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Reduced limits impact 330 lakes in three counties Revised agreement means 2-fish limit on 14 new lakes ___________

BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR

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EARLY BIRDS — Among the first birds to get active in springtime with their breeding and nesting rituals are ruffed grouse (top), wild turkeys and robins.

Above: A male ruffed grouse struts after drumming on the edge of a high bank, a substitute for a log on this day. Just as turkeys gobble to call hens, grouse use the drum-roll type sound to attract hens for breeding.

Left: A tom turkey seaches diligently for the hen that produced seductive yelps moments earlier.

Below: A robin gathers dead grass for its nest.

—Staff Photos By KURT KRUEGER

Daily walleye bag limits have been lowered on 537 lakes in response to tribal spearing declarations, revisions that affect 330 lakes in Vilas, Oneida and Forest counties.

In the three counties, there will be a three-walleye bag limit for sport anglers on 171 lakes, and a two-fish daily bag limit on 159 lakes.

Last year, a record 539 lakes statewide and 351 locally were part of the harvest declarations made by six bands of Chippewa in Wisconsin.

Most off-reservation Chip pewa tribal harvest takes place during the spring spearfishing season, with tribal spearers typically harvesting walleye from 170 to 180 lakes annually regardless of the number of lakes initially declared.

Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Cathy Stepp said the depart-

ment will review tribal harvest following the spring spearfishing season and may revise bag limits upward on lakes lightly speared or not speared. An administrative rule passed by the state Natural Resources Board in 1998 allows the department to adjust initial bag limits to reflect actual spring spearing harvest and projected summer harvests.

Due to the early ice-out this year, tribal spearing is well under way across the ceded territory and likely will be completed well before the general game fishing opener Saturday, May 5.

The current bag limits are effective between May 5, 2012, and March 3, 2013, inclusive. Most years the adjusted bag limits are announced prior to Memorial Day weekend. “(The) DNR strives to To BAG LIMITS, Pg. 8A

Search continues for Sayner woman ___________

BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR

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SAYNER — The Vilas County Sheriff’s Department and other emergency personnel continue to search for a 55-year-old Sayner woman who was reported missing last Friday.

Sheriff Frank Tomlanovich said Sandra Schinke was last seen Thursday, April 5, at approximately 2 to 3 p.m. walking on Highway N about 2 miles east of Sayner.

Tomlanovich said the St. Louis County Search and Rescue Squad out of Duluth, Minn., was expected to assist with the search Tuesday of this week.

“They are the experts in the area of search and rescue,” said Tomlanovich. “We will give them all the infor-

Phelps voters OK $895,000 referendum ___________

BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR

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PHELPS — Voters in the Phelps School District approved a referendum Tuesday allowing the school board to exceed the revenue limit by $895,000 each of the next three years.

Residents in Phelps approved the referendum 353-176.

This is the third straight referendum Phelps has approved to exceed statemandated revenue caps. A 2006 referendum was for $850,000, and a 2009 vote had two questions, one for operations and a second for a

community fitness center for a total of $835,000.

District Administrator Delnice Hill estimated the mill rate for the 2012-’13 school year at $6.65 per $1,000 of property value. The current mill rate is $6.50.

“By passing the 2012 referendum, the Phelps School District will remain open, continue to provide an excellent education for our community children, and our citizens will maintain local control,” said Hill. “All of the To PHELPS, Pg. 3A

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Turkey hunt starts this week n The first of six seven-day spring turkey seasons start across the state this week.

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mation we have and they will put it together and continue the search with personnel To SEARCH, Pg. 5A

Silver Blades to shine Three performances set at arena this weekend A total of 43 youth will perform in three performances of the 2012 Silver Blades Ice Show at the Eagle River Sports Arena this Saturday, April 14, at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, April 15, at 2 p.m.

This year’s show, Shake Your Groove Thing, will take place at the Eagle River Ice Arena. Guest skaters are the junior-level ice dance team of Mackenzie Reid and Christian Erwin.

Area skaters, ranging in age from 5 to 18, will perform to a variety of disco music, including “Mr. Big Stuff,” “Dancing Queen,” “Boogie Fever,” “Car Wash” and more.

The show will include solo, duo, trio performances, as well as ensemble numbers showcasing what the students have learned throughout the year. One of the highlights of this year’s show is a planned blackout segment in which youth will skate in the dark with black lights.

“Our area skaters have been working hard all year to learn new skating skills, from just learning to skate to learning how to do double To SKATERS, Pg. 3A

Youths of all ages will display their figure skating skills during the Silver Blades Ice Show at

the Eagle River Sports Arena this Saturday and Sunday.

—Contributed Photo

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 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 4..............56 Thurs., April 5............50 Fri., April 6.................59 Sat., April 7 ...............61 Sun., April 8 ..............52 Mon., April 9..............45 Tues., April 10 ...........40

Lo 23 26 20 27 28 28 25

Prec.

None None None None .11R None None

ONE YEAR AGO Hi Mon., April 4..............36 Tues., April 5 .............42 Wed., April 6..............46 Thurs., April 7............52 Fri., April 8.................60 Sat., April 9 ...............59 Sun., April 10 ............70

Lo 29 24 23 22 24 27 38

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LAST YEAR

The average daily high at this time last year for the next seven days was 45, while the average overnight low was 22. There was snow on three days totaling 4.5 of an inch.

COMPARISON

Days precipitation recorded since April 1, 2012, 2 days; 2011, 5 days.

Average high of past 30 days, 2012, 59; 2011, 41. Average low of past 30 days, 2012, 34; 2011, 17.

FOREST CONDITIONS

Due to the dry conditions, the Department of Natural Resources has placed an emergency ban on all outdoor burning across much of the state.

STREAMS AND LAKES

Water levels on most area rivers are at excellent levels for a spring canoe or kayak outing. Caution is urged when boating during the cold water season.

OUTLOOK

Wednesday will be sunny, with a high of 50 and a low of 24.

Thursday should be mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 57 and a low of 25. Friday there will be increasing clouds and rain late, with a high of 58 and a low of 34. Saturday should be windy with rain likely, with a high of 56 and a low of 43. The forecast for Sunday is scattered morning showers, with a high of 52 and a low of 42.

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

Garbowicz, Starke win in Three Lakes ___________ NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR

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BY ANTHONY DREW NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR

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After the polls closed last Tuesday night and the votes were tallied, Lorin Johnson of Phelps was declared the winner of the District 16 (Phelps Ward 2 and Washington Ward 2) seat of the Vilas County Board as he defeated incumbent Bob Egan 199174.

Johnson, 58, has lived in Phelps with his wife, Polly, for 15 years. The couple have five children and previously lived in St. Germain.

He said he plans to take new ideas and a fresh perspective to the Vilas County Board.

“I’m committed to open, accountable and accessible government,” he said. “I will use my strong background in business to help achieve the most efficient county government without sacrificing quality of services.”

In District 11 (St. Germain Ward 1), Mark Rogacki defeated Marv Anderson in a narrow 154-146 election.

Fred Radtke didn’t file for reelection, and the two candi-

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dates vied for the seat.

Rogacki, and his wife, Lois, have lived year-round in St. Germain for 10 years. The couple have two children.

He has 40 years of experience working for and with county governments. Rogacki has a bachelor of science degree in sociology and English from UW-Stevens Point from 1969.

Incumbent Linda Thorpe defeated challenger Sheb Schebella 102-45 in District 19 (Eagle River Wards 1, 2 and 3).

Thorpe has lived in Eagle River for the past 23 years.

She has two children.

She’s retired from the Vilas County clerk’s office, where she was employed for nearly 30 years. Thorpe worked in the field of county

government for a combined 37 years and has two-andone-half years of college education.

In other Vilas County THORPE Board races, Chuck Hayes garnered 205 votes to take the vacant District 2 seat (Presque Isle and Winchester), defeating Paul Specht who had 155 votes and write-in candidate Sulo Wainio with 16.

In the closest race in the county, Dennis Nielsen will keep the District 4 seat (Boulder Junction Ward 2 and Plum Lake Ward 1) after defeating challenger Dianne Briggs 148-145.

Charles Rayala Jr. won in District 3 (Arbor Vitae Ward 1, Boulder Junction Ward 1, Lac du Flambeau Ward 1 and Manitowish Waters) with 229 votes, coming in ahead of Ginger Schwanabeck with 157.

Running unopposed for the remaining county board seats were Ralph Sitzberger,

District 1; Emil Bakka, District 5; Erv Teichmiller, District 6; Ron De Bruyne, District 7; Christopher Mayer, District 8; Mary Kim Black, District 9; Alden Bauman, District 10; Gary Peske, District 12; Steve Favorite, District 13; Maynard Bedish, District 14; Sig Hjemvick, District 15; James Behling, District 17; Leon Kukanich, District 18; Edward Bluthardt Jr., District 20; and Kathleen Rushlow, District 21.

School boards All those who filed for school board candidacy in Northland Pines, Three Lakes and Phelps school districts ran unopposed. A list of those include: Northland Pines — Incumbents Holly McCormack, Area C; Eric Neff, Area E; and John Sarama, member at large.

Three Lakes — Incumbents Mike Kwaterski and Tom Rulseh.

Phelps — Incumbent Sherry Bierman ran unopposed, while John Huza ran unopposed for the retiring Tabitha Buckmaster’s seat.

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BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR

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Newt Gingrich

Mitt Romney

Ron Paul

Rick Santorum

Arbor Vitae Boulder Junction Cloverland Conover Lac du Flambeau Land O’ Lakes Lincoln Manitowish Waters Phelps Plum Lake Presque Isle St. Germain Washington Winchester Eagle River Vilas County totals

45 23 21 20 24 20 49 14 36 11 24 49 31 5 12 384

313 107 99 121 178 98 177 133 179 81 127 263 139 61 92 2,168

70 16 28 22 31 31 59 24 57 22 21 56 29 16 33 515

215 58 76 100 85 44 148 61 131 20 45 145 104 24 67 1,323

Three Lakes Oneida County totals

47 584

253 2,871

86 1,099

171 2,321

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A referendum question on the ballot asking voters to let the Three Lakes Town Board appoint its treasurer was shot down 420-282. The question asked, “Shall the person holding the office of town treasurer in the town of Three Lakes be appointed by the town board?”

Meanwhile, in Oneida County Board races, challenger Bob Mott defeated incumbent Jim Sharon 271193 for the District 7 seat encompassing Three Lakes Ward 2.

In District 14 (Sugar Camp wards 1 and 2), incumbent Scott Holewinski gathered 449 votes to keep his position, coming in ahead of challenger Jack Sparks Jr. with 250.

District 13 (Three Lakes wards 1, 3 and 4) Supervisor Dave Hintz ran unopposed.

Incumbents Mike Kwaterski and Tom Rulseh also ran unopposed for their respective school board positions.

Home repair loans available in Eagle River at 0% interest The city of Eagle River has announced the availability of a Community Development Block Grant for Housing Rehabilitation, which loans funds at 0% interest to eligible households for home repairs.

Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The loan can be used to make the following types of repairs: handicap accessibility, electrical upgrades, replace windows and doors, connect water and sewer lines, roofing, painting, siding, porch repairs, other general improvements, repair/replace heating systems, water heaters and plumbing systems.

Applications are available at the City Hall or by contacting Kari Justmann at the MSA Housing Program

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2012 Bloom tops O’Melia Presidential Preference for Oneida judge Republican Primary

BY ANTHONY DREW

A close race in the town of Three Lakes during last Tuesday’s election saw both incumbents keep their respective town board seats, as Steven Garbowicz garnered 455 votes, while Ed Starke with 385 votes narrowly defeated challenger Andrew Boers with 379.

Garbowicz and his wife, Mari Lynn, have lived in Three Lakes for more than 33 years and have two children.

He’s worked as an attorney in Eagle River for nearly 34 years and currently works for the law firm of O’Brien, Anderson, Burgy & Garbowicz LLP. Garbowicz said he believes in giving back to the community.

“In my almost four years of serving on the Three Lakes Town Board, it has been my pleasure to work with and represent the citizens of Three Lakes,” he said.

Starke, 64, and his wife, Cindy, have lived in Three Lakes 28 years and have two children.

His occupational experience includes working as an automotive repair technician all his life. Starke built Three Lakes Auto Service and operated the business for sevenand-one-half years. He and his wife now operate Cindy’s Country Cafe.

Starke said the future of Three Lakes depends on the growth of economic development.

“We must promote our ability to attract light industry and make our town more attractive to tourists,” he said.

“Our ability to get many highspeed Internet pro viders will help in both of these areas.”

Johnson tops Egan in Vilas; Rogacki, Thorpe also victorious

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Mitt Romney wins Republican primary Vilas, Oneida follow state ___________

BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR

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Wisconsin voters gave their support to former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney in the Republican presidential preference primary last Tuesday.

Romney got 42% of the vote, while former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania received 38% of the vote.

In a distant third was Texas Rep. Ron Paul at 12% and coming in fourth was former House Speaker Newt Gingrich at 6%.

Vilas County voters gave their support to Romney, with 2,168 votes. Santorum

received 1,323, Paul 515 and Gingrich 384. Romney won all the Vilas County precincts.

In Oneida County, Romney got 2,871 votes, followed

by Santorum at 2,321, Paul with 1,099 and Gingrich at 584. Three Lakes voters gave their support to Romney with 253 votes. Santorum was second with 171. Ron Paul had 86 votes and Gingrich received 47.

Romney, who also won Republican primaries in Maryland and Washington, D.C., last Tuesday, collected all 42 delegates in Wisconsin as he closes in on the Republican presidential nomination.

In the Democratic Party primary, Barack Obama received 2,329 votes in Oneida County and 820 votes in Vilas County.

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Oneida County District Attorney Michael H. Bloom defeated Attorney John F. Omelia in the election for Oneida BLOOM County circuit judge, Branch 2, last Tuesday.

Bloom won the election 5,056 to 4,462, collecting 53% of the votes compared to 47% for O’Melia.

Three Lakes voters gave their support to O’Melia, as he topped Bloom in the town 464-230. In Sugar Camp, O’Melia also had a 374-302 advantage.

Meanwhile, Bloom won 13 out of 14 precincts in Rhinelander and four of six precincts in the town of Minocqua.

Bloom will replace retiring Circuit Judge Mark Mangerson, who was appointed Wisconsin Court of Appeals judge in District 2.

Bloom, who was a privatepractice attorney, has served as the Oneida County district attorney from 2007 to pre-

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sent. He said his wide range of legal experience was important to Oneida County voters.

“My range of experience gives me a uniquely balanced perspective on the different kinds of people and the different kinds of cases that come before a judge every day,” said Bloom.

Bloom said he is ready to serve as the next Oneida County Branch 2 judge.

“I am respected in the courthouse. I am known as honest, thoughtful and fair.

These qualities will make me an effective circuit court judge,” he said.

Bloom and his wife, Beth, have lived in Rhinelander 18 years and have two children.

They lived previously in Bloom’s hometown of Appleton.

As a part of his community, Bloom is active in Boy Scout Troop 660 in Rhinelander, is a member of the Rhinelander Rotary Club, serves as chairman of the board of directors to the YMCA of the Northwoods and has been an attorney coach for the Rhinelander High School mock trial team since 1994.

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VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2012

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Vilas official wants state clarification on zoning changes New law modifies rules for shoreland structures ___________

BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR

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Celebrating a $30,000 Joint Effort Marketing grant for the Three Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center were, front row from left, Linda Brainard, chamber staff; Cyd Brunswick, chamber administrative assistant; Stephanie Klett, Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Tourism; Laurie Scheurer, chamber

board member; Joyce Nykolayko, chamber board member; back row, Ryan Kirby, chamber board member; Collette Sorgel, chamber board member; Skip Brunswick, chamber executive director; and Pat Brainard, chamber board president.

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Three Lakes chamber gets $30,000 marketing grant A new event in Three Lakes will have additional marketing power thanks to a $30,000 Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) grant from the Department of Tourism, presented by Secretary Stephanie Klett.

The Northwoods Heritage Fest, hosted by the Three Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center, is expected to generate an economic impact in excess of $400,000 from traveler spending at area hotels, restaurants and stores, according to the Department of Tourism.

“The North Woods is widely known for its outdoor recreation and pristine beauty,” said Klett. “The Northwoods Heritage Fest will give travelers one more reason to visit.

“The JEM grant funding will provide the marketing power to really get the word out and create a positive eco-

nomic impact in the community,” she said.

The two-day festival July 20-21 will feature four different heritages — Polish, German, Native American and Three Lakes. Food, music, hands-on participation, history and tradition displays will work together to create an unforgettable experience for attendees, according to organizers.

A parade, children’s activities, cultural stage with performances and evening entertainment will round out the festival’s events.

In fiscal 2011, the department funded 53 JEM projects, awarding a total of nearly $1.2 million. Visitor expenditures driven by the marketing from these projects will exceed $20 million.

The grant money will be used to promote the festival using a variety of media outlets. Traditional and online advertising will be imple-

mented, as well as targeted public relations efforts. Event organizers said they hope to draw more than 2,500 attendees from the state of Wisconsin as well as Minnesota, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and northern Illinois.

“We want this new unique event to provide family fun and education as we give tribute to some of the various heritages in our area,” said Three Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Skip Brunswick. “We plan on making Northwoods Heritage Fest an annual event and expanding our coverage of additional heritages in the years to come.

“The chamber is dedicated to promoting tourism, not only for Three Lakes, but for our entire North Woods surrounding communities,” he said. “And this event is part of that.”

The JEM grant funds are available to nonprofit organi-

Former state Sen. Breske dies at 73 Roger Breske, who represented citizens in the 12th Senate District from 1990 to 2008, died April 2, 2012, at the age of 73 of an apparent heart attack.

Breske, a Democrat from Eland, served in the state Senate until 2008, when then-Gov. Jim Doyle appointed him as state railroad commissioner after he opposed a statewide smoking ban, one of Doyle’s centerpiece initiatives. He resigned from that job in March 2011.

Republican Gov. Scott Walker replaced him with former Democratic state Sen. Jeff Plale.

Breske, who owned Breske’s Bar in Eland, also was a former Wisconsin Tavern League president.

An 18-year state senator who was never defeated in an election, Breske was succeeded by Sen. Jim Holperin (DConover).

“Roger served his state

Phelps

FROM PAGE 1A Phelps School referendums have spanned a three-year period, and the referendum amounts are each year for three years.”

Hill noted that the building debt for the Phelps School District will be paid off in September 2015. For the 2014’15 school year, she estimated the mill rate at $6.52 per $1,000 — nearly the same as the current mill rate.

Hill said passing the referendum was important to the citizens of Phelps.

“It means Phelps will have a school district that will be financially strong; it will keep the second-largest employer operating in Phelps and it will continue to provide an excellent education for the youth of Phelps,” said Hill.

