April 18, 2012

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Chain AIS treatment making huge strides after four years Colonized beds drop to 23 acres ___________

BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR

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PROM ROYALTY — Queen Winter Nielsen and King Brian Kubacki reigned over the Northland Pines Junior Prom. See more photos on Page 1B. —Photo By Kitty Sookochoff

Four straight years of aggressive Eurasian water milfoil (EWM) treatment on the Eagle River Chain of Lakes has reduced the invasive weed substantially, officials announced.

Aquatic ecologists with Onterra LLC said last week that after applying herbicide to another 93 acres of EWM during the spring of 2011, the Unified Lower Eagle River Chain of Lakes Commission (ULERCLC) has greatly reduced milfoil densities chainwide.

Over the course of annual treatments from 2008 to ’11, EWM colonial acreage has been reduced from 278 acres in 2007 to 23 acres in 2011.

EWM density also decreased markedly over this period, from EWM mainly comprised of dominant and surfacematted areas in 2007 to scattered and highly scattered areas in 2011, ecologists said.

According to ULERCLC spokesperson Carole Linn, the commission applied for and received an aquatic invasive species control grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) totaling $136,507 for the 2011 treatment. The DNR funded 50% and the local municipalities and the private sector funded the remaining amount.

As a result of the spring

Vigil for Schinke draws 200 people Ground search called off for missing Sayner woman ___________

BY WALLY GEIST NEWS CORRESPONDENT

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ST. GERMAIN — A vigil for Sandra Schinke, a Sayner resident who has been missing since April 5, was held at the St. Germain Community Center last Saturday.

The vigil was initiated by a member of the Sayner-Star Lake Lioness Club, of which Schinke is a member.

“Sandra wasn’t a mystery; she was a person and loved

by God,” said the Rev. Dan Borchers as he led close to 200 people in prayer at the vigil.

Schinke, 55, was last seen walking about 2 miles east of Sayner on Highway N. Investigators believe Schinke left her home in Sayner on foot Thursday, April 5, and she was reported missing Friday, April 6.

During the vigil, several people addressed the audience, including Schinke’s rel-

atives, who spoke of hope and the support that has been poured out to the family by searchers and the community.

Schinke’s daughter, Joni McInte of Wisconsin Rapids, commented on the work of the Vilas County Sheriff ’s Department.

“I can’t begin to say how wonderful the sheriff (Frank Tomlanovich) has been to us and to me in particular,” said McInte. “Detective Carl Gauger has called me every day and I have drawn strength from his reassuring calls.”

Tomlanovich also spoke at the vigil, offering comforting words to Schinke’s husband of four years, Jim Schinke.

“We want to give the family closure, but this is so diffiTo VIGIL, Pg. 3A

Big Stone Course to reopen in May ___________

BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR

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After being closed for the 2011 golf season, the Big Stone Golf Course in Three Lakes will reopen this spring under the direction of new owners.

Justin and Ginger Millis, owners of the Harbor Campground, have purchased the nine-hole public course along Highway 32 and plan to open the facility by May 1.

“We purchased it because the community and town of Three Lakes need it,” said Justin Millis. “It wasn’t purchased as much for us as it was for the people of Three Lakes. It’s just good for the marketing purposes for Three Lakes.”

The former Showboat building was not purchased

with the property, so Millis said the temporary clubhouse and check-in point for golfers will be at the Mai Tiki Bar & Grill located at Harbor Campground just west of the golf course. The Showboat will be torn down and five residential lots, which are owned by another entity, will be sold along Big Stone Lake.

“Most people drive past the campground on their way to the golf course anyway, so all they will have to do is stop and check in at the Harbor, and drive over to the course.

There will be parking and carts at hole number one,” said Millis.

The preliminary plans for To GOLF, Pg. 2A

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Girls battle on soccer field n Northland Pines and Three Lakes played to a 1-1 tie in girls soccer action.

Pg. 11A

SILVER BLADES — Members of the Silver Blades dazzled the audience Saturday and Sunday, including: above, Vanessa Niemczyk with a big jump; right, Frannie Zelinski in the spotlight; below, Emma Sima in “Dancing Queen;” and bottom, figure skaters performing in the opening line.

—STAFF PHOTOS

2011 pretreatment survey, the treatment strategy was reduced from 145 to 93 acres after little or no EWM was observed in several of the proposed treatment areas.

From May 26 to June 2, 2011, the treatment was applied with granular 2,4-D herbicide by Schmidt’s Aquatic Plant Control.

Results of the treatment project were presented by Tim Hoyman and Eddie Heath of Onterra LLC, the lake management consulting firm hired by the commission to implement the Eagle River Chain project, at a public meeting in November of 2011 and the final treatment report was recently released.

“Eradication of EWM from a lake is nearly, if not totally, impossible. Achieving control is the best criteria for suc-

cess,” said Hoyman. “The goal of herbicide treatments is to maximize target species mortality while minimizing impacts to valuable native aquatic plant species. Monitoring herbicide treatments and defining their success incorporates both quantitative and qualitative methods.”

Quantitative monitoring involves comparing number data, or quantities, such as plant frequency of occurrence before and after the control strategy is implemented.

On the Eagle River Chain, quantitative evaluation was made through the collection of data at more than 300 sample locations. At these locations, EWM and native aquatic plant species presTo MILFOIL, Pg. 2A

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 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., April 11............47 Thurs., April 12..........58 Fri., April 13...............54 Sat., April 14 .............71 Sun., April 15 ............61 Mon., April 16............57 Tues., April 17 ...........51

Lo Prec.

25 Tr.R 21 None 25 None 33 .08R 45 .03R 46 .04R 24 .15R, Tr.S

ONE YEAR AGO Hi Mon., April 11............48 Tues., April 12 ...........58 Wed., April 13............57 Thurs., April 14..........46 Fri., April 15...............46 Sat., April 16 .............35 Sun., April 17 ............35

Lo 37 22 24 21 21 25 22

Prec. .07R None None None None .5”S 4"S

LAST YEAR

The average daily high at this time last year for the next seven days was 46, while the average overnight low was 26. There was snow on three days totaling 1.2 inches.

COMPARISON

Days precipitation recorded since April 1, 2012, 7 days; 2011, 8 days.

Average high of past 30 days, 2012, 56; 2011, 43. Average low of past 30 days, 2012, 34; 2011, 18.

FOREST CONDITIONS

Rain on Saturday and Sunday, plus snow on Monday, has helped reduce the fire danger across the North Woods.

Caution is still urged for outdoor debris burning.

STREAMS AND LAKES

The common loon has returned to many North Woods lakes and their vibrant calls can be heard echoing from shoreline to shoreline.

OUTLOOK

Wednesday will be windy with morning thunderstorms, with a high of 57 and a low of 39. Thursday should be mostly cloudy and dry, with a high of 47 and a low of 32. Friday will be partly sunny and chilly, with a high of 43 and a low of 30.

Saturday will be chilly in the morning and mostly sunny, with a high of 50 and a low of 23. Sunday should be partly cloudy and comfortable, with a high of 55 and a low of 28.

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

Diggers Hotline promoted Gov. Scott Walker has proclaimed April 16-22 as Diggers Hotline Week in Wisconsin as a part of a national campaign to promote the entire month of April as Safe Digging Month.

The Public Service Commission also is asking Wisconsin residents to participate in the 811 promise by calling 811 a few days before digging,

waiting the required time, locating accurately, respecting marks and digging carefully.

Failure to call before starting an outdoor project results in more than 200,000 digging accidents per year, according to Public Service Commision.

To file a request, contact Diggers Hotline by dialing 811 or visiting diggershotline.com.

Eagle River Pamida store preparing for conversion to Shopko Hometown Shopko announced that storewide savings have started this week at the Eagle River Pamida store as it prepares to begin its conversion to Shopko Hometown.

Customers can find savings of up to 30% off all items in many departments, including apparel, shoes, sporting goods, toys, bed and bath, furniture, electronics and more.

“This liquidation sale is the first step in the conversion process from Pamida to Shopko Hometown and this means great deals for our customers as we look to clear out the existing merchandise to make way for Shopko Hometown’s enhanced merchandising mix,” said Paul Jones, Shopko president, chairman and CEO. “We are eager to be one step closer to bringing the Shopko Hometown experience to Eagle River,” said Jones.

“The Shopko Hometown format has already been overwhelmingly embraced by customers in seven markets where we have already converted stores.”

Shopko Hometown combines Shopko’s reputation of health services and customer service with a broad offering of national brands and private-label brands of apparel, home furnishings, toys, consumer electronics, seasonal items, and lawn and garden products — all in easy-to-shop store formats that range from 15,000 to 35,000 square feet.

Shopko will invest approximately $80 million into

The Pamida store in Eagle River will become a Shopko Hometown store this summer.

—STAFF PHOTO

Pamida store conversions which will occur in phases through the end of the year.

Once the liquidation sale is complete, the store conversion will take approximately five

to six weeks from start to finish and will include new interior and exterior signage, updated and supplemented fixtures, improved store design and layout, as well as an expanded merchandise mix.

Shopko is owned by affiliates of Sun Capital Partners Inc., a private investment firm focused on leverage buyouts, equity, debt and other investments in market-leading companies.

Founded in 1962 and headquartered in Green Bay, Shopko Stores Operating Co. LLC is a $3 billion retailer that operates almost 350 stores in 22 states throughout the Midwest, Mountain, North Central and Pacific Northwest regions.

Retail formats include 134 Shopko stores, five Shopko Express Rx stores and 10 Shopko Hometown locations, a smaller concept store developed to meet the needs of smaller communities.

In addition, Shopko is in the process of converting over 170 recently acquired stores and pharmacies to the Shopko brand.

Golf: new clubhouse in future FROM PAGE 1A next season, according to Millis, include constructing a new clubhouse with a bar along the No. 9 fairway. The road to the new clubhouse will be at the former Showboat entrance.

“We acquired a liquor license in the purchase and will have plans for a pro shop with clubs and other golf supplies,” said Millis. “We were able to get old photos and other memorabilia from the Showboat lounge, so those items will be featured in the new clubhouse.”

With nearly 500-feet of frontage on Big Stone Lake, Millis said plans are to set aside docking space at Harbor Campground for golfers who

arrive by boat.

Millis said it’s important that golfers support the course starting this spring and summer.

“We are hoping to get the leagues back that left due to the closure last year,” he said.

“We hope folks put their frustrations aside from last year and come back. It’s very important that we get the support in the opening season, as it will help when it comes to the maintenance of the course.”

Millis said Dennis Rimkowski, the current greenskeeper, will be the course manager. The priorities this spring include getting the fairways mowed, greens and tee areas ready, and improv-

ing the sand traps.

Millis and his wife purchased the 160-site Harbor Campground three years ago and moved to Three Lakes from New London full-time last year. They have two daughters, Rhavyn, 12, and Nyah, 9; and a son, Deven, 8.

An avid golfer himself, Millis reiterated the important of getting community support this first season.

“We just want golfers to come out and support it again, because it’s important to the maintenance of the course,” said Millis.

To schedule a tee time or for more information, contact Big Stone Golf Course at (715) 546-3520 or bigstonegolfcourse@yahoo.com.

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Milfoil: treatment set for 2012 FROM PAGE 1A ence was documented. Quantitatively, a specific treatment site was deemed to be successful if the EWM frequency following the treatments was reduced by at least 50%, according to Hoyman.

“Qualitatively, a successful treatment on a particular site would include a reduction of EWM density by at least one level (e.g., highly dominant to dominant),” said Hoyman. “In terms of chainwide treatment as a whole, at least 75% of the acreage treated would decrease by one level of density.”

Pretreatment surveys were conducted to refine the treatment areas to more accurately and effectively coordinate the control method. Posttreatment and peak biomass EWM surveys were conducted Sept. 6-7, 2011. During this survey, all treatment areas were visited to determine the efficacy of the chemical application.

“During the late summer, the EWM has reached its peak biomass, so the plants have nearly reached the surface, making viewing the plant optimal,” said Heath, who noted native plant frequencies were also documented.

Chainwide, 100% of the treatment acreage on the Eagle River Chain was reduced by at least one density rating, greatly exceeding the qualitative success criteria of 75% reduction.

During the summer of 2010, 14.2% of the 162 sample locations within the 2011 treatment areas contained EWM compared to 1.9% in 2011, representing a reduction in occurrence of 87% and

exceeding the chainwide quantitative success criteria.

Data concerning native aquatic plant species was also collected at the same 162 sample locations during the summers of 2010 and 2011.

Within the 2011 treatment areas, coontail, northern water milfoil and common waterweed exhibited reductions in occurrence following the 2011 treatment.

“Efforts are taken to minimize impacts to these species by applying herbicide early in the spring before these plants are actively growing,” said Hoyman.

“Although it is never the intent of the treatments to impact native species, it is important to remember that, in spot treatment scenarios as on the Eagle River Chain, these nontargeted impacts can only be considered in the context of the areas treated and not on a lakewide basis,” said Hoyman. “These declines within the treatment areas cannot be extrapolated to the entire lakewide population.”

The DNR recommends that whole-lake native plant surveys be conducted approximately every three to five years when large-scale manipulations are occurring.

Whole-lake surveys are scheduled to occur on each lake within the Eagle River Chain during the summer of 2012.

Comparing these surveys to the ones conducted in 2006, prior to treatment, will reveal if any long-term lakewide impacts to native aquatic plant species are occurring or if the declines observed are confined to areas being actively treated.

“The 2011 treatment on the Eagle River Chain of

Lakes was extremely successful in terms of reducing the density and occurrence of EWM,” said Linn.

Chainwide, both the qualitative and quantitative success criteria were met. The 93 acres of EWM that were treated in 2011 have been reduced to a proposed treatment of 50.5 acres in 2012.

According to ecologists, the EWM population is approaching a point at which the herbicide application areas are too small to consistently predict if they will cause EWM mortality. Therefore, potential treatment sites less than 0.3 acres are not proposed for treatment in 2012. Almost all proposed treatment areas for 2012 include an expanded buffer zone.

One of the greatest successes of the Eagle River Chain project is the commitment of volunteers to achieve the goals of the program, said Linn.

“Volunteers aid in coordination of the project, provide data to professional ecologists, conduct hand removal of EWM, and educate other stakeholders on the importance of this effort,” said Linn. “The success of the project would not have been possible without the work of these dedicated volunteers, and continued volunteer commitment will be needed for long-term success to continue.”

Treatment results of each of the individual lakes on the Eagle River Chain are included in the final treatment report, in addition to a review of the Chain treatment from 2007 to 2011. The report is available on the commission’s website at eagleriverchaincommission.org.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2012

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Artarama board sets final show

Approximately 200 people from across the North Woods attended a vigil at the St. Germain Community Center last Saturday for

Sandra Schinke, the Sayner woman who has been missing since April 5.

—Photos By Wally Geist

Vigil: fund established to assist searchers FROM PAGE 1A cult,” said Tomlanovich. “I’ve tried to put myself in Jim’s place and I just can’t fathom what he’s going through.”

Sandra Schinke’s former co-worker, Pat Van Acker of Sayner, also offered words.

“I worked with Sandra a long time ago at Howard Young in human resources,” said Van Acker. “She is a great person. This is so sad.”

The Schinke family, in conjunction with the Sayner-Star Lake Lioness Club, has established a fund to give financial support to the various search agencies that came to help.

Donations at the vigil raised $324.

Donations may be sent to any M&I BMO Harris bank location across the state for deposit in the account of the Sayner-Star Lake Lioness Club for the Benefit of Search and Rescue for Sandra Schinke.

“Think back over the last three weeks before her disappearance,” requested Joel Holberg, Schinke’s brother-inlaw, of those in the community.

“If anything seemed wrong or too right, anything that she might have said or that you noticed that might help the sheriff, please call them.”

Statewide help The Vilas County Sheriff’s Department is working with the Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Missing and Exploited Children and Adults at the Department of Justice (DOJ) in the search for Schinke, who has brown shoulder-length hair and wears glasses.

Schinke is described as 5 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds.

The Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Missing and Exploited Children and Adults produced a flyer with a photo of Schinke for distribution (see

The Artarama board of directors has announced that this year’s art show is set to take place Saturday, July 21, rain or shine, at Riverside Park in Eagle River from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m Artist applications have already been juried, but much work remains to be done as the Artarama board goes into full organizational mode over the next two and one-half months.

The group of four volunteers will take on the bittersweet task of preparing for the 40th and final show, according to Karen Kubacki, co-chairwoman.

Since 1972, Artarama has survived as the only all-volunteer-run art show in Eagle River. However, only four volunteers now remain as the board of directors and one will resign after this year’s show.

“It’s not that we don’t want to continue, it’s that we simply can’t pull it off with only three people who all have full-time jobs,” said Kubacki.

“We have tried everything over the last five years to recruit committed volunteers, but our attempts through the chamber newsletter, newspaper and word of mouth have all been unsuccessful, continued Kubacki. “However, we’ve

reached this end with heads held high as for 40 years Artarama has been an amazing organization accomplishing much to be proud of in the community.”

Over the years, Artarama has given out thousands of dollars in scholarships, supported local libraries, paid for theater improvements and programs, sponsored artist-inresidence programs at local schools and after-school art workshops, and contributed to the Eagle River Revitalization Program and beautification projects.

All funds generated from the yearly show have always been returned to the community for art-related projects.

Volunteers on the board of directors have never been paid or reimbursed for their time and energy.

Following in its tradition, the 40th Artarama art festival will feature 125 artists, live entertainment and food for local residents and tourists alike.

“It’s been a great ride and we want everyone to enjoy this year without exception,” concluded Kubacki.

