, the cutbacks are similar to those being experienced by other counties throughout the state. The Vilas County Commission on Aging has six nutrition sites located throughout
the county, including Eagle River, Phelps, St. Germain and Land O Lakes. The cutbacks will include elimination of some of the days that meals will be served in each community. Effective Tuesday, Nov. 1, Eagle River will serve meals Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday of each week; Phelps will serve meals Mondays and Fridays; Land O Lakes will serve on Thursdays and Fridays; To MEALS, Pg. 8A
BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH
NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Eagles reach football playoffs
I Northland Pines will host Green Bay Notre Dame in the Level 1 playoffs Saturday. Pg. 11A
While the governors deadline to approve the emergency rules written by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to implement Wisconsins concealed carry law is Oct. 21, certified firearms instructors say the DOT is exceeding its rule-making authority. The new law allowing concealed carry takes effect in Wisconsin Nov. 1. Rules about the training requirements are expected to be made public in the next 10 says. Earlier this month, organizations such as the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the American Association of Certified Firearms Instructors (AACFI) accused state Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen and the DOJ of going beyond the laws intent by imposing a minimum of four hours of training that must
include hands-on practice. But Dan Tomasoski, a certified firearms instructor from Eagle River, said he has no problem with the four-hour training requirement. As a certified firearms instructor, I have an interest in seeing that the law is implemented as the Legislature intended, said Tomasoski, a member of the AACFI. Im not complaining about what the rules are, but how they are coming into play. Tomasoski said the AACFI believes it is difficult to conclude the DOJ, even if it is well intended, has not exceeded its rule-making authority. What happens if the next attorney general, who might be very liberal, changes the law? asked Tomasoski. Its To CARRY LAW, Pg. 3A
The Wisconsin concealed carry law, requiring a four-hour training course, will take effect Nov. 1. --STAFF PHOTO
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ATV: officials hope routes bring economic boost

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approval, then the ordinance is null and void. While some residents and business owners predict Phelps will see economic benefits as a direct result of ATV routes, others have argued that its lack of ATV routes is more likely to draw visitors. If Phelps were the only place without ATV trails, it could be a silent-sports mecca, said silent-sports enthusiast Pete Moline of Phelps, one of the more vocal opponents to the ordinance. I wonder how much time was spent considering the unintended consequences of having ATVs. Snook acknowledged the idea that Phelps is a destination for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds but said the overall impact of the ATV routes on silent sports would be minimal. If you look at the big picture, most of Phelps is National Forest, which ATVs arent allowed in at this time, he said. Most of Phelps wont be affected by this issue. I think Phelps has a tremendous amount to offer the silent sports people and probably will always be heavily weighted in that direction. Snook said hes fielded some questions about whether the ATV opinion survey was an accurate representation of what the town wants, but added that the board went to great lengths to publicize the survey. In retrospect, if we had to do it over again, wed do it better, said Snook. But I think the fact that we got 540 people to submit surveys, and we only had 500 people voting in the last election, says we got a reasonable pulse on what the people in Phelps want. Overall, Snook said hes struggled the most with the
LAST YEAR
The average daily high at this time last year for the next seven days was 56, while the average overnight low was 34. There was rain on four days measuring .97 inches.
COMPARISON
Days precipitation recorded since Oct. 1, 2011, 7 days; 2010, 4 days. Average high of past 30 days, 2011, 64; 2010, 64. Average low of past 30 days, 2011, 43; 2010, 38.
FOREST CONDITIONS
Most leaves have fallen from the trees, giving grouse and bow hunters better visibility in the woods. Deer will be on the move as the rut, or deer mating season, gains ground in late October and early November.
STREAMS AND LAKES
With colder temperatures returning this week, water temperatures will begin to drop again. Anglers expect the drop in temperatures will trigger a feeding frenzy for trophy muskies. Live suckers is the bait of choice in the fall.
OUTLOOK
Wednesday there will be lake-effect rain and snow, with a high of 43 and a low of 32. Thursday it will be very windy with morning flurries, with a high of 42 and a low of 32. Friday is expected to be mostly sunny and calmer, with a high of 48 and a low of 26. Saturday should be partly to mostly cloudy, with a high of 51 and a low of 30. Sunday is expected to be mostly cloudy with a possible shower, with a high of 50 and a low of 34.
(PORTIONS OF THE WEATHER CORNER ARE THROUGH THE COURTESY OF KEVIN BREWSTER, EAGLE RIVER and NEWSWATCH 12 METEOROLOGIST.)
Three Lakes man killed in single-vehicle accident

A 31-year-old Three Lakes man was killed in a one-vehicle accident on Highway 32 east of Three Lakes last Friday evening, Oct. 14, according to authorities. James G. Bauknecht died as a result of the rollover crash about 6:35 p.m. near Forest Road 3155, according to a Three Lakes Police Department press release. The preliminary investigation showed that the single vehicle was traveling eastbound on Highway 32 in the area just east of Forest Road 3155 and failed to negotiate the corner. Authorities said Bauknecht was pronounced dead at the scene by the Oneida County medical examiners office. The Three Lakes Police Department, Three Lakes Fire Department and Oneida County Ambulance Medic 10 were dispatched to the crash scene. The crash remains under investigation by the Three Lakes Police Department and the Oneida County medical examiners office.
decision to include West Shore Road (not to be confused with West Shore Landing Road) to connect the route to Michigan.
The majority of those people didnt want it, said Snook. Personally, I really struggled with that. We really looked to
see if there was an alternative way to get the route to Michigan other than West Shore Road, and there just isnt.
Second Pines student expelled, but allowed back in school

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BY KEN ANDERSON
NEWS CORRESPONDENT
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Three Lakes electors to decide if board can appoint treasurer

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BY ANTHONY DREW
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A proposal adopted by the Three Lakes town board could make the office of Town Treasurer a board-appointed position, pending electoral approval next spring. If Three Lakes electors decide to vote in favor of the potential change at the April referendum, future treasurers will be chosen by the board rather than elected by residents of Three Lakes. The reasoning is, that in 2011, the job of town treasurer, especially in a bigger town like Three Lakes or Minocqua, is far more complicated than it was 50 years ago, said Three Lakes Town Chairman Don Sidlowski. Sidlowski said there are larger sums of money involved these days, and that the position now requires more interaction with the town clerk. As it stands, almost anybody can run and get elected for treasurer in Three Lakes, regardless of qualifications and financial background. If the electors will allow the town board to appoint the position, then we can advertise, look at resums and get people with financial experience, said Sidlowski. And we can get a treasurer suited to the needs of 2011. Sidlowski said the board would hold a couple of meetings before the April election to help educate the public about its reasoning behind the ordinance. Well bring townspeople in and let them ask questions about why wed want to do this before they go into the ballot
box and decide, said Sidlowski. The referendum will be held April 3, 2012, and will ask the following question: Shall the person holding the office of town treasurer in the town of Three Lakes be appointed by the Town Board?
For the second time this school year, a Northland Pines High School student faced expulsion for carrying a knife on a school activity. According to Northland Pines District Administrator Mike Richie, the male high school junior was on a class field trip and forgot to remove a knife from his jacket. This was an issue where he forgot to remove a knife from a jacket he uses for hunting, said Richie. It was not a jacket he normally wears to school, but since the field trip was outdoors, he wore his hunting rain jacket. The student was expelled through July 1, 2013, but was allowed to re-enter school last
Thursday with contingencies in place; he had no prior disciplinary issues. He was never a threat nor placed anyone in danger and
was very apologetic and cooperative, said Richie. Earlier this month, the Northland Pines School Board expelled a student for unin-
tentionally having a knife he uses in the woods at school. The junior male also was allowed to return to school with conditions.
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Vilas to lease another site for health office

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BUILDING TRADES CLASS The Northland Pines High School building trades class has started a new ranch home in the high school parking lot. Once completed next spring, the home will be moved to a lot. The students are building the house with the assistance of CornerStone Custom Builders in Eagle River. Some of the scenes during construction last week included: above, the students placed house wrap on the home; right, a student grabs a roof truss; below, two students attach a roof truss being held in place by a CornerStone crane. For more information about purchasing the home, contact the school office or CornerStone Custom Builders. --Staff Photos By GARY RIDDERBUSCH
Carry law: early training courses popular

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just that the attorney general is dictating what the rules should be and is it what the Legislature intended? Van Hollen said rather than laying a curriculum, the agency decided that setting a minimum time requirement would deter judges from later dictating how much training is needed. He said the agency wont create any other restrictions on training. Tomasoski said people who previously have taken hunter education courses through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, people who have completed firearms training as a police officer or people who have served in the military have already met the states training requirement and do not need to take another course, as long as they have proof of the training. People planning to take advantage of the states new concealed carry law should learn the rules before carrying lethal force, he said. A comprehensive course, such as the AACFI seven-hour course, will give individuals the knowledge on how to avoid conflict and what to do and what not to do in a defensive gun-use situation. Tomasoski, who has trained 170 students in AACFI concealed carry classes across the North Woods since July 23, said a hunters safety course is good for learning about hunting, safety and wilderness survival, but teaches nothing about self-defense, use of lethal force or liability issues. In an announcement Monday, Tomasoski said the AACFI course certificates and added affidavit are the first to be approved by the DOJ. We had to add the affidavit to the certificates because some of the certificates we presented to those who already completed the class did not include all the required DOJ information about the course and instructor, said Tomasoski. The affidavit will include that required information for those who have already completed the training. Tomasoski said those people who completed a hunters safety course years ago be required to have all the information before receiving a permit. Under the law, Wisconsin residents 21 years and older will be able to carry a concealed handgun after they complete a training course and obtain the necessary permit. However, the concealed carry applications wont be available until Nov. 1. State officials say the DOJ is expecting an onslaught of applications, estimating hundreds of thousands during the first few weeks after the law takes effect.
VILAS COUNTY
Vilas County moved one step closer to leasing a site off the courthouse grounds for the health department after the Public Property Committee authorized a resolution to place funds in an outlay account to accommodate the relocation, should the lease be approved by the county board at its November meeting. The lease, offered to the county by Glenn Schiffmann for space in the Eliason Real Estate building at 302 West Pine Street in Eagle River, was estimated by Public Health Committee Chairman Jim Behling at $35,416 a year. County expense for the move was estimated at $30,000. At the October Forestry and Land Committee meeting, Supervisors Sig Hjemvick and Bob Eagan spoke in favor of seeking other places to lease. But Public Property Committee Chairman Ron DeBruyne indicated the county has looked at other space in Eagle River over the years, including the former Family Dollar Store, Tulas Family Restaurant, Vilas Village Mall and the former St. Peters Catholic Church, and none appeared to suit the countys needs. One issue that always rises during discussions to relocate a county department, according to DeBruyne, is the need of staff to be in the courthouse. Every time we explore offsite locations, there seems to be a sudden bonding of their need to be in the courthouse, said DeBruyne. This is the first time we get into this process and find a location suitable for county use and have the department thats moving, support being off-site. DeBruyne also said the vacated space in the courthouse could be adopted for other users, while Public Health Committee Chairman Jim Behling supported the Eliason building space as being usable. The consensus is this space could be utilized almost turnkey, Behling said. I also want to make clear this is not due to expanding the health department. We have a boiler plate lease, and we need clarification to proceed with development of the potential agreement. Behling provided a list of advantages the proposed location would have for the Public Health Department. These included increased client confidentiality, the proposed space designed as a clinic, the loca-
tion providing greater flexibility for after-hour services, easy access, adequate public parking and proximity to the courthouse to allow intra-departmental activities. Staff was directed to draft a joint resolution with the Forestry and Land Committee for the November county board meeting to approve a final lease and to approve placing $65,000 in an outlay account for the move. Other moves eyed A decision to move the human resources (HR) director office, currently on the second floor, across from the county clerks office, on the first floor was revisited at the request of UW-Extension, who now occupies that space. UW-Extension department official Nancy Miller, although agreeing the HR office should be across from the clerks office, objected to the move at this time. We agree with what youre doing, but UW-Extension could not move on such a short notice, Miller indicated. We are in the process of hiring and would like any move to be scheduled on a day we have open time. Also, is it possible to leave some equipment in the present space? Supervisor Fred Radtke was concerned about moving twice. They are anticipating moving into the vacant public health offices (should the lease for off-site space) be approved, Radtke noted. It seems in another month or two, they would be moving again. We should leave HR on the second floor until a lease is determined. Behling objected, indicating its a bad idea because the HR director needs immediate access to confidential matters. Personnel Committee Chairwoman Linda Thorpe felt moving the offices could wait. The logical recourse is to leave HR where she is until a decision on off-campus lease is made and if its not approved; HR moves across from the clerk and UW-Extension moves to second floor, said Thorpe. A motion by Behling not to reconsider the previous action on moving offices failed to receive a second. Another motion to wait until after November when the county board either approves or denies the off-campus lease passed, with Behling opposed.
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OBITUARIES
Gregory G. Bauer
Gregory G. Bauer of Conover died Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff. He was 58. He was born June 8, 1953 in Conover, the son of Sylvester and Alice (nee Gregorous) Bauer. Mr. Bauer was a retired member of the Conover Volunteer Fire Department and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Kay; three daughters, Paula (Vince) Condinelli of Florida, Robin (Dennis) StephensonBratcher of Washington, D.C., and Sarah Inman of Eagle River; three sons, Matt (Carol) Stephenson of Elgin, Ill., Toby Stephenson of Cleveland, Ohio, and Barry (Mary) Stephenson of Ocala, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held Oct. 17 at Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home in Eagle River. Burial was in Hildegard Cemetery in Conover.
NEWS
Fawcett receives award for service to Eagle River utility, community

Gary Fawcett, utility commission member for Eagle River Light & Water Utility, was recently recognized by Eagle Rivers nonprofit power supplier, WPPI Energy, for his exceptional service to the utility and the community. As a dedicated member of the utility commission, Fawcett has contributed to the success of the utility since 2003. He proactively supports the efforts of Eagle River Light & Water Utility, communicating the benefits of public power and joint action. He also contributes to Eagle River Light & Water Utility, WPPI Energy and Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin (MEUW) through his work on committees, programs and events. He regularly attends WPPI Energy and MEUW regional meetings and board meetings. Garys dedication and hard work demonstrate his genuine interest in his community, said Mike Peters, WPPI Energy president and chief executive officer. We are honored to recognize Gary for his long-standing efforts and commitment to the success of Eagle River Light & Water Utility and WPPI Energy. In addition to Fawcetts commitment to the utility and its operations, he is also active in his community. Fawcett is a member of the Rotary Club of Eagle River, the Eagle River Planning Commission and the chamber of commerce. He is also a past Eagle River city
James G. Bauknecht
James G. Bauknecht of Three Lakes died Friday, Oct. 14, 2011. He was 31. He was born Oct. 29, 1979, in Rhinelander, the son of Jerry and Cindy (nee Trick) Bauknecht. Mr. Bauknecht was raised and attended schools in Three Lakes and further attended North Central Technical College in Antigo, where he was an honor student and earned a degree as an auto body technician. He had been employed at local auto body shops including Custom Collision in Rhinelander, Woodland Auto Clinic in St. Germain and Tushoskis Premier Collision Center in Three Lakes. Mr. Bauknecht enjoyed working in the woods as a logger and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include his parents; four brothers, Jason, Tony, Justin (Megan) and Rusty, all of Three Lakes; two sisters, Rose of Three Lakes and April of Minocqua; one niece; and three nephews. A funeral service will be held Thursday, Oct. 20, at 3 p.m. at Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home in Eagle River. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
Shirley Gump
Shirley Gump of Conover died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at Lillian Kerr Healthcare by Rennes in Phelps. She was 93. She was born Sept. 18, 1918, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Richard and Eleanor (nee Borkenhagen) Pagon. A resident of Conover for 42 years, she and her late husband, Ed, owned and operated North Shore Resort on Upper Buckatabon Lake for 31 years. She was a lover of nature and an artist. Survivors include one son, Richard (Andrea) of Random Lake; one daughter, Sherry (Dean) Keating of Whitby, Ontario, Canada; eight grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren. A funeral service will be held Friday, Oct. 21, at 11 a.m. at Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home in Eagle River.
SERVICE AWARD Eagle River Light & Water Utility Commission member Gary Fawcett, left, received the WPPI Energy Community Service Award in recognition of his exceptional service to
the utility and the community. Presenting the award was WPPI President and CEO Mike Peters. --Contributed Photo
councilman. Fawcett spends time volunteering for various community organizations, including Ministry Eagle River Memorial Hospital, The Salvation Army, Journeys Marathon and
Lutherans for Life Evangelism. In addition, his work with Northwoods Childrens Museum focuses on energy education and awareness and teaches children about energy use and electrical safety.
The Community Service Award is presented in memory of the late Richard Dixie Kirchoff, longtime superintendent of WPPI Energy member Hustisford Utilities.
Richard Dyna Dick Maurice