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with passion and distinction for over two decades, after committing his life to public service late in his career,” said Holperin. “His sincerity and zest for helping people get what they wanted from their government made him a great senator and his com-

mitment to people’s needs assured that he never lost an election.”

Holperin said Breske’s legislative accomplishments focused on economic development for the many small towns of the 12th Senate District.

“The dozens of bills passed under his authorship assured that the North had good roads, thriving main streets, successful farm operations, world-class recreation trail systems, attractive tourism destinations and working people who were treated fairly by state law,” said Holperin.

Holperin said Breske got along with his constituents.

“No one could work a crowd like Roger Breske because no one sincerely liked people as much as Roger did,” said Holperin.

“He set everyone at ease and earned the voters’ trust and goodwill in return.”

Statewide tornado drill set In recognition of Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week, Wisconsin Emergency Management recently reminded citizens there will be a statewide tornado drill Thursday, April 19.

At 1 p.m., the National Weather Service will issue a mock tornado watch and, at 1:45 p.m., a statewide mock tornado warning.

For the first time ever, radio, TV and cable stations across Wisconsin will participate in the drill, while National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather radios will be tested during the drill.

Wisconsin Emergency Management, ReadyWisconsin and the National Weather Service planned a series of efforts to promote storm safety, including:

— a statewide TV public service campaign with tornado survivors urging everyone to have an emergency weather radio; — a statewide campaign urging everyone to find the best shelter available immediately after hearing the first severe weather warning; — Ready Radio Days where ReadyWisconsin will team up with the National Weather Service and TV stations across the state to promote the use of emergency weather radios; — a ReadyWisconsin trivia challenge with emergency weather radios as a prize (visit readywisconsin.wi.gov to enter); and — daily safety tips and information on ReadyWisconsin’s Facebook and Twitter pages.

zations for the promotion of Wisconsin tourism events and destinations. The state can fund up to 75% of a project’s first-year advertising and marketing costs and provides support for second- and third-year projects, but with decreasing amounts for funding each year until projects become self-sustaining.

For information on the JEM program and application materials, visit industry.travelwisconsin.com.

The mission of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism is to market the state as the Midwest’s premier travel destination by executing industry-leading marketing programs and establishing strategic partnerships.

The department plays a significant role in generating greater economic impact and jobs for Wisconsin. The portal for traveler information is available online at travelwisconsin.com.

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jumps, special spins and more,” said Kim Emerson of the Eagle River Figure Skating Club.

Guest skaters Reid and Erwin, based out of Milwaukee, were the juvenile dance medalists and ranked ninth in the nation in intermediate dance in 2008. They are training this year with the goal of competing internationally as part of Team USA. The team trains at the Pettit National Ice Center and are members of the Wisconsin Figure Skating Club.

Reid is a junior at Brookfield Central High School, and Erwin is a sophomore at UWMilwaukee.

In addition to Reid and Erwin, local skaters will perform ice dancing routines to Disco Era music.

The performances are open to the public, and tickets will be available at the door for each show. Tickets are $6 for those age 16 and older and $3 for children ages 6 to 13. Children age 5 and younger will be admitted free.

“Come show your support for the youth in our community and see a spectacular skating performance put on by a junior-level ice dance team of Mackenzie Reid and Christian Erwin,” said Emerson.

For more information on this year’s show or the Eagle River Figure Skating Club and its Learn To Skate program, contact Marilou Niemczyk at (715) 891-5532.

While the recently signed Senate Bill 472 creates a consistent statewide approach to shoreland zoning standards concerning nonconforming structures, Vilas County Zoning Administrator Dawn Schmidt is waiting for clarification on the new law before issuing building permits.

The bill, which was signed April 2 and will take effect April 16, is designed to protect homeowners from changes to zoning ordinances based on municipality.

Under the new law, counties may not enact shoreland zoning rules that are more restrictive than standards developed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

“This will affect the county ordinance, all the town ordinances and the city of Eagle River,” said Schmidt. “I have been conferring with people at the state level to get some answers, especially concerning expansion of a dwelling.”

Schmidt said she has read the new law, called Act 170, but needs more clarification before issuing permits starting next Monday.

“We’ve got five days to implement this,” said Schmidt. “We haven’t been given a lot of direction. It’s pretty gray when it comes to dwellings in the 35- to 75-foot range from the ordinary high-water mark.”

Schmidt said her concern with the law is to what extent additions will be allowed, both vertically and horizontally, in that range.

Gov. Scott Walker, who signed the bill in Woodruff, said the legislation provides owners of legal, nonconforming homes and lots greater certainty as to how they can repair, maintain and improve their property.

“This law provides security for homeowners who may find themselves out of compliance or at risk of noncompliance due to varying local ordinances,” said Walker. “We can respect the value of property ownership and protect our shorelines at the same time.”

Senate Bill 472 was authored by state Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Hazelhurst) and Sen. Frank Lasee. Tiffany said the bill protects private property.

A structure is nonconforming when it does not meet one of the dimensional requirements found in a current zoning ordinance, making it a hardship for property owners, according to Tiffany.

“Generally, a building becomes nonconforming because a county, town or city changes the regulations after the home or building has been constructed, causing issues for anyone attempting to maintain a nonconforming structure,” said Tiffany.

He said this bill protects the ability of homeowners to repair and maintain their nonconforming homes.

“No longer can arbitrary zoning rules limit the repairs of building owners to 50%.

Now there are no monetary

restrictions. You get to keep what you have,” said Tiffany.

The current 50% rule limits repairs on nonconforming structures to 50% of the building’s value. Any renovations beyond that must go toward changing the building so that it conforms to the new zoning ordinance.

Pier law signed Walker also signed a bill concerning the repair and maintenance of existing piers.

Most existing piers are exempt from needing state approval and can be placed in lakes and rivers the same as they’ve always been under a new law signed April 2, state natural resources officials said.

“Required registration of larger existing piers is eliminated,” said Martye Griffin, DNR waterway statewide policy coordinator.

“This means that there are no size requirements to meet, no paperwork to fill out, no registration needed to grandfather your pier or wharf,” said Griffin. “If your pier was initially placed before April 2012 and doesn’t block your neighbors’ ability to access the water, you can repair and maintain your existing pier as is, into perpetuity.”

Lawmakers in 2004 passed a law that set size standards for piers and in 2008 created a free, one-time registration system to grandfather in larger piers that did not meet the size standards.

The registration deadline was extended last year, and now, the registration system is repealed under Senate Bill 326, which Walker signed April 2 in Woodruff.

“Pier owners who already sent in a registration form to grandfather their pier and have not heard back yet from the DNR can place their pier in the water this spring the same as they’ve been doing in previous years. They will be notified shortly that their pier is good to go,” Griffin said.

The new law does make some other changes to Wisconsin pier laws, but Griffin notes that they are not effective immediately.

“When it’s closer to the effective date of these provisions, we’ll provide more information on our website and in news releases,” said Griffin.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2012

VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

OBITUARIES Rose H. MacDonald

Roger M. Breske Roger M. Breske, 73, Eland, died T u e s d a y, April 3, 2012, at St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston.

He was born Nov. 8, BRESKE 1938, in Eland, son of the late John and Marie (Verkuilen) Breske.

On April 25, 1959, he married Karen Woznicki at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. She survives.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves and was a member of AMVETS, Jerome Sudut Post No. 3929, Wausau.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and had been an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church, working many church dinners and breakfasts.

Roger Breske served the people of Wisconsin for more than 20 years. He was first elected to represent Wisconsin’s 12th Senate District in a special election in 1990. Roger won re-elections in 1992, 1996, 2000 and 2004.

He was known for his strong commitment and dedication with his independent spirit in representing the voice and way of life of the residents of northern Wisconsin so well. Roger always valued and emphasized constituent services.

In 2008, he was appointed Wisconsin’s Railroad Commissioner where he served until his retirement in 2011.

Prior to entering public service, Roger owned and operated his family tavern for more than 20 years in the town of Elderon, was presi-

dent of the Marathon County Tavern League and also served as Wisconsin Tavern League president.

Among his favorite things to do, Roger enjoyed watching all sports, especially the Packers, Badgers, Brewers and NASCAR events. Special to him was the time spent with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Karen Breske; four children, John (Heather) Breske, Antigo, Jim (Beth) Breske, Hatley, Jodi (Mike O’Neil), Eland, Jill (Todd) Bricco, Hatley; 13 grandchildren, Lindsey, Tiffany, Stephanie, Dana (Chad), Shannon, Erin, Cassi, Timothy, Carli, Taylor, Halle, John and Makailah; one greatgranddaughter, Skylar; five step-grandchildren, Derek (Jennifer), Naomi, Seth, Chloe and Zechariah; two stepgreat-grandchildren; four siblings, Delores Hubert, Wausau, John (Peggy) Breske, Elderon, Doris Schoepke, Wausau, and Dan (Elayne) Breske, Eau Claire.

The Funeral Mass was celebrated April 9, 2012, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 202 N. Ellms St., Wittenberg, with the Rev. Patrick Lloyd SCJ presiding. Burial will be in St. Philomena Cemetery, Birnamwood.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established.

Roger’s pallbearers will be his grandchildren and a special niece, Laurie.

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau, is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

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Norma Gildemeister Norma Gildemeister, a resident of Eagle River since 1995, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at Lillian Kerr Healthcare Center by Rennes in Phelps. She was 88.

Mrs. Gildemeister was born March 17, 1924, in Newburg.

A former resident of West Bend, her hobbies included flower and vegetable gardening.

She was preceded in death

by her husband, Reinhold “Ronnie;” a son, Robert; two sisters, Beulah and Lorraine; and two brothers, Thomas and James.

Survivors include a son, Michael of Eagle River; a brother, Emil Redlinger of Milwaukee; and one granddaughter.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, April 3, at St. Kunegunda Catholic Church in Sugar Camp.

William O. Henkel William O. Henkel, an Eagle River resident and formerly of Brown Deer, died Saturday, April 7, 2012. He was 90.

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HENKEL Henkel is survived by his wife of 67 years, Gloria; three daughters, Barbara (Marv) Himmelman, Judi (Gary)

Krafcheck and Bonnie (Robert) Blum; six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 12 at 7 p.m. at Harder Funeral Home in Brookfield. Visitation will start at 4 p.m. until the time of the service.

Private interment will take place in West Bend.

In lieu of flowers, a memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church in Eagle River in Mr. Henkel’s name.

Clifford ‘Cliff’ Last Clifford “Cliff” Last, a resident of Eagle River since 1988, died Wednesday, April 5, 2012, at Lillian Kerr Nursing Home in Phelps. He was 85.

Mr. Last was born April 29, 1926, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Albert and Stacy Last.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corp in the Pacific Theater during World War II. A former resident of Chicago, he was employed as a bus driver for the Chicago Transit Authority, retiring after 33 years of service.

His hobbies included hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey.

Survivors include his wife, Pat of Eagle River; four daughters, Linda Elarde of Chandler, Ariz., Jane (Dan) Fitton of Des Plaines, Ill., Kathy (Dave) Hackney of Ft. Meyers, Fla., and Becky (Jerry) Celenga of Des Plaines; two sons, Cliff (Pam) Jr. of Orlando, Fla., and Glen of Crystal Lake, Ill.; a stepson, Robert Augdahl of Las Vegas, Nev.; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 14, at 11 a.m. at the Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church in Sayner. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., one hour prior to the church service.

Donna L. Ludwig Donna L. Ludwig of Fond du Lac died March 30, 2012, at Hospice Hope in Fond du Lac. She was 66.

Mrs. Ludwig was born Oct. 21, 1945, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Edward W. and Lucille E. (nee Kramer) Benson. Raised in Chicago, she had been a Fond du Lac resident since 1969.

In l963 she married Bernard J. Ludwig in Des Plaines, Ill. She and her husband owned the Lakeview Motel and American Yamaha.

She was a former member of the Jaycees and a volunteer at Northgate Senior Apartments.

Her hobbies included traveling, music and dancing.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Aug. 18, 2002; a sister-in-law,

Audrey Carter; and a brotherin-law, Robert Oberg.

Survivors include a daughter, Christine (Timothy) Preston of Mt. Calvary; a son, Jeffrey (Marcie Piper) of Fond du Lac; a sister, Patricia Benson of Elk Grove Village, Ill.; three brothers-in-law, Lowell (Shirley) Ludwig and Andrew (Kay) Ludwig Jr., both of Eagle River, and Jerome (Donna) Ludwig of Franklin; a sister-in-law, May Oberg of Eagle River; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

A funeral was held April 7 at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael Zuberbier officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Home of Hope, 400 County K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.

Rose H. MacDonald, age 94, of Sayner, Wis., died on Monday, April 9, 2012, at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, Wis. She was born on Aug. 15, 1917, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Frank and Rose (Solfronk) Soukup.

She was raised and attended schools in Chicago and graduated from South Chicago Nursing School. On Oct. 19, 1941, Rose was married to William MacDonald.

She was employed as a nurse at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park, Ill., for many years.

After retiring to Florida, the couple returned to Wisconsin in 2005, and then Rose moved to Sayner in 2008.

Rose was a member of the Sayner/Star Lake Lioness Club and Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church in Sayner.

She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchil-

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Mrs. MacDonald is survived by her daughter, Joan (Doug) McKay of Sayner; brother, Harry Soukup of Florida; grandchildren, Carrie Villacres, Jonathon Davisson, Graham McKay, Andrew McKay, Heather Dulay and Alison Flores; great-grandchildren, Alex, Celia, Christopher, Logan, Luke, Nell and Edison.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William; daughter, Ethel Mull; brothers, Emil and Frank; and sisters, Mary and Alyce.

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 16, 2012, at Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church in Sayner.

Memorials may be made to Northern Access Special Olympics or Plum Lake Library.

Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home is serving the family.

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John Robert Merrill J o h n Robert Merrill, age 62, of Sayner, Wis., and formerly of B e a v e r Dam, died peacefully in his home on April 3, MERRILL 2012, with his loving wife, Mary, by his side.

Born on Aug. 4, 1948, in Beaver Dam, our “Dad” contributed a lifetime of laughter to the lives of those who knew and loved him. To say John was loved would be an understatement.

Born fourth in line of a pack of eight, John has made such a huge impression on the hearts of everyone who has crossed his path. He now joins his father and mother, Lynn and Marilyn (Homrich) Merrill, his brother, David, and his niece, Jennifer (Schneider) Hahn in heaven.

They have all waited, with open arms, for the opportunity to embrace him once again.

He lived in Beaver Dam for most of his life. After graduating from Beaver Dam High School in 1966, he began a 30year tenure at John Deere in Horicon, where he formed many friendships; incredible lifelong bonds.

A beautiful love story began when John met Mary and her little girl, Jenny, in 1979. They married on Sept.

14, 1979.

Originally diagnosed with lung cancer, John bravely fought an incredible battle.

He dealt with his illness in a way that was inspiration to all of us. The memory of his strength, grace, compassion and unconditional love cannot be dimmed by any disease.

His mission in life was simple: love and be loved, treat others as you wish to be treated, work hard and take

pride in the fruits of your labor.

John was a naturalist and outdoor enthusiast; he lived his dream life with Mary for many years in his log cabin in the woods of northern Wisconsin. We find comfort in knowing he is up there “working on his golf swing.”

John is survived by his wife, Mary Jo, and their children, Jenny (Paul Storey) Breselow of San Francisco, Calif., Jake Merrill of Beaver Dam, and Megan Merrill of Oakland, Calif.; one beautiful granddaughter, Dahlia Jane; and Kemo the dog.

He also is survived by four brothers, Jim (Gail) Merrill, Rick (Edie) Merrill, Tim (Michele) Merrill and Paul (Michelle) Merrill, along with two sisters, Kate (Wayne) Schneider and Linda (Ken) Rosenmeier; many nieces and nephews; and a host of loving friends.

A Memorial Service for John will be held at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., in Beaver Dam, on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at 7 p.m., with the Rev. Dorothy Lindstrom officiating. Visitation with the family will be held prior to the service beginning at 5 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family held a Memorial Gathering on Sunday, April 8, 2012, at Shepherd of the Lakes Church in Sayner, for those unable to attend the Memorial Service in Beaver Dam. John preferred memorial donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or the American Cancer Society.

Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family. You may send private online condolences or sign the family’s guest book at www.cstonefs.com.

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Betty Jane Miller B e t t y Jane Miller, of Eagle River, Wis., died Friday, April 6, 2012, at the age of 84, while staying at Seasons of Life MILLER Hospice Home in Woodruff, due to complications from heart disease.

She was born in Madelia, Minn., on Dec. 29, 1927, to the late Glen and Selma Campbell. She grew up in the Wausau area, the third oldest of six children.

She moved to Eagle River in 1973, and worked at the Wall Street Pancake House as a waitress.

In 1977, she opened Betty’s Eagle Café at 1343 East Wall Street (in the building that is currently Donna’s Cafe).

In 1985, she sold the restaurant to her son, Terry Miller, who then built and relocated the restaurant to the north side of town at 800 North Railroad Street (currently Leif’s Café). Betty was always a constant and memorable presence in the restaurant as a waitress, hostess and overall director of affairs — she could be counted on to tell you where to go.

In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She was a fan of attending the Hodag Coun-

try Festival, enjoyed visiting Las Vegas with friends, playing bingo and having a cup of coffee in town with friends.

While at home, she loved reading books and watching movies, especially Westerns and anything with Tom Selleck.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Jacci Vesely; three granddaughters, Janette (Greg) Janssen, Amy Vesely and Christine Vesely; and her son, Terry (Sally) Miller; three granddaughters, Dana (Zeke) Berg, Terysa (Jason) Wojnar and Pamela (Jason) Adamson; 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

She also is survived by her brothers, Glen (Shirley) Campbell, Jerry (Dolly) Campbell and Cliff (Judy) Campbell; and her sisters, Helen (Stuart) Anderson and Clara (Alan) Guenther.

Betty was preceded in death by Ray Miller; and a great-grandson, Jordan Janssen.

The visitation was held at Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. and will be held Wednesday, April 11, from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral service will be held at Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 11, at 11 a.m., with the burial immediately following at Eagle River Cemetery.

Lunch will be held at Eagle River Inn immediately following the burial.

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John “Jack” Pflughoeft, a 17-year resident of Eagle River and formerly of Brookfield, died Monday, April 2, 2012, at his home. He was 76.

Mr. Pflughoeft was born April 25, 1935, in Milwaukee, the son of Roy and Mary Pflughoeft.

He served in the U.S. Coast Guard.

His hobbies included muskie fishing.

Mr. Pflughoeft was preceded in death by his wife, Carol,

in 2001.

Survivors included one son, Bill of Oconomowoc; a stepbrother, Chuck (Kathleen) of Little Rock, Ark.; a sister, Mary Jane (Leonard) Folczyk of Stratford; a stepsister, Martha Desmond of Resaca, Ga.; and one grandchild.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, April 14, at noon at St. Peter Catholic Cemetery in Eagle River.