Questions regarding Artarama can be answered by contacting Kubacki at (715) 891-0188.

Jail official put on leave during Vilas investigation ___________

BY KEN ANDERSON NEWS CORRESPONDENT

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Joel Holberg, left, brother-in-law of Sandra Schinke, introduced Vilas County Sheriff Frank

this page).

Anyone with information should contact the Vilas County Sheriff ’s Department at (715) 479-4441.

The Wisconsin Clearinghouse works in conjunction with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and forms part of a nationwide network that works to reunite missing and abducted children and adults with their families. The clearinghouse also participates in Wisconsin’s AMBER Alert program.

Ground search ends Tomlanovich called off the ground search last Thursday, but said if any new leads develop, the ground search would immediately resume in the Sayner area. The Schinkes live at Maplewood Road between Sayner and Highway G. The St. Louis County Search and Rescue Squad out of Duluth, Minn., assisted

Tomlanovich to the audience of about 200 people at the St. Germain vigil for Schinke.

with the search using dogs last Tuesday, but nothing new developed. The Sawyer County Search and Rescue Unit and the Vilas County K9 Team also have searched with dogs since April 5.

Jim Schinke, who was out of town working in Belcourt, N.D., as a construction electrician when his wife went missing, said he attempted to call her about 6 p.m. April 5 and did not get an answer. He attempted more calls without an answer April 6 and reported her missing.

“I gave the sheriff’s department permission to break into the house, which was locked, but she was not there,” said Jim Schinke Monday. “Sandra’s wallet, phone and car keys were all there and the car was in the garage.”

In addition to the sheriff’s department, volunteers with at least six area fire departments assisted with the search, both on foot and on allterrain vehicles. There also

were air searches of the area of their residence and Plum Lake, as well as watercraft searches of Plum and Hobo lakes.

Jim Schinke said Monday he requested the addresses of all nonresident property owners within a 5-mile radius of their home. He said the list included 1,003 properties.

“I am going to send them all a flyer and ask them to have a neighbor or caretaker check their properties,” said Schinke.

Schinke said that each day his wife is not found, he knows she may not be alive. “I have a great big mountain of hope, but each day that goes by, you lose a little bit of that hope,” he said. “Right now, some closure would be best. I just want to know what happened.”

Vilas County Jail Administrator Tim Evenson has been placed on administrative leave with pay by Sheriff Frank Tomlanovich for unspecified actions.

Tomlanovich said he expected further action on the suspension to be taken this week through the county Personnel Committee. The sheriff declined to identify what prompted the suspension and investigation, but did indicate “in my estimation it’s very serious.”

While some sources said the incident that spawned the investigation happened outside the Justice Center, Tomlanovich said he couldn’t comment on that assumption.

Asked if county Human Resource Manager Jana Kahl was involved in the investigation, Tomlanovich stated that she “has been apprised of

what’s going on and I will be discussing the matter with her.”

Kahl said as of last Thursday she hasn’t been involved, but would expect to be provided the results of the internal department investigation in order to advise the county Personnel Committee on options they could consider.

Evenson, when contacted about his suspension, indicated he could not discuss his situation but did indicate he has retained the services of an attorney. Evenson could request that any formal disciplinary hearing by the Personnel Committee be conducted in either open or closed session and it would be his choice.

State evaluations of the Vilas County Jail under Evenson’s watch have always received very high marks, according to sources.

Local support Schinke expressed his gratitude to the support he and his family have received during the ordeal.

He said Trig’s, Camp’s SuperValu and the Plum Lake Fire Department provided donations of food for search members.

In addition, Clermont Printing printed flyers, Ace Hardware of Woodruff provided banners, the St. Germain Community Center was used for the vigil, the St. Germain PrimeTimers assisted at the vigil with cookies and coffee for guests, and the SaynerStar Lake Lioness Club set up the donation accounts.

“Even during the vigil, there were local citizens out there conducting individual searches using vehicles and ATVs,” said Schinke.

News-Review Editor Gary Ridderbusch contributed to this story.

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OBITUARIES Donald Ervin Crass Donald Ervin Crass, 92, died Wednesday, April 11, 2012, in Phelps, Wis. He was born, the 11th of 19 children, on CRASS June 13, 1919, in Newburg, Wis., to Joseph A. Crass and Edna (Gerner) Crass. He grew up in Phelps and Fillmore, Wis. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Aruba (1941-1943) and Europe (1944-1945).

In September of 1944, he was assigned to the 9th Division, 60th Regiment, Company F, 2nd Battalion. For his service, Donald received multiple awards and honors including the French Legion of Honour Medal and the Bronze Star Medal.

After his service, Donald returned to Phelps, and was employed by the C.M. Christiansen Co. as a poleman and a lumberjack.

On Aug. 13, 1949, he married Fayme Kohta. Together they built a loving family with the addition of their four children.

Throughout his life, Donald was a very devoted husband and dedicated father who held the love for his family and country above all else.

He was fond of recounting his life experiences and would share his opinions on various topics with anyone who would lend an open ear.

In his retirement, Donald created and ran his own sawmill, was an avid carpenter, inventor, gardener, fisherman, berry picker, and maple syrup “sugarmaker.” He also authored a book, “Reminiscing,” about his life experiences. He was proud of his heritage and looked forward to the yearly Seidemann family reunion.

One of the highlights of Donald’s recent years was

traveling to Washington, D.C., as a part of the “Never Forgotten Honor Flight” for veterans of World War II. Donald was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, the American Legion, the VFW and the DAV. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Fayme Crass; his brothers, Everette, Bruce and Phillip Crass; his children, Russell Crass, Donna (Bill) Sefton, Donald R. Crass and Ina (Ron) Stachewicz; his grandchildren, April (Jonathan) Halpern, Torry Crass, Aaron (Rachel) Sefton, August (Megan) Crass, Donald M. (April) Crass, Justin (Chris) Sefton, Danielle (Jerry) Wiler and Laura Sefton; and his great-grandchildren, Michael and Naomi Halpern, Faith Wiler, Lily Sefton and Madelyn Crass.

A visitation will be held at Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home in Eagle River, Wis., on Sunday, April 22, from 4 to 7 p.m.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, April 23, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Phelps, and will begin with a viewing from 9 to 11 a.m. A luncheon at Holiday Lodge will follow the service at noon.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established for the “Never Forgotten Honor Flight,” Wisconsin Veteran’s Oral History Project, and St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Donations to the fund can be directed to Donald R. Crass (4315 Deerskin Road, Phelps, WI 54554). Please specify which organization you would like to contribute to.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to Dr. Costa and Dr. Zelinski of Aspirus for their compassionate care, to the staff at InnCare in Phelps for their kindness and friendship, and to the staff at Lillian Kerr for their support during Donald’s final days.

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Adele C. Ewing Adele C. Ewing, a longtime resident of Eagle River, died Thursday, April 12, 2012, at Taylor Park Nursing Home in Rhinelander. She was 93.

Mrs. Ewing was born Aug. 26, 1918, in Eagle River, the daughter of Edward and Lillian (nee Swanson) Brunswick.

Survivors include a stepdaughter, Karen Ewing of

Vancouver, Canada; a brother, William Brunswick of Eagle River and West Virginia; and two sisters, Doris Close of Eagle River and Fern Erickson of Eagle River and Arizona.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Walter Olson Memorial Library Building Fund.

Caroline R. Kelly Caroline R. Kelly of Eagle River died Sunday, April 15, 2012, at Eagle River Memorial Hospital in Eagle River.

She was 90.

Survivors include her son, Orson Kelly of Oswego, Ill.

A complete obituary will appear in next week’s edition of the Vilas County NewsReview.

Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home is serving the family.

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: April 9, 2012 Terrence Doyle and wife to William G. Shaw and wife, lot 2 of plat 970 in White Sand Properties Condo, $900 Bank of America to Patrick Abraham, prt SW NE in 11-43-7, gov lot 3, prt NE SW in 11-43-7, gov lot 5, $903 April 10, 2012 Richard C. Colwell to Laura C. Then, lot 25 of plat 863 in Whistling Pines Estates,

$769.50 Estate of Louis J. Peters and Pers. Rep. Neil R. Hoffman to Brian Gerard O’Reilley and wife, prt NE NW in 36-40-4, prt SE NW in 36-404, gov lot 3, prt SW NE in 3640-4, gov lot 2, $780 Donald H. Schmidt and wife to Gerald A. Hartmann Trust 101, prt NE SE, prt NW SE in 26-42-9, $540 Dale Hoffer and spouse to Brian F. Sheppard and wife, prt NE NE in 36-40-6, $345 April 11, 2012 Marianne Ashton to Timothy J. Hirvela and wife, prt NW NW in 10-42-10, $135 April 12, 2012 David C. Van Skyhawk and wife to Scott K. Beck, prt SW SE in 2-40-6, gov lot 5, $975 Manuel J. Lentine to Medley Properties LLC, prt NW SW in 21-40-10, $225

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‘Discover Wisconsin’ to celebrate 25 years with Eagle River show “Discover Wisconsin” is America’s longest-running tourism program. For the past 25 years, the production company behind the show, Discover Mediaworks Inc., has been working to help build awareness of unique places and events around the state.

And, over the past 25 years, the Eagle River area and Vilas County have been able to be an integral part of the program’s success. The very first episode of “Discover Wisconsin” showcased the World Championship Snowmobile Derby — one of Eagle River’s biggest events.

On April 20-21, “Discover Wisconsin” will once again showcase Eagle River and the surrounding area, with the newest episode “Great Times Still Come With the Territory — Eagle River.”

The episode with be broadcast locally on WYOW at 6:30 p.m. this Saturday. And the local community will celebrate this latest showcase at a premiere party, which is scheduled for Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Northland Pines Middle School (see related story).

“We’re very familiar with the Eagle River area,” said Chad Diedrick, managing producer for Discover Mediaworks and Discover Wisconsin. “I’ve been part of several visits to this area and several episodes, but I’m still impressed by the sheer diversity of activities and events we find.”

Sharing those stories and opportunities with the “Discover Wisconsin” audience is key to the show’s mission, and a huge part of the appeal to not only viewers, but also to the local communities that engage with the program.

“Most people think of Eagle River and they think about fishing,” said Conrad Heeg, executive director of the Eagle River Area Chamber of Com-

The new host of Discover Wisconsin, Emmy Fink, displays her water-skiing skills on the Eagle River Chain of Lakes.

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merce & Visitor Center. “The ‘Discover Wisconsin’ program is very helpful in letting potential visitors know that our area offers so much more.

We count on that.”

Eagle River has a special place in “Discover Wisconsin” history. The first episode, which aired in 1987, was hosted by area resident Dick Rose.

He had been a fishing guide in the area and the concept was born from a conversation with then gubernatorial hopeful, Tommy Thompson. Rose had a dream to share what he loved most about Wisconsin, and that was a dream that he instilled in his family.

Today, the company is headed by Mark and Lisa

Premiere party for TV show slated at Pines middle school The public is welcome to attend a free premiere party featuring the Discover Wisconsin Television-produced new episode “Great Times Come With the Territory” featuring the Eagle River area Tuesday, April 17, in the Northland Pines Middle School.

A social hour will begin at 5 p.m. with a premiere showing of the television program beginning at 6 p.m., according to Eagle River Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center executive director Conrad Heeg.

“Enjoy complimentary party snacks including non-

alcoholic beverages and meet Discover Wisconsin staff members,” said Heeg.

Emmy Fink, “Discover Wisconsin” radio and TV host, will kick off the ceremonies.

The Eagle River episode will air on network, cable and satellite television Saturday, April 21.

“The episode will feature some of the many recreational activities our area is so famous for, as well as some of our major events,” said Heeg.

“Don’t be surprised if you see a neighbor or colleague on the big screen. We hope to see you there.”

Rose, who still call St. Germain their home.

“Eagle River is Discover Wisconsin’s hometown. It’s just that simple,” said Lisa Rose, executive producer and CFO of Discover Mediaworks.

“We couldn’t think of celebrating our 25th broadcast year without including it in this year’s schedule.”

As promised, the upcoming episode features many of the best attractions Eagle River has to offer. Unique to this episode is the new host, Emmy Fink, who joined Discover Mediaworks in 2011.

“I truly love traveling around the state and getting to know different groups,” said Emmy Fink. “But there’s

Luchterhand holds hours U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl’s r e g i o n a l r e p r e s e n t a t i v e, Bryce Luchterhand, will hold hours in Rhinelander at the Oneida County Farm Service Agency Wednesday, April 18, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

The agency is located at 2187 N. Stevens Point St. He also can be contacted at the regional office at 402 Graham Ave., Suite 206, Eau Claire, WI 54701.

Wisconsin’s

Sno-Eagles to hold meeting The Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club will hold its final meeting of this season Thursday, April 19, at 7 p.m. at Eagle River Inn & Resort.

Nonmembers are welcome to attend the meeting. Following the business meeting, refreshments will be served.

The club will review the 2011-’12 season and discuss summer activities which will include a water station for

Journeys Marathon, participation in the Eagle River Fourth of July parade, a brat and bake sale at Trig’s Saturday, July 28, and a summer picnic at Kathan Inn Saturday, Aug. 4.

The club will host a volunteer dinner, Saturday, June 16, at Lincoln Town Hall for members supporting the club and its grooming program.

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“Great Times Still Come with the Territory — Eagle River” was produced over the past several months, which means it’s able to showcase a number of different events including Paul Bunyan Fest, Eagle River Cranberry Festival, Trig’s Klondike Days, Journeys Marathon, National Championship Musky Open and, of course, where it all began — the World Championship Snowmobile Derby.

The episode also highlights many of the recreational activities that abound in Vilas County, including water-skiing, ice hockey, mountain biking and hiking, and enjoying some of the great area restaurants.

“Every day I count my blessings,” said Mark Rose, executive producer and CEO of Discover Mediaworks. “I get to be part of a show that really means a lot to so many people throughout the state and region. I get to help carry on Dad’s dream, and I’m lucky enough to raise my family here at the heart of where the show began.”

“Discover Wisconsin” is broadcast over the Discover Wisconsin Broadcast Network — a group of stations that have partnered with the program and reach more than 480,000 viewers across an eight-state region every week.

“The exposure we’re able to get as a Discover Wisconsin partner is very valuable to our community,” noted Heeg.

Even though Dick Rose isn’t here to celebrate the 25th anniversary season of the show, he’s still a part of every episode, as he invites us to watch with the memorable words, “Beauty awaits around each bend. The enchantment never ends. For every season there’s another reason for you to come and discover Wisconsin.”

For more information on “Discover Wisconsin” and to view past episodes, go to discoverwisconsin.com. A complete destination guide shares all the locations that have been featured on the show.

ANTIQUES WANTED PAYING CASH FOR THE FOLLOWING: Crocks, jugs, earthenware bowls & pitchers; art pottery, Roseville, Hull, etc.; cookie jars; hand-decorated china; glassware before WWII; patchwork quilts & fancywork; Oriental rugs; picture frames; clocks, watches & fobs; jewelry; oil lamps; elec. lamps w/glass shades; old advertising items, signs, posters, containers, boxes, mixing bowls, etc., especially from Eagle River; coin-operated machines, slots, peanut, etc.; shotguns, rifles & handguns; hunting knives; wooden duck & fish decoys; old tackle boxes & lures; rods, reels & creels; glass minnow traps; old tools; toys of all kinds, trains, trucks, tractors, tin wind-ups, games, dolls, etc.; enamelware, especially bright colors; old photos of interiors & outdoor activities; all magazines before WWII; postcards (pre-1920); coin & stamp collections; old wood carvings of animals, etc. Check with me before you sell.

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VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2012

NEWS

EGAN RECOGNIZED — Supervisor Bob Egan (center) was presented with a certificate of appreciation from the Vilas County Sheriff’s Department for his service as a county board supervisor

POLICE REPORT

and chairman of the Law Enforcement Committee by Chief Deputy Joe Fath (right) and Lt. Gary Peske (left) at his last committee meeting.

—Photo By Ken Anderson

Vilas County Court report

Eagle River man gets prison time for taking snomo, revoked cases A 22-year-old Eagle River man who was found guilty of operating a snowmobile without the owner’s consent, was sentenced to four years, six months in the Wisconsin Prison System in Vilas County Circuit Court last week.

Justin M. Church was sentenced to one year, six months’ initial confinement and three years’ extended supervision, with 75 days credit for time already served.

A second charge of operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent was dismissed, but was read in for restitution and sentencing.

Conditions of the sentence

by Vilas County Circuit Judge Neal A. Nielsen III included payment of restitution of $1,161 to Vilas County and others to be determined within 30 days; and alcohol and other drug abuse counseling as deemed necessary. Nielsen said the sentence will run consecutive to several revoked cases.

According to the complaint, Church took one snowmobile from a motel and a second one from a pawn shop, both on Highway 70 West in Eagle River, sometime between Jan. 21 and 22.

One sled was sunk in the Eagle River near Riverview Park and the other sled was recovered Jan. 25 abandoned on a snowmobile trail along Highway 70 West.

Church also was sentenced on three revoked cases, including sexual assault of a child under 16. He was originally given probation for 10 years during a sentencing hearing May 24, 2010, on that charge.

A new sentence issued by Nielsen for the sexual assault conviction is seven years in the Wisconsin Prison System, with four years initial confinement and three years’ extended supervision Church also was previously convicted of two counts of sexual assault of a child and two counts of felony bail jumping, for which sentencing was withheld and he received probation.

On the two sexual assault charges and one felony bail jumping charge, he was now sentenced to seven years in the Wisconsin Prison System to run concurrent with the previous sentence, with four years’ initial confinement and three years of extended supervision. He will receive credit for 992 days served.