Richard Dyna Dick Maurice, age 76, of Eagle River, Wis., formerly of Muskego, Wis., died on Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, Wis. Dick was born on June 19, 1935, in Waukesha, Wis., to George and Ruth Maurice. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954-1958, and then graduated from Carroll College in 1962. Dick owned and operated Dyna Manufacturing from 1971 to present. He was the first Ski-Doo dealer in the area from 1974-1988. He also established, owned and operated Gee-Os Good Time Saloon from 1984-1997. Dick was an avid bowler. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Ruth; in-laws, Lawrence and Priscilla Broehm; and grandson, Richard Ricky Maurice. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, June Maurice of Eagle River; daughters, Michele (Bob) Richardson of Eagle River and Allison Pitlik of Sugar Camp, Wis.; sons, George (Cathy) Maurice of Kaukauna, Wis., and David L. (Rhonda) Maurice of Stuarts Draft, Va.; sister, Barbara (Jack) Lyman of Brandon, Fla.; brothers-in-law, Donald (Irene) Broehm of Eagle River and James Broehm of Grafton, Wis.; sisters-in-law, Suzanne Graf of Scottsdale, Ariz., Nancy (James) Verburgt of Muskego and Laurel (Wayne) Vetter of Cudahy, Wis.; grandchildren, David Tyler, Gabriella, Savanah, Ben, Jennie, Kelvin, Carter, Brad, Tiffany, Lindsey, Dalton and Ryan; and great-grandchildren, Richelle and Braelyn; and nieces and nephews. Private graveside services were held at Brillion Community Cemetery in Brillion, Wis. A memorial will be established in Dicks name. Arrangements by GaffneyBusha Funeral Home in Eagle River.
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Recall: petitioners need 540,208 signatures

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River is helping United Wisconsin collect petitions in this area. For a very Republican town, Ive gotten my share of petitions signed. Some said they didnt want to take the time to fill out the petition, but will wait to sign the official recall. Retrum, who has been getting pledges at the intersection of Highway 45 North and Mill Street on Wednesdays for the past five months, said she has plenty of reasons why Walker should be recalled. Studies show that 97% of the school districts in the state are suffering from his drastic cuts, hearings are already planned on proposed Medicaid cuts, and I dont agree with his plans to soften mining laws to bring more mining to the state, said Retrum. Retrum said she received positive comments from people across the state visiting Eagle River. Some people just stop during our rally each Wednesday afternoon and hold a sign, said Retrum. There are lots of people chomping at the bit to get out there and start collecting recall signatures. Wisconsin is coming off of several recall elections last summer as a result of the budget repair bill. Two Republican state senators who voted for the law lost recall elections, while four other Republicans and three Democrats survived recalls. The nine elections attracted $44 million in spending from national unions, conservative groups and others. The Republican Party of Wisconsin said it welcomed the recall effort, claiming Wisconsin school districts and local municipalities have saved millions of taxpayer dollars due to the governor's reforms. Once recall backers file the required paperwork to start collecting signatures, they have 60 days to return the 540,208 required for the election. If the effort starts on Nov. 15, the deadline for supporters to turn in petitions would be Jan. 13. Once signatures are submitted to the Government Accountability Board (GAB), it has 31 days to review them. It will likely seek an extension to review the large number of signatures, similar to one it received for the recalls targeting state senators. If the board certifies the signatures, the recall election must be held six Tuesdays from that date. If more than two candidates run, that election would be the primary. A general election would be four weeks after that. No Democrat has announced plans to run against Walker. People mentioned as potential candidates include U.S. Rep. Ron Kind of La Crosse, former U.S. Rep. Dave Obey of Wausau, Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca of Kenosha, state Sen. Jon Erpenbach of Waunakee, and former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk. Democratic leaders did not say whether the recall would target both Walker and Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch. Candidates for governor and lieutenant governor run on the same ticket in Wisconsin. Wisconsin has four previously scheduled elections next year: the spring primary on Feb. 21, the spring election and presidential primary on April 3, the fall primary on Sept. 11 and the fall general election on Nov. 6. Restore bargaining Meanwhile, State Representative Mark Pocan (DMadison) and Senator Fred Risser (D-Madison) submitted legislation last week that will reinstate collective bargaining rights for public employees that were stripped in Walkers budget repair bill. The legislation would repeal the provisions of Wisconsin Act 10, which essentially eliminated public employee unions and the right to their collective voices. The bill, that includes provisions of how unions are certified, the collection of union dues and the ability to collectively bargain for working conditions, will have 45 legislative co-sponsors. Unions exist because employers can mistreat their employees. Through this legislation, we are sending a signal to public employees that we value their service to Wisconsin and, unlike Scott Walker, we think they should have the right to collectively bargain, just as they have for half a century in Wisconsin, said Pocan. Our goal is to restore 50 years of labor peace in Wisconsin by rolling back Republican attacks on workers. While the bill was unlikely to advance under current Republican leadership, the authors are optimistic that the recall environment will lend momentum to the bill. I helped implement collective bargaining in the 1959 legislative session and it worked, resulting in over 50 years of labor peace in Wisconsin, said Risser. What Republicans did was unprecedented, spiteful and contrary to our Wisconsin values. The bill is expected to receive a bill number in the next two weeks and will be submitted to a legislative committee in the Assembly and Senate.
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Geraldine Gerri Ruck of Phelps, formerly of Round Lake, Ill., died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, at Lillian Kerr Healthcare by Rennes in Phelps. She was 65. She was born March 26, 1946, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Jerome and Edith (nee Swatos) Pechious. Survivors include her husband, Keith; two daughters, Kimberly (Richard) Wilson and Jodi (Brian) Galek, both of Phelps; two sons, Keith and Shawn (Gidget), both of Fox Lake, Ill.; one brother, Donald (Barb) McClellan of Wisconsin Rapids; and 12 grandchildren. A private service was held.
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Vilas County Sheriff A total of 292 complaints were entered by Vilas County Sheriff s Department dispatchers last week. In addition to those with sufficient detail to report below, a review shows at least two vehicle accidents, six vehicle/deer accidents, two requests for agency assistance, two ambulance requests, five animal problems, one attempt to locate, nine burglar alarms, four requests for citizen assistance, three reports of criminal damage to property, one report of disorderly conduct, two disturbances, four fires, three reports of found property, one report of fraud, five reports of harassment, five reports of hazardous conditions, two hit-and-runs, four juvenile problems/runaways, two reports of lost property, four reports of suspicious circumstances, five thefts, three reports of threats, two traffic violations, three vacation checks, one weapons offense, four welfare checks and five 911 hang ups. At least 27 calls were referred to the Eagle River Police Department, and there were at least 14 informational or procedural entries. In the past week, at least nine people were booked at the Vilas County Jail, including five for probation violations, one for resisting arrest, one for operating after revocation, one for battery and one for bail jumping. During the week, the inmate population ranged from 81 to 89. As of Oct. 17, there were 84 inmates. Monday, Oct. 17 - 2:17 a.m. - A one-vehicle rollover was reported on Highway 17 near Skinner Road in the town of Lincoln, involving Erik Black of Weston. Sunday, Oct. 16 - 12:01 a.m. - A vehicle/deer accident was reported at the intersection of Highway M and Vandercook Road in Arbor Vitae, involving Richard S. Clem of Minocqua. Wednesday, Oct. 12 - 7:55 a.m. - A one-vehicle accident was reported on Pedycourt Road near Juve Road in St. Germain, involving Matthew G. Nelson of St. Germain. Tuesday, Oct. 11 - 8:30 p.m. - A vehicle/deer accident was reported at the intersection of Highway 45 and River Road in Land O Lakes, involving William D. OBrion of Tomahawk. Eagle River Police Among the calls received by Vilas County dispatchers were at least 27 calls for the Eagle River Police. These included one 911 hang up, one hit-andrun, two burglar alarms, one fire, one ambulance request, one animal problem, three requests for citizen assistance, one report of criminal damage to property, two reports of harassment, one vacation check, four reports of suspicious circumstances, two thefts, two shoplifting complaints and two reports of hazardous conditions. Three people were taken into custody and booked into the Vilas County Jail. Three Lakes Police This police department reported one 911 hang up, two vehicle accidents, three vehicle/deer accidents, five burglar alarms, two ambulance requests, one animal problem, one weapons offense, one report of harassment, two reports of reckless driving, one report of suspicious circumstances, three thefts, four traffic stops, one trespassing complaint and one report of vandalism.
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Vilas County Court report
Man involved in cycle-deer crash charged with two injury felonies

A 37-year-old St. Germain man, who allegedly was driving a motorcycle while intoxicated when he hit a deer and crashed, faces two felony charges in Vilas County Circuit Court for causing injury to a passenger on his cycle. Dave M. Cook, 37, of St. Germain, made an initial appearance before Circuit Judge Neal A. Nielsen III last week. Cook is charged with operating while intoxicated causing injury, second subsequent offense; and operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration causing injury, second subsequent offense. He also faces misdemeanor charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, fourth offense; and operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration, fourth offense. His preliminary hearing was set for Nov. 9 at 1:30 p.m. According to the criminal complaint, Cook was operating a motorcycle Aug. 13 on Highway 155 in St. Germain and hit a deer near Apache Trail about 1:13 a.m. Officers said he sustained a head injury and his passenger, Tara L. Pulec, had injuries to her hand, arm and face. Both were taken to Howard Young Medical Center in Minocqua for treatment of their injuries. According to the complaint, both had been drinking at a supper club and tavern in St. Germain prior to the accident and Cook had a blood alcohol level of .128 following the accident. Court records show Cook was previously convicted of operating while intoxicated Sept. 14, 1997; Dec. 19, 1997; and March 20, 2000. Cook signed a $2,500 signature bond with conditions that he is not to possess or consume intoxicants and will be in no taverns except for work. Dean A. Perry, 30, of Eagle River, charged with two counts of uttering a forgery, waived his preliminary hearing and was bound over. A pretrial conference was set for Nov. 29 at 10:30 a.m. His $2,000 signature bond was continued. According to the criminal complaint, Perry took two checks from a former employer and attempted to cash them at Energy Mart in Conover on June 29 and 30. Perry allegedly was identified on the stores surveillance camera trying to cash the checks of $460 and $367. He told the clerk they were payroll checks. Patricia A. Harper, 42, of Rhinelander, charged with two counts of uttering a forgery, had a preliminary hearing set for Nov. 11 at 1 p.m. She allegedly attempted to deposit two fraudulent checks for $2,910 and $9,980.90 at the former Nicolet Credit Union in Eagle River March 23 and 26. Benjamin J. Rizzo, 24, of St. Germain, charged with theft of movable property, misdemeanor theft and two counts of operating a motor vehicle without the owners consent, all party to a crime, had a preliminary hearing set for Nov. 23 at 10:30 a.m. Rizzo was allegedly involved in the theft of two snowmobiles Feb. 13 from the Sayner Pub parking lot in Plum Lake. The sleds were later found on the trail behind Vinchis Hillside Inn. Penny L. Chapman, 29, of Lac du Flambeau, entered a plea of no contest and was found guilty of felony bail jumping, misdemeanor battery and obstructing in a plea agreement. She agreed to a deferred entry of judgment on the felony bail jumping charge. Judge Nielsen withheld sentencing and placed Chapman on probation for 36 months. Conditions of the probation include: alcohol and other drug abuse (AODA) assessment and treatment as deemed necessary by an agent; not to possess or consume intoxicants; not to possess prescription drugs unless prescribed; 150 hours of community service; and full-time employment or education. She will receive credit for 45 days served in jail. Several other charges against Chapman were dismissed in the plea agreement but read in at sentencing including armed robbery, party to a crime; substantial battery, party to a crime; two counts of attempted armed robbery, party to a crime; and misdemeanor bail jumping, all stemming from an incident Oct. 7, 2010. Also dismissed but read in at sentencing were two charges of felony bail jumping, misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct, all from an incident July 13. Robert M. Roche Sr., 49, of Lac du Flambeau, faces a new charge of felony bail jumping and possession of marijuana after he was arrested Oct. 1 and allegedly had 2.2 grams of marijuana in his pocket in a clear plastic bag. He was previously charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, fourth offense in five years, and operating a motor vehicle after revocation Sept. 17 in Lac du Flambeau. Roches bond was set at $100 cash and he is not to possess or consume intoxicants. A preliminary hearing was set for Nov. 28 at 9 a.m. for both cases. Jeremy Waterman, 22, of Lac du Flambeau, entered a no-contest plea and was found guilty of possession of marijuana during a plea and sentencing hearing last week. A charge of possession of drug paraphernalia was dismissed. His sentence was withheld and he was placed on probation for 24 months. A traffic citation for operating left of center also was dismissed. Waterman must complete an AODA assessment and follow through on any treatment as deemed necessary by an agent. The court and district attorney had no objection that, if Watermans probation is completed successfully, he may motion to expunge. Tashya M. Williams, 22, of Lac du Flambeau, entered a plea of no contest and was found guilty of one count of manufacturing or delivery of prescription drugs. A second count of the same charge was dismissed in the plea agreement. Williams sentence was withheld and she was placed on probation for three years. Conditions of the probation include: if she has no violations and her agent approves, she can apply for discharge at 24 months; a $1,212.50 fine; and 90 days in the county jail to start Nov. 15. She can serve 45 days in an inpatient treatment center with day-for-day credit upon successful completion. She will receive credit for three days served in jail. Judge Nielsen said she can apply for expunction. Court records show Williams sold 12 5/500mg. acetaminophen/hydrocodone tablets for $60 to investigators in a controlled purchase Sept. 28 in Lac du Flambeau, and two 5/500 mg. tablets of the same prescription drug Dec. 29, 2010, for $10. Steven Gukich, 18, of Lac du Flambeau, charged with burglary of a building or dwelling, theft of movable property and misdemeanor theft, had a preliminary hearing set for Nov. 21 at 9:30 a.m. Gukich was told he was not eligible for a public defender and the court appointed Rachel Shawl to represent him. He must pay the attorney $100 a month starting Nov. 1 while the case is pending. Gukich allegedly took guns and ice augers from a Lac du Flambeau residence May 23 and 25. Loreen M. Reilly, 46, of Lac du Flambeau, entered a plea of no contest and was found guilty of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, fourth offense in five years. Charges of operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration and operating a motor vehicle at revocation were dismissed. Two traffic citations also were dismissed from the Oct. 15, 2010, incident. Reillys sentence was withheld and she was placed on probation for 36 months. Conditions of the probation include: six months in the county jail to start in December with work-release privileges; a $2,182 fine; she will continue AODA counseling; no taverns; she is not to possess or consume intoxicants; her drivers license will be revoked for 26 months; and an 3ignition interlock device will be installed for 26 months. She will receive credit for 59 days served. Christopher A. Kappeler, 29, of Lac du Flambeau, charged with robbery with the use of force, party to crime, had a preliminary hearing set for Nov. 7 at 9:15 a.m. Kappeler allegedly knocked down the store clerk when he and a 16year-old boy took a cash drawer from Ojibwe Market in Lac du Flambeau Sept. 3. Kappelers bond was modified from $1,000 cash to $250 cash plus a $5,000 signature bond. The judge granted telephone testimony from the victim at the preliminary hearing. Melvin Buckholtz, 28, of Lac du Flambeau, charged with fifth-offense operating while intoxicated and fifthoffense operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration, had a jury trial set for Dec. 4 at 8:30 a.m. According to the criminal complaint, he was arrested May 14 in Lac du Flambeau and had a blood alcohol level of .242.
Tavern League SafeRide participation numbers up

