July 4, 2012

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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. 16

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Health care, state officials react to ruling ‘Obamacare’ gets upheld, but GOP vows to repeal ___________

BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR

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VIETNAM WALL — The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall arrived in Eagle River last week and will be on display at the Derby Track through July 4. Some of the scenes from the tribute to more than 58,000 U.S. soldiers killed while serving in Vietnam included: above, looking for names on the 300-foot wall; below, Charles Hamilton of Irma looking at the names of soldiers from Wisconsin killed in Vietnam on his special exhibit; bottom left, a fly-by of a Stearman airplane during the opening ceremony Friday; and left, committee member Todd Achterberg welcoming visitors to the memorial.

—Staff Photos By GARY RIDDERBUSCH

Local health-care officials and regional insurance providers say they are prepared to meet the guidelines established by President Barack Obama’s controversial Affordable Care Act, which was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Last Thursday’s narrow 54 ruling impacts how North Woods residents and Americans across the United States get medicine and health care, and also provides new court guidelines on federal power.

The law, which doesn’t take full effect until 2014, allows the government to continue implementing the health-care package passed

by Democrats in 2010.

It means provisions such as prohibiting insurers from denying coverage for preexisting medical conditions

and allowing parents to keep their children or family policies to the age of 26 will continue.

Nick Deisen, president and CEO of Ministry Health Care, said the Ministry system will continue to implement the reform law.

“At Ministry Health Care, we will continue to work toward implementing the health-care are law,” said Deisen. “We have been and continue to be committed to providing high-quality and high-value care for our patients.”

Steven R. Youso, Security Health Plan chief administrative officer, reacted to the high court announcement.

“At Security Health Plan, we are committed to the To RULING, Pg. 8A

City gets grant for four cameras ___________

BY KEN ANDERSON NEWS CORRESPONDENT

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Eagle River has received a grant from the state Office of Justice Assistance to place surveillance cameras within the city to aid the police department in watching for vandalism.

Police Chief Mark Vander Bloomen told the City Council last week he has received notice the grant will be for $10,000, with no matching funds required.

“We have been awarded this as a demonstration project,” said Vander Bloomen.

“It’s a Web-based surveillance system using four cameras mounted in locations where we’ve had questionable activity and does not require matching funds. If we accept the grant, the state wants a one-year log of its use.”

Vander Bloomen said the log must document the over-

all effectiveness of the system, including its specific successes and possible problems the city experiences using the system.

The locations for the cameras will be Silver Lake beach, Riverview Park, the area of the mural on the former Collins building just west of Railroad Street, and the entrances to the bathrooms at Depot Museum.

An additional location suggested was a camera facing east down Wall Street, with the unit located near the intersection of Wall and Railroad streets.

The council supported the effort, with Councilman Jerry Burkett saying the real savings will be in manpower.

“These are trouble spots,” said Burkett. “This is equivaTo CAMERAS, Pg. 2A

Library campaign exceeds $606,000 ___________

BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR

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The Olson Library Foundation building project cabinet announced it has raised more than $606,000 of the $3.26 million fundraising goal to build a new library in Eagle River.

Phil Jensen, co-chairman of the library building project and a member of the foundation, said the current facility is not meeting the needs of the community.

“Just visit the library,” he said. “On any given day,

especially during the summer months, the meeting room is reserved, the computer lines are long and the tables are occupied with patrons.”

The crowded conditions were developing a decade ago. The foundation examined library needs and potential facility sites in Eagle River since 2002, when a study was completed by Anders To LIBRARY, Pg. 11A

INSIDE THIS ISSUE DNR studying walleye, bass n State fisheries experts are concerned about the bass boom and walleye wane. Pg. 12A

ST. GERMAIN PARADE — Community members and visitors gathered in St. Germain Saturday to celebrate Independence

Day. The Plum Lake Ski-ters waterski team created one of the many parade floats.

—Staff Photo By ANTHONY DREW

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WEATHER CORNER

NEWS

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

LAST SEVEN DAYS Hi Wed., June 27 ...........90 Thurs., June 28 .........82 Fri., June 29 ..............84 Sat., June 30.............83 Sun., July 1 ...............87 Mon., July 2...............86 Tues., July 3 ..............88

Lo 57 68 60 63 54 65 63

Prec.

None None None None None None 1.62R

ONE YEAR AGO Hi Mon., June 27 ...........76 Tues., June 28...........70 Wed., June 29 ...........78 Thurs., June 30 .........85 Fri., July 1..................94 Sat., July 2 ................87 Sun., July 3 ...............84

Lo 59 54 45 68 60 64 50

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None .27R None Tr.R Tr.R None None

LAST YEAR

The average daily high at this time last year for the next seven days was 83, while the average overnight low was 61. There was rain on three days totaling .40 of an inch.

COMPARISON

Days precipitation recorded since July 1, 2012, 1 day; 2011, 1 day.

Average high of past 30 days, 2012, 79; 2011, 75. Average low of past 30 days, 2012, 55; 2011, 52.

FOREST CONDITIONS

The rains have improved the potential for the crop of wild berries in the area. Strawberries are past their peak, while blueberries are now developing. Berry-picking enthusiasts are finding good crops of both.

STREAMS AND LAKES

Water temperatures are climbing into the mid to upper 70s with the warm weather this week. Safety is urged on the water as activity on lakes will peak this week.

OUTLOOK

Wednesday will be hot and humid with a midday storm possible, with a high of 92 and a low of 69. Thursday record heat is possible and very humid, with a high of 93 and a low of 70. Friday will continue hot with isolated thunderstorms, with a high of 89 and a low of 67. Saturday there is a chance for afternoon storms, with a high of 85 and a low of 60. Sunday should be partly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 80 and a low of 59.

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

Cameras: lent to hiring another officer.”

It was noted the grant will not cover the complete cost of the system, nor will it cover the estimated monthly Internet fee of about $350 per month. The system will be live 24 hours every day of the year.

Vander Bloomen said he had some funds in his budget for shooting range improvements that could be used for installation costs above the grant or for the monthly operating charges, but the council suggested other funding sources.

“This is something the city should do,” said Burkett.

“This is something the Business Improvement District should do to cover the monthly fees. I don’t want to sacrifice bullets for cameras.”

The council voted unanimously to accept the grant and to determine the best of three bids for installation and support. It’s anticipated the system will be activated in early August.

Other business An application to close off three to four parking spaces in front of Glik’s store on Wall

Winery hits milestone Three Lakes Winery, the home of Wisconsin’s Original Cranberry Wine and Best of Show 2011 winner at the Wisconsin State Fair Professional Wine Competition, will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year.

The Winery opened its doors to the public in the summer of 1972, offering wine made from whole cranberries.

This novel idea was the brainchild of owners John and Maureen McCain, who moved back to John’s home state of Wisconsin from California.

They chose the town of Three Lakes to pursue their dream of owning a winery that offered fruit and berry wines instead of traditional grape varietals. As the business prospered, more fruit and berry wines were added, using the same whole-berry fermentation process.

Today, the next generation of McCains are making cranberry wine just as their father did 40 years ago, along with more than 20 varieties, including blueberry, raspberry, cherry, rhubarb and pumpkin.

Three Lakes Winery is located in downtown Three Lakes and is open daily yearround, offering free samples of their award-winning wines.

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Street July 10 for the Fox Wakeboard Team bus, with team members signing autographs inside the store from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., was denied.

However, the council approved closing one parking space for advertising purposes, with the bus allowed to park in the public lot west of Depot Museum.

The council approved paying a claim submitted by Barbara Kurtz of Marenisco, Mich., for up to $688.78 for damage to the door of her 2008 Cadillac, which was hit by a rock from the city mower.

An application to place a banner above the front door of the Olson Memorial Library, along with a “goal meter” for the fundraising efforts toward a new library, was approved.

A fireworks permit for fireworks in Eagle River July 4 was approved for the city property along Highway G north of the city.

It was decided space needs for seized evidence storage within city hall will be looked at further.

Municipal code revisions were discussed, with no action until the cost to arrange the changes could be determined.

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Shopko announces store conversion at Eagle River Store to remain open during six-week process Shopko announced Monday that the liquidation sale has ended and the store conversion process to Shopko Hometown will begin this week at the Eagle River Pamida store.

The store will remain open during the entire conversion process which will last between five and six weeks.

The conversion to Shopko Hometown will include new interior and exterior signage, carpet, paint, updated and supplement fixtures and lighting and a new easy-to-shop store layout. Each of the store’s three primary departments will be converted one department at a time, with each department opening to shoppers as soon as it’s complete.

The first department to be converted will be consumables, which include health, beauty, and over-the-counter items, candy, beverages and snacks. The department will open to the public by July 15, followed by the home department which will open no later than July 29. The home department includes sporting goods, electronics, housewares, toys and domestics.

The final department to convert is apparel, which will open by Aug. 5. The store’s outdoor lawn and garden department will remain open throughout the conversion.

A grand-opening celebration will take place once the entire conversion process is complete.

“The Eagle River Pamida store is one of the first to make the conversion to Shopko Hometown and we are thrilled to be just weeks away from

GREAT SACRIFICES — Hundreds of people visited the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall at the Derby Track in Eagle River during the weekend. The wall will remain open until the closing ceremonies following fireworks July 4. Some of the scenes from the 300-foot wall include: above, looking for a name of a friend or relative killed in the Vietnam War; right, sketching the name of a soldier on a piece of paper; bottom, remembering a loved one; and below, trying to understand what happened between 1959 and 1975.

—Staff Photos By ANTHONY DREW and GARY RIDDERBUSCH

introducing this retail concept to the local community,” said Paul Jones, Shopko president, chairman and CEO. “I am confident shoppers are going to really like what they see post-conversion and will appreciate the expanded merchandise mix, new brands and great value, all in an attractive, easy-to-shop store. We look forward to celebrating the grand opening of Shopko Hometown with members of the community.”

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

Shopko is investing approximately $80 million into Pamida store conversions which occur in phases through the end of the year.

Shopko is owned by affiliates of Sun Capital Partners Inc., a private investment firm.

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

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

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Parades, fireworks scheduled BOULDER JUNCTION Parade - 12:15 p.m., followed by activities at airport Fireworks - dusk at airport CONOVER Parade - 1 p.m. followed by picnic at park EAGLE RIVER Parade - 11 a.m.

Fireworks - dusk at Hi-Pines Campground LAND O’ LAKES Fireworks (July 3) - dusk at airport Parade (July 4) - noon, followed by picnic at park

PHELPS Parade - 3 p.m., followed by picnic at town park Fireworks - at lakefront at dusk

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OBITUARIES Katherine Rohner Borke Katherine Borke, a 30year resident of St. Germain, died Monday, June 25, 2012, at Golden Living Center – Riverview Nursing Home in Tomahawk. She was 85.

Mrs. Borke was born March 8, 1927, in Racine, the daughter of Paul and Katherine Rohner. She was raised and attended school in Racine.

She owned and operated Heart of the Woods Bar in St. Germain and was a member

Robert ‘Bob’ A. Mueller

of the Wisconsin Tavern League. She also was employed at Simpson Electric in Eagle River for 15 years.

Mrs. Borke was preceded in death by seven brothers.

She is survived by one daughter, Carol Tabat of St. Croix Falls; one son, Kenneth (Glenda McMillian) Kaplan of Tampa, Fla., and two grandchildren.

A private family service was held.

Alice A. Dack Alice A. Dack, 95, of Rock Island, Ill., died Friday, June 29, 2012, at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island.

Funeral services were Tuesday, July 3, at First Lutheran Church, Rock Island, with visitation one hour prior to the services.

Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memorial Estates, Moline, Ill. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in her name

to First Lutheran Church, Rock Island, or a charity of choice.

Alice was a summer resident of Conover, Wis., since 1938. Her father-in-law, the Rev. Andrew J. Berghult, served as Interim Pastor at Pioneer Lake Lutheran Church.

Send online condolences and view full obituary at www.RaffertyFunerals.com.

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Lenore ‘Dolly’ Farrell In loving memory of Lenore “Dolly” Farrell, 2/16/1918-6/24/2012.

Dolly was the eldest of five children born to Emma and Edward Croker.

After receiving her master’s degree in education, Dolly taught second grade at Eagle River Elementary School for almost three decades.

As well as being a fine teacher, she also was remembered by all for her love of wearing colorful hats.

Upon retirement, she continued to pursue her hobbies and interests of gardening, painting, creating clay sculptures, skiing and riding her Arabian mare. In addition, she authored a “Skag the Dinosaur” series of children’s books.

Dolly and her husband, Emerson, both owned motorcycles and went on many biking trips together. They were instrumental in starting the Eagle River Historical Society, where they were in charge of the facility for many years.

She is survived by her

husband of 74 years, Emerson Farrell, who at 99, continues to live in their homestead on the Deerskin Ranch; a daughter, Sherry Farrell; son and wife, Michael and Holly Farrell; three grandchildren, Kellie Farrell Peters, Beau Farrell and Nicholas Farrell; and two sisters, Margery Payne-Schlinder and Dona Richter.

She was predeceased by her two brothers, Edward Croker and Arthur Croker; and a grandchild, her daughter’s son, baby Marc Farrell Rohloff.

She was kindly cared for by the staff at Lillian Kerr Nursing Home for the last two and one-half years.

It was her family’s choice that she be cremated. Pastor David Johnson officiated her service, held June 28, 2012, at Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home, for the immediate family and relatives.

The Farrell Family thanks you for your caring thoughts and prayers on her behalf.

She is homeward bound and her spirit lives on.

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Lakes Lutheran Church where she sang in the choir, served on committees and taught Sunday School and Bible School for many years.

She was a Sayner correspondent for the Vilas County News-Review for 11 years.

She also was a charter member of the Plum Lake Women’s Club.

Mrs. Kazda was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years; her parents; three brothers, including her twin, Burton, and Robert and George; and one sister, Laura Bell.

She is survived by three sons, Bernard (Janet) of St. Germain, Charles Jr. (Ivy) of Elkhorn, and John (Joan) of Sayner; three daughters, Kathleen (Donald) Eliason of St. Germain, Shirley (Robert) Chernouski of Hayden, Idaho, and Mary (Alan) Hill of St. Maries, Idaho; one brother, Richard (Florence) of Sayner; two sisters, Lillian Crall of Sayner and Angeline Hoppe of Rhinelander; 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

A funeral service was held July 2 at Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church in Sayner. Burial was at Plum Lake Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at nimsgernfuneral. com.

Ruth M. Komassa Ruth M. Komassa (Hessen), age 96, of Hartford, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at Hartford Care Center.

She was born Feb. 8, 1916, in St. Germain, Wis., to Frederick and Hilma (Anderson) Hessen.

Ruth worked as a curator at the Vilas County Historical Museum, was head cook at the hospital in Woodruff and was an author. She wrote two books, “Messages From the Past” and “St. Germain, Another Message From the Past.”

Ruth was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sayner and the Lions Club in St. Germain.

She is survived by her children, Yvonne (Larry) Kutcher

of West Bend, Wis., and Gary (Paula) Komassa of El Paso, Texas; six grandchildren, Sheryll (Brad) Richert, Dan (Kim) Kutcher, Wendi (Mike) Werner, Yvonne (Orlando) Sierra, Greg and Dennis Komassa; seven great-grandchildren, Nathan, Amanda, Brittany, Courtney, Cody, Ashton and Delaney; and one great-grandson, Thomas. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her dear friend, Peter Perveiler; and eight brothers and sisters.

Shimon Funeral Home is serving the family. (262) 6739500. www.shimonfuneral home.com.

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family.

Bob valued his faith, family and friends. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing cards and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Bob Mueller is survived by his wife, Jean; sons, Donald (Joanne) of Lombard, Ill., Matthew (Beth) of Port Charlotte; daughters, Susan (Bob) Hicks of Westmont, Ill., and Katera (Randy) Ruth of Eagle River; and 13 grandchildren.