On the second felony bail jumping charge, he was sentenced to three years in the Wisconsin Prison System to run concurrent with the previous sentence, with one year of initial confinement and two years of extended supervision. He received credit for 766 days served.

Nielsen said conditions of the extended supervision included no contact with minor females; alcohol and other drug abuse assessment and follow-through as deemed necessary; and counseling for cognitive thinking and impulsive and corrective thinking.

In other felony cases, Robert D. Turgeon, 55, of Arbor Vitae, had a sentence withheld and was given three years of probation after being convicted of fifth-offense operating while intoxicated.

Conditions of Turgeon’s probation include: alcohol and other drug abuse assessment and any treatment deemed necessary; not to possess or consume intoxicants; no taverns; fined $4,500; driver’s license revoked for 36 months; ignition interlock device for 36 months; and six months in the county jail to start within six months.

Judge Nielsen said up to 60 days of the jail time could be served in an inpatient facility with day-for-day credit upon successful completion of any treatment.

Charges of operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration and operating a motor vehicle were dismissed.

Turgeon was arrested after law enforcement officers saw him walking across the Lake of the Torches Casino parking lot and suspected he was intoxicated. They told him not to drive his vehicle, but he drove out of the parking lot and was pursued by an officer who activated the lights on his squad car. Turgeon then pulled into the next driveway of the casino parking lot and was arrested in the lot for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

According to the complaint, he had a blood-alcohol level of .296.

It was decided at a status hearing last week that all cases for Joseph W. Negani III, 22, of Lac du Flambeau, will be consolidated and a pretrial conference was set for May 29 at 9:30 a.m.

Negani was charged with arson of property other than a building and criminal damage to property, both as a

repeater. He is alleged to have started a Dumpster on fire at Northern Waste Inc. in Lac du Flambeau Oct. 21, 2011.

He also is charged with second-degree reckless endangerment, attempted arson of a building, two counts of misdemeanor bail jumping and disorderly conduct, all stemming from an incident March 18, 2010, in Lac du Flambeau. It’s alleged that he was intoxicated and held a knife to another man’s neck and then threatened to burn down the man’s home.

It was noted at the status hearing that nothing has been done regarding a motion to revoke a deferred entry of judgment agreement with Negani stemming from another felony charge and sentencing in 2010.

Vilas County District Attorney Albert Moustakis moved to dismiss charges, without prejudice, against Kristina R. Ramirez, 26, of Lac du Flambeau. She was originally charged with delivery of schedule I or II narcotics, party to a crime, June 22, 2011. The defendant also was released from her $2,000 signature bond.

Quentin C. Negani, 20, of Lac du Flambeau, charged with burglary of a building or dwelling and misdemeanor theft, both party to crime, had a preliminary hearing set for April 25 at 3 p.m.

According to the complaint, Negani is alleged to have entered an apartment by kicking in a door at 379 Tomahawk Circle in Lac du Flambeau Jan. 20 and took a television, PlayStation® and five to seven electronic games.

PUBLIC NOTICES _____________ (Three Weeks, 4/11-4/25/12) DONALD SOJKA 4935 Hwy. 70 West Eagle River, WI 54521, TO Jerry Wesa 2261 Mill Rd. #9A Sister Bay, WI 54234 ________________________________________ NOTICE OF SALE ________________________________________ Please take notice that on the 30th day of April, 2012, at 9:00 a.m., at 4974 Hwy. 70 West, Eagle River, WI the personal property located in storage unit E will be sold at auction unless payment of all amounts due is received.

Proceeds of the sale shall first be applied first to the amounts owed and the balance, if any, shall be reported and delivered to the Wisconsin state treasurer as provided under ch. 177.

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(Six Weeks, 4/11-5/16/12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY Case No. 10-CV-55 ________________________________________ JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. successor by merger with Chase Home Finance, LLC, assignee of Chase Bank USA, N.A., Plaintiff, v.

Marian Wagendorf a/k/a Marian L. Wagendorf and Richard D. Wagendorf, wife and husband; Meadowlark Resort Condominium, Defendants. ________________________________________ NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE ________________________________________ By virtue of a judgment of foreclosure made in the above-entitled action on May 12, 2010, I will sell at public auction in the Vilas County Courthouse, located at 330 Court Street, Eagle River, WI 54521, on May 24, 2012 at 2:00 p.m., all of the following described premises, to wit: Unit Five (5) in Meadowlark Resort Condominium and the undivided interest in the common elements and facilities appurtenant thereto, together with the exclusive use and right of easement of and in the limited common elements and facilities appurtenant to said unit(s) all in Meadowlark Resort Condominium, a condominium declared and existing under and by virtue of the condominium Ownership Act of the State of Wisconsin, recorded by Declaration as such condominium in Volume

448 of Micro Records, page 385 as Document No. 222009 and amended in Volume 449 of Micro Records, page 530 as Document No. 222476 as the same is recorded in Volume 2 of Condominium Plats, page 129.

Tax Key No. 4-103-55 THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO ALL LEGAL ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: CASH or CASHIER’s CHECK (10% downpayment at sale, balance due within ten (10) days of Court approval).

DATED at Eagle River, Wisconsin, on March 19, 2012. /s/ Frank Tomlanovich Sheriff of Vilas County, Wisconsin BASS & MOGLOWSKY, S.C., Attorneys for Plaintiff The above property is located at 4351 Middle Gresham Lane, #5, Boulder Junction, WI 54512.

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(Three Weeks, 4/18-5/2/12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for Administration and Deadline for Filing Claims (Formal Administration) Case No. 12PR20 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN M. TOMLANOVICH. A petition for formal administration was filed.

THE COURT FINDS: The decedent, with date of birth Oct. 21, 1920 and date of death March 10, 2012 was domiciled in Vilas County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 3102 Hwy. 70 East, Eagle River, WI 54521.

THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The petition be heard at the Vilas County Courthouse, Eagle River, Wisconsin, before Circuit Court Judge Honorable Neal A. Nielsen III, on May 8, 2012 at 10:15 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 July 27, 2012.

3. A claim may be filed at the Vilas County Courthouse, 330 Court St., Eagle River, Wisconsin.

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.

BY THE COURT: /s/ Dawn R. Halverson Circuit Court Commissioner 4/11/2012 Attorney William W. Anderson P.O. Box 639 Eagle River, WI 54521 (715) 479-6444 Bar No. 1013904 1095

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(Six Weeks, 4/18-5/23/12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION Case No. 11-CV-247 ________________________________________ WATERSTONE BANK SSB f/k/a WAUWATOSA SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

SUE ELLEN MAINES, et al., Defendants. ________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE ________________________________________ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled action on the 29th day of November 2011, I will sell at public auction on the front steps of the Vilas County Courthouse at 330 Court Street, City of Eagle River, Vilas County on the 14th day of June 2012, at 2:00 o'clock p.m., the real estate and mortgaged property directed by said Judgment to be sold, and therein described as follows: Legal Description: Unit 413, together with an undivided interest in and to the common elements and facilities set forth in the declaration of condominium for Cranberry Estates Condominium, a condominium declared and existing under and by virtue of the Condominium Ownership Act of the State of Wisconsin, according to the declaration of condominium recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds in Volume 1548, Page 88 as Document No. 463900 and as amended.

Located in the City of Eagle River, Vilas County, Wisconsin.

P.O. Address: 413 Nicolet Street, Eagle River, WI 54521 TERMS OF SALE: 10% of purchase price at time of sale in cash or certified funds. Balance due upon confirmation of sheriff’s sale.

Buyer to pay Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Fee. Dated at Eagle River, Wisconsin on

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April 18, 2012.

Frank Tomlanovich Sheriff of Vilas County, Wisconsin Mark C. Vap Attorney for Plaintiff 11200 West Plank Court Wauwatosa, WI 53226 Ph. (414) 459-4118 1093

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(One Week 4/18/12) Ordinance to Extend Town Officer Terms in Response to Election Law Changes 2012-1 Whereas, the term of elected town officers (other than elected assessors) have previously begun on the 2nd Tuesday in April; Whereas town officers (other than assessors) elected in April 2012 and thereafter will now have their terms of office commence on the 3rd Tuesday in April due to recent state election law changes; Whereas this law change results in a weeklong “gap” between the end of the current terms of office for those town officers elected in 2011 and the start of the new terms of office for those officers elected in April 2013; Whereas, 2011 Wis. Act 115 provides that a town board may enact an ordinance providing the terms of any elective officers in the town who were elected or appointed to serve for terms expiring on the 2nd Tuesday in April 2013 may be extended to the 3rd Tuesday in April in the same year in which the terms would otherwise have expired; Therefore, be it hereby ordained by the Town Board of the Town of Washington, Vilas County, that the terms of elected town officers which shall expire after 11:59 p.m. on the 2nd Monday of April 2013 shall be extended until the 3rd Tuesday of April in the same year in which the terms would otherwise have expired.

This ordinance shall be effective upon publication or posting by the town clerk as required, pursuant to s.

60.80, Wis. Stat.

Adopted this 10th day of April 2012.

By the Town Board of Washington, Vilas County, Wisconsin: /s/ Jim Spring, Chairman Dave Alleman, Supervisor /s/ Keith Numrich, Supervisor Attest: /s/ Michele Sanborn, Town Clerk 1088

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Vilas County Sheriff A total of 254 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, one abandoned vehicle, four requests for agency assistance, two ambulance requests, five animal problems, five burglar alarms, three requests for citizen assistance, one report of criminal damage to property, five disturbances, three reports of domestic violence, one fire, two fireworks complaints, two reports of found property, one instance of fraud, five reports of hazardous conditions, one hitand-run, five juvenile problems/runaways, 11 reports of suspicious circumstances, four thefts, one threat, five traffic violations, two vacation checks, four welfare checks, 14 911 hang-ups, one drive-off, one illegal dumping, one report of a prowler, one snowmobile violation and four reports of drug problems.

At least 15 calls were referred to the Eagle River Police Department and there were at least 18 informational or procedural entries.

In the past week, at least 24 people were booked at the Vilas County Jail, including one for mistreating an animal, five for probation violation, one for underage drinking, one for operating while intoxicated, one for bail

jumping, one for operating after revocation, one of fifthoffense operating while intoxicated, three for disorderly conduct, one for battery, one for theft, one for being armed while intoxicated, one for a violation of absolute sobriety, two for possession of THC, two for possession of paraphernalia and one for resisting or obstructing an officer.

During the week, the inmate population ranged from 60 to 67. As of April 16, there were 67 inmates.

Wednesday, April 11 - 3:57 p.m. - A two-vehicle collision was reported in the center lane of Highway 51 near Lemma Creek Road in Arbor Vitae involving Frank J. Juresh of Kendall and Kristine A. Zich of Eagle River. Juresh’s vehicle struck Zich’s vehicle as Zich was leaving Culver’s.

Eagle River Police Among the calls received

by Vilas County dispatchers were at least 20 calls for the Eagle River Police Department. These included one 911 hang-up, one burglary alarm, one request for an ambulance, one animal problem, two requests for citizen assistance, one investigation of a dead body, two domestic violence complaints, one emergency detention, one fire, three juvenile problems, one suicide attempt, two suspicious circumstances, one report of theft and one traffic violation.

Child found in Cassian after reported missing A 5-year-old child in the town of Cassian went missing last Friday, but was found within the hour, according to a report released by the Oneida County Sherriff ’s Office.

The sheriff ’s office received the 911 call reporting the missing child at approximately 5:02 p.m.

Deputies responded and the child was located within an hour in a wooded area.

“The sheriff ’s office is grateful for all of the assistance and was very pleased that the child was located and returned home safely,” said Sheriff Jeffrey Hoffman.

hawk Police Department, Lincoln County Sheriff ’s Office, Lac du Flambeau Police Department, Cassian Fire Department, Tomahawk Fire Department, Northcentral Canine Unit, Spirit of Marshfield, Newbold Fire Department, Minocqua Rescue Squad, Eagle River Police, Vilas County Sheriff’s Office, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Wisconsin State Patrol and Oneida County Emergency Management.

Agencies participating in this incident included the Oneida County Sheriff ’s Office, Rhinelander Police Department, Three Lakes Police Department, Toma-

April 22

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(WI gun laws apply.) (Win. Browning, Ruger, Weatherby, Rem., etc.) various calibers – 338 mag., 300 mag., 30/06, 7mm, 270, 25/06, 325 WSM, 22-250, 308, 50+45 B.P., 12- & 20-ga., .22, .44 mag., etc., scopes, oak gun cabinet, etc. Mounts, etc.: 2 deer heads, 3 bear heads, bobcat, elk antlers, walleye, bear & elk knickknacks. Sporting: tree stands, deer cart, gun scabbard, spotting scope, fish locator, troll. motor, golf equip., exercise equip. (treadmill, weightlifting, etc.), etc. Home: hot tub, sauna stove, Royall wood furnace, freezers, refrig., washer, dryer, 2 plasma flat-screen TVs, sectional sofa, glider rockers, tables, chairs, 2 bedroom sets, oak desk, file cabinet, office chairs, computer equip., safe, many prints (Redlin, etc.), knickknacks, sm. appliances, dishes & more! Terms: Cash or good check. Credit cards w/4% convenience fee. Sales tax charged. Not responsible for loss or accidents. Settlement made before removing items. Conditions: Sold as is, where is. Announcements made on auction day of sale take precedence over printed material. Auction conducted by St. Louis Auctions LLC, 6728 Whitefish Lk. Rd., Three Lakes, WI 54562. PH: 715-367-1668. R.W.A. Col. René Brass #424, Col. Robert St. Louis #450.

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VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

NEWS

Swearingen vies for Assembly seat

PARSONS RECOGNIZED — Bill Weber, general manager, Brandee Nieckula, new vehicle sales manager, and Jenny Gretzinger, dealer principal, accepted the 2011 Mark of Excellence awards on behalf of the entire Parsons of Eagle River organization April 10. Presenting the plaques were Terry Miller (left), GM district sales manager, and Dan Minich (right), GM district fixed

operations manager. Parsons received plaques from both Chevrolet and Buick for exceeding GM’s Customer Satisfaction and Sales Standards. Individual awards were presented to sales consultants John Huza, first year; Charlie Rice,10th year; Steve Silber, eighth year; and Nieckula, first year.

—Staff Photo By KURT KRUEGER

At Three Lakes annual meeting

Electorate gives board authority to fix compensation for treasurer ___________

BY ANTHONY DREW NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR

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Approximately 25 people were in attendance at the annual meeting of the Three Lakes Town Board last week, where the electorate granted authority to the board to review the compensation for its town treasurer.

After some debate on the matter, voters collectively decided the town board should make the final call regarding the treasurer’s pay since they’re familiar with the hours and duties associated with the office.

Early discussion on the subject revolved around the lack of cooperation from Treasurer Mary Turk, who keeps inadequate hours and opposes basic requests, according to Town Chairman Don Sidlowski.

“This is the third year in a row that there’s been an item on the audit saying we need a procedures manual in place for the accounting function,” he said. “The bottom line is that the treasurer isn’t on board and she’ll be against approving it.

One member of the electorate asked what it would take to do a good job in the position.

“Keeping normal hours and demonstrating a willingness to do things like putting an accounting manual together,” answered Sidlowski. “There are times where it’s really tense in the office.

We asked for something as simple as a Paypal account to be set up and just got all kinds of push back.”

According to Sidlowski, Turk had asked for a significant raise in the fall of 2010.

Seeing a potential pay increase on the horizon for the office, the town board asked the electorate via referendum for authorization to make the treasurer an appointed position rather than elected.

The referendum was convincingly defeated 420-282 at the April 3 election, as Three Lakes voters chose to keep their power to elect the best candidate for treasurer.

Dave Hintz of Three Lakes, who sits on the Oneida County Board of Supervisors for District 13, suggested simply

compensating fairly for the position based on its expectations.

“I think we should remove the discussion from the current treasurer and center it around what would it take for a treasurer doing an adequate job,” he said.

After some discussion about the inherent problems with elected positions in general in regard to job performance, Norris Ross of Three Lakes made a motion.

“I think all this discussion is great, but I would like to make a motion to authorize the town board to deal with this problem,” he said.

The motion was seconded and Hintz petitioned the board to weigh the decision appropriately.

“I think I’ll vote yes for the motion, but I encourage the town board, if they’re given this authority, to also consider what it takes to attract the appropriate level of expertise and dedication to do the job,” he said.

Electors at the annual meeting also decided to review pay for the Three Lakes Town Board in a motion presented from the floor.

Sidlowski pointed out that the pay rate has gone unchanged for all the positions on the board for some time.

“We can certainly take an advisory vote that we ought to look at what the compensation is for the town board supervisors and chairman and then come back to the electors at the budget meeting,” said Sidlowski.

Collette Sorgel made a motion to review compensation for the board in comparison with other towns for future consideration. Roger Blocks then seconded the motion, which was passed unanimously by those present. The board abstained from voting.

If raises are granted to the town board, those raises wouldn’t take effect until the following term of office for each position.

In other action at the annual meeting, the town board: — heard an annual report on town progress from Chairman Sidlowski; — presented the annual

Sadauskas to give AIS presentation The Demmer Memorial Library will host an aquatic invasive species (AIS) program Wednesday, April 25, at 6:30 p.m. with Oneida County AIS Coordinator Michele Sadauskas.

Sadauskas will present a slide show talking about what the Oneida County AIS program does, emphasizing its civic involvement in the battle against the spread of AIS. Guests will learn the details about a native weevil that can battle Eurasian

water milfoil, what snorkelers are looking for at boat landings throughout the county, and why ice cubes will show up at local landings on fishing season opener.