NEWS Dry conditions mean burning restrictions The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has announced that emergency burning restrictions are now in effect for nearly all of Wisconsin.

The restriction is issued when wind, temperature and humidity combine to produce conditions supporting extreme fire behavior, should a fire occur. Only Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas and Iron counties are not included in the restriction.

The DNR is suspending all burning permits and citizens should check with local fire officials for any additional restrictions in place.

The alert means that large forest fires are possible due to the predicted weather conditions. Last Thursday, officials placed an emergency burning restriction order on areas in northwest Wisconsin impacted by last July’s windstorm that damaged trees over a 250,000-acre area.

Continued dry and windy weather in much of Wisconsin is pushing wildfire risks

into the “extreme” range in many areas. Hazardous conditions are expected to continue until there is a change in current weather patterns, said DNR fire control officials. Fire danger ratings are available on line at dnr.wi. gov, keyword “burn.”

Under extreme conditions, officials say fires start easily from a match, hot coals, vehicle exhaust systems, or spark, burn fiercely and move into tree tops readily.

“We’re urging extreme caution in all outdoor activities,” said Trent Marty, director of DNR’s Bureau of Forest Protection. “We request that no campfires be made, that persons refrain from smoking in woody or grassy areas, and dispose of hot ashes or charcoal briquettes in a non-combustible container with a lid.

“In Wisconsin, people are liable for suppression costs and damages caused by fires they start,” Marty cautioned.

“At this time of year in these conditions, a fire can be started by simply parking a hot vehicle over dry grass.”

Ecologist to give overview on land-use plans in state Area officials, representatives and citizens are welcome to attend a presentation by Michael Coffman Tuesday, April 17, at Eagle River Inn. This event is free and open to the public. It will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Coffman is a scientist and ecologist who has been involved in ecosystem research for more than 20 years in both academia and industry. He has taught courses and conducted research in forest ecology and forest community dynamics for 10 years at Michigan Technological University.

While there, he published a book on forest ecosystem classification in Upper Michigan and northern Wisconsin, which has become the standard for classification in the region. He also assisted the U.S. Forest Service in developing an Ecological Land Classification System for each of the national forests in Region 9.

Coffman is currently president of Environmental Perspectives Inc. (EPI) and executive director of Sovereignty International.

His prospective on how land use is applied in local planning will provide insight as to how properties will be

impacted, according to organizers.

Coffman has written a book called “Saviors of the Earth?: The Politics and Religion of Environmental Movement.” His two most recent DVDs, “Global Warming or Global Governance” and “Global Warming, Emerging Science” have received accolades from around the world.

He has spoken to audiences in more than 150 cities in America, Canada and South Africa and has participated in United Nations meetings in Europe and Africa.

In 2010, he published his newest book, “Rescuing a Broken America: Why America is Deeply Divided and How to Heal it Constitutionally.”

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VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2012

NEWS

Vilas County Sheriff Frank Tomlanovich and searchers took a break in the meeting room at the Plum Lake Fire Station in Say-

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ner Monday afternoon. About 10 emergency personnel took part in the search for a missing Sayner woman Monday.

Search: Sayner woman last seen Thursday afternoon and dogs.”

Tomlanovich said Schinke’s husband, who works out of the area, attempted to call his wife about 6 p.m. last Thursday and did not get an answer.

When he arrived at their residence on Maplewood Road east of Sayner Friday evening, she was not home and he reported her missing.

Schinke is described as 5 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. She has shoulderlength hair, brown eyes and wears glasses.

Tomlanovich said Schinke was an avid walker in the Highway N area. He said the Sawyer County Search and Rescue Unit assisted in the search Sunday, supplying 15 people and two canines.

“The dogs indicated (a presence of something) several times on Sunday, but with the strong swirling winds were not able to stay on anything,” said Tomlanovich. “We also had a DNR airplane searching over Plum Lake, but nothing was found.”

On Monday, Tomlanovich said eight to 10 searchers were using all-terrain vehicles to search forest roads. Others searched the heavily forested landscape on foot in the area where the dogs indicated Sunday.

“We’ve found nothing to indicate she isn’t in the area or nothing to indicate she is in the area,” he said.

Anyone who may have information can contact the sheriff’s department at (715) 479-4441.

University instructor Lisa Theo of Tomahawk, has announced her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 12th State Senate District to replace retiring Sen. Jim Holperin (DConover).

Theo said she would run as a Democrat and, if elected, would “fight for the district while restoring civility in the state Legislature.” She said she would work with members of both parties to keep Wisconsin strong.

“I (would be) proud for the opportunity to represent

Vilas County Sheriff Frank Tomlanovich looked over a Vilas County map at the Plum Lake Fire Station in Sayner Monday afternoon. The

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An update to a general trails policy adopted by Vilas County in 2004 could have significant cost impacts for user groups and local municipalities should proposed changes be enacted.

The county Forestry & Land Committee reviewed suggested changes to the policy and learned costs for determining easement restrictions on using county highway rights of-way for trail development would be required, along with an environmental assessment (EA).

The Forestry & Land Committee, in conjunction with the Highway Committee, is proposing the changes.

The most costly impact could be the title search, particularly along rights of way where there are many homes and lots along county highways.

County recreation trail coordinator Dale Mayo indicated the proposed policy would “require a title search by the Highway Department to determine conveyance of the rights of way with all costs associated with the title search to be the responsibility of the party requesting the use of the rights of way.”

Most recently, the town of Boulder Junction paid $4,000 to determine any easement restrictions on a proposed bike trail extension, even though the current policy did

Vilas County Sheriff A total of 413 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 four vehicle accidents, five vehicle/deer accidents, one request for agency assistance, one ambulance request, two reports of animal problems, three attempts to locate, one report of battery, two burglaries, one burglar alarm, four requests for citizen assistance, one fireworks complaint, one report of found property, one report of fraud, one report of hazardous conditions, two hit and runs, one juvenile problem, one report of a lost/missing person, one report of suspicious circumstances, four traffic violations, one report of trespassing, one welfare check, four 911 hang ups, one report of dumping, two reports of power lines down and one prowler.

At least 33 calls were referred to the Eagle River Police Department and there was at least one informational or procedural entry.

In the past week, at least 17 people were booked at the Vilas County Jail, including two for operating while intoxicated second offense, four for bail jumping, one for possession of a controlled substance, one for failure to appear, two for battery, five for disorderly conduct, one for possession of marijuana, one for possession of a firearm, three for proba-

tion violations, two for resisting/obstructing an officer, two for possession of THC and one for vagrancy.

During the week, the inmate population ranged from 63 to 66. As of April 9, there were 66 inmates.

Monday, April 2 - 10:05 a.m. - A one-vehicle accident was reported on Witches Lake Road near Soik Road in the town of Arbor Vitae involving Michael J. Steirer of Woodruff.

Thursday, April 5 - 2:01 a.m. - A vehicle/deer accident was reported on Highway 45 near Rummles Road in the town of Conover involving Kevin J. Laspa of Rhinelander.

Eagle River Police Among the calls received

by Vilas County dispatchers were at least 33 calls for the Eagle River Police Department. These included one 911 hang up, one vehicle/deer accident, one hit and run, one vehicle accident, one request for agency assistance, two burglar alarms, five ambulance requests, two reports of animal problems, three requests for citizen assistance, one report of fire, one report of found property, two reports of drive offs, one report of an intoxicated person, two lifeline alarms, one parking problem, one vacation check, one report of suspicious circumstances, one theft, one report of threats and one utility problem.

Theo announces bid for Senate

search was expected to continue Tuesday with the St. Louis County Search and Rescue Squad.

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Proposed trail policy could be costly to user groups, local municipalities

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not contain that provision.

“We don’t want to discourage recreational trails with too many rules and restrictions,” said Mayo, “but finding how the rights of way was conveyed to the county and if any restrictions were placed on the easement would require a title search.”

He also pointed out the current policy also directs a “resource review” by county staff.

“State and federal projects already cover EAs,” Mayo said. “User groups would like a say in the policy and they want us to listen to their concerns and have a policy that is more user friendly.”

County conservationist Carolyn Scholl said doing an EA would take considerable staff time.

“It’s a substantial project to do correctly,” Scholl told the committee. “We could create a template on data collection to have a consistent protocol to follow. It would be a full-time project to collect data and then write it up.”

County Forest Administrator Larry Stevens said Department of Natural Resources staff does a review, but mostly on data already collected.

Supervisor Ralph Sitzberger indicated it wasn’t necessarily required that the Land and Water Department was to do an EA, simply county staff.

“It serves taxpayers best when departments cooperate and our success with trails is

dependent on their help,” Sitzberger noted.

Snomo trail update A possible change in the snowmobile trail between Eagle River and Three Lakes is being considered, according to Mayo.

The Gohlke family, developers of Clearwater Lake Club, closed part of their land for the trail when court fines were ordered over violations when the property was developed.

“We’re looking at the possibility of putting the (statefunded) trail out on Highway 45 right-of-way,” Mayo indicated. “There would be a mile in Vilas County with a $267,000 cost estimate and a mile in Oneida County with a $200,000 cost estimate. We would put in a grant application for this reroute.”

The grant would come from the state snowmobile segregated account, but Mayo said his concern was the high cost. There are wetlands involved along with a small bog lake and stream.

In another trail matter, a request from the Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance on current policy dealing with trail opening and closing was to be looked at by the county Snowmobile Safety Committee.

Currently, after snowmobile trails are closed, they would all have to be reinspected by the county to allow them to reopen if condi-

tions changed that would allow reopening.

The alliance would like to reopen trails without another inspection since most trails are inspected on a weekly basis by local clubs when they do grooming.

Correspondence from the town of Phelps was presented requesting another joint meeting with the Vilas County Forestry and Highway committees on using Highway A for all-terrain vehicle travel. Committee members suggested they should meet in the Lincoln Town Hall to accommodate the anticipated number of citizens expected.

Timber sales Stevens reported March timber sale receipts of $15,322, bringing the year’s total to $49,408. There will be bids advertised this month on 17 tracts of county forest timber totaling 774 acres, with an estimated value of $246,300. Bids will be opened and awarded at the committee meeting in May.

Correction James P. Schlack of Land O’ Lakes, who was involved in a single-vehicle accident Saturday, March 31, was cited for keeping open intoxicants in a vehicle, not drinking in a motor vehicle as stated in this newspaper’s April 4 police report. We apologize for the error.

everyone from the North Woods down in Madison,” Theo said. “Attacks on Wisconsinites’ civil liberties and the lack of civility from both state and national politicians prompted me to make this decision. Here in the North Woods, we are ready for someone to restore respect in Madison while still standing up for our values.”

State Rep. Tom Tiffany (RHazelhurst) also announced he is running for Holperin’s seat.

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PUBLIC NOTICES _____________ (Six Weeks, 3/14-4/18/12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY Case No. 10-CV-294 ________________________________________ CitiMortgage, Inc., successor by merger to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Plaintiff, v.

Deirdre Kozlowski a/k/a Deirdre L. Kozlowski, Defendant. ________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE ________________________________________ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 8, 2012 in the amount of $161,781.08 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 10, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold ‘as is’ and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: On the front steps of the Vilas County Courthouse, Eagle River DESCRIPTION: East 330 feet of West 660 feet of Government Lot 1, Section 15, Township 42 North, Range 9 East, Township of Land O'Lakes, Vilas County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6114 Clair Fire Trail Land O Lakes, WI 54540 DATED: March 8, 2012 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-8404 Please go to www.gray-law.com to obtain the bid for this sale.

Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

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_____________ (Six Weeks, 4/4-5/9/2012) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY Case No. 11 CV 373 ________________________________________ Headwaters State Bank, Plaintiff, v.

Dawn Plude, Eagle River Memorial Hospital, Inc., and Citibank (South Dakota), N.A., Defendant. ________________________________________ NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE ________________________________________ By virtue of and pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure filed on January 24, 2012, I will sell at public auction on the front steps of the Vilas County Courthouse, 330 Court Street, in the City of Eagle River, in said county, on: DATE: May 24, 2012 TIME: 2:00 p.m. all of the following described mortgaged premises, to wit: The South (8 Acres) of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 SW 1/4), Section Six (6), Township Forty-one (41) North, Range Ten (10) East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Conover Township, Vilas County, Wisconsin, LYING EAST of County Trunk Highway “S.” Property Address: 4316 County Highway S, Town of Conover TERMS OF SALE: Cash, with a minimum deposit for down payment of not less than $10,000, required at the time of Sheriff’s sale by, cash, money order, Cashier’s Check or certified check made payable to the Clerk of Circuit Court, and the balance of the sale price to be paid upon confirmation of sale by the Court. This property to be sold “AS IS” and subject to any and all delinquent real estate taxes, plus accrued interest, and real estate taxes for the year of sale, and any special assessments, if any. Purchaser to pay transfer return fee.

Frank Tomlanovich Vilas County Sheriff O’Brien, Anderson, Burgy, & Garbowicz, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff PO Box 639 Eagle River, WI 54521 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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_____________ (Six Weeks, 3/28-5/2/12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY Case No. 08-CV-65 ________________________________________ U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, National Association- WMC4, Plaintiff, v.

Timothy P. Waters and Darlene Comiskey, Defendant(s). ________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE ________________________________________ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 24, 2008 in the amount of $202,517.15, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: 05/17/2012 at 2:00 p.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier's check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold ‘as is’ and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: On the front steps of the Vilas County Courthouse, Eagle River.

DESCRIPTION: A parcel of land being a part of Government Lot Eight (8), Section Thirty-one (31), Township Forty-three (43) North, Range Ten (10) East, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 31, an iron pipe; thence North 86°5'37" East, 194.38 feet to an iron pipe on the North right-ofway line of County Highway “B”; thence North 87°00'50" East, 262.83 feet along said right-of-way line to an iron pipe on the East right-of-way line of St. Clair Road, as now in use; thence North 1°31'03" West, 304.36 feet along said right-of-way line to an iron pipe, the place of beginning; thence continuing North 1°31'03" West 304.36 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 69°3'20" East, 216.50 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 88°44'17" East 702.43 feet to an iron pipe on the East line of said Government Lot 8; thence South 0°16'40" West, 250.19 feet along said East line to an iron pipe; thence South 87°52'34" West, 685.22 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 81°01'15" West, 213.04 feet to the place of beginning. Said land being in the Town of Land O’ Lakes, Vilas County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6438 Saint Claire Road, Land O'Lakes, WI 54540 GRAY & ASSOCIATES, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151 Please go to www.gray-law.com to obtain the bid for this sale.

Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

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Case Number: 11 CV 216 ________________________________________ BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P., Plaintiff, vs.

SANDRA L. BEHRLE-LIEBSCHER, et al., Defendant(s). ________________________________________ NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE ________________________________________ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on September 6, 2011, in the amount of $70,538.09 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 10, 2012 at 2:00 PM TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: at 330 Court Street, Eagle River, Wisconsin 54521 DESCRIPTION: Lot 2 of the Illinois Street Assessor’s Plat, being a part of Outlots 7 & 8 of the County Clerk’s Plat of Government Lot 4 & 5, Section 28, Township 40 North, Range 10 East, City of Eagle River, Vilas County, Wisconsin.

PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED AS: A part of Outlets 7 and 8 of the County Clerk’s Plat of Government Lots 4 and 5, Section 28, Township 40 North, Range 10 East, City of Eagle River, Vilas County, Wisconsin, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest comer of Outlot 6 of the County Clerk’s Plat of Government Lots 4 and 5, Section 28, Township 40 North, Range 10 East; thence in a Southwesterly direction along the South line of Illinois Street a distance of 420 feet to a point, which is the place of beginning of the land to be described; thence continuing In a Southwesterly direction along the South line of Illinois Street a distance of 60 feet; thence In a Southeasterly direction and parallel to the West line of the aforesaid Outlot 6 of said Plat a distance of 240 feet; thence Northeasterly and parallel to the South line of Illinois Street a distance of 60 feet; thence Northwesterly and parallel to the West line of said Outlot 6 of said Plat a distance of 240 feet to the South line of Illinois street and to the place of beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 314 Illinois Street, Eagle River, WI 54521 TAX KEY NO.: 221-104-12 Scott D Nabke State Bar # 1037979 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 285145 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale.

Blommer Peterman, S.C. is the creditor's attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose.

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_____________ (Six Weeks, 3/21-4/25/12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY Case Number: 10 CV 360 ________________________________________ BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P., Plaintiff, vs.

ROBERT P. BAZZANELLA, et al., Defendant(s). ________________________________________ NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE ________________________________________ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 2, 2011, in the amount of $96,818.09 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 10, 2012 at 02:00 PM TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: at 330 Court Street, Eagle River, Wisconsin 54521 DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: A parcel of land being a part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, Section 34, Township 40 North, Range 10 East, Town of Lincoln, Vilas County, Wisconsin, and more particularly described as follow: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 34 being marked by a spike in the Town Road, thence South 8° 30' 00" West, 464.33 feet along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 34 as established by others to a P.K. nail in the centerline of U.S. Highway “45” extended; thence North 88° 59' 53" West, 756.00 feet along said centerline extended and along said centerline, thence South 8° 30' 00" West, 289.79 feet parallel to the East line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 to an iron pipe and the PLACE OF BEGINNING, thence continuing South 8° 30' 00" West, 286.47 feet parallel to said East line to an iron pipe, thence North 88° 53' 21" West, 230.00 feet parallel to the South line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 to an iron pipe, thence North 8° 30' 00" East 286.47 feet parallel to the East line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 to an pipe, thence South 88° 53' 21" East, 230.00 feet parallel to the South line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 to the PLACE OF BEGINNING. Parcel 2: Together with an easement for ingress and egress over the present driveway as created in deed dated April 25, 1978 and recorded April 28, 1978 in Volume 349, Page 205, as Document No. 183883.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4393 East Wall Street, Eagle River, WI 54521 TAX KEY NO.: 14-1817-03 Scott D. Nabke State Bar # 1037979 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale.

Blommer Peterman, S.C. is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose.

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_____________ (Six Weeks, 4/11-5/16/12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY Case Number: 11 CV 190 ________________________________________ BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P., Plaintiff, vs.

TERRI L. PAYNE F/K/A TERRI L. RENAUD, et al., Defendant(s). ________________________________________ NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE ________________________________________ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 9, 2011, in the amount of $91,160.96 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 31, 2012 at 02:00 PM TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: at 330 Court Street, Eagle River, Wisconsin 54521 DESCRIPTION: Part of Government Lot 1, in Section 2, Township 41 North, Range 11 East, in the Town of Phelps, Vilas County, Wisconsin, more particularly described as follows: From the Southwest corner of Section 2 proceed South 89°17' East, true bearing along the Section line 949.5 feet, to a point on the West right-of-way line of Town Road; thence North 41°43' East along the right-of-way line 283.4 feet; thence North 24°50' East, along the right-ofway line 139.2 feet; thence North 8°22' East, along the right-of-way line 218.5 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 86°51' West, 300.0 feet; thence North 234.5 feet; thence East 316.3 feet to point on West right-of-way line of Town Road; thence Southerly along the right-of-way line 252.0 feet to the point of beginning. EXCEPTING therefrom

that part as described in Volume 559 M/R, Page 700.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4323 Deerskin Road, Phelps, WI 54554 TAX KEY NO.: 18-53 Dustin A McMahon State Bar # 1086857 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale.