Bob is further survived by his brother, Don, of Cleveland, Ga.; and niece, Donna Finner.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Mark Richard Mueller.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church in Eagle River. Father Robert Koszarek presided. Visitation was for one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.

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

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Marie J. Paulus Marie J. Paulus, age 93, of Minocqua, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2012, at A v a n t i Health and Rehabilitation.

PAULUS Marie was born on April 23, 1919, in Indianapolis, Ind., the daughter of Joseph and Lena (nee Courtney) Foley.

Marie was the former owner and operator of Trail’s End Resort in Land O’ Lakes, Wis. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Jack Ferguson; second husband, Alvin Paulus; and brother, Howard Foley.

Marie is survived by her son, William (Karen) Ferguson of Alaska; daughter, Bar-

bara (Ken) Brown of Land O’ Lakes; four grandchildren, James Brown, Beth Gottmann, Andrew Ferguson and Dorothy Johnson; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2012, at Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee, from noon to 1 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m.

Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society in Marie’s name.

The family would like to give a special “thank-you” to the staff of Avanti for the loving care they gave Marie.

Bolger Funeral and Cremation Services of Minocqua and Woodruff is assisting the family. (715) 356-3200.

Online condolences may be shared at www.bolger funeral.com.

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The Living History Encounter Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, has announced it needs financial help in order to continue presenting the history of the Great Lakes Region during the Fur Trade Era from 1600 to 1840.

Since 2004, students and the public have been admitted free of charge to find 18 different stations occupied by one of the 25 different interpreters.

In 2011, more than 1,000 students from elementary and high schools within a 200-mile radius of Eagle River attended the program, according to organization spokesperson Bill Kroll.

“Another 600 visitors came Saturday,” he said. “To date, over 700 students are registered for the 2012 program scheduled for Oct. 4 to 6. But that won’t happen without additional funding.”

To assist the organization, contact Kroll at (715) 4795034 or Terri Beier at 4799339.

The Living History Encounter hosts professional historical interpreters who demonstrate the various cultures, skills and lifestyles of the Europeans and Native Americans who lived in the Great Lakes region.

Many of the vignettes include hands-on participation by students and visitors.

Most of the historical interpreters present in first person.

The other interpreters make use of the third-person style to showcase historical skills, then contrast those skills against 21st-century lifestyles, according to Kroll.

“We have interpreters who come from all over the United States and Canada,” he said.

“Many are published authors of historical information or have been involved with such historical sites as Williamsburg or the Grand Portage National Monument programs.

“It has been said that the Living History Encounter program is one of the best of its type in the nation.”

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

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Thank You To the EMTs, Dr. Broadhead, emergency room staff and the Spirit flight from Eagle River Memorial Hospital.

Also, a special thank-you to the fantastic staff, doctors and especially the nurses in the ICU at St.Clare’s Hospital in Weston, for the expert care and compassion given to George, myself and our family during our recent crisis.

I would personally want to thank Dr. Lonnie Edwards from Hines VA Hospital for all his help, concern and communication daily.

You are all gratefully appreciated, Loving wife, Sheryll Venturella and Family 3398

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Audrey Slye Audrey Slye, age 92, of Three Lakes,Wis., died Saturday, June 30, at Lillian Kerr Health Care in Phelps, Wis. She was born on Jan. 19, 1920, in De Pere, Wis. Formerly of Green Bay, Wis., she spent 14 years in Three Lakes, where Audrey volunteered her help with the senior nutrition program and Pumpkin Fest.

She is survived by her daughters, Bonnie (Ray) Krause of Green Bay, and Linda (Scott) Remington of Three Lakes; nephew, John (Mary) Pohlman; grandchildren, Brett Krause of Green Bay

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Rosetta Jane Kazda Rosetta Jane (nee Brooker) Kazda died Friday, June 29, at Avanti Health and Rehab in Minocqua.

She was 95.

Mrs. KazKAZDA da was born in Minocqua Feb. 14, 1917, the daughter of George and Ella Ahlborn Brooker.

She lived at Camp Highlands and Glenbrook Farm on Plum Lake until moving to Sayner when she was 16 years old.

Mrs. Kazda served as the first telephone operation in Hatches Store in Sayner and graduated from Eagle River Union Free High School in 1936. She then moved to Chicago, Ill., where she was employed as a companion and housemaid.

She returned to Sayner in the early 1940s and married Charles James Kazda in 1945.

Her interests included golfing and traveling, spending winter months in Tucson, Ariz., and various locations in Florida and Texas.

Mrs. Kazda was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 451, of Boulder Junction and Sayner for more than 50 years. She was a charter member of Shepherd of the

Robert “Bob” A. Mueller, age 81, of Eagle River, Wis., died on Friday, June 29, 2012, peacefully at his home in the care of Dr. MUELLER Kate Hospice and his loving family.

He was born on Oct. 1, 1930, in Melrose Park, Ill., the son of Hugo and Erna (Linnemann) Mueller.

He was raised and attended schools in Maywood, Ill., and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

On Oct. 30, 1965, he was married to Martha “Jean” Maloney in Wheaton, Ill. Bob was employed as an engineer at Alcoa in Hillside, Ill., for 20 years and also at Hamilton-Sundstrand Corp. in Rockford, Ill. After retiring in 1990, Bob and Jean lived in Port Charlotte, Fla. In 2009, they moved to Eagle River due to his illness and to be closer to his

Living History group seeking financial aid

and Jessica (Mike Locy) of Hortonville; great-grandchildren, Tannyr, Ethan and Aubrey Locy; and special family friend, Wayne Powers.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold; infant daughter, Beverly; sister, Elaine (John Pohlman) and brother-in-law; and three infant siblings.

A Celebration of Life memorial luncheon will be held at Grace Lutheran Church in Three Lakes Thursday, July 12, at noon.

Burial will be at Ft. Howard Cemetery in Green Bay. PAID OBITUARY

Thank you to Dr. David & Minka Dawson, Rhinelander, for their protection of 26 acres along the Wisconsin River.

Northwoods Land Trust P.O. Box 321 Eagle River, WI 54521 www.northwoodslandtrust.org

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Bette Lee Swan Bette Lee Swan of Golden, Colo., formerly of St. Germain, died Saturday, April 21, 2012, from complications of pneumonia in Wheat SWAN Ridge, Colo.

She was 93.

Mrs. Swan was born Oct. 11, 1918, in Alton, Ill., the daughter of Chester and Bertha (nee Hoffman) Pierce.

She married Charles H. Swan in 1945.

She moved to the St. Germain area in 1969 from Whitefish Bay, where she built and/or remodeled six homes.

She was a longtime member of the Community United Church of Christ in St. Germain where she was known

for contributing many handcrafted items for various church activities, including several handmade quilts.

In her younger days, her interests included fishing, hiking and playing bridge.

Mrs. Swan was an alumna of the University of Arkansas where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and the Daughters of the American Revolution.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1963 and one grandson.

Mrs. Swan is survived by two daughters, Cyndee (Ron) Dries of Golden and Betsey (Kevin) Delorey of Lake Mills; eight grandsons and 13 great-grandchildren.

Condolences may be sent to Betsey Delorey, N6376 Cedar Lane, Lake Mills, WI 53551 and Cyndee Dries, 13389 W. 23rd Place, Golden, CO 80401.

George Venturella George Venturella of Eagle River, formerly of Chicago Heights, Ill., died Monday, June 18, 2012, at St. Clare’s Hospital in Weston.

He was 65.

Mr. Venturella served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, in the Pacific Theater where he was stationed in Sagamihara, Japan.

His hobbies included fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and photography.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary (nee Bartolini) Venturella.

Survivors include his wife,

Sheryll; one daughter, Victoria of Chicago, Ill.; two sons, David (Elitania) of Washington, D.C., and Joseph (Leslie) of Crown Point, Ind.; a sister, Mary Seitz of Park Forest, Ill.; and five grandchildren.

Visitation was held at Heartland Memorial Center in Chicago Heights and a funeral service was held at St. Agnes Church. A graveside military service was held preceding internment at Assumption Cemetery in Glenwood, Ill. Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans at dav.org.

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VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2012

NEWS

NEARING COMPLETION — A black-topping crew with Pitlik & Wick Inc., was putting the finishing touches on the boat landing renovation project on Townline Lake on the Three Lakes Chain of

POLICE REPORT

Lakes. The project included a new ramp, new docks and a paved parking area. The landing is expected to be open this week.

—Staff Photo By KURT KRUEGER

Vilas County Court report

Suspect in tavern burglary to get jury trial Sept. 12-13 A 37-year-old Slinger man, who allegedly broke into House of Boo’s in Eagle River during the summer of 2009, was granted a jury trial in Vilas County Circuit Court last week.

Stephan Nicholas Congleton, who was arrested Aug. 24, 2009, for allegedly breaking into the back door of the Eagle River tavern using a bolt cutter and tire pry bar, will get a jury trial Sept. 12 and 13, starting at 8:30 a.m.

Circuit Judge Neal A. Nielsen III denied a motion to suppress evidence by Congleton’s attorney, Steven Lucarelli of Eagle River. Congleton is charged with burglary of a building or dwelling and possession of burglarious tools.

Another motions hearing and other issues will be considered Aug. 6 at 2:30 p.m. and a pretrial conference was set for Aug. 14 at 9:15 a.m.

In other felony cases, Jerome Lynn Thomas, 49, of Lac du Flambeau, had a sentence withheld and was placed on probation for 24 months after a motion to withdraw a deferred entry of judgment was granted and a new agreement was reached.

Thomas, who was convicted of misdemeanor theft June 20, 2011, and was granted a deferred entry of judgment, was originally placed on probation for one year.

But on May 30, 2012, Thomas was convicted of throwing or discharging bodily fluid at a public safety worker March 17 in Lac du Flambeau. Charge of battery to a law enforcement officer was dismissed as part of the plea agreement.

Conditions of Thomas’ twoyear probation include complete alcohol and other drug

abuse (AODA) counseling; not to possess or consume intoxicants; no taverns; written apology to the police officer and emergency medical technician; and serve 60 days in the Vilas County Jail.

Kristen L. Allen, 32, of Lac du Flambeau, originally charged with premature disclosure of a search warrant, had her case dismissed. It was alleged that Allen released information prior to authorities completing a search warrant at 229 Makwa Trail in Lac du Flambeau. Allen is a worker at the Lac du Flambeau Child Welfare Department and was at the Lac du Flambeau Police Department when the search warrant was authorized. It’s suspected the property owner cleared the house of possible evidence before police arrived. While Allen admitted she may have called another person following the visit to the police department, she denied that she disclosed any information regarding the search warrant.

James D. Mackay, 19, of St. Germain, charged with three counts of uttering a forgery, receiving stolen property, possession of marijuana and misdemeanor bail jumping, had a preliminary hearing adjourned to July 11 at 11:30 a.m.

Geronimo M. Durant, 30, of Lac du Flambeau, charged with possession of marijuana, second and subsequent offense, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cocaine, had a preliminary hearing set for Aug. 6 at 2 p.m.

All three charges are party to a crime.

Law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at 15578 Indian Village Road in Lac du Flambeau June 1,

when Durant and suspect Jennifer H. Rochelle, 24, of Lac du Flambeau, were seen exiting the driveway at the property in a vehicle.

Inside the residence, investigators found a clear plastic bag with suspected trace amounts of marijuana, a glass plate with a white powder residue suspected to be cocaine, 10 small pieces of aluminum foil used to package or cook certain drugs, a scale with white powder residue, a prescription bottle with a suspected trace of marijuana, an empty pen tube with white powder residue and a water bong.

Steven Lee Batiste, 27, of Lac du Flambeau, charged with delivery of schedule III non-narcotics, pleaded not guilty and a plea/sentencing hearing was set for Aug. 13 at 11 a.m. It’s alleged Batiste sold two packages of suboxone strips for $40 in a controlled purchase Sept. 27, 2011, in Lac du Flambeau.

Christopher A. Kappeler, 29, of Lac du Flambeau, charged with robbery with use of force, party to a crime, had a jury trial set for Sept. 6 at 8:30 a.m. A pretrial conference will be July 10 at 10:45 a.m. It’s alleged Kappeler stole money from the Ojibwe Market in Lac du Flambeau Sept. 3, 2011. During last week’s status hearing, Attorney Michael Schieck of Rhinelander was appointed Kappeler’s public defender, replacing Attorney Anne Katte. The other suspect in the case was a 17-year-old male from Lac du Flambeau.

Robert M. Roche Sr., 50, of Lac du Flambeau, charged with felony bail jumping, pleaded not guilty and a pretrial conference was set for Aug. 4 at 10:15 a.m. Roche

ATV license plates now required The law requiring a rear license plate for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) went into effect July 1 as part of a regulation package passed earlier this year by the Wisconsin Legislature.

Warden Gary Eddy, ATV administrator for the Department of Natural Resources Bureau of Law Enforcement, said the plates will help with identification when it comes to theft prevention, complaints and questions about trail use or operation.

ATVs and UTVs are required to display a registration identification number on a rear plate. Obtaining the plate is the owner’s responsibility, and plates are not provided by the DNR, according to Eddy.

Plates must be a minimum of 4 inches high and 71⁄2 inches wide. The plate has to be white, and the letters and

was on bail with a no-drink stipulation when he was arrested April 8 in Lac du Flambeau after arguing with another person over taking the keys to a car. Roche was initially arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, fourth offense in five years, Sept. 17, 2011. He also is charged with felony bail jumping and possession of marijuana Oct. 1, 2011.

Brian C. Wolfe, 21, of Lac du Flambeau, charged with attempted battery of a peace officer, attempted criminal damage to property, obstructing an officer, felony bail jumping and misdemeanor bail jumping, had a pretrial conference set for July 31 at 2 p.m. A motion to modify his $2,500 cash bond to $250 cash and $2,000 signature was denied. Wolfe allegedly shot an air gun at a Lac du Flambeau Police Department squad car June 4.

In the same incident, Jeffrey J. Bauman Jr., 17, of Lac du Flambeau, was charged with attempted battery of a peace officer, attempted criminal damage to property and obstructing an officer, pleaded not guilty. His status hearing was set for July 17 at 1 p.m.

Benjamin D. Harris, 53, of Lac du Flambeau, convicted of manufacturing/delivery of a prescription drug, was granted furlough from his jail sentence that started April 20.

The court approved the request upon approval of the state of Minnesota to accept him on probation. Harris is on probation for three years and is serving five months in the county jail.

Curtis A. Wolfe, 19, of Lac du Flambeau, charged with burglary of a building or dwelling, misdemeanor theft, and two counts of misdemeanor bail jumping, pleaded not guilty and a pretrial conference was set for July 31 at 9 a.m.

Dillon J. Johnson, 20, of Lac du Flambeau, charged with burglary of a building or dwelling and theft of moveable property, pleaded not guilty and a pretrial conference was set for July 17 at 2:45 p.m. His $2,500 signature bond was continued. Johnson is alleged to have stolen two televisions, a PlayStation, Nintendo Wii, an XBox 360, various video games and an XBox Kinect, with a total value of $3,817. The items were allegedly taken from an apartment at 931 Elks Point Lane in Lac du Flambeau June 11.

Kari Muras, a clerk at Trackside in Eagle River, displays the license plate kit available for ATVs. —STAFF PHOTO

numbers black and a minimum of 11⁄2 inches high.

For those not wanting to design their own plate, ATV owners can purchase a license plate kit at area ATV dealers. Some of the kits include a plastic plate, num-

ber/letter decals and hardware for attaching the plate to the ATV. A downloadable pamphlet detailing the changes and more information on ATVs is available on the DNR website at dnr.wi.gov.

