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Opening weekend buck kill climbs 14% in 3 counties ___________

BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR

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The tri-county opening weekend buck kill increased 14.6% compared to the first days of the 2011 gun deer season as hunters were aided by rutting activity due to the earliest possible starting date, officials said.

While the buck kill rose in Vilas, Oneida and Forest counties, the antlerless harvest dropped in both Vilas and Oneida counties. A majority of Vilas County and the northern edge of Oneida County was buck only this season.

The nearly 15% increase in the opening weekend buck harvest comes on the heels of a 31% jump in the buck harvest opening weekend last year.

While hunters were aided

by rutting activity on the opener, no snow on the landscape and some fog opening morning hindered visibility and tracking ability for hunters. High temperatures in the low 50s Saturday and Sunday made hunting very comfortable.

Kevin Harter, public affairs manager for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Northern Region, said Monday the buck kill increased 16% in Vilas and Oneida counties, and 11% in Forest County.

Vilas hunters registered 716 bucks during the first two days compared to 619 last year. In 2010, Vilas hunters registered 427 bucks. Hunters registered just 93 antlerless deer this year, compared to 261 last year, a drop of 64%.

Units 34, 35, 36, 39 and 29B in Vilas County were

buck only this year. Exceptions to the buck-only units include some antlerless tags for hunters with disabilities, members of the Armed Forces home on leave and hunters between the ages of 10 and 17 who purchased a gun deer license received an antlerless tag good for any unit in the state.

In addition, the northern fringe of Unit 38, where some antlerless permits were available, reaches into Vilas County.

Tom Hauge, director of the DNR wildlife program, said the warm weather likely had some hunters registering their deer right away instead of leaving them hang at camp, which likely bumped up the numbers.

“Generally, we see about 60% of the overall harvest in the first weekend, but we hold drawing of conclusions

until the season is complete,” Hauge said.

Most areas across the North Woods had excellent conditions, though there was some morning fog that reduced visibility Saturday, but hunters missed the snow that they like.

“Though a light dusting of snow would have provided ideal conditions for hunting, warm and dry weather does tend to allow people to stay out in the field or the tree stand longer,” said Hauge.

In Oneida County, hunters brought in 849 bucks, the most in the tri-county area, compared to 730 last year.

Oneida County hunters registered 614 bucks in 2010.

Oneida County hunters also registered 435 antlerless deer compared to 636 last year, a drop of 6%. Units 31, To OPENER, Pg. 2A

School officials not convinced on funding plan

Man, 36, killed in crash A 36-year-old Three Lakes man has died as a result of a one-vehicle crash on Highway X in Three Lakes Sunday, according to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office.

A vehicle driven by Christopher G. Laux crashed approximately one-half mile south of Minne Wonka Lane, said authorities, who received the 911 call at 5:16 a.m.

The Three Lakes Police Department responded to the scene where they discovered Laux, the driver, who was pronounced deceased by the Oneida County Medical Examiners Office.

The preliminary investigation revealed the vehicle had traveled southbound and failed to negotiate a curve.

Laux wasn’t wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, according to authorities.

The Three Lakes Police Department, Three Lakes Fire Department, Oneida County Ambulance Medic 10 and the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The crash remains under investigation by the Three Lakes Police Department and the Oneida County Medical Examiners Office.

State would provide $3,000 per student ___________

BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR

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’TIS THE SEASON — An Eagle River Light and Water Utility employee placed a holiday wreath

Ice shanty parade set this Saturday The Eagle River Business Association will host its fourth annual Ice Shanty Contest in Eagle River Saturday, Nov. 24.

Participants will parade through downtown, showing off their Christmas-themed ice shanties. Prizes will be awarded for the best entries.

The annual walk with Santa and shanty contest will begin at 1 p.m. across from Design/Build by Visner on Wall Street.

Judging will take place at the beginning of the parade route in the parking lot across from the old Christmas House.

Free hayrides will start at

the Depot Museum and travel to Trig’s with pit stops during the route.

Milk, cookies and other treats will be provided. For more information or to enter an ice shanty, contact Katie Hayes at (715) 477-2745 or (715) 891-4929.

Festival of Lights The Three Lakes Chamber of Commerce will have three live reindeer on hand for its annual Festival of Lights this Friday, Nov. 23, at Cy Williams Park.

The reindeer, along with two of Santa’s helpers will be To SANTA, Pg. 2A

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Hoops teams ready to play n Girls teams at Pines, Three Lakes and Phelps are ready to hit the hardwood.

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A few more hunters dragged out bucks this year with the help of an early opener and rutting activity.

--STAFF PHOTO

on a light pole along Highway 45 North last week. —Staff Photo By GARY RIDDERBUSCH

A new education funding proposal would provide more general aid to Northland Pine and Three Lakes school districts, but administrators are being cautious on their level of support for the plan.

State Superintendent Tony Evers introduced the “Fair Funding for Our Future” plan last week as part of the Department of Public Instruction’s 2013-’15 state budget request.

The plan would provide a guaranteed $3,000 to school districts for each student regardless of where they live and it incorporates a poverty weighting factor of 30% into the formula to account for family income rather than just a district’s property values.

The plan would remove the school levy tax credit for

taxpayers, which is a concern to district administrators here.

“It looks good on paper,” said Northland Pines District Administrator Mike Richie.

“But until I see it on the tax bill, I’m not convinced.”

Northland Pines currently receives $3.62 million in state support, including $128,339 in general aid and $3.49 million in school levy tax credits.

Under the Fair Funding proposal, Northland Pines would receive $4.52 million in general aid based on $3,000 per student. The total aid to Northland Pines would increase $907,558 or 25.1%.

“If they guarantee $3,000 per student, that’s great,” said Richie. “But is the $3,000 going to stay the To FAIR FUNDING, Pg. 2A

A shot in the arm Deer hunt provides business boost in North ___________

BY ANTHONY DREW NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR

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As hunters flooded into the North Woods over the weekend during the gun deer hunting opener, some area business owners said they benefited from the influx of customers.

Area hotels, resorts, registration stations, restaurants and taverns typically see more business than usual when deer hunters roll into town, and this year was no exception.

Deer hunting license sales were up 2% this year in Wisconsin compared to 2011, according to statistics from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), with more than 614,400 sold.

Even though some deer registration totals were down compared to last year at Vilas County stations due to a buck-only hunt over the weekend, businesses like Wild Eagle Corner Store in Eagle River still To BOOST, Pg. 2A

A shopper at Wild Eagle Corner Store in Eagle River looked through the hunting merchan-

dise during the opening weekend of the deer hunt.

—Staff Photo By ANTHONY DREW

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21, 2012

VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

WEATHER CORNER

NEWS

Note: Precipitation amounts are recorded at 8 a.m. for the previous 24 hours.

LAST SEVEN DAYS Hi Wed., Nov. 14 ............42 Thurs., Nov. 15 ..........49 Fri., Nov. 16 ...............40 Sat., Nov. 17..............49 Sun., Nov. 18.............53 Mon., Nov. 19 ............56 Tues., Nov. 20............46

Lo 20 24 17 18 30 31 30

Prec.

None None None None None None None

ONE YEAR AGO Hi Mon., Nov. 14 ............50 Tues., Nov. 15............48 Wed., Nov. 16 ............34 Thurs., Nov. 17 ..........31 Fri., Nov. 18 ...............44 Sat., Nov. 19..............38 Sun., Nov. 20.............28

Lo 23 24 27 20 13 24 20

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None None Tr.R .04"S None None 3.3"S

LAST YEAR

The average daily high at this time last year for the next seven days was 40, while the average overnight low was 26. There was a .25 of an inch of rain on one day and a trace of snow on two days.

COMPARISON

Days precipitation recorded since Oct. 1, 2012, 26 days; 2011, 23 days.

Average high of past 30 days, 2012, 45; 2011, 46. Average low of past 30 days, 2012, 27; 2011, 26.

FOREST CONDITIONS

Reports from deer hunters are indicating deer are still in the rut, or the breeding season. That should help deer hunters through this weekend, though there is no snow for tracking and aiding visibility.

STREAMS AND LAKES

Anglers are still pursuing muskies and walleyes due to the warm temperatures and open water. The muskie fishing season runs through Nov. 30.

OUTLOOK

Wednesday will be mostly sunny, with a high of 55 and a low fo 38. Thursday should be partly cloudy, with a high of 54 and a low of 31. Friday look for mostly cloudy skies with the chance of snow showers, with a high of 33 and a low of 23. Saturday should be partly sunny, with a high of 32 and a low of 22. Sunday expect mostly cloudy skies, with a high of 35 and a low of 25.

(PORTIONS OF THE WEATHER CORNER ARE THROUGH THE COURTESY OF KEVIN BREWSTER, EAGLE RIVER and NEWSWATCH 12 METEOROLOGIST.)

Opener: 37 and 38 were regular quota units this year and limited antlerless permits were available.

Forest County hunters registered 576 bucks, compared to 519 last year. The antlerless harvest increased 75% in Forest County, from 174 last year to 305 this year. While Unit 39 was buck only this year, a small portion of Unit 38 and part of Unit 44 are in Forest County and had antlerless permits available.

Statewide figures Statewide, DNR officials said a preliminary call-in tally showed hunters registered 134,772 deer over the two-day period, up about 19.7% from last year’s take of 112,581.

The preliminary totals included 71,989 bucks (up 24%) and 62,783 antlerless deer (up 15%).

“We want to remind folks that these preliminary numbers come from a staff callaround to deer registration stations this morning,” said Tom Hauge, director of the DNR wildlife management program. “The final opening weekend tally will likely be somewhat larger, when all the registration stubs are entered into the database over the next couple of months.”

Though the harvest is up in all regions, there are areas of the state, primarily in the northern counties, where hunters are reporting low deer sightings, according to Hauge.

In the 18-county Northern Region, the opening weekend buck kill was up 34% from 12,570 last year to 16,805 this year. The antlerless harvest increased 9% from 10,647 last year to 11,599 this year.

The largest increase in the Northern Region buck kill was in Pepin County, up 47%, followed by Dunn County at 42% and Chippewa County at 41%. While all counties saw an increase in the buck harvest, the smallest gains were in Marathon County at 15% and Juneau County at 16%.

Marathon County also had a minus 6% decline in the antlerless harvest, the only county to drop in the antlerless take.

The gun deer hunt will run through Sunday, Nov. 25, and will be followed by a 10-day muzzleloader season Nov. 26 through Dec. 5 to anyone with an unused buck or antlerless tag. A statewide antlerless hunt in regular quota units,

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FROM PAGE 1A herd control units and CWD units will run from Dec. 6-9.

Injury report There were three huntingrelated injuries reported, according to the DNR. One incident was selfinflicted and two were twoparty incidents. The incidents occurred in Columbia, Manitowoc and Portage counties and are still under investigation.

Additionally, Fort McCoy authorities are investigating the death of a hunter on the military base.

Though DNR does not track nonfirearm related incidents, there have been reports of injuries resulting from falls from tree stands. About onethird of all hunters will take a fall from a tree stand during their hunting careers.

“This serves as an important reminder to everyone hunting during the remainder of the deer season to wear a full-body safety harness, use a haul line to raise and lower your unloaded firearm, and carry a cell phone in a secure pocket you can reach in the event of a fall,” said DNR Conservation Warden Jon King, hunter education administrator. “Please refresh your knowledge of tree stand safety on our website.”

Additional safety reminders and tips are available by visiting dnr.wi.gov, search “tree stand safety” where hunters can view a safe hunting feature.

“As the season continues, we want to stress the importance of hunters keeping safety foremost in their minds at all times on the hunt and during all deer drives," said King.

King noted that historically about one-third of Wisconsin’s shooting incidents happen during deer drives, usually because someone wasn’t where they were supposed to be or someone shot at a deer when they did not have a safe backstop or in a direction they should not have been shooting.

“Always be sure of your target and anything behind it and, if you aren’t sure, don’t shoot. Know where your bullet will impact if you miss,” said King. “It is really important that hunting parties wanting to drive deer have a plan and that they follow that plan to the letter. Knowing where your hunting mates are and where safe shooting lanes are is critical.”

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at the park from 3:30 to 7 p.m. for photo opportunities.

Following tradition, Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at the gazebo at 5:15 p.m. They will be available for photos with children and to express holiday wishes.

This year, the Three Lakes Fire Department will redecorate the park’s 95-foot tree, which will be home to more than 3,000 lights.

Hot chocolate, coffee, cook-

ies, hamburgers, chips and refreshments will be available to purchase. There will be Christmas music, a fire and a tree for children to decorate with handmade ornaments.

“Come into Three Lakes for lunch, early shopping, photo opportunities and to enjoy the Christmas spirit with friends, neighbors and visitors,” said the chamber’s Executive Director Skip Brunswick.

IN THE TREES — Emergency personnel responded to a onevehicle accident on Chain O’ Lakes Road in the town of Washington last Thursday about 8:15 a.m. Yvonne Kouba, 49, of Eagle

River was traveling westbound when she left the roadway on a curve and rolled the vehicle into several trees. The driver walked away from the crash.

—Staff Photo By KURT KRUEGER

Fair funding: Phelps won’t be helped FROM PAGE 1A same?”

Richie said Northland Pines would receive additional aid because students on a free or reduced-price lunches will be counted as 1.3 fulltime equivalent students, which accounts for income rather than the district’s property values.

Northland Pines and Three Lakes are considered highproperty value districts based on the high values placed on water-front property here.

Three Lakes School District Administrator George Karling said Three Lakes would gain $418,998 in aid under the proposal, but he also has concern about the taxpayers losing their levy credit.

“We pick up about $400,000 in state aid based on $3,000 per student, but the taxpayers would be losing their credit. I’m very concerned about how it will progress down the road. Will the $3,000 be ate up by the rest of the state and then our taxpayers’ levy credit is gone.”

Three Lakes currently receives $72,077 in general aid and $1.33 million state levy tax credits for a total of $1.4 million in state support.

The Fair Funding proposal would give Three Lakes $1.82 million based on $3,000 per student, or a 29.7% increase in funding.

“It looks good up front, but I think it might be a slick way of taking the tax credit away,” said Karling.

At Phelps, District Administrator Delnice Hill said the Fair Funding proposal would not aid the district. In fact, the district would receive nearly $50,000 in hold harmless funds because the $3,000 per student would not allow the district to reach its current funding level.

“The Fair Funding plan once again falls short in helping small rural school districts,” said Hill. “This formula results in zero additional dollars for Phelps School District.

It is rather disappointing.”

Phelps currently receives $11,615 in general aid, $492,830 in school levy tax

credits and $10,300 in high poverty aid for a total of $514,745. The Fair Funding aid would be $465,839, meaning the Phelps School District would have to receive $48,907 in hold harmless funding to meet the current level of funding.

“In small, rural school districts such as Phelps, a good portion of the school taxes collected locally are given to higher aided school districts,” said Hill. “It tends to force property rich, low aided small rural school districts to be on a referendum cycle.”

Statewide plan The Fair Funding proposal would increase general and categorical school aid by 2.4% in the first year of the budget and 5.5% in 2014-’15 to provide state support for education and property tax relief.

Evers said those funding levels and the plan’s proposal for predictable growth in state aid create a pathway to restoring the state’s two-thirds funding commitment to education by 2017.

“We can do right for our

kids,” Evers said. “This Fair Funding plan is a realistic and ready first step that provides solutions that are good for education and our economic future.

“We owe it to taxpayers to bring truth to budgeting,” Evers said. “Fair Funding for Our Future makes Wisconsin’s school funding formula more fair, sustainable, and transparent. It maximizes existing resources and sets the stage for greater state support for education in future years.”

The plan restores revenue limit authority to all district.

It calls for an increase in the per pupil revenue limit to $225 per student in the first year of the budget and $230 per student in 2014-’15.

To assist rural schools, the department’s budget request seeks full funding for the sparsity categorical aid program to support about 130 districts that have small student populations and large geographic boundaries.

Changes to transportation aid and the addition of a new high-cost transportation aid

program would further support rural districts that must transport children significant distances to school.

Richie said he believes the Northland Pines School District would qualify, one of 88 districts in the state, for the high-cost transportation aid because the district costs are 11⁄2 times the state average when it comes to transportation.

“I don’t know how much the aid will be, but we do qualify,” said Richie.

Evers said the Fair Funding plan would hold the line on net property taxes and result in a gross property tax decrease of more than 18%.

Under the plan, a total of 402 school districts would have increased state aid and 22 would have the same state school aid. While Three Lakes is one of the districts that would see a funding increase, Karling isn’t convinced it’s the best plan.

“I’m just very concerned on how this will progress,” said Karling. “I believe our only assurance would be in the first year.”

Boost: hunters visit from all states FROM PAGE 1A saw a surge of customers.

“This is one of our busiest weekends,” said store manager Bill Cashman. “It ranks up there with the snowmobile derby and pond hockey.

Cashman added that he still sees a lot of the same faces year to year and that business during the weekend was good.

“It gives us a nice shot in the arm until we get into the ice fishing and snowmobile season,” he said. “We always look forward to seeing the hunters who come up from year to year. We enjoy tagging their deer and seeing the smiles on their faces.”

Consumer traffic picked up in Three Lakes as well, according to chamber of commerce Executive Director Skip Brunswick.

“There’s been an increase in people coming,” he said.

“Opening day of deer season always leads to one of our biggest weekends.”

Some registration stations don’t see as much of an economic benefit, but rather continue to tag deer as a courtesy to the public.

“We were up 20% on buck registrations, and, of course, way down on does because we weren’t shooting any in the area,” said St. Germain Sport Marine owner Tom Christensen.

“It’s not a big weekend based on business,” he said.

“We tag deer because it’s a service to the community. It’s good for the resorts, hotels and restaurants, but it doesn’t really make that much difference to us.”

Wisconsin residents accounted for the majority of

deer hunters, with 568,831 licenses sold. According to the DNR, those licenses were up 1.5%.

Meanwhile, nonresident deer licenses were up 2% with 32,554 sold.

Among the licenses sold in the state, 25,703 came from first-time buyers. Females represented 32% of resident first-time gun deer licenses and 30% of resident first-time junior gun deer licenses.

Of the total licensed gun hunters in Wisconsin this year, 9.5% were female.

According to the DNR, 66 first-time licenses were sold to hunters 80 years old or older.

Hunters visit Wisconsin for deer hunting from every state and from several foreign countries, said DNR officials.

The nine-day gun deer hunt will continue through this Sunday, Nov. 25.

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21, 2012

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Search continues in Alaska for Teaching Drum instructor ___________

BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH

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NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR

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ANCHORAGE, ALASKA — The search continues in Alaska for a survival expert who teaches at Teaching Drum Outdoor School in Three Lakes.

Thomas Seibold, 31, was declared missing Nov. 11 by Alaska officials, according to Tamarack Song, director of Teaching Drum Outdoor School.

“I have complete confidence in him if he’s not injured, that’s the big question,” said Song Monday in a telephone interview.

Seibold, a German native, teaches survival classes at Teaching Drum Outdoors School. Song said Seibold has taught programs in area schools and at Klondike Days in Eagle River.

Seibold came to Three Lakes about six years ago.

After completing the yearlong immersion program at Blackjack Wilderness Area, he interned with the school for two years before being hired.

Over the last few months, Seibold has been hiking in a remote area in northwestern Alaska. Song said Seibold was staying with a woman who owns a cabin near Artic National Park by the Ambler River.

After she left the cabin, he has stayed there alone since

the end of September.

Seibold then planned to hike to the town of Kobuk, which is about 25 miles from where he was staying, and then was scheduled to fly to Anchorage Nov. 11.

When he missed his flight from Kobuk to Anchorage, Song said friends began to worry and reported him missing.

As a skilled survival instructor, Song said Seibold frequently took long hikes alone.

“He learned how to read the signs, how to read the weather, how to read the sun, stars, moon. He learned here how to navigate without a map and compass,” said Song.

Song said he is coordinating the search from Three Lakes with any information he can help provide.

‘The search and rescue people are looking into the valleys where it’s lush. The highlands are pretty desolate. It’s tundra,” said Song.

“But Thomas has a different spirit. He wanted to see the vast expanses of the Brooks Range.”

With nearly two feet of snow on the ground in the highlands in far northern Alaska and temperatures at night dipping to minus 40, hypothermia is a great concern, says Song.

“He had a double sleep-

BY KEN ANDERSON NEWS CORRESPONDENT

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This photo of Teaching Drum Outdoor School instructor Thomas Seibold was taken in Alaska this autumn.

—Photo By Gitte Stryhn

ing bag and pack boots. He’s ready,” said Song. “If he has his wits about him and physical capacities, then why is he still there? Something has happened. I think it is physical.”

Song said if Seibold hasn’t sustained an injury, he may have been overcome by a grizzly bear.

“Those are the top two in my mind,” said Song. “He has a lot of experience in wilderness excursions. He has a love for the wilder places. He’s got it in his heart. He’s bright, intelligent, reliable, a very solid person. Please send your hopes, wishes and prayers Thomas’ way.”

Vilas creates Civil Service Commission to oversee sheriff’s department hiring ___________

BY KEN ANDERSON NEWS CORRESPONDENT

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An ordinance creating a Civil Service Commission (CSC) to oversee hiring, promotion, demotion and discipline of certain positions within the Vilas County Sheriff’s Department was approved last week by the county board after 10 amendments were offered.

The commission will be composed of five persons who must be legal county residents and cannot hold any county elected or appointed public position or office in Vilas County government. In addition, one of the amendments accepted was that no two persons shall be from the same county municipality.

According to the policy, the county board chairman must submit the names to be appointed within 30 days of ordinance adoption to the board for confirmation, requiring a special meeting since there is usually no December board meeting. It costs about $1,350 for each board meeting for per diem and mileage for the 21 supervisors.

The commission, proposed by the county Personal Committee, also was brought before the Law Enforcement Committee over the objection of both the chairman of Law Enforcement Committee, Mark Rogacki, who was out of the area, and Sheriff Frank

Tomlanovich.

Tomlanovich prepared a letter in opposition to the proposal that he asked to be entered into the record of the Law Enforcement Committee meeting Nov. 8 since he could not attend due to a medical appointment.

Tomlanovich also objected to county board Chairman Steve Favorite directing county Clerk Dave Alleman to post the Law Enforcement Committee meeting even though the full committee could not be present to review the proposed ordinance.

“It was Mr. Rogacki’s desire to postpone the meeting, to allow adequate time to review and discuss the proposed ordinance,” Tomlanovich wrote in his letter. “I don’t understand the urgency for holding this meeting on Nov. 8.”

In an exchange of correspondence from Favorite to Rogacki on Nov. 7, Favorite gave his reason for going forward with the Law Enforcement Committee meeting.

“The only reason I have intervened on the Nov. 8 meeting issue is because of the sheriff’s apparent interference with the county board’s legislative function and authority. He (Sheriff Tomlanovich) disregarded the request of the Personnel Committee and attempted to cancel a Law Enforcement Committee meeting which he has no authority to do,” Favorite wrote in an email to Rogacki,

St. Germain man involved in high-speed chase on I-39 A 54-year-old St. Germain man was involved in a highspeed chase Monday on I-39 from Casimir Road northbound to one mile north of Highway DB in Marathon County, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol.

A Wisconsin State Patrol trooper conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Randy A. Young of St. Germain. After the trooper obtained identification from Young, Young sped away from the scene.

A pursuit ensued, reaching speeds of 100-plus mph, according to a State Patrol press release. Young’s vehicle eventually slowed and pulled to the shoulder of the roadway in the area of mile post 173.

According to the State

Patrol, Young exited his vehicle, continuing to walk into the ditch area and was unresponsive to the trooper’s commands. Young was taken into custody a short time later.

At that time, it was observed that Young had an apparent self-inflicted knife wound to his neck area. An off-duty Lincoln County communications officer/emergency medical technician arrived on scene and assisted with Young’s injuries until medical transport arrived.

The Marathon County Sheriff’s Department assisted at the scene.

The State Patrol said Young faces charges of operating after revocation, felony fleeing an officer and open intoxicants.

Vilas gives OK to employee reduction plam

who was on vacation.

Although amendments were suggested at the Nov. 8 committee meeting, none were made since any change would have the proposed ordinance going back to the Personnel Committee which would delay county board action, probably until next year. The list of proposed amendments were made at the Nov. 13 county board meeting.

Tomlanovich claims in his letter of opposition that rank structure was incorrect, that at least one section appeared to be in conflict with state statutes, and with some minor exceptions, the procedures set forth are exactly what we have been doing for decades.

He wrote he saw no need to appoint a commission “to do what we have already been doing for years.”

“Unless someone has a hidden agenda, there is no pressing reason to ram this ordinance through the committees and county board,” Tomlanovich concluded.

The amendments In addition to addressing commission member residences, other amendments reordered the job classification rank, reducing eligibility for promotion to the rank of lieutenant from 10 years of service to four years.

An amendment to lower the age eligibility to be a deputy sheriff/jailer from 21 to 18 failed on an 8-12 roll call vote.

Supervisor Gary Peske, who recently retired from the sheriff’s department, told the other supervisors that “you need to be age 21 to be certified as a sworn officer.” Other amendments including changVILAS COUNTY

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ing several words or striking one or two words.

The ordinance, as amended, was adopted creating Chapter 4 of the Vilas County General Code and becomes effective after publication. A special county board meeting was suggested for Dec. 11 to ratify the five people Favorite proposes to be on the commission.

Favorite allegations Also on Nov 8, Favorite made a formal request to Rogacki to place on the next Law Enforcement Committee meeting agenda his allegations of threats from the sheriff’s office by unnamed persons.

In a letter to the sheriff on Sept. 28, 2012, Favorite references a complaint he filed on Nov. 29, 2011, “pertaining to threats from your department directed at me through my family.”

Favorite said he has had no response from the sheriff in writing or verbal communication.

The county board chairman said he requested an explanation from the sheriff and wrote, “the most disturbing portion of the complaint stated, ‘Just telling you, he should be careful, because they are really mad and if they have a chance, they will get him.’ ” Favorite said he was concerned about the issue and requested a “formal response pertaining to the threats, including an apology.”

DR A EGER

A proposal to pay county employees up to half their salary to leave employment voluntarily was adopted by the Vilas County Board last week on a 10-7 vote.

The proposal, called Reduction in Force (RIF) and rejected by supervisors in September, was brought back before the board by Supervisor Ron DeBruyne due to the possibility of up to 15 county positions being cut under the proposed 2013 budget.

“After the budget hearings, I had more information on the budget’s effect on people,” DeBruyne told his fellow supervisors. “This is a right way to reduce our workforce and not pink slip you and you and you.”

As stated in the policy, if it becomes necessary for the county to reduce the number of regular employees, this program should be a first step to seek staff reductions through voluntary methods.

Supervisor Gary Peske asked if Act 10, which has had certain portions blocked by a Dane County judge, was in effect because a number of school districts have begun bargaining with teacher unions. Corporation Counsel Martha Milanowski responded they didn’t have an answer.

“If I had the answer to that, I’d feel pretty good, but we don’t,” Milanowski said.

“We will be going forward as if Act 10 is still in place.”

Supervisor Linda Thorpe, who chairs the Personnel Committee, offered an amendment aimed at preventing employees who take the incentive from collecting unemployment.

“On page two insert ‘the lump sum RIF payment shall be reported to the unemployment office as a weekly income,’ ” Thorp proposed.

Human Resource Manager Janna Kahl said there were several ways to treat the RIF payment.

“You could pay a lump sum and it would be off the payroll record or you can say it’s the equivalent of five weeks salary or pay the sum to the employee weekly,” Kahl said.

Supervisor Mary Kim Black saw the impact clearly when she immediately stated “seems you’re separating them (employees) from any (unemployment) benefit.”

Black was supported by Supervisor Ed Bluthardt, who also felt it’s not a fair manner dealing with employees.

Vilas County is self funded for unemployment claims and does not pay into the state program, according to County Clerk Dave Alleman.

Thorp’s amendment passed on a 10-7 vote.

“I voted against it last time, but will vote for it this time,” Bluthardt said. “Hopefully, some employees will take advantage of this. This will help us meet our obligation to balance our budget.”

Peske also said he would switch his vote from September and support the RIF plan.

“I will change my vote,”

Peske noted. “It’s a common tool to reduce the workforce in private industry and I’m in favor of a voluntary reduction rather than a forced reduction.”

Tight timeline Other supervisors did not like the timeline used to implement the program.

“I’m opposed to laying the people off we’ve identified,” Supervisor Erv Teichmiller said. “Do we pass a budget assuming we get layoffs? To not be told until the third of January leaves the whole budget process on November 27 up in the air. I’ll vote against it.”

The RIF proposal provides a limited window of opportunity, 45 days, for employees to partake in its provisions, hence the Jan. 3 reference.

They will have seven days to reconsider participation and the action is irrevocable seven days after they sign the application. All approved RIF agreements will take effect Jan. 18, 2013.

Supervisor Chuck Hayes also had questions about what the cost or the savings to the county might be.

“We don’t control who applies for this and he or she may need to be replaced,” Hayes said. “It’s going to be hard to calculate savings since you don’t know or have control over how many will apply and if we have to replace them.”

Supervisor Ralph Sitzberger noted the county might lose “employees we need,” indicating he would not support it.

County Finance Manager Jason Hilger talked about the budget impacts and the difficulty there was guessing what the outcome might be.

“The budget process will be difficult, but this will give employees an option,” Hilger said. “Yes, there is a risk we may need to replace but we have excess capacity and need to recognize it. We’re still looking for half a million (dollars) in reductions for 2013 and 2014.

“There will be a lot of numbers thrown out and I anticipate lots of amendments (Nov. 27). It will be a difficult day. One question will be how much to take out of the general fund and how to safeguard general fund dollars,” said Hilger.

Supervisor Jim Behling supported the proposal, although he voted against it last September when first introduced with his signature on the resolution.

“If we get a voluntary reduction, it will help us,” Behling said. “We can work to place people in positions that are critical to lessen impacts on families.”

Supervisor Loren Johnson also indicated he would switch his vote and support the proposal “after hearing about laying people off to see how it plays out.”

Supervisors Steve Favorite, Maynard Bedish, and Leon Kukanich left the board meeting during discussion of this item due to having relatives working for the county. Supervisor Mark Rogacki was absent.

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OBITUARIES Walter Birk Walter Birk of Rhinelander died Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Antigo. He was 70.

Mr. Birk was born June 26, 1942, in Milwaukee, the son of Edwin and Gladys (née Halkey) Birk. He married Marilyn Mueller Sept.

24, 1983, in Milwaukee.

He moved to Clearwater Lake in 1992 and owned and operated The Old Stag

Restaurant until retiring in 2007.

Mr. Birk was preceded in death by his sister, Beverly Schluge.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Aaron Vasholz of Aurora, Colo.; one nephew; and one niece.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Bradley Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Online condolences can be made at www.bradleyfh.com.

William ‘Bill’ N. Hotzfeld William “Bill” N. Hotzfeld of Milwaukee, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012.

He was 81.

He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Mary HOTZFELD (née Bosch); three sons, Richard W. (Leslie) Hotzfeld, Dean T. (Darlene) Berglund, and Terrence (Laura) Berglund; four daughters, Valerie Hotzfeld, Michelle

Rybicki, Lynette (Donald) Busche, Janine (Grant) Zacher; two brothers, David and John (Vi) Hotzfeld; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Bill was a proud Marine who served in the Korean War. Bill was a member and leader in many organizations and clubs. He and his wife retired and lived in the North Woods.

Funeral services were already held.

James D. Huff James D. Huff of Phelps, formerly of Alvin, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, at Lillian Kerr Healthcare by Rennes in Phelps. He was 89.

He was born July 9, 1923, in Elton, the son of Nathaniel and Nellie (née Puckett) Huff.

Mr. Huff was unable to enter the military due to health reason. During World War II, he worked with the Civil Service to clean up Pearl Harbor.

He owned and operated Eversharp from 1956 to 1985. Mr. Huff also invented the valve-seat cutting tool for Briggs and Stratton.

After retiring, he moved to northern Wisconsin. Mr. Huff had a pilot’s license and at one time owned three planes.

In his retirement years, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his Harley-Davidson. Mr. Huff also enjoyed

safari hunting trips in Africa.

Mr. Huff was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Beatrice, Lucy and Viola; and five brothers, Elmer, Leonard, Verlon, Odes and Earl.

He is survived by one daughter, Olivia Yanko of Willow Springs, Mo.; two sons, Mark (Sharon) of Wales and Matthew of Phelps; former wife, Sally of Phelps; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchldren; and two sisters-in-law, Noreen Huff of Tampa Bay, Fla., and Ruth Huff of Joplin, Mo. Private graveside services were held at the Lakeview Cemetery in Alvin.

Weber-Hill Funeral Home of Crandon assisted the family with the arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at weberhillfuneralhome.com.

Patricia ‘Patty’ Kaiser Patricia “Patty” Kaiser, a beloved M e r r i t t Island substitute teacher and inspiration to many, died at home on Nov. 12, 2012, after a KAISER difficult battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was 63.

Patty was born in Whitehall, Wis., to Jim and Alberta Zecherle on Nov. 5, 1949, and grew up with her two younger brothers in the northern Wisconsin town of Eau Claire.

After starting college at the University of WisconsinEau Claire, Patty transferred to the University of Oklahoma where she finished her undergraduate degree before returning to her home state to work as a special education teacher.

Upon completing her master’s degree in vocational rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Patty shifted to a career with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, helping parolees find meaningful work.

Patty’s commitment to developing jobs throughout Wisconsin led to her meeting Pete Kaiser, a Milwaukee businessman with a similar interest in workforce development. After a brief courtship, they married on Nov. 18, 1995, and settled in the Milwaukee suburb of Brookfield, bringing together a family of Patty’s daughter, Kimberly Schrage, now a physician in California, and Pete’s two sons, Jacob and Joseph Kaiser, who now live in North Carolina.

Patty’s career continued to rise, culminating with her selection as president of the Wisconsin Employment and Training Association. She became an active member of the Milwaukee community as well, serving as president of HealthCare for the Homeless.

At home she developed a deep passion for the family’s pets — champion bearded collies — and delighted in the family’s summers spent on the water in the idyllic town of Three Lakes, Wis. Both

would remain central to Patty’s life after the family moved to Merritt Island in September 2002.

In Merritt Island Patty rediscovered her joy of teaching, this time as a substitute teacher for several schools throughout Brevard County.

It was at Merritt Island High School, however, that Patty made her most lasting impact, endearing herself to countless students with her optimistic outlook, compassionate nature, and enthusiasm for education and for life.

These characteristics were reflected in her broader activities in the community as well, where Patty volunteered at a local hospital, served on the Merritt Island Library board, and joined congregations with Pete at Horizon Point Church in Rockledge and First Christian Church of Merritt Island.

The move to Merritt Island also allowed Patty to pursue her lifelong interest in flowers and plants yearround. She could often be found smiling and singing while gardening at her home.

Patty also enjoyed candy, exercise, shopping and spending time with friends and family; travel, cruising, sunbathing and visits to the seashore; music, laugher, reading and Bible study; sunrises, Sykes Creek, Three Lakes, and all God’s creation.

She was a voice for the voiceless. She loved her family and friends. She loved God. And we loved her.

Patty leaves behind many other family and friends who will truly miss her, and wanted to thank all of the people who so graciously and generously supported her through their visits, notes, thoughts and prayers.

The family celebrated her life with a gathering at her home on Nov. 18, 2012.

The funeral will be held in July 2013, in Three Lakes, Wis. In lieu of flowers, Patty asked that donations be made in her memory to the Central Brevard Humane Society, 1020 Cox Road, Cocoa, FL 32909.

Condolences may be shared at www.wyliebaxleymerrittisland.com.

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Dennis Julien Dennis Julien of Eagle River died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at Seasons of Life Hospice. He was 73.

Mr. Julien was born April 18, 1939, in Milwaukee, the son of Howard and Kathleen (née Keegel) Julien.

He enjoyed boating, fishing, carpentry and gardening.

Mr. Julien was preceded in death by his parents and one

son, Scott.

In addition to his wife, Marion, Mr. Julien is survived by one brother, Don. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at 3 p.m. at O’Briens Pub in Eagle River.

Mid-Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting the family.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.mwcs.ws.

Howard ‘Howie’ W. Koehler Howard “Howie” W. Koehler of Three Lakes, formerly of Grafton, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at Ministry Eagle River Memorial Hospital in Eagle River. He was 80.

Mr. Koehler was born Dec. 22, 1931, in Cedarburg, the son of John and Louise Koehler.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and worked as a custodian at Immaculate Conception Church in Saukville. Mr. Koehler enjoyed woodworking, darts, bowling, fishing and spending time with family.

Mr. Koehler was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Nancy Monroe.

In addition to his wife, Betty of Three Lakes, Mr. Koehler is survived by his children, Karri (Todd)

Geurink of Wausau, Lori (Brad) Klein of Brighton, Colo., Michael (Betty) Toeller of Saukville, John (Sandra) Toeller of Savage, Minn., Julianne Pawloski of Grafton, Michael Monroe of West Bend, Daniel Toeller of Sheboygan, Stephen (Doris) Toeller of Cedar Grove and Mary (Tony) Krause of Campbellsport; one sister, Virginia Lehman of Jefferson; 36 grandchildren; and 23 great grandchildren.

Memorial service was Tuesday, Nov. 20, at Grace Lutheran Church in Three Lakes. Memorials to Grace Lutheran Church are appreciated by Mr. Koehler’s family.

Arrangements were made

by Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home in Eagle River.

Alvina H. Lang Alvina H. Lang of Milwaukee Wis., formerly of Land O’ Lakes, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012. She was 91.

She was born July 6, 1921 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Peter and Sophie (née Brykcynzki) Sonchik.

Mrs. Lang was preceded in death by her husband, Leo, and two sisters.

She is survived by two sons, Ron (Ann) and Gregg

(Lauren); four daughters, Pat (Jerry) Rathsack, Carol (Al) Cozington, Kathy (Joe) Podewils and Marcia (Bill) Sanborn; 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Services were held Monday, Nov. 19 at St. Mary’s Faith Community in Hales Corners. Internment was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Land O’ Lakes Tuesday, Nov. 20.

Hartson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

George L. Leimbacher George L. Leimbacher, age 84, formerly of Joliet and Shorewood, Ill., and a resident of Three Lakes, Wis., for the past 22 years, passed away Saturday, Nov. 17. 2012, at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home surrounded by his loving family.

George was born in Joliet on April 4, 1928, the son of the late Louis C. and Ann (née Fumigalli) Leimbacher.

He entered the U.S. Navy in 1944, at 16 years old, proudly serving his country until 1946, on the USS Mayfield Victory.

He was a lifetime member of Stone City VFW Post 2199, Eagle River (WI) VFW Post #8637 and the Three Lakes American Legion Post #431.

Following his retirement from Caterpillar Inc., where he served for more than 30 years, he moved “up north” to Three Lakes, to enjoy his vacation home there.

George enjoyed fishing, golfing, boating, snowmobiling and playing dartball.

He was very active in his church, veterans groups and his snowmobile club just to name a few.

He especially enjoyed golf outings with his brothers-inlaw, and taking Mirt on many vacation trips to Florida in the spring to warm up after some cold winters in the Northwoods.

George was a selfless man, always putting the well-being of others before his own.

Many are “happy” to have known and loved him, we are now “happy” to have him as our angel, forever looking down on each and every one of us.

Survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Marian “Mirt” (née Ramuta) Leimbacher; his daughters, LuAnne Leimbacher and Lori (Dan) Keenan; his grandchildren, Kerri (Sam) Stockton, Jennifer (Shawn) Berdis and Christopher Goldman; his great-grandchildren, Anthony Stockton, and Colin and Bailee Berdis; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sistersin-law.

Preceded by his parents; his sister, Evelyn (Lindy) Lindstrom; and many other relatives.

Funeral services for George L. Leimbacher will be Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at 11:45 a.m. from the funeral home chapel to the Cathedral of St. Raymond for Mass at 12:30 p.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice or St. Raymond School would be appreciated.

Visitation Tuesday, Nov. 20, from 2 to 8 p.m., at Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet.

For information: (815) 7415500. www.fredcdames.com.

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Chris Laux Chris Laux of Three Lakes died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2012.

He was 36.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 24, at 11 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Three Lakes. Visi-

tation will begin at 9 a.m. at the church.

A complete obituary will appear in next week’s paper.

Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home of Eagle River is serving the family.

Robert ‘Robby’ Trumbull Robert “Robby” Trumbull of Phelps died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, at his home.

He was 44.

Mr. Trumbull was born Oct. 26, 1968, in California, the son of Kathleen Trumbull.

He was raised in the Tucson and Phoenix, Ariz. areas.

After serving in the U.S. Army Mr. Trumbull moved to Wisconsin where he worked at Lillian Kerr Health Care

by Rennes as a CNA for 16 years. He enjoyed animals, movies and playing video games.

Mr. Trumbull was preceded in death by his mother, Kathleen; uncle, Ed Trumbull Jr.; and grandfather, Ed Trumbull.