Sadauskas grew up on Pioneer Creek in Conover, and graduated from UW-Stevens Point with double majors in forestry and biology, focusing on classes dealing with the ecology of the North Woods.

For more information about this Earth Day program, visit demmerlibrary.org or call (715) 546-3391.

financial report and audit; — disposed of a property to be taken over by Cynthia Klemp; — set the date for the next

annual town meeting as April 16, 2013; and — heard an oath of office from newly re-elected supervisor Ed Starke.

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Rhinelander native and small-business owner Rob Swearingen announced Tuesday his intention to run for the Wisconsin State Assembly in the 34th Assembly District as a Republican.

Swearingen joins Republican Alex Young of Rhinelander and Democr ats Merlin Van Buren of Rhinelander and Roberta Retrum of Eagle River as candidates for the 34th seat.

“Everyone knows that the most important issue facing Wisconsin today is the economy,” Swearingen said. “I plan to use my track record of success as a business owner to help build a better business climate that will translate into jobs for northern Wisconsin.”

Swearingen, along with his wife, Amy, are the longtime owners/operators of The AlGen Dinner Club. With nearly two decades of experience running a small business, Swearingen said he knows what it takes to balance a budget, how to create jobs and what needs to be done to further economic development in the region.

“Northern Wisconsin is not only a good place to live and work, but it is also a premiere vacation destination,” said Swearingen. “Because the lifeblood of the economy in the North Woods is tied to tourism, the state needs to do all it can to promote this vital industry.”

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Swearingen also pledged to work to protect taxpayers in Madison.

“Wisconsin citizens are struggling right now,” Swearingen said. ”The worst thing that could happen in this environment is for the government to put its hand out to take more from their pocket. While difficult, we must continue to control spending at the state level and protect taxpayers.”

The 34th Assembly District includes most of Vilas and Oneida counties, including the communities of Eagle River, Three Lakes, Rhinelander and Minocqua. The seat is currently held by State Rep. Dan Meyer (R-Eagle River), who announced his retirement earlier this year.

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VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2012

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NEWS Pines to host presentation on Internet, digital safety The Northland Pines School District’s Technology Committee will hold a family Internet safety/digital awareness presentation next Tuesday, April 24, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Northland Pines High School auditorium.

The presentation is free and anyone who accesses the Internet from a phone, personal reader, game machine, computer, tablet, etc., should attend this event, according to Scott Foster, Northland Pines technology director.

There will be free babysitting provided for children in grades five and lower, however, students in grades six and up are welcome to attend the presentation, as well as parents and the general public.

Vilas County Sheriff ’s Deputy Patrick Schmidt, who is also an Internet Crimes Against Children task force agent, will give the keynote presentation with statistics and information to keep personal information and property safe from Internet predators and how to reduce risks.

Schmidt will educate the public on informed use of social media, creating a positive digital footprint, cyberbullying and many other Internet safety concerns. The public is welcome to take their wireless devices — smartphone, laptop, iPad, iPod, Kindle, etc. — as this presentation will be interactive.

People do not need to be part of the Northland Pines School District to attend this event.

“This information is necessary for everyone to hear and learn about, which is why we are strongly encouraging the public to join us for this free and informative presentation,” said Foster.

For more information, see the district’s website at npsd.k12.wi.us or contact Joné Davis, Safety Committee member, at (715) 4796471, ext.

3314, or jdavis@npsd.k12.wi.us; or Scott Foster, technology director, at (715) 479-5701 or sfoster@npsd.k12.wi.us.

PUBLIC MEETINGS OPENING LINE — The Silver Blades Ice Show skaters dazzled the audience during three performances a the Eagle River Sports Arena Saturday and Sunday. The opening line performed to the

music of “Shake Your Groove Thing.” Some of the skaters on the line included Frannie Zelinski (left) and a smiling Madison Bill.

—Staff Photo By GARY RIDDERBUSCH

Clinic seeks better visibility

City rejects electronic message sign at Tamarack Business Park location ___________

BY KEN ANDERSON NEWS CORRESPONDENT

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An application by Marshfield Clinic to place an electronic message sign on the Tamarack Business Park standard at the intersection of Pine and Fifth streets was rejected by the Eagle River City Council last week, but it was suggested another location be explored.

Marshfield Clinic is located within the business park and a clinic official said the facility needs better visibility directing clients to the location at 500 Commerce Loop.

“Our problem is our clients finding us,” said Amber Weldon, northern division public relations and marketing specialist for Marshfield Clinic.

There were a number of concerns expressed by the council about the size and location of the proposed electronic sign. Mayor Jeff Hyslop asked if granting the electronic sign for the Tamarack Business Park might not generate similar requests from businesses in the northside business park.

Councilman Jerry Burkett also said it felt it would be setting a precedent.

“All business park owners knew the size of the individual business signs when we did the sign,” Burkett said. “We could be challenged over and over by future businesses and maybe all would want mes-

sage signs.”

Burkett then offered an alternative idea.

“We have two (business) parks and we have other business lots for sale. I understand your need and offer an alternative solution,” said Burkett. “Contact fire Chief Pat Weber and discuss placing an off-premises sign next to the fire hall and lease it from the fire department. I mentioned this to him and he is receptive to the idea.”

In addition to Marshfield Clinic being on the current sign, other tenants of the business park with signs are the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, Probation and Parole; FedEx; and All About Learning Press. The sign is owned and maintained by the city.

The proposal originally ran into concerns from the city Plan Commission, including member Bill Doerr.

“Probation didn’t get notified their sign would be moved, the lease amount is too low, and I don’t think this is a fair procedure for the other owners in the industrial park,” said Doerr at a Plan Commission meeting prior to the City Council meeting.

“There was no competitive bidding and I don’t think we should act on this; I don’t think the procedure is appropriate.”

City Administrator Joe Laux said the commission could look at several options to proceed.

“We could ask if they (other tenants) have any objections; we could not allow it;and we could also see if any others have an interest (in an electronic sign),” Laux said.

“The City Council would make any rental decision and any decision on policy; the commission action is being solicited.”

Doerr pointed out that having the electronic sign would push the remaining businesses further down on the sign and he said he doubted anybody thought this would happen.

But commission member Mary Horant said the improvement in giving direction to the clinic would be welcome.

“With our senior population, the more direction the better and this is a good idea and will enhance noticing it more,” she said. “This is a business decision and we should move forward.”

Laux laid out the issues for the Plan Commission to consider.

“The first step, Is this something the commission would recommend to the City Council to do, or stay with the present sign types? Would you allow others to have electronic message signs there because it’s possible future businesses would request them? The present issue is people are having difficulty finding them (Marshfield Clinic) with the current sign and this would help the clin-

ic.”

Laux indicated there are about four lots in the business park the city could sell in the future, which was a concern of commission member Kim Schaffer, who asked if there is enough room for additional signs on the current standard.

The commission directed Laux to gather reaction from current business park tenants.

Two other sign requests were approved by the City Council after receiving a recommendation from the Plan Commission. One would be for Tribute Brewing Tap House on Bluebird Road and another for the Vilas County Economic Development Corp. identifying a business incubator located in the former Cranberry Products offices on West Pine Street.

Other business In other action, the City Council: — approved developing a sitting area on Wall Street across from Silver Lake Road; — denied an insurance claim filed by Mike Tomlanovich, whose vehicle collided with a city truck while plowing snow, after reading a detailed description of the incident from police Chief Mark Vander Bloomen; and — reviewed a draft of city ordinance bond schedules prepared by Vander Bloomen and to take up at a future meeting.

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The town of Washington will accept sealed proposals for the pulverizing and blacktopping of certain town roads in 2012. Official specifications can be obtained from town foreman, Mike Martens, at (715) 891-4833.

Sealed proposals must be in the hands of the town clerk no later than 4:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at which time they will be opened at the town hall.

The town of Washington reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or to accept the proposal deemed most advantageous to the town.

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Eagle River Parking Committee — Tuesday, April 24, 8 a.m., City Hall.

Agenda: Request by Eagle River Revitalization to eliminate six parking stalls in front of mural.

Eagle River City Council and Eagle River Light & Water Commission — Tuesday, April 24, noon, City Hall. Agenda: grant presentation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot.

TO OBTAIN AN ABSENTEE BALLOT, YOU MUST MAKE A REQUEST IN WRITING. Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may also request an absentee ballot by letter. Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature.

Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk.

You can also personally go to the clerk’s office or other specified location, complete a written application and vote an absentee ballot during the hours specified for casting an absentee ballot. Please contact your town clerk in regard to office hours available.

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PRESQUE ISLE Lorine Walters 11409 Hwy. B Presque Isle, WI 54557 715-686-2725

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LINCOLN Shelly Sauvola P.O. Box 9 1205 Sundstein Rd. Eagle River, WI 54521 715-479-7000

ST. GERMAIN Thomas Martens P.O. Box 7 St. Germain, WI 54558 715-542-3813

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MANITOWISH WATERS Susan Patterson 4 Airport Rd. P.O. Box 267 Manitowish Waters, WI 54545 715-543-8400

WASHINGTON Michele Sanborn 2160 Pinewood Dr. Eagle River, WI 54521 715-479-1669

PHELPS Marjorie Hiller P.O. Box 157 4495 Town Hall Rd. Phelps, WI 54554 715-545-2270

WINCHESTER Louise Eifert 7338 W. Birch Lake Rd. Winchester, WI 54557 715-686-2986

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Three Lakes School District of Board of Education — Wednesday, April 18, 6 p.m., boardroom. Agenda: Recognition of service and retirement report.

Phelps School District Board — Wednesday, April 18, 6:30 p.m., school. Agenda: Policy readings and discussion of coaching contracts.

Oneida County Board of Adjustment — Tuesday, April 24, 8 a.m., courthouse.

Agenda: Zoning ordinance

Michele Sanborn, Clerk Town of Washington 2160 Pinewood Dr. Eagle River, WI 54521 (715) 479-1669

LAC DU FLAMBEAU Nancy Edwards P.O. Box 68 109 Old Abe Rd. Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538 715-588-3358

The deadline for making application to vote absentee by mail is 5:00 p.m., on the fifth day before the election, Thursday, May 3, 2012.

Military electors should contact the municipal clerk regarding the deadlines for requesting or submitting an absentee ballot.

The first day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is Monday, April 23, 2012. The deadline for voting an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before the election, May 4, 2012.

The municipal clerk will deliver voted ballots returned on or before Election Day to the proper polling place or counting location before the polls close on May 8, 2012. Any ballots received after the polls close will be counted by the Board of Canvassers if postmarked by Election Day and received no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Friday following the election.

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VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

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Library campaign tops $500,000; ‘Spectacular’ planned for May 12 ___________ SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-REVIEW

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Christine Caz and Phil Jensen, co-chairs of the “Right Before Your Eyes” Memorial Library building project in Eagle River recently announced that the fund has reached more than $557,080 in pledges and donations.

“The $3.26 million new library is gaining attention in the community, as well as approval,” said Jensen. “Our goal has always been to attract donors of all sorts and to build this long-planned library without increasing local taxes.

“We have moved past the half-million dollar mark in donations and pledges, which indicates the high value our citizens place on our library,” added Jensen.

Tina Koller, president of the library trustees, reflected on the over half-million dollars raised thus far.

“The campaign to build a new library has the largest financial goal of any local project of recent memory,” said Koller. “We feel good about where the campaign is at this moment because we’re on the brink of the summer season, and the donations we have thus far indicate a high commitment to the facility as a library/community center.”

This first half-million dollars of donations and pledges have come primarily from local banks, organizations, residents and Library Cabinet volunteers. As the Cabinet begins its summer campaign, expecting to reach the $3.26 million, residents — year-long and summer — will find many activities in the city, villages and towns that focus on how to make a donation or pledge.

A New Chapter Spectacular for Your Library event, set for Saturday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m., will introduce residents, especially families, to the need and scope of the new library the foundation is working to fund. The entire public is invited to the Northland Pines High School audi-

A family enjoys reading a book together on the lawn at Olson Library in Eagle River. The library

torium for this free library spectacular focusing on the new facility.

Games, music and free books all are part of the program being planned by the Library Cabinet and volunteers. No one attending will be expected to donate or pledge that evening. However, the Cabinet hopes that this Spectacular will invigorate the general public’s desire to donate or make a five-year pledge.

“All community members are invited to this Spectacular to get a first-hand look at the new building and meet everyone who is involved with the campaign,” said Nancy Schaffer, president of the Memorial Library Foundation. “I frequently see students from the middle and elementary schools. These students are wholly enthusiastic about the project. In fact, their first comment is, ‘The new building will be great.’ They follow such statements by saying, ‘What can I do to help achieve the goal?’”

Caz noted these are the

foundation has plans to build a new library on the property.

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children who will use an upto-date library.

“This new library, both for us and the next generations, needs to be better in terms of book and magazine collections, computer services and meeting space. Children are enthusiastic about seeing the building happen. We who are adults now need to become involved and pay-it-forward for those students.”

The studies that were completed before the foundation decided on a new library indicate the area’s need for a modernized facility that can become the center of cultural and learning activities in Eagle River. Circulation has steadily increased over the past five years, and people looking for a community center have booked the meager resources of the current library to overflowing. The computers are always busy.

Bernie Hupperts, director of the Spectacular, is looking for a large audience May 12 to join in the activities and test their Jeopardy knowledge along with the contestants on stage. A student

Jeopardy game, featuring intermediate, middle and high school students, also will be part of the event. Winners of both Jeopardy segments will have a chance to donate their winnings to the building project.

“Lots of other audience participation will be part of this one-hour free event that will give the public a full picture of why a new library is needed, and how it can be built,” said Hupperts.

Schaffer urges families and area residents to attend the Spectacular.

“The project’s DVD will be shown, questions about the project will be answered and those in attendance will be entertained by local musicians, actors and much, much more,” said Schaffer.

“We do have a multiyear pledge schedule which is encouraging donors to think about their relationship to a library/community center,” said Schaffer. “This is a project which affects so many of us, and each of us can donate at a level which matches our passion and financial ability.”

Moustakis seeking re-election for Vilas County district attorney Vilas County District Attorney Albert Moustakis announced Monday he was seeking re-election for the seat he has held since 1995.

“If re-elected, I will continue to manage this office with a firm but fair hand as I have done since I was first elected in 1994,” he said.

Moustakis said there have been many milestones since he was elected district attorney.

“The most important one may be that I have maintained this office with the highest level of integrity and professionalism since I was first elected,” he said. “I continue to do so while maintaining the office within the extreme budget restraints that we face today.”

During the last 161⁄2 years, Moustakis said there have been many programs he has supported that had a positive impact on the lives of many people who come in contact with the criminal justice system. A few of those programs include Teen Court, Vilas County Wrap-Around Program, Drug Abuse Resistance Education program, domestic abuse programs, Victim Witness Program and the Restorative Justice Program.

Moustakis said the Vilas County district attorney’s office has developed a work-

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ing relationship with the Vilas County Sheriff ’s Department and the Lac du Flambeau Police Department, the Vilas County Department of Social Services, the Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigations, the Department of Natural Resources and other county and state agencies.

“As a result of developing these relationships, the administration of this office in its attempts to better serve the public have dramatically improved over the years,” said Moustakis.

The district attorney said one of the most important

issues that North Woods residents face today is the increased use of prescription drugs and alcohol by teens and others in Vilas County communities.

“Illegal prescription drug use and abuse is at an alltime high today. In an effort to attack that problem, which at times results in needless overdose cases and sometimes death as a result, I have actively involved myself in getting an additional prosecutor to work in the northern Wisconsin area to prosecute cases involving prescription medications,” said Moustakis. “That prosecutor has a limited tenure, but I hope to find a way to continue the funding past 2012.”

The special prosecutor is now primarily working out of the Vilas County district attorney’s office and is funded by grant monies and not with county dollars.

Professionally, Moustakis said he has served on continuing legal educational staffs, legislative committees and has presented at local, state and federal training sessions for other prosecutors and law enforcement agencies.

In addition, Moustakis has been involved in many other community service programs.

Some of those programs

include being a past Rotarian and past president. He was an original member of the Walter E. Olson Memorial Library Foundation, a charter member of the Northland Pines School District Strategic Planning Committee and served as the head coach of both the boys and girls Northland Pines High School hockey teams and a past assistant to the Northland Pines girls softball team.

Prior to the nine years he served the Northland Pines School District as a coach, he coached many additional years for the Eagle River Recreation Association. He also played for the Eagle River Falcons men’s hockey team for many years.

“My family also has been involved in the community as my wife of 20-plus years, Lauri, was a 4-H leader, has past involvement in church education boards and in the past has operated local small businesses,” said Moustakis.

Moustakis said Vilas County needs a district attorney who respects victims and their rights, making sure they feel the criminal justice system supports them and respects them.

“I believe I have done so and will continue to do so if re-elected,” he said.

Classifieds published here are those received too late for our Trader deadline, which is 10 a.m. Thursday.

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Contact Kevin at (608) 712-5468 for details. 1p-2748-05 -----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: Wagon wheel coffee table, desk, dresser and 2 antique sewing machines — $20 each; vanity with lg. mirror — $30; lg. Fairbank floor scale $50. (715) 479-5339. 1p-2747-05 -----------------------------------------------HELP WANTED: Tree service in St. Germain now hiring groundsmen & climbers, experience working with chain saws & tree service equipment.

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OUTDOORS There’s more than one way to bag a tom THEY SAY you learn something new every day, and I discovered last Saturday that sometimes getting that tom turkey means talking to the hens instead of wasting your slate on unresponsive gobblers.