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Vilas County Sheriff A total of 354 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 15 vehicle accidents, three requests for agency assistance, three ambulance requests, eight animal problems, one attempt to locate, one report of battery, three burglaries, three burglar alarms, eight requests for citizen assistance, two reports of criminal damage to property, 12 disturbances, two reports of domestic violence, one fire, three fireworks complaints, three reports of found property, one report of harassment, five reports of hazardous conditions, one hit and run, six juvenile problems, two reports of lost property, nine reports of suspicious circumstances, six thefts, 13 traffic violations, three reports of trespassing, three vacation checks, one weapons offense, one welfare check, three drive-offs, two reports of intoxicated persons, two ATV problems, four reports of fake ID and one drug problem.

At least 17 calls were referred to the Eagle River Police Department and there were at least 18 informational or procedural entries.

In the past week, at least 13 people were booked at the Vilas County Jail, including six for disorderly conduct, one for operating after revocation, two for battery, one for trespassing and one for theft.

During the week, the inmate population ranged from 53 to 65. As of July 2, there were 65 inmates.

Sunday, July 1 - 12:17 a.m. - A one-vehicle rollover was reported on Highway H near North Creek Road in Boulder Junction, involving James D. Deuble of Winnetka, Ill. He was cited for operating under the influence, having intoxicants in the vehicle and speeding.

Saturday, June 30 - 11:45 p.m. - A one-vehicle accident was reported on Highway 17 in Phelps involving Tony E. Serbinski of Iron River, Mich. Serbinski was cited for his failure to report the accident.

- 2:55 p.m. - A two-vehicle collision was reported on

westbound Highway 70 in St. Germain involving Julie A. Winter-Paez of Eagle River and Kenneth Clark of St. Germain.

Friday, June 29 - 3:26 p.m. - A one-vehicle accident was reported on Highway 45 near Rummels Road in Conover involving Brittany A. Lamere of Tomahawk.

Tuesday, June 26 - 5:42 p.m. - A two-vehicle collision was reported on Highway 17 near Highway 70 in the town of Lincoln involving Deborah Hildebrand of Rhinelander and Genevieve Hicks of Eagle River.

- 5:42 p.m. - A one-vehicle rollover was reported on Highway 70 near Christmas Tree Lane in St. Germain involving Dustin R. Ritchie of Iron River, Mich. Ritchie was cited for operating under the influence of an intoxicant and speeding.

Eagle River Police Among the calls received

by Vilas County dispatchers were at least 29 calls for the Eagle River Police. These included one hit and run, five accidents with property damage, one burglar alarm, three animal problems, one report of criminal damage to property, three disturbances, one fire, one harassment complaint, one illegal dumping, one juvenile problem, one probation violation, one request for officer assistance, one report of shoplifting, one threat, two reports of hazardous conditions, two traffic violations, one report of trespassing and one report of an unsecure premise.

Three Lakes Police This police department reported one accident, one alarm, three ambulance requests, three animal problems, seven boat violations, one burglary, two fireworks complaints, one drive-off, one report of gunfire, three reports of hazardous conditions, two welfare checks, one canine dispatch, one report of operating while intoxicated, one report of lost property, one report of found property, two reports of reckless driving, one scam, one report of squad damage, eight reports of suspicious circumstances, one theft, 17 traffic stops and two trespassing complaints.

Thank You

The Graume Family would like to express our gratitude to the Three Lakes Fire Department, Oneida County EMS, Marshfield Flight Paramedics and any others who courageously responded to the Oct. 29, 2011, accident. Your thoughtful care helped give our family more time together. Thank you for your service to us and your ongoing service 3401 to our communities.

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VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

PERSONAL PROPERTY OF JERRY BEER & JOYCE SADAUSKAS

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DIRECTIONS: South of Eagle River, Wis., approx. 2 miles on Hwy. 45 to auction site.

AUCTIONEER NOTE: Jerry & Joyce have decided to relocate and are selling off a lifetime collection! Up for auction, a fine line of must-haves! A don’t-miss auction event! Not a complete list due to the nature of having too much STUFF! ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, BAKERY EQUIPMENT, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: Circus train complete with cars & track – works and other circus cars & memorabilia; many fine pieces of antique furniture, Adlake train lantern, picture & frames, modern & antique art, oil on canvas, ornate lamps – table & floor, geese decoys runner sled, ice-cream chairs, collector baskets, crank phone, dressmaker mannequin, primitive wooden clothes washer, carpenter’s chest, Singer Featherlight sewing machine – black, marble & crystal chandelier, sleigh bells, vintage fruit press, stop sign, large stop-n-go light on pole, 1931 Hobart com. 60-qt. mixer, commercial shelving, baking pans, domes, sheet pans, cake supplies, wedding, commercial Kitchen Aid mixer, sm. waterless food warmer, display case & tiers, 50" Panasonic flat-screen TV, luggage sets, many golf club sets, normal household items, sewing machine, vacuum cleaner, stainless-steel Aussie grill, **Pronto R2 electric scooter/chair, many holiday decorations, rugs, Bose speakers – stereo, small hot-water heater.

LOADER, CABIN, TOOLS, LAWN & GARDEN: Schaeff-SCL-515 loader, cabin approx. 12' x 34', 16' trailer, older pontoon trailer, snowmobile trailer, horse-drawn sickle mower, old wooden wagon, bobsled, primitive platform sled, dump bucket, Blaze King woodstove, Honda GCV 160 power washer – 2600 psi, Briggs & Stratton power washer, ladders – fiberglass, wooden, alum. & step, Craftsman stacking tool chests, Performance table saw, Makita chop saw, Sawzall, earth quake auger, Delta horizontal band saw 4" x 6", 12-v porta starter, Stihl weed trimmer, elec. motors, carpenter’s bench, Homelite chain saw w/case, DeWalt 740 10' power shot saw, floor jack, building supplies, Ryobi drills, jigsaws, circular saws, staple guns, air tank, arc welder, man hand tools, creeper, LP tank & gas tanks, Craftsman 1/2-HP garage door opener, alum. rowboat, fishing items, cement pots, figures & benches, yard & garden furniture, martin houses, iron & wood wheels, bucksaw, primitive hand tools, pipe vise, sleighs, grinding stone, ox yoke, garden tools, wooden wheelbarrow, misc. lumber.

RELAY FUNDRAISER — Cathy and Don Brandenburg were the lucky winners of a grill and blanket in a recent Relay For Life Challenge fundraiser at Parsons of Eagle River. Pictured are, from left: Dave Menden, Collision Center manager; Cathy Bran-

denburg; Dick Hughes, Relay for Life spokesman; Don Brandenburg; Jenny Gretzinger, a Parsons owner; and Brandee Nieckula, new vehicle manager. Missing was Del Keup, who donated the blanket in memory of his wife, Ann. —STAFF PHOTO

Nicolet College cuts budget, maintains $20 million levy ___________

BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR

___________

RHINELANDER — The Nicolet College Board passed a new budget that cuts $500,000 from operational expenses for the 2012-’13 school year and maintained its $20 million property tax levy for district taxpayers in six counties here.

The most recent budget reduction comes on top of the $600,000 the board cut from the operational budget last year for a total of a $1.1 million budget reduction over the past two years, according to Nicolet College President Elizabeth Burmaster “Everyone at Nicolet realizes that these are challenging economic times and that it is vital that we reduce operational expenses as much as possible,” she said.

“The challenge is to make cuts and still move the college forward, maintain edu-

cational quality, and meet the changing needs of residents and businesses in the North Woods. This budget does that.”

The $36.3 million budget will be funded with the help of a $20.8 million tax levy, maintaining an operational tax levy freeze which is in place for all state technical colleges.

Last year’s budget was $38 million, while the levy was $20.4 million.

Burmaster said much of the savings in the budget was realized through staff reductions and improved operational efficiencies. Starting July 1, the beginning of the new fiscal year, Nicolet will have the equivalent of 11 fewer full-time staff. All of these position cuts came from the administrative, support staff, and nonteaching ranks.

Burmaster stressed that there were no cuts made to the number of instructor positions.

“It is critically important to maintain instructor positions in order to maintain a high level of educational quality and respond to workforce development needs,” she said.

Last year, Nicolet cut the equivalent of 9.8 full-time positions. This makes for a total reduction of 20.8 fulltime employees over the past two years.

“Even with significant reductions in the past two budgets,” Burmaster said, “the college has prioritized new academic programs in an effort to expand career opportunities for residents and meet the workforce needs of North Woods businesses.”

The new programs include manufacturing industrial maintenance, dental hygiene, architectural technology, geographic information systems, and two new certificates in information technology.

“Nicolet provides a quality

Workshop slated in Three Lakes aims to assist small-town leaders The town of Three Lakes will host a regional workshop called Small Town Downtown Forums Thursday, Aug. 16, from 12:30 to 5 p.m., presented by Wisconsin Rural Partners, the UW-Extension, Wisconsin Downtown Action Council, Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., and U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development.

The event is one of three such workshops planned in the state and will take place at the Three Lakes town office located at 6965 W.

School St. The public is welcome to attend. The forum is developed to create a dialogue among small-town leaders with populations of 1,500 or fewer to give them a chance to learn from each other through case studies, roundtables and discussion groups.

The workshop aims to get attendees to share ideas; and community leaders, elected officials, business leaders and volunteers should take along samples of their projects.

The workshop aims for

Walker declares emergency Gov. Scott Walker recently declared a state of emergency following heavy rain and flooding for Douglas, Ashland and Bayfield counties.

Walker made the announcement after touring the Superior area with the adjutant general of the Wisconsin National Guard Maj. Gen. Donald Dunbar, Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Brian Satula, U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wisconsin), state Rep. Nick Milroy

(D-South Range), state Rep. Janet Bewley (D-Ashland ), state Sen. Bob Jauch’s Chief of Staff Jeff Buhrandt, local officials and flood victims.

Excessive rains June 1920 led to flood-related damages at more than 500 homes and businesses.

Public infrastructure, including roads and culverts, also were damaged or destroyed across the region. The cost of that damage is estimated at more than $2.5 million.

participants to take away new business-development ideas, find people and contacts who have similar issues, learn how to make small size an advantage, identify a project to rally around and learn to tap into new volunteer pools.

There is a $10 per-person charge to attend the workshop. Participants should register by Wednesday, Aug. 1, and can register online at wisconsindowntown.org.

education that prepares our students for the world of work and further education,” Burmaster said. “We are committed to educational excellence which will be key to bringing economic prosperity back to the North Woods.”

Mill rate projected The 2012-’13 budget is based on an anticipated 4% decline in equalized property value and a little more than a 2% increase in the total tax levy for the Nicolet College District.

“Exact figures won’t be known until fall when the state releases official equalized property values and the board of trustees determines the mill rate,” said Burmaster.

The mill rate is projected to be $1.22 per $1,000 of equalized property value, resulting in the tax on a $100,000 home to increase by $7.24.

The Nicolet College District includes all of Vilas, Oneida and Forest counties, and roughly the northern half of Lincoln County, the northwestern third of Langlade County, and the southeastern corner of Iron County.

About 1,500 students take credit classes each semester at Nicolet, located on 280 acres just south of Rhinelander on Lake Julia.

In addition, about 10,000 people a year utilize some aspect of the college through Business and Community Education, the Nicolet Live!

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NEWS Nielsen appointed to panel of judges

The Vilas County Commission on Aging has a new home in Eagle River, moving from the courthouse to 521 E. Wall St. The

commission held an open house last week in its new facility to show clients the new, expanded space.

—STAFF PHOTOS

Aging group moves into new home ADRC staff also joins Eagle River office ___________

BY KEN ANDERSON NEWS CORRESPONDENT

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A half dozen public employees have been serving the elderly and persons with disabilities for many years from their crowded offices at the Vilas County Courthouse in Eagle River.

Now the Vilas County Commission on Aging (COA), partnering with the multi-county Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC), have a new home at 521 E. Wall St. in Eagle River.

Under the direction of Commission on Aging Chairman Erv Teichmiller, the former Wood Shed gift house was redesigned to aid the many programs offered through the commission, according to interim supervisor Susan Richmond.

“This affords space for each staff member to conduct confidential interviews and accommodates two ADRC specialists as well,” Richmond said. “It’s triple the former space we had in the courthouse.”

Richmond said Teichmiller’s vision, followed by county board approval, for the facility was developed into a warm and welcome atmosphere.

Teichmiller said the mission of the COA is “dedicated to advocating for the community, working with consumers to access resources, and empowering them to make positive life changes.”

Included within the facil-

bers Deputy Chief Judge Randy R. Koschnick, Jefferson County Circuit Court; and Deputy Chief Judge Gregory J. Potter, Wood County Circuit Court; along with reappointees Chief Judge Donald R. Zuidmulder, Brown County Circuit Court; and Chief Judge Mary K. Wagner, Kenosha County Circuit Court.

Working as a team with a deputy chief judge and a professional court administrator, chief judges manage the flow of cases, supervise personnel, develop budgets and meet monthly as a committee to work on issues of statewide importance.

With the exception of Milwaukee County (First Judicial Administrative District), where the chief judge is a fulltime administrator, chief judges and their deputies maintain court calendars in addition to handling administrative matters.

Districts range in size from one county to 13 counties. A chief judge can serve up to three two-year terms, which are staggered.

The Committee of Chief Judges consists of 10 chief judges, one from each of the state’s 10 judicial administrative districts.

Catfish Lake Association schedules annual meeting The Catfish Lake Association will hold its annual meeting Saturday, July 7, at the Kalmar Community Center, located at 1011 N. Railroad St. in Eagle River.

The business meeting will take place from 9 to 10 a.m.

Complimentary coffee, tea and sweet rolls will be provided.

Agenda items will include the election of vice president and secretary positions, as well as an update on the spring treatment of Eurasian water milfoil and other issues.

Catfish Lake property owners and anyone else interested are welcome to attend the meeting.

PUBLIC MEETINGS Erv Teichmiller, chairman of the Vilas County Commission on Aging, stands next to the sign at the new location of the commission

ity is a conference room that can be used by the elderly benefit specialists, caregiver coordinators, nutrition advisory council and transportation subcommittee.

The annual budget for the COA is a combination of federal, state and county funds, along with donations, totaling $737,000. Federal

A senior citizen at the Commission on Aging open house visited with ADRC regional manager Pam Parkkila.

and Aging & Disability Resource Center at 521 E. Wall St. in Eagle River.

—Photo By Ken Anderson

and state coffers each contribute 27%, while county dollars total 29% and donations are at 17%.

Richmond coordinates the nutrition and transportation programs, Mary Kapke coordinates the Alzheimer’s family support, Amie Rein is the health and wellness coordinator and caregiver support, and Connie Gengle and Pamme Williams are the elderly benefit specialists.

One of the most visible services of the COA is the senior meals program with sites in Eagle River, Phelps, St. Germain, Land O’ Lakes, Boulder Junction and Lac du Flambeau. In addition, meals can be delivered to those who are homebound.

In 2011, 25,210 meals were served, including 11,922 home deliveries.

The ADRC programs focus on persons age 60 and older, as well as individuals with disabilities ages, 17½

to 59, according to coordinator Julie Livingston.

“We work with rehabilitation centers, hospital discharge planners, and the Commission on Aging,” Livingston said. “We are part of a consortium of county and tribal efforts to provide services. We determine eligibility for programs and create ways to accommodate the needs to the elderly and those who may have disabilities.”

Other counties’ part of the ARDC is Oneida, Forest and Taylor, along with Sokaogon Chippewa and Forest County Potawatomi.

Livingston indicated a disability benefit specialist will soon be added to the staff at the new Eagle River office.

For more information, Vilas County COA offices can be reached at (715) 4793625 or 1-(800) 374-1123.