Blommer Peterman, S.C. is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf.

Any information obtained will be used for the purpose.

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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, 3/28-4/11/12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY — PROBATE — Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for Administration and Deadline for Filing Claims (Formal Administration) Case No. 12PR15 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KEITH A. POSTO, deceased. A petition for formal administration was filed.

THE COURT FINDS:

(Six Weeks, 3/28-5/2/12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY Case No. 11-CV-298 ________________________________________ Plaintiff, vs.

Duane M. Heikkinen, Judith Heikkinen and Wells Fargo Financial Bank, Defendants. ________________________________________

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 10, 2011 in the amount of $86,130.15 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 24, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold ‘as is’ and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: On the front steps of the Vilas County Courthouse, Eagle River DESCRIPTION: The East 330 feet of the South 330 feet of the North 660 feet of the East Half (E ½) of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE ¼ NW ¼), Section Thirty-four (34), Township Forty-two (42) North, Range Twelve (12) East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Phelps Township, Vilas County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4871 Grosser Ln Phelps, WI 54554-9426 DATED: March 12, 2012 Gray & Associates, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff 16345 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151-2841 (414) 224-8404 Please go to www.gray-law.com to obtain the bid for this sale.

Gray & Associates, L.L.P. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

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BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P., Plaintiff, vs.

BRIDGET LYNN DAVENPORT, et al. , Defendant(s). ________________________________________ NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE ________________________________________ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 14, 2012, in the amount of $134,166.39 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 31, 2012 at 02:00 PM TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: at 330 Court Street, Eagle River, Wisconsin 54521 DESCRIPTION: Unit 4 of Huettenbar 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 units in Huettenbar 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 954 of Micro Records, Page 353, as Document No. 370283 and Amendment to Declaration recorded in Volume 1365 Records, page 141, as Document No. 434832. Said condominium being located in Government Lot One, Section Five, Township Forty-one North, Range 11 East, of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Conover Township, Vilas County, Wisconsin, as the same is recorded in Volume 3 of Condominium Plats, pages 161 and 162.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4386 Twin Overlook # 4, Conover, WI 54519 TAX KEY NO.: 8-1687-17 Dustin A McMahon State Bar # 1086857 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale.

Blommer Peterman, S.C. is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf.

Any information obtained will be used for the purpose.

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GENERAL ELECTION — NOVEMBER 6, 2012 STATE OF WISCONSIN } VILAS COUNTY } GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD }

Election of Presidential Electors NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the several towns, villages, wards, and election districts of the State of Wisconsin, on November 6, 2012, ten electors for President and Vice-President of the United States, one for each congressional district and two for the state at-large, are to be elected. The names of presidential electors do not appear on the ballot, but each vote cast for a presidential candidate is a vote for the electors of the candidate. Independent candidates for president or vice-president may circulate nomination papers beginning July 1, 2012, and must file nomination papers with the Government Accountability Board no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 7, 2012. The Government Accountability Board is located at 212 E. Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor, Madison, Wisconsin.

Partisan Primary and General Election NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that in the several towns, villages, wards and election districts of the State of Wisconsin, at a primary to be held on Tuesday, August 14, 2012, and at an election to be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, the following officers are to be nominated and elected:

Congressional Officers ONE UNITED STATES SENATOR, for the term of 6 years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of office will expire on January 3, 2013: Herbert H. Kohl REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS, each for the term of 2 years, to succeed the present incumbents listed, whose terms of office will expire on January 3, 2013: 8th Congressional District

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Reid J. Ribble

Legislative and State Offices STATE SENATORS, from the even-numbered Senatorial Districts of the State, each for the term of four years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose terms of office will expire on January 7, 2013: District 12

_____________ (Six Weeks, 4/11-5/16/12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY Case Number: 11 CV 353 ________________________________________

hearing on petition for final judgment.

5. Publication of this notice is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call (715) 479-3642 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date.

Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

BY THE COURT: /s/ Dawn R. Halverson Circuit Court Commissioner March 21, 2012 Atty. Colyn E. Carter P.O. Box 1088 Eagle River, WI 54521 (715) 479-4488 Bar No. 1008534 1040

NOTICE OF ELECTION PARTISAN PRIMARY — AUGUST 14, 2012

Wells Fargo Bank, NA,

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE ________________________________________

The decedent, with date of birth July 25, 1955 and date of death February 27, 2012 was domiciled in Vilas County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 4221 Chicago Ave., Conover, WI 54519.

THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The petition be heard at the Vilas County Courthouse, Eagle River, Wisconsin, before Circuit Court Judge/Circuit Court Commissioner Hon. Neal A. Nielson III, on May 8, 2012 at 10:45 a.m.

You do not need to appear unless you object. The petition may be granted if there is no objection.

2. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 26, 2012.

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

4. Heirship will be determined at the

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Jim Holperin

REPRESENTATIVES TO THE ASSEMBLY, each for the term of two years, to succeed the present incumbents listed, whose terms of office will expire on January 7, 2013: District 34

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Dan Meyer

Congressional and legislative district boundaries are described in Chapters 3 and 4 of the Wisconsin Statutes.

A copy of the boundary descriptions can be obtained from the Government Accountability Board or the Legislative Reference Bureau at 1 East Main Street, Suite 200, Madison, Wisconsin.

DISTRICT ATTORNEYS, each for the term of four years, to succeed the present incumbents listed, whose terms of office will expire on January 7, 2013: Vilas County

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Albert D. Moustakis

County Officers COUNTY OFFICER, for each county of the State for the term of four years, to succeed the present incumbent in the office of County Clerk, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, and Surveyor, whose terms of office will expire on January 6, 2013: County Clerk Treasurer Register of Deeds Surveyor

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David R. Alleman Jerri Lynn Radtke Joan E. Hansen Thomas A. Boettcher

Circulation of Nomination Papers NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the first day for circulating nomination papers is April 15, 2012, and the deadline for filing nomination papers is no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2012. All federal and state office candidates, including district attorney candidates, file with the Government Accountability Board. All county partisan office candidates file with their respective county clerks.

DONE in the City of Madison, this 14th day of March 2012. /s/ Kevin J. Kennedy, Director and General Counsel Government Accountability Board 212 E. Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor P.O. Box 7984 Madison, WI 53707-7984 (608) 261-2028 Done in the City of Eagle River, this 5th day of April 2012. /s/ David R. Alleman, Vilas County Clerk 330 Court Street Eagle River, WI 54521 715-479-3600

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GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD ELECTIONS DIVISION

(Six Weeks, 4/11-5/16/12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY Case No. 10-CV-55 ________________________________________

AMENDED

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 RECALL ELECTION GOVERNOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR MAY 8, 2012

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Certificate of Sufficiency and Order filed by the Government Accountability Board of the State of Wisconsin, dated the 30th day of March 2012, it is ordered that on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, a Recall Election will be held in the several wards and election districts of the State of Wisconsin, as described in Chapter 4 of the Wisconsin Statutes, at which the following officer is to be elected: A GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, to succeed Scott Walker, against whom a recall petition has been filed pursuant to Article XIII, Section 12 of the Wisconsin Constitution and Section 9.10 of the Wisconsin Statutes, for the remainder of the term which expires on January 5, 2015.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Certificate of Sufficiency and Order filed by the Government Accountability Board of the State of Wisconsin, dated the 30th day of March 2012, it is ordered that on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, a Recall Election will be held in the several wards and election districts of the State of Wisconsin, as described in Chapter 4 of the Wisconsin Statutes, at which the following officer is to be elected: A LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR FOR THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, to succeed Rebecca Kleefisch, against whom a recall petition has been filed pursuant to Article XIII, Section 12 of the Wisconsin Constitution and Section 9.10 of the Wisconsin Statutes, for the remainder of the term which expires on January 5, 2015.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the earliest date for circulating nomination papers is Friday, March 30, 2012, and the deadline for filing nomination papers for the Recall Election will be 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, in the office of the Government Accountability Board. The Recall Primary, if necessary, will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, and the Recall Election will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2012.

DONE in the City of Madison, this 2nd day of April 2012.

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VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2012

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NEWS Three Lakes Board reviews construction of new fire barn ___________

BY ANTHONY DREW NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR

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Dr. Rick Brodhead, director of emergency services at Ministry Eagle River Memorial Hospital, utilizes the new MEDHOST

Emergency Department Information System which is designed to improve patient safety.

—Contributed Photo

Ministry Eagle River Memorial Hospital invests in patient safety with MEDHOST Ministry Eagle River Memorial Hospital recently upgraded its emergency department with the installation of MEDHOST’s Emergency Department Information System (EDIS).

MEDHOST is designed to help the hospital better serve the community by decreasing patient wait times and improving patient safety and care, according to Dr. Rick Brodhead, Ministry Eagle River Memorial Hospital director of emergency services.

Using touch-screen technology, MEDHOST makes it easier for doctors and nurses to care for their patients, while allowing quick access to important medical information to save time in an environment where lost seconds can mean lost lives.

The technology is available all over the emergency department, including patient rooms. Brodhead said this allows doctors and nurses to enter their orders, conduct their charting and enter

all data right from the patient’s bedside.

“It’s a tremendous savings as it relates to time,” said Brodhead. “The order entry portion is all done electronically. In the past, after seeing the patient, we would give verbal orders to either the nurse or secretary and they would have to input those orders into the computer system. The orders would then be sent to the laboratory or X-ray. With this technology, as soon as I see the patient, I can do that literally with one click and send the orders immediately.”

As an electronic record, all patient data input to the MEDHOST system is digital, which helps prevent errors, especially medication errors that result from illegible handwriting. As an additional safeguard against adverse drug events, the MEDHOST uses visual cues to alert physicians of known allergies and drug interactions. The system

further enhances patient safety by providing clinicians with real-time notification of abnormal lab values.

“If a patient is allergic to a medication and the nurse or physician inadvertently orders the medication, there would be an alert immediately generated to advise you not to give the medication,” added Brodhead. “There are also high-risk conditions such as chest pain, stroke or trauma, and the system will flag those patients so at a glance I know where I need to go next.”

MEDHOST’s graphical floor plans and visual cues give clinicians an at-a-glance status of each patient. This enables clinicians to keep patients and their families informed during their visit.

More important, clinicians can remove the unknowns of the patient’s emergency department experience by keeping them updated on any next steps, pending labs and

orders, or delays in the admittance process.

“We recognize that for many people, the emergency department is the pathway into our hospital, and we feel the upgrade in technology makes our emergency department safer, more efficient and more patientfriendly,” said Sheila Clough, president of Ministry Howard Young Health Care.

Ministry Health Care is installing MEDHOST in all of its hospitals across central and northern Wisconsin.

Besides Ministry Eagle River Memorial Hospital, Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, Ministry Saint Clare’s Hospital in Weston and Ministry Saint Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point are using the technology.

MEDHOST will be installed in 2013 at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield and Ministry Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rhinelander.

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PUBLIC MEETINGS Vilas County Public Health Board — Wednesday, April 11, 9:30 a.m., courthouse. Agenda: Citizen board member applications and introduction of Nicolet College nursing student.

UW-Extension Education and Community Development Committee — Thursday, April 12, 9 a.m., courthouse. Agenda: Update on community resource educator position and resolution to recognize UW-Extension centennial.

Vilas County Law Enforcement and Emergency Management Committee — Thursday, April 12, 10 a.m., Vilas County Justice Center. Agenda: Letters of commendation to Vilas County deputies Schneider, McMahon and Molle.

Eagle River Municipal Golf Course — Thursday, April 12, 6:30 p.m., City Hall. Agenda: Possible purchase of turf groomer and restaurant business.

Vilas County Commission on Aging Committee — Friday, April 13, 9 a.m., courthouse. Agenda: Report of the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources and approval of citizen committee member and site manager position.

Vilas County Land & Water Conservation Committee — Friday, April 13, 9 a.m., courthouse. Agenda: Resolution regarding approval of Lost Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District petition.

Vilas County Board of Social Services — Monday, April 16, 11 a.m., courthouse. Agenda: Training requests from Social Services and Juvenile Intake.

Three Lakes School District Board of Education — Wednesday, April 18, 6 p.m., school boardroom.

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The Three Lakes Town Board reviewed the construction schedules for both the new fire station and the Townline Lake boat landing at its regular meeting last week.

A bid opening for Fire House 2 in Three Lakes has been scheduled Thursday, April 26, at 3 p.m. at the Three Lakes boardroom.

According to Town Chairman Don Sidlowski, a contract will be awarded May 1.

Construction is then planned to begin May 12, with substantial completion scheduled for Sept. 12 and final completion Oct. 17.

Sidlowski asked Jim Bollmanm of MSA Professional Services Inc. what would take place during the last month before final completion.

“Occupancy is granted at the substantial completion level,” he said. “It will just give them a window to get their punch list done.”

Since the well and septic weren’t included in the construction plans given to the board, Supervisor Bill Martineau asked how they were going to get completed.

“Herb’s just going to contract those,” said Bollman, referring to Three Lakes Fire Chief Herb Stuckart. “He’s got some deals and contracts.

It’s been that way since it started, that those two items will be handled independently. It’s not going to change anything inside.”

The board also reviewed plans for the Townline Lake boat landing, noting that the launch will be closed for con-

struction between May 12 and July 2, providing there are no delays.

“This is a time when folks are used to using the boat landing and it’s going to be closed,” said Sidlowski.

The board opted to keep the landing open for the beginning of fishing season to allow boaters a chance to get their crafts on the water.

Bollmann predicted that the landing would be done slightly ahead of schedule, allowing it to open the weekend before July 4.

“Just so you’re clear, more than likely, they’re going to be done the Friday before, if it takes that long,” said Bollmann. “More than likely, it will be done June 29, so you won’t lose the Fourth of July.”

In other action, the town board: — heard an update on Branham Road; — approved the pursuance of a request by Cynthia Klemp for conveyance by the board of a strip of property, subject to elector approval of a quit-claim deed at the annual town meeting April 10; — approved a request to plant a tree on the town right of way from the Three Lakes Center for the Arts in the Northwoods; — approved a Plan Commission recommendation for a two-lot certified survey map of a property at 8041 Burchmore Road; and — approved a Plan Commission recommendation for a four-lot certified survey map of 6700 Timberlane Lane.

Winter moratorium ends for paying heating bills Eagle River Light & Water Department is advising residential electric customers who are behind on their bills to make payment arrangements with the utility to avoid service disconnection.

Wisconsin’s Winter Emergency Period, often referred to as the moratorium on residential service disconnection, ends April 15. After that date, utilities statewide may begin to disconnect service to customers who are past due on payment of their electric bills for any period of time, including the winter months.

Customers can call Eagle River Light & Water at (715) 479-8121 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to make payment arrangements. The utility will negotiate payment options with customers, according to Weber.

To apply for energy assistance, customers should call 1-(866) HEATWIS (4328947). Under the eligibility requirements, customers at or below 60% of the state's median income may qualify for assistance from Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program.

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VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

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Bag limits: FROM PAGE 1A maintain recreational opportunities for the public while assuring the tribes can exercise their court-affirmed rights,” said Stepp. “Our mutual goal is a healthy, sustainable walleye fishery for future generations of all of our respective constituencies.”

Of the 232 lakes declared by the Lac du Flambeau band, 217 will have a daily bag limit of three walleye for sport anglers, while 14 lakes and chains will have a daily bag limit of two walleye.

Those lakes are: Ballard, Big, Big Muskellunge, Island and Star lakes (Vilas County); Clear and Tomahawk lakes, and Rainbow and Willow flowages (Oneida County); Rice River Flowage and Lake Mohawks in (Lincoln County); and Butternut and Pike lakes (Price County).

Stepp said 2012 marks the 15th year the Lac du Flambeau and state have cooperated on the agreement giving the band authority to sell fishing licenses in return for making declarations at a level that allows a three-walleye-per-day recreational angler bag limit.

“This year’s agreement assures a three-walleye-perday bag limit for sport anglers on most lakes the Lac du Flambeau spear,” said Stepp.

Lac du Flambeau names 14 two-fish lakes

The band declared 14 lakes at the two-walleye level because the Mole Lake band continues to declare walleye lakes traditionally speared by the Lac du Flambeau band.

Lac du Flambeau told state officials that it would not select any lake for a twowalleye, two years in a row.

“We believe that the agreement is good for both the northern tourism interests and the tribe,” said Stepp. “Our cooperation and respectful government-to-government consultation serves tribal members and the public alike.”

The total number of threefish lakes in the three counties will drop from 193 last year to 171 this year. The number of two-walleye lakes will stay about the same as last year, going from 158 last spring to 159 this year.

Some of the most popular lakes hit by the two-fish bag limit, other than the 14 named by the Lac du Flambeau band, include most lakes on the Three Lakes Chain; Catfish and Cranberry on the Eagle River Chain; North and South Twin, Big Sand and Long lakes near Phelps; and Forest Lake near Land O’ Lakes.

The Turtle-Flambeau Flowage and the Gile Flowage, popular walleye bodies of water located in Iron County, both have three-walleye bag limits in 2012.

North Woods tourism officials have repeatedly said that a three-fish daily bag limit for walleye is the minimum needed to attract anglers, especially considering more liberal limits in neighboring states.

County breakdown Breaking it down by county, Vilas will see 127 threewalleye lakes and just 24 two-walleye lakes. In contrast, Oneida County will have 114 two-walleye lakes and 44 three-walleye lakes due to the spearing declarations by the Mole Lake band and no agreement with the state. Forest County will have a two-walleye limit on 21 lakes and zero with a three-fish bag.

Dates back to ’83 As part of a 1983 federal Appellate Court decision affirming Chippewa off-reservation hunting, fishing, and gathering rights, the six bands of Wisconsin Chippewa set annual harvest quotas for off-reservation lakes in the Wisconsin Ceded Territory.

As part of court agreements, the DNR reduces bag limits for recreational hook and line anglers in lakes declared for harvest by the

Chippewa bands to assure the combined tribal and recreational angler harvest does not jeopardize the ability of walleye to sustain its population in any lake.

For background information on Chippewa treaty rights, a description of the management and monitoring system used to ensure the long-term viability of fisheries in the ceded territory, and to see data collected as part of that monitoring system, including walleye population estimates and creel survey summaries for all game fish, people can go to DNR’s Fisheries in the Ceded Territory page and search for keywords “ceded territory.”

