Vilas County News-Review, Oct. 19, 2011 - SECTION A
Vilas County News-Review, Oct. 19, 2011 - SECTION A
Vilas County News-Review, Oct. 19, 2011 - SECTION A
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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
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
BY MARIANNE ASHTON
LIFESTYLE EDITOR
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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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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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WEATHER CORNER
Note: Precipitation amounts are recorded at 8 a.m. for the previous 24 hours.
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ONE YEAR AGO
Lo 39 36 32 37 36 37 33 Prec. None .27R None .02R None None None
Hi Tues., Oct. 12..........75 Wed., Oct. 13..........58 Thurs., Oct. 14........61 Fri., Oct. 15.............60 Sat., Oct. 16............63 Sun., Oct. 17...........64 Mon., Oct. 18 ..........54
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.
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.)
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.
BY KEN ANDERSON
NEWS CORRESPONDENT
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BY ANTHONY DREW
NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR
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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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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
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.
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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.
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Correction
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POLICE REPORT
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.
LEARNING A LESSON Eagle River Elementary School fifthgrade students braved the elements last Friday and learned fire
extinguisher training from Eagle River Area Fire Department fire prevention and safety officer Karl Nikolai. --STAFF PHOTO
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Invitation for Bids on the NORTHERN HIGHLAND-AMERICAN LEGION STATE FOREST Fall 2011
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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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 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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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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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.
The shooting sports, including sporting clays, will be featured during the Ruffed Grouse Champi-
BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH
NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR
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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.
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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
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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.
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.
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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.
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
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BY ANTHONY DREW
NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR
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NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Children from 2nd to 8th grade will compete in a variety of events including shooting, dribbling and passing. Those who qualify will compete in the All-Star Events Saturday, Nov. 5. Everyone who tries out receives a FREE T-SHIRT! The night will be filled with music, dance, games for children of all ages, raffles, a silent auction and, of course, the first-ever All-Star Competition.
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Dates Sale is online for Bidding: October 26, 2011 Through November 1, 2011
Sale can be viewed online two days prior to start date. Vehicles are located at the Park Falls Forest Service Office at the vehicle Shop area, 1170 4th Ave. S., Park Falls, WI 54552
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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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
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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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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
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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
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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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
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
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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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.
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Letters policy
The Vilas County News-Review/The Three Lakes News welcomes letters from its readers. Letters should be written legibly, or typed, and must include the name, address and telephone number of the writer. No letters will be published without the writers name. Initials and/or pseudonyms will not be used. Unsigned letters will be disregarded. While the maximum limit is 700 words, writers should note that shorter letters will receive top priority. No political letters will appear in the last issue prior to an election. They should be mailed to us at P.O. Box 1929, Eagle River, WI 54521; e-mail address: erpub@nnex.net
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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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