The Tavern League of Wisconsin has announced that 68,678 free SafeRides were given last year, indicating a rise in program participation. The new numbers show that participation is up by 6,320 SafeRides from the previous year despite a decline in business experienced throughout the state at onpremises establishments. The Tavern League of Wisconsin works with the Department of Transportation to administer the SafeRide program, which exists to provide free rides home to tavern customers who may feel too impaired to drive. Currently 54 local tavern leagues maintain programs in their communities. The program originated in 1985 and began receiving state funding in 1999. Usage by patrons has increased every year. Last year, more than 1,600 Tavern League members participated in the program. The cost of the program last year, which is funded by a surcharge on all operating while intoxicated convictions and fundraising efforts of local tavern leagues, was $741,949. The work our people do to administer and maintain this program is phenomenal, said Tavern League of Wisconsin President Rob Swearingen. Tavern League of Wisconsin Executive Director Pete Madland said the league is proud to claim ownership of the premiere SafeRide program in the country. It is not safe to drive while impaired and SafeRide is a tool to prevent that from happening, he said. For more information, visit tlw.org. _____________ Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt. Abraham Lincoln
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Sealed bids will be received by the Forest Superintendent, Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest, at the Trout Lake Forestry Headquarters, Boulder Junction, Wisconsin up to 1:00 PM on Friday, November 4, 2011 for twenty two (22) tracts. These tracts comprise a total of 2,180 acres and contain estimated volumes of 26,283 cords of pulpwood and 593 MBF of sawlogs. A timber sale prospectus and detailed information including maps of each tract, as well as required bid forms and copies of sample contract forms, can be obtained by contacting the Forest Superintendent at the Trout Lake Forestry Headquarters, by calling (715) 385-2727 or viewing our website at http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/forestry/StateForests/SF-NH-AL/NH-AL-timber.htm There are twenty two (22) tracts of timber for sale on November 4, 2011. These tracts are located in T37N R4E Sect 24; T37N R5E Sect 19, 22, 27,30; T37N R11E Section 6; T38N R7E Sect 1, 2, 19, 28, 29, 30; T38N R11E Sect 31; T39N R7E Sect 8, 10, 11 14, 28, 33; T39N R8E Sect 23, 26, 27, 34; T39N R9E Sect 12; T40N R6E Section 4; T41N R6E Sect 2, 15, 22, 25, 26, 27, 35, 36; T42N R5E Sec 1,12; T42N R6E Sect 6, 7, 24, 25, 27, 34, 35, 36; T42N R7E Sect 19, 29, 30; T42N R8E Sect 12, 13, 21,22; T43N R8E Sect 27, 28, 34. Bids must be submitted on Department Timber Sale Bid Forms. Timber sale bidders will be given credit on their bid for utilization of trees smaller than normal top diameters. Contractors desiring to bid on more than one tract must submit separate bids and bid bonds for each tract. The Department of Natural Resources reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bids will be opened publicly at the Boulder Junction Community Building at 1:30 PM on the date specified at the beginning of this notice.
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Library campaign cabinet leaders say new facility is vital to community

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The library is the center of our community, not only for books and computer technology, but as a place for artists to display their work or a book group to meet for discussion, said Sandra Slagle, a trustee member and secretary of the Olson Library Foundation Campaign Cabinet. Other leading members of the cabinet, leading the Right Before Your Eyes campaign,include Jack and Mary Platner, co-vice chairpersons, and Lee Leirmann, who serves as treasurer. Cochairpersons of the cabinet are Phil Jensen and Christine Caz. The cabinet is fundraising, with a goal to create a fund of $3.26 million for a new public library building in Eagle River, including the cost of purchasing two lots north of Olson Memorial Library, all the expenses of building and furnishing the new facility. Mary Platner brings considerable experience to the campaign as a supervisor on the Vilas County board. Jack Platner brings a wide array of business and engineering experience to the cabinet. Slagle has been a leader with the hospital auxiliary and DayBreak, the community adult center. Leirmann, who is the proprietor of Leirmann CPA, is an original member of the Library Foundation. He is also a past president of the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, Eagle River Lions Club and Northwinds Toastmasters Club. Jack Platner, echoing Slagles observation that the library is the center of the community, said, The success of the library building project is important because it will allow the entire Eagle River community a chance to move forcefully into the digital age for all. As e-books and the Internet become more popular, we need to have this capacity in our library for those who need and can count upon the service. Mary Platner added that more than $1 million has been given statewide to developing digital facilities in Wisconsins libraries. To make effective use of the Olson Memorial Library share of those dollars, more space is needed. The Platners and Slagle stressed concern for space to house all the important areas of a library, such as a childrens section and a childrens program section separate from the adult collection, as well as meeting room space. Its important to have this centrally located facility open to all ages and abilities, and to let it play a large part in education and entertainment for the entire community, said Slagle. When considering why Olson Memorial Library of today is not adequate, Leirmann observed, The new building plan provides a needed upgrade to a necessary and vital part of the community. He added that the upgrade will help maintain, improve and enrich the quality of life in the Eagle River area. Slagle noted the foundation board did not approve the first proposal for a new library because of the implicit moving problems. The decision to construct a new facility was made after the trustees and the foundation worked with Durrant architects to look at existing structures, renova-
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tion and the potential of a new facility. It was found that structures now existing in Eagle River did not meet the needs of a next-generation library; and renovation would leave the library in the same space where it currently struggles to fulfill its mission to expand the collection, and provide programming the community needs and wants. A new facility would meet other library goals, including space to hold gatherings, and to offer the level of computer support the community needs and expects. This new library is now planned immediately to the north of the current library, so the facility can remain open until moving day, and its space will be taken by an offstreet parking lot. Everyone came to agreement on the library campaign after much discussion and many meetings. This was not a sudden decision, but long, drawn-out process, commented Slagle. Leirmann, the Platners and Slagle all noted that library use has grown during the past decade and said they believe, equally, that a new facility needs to include larger meeting space as well as space for a larger collection of books, DVDs and audiotapes. They are also quick to point out that the four full-time staff and 30-plus volunteers are dedicated to meeting patrons needs. This new building will not require an increase in the staff, said Slagle. Jack Platner commented that expanding the adult collection to an enhanced level, creating an area completely dedicated to childrens activities, as well as a childrens collection, adding a young adult area, and still expanding the computer facilities so that there is less wait time to use a computer are all necessary parts of this new library. Its not an idea that has come just in time, said Mary Platner. Its about time. As cabinet members, they all voice the belief that the campaign is a big effort for a small community. No tax money will be used to create this new facility. If everyone would give what they can afford, this effort will succeed, said Jack Platner. Mary Platner pointed out that giving to this campaign drive can be spread over five years, making the burden less and allowing everyone a
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chance to decide when, during the five years, to start setting aside a library pledge. Leirmann stated, I have been most impressed with the step-by-step planning. I am also impressed by the quality of the individuals who have agreed to help the campaign. Slagle, when looking at the $3.26 million drive the cabinet passionately feels can be accomplished, said, Theres never a perfect time to do anything. You just have to have faith in the community. And we do. Mary Platner continued, Meeting the communitys needs is not easy, given the space we have. From the increased circulation to art exhibits, to computer use and programs limited in atten-
dance due to room size this all says we need a new facility. She further points to the fact that there are nine libraries in the county. Truly the communities value what a library makes possible and they also see a library as the central area facility where everyone comes together as equals searching knowledge. Leirmann, an original foundation board member, capped the conversation by saying, The new library will become a focal point within the community. It will be a place of vitality, where knowledge is shared and passed along. It will, by its very accessibility and location, become a place for people to meet.
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New health plan to save $60,000 for Eagle River

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NEW SITE The Eagle River Head Start Center is now located on the Trees For Tomorrow campus, located at 519 Sheridan St. in Eagle River. At right, the students, parents and teachers gathered for a group photo in front of the Trees sign last week. Head Start, a federally funded preschool program, promotes school readiness for children ages 3 to 5 by enhancing their social and cognitive development through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families. Above, teacher Barb Menting read to the students. Contact Menting at (715) 617-1318 for enrollment information, visit fclcheadstart.org or stop by for a tour of the new classroom. --STAFF PHOTOS
A change in employee health insurance for next year, along with increasing employee premium contributions from 10% to 12%, is expected to save city of Eagle River taxpayers more than $60,000. The change with Security Health, approved by the Eagle River City Council last week, includes a health savings account (HSA) to help employees pay their deductible. Under the HSA flex plan, employees can roll the money in the account forward, said City Administrator Joe Laux. Long term, the HSA has benefits. Department heads told the council that employees favored both options, but there was some concern entering 2012 starting out with an empty HSA. We could front-load the HSA with $1,000, plus longevity pay, said Mayor Jeff Hyslop, and the council agreed. The empty HSA will be softened with the city providing each employee a one-time $1,000 stipend to start their personal HSA, or, if they prefer, to put the $1,000 into their pocket to use as they choose. The deductible for single employees under the health plan is $1,500 and $3,000 for a family. One employee indi-
cated a baby was due in January and the employee couldnt possibly put $3,000 into the HSA. The $1,000 would replace longevity pay, which is included in current union contracts that expire at years end and will no longer be available. For employees with at least five years of service, 2011 will be the last year they will receive longevity pay this December, which they could also place in their HSA. The savings to the city may be increased when four persons two from the airport and two from the library join the coverage. Other changes In other employee handbook changes, life insurance will be continued for workers. All have the option to purchase extra life insurance. The policy benefit is equal to the previous years annual employees earnings. It was determined overtime will be calculated under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There was some discussion on how overtime is calculated when employees carry pagers for after-hour work. There may be some limited exemptions to the FLSA overtime standards for snow removal, sanding, salting, elections and hauling operations.
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An amendment to the ordinance prohibiting discharge of firearms within the city of Eagle River also would prevent snowball fights among neighborhood youths and skipping rocks on the waters of Silver Lake and the Eagle River. The amendment was tabled by the City Council at a meeting last week. The amendment was drafted by Eagle River Police Chief Mark Vander Bloomen in response to the City Council learning its present ordinance only prevents discharging firearms for three days prior to,
through three days after the November gun-deer season. The ordinance was looked at by the council as Wisconsins new concealed carry law is about to take effect Nov. 1. The proposed language in the amendment reads: No person shall throw or shoot any object, arrow, stone, snowball or other missile or projectile by any means within the city limits except as permitted by the city of Eagle River for the purpose of wildlife abatement or legitimate organized sporting events. Councilman Jerry Burkett suggested the amendment be looked at again. Arrows and missiles, OK, but this goes too far, saidBur-
kett. One kid throws a snowball or I throw a rock at a raccoon and we get a ticket. Address firearms by this ordinance and nothing else. City resident and attorney Bill Doerr pointed out there was no exception for firing a weapon in self-defense. In other business, the council will seek proposals for a housing inspector by advertising for bids with a three-year contract. The council approved an amendment to the Landfill Venture Group bylaws that would allow other municipalities to join in using the Highway G Landfill, including the towns of Land O Lakes and Watersmeet, Mich.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