The ADRC can be reached by calling (715) 479-3779.

Cranberry Lake Association donates for buoys Recognizing the importance of maintaining and replacing the navigational buoys on the Eagle River Chain of Lakes, the Cranberry Lake Association donated $500 to the town of Washington.

The town of Washington coordinates the Eagle River Chain buoy program. The towns of Washington and Lincoln and the city of Eagle River all contribute equally to this program. However, the funding is insufficient for the replacement and ongoing maintenance of the buoys.

Over the years, many of the 89 buoys on the Chain have deteriorated and are in need of repair or replacement. Recently, Jim Spring, town of Washington chairman, advised the Eagle River Chain of Lakes Association (ERCLA) of the situation.

This resulted in a donation from the ERCLA. Through donations from

The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently appointed Deputy Chief Judge Neal A. “Chip” Nielsen III to serve as a new member of the Committee of Chief Judges, effective Aug 1.

Nielsen will replace outgoing Ninth Judicial Administrative District Chief Judge Gregory E. Grau, of Marathon County Circuit Court. A former deputy chief judge, Grau has served as the district’s chief judge since Sept. 8, 2008.

Grau remains on the bench in Marathon County.

Nielsen was appointed to the Vilas County bench in 2003, was elected in 2004 and re-elected in 2010. He worked as a corporate attorney from 1999 to 2003 and was in private practice from 1981 to 1999.

He serves as chairman of the State-Tribal Justice Forum, which works to promote and sustain communication, education and cooperation among tribal and state court systems.

The Ninth District encompasses Vilas, Oneida, Florence, Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Menominee, Price, Shawano and Taylor counties.

Joining Nielsen on the committee will be new mem-

Vilas County Zoning and Planning Committee — Thursday, July 5, 8:30 a.m., Boulder Junction Community Center. Agenda: Public hearing on a conditionaluse permit submitted by Todd Kerecman.

Vilas County Zoning and Planning Committee — Thursday, July 5, 8:30 a.m., Rock Falls Riding Stable and Mini-Golf in Arbor Vitae. Agenda: Public hearing on an application to amend conditional-use permit 2003-08.

Conover Town Board — Thursday, July 5, 7 p.m., Conover Center. Agenda:

Review Resolution 131-12 and hear proposal for law enforcement sitting on E. Buckatabon Road and placing a reduced-speed limit sign.

Oneida County Board of Adjustment — Tuesday, July 10, 8 a.m., courthouse.

Agenda: Annual election of officers and on-site inspections.

Vilas County Zoning and Planning Committee — Tuesday, July 10, 9 a.m., Manitowish Waters Town Hall. Agenda: Hearing on rezoning request by Daniel Johns Jr.

Monday-Friday, July 9-13 Jesse Miech

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High School Girls Camp (Session #1) Dates: July 9-13 Time: 7 to 9 a.m.

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Taking part in the check presentation for new buoys were, from left, Washington foreman Mike Martens, Cranberry Lake Association

local organizations and private individuals, work can begin on maintaining, repair-

president Dick Brock, Washington Chairman Jim Spring, and association secretary/treasurer Carole Linn.

—Contributed Photo

ing and replacing damaged and worn buoys. These donations will facilitate replace-

ment of all the buoys on the Chain over the next several years.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2012

VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

NEWS

Beetle release sites being considered to control invasive purple loosestrife ___________

BY NEWS-REVIEW STAFF

___________

Beetle release sites are now being considered for the Eagle River area biological control of the shoreline/wetland invasive plant, purple loosestrife.

A multipartner community effort launched this spring to control purple loosestrife plants in the Eagle River area is well under way, according to Ted Ritter, Vilas County invasive species coordinator, who is overseeing the project.

The plant roots dug and potted in May by Northland Pines High School students are now producing 4- to 5-foottall plants.

Ritter explained that the Galerucella beetles have been collected from other sites where biological control of purple loosestrife is under way and 10 beetles have been placed under fine mesh nets on the potted plants.

If all goes as planned, Ritter said each netted plant will host approximately 1,000 beetles by sometime in July as a result of rapid beetle reproduction.

“The potted plants will be nearly destroyed by the beetles, which rely exclusively on purple loosestrife plants for food and habitat,” said Ritter.

“Release of the beetles from the potted plants at sites where purple loosestrife is established will be the final step of the process.”

Ritter is now visiting private properties in the Catfish and Voyageur lakes area of the Eagle River Chain of Lakes where purple loosestrife is believed to be well established. Each site will be evalu-

As part of a Vilas County invasive species project, Galerucella beetles have been released into netted pots and are expected to reproduce

ated for the most appropriate control method, including releasing beetles.

“The advantage of biological control is that the beetles, which are quite small, eat nothing but purple loosestrife.

They burrow into the plant root crown for the winter as the plant tops die back in the fall,” said Ritter.

As the plant re-emerges in the spring, the beetles travel up the stems and mate heavily for several weeks.

rapidly during July. The beetles will then be used to control invasive purple loosestrife in the Eagle River area.

—Contributed Photo

“Continued eating by the ever-increasing beetle population takes a heavy toll on the plants,” said Ritter. “While mortality of the plants at a given site is not always achieved, the inability of the plants to flower and produce seeds stops the otherwise rapid spread of the plant population.”

This project is not limited to the Eagle River Chain of Lakes. Other properties are being considered for beetle

Ruling: GOP leaders disappointed FROM PAGE 1A Triple Aim — that is, providing the best care for the whole population at the lowest cost,” said Youso. “We believe that competitive health insurance markets offering affordable, high-quality benefit choices are best for employers and consumers.”

Youso said the health maintenance organization is prepared for the future.

“Although we had no way of knowing how the court would rule, (the) decision does not catch us unprepared,” said Youso. “We have been diligent about meeting the guidelines Congress has established and are well-positioned to move ahead.”

Obama says the principle upheld by the high court’s ruling is that no American should go bankrupt because of illness. “(The) decision was a victory for people all over this country whose lives are more secure because of this law,” Obama said in a televised White House statement.

Meanwhile, a Wisconsin lawmaker says he is disappointed in the U.S. Supreme Court for upholding the health-care reform law.

In the decision, the high court decided the individual mandate requiring people to have health insurance is valid as a tax. Rep. Reid Ribble (RWis.) said he was disappointed in the Supreme Court’s decision.

“According to the Supreme Court, this law violates the president’s promise not to raise taxes on anyone making less than $250,000. Today confirms this promise was not just broken, it was shattered,” said Ribble.

“While I have said from the beginning that this law needs to be repealed, Jamie Wall has stated that repealing the health-care law would be ‘like turning back the clock.’ Well, we’re about to fast-forward to one of the largest tax increases in American history,” said Ribble.

Ribble said the decision leaves in place a law riddled with loopholes and tax increases that will result in higher costs and lower quality

of care for families, make it harder for small businesses to create jobs, and add new debt on America’s future generations.

“I always put the people of northeast Wisconsin first and I will keep working on ways to fix this flawed law so that everyone can have access to quality care at an affordable price,” said Ribble.

The GOP said the only way to get rid of the law, dubbed “Obamacare” by many, is to defeat Obama in the presidential election in November.

Supporters of the Affordable Care Act argue the “individual mandate” is necessary for the system to work, while opponents argued it is an unconstitutional intrusion of individual freedom. While is was not the comprehensive national health-care system liberals initially sought, supporters said the law would reduce health-care costs, expand coverage and protect consumers.

In place of creating a national health system, the law bans insurance companies from denying coverage to people with pre-existing medical conditions, bars insurers from setting a dollar limit on health coverage payouts and requires them to cover preventive care at no additional cost to consumers.

It also requires individuals to have health insurance, either through their employers or a state-sponsored exchange, or face a fine beginning in 2014. There are, however, a number of exemptions.

For instance, the penalty will be waived for people with very low incomes who are members of certain religious groups, or who face insurance premiums that would exceed 8% of family income even after including employer contributions and federal subsidies.

Supporters argued the individual mandate is critical to the success of the legislation, because it expands the pool of people paying for insurance and ensures that healthy people do not opt out of having insurance until they need it.

Critics say the provision gives the government too much power over what they say should be a personal eco-

nomic decision.

Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Ted Nickel expressed his disappointment in the decision.

“I appreciate the Supreme Court’s work on this important case,” said Nickel. “(The law) takes a top-down approach that focuses on the federal government controlling the insurance markets in each state. From our experience in working with the federal government on this law, we know this approach is unworkable. Hopefully, this disappointing decision will help galvanize support to overturn the law in Congress.”

Nickel said the law has been controversial from its inception, especially because the law mandated that every individual must purchase health insurance and required states to expand their Medicaid rolls. Wisconsin joined the multistate lawsuit soon after Gov. Scott Walker took office and advocated for state flexibility and state control of insurance markets.

“Our experience in being forced to implement this law shows it is unworkable,” said Nickel.

“The Wisconsin approach — a competitive insurance market with robust consumer protections — provides consumers with the best environment. We will work with Gov. Walker, the Legislature, and the state’s congressional delegation to allow the state to return to that consumer-friendly approach.”

In another part of last Thursday’s decision, the high court ruled that a part of the law involving Medicaid must change.

The law calls for an expansion of eligibility for Medicaid, which involves spending by the federal government and the states, and threatens to remove existing Medicaid funding from states that don’t participate in the expansion.

Thursday’s ruling said the government must remove that threat.

Several groups that follow the health-care law closely said they were keeping an eye on the potential impact of the ruling.

release sites.

Anyone in the Eagle River area having purple loosestrife plants on their property is asked to contact Ritter at the courthouse in Eagle River at (715) 479-3738.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS The real estate transactions listed below are being published at the request of many of our readers. The information is public record and reflects an index of each week’s transactions.

Property transactions exceeding $10,000 recorded at the Vilas County Courthouse the past week and the transfer fee: June 25, 2012 Gregory A. Rice to Lynn M. Schroeder and spouse, prt SE SE in 11-42-5, gov lot 5, prt SW SW in 12-42-5, gov lot 5, $930 M. Rodney Erickson et al to Mark R. Erickson and wife et al and Michael J. Printon and wife et al, 30-43-6, gov lot 1, prt SW NE in 30-43-6, gov lot 3, $780 June 26, 2012 Joel Gunderson et al to Wayne E. Bernahl Trust, lots 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 of plat 254 in Point OIE, $264 Adam T. Johnson and wife to Curtis W. Glaunert and wife, prt NE SW in 35-44-6, gov lot 4, $222 Estate of Carl J. Oberlander to Lynn C. Sorgatz and spouse, prt NE SE, prt NW SE in 31-40-10, $435 Chad W. Metzger and wife to Jarett LeBlang and wife, prt SW SE in 30-40-5, $375 June 27, 2012 Orville E. Arnold to Brady J. Francois, lots 44 and 45 of plat 24 in Birchwood 13-42-5, $1,440 June 29, 2012 Veronica J. Zahn to

Michael Holzner and wife, prt SE NW, prt SW NE in 3340-8, $318 John B. Powers and wife to John F. Bergh and wife, prt NE SE in 10-40-7, gov lot 1, $736.50 Gary A. Babcoke to Thomas J. Wiebe IRA and State Bank of Cross Plains Cust., prt SW SW in 23-40-5, gov lot 3, $150 Gary A. Babcoke to Thomas J. Wiebe, prt SW SW in 23-40-5, gov lot 3, $67.20 James H. Wiebe to Thomas J. Wiebe, prt SW SW in 23-40-5, gov lot 3, $67.20 Kristin A. Braska to Mark A. Wiebe, prt SW SW in 2340-5, gov lot 3, $89.70 Deutsche Bank Nat. Trust Co. Trustee and HSI Asset Securitization Corp. to Douglas P. Tower, prt SE SW, prt SW SE in 32-40-11, $525 Estate of Scott L. Preisler to Norse Holding Group Inc., lot 4 of plat 178 in Leisure Lodge Condo, $349.50 Brannon E. Mayer and wife to Neal E. Arndt and wife, prt SE SW in 24-43-8, gov lot 5, $480 EZ 2 Sea LLC to Kevin L. Blessing and wife, lot 22 of plat 840 in Voyageur Crossings Condominium, $825 Moore Living Trust 12/09/96 to Daniel G. Briner and wife, prt NE NW in 2540-8, gov lot 3, outlots 1 and 2 of plat 101 in Forest Hills, $1,344.60 Terrie L. Crawford CoTrustee and Marion L. Raffauf Trust to Michael J. Snyder, prt SE SW in 24-40-5, gov lot 4, $907.50

Eagle River Rotary contributes to local & international projects

New Three Eagle Trail Segment

With your continued support, Rotary is making Eagle River, and the world, a better place.

Did you know your local Rotary Club donated $5,000 this year to help fund construction of a new biking and walking trail on the Eagle River end of the Three Eagle Trail?

Construction will begin this summer on the 2.8mile segment, which will lead from the historic Eagle River Depot, past Dairy Queen and then south following the former railroad grade for about 1.5 miles before crossing Mud Creek and terminating at a rustic rest area. It is an addition to the 8.4-mile trail that runs north from Three Lakes.

While Rotary supports mostly local projects, last year the club helped fund construction of a well and water purification system in Berard, Haiti, providing safe drinking water to thousands of villagers.

The solar-powered, 100-foot-deep well was accomplished through Vision of Hope Ministries. It provides about eight gallons of water a day, per person, for nearly 3,000 people. The club donated nearly $17,000 toward the project.

A few years ago, the Rotary Club raised more than $75,000 for the renovation of the Silver Lake beach house, plus provided many hours of labor for the project. And soon after, the club raised $50,000 to obtain a state grant for the renovation of the old Eagle River railroad depot. The downtown now has washroom facilities, and the depot serves as a trailhead for the Three Eagle Bike & Hike Trail.

Following that, the Rotary Club raised $25,000 to

19TH Annual

Wine & Cheese Tasting Social Date: Monday, July 16, 6-9 p.m.

• Approximately 100 domestic & imported wines with experts to describe their characteristics • A large variety of domestic & imported cheeses • A great array of appetizers to satisfy all tastebuds.

• Live auctions & silent-auction items • New Leine’s beer tasting Meet old friends – make new friends Tickets: $35 advance purchase $40 at the door

Location: Eagle Waters Resort Hwy. 70 East, left on Eagle Waters Road

For information, call Rouleen Gartner (715) 479-4623.

develop a park area south of the depot, featuring rest benches, bike racks, a drinking fountain, a foursided clock and landscaping.

Your local Rotary Club has helped raise more than $600 million for the Polio Plus campaign to eradicate polio on Earth. The task is not finished yet, but has been 99.8% successful.

The club has participated in the Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) program for more than 30 years.

We have hosted more than 50 students from almost 40 countries. Meanwhile, about 50 local students have enjoyed the same broadening experiences by living with families in other parts of the world.

Rotary awards $1,000 in scholarship money to graduating seniors, makes numerous donations to area organizations on an annual basis and is always looking for new ways to invest time, talent and financial resources to make our community and world a safe and healthy place.

It was 50 years ago that Rotary led fundraising to start construction of the original Eagle River Memorial Hospital. And 48 years ago, the club helped start the Eagle River Snowmobile Derby.

Our motto is “Service Above Self.” To keep Rotary working for the community, it needs you to attend the two fundraisers below. We welcome new members. We meet at noon on Mondays at Eagle River Inn. Call Club President Rouleen Gartner at (715) 479-4623.

The area’s top events of the year.

These are the ones people shouldn’t miss!

The Eagle River Rotary Club presents

the 52ND Annual

Eagle River Antique Show and Sale Fri., Aug. 3, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sat., Aug. 4, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Featuring professional dealers from the Northern Wisconsin Antique Dealers Association and Guests

Eagle River Derby Track Exposition Hall Highway 45 North For information, call Sarah Mohr (715) 479-6592.