He is survived by his significant other, Sarah Wyant of Phelps; one brother, Jeffrey (Dana Miller) Trumbull of New London; one sister, Jenni (Pete) Hansen of Greenville; grandmother Eva Trumbull of Tucson; stepfather Jim Spencer of Phelps; and one nephew, Devin Hansen.

Visitation will be held Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 at Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home in Eagle River.

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NEWS Tri-County Council plans conference Tri-County Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is hosting a conference Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 26 and 27, at Holiday Acres in Rhinelander to explore issues brought about by human trafficking.

According to Shellie Holmes, executive director at Tri-County Council, human trafficking can be at the international federal or state levels and can involve adults, teens or children.

“Victims of human trafficking often go unidentified because those that deal in these illegal activities don’t operate out in the open,” said Holmes.

Experts in the field of human trafficking will explain the work they do to combat this “industry” and what can be done to deal with it.

Conference attendees will learn to recognize human trafficking, who the victims might be and how community members and programs can be prepared to deal with the growing problem.

Attendees also will learn how law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, advocates, shelters and churches can be prepared to respond while providing assistance to victims and network with those on the front lines of this problem.

The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, John Vaudreuil, will give the

keynote address.

Presenters who will join him throughout the two-day conference will be Assistant U.S. Attorney Julie Pfluger; Jennifer Thompson, victim specialist, FBI, Green Bay; Susan Whitehorse, Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation, manager for the Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Missing and Exploited Children and AMBER ALERT coordinator; detectives Dawn Jones and Lynda Stott from the Milwaukee Human Trafficking Task Force; Lauren Ryan, program manager for the Northern Tier Anti-Trafficking Consortium at the International Institute of Minnesota; Claudine O’Leary, community educator of Rethink Resources, Milwaukee; and Morgan Young, staff attorney, Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

This conference is made possible by a grant through the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, Office of Justice Assistance, along with the North Central Sexual Assault Service Providers Training Project Registration is required by Nov. 21 and is open to anyone interested and concerned with these issues. For questions, more information and registration, call Tri-County Council at (715) 362-6841.

Builders association sets new class Dec. 10 Headwaters Builders Association (HBA) will present a new educational program titled “Construction Safety: OSHA and Beyond” Monday, Dec. 10, at Northland Pines High School in Eagle River.

The program will be led by Dan Burazin, safety director with the Associated General Contractors of Greater Milwaukee, whose work experience includes three years as operations manager in charge of personnel, equipment and safety with a general contractor and 10 years as a plant manager with a Milwaukeebased steel fabricator.

He holds bachelor’s degrees in architecture and building construction, industrial management and a master’s degree in business administration.

In addition to teaching safety management courses, Burazin also teaches courses at Milwaukee School of Engineering and Marquette University.

The four-hour program aims to provide an engaging and interactive alternative to standard OSHA training programs and is designed to help building contractors develop an effective and up-to-date safety program for their employees.

The cost is $100 for HBA members and $125 for nonmembers.

The program includes a video presentation, power point program, an

industry specific safety manual, customized work site checklists, analysis forms and report forms.

The class is recommended for any builder or developer who employs workers in the construction industry, according to an HBA spokesperson.

A minimum of 20 participants must register in order for the class to take place and registrations are due Nov. 30.

Attendees can earn four continuing education credits toward their Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification.

Registration forms are available online at headwatersbuilders.com or by calling (715) 542-3557.

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21, 2012

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CAR HITS CULVERT — Emergency personnel responded to a one-vehicle accident on Highway 45 just north of the Wisconsin River last Tuesday about noon. The northbound vehicle, driven

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by Dorothy Church, 71, of Eagle River, crossed the centerline and hit a culvert on the west side of the highway. She was transported to a hospital.

—Staff Photo By GARY RIDDERBUSCH

Vilas County Court report

Vilas County Sheriff A total of 286 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 12 vehicle accidents, six requests for agency assistance, five requests for an ambulance, three animal problems, four attempts to locate, one report of battery, three burglar alarms, one request for citizen assistance, one report of criminal damage to property, three disturbances, two reports of hazardous conditions, three harassment complaints, two juvenile problems/runaways, three reports of suspicious circumstances, four thefts, seven traffic violations, one vacation check, two weapons offenses, four welfare checks, five 911 hang-ups, two drug problems, two reports of operating while intoxicated and two drive-offs.

At least 13 calls were referred to the Eagle River Police Department and there were at least 20 informational or procedural entries.

In the past week, at least five people were booked at the Vilas County Jail, including one for disorderly conduct, one for operating while intoxicated, one for failure to pay, one for possession of THC and one for illegal possession of prescription medication.

During the week, the inmate population ranged from 65 to 75. As of Nov. 9, there were 74 inmates.

Townhall Road in the town of Washington involving Yvonne T. Kuba of Eagle River, who was cited for reckless driving.

Tuesday, Nov. 13 - 8:13 a.m. - A one-vehicle accident was reported on Highway 45 near River Road in Land O’ Lakes involving Dorothy A. Church of Eagle River.

Eagle River Police Among the calls received by Vilas County dispatchers were at least 26 calls for the Eagle River Police. These included two 911 hang-ups, one hit-andrun, two requests for an ambulance, one animal problem, one business problem, two requests for citizen assistance, one report of counterfeit currency, one report of criminal damage to property, one death investigation, one disturbance, one emergency detention, one report of gas fumes, one harassment complaint, one intoxicated person, one vacation check, one suspicious circumstance, two thefts of medication, one identity theft, one threat, one traffic violation and one weapons offense.

Three Lakes Police This police department reported one 911 hang-up, three vehicle accidents, two hit-andruns, two alarms, one request for an ambulance, three animal problems, one ATV violation, one request for an extra patrol, one instance of fraud, one gas drive-off, one instance of gun shots, three house checks, two informational reports, one instance of operating while intoxicated, one suspicious circumstance and six traffic stops.

Johnston-Burnett gets probation, jail time for multiple convictions Sheriff Hoffman Thursday, Nov. 15 - 8:13 a.m. - A one-vehicle accident was reported on Chain O’ Lakes Road near

A 20-year-old Eagle River man who broke into the Eagle River Recreation Association (ERRA) Sports Arena and who was convicted of four other felonies, had a prison sentence stayed and was placed on probation for seven years, six months, in Vilas County Circuit Court last week.

Lucas A. Johnston-Burnett also will serve one year in the Vilas County jail.

Judge Neal A. Nielsen III stayed his 10-year sentence to the Wisconsin Prison System, which included four years’ confinement and six years’ extended supervision.

Johnston-Burnett broke into the Sports Arena March 3-4, taking cash, candy, Zamboni keys, alcoholic beverages and gift cards. He must pay restitution to the ERRA. In a burglary involving The Country Store in Eagle River Sept. 6, 2011, Nielsen withheld sentencing and placed Johnston-Burnett on probation for one year, to run concurrent with the previous probation. He also must pay restitution of $740.

Johnston-Burnett also was convicted of stealing a snowmobile from the parking lot at Schilleman’s Bus Service in Eagle River Feb. 7, 2011. His sentence was withheld and he was placed on probation for three years, also to run concurrent with the previous probation. A one-year county jail sentence also will run concurrent. He must pay restitution totaling $1,500, including $1,150 to the insurance company and $250 to the insurance owner for the insurance deductible.

Nielsen also withheld a sentence and placed Johnston-Burnett on probation for three years on convictions of escape May 7 in the town of Washington and forgery Feb. 16 in the city of Eagle River. The probation will run concurrent.

Conditions of JohnstonBurnett’s probation include: alcohol and other drug abuse assessment and any treatment recommended; not to possess or consume intoxicants; DNA sample and surcharge; take medications as prescribed and in prescribed amounts; not to go on the premises of the ERRA or The Country Store; restorative justice if the victims agree; restitution; written apology to the victims; up to 45 days in jail can be served in an inpatient facility with dayfor-day credit upon successful completion; and workrelease privileges were granted. He received credit for 188 days served.

In the plea agreement, charges of misdemeanor theft, possession with intent to deliver marijuana, two counts of felony bail jumping, criminal damage to property and three counts of uttering

a forgery were dismissed.

In other felony cases, Daniel L. Ritz, 40, of Chilton, charged with obtaining a controlled substance by fraud, identify theft for financial gain and misdemeanor theft, had an initial appearance adjourned to Nov. 26 at 10 a.m. A warrant was issued Nov. 2, but the warrant was quashed Nov. 12, when Ritz signed a $1,000 signature bond.

According to the complaint, Ritz allegedly obtained medical treatment under a false name June 13, 2010, at Eagle River Memorial Hospital and left the hospital without stopping at the admissions desk. He then picked up a prescription for Percocet at an Eagle River pharmacy.

According to the complaint, Ritz claimed he had a rib injury as a means to get prescription medications. Ritz also had no medical insurance, the complaint says.

Raymond L. LaBarge Sr., 43, of Lac du Flambeau, charged with 12 counts of uttering a forgery and 12 counts of misdemeanor theft, had a jury trial set for March 6. A pretrial conference was set for Feb. 11 at 2 p.m.

According to the complaint, LaBarge is accused of altering scale slips after weighing scrap metal he was selling to Scharf Automotive in the town of Lincoln between May 17, 2011, and July 18, 2011.

Barbara A. Stapleton, 51, of Alvin, charged with battery of a peace officer and obstructing an officer, had a preliminary hearing set for Jan. 10 at 2 p.m.

According to the complaint, Stapleton fell on the floor at Trig’s Video Store in Eagle River Nov. 5, 2010, and became agitated when she was being assisted by an Eagle River Police Department officer, allegedly striking the officer.

Billie J. Frank, 35, of Lac du Flambeau, charged with substantial battery, party to a crime, had a preliminary hearing set for Dec. 17 at 2:30 p.m. He allegedly was involved in the beating of a 23-year-old Lac du Flambeau woman Oct. 12.

Dennis E. Meshigaud, 24, of Minocqua, charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, entered a not guilty plea and a pretrial conference was set for Dec. 18 at 9:45 a.m.

According to the complaint, Meshigaud was in possession of a Marlin .30-30 lever action rifle and an Intratec 9 model AB-10 handgun Oct. 10 in Lac du Flambeau. Court records show he was convicted of possession with intent to deliver narcotics Aug. 2, 2011, in Columbia County. He was placed on probation for three years for that conviction.

Joseph D. Lussier, 21, of Lac du Flambeau, charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, had an initial appearance adjourned to Nov. 19. The defendant is in the Douglas County Jail and Nielsen was told the public defender’s office is having difficulty finding an attorney who doesn’t have a conflict of interest.

Lussier was convicted of substantial battery with intent to cause bodily harm in 2008 in Vilas County. His prison sentence was stayed and he was placed on probation for three years Feb. 12, 2009.

Michael R. Blank, 46, of Crandon, charged with possession of narcotic drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia, had a preliminary hearing set for Dec. 7 at 2:30 p.m.

Blank, who currently is in the Forest County Jail, was stopped by law enforcement Oct. 20, 2011, in Lac du Flambeau and the drug detection dog K-9 Goro alerted on the vehicle. According to the complaint, officers found oxycodone in the vehicle and a syringe and spoon used to inject a controlled substance.

Sierra R. Knuth, 26, of Rhinelander, who was in the vehicle with Blank, also was charged with possession of narcotic drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Her preliminary hearing also will be Dec. 7 at 2:30 p.m.

Michael W. Lehmann, 37, of Rhinelander, charged with fifth-offense operating while intoxicated, had a preliminary hearing set for Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. His cash bail was set at $25,000 with the following conditions: not to possess or consume intoxicants; no taverns; and may be released to inpatient treatment under his cash bond.

Lehmann was arrested Nov. 2 in Eagle River in the McDonald’s restaurant parking lot, refusing a preliminary breath test.

Kami L. Beighley, 22, of Lac du Flambeau, charged with physical abuse of a child with intent to cause bodily harm, pleaded not guilty and a pretrial conference was set for Dec. 4 at 2:45 p.m. A motion to modify Beighley’s $1,000 cash bond to a $2,500 signature bond was granted with the following conditions: no taverns; not to possess or consume intoxicants; and no unsupervised contact with any child under age 18.

According to the complaint, Beighley allegedly slapped a minor child in the face Dec. 1, 2011, in Lac du Flambeau.

Phil W. Poitra, 30, of Lac du Flambeau, entered a no contest plea and was found guilty to an amended charge of fifth-offense operating while intoxicated, deleting an enhancer for having a minor child in the car.

Nielsen withheld Poitra’s sentence and placed him on probation for three years.

Conditions of his probation include: fined $1,374; driver’s license revoked for 30 months; attend assessment; ignition interlock device for 30 months; not to possess or consume intoxicants; no taverns except for place of employment; any counseling deemed necessary by the agent; and serve six months in the county jail with workrelease privileges with good time. He received credit for one day served and must start his jail time by 10 a.m.

Jan. 14, 2013.

Poitra was arrested Dec. 1, 2011, in Lac du Flambeau at 2:24 a.m. with a 3-year-old child in the vehicle. He told the officer he had six to eight beers between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Paige R. Poupart, 23, of Lac du Flambeau, charged with two counts of misdemeanor battery, criminal trespass, criminal damage to property and felony bail jumping, pleaded not guilty and a pretrial conference was set for Dec. 4 at 2:30 p.m. Her $2,000 cash bond was continued.

According to the complaint, Poupart was one of six suspects who entered an apartment at 119 Clinic Lane in Lac du Flambeau Sept. 3 and allegedly battered another person.

to retire Dec. 14 Sheriff Jeff Hoffman announced Monday, after 38 years of service, he will retire from the Oneida County Sheriff ’s Department as of Dec. 14.

Hoffman started his law enforcement career in December of 1974 and was appointed to sheriff in 2005.

Hoffman was elected twice and is currently serving a term of office that ends in January of 2015.

“It has been a privilege and a honor to serve the citizens for 38 years. Oneida County has had a tradition of strong law enforcement and providing good service to our citizens,” said Hoffman. “I was very privileged during my career to have been mentored by four sheriffs, Jack Phillips, Penny Drivas, Charlie Crofoot and Tim Miller.”

Hoffman said he also had the opportunity to work with and learn from many other law enforcement professionals such as Chief Deputy George Doucette, Chief Deputy Robert Conquest, Chief Deputy Jack Bergman, Capt. Ray Zastrow, Lt. John Boyer, Lt. Tom Hageny, and many other sergeants, investigators and other law enforcement professionals.

SHERIFF JEFF HOFFMAN

“Just like these fine officers, I hope I left my mark on the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office and I trust those now in leadership roles will continue the strong heritage of professionalism and integrity,” said Hoffman.

“I am very confident that this will be a smooth transition and all members of my office will step up and continue to provide the people of Oneida County with the high standards of public safety service that they are accustomed to,” said Hoffman.

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VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

NEWS Hill elected to board for rural schools alliance

SPA WINNER — Parsons of Eagle River sold raffle tickets during October for one person to win a spa package compliments of The Beauty Resort and Parsons. All proceeds from the ticket sales and Facebook “likes” will go to the American Cancer Society.

Phelps School District Administrator Delnice Hill was recently elected to the board of directors for the Wisconsin Rural S c h o o l s HILL Alliance (WiRSA).

This association represents and promotes Wisconsin rural schools. Statistics show that 44% of all Wisconsin students attend a rural school.

The association developed when rural schools felt they were under-represented when compared to the urban school districts.

Hill said the alliance is trying to bring rural school issues and concerns to the forefront and find ways to strengthen their consideration in state level decisions.

Taking part in the prize presentation were, from left, Iris Lange, Parsons office staff; Jenny Gretzinger, Parsons owner; winner Cindy Burzinski; Tiffany Krueger, The Beauty Resort owner; and Brandee Nieckula, new vehicle manager at Parsons.

—Staff Photo By KURT KRUEGER

Annual budget meeting slated in Three Lakes

Holiday travel on rise since 2008, according to AAA projections Holiday travel continues its steady climb from the 2008 level, as 43.6 million Americans are expected to take Thanksgiving trips, according to projections by AAA. Those Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, an increase of 0.7% over the 43.3 million people who traveled last year.

“This increase marks the fourth consecutive year of growing holiday travelers since 2008 when Thanksgiving travel fell by 25%,” said AAA contact Pam Moen.

The Thanksgiving holiday travel period is defined as Wednesday, Nov. 21, to Sunday, Nov. 25.

In Wisconsin, approximately 874,000 people are expected to travel for Thanksgiving, which is about the same as last year, according to the AAA forecast.

Of those, nearly 784,000 people plan to travel by automobile while 64,000 will travel by air, with the remainder traveling by other modes of transportation.

Some highlights from this year’s 2012 AAA Thanksgiving holiday travel forecast includes the following: • Ninety percent of travelers plan to travel by automobile, an increase of 0.6%.

• Holiday air travel is expected to decline to 3.14 million travelers from 3.2 million in 2011.

• Median spending is expected to drop 10% to $498, compared to $554 last year.

• The average distance traveled is expected to decline to 588 miles from 706 miles, due in part to a decrease in the number of air travelers and Americans’ desire to economize budgets.

• Thanksgiving travel hit a decade low in 2008, when

37.8 million Americans traveled.

Impact of gas prices Estimates by AAA show the national average price of gasoline will drop to between $3.25 and $3.40 a gallon by the holiday, similar to last year’s average of $3.32, which was the most expensive average ever on Thanksgiving.

“Despite the historically high prices paid by motorists this year, the national average has declined by nearly 40 cents per gallon since early October and should continue to drop through the end of the year,” said Moen.

The national average price of gas for Thanksgiving from 2007-’11 is $2.75 per gallon.

Travelers in Wisconsin will find gas prices averaging $3.39, which is 40 cents lower than a month ago and 2 cents higher than a year ago, according to AAA. Busiest travel time The Thanksgiving holiday is unique falling on a Thursday every year. Many people are off from work the Friday after, giving travelers the opportunity to spend more time with family and friends.

AAA asked intended travelers which days they would depart for and return from Thanksgiving travel.

Among those surveyed, the majority of travelers plan to leave the Wednesday before the holiday (45%) and return the following Sunday (36%), with 25% expecting to return Monday, Nov. 26.

Auto travel dominant Approximately 90% of travelers, or 39.1 million people, plan to travel by automobile this Thanksgiving, according to AAA projections.

This is a 0.6% increase over the 38.9 million people who traveled by automobile last year. Air travel is expected to decrease 1.7% as 3.14 million holiday travelers will take to the skies.

Those traveling by air will find lower airfares according to AAA’s Leisure Travel Index.

For the Thanksgiving holiday, the average lowest round-trip rate is $188 for the top 40 U.S. air routes, an 11% decrease from last year.

Approximately 1.3 million travelers will choose other modes of transportation, including rail, bus and cruise ship.

According to AAA’s Leisure Travel Index, Thanksgiving holiday hotel rates for AAA Three Diamond lodgings are expected to decrease 1% from a year ago, with travelers spending an average of $143 per night compared to $145 last year.

Travelers planning to stay at AAA Two Diamond hotels can expect to pay 1% more, at an average cost of $104 per night. Weekend daily car rental rates will average $47, compared to $37 last year.

According to the survey of intended travelers, the average distance traveled by Americans during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend is expected to be 588 miles, which is a decline of 16.7% from last year when travelers planned to log 706 miles.

Median spending down Median spending is expected to be $498, a 10% decrease compared to the expected median spending of intended holiday travelers in 2011.

“While spending time with friends and relatives and dining are primary activities for

Forest Service offers tips for getting Christmas trees The U.S. Forest Service recently released tips for those who will soon seek a fresh-cut Christmas tree from a National Forest.

Cutting permits cost $5 per tree and can be purchased at any U.S. Forest Service District ranger station. Each household may purchase five permits. Permits and maps also may be obtained by mail.

Forest Service permits come with a list of guidelines that include reminders that no trees may be cut in wilderness areas, marked timber sale areas or within 300 feet of campgrounds, lodges, summer homes, private lands and ranger stations.

The Forest Service issued the following tips for a safe and successful tree search: • Make sure the chosen tree is on National Forest System lands; visitor maps can be viewed or purchased at Forest Service offices including a local district ranger office.

• Tree cutting is not per-

mitted in designated wilderness areas.

• Choose a cutting area that is away from private property, plantations, developed recreation or administration sites.

• Select a tree at least 50 feet off the roadside, trail, lake or recreation site.

• Select a tree the correct size for the home and don’t cut the top off of a taller tree.

• Arrive early at the cutting area, as it may take longer than planned to find a tree.

• Be prepared for a winter outdoor experience, wear proper clothing, bring plenty of snacks and water and make sure vehicles are prepared for winter travel.

• Those cutting trees should let someone know where they are going and when they will return, as cell phones may not work in the forest.

• Don’t forget a rope and tarp to tie down the tree.

• Cut the tree a bit longer than needed (6 to 12 inches),

so there’s room to make a fresh cut on the bottom just before bringing it into the house.

• Get the tree into its stand as soon as possible.

• As the tree warms and thaws it will take up water; it will need a lot more when its new, so check the reservoir frequently in the beginning.

• Even though it has been cut, the tree is still alive and the needles will take on water. As the days go on, the cells in the cut end react to the wound and seal up and less water will be used, and the tree will begin to die.

For more information or to purchase a permit, call the district ranger office in Eagle River at (715) 479-2827.

According to WiRSA, the organization “formed to help rural school districts address the unique issues that affect rural schools as they seek to achieve the highest quality education for every student.”

WiRSA develops annual seminars focused on rural school issues. The alliance is also involved in promoting rural schools in the legislature and is a resource for rural education research.

“I hope to become involved in a progressive group that will focus on rural school concerns and improve the conditions they must operate under when considering funding,” said Hill. “I feel it is also important to share with the state the unique and wonderful education opportunities a rural school district can provide Wisconsin students.”

Hill will take office in January 2013.

nearly all holidays, it is even more relevant for Thanksgiving travelers,” said Moen.

“Therefore, it’s not surprising that spending time with family and friends (75%) and dining (56%) are the most popular activities planned by travelers.

Despite lower median spending, half of all travelers plan to shop during the holiday which can be expected given Black Friday occurs during the holiday weekend.

AAA’s projections are based on economic forecasting and research by IHS Global Insight. The Colorado-based business information provider teamed with AAA in 2009 to jointly analyze travel trends during the major holidays.

The Three Lakes Town Board will hold its annual public hearing and budget meeting on the proposed 2013 budget for the Town of Three Lakes Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 5:30 p.m. in the community building located at

6965 W. School Street.

Town electors will decide whether to approve a tax levy of $1.92 million for 2013, marking a 0.37% increase from the 2012 budget.

Last year, electors approved a tax levy of $1.91 million.

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On Nov. 26, the Vilas County Board of Supervisors will be considering a number of potential layoffs. These layoffs will significantly affect the level of services provided to residents and businesses in Vilas County. These layoffs will also negatively impact every level of the local economy — from restaurants to builders to gas stations and beyond. The members of AFSCME wish to continue to provide high level, professional and cost-effective services to residents and businesses in Vilas County.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD TODAY IF YOU ARE AGAINST A REDUCTION IN SERVICES! WE CARE ABOUT YOU! Please care about us and send in this form:

I am a Vilas County Taxpayer.

I understand that you plan to cut employees from the Vilas County workforce; which ultimately means a cut in services. I have asked these employees for help and they were there for me. These employees are dedicated professionals who are specifically trained to provide excellent service in their particular fields. I am a legal voter and am willing to back up my desire for quality, professional services from Vilas County during future elections and referenda. I want timely service from professional, experienced employees — NOT Limited-Term Employees!

I am a legal voter and I will vote NO! If you won by only a few votes the last election . . . will you win again if I vote? This is my pledge to vote for timely, quality, professional services from Vilas County. This is my pledge to vote against potential layoffs.

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NEWS

City, developer reach agreement for river parcel ___________

BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR

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WARM THE CHILDREN — The Conover Lions Club recently donated $500 to the Warm The Children program. Taking part in the check presentation were, from left, Lions Club Treasurer May-

nard Bedish; Sharina Adams, coordinator of the Warm The Children program, sponsored by the News-Review; and Lions Club member Rich Ruffalo.

—STAFF PHOTO

Vilas County rejects wage hike, but approves $15,000 salary study ___________

BY KEN ANDERSON NEWS CORRESPONDENT

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A proposed 2% wage hike for nonmanagement civilian staff in the Vilas County Sheriff ’s Department was rejected last week by the county board on a tie vote.

Personnel Committee Chairwoman Linda Thorpe told the board “they were trying to catch this group up,” but ran into immediate opposition.

“Why would anyone come up with a wage increase at this time?” asked Supervisor Ralph Sitzberger. “I have difficulty with this.”

Sitzberger was referring to a projected budget deficit and the possibility of up to 15

people being cut from county employment, although the unencumbered general fund has ballooned to $9.3 million.

Supervisor Jim Behling supported the 2% increase, with a cost to taxpayers of $6,623.

“In 2010, this group turned down an offer of a 2% wage increase,” Behling, a member of the Personnel Committee, explained. “In light of Act 10, in my opinion, if we deny a wage increase to this group, we are telling them we won’t deal with you unless it’s in the union.”

Supervisor Ed Bluthardt, a member of the Personnel Committee, but who did not sign the resolution, was more blunt.

“They turned it down and

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 week’s transactions.

Property transactions exceeding $10,000 recorded at the Vilas County Courthouse the past week and the transfer fee: Nov. 5, 2012 Renée DePue to Robert K. Mandarino Sr. and wife, lot 8 of plat 76 in Dorway Condo, $480 Francis G. Bloemers and wife to Dennis J. Wick, lot 82 of plat 163 in Keystone Park, prt SW NW in 22-40-10, gov lot 2, $1,674 Louise P. Wahlskog et al, Lois K. Olson Revocable Trust et al, Kathleen Berg et al and Todd W. Anderson et al to Sharon J. Hels, lots 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 of plat 290 in Sellstrom’s, prt NE NE in 8-43-6, gov lot 1, $960 Pers. Rep. Michael Baczek and Estate of Raymond F. Scholla to Thomas Living Trust, prt SW SW in 35-40-8, $252 Andrew T. Przlomski and wife to Eau Retail Folly LLC, lot 115 of plat 263 in Rest Lake, $795 DOC & Peppers Enterprises LLC to Eau Retail Folly LLC, lots 3 and 4 of plat 940 in Yankee Studio Condominium, $450 Steven J. Groshek and wife to Kevin Brimmer, prt NE SE in 28-40-5, prt SE SE in 28-40-5, gov lot 7, prt SW SW in 27-40-5, gov lot 4, prt NW SW in 27-40-5, $765 Nov. 6, 2012 Erich F. Stapelfeldt to Deborah Ann Mineau, lot 1 of plat 760 in Eagle Estates V Condominium, $165 Maxwell E. Sharp to Deborah Ann Mineau, lot 1 of plat 760 in Eagle Estates V Condominium, $33 Owen D. Sharp to Deborah Ann Mineau, lot 1 of plat 760 in Eagle Estates V Con-

dominium, $33 Hannah G. Sharp to Deborah Ann Mineau, lot 1 of plat 760 in Eagle Estates V Condominium, $33 Ian Morley to Deborah Ann Mineau, lot 1 of plat 760 in Eagle Estates V Condominium, $33 Spencer J. Morley to Deborah Ann Mineau, lot 1 of plat 760 in Eagle Estates V Condominium, $33 Leroy W. Hasselbring and wife to Kenneth R. Spaeth, prt SE SE in 23-43-7, gov lot 5, prt NW NE in 26-43-7, gov lot 1, prt NE NE in 26-43-7, $54 Scott Everett Buss and wife to Tigerton Lumber Company Inc., prt SE NW in 21-41-10, $114 Randall H. Birch to Cheryl L. Campbell, lot 5 of plat 43 in Capich Park Subd, $100.50 Nov. 7, 2012 Imaginuity Enterprises LLC and Whoops Enterprises LLC to Eau Retail Folly LLC, lots 1 and 2 of plat 940 in Yankee Studio Condominium, $435 Michael P. Dolezal to David B. Dolezal and wife, prt SE NW in 1-40-10, gov lot 2, $588.60 Thomas A. Kocim and wife to Robert L. Bode and wife, prt NW NW in 13-4011, $987 Gary W. Kolloff to Michael L. Praedel et al, prt SW SE in 9-41-11, gov lot 1, $87 Nov. 8, 2012 Harland R. Klagos Living Trust to Toy Store LLC, prt SE SW in 31-42-6, gov lot 2, $361.50 Nov. 9, 2012 David Kaminski and wife to Anton J. Lak, lot 19 of plat 109 in Ed Gabe’s Lost Lake Condo, $225 New Day Financial LLC to USA-DVA, prt SE NW in 15-40-10, $705 Byron E. Van Meter and wife to MK Properties 001 LLC, prt NE NE in 27-40-6, $58.50

shouldn’t get a second bite of the apple,” said Bluthardt.

The resolution lost on a 99 vote. Supervisors Steve Favorite and Maynard Bedish left the board meeting for the resolution due to having family employed in the Justice Center. Supervisor Mark Rogacki was absent.

Salary study OK’d While defeating the wage proposal, the board approved a salary study costing $15,000 from the general fund with a 13-7 vote.

Thorpe said it “was to our advantage to have this for future reference.”

The study would be done under contract with WIPFLI Financial of Wausau and not by the Vilas County Human Resource Department.

Supervisor Gary Peske was not supportive.

“I will not vote for this because we can’t find $6,600 for a 2% wage increase, but can find $15,000 for a wage study,” Peske said.

Supervisor Sig Hjemvick, who signed the resolution, indicated he has second thoughts.

It was suggested North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (NCWRPC) could do this at no cost but that was challenged by Behling, who stated the county needs to be run like a business.

“This assigns market value to work,” Behling said. “If we are to administer salaries, we need this data. I don’t think it’s in the skill set of NCWRPC.” Finance Committee Chairman Chris Mayer was supportive of the study.

“This is the tool we need to get the raise we just defeated,” a frustrated Mayer said.

“That’s why we’re in this dilemma, we need actual data. I’m sick of listening to Oneida County.”

County Board Chairman Steve Favorite said it was a way to invest money to get everyone fair compensation.

Supervisor Kathleen Rushlow asked “if we find out they are underpaid, do we just put it on the shelf?” No response was forthcoming.

Supervisor Chuck Hayes pointed out it covers only a limited number of positions.

“This calls for 30 benchmark positions and not all 30 positions have the same skill set,” Hayes noted. “It does not cover all county positions and extra positions cost $300 each.”

Other business In other business, the county board: • Approved an $84,700 contract for prisoner transports to be placed in the 2013 budget with a like amount removed from the overtime budget line for transports.

• Approved a county-tribal law enforcement grant application for $191,606 although the actual amount received is expected to be lower, with the funds coming from tribal casino agreements with the state.

• Applied for a $5,000 Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company Foundation community service grant for the Northwoods Dental Project that serves 2,000 youths a year.

• Adopted an Animal Control Ordinance with a suggestion that penalties be placed in tax notices sent to property owners.

• Created the position of recreation administrator at a salary of $48,000.

An agreement between the city of Eagle River and a developer for the former nursing home site on River Street was approved by the city council last week and now clears the way for sale of the property and abandoning that portion of River Street.

In return, the developer, IPSOFACTO, LCC, represented by Dave Allen, agreed to create a 60-foot radius culde-sac on the end of a shortened River Street and dedicate the area to the city.

The agreement attempts to have the property remain on the tax rolls but has language that would provide payments in lieu of taxes should any portion of the land become tax exempt. It would be treated as if the property remained on the tax rolls.

The council was informed there was an offer to purchase, pending adoption of the developer’s agreement.

City Attorney Steve Garbowicz wanted some direction from the council on how to handle the agreement.

“This is in TIF 2 (tax incremental financing) district and a taxable property would have a positive impact,” Garbowicz said. “If tax exempt, it would also be to our advantage since we wouldn’t have to share the tax with other entities.”

Mayor Jeff Hyslop agreed.

“Our position was if it was either or we would still have a revenue stream from the property,” Hyslop said.

“Someone could buy it and it could be tax exempt.”

Not so, according to developer Allen, who listed a number of developments he was involved in.

“In my mind, I expect it to be some type of residential,” Allen declared to the council.

“It’s residential in my mind.”

The council briefly discussed if there should be a reversionary clause attached to the property, but Allen indicated that wasn’t a good idea because if there were five residential lots and one went tax exempt, that would be a problem.

Golf course update The nonrenewal of Eagle River Golf Course professional Brad Missling last week led to some comments to the council by Golf Course Advisory Committee members.

Committee member Ken Biegel said the council should

have had input on what goes on by people who actually golf.

“There have been changes in the committee structure and we’re wondering what our function is,” Biegel said.

“We’re volunteers. We want to make sure it makes money for the city. Our concern is the direction we’re going. Do you really want to hear us give our opinions? Evaluate us; see if you really need us,” Biegel concluded.

Advisory committee member Sally Ayers also needed some answers about their function.

“We’re a little frustrated with what’s going on,” Ayers said, requesting a joint meeting with the council. “It’s time for us to start setting budgets and rates, and we don’t know if what’s going on if that’s to be our duty anymore.”

Superintendent/manager Ken Smith distributed the monthly revenue report showing that despite a very bad October that was down 50% from last year, total revenue for 2012 through the end of October was $533,124 compared to 2011 of $493,567.

The 2012 budget was originally set at $614,000 and income was anticipated at $617,120.

The clubhouse lease was renewed for 2013 with Bill and Andra Draeger with the same terms as 2012.

Other business In other business, the council: — approved retaining MSA Professional Services to prepare a site assessment grant application for the Pride property at a cost of $2,000.

— received an update from MSA on the Silver Lake Road and Highway 70 West projects.

— approved an offpremise sign for Marshfield Clinic at 820 Pine Street.

— received a verbal report from airport Manager Rob Hom on the tree cutting on airport property.

— accepted the recommendation of the Parking Committee to use the municipal lot behind Eagle Baking for off-street parking during winter months, rotating which side is used.

— increase the Light & Water Commission member wages from $300 to $420, which haven’t been increased in 35 years.

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21, 2012

VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

NEWS Tiffany earns Friend of Grocers award The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) recently honored Republican Assemblyman Tom Tiffany with the Friend of Grocers award for his support of WGA legislation during the 2011-’12 session.

For the past 15 years, the WGA, a lobbying organization representing grocers in the state, has given two such awards to Wisconsin lawmakers who support its legislative agenda.

“Representative Tiffany earned the Friend of Grocers award for his work in the State Assembly last session,” said Brandon Scholz, president and CEO of WGA. “He was a strong advocate for grocers and we know he will continue looking out for small businesses.”

Every year, WGA produces a report card grading legislators A, B, C, D and F in relationship to its legislative goals, according to Scholz, who was on hand at Camp’s SuperValu in St. Germain when David Weber made the presentation.

“The WGA educates and encourages legislators on bills that pertain to grocery retailers throughout the state,” said Bruce Weber, owner of Camp’s SuperValu.

One such bill signed into law is 2011 Wisconsin Act 32 which exempts retailers from having to comply with “ambiguous and over-reaching time of day and hours per week requirements for 16 and 17 year-olds.”

As a result of this legislation, retailers are more willing to hire minors and provide them with work experience, according to a WGA report card brochure.

Another bill designed to

The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) recently gave Assemblyman Tom Tiffany the Friend of Grocers award for his support in the State Assembly. Taking part in the award

benefit retailers in tourist areas called 2011 Wisconsin Act 97 was passed to “even the playing field between grocers and restaurants/ taverns that were previously allowed to open two hours earlier than retail grocery stores.”

Other recent legislation includes lowering the felony theft threshold from $2,500 to $500 and reclassifying retail theft as a Class 1 felony if stolen with the intent to resell.

The measure also requires flea market vendors to produce proof of purchases for high-ticket items.

“This law will deter organized retail crime in Wisconsin, saving retailers mil-

presentation were, from left, WGA President Brandon Scholz, Tiffany and David Weber of Camp’s SuperValu.

—Photo By Wally Geist

lions of dollars in stolen product,” read the WGA brochure.

Scholz detailed unemployment legislation that is being targeted by WGA for the next session and a constitutional amendment on schedule for the spring 2013 ballot to prohibit the state from raiding the Transportation Fund.

“We’re also working on tobacco tax issues — stopping the soft drink tax — and we’re continuing to support the buy local program for grocers like the Webers,” said Scholz. “They buy a lot of their potatoes and dairy products from local vendors.”

For the Friend of Grocers

award, legislators were graded based on legislation significant to the WGA. Points were given to an individual for introducing or voting in favor of legislation that the WGA supported.

Extra points were given for introducing pro-WGA amendments, speaking for or against proposals and general support of the WGA’s issues, according to a WGA press release.

The association represents nearly 1,000 independent grocers, retail grocery chains, warehouses and distributers, convenience stores, food brokers and suppliers, according to data provided by The Food Institute.

Discover Wisconsin show hits the trail

Melissa Harma has purchased the H&R Block office in Eagle River.

—Staff Photo By TAMMY KLEIN

Harma purchases H&R Block office Melissa Harma, a tax associate, has purchased the H&R Block office at 701 N. Railroad St. (Unit 5) in Eagle River.

Harma bought the franchise in November and will offer tax preparation, audit support and free e-file.

Jamie Mark, who previously operated the office, has transferred his employment to the Houghton, Mich., H&R Block office.

Harma, a tax preparer for six years, worked in the Eagle River office the last two years, helping out and wanted to bring her tax services to Eagle River. She lives in Dollar Bay, Mich., but will be commuting to Eagle River.

Harma recently passed her registered tax preparer test, is registered with the IRS and qualified to own the franchise and provide e-file.

A grand opening is planned at the office Monday, Jan. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. and will include a tax program, “Tax, Health Care and You.” Harma will be giving away two televisions April 15, one to a prior client who gave her a referral to a new client and one to a new client.

The H&R Block office is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, or by appointment. The telephone number is (715) 3372300.

PUBLIC MEETINGS Town of Phelps Budget Hearing — Tuesday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m., Phelps School commons.

Agenda: Open hearing followed by a meeting of the electors.

Vilas County Child Death Review Team — Wednesday, Nov. 21, 12 p.m., Vilas County Justice Center.

Agenda: Maternal Child Grant for and Keep Kids

Alive Training seminar.

Phelps School District Board — Wednesday, Nov. 21, 6:30 p.m., Phelps School.

Agenda: Board reports and possible action on Taher contract.

Rivers to the People™

A Discover Wisconsin episode called “Join the Club — Snowmobiling in Wisconsin” is scheduled to air Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 24-25, on the Discover Wisconsin broadcast network, reaching some 25,000 viewers in the Upper Great Lakes region.

The episode will focus on snowmobiling, along with the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs (AWSC), their member clubs and member volunteerism.

“Most people who don’t snowmobile — and even some who do — simply assume that the DNR takes care of the trails,” said AWSC President Doug Johnson.

“The truth of the matter is it’s the local clubs that really manage the trails and make the activity accessible to everyone with a sled.”

Add to that, the fact that Wisconsin has more trails than any other state or province in North America and it’s easy to see the important role this group plays.

Snowmobiling falls under the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), but funding comes from snowmobile registration and gas taxes on winter recreational vehicles.

There also are 600 clubs planning, creating and maintaining almost 95% of the trails throughout the state.

These groups make sure the trails in their areas are safe and clear of debris.

“Snowmobiling is a very family-friendly winter sport,” said Johnson. “Members of the clubs understand that, and are also very conscious of the fact that 75% of our state’s trails cross private property. Our club members appreciate that and encourage respect for the areas adjacent to the trails.”

The show, which is sponsored by AWSC, highlights the importance of its member clubs. It also emphasizes year-around events like the Championship Snowmobile Watercross in Grantsburg.

Series host Emmy Fink said she enjoyed working on the episode.

“One of the perks to my job is that I get to experience new adventures,” said Fink.

“And, even though snowmobiling isn’t brand new to me, I have to admit that I had no idea how much work goes into maintaining our trails. I think every snowmobiler should consider becoming a member of their local club.”

Berner, peace center honored by network Mary Jo Berner and Many Ways of Peace, a resource center for peace and nonviolence in Eagle River, recently were honored by the Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice at its annual awards event in Milwaukee.

Berner is the founder and president of the MJ Berner Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc., a nonprofit organization that operates Many Ways of Peace.

Accepting the award along with Berner were Debra Ketchum Jircik, director of Many Ways of Peace; Betsy Schussler and Kate Swanson, members of the MJ Berner Foundation board of directors; Justen Lambert and Tony Peters, summer interns at Many Ways of Peace; and Will and Dot Williams of DeForest, frequent presenters at the peace center.

Berner said the name Many Ways of Peace was chosen to pay tribute to the 1987 Many Ways of Peace Festival held at the hockey arena in Eagle River.

“Dorelle DeGoes-Pfister, who is secretary of the foundation, was the prime organizer of that event and a true peace visionary,” she said. “It was a natural decision to bring back the original Many Ways of Peace to downtown Eagle River.”