The adjusted walleye bag limits are available in portable document format on the fishing regulations pages of the DNR website at dnr.wi.gov. They also will be posted to the fishing regulations page of the DNR Fishing Wisconsin website and will be published as an insert to the 2012-’13 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations.

Lakes not listed are subject to the regulations printed in the regulations pamphlet. Anglers should check the regulations for size and bag limits that are in effect on specific waters.

Vilas County Alder Allequash Alma Annabelle Anvil Apeekwa Armour Arrowhead Ballard Bass Bear Beaver Belle Benson Big (T42N-R6E-S4, Hwy. K) Big (T43N-R8E-S24, Cisco Chain) Big Arbor Vitae Big Crooked Big Donahue Big Gibson Big Hurst Big Kitten Big Muskellunge Big Portage Big Sand Big St. Germain Birch Black Oak Boot Boot Boulder Brandy Carpenter Catfish Circle Lily Clear Cleveland Cochran Content Crab Crampton Cranberry Crystal Dead Pike Deer Deer Deerskin Diamond Dorothy Dunn Duck East Ellerson Eagle Eleanore Erickson Fawn Fawn Finger Fishtrap Forest Found Frank Harmony Harris Helen Hiawatha High Horsehead Hunter Imogene Irving Island Jag Jenny Johnson Katinka Kentuck Kenu Kildare Lac Des Fleurs Lac Vieux Desert Laura Little Arbor Vitae Little Crooked Little Horsehead Little John Little Papoose Little Portage Little Rice Little Spider Little St. Germain Little Star Little Trout Lone Pine Long

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Loon 3 Lost 3 Lost Canoe 3 Lower Aimer 3 Lower Buckatabon 3 Lynx 3 Lynx (T43N-R7E-S18) 3 Mamie 2 Manitowish 3 Mann 3 Marshall 3 McCullough 3 Mermaid 3 Meta 3 Middle Gresham 3 Moccasin 3 Moon 3 Morton 3 Murphy 3 Muskellunge 3 North Crab 3 North Turtle 2 Nelson 3 Nixon 3 No Mans 3 Norwood 3 Otter 3 Oxbow 3 Palmer 3 Papoose 3 Partridge 3 Pickerel 3 Pine Island 3 Pioneer 3 Plum (T41N-R7E-S36) 3 Plum 3 Presque Isle Chain (includes Averil, Presque Isle and Van Vliet lakes) 2 Rainbow 3 Razorback 3 Rest 3 Rice 3 Roach 3 Roach 3 Rock 3 Round 3 Rush 3 Sanford 3 Scattering Rice 3 Snipe 3 South Turtle 2 Spectacle 3 Spider 3 Spring 3 Squaw (Vilas/Oneida counties) 3 Star 2 Stateline 3 Stewart 3 Stone 3 Sturgeon 3 Sumach 3 Tenderfoot 2 Towanda 3 Trout 3 Twin Lake Chain (includes North and South Twin lakes)2 Upper Aimer 3 Upper Buckatabon 3 Upper Gresham 3 Vance 3 Voyageur 3 West Bay 3 West Plum 3 West Witches 3 Watersmeet 3 White Birch 3 White Sand (T42N-R7E-S27, Hwy. K) 3 Wild Rice 3 Wildcat 3 Wolf 3 Yellow Birch 3 Oneida County Aldridge Alva Baker Bass Bear Bearskin Big Big Carr Big Fork Big Stone Birch

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are fishing has a bag limit less than five, you can fish other lakes to fill your daily bag limit. While fishing, you cannot possess fish in excess of that lake’s daily bag limit. Therefore, remember to remove all fish from your boat prior to fishing on a second lake that also has a restricted bag limit.

Bird Blue Bolger Boom Booth Brown Buckskin Buffalo Burrows Carrol Chain Clear (T39N-R7E-S16) Clear Clear Clear Clearwater Columbus Creek Crescent (T36N-R8E-S21) Crooked Cunard Currie Dam Deer Diamond Dog Dog East Horsehead Echo Emma Fifth Fish Fourmile Fourth Franklin Fuller Garth George Gilmore Hancock Hasbrook Hat Rapids Flowage Hemlock Hill Hixon Hodstradt Indian Island Jennie Webber Julia (Rhinelander) Julia (T38N-R11E-S1) Kate Pier Kathan Katherine Kawaguesaga Killarney Laurel Little Bearskin Little Carr Little Fork Lone Stone Long (T39N-R11E-S8) Long Long Lost Lower Kaubashine Lumen Manson Maple Margaret Mars McCormick Medicine Mercer Mid Mildred Minocqua Moccasin Moen Mud Mud Muskellunge Muskie North Nokomis North Two Oatmeal Oneida Paradise Pelican Pickerel (T39N-R8E-S18) Pickerel Pier Pine Pine Planting Ground Prairie Rainbow Flowage

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Range Line 2 Rhinelander Flowage 2 Rice Reservoir/Nokomis Chain (includes Rice R. Flowage, Nokomis and Bridge lakes) 3 Rocky Run Flowage 2 Round 2 Sand (T39N-R9E-S20) 3 Second 2 Sevenmile 2 Seventeen 2 Shepard 2 Shishebogama 3 Skunk 2 Soo 2 South Pine 2 South Two 2 Spider 2 Spirit 2 Squash (T36N-R7E-S24) 3 Squaw (Vilas/Oneida counties) 3 Squirrel 3 Stella 2 Stone 2 Sunday 2 Sunset 2 Swamp 2 Swamsauger 3 Sweeney 3 Tamarack 2 Third 2 Thompson 3 Thunder 2 Thunder (T38N-R10E-S3) 3 Tim Lynn 2 Tom Doyle 2 Tomahawk Lake Chain (includes Tomahawk and Little Tomahawk lakes) 2 Townline 2 Turtle 2 Two Sisters 3 Upper Kaubashine 3 Venus 2 Virgin (T38N-R11E-S14) 2 Walters 2 West Horsehead 2 Whitefish 2 Wildwood 2 Willow 2 Willow Flowage 2 Forest County Arbutus Birch Butternut Crane Franklin Ground Hemlock Howell Jungle King Lily Little Long Lucerne Metonga Mole Pickerel (Forest/Langlade counties) Pine Range Line Roberts Silver Stevens Trump

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Iron County Big Pine Echo Fisher Gile Flowage Lake of the Falls Long Lower Springstead Martha Mercer Pardee Pike Pine Randall Rice Sandy Beach Spider Trude Turtle-Flambeau Flowage

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 2, 2012 Peggy Karas to James A. Nelson and wife, prt NE NE in 19-41-5, gov lot 1, $120 Steven P. Nelson to James A. Nelson and wife, prt NE NE in 19-41-5, gov lot 1, $120 Tony B. Revocable Trust 6/23/06 and Anthony J. Bogdanovich Trustee to Brian K. Reilly and wife, prt SW SE, prt SE SE in 21-43-7, prt NW NE, prt NE NW, prt NE NE, prt SW NE in 28-43-7, $71.40 River Valley Bank to Lynn Merholz, lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 of plat 888 in Fisherman’s Wife Condominium, $600 Jared D. Gall to Michael S. Aderman and wife, lot 108 of plat 163 in Keystone Park, prt SE NW in 22-40-10, gov lot 3, $447 April 3, 2012 William Heiden and wife to Delwin E. Keup, lots 9 and 301 of plat 900 in Cranberry

Estates Condominium, MIS GSP Garage Space, $360 Gordon C. King and wife to Brad Veal and wife, lot 10 of plat 85 in East Shore Acres, $750 Upland Investments LLC to Glen Packard and wife, prt NW SE in 2-40-10, gov lot 1, $599.70 J.T. & J.B. Jahntz Revocable Trust to Christopher J. Ramion and wife, prt NW SE in 11-42-9, $615 Amtrust REO I LLC to Ken Boksa et al, prt NE SW in 6-42-10, $504 Carmen S. Gurgone Revocable Trust to Richard Budish and wife, prt SW NE in 22-40-6, $126 Jeffrey E. Premo to Ryan A. Johnson et al and Daniel Gorecki et al, prt SE NE in 24-40-6, $49.50 April 5, 2012 Carl P. Tomich and wife to Bruce J. Gabrielse and wife, prt NE NE in 22-42-5, gov lot 1, $1,218 Richard A. Dolan et al and David E. Atkinson et al to Timothy J. Hargraves and wife, lot 8 of block 1 of plat 414 in Tambling’s Addn., prt SE SW in 28-40-10, gov lot 6, $90 Susan A. Stardy to Carrie Jo Neumann, prt NW SE in 12-41-10, $525

PUBLIC NOTICES

2012-2013 Ceded Territory Walleye Bag Limits Inland waters not listed below have a total daily bag limit of five, unless listed in the regulation pamphlet as a special regulation water. THESE BAG LIMITS ARE EFFECTIVE FROM MAY 5, 2012, TO MARCH 3, 2013, INCLUSIVE. The total daily bag limit for walleyes is five. If the lake you

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

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(Six Weeks, 3/7-4/11/12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY Case No. 2010 CV 0283 ________________________________________

(Six Weeks, 3/14-4/18/12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY Case No. 11-CV-394 Code: 30404 - Foreclosure ________________________________________

BMO HARRlS BANK N.A., successor by merger to M&I Marshall & Ilsley Bank, Plaintiff, v.

JOSEPH A. WENDELBERGER, and JENNIFER R. WENDELBERGER, Defendants. ________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE ________________________________________ By virtue of a judgment of foreclosure made in the above entitled action on February 21, 2012, the undersigned Sheriff of Vilas County will sell at public auction on the front steps of the Vilas County Courthouse, 330 Court Street, Eagle River, Wisconsin, on the 3rd day of May, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by said judgment to be sold, and therein described as follows: A parcel of land in Government Lot 2, Section 30, Township 40 North, Range 9 East, Cloverland Township, Vilas County, Wisconsin, being the "KREZEL" parcel shown on Map No. 02-154 by Wilderness Surveying, Inc., dated August 13, 2002, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Witness Meander Corner where the West line of said Section 30 intersects the Southerly shore of St. Gennain Lake, marked by a W.C.D. brass capped iron pipe; thence meandering along the lake N 6T 16' 02" E for a distance of262.60 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING marked by an iron pipe.

Thence continuing along the lake N 56° 34' 32" E for a distance of 99.97 feet to an iron pipe; thence S 23° 19' 09" E for a distance of 257.58 feet to an iron pipe on the Westerly right-of-way line of Birchwood Drive; thence along said right-of-way line S 18° 57' 12" W for a distance of 90.54 feet to an iron pipe: thence N 46° 11' 16" W for a distance of 96.33 feet to an iron pipe; thence continuing N 46° 11' 16" for a distance of 57.71 feet to an iron pipe; thence N 15° 36' 42" W for a distance of 166.61 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING. The above Westerly lateral lot line extends N 23˚ 20' 27" W, and the Easterly lateral lot line extends N 23° 19' 09" W to Little St. Germain Lake, and includes all lands lying between the meander line and the ordinary high water mark.

The mortgaged, premises is commonly referred to as 1547 Birchwood Drive, St. Germain, Wisconsin, 54558.

The Real Property parcel identification number is GL 2-2.

Terms of Sale: Cash payment of 10% of bid price at time of sale or money order or certified check. Balance of bid price within ten (10) days of confirmation of sale.

Dated this 7th day of March, 2012.

Frank Tomlanovich SHERIFF OF VILAS COUNTY, WIS. Attorneys for Plaintiff, BMO Harris Bank, N.A. McNALLY, MALONEY & PETERSON, S.C. Brian J. Pfeil, Esq. State Bar No. 1029914 2600 North Mayfair Road, Suite 1080 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226 (414) 257-3399 (414) 257-3223 bpfeil@mmplaw.com 0983

HORIZON CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, v.

ESTATE OF AGNES M. KRAFT, Defendants. ________________________________________ NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE ________________________________________ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on January 24, 2012, in the amount of $49,673.00, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE: May 17, 2012 TIME: 2:00 p.m.

PLACE: Lobby – Vilas County Courthouse 330 Court Street, Eagle River TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to Vilas County Sheriff’s Dept. (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the Clerk of Courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten (10) days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold “as is” and subject to all real estate taxes, liens and encumbrances.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: A parcel of land in the SW ¼ of the SE ¼, Section 22, Township 40 North, Range 8 East, St. Germain Township, Vilas County, Wisconsin, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the South one-quarter corner of said Section 22; thence North 89°04'35" West along the South line of said Section 22, 180.00 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 00°32'46" West, 180.00 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 00°35'43", 66.02 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 89°12'00" East, 853.12 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, marked by an iron pipe being on the Easterly right of way line of Lilac Drive; thence North 00°35'43" West, 185.37 feet along said right of way line to an iron pipe; thence South 89°28'24" East, 373.49 feet to an iron pipe being on the Westerly right of way line of Pinewood Drive; thence South 00°35'43" East, 187.16 feet along said right of way line to an iron pipe being on the Northerly right of way line of Little Lane; thence North 89°12'00" West, 373.53 feet along said right of way line to the Point of Beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1635 Pinewood Dr., St. Germain, WI 54558.

Dated: March 12, 2012.

Frank Tomlanovich, Sheriff Vilas County, Wisconsin Mark C. Darnieder Attorney for Plaintiff Darnieder & Geraghty 735 N. Water St., Suite 930 Milwaukee, WI 53202 1004

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2012

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NEWS Mud Fest tickets on sale, Saliva added to lineup Event organizers for Mud Fest, set to take place from Thursday to Sunday, May 1720, have announced the addition of the band Saliva to the concert lineup, while Drowning Pool has been removed.

The new event will feature four days of live music at the AMSOIL Eagle River Derby Track, movie screenings at Vilas Cinema and mudinspired activities throughout town.

The event, sponsored in part by Eagle Waters Resort, Wild Eagle Lodge, The Madison Media Institute and Leinenkugel’s Beer, will benefit Angel On My Shoulder, the Eagle River Recreation Association and the local youth soccer league.

Other bands performing at the Derby Track Saturday, May 19, will include headliners Puddle of Mudd and Fuel, along with the winner of a battle of the bands contest Discussing the proposed snowmobile trail crossing in St. Germain last week were Vilas County Board Supervisor Leon Kukanich, Eagle River Police Chief Mark Vander Bloom, Vilas

County Sheriff’s Department Capt. Russ Kennedy, Vilas County Forester Dale Mayo and Louise Krus of the Vilas County Highway Department.

—Photos By Wally Geist

Officials assess safety concerns of proposed snomo trail crossing ___________

need to keep the trail system open for the general financial welfare of the area.

“Local businesses depend on snowmobile traffic, and we need to keep the trails open and make them as safe as possible. As a state-subsidized trail,” he explained, “$9,000 would be set aside for the project.”

Vilas County Sheriff ’s Department Capt. Russ Kennedy pointed out that the project also depends on the town of St. Germain opening Sixteen Road to snowmobile traffic.

“If it doesn’t open it, the project is a moot point,” he said.

BY WALLY GEIST NEWS CORRESPONDENT

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ST. GERMAIN — The Vilas County Highway Safety Committee met along Highway 155 just north of St. Germain to assess safety issues regarding the proposed placement of a new crossing for the Corridor 15 snowmobile trail.

The meeting was held at the request of homeowners Tom and Karen Martens, who expressed concerns about the safety of motorists and snowmobilers due to an “S” curve on Highway 155 in that area.

“The Highway Safety Committee will have to give permission for relocation of the trail and crossing as part of the process,” said Dale Mayo, Vilas County trail coordinator.

The crossing needs to be relocated because homeowners along Maplewood Dr. rescinded permission for the trail to cross their property, effectively severing the main snowmobile corridor between St. Germain and Sayner.

The proposed crossing is in the vicinity of Sixteen Road and 2220 Highway 155 — an area where the highway follows a hilly contour and makes a series of “S” curves, according to the Martens.

“These curves are dangerous,” said Karen Martens.

“Over the 40 years we have lived here, we have found all kinds of things that have fallen off of speeding vehicles, including cranberries, sod, beer, cement blocks. There have been two rollovers in our driveway and another one on the other side of the highway. A school bus has slid into the ditch, with a garbage truck sliding into the school bus.”

Tom Martens said the lay of the land, including a slight rise and a curve, reduces visibility for those traveling on the highway.

“This is just the wrong place for the trail to cross the highway,” said Tom Martens,

Property owners Tom and Karen Martens are concerned about the safety of snowmobiles crossing Highway 155 on this curve.

“The Department of Transportation (DOT) did a radar-gun speed check on Jan. 25, 2012, through these curves and found that only six of 97 vehicles were doing the suggested 45 mph speed; most were doing from 51 to 54 mph. With the short sight distance for both motor vehicles and snowmobiles, this crossing would be an accident waiting to happen.”

The DOT determined the safe intersection sight distance would be 475 feet, but Martens said at 55 miles per hour the intersection sight distance is 570 feet.

Martens suggested the trail be rerouted to Lost Lake

Drive, with the trail crossing Highway 155 at Lost Lake Drive and then continuing along Highway 155 to Sixteen Road.

“To the north of Lost Lake Drive, the estimated intersection site distance is almost a mile, and to the south it is about 600 feet,” said Martens.

Mayo estimated that there would be about 200 snowmobiles crossing the highway in that location over a 24-hour period.

“We haven’t actually studied the number of machines on the trail but feel that’s a pretty close estimate,” he said.

Mayo also emphasized the

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Concert tickets are now on sale at ermudfest.com for $30.

The movie event at Vilas Cinema will feature Spike & Mike’s “Twisted Festival of Animation,” where South Park and Beavis and Butthead were first brought to the public eye, according to event organizers.

The animation tour will feature hours of short cartoon films, a two-hour display for families and a two-hour showing for adults.

According to organizers, Eagle Waters Resort will host the Return of the Mudd Club Friday and Saturday night, where a tent on the grounds will be decorated as if it were the original TriBeCa Mudd Club in New York City during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Music from that era will be played throughout the night.

For more information, go to ermudfest.com.

Discover Wisconsin to air Eagle River area episode A new episode of Discover Wisconsin featuring the Eagle River area will be televised Saturday, April 21, for the first of three airings.

The new episode, titled “Great Times Come With the Territory,” features as many seasonal recreational activities as could be packed into the half-hour program, according to Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Conrad Heeg.

“It also showcases many of

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VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2012

OUTDOORS Wolf hunt stirs up some mixed feelings NOT EVERY person who hunts and traps is elated about the prospect of killing a wolf just because Wisconsin has approved a harvest season for this fall.

I support what legislators and Gov. Walker have done to establish some effective control measures on wolf numbers, but that doesn’t equate to wanting the job.

Some of you are thinking the scribbler is getting soft as the years pass, and that might be part of it. But mostly, I think people have impressed on me over the years that the wolf is a unique animal that deserves an extra measure of respect as the state’s largest natural predator.