2012-2013 Theme: “PEACE THROUGH SERVICE” Sponsored by the Eagle River Rotary Club Foundation All income is used to support various local Rotary Club community projects, plus a number of Rotary International humanitarian programs.

VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2012

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NEWS Yellow Birch Lake group to hold annual meeting

WALL DONATION — BMO Harris M&I Bank in Eagle River recently donated $500 to help bring the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall to Eagle River June 30 to July 4. Taking part in the pre-

sentation were, from left, wall committee members Amy Young and Greg Hahn, Connie Olson of M&I Bank, and committee members Al Pittelko and Terry Tryggeseth.

—STAFF PHOTO

Refinancing to save Vilas $70,000 ___________

BY KEN ANDERSON NEWS CORRESPONDENT

___________

Refinancing two outstanding promissory notes and a state trust fund loan at a lower interest rate will save taxpayers more than $70,000, according to information provided to the Vilas County Board last week.

The county has one current obligation bond issued in 2004 for $3,255,000, another issued in 2006 for $1,750,000 and a state trust fund loan issued in 2010 for $231,000.

Interest rates on the three are 3.3%, 4.125% and 4.25%, respectively.

Under the refinancing resolution presented to the board, the remaining combined debt of the three subject to refinancing is $1,925,000 with an interest rate of 1.4%. The term of the bond will end in 2019.

Bradley Viegut of Baird told the supervisors they have an outstanding credit rating provided by Moody’s Investor Services.

“Your 2012 general obligation refund bond rating is Aa2,” Viegut said. “Post sale, the county will have $4.8 million in general obligation debt outstanding.”

The As2 rating reflects the county’s $7.3 billion property tax base, stable financing

with ample reserves, and low debt burden with no future borrowing plans, according to the Moody’s report. It was noted there has been a recent decline in property values.

The report identifies the Lake of the Torches Resort Casino as the county’s largest employer with 550 employees, followed by the Lac du Flambeau School District with 488 employees and the county itself with 226 employees.

The report noted one of the reasons the county rating could drop would be material “declines in general fund reserves.” Later in the meeting, county supervisors pulled more than $500,000 from the reserve for three projects.

Committee dropped A resolution was introduced by county board Chairman Steve Favorite and Supervisor Jim Behling to amend the county standing rules to eliminate the Solid Waste Committee. The resolution was submitted without going through a standing committee.

“I recently found out the recycling program was removed from the UW-Extension community resource development (CRD) agent job description,” Favorite said.

“We need to continue solidwaste recycling and the zon-

ing department has the capacity to do this.”

Supervisor Dennis Nielsen, chairman of the UWExtension committee, was upset with the resolution.

“This is not right,” Nielsen said. “The new CRD agent starts July 1 and no one said anything to me and I’m the chairman.”

Supervisor Kathleen Rushlow asked if the Zoning Committee knew what it was getting into.

“Does Zoning understand the state hazardous waste and recycling program?” she asked. “Committee members work two days in Lac du Flambeau and two days in Eagle River when we collect hazardous waste.”

Favorite did admit he was “miffed” that the UW-Extension department head failed to tell Nielsen.

Supervisor Erv Teichmiller wanted to delay the resolution.

“This has not gone before the committee looking at consolidation and this needs to be postponed,” Teichmiller urged, but his motion to postpone was defeated.

The board approved the change on a 13-3 vote with Teichmiller, Nielsen and Rushlow voting against the resolution.

Other action In other action, the county

board: — approved a 22-acre land trade with Oldenburg Group that would assure county control of a section of former rail corridor north of Eagle River in exchange for 40 acres. The county will enroll those acres, plus another 61 acres, into the county forest law to satisfy Department of Natural Resources approval of the trade; — postponed indefinitely a resolution to limit the number of county board supervisors attending the annual Wisconsin Counties Association conference.

— approved a two-year lease agreement with the Headwaters Youth Soccer Association and Eagle River Baseball for use of Oldenburg Sports Park; a separate ordinance change would allow both groups to sell concessions at the park pavilion; — agreed to process a tax foreclosure action against property owned by Charles Pride in the city of Eagle River and thereafter transfer ownership to the city; delinquent taxes, interest and special assessments charges against the property at 614 S. Pride Lane total $25,049.57 from 2006 through 2010; and — approved a payment of $15,111.37 to the town of Plum Lake for culvert replacement on Star Lake Road.

Vilas panel to establish policy for reopening snomo trails ___________

BY KEN ANDERSON NEWS CORRESPONDENT

___________

Even with the warm temperature of summer, the Vilas County Snowmobile Trail Safety Committee had an initial discussion on what policy should prevail should trails be closed during a thaw but reopened if a large snow event happens.

Currently, under a policy adopted in 2005, all statefunded snowmobile trails in the county are opened at the same time after an inspection by county recreation coordinator Dale Mayo.

The process of inspecting more than 400 miles of trail takes about two weeks, with a target date of having all trails open the Friday following the close of the statewide muzzleloader deer season, conditions permitting.

The 11 snowmobile clubs prepare their trails and tell the county when they are ready for inspection. Clubs must obtain permission from the county and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to use all-terrain vehicles on their inspection runs.

All trails are closed in the spring either after warm weather arrives or March 31, whichever comes first. Closing of the trails is by mutual agreement with the county snowmobile clubs.

“What we don’t have is a clear policy on opening the

trails after they have been closed due to thaws,” Mayo told the committee. “Do we re-inspect? That takes two weeks and by then conditions may not be favorable. After we close, can we waive the county inspection for a second opening if conditions are favorable?”

Mayo said the main focus is safety and the most critical aspect of safety is having all the proper signs, particularly the stop-ahead and stop signs, in the proper places.

He said many get knocked down during the course of the winter and are put back up by the local clubs.

“Thaws allow signs that are stuck back up to fall down,” Mayo pointed out.

Committee member Ralph Sitzberger predicted the local clubs can inspect the trails faster than the two weeks it takes the county.

Supervisor Sig Hjemvick, who first suggested forming the trail safety committee and was its chairman until taken off the committee at the last committee appointments by county board Chairman Steve Favorite, suggested having two different closing policies for two different purposes.

“We could have a season closing policy when it will be known all trails will close and not reopen, and we could have a temporary trail closing policy should we get a major thaw early and then

more snow,” Hjemvick said.

There was the possibility of having the clubs do the inspections after a temporary closure and notify the county in writing by email or fax they have done so. All 11 clubs in the county Snowmobile Alliance have to inspect their trails at least once per week, according to their agreement with the county.

The committee adopted a recommendation to develop a policy of reopening trails after a temporary closure with the clubs doing the inspections. Mayo will draft the language and have it reviewed by corporation counsel prior to having the Forestry and Land Committee review it as a possible policy to follow.

The safety committee also discussed a public service announcement with DNR conservation warden Tim Price, describing his work with the Northland Pines High School graphic arts classes on safety flyers. He distributed an example of what the students could develop. Vilas County publicity director Cindy Burzinski said they could work as a team with the school.

The committee recognized the leadership Hjemvick gave to starting the trail safety committee and for recognizing the need for safety on the county’s snowmobile trails.

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The Yellow Birch Conservation Union will hold its sixth annual meeting and brat fry Saturday, July 7, according to association President Bill Lochte.

All residents on Yellow Birch Lake and the upper Eagle River to the Highway 45 bridge are welcome to attend the event, which will take place at Jim and Beth Logan’s lakefront property at 1632 McKinley Blvd.

The group will gather to set up at approximately 10 a.m. and the meeting will begin at 11 a.m. A brat fry and potluck will begin at noon.

Lochte, who is also chairman of the Eagle River Chain of Lakes Association, will give an update to residents regarding the conditions of the lake and river following the May treatment for Eurasian water milfoil. He’ll also address other lakes on the Chain.

In addition to the regular business meeting agenda, Carolyn Scholl, a Vilas County

conservationist for the Land and Water Conservation Department, will speak to the group.

She will discuss the work of the department, as well as her job in promoting the conservation of natural resources in the North Woods.

Those planning to attend the picnic should contact Mary Lochte at (715) 477-1999 or Diane Kramer at 479-9853 and tell them how many will attend.

“They also need to know what dish guests will bring to share, and can offer suggestions as to what might be needed,” said Lochte.

In addition to the potluck item, those attending can take other beverages and lawn chairs for their family members.

Parking will be available on the Logan’s Lake road, which is just south of their main driveway, and will be marked.

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VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

LATE CLASSIFIEDS

NEWS

A summer visitor, right, was one of many people who stopped by the GHT booth at last Sunday’s Taste of Conover to buy Gear Up & Ride raffle tickets from GHT member Mike Gerlach.

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

A local nonprofit group, GHT’s goal is to develop a bike-pedestrian trail connecting all the town centers in eastern Vilas County by 2020.

Proceeds from the raffle go toward that goal.

—Contributed Photo

Bike trail work continues in five Vilas communities This summer brings good news for bike-pedestrian trail development in eastern Vilas County and, for Great Headwaters Trails (GHT), the local nonprofit developing a trail system connecting Eagle River to St. Germain, Conover, Phelps and Land O’ Lakes.

GHT’s first trail segment, the western end of the Conover-Phelps Trail, is fully funded and will be constructed next summer.

But the GHT bike-ped system will not only connect towns, it will connect Eagle River to three well-established trails to the north, south and west.

And all of those trails have new developments of their own: • The Three Eagle Trail Foundation will seek bids this month to construct its newest segment, a 2.75-mile trail running south through woodlands and marshland from Dairy Queen in Eagle River to a trailhead near Section Nine Road. Construction is scheduled to start in September and the new trail will be ready next spring.

• In Land O’ Lakes, the Wilderness Lakes Trails Foundation has completed a new 3.2-mile stretch of asphalt-paved trail running

through woodlands from Forest Lake Road south of Highway B to the intersection of Highway B and Thousand Island Road. It’s the newest part of the 49-mile circle route that goes around the Sylvania Wilderness area to Watersmeet, Mich., and then back to Land O’ Lakes.

• In St. Germain, the town’s Bike and Hike Trail Committee has a new chairwoman Anne Small, and has openings for new members who want to work to make the trail even better. The newest part of St Germain’s asphalt trail now extends east as far as Highway O and Highway 70. It’s the beginning of more than 30 miles of continuous trail that goes through Sayner, past the Crystal Lake campground and on to Boulder Junction.

One important goal remaining is to link the St Germain trail to Eagle River.

That’s where GHT comes in.

The link trail is a high-priority part of the GHT system, and also a challenge due to engineering hurdles and costs, according to GHT President Jeff Currie.

“Our foundation is committed to Goal 2020, developing the link to St. Germain and all the trails connecting Eagle River to Conover,

Phelps and Land O’ by the end of the decade,” he said.

The essential ingredient to making those connections happen will be substantial public support, Currie stressed.

The public can show that support by becoming members of GHT. Membership support can be sent to GHT at P.O. Box 609, Eagle River, WI 54521. More details are available at GHTrails.org or from Currie at GHTrails@g mail.com or (715) 617-0080.

The GHT will raffle off a new $600 Jamis cross fitness bike, the Allegra 1X, this summer. The raffle winner also will get a $200 gift certificate for bike equipment and a free tune-up for the bike from Chain O’ Lakes Cyclery.

Tickets for the GHT Gear Up & Ride raffle are two for $5 and five for $10. Tickets can be purchased in Eagle River at the chamber of commerce, Chain O’ Lakes Cyclery, KC’s Lost Now Found or Edgewater Cottages. Tickets also are available at Holiday Lodge in Phelps, Three Lakes Winery in Three Lakes and from any GHT board member.

More details on the raffle are also available on the GHT website or by contacting Currie.

Weber to join Eliason Realty After 17 years of owning and operating Ray Weber Realty in St. Germain, Ray Weber announced he will close his business and join Eliason Realty of the North at its St. Germain location.

Weber, a lifelong resident of St. Germain, along with his wife, Diane, owned Raydini’s tavern in the 1980s.

After selling the business in 1985, Weber worked for 10 years selling real estate for Eliason Realty of the North.

“His honest, no-pressure approach mixed with an unstoppable work ethic quickly brought him to the top tier of real estate sales production in the North Woods,” said Richelle Kruse, managing broker at Eliason Realty’s St. Germain office.

In 1995, Weber opened Ray Weber Realty, which allowed Weber to be a significant player in the area’s real estate market, according to Kruse.

“When we approached Ray to see if he would be interested in joining the sales team at Eliason Realty of the North, we didn’t know for sure how he would respond,” she said.

Kruse said the company simply wasn’t sure he would consider joining their sales team after owning his own business for so long.

As it turned out, their timing couldn’t have been better.

“Richelle and I had been working on a couple deals together this spring and one day she just came right out and asked,” said Weber. “It was funny, because the timing was really right for me.”

Weber will bring real estate agents Tom Martens

and Ed Foxe with him and they will continue to work with Weber at the Eliason Realty location.

For more information on

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Must meet certain income limits for qualification of rental assistance.

References, credit and criminal background checks required. Contact (715) 479-9688 or (218) 6280311. 1708-tfcL -----------------------------------------------ADVANCED ROOFING: 10% spring discount, tear offs, reroofs, new construction. Free estimates, fully insured, quality work guaranteed!

(715) 614-6140. 3p-2955-26L -----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: ’07 Dodge Charger Hemi, $21,500; ’98 Polaris PWC, 700 twin w/trailer, $1,800; ’95 SeaDoo PWC, 700cc w/trailer, $1,750; ’94 Yamaha PWC, no trailer, $900; ’05 Starcraft Slide-in 6' camper, like new, $4,500; Wisconsin/Lincoln portable welder, $450 obo. Call (715) 479-6900. 3169-tfcL -----------------------------------------------FOR RENT: Three Lakes, spacious newly remodeled 2-bdrm. apt.

Includes built-in dishwasher, new maple cabinets, above-range microwave, refrig., stove, washer, dryer, natural gas high-efficiency furnace & water heater, central air, hardwood maple floors, bathroom all ceramic tile. $575/mo. (715) 8917396. 3229-tfcL -----------------------------------------------ADVANCED ROOFING: Quality work guaranteed. Tear offs, reroofs, new construction. Free estimates, fully insured, quality work guaranteed! (715) 614-6140. 4p-3359-17L -----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: 2001 Ford Taurus, 190,000 miles, one owner. $2,300 obo. (715) 891-4469. 1p-3511-16 -----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: Damon Fifth Wheel camper, 33 ft., one slide-out, excellent condition. $9,400. (847) 9095389. 2p-3526-17 -----------------------------------------------FOR RENT: SIDE-BY-SIDE, 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT. No stairs, close to Eagle River. Easy access, large yard, nonsmoking, no pets. $400/month, one-year lease & security deposit. (715) 367-1816; (715) 479-6381. 1c-3512-16 -----------------------------------------------FOR RENT: 2 bdrms., all utilites included, w/d hook-up, garage. One mile from city limits. $735/mo. Pets allowed. Venture Property Mgmt.

(715) 337-2044. 3515-tfc -----------------------------------------------APARTMENT FOR RENT-EAGLE RIVER: Spacious 3-bdrm. downtown apartment, private parking, heat included, available Aug. 15, $700/month. (630) 740-1128. 1p3528-16 -----------------------------------------------FOR RENT: Eagle River 2-bdrm. home, garage, basement, newly remodeled kitchen, pets will be considered, $600/month, available now.