The lesson came on a whirlwind trip to central Wisconsin that started at 3:20 a.m., the latest possible time to drive 100 miles and still hit the turkey woods before sunrise.

It was an impulsive, crazy thing for a hunter to do — plan a trip where four hours of driving would net me just six to seven hours of hunting. But I had this tag and just one day to get the job done.

What tipped the scales in favor of making the trip was the rare opportunity to hunt a new property — a chance to wander 80 acres that I hadn’t hunted since my dad took me squirrel hunting and butternut gathering some 40 years ago. Turns out that land is now owned by somebody I went to school with.

It’s a gorgeous ridge of hardwoods and small clearings owned

by Doug Mauleg of Marion, a heating and ventilation expert who’s been plying his craft since high school. He manages the land as a Quality Deer Management piece, but not a lot of turkey hunting goes on there. Sleep or no sleep, I couldn’t pass on the chance to experience a private hunting paradise even if the turkeys didn’t cooperate.

When I arrived at 5:45, there was too much light to set up close to birds. I was tying the final bootlace when the first toms sounded off in the hardwoods, across the field from me. The lay of the land was unknown to me, so I waited at a distance until they bailed from their roosts and started gobbling on the ground.

There were two or three toms in the group and a harem of hens.

They answered my calls but had no interest in leaving a sure thing for some distant yelps. They ended up walking off a green field into dense thickets. I decided to get to know the land.

There was a woods road that

In the Outdoors By Kurt Krueger pretty much circled the property.

On the back side of the 80, I spotted a raised turkey fan in the road ahead. It was too open for a good sneak, so I set up and called.

That produced zero answers and nothing headed my way.

What I learned, however, was that yelping calls seemed to send the hens running in the opposite direction with their toms. And it looked like they were using the road system, so I circled back to the other side of the property.

There I waited for an hour before a gobbler finally sounded off. The direction made it sound like they were halfway back toward my original location. I moved to an intersection on that side of a clearing, set up my decoy in the road, and decided to wait.

About 30 minutes later, I heard hens. They were clucking and then squawking, almost carrying on like a fight had ensued. My new plan was to try calling hens, hoping that tom was with them.

I mimicked their clucks and cuts as best I could, and they responded immediately.

Every time I copied them, they answered with something louder and faster until they were screaming out yelps of anger.

I thought we had a bond going, but I didn’t want to overdo it. So I clammed up. Ten minutes passed without a peep from them, but it seemed like an eternity. I couldn’t see much of the road from my downhill position, except within about 10 yards of the intersection.

I decided to try a couple quiet clucks to keep them interested. No sooner had I hit the slate and a blue head appeared above a rock, looking right at me. It made a few peeping noises and, luckily, kept moving. That sighting gave me a

chance to get both hands on the gun that was resting on my knee.

Two seconds later, it was the top of a tom’s fan and a white head moving left to right, barely visible over a huge rock. They were on the road headed for my decoys.

My first window of opportunity was just past a large tree. I didn’t think there would be much time for a shot, but the big tom stopped, swung toward me with fan raised, and walked up to the edge of the road looking for the source of those last clucks. Big mistake.

Boooooom!

It’s a thrill to hear them and chase them, but there’s added celebration when you’ve got one flopping on the ground. I looked to the heavens in disbelief of the way things went down. Calls that drew hens to me brought in a gobbler. That was a first for me.

This bird weighed in at 221⁄2 pounds. It sported a thin but long beard of 101⁄2 inches. Its spurs were just over an inch. It was an adult tom, one that was probably 2 or 3 years old.

Deer hunters who have never chased turkeys have no idea how much fun they are missing. Carrying a gun in the woods in April should be enough incentive, but there’s a lot more excitement with this hunt.

There’s so much to learn that you’ve got to put in the time, make the mistakes and pretty much learn from the school of hard knocks. I’ve blown so many opportunities that I’m getting fairly proficient at the chase.

But mostly, I owe a debt of gratitude to the farmers and property owners who let me on their land. If you don’t have the habitat, you don’t have the turkeys. And without them, you don’t have much of a hunt.

If you are lucky enough to get such permission, make sure you treat the property owners and their land with respect. And that goes for any kind of hunting access on private property.

The beauty of turkey hunting is that you never know what it

It was a quick but intense turkey hunt in central Wisconsin early Saturday that produced this nice-looking gobbler.

—Photo By The Author

will take on any given day to bag a bird. You make the best of every situation and just keep trying different things. Five hours of frustration can be followed by five minutes of perfection and a lifetime of memories.

One of my brothers-in-law once

Simplification of fishing rules largely opposed at Vilas hearing ___________

BY ANTHONY DREW NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR

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ST. GERMAIN — Although the majority of the 91 advisory questions at the annual Spring Fish and Game Rules Hearing last Monday night were voted on with minimal discussion, citizens generally opposed those aiming to simplify the state’s arguably complex fishing rules.

Seventy-eight people were in attendance at the St. Germain Elementary School to start the evening, as 39 statewide and local questions were addressed during the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) side of the hearing.

Although numerous attendees voiced opinions on the matter, no one present supported a question asking whether fishing should be open year-round, providing the DNR finds that closed seasons aren’t biologically necessary to protect certain fish populations.

Ken Jackson of St. Germain argued that there’s a difference between the department as a whole and qualified DNR biologists.

“When they say the department deems it unnecessary, it may not be a biologist making that determination,” he said. “I would encourage you to strongly oppose this and assume that whatever is good for the fish is good for the fishermen. Let the biologists within the DNR determine that and not the governor.”

Tony Rizzo, a well-known muskie fisherman and guide from Star Lake, also voiced opposition to the question.

“I believe this is very detrimental to our area,” said Rizzo. “If they want to do this down in Milwaukee or Green Bay, that should be up to the people down there. You people have enough trouble trying to maintain a fishery up here right now. I don’t see

An advisory question at the spring hearing asked anglers if they favored open year-round fishing.

—STAFF PHOTO

any sense in this at all.”

In Vilas County, the majority voted no to eliminating closed seasons, with 37 opposed and 15 in support of the change.

Most of those who stood to speak at the hearing opposed a question about whether motor trolling for fish should be allowed statewide, although one person contended that it would give senior citizens an easier method for angling.

“I agree with that gentleman, that there should be something to allow a certain age of people to motor troll,” said Rizzo. “My problem is, that throughout the history of Wisconsin, people have always been opposed to motor trolling. I don’t think it’s good for Vilas County. I’m opposed to it and I hope people vote against it.”

The three DNR questions and one Conservation Congress question asking whether residents favored trolling were all shot down by

at least a 35-vote margin.

The bulk of the advisory questions were aimed at gauging attendees’ feelings on how to simplify fishing rules, now contained in six separate regulation pamphlets.

Most voters present in St. Germain regarded the suggestions as oversimplifications, arguing that complex regulations are necessary due to complex fish populations.

“We’ve got a lot of different regulations to keep different lakes protected,” said one attendee. “It seems like they’re trying to simplify things, but these regulations are there for a reason and they benefit all of us.”

Another citizen compared the sweeping suggestions to speed limits on state roads.

“When you simplify things, you can end up with disaster,” he said. “Why not make the speed limit the same on every road? Because it would end in disaster. I urge you to vote no on all of these.”

Dave Roberts of Phelps pointed out that many of the advisory questions, particularly those proposing simplified rules, seemed to cater to the state’s tourism industry.

“Are we making our environment, and the conservation of our natural resources, a sacrificial lamb for the promotion of Wisconsin tourism?” he asked.

Voters at the hearing also expressed concern regarding the new rule-making process for state agencies like the DNR, which now will be presented in odd-numbered calendar years. Under Act 21, which was passed in 2011, the review of state rule changes by lawmakers is now limited to when the Legislature is in session.

One hunting question Vilas County residents favored overall asked whether overnight placement of trail cameras on DNRmanaged land should be permitted. Of the attendees, 42 voted in favor while 21 disagreed with the change.

The Vilas County Conservation Congress delegation also held elections for twoand three-year terms.

Ron Waller of Eagle River was re-elected to a three-year term, while Dave Werner of Eagle River is a newly elected delegate with a two-year term. Steve Budnik of Winchester was elected vice-chair of the Vilas County Conservation Congress delegation and Russ Warye was elected as chairman.

Ken Anderson announced he would step down from the congress and was not seeking re-election. Anderson had served for approximately 25 years and at least 18 as chairman of the delegation.

“He provided invaluable service to this unique tradition that we know as the Wisconsin Conservation Congress and was very active on the congress committees, including rules and deer,” said Warye.

said he would never go fishing or hunting unless the hours spent afield were at least double the driving time.

I’m glad I didn’t follow his rule, or I would have missed out on one great hunting adventure.

Fishing with the Guides

By George Langley

Panfishing inconsistent, just like spring weather The only thing North Woods anglers can count on this spring with the weather is that it will be inconsistent. One day it feels like summer and the next day it feels like winter.

The inconsistent weather, including high winds and snow on Monday, has really affected the fishing action and spawning patterns since ice-out. The water temperature has been up and down all spring, making it tough to figure out where the fish will be on any given day.

With the cold nights last week, anglers on the water searching for panfish reported that water temperatures were in the upper 40s to low 50s, depending on the size of the water body.

Perch spawning began after the ice went out almost a month ago and is still going on, on many area lakes. Anglers are still catching pre- and post-spawn perch in shallow bays, both in weed beds and in shoreline wood. The perch will remain in these areas until the females have finished spawning. Use a small minnow rigged under a bobber for best action, although some anglers have had success with leaf worms and waxies. Anglers also have been catching some walleyes and bass mixed in with the perch. Just remember that the gamefish season is closed until May 5 on local waters and these fish must be released immediately.

Crappie fishing has been inconsistent so far, just like the spring weather. These fish can be found in a variety of places depending on the lake. Anglers will find some schools of crappie in deep water and some up in shallow bays and on midlake structure. Crappies are starting to congregate in spawning areas as the water is warming into the low to mid-50s. Small minnows have been the best bait for these fish. Warm afternoons have been the best time to catch these crappies in the shallow water.

Bluegill action has been slow so far this spring, which is typical for this time of year. These fish are easier to catch through the ice because a very delicate presentation is usually the key to success in cold water. As the water warms, these fish will get much more aggressive as they prepare for their late spring, early summer spawn.

Good luck and good fishin’.

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OUTDOORS

Oneida rejects year-round fishing, backs motor trolling with one line Attendees balk at new process due to Act 21 ___________

BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR

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RHINELANDER — The 91 proposals ranging from eliminating closed fishing seasons to allowing motor trolling statewide were voted on at the annual Spring Fish and Wildlife Information Hearing here last Monday.

The 83 people in attendance at the Nicolet College LRC Theatre breezed through most of the proposed fishing and hunting rule changes, but not without discussion over a new hearing process.

This year, the 39 Department of Natural Resources (DNR) questions were advisory only, reflecting changes made as a result of Act 21, a law passed in 2011 that changed state agency rulemaking processes.

Now, questions on specific rule proposals will be presented in odd-numbered calendar years; under Act 21, review of state rule changes by lawmakers is now limited to when the Legislature is in session.

The new process, along with numerous questions gauging attendees’ sentiments on how to simplify fishing rules frustrated several attendees, including Roger Sabota of Rhinelander and Conservation Congress chairman for Oneida County.

“Our governor asked all the agencies to simplify rules,” said Sabota. “It’s all coming from one source. They want one regulation that fits all.

These questions come out of the DNR, not the Conservation Congress.”

Jim Heffner, a Conservation Congress member from Sugar Camp, was frustrated by the process due to Act 21 and presented a local resolution asking that Act 21 not be applied to hunting, fishing and trapping regulations.

“In the past, most questions approved at the spring hearing would take 1 to 11⁄2 years to become a regulation.

Now, with Act 21, it will take two to three years to adopt and implement rules,” said Heffner. “Now it will take a Natural Resources Board vote, an economic impact study, legislative approval and the governor’s signature.”

State Rep. Tom Tiffany (RHazelhurst), the author of Act 21, was in attendance at the meeting and supported the new process.

“I ask you to vote no on this resolution,” said Tiffany.

“These (rule changes) are laws and the DNR, as an agency, had taken on legislative powers. The intent of Act 21 is to slow the process down. This process has three key elements: it requires an environmental impact analysis; the

governor has to signoff on the rule; and it allows you to contest the validity of the rule. I would like to give this a few years.”

Tiffany said the process still leaves the Conservation Congress process in place. The congress has been the DNR’s main advisory board for natural resources rule making.

One attendee asked if the process is flawed when it “took three months to institute a wolf hunt, but now it would take two to three years to change a crappie bag limit.”

State Sen. Jim Holperin (D-Conover) said that Act 21 “cuts the legs right off the congress,” noting that process has worked “as these folks have been coming to these hearings for 78 years.”

On the fishing side, Oneida County voters rejected 35-39 a proposal to open fishing season year round if it’s not biologically necessary to protect certain fish species. Statewide, the advisory question was approved 2,427-1,382.

DNR fisheries experts say season closures are not as effective as bag or length limits to manage a fish population because harvest is often only deferred until they open the season.

But DNR fisheries biologist John Kubisiak in Rhinelander said the proposal “doesn’t necessarily mean there wouldn’t be changes to fish populations.”

From a tourism standpoint, Sabota said opening weekend fishing the first Saturday in May is an important economic boost for North Woods businesses.

“If this would go through, there would not be that huge influx of fishermen coming north for the opener,” said Sabota. “I don’t think resorts would like that.”

Concerning rule changes that would allow motor trolling statewide, Oneida County sportsmen and sportswomen rejected two of three proposals. Motor trolling with three lines per angler was rejected 15-52, and trolling with two lines was rejected 15-50, but motor trolling with one line per angler was approved 37-29.

“I have a problem when back trolling was allowed and you would see three people in a boat and they were allowed three lines per angler and they had nine lines out,” said one hearing attendee. “I only support one line per person.”

Kubisiak said there have been no DNR studies that show whether trolling was a more efficient fishing technique.

“The main issue here is it’s a social issue,” said Kubisiak.

“The main question here is do you think it is a good idea, and if so, how many lines?”

DNR conservation warden James Jung said the motor trolling rule would eliminate the gray area when it comes to enforcing the position fishing rule, especially when anglers

are dragging suckers when muskie fishing.

Statewide, all three trolling proposals were rejected: 1,3792,258 for three lines, 1,3272,237 for two lines, and 1,4202,127 for one line.

The Conservation Congress also asked attendees during its portion of the meeting if motor trolling should be allowed statewide. In Oneida County, it was approved 35-31 and statewide it was backed 1,928-1,576.

A DNR question on issuing the same types of fishing licenses to anglers at an intermediate price, regardless of their residency, was easily rejected 10-60. The question brought the reaction from Sabota concerning the DNR’s effort to simplify fishing rules.

Statewide, the advisory question was defeated 514-2,484.

A proposal that would require anglers to use nonlead sinkers, weights, jigs and hooks on Escanaba, Nebish and Pallette lakes in Vilas County was rejected in Oneida 30-42. Statewide, it was narrowly rejected 1,646-1,703.

Kubisiak explained that the three lakes were DNR experimental lakes, and the Natural Resources Board asked the department to move forward with a pilot project on the lakes to evaluate angler acceptance of non-toxic fishing tackle.

Ben Loma of Rhinelander and vice chairman of the Oneida County Conservation Congress said there is a movement in Wisconsin and across the United States to end the use of lead tackle.

“Eventually, we will see lead-free tackle everywhere,” said Loma. “I’m just preparing you for the inevitable.”

On a question concerning panfish, Oneida County attendees supported 39-16 a Conservation Congress question to reduce the daily bag limit of crappies to five with a possession limit of 10 on Oneida Lake in Oneida County.

Statewide, it was backed 1,450-807.

In addition, the Conservation Congress executive council asked sportsmen and sportswomen to support an aggregate bag limit statewide of 30 panfish, which would include no more than 10 crap-

pies, 10 bluegills and 20 yellow perch. Oneida County attendees supported the proposal 38-23, but statewide the measure was defeated 1,6201,704.

Hunting issues Concerning a Natural Resources Board hunting question, attendees were asked if they favored the overnight placement and use of trail cameras on lands open to public hunting that are managed by the DNR, but not in special-use zones such as campgrounds and improved trails. In Oneida County, the advisory question was approved 39-29. Statewide, the proposal was supported 2,190-1,605.

Jung said, according to current state law, no tree stands or cameras can be left overnight on DNR-managed land. He said it does not include national forest or county forest lands.

“It’s another social issue,” said Jung. “There is the concern that some hunters claim the area as their hunting space when they have a trail camera out there.”

A Conservation Congress question on making the archery license valid only for a buck and requiring archery license holders to apply for an antlerless permit similar to gun deer license holders was supported in Oneida County 45-22. Statewide, it won approval 1,990-1,555.

The congress also asked attendees if they favored legislation legalizing the use of crossbows during the bear season for anyone with a Class A bear permit. Oneida County attendees passed the proposal 40-18. Statewide, it was backed 2,268-1,125.

A similar question allowing hunters the flexibility to choose the weapon with which to hunt deer, bear and turkey was approved in Oneida County 39-20 and statewide 2,193-1,294.

State officials said a total of 4,611 people attended the 2012 Spring Fisheries and Wildlife Informational Hearings and Wisconsin Conservation Congress county meetings that were held in every county statewide, with state results offered at dnr.wi.gov.

Three Lakes DU plans annual banquet May 17 Three Lakes Ducks Unlimited (DU) will celebrate 75 years of wetlands conservation by hosting its annual banquet Thursday, May 17, with doors opening at 5 p.m at the Reiter Center.