In announcing the award, network President Tom McGrath cited the uniqueness of Many Ways of Peace, the lone peace center of its kind in northern Wisconsin, and the quality and variety of programs offered to the community.

Many Ways of Peace opened its doors to the public in August 2009 and offers programs and events promoting peace, nonviolence and sustainability, including the third annual Many Ways of

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Peace Festival, which will be held July 14, 2013.

“I feel gratitude to Mary Jo Berner for her commitment and generosity in creating the MJ Berner Foundation for Peace and Justice and inviting the board of directors to the wide open possibilities for turning a downtown store front into Many Ways of Peace,” said Jircik.

Many Ways of Peace is located at 217 S. Main Street in Eagle River. For more information, call (715) 4804697 or visit manywaysof peace.org.

Call 715-479-4421

TOWN OF CLOVERLAND

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that an election to be held in the town of Cloverland, Vilas County, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. Term for all offices is for two years, beginning Tuesday, April 16, 2013: Town Board Chairman Supervisor #1 Supervisor #2 Clerk/Treasurer

Scott Maciosek E. Francine Gough Joe Eisele Millie Ritzer/Gay Ketterer

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day to circulate nomination papers is Dec. 1, 2012, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, with the Cloverland Town Clerk.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013.

Dated in the town of Cloverland this 16th day of November 2012.

Mildred Ritzer, Clerk

1914

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING & SPECIAL MEETING OF ELECTORS TOWN OF CLOVERLAND

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at 6:00 p.m., a Public Hearing will be held at the town hall on the proposed 2013 budget for the town of Cloverland.

Following is a summary of the proposed 2013 budget: 2012 2012 2013 REVENUES: Budget Actual Proposed Intergovernment $116,087 $115,626 $113,309 License/permits 510 1,120 990 Other revenues 1,310 870 1,010 EXPENDITURES: Gen. Gov’t Public Safety Public Works Education/HS Conservation/Dev. Total Expenditures From Bridge Reserve From Road Reserve Total Revenues Allowable Levy Proposed Levy

$117,907

$117,616

$115,309

$ 75,542 53,900 340,451 21,004 8,400

$ 78,591 53,937 203,086 21,004 6,000

$ 84,144 61,543 413,600 23,002 8,400

$499,297

$362,618

$590,689

$499,297 89,311

$590,689 182,627 115,309 292,753 292,753

117,907 292,079 292,079

Mildred Ritzer, Clerk

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF ELECTORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, immediately following the Public Budget Hearing, a Special Town Meeting will be held for the following purposes: 1. To approve the total highway expenditures of 2013 pursuant to s.82.03(3) of Wis. Statutes 2. To approve the 2012 town tax levy to be paid in 2013 pursuant to s.60.10(1)(a) of Wis. Stat.

3. To approve compensation for elected town officials for next term of office pursuant to s.60.10(1)(b) of Wis. Statutes.

Dated this 16th day of November 2012 1913

Mildred Ritzer, Clerk

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21, 2012

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VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

OUTDOORS Pine marten, buck top hunter’s reunion IT HAPPENED just before 10 a.m. on opening day of the gun deer season last Saturday, deep in the national forest, when an old, gray-faced pine marten ran right under my ladder stand, jumped up on the side of the tree and stared me down eye to eye.

In fact, that marten was so old that its entire head, ears and all, was a white and gray mix. I’ve never seen anything like it before.

The fur on its long, brown body had a yellow tinge to it, and its tail was so dark that it was nearly black.

And I wondered, for a moment, if there was any way possible that it was the same animal I photographed on my first deer hunt there in 1989. Probably not, of course, but very old.

It disappeared as fast as it came, running gingerly across wind-felled trees until it was out of sight. It didn’t hang around long enough for a photo, unlike that subzero day so long ago when a marten laid claim to the entrails of a buck and growled at me for even thinking about coming close to its newfound food supply.

Opening day of the 2012 deer hunt was destined to be a memorable event regardless of whether the scribbler shot a buck, or even saw one, because the decision was made to return to the Pine River country that started it all for me in the national forest some 24 years ago.

This is the most incredible stretch of hardwoods forest I’ve ever witnessed, one blessed with rolling ridges that are split at one point by what looks like a mountain stream — a rocky, gurgling river that cuts through high wooded ridges that are steep enough to make walking difficult.

The fact that pine martens live there is further proof that this stretch of hardwoods is remote, unspoiled and a spe-

In the Outdoors By Kurt Krueger cial place in the world.

It’s been an on and off affair with that stretch of deer woods in recent years. The U.S. Forest Service, managers of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, have struggled to keep up with the logging that is so crucial to habitat, browse and the survival of enough deer to allow a hunter to feel like he or she isn’t pulling the trigger on the last deer left on the landscape.

The last time I carried a rifle anywhere near the Pine River was five years ago, when my brother talked me into a Sunday hunt on another Nov. 17-18 opener because he’d seen an incredible amount of rutting activity on Saturday. It turned out that a nice eight-point buck went down that morning, but deer sign didn’t look so good the next year. Without an early opening date that means more chance of rutting activity and heightened deer movement, and without decent habitat, I went elsewhere.

The deer sign improved this year because the forest service, though 10 years late, finally scheduled both some selective logging in the hardwoods and some small, partial clear-cuts in aspen stands that had become so mature that many of the best trees had already fallen to the ground. In defense of the agency and local foresters, they battled new plan revision standards for eight years and then got hit with dozens of lawsuits when they tried to implement the plan’s tim-

The roar of rushing water can be heard even hundreds of yards from the Pine River, echoing through the hardwoods.

—Photo By The Author

ber management goals.

Logging has a two-fold effect on deer habitat, putting tender and numerous treetops on the ground for an instant food supply while also allowing sunlight to hit the forest floor. Sunlight causes young aspen shoots to sprout and it helps ferns and grasses grow under the maples. Deer sign was much improved this year, and that was without the added potential for heightened rutting activity.

As it turns out, I was the only member of the Pine River Boys who saw a buck opening day. I spotted an eight-pointer sneaking through a hardwoods ravine shortly after I saw that pine marten Saturday, and suddenly a good hunt became even more memorable.

Once again, I’ve got something in common with the old blind squirrel that finds an acorn once in awhile.

It wasn’t the biggest buck in the world, hardly a shooter by some people’s standards. But then, those people probably don’t hunt in remote stretches of the national forest. Beggars can hardly be choosers where we hunt.

And to tell you the truth, I’d have been happy with a spike-horn — though I’m savoring the extra venison a larger deer will provide.

Though mild weather made it easier for hunters to sit for long periods of time, the lack of snow cover made it difficult for hunters to scout deer, see deer and track wounded deer. We don’t bait deer during the gun season, but those who do tell me warm weather makes deer less reliant on artificial food supplies.

Readers of this column probably know I’m an opportunist and not much of a trophy guy. I hunt and fish because they are traditional, enjoyable sports that have been part of my family for generations. For the most part, I eat what I shoot and catch. Providing wild game for the family dinner table is as much a part of these sports as anything.

Which brings me to another highlight of deer camp — a Saturday evening meal that consisted of chunked grouse and pheasant swimming in a sea of hot cream and served with wild rice, buttered bread and a killer cheesecake for dessert. The grouse/pheasant pieces were lightly browned, juicy and so tender that the forks fell through them. I’d like another plate full of that right now.

There’s nothing like being back in deer camp with hunters you’ve known and trusted for years.

There’s a ton of camaraderie that comes with months of scouting,

The appearance of a nice 8-point buck made a great opening morning hunt in the national forest even better.

—Photo By Keet Moericke

strategizing and otherwise preparing for this event. I was hunting with my brother Mark, better know as Lard-Dog, and guys that go by names like Keet, Deano and Greggo.

Wisconsin’s nine-day gun deer season is the largest, grandest outdoor sporting event in state history. It’s a time to celebrate the harvest and nature’s bounty, and it all happens just in time for Thanksgiving.

It’s a blessed existence if you are one of the lucky ones, for only one in seven hunters tags a buck each year. Antlerless deer provide a lot of the venison across much of the state, but this area has more buck-only units than it has units where does can be harvested. The deer herd is still recovering from past years of over-harvest and some winter-kill.

When we returned to the national forest Sunday, I had every intention of focusing more on getting a photo of that pine marten than on helping the guys

Hunters register 134,772 deer opening weekend across state Though hunters define success in different ways, 134,772 deer were harvested and registered in Wisconsin during the opening weekend of the nine-day deer season.

The tally is based on preliminary call-in numbers collected from registration stations by Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff.

“Congratulations to all hunters who were able to harvest a deer opening weekend of the nine-day. Though getting a deer is often the ultimate goal of the hunt, it is the whole experience of getting out there with friends and family that keeps us coming back each year,” said DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp.

“I hope those who weren’t able to get a deer during the season opener will get back out there and enjoy the rest of the days of the season.”

The nine-day gun deer hunting season runs through this Sunday, Nov. 25.

“I am particularly excited by the numbers of new hunters and female hunters that we are seeing in the field this year,” said Stepp. “From the pictures and stories that are being shared, there has been quite a bit of hunting success amongst this new generation of hunters.

There’s nothing like a good first hunt to get a hunter excited for future hunts. I speak from first-hand experience on that.

“This was my second year as a deer hunter, and the

Marti Smith, an employee at Wild Eagle Corner Store in Eagle River, registered a deer for a hunter opening weekend.

—Staff Photo By ANTHONY DREW

thrill was even greater. I am proud to have a deer represented in this year’s preliminary tally along with hundreds of thousands of others,”

said Stepp.

Statewide, the total number of deer registered is up 19.7%, from 112,581 last year. A total of 71,989 bucks

(up 24%) and 62,783 antlerless deer (up 15%) were registered opening weekend. Last year, 57,977 bucks and 54,604 antlerless deer were registered.

“We want to remind folks that these preliminary numbers come from a staff callaround to deer registration stations Monday morning,” said Tom Hauge, director of the DNR wildlife management program. “The final opening weekend tally will likely be somewhat larger, when all the registration stubs are entered into the database over the next couple of months.”

Weather is one of many factors that can influence harvest rates on opening weekend. The state saw a mix of conditions including fog in many central counties that hung on for several hours until it was burned off with the rising sun, and temperatures climbing into the 40s and 50s by mid-morning.

Most other areas had excellent conditions, according to Hauge, but statewide hunters missed the snow that they like.

“Though a light dusting of snow would have provided ideal conditions for hunting, warm and dry weather does tend to allow people to stay out in the field or the tree stand longer,” said Hauge.

Overall, the statewide harvest is up as registration To OPENER, Pg. 10A

fill their buck tags. But it never showed. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised considering their hunting territory is so large that my brother Mark saw the same grayheaded marten about a half-mile from my deer stand.

Some members of our camp continued hunting on Monday and Tuesday, and some will return on Thanksgiving. For the scribbler, the deer hunt has become a two-day affair. Work and out-of-state family arriving for the holiday weekend cut into the deer season, but I’m not complaining. Shooting a buck on opening morning is a real bonus.

The gun deer hunt will continue through this Sunday and will be followed by a 10-day muzzleloader hunt. For the first time, the archery deer season stayed open for the entire duration of the gun deer season.

Good luck with the rest of the hunt. Be thankful if you are lucky enough to bag a deer, especially a buck.

Fishing with the Guides

By George Langley

With warm temps, anglers wait for ice Just when we neither needed nor wanted warm weather, we are hit with another unseasonal warm front in late November. While it is nice to be out in if you are muskie fishing, it couldn’t be worse for the deer hunters or the ice fishermen.

A lot of anglers are waiting for that first ice, and it looks like it will be — again — well into December this year. We sure could use some good old-fashioned snow and ice at this point. To be honest with you, there’s not a lot to talk about except the gun deer season for the outdoor types.

With the warm weather, there still are some die-hard anglers out there searching for walleyes and muskies.

Walleye fishing, despite the fact that very few are going out, remains in the very good category. Those anglers getting out on the Chain remain successful in their efforts. The fish are still in the holes and hitting on a daily basis. Jigs and minnows, as always, remain the best bait for these fish. With the cisco spawn over on the larger lakes, the fish have again gone deeper.

Walleyes on the bigger lakes are still hitting, but not as consistently as they were several weeks ago.

Muskie fishing continues for some, but it has been a disappointment. It just seems that we haven’t gotten that surge of action that we get every fall. The sucker bite was nowhere as good as it normally is, and not many big fish have been reported in the area. To our surprise, a few very large northerns have been caught by the muskie fishermen using suckers. Remember, the muskie season closes Nov. 30.

Right now, as outdoor enthusiasts, we are pretty much either gun deer hunting or waiting for the ice to get here.

Good luck and good fishin’.

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VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

OUTDOORS Beartooth Taxidermy reopens in St. Germain

CHASING A DOE — Carrie Pfefferkorn of Sun Prairie shot this nine-point buck about noon opening day in the national forest.

It had an 18-inch inside antler spread.

—STAFF PHOTO

OPENING WEEKEND — Kyle Schpeeberger shot this 10point buck opening weekend of the gun deer season.

—Courtesy Wild Eagle Corner Store

HEAVY RACK — Joe Bucher of Eagle River shot this massive buck in Buffalo County Sunday afternoon after the Packers —Contributed Photo game. It green-scored 1602⁄8.

Beartooth Taxidermy, located in St. Germain, has reopened its doors to the general public, according to owner Cindi Christman.

Following a 10-year hiatus subcontracting taxidermy work for other companies throughout the country, Christman is returning to doing commissioned work for the public.

Christman has been doing taxidermy for 25 years, with 22 years at her current location at 6145 Highway 70 in St. Germain.

While Christman says she has enjoyed the opportunity to focus and fine-tune her skills on a wide variety of North American and African life-size mammals and game heads, she has missed working directly with individual clients.

During the last 10 years, Christman has created many mounts for museum-type dioramas as well as pieces for private collections. Her work is displayed in a number of Cabela’s stores and resort chains such as The Great Wolf Lodge. She also has used that time to do a little sculpting and painting wildlife and commissioned pet portraits.

Beartooth Taxidermy opened at its current location in June of 1990. Christman returned to her home state of Wisconsin in 1987 following completion of graduate studies in vertebrate paleontology at the University of Wyoming. She apprenticed at a taxidermy shop in the southern part of the state to learn the trade prior to moving to St. Germain.

“At that time,” said Christman, “I decided to use my artistic skills, along with what I had learned about anatomy in my studies, to open my own taxidermy business so I could be a stay-athome mom for my daughter.”

Opener: increased in all regions. The warm weather likely had some hunters registering their deer right away instead of leaving them hang at camp, which likely bumped up the numbers.

“Generally, we see about 60% of the overall harvest in the first weekend, but we hold drawing of conclusions until the season is complete,” Hauge said.

Preliminary harvest numbers are up in all regions and bucks are up statewide by 24% over 2011. Though the harvest is up in all regions, there are areas of the state, primarily in the northern counties, where hunters are reported low deer sightings, according to Hauge.

“This is Wisconsin’s 161th modern-era deer gun season.

It is a fall, family tradition cherished by more than 600,000 hunters. These preliminary numbers are just a small part of the event we know as ‘opening weekend.’ I suspect for every deer reported there are 10 great deer camp stories out there. It appears that this season is well on its way to creating lifelong memories and, more importantly, starting traditions for thousands of new hunters,” added Hauge.

The department’s license sales office reported 614, 435 gun deer licenses sold by midnight, Nov.16, prior to the Saturday start of the season.

Deer license and tag sales

Cindi Christman, the winner of many taxidermy awards, has reopened Beartooth Taxidermy.

—Contributed Photo

Having done “flat art” (drawing and painting) all her life, Christman came into the taxidermy field with a different perspective than most. Nearly all taxidermists come into the trade as a way to earn a living that relates to their love of hunting and fishing. Christman came into this field as an artist and animal lover.

“I view each piece I work

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Nearly 26,000 new hunters also bought licenses to deer hunt for the first time, or for the first time in 10 years, this year. Females represented 32% of resident first-time gun deer licenses and 30% of residents bought first-time junior gun deer licenses.

“I find this statistic particularly exciting. If we get the women involved in hunting, we get the family involved. It is so important to be getting youth out there in the tree stand. We will all be looking to them to keep our wonderful hunting heritage alive,” said Stepp. “But I also want to recognize that 66 firsttime licenses were sold to hunters 80 and older. The involvement of so many generations in the deer hunt truly illustrates how deep the deer hunting tradition runs in Wisconsin.”

Deer hunters continued to engage in another standing tradition, buying their license on the way up to deer camp Friday. Between 4 and 5 p.m. Friday, deer license sales peaked at 200 licenses sold every minute. A total of 105,948 licenses sold Friday before the season opener, a record one-day sale.

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on as a sculpture. Just as people have an enormous variety of heights and weights and arm and leg lengths, so do animals. To do justice to the animal, it requires the willingness to devote the time to customizing each form before applying the tanned skin, literally sculpting each piece,” explains Christman. “I don’t make as much money doing taxidermy this way, but I can’t let a piece go out the door until I am satisfied with it.”

With this kind of philosophy, Christman said she has always done her own work, never having students mount customer work or “subbing” client work out to other taxidermists, ensuring personalized service and top quality for each piece.

Christman explains that there are no tests or requirements in order to get a taxidermy license in Wisconsin.

Anyone with $50 can purchase one.

“There are a lot of individuals out there doing taxidermy with a huge range in skills and abilities,” she says.

“Some customers focus solely on price, which can be a big mistake. Even if you can’t see the difference between good and poor quality work, the

easiest way to cut costs is to take shortcuts in the quality of materials used. For example, poor quality tans are cheap, but don’t hold up long.

Loss of hair, smell, grease bleeding and a variety of other disasters can result from trying to save a few bucks.”

In order to help her business stand out from the crowd, Christman was very active through the 1990s in the Wisconsin Taxidermists Association, holding board positions and heading up committees to help educate the public on what to look for in good taxidermy work.

She also participated in many taxidermy competitions through the years, honing her skills and learning from seminars and judges from throughout the nation.

The result has been a wall full of ribbons and trophies at Beartooth Taxidermy.

Christman has won top awards at state, international and world level competitions, including titles such as Best All-Around Taxidermist both in Wisconsin and the International Guild of Taxidermy, People’s Choice Best of Show, Award of Excellence for Mammal Taxidermy from SCI, Jonas Supply, the Wisconsin Trappers Association, multiple-year state champion in life-size mammals and game heads, and more.

“I seldom compete any more,” comments Christman, “but every once in a while I get an itch and put a piece together to remind people that I’m still around.”

While in the past Christman did all aspects of taxidermy, she today prefers to focus her talents on fur and feathers, doing life-size mammals, game heads, rugs and birds.

“After 25 years doing this work, I find it amazing that I still love doing it. Each piece is a challenge to better myself,” said Christman.

“Only the Creator can make a perfect critter, so there is always plenty of room to keep improving the quality of my work. The more I learn, the more I realize how much there still is to learn.”

To be as flexible to customers’ schedules as possible, Christman will be operating her studio on an appointment basis as opposed to having set hours. Beartooth is still located one mile east of St. Germain. While the property is listed for sale, Christman has no intention of leaving the area.

“I’m hoping to find something a little quieter than being on the main highway, but I’m staying right here in the area,” she said.

For information about Beartooth Taxidermy, call (715) 479-9586 or 605-2137.

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OUTDOORS DNR offers call center

Muzzleloader hunt starts next Monday

Questions from hunters at deer camp and from deer stands day or night is routine. It’s all in a day’s work for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) call center.

The call center has handled more than 370,000 customer contacts in the last year, about one quarter of them at night and on weekends.

The representatives respond to a variety of DNR issues, from clarifying regulations on hunting and fishing to restrictions on firewood transportation. The call center is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days per week.

Hunters can call toll free at 1-(888) WDNR INFo (9367463), or email csweb@wisconsin.gov.

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Women’s group plans outing The Outdoor Women’s Group will either cross-country ski or hike on the Washburn Lake Silent Sports Trails northwest of Rhinelander Sunday, Dec. 2, at 1 p.m.

The group will meet at the north entrance of the trail.

From Rhinelander, participants can take Highway 47 north to Highway K and travel to the north entrance on Washburn Lake Road and Trout Creek Road and park by the shelter.

Attendees should take along a treat to share following the hike. All new and former participants are welcome to attend.

A variety of trails will be available for experienced and new skiers. For more information contact Norma Yaeger at (715) 477-1984

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hunting near Phelps. The 8-point rack had a 24inch inside antler spread. —Contributed Photo

Turning a new leaf Youths spend weekend muskie fishing ___________

BY PATTI KATZ BLACK LIFESTYLE EDITOR

___________

Children, parents, guides and volunteers recently experienced a long weekend of muskie fishing in Eagle River.

The Turning Leaf youth muskie program has encouraged the youths of Sheboygan County to embrace fishing, nature and camaraderie in their lives.

“The idea of the turning leaf represents the progression of a leaf from when it turns color, falls from a tree and becomes a compost, then sustaining to be re-created again,” said Chuck Strysick of Between the Lakes Chapter of Muskies Inc. event sponsor.

“We want the kids to learn how to sustain through change, and develop skills that evolve in the outdoors, in fishing and conservation,” said Strysick.

Youths wanting to participate submit applications to be considered for the bi-yearly fishing event. These are children from all demographics. Some of the them have financial or emotional challenges, but all are welcome to submit essays for consideration.

When the winning essays are chosen, the young boys and girls participate in a

should check the current deer hunting regulations for details.

Hunters are reminded that units 34, 35, 36, 39 and 29B in this area are buck only. The only exception to the buck only harvest are certain disabled hunting permit holders, members of the Armed Forces and hunters between the ages of 10 and 17 who purchased a gun deer license will receive an anterless tag for any unit in the state.

Blaze orange required Late archery deer season and small game seasons are still in play during the muzzleloader and late antlerless gun deer seasons, which means archers and small game hunters must follow blaze orange clothing requirements through Dec. 9. Waterfowl hunters are exempt from the blaze orange requirements.

DNR license sales officials say there are unit-specific antlerless deer tags still available for some regular units for $12 each. Antlerless deer tags for units designated as herd control units are also still available for $2 each.

Hunters can visit the DNR web site at dnr.wi.gov and search “deer hunting” for details on license requirements, permit availability, bag limits and harvest rules. For additional questions, hunters can call toll free 1-(888) WDNR-INFo (936-7463). The customer service line is staffed 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days per week.

Forest supervisor changes hours The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Supervisor’s Office recently changed its hours.

The office, located at 500 Hanson Lake Road in Rhinelander, will be open

Mondays through Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, call the supervisor’s office at (715) 362-1300 or visit fs.usda.gov/cnnf.

Outdoors Calendar 11/25/12 — Northern zone duck season closes.

— Regular gun deer season closes.

11/26/12 — Muzzleloader deer season opens, through Dec. 5.

— Fall turkey season extension opens in zones 1-5, through Dec. 31.

11/30/12 — Muskellunge season closes.

— Turtle season closes.

12/1/12 — Lake trout season on Lake Superior opens, through Sept. 30.

12/5/12 — Muzzleloader deer season closes.

Jake Risse, left, displays his 32-inch muskie with his father, Al. Ted Scharl guided the team during the Turning Leaf muskie outing.

—Contributed Photo

two-class session held at an outdoor skills center.

These future fishermen and -women are taught as beginners, and strive toward turning it into a lifetime of muskie fishing, according to one of the instructors.

“The goal of Turning Leaf is to mentor these children in a way that allows them to

sustain the sport of fishing and appreciate the outdoors and the necessary respect that conservation deserves,” said Strysick.

Wild Eagle Lodge in Eagle River hosted more than 60 fishermen for this event. The group was comprised of chapter members, volunteers, guides, girls and boys, and moms and dads of all ages.

Three muskies were caught and released by youth participants, in addition to several other species of fish caught by other participants. The overall goal was to create an appreciation for the outdoors and fishing.

“By creating this stewardship, our hope is that these traditions are passed down through families who may continue these fishing practices, thus maintaining fishing hatcheries, and instilling the importance and values that muskie fishing has to offer,” said Strysick.

Largest Selection of Ammo & Hunting Supplies HUGE MUSKIE — Dominic Ayers of Eagle River recently caught and released this 501⁄2-inch muskie on a Vilas County lake.

—Contributed Photo

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The Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center, located in Watersmeet, Mich., has begun new operating hours and will be open Mondays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center will be closed Sundays.

This new schedule means that the visitor center will open one hour earlier and will close one hour earlier.

The center provides information about the local area and recreation opportunities, such as snowmobiling, hunting, fall color tours, hiking and maps.

This year, the visitor center will serve customer service needs by offering fuel wood permits, bough permits and Christmas tree permits.

Beginning Dec. 1, the visitor center will show videos each Saturday at 2 p.m. free of charge. Videos will feature wildlife of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, as well as information about the history and culture of the area.

Operated jointly by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service and the Ottawa Interpretive Association, the Bear’s Den gift shop offers many environmental books, gifts and other naturerelated items for purchase.

Proceeds from these sales, after expenses, go back to the Ottawa National Forest in the form of grants for interpretive projects around the Ottawa.

For more information about future events and sales at the Bear’s Den, call the Ottawa Interpretive Association at (906) 358-4127.

For more information about the visitor center, call (906) 358-4724 or visit fs.fed.us/r9/ottawa.

HUGE BUCK — Rick Carlson of Phelps shot this huge buck on Saturday, Nov. 10, while bow

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The Northwoods Wildlife Center is seeking deer hearts from area hunters to provide nutrition to its permanent bird of prey residents.

The center also will continue to accept any unwanted venison and fish throughout the winter.

To make a donation, drop off items at the center anytime at 8683 S. Blumenstein Road in Minocqua.

For more information, call (715) 356-7400.

The close of the nine-day gun deer season this Sunday also signals the opening of the 10-day muzzleloader deer season that runs from Monday, Nov. 26, through Wednesday, Dec. 5.

The muzzleloader season is statewide with the exception of most state parks. New laws opening state parks to hunting and trapping including deer hunting won’t be in effect until after Jan. 1.

Like the nine-day gun deer season, this year’s version of the muzzleloader season opens on the earliest possible calendar date.

“The muzzleloader season is generally far more relaxed and considerably less crowded,” said Kevin Wallenfang, big game ecologist for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “The gun deer season crowds are gone, so it’s a much quieter time in the woods that many hunters find enjoyable and the deer start getting back to their normal movement patterns.”

New this year, hunters have the option of using a muzzleloader, a bow and arrow or a crossbow during this season.

Following the muzzleloader hunt is a four-day antlerless deer hunt running Dec. 6-9, statewide except in state parks and in Menominee County.

There is also an ongoing gun deer hunting season through Dec. 9, in designated metropolitan, or metro, units due to higher deer populations near some urban areas. People

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VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21, 2012

SPORTS Sports Sidelines

By Gary Ridderbusch

Growth in girls sports boosts participation level

Returning letterwinners for the Northland Pines girls hockey team include, front row from left, Lexi Nelson, Claire Decker, Winter Nielsen, Paige Healy, Alex Dean and Sydney Moustakis; back

row, Allyson Sima, Kali Ebert, Christine John, Lauren Czarapata, Emily Saltenberger, Cali Sanborn, Jesse Wilkins, Jessica Roach and Alexis Schilling.

—Photo By Kitty Sookochoff

Pines girls hockey to return 13 for first-year coach Schmidt ___________

BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR

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The Northland Pines girls hockey team will put 13 returning letterwinners on the ice this winter for firstyear coach Patrick Schmidt.

The Eagles are coming off a 15-8-2 overall record last season and were 9-2-1 in the Great Northern Conference (GNC).

Schmidt said the Eagles

hope to improve on last year’s credentials, including Sectional tournament runner-up and then tied eighth in the final Wisconsin Prep Hockey poll. The Eagles were the highest-ranked noncoop team in the state.

But Northland Pines also graduated first-team AllState goalie Kim Van Brunt, who currently is playing at UW-Eau Claire.

Pines will return a nice group of letterwinners, includ-

ing seniors Alex Dean, Paige Healy, Claire Decker, Sydney Moustakis and Winter Nielsen; juniors Lauren Czarapata, Jessica Roach and Jesse Wilkins; and sophomores Kali Ebert, Christine John, Emily Saltenberger, Cali Sanborn and Allyson Sima.

Schmidt, who replaced Al Moustakis as head coach, said the Eagles will be able to play four full lines.

“We are a very deep team this year,” he said. “Although

we graduated four excellent hockey players, we picked up six very talented freshmen.

We have two powerhouse lines that should be putting a lot of pucks in the net.

Defense is also a strong suit for us, as we have four returning veterans who we will be relying on.”

Schmidt said players to watch this year include Healy, Decker, Moustakis, To EAGLES, Pg. 15A

Boosted by continued growth in several girls sports, participation in high school sports increased for the 23rd consecutive year in 2011-’12, according to the annual High School Athletics Participation Survey conducted by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).

Based on figures from the 51 NFHS-member state high school athletic/activity associations, which includes the District of Columbia, sports participation for the 2011-’12 school year reached an all-time high of 7,692,520 participants — an increase of 24,565 from the previous year.

“In this time of ever-increasing financial challenges in our nation’s high schools, we are greatly encouraged to know that participation in high school sports continues to rise,” said Bob Gardner, NFHS executive director. “With more than 55% of students enrolled in high schools participating in athletics, the value of these programs in an education-based setting continues to be significant.”

An additional 33,984 girls participated in high school sports last year, making the all-time record total 3,207,533. This also marks the 23rd consecutive year for an increase in the number of female participants. Outdoor track and field (468,747), basketball (435,885) and volleyball (418,903) continued to be the top three participatory sports for girls, with volleyball up 9,571 participants from 2010-’11.

Soccer (370,975) surpassed fast-pitch softball (367,023) as the fourth most-popular girls sport, up 9,419 from last year, while cross country (212,262), tennis (180,870), swimming and diving (160,456), competitive spirit squads (108,307) and lacrosse (74,993) completed the top 10. Along with soccer and volleyball, cross country, competitive spirit squads and lacrosse all had increased participation from 2010-’11.

While girls participation continued to climb, boys participation figures dipped for the first time since the 1992-’93 school year, down 9,419 from last year’s number of 4,494,406 to 4,484,987. Seven of the top 10 boys sports registered drops in participation, with 11-player football (1,095,993), outdoor track and field (575,628), basketball (535,289), wrestling (272,149), tennis (159,800), golf (152,725), and swimming and diving (133,823) all down from last year. Baseball (474,219), soccer (411,757) and cross country (248,494) all had increases from the previous year, with soccer registering the largest increase of 13,406.

Lacrosse, which ranks No. 11 in participation among boys sports, topped the 100,000 mark (100,641) with about 5,000 additional participants. Wrestling continued its rise in popularity among girls, with almost 1,000 additional participants up to 8,235.

Participants by state stayed true to last year’s order, as Texas and California once again topped the list with 808,806 and 781,912, respectively, followed by New York (389,475), Illinois (346,896), Ohio (333,349), Pennsylvania (317,869), Michigan (308,080), New Jersey (259,219), Florida (257,282) and Minnesota (238,363). Twenty states registered increases in participation in 2011-’12.

The participation survey has been compiled since 1971 by the NFHS through numbers it receives from its member associations. The complete 2011-’12 High School Athletics Participation Survey is available on the NFHS website at nfhs.org.

Jays drop first game of basketball season ___________

BY ANTHONY DREW NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR

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FIRST GAME — The Northland Pines boys basketball team fell to Ashland 56-35 last Thursday. Junior Cooper Kerner (right) led Pines in scoring with 14 points.

Freshman Andrew McGill had nine points and senior Jon Eichman finished with eight points. Sophomore guard Will Janklow (above) provided defensive pressure for the Eagles. “We are a young and inexperienced team, and our mental composure wasn’t where it needed to be for us to have success.

We must take care of the ball on offense. We had seven turnovers in the first quarter, and Ashland turned them all into points,” said Pines coach Ryan Clark. “On the flip side, five offensive rebounds for the game. We have to devote quite a bit of practice time to cleanup our rebounding issues, mainly just getting the players to make contact and scrap for the ball.” Pines will host Crandon next Tuesday, Nov. 27.

—STAFF PHOTOS

The Three Lakes Bluejays basketball team lost its opening game of the 2012-’13 season 71-39 to the Tomahawk Hatchets.

Although the Jays lost to the talented Hatchets team, new head coach Jack Wales said he saw some positives while reviewing game footage.

“I told our players, you have to remember that we’re learning a new system of play and it takes more than seven practices to pick up what we are attempting to do,” he said. “The things we did wrong are very correctable and we will use these nonconference games to concentrate on the things that need correcting.”

Among those corrections will be shooting accuracy,

according to the coach.

Three Lakes shot 31% from the field, hitting 19 of 54.

“We also need to limit our turnovers, which were at 22 for the game,” he said.

The Jays came out with the early-season jitters, rushing their offensive play and scoring only 13 points in the first half.

“But we settled down and doubled our first-half scoring output, adding 26 points to our total,” said Wales.

Patrick Levandoski had nine points and five rebounds in the game, while Riley Liebscher had nine points and four assists.

“I thought Patrick had a solid game for us, and Riley showed in the second half what he’s capable of doing with the ball.”

Falcons ready for opener ___________

BY GENE ADAMOVICH SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-REVIEW

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The Eagle River Falcons open the 2012-’13 Great Lakes Hockey League season Saturday, Nov. 24.

The Falcons will host the Madison Blues at what will be a fan appreciation giveaway game. Faceoff is scheduled for 8 p.m.

Last season, the Falcons

defeated the Blues in both games, but coach Mike Adamovich said Madison looks to be a stronger team this year.

“From what we’ve heard, they’ve recruited some talent that will upgrade their team,” he said. “They’re always competitive and we need to be at our best.”

VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21, 2012

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SPORTS

Baumetz finishes career at Bethel Amy Werner Baumetz, a Three Lakes native and senior middle blocker at Bethel University in Minnesota, recently was awarded Collegiate Sports Information Directors of America Academic All-District honors for the 2012 season.

Baumetz’s team was among 32 NCAA Division III volleyball teams to make it to the 2012 playoffs, although the No. 25-ranked Royals fell to Concordia College 3-0 to end their tournament run.

Baumetz, a biblical and theological studies major who has carried a 3.93 gradepoint average throughout her time at Bethel, finished as the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) leader in blocks.

She finished the 2012 season with 134 blocks and a 1.12 blocks per set average, which ranks 21st nationwide.

Baumetz has finished the last three consecutive seasons among the top 35 nationwide in blocks per set.

Returning letterwinners for the Northland Pines girls basketball team include, front row from left, Carly Ridderbusch, Lauren Lenz and Ashley Mai; back row, Molly Robinson, Abby Alft, Carly

Bohnen, Ellie Zyhowski, Holly Darton and Autumn Feith. The Eagles opened play this week against Chequamegon.

—STAFF PHOTO

Looking to vie for GNC title Eagles return nine in girls basketball ___________

BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR

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With nine letterwinners returning, including four starters, the Northland Pines girls basketball team has high expectations for the 2012-’13 season under second-year coach Larry Bergum.

Last year’s team finished 17-6 overall and 10-2 in the Great Northern Conference (GNC).

The Eagles had a shot at sharing the GNC title last season as it came down to last game. Pines needed a win at Antigo and got that victory, but the Eagles needed Rhinelander to beat Medford to get a share of the conference crown. In the end, Medford won by just three points.

The Eagles lost play-making guard Kelsey Bergum from the team to graduation.

She was first in conference in assists, third in steals, among the top three in 3-pointers

and among the top 10 in scoring.

“Kelsey was team captain, honorable mention all-conference and a team leader,” said Bergum. “She will be missed. Jordan Welnetz, our other senior, was also a team captain and leader.”

Replacing the two graduates will be a number of returning letterwinners, including seniors Abby Alft, Hollie Darton, Carly Bohnen, Ellie Zyhowski, Molly Robinson and Autumn Feith.

Juniors returning include Ashley Mai, Carly Ridderbusch and Lauren Lenz. All three saw playing time at the varsity level last year.

Bergum said his returnees have a lot of talent and he is expecting big things from his seniors.

“Holly Darton is a strong penetrator and playmaker and runs the court well. Abby Alft has good hands, is a good rebounder and solid defender, and is a good shooter. Carly Bohnen has been our rebounding leader in the

past, is a good shot blocker and a good passer. Ellie Zyhowski is fast, is a good defender and shoots well,” said Bergum.

“Looking at the juniors, Ashley Mai is offensively sound, is a good rebounder and a good shot blocker. She goes to the basket well and is a good free-throw shooter.

Carly Ridderbush is a good rebounder, an offensive threat and has good hands.

Lauren Lenz is good defender, handles the ball well, is a good jumper and is fast,” said the coach.

Bergum said the team has several strengths, including sharing the ball well, running the court with a good transition game and will be pressing at times. But the team also has several challenges.

“We need to improve on getting to the free-throw line,” said Bergum. “The team needs to stay focused coming off a very good year in 2011-’12. Improving over last year is our goal and no team

will take us for granted.”

Northland Pines is the smallest team in the GNC, which is a challenge when it comes to numbers for freshmen, junior varsity and varsity teams.

“Medford, Rhinelander and Lakeland will be very good, while Antigo, Mosinee and Tomahawk will not be pushovers,” said Bergum.

“Our goal is to compete for a conference championship and taking a step up in the postseason from last year is attainable. We must play with confidence, but making sure we play one quarter at a time is key.”

Assistant coaches this year are Margo Rogers Anderson at the junior varsity level and Rick Mai for freshmen.

The Eagles were scheduled to open the season Tuesday against Chequamegon in a nonconference game at 7:30 p.m. Pines will travel to Wabeno for a another nonconference game Monday, Nov. 26.

AMY WERNER BAUMETZ

In addition, Baumetz recorded a team-best and MIAC fourth-best 333 kills.

The middle blocker finished with an attacking percentage of .268 and averaged 2.78 kills per set.

Baumetz was selected to two all-tournament teams throughout the course of the 2012 season.

POOL THREE LAKES POOL LEAGUE Results of 11/14/12 Team results: Briggs Bar 10, Pine Isle II 5; Jake’s Bar & Grill II 9, Mai Tiki Bar & Grill 6; Legion Ravens 9, Irish Waters I 6; Bonnie’s Lakeside 9, Jake’s Bar & Grill IV 6; Oneida Village 9, Jake’s Bar & Grill III 6; Irish Waters II 9, Black Forest 6; Pine Lake Pub 8, Jake’s Bar & Grill I 7; Loon Saloon 8, Pine Isle I 7.

Eight-ball run: Eddie Starke.

STANDINGS W L Jake’s Bar & Grill II . . . . 71 34 Irish Waters II . . . . . . . . . 69 36 Bonnie’s Lakeside . . . . . . 65 40 Oneida Village . . . . . . . . . 64 41 Briggs Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 45 Pine Lake Pub . . . . . . . . . 58 47 Loon Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . 57 48

Pine Isle I . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Jake’s Bar & Grill IV . . . . 51 Black Forest . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Legion Ravens . . . . . . . . . 49 Jake’s Bar & Grill III. . . . 45 Irish Waters I . . . . . . . . . . 42 Jake’s Bar & Grill I . . . . . 39 Mai Tiki Bar & Grill . . . . 38 Pine Isle II . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

53 54 54 56 60 63 66 67 76

MILLER BEER OF THE NORTHWOODS EAGLE RIVER THURSDAY POOL LEAGUE STANDINGS W Gordo’s..................................42 Lumpy’s ................................41 Uncle Kent’s I ......................40 Brew’s Pub I.........................37 Finish Line...........................30

L 22 23 24 27 34

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS CALENDAR NORTHLAND PINES EAGLES Girls Varsity Basketball

Boys Varsity Basketball Thurs., Nov. 15 Tues., Nov. 27 Fri., Nov. 30 Mon., Dec. 3 Fri., Dec. 7 Tues., Dec. 11 Fri., Dec. 14 Tues., Dec. 18 Fri., Dec. 21 Fri., Dec. 28 Sat., Dec. 29 Fri., Jan. 4 Tues., Jan. 8 Fri., Jan. 11 Fri., Jan. 18 Tues., Jan. 22 Fri., Jan. 25 Tues., Jan. 29 Tues., Feb. 5 Thurs., Feb. 7 Tues., Feb. 12 Fri., Feb. 15 Tues., Feb. 19

Ashland Crandon Mosinee at Houghton at Lakeland Three Lakes Antigo Wittenberg-Birnamwood at Hayward Niagara Hurley at Medford Area Tomahawk Rhinelander at Mosinee at Kingsford Lakeland at Antigo at Watersmeet Medford Area at Tomahawk at Rhinelander WIAA Regionals

7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 6:20 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM TBA

Tues., Nov. 20 Mon., Nov. 26 Tues., Dec. 4 Fri., Dec. 7 Tues., Dec. 11 Fri., Dec. 14 Thurs., Dec. 20 Fri., Dec. 28 Fri., Jan. 4 Tues., Jan. 8 Fri., Jan. 11 Fri., Jan. 18 Mon., Jan. 21 Fri., Jan. 25 Tues., Jan. 29 Fri., Feb. 1 Tues., Feb. 5 Fri., Feb. 8 Tues., Feb. 12 Fri., Feb. 15 Mon., Feb. 18 Thurs., Feb. 21 Tues., Feb. 26

Chequamegon at Wabeno at Hurley Lakeland at Watersmeet at Antigo Ontonagon, Mich.