(630) 740-1128. 1p-3529-16 -----------------------------------------------GARAGE SALE: Now for sale, used appliances & furniture at the Vintage Thrift, 210 S. Main St., Eagle River, (715) 522-0909. Also 4-passenger paddleboat, 17-ft. aluminum canoe & 5x5 trailer. 1c-3505-16 -----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: Floe aluminum personal watercraft lift, $725; ShoreMaster aluminum boat lift, 3,600-lb. capacity, canopy, $3,700; 2003 Yamaha waverunner, $4,900. (815) 540-6077 or (715) 479-8068. 2p-3534-17L

PUBLIC NOTICE _____________ (Six Weeks, 6/13-7/18/12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT VILAS COUNTY Case No. 11 CV 372 ____________________________________ FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF EAGLE RIVER, vs.

BRENDA S. HUG,

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: August 2, 2012 TIME: 2:00 P.M. all of the following described mortgaged premises, to wit: LOT 10 A parcel of land being a part of the East Half (E 1/2) of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW 1/4 SE 1/4), Section Twenty-six (26), Township Forty (40) North, Range Nine (9) East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Cloverland Township, Vilas County, Wisconsin and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 26, thence S 86° 24' W 2131.08 feet along the South line of said Section 26, thence N 0° 21' 49" W 821.61 feet to an iron pipe, the PLACE OF BEGINNING, thence continuing N 0° 21' 49" W 371.26 feet to an iron pipe, thence N 86° 24' 00" E 361.39 feet to an iron pipe on the West right-of-way line of a 66.00 foot Easement Road, thence S 0° 05' 25" W 371.44 feet along said right-of-way line to an iron pipe, thence S 86° 24' 00" W 358.45 feet to the place of beginning.

Including an easement for ingress and egress over said 66.00 foot easement road.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1351 Wildwood Drive TERMS OF SALE: 10% down in cash or certified funds, with a minimum deposit of not less than $10,000, required at the time of sale made payable to the Clerk of Circuit Court, and the balance of the sale price to be paid within 10 days of confirmation of sale by the court. Failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. This property to be sold “as is” and subject all legal liens and encumbrances, and any delinquent real estate taxes, plus accrued interest, real estate taxes for the year of sale, and any special assessments, if any. Purchaser to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. 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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-----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: ShoreMaster boat lift w/full canopy. Very good condition.

Located on Catfish Lake, E.R. Has been totally rebuilt. Call for details, (414) 507-9719 or (414) 531-4629.

2p-3530-17 -----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: 1998 SMOKERCRAFT PRO MAG 167, 50-HP 4-stroke Honda, Shoreland’r trailer, walk-through console, new tires, garage kept. $4,500. Call Dave, (715) 477-2786.

1p-3523-16 -----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: 1951 Johnson Sea Horse, 5.5-HP with gas can and original manual, $200; older Mercury Rocket 7.5-HP, $175; or $300 for both. (715) 479-7471. 1p-3536-16 -----------------------------------------------FOR SALE — BIKES: Schwinn Varsity boy’s bike & Schwinn Caliente boy’s bike, $38 each, Pioneer Lake, (715) 479-1969. If no answer, can leave message. 1p-3508-16 -----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: Recliner, used 5 months, $225, phone (715) 5422821. 1p-3520-16 -----------------------------------------------F O R S A L E : G R I Z Z LY P O W E R TOOLS — DRUM SANDER, G1066Z, 5-HP, $1,100; DUST COLLECTOR, G9958, 4-HP, $700; 20" BAND SAW, G1258, 3-HP, $700; OVER-ARMED ROUTER, G8030, 3HP, $1,200; MORTISE w/stand, $500. Call Dave, (715) 477-2786.

1p-3522-16 -----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: 2003 Bombardier Rally 175-cc, 4x2, like new, $1,600; Homelite 1,800-watt generator, 40 hrs., 3 yrs. old, $350. (847) 227-7038. 1p3533-16 -----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: 1996 Fridgidaire gas stove (white), pristine condition, $350.

Call (847) 738-0015. 1p-3537-16 -----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: HARDWOODS — Kilndried bird’s-eye maple, $3/bd. ft.; white birch (clear), $2/bd. ft.; ash, $1.50/bd. ft.; walnut, $2.50/bd. ft.; pine, $0.75/bd. ft. Call Dave, (715) 477-2786. 1p-3521-16 -----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: Yellow Lab puppies, 2 males from this outstanding AKC Field Champion breeding, born 4/24/12.

Dewclaws removed, dewormed, vet exams, shots and health gurantee. $750 ea. For more information, call (715) 479-1127. 1p3507-16 -----------------------------------------------A SPECIAL OFFER: Get scheduled now! Pinetree Painting will paint or stain your small- to medium-sized home for $1,050 to $1,450. Large estates extra. You provide the matierial. Quality workmanship at an affordable price, 20 years’ experience, many area references, fully insured. Call today for an estimate, (715) 892-4135. 1p-3516-16 -----------------------------------------------WANTED: Swim raft pontoon trailer. (715) 547-6280. 1p-3509-16 -----------------------------------------------CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI TEAM: Looking for new ski members. Call Katie, (630) 220-6018 to schedule a time to come ski. 2p3525-17

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HUGE SALE - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, July 6 & Saturday, July 7

Antiques, furniture, silver and silverplate, dishes, glassware, antique Singer sewing machines in cabinets, antique phonograph, lamps, Limited Edition collector porcelain dolls, collector plates, crocks, milk cans, tools, etc.

Take Hwy. 45 north of Eagle River, turn right on Hwy. 17 toward Phelps, continue on Hwy. 17 about 2.4 miles to right on Shangri-la Rd. to #3825.

Plaintiff,

Defendants. ____________________________________ NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE ____________________________________

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-----------------------------------------------DON’T MISS THIS ONE! HUGE MOVING SALE! July 6 & 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Canoe, furniture, trailer, lawn mower, fishing/camping gear, kitchen items, linens, refrig. & much more. 4251 Denton Road, Conover.

Highway 45 North, west on Highway K for 2.5 miles, right on Denton Road. 1p-3506-16 -----------------------------------------------STUFF from RAINY DAY COTTAGE, DEER LAKE RESORT plus years of accumulation. Take Hwy. X to 1335 Pine Isle Rd., Three Lakes. July 6, 7 & 8, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 1p-3513-16 -----------------------------------------------GARAGE SALE: Friday & Saturday, July 6 & 7, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. 7541 Hwy. X, Three Lakes. Lots of good, cheap stuff. 1p-3514-16 -----------------------------------------------EVERYTHING-GOES GARAGE SALE: HILES NORTH FIRE DEPARTMENT, Saturday, July 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Handmade items, furniture, vehicles & much more! 15065 Babcock Road, Three Lakes. Highway 70 East of Eagle River to Military Road or Fournier, south. Follow signs. 1p-3517-16 -----------------------------------------------GARAGE SALE: Personal property of Jerry Beer & Joyce Sadauskas Sunday, July 8, at 10:30 a.m. 1051 Hwy. 45 South, Eagle River. Directions: South of Eagle River approx. 2 miles on Hwy. 45 to auction site. Antiques, collectibles, bakery equipment, household items, loader, cabin, tools, lawn & garden. North Central Sales Auction LLC, cell (715) 610-7999. www.NorthCentralSales.com. 1p-3532-16 -----------------------------------------------GARAGE SALE: Friday, July 6, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 740 River’s Edge Bridges Landing Condos, E.R. 2 bdrm. sets & misc. 1p-3535-16 -----------------------------------------------HELP WANTED: Bookkeeper needed approximately 20-24 hrs. per week with potential for F/T. Experience in Quickbooks preferred.

Please submit letter of interest and résumé to Box H, Eagle River, WI 54521. 1c-3510-16 -----------------------------------------------HELP WANTED: The Eagle River Golf Course will be accepting job applications for a cashier/clerk position. This person shall possess good computer skills, good people communication skills and knowledge of the game of golf is a plus. Please pick up application down at the city hall at 525 E. Maple St. in Eagle River between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Mondays thru Fridays. 2c-352717 -----------------------------------------------LOST: Friday, June 29, ladies black wallet, area of Pick ’n Save. Please call Debra Buss, (715) 542-2356. 1p3531-16 -----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: 1992 Starcraft Fish N Ski 17 ft. w/75-HP Mercury, trolling motor, trailer. Very nice. $3,700.

(715) 547-3761. 1c-3518-16 -----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: Fishing boat with oars, Alumacraft F9 Model, $300. Phone (715) 542-2821. 1p-3519-16 -----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: 14' ROW BOAT w/Evinrude motor, oars, carpeted floor, trailer. Runs great, $650. Call Dave, (715) 477-2786. 1p-3524-16

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News Correspondent We are looking for an individual who can develop news stories on a freelance basis, reporting especially on Three Lakes local government, including attending meetings and news events, etc.

Writing, communication and basic photography skills are a plus. Compensation based upon length and quality of submissions.

Call Gary Ridderbusch or Anthony Drew at the Vilas County News-Review, (715) 479-4421, or stop at the office, 346 W. Division St., Eagle River

HELP WANTED

Mail Room Clerk/Driver

Part-Time Position The Vilas County News-Review has an opening for an every-week, part-time mail room clerk/driver to collate newspapers and inserts for distribution and to haul newspaper bundles from the printing plant to the newspaper building (2.5 miles). Driver must have a full-size pickup with a covered box, or a cargo van. Must be able to lift bundles up to 40 pounds.

This job would be for about eight hours every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, generally from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

If interested, contact:

VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW 425 W. Mill St., Eagle River, Wis.

(715) 479-4421

VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2012

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NEWS

Rotary to host 19th wine tasting

A big crew was involved in the filming of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s summer 2013 TV commercial last week on

Plum Lake near Sayner. The commercial featured actor Robert Hays.

—Contributed Photos

Zucker, Hays reunite on Plum Lake to film state tourism commercial

The 19th annual Wine & Cheese Tasting, sponsored by Eagle River Rotary Club, will be held Monday, July 16.

This year’s gala event will take place at Eagle Waters Resort, located just off Rangeline Road east of Eagle River.

More than 50 wineries will be represented, including samplings from 11 different countries for visitors’ sampling pleasure.

To compliment the wine tasting, a large variety of domestic and imported cheeses also will be available.

A side attraction at this year’s event will be beer samplings from Leinenkugel’s Brewing Company.

One of the highlights of the evening will be a silent auction with goods and services donated by area merchants and Rotary Club members. A new live auction

also is planned this year.

Donations are now being accepted for the auctions and may include a gift certificate or services. Another way to contribute to the event is to purchase tickets to the event to give away. Cash donations will be accepted.

All proceeds from this event will be used to support various local and worldwide Rotary projects and more, including local bike trails..

Last year’s major project was the renovation of the restrooms at Riverside Park.

To donate items for the silent auction, contact Judy Barr at (715) 891-4918.

Tickets for the event are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Tickets are available by contacting Tripp Anderson at (715) 479-7431, or through any Rotary Club member.

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Retrum plans candidate forum

BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR

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PLUM LAKE — Director David Zucker and actor Robert Hays, known for their collaboration on the movie “Airplane!” made some pop culture history in the North Woods last week.

The two teamed up again for the first time in 32 years to shoot the Department of Tourism’s summer 2013 TV commercial.

The filming of the TV spot took place last week on Plum Lake near Sayner.

The spot features Hays and a cast of supporting players in comedic high jinks on a Wisconsin lake.

“It’s been 32 years since I worked with Bob in ‘Airplane!’ ” said Zucker prior to the shoot. “And I’m pretty sure when this commercial shoot is over, it will be another 32 years before we do this again.”

Hays, who famously played Ted Striker, an exfighter pilot with a fear of flying, in “Airplane!” said, “When David called and asked me to join him for a commercial promoting Wisconsin tourism, I said, ‘Surely you must be kidding.’ Of course he responded, ‘I am serious, now let’s go see a gladiator movie.”

This is the second Wisconsin tourism ad that Zucker, a Wisconsin native, has directed. In December 2011, he directed the department’s winter TV spot at Milwaukee’s Riverside Theater. It featured the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra performing a concert and breaking into a comedic snowball fight.

The winter ad was Zucker’s first project in Wisconsin in 40 years and was positively received, according

Roberta Retrum, Democratic candidate for the 34th State Assembly district, recently announced a series of events enabling the public to meet the candidates.

The 34th district now includes the northern half of Forest County.

The schedule of events is as follows: — July 5, Crandon Public Library community room, from 5 to 7 p.m.; and — July 6, Walter E. Olson Memorial Library community room, Eagle River, from 2 to 4 p.m.

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Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett (bottom) welcomed the cast for the Department of Tourism commercial, including four former

to Wisconsin Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett.

“David made a symphony orchestra look undignified in our winter TV spot; just imagine what he’s going to do when we let him loose on one of our North Woods lakes,” said Klett.

“We’re keeping the storyline of the ad under wraps until next spring’s Governor’s Tourism Conference, but it will definitely be keeping with Wisconsins brand of fun and David’s trademark slapstick,” Klett added.

The cast also included former Miss Wisconsin’s, including Katie Sawyer of Door County, Teaka Griesbach of Milwaukee, Kristina

Miss Wisconsins, Deputy Tourism Secretary David Fantle, actor Robert Hays and director David Zucker.

Smaby Schoh of La Crosse and Cailin Machol of Burlington.

The commercial spot will be debuted at the 2013 Governor’s Conference on Tourism, which will be in March and held in Madison.

Zucker and Hays will be there for the premiere.

“It is a privilege for the state of Wisconsin to reunite David and Robert to lend their comedic touch to our tourism marketing campaign,” said Gov. Scott Walker. “David and Robert’s involvement with ‘Airplane!’ was a classic moment in Hollywood history and we’re thrilled to be the ones to bring them back

together after all these years and make a little history in Wisconsin.”

Klett said Eagle River area businesses displayed some North Woods hospitality to the cast and crew during the shoot last week.

“The entire cast and crew stayed at the Eagle River Best Western Derby Inn. Our on-location lunches were catered by Ron and Cindy Meinholz from Riverstone, and on the final night after wrapping the shoot, everyone did their own thing. From Soda Pops to candy at the Country Store, they all discovered Eagle River and loved it,” said Klett.

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used for book storage.

Dahlgren of UW-Madison.

The study also considered renovation of the current library, which could amount to more than $2.4 million.

The conclusion from the University of Wisconsin study, and another from the Durrant Architects of Dubuque, Iowa, was that a new building was needed — a building that will serve as a library and meeting center for the entire community.

According to Jensen, more than 800 users registered in the past year for use of the conference room.

“Since the library also is a meeting center for residents of the area and the various groups to which they belong, the foundation believes it is important to plan a library that has central meeting space,” said Jensen.

Therefore, a meeting room designed to seat 150, while capable of being used as two rooms to allow for several groups such as book clubs and civic organizations to meet at thesame time, was included in the plan.

“It’s one of the many highlights of the new building,” said Jensen.

In the current library, the meeting room can accommodate 35 people and much of the meeting room walls are

Other features The new open-concept building, designed for energy efficiency, will be constructed on property adjacent to the current library on Division Street. The new library will provide specifically designed space for a variety of users.

The adult section will be expanded to allow for an enhanced collection of print and nonprint materials.

Meanwhile, the child and young adult sections also will be expanded and better located.

A computer learning center will be established with enough technology available to reduce patron wait time.

Furthermore, the WiFi broadband system will be expanded, allowing access for patrons and staff throughout the building.

According to Jensen, others have noted that interlibrary loan access has grown more important as the Olson Memorial Library has had to maintain its collection in an increasingly tighter space.

“With a total circulation for the library of more than 68,000 print and nonprint material within a year, and the smaller-than-basic collection housed in the Olson Memorial Library, more space and a larger collection

becomes necessary for fulfilling the mission statement of the trustees and the foundation,” said Jensen.

One highlighted aspect of running the new library is that because of its design, no additional employees will be required. The library can be administered in the way the current library is running, noted Jensen.