Prime Rib will be served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Raffles and prizes will begin at 7:15 p.m.

In celebration of the DU’s 75th year, there will be numerous raffles, including canvas prints from Terry Redlin and Ralph McDonald, a Shenandoah flint rifle, a custom-made gun cabinet, a chance at winning door-prize guns and more.

Three Lakes DU will invite Green Wings, ages 8-17, at a special price of $25 which includes membership.

“We will have raffles just for them, so we are encouraging members to bring their future hunting buddy or special child in their life to join in the fundraising for the wetlands for tomorrow,” said Three Lakes DU contact Janine Orzech.

Membership costs are $60 per person or $100 for couples.

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“This year’s banquet theme is ‘Salute to DU’ and ‘Red, White & Blue,’ ” said chapter secretary Bets Fountaine.

The event will feature auctions, raffles of wildlife and sporting art, jewelry and numerous goods and services donated by area businesses.

“New this year, we will be having an Americanna-style dinner buffet served by Eagle Waters Resort.

Banquet attendees who take a nonperishable item for area food pantries will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize.

Sponsors are important supporters of DU, according to Fountaine.

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“This print is a wonderful addition to anyone’s collection and an ideal incentive to make the commitment to habitat preservation in 2012,” said Fountaine.

For reservations or additional information, contact: Cheryl Jenkins at (715) 4796461, Vicky Sherry at (715) 546-3614 or Fountaine at (715) 546-3831.

Proceeds from the event will go to support DU’s wetlands and waterfowl habitat conservation efforts in Wisconsin (Vilas and Oneida counties), the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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A Family Tradition…

FIRST TOM — John Rutkowski of Eagle River harvested his first turkey in Zone 7 April 13. The tom weighed 21 pounds and sported a 10-inch beard.

—STAFF PHOTO

YOUTH HUNT — Ian Williams-Lohr, 12, of Madison recently bagged this 23-pound double-bearded turkey at 3:30 p.m.

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He was mentored by his aunt, Dianne Briggs, of Sayner.

—Contributed Photo

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SPORTS Sports Sidelines

By Gary Ridderbusch

Journeys Marathon still four weeks away

Northland Pines and Three Lakes battled to a 1-1 tie last Friday in a nonconference game in Three Lakes. Here, No. 12 Cather-

ine Meeder for Three Lakes and No. 13 Carly Bohnen for Pines race to the ball.

—Staff Photos By GARY RIDDERBUSCH

Pines soccer team looking for first win The Northland Pines girls soccer team opened the season with four games in seven days, losing one and tying three.

Pines traveled to Rhinelander last Tuesday for the first Great Northern Conference (GNC) game of the season, with the Hodags coming out on top 1-0.

“Rhinelander controlled the ball and outplayed us for the majority of the game,” said Pines coach Wendy McCormack. “Coming right off of spring break hurt the team a lot. We just were not prepared physically or as a team. We did not have a full practice for over a week before the game and it showed. However, the players did a great job containing Rhinelander and the defense really stepped up and helped shut down Rhinelander’s scoring opportunities.”

Rhinelander’s Gabbe Malliot scored on a drive right down the center of the field and got the ball past goalkeeper Lauren Lenz.

“It was frustrating to see the goal, but Gabbe is a strong player and earned that goal,” said McCormack. “After that, Lenz had some great saves.

She looked fearless in the goal and was not afraid to challenge and stop the ball from going in the net.”

Pines hosted Antigo last Thursday and finished with a 0-0 tie following regulation and two 10-minute overtimes, though the Eagles controlled the ball much of the game.

“The biggest problem the team has is finishing and getting the ball in the net,” said McCormack. “We spent a good majority of the game in our attacking third of the field, but weren’t able to get enough on the ball to get on the scoreboard.”

The Eagles traveled to Three Lakes Friday for a nonconference game and played in very windy conditions. The game ended in a 1-1 tie After a scoreless first half, Three Lakes got on the board first with a corner kick from Kacey Running which was deflected high into the net off the head of a Pines’ defenders. Freshman Allison Sima was in the goal, but there was nothing she could do to stop

Eagles drop two in GNC on baseball diamond ___________

BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR

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Northland Pines Paige Healy uses a high leg kick to control the ball against Three Lakes as

the ball from going in.

Pines spent the rest of the half in Three Lakes territory and had numerous shots on goal. Finally, the Eagles’ Caitlin Riley found the back of the net from a tough angle to put Pines on the scoreboard. The game went into two 10-minute overtimes and ended in a tie.

Three Lakes coach Stacy Stroud said it was the Bluejays’ toughest game to date.

“Our defense and goalie were put to the test,” said Stroud. “Goalkeeper Ashley Dorpat had an excellent game with many saves.”

Northland Pines hosted Kingsford, Mich., in a nonconference game in the snow and wind Monday, again tying 1-1.

Pines got on the scoreboard first with Lenz putting the ball in the net from a nice pass from Sammy Pusateri.

The score remained 1-0 through the first half.

Kingsford came out strong in the second half and scored within 30 seconds.

“This was a blow to the team, but they did not let it get them down,” said McCormack. “Freshman goalkeeper Allison Sima said the ball just got right past her.”

Pines had numerous

No. 2 Lindsay Schoff moves in on the play. The teams tied after two overtimes.

Three Lakes sophomore Bella Devereaux throws the ball in to a teammate against Northland Pines.

opportunities to score in the second half, but could not get the ball in the net.

McCormack said the Eagles had one goal taken away from them.

“At one point, Mary Loeser knocked in a loose ball which the Kingford keeper stopped, but the keeper was entirely in the goal and the ball was across the goal line,” she said.

“Unfortunately, the refs were

out of position and did not see that it was actually a goal.”

The game ended in a 1-1 tie without going into overtime due to the poor weather conditions.

Pines, 0-1-2 overall and 01-1 in the GNC, was scheduled to play at Mosinee on Tuesday of this week and will host Medford this Thursday, April 19, at 4:30 p.m. Both are GNC games.

Eagles fall to Mosinee, Rhinelander in GNC The Northland Pines girls softball team opened Great Northern Conference (GNC) play last week, falling to Mosinee and Rhinelander.

In the first match-up last Tuesday, the Eagles traveled to Mosinee, last years’ GNC champion, and lost 10-0.

Mosinee opened their half of the first inning by scoring four runs on four base hits.

“We got behind early and couldn’t recover,” said Pines coach Steve Sawalski. “Mosinee’s pitcher was able to hold the Eagles in check, recording nine strikeouts.”

The Eagles played better in the middle innings, holding Mosinee scoreless until the last frame when Mosinee struck for six runs to put the game away.

While the Boston Marathon was held Monday with temperatures near 90 degrees, it’s not likely it will be that warm when the gun sounds for the start of the 16th annual Journeys Marathon set for Saturday, May 12.

Sponsored by the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, the event will take place on scenic Vilas County back roads between Eagle River and Boulder Junction.

Kim Emerson, chamber events coordinator, said more than 500 runners are entered in Journeys Marathon events, voted one of the Top 5 “Best Kept Marathon Secrets” by Runners World magazine.

“The race will again take place in the beautiful North Woods and offers something for everyone — competitive and noncompetitive,” said Emerson.

Events include a 26.2-mile full marathon, a 13.1mile half marathon and power walk, a 5K and a fun run for kids 12 and under. (All races are open to runners and walkers.) Journeys Marathon and half marathon are USATF-certified courses and the full marathon is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.

The event will kick off with an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner and race registration/packet pickup at Northland Pines High School Friday, May 11.

Then Saturday, May 12, the full marathon starts at 8 a.m, the half marathon and power walk start at 9:15 a.m. and the 5K at 10 a.m. The kids fun run will start at various times beginning at 10:30 a.m. and continue through 1 p.m. The popular postrace celebration will be Saturday evening, according to Emerson.

“It’s a great time to share your success and race stories of the day with fellow racers, family and friends,” she said. “This event is a fun-filled evening designed for relaxation and camaraderie with a hot buffet dinner, musical entertainment, door prizes and much more.”

With four weeks until Journeys Marathon, there is still plenty of time to train for one of the events.

For more information about Journeys Marathon or to register, contact the chamber at (715) 479-6400.

“We have very good innings and then we have lapses in one or two that really hurt us,” said Sawalski.

“With strong pitching in the GNC, we cannot have those lapses to keep the games close. Runs are hard to come by, so it’s important to play well the entire contest.”

The Eagles were led by Kelsey Bergum, who was 1-for-1 with a double and two stolen bases.

Rhinelander came to Pines for the second GNC game of the week and went home with a 13-1 victory.

“Once again, an early bad inning hurt the Eagles,” said Sawalski.

Rhinelander scored four runs in their half of the second inning to get the early

momentum. The Eagles got on the board in their half of the second on singles by Kristen Bohenstengel and Samantha Johnston and a walk

by Steph Sawalski, loading the bases with two outs.

Bergum then singled and drove in Bohenstengel for the Eagles’ only run of the game.

Rhinelander scored seven runs in the last inning to put the game away.

“Once again, we had two innings that hurt us where we gave up 11 runs combined,” said coach Sawalski. “ We need to improve on the offensive side. That comes with being confident in our ability and becoming mentally strong. We have the ability to be competitive, we just need to believe. Rhinelander

played a well-rounded game recording no errors on the day. Their pitching was good, getting the Eagles to strike out eight times.

Bergum led the way for the Eagles, going 1-for-2 with an RBI and a walk. Bohenstengel, Johnston and Jordan Welnetz all had a hit for Pines.

The Eagles, 1-3 overall and 0-2 in the GNC, will travel to Medford this Thursday, April 19, for a 4:30 p.m. game. Pines will then play a pair of nonconference games, at Ashland this Friday, April 20, and at Crandon next Monday, April 23.

Northland Pines’ next home game will be a rematch with Mosinee Tuesday, April 24, at 4:30 p.m.

The Northland Pines boys baseball team lost a pair of Great Northern Conference (GNC) games last week, falling to Lakeland 7-0 and Mosinee 11-2.

In the loss to Lakeland, top hitters for Pines were Brandon Wallace, who went 2-for3 with a double, and Matt Meyer and Eddie Zyhowski each added a base hit.

Wallace started on the mound for Pines, pitching four innings and giving up four runs with only one earned run. He took the loss.

Tanner Beaman pitched the remainder of the game, giving up three runs, with only two being earned.

“Against Lakeland, we walked too many batters and had a few costly errors which led to four unearned runs and our bats never came to life,” said Pines coach Rob Govek.

In the Mosinee loss, Meyer, Dominic Caroselli, Matt Goska and Jacob Schlitt accounted for the offensive

production by contributing one hit apiece.

T.J. Harsla was the starting pitcher, giving up seven runs in four and two-thirds innings. Beaman finished the game on the mound, giving up four runs.

“The Mosinee pitcher overpowered us with his 85mph fastball, making it difficult to get anything going on offense,” said Govek.

The Eagles also faced Wausau East Friday in a nonconference game, losing a close contest 2-1.

Wausau East took a 1-0 lead in the second inning and the Eagles came right back to tie it in the top of the third.

Meyer led off the third with a base hit, stole second, was moved to third base on a sacrifice bunt by Jacob Schlitt and scored on a ground ball from Harsla.

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Lady Jays soccer team wins first two games ___________

BY ANTHONY DREW NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR

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The Three Lakes High School girls soccer team is off to a good start after defeating Bayfield 3-0 last Tuesday and Ironwood 3-0 Thursday.

The Lady Jays scored two goals in the first half against Bayfield, as Cassie Hoger found the net off an assist from teammate Natalie Miller and Emma Beavers scored off an assist by Erika Running.

Running added another goal in the second half, after making contact with a corner kick set up by Karlie Stefonik.

“We had a solid defensive performance with the shutout going to goalkeeper Ashley Dorpat,” said Three Lakes coach Stacy Stroud. “It was a great start to our season. We hope to continue that momentum throughout the season. I’m so proud of the girls. Their hard work and preseason efforts really paid off.”

Running scored the first and only goal of the first half against Ironwood off an assist from Indigo Yeager.

In the second half, Hoger was credited with goal number two, getting the assist from Catherine Meeder.

Miller scored the third and final goal of the match, finishing a breakaway run.

Dorpat earned the second shutout of the season for the Lady Jays.

“This game was more challenging than the first, and our defense was tested a bit more,” said Stroud. “But we played tough and smart and were able to get the lead and hold on to it. The first two games were executed very well.”

Three Lakes will take to the field again Thursday, as they will host Washburn at 5 p.m. The girls will then travel to Phillips next Tuesday for a 5 p.m. game.

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Eagle boys finish second Lady Jays softball starts season 4-0 at conference indoor meet ___________

BY ANTHONY DREW

NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR

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The Northland Pines High School boys track team took second place out of seven teams that participated in the Great Northern Conference (GNC) indoor meet last week in Eagle River.

The Eagles scored 115 points, placing ahead of Medford with 112, Tomahawk with 79.5, Antigo with 61, Mosinee with 51 and Rhinelander with 50.5, but behind first-place Lakeland with 150.

“It was a very exciting meet for the boys track team,” said Eagles coach John Hayes. “Northland Pines, Lakeland and Medford were neck and neck going into the last few events.”

Pines pulled into second place, just above Medford, with only the 4x400-meter relay event left for scoring.

Eagle runners Steven Vogel, Spencer Gander, Dylan Weber and anchor Jacob Bozic traded second place with Medford numerous times during the race, with both teams on the heels of Lakeland.

Gander passed Medford during the second leg, while Weber and Bozic held off a speedy Medford team to take second in the race with a time of 3 minutes, 46.52 seconds.

“If Medford would have beaten us in that race, they would have edged us out of second place,” said Hayes.

Rich Mork was named all conference in three events after winning the 55-meter high hurdles in 7.89 seconds, the 200-meter hurdles in 27.26 seconds and the long jump with a leap of 21 feet, 3

Rich Mork of Northland Pines was named AllConference in three events after winning the

and one-half inches.

Mork also had a personal best high jump of 6 feet, 2 inches, securing second place and second team All Conference in that event.

Johnny Schwenn won a close 55-meter dash race, taking All Conference in the event. He edged out Tyler

Sophomore sprinter Angele Gehrke competed in the 55-meter dash during the GNC Indoor

55- and 200-meter hurdles and the long jump event at the GNC Indoor Meet last week.

—Staff Photo By ANTHONY DREW

Lewis of Antigo by one-hundredth of a second, coming in at 6.85 seconds.

Schwenn also had his personal best in the 200-meter dash, taking second with a time of 23.88 seconds.

“Johnny became the first Pines athlete to break 24 seconds in the 200 dash,” said

Meet last Tuesday in the Northland Pines field house.

—Staff Photo By ANTHONY DREW

Eagle girls compete in GNC indoor meet ___________

BY ANTHONY DREW NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR

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The Northland Pines girls track team took seventh place at the Great Northern Conference (GNC) indoor meet last week in Eagle River.

Lakeland and Tomahawk tied for first place with 138 points, followed by Mosinee with 111.5, Rhinelander with 78, Medford with 57.5, Antigo with 37 and Pines with 35.

The meet didn’t go our way and we were overmatched this year,” said coach Josh Rhode. “This was an eye-opener for us as a team. The girls are determined to compete with more intensity. It all starts at practice, so we are starting to see our practices become much more energized.”

Samantha Goll had a good

meet for Pines and was second team All Conference in the 200-meter hurdles after finishing second in 32.65 seconds. Goll was named the team’s Most Valuable Player as she scored 16 points.

“Samantha competed very well and had her best time ever in the 55-meter hurdles,” said Rhode. “She had some excellent competition and was able to rise to the occasion. Samantha is performing with a lot of confidence this season and I am excited to see what she can do outdoors.”

Kylie Rhode received the team’s Most Outstanding Performance award for her effort in the 800-meter run.

She broke her own school indoor record, finishing the event in 2 minutes, 46.4 seconds and taking eighth place.

“She showed a lot of deter-

mination while running with a very talented group of runners,” said Rhode. “Kylie is having her best season and is doing a great job as our team captain.”

Emilie Robbins had a good performance in the 1,600meter run, finishing in 5:48.3 and taking third place in the event. She broke her school record in the event and was named All Conference.

The coach said the team needs more season-best performances in order to compete in large meets.

“As we move forward to the outdoor portion of our season, we’re going to use this meet as a lesson,” he said.

The girls were scheduled to travel to Lakeland for a meet Tuesday and will host a meet next Tuesday, May 1, at 4:30 p.m.

Hayes.

Devin Sauvola doubled up in the conference, running a fourth-place finish in the 1,600-meter run in 4:50.71 and breaking his own 3,200-meter indoor record with a secondplace finish in 10:32.76.

Bozic and Weber not only ran good legs in the 4x400, but both placed third in their respective individual events.

Bozic took third in the 800meter dash with a time of 2:13.15, while Weber came in third in the 400-meter dash in 55.35.

“I was also very impressed with Gander,” said Hayes.

“He wasn’t feeling well, but still ran a personal best in the 1,600-meter with a 4:51.53.”

After an injury prevented Schwenn from running the 4x400, alternate Gander filled in his spot, running a 56 split in the 4x400. Gander stepped up for his team with the conference runner-up title on the line.

The Eagles will host a meet Tuesday, May 1, at 4:30 p.m. They were scheduled to travel to Lakeland Tuesday.

The Three Lakes High School girls softball team is off to a big start after winning its first four games of the new season.

The Lady Jays beat Goodman-Pembine 13-2 last Tuesday and Phelps 18-0 Thursday before defeating Coleman 8-0 and 14-2 in a doubleheader Saturday.