Calumet Medford Area at Tomahawk at Rhinelander Mosinee at Ashland at Lakeland Antigo at Prentice Niagara at Medford Area Tomahawk Rhinelander at Three Lakes at Mosinee WIAA Regionals

7:30 PM 7:45 PM 7:20 PM 7:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM TBA

PHELPS KNIGHTS Girls Varsity Basketball

Boys Varsity Basketball Thurs., Nov. 15 Fri., Dec. 7 Tues., Dec. 11 Fri., Dec. 14 Mon., Dec. 17 Fri., Dec. 21 Thurs., Dec. 27 Fri., Dec. 28 Fri., Jan. 4 Tues., Jan. 8 Thurs., Jan. 10 Mon., Jan. 14 Sat., Jan. 19 Fri., Jan. 25 Tues., Jan. 29 Thurs., Feb. 1 Tues., Feb. 5 Thurs., Feb. 7 Fri., Feb. 8 Mon., Feb. 11 Tues., Feb. 12 Thurs., Feb. 14 Tues., Feb. 19

at Winter Florence at Laona Crandon Watersmeet Gresham Tournament Tournament at White Lake Elcho Goodman/Pembine at Three Lakes at Washington Island at Florence Laona at Crandon at Elcho White Lake at Watersmeet at Goodman/Pembine Winter Three Lakes Regionals

6:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM TBD TBD 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 2:00 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 5:30 PM TBA

Fri., Nov. 30 Tues., Dec. 4 Fri., Dec. 7 Tues., Dec. 11 Fri., Dec. 14 Mon., Dec. 17 Fri., Dec. 21 Thurs., Dec. 27 Fri., Dec. 28 Fri., Jan. 4 Tues., Jan. 8 Thurs., Jan. 10 Mon., Jan. 14 Fri., Jan. 18 Sat., Jan. 19 Fri., Jan. 25 Tues., Jan. 29 Fri., Feb. 1 Tues., Feb. 5 Thurs., Feb. 7 Mon., Feb. 11 Thurs., Feb. 14 Tues., Feb. 26

at Lakeland Laona Florence at Wabeno Crandon Watersmeet Gresham Tournament Tournament at White Lake Elcho Goodman/Pembine at Three Lakes at Laona Washington Island at Florence Wabeno at Crandon at Elcho White Lake at Goodman/Pembine Three Lakes Regionals

7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM TBD TBD 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Noon 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM

THREE LAKES BLUEJAYS Girls Varsity Basketball

Boys Varsity Basketball

Players returning to the Three Lakes girls basketball team this season included, from left, Peyton Radaj, Kiana Liebscher, Leah

Mohr, Erika Running and Lauren Sowinski. Missing from the photo were Lindsay Schoff and Natalie Miller.

—STAFF PHOTO

Jays return seven in hoops ___________

BY ANTHONY DREW NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR

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The Three Lakes High School girls basketball team will return seven letterwinners to the court this season, who will be under the leadership of new coach Michele Brown.

The returning players include Peyton Radaj, Kiana

Liebscher, Leah Mohr, Erika Running, Lauren Sowinski, Lindsay Schoff and Natalie Miller.

Radaj was the team’s leading scorer last season with 9.2 points per game and should help pilot the team again in 2012-’13.

Schoff and Miller also were among the forerunners last season in scoring, with 8.3 and 8.1 points per game,

respectively.

With proven speed in multiple sports, Miller’s swiftness has led to an average of four turnovers per game in the form of steals.

Meanwhile, Schoff, Mohr and Running should come down with most of the rebounds. Schoff had 220 last season, averaging more than nine per game.

As a young team last year,

the Lady Jays were 4-12 in the Northern Lakes Conference (NLC), but returning seven experienced players should help them improve that record.

Three Lakes is set to kick off the season with a game at Crivitz High School Monday, Nov. 26, at 7:30 p.m. Their first NLC game will be at home against Wabeno Thursday, Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m.

Fri., Nov. 9 Thurs., Nov. 15 Tues., Nov. 20 Mon., Nov. 26 Tues., Dec. 4 Tues., Dec. 11 Thurs., Dec. 13 Thurs., Dec. 20 Fri., Dec. 21 Thurs., Dec. 27 Fri., Dec. 28 Tues., Jan. 8 Fri., Jan. 11 Mon., Jan. 14 Tues., Jan.15 Mon., Jan. 21 Thurs., Jan. 24 Mon., Jan. 28 Thurs., Jan. 31 Mon., Feb. 4 Tues., Feb. 12 Thurs., Feb. 14 Fri., Feb. 15 Tues., Feb. 19

at Phillips Tomahawk Antigo Lincoln Hills at Laona-Wabeno at Northland Pines Elcho at Florence Lakeland Tournament at Lakeland Tournament at Lakeland White Lake at Goodman/Pembine Phelps Crandon Laona-Wabeno at Prentice at Crandon at Elcho Florence at White Lake at Phelps Goodman/Pembine Regionals

Sat., Dec. 1 Sat., Dec. 8 Sat., Dec. 15 Thurs., Dec. 20 Fri., Dec. 28 Sat., Dec. 29 Sat., Jan. 5 Tues., Jan. 8

at Antigo at Wabeno at Tomahawk at Rhinelander at Oshkosh Lourdes at Oshkosh Lourdes at Wittenberg-Birnamwood Wabeno

5:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM TBD

Fri., Nov. 16 Tues., Nov. 20 Tues., Nov. 27 Thurs., Nov. 29 Tues., Dec. 4 Thurs., Dec. 6 Tues., Dec. 11 Fri., Dec. 14 Fri., Dec. 21 Thurs., Jan. 3 Fri., Jan. 4 Thurs., Jan. 10 Mon., Jan. 14 Fri., Jan. 18 Tues., Jan. 22 Thurs., Jan. 24 Tues., Jan. 29 Fri., Feb. 1 Tues., Feb. 5 Thurs., Feb. 7 Mon., Feb. 11 Thurs., Feb. 14 Mon., Feb. 18 Tues., Feb. 26

at Phillips, Winter at Crivitz at Prentice Wabeno at Tomahawk at Elcho Florence at Laona at White Lake Prentice Goodman/Pembine at Crandon Phelps at Laona Lakeland Elcho at Florence Laona White Lake at Goodman/Pembine Crandon at Phelps Northland Pines Regionals

5:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM TBA

Three Lakes Wrestling TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Thurs., Jan. 10 Sat., Jan. 12 Thurs., Jan. 17 Sat., Jan. 19 Thurs., Jan. 24 Tues., Jan. 29 Fri., Feb. 1 Sat., Feb. 9

Florence at Ladysmith at Elcho at Wausau East at Crandon at Lakeland at Crandon Regionals at Crandon

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Eliason Realty of the North

First National Bank

Eagle River • St. Germain

Eagle River, Three Lakes, Phelps, St. Germain

Ripco Credit Union

Terra Nova Integrated Systems

Eagle River

Formerly Ogren Electronics

St. Germain Sport Marine

Vilas County News-Review

St. Germain

Eagle River

Nelson’s Ace Hardware

Pineview Outdoor Taxidermy

Eagle River

Three Lakes

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VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

SPORTS

John Hope receives honorable mention Former Northland Pines High School football player John Hope recently received honorable mention as one of Lawrence University’s AllMidwest Conference selections.

Hope, who earned his first all-conference recognition, led the Lawrence University Vikings with 92 tackles and finished fifth in the conference

at 9.2 tackles per game.

He recorded double figures in tackles in four games, including a career-high 14 tackles against both Illinois College and Monmouth.

Hope, who had four tackles for loss, also had a team-best three interceptions.

The Vikings finished the season with a 2-8 record.

Nick Jolin earns honorable mention Returning letterwinners to the Phelps High School boys basketball team coached by Kregg Mueller include, from left, Nicholas

Cirese, Ryan Cirese, Robert Rosner, Robby Doppke and Nathan Cirese.

—Photo By Sharon Gifford

Five players return to court for Phelps Knights basketball ___________

BY ANTHONY DREW NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR

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The Phelps Knights will return five letterwinners to play boys basketball in the 2012-’13 season.

Returning to the court this year are seniors Ryan Cirese and Robby Doppke, along with sophomores Nathan Cirese, Nicholas Cirese and Robert Rosner.

Coach Kregg Mueller said he expects Ryan Cirese will be a team leader and a good scorer for the Knights.

The other senior player,

Doppke, likely will be a defensive leader, said the coach.

“I’m also looking for Robert Rosner to have a breakout sophomore year,” said Mueller.

“Nicholas Cirese should handle the basketball for us and look to be more of a scorer.”

The coach said he expects the team to have a strong work ethic this season.

“We have an athletic group of kids who will be able to get up and down the court,” he said. “We should be mentally tough and work harder than our opponents.”

Mueller said rebounding

could be a concern for the Knights, as the team isn’t exceptionally big.

“We’re also still young with only two seniors with experience,” he said. “We only have seven kids out for basketball this year, so that will be an issue for us as well.”

In the Northern Lakes Conference (NLC), the coach expects that Goodman-Pembine, Crandon and LaonaWabeno will contend for the title.

“I’m looking forward to our season as we have a great group of kids who put in a lot

of time in the off-season and want to get better and win more games,” said Mueller.

There are some interesting matchups on the schedule, according to the coach, and Phelps will host the Best with the Least tournament over Christmas break, giving the Knights a chance to compete with other schools their size.

“I have high expectations this year for our kids to be competitive and successful,” said Mueller.

Phelps will open NLC play Friday, Dec. 7, at 5:30 p.m. as the Knights are set to host the Florence Bobcats.

POOL NORTHWOODS NINE-BALL LEAGUE Results of 11/12/12 Team results: Mud Creek 7, Oneida Village II 2; Pine Isle 6, Tiny Tap 3; Oneida Village I 5, Uncle Kent’s II 4; Club DeNoyer 5, Uncle Kent’s I 4.

Nine-ball run: Tom Muench.

STANDINGS W Pine Isle............................25 Mud Creek........................22 Uncle Kent’s II .................22 Club DeNoyer...................19 Uncle Kent’s I ..................17 Oneida Village I ...............17 Oneida Village II..............11 Tiny Tap ...........................11

Former Three Lakes High School athlete Nick Jolin recently was recognized with an All-Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) honorable mention for his performance as a linebacker at UW-Oshkosh.

Jolin has 50 tackles and three sacks through 10 regular season games. He’s also recovered a fumble.

The Titans are 11-0 overall and 7-0 in the WIAC. They ranked fifth and have been selected to host the 21stranked Bethel University (Minn.) in the second round of the NCAA Division III Football Championship.

Kickoff is set for noon Saturday, Nov. 24, at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium.

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THREE LAKES DARTBALL

Results of 11/14/12 Team results: Club DeNoyer 0, Bear’s Den 3; Eagle River Inn 2, Club 45 1; Bucktale II, bye; Bucktale I 2, BBT’s 1.

Top women shooters: Sharon Olander 6/17, Kerri Johann 5/16, Cheryl Nagy 4/18, Greta Jackman 4/19, Sherri Shoberg 3/15, Kristin Cuhn 2/15, Danielle Stachewicz 2/18.

Top men shooters: Butch Mattek 12/21, Ron Lundt 8/18, C.J. Johann 5/15, Bob Michaels 5/18, Ritchie Groboski 3/15, Roger Jensen 3/17.

Home runs: Mabel Ernst, Crystal Loppnow, John Olander, Sherri Shoberg.

STANDINGS W L Bucktale II............................9 3 Bear’s Den ............................8 4 Bucktale I .............................8 4 Club 45 .................................7 5 Club DeNoyer.......................6 6 BBT’s.....................................4 11 Eagle River Inn ....................3 12

Results of 11/14/12 Team results: Wildcats 2, Nomads 1; American Legion 2, Oneida Village II 1; American Legion A 2, Oneida Village I 1; Triple Diamonds 2, Village People 1.

Top women shooters: Sally Willman 3/8, Linda Kaiser 1/7, Jan Lederhaus 1/8, Kay Coates 2/7, Rosie Obukowicz 3/9, Jackie Wick 2/6, Lynn Freehill 2/9, Judy Metternich 2/9.

Top men shooters: Lou Bruckmoser 7/9, Dick Selman 6/9, Bill Lamon 3/9, John Klein 2/6, John Effa 3/7, Dave Lederhaus 3/8, Scott Willman 3/8, Bob Borek 2/7.

Home runs: Dick Stoll 2, Sarah Klein, Chuck Radke, Barb Mattes, Debbie Selman, Ann Bruckmoser.

STANDINGS W L Wildcats ..............................15 6 American Legion ............13.5 7.5 Oneida Village II ...............12 9 Nomads ..............................11 10 Oneida Village 3D .............10 11 Oneida Village I ...................9 12 American Legion A ..............7 14 Village People ...................6.5 14.5

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1-800-572-1717 Returning letterwinners to the Phelps High School girls basketball team coached by Jason Pertile include, front row from left, Angela Grmick, Dominica Grmick and Destiny

Schreiber; back row, Stormy Scheiber, Kendra Pietenpol, Ashley Volkmann and Riley Brockman. Missing from the photo was Jackie Samuelson.

—Photo By Sharon Gifford

Lady Knights return eight in pursuit of basketball title ___________

BY ANTHONY DREW NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR

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With eight letterwinners returning to play in 2012-’13, the Phelps High School girls basketball team will have no shortage of experienced players as they look to contend in the race for the Northern Lakes Conference (NLC) title.

The returning players include seniors Dominica Grmick, Angela Grmick and Stormy Schreiber; juniors Ashley Volkmann, Kendra Pietenpol and Jackie Samuelson; and sophomores Destiny Schreiber and Riley Brockman.

Since the Lady Knights didn’t have any senior players last year, the starting lineup will remain the same, according to coach Jason Pertile.

“We’re led by a core group of kids who will be on the floor this year as the lineup hasn’t changed,” he said.

Each of the eight letterwinners have their strengths and roles on the team this year, said the coach.

“Stormy Schreiber is an all-around solid player and a great leader, keeping the girls focused,” he said.

“Dominica Grmick is a great defender and good rebounder.

Angela Grmick is a solid point guard who penetrates well to the basket and should get to the free-throw line a lot.”

Pertile said Pietenpol will be tough to stop near the basket, as she is one of the better post players. Meanwhile, Volkmann is a universal player who can make an impact anywhere on the floor during the course of the game.

“Jackie Samuelson is one of those players who gives you a 100% effort when on the floor,” said the coach. “For Destiny Schreiber and Riley Brockman, their strengths have been giving quality minutes off the bench.”

As a team, Pertile said the Lady Knights’ experience will be a big help.

“It’s not very often that you have eight returning letter winners to this basketball program,” he said. “These kids have been playing together for a long time and have seen plenty of varsity action. They should be well experienced, giving us depth off the bench when we need it.”

In the past, the coach said

the biggest challenge facing the team has been confidence.

“I think the biggest challenge these girls have had is the confidence in themselves to perform at times,” he said.

“This will be overcome this year with the experience.”

While there are a handful of teams competing for the top spot in the NLC this season, Pertile expressed confidence that Phelps is among them.

In addition to this being Pertile’s first year as head coach in Phelps, it’s also the first year the team has had the numbers to support a junior varsity program.

“It’s very exciting for the younger players like Destiny Schreiber, Riley Brockman and Sammi Smith, along with the three freshman, C.J. Crawford, Nicole Fiebrantz and Amanda Volkmann, to get good quality playing experience at the appropriate level in preparation for the varsity level,” he said.

Phelps will travel to Lakeland Union High School for a game Friday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. The first NLC game for the Lady Knights will be at home against Laona Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m.

HOCKEY SCHEDULES 2012-’13 NORTHLAND PINES HIGH SCHOOL – BOYS Date Tues., Nov. 20 Tues., Nov. 27 Sat., Dec. 1 Tues., Dec. 4 Thurs., Dec. 6 Tues., Dec. 11 Tues., Dec. 18 Thurs., Dec. 20 Thurs., Dec. 27 Fri., Dec. 28 Sat., Dec. 29 Thurs., Jan. 3 Sat., Jan. 5 Tues., Jan. 15 Thurs., Jan. 17 Tues., Jan. 22 Fri., Jan. 25

Sat., Jan. 26

Tues., Jan. 29 Thurs., Jan. 31 Sat., Feb. 2 Tues., Feb. 5 Thurs., Feb. 7 Tues., Feb. 12

Opponent Waupaca at D.C. Everest at Stevens Point at Mosinee Tomahawk at Rhinelander Antigo at Medford Area at Rochester Tourney at Rochester Tourney Tourney at Rochester Lakeland at Waupaca at Tomahawk Rhinelander at Wausau West Tourney vs.

Mosinee, Hayward, Univ. School of Milw.

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Tourney at Fond du Lac TBD Tourney at Fond du Lac TBD at Marshfield 7:00 PM at Eau Claire North TBD Medford Area 7:00 PM Lakeland 5:00 PM at Medford 7:00 PM at Sun Prairie 2:00 PM at Waupaca 2:00 PM Tourney at Monona Grove TBD Tourney at Monona Grove TBD Tourney at Monona Grove TBD at Tomahawk 7:00 PM Point/Rapids 5:30 PM Antigo/Rhinelander 7:00 PM Marshfield 7:00 PM Waupaca 7:00 PM at Lakeland 7:00 PM Tourney vs.

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Opponent Madison Blues Fond du Lac Bears West Bend Bombers at Fox Cities Ice Dogs at Mosinee Papermakers DePere Deacons Brookfield Battalion Vernon Hills Capitals Mosinee Papermakers at Fond du Lac Bears at Vernon Hills Capitals Calumet Wolverines Portage Lake Pioneers at West Bend Bombers at Brookfield Battalion Mosinee Papermakers Exhibition Game Sat., Feb. 23 at Mosinee Papermakers Exhibition Game Fri., March 1 at Portage Lake Pioneers Sat., March 2 at Calumet Wolverines Sat., March 9 Fox Cities Ice Dogs Fri., March 15 at Madison Blues Sat., March 16 at DePere Deacons

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SPORTS

Gary Paula Ridderbusch Hendrickson N-R Editor Tailgater

YOUTH BASKETBALL — The Northland Pines Basketball Association held a special program at half-time of the boys varsity game last Thurs-

day, as 4-year-old kindergarten through thirdgrade players showed their stuff on the court.

—Staff Photo By GARY RIDDERBUSCH

Eagles: opened season in tournament FROM PAGE 12A Sanborn, Ebert, Nielsen and Wilkins. However, the coach said there will be a transition period with a new coaching staff that includes Kendra Graper and Whitney Richards.

While Schmidt is new to the GNC, he said the Eagles’ goal is to be competitive in conference and get deep into the postseason tournament.

“We look to be at the top in the conference and the top seed in the tournament,” said Schmidt.

The Eagles opened the season with three exhibition games in the Fond du Lac

tournament last weekend.

The Eagles lost to Appleton United 4-3 in the opening game.

“We were up 3-1 in the third period, then the wheels fell off,” said Schmidt.

On Saturday, Pines beat Fond Du Lac 4-2 and then lost to Stoughton 6-1.

“Both the Appleton game and the Fondy game, we completely dominated,” said Schmidt. “In the Appleton game, I believe the girls saw we had a lead and started playing defensive and that was their downfall.”

The coach said the surprise of the weekend was the play of freshman Jena Paez.

“As a freshman, she had some big shoes to fill and she did,” said Schmidt. “I couldn't be happier with the way she played.”

Goals on the weekend were scored by Decker, Ebert, Moustakis, Czarapata, Healy, Sanborn and Nielsen.

“This was preseason and a great way to expose the new girls to high school varsity hockey,” said Schmidt. “All in all, I saw some fantastic hockey played by the girls and am looking forward to the regular season.”

Pines, 1-2 overall, will play at Marshfield Monday, Nov. 26, and at Eau Claire North Friday, Nov. 30.

BOWLING LADIES NIGHT OUT Eagle Lanes Results of 11/14/12 Team results: Lanny’s Fireside 7; Darrell’s Dummies 4, Harry’s Market 3; Wild Eagle Corner Store 5, Boone’s Building Supply 2.

High games: Susie Erickson 211, Marilyn Will 195, Joey Tess 175, Kathy Lyczak 173.

High series: Susie Erickson 532, Joey Tess 511, Mary Simac 491, Stacy Schnack 463.

High team: Lanny’s Fireside 936.

High series: Lanny’s Fireside 2694.

STANDINGS W L Lanny’s Fireside ..................49 21 Wild Eagle Corner Store .....48 22 Harry’s Market ....................38 22 Darrell’s Dummies ..............37 33 Boone’s Building Supply .....34 36

SATURDAY YOUTH LEAGUE Eagle Lanes Results of 11/17/12 Team results: Spot On 3, Pocket Rockers 1; Picture Perfect 4, bye.

High team game: Spot On 369.

High team series: Picture Perfect 1169.

High games, girls: Morgan Gurka 157.

High series, girls: Morgan Gurka 423.

High games, boys: Joseph Pobjoy 182, Zach Neddo 156, Sam Smith 151.

High series, boys: Joseph Pobjoy 456, Sam Smith 420, Zach Neddo 400.

STANDINGS W Pocket Rockers..............................9 Picture Perfect ..............................7 Spot On .........................................7

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SUNDAY NIGHT COUPLES Eagle Lanes Results of 11/11/12 Team results: Bear Pack 2, Serbian Kilts 5; Bucktales 5, Tom’s Tavern Tippers 2; DeRuiter Team 5, Head Pins 2; Rolling Thunder 7, Does & Tab 0; Bowling Oldies 5, The Three of Us 2.

High team game: Bowling Oldies 888.

High team series: Bowling Oldies 2547.

High games, women: Nancy Kortenhoff 252, Susie Erickson 221, Joyce Leander 183.

High series, women: Susie Erickson 573, Nancy Kortenhoff 509, Karen Landvatter 473.

High games, men: Cliff Erickson 210, Bruce Rhode 186, Fred Goertz 184.

High series, men: Cliff Erickson 598, Bob DeRuiter 517, Mike Vinovich.

STANDINGS W L Rolling Thunder ................17 4 Serbian Kilts .....................14 7 DeRuiter ............................12 9 Does & Tab ........................12 9 Bucktales ...........................12 9 Head Pins ............................9 12 Tom’s Tavern Tippers..........8 13 Bear Pack ............................8 13 The Three of Us...................8 13 Bowling Oldies ....................5 16

THURSDAY SPORTSMEN Eagle Lanes Results of 11/15/12 Team results: Grembans 5, Harry’s Market 2; Timmy’s Holiday Corner 5, Club DeNoyer 2; Leinenkugel 7, BBT’s 0; Hiawatha Hide Away 4, Boone’s Building Supply 3; XXXOUTS 4, Miller Sportsmen 3; Wild Eagle Corner Store 6, Daniel’s Distintive Design 1.

High team game: Harry’s Market 952.

High team series: Timmy’s Holiday Corner 2708.

High games: Tim Richards 277, Greg Maney 263, Rob Erickson 248.

High series: Rob Erickson 702, Greg Maney 669, Jim Grebner 642.

STANDINGS W XXX-OUTS ...................................45 Timmy’s Holiday Corner..............45 Leinenkugel’s ...............................39 Boone’s Building Supply..............37 Club DeNoyer...............................36 Grembans .....................................36 Hiawatha Hide Away ...................34 Daniel’s Distinctive Design .........30 Miller Sportsmen .........................31 Harry’s Market.............................30 Wild Eagle Corner Store .............29 BBT’s.............................................25

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YOUTH HOCKEY EAGLE RIVER SQUIRT B’s Results of 11/3/12 SCORE BY PERIODS Eagle River — 1-1-2 — 4 DePere — 1-1-2 — 4 INDIVIDUAL SCORING First period: Mathew Szafranski (Emma Sima) Second period: Mathew Szafranski Third Period: Allie Kieffer (Cooper Fink), Cooper Fink Saves: 13 (Mitchell McCanless) Shots on goal: 21 SCORE BY PERIODS Eagle River — 0-0-0 — 0 DePere — 1-2-2 — 5 INDIVIDUAL SCORING Saves: 7 (Mitchell McCanless) Shots on goal: 14

fer (Grace Wittkopf), Evan Janet Saves: 3 (Mitchell McCanless) Shots on goal: 25 SCORE BY PERIODS Eagle River — 2-1-3 — 6 Rhinelander — 0-0-0 — 0 INDIVIDUAL SCORING First period: Mathew Szafranski, J.J. Albee Second period: Cooper Fink Third period: J.J. Albee (Brett Nesbitt), Mathew Szafranski, Allie Kieffer (Brett Nesbitt)

Saves: 2 (Mitchell McCanless) Shots on goal: 28 SCORE BY PERIODS Eagle River — 2-3-2 — 7 Rhinelander—0-0-1 — 1 INDIVIDUAL SCORING First period: Mathew Szafranski, Mathew Szafranski Second period: J.J. Albee (Evan Janet), J.J. Albee (Mathew Szafranski), Allie Kieffer (Mathew Szafranski) Third period: Cooper Fink, Mitchell McCanless (J.J. Albee) Saves: 4 (Andrew Hartwig) Shots on goal: 28

Results of 11/4/12 SCORE BY PERIODS Eagle River — 5-1-2 — 8 Mosinee — 0-0-0 — 0 INDIVIDUAL SCORING First period: Emma Sima, Mathew Szafranski, Mathew Szafranski (Cooper Fink), J.J. Albee (Cooper Fink), J.J. Albee Second period: Brett Nesbitt (Emma Sima) Third period: Allie Kieffer (Emma Sima), J.J. Albee Saves 6 (Mitchell McCanless) Shots on goal: 31 SCORE BY PERIODS Eagle River — 0-4-6 — 10 Mosinee — 0-0-0 — 0 INDIVIDUAL SCORING Second period: Mathew Szafranski, Cooper Fink, Michael Maillette (Andrew Hartwig), Mathew Szafranski Third period: Cooper Fink, J.J. Albee, Roan McGee, Brett Nesbitt (J.J. Albee), Allie Kief-

WEEK 11 WINNER — Chris Hook, right, of Brew’s Pub in Land O’ Lakes recently presented $150 to Fritz Crall of Conover, week 11 winner of the Vilas County News-Review Football Contest. The deadline for the week 12 contest will be noon Wednesday.

—Photo By ANTHONY DREW

NOTICE OF 2013 BUDGET HEARING FOR THE CITY OF EAGLE RIVER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 65.90(4) of the Wisconsin Statutes that on Tuesday, December 11, 2012, the Common Council of the City of Eagle River will meet at the Eagle River City Hall at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing any citizen or taxpayer on the proposed City budget for 2013. The public has a right to provide written and/or oral comments on the entire budget. A summary of the proposed budget is published herewith and copies of the complete proposed budget in detail are available for public inspection at the office of the Clerk/Treasurer in the City Hall, 525 East Maple Street in the City of Eagle River, Wisconsin at any time during usual business hours.

2012 Budget General Fund Revenues: General property tax Other taxes Intergovernmental Regulation and compliance Public charges Miscellaneous Other financing source - Transfers in Total revenues Expenditures: General government Public Safety Public Works Culture, recreation and health Conservation and development Other financing use - Transfers out

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Our View Washington set aside special day to thank God Every American with a secure job, health insurance and a home has enormous reason to celebrate this Thanksgiving Day, for they can no longer take for granted even the most basic elements of the American lifestyle in this unpredictable economy.

Millions are still without jobs and health insurance as we near the end of 2012, the result of both a recession and global marketing that has moved many industrial jobs to other countries. Those who have survived the changes, economically, need to count their blessings.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21, 2012

OPINION/COMMENTARY

Every day is Thanksgiving

BY MOST ANY standard, Americans have much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving season and very little reason to complain.

Following the recent presidential-year elections, one might think America is a bitterly divided country, but for the most part, we are united where it counts the most.

Some of us might complain about uneventful days.

Others would argue an uneventful day should be something to be thankful for.

Every day is meaningful.

We’re alive during an exciting time in history. We are free to move about and to enjoy our blessings.

Most of us enjoy our jobs.

Be thankful you have a job.

Many of us come home to children, husbands/wives and family pets who are glad to see us and need and love us.

That is something to be thankful for.

Many of us have enough food and are warm and dry.

Be thankful for that. Many of us have a few aches and pains, but make it through the day and wake up the next day to carry on. Be thankful for that.

Many of us have friends and loved ones with whom we can spend time. That is something to be glad about.

We should use the next few days to enjoy each other’s company, and be glad we have it.

People Make the Difference

By Byron McNutt It’s the simple things that make life worth living. Make it a point to say “thank you” and “bless you” and “good job” to the people you meet between now and Christmas.

Instead, most of us spend time counting our desires rather than our blessings.

We concentrate on what we want, not on what we have.

We take too much for granted.

The following is an essay I clipped from another publication about 20 years ago. It is titled “Every day is Thanksgiving.”

Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings each morning, thank you Lord, that I can hear. There are those who are deaf and cannot hear life’s simple pleasures!

Even though I keep my eyes tightly closed against the morning light as long as possible, thank you, Lord, that I can see. There are many who are blind.

Even though I huddle in my bed and put off the physical effort of rising, thank you, Lord, that I have the strength to rise. There are many who are bedfast.

Even though the first hour of my day is hectic,

when socks are lost, toast is burnt, tempers are short, thank you, Lord, for my family. There are many who are lonely.

Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures in the magazines and the menu is, at times, unbalanced, thank you, Lord, for the food we have. There are many who are hungry.

Even though the routine of my job is often monotonous, thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to work. There are many who have no job.

Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day, and wish my circumstances were not quite so modest, thank you, Lord, for the gift of life.

Those are pleasures and gifts we should be thankful for every day of the year, not just one day in November. * * * THIS LITTLE gem of an idea once appeared in a community’s suggestion box.

I suggest we eliminate bike-a-thons, walk-a-thons, run-a-thons, skip-a-thons, pushup-a-thons, etc., and

There’s more to life than economic security, of course, few of which are more important than good health. Some would argue that if you are healthy, the rest of life’s details are just garnish.

Either way, it’s another of those things in life we shouldn’t take for granted.

The best thing that could happen in the North Woods is some cooperation between consumers and business owners that would allow more money to stay in this area. The money you spend here may be paying the salary of a friend or relative. It could lead to company growth and more jobs.

To the consumer, we simply encourage a policy of shopping at home first. And business owners are urged to price their products as competitively as possible, giving local residents every incentive to keep their money here.

There are some good buys here that can be reached without a dangerously long winter drive, and without burning a lot of time and gasoline. Support the business owners who donate to local events and groups the yearround.

Behind the editorial ‘we’ Members of the Vilas County NewsReview editorial board include Publisher Kurt Krueger, Editor Gary Ridderbusch and Assistant Editor Anthony Drew.

* * * NEWSPAPER columnist and author Mary McBride says misery is having a dinner guest ask for a toothpick and then having him use it to unclog your salt shaker.

If you are hosting the family Thanksgiving dinner this week, McBride has a few suggestions for you if your home isn’t so neat and To McNUTT, Pg. 17A

front of me, and as usual I had visions of a monster buck coming toward me. This time the crackling didn’t come closer. Instead, it intensified, and shortly I discovered why.

A deer, a big deer, headed up out of the hole about 100 yards from me, covered up too much by scattered scrub balsam for me to get a shot. A minute or two later his partner, a big doe, sauntered up the hill, turned and walked past me 15 yards away.

Her body language said it all. She acted like a guy who had just survived a 12-round, toe-to-toe heavyweight boxing slugfest. Her eyes had a wild look in them, her tongue was lolling and, as if I needed any confirmation of what she’d been doing down in the swamp, she stopped and asked me if I had a cigarette.

Before the day was over, I needed two hands-plus worth of fingers to count the deer I’d seen, more than any other opening day in a long, long time, but nothing to shoot at.

To add insult to injury, as I

“THE COLOR OF the world is changing day by day.” — “Les Miserables,” the musical.

A look at the electoral map indicates the Republican Party won in square miles. Unfortunately for them, electoral votes, not landmass, won President Obama a second term. Analysis from the Center for Responsive Politics estimated that total spending on federal elections would peak at nearly $6 billion, an all-time record. This spending included ads that carpet bombed swing states; yet we are still an almost equally divided nation. But America is rapidly changing.

Historically, the losing party turns introspective and asks itself how to attract more voters. Some Republicans are suggesting that social issues be jettisoned and the GOP should become more like Democrats. Why, then, have two parties? Step one in a reform agenda would be to remove “old” from the GOP moniker.

Conservatives can adapt to the cultural shift without compromising their principles, or they can retreat into a bunker mentality, lobbing rhetorical ordinance from previous generations, which has little power to persuade young people today.

America is getting younger, but not wiser. We are increasingly secular, less interested in sacrifice and, apparently, we have more faith in government. I doubt that many people under 40 have ever served in the military, or even know anyone who has. The old “family values” appeal no longer works because for too many younger people the family they value doesn’t resemble the one older Americans recognize.

And there’s something else. The campaign against same-sex marriage is over.

Maine, Maryland and Washington state became the first states to approve gay marriage by popular vote. Minnesota voters rejected a constitutional amendment to ban it. Six other states — New York, Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and the Dis-

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We refuse to forget that it was our first president, George Washington, who set a day aside for a national holiday Nov. 25, 1789, as a day of prayer and giving thanks to God. That was the intended purpose of the holiday we celebrate Thursday. It was sanctioned by the leaders of an infant country called the United States of America.

With the pre-Christmas shopping season in full swing, residents of Vilas, Oneida and Forest counties have an opportunity to energize the local economy to the benefit of business owners, employees and the community.

* * * AS YOUR family gathers for the holiday weekend, challenge your top spellers to write this sentence without any errors.

“Outside a minuscule cemetery sat an embarrassed peddler and a harassed cobbler, gnawing on a desiccated bone while gazing on a lady’s ankle with unparalleled ecstacy.”

Changing America

It was founded before too many Americans got hung up on being politically correct — a secular society where God doesn’t seem to fit. The traditional beliefs that guided the founding fathers are now seen by many as too old-fashioned for modern folks to take seriously.

Buying some gifts here great for local economy

instead have projects in which people — individuals or organizations — will sponsor a group to pick up trash along the highways, wash windows for elderly citizens, rake the yard of a handicapped citizen, paint a fence for a shut-in, etc.

That seems to me to make more sense than riding around on a bike and receiving $5 to $10 for it. We could just as well give that money to a good cause while accomplishing good deeds for those who need it.

I think this idea has already been heeded in the North Woods.

Cal Thomas

The purpose and meaning of Thanksgiving Day has been so forgotten in recent decades that for many Americans, it is just another day for relaxation, family gatherings, football games on the tube, deer hunting and a lot of eating.

Tough times or not, Americans have more to be thankful for than any group of people in the world. By far, citizens of this country have more freedoms, personal wealth, knowledge, taxfunded benefits, independence and general good fortune than any other. Surely each of us has something, or has experienced something this year, worth the giving of thanks.

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Tranquil stream in the hardwoods

There are stretches of the Pine River east of Eagle River that meander through steep ravines, splitting hardwood ridges with a rocky, gurgling stream that moves fast enough to fill the hardwoods with the tranquil, mesmerizing sound of water rushing over rocks.

—Staff Photo By KURT KRUEGER

It was a darn good opener ALL THINGS considered, it was a pretty darn good opener.

It took until 6:35 Saturday morning, opening day of deer season, for the event to be officially kicked off in my neck of the woods, which is when I heard someone touch off the first shot within hearing distance.

My .30/06 remained silent, but though I didn’t get a chance to put the crosshairs on a buck, I still enjoyed one of the most eventful openers in my recent memory.

Quiet as the morning was, I was still barely able to discern footsteps — hoof steps if you will — sneaking up behind me a few minutes into the season. From the direction they came from I knew nothing good was going to come of it, at least not for me.

My deer stand is at the point of a small ridge with two valleys running along each side before it drops off in front of me into a deep, swampy hole.

Not much is going to get by me without a good look, unless, as that deer did, it fol-

Trails & Tales

By Will Maines lows the same ridge top trail I do to get to my stand. When that happens, as past history has shown me, the deer will come to the edge of a balsam clump 10 yards behind me, whereupon it will smell or in some way sense I am there, snort and bound away in the same direction it came from.

Past form held true.

It was two hours later when the next deer sauntered past, this time coming from the north along the valley to my left. Four deer, a doe, two fawns and my favorite neighborhood visitor — Whitey the albino doe as I unoriginally call her — browsed along without any apparent concern for my being there.

An hour later I heard branches cracking in the thick cover of the hole in

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OP-ED/READER OPINION Commercial property owners Maines question business incubator FROM PAGE 16A Letter to the Editor: Re: Business incubator project This is sent as a notice to all other county taxpayers. As owners of commercial properties in Eagle River, we recently learned that the business incubator project spent $250,000 and another $50,000 is proposed to help create new business.

In our immediate Eagle River area, there are at least 20 vacant commercial properties. There are probably a good many more properties across Vilas County with the same problems. Those owners pay county taxes. How can we compete with the county?

If conventional land owners can’t fill their vacant units, the county should not be creating more commercial space and spending taxpayer

money to be in direct competition with other taxpayers.

Couldn’t the money be better utilized by reducing commercial fees and taxes on privately-owned commercial properties? What has this spent money accomplished so far?

We would like to see a published fiscal accounting and report on how many individuals have been helped as a direct result of the money already spent.

The county could do more to promote new businesses by reducing fees and regulations that slow development.

Sincerely, Arthur Senicka Donald Sojka Edward Gilomen Sojka Senicka Gilomen Rentals Eagle River

came around the corner going home a little after five, a deer stood in the road by my mailbox, a deer with forked antlers showing above its ears.

Sunday wasn’t quite as eventful, but with temperatures in the 50s, who cared? I, for one, am of an age where I don’t care if it’s “too warm” for deer hunting. The way I figure it, if I’m going to sit for hours on a deer stand without seeing a buck, I’d rather be warm than suffering through something like 10 below.

I wasn’t alone going buckless for opening weekend.

Many friends suffered the same fate, but most I talked to enjoyed every minute

much as I did.

My cousin, Nate, and his son, Jake, were entertained throughout the opening day by a sow black bear and her two cubs.

My cousin, Alan, after killing a buck Sunday morning, was gutting it out when he heard a little commotion up the hill from him.

Grabbing his gun, he figured he might get lucky on another buck someone else in his bunch could tag, but instead he looked up to see a bear — maybe the same sow, though he didn’t see any cubs — eyeing him up. What are the odds that gut pile is still intact?

My dad and my cousin, Art, got home about one o’clock Saturday afternoon from a very successful deer hunt in Missouri. Art got the biggest buck of his life, and

my dad got a 10-point, or least it would have been 10 had not two tines been broken off.

What made that buck so satisfying for him, not to mention please me to no end, is that my dad is 90 years old and still deer hunting. Not only was it a dandy buck, but he had to shoot it from his stand at the end of a wheat field with the pressure of knowing half a dozen fellow hunters having lunch in the deer camp lodge at the other end of the field were watching him.

With pressure like that you might expect a miss, but as so many others have fallen to his venerable .308, so too did that one.

Another highlight of the deer hunting opener was the success of my cousin’s daughter, Betty, on her first deer

hunt.

Sitting on one side of a small swamp about 100 yards from Buckshot, she shot a spike about three in the afternoon. With the buck gutted, she asked Buckshot, “What do I do now?” He replied, “Go back on your stand and shoot one for me.”

Twenty minutes later, kabloom; she did, that time a beautiful eight-point. Not bad for a 16-year-old hunting for the first time.

As for me, there still remains Thanksgiving Day and three more days after that. The statistics may say my chances are getting slimmer every day, but to remain optimistic all I need do is remind myself that my very first buck and two of my biggest bucks have been Thanksgiving Day successes.

Lightning in a bottle again, anyone?

The electorate chose democracy over plutocracy Letter to the Editor: Last week, someone listed a series of bullet points documenting the sad state of our economy. Fair enough, few are pleased with the present state of affairs.

Incredibly, however, the writer seemed to be implying that President Obama was somehow responsible for the slow recovery. Apparently the writer wasn’t paying attention when the Republican minority set a record with 380 filibusters designed to obstruct any Democratic effort to get the economy back on track, or accomplish anything, for that matter (incidentally, consider requesting that your senators support the Merkley proposal, essentially designed to eliminate drive-by filibusters).

Apparently, he was under the impression that President Obama had been handed a surplus and subsequently dropped the ball (that would be the previous administration). He seemed to be blaming the president for the implosion of the housing mar-

ket which had been in free fall before his inauguration. He seemed alarmed that median household income was falling, a reflection of the upward redistribution of wealth that skyrocketed with the Bush tax cuts (which he, no doubt, favored).

