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VILAS COUNTY
NEWS-REVIEW
Wisconsin Newspaper Association 2012 Large Weekly Division
EAGLE RIVER, WI 54521 • (715) 479-4421 • vcnewsreview.com
VOL. 127, NO. 11
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2012
Walker-Barrett rematch slated Tuesday, June 5 ___________ BY ANTHONY DREW NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR
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In what has come down to a rematch of 2010’s governor race between Republican candidate Scott Walker and Democratic candidate Tom Barrett, voters will take to the polls Tuesday, June 5, and choose the next leader of Wisconsin. Polling places at local community buildings will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Local municipalities are expecting a 70% voter turnout, which is comparable to a presidential election. Gov. Walker faces intense criticism from his opponents over last year’s “budget repair bill,” which stripped nearly all collective bargaining rights from most public workers. The governor and his Republican supporters argued the bill helped balance a state budget that faced a $136.7 million shortfall. Efforts to collect enough
Veterans honored at Memorial Park
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signatures to force a recall election for Walker and Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch began later that year, as Wisconsin law made the pair eligible for removal Jan. 3, 2012. Meanwhile, critics of Milwaukee Mayor Barrett blame him for dragging down Milwaukee’s economy, arguing he could do the same for the state. Most recently, the candidates have waged war against each other over job statistics, with Republicans To RECALL, Pg. 2A
Sheriff explains Evenson’s firing
The Eagle River Memorial Day ceremony was held Monday morning at Veterans Memorial Park on the front grounds of the Vilas County Courthouse in Eagle River. Some of the scenes from the program included: above, guest speaker U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. (Ret.) Jon M. Erpenbach of Star Lake holding his granddaughter’s hand; right, Bob Cankar of Conover, who displayed his “Ultimate Sacrifice” truck at the park, sang a song during the ceremony; and below, Tom McKale of the Emerald Society of Wisconsin and Greater Milwaukee Fire/Police Pipes and Drums played the bag pipes. —Staff Photos By GARY RIDDERBUSCH
There was contention after speeding incident ___________ BY KEN ANDERSON NEWS CORRESPONDENT
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Documentation received as a result of an open-records request concerning the firing of Vilas County Sheriff ’s Department jail administrator Tim Evenson listed a number of alleged reasons from Sheriff Frank Tomlanovich for “termination for cause” following an alleged speeding incident. Tomlanovich recorded in the documents the reasons for Evenson’s termination April 23 were due to “untruthfulness in a verbal communication, providing untruthful and misleading information in a written communication, failing to seek an affirmative way to cooperate with the sheriff, insubordination, failure to obey verbal directives of the
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Spangled Banner” and “A Parting Blessing.” Staff speaker John Hayes, a math teacher in the high school, will address the class and audience. The class gift will be presented by class Secretary Morgan Kolinski and class Treasurer Kaitlin Nellessen. Principal Jim Brewer also will address the class. District Administrator Mike Richie will present the class and school board President Jim Mulleady will To PINES, Pg. 2A
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Outoors offers fishing pointers n Fishing tips and the start of the Vilas Musky Marathon are highlighted. Pgs. 9A-10A
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FHNB set on Chain this week
120 Pines seniors to graduate Sunday About 120 seniors at Northland Pines High School will receive their diplomas during a graduation ceremony this Sunday, June 3. Three Lakes High School held its ceremony for 46 seniors May 25, while Phelps had commencement exercises for 10 seniors May 26. The Northland Pines graduation ceremony Sunday will start at 1 p.m. in the high school field house. Class President Alexander Camp will offer the welcome and the Northland Pines choir will sing “The Star
sheriff, disabling equipment and unacceptable use of a county-owned computer.” Evenson, who was employed with the sheriff’s department for 17 years and was jail administrator for nine years, was contacted about the incident but declined a statement at this time. The contention between the sheriff and Evenson apparently was the result of an alleged speeding incident and other alleged driving incidents in Evenson’s assigned unmarked squad car in which he was traveling 90 mph Dec. 5, 2011. Documents show Tomlanovich met with Evenson
THREE LAKES GRADUATION — Lauren Tomasoski, left, and Kiersten Neihous were among 44 Three Lakes High School seniors who took
part in the school’s graduation ceremony Friday evening. —Staff Photo By ANTHONY DREW
The 19th annual Fishing Has No Boundaries (FHNB) will be this Friday through Sunday, June 1-3, on the Eagle River Chain of Lakes, offering a weekend fishing outing for people with disabilities. The event is expected to bring nearly 100 participants to Eagle River, with the event headquartered at Wild Eagle Lodge on Duck and Lynx lakes. “Fishing Has No Boundaries affords a fishing experience for individuals who otherwise may not have such an opportunity,” said event coordinator Wil Campbell, who has been involved with the program since the first event in Eagle River. More than 150 volunteers will be involved in the special fishing weekend. Opening ceremonies will start at 8 a.m. Friday, followed by fishing throughout the day. “All participants will begin the event with a flag-raising To FHNB, Pg. 2A