Seeking donations The foundation is actively seeking donors who will make a gift or pledge over a three- to five-year period in the “Right Before Your Eyes” campaign.

Members of the foundation cabinet have often said that the generosity of area businesses as well as year-round and summer residents can successfully fund this project.

“And by not going to the municipality and towns for tax money, we will have a library that functions at a high level without additional burden to the taxpayer,” said Jensen.

Specific information on how to make a gift or pledge is found on the website olsonlibraryfoundation.org or at the circulation desk at the library.

Jensen said it just takes a visit to the website or to the library to add to the $606,000 already given and pledged.

“Much of the information we can give in a story of this nature is available in the DVD which we have linked within the website,” said Jensen. “Visit the website and discover how our community library fills needs that eventually contribute to the economic health of our North Woods area.”

The cabinet’s progress in soliciting funds and five-year pledges also can be tracked on the website. Visitors to the website can watch a 13minute DVD explaining why a new library is needed and how the building of a new library can be funded without use of tax monies.

Those who have more time to spend on the Web can check the library’s Facebook page (facebook.com/#!/OlsonMemorialLibraryFoundation) to see a DVD of the Library Foundation Spectacular Event held in May. The event’s theme, “Everybody, Let’s Build,” is the highlight of the Facebook page and encourages all residents, permanent and summer, to become involved in the building campaign.

Both sites focus on ways to give and how to pledge for the new library building and has been instrumental in developing the website.

There also are links to learn more about the project.

We’re looking for a covered U-haul type trailer that is approximately 5 feet wide and 8 feet long. Must have hitch for 2" ball and working lights.

We would prefer to buy used, but it must be in good condition.

Rear cargo entry and enough height for standing are a must.

Call the News-Review at (715) 479-4421.

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every Saturday thru Labor Day Follow signs to back of store.

• Antiques • Furniture of All Periods • Accessories • Artwork • Small Gifts Corner of Airport & Bluebird Rds. (across from Eagle River Derby Track) Hours: Monday thru Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2012

OUTDOORS The grouse downturn doesn’t make sense THINGS just don’t add up properly in the 2012 Ruffed Grouse Drumming Survey that was released last month by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), so it’s time once again to discuss my favorite bird.

DNR biologists are comfortable with drumming count results that showed a 26% drop in the northern forest region which, quite frankly, makes no sense at all when you read the rest of the report.

Here’s the stink of it. The agency claims 2011 will be the peak of the population cycle, which last peaked in 1999. It’s supposed to happen about every 10 years, and weather patterns have a great deal to do with it.

Now this is the same agency that claimed in 2010 that the peak occurred in 2009. But lo and behold, drumming counts were up in 2011 and the agency recanted.

But now they seem certain that the peak is over, based on this year’s drumming survey. But the scribbler isn’t so sure.

“Last year’s breeding grouse high should surely mark this cycle’s high,” the report states. “It would appear the decline in grouse numbers has begun and will continue for a few more years.”

Hold the phone. Stop the presses. I’m not buying that conclusion just yet. And here’s why.

Somebody in the agency please explain: What happened to all those grouse from our alleged peak year in 2011, that suddenly drumming is down 26% in the spring of 2012?

Applying a little common sense, you’d have to think the survey results are suspect. It was a peak year followed by a virtual non-winter. There was no known invasion of avian raptors from Canada this winter, which can take a toll on grouse.

The DNR’s explanation is that brood production in the summer of 2011 was 28% lower than in

In the Outdoors By Kurt Krueger 2010, despite reports from every grouse hunter I’ve spoken with since last fall that brood densities and brood numbers were ahead of 2010.

I understand the drumming surveys, but where in the world did the DNR pull the “28% down in brood production” number out of its hat?

What I remember from 2010 is that it was a horribly cold May and early June, which resulted in tiny coveys of one or two young birds. My bird take for the year was mostly adults, for the juvenile birds were far and few between.

Then came the fall of 2011, when more and larger broods was the rule of thumb. And it was that great hatch and brood survival that made the alleged peak in the cycle possible, for without it, the hunt would have been just average.

I’m no expert, but my experiences aren’t adding up to the DNR’s findings. My expectations were that, with a great hatch and solid brood production this year, 2012 would emerge as the potential cyclic peak.

That is exactly what the DNR is predicting in this warm, dry spring — above-average brood production.

“Early weather conditions are excellent for nesting and brood rearing. If we can stay normal or above for temperatures and have a bit of dry weather, we should have a pretty good brood year,” said Brian Dhuey, the DNR’s wildlife surveys coordinator.

I’ve already heard more reports from foresters and hunters about brood sightings than a year ago,

which is great news. But the circumstances still leave me puzzled as to how spring drumming could really be down 26%.

There is some danger in predicting the peak year before history tells us which one it was. We really won’t know until 2013, when the new drumming counts come in, whether there was something wrong with the 2012 survey.

I’ve always been a little skeptical of the drumming survey because every spring is different.

What if the DNR ran them at the wrong time? The ice went out on area lakes around March 21, a full month ahead of average.

I’m convinced that is exactly what happened in 2010, when we had an early ice-out and the drumming counts here were down 6%. Based on that, the DNR proclaimed 2009 as the peak, only to eat those words a year later when drumming counts rose significantly in 2011.

As a hunter who spends a great deal of time chasing grouse, I don’t believe brood rearing was good in 2010. It’s just that the drumming survey was off, for some reason. Biologists don’t have all the answers.

Things aren’t adding up this time, and the same thing could happen again. This is all about what the weather is like in late May and early June, for nesting and raising broods during the first three weeks.

When they are in the down stage, without feathers, grouse chicks are vulnerable to exposure when there’s too much cold, wet weather. Also, cold weather means fewer of the high-protein insects they need in those first weeks.

I’ve seen two large grouse broods and several large turkey broods in the past two weeks. So far, it sure looks like a great hatch. Temperatures have been above normal and we haven’t hit any extended periods of cold, wet weather.

I’m not predicting that 2012 will be the peak year. But neither

This grouse was drumming on his favorite log in early May just east of Three Lakes, hoping to attract hens for breeding. —Photo By The Author

will I believe, at this time, that 2011 was the peak. This could be a banner fall for grouse hunters.

There were just too many grouse in the woods last fall,

Wolf hunt to be set July 17 The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board, the policymaking body for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), will meet at 9 a.m.

Tuesday, July 17 in Stevens Point to consider an emergency administrative rule setting the final parameters of a fall 2012 wolf hunting season in the state.

A wolf hunting season was directed by the Wisconsin Legislature to start this fall. The DNR estimates the state’s gray wolf population to be 815 to 880 animals, a 4% increase over the previous year’s end-of-winter estimate.

While the Legislature has set the season length and license fees, has approved hunting methods including use of hunting dogs and baiting, and has directed that both hunting and trapping be allowed and that hunting be allowed at night, other aspects of the season, including quotas and permit levels, will be considered in the proposal before the board.

The public must preregister to testify at the meeting no later than 4 p.m. Thursday, July 12. For consideration by the board, written comments must be received by the same time frame. To register to testify, people can contact Laurie Ross at (608) 267-7420 or laurie.ross@wisconsin.gov.

Written comments must be emailed to the Natural Resources Board at DNRNRBcomments@wisconsin.gov, or mailed to Laurie Ross, NRB Liaison, Wisconsin DNR – AD/8, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707-7921.

Information on the hunting season proposal can be found on the DNR website at dnr.wi.gov by searching for keyword “wolf.”

At the meeting, the Natural Resources Board also will hear an informational item on implementing wetland legislation in the state. As an informational item, no public input will be taken on the wetland item.

compared to 2010, and nobody has offered a provable explanation as to why drumming counts weren’t up this spring.

Only time will tell.

Fishing with the Guides

By George Langley

Fish patterns change as water temps rise

Bill Fierke of North Carolina recently caught this 16-inch smallmouth bass on Butternut Lake.

The state is studying why the bass population

is on the rise on many lakes in the state, while the walleye population is falling in the same lakes.

—STAFF PHOTO

DNR, university to study bass boom, walleye wane Work to help understand and respond to why bass are booming and walleye waning in many northwestern Wisconsin lakes just got a big boost.

A consortium of researchers and fisheries biologists from UW-Madison and UWStevens Point (UWSP) campuses and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have received a $760,000 federal grant over five years to help investigate the shifting fish populations and tease

out the most likely reasons behind the shift.

The grant is funded by the U.S. Geological Survey and will be led at UW-Madison by Steve Carpenter, at Stevens Point by Dan Isermann, and at the DNR by a team of DNR Bureau of Science Services researchers and Fisheries Management biologists.

The work will build on and draw data from ongoing state efforts to adjust bass and walleye fishing regulations and attempt to determine

how much anglers affect these populations. Bass are the fish Wisconsin anglers reported releasing most often in a 2006-’07 statewide mail survey, with only 5.4% of bass harvested, while 30% of all walleye were harvested.

“These traditional approaches (changing regulations and collecting data) are important to do; but if that is all we did, we’d never be able to figure out what this is hapTo STUDY, Pg. 13A

There are now midsummer conditions out on the lakes, as the water temperatures have gone up solidly into the 70s, or even the 80s on a few lakes in the area.

Weed growth is substantial, but weeds are still hard to find in some areas on the Chain. Everything there has really changed because of the Eurasian water milfoil abatement program.

Anglers will find a lot of boat traffic on all lakes at this time of year, so many anglers change their fishing efforts to early morning and evenings. Temperatures are going to be bearable this week, but it’ll be hot in the afternoons.

Walleye fishing is good now, with the fish spread out during the daytime. Part of the population is staying in the weeds and part of the population is going out to deeper water during that high boat traffic time.

As far as bait goes at this time of year, almost anything will work. Most anglers are taking some minnows and either crawlers or leeches. Try the weeds first and, if you can’t find them there, go to deeper water. With that heavy traffic on the Chain, guides have been successful getting fish out on the deeper mud flats during the high light times. Another successful method is to use half-crawlers over the mud, right on the bottom. Just drift out over the middle of the lakes and drag the crawler on the bottom.

Bass fishing has been good, with the largemouths in the weeds and in heavy cover. They will hit just about anything, but plastics and spinnerbaits seem to work the best. Surface baits in the evenings have been real effective. Smallies are now on the rocks, with crayfish as their preferred prey. Red or brown crankbaits work very well now, with leeches as the best live bait.

Northerns continue to provide great action in the weeds everywhere. Chubs are the best live bait, and artificial baits that will provide action include Johnson Silver Minnows, Daredevils and Mepps No. 3 spinners.

The Chain has been especially productive for northerns this summer.

Muskie action has been good to very good the past week, with a lot of fish seen and caught on surface baits. All lake types are now producing fish, with night fishing also coming into its own. On most days, anglers can find fish on the weed lines.

Panfish activity is good, with the bluegills now in the weeds and hitting every day. Worms are best for these fish. Crappies are a little harder to find now, as they have gone to deeper weeds and brush piles. Perch also are in the deeper weeds. Anglers will find the small perch in shallow weeds and the bigger perch in deeper weeds.

What a great week for all types of water activities.

Good luck and good fishin’.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2012

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OUTDOORS

Turkey applications now available

BIG MUSKIE — Hunter Mathison, 16, of Three Lakes recently caught and released this 46-inch muskie on the Three Lakes Chain of Lakes.

—Contributed Photo

EAGLE CHAIN — Scott Samuels of Conover caught and released this 431⁄2-inch muskie on the Eagle River Chain of Lakes.

—Contributed Photo

Applications for the 2012 fall and 2013 spring Wisconsin turkey hunting season are now available and can be purchased at any of the 1,350 locations that sell Department of Natural Resources (DNR) licenses or over the Internet through the DNR Online License Center.

The fall turkey application deadline is Aug. 1, and the 2013 spring turkey application deadline is Dec. 10.

Beginning this year, there will no longer be a paper application process. Turkey application information will be collected at the sales locations or online. The new electronic application process will make it is easier for hunters to view and/or change application choices if necessary.

Changes can be completed through the online license center, or through the DNR call center at 1-(888) 9367463. Changes can be made right up to the deadline, with the last submission superseding all previous applications.

People who purchase a conservation patron license prior to July 4 will receive instructions on how to submit their turkey applications if they did not provide this information at the time of purchase. As in the past, conservation patron holders can go online at any time from now until the deadline and submit their applica-

Hunters can apply for fall turkey and 2013 spring turkey permits. The deadline for all turkey is Aug. 1. —STAFF PHOTO

tions for free.

Up to four people can apply as a group application.

Each person in the group will need to submit the exact same choices and provide the same group leader customer i d e n t i f i c a t i o n n u m b e r.

Hunters should be aware that during the drawing, the entire group will receive the preference associated to the customer in their group with the least preference points.

This means that if one of the group members has zero

preference points, the entire group will go into the pool of applicants at the level of zero points. Landowner preference cannot be applied to group applications.

Customers who wish to claim landowner preference will be able to do so when they apply for their turkey application. To qualify, the landowner must own at least 50 contiguous acres of land and apply for the zone where the land is located. Customers who claim landowner preference when purchasing their application at an agent location will be required to provide the last four digits of their Social Security number as a form of electronic signature verifying that they understand and comply with the landowner preference requirements.

The bobcat application is also now available for purchase. The bobcat drawing application fee is $6. The deadline for the bobcat application is Aug. 1. This application can also be purchased via the online license center or at any DNR agent location.

To find a license agent, visit the website dnr.wi.gov and search with the key words “license agents,” or call the call center at 1-(888) 9367463. Customer service representatives are available 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through Saturdays.

Study: Walleye, bass interaction to be researched FROM PAGE 12A

HIT WALLEYE — Andy Arliskas of Chicago caught and released this 28- to 30-pound muskie that hit a walleye as it was being reeled into the boat.

—Contributed Photo

FIRST CATCH — Roger Noel’s niece, Maggie, recently caught her first bass on an area lake.

—Contributed Photo

World Musky Classic plans 36th tournament The 36th annual World Championship Musky Classic (WCMC) fishing tournament will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7, 8 and 9. This fishing tournament is supported and sponsored by the Presque Isle, Boulder Junction, Manitowish Waters and Winchester communities.

Each community has a designated number of lakes available for the tournament, which is open to anglers of all ages. Clubs and teams also are welcome.

The money raised from

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pening,” said John Lyons, the DNR fisheries researcher who assembled the collaborative research team. “We’d still be speculating. What this study will do is not necessarily provide the solution, but it will narrow down the explanations from 10 plausible reasons to two or three that are highly plausible, and which of our management tools could work.”

Bass populations in some waters historically managed for walleye are at historic highs, while adult walleye populations are dropping in these lakes and natural reproduction is sputtering.

The stocking of small fingerling walleye is not as successful as in the past.

Starting in 2011, the DNR adjusted regulations in many of these waters, including removing minimum bass length limits on 21 northwestern lakes and increasing minimum walleye length limits, and doing the same this year on lakes in the Minocqua chain.

Those waters are being carefully monitored to see how the fish populations and anglers are responding, but the changes in regulations alone and the data collection weren’t going to be enough.

“We felt there was a need to take a closer look at the interaction between bass and walleye, and to assess what fisheries management options were viable and available,”

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the Musky Classic will go toward scholarships for students from the North Lakeland area.

The WCMC is now accepting registrations for this year’s tournament.

To request an entry application or to get more information, call Beth Kebl at (715) 5432657 or Beth Meyer at 5432657.

said Jake Vander Zanden, a UW-Madison zoology professor who will be working on the project. “We’re also considering whether bass-walleye interactions are likely to be affected by our changing climate and water levels.”

UW climatologists who have analyzed weather data collected in the last 50 years have documented that winters in northwestern Wisconsin have warmed as much as 4.5 degrees Fahrenheit.