Incredibly, as if this panoply of invectives provided insufficient catharsis for his disappointment with the election results, he went on to insult disabled persons, “many” of whom were, in his mind, guilty of fraud. He also imagined a “scandal” in Benghazi, that could “dwarf ” Watergate and Iran-Contra!

Seriously?

Nevertheless, I do find some common ground with the writer’s assessment that this could be “the most consequential election in our republic’s history,” a day when the electorate chose democracy over plutocracy, and when grass roots activism trumped unlimited campaign contributions by anonymous donors.

Terrance Moe Three Lakes

Appreciate Pines’ iPad training Letter to the Editor: We would like to publicly recognize the technology committee in the Northland Pines School District for the outstanding classes they offered for iPad training.

The classes were very informative and the personal

McNutt FROM PAGE 16A clean. She offers these ways to cover up that fact.

If your house is a real mess, when your guests arrive, yell upstairs, “Did you find it?”

Throw your tattered sofa

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help was greatly appreciated.

Scott Foster and his entire committee are a credit to the district.

We are very fortunate to have such an outstanding school system!

Diana and Ken Whyte Conover pillows on the floor when the doorbell rings. People will think they belong to the cat or dog.

Should your maple furniture be sticky, explain that it’s oozing sap. McBride tries to entertain only at holiday time. You can Scotch tape Christmas cards up to cover smudged and chipped woodwork.

Gabl should read history more carefully Dear Editor: However reluctant I am to write in response to the Mr. Gabl letter of Nov. 14, as I am with every one of his other letters (I long ago concluded that Mr. Gabl is an unacknowledged, but regular letter writer to the NewsReview), his latest series of utterly ahistorical predictions and observations (the 2012 Presidential election as “the most consequential election in our Republic’s history . . . ” Frank! Really? Try 1788, 1796, 1800, 1828, 1860, 1864, 1896, 1912, 1932 and several others.), the assertion that pushed him over the rhetorical cliff was his contention that “The Benghazi, Libya cover-up scandal has the potential to dwarf Watergate and Iran-Contra . . .”

Get a grip, or read history a bit more carefully.

That assertion minimizes two presidential actions that did and/or should have

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Question: What will you most enjoy about this Thanksgiving holiday?

resulted in impeachment and removal from office for two American presidents. They were constitutional crises in which both presidents violated their oaths of office, broke the law and probably should have been imprisoned, but of course, were not.

Mr. Gabl’s claim reaches a level of silly so lofty as to be impossible to scale. Let’s make a deal: If the Benghazi issue reaches the level of impeachment, I will drive down to Prospect Heights and kiss Mr. Gabl’s (select an anatomical expression of your choice) if, in return, there is no impeachment, Mr.

Bob Joyce, 63 Contractor Woodale, Ill. “We have a place up here in Eagle River. Thanksgiving is a great time for family to get together with extended family that travel here from Illinois.”

Letter to the Editor: The Food for the Mind project leaders would like to take this opportunity to recognize individuals, schools, organizations, businesses and churches who have more than generously donated used and new books and money to help children who need to visit area food pantries have available to them children’s books to read and own. It is impossible to

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Madeline Messina, 12 Seventh-grader Lockport, Ill. “This is our first Thanksgiving here. Our cousins are coming, and we are renting a house, playing football, board games, eating and drinking sparkling juice.”

financial instruments (magical little invisible devices that “job creators” used to create wealth and profits for themselves), unregulated and irresponsible mortgage banker activities, all of which predate President Obama’s term.

Funny how partisan history allows one to believe whatever one wants, no matter what the truth might be.

Well, anyway, my offer stands.

Professor Emeritus James Parker History, UW-La Crosse, 1968-2012 Eagle River and La Crosse

Food for Mind project helping children

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Julie Winter Paez, 43 Real estate broker Eagle River “I love having the family ‘trapped’ together for a few hours. I will bake my caramel-pecan pies and chase my three-year-old Addison.”

Gabl will refrain from writing his hysterical observations to the News-Review for a period of six months. Such a deal! Seize the day!

And finally, from a recent historical perspective, nearly every complaint Frank articulates — the unemployment rate, health care premiums, lowered median household incomes, diminished home values, increased food stamp enrollment, the $16 trillion national debt — almost every one is attributable to two unfunded wars, since 2000 deep tax cuts for the rich, unregulated Wall street speculation in

trict of Columbia grant same-sex marriage licenses.

The Supreme Court might soon hear arguments challenging the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act, which defines marriage as the legal union between one man and one woman.

Conservatives might want to focus on strengthening their own marriages.

With Mitt Romney winning just 27% of the Hispanic vote, Republicans need a new strategy to attract Hispanics whose values mirror those held by conservatives.

Democrats appeal to human nature. They know a growing number of people are becoming addicted to government. Democrats know that envy and greed are “deadly sins” that can be exploited for political gain. A new generation of have-nots needs to be taught that having not today doesn’t mean

list all the donors for fear of leaving someone out.

The food pantries that support the Food for the Mind project are Antigo (two pantries), Boulder Junction, Crandon (two pantries), Lakeland (serves four communities), Mercer, Rhinelander, Three Lakes, Tomahawk and Townsend.

We would like to express our gratitude to you for helping the children in your area

have access to books.

Research has shown that pre-school children who have books in their homes become better learners in school.

Many people have not only donated money and books, but much energy and time to make this a wonderful and successful on-going project.

Pauline Doucette Food for the Mind project coordinator Rhinelander

never having, and that if they embrace a set of principles and emulate successful people, those now without much can earn a slice of an expanding American pie.

Now some advice for my distraught conservative evangelical friends. You made a valiant effort for the last three decades, hoping politics would advance another kingdom, which your leader said is “not of this world.” Don’t retreat; enlist in a better army with better weapons.

The one you follow demonstrated a power superior to the state, the power to change lives. Employ that power. Each church and religious institution, each individual, can find one poor family and ask if they want out of their circumstances and are willing to work for it, if a path is offered. One example: If a parent wants a child out of a failing public school, offer them financial help in placing the child in a good private school.

Feeding the hungry, cloth-

ing the naked, visiting prisoners, and caring for widows and orphans is not a social gospel that replaces God with government. That’s the view of the religious left.

Rather, these behaviors serve the ultimate purpose of reaching the heart where real change takes place. And enough changed hearts lead to changed cultures.

The government beast is starved when people become independent of it. This will require a transfer of faith in government, to faith in an authority higher than the state and a leader more powerful than any president.

It will take time and investment of private resources, but it works and the results would be worth celebrating. We the people can still change the country in ways politics and governments never have and never will.

Readers may e-mail Cal Thomas at tmseditors@tribune.com.

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DNR recommends 28 rule changes

MILD WEATHER — It was Nov. 18 and nothing but a little skim ice covered portions of this bog lake in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Mild weather, with highs in the 50s, expected

to continue through Thanksgiving Day. The forecast calls for a cold front pushing in on Friday, when daytime highs will be in the mid-30s.

—Staff Photo By KURT KRUEGER

Tavern League of Wisconsin continues SafeRide Program for patrons of bars The Tavern League of Wisconsin’s (TLW) SafeRide Program increased ridership 10% over the previous year for the season ending June 30, 2012.

The program offers free rides home to patrons at participating TLW establishments. Last year the program provided nearly 75,000 free rides.

The TLW SafeRide program began in 1985 and has received both state and federal funding since 1999. It has received national recognition from the National Conference of Mayors for its effort to reduce alcohol-related crashes and fatalities and is the largest SafeRide home program in the country.

The TLW works with the state Department of Transportation to administer the program which provides free transportation home from a participating TLW member establishment to those who request it.

In addition to funding from local TLW members, the SafeRide program receives state funding through a surcharge on all operating while intoxicated convictions in Wisconsin.

Last year, the 55 local leagues participating in the program provided rides home at a cost of nearly $830,000.

“Our local members work hard to establish, fund and

administer the program,” said TLW Executive Director Pete Madland. “It’s not safe to drive while impaired and the statewide utilization of the SafeRide program has proven to be an effective tool to help combat drunk driving.”

Madland said he’s seen a dramatic increase in the use of

the program.

“In the last ten years, we have expanded the footprint from a few counties to nearly the entire state of Wisconsin,” said Madland. “The use of SafeRide has increased every year as more TLW member establishments participate.”

To use the program, a

patron can simply request a SafeRide voucher from any participating TLW member and they will be given a free ride home.

Last year, more than 1,700 TLW members participated in the SafeRide program.

Repealing or modifying 28 administrative rules and one state statute could help lessen the burden on Wisconsin small business without creating a negative impact on public health or the environment, according to Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff.

The DNR is recommending the changes in a draft report on the second phase of a retrospective review of rules affecting small business that was prompted by Gov. Scott Walker’s “Executive Order 61 Relating to Job Creation and Small Business Expansion,” issued in February 2012.

The department is responsible for more than 3,700 pages of rules dealing with a wide range of subjects, from plants and animals to air, water and land, many of which affect small businesses.

The DNR launched the retrospective review of these rules last April, splitting it into two phases.

The phase one report, which recommended repeal or modification of 13 rules, was presented to the Natural Resources Board in June and to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board in August.

The draft phase two report is now available for public review and comment. Comments will be accepted until Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 5 p.m.

Phase two of the report is available for review by searching dnr.wi.gov for “rules review,” and clicking the link for “Retrospective review of rules affecting small business.”

The report recommends

repealing a number of rules that are no longer needed because they have been replaced by federal standards or programs, according to DNR officials.

Some rules are recommended for modification because standards have changed or because they are outdated or inaccurate due to changing conditions over time.

Among the proposed changes are ones that deal with captive wildlife management; fur, fish, game and outdoor recreation; use of pesticides on land and water areas of the state; water quality standards for surface waters; and state grants for programs that have expired or been transferred to other agencies.

Comments on the draft report can be sent via email to DNRCleanAir@wisconsin.gov or sent to Eileen Pierce, Wisconsin DNR, 3911 Fish Hatchery Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711.

The final report will be presented to the Natural Resources Board and the Small Business Regulatory Review Board later this year.

The Natural Resources Board sets policy for the DNR and exercises authority and responsibility in accordance with state laws.

The Small Business Regulatory Review Board has the authority to review rules and determine whether agencies have fulfilled the requirements of Wisconsin Statute 227.114, which establishes methods for reducing the impact of rules on small businesses.

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Pines cheer team backing the Eagles The Northland Pines cheer team was at the boys basketball game last Thursday, supporting the Eagles in their first game of the season. Posing for a group photo (above) were team members, front row from left, Shauna Freund, Christina Angone, Hannah Hoffmann, Brooke Modjewski; back row, Kaylee Brown, Danielle Madl, Skyler San, Britney Pirus and Rebekah Puffer. Getting the crowd into the game with cheers (at left) were Freund and Hoffmann, and (below) Madl and Modjewski.

—Staff Photos By GARY RIDDERBUSCH

Donations to Warm The Children, a program sponsored by the Vilas County News-Review to provide winter clothing for needy children, have now reached approximately 28% toward its 2012 fundraising goal, according to News-Review Publisher Kurt Krueger.

“We need to collect an additional $46,000 in donations in order to meet our new goal of $65,000,” he said.

“Dash Shabani of Friendship House Restaurant in Eagle River has graciously offered to again sponsor a spaghetti fundraiser” said program coordinator Sharina Adams.

“It will be held Wednesday evening, Nov. 28, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost will be $7.99 for adults and $4.99 for children younger than 10. The dinner will include soup or salad. Last year’s fundraiser was a huge success, and I am confident our community will once again show its support for this important program.”

In addition to many anonymous donors, donations were received Nov. 2-15 from residents of the following communities: Conover Dennis and Shirley Baillargeon, Conover Lions Club, Russel and Joan Larson, and Ray and Clara Scharpf.

Eagle River Betty Bonkoski, Ralph and Janet Boone, Robert and Sharon Cech, Jackie and Wal-

By Mary Friedel-Hunt

Count our blessings Two thoughts come to my mind during this week of Thanksgiving. One is how seldom we take time to say thank you. Meister Eckhart, a mystic, says if the only prayer we ever say is “thank you,” it is enough. Yet somehow we tend to forget those powerful words. We know how to ask, to long for, to want and to complain about how little we have. We do that well and often. But being grateful frequently slips our minds.

Hopefully Thanksgiving Day is just a reminder to us not only of all we have, but to be thankful each and every day. Bill and I had a habit of identifying five things most evenings — things we were thankful for.

Sometimes these were silly things like Bentley learning a new trick. Other times they were bigger like a good medical report. Mostly they were ordinary things like the water we drank, the breath we took, the hugs we shared or the food we ate that day. A habit of gratitude seems to minimize the habit we all have of asking for more. Perhaps Thursday can be the beginning of a new habit of daily gratitude if you have not already developed that way of being.

This week also reminds me of how grateful I am that my lifelong friend’s cancer has been found early and the chances of her recovery are great. I have lost so many people that Cathy’s surgery hit me hard for her sake and my own. We go back about 40-some years. I have walked the path with her as she grieved the death of her first husband, celebrated when she remarried years later, watched her kids grow into wonderful adults and more. She, in turn, has become my first go-to person in many instances since Bill’s death. The thought of losing her felt like more than I could handle. So when the news came that this cancer was caught early and her prognoTo REFLECTIONS, Pg. 2B

Mac Frampton to perform Christmas music Dec. 8 The Headwaters Council for the Performing Arts (HCPA) will present Mac Frampton’s “Christmas,” a seasonal performance to enhance the holiday spirit through music and entertainment.

Electricity, exuberance and Christmas will all come together Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Northland Pines High School auditorium at 7:30 p.m. when Frampton, a renowned pianist, brings his show to Eagle River, according to the HCPA. “His productions always feature a wide variety of musical styles, ranging from great movie music to the hottest Broadway tunes to beloved classical pieces, and at this performance, he will feature many Christmas favorites as well,” said Lori Hahn, HCPA vice president.

“Since the early ’70s, Mac Frampton has performed more than 3,000 concerts all over the globe.”

Frampton has been a soloist with several orchestras, including the Boston Pops, Cincinnati Symphony, Atlanta Symphony and the St. Louis Symphony.

He has worked with Bill Cosby, Glen Campbell, Roberta Flack and Ray Charles and has recorded more than 25 albums. His most recent

Land O’ Lakes Dan and Stacy Adams, Gordon and Linda Johnson, Cindy Pekrul, and Darlene and Dennis Wasielewski.

Phelps Dennis and Mary Ann Holcomb.

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Salvation Army seeks bell ringers The Red Kettle Campaign in, which began Nov. 16 in Vilas County, is in need of volunteers.

Volunteer shifts are available in two-hour increments at Trig’s and Nelson’s Ace Hardware Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and at Walgreens, Pick ’n Save and Shopko Hometown Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Vilas County is a part of The Salvation Army Service Extension area which includes 72 rural counties of Wisconsin and the Upper

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Peninsula of Michigan. These areas do not have Salvation Army facilities or buildings.

Funds raised by the campaign will be used for social service programs, rent, utility, medical and transportation. Funds also will be used to assist homeless individuals with housing and basic needs.

To volunteer, contact Joe Eisele at (715) 479-1485.

Donations can be made to the Red Kettle Campaign at P.O. Box 1226, Eagle River, WI 54521 or online at onlineredkettle.org/Vilas.

Blood drive set in Eagle River next Thursday Ministry Eagle River Memorial Hospital will host a community blood drive Thursday, Nov. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The blood drive will take place in the Medical Arts building located near the hospital in Eagle River.

Hospital staff, volunteers, visitors, neighbors and community members are welcome to participate.

“It is wonderful that the hospital is hosting this blood drive,” said Jan Hadsell of the Community Blood Center. “It shows an understanding of the crucial role that blood donation plays in our community health system.

Performer Mac Hampton will star in a Christmas concert in the Northland Pines High School auditorium, presented by the Headwaters Council for the Performing Arts.

—Contributed Photo

recording, “An American Portrait,” pays tribute to the heroes and victims of Sept.

11, 2001.

While every Frampton performance differs, Eagle River’s audience can expect to hear Christmas standards, a medley of English Christmas carols and an arrange-

ment from “The Nutcracker Suite,” according to Hahn.

Tickets are available in advance at The Flour Sack and the night of the show for $15 per person and $10 for HCPA season ticketholders.

For more information, contact Steve Kolling at (715) 891-0927.

“This year there are fewer blood drives the week after Thanksgiving, so a successful blood drive on Thursday is especially important. Come and donate blood,” said Hadsell.

Appointments are recommended, and may be made by calling Alicia at (715) 4790267 or visiting save3lives. org. Walk-in donors also are welcome.

Donors must be at least 17 years old, or 16 with parental permission, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in general good health and have photo identification.

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VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

LIFESTYLE Toy drive set at Pines

Poster contest winners announced

This year will mark the fifth year Northland Pines School District has hosted a toy drive to help families in need during the holidays.

Red and gray bins have been placed in each district building and throughout various businesses in communities until Dec. 3. The bins can

in the Regional Junior Division.

For more information about the conservation poster contest, contact Carolyn Scholl, county conservationist with the Vilas County Land & Water Conservation Department, at (715) 479-3747.

placed first at the Regional level and advanced to the State contest held in Wisconsin Rapids Nov. 3. His poster placed third at the State level.

Emily Reid’s poster placed third in the Regional Elementary Division, and Dawson Hogenmiller won second place

included relevance to the conservation theme, originality, neatness, readability and accuracy of the conservation message.

The posters were judged by Mariquita Sheehan of Vilas County and local artist Kristen Beyer.

An award ceremony was held Monday, Nov. 5, at Olson Memorial Library.

Winners of the Primary Division were Northland Pines students Brady Maines, first; Hailey Holmberg, second; and Allisen Kaiser, third.

Elementary Division winners were Northland Pines students Emily Reid, first; Lana Dodson, second; and Luke Hissom, third. Place winners from the Middle Division were Northland Pines students Lillian Bontrager, first; and Savanna Clason, second; and Phelps student Jordyn Franzen, third.

Junior Division winners were Christ Lutheran students Dawson Hogenmiller, first; Kerri Seyfert, second; and Jacob Bolanowski, third.

First-place posters from the county-level contest went on to the Regional contest held in Wausau Oct. 26.

Special recognition goes to Brady Maines whose poster

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This is the week to give serious consideration to gratitude, if we haven’t already.

Look around and consider all we have — the people in our lives including loved ones, those who farm and produce our food, those who protect us, help us heal, the roof over our heads, our jobs that put food on the table, our cars, the beauty of this Earth, the air we breathe, the electricity and fuel that heats our homes while many live in poverty we cannot imagine.

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Area elementary and middle school students recently participated in the 2012 Conservation Awareness Poster Contest at the local, regional and state levels.

Students from Northland Pines, Phelps and Christ Lutheran schools designed their posters around the 2012 National Association of Conservation Districts environmental awareness theme “Soil to Spoon.� “Conservation of the soil is vital to sustaining human populations,� said Carolyn Scholl, Vilas County conservationist. “Most people don’t think about the important role that soil plays in the food we consume each day.�

Scholl says it is important to make children aware of these important concepts and connections because they are the future stewards of the land. “By creating posters with a given conservation theme, children need to think critically, make the connections, and display an understandable message on paper,� said Scholl.

The county-level contest was sponsored by the Vilas County Land & Water Conservation Department and the Olson Memorial Library.

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21, 2012

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LIFESTYLE NPHS Madrigal Dinner tickets to go on sale

The Wisconsin Brass Quintet of the UW-Madison School of Music will perform in the Three Lakes High School auditorium

Dec. 3. The group includes, from left, Jessica Jensen, Mark Hetzler, Daniel Grabois, John Stevens and John Aley.

—Contributed Photo

Wisconsin Brass Quintet to perform at Three Lakes High School Dec. 3 The Three Lakes School/Community Arts Association has announced the Wisconsin Brass Quintet will perform a concert Monday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Three Lakes High School auditorium.

Founded in 1972, the Wisconsin Brass Quintet is a faculty ensemble-in-residence at the UW-Madison School of Music.

The quintet has performed throughout the Midwest and has graced national stages including New York’s Carnegie Recital Hall and Merkin Concert Hall.

The group’s educational programs and master classes have been presented at the Juilliard School and Yale School of Music.

The Wisconsin Brass Quintet also performs annual live radio broadcast concerts on Wisconsin Public Radio.

“I’ve reviewed over 250 brass recordings in the past five years, and this is one of the very best,” wrote Barry Kilpatrick for the American Record Guide. “The Wisconsin Brass Quintet is a remarkable ensemble that plays with more reckless abandon, warmth, stylistic variety and interpretive interest than almost any quintet in memory.”

The quintet’s mission is to perform and record, at the highest level of artistry, a large and diverse range of repertoire both originally composed and adapted for brass quintet.

This includes works from all periods and styles of music, with a particular emphasis on American music and new music from around the world.

As educators, the group seeks to influence future generations of chamber performers through clinics, lessons and master classes for aspiring musicians of all ages.

The musicians also aim to exemplify The Wisconsin Idea, which states that the boundaries of the university extend to the boundaries of the state.

The members of the ensemble include John Aley, professor of trumpet; Jessica Jensen, doctoral candidate; Daniel Grabois, assistant professor of horn; Mark

Hetzler, associate professor of trombone; and John Stevens, professor of tuba and euphonium and current director of the UW-Madison School of Music.

The Three Lakes performance is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Students in the Northland Pines High School (NPHS) choral music program will present their fourth annual Madrigal Dinner Monday, Dec. 3, in the NPHS commons area. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the dinner and performance will begin at 6 p.m.

Dressed in traditional medieval and renaissance costumes, members of the Madrigal Singers will perform holiday and renaissance music while performing a comedic skit.

Other members of the choral music department will act as servers and volunteers for the evening. Small Renaissance instrumental ensembles will be featured.

A full dinner will be served with catering provided by Taher Inc. The menu includes turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetables, dinner rolls and assorted desserts, along with coffee and milk.

Members of the Madrigal Singers include Joseph Miller, Benn Gober, Jessica Anderson, Kirsten Klessig, Heather Klein, Victoria Schwenn, Michelle Schaetz, Allison Hartwig, Kellie Radue, Pamela Hartwig, Hannah Bochek, Lauren

Gonitzke, Kirstie Luther, Danielle Wallschlaeger, Taylor Haugen, Aisha Calix, Kathryn Piper, Yvonne Polack, Lindsey Tienhaara, Samantha Hytry, River DuQuaine, Angelique Gaffny, Morgan Gurka and Victoria Sleeman.

The ensemble will perform songs throughout the evening that range from traditional Christmas music to classical Renaissance Madrigals. At the end of the evening, the audience will be invited to participate in a sing-a-long of favorite Christmas carols.

“The Madrigal Singers have been working hard to prepare a large amount of music and entertainment for this great event,” says Kate Janssen, NPHS choir director. “We hope you kick off your holiday season by supporting the great students in the music program.”

Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for NPSD students and seniors. Tickets will be sold in the NPHS office beginning Monday, Nov. 19, during school hours. Tickets will be available at the door.

For more information, contact NPHS at (715) 479-4473 or kjanssen@npsd.k12.wi.us.

Sons of Norway to host Julfest Sons of Norway will celebrate Julfest Saturday, Dec. 8, at Reuland’s Catering and Conference Center, located at 1571 Highway 51 N. in Arbor Vitae.

The menu will include roast pork tenderloin, baked salmon, lefse, vegetables, salads and a variety of Scandinavian desserts.

Anyone interested in

Scandinavian culture is welcome to attend. The cost is $20 per person.

Reservations should be made by Friday, Nov. 30. Payment can be sent to Marie Marin, 9030 Blumenstein Road, Woodruff, WI 54568.

Checks should be made out to Sons of Norway.

For more information, contact Marin at (715) 356-9453.

Tickets cost $15 per adult and $5 per student and are available at BMO Harris Banks in Three Lakes, Rhinelander and Eagle River or at the door the evening of the performance.

For more information, call Mary Ann at (715) 5468306.

Tips offered to avoid holiday cooking fires According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking fires were the No. 1 cause of home fires and related injuries in 2011.

Thanksgiving Day alone had three times the average number of reported home structure fires involving cooking equipment.

The Electronic Security Association (ESA) offers the following tips for a safe and fire free Thanksgiving.

• Practice safe cooking and keep the stove area clear of items such as oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packages and towels, and refrain from wearing loose, dangling clothing that can catch on fire.

• Keep children at least three feet from the stove when it’s hot.

• Stay focused on the task at hand.

• Cooking activities such as baking, roasting or boiling do not present as many hazards as frying, broiling or grilling, but it’s still important to stay in the home and remember to check on the food periodically.

• Turkey fryers are widely used during the holidays but can be dangerous if not used correctly. Turkey fryers that are overfilled or overheated can catch on fire quickly. Use extreme caution when using these appliances and follow cooking directions closely.

• Never try to put out a grease fire with water as it doesn’t extinguish this type of fire. Water spreads the fire by causing the grease to

splash out of the pan. The best way to extinguish a grease fire is to quickly cover it with a pan lid and turn off the burner.

Know what to do in case of emergency. The moments following the start of a fire are crucial to the safety of a home and its occupants.

Always keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen where it can be easily found. Use PASS to remember how to operate an extinguisher: • Pull the pin, hold the extinguisher with the nozzle facing away from the body and release the locking mechanism.

• Aim low and point the extinguisher at the base of the fire.

• Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly.

Christmas Parade set in Rhinelander The traditional Rhinelander Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony will be Friday, Nov. 23, in downtown Rhinelander. The festivities will begin at 5 p.m. with the Christmas parade.

The traditional lighting of the holiday tree will take place at Stevensport Square following the parade.

Anyone interested in participating in the parade can fill out an application at the Rhinelander Chamber of Commerce.

The theme of the parade is “It’s A Wonderful Life in the North Woods.” The parade will begin at the Rhinelander Police Station located on Brown Street, and will travel south on Brown Street, east on King Street and then north on Stevens Street to Stevensport Square. Floats will begin lining up at 4:30 p.m.

There will be hot chocolate, cookies and candy available at Stevensport Square during the parade and tree lighting.

In addition, there will be a mystery contest for those in attendance at the tree light-

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Parade application forms and distribution forms are available at the Rhinelander chamber.

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Even if all precautions are taken to avoid a kitchen fire, there is no guarantee that it won’t happen. For this reason, all homes should be equipped with fire alarms or a monitored fire alarm system.

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VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

LIFESTYLE Vilas pantry receives Thanksgiving groceries Students at Northland Pines Middle School, Eagle River Elementary School, St. Germain Elementary School, Northland Pines High School and Christ Lutheran School worked together to collect food items to fill more than 300 Thanksgiving dinner bags for the Vilas Food Pantry.

The effort also was aided

by Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, First Congregational United Church of Christ, St. Mary of the Snows Anglican Church, Our Savior Lutheran Church, St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, First National Bank, River Valley Bank, Associated Bank, BMO Marc O’Brien is co-owner and brewmaster at Tribute Brewing Co. in Eagle River. —Photo By Sonia Dionne

The brewmaster ___________

BY SONIA DIONNE FEATURE WRITER

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In the 1920s Prohibition made the manufacturing, sale and transportation of most alcoholic beverages illegal. Not until 1979 was the sale of malt, hops and yeast to home brewers made legal when President Jimmy Carter deregulated the beer industry. The illegality of home brewing was a forgotten law between the 1920s and 1979.

A short time after deregulation, Marc O’Brien’s father decided to make some home brew and Marc and his brother were put in charge of bottling.

“Then in 1995, my wife bought me a home brewing kit and that started it,” said O’Brien. “My first batch was a brown ale made from malt extract, dry yeast and hops. It turned out pretty good!”

He still has a bottle from one of those early home brewing kits which is saved for special occasions.

As co-owner with Bill Summers and as brewmaster of the new Tribute Brewing Co. in Eagle River, O’Brien has recipes which use water, hops, yeast and grains to make beer. Brewing will start once all federal and state licenses and permits have been attained.

“I’m given creative license to experiment with the ingredients, and hopefully, people will like the results,” he said. “I test

and adjust the city water so it creates a better brew.

Water affects the harshness of the beer and accentuates the malty or hoppy flavors.”

O’Brien and Summers plan to produce four beers consistently as well as some seasonal varieties.

They named their facility Tribute because it gives them opportunity to name their beers after local events and places in history.

For example, in the early 1900s, people gathered in Conover and picked 2,000 quarts of wild blueberries a day, packaged them and shipped them by train to Milwaukee and Chicago to sell. It was referred to as the Blueberry Train. Thus, it gives their blueberry wheat beer an associated story.

With a chemistry degree and work experience in labs and pharmaceutical companies in other parts of Wisconsin, O’Brien seems to have stepped right into the next phase of his career in the science of creating craft beer.

“We are all about enjoying the beer rather than seeing how much beer you can drink. My recipes are a balancing act. You want it to taste good but you don’t want it to contain too much alcohol so it has a boozy taste. That’s very distracting to the beer taste,” concluded O’Brien.

Harris Bank, Mid-Wisconsin Bank, People’s State Bank, Schilleman’s Bus Service and several members of the community.

The bags were filled with fixings for a Thanksgiving dinner. Monetary donations also were made to help pay for the cost of the meat for the dinner.

The efforts of students, staff and community members demonstrated how rewarding it can be to help others. The Thanksgiving bags were coordinated by Jacqueline Coghlan, Northland Pines Middle School principal and a member of the Vilas Food Pantry Board.

Cranberry fitness events benefit Ministry rehab Cranberry Fest Fitness Events, held recently at Cranberry Fest in Eagle River, raised $4,090 for Ministry Eagle River Memorial Hospital’s (MERMH) Rehabilitation Department.

Runners and walkers took part in the fitness events with a five-kilometer run and two- and four-mile walks.

Registration fees and T-shirt sale proceeds were used to benefit the MERMH Rehabilitation Department.

“We are honored to see many of the runners and walkers making the fitness events a yearly routine,” said Matt Thompson, public relations and communications manager for MERMH. “The MERMH Rehabilitation Department is grateful for the support of the community.”

For information about volunteer opportunities at MERMH, call (715) 4790327.

Tri-County Council receives Marshfield Clinic donation The Tri-County Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault recently received a $500 donation from Marshfield Clinic.

According to Tri-County Council Executive Director Shellie Holmes, donations received from area businesses help with critical prevention and support programming, as well as ongoing operational costs of the shelter.

The agency also provides advocacy assistance to more than 500 victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault each year, according to Holmes.

“Advocacy includes, among other things, crisis counseling, support and information surrounding court processes, support groups, information and referral to other community resources, emergency transportation and help with restraining orders,” she said.

“We also have a ‘safe home’ that last year provided over 1,300 nights of shelter to

women, children, men, elderly and disabled clients,” said Holmes. “In addition, we provide a 24-hour crisis hotline service.”

“Since we live in a small and relatively peaceful community, it’s easy to assume that these things don’t happen here, or that they happen to other people. The truth is, it happens more frequently than we’re often willing to admit,” said Administrator Rick Clark, Marshfield Clinic-Minocqua Center.

“The clinic feels a deep sense of community obligation to support programs like the Tri-County Council on Domestic Violence. This program helps to educate and shelter people in need, and hopefully reduces the amount of domestic violence and sexual assault in our community.”

For more information or to make a contribution to the Tri-County Council, call (715) 362-6841 or 1-(800) 236-1222.

ENGAGEMENT Chris and Tim Frank of Three Lakes and Robert Meyers of Rhinelander announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Meyers, to Joseph Boehlen, son of Diane Boehlen of Rhinelander and Lawrence Boehlen of Dorchester.

The bride-elect works in marketing and sales at Wickersham Jewelry in Marshfield and owns Mirror Image Photography.

The prospective groom is a fabricator and CNC operator at Meyer Manufacturing in Dorchester.

A Sept. 7, 2013, wedding is planned.

RACHEL MEYERS and JOSEPH BOEHLEN

Mobile screening unit schedules monthly visit The Marshfield Clinic mobile screening unit delivers breast cancer and bone density screenings monthly to rural Wisconsin residents who otherwise would not have access to the services.

For the past two decades, national breast cancer death rates have dropped, possibly due to earlier disease detection and improved treatment options.

More than 230,000 women

in the U.S. were expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011, according to an American Cancer Society report.

The mobile screening unit will offer digital mammography and digital bone density screenings Tuesday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Marshfield Clinic Eagle River Center. For an appointment, contact the clinic at (715) 479-0400.

Thanksgiving service set The Community Bible Church in Eagle River will have a Thanksgiving Eve service at 7 p.m., Wednesday,

Nov. 21.

Time will be taken to focus on our many blessings. The public is welcome.

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Red Cross sets blood drives Two blood drives are planned in Eagle River to benefit the American Red Cross (ARC), driven in part

by Hurricane Sandy and the increased need for blood.

The first blood drive will be held Tuesday, Nov. 27, from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church located at 5001 Highway G. The second will be held Friday, Nov. 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Northland Pines High School located at 1800 Pleasure Island Drive.

Donors must be 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. Photo identification is required. Students age 16 may donate with parental consent. Appointments may be made but walk-ins are welcome.

To make an appointment, contact the ARC at 1-(800) 733-2767.

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Library sets craft workshops and contest This week’s story hour theme will be Turkey Trot and turkey activities. Children are welcome to come accompanied by an adult to listen to stories and do turkey-related crafts.

Story hour runs daily from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Olsen Memorial Library will be closed Thursday, Nov.

22, in honor of Thanksgiving.

Regular hours will resume Friday, Nov. 23, at 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

A winter theme is planned for story hour Wednesday, Nov. 28. Children are welcome to come and will make ornaments for the library Christmas tree as well as

take an ornament home.

In addition, there will be blank cards available for anyone who wishes to create handmade Christmas cards.

These cards will be given to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, troops in service around the world and veterans at the Veterans Affair Medical Center in Iron Mountain, Mich.

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Oehler wins photo contest Atwood to present monologues The Wisconsin Association of Nutrition Directors sponsored a photo contest to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the senior dining program in Wisconsin.

Richard “Dick” Oehler, of Eagle River, submitted the first-, second- and fourthplace winning photos.

Prize money was awarded for the top three photos and Oehler donated his cash awards to the Vilas County Elderly Nutrition Program.

Oehler and his wife have volunteered for the Vilas County Commission on Aging

for the past seven years and are aware of the role the nutrition program plays in the community.

A poster was made of the first-place photo with the heading “Your Road to Health and Wellness.”

To view the winning poster, visit a senior dining location or the local Commission on Aging office.

For more information about the programs and services provided by Vilas County Commission on Aging, call (715) 479-3625 or 1-(800) 374-1123.

BIRTHS Matthew and Sabrina Spets of Eagle River announce the birth of their son, Sawyer Arthur, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, at Ministry St. Mary’s Hospital in Rhinelander.

Grandparents are Art and Sue Spets, Dennis Jurmu, George and Shirley Cisewski and Ralph and Lorraine Jurmu. * * * A.J. and Vanessa Minaudo of St. Germain announce the birth of their son, Carson Andrew, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff.

The baby weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 19 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Therese and Nathan Wuslerbarth of St. Germain.

Paternal grandparents are Joe and Jenny Minaudo of St. Germain. Paternal great-grandparents are Andy and Judy Minaudo of St. Germain.

The baby was welcomed home by brother Mason. * * * Jacob and Sarah Anderson of St. Germain announce the birth of their son, Logan Bradley, Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff.

The baby weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 18.5 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Don and Brenda Host of Gwinn, Mich.

Paternal grandparents are Joel and Diana Anderson of Little Lake, Mich.

Sisters Sierra and Isabella, and brother Riley welcomed the baby home.

of Bible characters at church Conover Evangelical Free Church, located at 3725 Highway 45 in Conover, will host Alan Atwood Sunday, Nov. 25, during the morning worship service at 9:30 a.m.

Atwood’s approach to sharing God’s word includes monologues of Bible characters in a contemporary style.

At this service he will present “Wrappings,” featuring his own modern-day interpretations of the angel Gabriel, Joseph and the innkeeper.

Atwood received a bachelor of fine arts degree in theater from UW-Milwaukee and went on to the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco to complete his training.

He was cofounder of Acacia Theatre Company, a Christian theater company in Milwaukee. He served as the artistic director of Acacia for nine years.

He currently serves as drama ministry pastor at Eastbrook Church in Milwaukee, where he writes and produces full-length plays for the community as well as shorter dramas for worship services.

He has authored a book of

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November

EAGLE RIVER AMERICAN LEGION — Post 114 meets the first Mon. of each month at 6 p.m. in Eagle River.

Call (715) 479-3983 or (715) 4770581.

W T F S S M T

EAGLE RIVER CHAPTER OF THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR — Meets the first Tues. of every month at 7:30 p.m.at 610 E. Division St. Call (715) 479-8646.

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Recreation BADGER BRIDGE — Meets Mon. from 1-4 p.m. at Kalmar Senior Center.

Reservations not required. Partner provided if needed. Call (715) 362-8933.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE — Meets Mon. at 1 p.m., Thurs. at 6:30 p.m., at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Eagle River. Call (715) 5463021.

MAHJONGG — American mahjongg is played Mon. at 10 a.m. at the Eagle River Golf Course clubhouse. Reservations not required. New players welcome. Email molly@mollya.com.

NORTHWOODS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM — Hands-on educational exhibits and programs. Fun for all ages.

Prime ages 1-10. Call (715) 479-4623. northwoodschildrensmuseum.com.

NORTHWOODS SINGERS — Meets Tues. at 6:30 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Eagle River. New singers welcome. Call Barb Nehring, (715) 547-3333.

OLSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY — Children’s Story Hour meets Wed. from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the library at 203 N. Main St. in Eagle River. Call (715) 479-8070.

OUTDOOR WOMEN’S GROUP — Activities are held the first Sun. of each month. Call Norma Yaeger, (715) 4771984.

SCRAPBOOK CLUB — Meets the last Tues. of each month. Call Cathy, (715) 479-3164.

aid, CPR and AED classes in Rhinelander. Call (715) 362-5456.

GED PREPARATION — Classes are available at Nicolet Learning Center, Olson Memorial Library, Eagle River, Mon., Wed. and Thurs. from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Tues. from 4 to 8 p.m. Call (715) 365-4455 or 1-(800) 544-3039.

AL-ANON — Meets Wed. from 6:30-8 p.m. in the main-floor solarium at Eagle River Memorial Hospital. Call (715) 628-0023.

GRIEF SUPPORT — A Time to Mourn, open to any adult who has suffered a loss, meets the second Thurs. of each month from 1-2:30 p.m. at Lakeland Senior Center in Woodruff.

Call Connie DeBels, (715) 356-8805.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — Closed meetings Mon. and Fri. at 7:30 p.m., First Congregational United Church of Christ in Eagle River; closed step meetings Sun., 2 p.m., Land O’ Lakes Town Hall (rear entrance). Turning Point Group meetings Tues., 7:30 p.m., Community Church annex, Hwy. K; 7:30 p.m., St. Theresa Church in Three Lakes; and Sat. 10 a.m. at Holy Family Church in Woodruff. Closed meetings at St. Germain Community United Church of Christ Thurs. at 7 p.m. and in the Newbold Town Hall Wed. Call (715) 367-7920. Open meetings at the Spiritual Center in Watersmeet, Mich., Mon. at 1 p.m., and Tues. at 7 p.m., closed meeting Friday at 2 p.m. Call (715) 545-2769. northwoodsaa.org.

ASSAULT SURVIVORS — Tri County Council on Domestic Violence and Assault’s sexual assault survivor’s support group meets Tues. Call Elizabeth, (715) 362-6841.

WOODCARVERS — Northwoods Woodcarvers meets Wed. at 1 p.m. at Kalmar Center in Eagle River. All are welcome. Call John Modjewski, (715) 479-6093.

BOY SCOUTS — Boy Scout Troop 601 meets Tues. in Eagle River at 6 p.m.

Call Kay Tulppo, (715) 479-7409.

COMMUNITY DINNERS — Northwoods SHARE offers free community dinners the first and third Tues. of each month at Lincoln Town Hall in Eagle River. Doors open at 4 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. Call Donna Goeddaeus, (715) 479-8244.

HELP offers free community dinners the first and third Wed. of each month at Ely Memorial Church in Land O’ Lakes from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Call Dean Karlovich at (715) 891-3771.

FIRST AID/CPR CLASSES — The American Red Cross offers various first

EAGLE RIVER VFW AND AUXILIARY — Joint meeting the fourth Thurs. of the month at 6:30 p.m. at 624 W. Pine St.

Meetings

BOOK CLUB — Olson Library Book Club meets the first Thurs. of each month (except July, Aug. and Dec.) from 7-8:30 p.m. Call (715) 479-8070.

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EAGLE RIVER MASONIC LODGE — Meets at 7 p.m. the second Tues. of each month at 610 E. Division St. Call (715) 479-8646.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS — Meets Wed. at 7 p.m. at Lac Vieux Desert Transfer Station Road in Watersmeet, Mich.

WATER AEROBICS — Classes at Lake Forest Resort Tues. and Thurs. from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Call (715) 4793251.

YMCA — The YMCA Pines Fitness Center is open for adults and youths grade six and older Mon.-Thurs., 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri., 5:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; and Sun., noon-4 p.m.