The real estate transactions listed below are being published at the request of many of our readers. The information is public record and reflects an index of each weeks transactions. Property transactions exceeding $10,000 recorded at the Vilas County Courthouse the past week and the transfer fee (at $3 per $1,000): Oct. 10, 2011 Gordon L. Greunke and wife to Jonathan B. Currie and wife, prt SE NW in 35-40-8, gov lot 2, $1,167 James S. Maus and wife to Richard John Hackner and wife, prt NE SE in 11-40-5, gov lot 3; prt SE SE in 11-40-5, gov lot 4, $1,215 Gregory J. Hendle and wife to Ryan F. Bell and wife, prt SW SE, prt SE SE in 21-43-7; prt NW NE, prt NE NW, prt NE NE, prt SW NE in 28-43-7, $98.70 Dorothy M. Kerin Revocable Trust to Raulf S. LaMarche and wife, lots 14 and 15 of plat 296 in Sherwood Estates, $315 Oct. 11, 2011 Richard L. Griffey to Jeffrey M. Griffey, prt SE NE in 35-40-10, $54 Richard L. Griffey to Jeffrey M. Griffey, prt SE NE in 35-40-10, $393 Oct. 12, 2011 Victor J. Vlasaty et al to Kevin G. Vlasaty, prt NW SW in 16-40-9, gov lot 5, $447.90 Vilas County Sheriff Agent and Estate of Hunter W. Lutz to William E. Ellis et al, prt SE NW in 9-41-10, $95.70 Michael G. Lutz to William E. Ellis and wife, prt SE NW in 9-4110, $120
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A joint meeting between the highway committees of Vilas and Forest counties ended with a commitment to continue talks on reducing costs by sharing services, equipment and a highway commissioner despite some opposition from Vilas County Highway Committee members. The two highway committees were joined at a meeting last week by Vilas County Board Chairman Steve Favorite and Forest County Board Chairman Erhard Huettl, along with Forest County Highway Commissioner John Rogers and interim Vilas County Commissioner Jarred Maney. Also attending the meeting were members of the Vilas County Personnel Committee. Forest County Highway Committee Chairman Terry Lucas said there may be some advantages for his county to share services and equipment. For example, two highways that connect Vilas and Forest counties are Highway 70 and Highway A. He said there could be an agreement for maintenance of Highway 70. What we have is what we have, Lucas said, referring to Forest Countys inventory of highway equipment. If we
could share equipment, it would be a plus for Forest County. Jim Behling of the Vilas County Personnel Committee, said there may be some state restrictions, but was encouraged by the discussion. Regulations against sharing equipment and material are pretty unclear, said Behling. Sharing is legal for equipment and personnel in maintenance projects, but illegal for construction projects. Maney indicated Vilas does share equipment now and has been doing this for a long time. We provide equipment to other counties (and charge) and have done that for years and, if we provide a man to run the equipment, we charge for that, too, Maney said. While the joint highway commissioner from Jackson and Clark counties told the Vilas County board in September you need 100% cooperation to make a shared commissioner work, Vilas Highway Committee members attending opposed sharing a commissioner with Forest County. I would not go along with this in 100 years, said Vilas County Highway Committee member Maynard Bedish. Vilas has to stay with Vilas. Joining hands? I dont see how it would work; I would never vote for this. Bedish did say, however,
that there is room for some cooperation. Im not against helping others out towns, counties, whatever I have no problem with that, said Bedish. But to join hands, I would never vote for it. Doubt was also expressed by Vilas County Highway Committee member Ralph Sitzberger. Not even our counties association officers have an answer of sharing manpower and equipment, related Sitzberger, referring to discussions at the recent Wisconsin Counties Association state meeting. Act 10 (Gov. Scott Walkers budget repair bill) says we can share equipment, but not manpower, and we can on maintenance, but not on construction. But the number one thing was everyone has to be 100% for it. Sitzberger had a suggestion on how Vilas County could save some money in managing the Highway Department without looking outside the county. As far as Im concerned, Ive never seen a 50-50 proposition work. I would like to see (Vilas) combine our highway commissioner position and our road superintendent position into one job description, he suggested. The state will still pay the 60% toward salary. Rewrite the job
description and combine the two jobs into one. But Behling continued to push the sharing of commissioners. The reason Jackson and Clark counties combined is because they couldnt afford to keep going alone, said Behling. I dont think its sustainable in the long run to have separate commissioners. I dont think were that different when were looking at the future. Theres resistance to looking at possibilities when we should be looking at possibilities and not toss them out because we dont understand it, Behling continued. Its because we dont understand it is why we should examine it. I would like to come out of this to look at the possibilities honestly, opening and objectively. Lucas said Forest County would be willing to try it because you will know right away if its working or not, acknowledging none of your guys thinks this will work; wow! Favorite suggested Vilas County open a dialogue with Oneida County and meet again with Forest County after that.
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and St. Germain meals will be served Mondays and Fridays. In addition, the suggested donation for each meal will be increased from the current $3 to $4. Richmond stated that, if the changes are not made, it could jeopardize the meal program in its entirety. In 2010, the commission on aging served 12,165 homedelivered meals and 15,815 congregate meals. Through September 2011, it has already served 9,894 homedelivered meals and 10,846 congregate meals. The number of participants who are in need of nutrition keeps increasing and the state has informed us that we will have flat funding for 2012, stated Richmond. The meals we serve provide one-third of the seniors dietary needs, about 650 calories and 20 grams of protein per meal. This may seem adequate, but for most seniors, this is their main or only meal of the day, she said. Richmond shared that the commission on aging serves only a small percentage (9%) of seniors in area communities. Many fall through the cracks and do not get the food or other services they need because of limited funding. There is a very real possibility that a waiting list for home-delivered meal participants, who are frail and in need of food and socialization, will go into effect immediately, Richmond said. No one should have to wait for food or live in isolation, she expressed. Verdelle Mauthe, dining site manager in St. Germain, said that, for many, the homedelivered meals can make the difference between having to go to a nursing home or being able to remain in their own home. Often, the only person they see is the driver who delivers meals. Many seniors go to bed hungry each night because they are forced to make a choice between spending limited dollars on medication, or heat/utilities, or medical expenses, or gas. The list goes on, Richmond noted. She maintained that no one who meets eligibility criteria will be denied a home-delivered meal based on their ability to make a donation, however, they will be denied a meal if there isnt funding to provide it. Seniors arent looking for a free meal. A significant percentage of program income comes from seniors who receive the meals they are doing what they can, she noted. The commission has expressed the need of financial support. Donations will help assure that seniors locally do not go hungry and receive the daily check and socialization they need. In an effort to raise funds, the Vilas County Commission on Aging will hold a fundraising event, Brats for Breakfast, Thursday, Oct. 20. Brats and coffee will be available from 7 a.m. to noon at the WRJO radio station drive-through window in Eagle River. While there will be no charge for the brats or coffee, donations for the Vilas County home-delivered meal program will be accepted. The brats will be donated by Trigs and the coffee will be donated by Eagle River Roasters. If you want to see me in a hot dog costume, stop by the fundraiser, said Richmond. The commission also will accept donations at its office, located in the Vilas County Courthouse in Eagle River. For more information, contact the commission at (715) 479-3625.
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Special hunts put youths in the spotlight
THE FUTURE of hunting is being protected through the special youth hunts that have been instituted by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), allowing kids an exclusive shot at turkeys, ducks and deer prior to the regular season openers. Every year, the scribbler hears stories from more parent-child teams who participate, and the excitement in their voices tells me that putting young hunters in the spotlight is doing some good. The beauty of the plan, you see, is that only the young hunters can possess a firearm during those special hunts meaning the parent or guardian cant compete and will be giving 100% attention to serving, teaching and encouraging that boy or girl. The system ensures that any opportunity to harvest game will belong to the youngster, even if its a monster longbeard or a 10-point buck. Yes, kids 15 and younger could have shot a buck in any deer management unit during the special youth deer hunt that occurred two weeks ago. For those parents who wont give up their ideal deer stand during the November gun deer season so their kids can get a taste of success, the youth hunt paves the way for that to happen. Some hunters, especially those without children, might be a little concerned with giving kids a first crack at ducks, bucks and turkeys. I know some are worried about birds and game getting spooky before the regular season opener. But I would argue that the price of spooked ducks and more wary whitetails is tiny compared to the high probability that the special hunts will enhance the process of hooking kids on hunting
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for life. Whether its shooting a gorgeous male wood duck or bagging that first buck or turkey or even a doe or hen it is those first successes that kids hold in their hearts for a lifetime. I hope someday to give a bear tag to some youngster who really wants to hunt bear. It takes about nine years to get a harvest tag. If it werent for that tag-transfer system, no hunter younger than the age of 22 would ever harvest a bear. The scribbler has seen firsthand the benefits of teaching kids to hunt and fish. They now return home as adults to pursue those sports and it gives us a chance to create even more memories. Even some of our telephone conversations break into details about the birds weve seen, the fish weve caught and the outlook for whatever they might want to chase next time theyre home. In the bigger picture, we are catering to young hunters and hunting families at a time when there have never been more distractions and more competing interests. Special hunts are just a small part of the solution. We still need adult hunters who are willing to share, instructors who teach hunters safety and hunting ethics, and generous landowners with a
vision for the future. A 12-year-old I ran into a couple of weeks ago went out of his way to tell me hes never hunted before. He said its something hed like to do. I told him if he gets serious about taking a hunters safety class, and his mom approves, he has at least one adult who will take him hunting. If we manage to reverse the trend toward diminishing hunter numbers, or at least slow the demise, it also will mean a stronger base of revenue for future conservation and habitat work. Lets face it, hunters fund most of the conservation and law enforcement work thats done in this country through their licenses, fees and stamps. The cynics might point to the fact that hunting is big business and that the whole process is driven by our capitalistic system. That might be true, to some extent, but keep in mind the thousands of jobs that exist to support the industry. Besides licenses and stamps, hunters purchase equipment that is marked up with federal excise taxes that fund major conservation programs. Most hunting groups have the long-term vision it takes to do the right thing for the future of the sport. I could go on and on about the merits of hunting including herd control when it comes to deer and turkeys but thats enough preaching to the choir. Most who read whats printed in this space know the significance of the sport and the importance of getting todays youths involved. It is the job of every parent who hunts to pass this sport on to future generations, to introduce kids to a sport that will keep them in touch with the land and some of
What a thrill for 10-year-old Gavin Adamovich of Eagle River, who harvested his first buck during this years youth hunt while sitting with his father, Clint Adamovich. He used a .243 rifle for the 50-yard shot.
the heritage on which the country was settled. Special youth hunts are the way to go because adults are
forced to cater to gun-wielding kids. I like that. It puts the focus of the sport where it belongs on the future.
Whitetails sets banquet

Whitetails Unlimited (WTU) will sponsor the Land O Lakes area banquet Saturday, Oct. 29, at 5:30 p.m. at Gateway Lodge, located at 4103 Highway B in Land O Lakes. The event will feature a buffet dinner, auction and prizes. There will be an array of products, including firearms, outfitter packages, hunting and outdoor-related equipment, artwork and collectibles only available at WTU events. Proceeds from this fundraising event will benefit projects that uphold WTUs mission. All attendees will receive a WTU collector mug, while the event boasts a one-in-10 chance to win a firearm. Social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m., with dinner set for 7 p.m. Tickets are $45 each, $30 for a spouse or $30 for juniors 15 and younger. The deadline for purchasing tickets is Saturday, Oct. 22. Tickets will not be available at the door. To order tickets locally, call Mike and Regina Trollan at (715) 545-2114 during the evening, contact WTU National Headquarters at 1(800) 274-5471 or visit whitetailsunlimited.com.
Fishing with the Guides

By George Langley
Colder weather to help muskie, walleye fishing

The North Woods finally seems to be in the fall season, hopefully with no more warm fronts. The recent cold is bringing about the expected change in fishing. Water temperatures are falling pretty quickly and some of the lakes have finally cleared up from turnover. This makes for some of the best fishing of the year for both muskie and walleye, so it is something anglers look forward to. In addition, the more than one and one-half inches of rain received was very welcome for the lakes. Those lake levels had been falling for quite a while. Walleye fishing has been pretty good despite that warm weather and is getting better now with the water temperature declines. Jigs and minnows are now the only bait needed, although some anglers enjoy using crankbaits at this time of year. On the Chain, the fish are either in the holes (in good numbers now) or on the deepest weed edges near the holes. This is the time to get some nice-sized fish on the Chain, as there seems to be a two-week fall period yearly with good action on bigger fish. This period usually happens in October and, as with everything else, is a little late this year. On the big, clear lakes, the action continues to be good in 18 to 30 feet of water. Bigger minnows are recommended for this fishing and anglers can expect good numbers of fish on a daily basis. Muskie action was slowed by that warm front, but showed signs of returning to its fall energy last weekend. Suckers are again hard to obtain, but are starting to work very well. It seems that most fish are being caught on deep weed edges and right at the dropoffs. While they are still following and occasionally hitting bucktails, most of the twitch-and-jerk baits are starting to work better than the fast-retrieve baits. The next three to four weeks will be very good for muskies. Northern action remains good on many lakes, with the fish moving to ever deeper weeds. Jig and minnow action is great in the deep weeds, 12 to 20 feet over the deep grass. Use either the larger creek chubs or redtail chubs. Panfish action remains OK, with perch being caught in the weeds on minnows and nightcrawlers. Look for the deeper weeds for these fish. Crappies are now showing up near the bottom in deeper water in schools, as they do each fall. Small minnows on slip bobbers or small jigs work well for these fish. It should be a great week for both muskie and for walleye. Good luck and good fishin.
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Beaver panel taking input

After receiving a moderate level of participation at a series of informational meetings last month, members of the Wisconsin Beaver Task Force will now be conducting an online webinar to further gather input prior to revising the state beaver management plan. Beaver management meetings were held in La Crosse, Oshkosh, Rhinelander and Hayward over the past two weeks. Citizens, landowners, educators, trappers and anglers were noteworthy contributors at these gatherings, and although attendance was moderate, participants were To BEAVER, Pg. 10A
Clay target, hunting events planned in Land O Lakes

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LAND O LAKES A variety of shooting, hunting and dog handling activities will be part of the fifth annual Ruffed Grouse Championship of America in Land O Lakes this Thursday, Oct. 20, through Saturday, Oct. 22. The fundraising event, hosted by the Gateway Gun Club in Land O Lakes and sponsored by the Lake of the Torches Resort Casino, also is an economic shot in the arm for Land O Lakes, according
to gun club manager and event coordinator John Muir. We have 30 two-person teams registered for the championship, said Muir. In the past, the event raised $10,000 for the U.S. Olympic shooting team, $9,000 for the U.S. youth shooting program, $8,000 for the ice skating rink in Land O Lakes and $3,500 for youth shooting programs. This year, all proceeds will be going to the Ontonagon, Mich., Sportsman Club youth shooting program. Muir said this years championship will include a tribute to 9/11 First Responders from the New York fire and police departments. With the 10th anniversary of 9/11 this year, we decided to
dedicate this years championship to the men and women who risked and gave their lives following the terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers in New York City, said Muir. The public is invited to meet and pay thanks to two of the 9/11 First Responders, a fireman and policeman, at Gateway Gun Club from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday. Schedule of events The weekend activities will start Thursday with the bird dog challenge, located west of Land O Lakes off Highway B (watch for the signs) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The public is invited to To GROUSE, Pg. 10A
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come out and watch the dogs work, said Muir. We also are looking for participants. He said people can call (715) 547-3915 for more information about the bird dog challenge. Fridays activities will feature a sporting clays competition at Gateway Gun Club for all participants in the championship. Muir himself has 10 years of experience as a professional shooter for Winchester Gun Co. and is a four-time allAmerican trapshooting champion. The action will move to the grouse and woodcock coverts of the North Woods for the Ruffed Grouse Championship of America Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Muir said a maximum of 30 teams have registered. Teams of two hunters and one dog will hit the forests around Land O Lakes trying to harvest a tournament limit of three grouse and three
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NICE MUSKIE Kelly Erardi of San Francisco, Calif., caught this 42-inch, 22-pound muskie using a 9-inch sucker on Catfish Lake Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 11 a.m. --Contributed Photo
woodcock. Each hunter will be limited to six shells. There will be an awards dinner and fundraiser auction Saturday evening at Gateway Lodge Restaurant starting at 7 p.m. A limited number of tickets will be available at $25 each. The public can phone (906) 358-4434 for ticket information. The public also is invited to the Gateway Lodge lobby Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. to view displays by local artists, taxidermists and sport shops. They will be displaying and selling unique North Woods art and hunting items. Muir said the entire Ruffed Grouse Championship of America is designed to bring people to Land O Lakes late in the fall as well as raise money for local youth organizations and shooting activities. For more information, phone Muir at (715) 547-3915.
Raptor group to collect deer hearts this season

The Raptor Education Group Inc. (REGI), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) raptor rehabilitation facility in Antigo, will soon begin its annual deer heart drive. The group rehabilitates and cares for 500 to 700 raptors and other birds a year. Deer hearts offer a natural low-fat, high-protein food source for the hawks, eagles, owls and falcons of REGI. Gun deer season offers an opportunity for hunters to help REGI by donating deer hearts. Hunters, instead of leaving your deer heart in the woods, place it in a bag and drop it off at one of REGIs donation sites, said director of education Molly McKay. Donations will be accepted throughout the 2011 gun deer season, from Nov. 19-27. Collection sites in the area include the following: Antigo, Kens Highway 45 Meat Market, N2220 Highway 45; Land O Lakes, The Tackle Box, 4267 Highway B; and Rhinelander, YMCAMinistry Rehabilitation Services, 2003 Winnebago St. E. For information regarding the program or to start a new donation area, contact McKay at mollym.regi@gmail.com or (715) 623-2563. Additional information about REGI is available at raptoreducationgroup.org.
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tions will be addressed for up to 30 minutes after presentations are complete. In addition, the task force is setting up a beaver management website where an online beaver management survey will be posted so that anyone with interest can provide comments and suggestions. This is an effort to gather information and public comments as we work to update Wisconsins beaver management plan, said John Olson, DNR furbearer ecologist. We hope to hear how citizens view beaver, beaver management and those issues and concerns important to them involving beaver.
NOON MUSKIE William Hop Crow Kokaska of Chicago, Ill., caught and released this 4912-inch muskie on an Eagle River area lake Tuesday, Oct. 4, at noon. --Contributed Photo
2012 sturgeon spearing license deadline is Oct. 31