For one thing, I’ve got mixed feelings on seeing that first photo of someone proudly displaying the trophy wolf they took by gun or trap. It’s going to happen and we’ll be party to it, at some point, but that’s not the point of the season in my eyes.

By all modern standards, the wolf population has grown too large. Wolf numbers are more than double the state’s population goal of 350 animals. They are more than eight times higher than federal standards for determining wolf recovery.

Past years have proven that we can’t achieve the necessary balance without some lethal controls on wolf numbers. And that means a harvest season and all that goes with it. That’s our most effective management tool.

Once again, it is hunters and trappers who are being asked to help put a large animal — a predator — back in balance with competing human interests such as ranching, farming and deer hunting.

Fair-chase hunting has merit regardless of the motive, so those who engage in such activities don’t deserve criticism. No one can argue credibly that hunting is

In the Outdoors By Kurt Krueger not an American tradition.

But for the record, wolf hunting seems more palatable when tied to removing depredating animals or protecting people and pets. It is easier to understand when it is tied directly to the mission of managing predators that are capable of doing great damage.

Even some who support hunting and trapping, and who acknowledge that the wolf population has grown too large, are having a hard time with this issue.

Wolves have a mysterious following and popularity not shared by other predators like the coyote, the black bear or even the bobcat.

What will fulfill my conservation spirit is knowing that the hunt will be conducted in a way that ensures the future survival of wolves here.

I disagree with opponents who claim wolves will be wiped out. Wisconsin has a long and reputable record when it comes to managing sustainable wildlife populations. If anything, they will be too conservative to be truly effective.

Wisconsin brought back the gray wolf for good reason. Wolves are natives of this state and there is no biological or social reason that we can’t coexist.

The only threat to their existence is leaving wolves unmanaged, which has led to public discord and a general movement away from the sentiment that

allowed their return. We are better off with a wolf season than with no wolves at all.

Those who apply for a wolf tag are going to find themselves up against one very elusive animal.

Getting them in a trap will be slightly easier than holding them there, and both will come with great challenge.

That being said, there will be great excitement from a sportsman’s perspective in harvesting a wolf. As much as I dislike hunting for the sole sake of a trophy, that motivation will guide many a wolf hunt.

But it may also come with some reservation, for this animal is no average predator. In Wisconsin’s wild outdoors, the wolf is king. They are the lion of the forests.

Aldo Leopold once wrote in “A Sand County Almanac” about shooting a western wolf during his youth, when he was full of “trigger itch.”

“We reached the old wolf in time to watch a fierce green fire dying in her eyes. I realized then, and have known ever since, that there was something new to me in those eyes — something known only to her and the mountain.”

He concluded that man has not learned to think like a mountain.

He said the mountain knows what balance is correct, and that no wolves means too many deer — causing the kind of overbrowsing that kills mountain vegetation and eventually, the deer.

“I now suspect that just as a deer herd lives in mortal fear of its wolves, so does a mountain live in mortal fear of its deer,” wrote the founder of modern wildlife ecology.

But the reality of it all is that we don’t live in some wilderness, pre-Columbian setting where nature can just take its course.

Wolf numbers need to mesh with

Most hunters know the importance of managing wolf numbers, but most won’t get involved in the new harvest season.

—Contributed Photo

modern times. Right or wrong, man has taken over the responsibility of keeping the balance.

Everyone who supported the wolf recovery program had to know that in Wisconsin, at some point, there would be a harvest season for management’s sake.

To think otherwise is to be

Spring turkey hunt opens April 11 The April 11 opening of the 2012 spring wild turkey hunting season gets under way today, and state wildlife officials say hunters can look forward to a good spring hunt.

“Turkey populations should have come through the relatively mild 2011-’12 winter in good shape,” said Scott Walter, upland game biologist for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “As long as the critical nesting and early brood-rearing season remains dry and warm, populations can be expected to approach naturally occurring population limits imposed by habitat and predators, all good news for turkey hunters.”

Wisconsin has seen recordbreaking spring weather, but biologists say the early warm weather won’t have much effect on turkeys.

“Spring turkey seasons are set so that toms can breed many of the hens in a given zone before the opening date for that zone,” said Walter.

“This timing limits accidental harvest of hens, but the toms are still active and coming in to hunters’ calls and decoys.

“This shouldn’t change, since breeding activity is influenced by daylight and not so much by temperatures.

Breeding and breeding behavior occurs about the same time every year,” said Walter. “What could impact hunters is the amount of foliage in the woods. From what I’ve seen, leaf development is running three weeks or more ahead.

The landscape during the first hunting period will look like third period on opening day.”

Hunters can look forward to more days in the woods in 2012 as the hunting periods have been extended to seven

remaining in zones 1, 3, 4 and 5 in later hunting periods. Remaining permits can be purchased until they are sold out or the season ends.

Visit the spring turkey leftover permit availability page for up-to-date information.

Spring turkey hunters will take to the woods and fields across the state starting Wednesday.

—STAFF PHOTO

days each. This evens out weather effects and offers a little more opportunity for time in the woods, Walter said.

The six 7-day 2012 spring turkey hunting periods start April 11 and end May 22.

The youth turkey hunt was held statewide April 7-8.

Permits remaining More than 233,500 permits were made available for

this spring’s hunt, a slight increase from the number offered a year ago. More than 137,500 of those permits were issued in the preference drawing for the spring 2012 season, leaving 90,000 tags available for sale. Remaining permits went on sale March 19.

As of March 30, all permits were sold for zones 2, 6 and 7. There are permits

Self-registration First tried during the fall 2011 turkey hunting season, self-registration is now in place for the spring season as well. Hunters no longer have to present their bird at a registration station. They must register the kill, but they can do it by telephone at 1-(888) HUNT-WIS (486-8947) — this only works with a TouchTone phone) or over the Internet by going to the DNR’s Wild Turkey Harvest Registration Web pages at dnr.wi.gov.

In addition to harvest date, time and location information, the hunter will be asked to determine the age (adult or juvenile) and the sex (gobbler or hen) of the turkey harvested, according to Krista McGinley, DNR assistant upland wildlife ecologist. Only male turkeys may be harvested during the spring wild turkey season.

In the field, hunters should refer to the Wisconsin Small Game & Wild Turkey Hunting Regulations booklet for a graphic guiding hunters through the aging and sexing process, she said.

Hunters also will be asked to record a harvest confirmation number on their hunting permit at the end of the call or online session. Hunters will still have until 5 p.m. on the day after harvest to register their turkey.

Turkey hunters urged to focus on safety The two most critical ingredients for a successful spring turkey hunt are a detailed hunting plan in one hand and a firm grip on firearm safety in the other, state recreation safety officials say.

“Planning your turkey hunt is critical when two or more hunters are jointly hunting the same area — and then agree to separate if the birds are not spotted,”

said Tim Lawhern, long-time hunter education administrator for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and now administrator of DNR’s Enforcement and Science.

Lawhern noted that accidents can happen when the plan is abandoned or “soon, one hunter is stalking either the decoy or the call of the other hunter,” he said.

The best way to avoid this

potentially deadly situation, he said, is to “have a clear understanding and agreement on the areas each hunter will hunt, and then stick to that plan.”

Such a plan also will help hunters be certain of their intended target.

“In nearly all incidents where a person is shot by a turkey hunter, the shooter later said they thought they were shooting a turkey,”

Lawhern said. “With the introduction of more realistic turkey decoys, a turkey hunter must make every effort to verify that what they are shooting at is a real bird and not a hunter’s decoy.”

DNR statistics show that 80% of accidents during turkey hunting seasons involve hunters mistaking other hunters for game or hunters failing to positively identify their target.

totally naive of the state’s outdoor heritage. Hunting and trapping are as much a part of that as the wolf itself.

My mixed feelings aren’t on whether we need a harvest season. I’m struggling with whether I want to apply for a tag and, right now, I have to say no.

Fishing with the Guides

By George Langley

Anglers have extra time to pursue panfish species With the return to normal spring weather conditions here in the North Woods, anglers are starting to see more typical fish behavior for this time of year.

The early ice-out got spawning activity started earlier than normal with water temperatures up into the low 50s in late March. Since then, lakes have seen water temperatures drop down closer to normal for mid-April, with surface temperatures in the 40s on area lakes.

Anglers have been catching some walleyes and bass mixed in during their early perch and crappie fishing.

Just remember that the game fish season is closed until May 5 on local waters and these fish must be released immediately.

Perch spawning began after the ice went out three weeks 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.

They will remain in these areas until the females have spawned, usually when the water temperature warms steadily into the 50s. Use a small minnow rigged under a bobber for best action.

Crappie fishing has been inconsistent just like the spring weather so far. 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 will start to congregate in spawning areas when the water warms into the 50s, but until then they will remain scattered in smaller schools. Small minnows have been the best bait for these fish.

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 spawn.

With this early spring, there is plenty of time to get out on the water, try that equipment prior to the opener and catch some panfish.

Good luck and good fishin’.

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Trapper class set in Sugar Camp An advanced one-day trapper education class will be held Saturday, April 14, at the Sugar Camp Town Hall.

Officials said the class will be 100% hands-on fur handling. Students must be at least 14 years old and be a trapper education graduate, or have had a Wisconsin trapping license.

Preregistration is re quired. To register, contact

Mike Kortenhof at (715) 2721358.

The Wisconsin Cooperative Trapper Education Program — mandatory for new trappers who are not actively engaged in farming — brings experienced and skilled trappers into the classroom where they can share their knowledge and understanding to both beginner and advanced trappers.

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OUTDOORS Gun show planned in Marinesco, Mich.

Marenisco American Legion Post 523 will sponsor a gun show at the town hall in Marensico, Mich., Friday, April 20, from 4 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Participants can take buck antlers, bear skulls or other animal items for free scoring from certified Michigan scorers.

Eight-foot tables will be

available at the event for a fee of $20. To reserve table space or for more information, call Don Ormes at (906) 667-0416.

The show will be open to the public. Admission for adults will be $4 and children 12 and younger will be admitted for free.

Food will be available at the show both days.

McNaughton Correctional recognized for duck homes

NEW DOCK — Members of the Headwaters Chapter of Muskies Inc. installed new cedar decking on the new dock at the Eagle Lake public boat landing. Docks and landings co-chairmen Bob

Jacobs and Jeff Miller were joined on the project by Jim Schoonover, Mark Miller and Jonathon Miller. The Vilas County Forestry Department will install in dock.

—Contributed Photo

Turkey management meetings set across state in April, May State wildlife officials say that the time has come to revise the Wisconsin Wild Turkey Management Plan and they are urging hunters to consider attending one of 11 public input meetings in April and May. Since wild turkeys were re-introduced into Wisconsin in the 1970s, their population has flourished, according to Scott Walter, upland wildlife ecologist for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

“Turkeys can now be found throughout the state, and feedback from hunters, landowners, and others has prompted us to take a fresh look at the statewide Wild Turkey Management Plan, last revised in 1996,” Walter

said. “The chance to hear the ideas, concerns and opinions of the public will be crucial to this process.”

The public input meetings are intended to both share information on wild turkey management and gather information from hunters, landowners, and others about the turkey population where they live, hunt, or farm.

Meetings should last no longer than two hours, and are open to the public — no registration required.

Meeting attendees will be able to view a presentation giving the historical background of the existing Wild Turkey Management Plan and explaining current revision efforts. There will be opportunities during the pre-

sentation for attendees to ask questions and discuss turkey management issues.

“Anyone interested in the opportunity to discuss local turkey management issues, hunting seasons and any other wild turkey topic is encouraged to attend,” Walter said.

Attendees also will be able to fill out a survey in person.

Anyone who is unable to attend a meeting can view the same presentation and fill out the same survey online at their convenience starting on April 19.

“We look forward to seeing you and hearing what you think about the management of Wisconsin’s wild turkeys,” said Walter.

The public input meetings

will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the following locations in northcentral Wisconsin: — April 19, Ashland: Northland College, Alvord Theater, 1411 Ellis Ave. (Zone 6); — April 20, Rice Lake: UW-Barron County, Blue Hills Lecture Hall, 1800 College Drive (Zone 6); — May 2, Marinette: UWMarinette, fine arts building, Herbert L. Williams Theatre, 750 W. Bay Shore St. (Zone 5) — May 14, Minocqua: AmericInn Minocqua Conference Center, 700 Highway 51 N. (Zone 7); and — May 15, Stevens Point: UW-Stevens Point, Dreyfus University Center, Laird North (Room 230), 1015 Reserve St. (Zone 3).

McNaughton Correctional Center (MCC), whose inmates have constructed 5,000 wood duck houses over the years, was recently honored by Ducks Unlimited (DU) and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) for its efforts creating and donating the homes.

Each year, MCC has up to three inmates construct homes for ducks. The inmates measure and cut supplies donated

by WPS and DU in order to put the homes together.

Upon completion, WPS

travels to the center and collects the duck houses for distribution throughout communities for a small donation to DU. There have been several designs since this project was started in approximately 1988, according to an MCC spokesperson.

Some staff involved in this partnership said the completed number of houses could be closer to 8,000 or higher, as the homes weren’t tracked as well in the past.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2012

SPORTS Sports Sidelines

By Gary Ridderbusch

Concussion legislation designed to help athletes

Northland Pines senior catcher Dominic Caroselli places the tag on a Medford runner in the Raiders’ 11-1 victory over the Eagles

in a Great Northern Conference game last Tuesday. The runner was safe at the plate. —Staff Photos By GARY RIDDERBUSCH

Eagles lose two, including Antigo slug fest ___________

BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR

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The Northland Pines baseball team lost two Great Northern Conference (GNC) opponents last week, including a high-scoring 16-14 loss at Antigo last Thursday.

The Eagles opened the week with an 11-1 loss in five innings against Medford. The Raiders jumped on Pines early due to several errors by the Eagles, who were playing with five reserves in the lineup due to spring break at Northland Pines.

“We had moments when we threw the ball around, giving up a lot of extra runs,” said Pines coach Rob Govek.

“It was a game we would like to forget.”

Leading hitters for Pines were Matt Meyer and Dominic Caroselli, with one hit apiece. Brandon Wallace got the start and loss on the mound for Pines. Meyer finished the game in relief.

The Eagles had a better outing against Antigo, but came up short in the rollercoaster contest.

Pines took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first and in the bottom of the inning the Red Robins came back and scored five runs. In the top of the second, Pines scored six runs to regain a 7-5 lead and in the bottom of the second Antigo scored seven to take a 12-7 lead. Antigo added four more in the fourth, putting Pines down 16-7.

But Pines kept battling and were able to add three runs in the fifth and four runs in the sixth to make it a 16-14 deficit, but their closer came in

Each year, hundreds of athletes across the state sustain head injuries, including concussions.

For that reason, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker signed youth concussion legislation into law April 2 at Lambeau Field. Support for the bill came from physicians, student-athletes and other organizations, including the Green Bay Packers.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has exhibited an unwavering commitment to the adoption of concussion legislation nationwide, starting with the Washington state concussion law named after middle school football player Zackery Lystedt, who was injured during a game in 2006.

Like the Lystedt Law, Wisconsin’s concussion law calls for the removal of any athlete suspected of having suffered a concussion and requires a player to obtain written medical authorization before resuming activity.

The new law also requires the state Department of Public Instruction to work in conjunction with the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) to develop guidelines and education standards for parents, coaches and athletes.

Lucas Solum, a certified athletic trainer at Froedtert Sports Medicine Center in Milwaukee, said that ultimately, the conservative treatment of concussions is the best treatment, especially in younger populations. He said the slogan for a majority of high school athletic associations is “When in Doubt, Sit ’Em Out.” “An extra week or day of nonphysical activity may seem like an eternity for a child, but is the best decision in the end,” said Solum. “An adolescent and youth brain is still growing and maturing, and by rushing back to activity following a head trauma will have dire effects down the road as they mature.”

For more information regarding concussions, student-athletes or parents of student-athletes can visit the WIAA website at wiaawi.org.

Protecting our student-athletes from head injuries should continue to be a top priority for the medical professionals, the WIAA and schools.

Pines returns 18 in girls soccer; face Hodags first ___________

BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR

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Northland Pines pitcher Brandon Wallace fired the ball toward home plate against Medford.

and shut the Eagles down in the seventh to end the game.

“It was a fun game for fans to watch as the two teams pounded out 35 hits,” said Govek.

Meyer was the standout at the plate, going 4-for-5 with two RBIs. Other top hitters were Jacob Schlitt going 3for-5, while Teddy Karlovich and Wallace each added two hits a piece.

Returning letterwinners for the Northland Pines girls soccer team include, front row from left, Mary Loeser, Paige Healy, Caitlin Riley, Samantha Pusateri; second row, Yvonne Pollack, Kailyn Hogenmiller, Holly Darton, Autumn Feith, Pamela Hartwig; back

Moving on the play was Pines second baseman Teddy Karlovich.

T.J. Harsla got the start and took loss on the mound.

Tanner Beaman came ina relief and pitched well in the final four innings, giving Pines a chance to make a comeback.

“It was good to see that we were able to string some hits together to create the rallies that kept us in the game,” sid Govek. “I was especially impressed with the offensive contribution of the under-

classmen who were filling in for some of the upperclassmen who were on vacation.”

Pines, 0-2 in the GNC and 2-3 overall, was scheduled to host Lakeland on Tuesday of this week and will host Mosinee this Thursday, April 12, at 4:30 p.m.

The Eagles will travel to Wausau East for a nonconference game this Friday, April 13, at 4:30 p.m.

row, Claire Decker, Libby Collins, Carly Ridderbusch, Carly Bohnen, Katrina Tameling, Lauren Lenz and Allison Hartwig.

Missing from the photo were Molly Robinson and Kim Van Brunt.

—STAFF PHOTO

The Northland Pines girls soccer team will have 18 letterwinners on the field for second-year coach Wendy McCormack when the 2012 season gets under way this week.

Returning letterwinners for Pines include: seniors Katrina Tameling, Samantha Pusateri and Kim Van Brunt; juniors Carly Bohnen, Holly Darton, Claire Decker, Autumn Feith, Allison Hartwig, Pam Hartwig, Paige Healy, Mary Loeser, Yvonne Polack and Molly Robinson; and sophomores Libby Collins, Kailyn Hogenmiller, Lauren Lenz, Carly Ridderbusch and Caitlin Riley.

“We have the majority of the varsity returning from last year,” said McCormack.

“We have been so fortunate to have such a large number of girls, 41 total, come out for soccer for such a small school, which gives us a large pool of players to utilize. We also have a lot of depth in the defense — with two full defensive lines. Many of the players are versatile as they can play multiple positions.”

McCormack said the Eagles have no real standout players, but a very wellrounded team.

“We are looking at moving Katrina Tameling from midfield to defense, where she should take over the lead in front of the net with her strong physical presence,” said McCormack.