Monthly, weekly and daily memberships available. Call (715) 479-9500.

EAGLE RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY — Meets the last Mon. of each month at 1 p.m. at 519 Sheridan St. Call (715) 479-2396.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY® — Presented by Birchwood Community Church. Meets Thurs. at 6 p.m. at 115 Division St., Eagle River. (715) 8911946.

CHRISTIAN COALITION — Meets the last Tues. of each month at 7 p.m. at Donna’s Cafe in Eagle River. Call Jeff Hyslop, (715) 479-4066.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP — Meets the first Wed. of each month from 10-11 a.m. in the lower level of the Land O’ Lakes library. Call Mery Krause, (906) 544-2554.

DOLL CLUB — The Enchanted Doll Club meets the third Sat. of each month at 1 p.m. at Olson Memorial Library. Call Judy Wainwright, (715) 479-7132.

EAGLE RIVER GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY — Meets the fourth Thurs. of each month at 7 p.m. in the Northland Pines High School library. Call Sharon Rogers, (715) 889-3157.

EASY EAGLES — Meets every other Tues. at 11:30 a.m. at Riverstone Restaurant & Tavern. Call Charlie

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP — Side By Side, open to everyone, meets the third Thurs. of each month at 1 p.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Call (715) 479-8704.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF VILAS COUNTY — Meets the first Tues. of each month at 7 p.m. at the Vilas County Animal Shelter.

JAYCEES — The Eagle River Area Jaycees meets the second Tues. of each month at 6:30 p.m. Call Michelle, (715) 617-6384 or Cheryl, (715) 6170265.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS — Knights of Columbus meets the first Wed. of each month at 7 p.m. in Eagle River.

Call (715) 479-4476.

KNITTING CLUB — Northwoods Knitters and Purlers meets the fourth Mon. of each month at the Woodruff Town Hall. Call Carol Clauser, (715) 4538055.

LAKELAND ART LEAGUE — New members and visitors welcome. Call Arlene, (715) 272-1168.

LIONS CLUB — The Eagle River Lions Club meets the second and fourth Wed. of each month at 6:30 p.m. Call (715) 479-2666.

LIONS CLUB — The Three Lakes Lions Club meets the first and third Mon. of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Oneida Village Inn. Call (715) 5463493.

MEMORY LOSS SUPPORT GROUP — Meets the fourth Tues. of each month at 1 p.m. at the Medical Arts Building. Diane Bluthardt, facilitator.

Call (715) 362-7779 or (715) 4793625.

MILITARY SUPPORT GROUP — All Things Military meets the second Mon. of each month at 7 p.m. at Olson Memorial Library. Family members and friends of military personnel are welcome. Call Scott Jensen, (715) 4793631.

MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS — Meets the second and fourth Wed. of each month from 9-11:30 a.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Call Lisann Snedden, (715) 479-1946.

MUSIC BOOSTERS — The Northland Pines Music Boosters meets the second Thurs. of each month during the school year. Call Brandon Bautz, (715) 479-4473, ext. 0802.

MUSKIES INC. — The Headwaters Chapter meets the first Wed. of most months at Eagle River Inn & Resort.

Call to confirm. Call Scott, (715) 8916133.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS — Keep It Simple meets Thurs. at 6 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ. Call (866) 310-9077.

NEW-YOU-CLUB — Meets Thurs. at 8:45 a.m. at Headwaters State Bank in Land O’ Lakes. Call Elsie Conant, (715) 547-6015.

NORTHWOODS ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN — Training sessions are held the third Mon. of each month from 68:30 p.m. Sessions will be credited toward continuing-education hours for child-care providers. Call 1-(800) 4705833 or (715) 479-0337.

NORTHWOODS NEEDLEWORKERS — Meets the second Wed. of each month from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Cloverland Town Hall. Call (715) 479-7850, (715) 477-2579 or (715) 545-2664.

NORTHWOODS PATRIOTS — Meets the second Tues. of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Eagle River Inn and Resort. Call Shirley Kufeldt, (715) 479-9187.

QUILTERS — Cranberry Country Quilters Inc. meets the third Mon. of each month at 9:30 a.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. New members welcome. Call (715) 479-4302.

QUILTERS — Eagle River Kreative Quilters meet the second and fourth Mon. of each month at Olson Memorial Library.

ROTARY CLUB — The Eagle River Rotary Club meets Mon. at noon at Eagle River Inn. Visiting Rotarians are welcome.

THREE LAKES CENTER FOR THE ARTS IN THE NORTHWOODS — Meets Tues. at 8 a.m. at the arts center.

Call Marie Moore, (715) 546-2299.

THREE LAKES GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY — Meets the fourth Mon. of each month at 1 p.m. at Demmer Library. Call Nancy Brewster, (715) 546-3391.

TOASTMASTERS — Northwoods Toastmasters meets the second Thurs. of each month at 7 p.m. at Olson Memorial Library. Call Tom, (715) 5468032.

TOPS WI 87 — Meets Thurs. at Eagle River City Hall. Weigh-in from 5-5:25 p.m., meeting follows. All are welcome.

Call Holly Schmucki, (715) 479-5426.

TRI-COUNTY COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT — Support groups for domestic violence and sexual assault meet weekly. Call (715) 479-2912, (715) 362-6841 or 1-(800) 236-1222.

VFW MEETING — Eagle River Post 8637 meets the fourth Thurs. of each month. Joint meeting with Auxiliary at 6:30 p.m.; regular meeting at 7 p.m.

Call (715) 479-8810.

VILAS COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS — Meets the second Thurs. of each month at 6 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Call Shirley Egan, (715) 479-8820.

VILAS FOOD PANTRY — Open Wed. from 8:30-10 a.m. and the first and third Tues. of each month from 3:30-5:15 p.m. in Eagle River. Call Richard, (715) 4797524 or Jerry, (715) 477-1165.

WRITERS GROUP — The Writer’s Voice meets the second and fourth Wed. of each month from 6-8 p.m. at Olson Memorial Library. Call Karin, (715) 479-5232.

WEIGHT WATCHERS — Meets Tues. at 5:30 p.m in Eagle River. Call 1-(800) 651-6000.

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Health ACT NOW — Open to physically challenged people in wheelchairs. Call Alvin Weso, (715) 478-5120.

ADVANCE HEALTH-CARE PLANNING WORKSHOPS — Meets first and third Fri. of each month at the Medical Arts Building. Call (715) 479-0375.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP — Meets at Lillian Kerr Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center in Phelps. Call Laura Javenkowski, (715) 545-2589.

NORTHWOODS ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP — Meets the first Thurs. of each month at 1:30 p..m. at One Penny Place in Woodruff. Call Joan Hauer, (715) 892-0053 or (715) 356-6540.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP — Meets the second Thurs. of each month at 10 a.m. at James Beck Cancer Center at Ministry Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rhinelander. Call (715) 3612027.

DAYBREAK ADULT CENTER — Provides relief to caregivers who have elderly persons living with them. Activities include social events, outings, noon meal and snacks. Meets Thurs. from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Call (715) 617-0584.

KIDS IN NEED — Confidential 24-hour hot line, 1-(800) 622-9120, to teens and their families. Call Mary Gadzalinski at Community Mental Health Services, (715) 369-2994.

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HOT LINE: Mothers in need of health and nutrition information, financial aid or advocacy can contact the hot line 24 hours a day at 1-(800) 722-2295. mchhotlines.org.

MOMS IN MOTION CLASS — Free classes for pregnant women or new mothers Tues. and Thurs. from 6-7:30 p.m. at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rhinelander. Call (715) 369-6522.

MS CIRCLE OF HOPE — Meets the third Tues. of each month at noon at Grace Foursquare Church in Rhinelander. Call Janet Carlstedt, (715) 5452245.

NARCONON — Provides answers to drug addiction, free assessment, evaluation and referral services. Call 1(800) 468-6933. stopaddiction.com.

NORTHWOODS AREA PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP — Meets the second Tues. of each month at 10 a.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church in Minocqua. Call Denny Leith, (715) 358-2207.

SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT GROUP — Sponsored by Tri-County Council on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault. Meets Mon. from 4:30-6 p.m. in Rhinelander; Thurs., 2-3:30 p.m. in Rhinelander; Thurs., 5:30-6:45 p.m. in Minocqua. Call (715) 362-6841 Mon.-Fri. from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP — Meets the third Thurs. of each month from 5-7 p.m. at Trig’s RiverWalk Center in Rhinelander.

Meetings are free and open to the public. Call Sue Mackowski, (715) 275-5399 or Tina Werres, (715) 4993002.

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NEW PHARMACIST — Pharmacist Jennifer Hansen recently joined the team at Healthcare Pharmacies, which has locations in St. Germain, Eagle River and Land O’ Lakes. Taking

Ministry Medical posts Thanksgiving office hours Ministry Medical Group (MMG) Clinics will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. This includes MMG Clinics in Eagle River, Crandon, Laona, Woodruff, Tomahawk and Rhinelander.

The clinics will close at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21.

We’re Thankful for…

part in the announcement were, from left, Jack Knuese, Nancy Smith, Larry Thompson, Shirley Thompson, Hansen and Sue McCutchin.

—Contributed Photo

Ministry Medical Group will resume regular business hours on Friday, Nov. 23.

Emergency services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at Howard Young Medical Center, 240 Maple Street in Woodruff; Ministry Eagle River Memorial Hospital, 201 Hospital Road

in Eagle River; Ministry Saint Mary’s Hospital, 2251 North Shore Drive, in Rhinelander and Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital, 401 West Mohawk Drive in Tomahawk.

For more information, contact the local Ministry Medical Group location or visit ministryhealth.org.

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We sincerely hope that you and your family enjoy a pleasant Thanksgiving holiday.

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21, 2012

BACKWARD GLANCES

LIFESTYLE

One Year Ago Efforts to recall Gov. Scott Walker began as organizers began collecting signatures . . . Great Headwaters Trails kicked off efforts to build a bike and pedestrian trail connecting Eagle River, St. Germain, Conover, Phelps and Land O’ Lakes . . . Kohler Co. partnered with Honda to donate 24 small engines to the Northland Pines High School technology and engineering program.

WARM THE CHILDREN — The Eagle River Duplicate Bridge Club recently donated $638 to the Warm The Children program. Taking part in the check presentation were, from left, Bob and

Mary Ellen Peterman of the club, and Sharina Adams, Warm The Children coordinator for the Vilas County News-Review.

—Staff Photo By GARY RIDDERBUSCH

Parkinson’s disease requires attention to proper nutrition Mary Sikora-Petersen, clinical dietitian at Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center, recently spoke to the Parkinson’s support group in Minocqua about the benefits of good nutrition for individuals with Parkinson’s disease.

According to SikoraPetersen, consuming enough dietary protein is a challenge for people with Parkinson’s disease.

“Some medication for Parkinson’s, like levodopacarbidopa, interact with dietary protein,” said SikoraPeterson. “Protein competes with these medications and can make them less effective.

Because of this, a person with Parkinson’s may be tempted to cut back on protein, however this is not a good idea.

“Protein is important for muscle strength, which improves balance. Protein can also help maintain energy.

One strategy some people use is eating most of their protein in the evening when they are less active,” she explained.

“While there is no Parkinson’s disease diet that specifically helps people with Parkinson’s, it is important for anyone with any chronic disease to eat healthy so they have energy and strength to live well with the disease,” Sikora-Petersen continued.

More Than A Meal Café Senior Nutrition Meals Serving at noon Sponsored by Vilas County Commission on Aging

Reservations or cancellations need to be called in 24 hours in advance between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call Jennie Johnson at (715) 891-1221.

Meals are served Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at The American Legion, located at 530 Hwy. 45 S. Bus service upon request.

Home-delivered meals are available based on eligibility.

While there is no set fee for a meal, the suggested donation is $4 per meal. No one will be denied service because of inability to contribute.

TUESDAY, NOV. 27 Baked macaroni & cheese Tropical-fruit salad Vegetable juice Whole-wheat bread Seven-layer bar

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28 Herbed-baked chicken Scalloped potatoes Asparagus Raisin bread Pumpkin fluff

THURSDAY, NOV. 29 Beef chop suey Brown rice Stir-fry vegetables Egg roll Mandarin oranges Fortune cookie

FRIDAY, NOV. 30 Egg salad on whole-wheat bread Split-pea soup Crackers Fresh fruit Dusted brownie All meals include 1% milk and coffee.

Bus service is available upon request.

MARY SIKORA-PETERSEN

“A diet that is adequate in protein and has an abundance of fruits, vegetables and whole grains will help a person with a chronic disease feel energized. Physical changes can make it hard for a person with Parkinson’s disease to maintain a healthy weight.

“For example, changes in mobility can cause unwanted weight gain. Or conversely, eating may become difficult due to hand tremors or even chewing and swallowing problems, which may lead to undesired weight loss and a diet lacking nutrients.

“Eating a high-fiber diet may be especially beneficial,” she said. “Fiber can help with weight control and also prevent constipation, which is a common problem for people with Parkinson’s disease.”

The Parkinson’s support group meets the second Tuesday of each month at Ascension Lutheran Church at 7937 Highway 51, Minocqua.

For further information, contact Norma Semling at (715) 545-3414.

For more information about healthy nutrition for people with chronic diseases, contact the clinical dietitians at Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center at (715) 358-1160 or 1-(800) 347-0673.

Five Years Ago The buck harvest for the first week of the nineday deer hunt rose only 9% in Vilas County . . . The Vilas County Board voted to approve funding the position of aquatic invasive species coordinator after grant funding ended . . . A 70-unit city construction project in Eagle River stalled while waiting for approval from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

10 Years Ago Motion hearings began in the murder trial of Douglas Plude of Land O’ Lakes in advance of his upcoming trial . . . The Vilas County Sheriff ’s Department proposed purchasing a special weapons and tactics vehicle . . . The Vilas County Forestry Department petitioned the county to rezone 9,000 acres of improperly zoned county forest.

15 Years Ago The city of Eagle River experienced a 45-minute blackout due to a short at a Wisconsin Public Service substation . . . Remodeling construction began on the new Eagle River Chil-

Compiled by Carly Ratliff

Marv Elliott of Eagle River contributed this photograph of Wall Street in Eagle River circa 1920.

dren’s Museum . . . Tomahawk considered instituting a bow deer hunt within the city limits.

20 Years Ago A St. Germain man was sentenced to four years in prison for theft and forgery after double-crossing the narcotics division of the Wisconsin Department of Justice while serving as an informant . . . An Illinois woman was charged in Vilas County court with attempting to bribe two police officers after a drunk driving arrest . . .

Construction began on the clubhouse for the St. Germain Golf Course.

30 Years Ago Game managers projected the buck kill for Vilas and Oneida counties dropped 15-20% from the previous year . . . The historic Northernaire Hotel in Three Lakes was spared from a sheriff’s sale by a bankruptcy filing . . . The Town of Phelps received a $155,000 loan from the state to build a new fire station.

40 Years Ago The Vilas Village Mall was set to hold its grand opening Dec. 14 . . . Horst Distributing in Chilton

Serving at noon Kalmar Senior Dining is available at the Kalmar Senior Community Center at 1011 N. Railroad St. and is open to all persons older than 55. Meals are served Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and are prepared on site.

Meal cost is $5. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call (715) 479-2633.

50 Years Ago Vilas County Board approved a measure to survey, map and number all roads and buildings in the county in order to improve emergency services response time . . . Phelps School installed new desks.

60 Years Ago The Vilas County Board approved hiring its first public health nurse . . . A 16-pound Thanksgiving turkey could be bought at the A&P for 56 cents.

70 Years Ago Marcellus Olmsted of Eagle River became the first Vilas County resident to earn a Purple Heart . . .

Coffee and gasoline rationing went into effect.

80 Years Ago The U.S. Forest Service announced plans to hire 1,500 World War I veterans to serve in the northern counties of Wisconsin . . .

The state Conservation Commission began establishing feeding stations for upland birds after temperatures dropped into the subzero range, in preparation of a harsh winter.

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TUESDAY, NOV. 27

Syzmiks to minister at Lakeland Aglow Gary and Nancy Syzmik will minister at Lakeland Aglow Lighthouse Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Woodruff Community Building in Woodruff.

The Syzmiks have traveled and ministered for more than 20 years. They are ordained through Church and Ministerial Alliance International (CMAI) in North Carolina.

Gary Syzmik plays guitar and sings. His first song, “In My Eyes,” was recorded as a single for a radio play in 1987.

Coffee and fellowship will

EAGLE RIVER DUPLICATE BRIDGE Results of 11/12/12

First place: Bob and Mary Ellen Peterman.

Second place (tie): Mary Ann McNeil and Jean Schroeder, Terry McCloskey and Flo Erickson.

Results of 11/15/12

First place: Caroline Pfeiffer and Lee Schultz.

Second place (tie): Bob and Mary Ellen Peterman, Susan and Dan Lansdown.

Duplicate bridge is played every Monday at 1 p.m. and every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the basement of First Congregational United Church of Christ, located at the corner of First and Division streets. The public is welcome. For more information, call (715) 546-3021.

begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Syzmiks’ presentation on “Power and Passion” at 10 a.m. Registration is $3 at the door. There will be a freewill offering.

For more information, contact Marie Trettin at (715) 358-3872.

The community event is sponsored by the Lakeland Aglow Lighthouse chapter, which serves men and women in Vilas, Oneida and surrounding counties. For more information about Aglow, visit wisconsinaglow.org.

BADGER BRIDGE IN EAGLE RIVER Results of 11/12/12

North-South, first place (tie): Bev and Ron Waller, Marge and Jerry Baerenwald.

Third place: Mickey Barricklow and Mary Carter.

East-West, first place: Suzanne and Joe Wallace.

Second place: Nancy and Al Prisk.

Third place: Helen Welch and Betty Vande Hey. Bridge is played every Monday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Kalmar Senior Center in Eagle River and is open to the public.

For information, call Ed Stoever, club manager, at (715) 362-8933.

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Scalloped potatoes w/ham Peas Biscuit Fruit-flavored gelatin

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28 Chicken cordon bléu Cheesy potatoes Mixed vegetables Cake

THURSDAY, NOV. 29 Spaghetti Salad Garlic bread Muffin All meals include lowfat milk and coffee.

Bus available upon request.

Christmas Walk

Kids’ Day

Friday, Nov. 23

Saturday, Nov. 24

At the BOULDER JCT. COMMUNITY CENTER

Lioness Luncheon and Craft Fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Boulder Junction Community Center

Sleigh Rides 4 to 9 p.m. on Hwy. M North

Christmas Karaoke on Main Street by the Wolfman, 4 to 8 p.m.

At the BOULDER JCT. COMMUNITY CENTER

Children’s Activity Stations 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Craft a Christmas ornament, make your own Christmas cards, dessert making station, Ho Ho Ho Bingo. Story with Mrs. Claus at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Town Lighting at 5 p.m.

Friends of the Library Cookie Walk 5 p.m. at Acorn Lodge, no early sales

Shops Open until 8 p.m.

Serving treats

Arrival of Santa & Mrs. Claus

Kids’ Shopping House 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Children 4 to 10 years old can go into the shopping house and buy presents, wrapped

by Santa’s elves, for all the special people on their shopping list (all gifts will be $5 or under).

on Main Street at 6:15 p.m.

Pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Boulder Bear Motor Lodge on Hwy. M South at 6:30 p.m.

Lunch with Santa Serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Plate lunch just $5 per person

Sponsored by the Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce 715-385-2400 www.boulderjct.org

Alder Lake Cranberry Gift Shop Beda’s Mobile Repair Boulder Junction Motor Lodge Gooch’s A-One Bar & Grill

Outdoorsman Restaurant & Inn Wiley Miller’s Wildlife Images Knitt’s Hardware Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21, 2012

VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

THREE LAKES

JAN HINTZ (715) 546-2712

jehintz@hotmail.com

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2013 BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF THREE LAKES

1144 MEDICINE LAKE LODGE RD. THREE LAKES, WI 54562

NOTICE is hereby given that on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at 5:30 p.m. a Public Hearing will be held at the Community Building of the town of Three Lakes located at 6965 W. School Street in Three Lakes for the following purpose: To review the proposed 2013 budget for the town of Three Lakes

NOTICE OF ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING OF THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF THREE LAKES NOTICE is hereby given that on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, immediately following the completion of the Public Hearing on the proposed 2013 budget, a Town Meeting of the Electors called pursuant to Sec. 60.12(1)(c) Wis. Statutes by the Town Board for the following purposes will be held: To adopt the 2012 Town tax levy to be paid in 2013 pursuant to Section 60.10(1)(a) of Wis. Statutes.

NOTICE OF TOWN BOARD BUDGET MEETING TOWN OF THREE LAKES NOTICE is hereby given that on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, immediately following the completion of the Annual Budget Meeting of the Electors, which shall follow the Public Hearing on the proposed year 2013 budget, a Town Board Meeting will be held for the following purposes:

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Three Lakes School recently announced the October grades seven through 12 Students of the Month. Taking part in the presentation were, from left, Rachel

For the Town Board of Supervisors to discuss and adopt the Year 2013 Budget for the town of Three Lakes.

Hicks, Joel Padgett, Kelly Jacob, Kylie Gorney, Patrick Levandoski, Kloey Krusick and high school Principal Bill Greb.

—Contributed Photo

Susan L. Harris Three Lakes Town Clerk

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STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE AQUATIC PLANTS AND ANIMALS Rivers to the People™

Dispose of extra bait in the trash . . . not in the lake. Need more information? (715) 365-8984

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Festival of lights Join us in Cy Williams Park in Three Lakes for an Old-Fashioned Tree Lighting Ceremony and much more!

Three Lakes

• Live reindeer arrive at 3:30 p.m. along with elves and sleigh, and will remain until 7 p.m. for photos.

• Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by fire truck at 5 p.m. and will talk with the children in the gazebo to share their Christmas wishes.

• Countdown to 95’ Tree Lighting Ceremony with over 3,000 lights after Santa arrives.

Enjoy the park decorations, fire pit, Christmas music, cookies, hot chocolate, coffee, and hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages will be available.

Come to the Three Lakes Center for the Arts afterward for an art project and a special Christmas movie that will start around 6:45-7 p.m. $2 PER PERSON FOR TICKETS

Santa Claus is coming… to Three Lakes, Friday, Nov. 23

Questions? Contact Three Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce

715-546-3344

Be sure to visit the following Three Lakes businesses

Season’s Greetings from all of us at

HOLIDAY GIFTS THAT ARE “ONE-OF-KIND”

Eagle River 715-479-4406

Three Lakes 715-546-2413

St. Germain 715-479-5201

Merry Christmas!

WELCOMES YOU TO THREE LAKES 715-546-3344 1-800-972-6103 www.vacation@threelakes.com

Happy Holidays!

Phelps 715-545-2368

Beads, Beading Supplies, Jewelry, Pottery, Women’s Clothing & Accessories 1800 Superior Street Three Lakes, WI 54562 715-546-4333

Toll Free 888-479-4406

Your Independent Hometown Bank

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AMERICAN LEGION CLUB & BAR OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

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Thank you to everyone who supported us throughout the year!

Season’s Greetings

6951 Michigan St. Three Lakes, Wis. (715) 546-2543

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715-546-3900

Always accepting new patients Happy

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Northern Lights Snowmobile Club Ride Safe, Smart & Responsibly www.northernlightsclub.com

Season’s Greetings Three Lakes Foods

Downtown Three Lakes

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Happy Holidays

from everyone at Joyce Nykolayko 715-617-2647 joyce@burkettrealty.com

Potrykus Family Dentistry

May all your hopes and dreams come true this holiday season.

It’s really great having you for our friends.

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VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21, 2012

THREE LAKES

JAN HINTZ (715) 546-2712

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jehintz@hotmail.com 1144 MEDICINE LAKE LODGE RD., THREE LAKES,WI 54562

Church sponsors clothing program Faith Lutheran Church in Three Lakes is currently sponsoring a program called Warm Bodies, Warm Hearts, which donates mittens, gloves, scarves and hats to the Three Lakes School District for kindergarten through sixthgrades.

The program is designed to

help students who either forget these items or don’t own them.

Collection boxes are located at all Three Lakes churches, Baker’s Foods and Demmer Library.

The items will be collected through Dec. 20.

Women’s Club schedules annual holiday breakfast The Three Lakes Women’s Club will hold its annual holiday breakfast Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the Reiter Center in Three Lakes at 9:30 a.m.

Following the breakfast, there will be a performance by the Three Lakes High School choir.

Participants can take along a gift valued at $10 for an optional gift exchange. Partici-

pants can place their name on a tag inside the wrapped gift.

Donations of nonperishable food and paper products will be collected for the Three Lakes Christian Food Pantry.

Anyone interested in the women’s club is invited to attend. Reservations are due Nov. 30 and can be made by calling Barbara Holtz at (715) 546-3538.

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BADGER STATE — The Three Lakes representatives to Badger Boys and Badgers Girls State recently gave presentations at the American Legion’s Veterans Day dinner. The representatives and

some of their parents included, from left, Fred Hegeman, Kelly Hegeman, Emerson Hegeman, Brent LaDuke, Leah Mohr, Barry Mohr and Wendy Mohr.

—Photo By Jan Hintz

Festival of lights Friday, Nov. 23

Three Lakes

• Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus and Reindeer

Yes, three real reindeer will be with us this year along with sleigh and two of Santa’s helpers to create an exciting photographic opportunity for family and friends.

• Enjoy Christmas Carols & Refreshments A great community holiday season kickoff, so come to Three Lakes for lunch, early shopping, photo taking opportunities and to enjoy the “Christmas Spirit” with friends, neighbors and visitors.

Be sure to visit the following Three Lakes businesses Season’s Greetings

NORTHERN LAKES LLC

Downtown Three Lakes (715) 546-8295

www.3LakesRealEstate.com

P.O. Box 433 6990 W. School St. Three Lakes, WI 54562 715.546.2225

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Downtown Three Lakes 715-546-3266 www.threelakespharmacy.com

LAZY SUSAN’S ANTIQUES (715) 546-8025

WELCOME TO FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

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Downtown Three Lakes (715) 546-4448

Sponsored by the Three Lakes Business Chain and the Three Lakes Chamber of Commerce

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21, 2012

VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

PUBLIC NOTICES _____________ (One Week, 11/21/12) VILAS COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER 13, 2012 This annual meeting (pursuant to Wis. Stats. §59.11) of the Vilas County Board of Supervisors was held in the conference rooms located in the Vilas County Courthouse, 330 Court Street, Eagle River, WI. CALL TO ORDER Vilas County Board Chairman Stephen Favorite called the assembly to order at 9:00 A.M. and instructed the Clerk to read aloud and insert into the minutes the following: Public meeting notice requirements were fulfilled by posting a notice of this meeting on bulletin boards located in the Vilas County Courthouse, Olson Memorial Library and Eagle River City Hall.

Notice of this meeting was posted to the Vilas County Government website. All media outlets and members of the public requesting notification of this meeting were notified on November 13, 2012, at 8:45 A.M., more than twenty-four hours prior to the meeting.

The Clerk requested that all present silence their cell phones and pagers for the duration of the meeting.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Board Chair asked all in attendance to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL Roll call found the following members present: Emil Bakka, Alden Bauman, Maynard Bedish, James Behling, Mary Kim Black, Edward Bluthardt, Jr., Ronald De Bruyne, Stephen Favorite, Charles Hayes, Sig Hjemvick, Lorin Johnson, Leon Kukanich, Christopher Mayer, Dennis Nielsen, Gary Peske, Charles Rayala, Jr., Kathleen Rushlow, Ralph Sitzberger, Erv Teichmiller and Linda Thorpe. Mark Rogacki was excused. The Clerk reported 20 Supervisors in attendance, constituting a quorum of the County Board.

APPROVAL OF THE 1st AMENDED AGENDA TO BE DISCUSSED IN ANY ORDER Motion by C. Rayala, seconded by R. De Bruyne to approve the 1st amended agenda, with the order of discussion to be at the Chair’s discretion. All voted aye. Carried.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 8, 2012 SPECIAL MEETING. Motion by E. Bakka, seconded by D. Nielsen to approve the minutes of the October 8, 2012 special meeting as presented. All voted aye. Carried.

OMIT READING OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES BY THE COUNTY CLERK UNLESS REQUESTED Motion by A. Bauman, seconded by K. Rushlow to omit the reading of all resolutions and ordinances by the Clerk, unless requested from the floor. All voted aye.

Carried.

SUSPEND THE RULES TO ACT ON ANY RESOLUTIONS OR ORDINANCES RECEIVED AFTER THE TEN DAY DEADLINE Motion by R. De Bruyne, seconded by C. Rayala to suspend the rules to act on any resolution or ordinance received after the 10-day deadline, but received in time to list to the press and post. All voted aye. Carried.

RESOLUTIONS TABLED OR POSTPONED TO A DAY CERTAIN None COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative & Judicial Committee: J. Behling reported on an upcoming WCA resolution sponsored resolution. He also announced the resignation of the Assistant Corporation Counsel. The Corporation Counsel has approval to advertise for outside legal services to fill that vacancy.

Personnel Committee: L. Thorpe reported that the committee is considering many Human Resource issues. An employee suggestion box will be provided in 2013. A Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit will be considered in 2013. Several recent vacancies are slated to be filled internally.

Finance & Budget Committee: C. Mayer reported that the committee will keep the Board informed of financial policy decisions, as they are implemented. He presented a report, prepared by the Finance Director, indicating the County’s current financial position. He also spoke regarding how a neighboring county dealt with their budget deficit.

Zoning & Planning Committee: C. Mayer presented a current Zoning Department activity report.

Highway Committee: C. Rayala reported complaints regarding the quality of the road gravel, used by the County. He thanked the Board for supporting an increase to the County’s road maintenance budget. He also reported attendance at a recent Rustic Road meeting. He underscored the need for County representatives to keep in contact with Department of Transportation officials.

North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission: R. Sitzberger reported that Marathon County was joining the Commission. He also recommended that the County and area Towns utilize the Commission to develop local transportations plans.

Law Enforcement & Emergency Management Committee: A. Bauman reported on the proposed Civil Service ordinance, slated for discussion later in the meeting.

Commission on Aging: E. Teichmiller reported all area ADRCs staffed and open.

The Commission on Aging offices has a conference room available for County use.

Public Health Board: E. Teichmiller spoke about the proposed Dog License ordinance, which will be discussed later in the meeting. He praised Public Health staff for their quick response to recent public health concerns.

Human Services/51.42 Board: E. Teichmiller announced a reduction in the Human Services Board’s projected budget deficit.

Public Property Committee: J. Behling updated the Board regarding exterior concrete stair and walk way repairs made to the Justice Center building. He reported that the committee was considering major repairs to the Justice Center parking garage floor in 2013.

UW Extension: D. Nielsen reported good attendance at a recent UW Extension open house, showcasing County departments.

Economic Development Committee: E. Bakka reported that the committee continues to work cooperatively with the Vilas County Economic Development Corporation, to bring new business and employment opportunities to Vilas County.

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC): K. Rushlow will provide a comprehensive report of this committee’s activities at the next Board meeting.

Health Insurance Board of Trustees: S. Favorite reported that the Trustees approved the addition of a Telehealth benefit. He also spoke about the creation of sub-tiers within the current health plan.

The sub-tiers are benefit plans designed to enable participation by part-time County employees.

Forestry, Recreation & Lands Committee: S. Favorite relayed a request from a Lac du Flambeau group, to develop an ATV route on a County highway. The request was referred to the Highway Committee.

He announced an upcoming joint meeting between the Forestry and Communication Committees. The joint meeting will consider tower site issues. S. Hjemvick reported that a recent donation to the Forestry Department enabled that department to replace an obsolete workboat.

CLOSED SESSION: Motion by L. Thorpe, seconded by C. Rayala to enter into a Closed Session pursuant to Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(g) for the purpose of conferring with legal counsel who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the County Board with respect to litigation in which it is involved (Anne F. Driscoll claim). A roll call vote unanimously approved entering into Closed Session.

Closed Session entered into at 9:33 A.M. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: Motion by A. Bauman, seconded by E. Teichmiller to return to Open Session pursuant to Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(g). A roll call vote unanimously approved returning to Open Session. Open Session resumed at 9:38 A.M. ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, IN THEIR ENTIRETY, ARE ON FILE IN THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE. The Board then acted on all resolutions and ordinances in the order as listed.

RES. 2012-109 (DISALLOWENCE OF CLAIM OF ANNE F. DRISCOLL) Motion by D. Nielsen, seconded by R. Sitzberger to adopt. Discussion. All voted aye. Carried.

RES. 2012-110 A ⅔ majority vote in favor is required for adoption (2012 WAGE INCREASE FOR SHERIFF DEPARTMENT CIVILIAN STAFF) M. Bedish and S. Favorite recused themselves and left the meeting room prior to any discussion or action taken on the resolution. Vice-Chair C. Mayer assumed leadership of the meeting.

Motion by L. Thorpe, seconded by A. Bauman to adopt. Discussion. 9 voted aye.

9 voted no: A. Bauman, E. Bakka, R. De Bruyne, C. Hayes, S. Hjemvick, L.

Kukanich, C. Rayala, K. Rushlow and R. Sitzberger. Tie vote. Adoption failed. S. Favorite returned to chair the meeting.

RES. 2012-111 (2012 WAGE INCREASE FOR ADRC SPECIALISTS) Motion by E. Teichmiller, seconded by L. Thorpe to adopt. Discussion. A roll call vote returned the following results. 18 voted aye: E. Bakka, A. Bauman, M. Bedish, J. Behling, M. K. Black, E. Bluthardt, S. Favorite, C. Hayes, S. Hjemvick, L. Johnson, L. Kukanich, C. Mayer, D. Nielsen, G. Peske, K. Rushlow, R. Sitzberger, E. Teichmiller and L. Thorpe. 2 voted no: R. De Bruyne and C. Rayala. Carried.

RES. 2012-112 (COUNTY AID CULVERT ON LITTLE ARBOR VITAE DRIVE – STATION 1+100 – TOWN OF ARBOR VITAE) Motion by C. Rayala, seconded by A. Bauman to adopt. Discussion. All voted aye. Carried.

RES. 2012-113 (COUNTY AID CULVERT ON LITTLE ARBOR VITAE DRIVE – STATION 13+00 – TOWN OF ARBOR VITAE) Motion by C. Rayala, seconded by E. Bakka to adopt. Discussion. All voted aye.

Carried.

RES. 2012-114 (COUNTY AID CULVERT ON SNYDER ROAD – TOWN OF ARBOR VITAE) Motion by E. Teichmiller, seconded by R. Sitzberger to adopt. Discussion. All voted aye. Carried.

RES. 2012-115 (COUNTY AID CULVERT ON SCHUMAN ROAD – TOWN OF ARBOR VITAE) Motion by R. De Bruyne, seconded by K. Rushlow to adopt. Discussion. All voted aye. Carried.

RES. 2012-116 (VILAS COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN THE WIPFLI WAGE STUDY) Motion by E. Bluthardt, seconded by R. De Bruyne to adopt. Discussion. 13 voted aye. 7 voted no: E. Bakka, A. Bauman, M. Bedish, D. Nielsen, G. Peske, E. Teichmiller and R. Sitzberger. Carried.

RES. 2012-117 (WISCONSIN LOCK AND LOAD PRISONER TRANSPORTS, LLC CONTRACT) Motion by A. Bauman, seconded by R. De Bruyne to adopt. Discussion. All voted aye. Carried.

RES. 2012-118 (COUNTY-TRIBAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT 2013) Motion by D. Nielsen, seconded by S. Hjemvick to adopt. Discussion. All voted aye. Carried.

RES. 2012-119 (2013 VILAS COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICE AGREEMENT) Motion by R. De Bruyne, seconded by E. Teichmiller to adopt. Discussion. All voted aye. Carried.

Board Chairman S. Favorite excused himself from the meeting. Vice-Chair C. Mayer assumed leadership of the meeting.

RES. 2012-120 (WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY FOUNDATION COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT) Motion by E. Teichmiller, seconded by M. K. Black to adopt. Discussion. All voted aye. Carried.

RES. 2012-121 (DESIGNATION OF AUTHORIZED AGENT FOR EFFECTIVE RECYCLING PROGRAM) Motion by G. Peske, seconded by L. Thorpe to adopt. Discussion. All voted aye.

Carried.

Board Chairman S. Favorite returned to chair the meeting.

RES. 2012-122 (EXTEND VILAS COUNTY OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN) Motion by R. Sitzberger, seconded by S. Hjemvick to adopt. Discussion. All voted aye. Carried.

RES. 2012-123 (SUPPORTING ADEQUATE FUNDING FOR RAIL PRESERVATION) Motion by R. Sitzberger, seconded by E. Bakka to adopt. Discussion. All voted aye.

Carried.

General Code of Vilas County ORD. 2012-5 (CHAPTER 10, ANIMAL CONTROL AND WELFARE) Motion by E. Teichmiller, seconded by E. Bakka to adopt. Discussion. All voted aye.

Carried.

General Code of Vilas County ORD. 2012-6 (CIVIL SERVICE ORDINANCE) Motion by C. Rayala, seconded by L. Thorpe to adopt. Discussion. Amendments to the ordinance are numbered in the order that they were introduced.

Amendment #1. Motion by C. Mayer, seconded by J. Behling to amend the ordinance on page 1, Section I, B by changing the rank order as follows: …including these job classes in part-time and limited term statuses: Chief Deputy, Jail Administrator, Captain, Captain, Jail Administrator, Lieutenant, Detective Sergeant, Deputy Sheriff, Jail Sergeant, Jailer. Discussion.

19 voted aye. 1 voted no: E. Bluthardt.

Amendment carried.

Amendment #2. Motion by C. Mayer, seconded by S. Favorite to amend the ordinance on page 1, Section II, B by inserting the following sentence: … all legal residents of Vilas County. No two members shall reside within the same town. Discussion. Motion withdrawn by its maker.

Motion by C. Mayer, seconded by J. Behling to amend the ordinance on page 1, Section II, B by inserting the following sentence: … all legal residents of Vilas County. No two members shall reside within the same town or city. Discussion. All voted aye. Amendment carried.

Amendment #3. Motion by C. Mayer, seconded by S. Favorite to amend the ordinance on page 2, Section III, C, second sentence, to read as follows: All competitors rated at the minimum or higher hereinbefore established… Discussion. All voted aye. Amendment carried.

Amendment #4. Motion by C. Mayer, seconded by J. Behling to amend the ordinance on page 2, Section IV, A (1) to read as follows: Be over 21 18 years of age. Discussion. A roll call vote on the amendment returned the following results: 8 voted aye: A. Bauman, J. Behling, M. K. Black, R. De Bruyne, C. Mayer, R. Sitzberger, E. Teichmiller and S. Favorite. 12 voted no: E. Bakka, M. Bedish, E. Bluthardt, C. Hayes, S. Hjemvick, L. Johnson, L. Kukanich, D. Nielsen, G. Peske, C. Rayala, K. Rushlow and L. Thorpe. Amendment failed.

Amendment #5. Motion by C. Mayer, seconded by J. Behling to amend the ordinance on page 3, section V, 4, third sentence to read as follows: The Human Resources Manager Sheriff’s Department will notify the interviewing applicants and the members of the Civil Service Commission of the interview date. Discussion. All voted aye. Amendment carried.

Amendment #6 Motion by C. Mayer, seconded by J. Behling to amend the ordinance on page 7, Section IX, C, first sentence to read as follows: Promotions to the rank of Lieutenant will be from the ranks of those Deputy Sheriffs, Jailers and/or Sergeants, according to the specific assignment of the position, employed fulltime with a minimum of ten (10) four (4) years of continuous service with the Vilas County Sheriff’s Department… Discussion. All voted aye. Amendment carried.

Amendment #7 Motion by C. Mayer, seconded by S. Favorite to amend the ordinance on page 13, Section XVII, F by adding a fifth qualification and renumbering as indicated: 4. Have a minimum of 4 years supervisory experience. and 4. 5. If there are less than three (3) internal applicants who meet qualifications… Discussion. All voted aye. Amendment carried.

Amendment #8 Motion by C. Mayer, seconded by K. Rushlow to amend the ordinance on page 9, Section XIII, G, to read as follows: The Sheriff may establish an oncall list of casual part-time employees to be used as relief Jailers… Discussion. All voted aye. Amendment carried.

Amendment #9 Motion by S. Hjemvick, seconded by D. Nielsen to amend the ordinance on page 7, Section IX, C, to read as follows: Promotions to the rank of Lieutenant will be from the ranks of those Deputy Sheriffs, Jailers and/or Sergeants, according to the specific assignment of the position… Discussion. 14 voted aye. 6 voted no: J. Behling, M. K. Black, R. De Bruyne, S. Favorite, C. Mayer and K. Rushlow. Amendment carried.

Amendment #10 Motion by J. Behling, seconded by K. Rushlow to amend the ordinance on page 8, Section XIII, A, to read as follows: No full-time person holding the office of… Discussion. All voted aye. Amendment carried. All voted aye on the ordinance as amended. Carried.