Sturgeon spearers will want to make sure theyve purchased their sturgeon spearing license by midnight Oct. 31 to get another good shot at landing a really big fish in the 2011 Lake Winnebago System spearing seasons. A record number of fish weighing more than 100 pounds 94 were harvested in 2011, and state fish surveys continue to show a large number of really big fish in the Winnebago system, said Ron Bruch, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries supervisor. Thats good news for spearers in 2012, and we expect another excellent season if water clarity is anything better than poor next February, said Bruch. Spearing licenses are required for spearers to participate in the Lake Winnebago sturgeon spearing season or the Upriver Lakes season, which both start at the same time, Feb. 11, 2012. Licenses are $20 for residents and $65 for nonresidents and can be purchased in three ways: Buy over the Internet through the Online Licensing Center; Call toll free 1-(877) WI LICENSE (945-4236); at license sales locations; or Buy at any one of the 1,400 license agents located throughout Wisconsin. Last season, the 94 fish more than 100 pounds that spearers registered equaled about 6.6% of the total 1,426 fish harvested, and thats well up from less than 1%, which was common 20 years ago, Bruch said. The reigning state fish record for a lake sturgeon harvested by spearing is a 212pound lake sturgeon registered in 2010 by Ron Grishaber of Appleton. It was the first fish to exceed 200 pounds since DNR started requiring mandatory registration in 1955. The minimum age for spearing is 14. Youths who turn 14 between Nov. 1, 2011, and the last day of the 2012 spearing season can still buy a spearing license after Oct. 31. Military personnel home on leave also can purchase a license after Oct. 31 by visiting a DNR Service Center. The number of licenses sold is unlimited on Lake Winnebago, but is limited to 500 for the Upriver Lakes fishery.
sincere and gave us thoughtful comments and good suggestions, said Debbie Beyer, UWExtension regional natural resources educator who facilitated the meetings. Shawn Rossler, assistant furbearer specialist for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), is collecting and recording citizen input on the beaver management plan revision. With the initial set of meetings now complete, the task force plans to conduct an online webinar, where members of the task force will give summary presentations of their programs followed by a question-and-answer segment. People interested can preregister for the online presentations and participate from their own computers. The webinar will begin at 6 p.m. Oct. 25, with short presentations on various aspects of beaver management through 7 p.m. Participants may submit questions through a chat feature during the webinar. Ques-
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The Northland Pines Eagles football team completed its second season in the WestPAC Conference with a convincing 47-7 victory over LAnse, Mich., last Friday night in Eagle River. The Eagles finished the conference season with a 4-2 mark and were 6-3 overall. Pines will open WIAA Division 3 Level 1 playoffs this Saturday, Oct. 22, with a home game against Green Bay Notre Dame. On a cold, rainy and windy night, Northland Pines went to its running game and rushed for five first-half touchdowns. The Eagles scored on their first three possessions on touchdown runs by Alex Kornely, Johnny Schwenn and Austin Ramesh. With three PATs by Rich Mork, the Eagles took a 21-0 lead after one quarter. Ramesh, who finished the game with 188 yards on nine carries, scored on two more touchdown runs in the second quarter. Mork converted one of two PATs to give Pines a 34-0 halftime lead. The Eagles finally put the ball in the air in the third quarter, as sophomore quarterback Cooper Kerner connected with junior Tanner Perry. Since Pines led by more than 35 points, the clock ran the rest of the game. LAnse finally got on the board in the fourth quarter against some Northland Pines reserves and Mork finished the scoring with a touchdown run. Pines coach Jason Foster was excited about the win and the Eagles third-place finished in the WestPAC. The boys put an exclamation point on a very solid regular season, said Foster. We dominated the game on both sides of the ball throughout the entire game. In addition to Rameshs 188 yards and three touchdowns, Schwenn carried the ball three times for 137 yards and one touchdown. Offensively, Ramesh, Schwenn, Kornely, Mork and Tanner Perry all scored touchdowns, said Foster. Defensively, we played a lot of different players and everyone made good plays. On defense, Lucas Ferber had seven solo tackles and nine assists; Ramesh had seven solo tackles and five assists; and Caleb Grosskopf had four solo tackles and seven assists. Foster said the victory was special for a hard-working group of seniors.
Thomas Smart honored for sports and service

Thomas Smart, well known in the Eagle River area for his involvement in education, youth sports and other activities, was recently inducted into the Bronco Hall of Fame at Union Grove High School. The hall of fame was established to honor former students, teams coaches, advisors, teachers and administrators who had participated in the schools athletics a minimum of three years and have given meritorious service to the school and their community, and distinguished themselves in their professional career or volunteerism within their community. Smart, who graduated from Union Grove High School in 1953, participated in football, basketball and baseball for SMART all four years of high school and one year in track as well as several extracurricular activities. After moving to Eagle River, Smart taught sixth grade and then worked as the principal at Eagle River Elementary School in 1968. He also operated two small businesses in the Eagle River area, Tracsters Speed Center and The Forge. The businesses were sold in the 1980s, at which time he took over the teaching and administrative duties at Humpty Dumpty Preschool, where he worked for 12 years before he retired. Smart coached seventh- and eighth-grade basketball, Little League baseball and youth hockey in Eagle River. He also taught many youths about the safe handling of both firearms and snowmobiling safety as a certified hunter safety and snowmobile safety instructor. He has been active in the Boy Scouts program for 37 years and earned the rank of Eagle Scout, Silver Award in Exploring, and was presented the District Award of Merit. Smart, who resides in Eagle River with his wife, Carol, also served on the library board and, although retired, continues to guide students at Eagle River Elementary School every Friday on the importance of recycling. Congratulations, Tom!
Northland Pines held LAnse, Mich., to seven points Friday night with good play by the
defense. Here, No. 66 Caleb Grosskopf and No. 38 Alex Kornely make the tackle.
It was really nice to get a win for the seniors on senior night as they have played such a big role in turning the program around, he said. Our seniors Mitchell Elbe, Lucas Ferber, Rich Mork, Tim Kopanski, Cody Heller and Wyler Haynes will be sorely missed when our season comes to an end. The Eagles were seeded fourth in Division 3 of the upcoming WIAA football playoffs and will host Green Bay Notre Dame (5-4) this Saturday at a time to be announced. A majority of their players are taking the ACT test on Saturday, so the game will be later in the afternoon or early evening, said Foster. Fans can call the school to get the game time later this week. Foster said Green Bay Notre Dame has a good running game with a 1,500-yard rusher. They are similar to us as they are a good rushing team, said Foster. They had about 120 pass attempts this season, which is a little more than us. Foster said Notre Dame, a private school with an enroll-
ment of about 750, plays in a large conference that includes teams such as Green Bay East, Green Bay West, Manitowoc and Ashwaubenon.
We are playing good football right now and our defense is improving, said Foster. Im expecting a good game out of the Eagles.
Bluejays football team ends season in Florence

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Head coach Jason Foster, left, and defensive coordinator Eric Swanson talk to the Eagles during a timeout.
The Three Lakes Bluejays football team wrapped up its 2011 football season with a 40-0 loss to the Florence Bobcats last Friday. Injuries plagued the Jays one last time during the cold and windy game at Florence High School. Hours before the start, Three Lakes coach Brian Fritz was notified that a calf injury would leave leading wide receiver Ben Wales out of the game. He had been nursing the injury all along for several weeks, said Fritz. We had to make several switches because of that. Starting senior outside tackle Jake Schneider was asked to play full back, a change that was mirrored by senior Charlie Starke. Jake has played many positions this year for us, said Fritz. He started his season at wide receiver and was moved to outside tackle and finally a running back. Despite playing well the first quarter on defense, the Jays fumbled on three consecutive drives. This gave the Bobcats excellent field position and three early touchdowns. The first quarter ended with Florence up 32-0, a lead they added eight points to in the second half for the win.
The fumbles came from three different running backs, who had only a few fumbles throughout the season, according to Fritz. The boys never gave up, said Fritz. Our goal has always been to measure our success by the men we create and not the record. By that measure we were extremely successful this season. The Jays persevered through one of the toughest seasons in recent memory, fighting numerous injuries on a team that lacked depth on its roster from the very first game. We are extremely proud of what the young men did this year, said Fritz. We had players who were unable to finish the season they started back in August. Instead of losing interest, Andrew Nickel and Trenten Stefonek continued to come to practice and act as managers or assistants. Fritz added that his senior lineup Jake Schneider, Hunter Spreutels, Ben Wales, Charlie Starke, Nickel and Stefonek will be greatly missed next year. We also had two late-coming seniors Austin Breier and Tyler Krusick. These two young men were instrumental in our team the last few games, said Fritz.
Pines to host basketball camp

Northland Pines High School will host a Hoosier School of Basketball shooting camp and offensive fundamentals camp Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11-12. The camp is designed to give future basketball players an opportunity to sharpen their basketball skills. A great deal of time will be spent on each campers mechanics of their shot, footwork, coming off of screens and the use of the dribble to create their shot, said Northland Pines basketball coach Ryan Clark. The Hoosier School of Basketball Fall Camp will again be directed by Hall of Fame coach Woody Wilson. Wilson will begin his 22nd season as a college coach. For more information, contact Clark at (715) 477-0593 or (715) 550-0908.
The Eagles Austin Ramesh rushed for 188 yards against LAnse Friday night and finished the season with more than 2,000 yards rushing to lead the state.
Two Northland Pines Eagles teamed up to make the tackle, including No. 21 Adam Kresl, on a LAnse running back. --Staff Photos By GARY RIDDERBUSCH
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The three Northland Pines Eagles cross-country runners named to the All-Conference team
included, from left, Devin Sauvola, Emilie Robins and Walker Nelson. --Contributed Photo
Three Eagles named All-Conference at Rhinelander cross-country meet

___________ Northland Pines blockers Abby Alft and Carly Ridderbusch attempt to block the spike of an opponent in the conference tournament at Tomahawk Saturday. --STAFF PHOTOS
BY ANTHONY DREW
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In girls volleyball
Eagles end conference season; Regional tourney starts this week

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The Northland Pines volleyball team traveled to Tomahawk twice last week, once for a Great Northern Conference (GNC) match against the Hatchets and again Saturday for the second conference tournament. Last Tuesday in the match, conference champion Tomahawk defeated the Eagles 3-0. Game scores were 25-13, 15-14 and 2515. In the conference tournament at Tomahawk Saturday, the Eagles fell 3-0 to Mosinee, Antigo and Rhinelander. Game scores against Mosinee were 25-17, 25-3 and 25-16. The Eagles had a better outing against Antigo as game scores were 25-21, 25-20 and 25-17. Game scores against Rhinelander were 25-20, 259-9 and 25-7. Pines coach Margo Rogers Anderson said the Eagles had a lot of unforced errors and mental mistakes in the four losses the past week. We played well at times and then would lose our confidence after falling behind, said Rogers Anderson. The Eagles, 9-19 overall, will travel to Mosinee Tuesday of this week for the first
As a result of their finishes as the Great Northern Conference (GNC) cross-country meet at Rhinelander Saturday, Northland Pines harriers Devin Sauvola, Walker Nelson and Emilie Robins were named to the All-Conference team. Sauvola took fifth overall in the boys race, with a time of 17 minutes, 26 seconds, while Walker Nelson secured 14th place in 18:19. Robins took 11th in the girls race, finishing in 16:59. All three runners had their best performances of the season, said Pines coach Don Czarapata Jr. Devin improved on his 10th-place finish, and Emilie moved up from 15th place a year ago in the conference meet.
Times for all the runners at the meet were a bit slow due to the wind and muddy conditions, according to the coach. Tyler Staege and Christian Svetnicka also ran personal best times in the boys race, with times of 20:18 and 20:50, respectively. Svetnicka ran two minutes faster than the beginning of the season on the same course, while Staege improved by one minute. On the girls side, Kylie Rhode improved 12 places from last years competition, taking 31st in 18:26. In addition, 11 girls also improved their times on the Rhinelander course, including Shannon Lange, Lexi Nelson and Maria Wait, who all ran more than three minutes faster. The team is looking forward to another good week of practices as we prepare for the Sectional Championship
next Saturday in Freedom, said Czarapata. Sauvola and Robins have good opportunities to advance to the State Championship meet in Wisconsin Rapids, according to the coach. Its been a very successful and positive season for Pines cross-country, said Czarapata. There have been numerous improvements, firsts and personal bests. The whole team continuously improved all year and I couldnt be prouder. Sectional competition for the Eagles will be Saturday, Oct. 22, in Freedom at Irish Waters Golf Course. The girls will begin racing at 11 a.m. and the boys start at 11:45 a.m. The State championship will be held at Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids Saturday, Oct. 29. Races will start at 11 a.m.
Northland Pines sets sports meeting

All ninth- to 12th-grade athletes who are participating in a winter sport at Northland Pines and a parent or guardian need to attend the winter sports meeting at the high school Tuesday, Oct. 25. Beginning at 6 p.m. in the high school commons, all WIAA physical or alternateyear cards, signed co-curricular codes, emergency medical forms and payment of the $40 activity fee may be completed and turned in. Before an athlete will be allowed to practice, all forms must be on file and the activity fee paid. In addition, any athlete with fines outstanding from previous years will be required to pay in full in order to participate in any co-curricular activity this coming school year. The general meeting in the auditorium, conducted by activities director Brian Margelofsky, will begin at 6:30 p.m. The following topics will be addressed: activity code, activity fees, physicals, parental transportation and attendance requirements. At 7:15 p.m., individual sports meetings will be conducted by the winter sports coaches in designated areas which will be announced by Margelofsky at the general meeting. Practice schedules, game schedules and other handouts will be distributed. Parents need to be present to sign forms. Any questions can be answered by contacting the high school activities office at (715) 479-6286, ext. 2.
Northland Pines libero Paige Healy concentrates on the bump as teammate Claire Decker looks on.
round of the WIAA Division 2 Regional tournament. The Eagles are seeded sixth, while Mosinee is seeded third. We practiced hard on Monday night to prepare for our Regional against Mosinee on Tuesday night. If we pass well and stay strong
mentally, we can beat Mosinee. The winner of the Northland Pines and Mosinee match will face either seventh-seeded Nekoosa or second-seeded Wittenberg-Birnamwood this Thursday, Oct. 20. The Regional final will be Saturday, Oct. 22.
Lady Jays take second at NLC meet Monday