Other top returning defenders include Bohnen, Darton and Decker. On the other end of the field, McCormack sees plenty of offensive punch.

“Sammy Pusateri is always in great physical condition and has the determination to score lots of goals,” said the coach. “She has a knack for ‘digging in’ and always coming out with the ball against most opponents.

“Carly Ridderbusch has gotten solid physically and her left leg is showing even more promise than it did last year. We are hoping to see lots of great things coming from the left side of the field,”

said McCormack. “Caitlin Riley and Paige Healy have really good ball control and foot skills, helping the midfield positions.”

McCormack said the biggest challenge is not having a strong and experienced full-time goalkeeper.

“Lauren Lenz will be filling in that position to start the season, but she proved to be very valuable last year as a field player and it will hinder our control of the ball with her in the net,” she said.

The coach said there are a couple of players from the junior varsity squad who are hoping to step in as keeper, but it will have to be following a transition period.

McCormack is assisted by junior varsity coach Ron Ritzer and varsity assistants Steve Williamson and Derek Healy.

“The other challenge we have every year is having spring break a week or two into the season, so many of the players and families were on vacation last week, making it difficult to prepare for the first few games,” said McCormack. “The season is short to begin with, and to lose a whole week or more with the majority of the team can be very frustrating for a coach.”

Looking at the Great Northern Conference (GNC) McCormack sees Rhinelander as the team to beat.

“Watching some of the Rhinelander players play in our indoor league over the winter and knowing their athletic ability and physical condition, the Hodags will be the team to beat for conference,” she said. “They have a lot of talented players as well as a great desire to win the championship. Lakeland and Wausau Newman also will be tough teams.”

Pines was scheduled to open the season against Rhinelander on Tuesday of this week and will host Antigo this Thursday, April 12, at 5 p.m. The Eagles will travel to Three Lakes for a nonconference game this Friday, April 13, at 5:45 p.m.

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SPORTS Basketball event set in Carney The Carney-Nadeau Public School will host a 3-on-3 basketball tournament Saturday, April 28, for youths in grades 1-12.

Rosters for the one-day tournament will be limited to four players per team, while divisions will be divided into teams of first and second grade, third and fourth grade, fifth and sixth grade, seventh and eighth grade, ninth and 10th grade, and 11th and 12 grade.

Boys and girls will have separate teams and all games will be officiated.

Rules will be posted on the day of the tournament and are available on request.

There also will be a freethrow contest for the elementary students and a threepoint contest for junior high and high school students.

Both will have boy and girl divisions.

T-shirts and medals will be awarded to the first-place team, and medals will be given to the second- and thirdplace teams.

To sign up, send a registration form to Paul Polfus, 295 N. U.S. Highway 41, Carney, Mich. 49812 or email polfus@uplogon.com. For more information, call (906) 6392866.

Horseshoe group plans meeting The Headwaters Horseshoe League will host an organizational meeting at Eagle Lanes Thursday, April 12, at 6 p.m.

All teams interested in playing should send at least one member to the meeting.

The 2012 schedule will be drafted based on team representation at the meeting.

A sponsor fee of $30 will be due.

New teams and individuals are welcome to attend.

For more information, contact Cliff Erickson at (715) 479-1059.

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.

Returning letterwinners for the Three Lakes High School girls soccer team include, front row from left, Natalie Miller, Karlie Stefonik, Cassandra Running, Stephanie Comella and Lind-

say Schoff; back row, Hannah Jakubowski, Cassandra Hoger, Ashley Dorpat, Indigo Yeager and Catherine Meeder.

—Staff Photo By ANTHONY DREW

Lady Jays return 10 players in soccer ___________

BY ANTHONY DREW NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR

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The Three Lakes High School girls soccer team will return 10 letterwinners to the field for the 2012 season.

Returning to play for the Lady Jays will be senior Stephanie Comella; juniors Hannah Jakubowski, Ashley Dorpat, Indigo Yeager, Cassandra Hoger and Catherine Meeder; and sophomores Natalie Miller, Erika Running, Karlie Stefonik and Lindsay Schoff.

Comella is expected to lead the team this year as the

lone senior, according to new head coach Stacy Stroud.

“She demonstrates excellent leadership and work ethic,” she said. “Stephanie is a solid midfielder with a great awareness of the game.”

Although there will be only one senior on the team, there is a large core group of returning juniors and sophomores.

“These players will continue to grow and get more comfortable playing together with each game,” said Stroud. “We also have an excellent number of freshmen out this year, so it will be exciting to watch them progress throughout the sea-

son and throughout their high school careers.”

The biggest challenge on the team’s plate thus far is getting ready for the first game.

“The first game sneaks right up on us,” said Stroud.

“It’s a tough balance to make everyone comfortably prepared for the first game, but not overwhelmed.”

With a new coach at the helm and a fresh team, the Lady Jays will try to improve on last season’s performance.

They are slated to travel to Bayfield for their first game Tuesday, April 10, at 5 p.m.

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

High games: Mary Simac 215, Susie Erickson 197, JoAnn Bathel 190, Lynne Behrendt and Sue Soderberg 186.

High series: Mary Simac 567, Susie Erickson 533, Sue Soderberg 525, Lynne Behrendt 507.

High team game: Wild Eagle Corner Store 1031.

High series: Wild Eagle Corner Store 2872.

STANDINGS W L Darrell’s Dummies .............113 76 Harry’s Market ...................111 78 Wild Eagle Corner Store ....107 82 Boone’s Building .................105 84 Rockettes..............................78 111 Twelve Pines........................53 136

THURSDAY NITE MEN’S LEAGUE T&M Lanes Results of 4/5/12 Team results: FMN Floral 0, Black Bear Industries 7; Northern Exposure 0, Northern Carpets 7.

High team game: Black Bear Industries 844.

High team series: Black Bear Industries 2410.

High games: Mike Froemming 246, Dick Owen 241, Dale Grosso 234, Gary Goral 205.

High series: Dick Owen 657, Mike Froemming 619, Dale Grosso 586, Gary Goral 558, Craig Mansfield 549.

STANDINGS W L Black Bear Industries..............62 43 FMN Floral ...............................59 46 Northern Exposure ..................45 60 Northern Carpets .....................44 61

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Eagle Lanes Results of 4/7/12 Team results: 300 3, Team No. 2 1.

High team game: 300 383.

High team series: Team No. 2 1078.

High games, girls: Morgan Gurka 125.

High series, girls: Morgan Gurka 362.

High games, boys: Dylan Haagen 154, Joseph Pobjoy 149, Zach Neddo 123.

High series, boys: Dylan Haagen 388, Joseph Pobjoy 385, Zach Neddo 342.

T&M Lanes Results of 3/28/12 Team results: Ramesh Motorsports 7, Northern Exposure 0; Rusty Nail 2, Lanny’s Fireside 5; Great Lakes Stone 7, bye.

High team game: Ramesh Motorsports 799.

High team series: Ramesh Motorsports 2324.

High games: Russ Doscotch 225, Ron Keller 207, Mike Bukoweicki 199, Willy Otterpohl 197, Jeff Jackl 194.

High series: Russ Doscotch 583, Ron Keller 538, Mike Bukoweicki 514, Doug Horstman 513, Mike Froemming 512.

STANDINGS W L Ramesh Motorsports ...........70 35 Lanny’s Fireside ..................58 47 Rusty Nail ............................58 47 Great Lakes Stone ...............57 48 Northern Exposure ..............56 49

STANDINGS W 300................................................57.5 Team No. 2...................................51 Team No. 1...................................38.5

TUESDAY NIGHT LADIES T&M Lanes Results of 3/27/12 Team results: Tackle Box 5, T&M Lanes 2; All in the Family 5, LOL Pharmacy 2; Bent’s Camp 2, Sparo Coin 5.

High team game: All in the Family 777.

High team series: All in the Family 2210.

High games: Kyha Buell 193, Carol Horst 186, Kari Bartleme 185, Yvette Garrison 178, Jodi Hook 176.

High series: Kyha Buell 510, Carol Horst 491, Kari Bartleme 488, Jodi Hook 464, Amy Froemming 456.

STANDINGS W Tackle Box...........................72 T&M Lanes .........................64 All in the Family ................57 LOL Pharmacy ...................46 Bent’s Camp........................41 Sparo Coin ..........................35

L 33 41 48 59 64 70

THURSDAY SPORTSMEN Eagle Lanes Results of 4/5/12 Team results: BBT’s 4, Gremban’s 3; Wild Eagle Corner Store 7, Dyna Manufacturing 0; Harry’s Market 5, Leinenkugel’s 2; Hiawatha Hide Away 7, Boone’s Building Supply 0; XXX-OUTS 7, Miller Sportsmen 0; Daniel’s Distinctive Design 5, Club DeNoyer 2.

High team game: Harry’s Market 990.

High team series: Harry’s Market 2797.

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High games: Bob Burnett 258, Cliff Erickson 248, Jim Sieren 246.

High series: Rob Erickson 638, Bob Burnett 635, Jim Sieren 620.

STANDINGS W XXX-OUTS ...................................73 Harry’s Market.............................67 Wild Eagle Corner Store .............56 Miller Sportsmen .........................52 Daniel’s Distinctive Design .........46 Club DeNoyer...............................45 Gremban’s.....................................45 Hiawatha Hide Away ...................45 Dyna Manufacturing ...................44 Boone’s Building Supply..............43 Leinenkugel’s ...............................38 BBT’S ............................................34

Eagles to return four to golf course ___________

BY ANTHONY DREW NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR

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The Northland Pines High School golf team will return four letterwinners to the course for the 2012 season.

Returning to the team will be junior Dan Finke and sophomores Sam Lacko, Jacob Stephan and Zack Herfindahl.

The team is young, but deep, according to new coach Rob Erickson.

“All four returning letterwinners have great attitudes and a game to match,” he said. “We have three sophomores on varsity and we have freshmen that will push them to get better.”

One challenge the team will face is competing without senior Brett Hughes, who went out for baseball this year.

However, with the depth of the team, Erickson said he likes Pines’ chances in the conference.

“The conference is hard, as Tomahawk and Medford always have good teams,” he said. “But, with our depth, we have a good chance of win-

SATURDAY COUPLES T&M Lanes Results of 3/17/12 Team results: FUBAR 5, AllyOops 2; Wrongsiders 5, Drinking Devils 2; NOO PROBLEM 7, Lane 7 0.

High team game: Ally-Oops 779.

High team series: FUBAR 2174.

High games, women: Karen Koskelin 191, Roni Kopanski 180, Amy Froemming 179, Kyha Buell 160.

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ning the conference. “Rolle Christianson has left me with a great bunch of athletes to continue this program,” said Erickson.

The Eagles will kick off the golf season with an invitational in Ashland Thursday, April 19, at noon.

High series, women: Karen Koskelin 513, Amy Froemming 494, Roni Kopanski 462, Kyha Buell 444, Jodi Hook 435.

High games, men: Mike Froemming and Dave Gall 209, Joe Boone 206, Ron Buell Jr. 189, Ron Keller 187.

High series, men: Dave Gall 543, Joe Boone 530, Ron Keller 518, Ron Buell Jr. 517, Mike Froemming 514.

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Our View DNR could change limits prior to walleye opener We’re running the dreaded reduced daily walleye bag-limit story on the front page this week, but not without expectations that the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will increase some of these numbers to as high as five fish before the walleye season opens Saturday, May 5.

What might be the earliest ice-out in northern Wisconsin’s history has made it a peculiar spring. For starters, it gave the state’s six Chippewa bands an earlier spearing start and an extended walleye spawning season with which to fill their harvest quotas.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2012

OPINION/COMMENTARY

Simple lesson teaches valuable insight THIS IS A BANNER year for elections in Wisconsin.

Last week was the big Spring Primary; we could have the Recall Primary May 8, followed by the Recall General Election June 5. There will be the Presidential General Elections Nov. 6. Who knows, we could have additional special elections thrown in.

Over the years I’ve never voted straight party, but I have voted at times for all Republicans and other times I’ve voted for all Democrats.

Usually it’s a few of each as I vote for the man or woman who represents the best choice.

I can usually find good things, and bad things, about candidates and positions of both parties. If those we elect could only find middle ground and compromise for the good of everyone they represent.

During that time, I’ve collected a few essays/stories that claim to define the differences between the two major political parties. Our country seems to be divided pretty much 50-50 and our governing bodies are now so partisan that gridlock makes sensible action at any level nearly impossible because of these ideological differences.

For your amusement and entertainment, here are two stories that attempt to define and illustrate the differences between Republican and Democrat platforms. As the state and national political campaigns play out over the next six months, you’ll be

People Make the Difference

By Byron McNutt exposed to most of these arguments.

Recently, while I was working in the flower beds in the front yard, my neighbors stopped to chat as they returned home from walking their dog. During our friendly conversation, I asked their little girl what she wanted to be when she grows up.

She thought for a second and then said she wanted to be president some day. Both of her parents, liberal Democrats, were standing there proudly, so I asked her, “If you were president, what would be the first thing you would do?”

She replied, “I’d give food and houses to all the homeless people.” Her parents beamed with pride at their daughter’s compassionate response.

“Wow, what a worthy goal!” I said. “But you don’t have to wait until you’re president to do that,” I told her.

“What do you mean?” she asked.

So I told her, “You can come over to my house and mow the lawn, pull weeds and trim my hedges, and I’ll pay you $50. Then you can go over to the grocery store where the homeless guy

hangs out, and you can give him the $50 to use toward food and a new house.”

She thought that over for a few seconds, then she looked me straight in the eye and asked, “Why doesn’t the homeless guy come over and do the work, and you can just pay him the $50?”

I said, “Welcome to the Republican Party, little girl.”

Her parents grabbed her arm and away they went. * * * THEN THERE’S the wise guy who sent me this list. He says, “When your family or friends cannot explain why they always vote for a Democrat, give them this list of possible answers.”

1. I voted Democrat because I believe oil companies’ profits of 4% on a gallon of gas are obscene, but the government taxing the same gallon of gas at 15% isn’t.

2. I voted Democrat because I believe the government will do a better job of spending the money I earn than I would.

3. I voted Democrat because Freedom of Speech is fine as long as nobody is offended by it.

4. I voted Democrat be-

Care or cure?

Everything is in place for this unprecedented event to occur. The state established a rule almost 15 years ago that granted the department authority to raise bag limits for anglers on lakes where the tribes didn’t spear to the level they had declared. The walleye spawning season and the tribal spearing activity that parallels it are virtually over.

In most years, these bag-limit adjustments are completed during the week prior to Memorial Day weekend. This year, the department could potentially have the adjustments made prior to the fishing opener, which is more than three weeks away.

The tribes consistently spear on 170 to 180 lakes, regardless of the number of lakes they declare. With tribal declarations affecting more than 500 lakes, there is certainly a significant number of lakes where the limits could be changed.

Silver Blades to shine at ice arena this weekend The 2012 Silver Blades Ice Show will bring excitement to Eagle River’s ice arena this Saturday and Sunday.

Dozens of young skaters with the Eagle River Figure Skating Club will showcase what they’ve learned the past year. They will share the spotlight with nationally-ranked guest skaters from Milwaukee, part of Team USA. The show will be themed with a variety of disco music.

Come out and support one of the oldest youth programs in the North Woods.

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

cause I’m way too irresponsible to own a gun, and I know that my local police are all I need to protect me from murderers and thieves.

5. I voted Democrat because I believe that people who can’t tell us if it will rain on Friday can tell us that the polar ice caps will melt away in 10 years if I don’t start driving a Prius.

6. I voted Democrat because I think illegal immigrants have a right to free health care, education and Social Security benefits, and we should take away the Social Security benefits of those who paid into it their whole lives.

7. I voted Democrat because I believe that business should not be allowed to make profits for themselves.

They need to break even and give the rest away to the government for redistribution as the Democrats see fit.

8. I voted Democrat because I think that it’s better to pay billions to people who hate us for their oil, but not drill our own because it might upset some endangered beetle, gopher or fish.

9. I voted Democrat because while we live in the greatest, most wonderful country in the world, I was promised “Hope and Change.”

And while that promise hasn’t been kept, I still believe it is coming.

Isn’t it amazing how people from similar environments and cultures can have To McNUTT, Pg. 15A

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On the other hand, the early spring means spawning, and most walleye spearing will be completed weeks prior to the fishing opener for sport anglers. That gives DNR officials, for the first time since offreservation spearing began, a chance to adjust daily bag limits for sport anglers prior to the fishing opener.

It would be a heck of a gesture to the tourism industry if the DNR would make this first-time event happen. There is nothing worse for early-May tourism than having two-fish and three-fish walleye bag limits on hundreds of lakes — especially lakes that tribal spearers never visited.

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The pine marten is a skilled hunter

A skilled hunter on the ground or in the trees, the pine marten, a Wisconsin native, peers at the intruding photographer from its hiding place in a large pine tree.

Also called the American sable, the marten feeds on rabbits, squirrels, birds and mice.

—Staff Photo By KURT KRUEGER

When I call, they come a-running I BELIEVE I have found my calling.

At age 62 it may be a bit late in life to be finding one’s calling, but as they always say, better late than never.

Actually I found this particular calling many, many years ago, but even though I have long tried to convince people of my abilities in the field, I never was able to produce conclusive proof until last weekend.

The field of which I speak is the great outdoors, and the calling is the adept and expert manipulation of calls intended to fool such critters as ducks, turkeys, elk and deer.

I have had just a one-time experience in trying to call in a bull elk and, seeing as how my one and only elk expedition to New Mexico saw me return with an unfilled tag, it might seem quite evident that my calling efforts left something to be desired.

I have had some success with deer, not in calling them in, but at least sometimes in stopping them in an opening when I want to get a shot at

Trails & Tales By Will Maines them. I have recently begun to rethink my position on deer calling, finally understanding, perhaps, that I might need to expand my repertoire beyond the basic “Hey you, Mr. Bucky, hold still while I shoot you” call that I have relied upon for 50 years.

When it comes to turkeys, I am rather hit and miss. I have had some remarkable triumphs which include flawlessly calling in the 241⁄2pounder I shot three years ago.

Unfortunately it is also recorded that just last spring I succeeded in not just stopping a gobbler from coming closer than 150 yards to me, but in actually getting him to set a land speed record running away from me back in

the same direction he’d come from, a feat which my friend Vern delights in reminding me of at every opportunity.

Recently I’ve been trying to figure out the perfect call for hen pheasants as I’ve had a game farm escapee hanging around my house almost every day feeding on sunflower seeds scattered by the small birds at the feeders lined up on my deck railing.

She has become quite used to me, hardly bothering to stroll across the edge of the driveway whenever I interrupt her while she is leisurely dining.

My wife pulled up in her car last Saturday while Ms. Pheasant was on the garage apron, and the bird, hugely confident in her position as a full-fledged family member, barely glanced in my wife’s direction as she continued to eat for another 10 minutes.