RES. 2012-124 (VOLUNTARY REDUCTION IN FORCE) M. Bedish, S. Favorite and L. Kukanich recused themselves and left the meeting room prior to any discussion or action taken on the resolution. Vice-Chair C. Mayer assumed leadership of the meeting.

Motion by R. De Bruyne, seconded by L. Thorpe to adopt. Amendments to the ordinance are numbered in the order that they were introduced.

Amendment #1 Motion by J. Behling, seconded by L. Thorpe to amend the attached Vilas County Voluntary RIF policy on page 1, under Applicability to read as

follows: All non-represented, full-time employees, exempt and nonexempt, are eligible to participate in the voluntary RIF All full-time employees, represented and non-represented (excluding sworn law enforcement subject to WPPA bargaining agreement), are eligible to participate in the voluntary RIF. Discussion. All voted aye. Amendment carried.

Amendment #2 Motion by L. Thorpe, seconded by J. Behling to amend the attached Vilas County Voluntary RIF policy on page 2, under the Procedures Heading, Section J, by inserting the following language as the last sentence: The lump sum RIF payment will be reported to the Unemployment Office as weekly income, at the employee’s current weekly payroll rate, until the total RIF payment has been exhausted. Discussion. 7 voted aye. 10 voted no: A. Bauman, M. K. Black, E. Bluthardt, R. De Bruyne, S. Hjemvick, L. Johnson, D. Nielsen, G. Peske, K. Rushlow and E. Teichmiller. Amendment failed.

Amendment #3 Motion by L. Thorpe, seconded by E. Bluthardt to amend the attached Vilas County Voluntary RIF policy on page 2, under that Payment and Benefits heading, Section B, to read as follows: The RIF payment shall not exceed one-half of the employee’s regular, straight-time, annual salary. For example, in the above scenario, the employee’s gross RIF payment shall not exceed $35,000 $17,500, regardless of the percentage payment or the years of service. Discussion. 10 voted aye. 7 voted no: A. Bauman, E. Bakka, S. Hjemvick, L. Johnson, D. Nielsen, G. Peske and R. Sitzberger. Amendment carried. A roll call vote on the resolution as amended returned the following results: 10 voted aye: J. Behling, M. K. Black, E. Bluthardt, R. De Bruyne, C. Hayes, L. Johnson, C. Mayer, G. Peske, C. Rayala and L. Thorpe.

7 voted no: E. Bakka, A. Bauman, S. Hjemvick, D. Nielsen, K. Rushlow, R. Sitzberger and E. Teichmiller. Carried.

Board Chairman S. Favorite returned to chair the meeting. A. Bauman excused himself at 12:00 P.M. 19 members remained in attendance. The Chair called for a recess at Noon. The meeting resumed at 12:07 P.M. RES. 2012-125 A ¾ majority vote in favor is required for adoption (CREATE NEW RECREATION ADMINISTRATOR POSITION WITH FLSA SALARY ADJUSTMENT) Motion by C. Rayala, seconded by R. Sitzberger to adopt. Discussion. 18 voted aye. 1 no vote: M. Bedish. Carried.

RES. 2012-126 (NEW TECHNICAL SERVICE FEE POLICY AND FEE SCHEDULE) Motion by R. Sitzberger , seconded by E. Teichmiller to adopt. Discussion. Motion

by L. Thorpe, seconded by E. Bluthardt to amend the resolution by deleting lines #27, #28 and #29 as follows: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if revenues collected exceed the county costs of Land and Water staff in a given year, the LCC is authorized to carryover the nonexpended funds to offset Land and Water Conservation staff costs the following year.

All voted aye on the amendment. Carried. All voted aye on the resolution as amended. Carried.

RES. 2012-127 (TOWN OF PRESQUE ISLE GAYLE STRAND ZONING DISTRICT MAP AMENDMENT) Motion by C. Rayala, seconded by C. Hayes to adopt. Discussion. All voted aye.

Carried.

RES. 2012-128 (TOWN OF PRESQUE ISLE MERMAID LAKE ZONING DISTRICT MAP AMENDMENT) Motion by C. Mayer, seconded by S. Favorite to adopt. Discussion. 18 voted aye. 1 voted no: C. Hayes. Carried.

RES. 2012-129 (SUPPORTING LEGISLATION REQUIRING ONLINE-ONLY RETAILERS TO COLLECT AND REMIT WISCONSIN SALES TAX) Motion by L. Thorpe, seconded by C. Hayes to adopt. Discussion. 18 voted aye.

1 voted no: E. Bluthardt. Carried.

RES. 2012-130 (ANNUAL FOREST ADMINISTRATION GRANT & WORK PLAN) Motion by C. Mayer, seconded by S. Hjemvick to adopt. Discussion. Motion by S. Hjemvick, seconded by C. Mayer to amend the attached 2013 Work Plan, under the heading Wildlife Conservation, sixth bullet point from the top: Maintain the deer enclosure exclosure fencing surrounding 4 sites planted to enhance wildlife food and cover on the electric transmission line.

All voted aye on the amendment. Carried. All voted aye on the resolution as amended. Carried.

RES. 2012-131 (VILAS COUNTY REAL ESTATE SALES/TRADES) Motion by C. Rayala, seconded by R. Sitzberger to adopt. Discussion. All voted aye. Carried.

CHAIR’S APPOINTMENTS • None DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORTS • Social Services Department Motion by C. Mayer, seconded by E. Teichmiller to accept the Social Services Department annual report. All voted aye.

Carried.

LETTERS AND COMMUNICATIONS Board Chairman S. Favorite reaffirmed that the 2013 Budget will be deliberated upon at a special County Board meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, November 27, 2012. He also scheduled a special County Board meeting for Tuesday, December 11, 2012 for purposes of ratifying citizen appointments to the Civil Service Commission. The Board Chairman also announced that the Human Resources Director would prepare a regularly distributed newsletter for department heads, in an effort to improve internal communications. He furthermore announced the resumption of committee restructuring and department consolidation efforts, beginning early in 2013.

PAY PER DIEM Motion by E. Bakka, seconded by R. Sitzberger to approve payment of per diem. All voted aye. Carried. Per diem shall be paid as follows: E. Bakka $80.30, A. Bauman $100.84, M. Bedish $55.33, J. Behling $49.22, M. K. Black $94.73, E. Bluthardt $52.55, R. De Bruyne $80.30, S. Favorite $53.66, C. Hayes $99.17, S. Hjemvick $68.09, L. Johnson $65.32, L. Kukanich $52.55, C. Mayer $90.73, D. Nielsen $70.31, G. Peske $64.21, C. Rayala $90.29, K. Rushlow $50.89, R. Sitzberger $74.75, E. Teichmiller $75.31, L. Thorpe $48.39.

ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned by the Chair at 12:54 P.M. Prepared and submitted by: David R. Alleman, Vilas County Clerk Minutes reflect the recorder's notations and are subject to future revision and approval by the Vilas County Board.

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_____________ (Six Weeks, 11/14-12/19/12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY Case No. 12 CV 157 ____________________________________ Headwaters State Bank,

Plaintiff, vs.

Robert A. Krohn & Angela D. Krohn, and State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Defendants. ____________________________________ NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE ____________________________________ By virtue of and pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure filed on September 20, 2012, I will sell at public auction on the front steps of the Vilas County Courthouse, 330 Court Street, in the City of Eagle River, in said county, on: DATE: December 27, 2012 TIME: 2:00 P.M. all of the following described mortgaged premises, to wit: PARCEL 12 A parcel of land in Government Lot Four (4), Section Thirty-four (34), Township Forty-three (43) North, Range Ten (10) East as the Fourth Principal Meridian, Land 0' Lakes Township, Vilas County, Wisconsin, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner of Section 34, marked by a 2" iron pipe witnessed by a 14" Oak bearing S 64° W, 64.5 feet; thence S 89° 05' 00" E, (solar bearing) 1322.93 feet along the South line of Government Lot 4 to the 1/8th corner marked by a 2" iron pipe; thence N 0° 10' 00" E, 33.00 feet along the East line of Government Lot 4 to the PLACE OF BEGINNING, marked by a 2" iron pipe on the Northerly right-of-way line of the Private Road.

Thence N 89° 05' 00" W, 478.91 feet along the Northerly right-of-way line of the Private Road to a 1" iron pipe; thence N 0° 16' 00" E, 230.00 feet to a 1" iron pipe; thence S 89° 05' 00" E, 478.51 feet to a 1" iron pipe; on the East line of Government Lot 4; thence S 0° 10' 00" W 230.00 feet along the

East line of Government Lot 4 to the place of beginning.

Together with the right for ingress and egress to the Town Road over the existing Private Road along the South line of said parcel.

Subject to a perpetual easement for public utilities.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: Spruce Meadows Lane, Town of Land O’Lakes TERMS OF SALE: Cash, with a minimum deposit for down payment of not less than $10,000, required at the time of Sheriff’s sale by, cash, money order, Cashier’s Check or certified check made payable to the Clerk of Circuit Court, and the balance of the sale price to be paid upon confirmation of sale by the Court. This property to be sold “AS IS” and subject to any and all delinquent real estate taxes, plus accrued interest, and real estate taxes for the year of sale, and any special assessments, if any. Purchaser to pay transfer tax fee. /s/ Frank Tomlanovich, Vilas County Sheriff O’Brien, Anderson, Burgy, & Garbowicz, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff PO Box 639 Eagle River, WI 54521 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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(Six Weeks, 11/14-12/19/12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY Case No. 12 CV 199 ____________________________________ Headwaters State Bank,

Plaintiff, vs.

Ronald J. Plude, Dawn Plude, Christopher F. Plude, Eagle River Memorial Hospital, Inc., and, Cavalry SPV I, LLC, Defendants. ____________________________________ NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE ____________________________________ By virtue of and pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure filed on September 20, 2012, I will sell at public auction on the front steps of the Vilas County Courthouse, 330 Court Street, in the City of Eagle River, in said county, on: DATE: December 27, 2012 TIME: 2:00 P.M. all of the following described mortgaged premises, to wit: A parcel of land in Government Lot Three (3), Section Thirty-five (35), Township Forty-three (43) North, Range Ten (10) East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Town of Land O' Lakes, Vilas County, Wisconsin, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Lot 3; thence South along the West boundary of said Lot 3, 186.34 feet to the South boundary of County Trunk Highway B; thence Easterly along the South boundary of County Trunk Highway B a distance of 506.71 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING of the property to be described; thence South 34° West a distance of 292.33 feet to a point; thence East parallel with the South line of said Lot 3 a distance of 35 feet to a point; thence North 34° East to a point on the South boundary of Highway B; thence Westerly along said South boundary of Highway B to the aforementioned Point of Beginning.

Subject to a perpetual easement for ingress and egress and light and air over the entire Westerly 5 feet of the said premises, as described in Volume 115 Deeds, page 372, Vilas County Records.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4189 CTH B, Town of Land O’ Lakes TERMS OF SALE: Cash, with a minimum deposit for down payment of not less than $10,000, required at the time of Sheriff’s sale by, cash, money order, Cashier’s Check or certified check made payable to the Clerk of Circuit Court, and the balance of the sale price to be paid upon confirmation of sale by the Court. This property to be sold “AS IS” and subject to any and all delinquent real estate taxes, plus accrued interest, and real estate taxes for the year of sale, and any special assessments, if any. Purchaser to pay transfer tax fee. /s/ Frank Tomlanovich, Vilas County Sheriff O’Brien, Anderson, Burgy, & Garbowicz, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff PO Box 639 Eagle River, WI 54521 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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(Three Weeks, 11/14-11/28/12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY Case No. 12 CV 74 ____________________________________ Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

ERROL D. FRAZIER, et al.

Defendants. ____________________________________ NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE ____________________________________ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on September 5, 2012 in the amount of $164,281.62 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 13, 2012 at 02:00 PM TERMS: 1.) 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2.) Sold "as is" and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: at 330 Court Street, Eagle River, Wisconsin 54521 DESCRIPTION: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN COUNTY OF VILAS, STATE OF WISCONSIN AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN VOLUME I PAGE 1413-363 AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PART OF GOVERNMENT LOT 3 AND GOVERNMENT LOT 5, SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST, OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, VILAS COUNTY, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF GOVERNMENT LOT 3 AND THE CENTER OF SECTION 29, THENCE EAST ALONG THE ONE-QUARTER LINE BETWEEN GOVERNMENT LOT 3 AND 5 A DISTANCE OF 864.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE AND THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE S34 DEGREES 27 MINUTES EAST A DISTANCE OF 126.53 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE ON THE SHORE OF HEART LAKE, THENCE ALONG THE SAID LAKE SHORE NORTH 56 DEGREES 22 MINUTES EAST A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET TO `AN IRON PIPE, THENCE LEAVING SAID LAKE SHORE NORTH 1 DEGREES 22 MINUTES WEST A DISTANCE OF 213.74 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 09 MINUTES EAST A DISTANCE OF 428.7 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE ON THE ROAD RIGHTAWAY, THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHTAWAY SOUTH 67 DEGREES 27 MINUTES WEST A DISTANCE OF 109.28 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE, THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHTAWAY SOUTH 0 DEGREES 09 MINUTES WEST A DISTANCE OF 466.5 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE SOUTH 30 DEGREES 14 MINUTES WEST A DISTANCE OF 98.4 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5110 Heart Lake Road, Conover, WI 54519 TAX KEY NO.: GL3-1 Dated this 31 day of October, 2012. /s/ Sheriff Frank Tomlanovich, Vilas County Sheriff Russell J. Karnes Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1054982 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C. is the creditor's attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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(Three Weeks, 11/21-12/5/12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY BRANCH I Case Classification Type: Foreclosure of Mortgage Case Code: 30404 Case No. 12 CV 112 ____________________________________ ACM BUSHNELL, LLC, vs.

ALGAR SAULIC,

Plaintiff,

JANINA K. SAULIC, and NORDWALD, INC.

Defendants. ____________________________________ SUMMONS ____________________________________

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue a judgement of foreclosure entered on June 14, 2012 in the amount of $136,679.52, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: December 20, 2012 at 2:00 pm TERMS: 1. 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted).

The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than 10 days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff.

2. The property is sold ‘as is’ and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate transfer tax from the proceeds of the sale.

PLACE: Vilas County Courthouse, 330 Court Street, Eagle River, Wisconsin 54521 DESCRIPTION/PARCEL #: Lots Three (3), Four (4), and Ten (10) in Block Five (5) in the ASSESSOR’S PLAT-VILLAGE OF BOULDER JUNCTION, said Plat being a Subdivision of Government Lot One, the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, and the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, all in Section Twenty; and the Government Lots Four and Six, both in Section Seventeen; ALL in the Township Forty-two North, Range Seven East, Town of Boulder Junction, Vilas County, Wisconsin, as the same appears of record in Volume 8 of Plats, Page 7.

Parcel No. PL 5-3 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 10386 Highway M, Boulder Junction, Wisconsin 54512 October 11, 2012 /s/ Frank Tomlanovich, Vilas County Sheriff Sitzmann Law Firm Ltd. 231 W. Franklin Street Appleton, WI 54911 920-733-3963 Sitzmann Law Firm Ltd. is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

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(Three Weeks, 11/21-12/5/12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY — PROBATE — Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for Administration and Deadline for Filing Claims (Formal Administration) Case No. 12-PR-77 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF James P. Brennan.

A petition for formal administration was filed.

THE COURT FINDS: The decendent, with date of birth 7/23/1929 and date of death 6/16/2009 was domiciled in Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 6178 North Santa Monica Boulevard, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin 53217.

THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The petition be heard at the Vilas County Courthouse, 330 Court Street, Eagle River, Wisconsin, Probate Branch, before Circuit Court Judge Neal A. Nielsen III, on Dec. 4, 2012 at 10:45 a.m.

You do not need to appear unless you object. The petition may be granted if there is no objection.

2. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is March 1, 2013.

3. A claim may be filed at 330 Court Steet, Vilas County Courthouse, Eagle River, Wisconsin, Probate Branch.

4. Heirship will be determined at the hearing on petition for final judgment.

5. Publication of this notice is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

If you require reasonable accomodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call (715) 4793642 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

BY THE COURT: /s/ Dawn Halverson Circuit Court Commissioner 11/15/2012 Michael B. Brennan 404 East Apple Tree Road (414) 217-5237 Bar No. 1017064 1906

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(Three Weeks, 11/7-11/21/12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY — PROBATE — Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for Administration and Deadline for Filing Claims (Formal Administration) Case No. 12 PR 78 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BERNICE A. HAYDEN, deceased.

A petition for formal administration was filed.

THE COURT FINDS: The decedent, with date of birth March 11, 1936 and date of death Oct. 11, 2012 was domiciled in Vilas County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 4251 Spruce Lane #59, Eagle River, WI 54521.

THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The petition be heard at the Vilas County Courthouse, Eagle River, Wisconsin, before Circuit Court Judge Hon. Neal A. Nielsen III, on Dec. 4, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.

You do not need to appear unless you object. The petition may be granted if there is no objection.

2. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is Feb. 7, 2013.

3. A claim may be filed at the Vilas County Courthouse, Eagle River, Wisconsin, Probate Branch.

4. Heirship will be determined at the hearing on petition for final judgment.

5. Publication of this notice is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call (715) 4793642 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

BY THE COURT: /s/ Dawn R. Halverson Circuit Court Commissioner 10/31/2012 Atty. Colyn E. Carter P.O. Box 1088 Eagle River, WI 54521 (715) 479-4488 Bar No. 1008534 1873

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(Three Weeks, 11/7-11/21/12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY Case No. 12-CV-203 The Honorable Neal A. Nielsen, III Case Code 30404 (Foreclosure of Mortgage) The amount claimed exceeds $5000.00 ____________________________________ Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 3476 Stateview Boulevard Fort Mill, SC 29715,

Plaintiff, vs.

Martha Jane Sullivan individually and as Trustee of the Martha Jane Sullivan Trust 1322 Deneb Ct Walnut Creek, CA 94597-2959 John Doe Sullivan 1322 Deneb Ct Walnut Creek, CA 94597-2959 John Moe Sullivan and Jane Doe Sullivan and such other unknown trustee and/or beneficiaries of the Martha Jane Sullivan Trust 1322 Deneb Ct Walnut Creek, CA 94597-2959 Defendants. ____________________________________ PUBLICATION SUMMONS ____________________________________ THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within 40 days after November 7, 2012 you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is 330 Court Street, Eagle River, WI 54521 and to Gray & Associates, L.L.P., plaintiff's attorney, whose address is 16345 West Glendale Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151-2841. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated this 2nd day of November, 2012.

Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: /s/ William N. Foshag State Bar No. 1020417 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-8404 (414) 224-8118 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

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(Six Weeks, 11/21-12/5/12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY Case No. 12-CV-67 Hon. Neal A. Nielsen, III Br. 1 ____________________________________ ASSOCIATED BANK, N.A., vs.

ROY G. HOENECKE ELIZABETH HOENECKE VILLAGE OF MCFARLAND,

Plaintiff,

Defendants. ____________________________________ NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE ____________________________________

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-captioned action on June 12, 2012, in the amount of $91,203.67, the Sheriff or his assignee will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 13, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.

PLACE: in the main lobby of the Vilas County Courthouse, 330 Court Street, Eagle River, WI 54521 DESCRIPTION: Lot Thirty-seven (37) of the recorded Plat of Deerwood Beach-Division 2, said Plat being a subdivision of part of Government Lots One, Three and Four, all in Section One, Township Forty North, Range Six East, Arbor Vitae Township, Vilas County, Wisconsin as the same appears of record in Volume 8 of Plats at page 26.

Tax Key: 2-61 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2749 Deerwood Drive, Arbor Vitae, WI 54568 TERMS: Cash; down payment required at the time of Sheriff’s Sale in the amount of 10% by cash, money order, cashier’s check or certified check made payable to the Vilas County Clerk of Courts; balance of sale price due upon confirmation of sale

by Court. Property to be sold as a whole 'as is' and subject to all real estate taxes, accrued and accruing, special assessments, if any, penalties and interest. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax from the proceeds of the Sale upon Confirmation of the Court. Purchaser to pay the cost of title evidence. /s/ Sheriff Frank Tomlanovich Vilas County, Wisconsin Plaintiff’s Attorney: Mallery & Zimmerman, S.C. 500 Third Street, Suite 800 P.O. Box 479 Wausau, WI 54402-0479 (715) 845-8234 1902

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21, 2012

THREE LAKES

JAN HINTZ (715) 546-2712

Petroleum Museum features 1941 delivery truck as exhibit The Northwoods Petroleum Museum in Three Lakes has been acquiring new items for display at the rate of one per week throughout the last year, according to museum owner Ed Jacobsen.

The museum continues to evolve as items are donated and purchased. Among the new exhibits is a restored 1941 International Cities Service gasoline delivery truck in its original condition.

This truck will be on consignment as an exclusive exhibit through the spring of next year. The meticulously restored machine belongs to Terry Flannery of Goodman and has been featured in only two car shows, one in Three Lakes and one in Iola.

The vehicle was featured in the blue ribbon concours at Iola, which is reserved for only the highest quality antiques in the Midwest.

The truck has been featured in five national magazines, including the International Harvester collectors’ magazine, the Red Power and the Vintage Truck monthlies, as well as Petroleum Collectible Monthly and the Iola edition of Old Cars Weekly.

Jacobsen said Flannery was pleased to display his truck for all to see at the Three Lakes Museum, as it has

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Leadership Oneida seeking projects for program grads The application deadline is approaching for organizations to present projects for Leadership Oneida County candidates.

Applications are due Nov. 23. The Leadership steering committee will review the applications and ask selected organizations to describe their project to the Leadership candidates on Dec. 13.

Leadership Oneida County is a program that identifies and cultivates leaders within Oneida county. The 2012-’13 program has 12 candidates from various professional and personal backgrounds with diverse skills and abilities.

As part of the program and a requirement for gradu-

ation, candidates must select a community project to complete by May 2013. Community projects are solicited from local community groups and nonprofit organizations.

Leadership programs have assisted communities in various ways. One group helped a local community identify locations, costs and a design for new welcome signs. Another group assisted a local nonprofit organization create a marketing plan.

A group also assisted a humane society with creating a volunteer program.

For an application or for more information, contact Lara Reed at the Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce at (715) 365-7464.

PUBLIC NOTICE _____________ Ed Jacobsen, owner of the Northwoods Petroleum Museum in Three Lakes, showed off the 1941 International Cities Service gas delivery truck that will be on display until next spring.

attracted nearly 20,000 people since its opening in 2006.

Jacobsen said he’s had so many new additions to the collection that he’s running low on space, but changes were made to accommodate this magnificent delivery truck.

While the truck is in Three Lakes, it will be the highlight of the displays at

The truck, owned by Terry Flannery of Goodman, has been featured in five national magazines. The museum is located north of Three Lakes on Highway 45.

—Photo By Jan Hintz

the museum.

Other new additions include a 1927 hand-crank gasoline pump as well as a working gas pump from 1899.

This pump is an original model of the first pump to bring gasoline, or kerosene, from an underground storage tank.

Jacobsen said that until he acquired this particular

pump last month, he had only seen one other complete pump of this type.

“It’s in the chairman’s office at the Tokheim pump manufacturing headquarters in Indiana,” he said.

The museum, which is open to the public, operates all year. For museum hours, contact (715) 617-0566.

Used book sale slated The Friends of Demmer Memorial Library will hold a used book sale Saturday, Nov. 24, from 9 a.m. to noon in the lower level of the library.

The holiday sale will be the last book sale of the year and will include a variety of hardcover and paperback books.

The Friends of Demmer Library also will hold a Christmas Luncheon Monday, Dec. 3. For more information, members can contact Pat Hine at (715) 546-4488.

Three Lakes Senior Citizen Nutrition Menu Reservations and cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance. Phone Angela Kottwitz, site manager, at (715) 490-2798.

THURSDAY, NOV. 22 Closed

MONDAY, NOV. 26 CAKE AUCTION — The Three Lakes eighthgrade class recently held its annual cake auction, which raised $5,600 toward the class’ upcoming trip to Washington, D.C., in the

spring. Attendees took some time to view the cakes prior to the auction. Auctioneer Bob St. Louis donated his time and helped the class by auctioning the homemade cakes.

—Photo By Jan Hintz

Library honors Friends group with resolution

Historical society plans to sell engraved bricks

The Edward U. Demmer Memorial Library board of trustees recently presented the Friends of Demmer Library with a resolution recognizing its role in supporting the library.

For more than 40 years, the group has considered the Demmer Library a cornerstone of the community that provides opportunities for all.

The Friends have consistently raised money for additional programming at the library, much-needed equipment and to support children’s summer reading programs and other events throughout the year.

The group facilitates monthly book sales which not only provide funds for new materials, but also attracts people into the Three Lakes community from surrounding areas.

The Friends are partners in presenting the Spring Fling, the library’s main fundraising activity, which funds the purchase of materials that enhance patrons’ recreational and learning experience.

The board of trustees expressed its appreciation and gratitude to the Friends of Demmer Library for its commitment to library services for all the citizens and visitors to Three Lakes.

The Three Lakes Historical Society has announced it will sell commemorative engraved bricks paving the way to various buildings at the Three Lakes Historical Museum.

Bricks can be purchased to honor a loved one, celebrate the birth of a child, mark a family milestone, honor the service of a veteran, remember a pet or anything else deemed historically important by those purchasing bricks.

The society will offer two sizes: 4- by 8-inch bricks for $50; or 8- by 8-inch bricks for

$75.

Bricks also will be offered in combination with new and renewable memberships in the society.

The smaller brick can pair with a Pioneer membership for $100, while the larger brick can pair with either an Explorer membership for $250 or an Adventurer membership for $500.

To view examples of the bricks and other highlights of the museum, visit threelakeshistory.org. To order a brick or join the society, call Barb Lindquist at (715) 5468011.

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION (S.120.06 (6) (B), Wis. Stats.)

Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the School District of Three Lakes that a School Board Election will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, to fill the expiring terms of Terry McCloskey and John Olkowski Jr., beginning April 22, 2013, and expiring April 2016.

An elector desiring to be a candidate for a position on the School Board must file a campaign registration statement and a declaration of candidacy at the Board of Education Office, 6930 West School Street, Three Lakes, WI 54562, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, mailed to the address noted above, or filed personally with the School District Clerk, prior to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013.

Dated this 13th day of November 2012.

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/s/ Tom Rulseh, Clerk Board of Education

Breaded pork cutlet Baked sweet potato Salad Whole-grain roll Rosy applesauce

TUESDAY, NOV. 27 Baked macaroni & cheese Tropical-fruit salad Vegetable juice Whole-wheat bread Seven-layer bar

(One Week, 11/21/12) REGULAR MEETING Board of Education School District of Three Lakes October 23, 2012 Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM by President Ingram. Board members present: Kwaterski, Ingram, Rulseh, and McCloskey. Also present: Dr. George J. Karling, District Administrator; B. Greb and J. Kuchenbecker, Principals; K. Brown, Elementary Dean of Students; G. Welhoefer, Guidance Director; M. Bobert, District Secretary; and 6 visitors.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance.

Dr. Karling reported on the agenda posting and notification of the meeting to the media.

Motion was made and seconded to approve the agenda as printed. Motion carried. 4:0.

Motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the September 18, 2012 regular meeting. Motion carried. 4:0.

Dr. Karling asked that the November Board meeting date be changed to November 14 due to a conflict with the Thanksgiving break. Discussion followed. Motion was made and seconded to set the November Board meeting for November 14 at 6:00 PM at the Sugar Camp School. Motion carried. 4:0.

The Board considered budget revisions for the 2012-2013 budget. Discussion followed. Motion was made and seconded to decrease the general fund tax levy by $127.00; increase the community service fund tax levy by $110.57; increase special adjustment aid by $39.00; increase exempt computer aid by $90.00; and decrease per pupil aid by $150.00. Motion carried. 4:0.

The Board reviewed the levy adjustment in accordance with budget revisions. Motion was made and seconded to adjust the levy in accordance with budget revisions and to set the levy at $6,977,687.86 for the 20122013 school year. Motion carried. 4:0.

The Board considered a resolution authorizing the school district budget to exceed the revenue limit by $2,345,123 per year for five years for non-recurring purposes. Motion was made and seconded to adopt the resolution authorizing the school district budget to exceed the revenue limit by $2,345,123 per year for five years for non-recurring purposes. Discussion followed. Motion carried. 4:0.

The Board considered a resolution providing for a referendum election on the question of the approval of a resolution authorizing the school district budget to exceed the revenue limit by $2,345,123 per year for five years for nonrecurring purposes. Motion was made and seconded to adopt the resolution providing for a referendum election on the question of the approval of a resolution authorizing the school district budget to exceed the revenue limit by $2,345,123 per year for five years for non-recurring purposes. Motion carried. 4:0.

The Board reviewed snowplowing bids for the 2012-2013 school year. Motion was made and seconded to accept the bid from Maney Construction at the rate of $200 per time and $25 per hour on call. Motion failed. 1:3 (Rulseh). Discussion followed.

Motion was made and seconded to accept the bid from Northern Prestige, Inc. at a rate of $180 per time and $60 per hour on call. Motion carried. 3:1 (Rulseh).

The Board reviewed the Third Friday Membership count which indicated that Three Lakes Elementary had 158 resident students, Sugar Camp 127 resident students, and grades 7-12 260 resident students, for a total resident student count of 545.

Dr. Karling reviewed changes to the district’s brochure. There was one additional update to be made, and the brochure will

be ready to be sent to the printer.

Dr. Karling presented a facility use request from the Oregon, WI Marching Band for June of 2013. He stated that he would like to offer the band a reduced facility use rate of $1,000 for the week because they would be bringing over 150 people into the community for that week to patronize local businesses, and they would also be putting on a performance for the community on Friday evening. Motion was made and seconded to approve the facility use request for the Oregon, WI Marching Band in June. Motion carried. 4:0.

Mr. Brown updated the Board on the Three Lakes Letterman’s Club. The Board thanked Mr. Brown for his update.

Dr. Greb reviewed the revised reading and language curriculum. Discussion followed. Motion was made and seconded to approve the revised reading and language curriculum as presented. Motion carried.

4:0. The Board thanked Dr. Greb and his staff for the work on the curriculum.

Dr. Greb reviewed the revised math curriculum. Discussion followed. Motion was made and seconded to approve the revised math curriculum as presented. Motion carried. 4:0. The Board thanked Dr. Greb and his staff for their work on the curriculum.

The Principals and others in attendance shared Positive Happenings with the Board.

The Board congratulated Terry McCloskey on his election to the position of WASB Region 2 Director.

The Board left the Board room for a facility tour at 7:45 PM. The Board returned to the Board room at 8:45 PM, and motion was made and seconded to adjourn to executive session according to W.S. 19.85 (1) (a through h) for the following purpose: to consider employment, compensation, and performance of individual employees; and to consider financial, medical, social, or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons. Ayes: Kwaterski, Ingram, Rulseh, and McCloskey. Nays: none.

Motion was made and seconded to reconvene to open session at 9:55 PM and consider motions on matters taken up in executive session. Ayes: Kwaterski, Ingram, Rulseh, and McCloskey. Nays: none.

Motion was made and seconded to approve the hiring of Tammy Boers as assistant dramatics coach for the 20122013 school year. Motion carried. 4:0.

Motion was made and seconded to approve the hiring of Felicia Schuster as assistant girls’ basketball coach for the 2012-2013 school year. Motion carried. 4:0.

Motion was made and seconded to approve the hiring of Mark Senter as assistant wrestling coach for the 2012-2013 school year. Motion carried. 4:0.

Motion was made and seconded to approve the hiring of Brandon Sharpe as assistant boys’ basketball coach for the 2012-2013 school year. Motion carried.

Motion was made and seconded to approve the hiring of Al Votis as junior high wrestling coach for the 2012-2013 school year. Motion carried. 4:0.

Motion was made and seconded to adjourn at 9:58 PM. Motion carried. 4:0.

Respectfully submitted, Mary R. Bobert District Secretary 1908

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Town of Three Lakes-Historical Society The town of Three Lakes-Historical Society is seeking contractor for on-site work to alleviate drainage problem at 1798 Huron Street. Project to include: Providing 300 feet of 6-inch drain tube, 100 yds. of 1.5-inch washed crushed stone and 10 yds. of screened topsoil. Removal of two trees, brush and stumps as well as dig 300 feet of trench and haul out dirt.

Install drain tube, fill trench with stone, reshape front parking area and re-grade.

If interested, please contact the Three Lakes Town Office at 1912 715-546-3316.

Nov. 18-24

NOTICE OF 2013 BUDGET HEARING FOR THE TOWN OF THREE LAKES, ONEIDA COUNTY The town of Three Lakes Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the budget to be adopted for said town for the calendar year of 2013. Said hearing will be held at the Three Lakes Community Building, 6965 West School Street, on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

2013 BUDGET SUMMARY TOWN OF THREE LAKES EXPENDITURES FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

Budget 2011

Budget 2012

GENERAL GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLIC WORKS HEALTH AND SANITATION EDUCATION AND RECREATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEBT SERVICE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CAPITAL OUTLAY

$810,177.00 579,579.24 698,307.76 113,900.00 337,197.19 113,500.00 210,464.00 4,070.00 160,600.00

$571,907.54 579,525.42 571,716.74 98,700.00 314,313.96 173,350.00 476,136.87 4,070.30 141,775.00

TOTAL EXPENDITURES LESS ANTICIPATED REVENUES NET EXPENSE (LEVY)

$3,027,735.19 1,103,749.59 1,923,985.60

$2,931,495.82 1,015,599.83 1,915,896.00

ACTUAL 2011 LEVY PROPOSED 2012 LEVY FOR 2013 BUDGET

$1,915,896.00

Proposed 2013

% Change

$470,934.91 –17.7% 712,378.68 22.9% 884,312.96 54.7% 110,790.00 12.2% 453,601.38 44.3% 187,768.00 8.3% 167,954.94 –64.7% 0.00 –100.0% 194,005.12 36.8% $3,181,745.99 1,258,607.99 1,923,138.00

8.5% 23.9% 0.4%

$1,923,138.00

Said budget in detail is available for inspection at the Three Lakes Town Offices, 6965 West School Street.

Sue Harris, Clerk Town of Three Lakes 1903

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VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

LAND O’ LAKES

JILL JAMES (715) 547-3930

4540 EVERGREEN DR., LAND O’ LAKES, WI 54540

jilliebabes@yahoo.com

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Volunteers recognized Library sets holiday film for service to lunches Volunteers from five area churches and local businesses were recognized at a recent appreciation dinner for the Headwaters Ecumenical Lunch Program (HELP).

The potluck dinner was held at Pioneer Lake Lutheran Church to acknowledge volunteers who prepare and serve the community meals to those in need.

Members of HELP have served the free meals to an average of 30 to 40 people on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Meals are served at Ely Memorial United Church of Christ in Land O’ Lakes. Takeout meals also are available if needed.

Volunteers take turns

preparing and serving meals.

Volunteer participants include members from Ely Memorial United Church of Christ, Hope and Pioneer Lake Lutheran Churches, St. Albert’s and St. Mary’s Catholic Churches.

Business sponsors include Headwaters State Bank, Land O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Forest Lake Country Store.

Individuals appreciate the opportunity to share a meal with others in their community, noted HELP coordinator Dean Karlovich.

The free meals are available to the public. Homedelivered meals also are available. For more information, contact Karlovich at (715) 891-3771.

Parish group sets Christmas party St. Albert’s Catholic Church parish will hold its annual Christmas party Tuesday, Dec. 4, at Gateway Lodge.

All parish women are welcome to attend.

The party begins at 5 p.m. with a social hour and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Entree choices are prime rib, tiger shrimp or raspberry chicken

and the menu includes a baked potato, salad, vegetable, dessert and coffee, milk or tea.

Cost for the dinner will be $20 per person including tax and tip. Reservations are due Wednesday, Nov. 28.

For more information or to make a reservation, contact Elaine Vorel Granat at (906) 544-2006.

PUBLIC NOTICES _____________ (Six Weeks, 11/7-11/21/12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY Case No. 11-CV-378 ____________________________________ Bank of America, N.A. Successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP, Plaintiff, vs.

Marc Keesy and Midland Funding LLC, Defendants. ____________________________________ ADJOURNED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE ____________________________________ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 13, 2012 in the amount of $240,395.45 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: ORIGINAL TIME: November 1, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.

ADJOURNED TIME: December 6, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier's check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier's check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court's confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold 'as is' and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: On the front steps of the Vilas County Courthouse, Eagle River.

DESCRIPTION: Parcel I: A parcel of land in Government Lot 2, Section 3, Township 39 North, Range 10 East, Town of Lincoln, Vilas County, Wisconsin, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Quarter corner to Sections 3 and 10, marked by a railroad spike, witnessed by an iron pipe bearing North 88 Deg. 02' 30" East, 30.03 feet; thence North 17 Deg. 46' 41" West, 1258.59 feet along the NorthSouth 1/4 line to a point; thence North 88 Deg. 38' 11" West, 41.11 feet to an iron pipe on the West right-of-way line of Bloom Road; thence North 18 Deg. 02' 27" West, 954.08 feet along said right-of-way line to a 1-1/4" iron pipe; thence South 86 Deg. 41' 39" West (previously recorded as South 86 Deg. 42' 02" West), 630.24 feet to the place of beginning, marked by a 1" iron pipe.

Thence South 8 Deg. 40' 05" West, 150.00 feet to a 1" iron pipe; thence North 79 Deg. 50' 21" West, 121.82 feet to a 1" iron pipe; thence North 83 Deg. 48' 03" West, 112.18 feet to a 1" iron pipe near the shore of Loon Lake; thence North 12 Deg. 28 62" East, 103.76 feet along the lake to a 1" iron pipe; thence leaving the lake north 86 Deg. 41' 39" East (previously recorded as North 86 Deg. 42' 02" East, 232.00 feet to the place of beginning. The above lateral lot lines extend to the lake, including all riparian rights thereto. Parcel II: A nonexclusive easement 30 feet in width for ingress and egress to bloom Road and for utility purposes, the centerline of which is more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of the parcel herein described located 35.00 feet from the Southeast corner thereof; thence along said centerline south 52 Deg. 15' 15" East, 76.04 feet; and North 72 Deg. 51' 26" East, 618.52 feet to a point on the West right-of-way line of Bloom Road witnessed on a 1-1/4" iron pipe bearing North 18 Deg. 02' 27" West, 15.00 feet and there terminating.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 823 Bloom Rd

Eagle River, WI 54521-9298 DATED: November 1, 2012 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-8404 Please go to www.gray-law.com to obtain the bid for this sale.

Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

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(Three Weeks, 11/7-11/21/12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY Case No. 11-CV-262 ____________________________________ JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff, vs.

Jade A. Kopanski, Alisa A. Majewski a/k/a Alisa Kopanski and Marshfield Clinic, Defendants. ____________________________________ ADJOURNED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE ____________________________________ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on September 27, 2011 in the amount of $89,285.96 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: ORIGINAL TIME: September 27, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.

FIRST ADJOURNMENT: November 1, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.

ADJOURNED TIME: December 6, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier's check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier's check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court's confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold 'as is' and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: On the front steps of the Vilas County Courthouse, Eagle River DESCRIPTION: Lot 5 of Certified Survey Map No. 1134 as recorded in Vol. 4 Certified Survey Map, page 388, being part of the SW ¼ of the SW ¼, Section 35, Township 40 North, Range 10 East, Lincoln Township, Vilas County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1020 Taylor Lake Rd Eagle River, WI 54521-9300 DATED: October 31, 2012 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-8404 Please go to www.gray-law.com to obtain the bid for this sale.

Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

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NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION

The Land O’ Lakes Public Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22, for Thanksgiving.

The Christmas program movie, “Arthur Christmas,” will be shown Friday, Nov. 23, at 11 a.m.

The movie, popcorn and beverages will be provided at no cost. Pre-movie cartoons will begin at 10:45 a.m.

For more information, contact the library at (715) 5466006.

Land O’ Lakes Senior Citizen Nutrition Menu Meals for seniors 60 and older are available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at Gateway Lodge, 4103 Hwy. B. Meals are served at 11:30 a.m. Home-delivered meals are available based on eligibility. While there is no set fee for a meal, donations will be accepted. No one will be denied service because of inability to pay. Suggested donation is $4. For reservations, contact Anna Moore, site manager, 24 hours in advance at (715) 547-6076.

THURSDAY, NOV. 22

Chocolate-chip cookie

Closed

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28

TUESDAY, NOV. 27

Broiled cod Baked potato Coleslaw Sundae

Beef-taco salad w/tortilla chips Corn Fruit cocktail

All meals served with fat-free milk, coffee, bread or rolls and margarine.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL BUDGET HEARING TOWN OF CONOVER NOTICE IS GIVEN, the Annual Budget Hearing for the town of Conover will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Conover Center.