The Three Lakes Bluejays finished second with 53 points at the Northern Lakes Conference (NLC) cross-country meet last Monday, hosted by LaonaWabeno, was held at the McCauslin Brook Golf Course in Lakewood. Laona-Wabeno won the team conference championship with 21 points. Crandon, Goodman-Pembine and Florence also participated in the meet. Megan Tarlton of LaonaWabeno was the individual conference champion, finishing with a time of 16 minutes, 5 seconds. Lady Jays harrier Caitlin Vreeland-Griffin was fourth, in 17:53, good for a medal and allconference honors. Caitlin has worked very hard this season, starting with the miles she logged over the summer, said Three Lakes coach Laurie Levandoski. Its nice to see her efforts paying off as our season winds down. Indi Yeager finished ninth overall with a time of 18:41, just shy of a top-seven all-conference medal. Indi puts a great deal of effort into every race and continues to focus on the basics during practices, said Levandoski. Jena Miles and Sonya Westfall finished in 11th and 13th places, with times of 19:47 and 19:53, respectively. Rounding out the scoring for Three Lakes was Brooke Welch, who finished 16th with a time of 20:18. Despite an early-season injury and illness, Brooke never loses her work ethic, said Levandoski. Ankle issues continue to hamper Peyton Radaj, who finished in 22nd place with a time of 22:51. The Bluejays will travel to the Nine Mile Recreation Area Friday for the Sectional, hosted by Edgar. Race time for the girls is set to begin at 4 p.m.
Maki takes gold in wrestling event

Katrina Maki of Lac du Flambeau recently won a gold medal for amateur wrestling at the FILA Senior World Championships. Along with her fellow teammates from across the United States and longtime coach Dave Sixel, Maki traveled to Belgrade, Serbia, to compete. She secured the gold after defeating her Russian opponent using an arm-bar submission technique. Twenty-five countries participated in the competition, and the overall Team USA medal count was nine bronze, one silver and five gold, placing Team USA with the silver medal overall. Team Ukraine received the gold and Team Russia won the bronze. It was the most amazing experience of my life, said Maki. Maki is the youngest and first Native American to win gold at the championships for the United States.
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Pines soccer season ends at Appleton

Eagles beat Seymour in opening round of tourney
The Northland Pines boys soccer team was defeated by Fox Valley Lutheran 6-1 in the WIAA Division 2 Regional final at Appleton last Thursday. The Eagles defeated Seymour 2-1 earlier in the week to advance. Fourth-seeded Northland Pines had to play from behind against fifth-seeded Seymour on the Eagles home field last Tuesday, trailing 1-0 at halftime. A simple miscommunication by two experienced defenders resulted in the easy goal, causing some tense moments well into the second half, said Pines coach Larry Favorite. But a loose ball following a Pines corner kick was gathered up by Alex Camp, who played a quick pass to Trevor Laszczkowski who then scored at the 55minute mark. The Eagles kept good pressure on Seymour for most of the second half and it finally paid off with four minutes remaining. A Scott Moline pass to Matt Meyer set up the winning goal, a near post shot which was Meyers 13th goal of the year. This was a really good way for our seniors to walk off their home field for the last time, said Favorite.
Lady Jays volleyball team gets a win in White Lake

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The Three Lakes volleyball team fell 1-3 to Laona last Tuesday, but rebounded for a 3-1 victory over White Lake Thursday. The Lady Jays were fired up from the start of the game in White Lake, according to Three Lakes coach Roni Anderson. It was a team effort in these games, as everyone had a hand in the win in all of the games, she said. Most of the girls who dont see much playing time really showed up to play tonight. Three Lakes has a young team, with only one senior playing this year. The coach said the younger players proved that they will be a stronger team next year. Against Laona, the Bluejays came out swinging in the first match, but lost their zeal
by the second game. I really dont know what happened, but the wind was taken out of their sails in the second game, said Anderson. We could never quite get back to our type of play in the rest of the games. Abbie Zielke led the Lady Jays with blocks and kills during the Northern Lakes Conference match. Anderson, who is in her first year of coaching the Lady Jays, said she looks forward to next year. I forsee our team being much stronger, and the girls have proved that the more that they play together, she said. The No. 8-seeded Bluejays were scheduled to travel to face top-seeded Marathon in a WIAA Division 3 Regional tournament game Tuesday, Oct. 18.
Jays end soccer season

Northland Pines Jacob Bozic battled through a Seymour defender in the Eagles 2-1 victory over the Thunder in the first game of the Regional tournament. Looking on is teammate Trevor Laszczkowski. --Staff Photos By GARY RIDDERBUSCH
They kept their composure despite the one-goal deficit and stuck with our system
Northland Pines senior defender Scott Moline dribbled through the Seymour defense and got a shot at the keeper.
of play until finally winning the game 2-1. The win gave the Eagles the opportunity to travel to Appleton to play top-seeded Fox Valley Lutheran. Fox Valley was the Division 2 state champion in 2009 and the second-place finisher last year. The Eagles took the early lead against Fox Valley on a Jacob Bozic to Laszczkowski score. Pines created another quality scoring opportunity when Laszczkowski took the ball deep before crossing it in front of the net and was then run over by a defender without a foul being called. When I saw Trev get laid out inside the 18, I had visions of a PK (penalty kick) and a two-goal halftime lead, but I guess the ref didnt see it that way, said Favorite. Instead, Fox Valley converted a corner kick a few minutes later which bounced off a Pines player for the tying score. Late in the half, Pines keeper Evan Hartwig was called for a foul inside his own 18, resulting in a penalty kick goal for the Foxes which gave them the 2-1 halftime lead. The guys played a real good first half even though we gave up an own goal
and a PK, so we felt it was certainly realistic for us to get the game tied up in the second half, said Favorite. But when Fox Valley scored just 40 seconds into the second half for the 3-1 lead, the whole dynamic of the game changed. The Foxes pushed hard and dominated the remainder of the game, scoring three more times for the final 6-1 victory. Hartwig made 11 saves for the Eagles. I think Fox Valley Lutheran is strong enough to qualify for state again this year, said Favorite. We would have needed 80 minutes of flawless soccer to beat them. Nevertheless, Im proud of our team and the effort they gave this year. While there were some down moments this year, there were many more great times that well all remember. The Eagles finished the 2011 season with a 15-6-1 overall record. Their 7-3 record in the Great Northern Conference gave them a second-place finish. Seniors on the team include Camp, Moline, Dominic Caroselli, Meyer, Greg Chamberlain, Cody Drake and Duncan Hosking.
The Three Lakes Bluejays soccer team ended its season with a first-round 4-0 Regional loss to Bayfield-Washburn Saturday. The score was no indication of how close this game really was, said Three Lakes coach Jack Wales. The Jays had a game plan that allowed them to dictate the first 20 minutes. Three Lakes did a good job of clearing the ball out of their end of the field, while Bluejays center midfielders made some great forward passes. Unfortunately, our for-
wards werent able to convert them into goals, said Wales. Bayfield-Washburn scored their first goal on a miscommuncation between the Jays defensive players. Although the Jays played the tough combination Bayfield-Washburn team well, they couldnt find the net and saw their season come to an end. I was very proud of the team this year, said Wales. Well really miss our seniors, Ben Wales, Trenten Stefonek, Fritz Campbell and Ross Thorn. Their leadership and character will be truly missed.
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Inspection Times: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inspection Dates: October 26 through October 28, 2011 Note: No food or restrooms are provided at the inspection site. All registration, bidding, payment and equipment removal information is on the GSA Internet site. No registration will take place at the inspection site. 17 vehicles are to be sold which include: 9 pickup trucks, 4 SUVs, 3 passenger vans, 1 sedan See GSA Internet site for descriptions and photos. Contact: Bob Hubacher, Fleet Manager at 715-493-1231 cell or 715-362-1353 office
DONKEY BALL Donkey basketball came to the Northland Pines field house Monday night.
The event was a fundraiser for the boys and girls basketball teams. --STAFF PHOTO
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EAGLE RIVER 301 DART LEAGUE
Results of 10/10/11 Team results: Sweetwater I 12, Club DeNoyer 1; OBriens Pub 7, Club 45 6; House of Boos II 10, Uncle Kents 3; Smugglers Lounge 1, Sweetwater II 12; House of Boos I 4, Kathan Inn 9. Eight-dart out: John Garsow. Nine-dart out: Ralph Daring, Bob Hagen, Bill Kahlenberg, Chris Blicharz, Bob Burnett, Mason Gerlach, Jon Gosda. Hat tricks: Chris Blicharz (3), Jon Gosda (2), Bob Burnett (2), Bob Hagen (2), John Dutz (2), Zack Gerlach, Ralph Daring, Mason Gerlach, Josh Doyen, Greg Maney, Nick Warwick, Troy Elliott, Jim Verstoppen. STANDINGS W L SWEETWATER ..........................12 1 SWEETWATER II ......................12 1 HOUSE OF BOOS II .................10 3 KATHAN INN ..............................9 4 OBRIENS PUB ..........................7 6 CLUB 45 .......................................6 7 HOUSE OF BOOS I ....................4 9 UNCLE KENTS...........................3 10 SMUGGLERS LOUNGE.............1 12 CLUB DENOYER.........................1 12
THREE LAKES DARTBALL

Results of 10/12/11 Team results: Triple Diamonds 3, Nomads 0; Oneida Village II 3, American Legion I 0; Oneida Village I 2.5, Village People 5; American Legion A 2.5, Wildcats .5. Top women shooters: Joanne Mathaie 4/11, Jackie Wick 3/9, Debbie Selman, Judy Metternich and Donna Mather 2/8, Jan Lederhaus 2/6, Trudy Klauk 1/9, Sarah Rugotzke 1/7. Top men shooters: Dave Cyrtmus 8/10, Scott Willman 4/11, Ed Reuttiger and Ralph Hetzel 4/9, Bob Borek 3/8, Bob Wojtusik and George Brunette 3/7, Jack Schlaefer 2/8. Home runs: Marlene Lucas, E. Martens, Sarah Rugotzke, Dick Donovan, Betty Koehler. STANDINGS W ONEIDA VILLAGE II .............6 AMERICAN LEGION A ..........5.5 TRIPLE DIAMONDS ..............3.5 WILDCATS ..............................3 ONEIDA VILLAGE I...............2.5 NOMADS .................................2 VILLAGE PEOPLE .................1.5 AMERICAN LEGION I ...........0 L 0 0.5 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 6
EAGLE RIVER DARTBALL

Results of 10/12/11 Team results: BBTs II 0, Bucktale Inn I 3; Bucktale Inn II 2, BBTs III 1; Club 45 I 1, Club DeNoyer I 2; Club DeNoyer II 2, BBTs I 1; Club 45 II bye. Top women shooters: Kerri Johann 4/13, Jill Foster 3/14, Sue Heibler 3/15, Marsha Newkirk 3/17, Kristin Zdroik 3/18, Carol Satran and Greta Jackman 1/10. Top men shooters: Tom Newkirk 7/17, John Ariola 5/11, Jason Zdroik 5/18, Jeff Schmidt 4/13, Nate Johnson and Dave Gall 3/15, Dave Seyfert and Lon Millard 2/13. Home runs: Keith Devos, Neil Spotts. STANDINGS W BUCKTALE INN I ....................6 CLUB DENOYER I ...................4 CLUB DENOYER II..................4 BBTS I.......................................4 CLUB 45 II ................................1 BUCKTALE INN II...................3 BBTS II .....................................2 BBTS III ....................................1 CLUB 45 I..................................1 L 0 2 2 2 2 3 4 5 5
THREE LAKES POOL

Results of 10/12/11 Team results: Wonders Pit Stop 11, Jakes I 4; Bonnies Lakeside 11, Loon Saloon 4; Legion Ravens 11, Irish Waters I 4; Jakes II 11, Irish Waters II 4; Pine Isle I 11, Black Forest 4; Briggs Bar 9, Legion Eagles 6; Pine Lake Pub 8, Oneida Village 7; Pine Isle II bye. Eight ball-break: Terry Bingham. STANDINGS W WONDERS PIT STOP..........11 JAKES II ...............................21 BONNIES LAKESIDE .........19 BRIGGS BAR .........................18 PINE ISLE I ..........................18 PINE LAKE PUB ..................17 ONEIDA VILLAGE ...............17 LEGION RAVENS .................16 IRISH WATERS II.................15 IRISH WATERS I ..................12 JAKES I.................................11 BLACK FOREST ...................10 PINE ISLE II ...........................5 LEGION EAGLES .................10 LOON SALOON ....................10 L 4 9 11 12 12 13 13 14 15 18 19 20 10 20 20
NORTHWOODS NINE-BALL LEAGUE

Results of 10/10/11 Team results: Pine Isle 7, Oneida Village 2; Tiny Tap 7, Uncle Kents II 2; Uncle Kents I 6, Boomers 3; Jakes II 5, Eagle Lanes 4; Club DeNoyer 5, Jakes I 4; Mud Creek bye. Nine-ball breaks: Bob Kleinschmidt, Bob Hicks, Jason Zdroik, Jay Varro. STANDINGS W L TINY TAP ..................................12 6 PINE ISLE .................................12 6 JAKES II ...................................11 7 CLUB DENOYER......................10 8 UNCLE KENTS I .....................10 8 EAGLE LANES ...........................8 10 MUD CREEK SALOON..............4 5 JAKES I.......................................4 5 UNCLE KENTS II......................7 11 BOOMERS ...................................7 11 ONEIDA VILLAGE .....................5 13
EAGLE RIVER WOMENS POOL LEAGUE

Results of 10/11/11 Results: Uncle Kents I 6, Uncle Kents II 3; Tiny Tap 7, Buckshots 2; Smugglers Lounge 4, Bucktale Inn 5. Five-ball run: Paula Fiebrantz, Dana Croker, Brenda Meusling, Arlene Sarkauskas, Barb Vugrinec. Six-ball run: Paula Stebbeds, Kristina Parker, Alyssa Croker. Seven-ball run: Kathy Sherry. STANDINGS W TINY TAP.................................14 UNCLE KENTS I....................11 BUCKTALE INN .......................9 SMUGGLERS LOUNGE ..........8 BUCKSHOTS.............................7 UNCLE KENTS II ....................2 L 4 7 9 10 11 7
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Gary Ridderbusch N-R Editor Overall Record Winningest Percentage Last Weeks Tally Green Bay at Minnesota Washington at Carolina Seattle at Cleveland Atlanta at Detroit Denver at Miami San Diego at N.Y. Jets Chicago at Tampa Bay Houston at Tennessee Pittsburgh at Arizona Kansas City at Oakland St. Louis at Dallas Indianapolis at New Orleans Baltimore at Jacksonville COLLEGE Wisconsin at Michigan State Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin 71-24 .747 12-2 Green Bay Washington Cleveland Detroit Denver N.Y. Jets Tampa Bay Tennessee Pittsburgh Oakland Dallas New Orleans Baltimore Paula Hendrickson Tailgater 66-29 .694 12-2 Green Bay Carolina Cleveland Atlanta Denver N.Y. Jets Chicago Tennessee Pittsburgh Oakland Dallas New Orleans Baltimore Painless Pete Dentist 73-22 .768 12-2 Green Bay Carolina Cleveland Detroit Denver San Diego Tampa Bay Tennessee Pittsburgh Oakland Dallas New Orleans Baltimore Larry Snedden Youth Coach 71-24 .747 13-1 Green Bay Carolina Cleveland Detroit Denver San Diego Chicago Tennessee Pittsburgh Oakland Dallas New Orleans Baltimore Rich Bruce Javenkoski Weber Sports Analyst Big B Grocer 73-22 .768 12-2 Green Bay Washington Cleveland Detroit Denver San Diego Tampa Bay Tennessee Pittsburgh Oakland Dallas New Orleans Baltimore 69-26 .726 13-1 Green Bay Carolina Cleveland Detroit Denver N.Y. Jets Tampa Bay Tennessee Pittsburgh Oakland Dallas New Orleans Baltimore
Eagle River Golf Course golf pro Brad Missling demonstrated to Northland Pines students prop-
er grip and form during a recent outdoor pursuits golf instruction unit. --Contributed Photo
Pines holds three-day golf class