For my part I have been busily assembling a large pheasant vocabulary with which I have been chatting with the bird, only so far it’s To MAINES, Pg. 15A

THE DEBATE ISN’T new, but as the country awaits the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly called Obamacare, suppose the conversation switched from a health-care system devoted primarily to caring for the sick to one that gives top priority to finding cures for disease? A healthier public would sharply reduce expenses associated with catastrophic illness.

There is also the issue of prevention so that while cures are pursued through research, people might order their lives in ways that give them the best chance of avoiding sickness altogether.

A useful starting point is a paper published in 2009

by Partnership for Prevention (www.prevent.org), “a nonpartisan organization of business, nonprofit and government leaders working to make evidence-based disease prevention and health promotion a national priority.” The paper was titled “The Economic Argument for Disease Prevention: Distinguishing Between Value and Savings.”

The authors — three doctors and an executive consultant with an MBA — write, “There are three kinds of prevention. Primary prevention can be accomplished by modifying unhealthy behaviors (e.g., smoking, physical inactivity), which cause many diseases and account for 38% of all deaths in the United States, administering immunizations to prevent infectious diseases, and reducing exposure to harmful environmental factors. Secondary prevention can reduce the severity of diseases, such as cancer and heart disease, through screening programs that detect the diseases or their risk factors at early stages, before they become symptomatic or disabling. Tertiary prevention — the effort to avoid or defer the complications of diseases after they have developed — is the current focus of medical care.”

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2012

OP-ED/READER OPINION Citizenry can’t ensure Maines FROM PAGE 14A independent judiciary Letter to the Editor: In the March 28 Vilas County News-Review, Mr. Kuppenheimer seemed apoplectic when he reported that “29 Dane County judges” (sorry, Bud, there are only 17 circuit court judges in all of Dane County) signed petitions to recall Gov. Scott Walker, reminiscent of Captain Renault in “Casablanca” who was “shocked to find that gambling is going on in here” (as the croupier hands him his winnings).

He accused the justices (who are, in fact, from 16 different counties, spanning the entire state) of either not reading, or of disregarding, the Wisconsin Code of Judicial Conduct. Alternatively, he suggested that they might not have thought that “they would ever be caught” (like a kid with a hand in the cookie jar).

I believe he overlooked the fact that Walker’s conduct has been egregious as to transcend party lines. Furthermore, I suspect that many of the million signatories had originally voted for him, only to discover that they had purchased a pig in a poke.

Mr. Kuppenheimer does,

however, address a serious issue. How does a citizenry ensure an independent judiciary? Extended, if not lifetime, tenures typically insulate justices from the vagaries of public opinion, which can change with the tide; but how should they be chosen? Different states have come up with a variety of methods, none of which can achieve complete impartiality.

The Citizens United decision brings a grotesque new twist to this dilemma — elected judges can now be virtually bought, a fact that did not escape the attention of two current Wisconsin Supreme Court justices (previously sympathetic to judicial elections) who are now reconsidering the value of a meritorious selection process.

In the end, I suspect that Mr. Kuppenheimer is simply crying crocodile tears, as he is unhappy with this whole recall process. If he truly feared potential “chaos followed inevitably by tyranny” in our legal system, he would be campaigning to reverse Citizens United — as am I! Terrence Moe Three Lakes

largely been a one-way conversation since she doesn’t appear to be very chatty herself.

I fear I have fallen into the same trap with her as do many wildlife callers, that of having a predilection for falling in love with the sound of my own calling. Too much calling, by the way, has long been the downfall of many a would-be wildlife caller.

I fight the tendency, trying to adhere to the admonition of President Calvin Coolidge, “It is better to be silent and thought a fool rather than speak and remove all doubt,” in my wildlife calling efforts, even as I do in speaking to fellow human beings.

With the exception being

waterfowl, for which a caller tries to replicate autumn feeding chatter, almost all calling attempted by hunters trying to lure in their prey is based upon one thing — a male’s insatiable lust for a member of the opposite sex.

Whether it is a turkey responding to seductive clucks and yelps, a bull elk charging toward the sound of playful cow chirps or a lovesick bull moose coming to a primitive “uh-unh” wafted toward him through a primitive megaphone constructed of rolled-up birch bark, the pre-eminent lure is that of a female requesting service.

In all cases it is best to remember that just a few calls are better than many, since the more calls one makes, the more chances that a male of the species in even the most pronounced stages of lust will figure out

the calls are a fake.

That knowledge served me well last Saturday when I finally proved beyond all doubt that I had found my calling.

While scouting turkeys I stopped short of a long hillside studded with oak and maple. Kneeling behind a small balsam, I issued forth with just a few soft yelps on a mouth call to see if there might be a gobbler in the area willing to respond.

At the first call, much to my surprise, I saw movement way up on top of the hill, fully 150 yards away. I waited, and then clucked a couple more times. What’s this? Could I have stumbled on a gobbler? Motionless, I watched and waited, but the movement was not that of a gobbler, or even of a hen.

I had called — wait for it — a very large fisher obviously intent on having

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turkey fricassee for brunch.

With abandon, the fisher scampered down the hill and emerged on the logging road upon which I crouched no more than five yards away.

He spotted me, but being motionless and in full camo I remained a mystery to him.

As he took a step toward crossing the road, I mouthed another quick yelp. Instantly he stopped, looked my way again and took a couple of steps toward me.

Head cocked, he searched for the unseen hen turkey.

Finally I must have flinched, and he decided to go look for a meal somewhere else. He left me alone in the woods, amazed at what I had done and sure as I have ever been that I am truly a world-class turkey caller, or would that be a turkey of a caller?

Either way, I know for a fact that when I call, they come a-running.

Walker continues war on women Dear Editor: Our ultraconservative Gov. Walker has been a busy man with his recall election looming. However, he must not be about relying on the votes of Wisconsin women to help him survive the recall.

Besides eliminating collective bargaining for public employees which will cause the salaries of our female teachers to stagnate, he has now signed controversial anti-abortion and sex education bills and quietly signed into law the repeal of the Equal Pay Enforcement Act which set back women's rights in the workplace everywhere.

Economic security is a women’s health-care issue and the salary women receive affects the type of health care they can receive.

Women in Wisconsin receive 75 cents for every dollar that men make. In Wisconsin, the number of families head by women with children and no

husband increased 13% from 2000 to 2010, according to the Census. But, now if a woman is a victim of wage discrimination, she will no longer be able to have her day in court.

Lisa Murkowski, the Republican senator from Alaska, called out the GOP on its War On Women. She said, “It makes no sense to make this attack on women.

If you don’t feel this is an attack, you need to go home and talk to your wife and your daughters.”

Women, it is up to you to make a statement to Gov. Walker, the Tea Party, GOP, and the Koch brothers.

Make sure that you and every woman you know goes to the recall election and votes Democratic and in the November presidential election.

Fred and Kathy Hardt Wisconsin Rapids and Langford Lake (Watersmeet, Mich.)

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good reasons “to vote only for Republicans,” but no one has seen fit to share them with me. Feel free to email them to me at bjaym2@hotmail.com.

American educator David Jordan is credited with saying, “Wisdom is knowing what to do next; skill is knowing how to do it; and virtue is doing it.”

FROM PAGE 14A such opposing viewpoints and plans for solving our problems? It is what makes us so great, but it also is what holds us back from even greater success.

I’m sure there are equally

Libertarians were right all along Letter to the Editor: In 1919, when America still respected and abided by the Constitution, enough Americans were convinced that alcohol was dangerous to society to prohibit the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within the United States.

Americans at the time realized it was not constitutionally permissible to simply enact legislation to impose Prohibition. They needed the 18th Amendment to grant such power to the federal government.

As a matter of public policy, Prohibition was such a colossal failure it was repealed in 1933.

Americans were allowed to drink responsibly. Even today, the focus is on those who

WHAT OTHERS SAY Public libraries welcome all ages, are social centers for communities ___________

BY TONY EVERS STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

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From early literacy materials for the youngest patrons to special programs, computer training, job search support, and much more, Wisconsin libraries — public, school, academic and special — are social centers that enrich the daily lives of residents. They welcome all ages to a world of lifelong learning.

The state’s libraries are busy places, serving more than 35 million visitors a year. Libraries play an integral role in supporting students and families, job seekers, career professionals, seniors and young adults who can access technology, books, media and more at libraries. However, at a time when so many citizens are cash-strapped, many Wisconsin libraries have sustained significant budget cuts that have

impacted service hours, programs and resources.

State support for Wisconsin’s 17 regional public library systems was reduced 10% in the last budget, placing a strain on the primary support for resource sharing and cooperation. The elimination of the requirement that communities sustain support for their local libraries threatens Wisconsin’s national lead in resourcesharing. Library resource sharing is a commonsense way to save taxpayer dollars, but it means communities must all work together or there will be a patchwork of haves and have-nots for library services.

Libraries provide Internet computers to 7.5 million patrons annually.

However, insufficient state support for broadband services affects the ability of libraries to effectively access electronic resources and provide robust Inter-

net access to the unemployed, underemployed, or others who rely on their libraries for information and public resources.

Libraries need our support so that they can support our residents’ lifelong learning.

This year’s National Library Week theme is “You Belong @ Your Library” and has never been more true. Libraries have been a lifeline in this difficult economy, reaching out to all ages with programs and services to meet local needs. During the April 8 to 14 National Library Week observance, no matter your interest or need, visit your local library. Take advantage of the wonderful resources that are available, and thank our librarians and library staff for making information and education accessible to all.

Tony Evers is state superintendent of Public Instruction.

cause harm to themselves or others while intoxicated. Society as a whole really doesn’t care what you do in the privacy of your own home.

That is, unless your recreational drug of choice is something Big Brother has deemed “illegal.”

Citing Powers granted Congress by Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution (under the “commerce clause”), in 1970 Congress enacted the Controlled Substances Act and subsequent drug control legislation instead of amending the Constitution as was done in 1919. In the 1980s, America’s war on drugs escalated to the point where people’s homes and even an airplane were arrested when authorities suspected such private property was somehow used in drug trafficking.

One of the most egregious examples of the federal government’s abuse of the commerce clause in its war on drugs was the case of Gonzales v. Raich.

Briefly, agents of the Drug Enforcement Agency had entered the property of Diane Monson and seized and destroyed six cannabis plants.

The plants had been given to

her, and her doctor had legally prescribed, within the state of California, her use of the plants for medicinal purposes.

There was no commerce, as there was no transaction, and nothing left the state of California to trigger the “interstate” commerce clause.

On its face, this was a case involving medical marijuana.

But it ended up having much broader reaching consequences impacting every American.

Why should you care?

Because this case was actually cited by the Obama Administration in support of its claims that it had the power and constitutional authority under the commerce clause to force all Americans to buy health insurance under ObamaCare.

In its 2005 decision in the Gonzales v. Raich case, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that state-approved medical use of marijuana violates the Controlled Substances Act, and is, therefore, illegal in the United States.

The dissenting opinion of Justice Clarence Thomas begins on page 62 of the decision. “Respondents Diane Monson and Angel Raich use

marijuana that has never been bought or sold, that has never crossed state lines, and that has had no demonstrable effect on the national market for marijuana. If Congress can regulate this under the Commerce Clause, then it can regulate virtually anything — and the federal government is no longer one of limited and enumerated powers.”

Justice Thomas went on: “If the federal government can regulate growing a half-dozen cannabis plants for personal consumption (not because it is interstate commerce, but because it is inextricably bound up with interstate commerce), then Congress’ Article I powers — as expanded by the Necessary and Proper Clause — have no meaningful limits.

“If the majority is to be taken seriously,” continued Thomas, “the federal government may now regulate quilting bees, clothes drives, and potluck suppers throughout the 50 states. This makes a mockery of Madison’s assurance to the people of New York that the ‘powers delegated’ to the federal government are

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and HMOs — $20 trillion (in today’s dollars) over the next 40 years. The overwhelming majority of that will be spending by Medicare and Medicaid.”

It would cost far less if we found a cure for Alzheimer’s.

The three leading causes of death in America remain what they have been for some time. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, they are: heart disease, cancer and chronic lower respiratory diseases.

What is needed is political leadership, not unlike John F. Kennedy’s vision of putting a man on the moon by the end of the 1960s. If the forces of technology can be marshaled to achieve a major task in space, why can’t medical and political forces, working together and without the polarization that divides Washington, find cures for diseases here on Earth? Disease does not discriminate. Democrats and

Republicans get sick. Where is the downside to cooperating to find medical cures?

Especially if the Supreme Court overturns part, or all, of Obamacare — but even if it doesn’t — finding cures to diseases that kill is a worthy objective that will produce dividends for millennia to come and contribute to human happiness. It will also substantially reduce the federal deficit and national debt.

It is rare when an issue has no political negatives attached to it and finding cures for diseases is one of them. Working together might even improve the political health of Washington, which, according to opinion polls, is in critical condition.

FROM PAGE 14A force behind rising healthcare costs.

As baby boomers age, the cost of treating the rising number of diseases and common illnesses attributable to aging will increase. Finding cures is the most logical approach to keeping healthcare costs in check.

Take Alzheimer’s disease.

Because of medical advances, more people are living longer, and more will likely contract this slow-progressing, eventually fatal disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org), “Medicare and Medicaid will spend an estimated $140 billion in 2012 on people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.” Worse, it says, “Caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease will cost all payers — Medicare, Medicaid, individuals, private insurance

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Direct all mail for Cal Thomas to: Tribune Media Services, 2010 Westridge Drive, Irving, TX 75038.

Readers may also e-mail Cal Thomas at tmseditors@tribune.com.

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READER OPINION

NEWS Safe Routes to School application cycle opens The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced the 2013-’14 application cycle for Safe Routes to School (SRTS) projects is now open.

The deadline for submissions is May 4, 2012.

SRTS programs encourage children in kindergarten through eighth grade to walk and bike to school by creating safer walking and biking routes. The SRTS programs aim to improve walking and biking travel options, promote healthier lifestyles in children at an early age and decrease auto-related emissions near schools.

Local governments, state

agencies and Native American tribes may apply. Construction-related projects costing more than $25,000 are eligible for funding, as are nonconstruction projects costing more than $5,000. A project sponsor must pay for the project and then seek reimbursement from the state. Federal funds will provide up to 100% of the project costs.

Applications and guidelines are available online at dot.wisconsin.gov/localgov.

Approved projects will be announced in August.

Since 2007, the DOT has awarded $13.4 million for 130 projects around the state.

State Patrol honors dispatch operators WINTERED WELL — Department of Natural Resources officials say the state deer herd came through the mild winter in good

shape and are able to take advantage of the early spring as green grasses are emerging.

—Staff Photo By KURT KRUEGER

Hunters on both sides of controversial bills ___________

BY BILL LUEDERS WISCONSIN CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM

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In the just-concluded 2011’12 legislative session, the Associated Press included hunters among its list of “winners,” noting the passage of bills to end the state’s earn-abuck deer program and allow wolf hunting.

But the list of “losers” could have included hunters as well.

What the session really showed was the success of pro-hunting groups in advancing their agenda, over others who also support hunting.

Take the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation (WWF), which represents more than 170 hunting, fishing, trapping and forestry-related groups.

The WWF is ardently prohunting, and even registered at a public hearing in favor of the wolf hunting bill, which Gov. Scott Walker has just signed. But it opposed ending earn-a-buck, which requires hunters to first bag a doe, to keep deer populations in check. And it fought another successful bill to relax the rules for bear hunting.

“Bear hunting is a sport we

support,” explains George Meyer, executive director of the WWF, “but it is also very controversial.” Meyer, the former head of the state Department of Natural Resources, notes that some people would like to see bear hunting outlawed, and have tried to do so.

That’s why some WWF members opposed changing the bear-hunt law to allow broader use of dog training and end the requirement that bear hunters display a back tag on their outermost garment.

“They didn’t want to remove something that protects the sport,” says Meyer, who predicts that the changes pushed through by bear hunters over his group’s objections will increase conflicts and fuel anti-bear-hunt sentiment.

The WWF also joined more than a dozen state groups, from the Wisconsin Farmers Union to the Nature Conservancy, in opposing a permanent axing of earn-a-buck. The WWF has called the program “the most effective method to reduce deer populations to the level tolerable to landowners.”

But the bill passed, with some bipartisan support, and was signed into law by Gov. Walk-

er. Meyer fears that without this mechanism of herd control, the deer population will spike, causing problems for which hunters will be blamed, not unfairly.

Among those lobbying to end earn-a-buck were various members of the Wisconsin Hunters Rights Coalition, an umbrella group formed in 2005. The coalition includes the Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association, the state chapters of Safari Club International, and Wisconsin FORCE (Wisconsin Firearm Owners, Ranges, Clubs & Educators.)

These and other hunting groups, Meyer says, have “become very actively involved in Republican politics,” sometimes to the detriment of wildlife habitat.

For instance, Safari Club International and United Sportsmen of Wisconsin, a lobby group formed last year, backed the state Assembly’s unsuccessful bill to revamp the state’s mining rules, while the Safari Club, Wisconsin Bear Hunters and United Sportsmen supported bills to relax state rules for developing on or near wetlands. These bills were opposed by other conservation groups, including

the WWF, the Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters, and Wisconsin Trout Unlimited.

Meyer says some hunters groups are serving “to give cover to legislators who are pushing through bills harmful to the environment.”

But Scott Meyer of United Sportsmen of Wisconsin said the state’s wetlands rules remain stringent and the bill’s remediation provisions mean more wetlands will be created than lost. And he believes the mining bill would have benefited hunters and anglers, because lands used for mining could be remediated in ways that improve habitat — and ensure public access.

“People have to look at the big picture on this,” Scott Meyer says. “Good conservation comes from a good economy.

When you don’t have goodpaying jobs, there’s a huge downturn in the money you’re able to raise in the conservation community.”

That’s probably something both sides can agree on.

Bill Lueders is the Money and Politics Project director at the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism.

The Wisconsin State Patrol announced it will honor its police communications operators during National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, which takes place April 8-14.

The operators dispatch officers to where they are needed and coordinate actions with other first responders in emergency situations.

Congress has designated the second week in April as a time to recognize men and women who are responsible for answering calls for police, fire and emergency medical assistance and dispatching such assistance to help save the lives and property of citizens.

The State Patrol has 58

police communications operator and supervisor positions stationed at regional communications centers in DeForest, Tomah, Waukesha, Fond du Lac, Wausau, Eau Claire and Spooner.

“Our police communications operators are highly trained professionals who use sophisticated communications technology to exchange information with our officers on patrol,” said State Patrol Superintendent Stephen Fitzgeraldemergency responses.

“In life or death situations, like traffic crashes, police communications operators use their knowledge and experience to make quick decisions under stressful conditions,” he said.

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