A detail of this budget summary can be viewed in the Town Clerk’s Office aqt 4665 CTH K East during regular office hours.

Category

Budget ’10

General Government Public Safety (Fire/Amb.) Highway Public Works Sanitation Public Works Health & Human Services Culture-Rec-Education Conservation - Development Capital Outlay Debt Service (Princ. + Int.) Total Expenses

124,217 174,759 324,396 48,755 1,200 24,183 10,292 265,000 182,002 1,154,804

211,534 110,672 281,403 38,243 1,129 21,254 14,830 146,751 35,857 861,673

435,917 7,100 15,065 22,980 220,800 701,862

344,290 8,008 26,266 35,961 0 414,525

1,154,804 –701,862 – 13,542 439,400

861,673 –414,525 – 18,219 465,367

Inter-Governmental Income License and Permits Public Charges Miscellaneous Revenues Other Income Total Revenues EXPENSES Minus Revenues Minus Surplus Require Tax Levy

Budget ’11 Act/Est ’12

Prop. ’13 % Change

116,877 115,525 158,304 146,824 348,676 284,195 40,235 39,720 2,200 2,200 21,126 27,698 15,292 10,292 161,300 46,976 203,405 340,758 1,067,415 1,015,188 353,748 7,700 25,961 17,100 180,800 585,309

Office School Board Member from Area D Town of Plum Lake

Incumbent Mike Sealander

Member At-Large #2

Jim Mulleady

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a Campaign Registration Statement and a Declaration of Candidacy must be filed no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 2, 2013, in the office of the school district clerk (Northland Pines District Office, 1800 Pleasure Island Road, Eagle River, Wisconsin).

1,067,415 1,015,188 –585,309 –433,391 – 13,206 – 42,562 468,900 539,235

TOWN OF CONOVER Notice is given, a Special Town Meeting of the Electors of the town of Conover will be held beginning at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27, immediately following the Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget for 2013, for the following purposes: 1. To consider the adoption of a resolution by the Town Meeting endorsing a Town Board Resolution 132-12 that the town tax levy exceed the state allowable levy limit under Wis. Stat. 66.0602 specifically proposing to exceed it by 15% or a dollar amount of $70,335.

2. To approve the 2012 town tax levy to be collected in 2013 pursuant to Wis. Stat. 60.10(1)(a). Resolution 134-12 Notice is further given, a Special Town Board Meeting will be held at the conclusion of the above Budget Hearings and Special Town Meetings to approve, adopt or amend the town budget/levy to be collected in 2013, pursuant to Wis. Stat. 60.190(1)(a) 1905 James M. Hedberg, Clerk

North of the Tension Line

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 16, 2012, in the amount of $239,006.79, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows:.

TIME: November 29, 2012 at 2:00 o’clock p.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Vilas County Courthouse, located at 330 Court Street, Eagle River, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: A parcel of land in Government Lot (1) in Section Seventeen (17), in Township Forty (40) North, Range Five (5) East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Lac du Flambeau Township, Vilas County, Wisconsin, being Parcel B shown on Map No. 95-03 by Wilderness Surveying Inc., dated February 13, 1995, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the corner common to Section 8, 9 16 and 17, marked by a G.L.O. brass capped iron pipe; thence South 89̊ 46’ 00” West for a distance of 1322.48 feet to the Northwest corner of Government Lot 1, being the East 16th corner; thence South 00̊ 41’ 55” East for distance of 1570.69 feet along the West line of Government Lot 1 to the Meander corner, marked by a well point near the northerly shore of Crawling Stone Lake; thence meandering along the lake South 86̊ 34’ 15” East for a distance of 25.07 feet to the place of beginning, marked by an iron pipe; thence continuing along the lake South 86̊ 34’ 15” East for a distance of 200.52 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 00̊ 41’ 55” West for a distance of 316.38 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 89̊ 16’ 09” West for a distance of 200.0 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 00̊ 41’ 55” East for a distance of 301.83 feet to the place of beginning. The above lateral lot lines extend to the shore of Crawling Stone Lake, inclusive the land lying between the lakeshore baseline and the water’s edge.

AND A parcel of land in Government Lot One (1) Section Seventeen (17) in Township Forty (40) North, Range Five (5) East, Lac Du Flambeau Township Vilas County, Wisconsin, being the “Deed Overlap Area” shown on Map No. 95-03 by Wilderness Surveying, Inc., dated February 13, 1995 more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the corner common to Section 8, Section 9, Section 16 and Section 17 marked by a G.L.O. brass capped iron pipe; thence South 89̊ 46’ 00” West for a distance of 1322.48 feet to the Northwest corner of Government Lot 1, being the East 16th Corner; thence South 00̊ 41’ 55” East for a distance of 1203.52 feet along the West line of Government Lot 1 to the place of beginning, being at an intersection with the Southerly right of way of Rohrbacher Lane; thence along said Southerly right of way line of Rohrbacher Lane, along a curve to the right, having a radius of 865.93 feet and an arc length of 153.29 feet, being subtended by a chord of South 78̊ 05’ 16” East for a distance of 153.09 feet; thence continuing along said Southerly right of way line South 73̊ 00’ 58” East for a distance of 79.35 feet; thence South 00̊ 41’ 55” East for a distance of 9.49 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 89̊ 16’ 09’ West for a distance of 225.0 feet

MIDLAND FUNDING LLC BY ITS SERVICING AGENT MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT INC 8875 AERO DRIVE SUITE 200 SAN DIEGO CA 92123 Plaintiff, vs.

JUSTIN CARLSON Defendant. ____________________________________ AMENDED SUMMONS ____________________________________ THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO: JUSTIN CARLSON 1127 OLD 51 S WOODRUFF WI 54568 You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The Complaint, which is also served on you, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within Forty (40) days after November 7, 2012, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the Complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT, VILAS COUNTY, 330 COURT ST, EAGLE RIVER WI 54521-8362 and the Kohn Law Firm, Plaintiffs attorneys, whose address is 735 N. Water St., Suite 1300, Milwaukee, WI 53202. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If no Complaint accompanies this Summons you must respond within the said 40 day period with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint by mailing or delivering said written demand to the court and to the Plaintiffs attorneys at their respective addresses listed above.

If you do not provide a proper answer to the Complaint or provide a written demand for said complaint within the 40 day period, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated at Milwaukee, Wisconsin 10/12/12.

Kohn LAW FIRM S.C. By: /s/ Kevin T. White State Bar No. 1067868 Attorney for Plaintiff 1872

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(One Week, 11/21/12) NOTICE OF LIQUOR, BEER AND/OR WINE LICENSE APPLICATION Vilas County Notice is hereby given that the undersigned have applied for a license to sell at the premises described below in the town of Lincoln, Vilas County, Wisconsin, intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverages as described in Chapter 125 of the Wisconsin Statutes subject to the limitations imposed by Chapter 125 of the Wisconsin Statutes, and all acts amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto, and hereby agreed to comply with the laws, regulations, ordinances and resolutions, state, federal, and local, affecting the sale of such liquors if a license be granted the undersigned.

Combination Class B Michael Martorana, Michael’s Italian Restaurant, 1298 East Dollar Lake Road /s/ Shelly D. Sauvola Clerk/Treasurer 1909

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11 a.m. to noon

1 p.m. Santa Arrives at Airport Then join him for horse-drawn wagon ride to the Town Christmas tree across from the library.

Gifts for Children – Caroling – Cookies – Hot Chocolate Horse-drawn wagon rides throughout the afternoon Sponsored by Headwaters State Bank LAND O’ LAKES & PRESQUE ISLE

Saturday, Nov. 24

8-11 a.m. Breakfast with Santa at the Gateway Lodge Restaurant ~ a gift for every child RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED (715) 547-3321

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Christmas Craft Sale LOL Elementary School, 6485 Town Hall Road Bring a nonperishable item for the Headwaters Food Pantry FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (715) 547-3432

This events ad has been paid for by the following businesses:

LAND O’ LAKES & PRESQUE ISLE

Glik’s Land O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce Peter Schindelholz, DDS, SC

Wisconsin’s North Woods

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE ____________________________________

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(Three Weeks, 11/7-11/21/12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY Case No. 12CV000198 Our File #722340 ____________________________________

Christmas Ornament Workshop

Headwaters State Bank

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JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, successor in interest by purchase from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as Receiver for Washington Mutual Bank, f/k/a Washington Mutual Bank, FA, Plaintiff, vs.

FLORIAN J. GUSKI LIVING TRUST NO. 1 c/o Florian J. Guski, as Trustee; and FLORIAN J. GUSKI and JANE DOE, unknown spouse of Florian J. Guski; and NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD; and BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A. f/k/a Harris, N.A., as the assignee of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as the receiver for Amcore Bank, N.A., and RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY BANK Defendants. ____________________________________

to an iron pipe on the West line of Government Lot 1; thence along said West line of Government Lot 1 North 00̊ 41’ 55” West for a distance of 67.15 feet to the place of beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2147 Rohrbacher Lane, Town of Lac du Flambeau.

TAX KEY NO.: 10-1110 Frank Tomlanovich Sheriff of Vilas County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue, Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

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Friday, Nov. 23 11 a.m.

A map of the school district boundaries can be viewed at the school district office.

/s/ John Sarama Board Clerk

(Four Weeks, 10/31-11/21/12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY Case No. 11-CV-381 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 ____________________________________

Land O’ Lakes, Wis.

Northern Carpets

1901

Up 15%

Special Town Meeting

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2013.

Given under my hand on November 21, 2012

Down 5%

360,830 6,942 28,339 16,480 20,800 433,391 Down 35%

April 2, 2013 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that an election is to be held in the Northland Pines School District on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. The following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term of office for a school board member is three years beginning on Monday, April 22, 2013.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Forslund Building Supply Conserve School

Gateway Lodge, Restaurant & Lounge Bent’s Camp Sunrise Lodge Land O’ Lakes Village Market The Tackle Box Peoples State Bank Land O’ Lakes Recreation Co. Bill Spence Heating & Repair

VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21, 2012

ST. GERMAIN/SAYNER

WALLY GEIST (715) 892-3545

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wally.geist@yahoo.com 8122 MELODY DR. E., ST. GERMAIN, WI 54558

Women’s club presents donations, giving $2,100 to four organizations

PREPARING FOR SANTA — John Vojta, firefighter, polishes the big fire department rig that will serve as Santa’s sleigh in St. Germain Saturday, Nov. 24, when Santa lights the town Christmas tree at 6:30 p.m. Santa will return to the fire station to visit with children.

—Photo By Wally Geist

Board adds road to gas tax program ___________

BY WALLY GEIST ST. GERMAIN CORRESPONDENT

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The St. Germain Town Board added Sixteen Road to the state gas tax program at its meeting last week after Chairman Walt Camp made a motion.

“The program reimburses us a portion of the gas tax for roads within the town,” he said. “Four or five years ago, the town decided not to maintain some of its gravel roads.

Sixteen Road was one of them.”

Now that a property owner plans to build a year-round home on the road, the board decided to grade the road and place it back on the tax role.

“The road is 1.37 miles long and runs between Big St. Germain Drive and Highway 155,” said Camp. “The homeowner will access his property from Big St. Germain Drive.”

The board also reviewed a registered letter from the Vilas County Health Department sent to a property owner and manager regarding a condo which has become uninhabitable.

“The health department is following up on complaints of blight within the town,” said Town Chairman Walt Camp.

“Blighted properties are cited and must be cleaned up because they become breeding grounds for mice, rats and unwanted vegetation.”

The cited property owner and manager was given until Dec. 10 to correct the situa-

tion, according to Camp.

In other town board business, Fred Radtke reported on progress at the yard waste site, saying it received 97 loads of leaves and 98 loads of brush during its fall cleanup season.

After expenses, there was a total income of $38, said Radtke. Two mulch piles have been moved to make more room at the site. Most of the mulch in those piles has been reduced to black soil.

Radtke also serves on the Bike and Hike Committee and reported that the chamber of commerce is donating $250 for mesh bags to cover trail signs during the winter.

“Porta potties used along the trail route are also now in protective winter storage,” he said. “The committee is looking into creating a trail along Highway 155 to give bicyclists a way of following the highway without riding on it.

It’s very narrow and dangerous for bicycles and hikers to be on that road.”

The motion passed unanimously.

In other action, the town board: — received a $250 check from the PrimeTimers to pay for paint used in the community center; — received a check from Luella Sherren for material sold on consignment at the last Red Brick School Restoration rummage sale.

Plum Lake Library sets holiday programs The Plum Lake Library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday Thursday, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23. Regular hours resume Saturday, Nov. 24, at 10 a.m.

A Trim the Library Tree holiday event will be held Friday, Nov. 30 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. There will be crafts for all ages including a repurposed book project for the adults and tree trimming crafts for the children.

The children will make one ornament for the library tree and another to take home.

There will be stories, refreshments and prizes for all.

The library has a collection of crafts books and magazines for a do-it-yourself Christmas.

Some of the titles are “Fa La La Felt,” “Gooseberry Patch Christmas,” “Two Hour Quilted Christmas Projects,” “Christmas is Coming” collection, “100 Crafts Under $10” and many more titles to help personalize Christmas presents.

The Friends of the Library have a selection of handmade Christmas gifts available for sale. They also are selling pecans for $8.25 a bag and fresh balsam Christmas trees for $25 each. All proceeds from the Friends of the Library fundraisers benefit the Plum Lake Library.

For more information on library events or materials contact the library at (715) 542-2020.

Fall dinner supports library elevator fund The Sayner-Star Lake Lioness Club held its Harvest Dinner recently as a fundraiser with proceeds designated for the Plum Lake Public Library elevator fund.

“Our dinner targets the whole community where the golf event only targeted golfers, so this event is much more in keeping with our club’s community oriented goals,” explained Kathy McCaughn, club president.

The event also included a raffle and the room was decorated with handmade quilts.

“We wanted to create a good old-fashioned home atmosphere with the decora-

tions and the hot meal,” added McCaughn.

Chairwoman of the event was Carole Froelich who noted that raffle prizes were donated from area merchants including those in Minocqua and Eagle River.

Carol Briggs won two airline tickets, valued at $400 each, donated by Northwoods Travel in Eagle River.

The menu included salad, roast turkey and pork, mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, carrots and a fall dessert table. Music for the event was provided by Larry Jankowski and the Electronic Orchestra.

The St. Germain Women’s Service Club presented checks to five representatives from four area organizations at the luncheon meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13. A total of $2,100 was divided between them.

A check for $600 and a table full of groceries was presented to Renee Verfuerth for the Vilas Food Pantry.

Checks in the amount of $500 were presented to St. Germain Elementary School Principal Gayle Daniel, Plum Lake Emergency Medical Services team, Steve Clemens and Kevin Rasmussen, and to Judy Kohut of the St. Germain Volunteer Fire Department.

Principal Daniel thanked the group and told them that “a long time ago, you gave me a Continuing Education Unit scholarship to help with my master’s degree expenses. I was impressed and have always tried to give something back to my community which has given so much to so many people and gives year after year to support the needs of children and civic groups.”

Following the presentation of checks, Amie Rein, health and wellness coordinator of caregiver support from the Vilas County Commission on Aging, presented information about the agency’s goals and programs.

“Our agency’s goals are to provide programs, information and help to Vilas seniors. We also help seniors to access the services we provide,” said Rein. “We have the red tape cutters, people who are benefit specialists and help seniors with Medicare, Supplemental Security Income, medical assistance, consumer concerns, disability concerns, the Homestead Tax Credit, Judicare information and general benefit counseling.”

Among the main titled programs of the organization are programs which include six

Club President Barb Steinhilber and Jean Joyce help Renee Verfuerth of the Vilas Food Pantry

meal service sites, home delivered meals, nutrition education, fun and fellowship.

Alzheimer’s family caregiver support programs and family caregiver support programs include respite care, tools for caregivers and financial assistance to pay for inhome health.

Coping programs include Living Well With Chronic Conditions Workshop where people with such ailments as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and arthritis can find support and information.

Stepping On is a program that builds confidence and reduces falls. This comprehensive program helps seniors with balance issues, vision issues and more. Seniors learn how their medications can contribute to their falls as well as helping with safety issues in the home.

“Thirty-five percent of seniors who have fallen

with groceries donated by members of the Women’s Service Club.

—Photo By Wally Geist

becoming less active. Stepping On helps improve the quality of life and safety of Vilas seniors,” said Rein.

Vilas County Commission on Aging is located at 521 East Wall St., Eagle River.

For more information, call

1-(800) 374-1123 or (715) 4793692.

Fundraising for community agencies and monthly programs to educate and inspire are part of the Women’s Service Club mission in St. Germain.

Prime-Time Dining Prime-Time Dining is available at the St. Germain senior nutrition site located at Fibber’s Restaurant, 8679 Big St. Germain Drive. Meals are served Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays at noon. Home-delivered meals are available based on eligibility. While there is no set fee for a meal, donations will be accepted. No one will be denied service because of inability to contribute. The suggested donation is $4. For reservations, contact Verdelle Mauthe, site manager, 24 hours in advance, at (715) 542-2951.

Stuffing & cranberries FRIDAY, NOV. 24 Spaghetti w/meat sauce Buttermilk biscuit Salad Spice bars Garlic toast MONDAY, NOV. 30 Chocolate-chip cookie Lightly-breaded cod SATURDAY, NOV. 26 Potato salad Broasted chicken Mashed potatoes w/gravy Amish sugar cookie All meals served with bread or roll, margarine and low-fat milk.

Everyone has something to give.

Please help us warm our children.

Many children are wishing for things much more basic than toys: a warm winter coat, boots to keep their feet warm and dry mittens to warm chilly fingers.

. ees sed f e tiv d is u a r t inis eceive ng! m d r a hi No y cent er clot r t Eve y win u to b

Our goal is to raise over $60,000.

Eagle River Rotary Club Foundation Inc. 501(c)3

Through the Vilas County News-Review’s WARM THE CHILDREN FUND, needy area children will get the winter clothing they so badly want and need.

So what is the Vilas County News-Review’s WARM THE CHILDREN FUND? It’s neighbors helping neighbors. The Vilas County News-Review is asking readers to donate to the fund, and proceeds will be used to buy warm winter clothing for needy area children.

There are no administrative fees; all the money will be used for the children.

How will needy children be identified?

The staff at Social Services and area officials will help us identify needy children and work with the Vilas County News-Review’s WARM THE CHILDREN coordinators.

How will the children’s clothing be purchased?

The need is especially great this year.

The coordinators of the Vilas County NewsReview’s WARM THE CHILDREN have made arrangements with Shopko Hometown and Glik’s in Eagle River, and will assign volunteer shoppers to take the children shopping for their winter clothing. Shoppers will be volunteers who want to help by donating a little of their time for this worthwhile cause.

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VILAS COUNTY

NEWS-REVIEW SERVING THE NORTH WOODS FOR OVER 127 YEARS

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21, 2012

VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

LATE CLASSIFIEDS

Classifieds published here are those received too late for our Trader deadline, which is 10 a.m. Thursday.

-----------------------------------------------EAGLE RIVER PROPERTIES, EAGLE RIVER, WI, EHO. Applications being taken for 2-bdrm. units.

Rent $540-$619 a month. References, credit and criminal background checks required. Contact (715) 479-9688 or (218) 628-0311.

1708-tfcL -----------------------------------------------APARTMENT FOR RENT: Located between Eagle River & Sugar Camp, 2 bdrm., 1 bath w/large bonus room.

Incredible storage areas, appliances, laundry. $625 per month. Utilities included. Security deposit $625. No pets. No smoking. (715) 891-6200.

4538-tfcL -----------------------------------------------FOR SALE BY OWNER: Three Lakes, Bonack Loop, 3 bdrms., 1 bath, LR/fireplace, 2-car garage, appliances. $119,900 negotiable.

(715) 401-0530. 3p-4639-36L -----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: 2000 Chevy Trailblazer, 6 cyl., 4-WD, 110,000 miles on motor, needs some work, $2,000 obo, (715) 479-9183. Please leave message. 2p-4709-37 -----------------------------------------------HELP WANTED: Part-time night auditor. Must be able to work holidays & weekends. Apply in person only at the Best Western Derby Inn. 3c-4705-38

-----------------------------------------------HELP WANTED: Staff accountant for CPA firm. Responsible for bookkeeping functions, payroll and payroll tax preparation. Knowledge of accounting principles, prior experience, confidentiality and attention to details essential.

Salary package includes retirement plan, vacation, holidays & sick pay.

Please send résumés to Accountant, P.O. Box 1717, Eagle River, WI 54521. 3c-4706-38L -----------------------------------------------LOCAL CLEANING PROFESSIONAL looking to add weekly/biweekly, residential/business customers. Reliable, dependable, responsible, trustworthy, reasonable $ w/references.

Winter house checking services.

Sandra, (715) 952-2196, sandra@ freedomreallyrocks.com. 4373-tfcL -----------------------------------------------B A RT E N D E R WA N T E D : E n j o y year-round living in the North Woods! Experienced bartender needed at Smokey’s Supper Club, Manitowish Waters, WI. Excellent pay and guaranteed winter wages.

Contact Kristen S. at (262) 6124200, ext. 6522. 2p-4707-37L -----------------------------------------------FIREPLACE INSERT: Jotul fireplace insert, excellent condition, includes chimney liner and large set fireplace tools, asking $900. (715) 479-6985.

1p-4710-36

-----------------------------------------------HELP WANTED: An excellent, exciting opportunity! Increased real estate sales in 2012 at Coldwell Banker Mulleady Inc. means that we require additional sales associates.

Currently licensed? Considering a career change? Do something POSITIVE for yourself. This time of year is PERFECT to make your move to the area’s largest full-service company. Inquiries kept confidential. (715) 356-4457. Ask for Pete. 3c-4711-38

-----------------------------------------------MARY KAY OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, Nov. 25, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. At Phelps Fire Hall. Free facials, gift with every purchase. The more you buy, the more you save. Call Christy, (715) 617-3630. 2p-4712-37

CAXCA

This is a part-time position. Applicants must be able to work Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays every week.

Duties will include editing and writing stories for community-related events and working with production staff and news correspondents. Other duties include interviews, photography or other assignments as directed by the Editor. Good spelling, grammar and punctuation a must.

Must be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and work well with people. Computer knowledge a plus. Persons looking for full-time work need not apply.

Send résumé to: Gary Ridderbusch, Editor, News-Review P.O. Box 1929, Eagle River, WI 54521

NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING

Starting Tuesday, Nov 20

10%-50% OFF All Merchandise & Fixtures 5,000 Movies, NFL Items

St. Germain Video, Gifts & Sports Pro Shop 715-479-2421

Hours: Closed Mon.; Tues.-Thurs. 1-7 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. noon - 7 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

NOW HIRING PART-TIME HOUSEKEEPING & PART-TIME RESIDENT CARE ASSISTANT Milestone Senior Living is looking for Resident Care Assistants who are interested in working in a fun team-oriented environment in our Assisted Living Apartments, Suites or Memory Care Communities in our Eagle River and our brand-new facility in Woodruff, January 2013.

Applicants should enjoy caring for and giving support to the elderly in a fastpaced atmosphere. Elderly experience is preferred.

Part-time Resident Care Assistant duties include: Resident Personal Care • Medication Administration Laundry • Housekeeping • Food Preparation Part-time Housekeeping duties include: Basic housekeeping duties • Must maintain dignified and caring atmosphere for our residents and families • Must follow specifics of company’s housekeeping duties and responsibilities.

Applicants should have good speaking, reading and written skills. We offer an excellent training program and train our Resident Care Assistants according to DHS 83 regulations and Milestone policies. Great benefit package for part-time employees. Starting wage depends on experience.

APPLY IN PERSON AT THE EAGLE RIVER LOCATION:

FOR THE TOWN OF LINCOLN

Vilas County Civil Service Commission

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall, a PUBLIC HEARING on the PROPOSED BUDGET of the town of Lincoln will be held. The proposed budget in detail is available for inspection at the Town Hall (1205 Sundstein Road, Eagle River, Wis.) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The following is a summary of the proposed Budget:

Vilas County Government is seeking citizens to participate in the County Civil Service Commission.

REVENUES Taxes Licenses Gifts & Grants Misc. Revenues General Funds Applied TOTAL REVENUES

2011 Actual 75,920.00 10,475.00 206,412.00 11,360.00 100,000.00 404,167.00

2012 Actual* 71,570.00 10,069.00 190,732.00 8,936.00 166,500.00 447,807.00

2013 Anticipated 64,500.00 9,275.00 184,776.00 3,737.00 140,000.00 402,288.00

EXPENDITURES General Government Protection of Person & Property Health, Welfare & Sanitation Education & Recreation Transportation Economic Development Unclassified Outlay

190,933.00 123,163.00 24,130.00 43,469.00 172,235.00 73,315.00 27,000.00 2,000.00

198,866.00 127,547.00 24,130.00 41,942.00 247,083.00 64,600.00 27,000.00 500.00

206,530.00 125,946.00 22,250.00 42,278.00 349,184.00 59,500.00 27,000.00 4,000.00

TOTAL EXPENDITURES 656,245.00

731,668.00

836,688.00

NOTE: Column headed 2012 Actual* is total of 9 months actual and 3 months estimated.

PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED 427,400.00

431,000.00

434,400.00

LEVY IS $3,400.00 OVER last year — a .8% INCREASE.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF LINCOLN

Milestone Senior Living

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, immediately following completion of the public hearing on the proposed budget which begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, a Special Town Meeting of the Electors called pursuant to Section 60.12(1)(c) of the Wisconsin Statutes by the Town Board for the following purposes will be held:

2332 Railroad St. Hwy. 45 North, Eagle River, WI 54521 or email dstommel@milestonesl.com

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1.

To approve the elected officials’ salaries for the April 20132015 term pursuant to Section 60.32 of the Wisconsin Statutes.

2.

To adopt the 2012 town tax levy to be paid in 2013 pursuant to Section 60.10(1)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes.

3.

To authorize the Town Board to obtain short-term loan not to exceed $150,000 in case of emergency.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)

NOTICE OF STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, JUDICIAL, COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND COUNTY SUPERVISOR ELECTION APRIL 2, 2013 STATE OF WISCONSIN } COUNTY OF VILAS } Government Accountability Board}

SPRING ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the several towns, villages, wards and election districts of the State of Wisconsin, on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, the following officers are to be elected:

STATE SUPERINTENDENT ONE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, for the term of four years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of office will expire on July 1, 2013.

Tony Evers

JUDICIAL OFFICERS ONE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, for the term of ten years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of office will expire on July 31, 2013: Pat Roggensack NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day to circulate nomination papers is Dec. 1, 2012, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013. Judicial Officer Candidates (except multi-jurisdictional municipal judges) file with the Government Accountability Board.

/s/ Shelly D. Sauvola, Town Clerk/Treasurer

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The Correctional Officer is a civilian position responsible for maintaining inmate security and control in the Vilas County Jail. All duties and responsibilities are performed under and subject to the review and guidance of the sheriff and the Law Enforcement and Emergency Management Committee.

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The full Civil Service Commission Ordinance and Application for Appointment to the Civil Service Commission can be found on the County website, co.vilas.wi.us. Completed applications may be returned to: Vilas County Human Resources, 330 Court Street, Eagle River, WI 54521. Applications must be received no later than Dec. 4, 2012. Confirmation by the County Board will take place at the Dec. 11, 2012 County Board meeting.

Applications are now being accepted, by the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office, to create an eligibility list to fill future, full-time and part-time Correctional Officer vacancies.

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Each member shall be paid the current County Board per diem ($47/day) for attending meetings and shall be paid at the rate set by the County Board for miles traveled to attend meetings of said Commission and for other work of the Commission ($.48/mile).

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/s/ David R. Alleman, Vilas County Clerk 330 Court Street Eagle River, WI 54521 715-479-3600

The Chair of the Vilas County Board of Supervisors, within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this ordinance, shall appoint members of this Commission, designating the term of office of such appointment, which shall be subject to the confirmation of the Board of Supervisors by a majority vote of the members elect.

The Commission members shall take office immediately upon confirmation. The term of eligibility shall be regulated by the Civil Service Commission, but not to exceed three years. Initially, one member shall serve for one year, two shall serve for two years, and two shall serve for three years. Terms shall be for staggered three-year periods beginning January 1. The Commission shall annually elect one of their members as chairperson and one as vice chair. Every person appointed to the Commission shall take and file the official oath.

Vilas County Sheriff’s Office 330 Court Street Eagle River, WI 54521

DONE in the City of Madison, this 12th day of November 2012.

DONE in the City of Eagle River, this 16th day of November 2012.

The Commission shall consist of five (5) members, all legal residents of Vilas County. No two members shall reside in the same town/city. Appointments shall be made on the basis of recognized and demonstrated interest in, and knowledge of, the problems of civil service. No person holding any elective or appointive public position or office of any sort in said Vilas County government shall be appointed thereon. The Human Resources Director shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Commission.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

DATED this 16th day of November 2012.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013.

/s/ Kevin J. Kennedy, Director and General Counsel Government Accountability Board 212 E. Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor P.O. Box 7984 Madison, WI 53707-7984 608-261-2028

The purpose and scope of the Civil Service Commission is to commit Vilas County to hiring qualified individuals into county law enforcement work through a system of competitive examinations so as to provide that all Civil Service-covered job classes be filled by appointment by the Sheriff from a list of candidates who shall have received the highest ratings in the competitive examination process. The following are the covered job classes under the Civil Service Commission jurisdiction, including these job classes in part-time and limited-term statuses: Chief Deputy, Captain, Jail Administrator, Lieutenant, Detective Sergeant, Deputy Sheriff, Jail Sergeant, Jailer.

A Special Meeting of the Town Board will be held at the Town Hall immediately following the Special Town Meeting of the Electors to adopt the 2013 budget.

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Salary & Benefits: The pay range for the full-time position is $14.94 per hour to start, $17.58 per hour after six months, and $18.28 per hour after two years, plus a generous benefit package. Information on our comprehensive fringe benefit package will be provided. The part-time position pays $14.94 per hour, with no benefit package. Successful candidates will be required to work nights, evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime as shift rotations dictate.

Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age; a U.S. citizen; a high school graduate or equivalent; possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license; no felony convictions; good written and verbal communications skills; have prior experience and knowledge of computers; be able to type 25 w.p.m. with accuracy; ability to handle stressful situations; and the ability to work varied shifts. Applicant must be self-motivated and able to work independently of others. Knowledge of and/or experience in law enforcement or related field is preferred.

Apply: By noon, Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, to the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office, Attention: Carol Krebs, 330 Court Street, Eagle River, WI 54521. Applicants must submit a completed Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board form DJ-LE330 (Rev. 2/11), including completion of category #6, general questions A-C, on the application form must be answered.

Applications are available 24 hours per day at the department, or on our website at www.co.vilas.wi.us (select Sheriff’s Department tab, and then go to the Employment tab), or they can be mailed to you upon request. Please call (715) 4794441 to request an application package.

Note: Successful applicants will be required to pass a written examination; a typing test; a physical agility test; oral interviews; a medical examination including a pre-employment drug screen; a psychological assessment; and an extensive background investigation.

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VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21, 2012

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PUBLIC NOTICES _____________ (Six Weeks, 11/7-12/12/12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY Case No. 12 CV 82 Code No. 30404 ____________________________________ GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs.

GREGG A. GROMACKI, Defendants. ____________________________________ NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE ____________________________________ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered in the above entitled action on the 13th day of June, 2012 in the amount of $256,636.14, the Sheriff will sell all of the following described premises at public auction as follows: Time: Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. Place: The lobby of the Vilas County Courthouse, 330 Court Street, in the City of Eagle River, County of Vilas, Wisconsin.

Description: PARCEL 9: A parcel of land being a part of the S 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 and the S 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 all in Section 32, Township 40 North, Range 11 East, Town of Washington, Vilas County, Wisconsin, and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the South 1/4 comer of said Section 32 being marked by a Vilas County monument, thence N 5˚ 22' 01" W, 655.24 feet along the North-South1/4 line of said Section 32 to an iron pipe on the North line of the S 1/2 of said SE 1/4 SW 1/4 and also on the North line of the S 1/2 of the SW 1/4 SE 1/4 and also being the PLACE OF BEGINNING, thence S 86˚ 23' 21" E, 80.00 feet along the North line of the S 1/2 of the SW 1/4 SE 1/4 to an iron pipe, thence S 0˚ 22' 47" W, 582.05 feet to an iron pipe on the Northerly R/W line of a 66.00 foot wide Private Road which is Outlot 1 of Certified Survey #2287 as recorded in Vol. 7CS, pages 536 & 537 of Vilas County Records, thence N 67˚ 46' 08" W, 252.54 feet along the Northerly R/W line of said Private Road to an iron pipe, thence leaving said Private Road N 0˚ 55' 56" E 502.43 feet to an iron pipe on the North line of the S 1/2 of said SE 1/4 SW 1/4, thence S 85° 51' 26" E, 150.00 feet along said North line back to the PLACE OF BEGINNING. Including a 1/24 interest in Outlot 1 of Certified Survey Map #2287 as recorded in Vol. 7CS, page 536 and 537, Vilas County records, located in part of the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 and part of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 lying in Section 32, Township 40 North, Range 11 East, Town of Washington, Vilas County, Wisconsin.

PARCEL 10: A parcel of land being a part of the S 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4, in Section 32, Township 40 North, Range 11 East, Town of Washington, Vilas County, Wisconsin, and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the S 1/4 comer of said Section 32 marked by a Vilas County monument, thence N 5˚ 22' 01" W, 655.24 feet along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 32 to an iron pipe at the Northwest corner of said S 1/2 of said SW 1/4 SE 1/4, hence S 86° 23' 21" E 80.00 feet along the North line of the South 1/2 of said SW 1/4 SE 1/4 to an iron pipe and also being the PLACE OF BEGINNING, thence continuing S 86° 23' 21" E, 210.00 feet along the North line of the South 1/2 of said SW 1/4 SE 1/4 to an iron pipe, thence S 0˚ 01' 30" W, 621.01 feet to an iron pipe on the Northerly R/W line of the Town Road and also on the Northerly R/W line of a 66.00 foot wide Private Road which is Outlot 1 of Certified Survey #2287 as recorded in Vol. 7CS, pages 536 & 537 of Vilas County Records, thence along said Private Road; N 55° 14' 11" W, 77.17 feet to an iron pipe and N 86° 51' 53" W, 150.00 feet to an iron pipe, thence leaving said Private Road N 0˚ 22' 47" E, 582.05 feet back to the PLACE OF BEGINNING. Including a 1/24 interest in Outlot 1 of Certified Survey Map #2287 as recorded in Vol. 7CS page 536 & 537, Vilas County records, located in part of the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 and part of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 lying in Section 32, Township 40 North, Range 11 East, Town of Washington, Vilas County, Wisconsin.

Property address: 1002 Dyer Road, Eagle River, Wisconsin TERMS OF SALE: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier's check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted.) The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier's check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court's confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold "as is" and subject to all liens and encumbrances with no representations or warranties being made. The purchaser shall pay all costs of sale as well as any unpaid real estate taxes and special assessments.

Dated this 30th day of October, 2012. /s/ Frank Tomlanovich Sheriff of Vilas County, Wisconsin THIS INSTRUMENT DRAFTED BY: Brian G. Weber JOHNS, FLAHERTY & COLLINS, S.C. 205 5th Avenue South, Suite 600 La Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 784-5678 WI. Bar No. 1024963 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client's behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

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_____________ (Three Weeks, 11/7-11/21/12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY Case No. 12-CV-183 ____________________________________ F&M Bank,

Plaintiff, vs.

Ellis A. Bloedorn and Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Health Care Access and Accountability, Estate and Casualty Recovery Section, Defendants. ____________________________________ NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE ____________________________________ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 15, 2012 in the amount of $18,913.16 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 6, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier's check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier's check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court's confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold 'as is' and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: On the front steps of the Vilas County Courthouse, Eagle River DESCRIPTION: Lot Seven (7) in the InWood-Tee-Estates, said Plat being in the Southeast Quarter of Section Twenty-seven, Township Forty North, Range Six East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Arbor Vitae Township, Vilas County, Wisconsin, as the same appears of record in Volume 9 Plats, page 8.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1335 Beller Dr Woodruff, WI 54568-9234 DATED: October 23, 2012 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-8404 Please go to www.gray-law.com to obtain the bid for this sale Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

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VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

PHELPS

SHARON GIFFORD (715) 545-4008

sharoneg@frontier.com 2462 ST. LOUIS RD., PHELPS, WI 54554

Phelps Chamber to host tree lighting ceremony The Phelps Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be at 6:30 p.m. this Friday, Nov. 30, in downtown Phelps.

Santa Claus will be ushered into the ceremony by the men and women volunteers of the Phelps Fire Department, according to chamber of commerce member Shelly Ray, who is coordinating the annual event.

“Santa will have a variety of gift bags, all donated by businesses and folks in our area, to give to the children and the children will all be given the opportunity and thrill of sitting on Santa’s lap for a personal Christmas vis-

VETERANS PROGRAM — Phelps School District recently held its Veterans Day program, featuring keynote speaker Sgt. Michael Kimmerling and the presentation of colors by local veterans. The school band played “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee,” the choir

sang “Peace Prayer,” and Taps was played by Jackie Samuelson.

Taking part in the program were, from left, Michelle Santy, Jim Whyte, Kimmerling, Don Oberg, George Schofield, Robert Wuytack and program coordinator Alex Sjogren.

—Photo By Sharon Gifford

Phelps School announces first quarter honor roll Phelps School has announced its honor roll for the first quarter of the 2012’13 school year as follows: “A” honors Sixth grade: Andrew Gill, Alexandria Myszka, Taylor Olivotti and Richard Wilson.

Seventh grade: Marti Rudawski.

Eighth grade: Amanda Grmick and Sawyer Rosner.

10th grade: Robert Rosner.

11th grade: Molly Korinek and Jackie Samuelson.

12th grade: Stormy Schreiber and Meghan Smith.

“B” honors Sixth grade: David Booth, Ashley Buckmaster, Austin Buell, Thomas Kolling and

Raeanna Perlewicz.

Seventh grade: Brady Bierman, Jacob Johnson, Richeal Montezon Long, Angela Pietenpol and Nolan Rosner.

Eighth grade: Megan Volkmann.

Ninth grade: Caitlin Crawford, Nicole Fiebrantz

and Alexis Lucas.

11th grade: Nitka Sirron and Kendra Pietenpol.

12th grade: Landin Brockman, Ryan Cirese, Robert Doppke, Angela Grmick, Dominica Grmick, Katlynn Rosendahl and Amber VanderBloemen.

Chamber seeks donations Santa will visit the town of Phelps Friday, Nov. 30, and the chamber of commerce is seeking monetary donations to help fill goody bags for area youths.

Based on turnouts of children attending this annual

family event, the chamber plans to hand out 75 bags.

Donations can be sent to Phelps Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 217, Phelps, WI 54554. For more information, contact Danielle Myszka at (715) 545-3800.

Phelps Senior Nutrition Menu Lillian Kerr Healthcare Center

by Rennes Sponsored by Vilas County Commission on Aging

Meals for seniors (60+) are served Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at noon. Suggested donation is $4. Make reservations 24 hours in advance to Sandy Mutter at (715) 545-3983.

MONDAY, NOV. 26 Lasagna Vegetable blend Garlic bread Fruit cobbler

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28 Breaded shrimp Potato slices Peas & onions Orange-chiffon cake

FRIDAY, NOV. 30 Salmon pattie Creamed peas Parsleyed potatoes Rye bread Banana split

it,” said Ray. A gingerbread house will be featured at this year’s tree lighting ceremony. The 15- by 16-foot house is being constructed by Superior Design and Construction Co. with help from chamber of commerce members.

Dale Ray, owner of Superior Design in Phelps, said, “On behalf of the Phelps Chamber of Commerce, we want to express our thanks to Boone’s Building Supply Inc. of Eagle River for donating, along with the chamber, all the lumber and materials needed to construct the gingerbread house. The construction will be completed shortly.”

PHELPS PUBLIC LIBRARY JOB OPENING The Phelps Public Library will be hiring a part-time clerk to begin Jan. 2, 2013. The position will be 20 hrs./week January thru June, 27 hrs./week July and August, and 20 hrs./week September through December. Applications and job information are available from Nov. 14-28, 2012, at the library during regular hours (M, T, Th, F, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.). Deadline to receive applications is Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. Applications may be mailed to: Phelps Public Library, 4495 Town Hall Rd., Phelps, WI 54554. Town of Phelps has the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

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/s/ Marjorie Hiller, Clerk/Treasurer

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS SEC. 120.06(6)(b)

Notice is hereby given to qualified electors of the School District of Phelps that a school board election will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2013, to fill the following position: Donna Rosner — incumbent An elector desiring to be a candidate for a position on the school board for a three-year term may obtain a “Sworn Declaration of Candidacy” at the Phelps School Office, 4451 Old School Road, Phelps, WI 54554, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday or from the School District Clerk, Donna Rosner, prior to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013.

Dated this 20th day of November 2012.

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