Offensively, the girls played an aggressive game against Goodman-Pembine, taking advantage of the opportunities put in front of them and getting nine hits in the five-inning game.

Leading the way for Three Lakes was junior shortstop Brooke Welch going 2-for-3 with two RBIs, and Zana Lorbetske, who went 2-for-2 with two doubles and three RBIs. Senior pitcher Zana Lorbetske got the win for the Lady Jays, giving up only one hit, striking out 10 batters and allowing two unearned runs in the game.

“It was a nice first win for the girls, but we still need to clean up the little things,” said Three Lakes coach Tony Lorbetske.

Against Phelps, the girls combined for 10 hits in a three-inning game.

Zana Lorbetske struck out six, allowing no hits or walks.

“The defense played error free,” said coach Lorbetske.

“The girls played another aggressive game and did very well.”

In the first game of the doubleheader against Coleman, the Lady Jays scored seven runs in the first three innings. Senior Stephanie LaBeau picked up two RBIs in the third off a line drive single.

On the mound, Zana Lor-

betske pitched another stunning game, striking out 18 batters while giving up no hits or walks.

“We committed one error in the sixth inning and that was their only base-runner of the game,” said coach Lorbetske. “The girls came out and played a nice game. If there was any downfall, it would be that we stranded too many runners, which is something we will work hard to fix.”

The second game gave Three Lakes a chance to put in two freshman pitchers.

Maddie Lorbetske pitched four innings and gave up one hit and one walk while striking out fou,r giving up two unearned runs.

Lauren Sowinski was set to pitch the second half of the game, but got one inning in because of the 10-run rule.

“She pitched extremely well, putting Coleman down in order to earn the score,” said coach Lorbetske.

Offensively, Three Lakes was led by Zana Lorbetske, who hit a ball out of the park for two RBIs and a double off the fence for two more.

Junior Brigette Schmidt also had a nice game, driving in two runs.

“Overall it was a good day,” said coach Lorbetske.

“We just need to clean up little things, because, in the big games, errors can hurt us.”

Three Lakes was scheduled to travel to Crandon for a Northern Lakes Conference (NLC) game Tuesday and will travel to White Lake for an NLC game Thursday, April 19, at 5 p.m. The girls will then play Elcho in another conference game next Tuesday, April 24, at 5 p.m.

Baseball: 2-1. In the sixth inning, the Eagles had a chance to tie the score as East’s pitcher threw wildly trying to pick Wallace off of third base, but he was thrown out at the plate.

Meyer managed the only hit for Pines.

Caroselli pitched all six innings, keeping a potent Wausau East offense in check by only giving up two runs.

“Dominic did an outstanding job changing speeds and keeping their hitters off balance,” said Govek. “Our

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defense looked solid, but our bats never got going.”

The Eagles, 2-5 overall and 0-4 in the GNC, were schedule to play at Tomahawk on Tuesday of this week and will travel to Ashland this Friday, April 20, for a nonconference game. The Eagles will then play at Crandon next Monday, April 23, for another nonconference game.

Northland Pines’ next home game will be against Rhinelander Tuesday, April 24, at 4:30 p.m.

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SPORTS Golf league meetings Eagle River Monday Men’s The Eagle River Monday Men’s Golf League will have a scramble and an organizational meeting Monday, April 23. Scramble will start at 4:45 p.m. with a meeting to follow. Anyone interested in playing in the league may attend. To register, stop in the pro shop or call (715) 479-8111.

Lake Forest Senior Men’s The Lake Forest Senior Men’s Golf League will meet Tuesday, April 24, at the Lake Forest Fitness Center at 11 a.m. Attendees can play after the meeting, weather permitting. There will be a practice round May 1 and league play will begin May 8 with a start time of 9 a.m.

For more information, contact Don at (715) 546-3291 or (715) 617-0320.

Eagle River Wednesday Men’s The Eagle River Wednesday Men’s Golf League will have a scramble and an organizational meeting Wednesday, April 25. Scramble will start at 4:45 p.m. with a meeting to follow. Anyone interested in playing in the league may attend. To register, stop in the pro shop or call (715) 479-8111.

Lake Forest Monday Night Men’s The Lake Forest Monday Night Men’s Golf League will meet Monday, April 30, at the Lake Forest Fitness Center at 6:30 p.m. Anyone interested may golf before the meeting. League play will begin Monday, May 7.

For more information, contact Gabe at (715) 891-1231.

SKATING PERFORMANCE — Guest skaters Christian Erwin and Mackenzie Reid, a junior-level ice dance team from Milwaukee, put on a noncompetitive performance Saturday during one

of the three 2012 Silver Blades Ice Show presentations that took place over the weekend at the Eagle River Sports Arena.

—Staff Photo By ANTHONY DREW

Bluejays open baseball season 1-3 ___________

BY ANTHONY DREW NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR

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The Three Lakes Bluejays baseball team went 1-3 to open the season after falling 14-7 to Goodman-Pembine last Tuesday, defeating Phelps 21-1 Thursday and losing 9-0 and 12-7 to Coleman Friday in a doubleheader.

The Jays opened their season against the GoodmanPembine Patriots, who scored one in the first inning and increased that lead to 4-0 by the third.

Three Lakes scored two in the bottom of third, but some defensive mistakes in the fourth and fifth innings allowed the Patriots to add to their lead.

“Our guys did a nice job of battling back after getting behind repeatedly, but gave them way too many breaks,” said Three Lakes coach Jeff Liebscher.

The Jays mustered five hits, eight walks and struck

BOWLING LADIES NIGHT OUT Eagle Lanes Results of 4/11/12 Team results: Boone’s Building Supply 7, Twelve Pines 0; Harry’s Market 5, Wild Eagle Corner Store 2; Rockettes 5, Darrell’s Dummies 2.

High games: Lynne Behrendt 214, Sue Soderberg 199, Karen Landratter 180, JoAnn Bathel 178.

High series: Lynne Behrendt and Sue Soderberg 550, Karen Landratter 494, Susie Erickson 472.

High team game: Rockettes 988.

High series: Rockettes 2765.

STANDINGS W L Harry’s Market ...................116 80 Darrell’s Dummies .............115 81 Boone’s Building .................112 84 Wild Eagle Corner Store ....109 87 Rockettes..............................83 113 Twelve Pines........................53 143

THURSDAY SPORTSMEN Eagle Lanes Results of 4/12/12 Team results: XXX-OUTS 5, Harry’s Market 2; Miller Sportsmen 5, Wild Eagle Corner Store 2; Daniel’s Distinctive Design 5, Club DeNoyer 2; Gremban’s 7, Hiawatha Hide Away 0; Dyna Manufacturing 7, Boone’s Building Supply 0; Leinenkugel’s 5, BBT’s 2.

High team game: Harry’s Market 1056.

High team series: Harry’s Market 2955.

High games: Glenn Lasowski 289, Jim Sieren 269, Jim Grebner 268.

High series: Glenn Lasowski 767, Jim Grebner 666, Bob Burnett 665.

STANDINGS W XXX-OUTS ......................................78 Harry’s Market ...............................69 Wild Eagle Corner Store................58 Miller Sportsmen............................57 Gremban’s........................................52 Daniel’s Distinctive Design............51 Dyna Manufacturing......................51 Club DeNoyer..................................47 Hiawatha Hide Away .....................45 Boone’s Building Supply ................43 Leinenkugel’s ..................................43 BBT’S ...............................................36

out 13 times.

“We sat back and let them take the game away from us,” said Liebscher. “There were opportunities to get out of almost every inning, but we had some very costly errors and didn’t make plays that we are capable of.”

Riley Liebscher led the attack for Three Lakes going two for two and walking twice. He also stole four bases. Ben Wales also had a good night at the plate, going one for two with two walks and three RBIs. Ross Thorn and Michael LaGalbo had the other two hits for Three Lakes.

“Ben Wales pitched well for four innings, but due to the poor showing on defense his pitch count got very high and he got tired,” said Liebscher. “His performance was definitely good enough that it’s unfortunate that he had to take the loss.”

Phelps was missing three of their starters and had to put some younger players in to pitch, allowing Three Lakes to tally 10 hits and eight walks. This included home runs from Emerson Hegeman and Jake Schneider.

Riley Liebscher had three hits, while both Dalton Tietsort and Matt Wilkowski had doubles. Schneider got the

win for the Jays and five total pitchers combined to throw a no-hitter in the game.

“It was really nice to get a lot of guys some time on the mound,” said Liebscher. “It’s always a challenge to get our younger guys innings, and we saw some good things.”

In the double header, the Jays faced Coleman, who are ranked No. 2 in the state.

The Three Lakes batters had a difficult time adjusting to the pitching on offense, and weren’t able to keep up on defense.

In the first game, Brent LaDuke pitched a good five innings, forcing many ground balls and routine pop-ups.

LaDuke, Wilkowski and Riley Liebscher were the only Three Lakes batters to get hits in the game.

In the second game, Three Lakes got seven hits to Coleman’s three, but struggled in other areas.

“We walked 11 batters and had eight errors,” said Liebscher. “We haven’t fared well against Coleman in recent years and I don’t believe the guys thought they had a chance to win. We looked terrible in warm-ups and it took an awfully long time to get comfortable in the batter’s box.”

The coach said that as the day went on the Jays seemed

Baseball clinic slated at Pines A Northland Pines youth baseball clinic and coaches clinic will take place Saturday, April 28, at the Northland Pines baseball diamond behind the high school.

This is a free clinic to all Eagle River area youth baseball players.

Participants will learn baseball skills and drills from high school coaches and players.

The following sessions will be offered: Session 1, ages 7

to 9, 9 to 10:30 a.m.; Session 2, ages 10 to 12, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Session 3, ages 13 to 15, 1 to 2:30 p.m.; and coaches clinic, 2:30 to 3 p.m.

The clinic will be held in the field house in the event of inclement weather.

Donations will be accepted to the Northland Pines baseball program.

For more information, contact Brad Dodge at (715) 6176287.

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to find their groove.

Riley Liebscher once again led the Bluejays offensively with three hits. Meanwhile, Wales, Hunter Matteson, Michael LaGalbo and LaDuke all had one. Wales had four RBIs. “I think the guys learned some valuable lessons that can propel us to another level,” said Liebscher. “We do a nice job of battling back, and I think we’ll really be tough to beat when we quit beating ourselves.”

The Jays were scheduled to travel to Crandon for a Northern Lakes Conference (NLC) game Tuesday. They will travel to While Lake for an NLC game Thursday, April 19, at 5 p.m. before traveling to Elcho for another conference game next Tuesday, April 24, at 5 p.m.

Plum Lake Ladies The Plum Lake Ladies Golf League welcomes players to join the league every Thursday morning beginning May 10. Players may sign up a week or two before the weekly events to participate. For the first month of events, tee times will begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call (715) 542-2598.

Eagle River Senior Men’s The Eagle River Senior Men’s Golf League will meet Thursday, May 10, at 1 p.m. at the Eagle River Golf Course. Golf to follow, starting at 2 p.m. Sign-up sheets for golf will be posted on the golf course bulletin board the previous week. The league plays Thursdays at 1 p.m. with match formats varying each week. Participants must be 55 years old or older. New members are welcome. For more information, call Don at (715) 4772370.

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Our View Control of Chain milfoil is a huge success story One of the biggest success stories in northern Wisconsin’s rather new effort to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) comes from the work of the Unified Lower Eagle River Chain of Lakes Commission.

Four straight years of aggressive herbicide treatment on Eurasian water milfoil has reduced the invasive weed substantially, from 278 acres of colonized milfoil in 2007 to just 23 acres by the fall of 2011.

That remarkable achievement didn’t come without a price, both in money and time, and it wasn’t without some controversy that tons of granualized herbicide were applied to the heavily used recreational waters of the Eagle River Chain.

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OPINION/COMMENTARY

Low interest, inflation rates delay action WHY IS OUR national government unable (unwilling) to tackle the major financial issues that are about to overwhelm the country? What crisis will it take for our dysfunctional Congress and White House to experience before a compromise is reached to restore confidence in the people?

Bruce Bartlett, a former senior policy adviser for several previous administrations, has some thoughts on this topic. I think they are worth considering. The political leaders of both parties are equally responsible for the Washington stalemate and until the current climate changes, Congress and the White House will be content to simply “kick the can down the road.”

Bartlett says it is simple why Congress hasn’t gotten serious about tax reform and deficit reduction. Federal Reserve policy has produced a low inflation environment coupled with record-low interest rates (virtually 0%). This is a very desirable economic situation.

The federal government has very little to gain by facing the music and enacting the necessary tax reforms (including tax increases and loophole closings) along with program and entitlement reductions. Bartlett also calls for a value-added tax, a consumption tax like the one used in more than 140 countries. Bartlett was a key economic adviser in the Republi-

People Make the Difference

By Byron McNutt can administrations of Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, plus he worked for the late Congressman Jack Kemp.

He has a new book out, “The Benefit and Burden: Tax Reform — Why We Need It and What It Will Take.”

He admonishes Republican lawmakers and leaders for their refusal to consider serious tax reforms along with government spending cuts.

Closing a few tax code loopholes aren’t enough, he says.

He adds, Grover Norquist’s no-tax-increase headlock on Republican congressmen and senators (think Tea Party) is not helping to reach a compromise.

Bartlett warns, it is unrealistic to think spending cuts alone will spare the United States from serious financial problems without reforming the tax code. The future obligations of this government are so great that all options need to be addressed.

Regarding the growth of entitlement programs, Bartlett says Democrats must be willing to face the math. Most of the current programs are simply unsustainable without some major adjustments. It’s an enormous problem that has no easy answers.

Americans must deal with the fact over 10,000 baby boomers are turning 65 every day and that trend will continue for the next 19 years. For all age groups, 4 million to 5 million retire each year. Only 14% of people don’t plan to retire, but they will still be entitled to many government benefits.

This is like a tidal wave hitting government programs.

The financial impact of this tsunami is enormous. Because we are borrowing (or printing) money at the rate of 45 cents of every dollar spent, the situation must be addressed.

What will it take to force Washington (Congress and the White House) to finally break the gridlock and find common ground? Bartlett tells us what to watch for to get the ball rolling. “When we start seeing reports of high inflation and when interest rates start to increase, there will suddenly be a major movement undertaken to tackle these new problems,” Bartlett said. “Higher interest rates (financing the national debt) will strangle the annual budget, and higher inflation will hurt nearly everyone.”

For now, politicians love the low inflation figures and

hands and say something vaguely friendly, but more likely I will slip away from the crowd as quickly as possible and head for my own sanctuary, which is the woods in which I have lived all my life.

My wife, usually on Sunday afternoon walks, makes for a very pleasant companion, but she is—and this is not in any way meant to be a criticism—a chatterbox. She will point out every little chipmunk and flower, talk about everything we see along the way and infuse all of the landscape around us with the sunny disposition and cheery optimism which she never runs out of.

I would rather walk silently through the woods, take note of and appreciate all that I see, but forsake spoken words as much as possible.

When we walk together, I accept that as our time for sharing a love for the great outdoors we live in, happy we can spend that time together, while at the same time trying not to shush her too often as To MAINES, Pg. 15A

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The result was public acceptance of the need to use herbicide to control the growth, density and spread of milfoil. Eradication is pretty much impossible, yet control means improving lake quality and recreational value.

It also means controlling the spread of milfoil to the 95% of lakes in Vilas and Oneida counties that are still AIS free.

Some credit also goes to Vilas County, which started the awareness campaign and partnerships that led to the forming of many lakes committees and commissions. That included the hiring of Ted Ritter as the county’s (and Wisconsin’s) first invasive species coordinator, a job he still handles today.

There are some remarkable conservationists who have stepped forward in both counties here. We can only hope their successes are an example for the rest of Wisconsin.

Behind the editorial ‘we’ Members of the Vilas County NewsReview editorial board include Publisher Kurt Krueger, Editor Gary Ridderbusch and Assistant Editor Anthony Drew.

*** H AV E YO U N O T I C E D how life is full or ironies?

Everyone would probably agree that it is important to be able to remember things. Any study of successful people would show that they have good memories.

Having a good memory is so important. Thousands of people pay good money to attend memory enhancement courses. I signed up for one once but forgot to go!

But, on the other hand, the power to forget is a necessary condition for our existence.

If we didn’t, or couldn’t forget things that hurt us, we would always be miserable.

ANYONE WHO SAYS you can get rich through gambling is a fool or a knave. Multiply the size of the prize by your chance of winning it and you’ll always get a number far lower than what you put into the pot. The only sure winners are the organizers — casino owners, state lotteries and con artists of all kinds.

Yet America is now opening the floodgates to organized gambling.

In December, the Department of Justice announced it was reversing its position that all Internet gambling was illegal.

That decision is about to create a boom in online gambling. New Jersey is close to approving a bill to allow gambling online in virtual Atlantic City casinos.

Delaware, Nevada, California and Florida are considering similar bills. Within the year, high-stakes poker will be available on every work desk and mobile phone in the nation.

Meanwhile, states are increasingly dependent on revenues from casinos, lotteries and the “Mega Millions” game (in which 42 states pool their grand prize) to partly refill state coffers.

Given who plays, this is one of the most regressive taxes in the nation. In the most recent Mega Millions game — whose winning tickets were drawn two weeks ago and whose jackpot rose to $640 million — lottery ticket buyers shelled out some $1.5 billion, most of which went to state governments.

Why should governments use taxpayer dollars to actively market games to Americans — many of them lowincome and vulnerable to getrich-quick pitches, who don’t know the odds are stacked against them and in favor of the government?