The Northland Pines outdoor pursuits class recently completed a three-day golf instruction unit. The instruction began with one classroom day to learn about course etiquette, general rules and basic technique before culminating in a twoday session at Eagle River Golf Course under the tutelage of golf instructor Brad Missling. Missling and others offer the instruction, golf balls and the facility free of charge to the school and students. The students were able to rotate from different stations at the driving range, putting green and chipping green. Jim Kauzlaric, Rollie Christensen, Tom Hickson and Jerry Stadler were also on hand to help the class learn to golf. For many students, this was their first time golfing, said Josh Rhode, Northland Pines physical education teacher. The majority of the class expressed a desire to continue this sport after having participated in the golf instruction. Its a great opportunity for our students to actually get to a course and get a true golf experience.
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T&M Lanes Results of 10/11/11 Team results: T&M Lanes 4, Tackle Box 3; Land O Lakes Pharmacy 2, Bents Camp 5; All in the Family Hair Care 7, Sparo Coin 0. High team game: Tackle Box 742. High team series: Tackle Box 2109. High games: Ronee Horst 195, Amy Froemming 189, Kyha Buell 158, Roni Kopanski 156, Linda Youngquist 153. High series: Ronee Horst 529, Amy Froemming 480, Kyha Buell and Roni Kopanski 435, Linda Youngquist 417. STANDINGS W L ALL IN THE FAMILY ...........29.5 12.5 T&M LANES..........................29 13 TACKLE BOX ........................19 23 BENTS CAMP.......................17.5 24.5 LOL PHARMACY ..................16 26 SPARO COIN .........................15 27
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Eagle Lanes Results of 10/12/11 Team results: Harrys Market 2, Rockettes 5; Boones Building Supply 0, Darrells Dummies 7; Pauls Pump-NPantry 7, Twelve Pines 0. High team game: Rockettes 998. High team series: Rockettes 2764. High games: Mary Simac 220, Carol Long 195, Susie Erickson 191, Jan Daniel 175. High series: Mary Simac 520, Susie Erickson 508, Joey Tess 482, Carol Long 478. STANDINGS W L PAULS PUMP-N-PANTRY ............30 5 DARRELLS DUMMIES................27 8 BOONES BUILDING SUPPLY..17 18 TWELVE PINES ...........................15 20 HARRYS MARKET .......................9 26 ROCKETTES..................................7 28
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Eagle Lanes Results of 10/13/11 Team results: Wild Eagle Corner Store 5, XXX Outs 2; Harrys Market 7, Grembans 0; BBTs 5, Miller Sportsmen 2; Dyna Manufacturing 7, Hiawatha Hide Away 0; Club DeNoyer 7, Boones Building Supply 0. High team game: Dyna Manufacturing 988. High team series: Dyna Manufacturing 2884. High games: Tim Richards 267, Dennis Franciskovich 244, Don Tess 242. High series: Glenn Lasowski 675, Tim Richards 652, Bob Burnett 619. STANDINGS W CLUB DENOYER...............................23 DANIELS DISTINCTIVE DESIGN..23 LEINENKUGELS ..............................23 DYNA MANUFACTURING...............21 BBTS ..................................................19 HARRYS MARKET ...........................19 HIAWATHA HIDE AWAY..................19 XXX OUTS ..........................................16 MILLER SPORTSMEN .....................14 WILD EAGLE CORNER STORE......14 BOONES BUILDING SUPPLY ........10 GREMBANS .........................................9
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T&M Lanes Results of 10/8/11 Team results: FUBAR 7, Wrongsiders 0; Noo Problem 2, Drinking Devils 5; Ally-Oops 5, Lane 7 2. High team game: FUBAR 769. High team series: FUBAR 2152. High games, women: Mike Froemming 234, Carl Reidy 195, Ron Buell Jr. 192, Ron Keller 188. High series, women: Karen Koskelin 179, Ronee Horst 175, Roni Kopanski 174, Amy Froemming 157. High games, men: Mike Froemming 603, Ron Buell Jr. 554, Ron Keller 525, Carl Reidy 495. High series, men: Ronee Horst 470, Karen Koskelin 469, Roni Kopanski 468, Amy Froemming 453. STANDINGS W L DRINKING DEVILS ................10 4 ALLY-OOPS ..............................10 4 FUBAR ........................................9 5 WRONGSIDERS.........................5 9 NOO PROBLEM.........................4 10 LANE 7........................................4 10
WEDNESDAY GOODFELLOWSHIP
T&M Lanes Results of 10/12/11 Team results: Great Lakes Stone 5, Ramesh Motorsports 2; Lannys Fireside 7, Rusty Nail 0; Northern Exposure bye. High team game: Lannys Fireside 807. High team series: Lannys Fireside 2353. High games: Jason Wehrmeyer 207, Willy Otterpohl and Josh Horst 191, Mike Bukoweicki 186, Doug Horstman 182. High series: Jason Wehrmeyer 588, Mike Bukoweicki 520, Doug Horstman 519, Josh Horst 508, Willy Otterpohl 504. STANDINGS W L NORTHERN EXPOSURE .......33 9 RAMESH MOTORSPORTS ....26 16 LANNYS FIRESIDE ...............24 18 GREAT LAKES STONE..........20 22 RUSTY NAIL ..........................13 29
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T&M Lanes Results of 10/13/11 Team results: FMN Floral 5, Northern Carpets 2; Northern Exposure 7, Black Bear Industries 0. High team game: FMN Floral 783. High team series: Northern Exposure 2265. High games: Chad Hosey 190, Gary Goral 189, Mike Froemming 183, Doug Horstman and Dick Owen 181. High series: Mike Froemming 518, Rich Lambert 508, Dick Owen 504, Chad Hosey and Craig Mansfield 495. STANDINGS W BLACK BEAR INDUSTRIES...27 FMN FLORAL.............................26 NORTHERN CARPETS ............18 NORTHERN EXPOSURE.........13 L 15 16 24 29
Daniel wins bowling event

Northland Pines senior Seth Daniel of St. Germain won the Youth Masters Bowling Tournament held at Dales Weston Lanes in Weston Sunday. The tournament began with each bowler throwing four games. Daniel rolled a 775, placing him in first at that point in the tournament. Based on the youth bowlers cumulative totals, the five highest-scoring boys and three highest-scoring girls moved on to round two for three more games, which would be added to their cumulative scores. At the conclusion of round two, Daniel was seeded second in the field. He went on to bowl a 191 in the semifinal game and eventually won the tournament in a very close match against Aaron Clark of Schofield. For winning the tournament, Daniel was awarded a $125 scholarship. Daniel bowls in the Saturday Young American Bowling Alliance at Eagle Lanes and is coached by Steve Janssen.
WEEK SIX WINNER Jim Kortes, right, of Three Lakes was the week six winner of the Vilas County News-Review Football Contest after correctly picking 14 winning football teams. Presenting the $100 prize to Kortes was Mary Skonberg of the Three Lakes Shell gas station. Kortes was declared the winner of the contest after picking 51 total points in the game of the week for a tiebreaker. Each week, the contestant with the most correct picks for the weeks NFL and college football games will win $100. Contestants can leave their picks at dropoff locations at participating businesses. --Staff Photo By KURT KRUEGER
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NEWS-REVIEW Did al-Awlaki deserve his day in U.S. court?

ACCORDING TO Pentagon estimates, there have been about 2,000 foreign militants killed by U.S. drone attacks, plus one U.S. citizen. Some people have a problem with that. What do you think? Did U.S. citizen and al-Qaeda terrorist Anwar al-Awlaki, the New Mexico-born radical Islamist cleric, deserve due process before being assassinated by a U.S. drone missile in the wilds of Yemen while riding in a vehicle on Sept. 30? A number of liberals have argued that very few U.S. citizens should ever be assassinated by government agents without due process (their day in court) and that all citizens have legal protections. The drone attack was authorized by the Justice Department Office of Legal Counsel members David Barron and Martin Lederman. Al-Awlaki was a militant traitor. He basically surrendered his rights to life, liberty and happiness when he encouraged and abetted terrorist actions designed to kill innocent Americans, supporters argue. Liberals say anytime the United States condones the murder of a citizen without due process, it is a step on a slippery slope. They argue that had al-Awlaki been captured alive, he could have been interrogated and the CIA may have gained a bonanza of
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By Byron McNutt
intelligence. In this case, al-Awlaki was hard to capture. You could argue that Osama bin Laden could have been taken alive, but he was killed in a face-toface situation. President Barack Obama gave orders to the Seal Team 6 unit to kill him. Bin Laden, of course, was not a U.S. citizen. I think the vast majority of Americans support the order to take al-Awlaki and others like him out when given the chance. Capturing him was a long shot. He willfully became an enemy of America and he supported organizations that are trying to kill innocent Americans. * * * IN THESE challenging times, what are some of the brightest minds saying? Bob Doll, chief equity strategist at the BlackRock Group, who manages $30 billion for the $3.6 trillion fund, gives this backhanded endorsement: The U.S. is the best house in a bad neighborhood. Doll is still bullish on the United States: You could say were the least worst economy among the major developed economies. You might say we win by default, which is not a fun way to win. It will just take time to work through this mess. While the United States is the best place to be in the short run, Doll actually likes India over China in the long run. The rapid growth of China and India has come at the expense of Japan and Europe. The United States has been able to hold its own, so far. On the negative side, the United States, Japan and Europe have aging populations. Doll isnt so bullish on the future of jobs in the United States. Were in a cycle where jobs are being created in parts of the world where there is very low labor costs, and new technology means companies can do a lot more with fewer people. Doll says the impact of ObamaCare, the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial reform act and the Obama insistance on raising taxes are retardants to growth. Technology has eliminated entire industries and
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Dont allow school boards to dictate public notice system
Proposed legislation that would no longer require that the proceedings of school boards be published in a newspaper for public review could have negative impacts that far exceed the tax dollars that might be saved. We believe its bad public policy to eliminate public notice of school board activities because it will leave individual citizens with the burden of tracking down the actions of the school boards elected to serve them. Most people think it is a worthwhile expense to pay to maintain safe roads and bridges and not simply post a list of dangerous roads and bridges to avoid on a government website. Publication in the local newspaper of the governments intent to take action that may in some way change or limit the right of the public is not a trivial expense to be done away with in lean budget years. In these complex political times, and with school districts front and center in much of the current Wisconsin political debate, government should be looking for ways to increase public understanding of and interaction with local school districts. Instead, this proposal would decrease the information flow by erecting barriers between citizens and their elected officials. Wisconsins newspapers recognize that some school districts now augment the newspaper publication of their school board proceedings with postings on their local websites. And while thats great for citizens who already have a reason to visit those sites, such as parents with school-aged children, the majority of taxpayers will find another barrier between them and the local government that they financially support. Government at any level has a fundamental responsibility to ensure adequate notification to the public of its actions. Allowing government bodies to post their own public notices takes away third-party oversight functions of the local newspaper, and removes any independent proof of publication. Such a move is akin to having the fox guard the chicken coop, and it is ripe for abuse. Thomas Jefferson said it best when he noted that, left up to him to decide if America would be best served by government or by a free press, he would not hesitate to choose the latter. Public notices in local newspapers are vital to the proper functioning of democratic government. Public notices are also the most effective medium to reach the greatest number of citizens in a verifiable, predictable format. Local newspapers are and have always been the traditional medium for public notices, and this is exactly where the public, including infrequent newspaper readers, expect to find them. There is no good reason to create new barriers between citizens and their local school district. There are too many rural, too many lowincome, too many elderly, too many minority residents who lack a computer and/or Internet resources to make this plan worth considering. The potential loss of newspaper revenues isnt what drives our opposition. If government truly serves the public, it is governments responsibility to ensure verifiable notification of its actions.
millions of middle-class jobs. Efficiency in the workplace has given us more free time, but fewer jobs and less money to enjoy the extra time. Dorothy Rabinowitz of the Wall Street Journal editorial board has these observations about the 2012 general election. There is no doubt President Obama inherited terrible problems when he took office. The problem for Obama is, those problems have gotten worse under his watch. If they were now getting better, Obama would be in a good position. The recovery is taking too long, leaving Obama very vulnerable. She says Americans are more worried about their jobs and their savings than with the evils of big government. People are scared when they are told the entitlements they were promised and have paid into might not be there when they need them. Previous leaders made promises they could not keep. For Republicans to win in 2012, they need to focus on the cure and their ability to administer the cure rather than the doom and gloom. If Republicans can convince people that they can take the ball from here and put people back to work while making the entitlements more sustainable for generations, they will be successful. Whats so hard about that?
Andy Rooney
The grammar police are at it again
ANYONE WHO writes anything that gets into print receives letters from the grammar police. The grammar police are a large, unaffiliated group of readers, usually women, often retired schoolteachers, who pour over the newspaper every day searching for dumb mistakes like writers who say pour when they mean pore. Its seldom that a person who looks for errors cant find a few, and you can tell from the tone of the letters they write that it makes them feel good all over. Theyre proud of themselves. If Im lucky, the errors they find arent in my column but Im not always lucky. The grammar police have a few favorites. If you write, Betty only has one brother, theyre quick to dash off a note saying, Betty has only one brother. If you write, I wish I was taller, the grammar police make certain you know that you should have used the subjunctive and written, I wish I were taller. If you say less when you should have said fewer, theyll get you. The fussy ones dont like it when you say over when you mean more than, either. Or further for farther. And dont, under any circumstances, write that anything is very unique. Theres nothing the grammar police like better than to point out that theres no comparative to unique. Something is or isnt and there are no degrees of it. Most of them stick to a few little rules they learned as children, but every once in a while you get one with a sophisticated complaint. A man wrote saying I used the word people too often when I should be using persons. He contended and I think hes right that people refers to groups of individuals, whereas persons To ROONEY, Pg. 17A
Perfect camouflage for late autumn
If they remain still, ruffed grouse can be masters of camouflage in late fall. The dead leaves and gray landscape make a perfect setting to hide the brown, white and black game birds, known for their thunderous flushes. Bird numbers are on the rise in the North Woods. --Staff Photo By KURT KRUEGER
A good dog is a wondrous thing