As if all this weren’t enough, we now have the “Jump-start Our Business Startups” or misleadingly named “JOBS” Act, which President Obama signed into law last Thursday. It’s almost designed for con artists.

It allows so-called “crowdfunding” by which people whose net worth is less than

It was an open process that included a heavy media presence, mostly in this newspaper, to improve public awareness and garner support for both prevention and AIS control.

To its credit, the commission took the high road and did everything above board.

That local funding has always been important to the projects, but it was crucial in the early going when the state still hadn’t given adequate management and funding priority to the AIS problem. Those early efforts allowed some control projects to occur with little or no state help.

*** AUTHOR WILLIAM A. Ward once offered this blueprint for achievement.

He said believe while others are doubting. Plan while others are playing. Study while others are sleeping.

Decide while others are delaying. Prepare while others are daydreaming.

Begin while others are procrastinating. Work while others are wishing. Save while others are wasting. Listen while others are talking.

Smile while others are pouting. Commend while others are criticizing. And, persist while others are quitting.

The house always wins

They worked out strategies with professional consultants, coordinated grant applications, lobbied local politicians, raised money from private sources and recruited volunteers to survey lakes for weeds and water quality.

Though it’s easier to pick out and thank those officials who’ve been in the limelight, the unsung heroes are scores of volunteers who don’t serve on the commission and many donors who have pledged thousands of dollars to fund the local share of the management projects. No one can ever say that property owners on the Eagle River Chain didn’t step up to the plate in the AIS fight.

the near 0% interest rates.

They will praise the Federal Reserve and ride this freelunch wave for as long as possible. But beware of the dark clouds looming on the horizon!

Robert Reich

What needs to be pointed out is that municipal leaders and volunteer board members stepped forward when it was needed most, organizing a commission for the towns of Lincoln, Washington and Cloverland, as well as the city of Eagle River.

Herbicide treatment on the Eagle River Chain is scheduled on just 50.5 acres in the spring of 2012, less than a quarter of the acreage that was treated just two years ago.

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Silver Blades still shining

A tradition continued at the Eagle River Sports Arena Saturday and Sunday as the Eagle River Figure Skating Club presented its 55th annual Silver Blades Ice Show.

About 400 people attended three performances as nearly 50 skaters entertained to disco music from the late ’70s.

—Staff Photo By ANTHONY DREW

Time alone is time well spent PEOPLE WHO KNOW me know that much of my time outdoors is spent as —using the politically correct term — a hunter/gatherer.

To put it in real terms, depending on the season, you might well find me trying to kill a buck, a wild turkey, wild ducks or, if on the water, trying to catch trout, bluegills, walleyes or northern pike; all of them to be put on my table for food.

I dearly love my time spent outdoors with a rod and reel or gun in my hands, but truthfully, some of my very best outdoor outings have been those when I pursued nothing save the joy of being alive and alone in the wilds.

Another thing many people know about me is that most of the time I prefer to take my time in the outdoors by myself, walking or paddling or riding a bike at my own pace toward my own often undetermined destinations with the only sounds being those of my exertion, the wind sifting through tree branches and whatever wild critters that choose to share time and

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Admittedly there are times when I enjoy the company of others, perhaps a hunting partner or two, a person to man the bow paddle or someone — most often my lovely wife — to meander slowly through the woods with me.

Still, most of the time I prefer my own company to that of others. As my wife has often pointed out, she is the extrovert half of the team while I am the introvert. She loves the company of others, and, as an example, at church if 20 strangers are at any given service, before they leave she will not only know each of them on a first-name basis, but will have a thorough working knowledge of all of their families’ life histories.

Me, I might smile, shake

VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2012

OP-ED/READER OPINION Maines Don’t get sidetracked FROM PAGE 14A by war on women issue Dear Editor: War on women? Please don’t get sidetracked by this issue. Not my war, not my daughter’s war and not my granddaughter’s war either.

Why? Because we choose not to take part in it! And you don’t have to either.

Women have always been more concerned about family values and economic issues and less concerned about birth control and government handouts.

Today’s women are not weak; they are stronger than given credit for. Of these, stay-at-home moms, by choice, are very hardworking.

While dads work 40-plus hours each week to bring home a paycheck (kudos to dads), moms are there to keep food on the table, clothes on their backs, make certain that homework is competed and pay the bills

on time. And, if she finds some extra time, she volunteers at church, school, 4-H or some other activity which involves her kids. For those moms who have to work outside the home, ask them if they would rather work or be at home with their children. I think you already know the answer.

Therefore, if you know someone I have just described, give them a call and offer to sit with their kids for an evening so mom and dad can have a date night, or suggest they take time for a shopping date, luncheon date or any date that can give them time of their very own.

You see, no one has to feel like a war is being waged upon them, especially the strong family that lives in a strong community.

Nancy Steenport Phelps

she verbally exults in every little creature or interesting tree or flower we see along the way.

As good as those walks in the woods together are, I not only like, but also need, my time alone in the woods, slipping along quietly, stopping here and there to remember another time when I saw something interesting or made a nice shot on a partridge or found a hatful of ripe blueberries in a particular place.

Last Saturday was one of those times I had to myself, part of the time walking old logging roads scouting for turkeys, part of the time pushing the pedals of my

bicycle along County K and some of the back roads off it up in the Star Lake country.

I parked in the woods not too far off K along the Spruce/Mystery road and rode east toward Star Lake, the strong southwest wind pushing me along.

When I reached Camp 2 Road I swung north, heading first for the thoroughfare boat landings for Ballard and Irving lakes. In summer or winter one would usually find at least 10, sometimes over 20 vehicles parked there, but on Saturday afternoon I had the place all to myself without so much as a passing car to intrude on the peace and quiet.

I figured a duck or two would be dabbling in the creek, but none were to be found. Only a solitary red squirrel halfheartedly chat-

tered at me as I wandered through the woods to the edge of Irving Lake, and aside from the brisk wind blowing through the balsams all was quiet as I sat for a little while with my back to a tree simply enjoying the time to myself.

From there it was some good up and down pedaling to get up to Partridge Lake. All was good with the world there, especially since there were two pair of mallards waiting to greet me near the boat landing.

It seemed that I might well have been transported back to a time when this land was totally wild and was yet to be populated on a regular basis by humans as I spent some 20 minutes resting there, watching the ducks, feeling the whip of a 25-mile-per-hour wind on my face and recalling the many, many times I have

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fished or hunted — with mixed success — on this, one of my very favorite lakes.

I rode east a little farther along the shore of Little Star Lake, and then turned south to check out the heavy roll of whitecaps pushing across Star Lake. Even there, with homes a quarter-mile to the east, west and north, all was quiet save the wind.

I sat there for a while too, enjoying my time to myself, grateful that even in a place so close to civilization, not a single car passed by.

It was a little tougher ride back to the truck, especially fighting the wind along Little Star, but later, legs weary and my water bottle empty, I gave thanks for such a fine April afternoon spent in pursuit of nothing else but peace, quiet and happiness.

I found all three.

Dog park would be nice for lonely canines here Letter to the Editor: I love my dog. And since moving to Wisconsin last November, I’ve noticed many of you love dogs too. I see them in cars at the grocery store and pictured in this paper. I talked to a man at Klondike Days who owns 21.

(Holy vet bill.)

So, I expected to find lots of dog-friendly places here like the dog parks, Bow-Wow bakeries and Soapy Dog washes I was used to in North Carolina. But, when I’ve mentioned the idea of a dog park to any locals, they look at me as if I’ve just suggested trying to snag a deer with a fishing net, which I actually think might be possible in my yard.

So, tell me, why is the idea of a dog park in the area such

a foreign concept? Are all Eagle River dogs introverts?

Do Three Lakes hounds prefer to have quiet weekends at home? My Bear would love to meet your Butch, chase each other in circles, and share drool. He is an extrovert big time and he loves his newfound freedom via 4.85 acres, but he is lonely.

Picture with me the dog park that was erected by the Parks and Recreation Department in my former little town. Imagine a wideopen space fenced in nicely with split rails and wire, a double gate to deter escapees, a water source with kiddie pool, and nice wooden benches for the two-legged owners. Yes, of course I realize that for five months of the To DOG PARK, Pg. 16A

Some problem wolves actually wolf-dog hybrids Letter to the Editor: In response to Publisher Kurt Krueger’s In the Outdoors column on the wolf hunting season, we will acknowledge that he is actually giving the meaning of the hunt some careful consideration.

The fact that the wolf population needs managing to avoid depredation, human interaction and deer herd loss is one side of the story.

Testing proves that many of the wolves invading populated areas are actually wolfdog hybrids, intentionally bred by humans. Wolf-dog hybrids are all but impossible to contain, cannot be vac-

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cinated for rabies and frequently are a danger in their human homes, therefore escape or are let go.

The Department of Natural Resources and legislators have never found a reason or way to prevent the breeding and sale of these half-wild animals.

Our legislators have approved wolf hunting with dogs, stating that it is no different than bear-dog hunting. Bears will climb a tree when cornered, wolves cannot. Maybe the methods of hunting wolves should be the issue.

George and Marie Adams Eagle River

Vilas Food Pantry could do more for recipients Letter to the Editor: Dear Eagle River community, thank you for being a community who cares and reaches out to those in need.

In being the director of Vilas Food Pantry for the last six years, I have been truly blessed at the giving seen here. Pantry recipients have become my friends and we looked forward to each visit to share much more than food.

Many recipients are looked down at by others and find it difficult to engage as community, yet have so much to share and contribute.

Each distribution I found it important to encourage these folks and let them know they are valued and each has ways to reach out and engage in our community.

For the past three years, I have asked the pantry board to improve both the amount of food and the quality of what we give. Each of our

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FROM ACROSS THE HEADWATERS REGION

Question: What is your favorite part about the Silver Blades Ice Show?

Hannah Kramsvogel, 10 Fourth-grade student Eagle River “I’d have to say it’s the blackout — that’s where all the lights in the ice arena go off and we go out in our glow-in-the-dark costumes.”

Mackenzie Reid, 16 Guest skater Milwaukee “My favorite part about doing shows like this is performing.

It’s enjoyable for Christian (Erwin) and I to do some fun skating for an audience outside of competition.”

Brenna Yakel, 10 Fourth-grade student Eagle River “My favorite part about the ice show is the blackout part. We get to be in the dark with outfits that glow in the dark.”

quarterly meetings was met with tension as I continued to campaign to help the recipients. The board felt keeping over $100,000 in the bank was a better idea than to give more.

As director of this pantry, I found it necessary to challenge the board this past June for they were not following the Vilas Food Pantry bylaws. These laws stated that board elections be held every two years and that board members must be actively involved in the pantry. I suggested that we offer positions to new people and that each present board member attends one distribution a year so that a better understanding of the pantry would help in making decisions. Instead, the board decided to rewrite the bylaws.

In meeting with other North Woods pantries, I found that every other pantry offers more food than the Vilas Food Pantry. In November, the board decided

to eliminate me as director by changing my job description. This board has decided that the director is not to be involved in the lives of the recipients and to simply run the pantry.

My passion for the past six years has been to care for those in our community who have need of extra help with food. Time at distributions together was more than just giving food, for there was respect and love.

There is a group of other volunteers who agree with my views and tried to help solve this by meeting with the board. They gave members the facts that need to change and offered them an action sheet to help move ahead step by step. However, after meeting with the board, eight more volunteers resigned.

It is now time for the Eagle River community to stand up for the recipients by offering more and better food choices. Healthy produce and dairy, along with low-salt and

low-sugar items and eggs and low-fat protein, should be offered every distribution.

I encourage each of you as members of this community to contact the board members and ask them to use the money donated to give the best food possible to help others.

The next board meeting is this month and all meetings are open for the public.

You can contact the new director, Richard Short, or any of the board members for more information. Board members are Donna Martens, Father Jim Fosdick, Betsy Reach, Jackie Coghlan, Karin Schmidt and Jerry Wyckoff.

Pam Zaugg Eagle River

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them. That itself was a con.

Start-ups don’t create lots of jobs. The assertion they do comes from research by the Kauffman Foundation, which counted as a “startup job” every laid-off worker who has morphed into an independent contractor.

Over the last four years, millions of Americans who have lost their jobs have involuntarily made themselves available for contract work, with none of the security or benefits of a full-time salaried employee.

To assume they’re all startup businesses, and conclude from this that startups are generating millions of jobs, is a wild stretch.

I’m all in favor of more entrepreneurship, and it’s good to give investors another way to participate in emerging companies. But the socalled JOBS Act doesn’t do nearly enough to protect the vulnerable.

America’s capital market is already a casino. Millions of Americans lost their shirts in the wake of the crash of 2008, after having gotten mortgages from fast-talking bank lenders who assured them home prices would continue to rise and who didn’t disclose the fine print. They were

conned.

Haven’t we learned a lesson? In whatever form it comes, gambling is a scam.

Regardless of whether it’s peddled as a sure-thing investment opportunity, a state lottery, a virtual online gambling casino or the real thing, the house always wins.

Organized gambling is OK if you know what you’re doing. Some people like the thrill, even when they know the odds are stacked against them.

But get-rich-quick schemes prey upon people who are particularly vulnerable — who assume they can’t make it big any other way, who often find it hardest to assess the odds, and whose families can least afford to lose the money.

Yet step by step we’re turning America into a giant casino.

FROM PAGE 14A $100,000 can gamble away (that is, invest) up to 5% of their annual incomes in any get-rich-quick scam (start-up) that any huckster (entrepreneur) may sell them.

Forget the usual investor disclosures or other protections. In the interest of “streamlining” investment in small companies, Congress has streamlined the way to fraud.

Although startups under the JOBS Act will have to market themselves through third-party portals approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), this is like limiting Bernie Madoff to making pitches over the radio.

As it is, the SEC can barely keep track of Wall Street, let alone thousands of Internet portals. Small wonder SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro had been one of most outspoken critics of the bill.

The JOBS Act was sold to Congress as a way to promote jobs (note the acronym) on the supposition that small startups create huge numbers of

See more Forum letters on the back page.

Former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich is now Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy at the University of California at Berkeley.

Reich has written 13 books, including the recent national best-seller, “Aftershock: The Next Economy and America’s Future,” and his new e-book, “Beyond Outrage.”

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Letter to the Editor: I urge support of Kathleen Falk for governor on May 8.

It is likely that all the candidates will have positions similar to Kathleen’s — creating jobs by keeping roads and all public facilities in good repair, restoring state financial aids to the kindergarten through 12th-grade school system, funding the University of Wisconsin without endless increases in student tuition, and preserving health-care programs. They probably even agree that Wisconsin is not “broke,” but know that necessary tax increases must not fall unfairly on teachers and other middle-income workers.

However, similar as their goals may be, Kathleen Falk stands out as the one most ready to take the necessary actions. Kathleen knows the

whole state. As executive director of the Wisconsin Environmental Decade (now Clean Wisconsin) to “Public Intervener” in the attorney general’s office, Kathleen was involved in the protection of the land and water resources of the whole state.

As Dane County executive, much of her work related to local government — to programs where her creativity and persistence were valuable.

Kathleen has been a good manager in Dane County.

She has kept communication lines open to all. She has bargained some wise compromises and has not flinched at difficult decisions.

For governor, vote Kathleen Falk.

Constance F. Threinen Middleton

Gas prices less in towns to west Letter to the Editor: I have a point of interest for the people who live in the Vilas County and Oneida County area.

On our way to Minnesota by way of Highway 8 going west, I happened to check gas prices along the way. When we left Eagle River, the cost of gas was $3.999. As we went on into Rhinelander, the price of gas was $3.999.

As we went further west, the next small-town gas price was $3.859. Continuing on, the price of gas went down even more to $3.819 and by

Dog park: year this space would be snow covered, but I’m sure there is a way to resolve that dilemma.

Today I was at the vet, picking up tick prevention medicine. Lately those are Bear’s only close companions and they have to go. A man

the time we got to Ladysmith, the price of gas was at $3.729.

How can the price of gas vary by 27 cents cheaper in these smaller towns? Is this a case of greed? Does this discourage people from coming up North? Why should the people who live here have to pay these prices at the pumps?

We are the people who support these businesses all year long.

Gene Klumpp Conover

FROM PAGE 15A brought in 12 puppies for their shots and I was tempted to find a buddy for my lonely lab. Fortunately, they were all spoken for. No dog park at this house. We’ll have to find it elsewhere.

Amy Sperry Three Lakes

Tornado drill slated Thursday, April 19 As a part of Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin, the state will participate in a mock tornado drill put on by the National Weather Service (NWS) Thursday, April 19.

There are two new and important changes to the 2012 tornado drill, according to the NWS. First, the drill times have changed, with all counties participating in the mock tornado warning at the same time.

The drill schedule is as follows: — 1 p.m., the NWS will issue a mock tornado watch for all of Wisconsin, meaning tornadoes are possible in the area and listeners should remain alert; — 1:45 p.m., the NWS will issue mock tornado warning for all of Wisconsin, meaning a tornado has been sighted or indicated on weather radar and listeners should take shelter; and — 2 p.m., end of mock tor-

nado watch/warning drill.

If actual severe weather occurs anywhere in the state April 19, the tornado drill will be postponed until Friday, April 20, with the watch/warnings issued at the same time.

Second, the drill will be a true, end-to-end test involving interruption of broadcast radio, television and cable stations and tone-alerting of the test watch and warning on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather radios, also known as emergency weather radios.

This will be a first in Wisconsin. The tornado warning at 1:45 p.m. will last about one minute on radio and television stations across Wisconsin.

When it is done, stations will return to normal programming. Television viewers and radio station and emergency radio listeners will hear a message indicating “This is a test.”

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