A GOOD DOG is a wondrous thing. Hunting behind a good dog is a wonderful experience. I have been fortunate over the past 50-plus years to have hunted behind a number of good dogs, heck, excellent dogs. It all started with Ike, a Chesapeake retriever who taught me much of what I know about duck and ruffed grouse partridge hunting, beginning when I was 12 years old. Ike came into my life at age 7, and so it was that my dad had five years of proper training and good hunting with Ike before I got old enough to hunt and mess up all of my dads efforts. When it came to ducks, there was no downed duck that was going to get away
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from my dad and me on our dozens of duck hunts each year, not as long as Ike was there to make a long retrieve or a crippled duck find in the deepest of cattails and bog muck. On partridges, though he was a retriever, he had a nose that would put the best pointers to shame. My dad always tells stories of South Dakota pheasant hunts when all the other dogs had their noses tight to the ground trying to pick up bird scent, while Ike, almost casually,
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would run along with his nose high in the air, only to put it down and get serious when the scent of a pheasant hit him, sometimes from 50 yards or more ahead. Ike was just as good on partridges. Even though you were supposed to be 16 to hunt alone, from the time I was 12, I was allowed to grab the 20-gauge the minute I got off the school bus and, by myself, head across the road to a series of then new logging roads or behind the house toward the swamp and on to the girls camp in search of partridges. Well, not really by myself. There was Ike, always Ike, with me. Most of the birds he flushed went untouched by this young hunters poorly To MAINES, Pg. 17A
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Demmers impact vital to Three Lakes library

Letter to the Editor: It was with regret that I read of the death of Lawrence E. Demmer. Although Larry has left us, his impact on the Three Lakes community lives on. The Three Lakes Womens Club established the first public library in 1948. As use of the library grew, it was housed in several different public and private buildings. In 1971, it was the Edward U. Demmer Foundation which generously provided the funds for building the first structure dedicated as the public library. When the library was built, the Demmer family took special care to provide a specific space for story hour. Story Hour introduces preschool children to the love and excitement of reading books. That tradition continues today, with story hour provided in both Three Lakes and Sugar Camp. The library was so well received that it outgrew its space. In 1986, the Demmers once again stepped up to the plate and financed a muchneeded addition to the library. The foundation also had the foresight to set aside funds in a special trust to provide for ongoing maintenance and repair of the building. Those trust funds helped to finance the recent upgrade of the lift at the library to provide access for all patrons to the lower level. The Edward U. Demmer Library in Three Lakes is a true collaboration of private generosity and public support. The Demmer trust provides the structure. The town of Three Lakes and Oneida County provide the funds for operating expenses. The Friends of the Library provide support for the extras that enhance the library, and the Three Lakes Public Library Foundation helps to ensure the future. Thanks to Larry and his familys generosity, we in Three Lakes are proud of our local library, which we all like to call the Demmer. Vicki Reuling, president Edward U. Demmer Memorial Library Board of Trustees
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aimed shots, but even though he would often flash a contemptuous sneer in my direction after such a miss, he would plunge right back at them in the hope that once in a while the proverbial blind squirrel would find an acorn or hit a partridge. One thing I learned from Ike was to always watch where he was looking, for he had the uncanny ability to be working ground scent and then suddenly look up into a tree dead ahead where, with almost certainty, there would be a partridge sitting on a limb. To a boy who was really a poor shot, a chance to pot a bird out of a tree was a welcome chance indeed, especially when every partridge brought home meant another meal with meat on the table. After Ike there was Sid, who had the bad fortune to come along at the wrong time.
A black Lab, Sid could have been a really good duck dog, but he matured as my dad was giving up duck hunting for several years and I was away at college. His was pretty much potential wasted, but nonetheless, on the few occasions he got to strut his stuff during the nine years we had him, he was darn good. Young, married, starting a family, I got the first dog of my own in my early 20s, a springer spaniel who had a good nose and good hunting instincts, but unfortunately turned out to be extremely gun shy. I kept him three years, used him once for stud and came out of that deal with a really good springer, Timber, who gave me almost 14 years of wonderful friendship. He had a nose equal to or perhaps even better than Ike and, though my shooting had improved but little since the Ike years, we brought home our fair share of partridges together, due in no small mea-
sure to his nose. After that there was Snuffy, a golden retriever who was a lousy hunter, but equally with Ike was the most beloved dog whose life I ever got to share. Snuffy believed hunting was merely an excuse to run in the woods and, if he bumped up a partridge, it merited only a cursory look, a lopsided grin as he looked back at me and a running leap back to the chase. He was perhaps the only one of my four-legged partners who never complained, sneered or otherwise belittled me when I missed a shot, for he, quite simply, did not care. Snuffy loved the woods, and he loved to run, and as long as he got to go with me and enjoy both those things he was happy. My wife and I were lucky enough to have Snuffy for a few months shy of 14 years and, though he never retrieved a duck for me, and seldom put up a partridge for me unless it was accidental, Snuffy gave me and my wife something few dedicated, hardworking
hunting dogs could. That was, purely and simply, love. Unconditional love. For that we tolerated his hogging of the covers on cold winter nights, his insistence on the choicest bites of the pork chops, pot roasts or steaks we were enjoying on any given night and his preempting of the front seat anytime he was in the truck sometimes the drivers seat while heading down the highway at 50 mph. All of the dogs Ive lived and hunted with have been treasured companions, dogs who left me with memories to last a lifetime. Last weekend I got to share a Sunday morning hunt with another good dog. This one was a pointer and, trust me, she was extremely good at what she did. I can tell you there were birds in the game bag when her owner and I called it quits, but other than that, my outing with Gabby is a story for next week. Its a good one.
Emergency patient salutes Conover, Eagle River EMTs

Dear Editor: I want to thank the three emergency medical technician (EMT) teams that helped me in September and October. On Sept. 27, I went to Ministry Eagle River Memorial Hospital with atrial fibrillation, where the heartbeat is faster and irregular. I drove myself dumb idea! After being observed overnight, I was transported to Aspirus Wausau Hospital, where I had a cardioversion (electrical shock to the heart). The EMT team that transported me to Wausau was very professional, courteous and efficient. Then, on Oct. 4, I severely damaged my thumb on a table saw one split second of no focus. I was transported to Ministry Eagle River Memorial by the Conover EMT team. It was determined that I needed a hand surgeon to repair the bone and tissue. Once again, another EMT team transported me to Wausau. Both the Conover and Eagle River EMTs were again very professional, courteous and efficient. They were very calm and friendly while putting me at ease in a very stressful situation. Kudos to these three EMT teams for their service. I will always thank them in my heart. My thumb is fine; heart also fine. Thank you to the Conover and two Eagle River EMT teams that assisted me. Where would we be without them? Donald Zirbel Conover
Cutting Saturday delivery no answer to postal dilemma

Dear Editor: To ensure its future, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) must do more than seek short-term fixes to its long-term financial problems. Year after year, the U.S. Postal Service continues to raise postal rates to cover its growing expenses without adequately addressing its significant underlying organizational and operational issues. Instead, it is offering to cut service by eliminating Saturday mail delivery. These are complex problems requiring a comprehensive plan. Cuts in delivery service should be last on the list of considerations. Projected shortterm cost savings from delivery cuts are minuscule in the context of the systemic change required and would only accelerate the decline in mail volume and revenue in the long term. It is difficult to find any business that would choose to increase prices and reduce service as a path to sustainability, yet this is precisely what the Postal Service is recommending. A healthy Postal Service is vital to Americans who depend on timely, affordable, reliable mail delivery. The dual strategy of raising rates while cutting Saturday delivery is no way to sustain customer loyalty or encourage use of mail. It also overlooks the dependence many including small businesses and rural customers have on six-day delivery. According to research from the Postal Regulatory Commission, an agency that provides oversight of postal rate and service changes, the actual savings to ending Saturday delivery would be only about half what is estimated. The commission also found that customers in rural and remote areas would be especially hard hit because their mail delivery would take longer, and that small businesses and other first-class mail customers who depend on timely delivery would be affected far more than bulk mailers. Of course, change clearly is needed, but there are more substantive steps that can be taken before cutting Saturday delivery to eliminate inefficiencies and achieve a sustainable solution to the fiscal dilemma. A reasonable funding plan for pension accounts, and especially retiree health benefit accounts, is one. Addressing excess capacity and associated costs are necessary as well. According to the most recent report of the Office of Inspector General, the Postal Service has nearly twice the capacity it needs in its 260 processing and distribution centers to maintain quality service. Excess capacity at this level is something no business could sustain and is a major factor in continued rate increases. Because wages and benefits make up more than 80% of expenses, postal management and union leaders must work together to find viable ways to manage these costs. In short, the solution to the financial crisis will not be found in failing to adequately serve small towns in remote areas. Its about the need to address major structural issues embedded deep within the business model itself. It is important to remember that the Postal Service is an independent entity and expected to operate as a business. It is fully paid for by postal customers and receives no public funding a critical distinction that often is misunderstood. I value postal employees, the work they do and the important role their service plays in our nations economy. To ensure its continuation, the service must address its underlying organizational and operational issues. Reducing delivery service to customers instead will only further jeopardize its future. Donald Hall Jr. President and CEO Hallmark Cards Inc. Kansas City, Mo.
Time to bring down Red Brick School

Dear Editor: Enough is enough! I do not think I am the only one sick and tired of what to do with the eyesore on the corner of highways 155 and 70 the Red Brick Schoolhouse! How many more votes or newspaper articles do we need in our town? Get some Dumpsters and some big equipment and I will knock the first wall down. Just spend the money and level this eyesore. Visitors coming into St. Germain need to see a beautiful park that complements the amazing veterans wall memorial. This is getting to be like the 101 all-terrain vehicle articles and voting over and over. Enough is enough! Like former President Reagan once said, Bring down that wall. We have four that need to come down. Sincerely, Jerry, Linda, Tom and Dan Healy St. Germain
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Nathan Madl, 10 Student Eagle River I learned how to use a fire extinguisher. We went outside and the fire department people started a fire and we had to put it out. Kimberly Beenken, 10 Student Eagle River We learned PASS P means pull the pin, A means aim, S means squeeze and the other S means sweep, for fire extinguishers. And dont use water to put out a fire with electrical things. Trevor Williams, 10 Student Conover Never run into a metal fire because it takes a lot of heat to create a metal fire. And dont spray water on a metal fire because it will blow up.
refers to individual individuals. The idea police are worse than the grammar police. When you express a thought that the idea police dont agree with, they arent content to let you know how wrong you are. They get downright vicious. They wont rest until youve been fired. They write the editor and the
publisher and sometimes get other people to write, too. Editors are not susceptible to being easily threatened but theyre all nervous enough about their circulation that they read the cancel-my-subscription letters. A typical one says, I have been reading my local paper for 27 years but I shall never read it again as long as Andy Rooneys column appears in it. (They get that shall from the grammar police.) I wish some of the grammar police would start going
after writers who always make the word skill plural. No one is skilled anymore. He or she has skills. If someone is a good mechanic, I think it should be said that he has skill as a mechanic, not that he has mechanical skills. Theres a little of the grammar police in most people . . . persons, I mean. (Write to Andy Rooney at Tribune Media Services, 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207 or email aarooney5@yahoo.com)
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Historical interpreters still visiting Eagle River

Dear Editor: Once again, I was blessed to visit scenic Eagle River. I have been able to present early Wisconsin history to your schoolchildren and public for 11 out of the last 14 years at the Living History Encounter. For the past several years, this high-quality event would not have taken place without the extreme generosity of the Forest County Potawatomi and the vision of their council. Whats more, Bill Kroll and many other volunteers have seen this event improve every year since 1996. It seems many in your community do not realize that we have not gone away. Over the past two years, the group has grown into Living History Encounter Inc. This is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It does take funds to make this event happen, but we have and will continue to be free to all school groups and to the public. That is right. Our historical interpreters offer early Wisconsin history for absolutely nothing. We do this because we love the gleam in a persons eye when they understand something new for the first time. We present blacksmithing, basketry, storytelling, music, cartography and many more topics concerning the native and Europeans of Wisconsins early fur trade era. Please help us in this endeavor as we grow toward next year the first weekend in October. Volunteer your time and energy to make the event even better. Encourage your grandchild or childs school to schedule a field trip next year for free. Plan an outing yourself for that first Saturday in October. Or make a donation to this worthy cause. I will once again be in your lovely community next year. I hope to see you at the Living History Encounter 2012 to share your regions rich history. Gene Henri Tesdahl Longmont, Colo.
READER OPINION Recognizing domestic violence could save a life

Letter to the Editor: If we witness a car crash, we are motivated to call for help. If our child is bullied, we intervene and protect. We view ourselves as compassionate, yet how often do we step up and help someone who is being abused at home? As we go about our everyday lives, we come in contact with people who have been or are currently victims of domestic violence. These victims live in fear and dont see an escape. They are kept isolated from others. They may believe that they need to stay with their partner for the sake of their children or because it is their duty to stay. They carry the hope that life will get better and that abuse will not repeat itself. With one in four women reporting having been in a violent partner relationship, it is very likely that on any given day we are interacting with someone who is scared of the person with whom they share their lives intimately and to whom they have made a life commitment. So what if the answer as to why we dont step up and help is that we dont know abuse is taking place? We can learn some of the outward signs frequent absences from work, unexplained depressed mood, complaints of fatigue, the lessening of interaction with friends and co-workers, deterioration in job performance, increased alcohol or drug use, unexpected refusals to social engagements, unexplained bruises, common stressrelated health issues, and elevated anxiety. What if we suspect abuse but dont know how to help? The words, May I ask, are you OK at home? can start the helping process. Listen to their story, remain nonjudgmental, give support, offer suggestions for community resources, and dont tell them what to do. These actions help victims feel less lonely and empowers them to make their own decisions. What if we dont feel we understand the nature of abuse, or fear that by involving ourselves in the lives of others, we will end up in the mix of the problem? Then get more information. Call agencies like the Tri-County Council. These agencies services are not just for primary victims. So pledge to recognize domestic violence and do something the next time you suspect it. You just may save a life. The only thing standing in the way of you getting involved is the desire to do so. For more information, call 1-(800) 236-1222. Lynn Feldman Tri-County Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Liked recent letters to editor

Letter to the Editor: Loved the letter of Oct. 5, 2011, on Pleasure Island Road safety. Nice to see that it was signed by so many concerned people. Another letter on the same page sent in by Frank Gabl really hit the nail on the head! Then, going back to Sept. 21, 2011, the letter sent in by Kathy Mitchell from Conover was my favorite. Shame on those who voted for Holperin. I agree that Jim Holperins attacks on Kim Simac were deplorable. If you missed that paper, stop in at the NewsReview and get a copy. I hope Kim Simac will run against Mr. Holperin again. We need someone like her to be in office for us and not the unions. Mary Jean McQuillen Eagle River
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NEWS-REVIEW

EAGLE RIVER, WI 54521 (715) 479-4421 www.vcnewsreview.com VOL. 126, NO. 31

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19, 2011

Phelps approves ATV plan as route dissension continues

Walker recall gaining support with Nov. 15 set

Aging group cuts back on nutrition site meals

Firearms instructors have concerns over concealed carry rules process

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19, 2011

VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

LAST SEVEN DAYS

ATV: officials hope routes bring economic boost

STREAMS AND LAKES

Three Lakes man killed in single-vehicle accident

Second Pines student expelled, but allowed back in school

Three Lakes electors to decide if board can appoint treasurer

2011 International Credit Union Day!

Refreshments and Prize Drawings!

Federally Insured by NCUA

VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19, 2011

Vilas to lease another site for health office

Carry law: early training courses popular

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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19, 2011

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Fawcett receives award for service to Eagle River utility, community

Richard Dyna Dick Maurice

Recall: petitioners need 540,208 signatures

Geraldine Gerri Ruck

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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19, 2011

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Man involved in cycle-deer crash charged with two injury felonies

Tavern League SafeRide participation numbers up

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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19, 2011

New health plan to save $60,000 for Eagle River

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Ordinance could end snowball fights

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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19, 2011