The partners will be working on different aspects of the study, with DNR and UWSP researchers conducting field studies and feeding the information into a sophisticated modeling effort at UW-Madison.

Some of the work will begin this summer when Isermann and graduate students conduct fish surveys to estimate the size and age of largemouth bass in Lac Courte Oreilles, Big Sissabagama, and Teal Lake

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could explain fluctuations in adult black bass abundance, Isermann says.

“This is a great collaborative effort among DNR, the Center for Limnology at UWMadison and the Fisheries Analysis Center at UWSP, and the Wisconsin Cooperative Fishery Research Unit,” Isermann said.

The DNR brought the groups together as a team to apply for grant funding and has provided funding to help answer some of the research questions the team is tackling.

DNR staff also have assisted with sampling design and lake selection, and the staff of the Hayward DNR office has provided in-the-field support over the last few weeks of sampling, Isermann says. Results from the collaborative study are expected in 2014.

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“The information will be used to simulate the potential effects of different fishing regulations on largemouth bass populations,” he says.

Isermann’s team also will be collecting information on the diets of all the largemouth bass and walleyes they are collecting, flushing the content of the fishes’ stomachs and then releasing the fish live back into the water.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2012

SPORTS Sports Sidelines

By Gary Ridderbusch

Outdoor recreation changing in state

Several generations of hockey players tied to Northland Pines and Eagle River high school hockey will compete in the 12th

annual OAM Alumni Hockey Tournament this Saturday at the Eagle River Sports Arena.

—STAFF PHOTOS

12th annual OAM tournament returns to Dome this Saturday The 12th annual OAM Alumni Hockey Tournament will return to the Eagle River Sports Arena this Saturday, July 7.

Games in the 3-on-3 tournament in the Dome start at 9 a.m. and run all day, wrapping up around 7 p.m.

Monies raised have traditionally gone to the Northland Pines boys and girls high school hockey team needs and Eagle River Recreation Association (ERRA) facility improvements.

The tournament is named in memory of Orin A. Mangseth, a former Pines hockey coach and longtime supporter of the program.

Some of the hockey families coming back to play with, or even against each other, this weekend are: Weber, Carter, Snedden, Horant and Maillette, just to name a few.

Al Geiger and Sam Mule will be back again serving lunch on their “Man Grill” throughout the day.

There will be a short award presentation around the noon hour break in games to honor one of the key members of the Pines hockey family.

“Once again, it will be a great day for hockey in Eagle River as we welcome ‘home’ our past players and Pines hockey families,” said Geiger.

“We are expecting between 90 and 100 players this year, so it will be some great hockey once again with a few more cob webs and dust to be knocked off the equipment and players. I have

Moonshine Run starts at midnight

Organizers of this year’s OAM Tournament include, from left, Al Geiger, Tom Obrodovich

noticed a little more coasting in the older division over the years.” mused Geiger.

“We have had a very successful tournament over the years because of the sacrifice of the players and their families giving up a day of their vacation or weekend to carry on a great tradition,” said Tom Obrodovich. “Lost in the hockey and friendships is the importance of the amount of monies the players have

and Dave Cox. They said about 100 players have signed up to participate in the event.

raised over the past 11 years to help support the high school programs and the ERRA facilities.

Dave Cox said the tournament continues to get the support of the community.

“Al, O.B. and I would like to thank all of those involved in making this a very successful day for the OAM. The ERRA Board has been a huge supporter of the tournament, and we appreciate them let-

ting us have the run of the rink for a day,” said Cox. He said many more hockey memories will be made this Saturday.

“It is a pretty special tournament to all those who are involved year to year. All three of us agree that Orin is most likely looking down with a big beaming smile, declaring to all, ‘Welcome home, boys; it is good to see you once again,’ ” said Cox.

Bukovic wins Pure Stocks at TNT; officials get tougher on drivers ___________

BY JEREMY MAYO SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-REVIEW

___________

Clean was the operative word Saturday at Three Lakes TNT Speedway.

For several drivers, clean meant clean sweep. Mike Bukovic from Hiles won the 25-lap TNT Pure Stock Special. Eagle River’s Bruce Belland took the win in the WISSOTA AMSOIL Dirt Track Series (WADTS) Midwest Modifieds, Eagle River’s Jason Jensen won the WADTS Street Stock feature, Gleason’s Kasey Gross won the TNT Stinger feature and Birnamwood’s Sean Thayer scored the win in the TNT Trucks.

All five drivers won heat races earlier in the evening and secured maximum points for the night.

Clean meant clean sailing in the features. The five feature winners got to the lead early and stayed there, lead-

Whether it’s bicycling, adventure racing, kayaking, camping or visiting a dog park, the state wants to learn more about your outdoor recreation interests.

More than 85% of Wisconsin residents report they are involved with some type of outdoor recreation in the state, according to the most recent data compiled as part of a regular five-year review of outdoor recreation participation and demand in Wisconsin.

However, societal changes are also changing the recreational landscape, according to the report.

The Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) is intended to serve as a blueprint for state and local outdoor recreation planning as required by the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, which provides funds to state and local agencies for acquisition, development and maintenance of outdoor recreational land and facilities.

“High-quality and accessible outdoor recreation builds communities, provides numerous health benefits to citizens, and allows Wisconsinites to enjoy the state’s many natural resources,” said Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Cathy Stepp.

By identifying outdoor recreation demand by demographics, and by projecting outdoor recreation activity trends relevant to the immediate future, SCORP helps Wisconsin communities plan.

The report projects increasing trends in a number of activities. These were being driven in part by an aging baby-boomer population and continued drop in rural northern Wisconsin population The public can review the 2011-’16 outdoor recreation plan by searching for SCORP on the DNR website at dnr.wi.gov.

Public comments on the plan are being accepted through this week and should be sent to Jeff Prey, Wisconsin State Parks, P.O. Box 7921, PR/6, Madison, WI 53707.

ing a combined 103 of the 105 laps run in Saturday’s main events.

Clean also meant cleaner racing. After a cautionplagued show the week before, drivers were sternly cautioned about rough driving in a lengthy drivers meeting Saturday.

Track officials followed through on their warning, disqualifying three drivers for overly aggressive maneuvers. The result was a show that moved along smoothly with minimal interruptions for the yellow flag.

The Pure Stocks were racing for nearly three times the usual top prize Saturday, as $350 was up for grabs for the winner, $250 from the track and an extra $100 added to the pot by Custom Collision in Rhinelander.

Bukovic started on pole, with Logan Lannet of Bruce Crossing, Mich., alongside.

The two stayed there virtually the entire race. After two

early cautions slowed the field on laps 5 and 7, Rhinelander’s Brit Bromann and Lac du Flambeau’s John Johnson Sr. moved into the third and fourth positions.

Engaged in their own personal battle, the two made contact out of turn two, sending Bromann up the track.

When the caution flew on lap 12 for a separate incident, Johnson was shown the black flag for a move track officials deemed to be overly aggressive and was disqualified from the event.

While that was going on behind him, Bukovic had the field covered. No longer plagued by the mechanical gremlins that knocked him out of the lead of two features earlier in the season, he cruised to a flag-to-flag victory.

Lannet held off a charge from Bromann and Rhinelander’s Tyler Lundberg to finish second. Rhinelander’s Alex Durand was awarded fifth place after original fifth

place finisher Austin Henricks was disqualified for an illegal rear differential, discovered in post-race inspection. Henricks received a rough driving penalty earlier in the evening.

This Saturday is Miller Beer of the Northwoods night at Three Lakes TNT Speedway as the track hosts its midseason championships.

Hot laps will begin at 6:30 p.m., with racing set for 7:15 p.m.

Results Midwest Modifieds feature: First, Bruce Belland; second, Jeff Klopstein Jr.; third, C.J. Hedges Jr. Street Stocks feature: First, Jason Jensen; second, Derek Eberl; third, Ben Pitlik.

TNT Pure Stocks feature: First, Mike Bukovic; second, Logan Lannet; third, Brit Bromann.

TNT Stingers feature: First, Kasey Gross; second, Rory Radtke; third, Zach Degner.

TNT Trucks feature: First, Sean Thayer; second, Erik Kessen; third, Forrest Crandall.

Eagle River YMCA’s fourth annual Moonshine Run, is set for midnight Saturday, July 7, in downtown Eagle River.

Last year’s event drew more than 300 racers and more are expected this year, according to Shayne Wilfer, Marshfield Clinic information center consultant and Moonshine Run volunteer coordinator.

The race course will start at the historic railroad depot near the intersection of Wall and Railroad streets. Participants will travel through Eagle River with views of the Chain of Lakes before the final stretch through downtown Eagle River.

Marshfield Clinic will again participate with a $500 sponsorship for the event, and welcomes the Eagle River community to join the effort.

“I’m participating in this event because the proceeds raised from the Moonshine Run will benefit the YMCA’s Strong Kids campaign,” said Physician Assistant Jill Brunstadat Marshfield Clinic Eagle River Center. “This ensures that no child is turned away from the YMCA due to

lack of ability to pay.”

Dr. Michael McGill, a Marshfield Clinic cardiologist who provides heart care in Eagle River, said the race encourages physical activity in a fun way, helping to reduce obesity and reduce risk factors for heart disease.

“The funds raised help to ensure that our area kids have access to healthy activities at the YMCA even in tough economic times,” he said.

Race packets will be available at the race start location from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. before the race. There also will be a movie in Riverview Park at 9 p.m.

Fees are $25 if preregistered or $35 on the day of the race. Group rates are available.

All registered participants will receive a T-shirt and goodie bag. Awards will be given to the top overall male and female finishers, and the top three in each male and female age bracket.

For more information about this year’s run or the YMCA, contact the YMCA at (715) 479-9500 or ymcaofthenorthwoods.org.

YMCA tennis lessons slated in Rhinelander The YMCA of the Northwoods will hold tennis lessons Tuesdays from July 10 to Aug. 7 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Rhinelander High School tennis courts.

Rhinelander High School tennis player Elliott O’Melia will teach the lessons for ages 7 to 12.

“If you’re looking for an opportunity to showcase your tennis skills, try the 10th annual YMCA of the North-

woods Tennis Open,” said a YMCA spokesperson.

This two-day tournament will be held Saturday and Sunday, July 28-29, at the Rhinelander High School tennis courts.

There will be divisions for all ages, along with doubles events for youths, men and women.

For more information, contact the YMCA at (715) 3629622 or ymcaofthenorth woods.org.

Rally for a Cure golf tourney slated in Eagle River Aug. 18 The 12th annual Rally for a Cure golf tournament will be Saturday, Aug. 18, at Eagle River Golf Course.

All proceeds from the tournament will go to Marshfield Clinic cancer research.

The cost to enter is $100 for an individual or $400 for a team. The entry fee includes golf with cart, breakfast, box lunch and an

hors d’oeuvres reception immediately following the scramble.

Registration the day of the event and a silent auction will begin at 8 a.m. A shotgun start is set for 9:30 a.m.

First National Bank of Eagle River is the premier sponsor of the event.

For more information, call Anita at (715) 479-8111.

VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2012

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GOLF LAKE FOREST MORNING LADIES’ GOLF Results of 6/27/12 Event: Pink lady First place: Barbara Lindsay, Barb Mattes and Marion Kircher.

Second place: Marge Greb, Sharon Gifford and Jeanine Mathieu.

Closest to pin, No. 2: Jane Ellett.

Closest chip, No. 6: Barbara Lindsay.

Longest putt, No. 9: Barb Mattes.

Low putts: Barbara Lindsay.

Chip-ins: Barbara Lindsay.

EAGLE RIVER SENIOR MEN’S GOLF LEAGUE Results of 6/28/12 Event: Scramble First place (tie): Christensen, Peppler, Pedersen and Hjemvick; Lochte, Stefonek, Anderson and Springer; Van Swol, Rothenbach and Moon -2.

Fourth place: Schmidt, Dobbe and Nackers -1.

Fifth place (tie): Anderson, Krieghoff, Heimerl and Alger; Noel Wood, Schindler and Lewis, 0.

ST. GERMAIN LADIES’ GOLF CLUB Results of 6/27/12 First place: Judy Jacobson, Jan Bergeron, Karen Christopherson and Jane Roesch, 151.

Second place: Carol Helling, Donna Deyoung and Lois Gardner, 159.

Low net: Jan Bergeron, 69.

Closest to pin No. 6: Carol Helling.

JUNIOR GOLF — The Eagle River Golf Course recently announced the winners of its Junior Golf Tournament, which was held Friday, June 15, on the facility’s 18-hole course. The winners of the 16-17 age division, who played 18 holes, included, above from left, Sam Lacko, first place, 89; A.J. Skarbek, second, 95; and Richard Huber, third, 97.

The age 13-15 division winner after nine holes of golf was Liam Johnson, at right, with a score of 65.

The age 10-12 division winners after nine holes included, below from left, Cody Jantzen, first place, 58; Chase Kazda, second, 69; and Richard Nagai, third, 71.

—Contributed Photos

LAKE FOREST TUESDAY SENIOR MEN’S GOLF Results of 6/27/12 Low gross: Bill Ernst 38, Don Molitor 40, Kim Watt 41.

Low net: Dick Carr, Bill Ernst and Bill Donner 29; Glen Larson 31; Larry Morrison and Don Molitor 32.

Fewest putts: Tom Mucci 13.

Flag event winners: No. 1 and No. 2, Don Molitor; No. 3, Arnie Gink; No. 4, Bob Andrew; No. 5, Jim Will; No. 6, Larry Mattes; No. 7, Paul Noel; No. 8 and No. 9, Scott Willman.

LAKE FOREST THURSDAY NIGHT MEN’S GOLF Results of 6/28/12 Low gross: Bob Richardson 35, Terry Bingham 38, Jack Risch 41.

Low net: Tom Stuckart 28, Gary Simac 27, Gene Dotson and Larry Bintz 31.

Flag event winners: No. 2 and No. 9, Jerry Cleary; No. 3, Bob Richardson; No. 4 and No. 5, Gary Simac; No. 7, Terry Bingham.

Low putts: Tom Beyer 10.

EAGLE RIVER TUESDAY LADIES’ GOLF Results of 6/26/12 Event: 3, 2, 1 First place: Terry Ellis, Mary Ann Lambrecht, Jane Mittel and Kay Ottoson.

Net: 60.

Under par: 9

LAKE FOREST EVENING LADIES’ GOLF Results of 6/20/12 Event: Team points with handicap First place: Teresa Cleary, Susie Erickson, Mary Ann Lambrecht and Sue Ridderbusch.

Second place: Bev Kopecko, Joan McKeever, Kathy Simac and Rochelle Stoffel.

THREE LAKES WOMEN’S TUESDAY MORNING GOLF LEAGUE Results of 6/26/12 Main event; Tee to green Main event winners: Group 1, Judy Metternich 29; group 2, MaryAnn Weier 31; group 3, C.G. Giffhorn 30; group 4, Vicky Sherry 28; group 5, Mary Defnet and Glenda Sorenson 34; group 6, Diane Van Mieghem 31.

Longest putt, No. 1: Trudy Klauk.

Closest chip, No. 8: Ozzie Giffhorn.

Low putts: Sally Willman 14.

Chip-ins: Bev Brunette No. 9 and Sally Willman No. 4.

ST. GERMAIN MEN’S GOLF CLUB Results of 6/28/12 Vegas event First place: Bob Foley, Ed Ewen, Norm Schuettner and Kevin Pilli-

fant, 596.

Second place: Jim Harold, Dave Deyoung, Mark Fier and Tom Wenzel, 614.

Third place: LeRoy Kibble, Bob Connor, Frank Caroselli and Jerry Scheidt, 617.

Fourth place: John Granger, Bill Bates and Bruce Weber, 654.

Low net: Ernie St. Germaine, Frank Caroselli and Dave Deyoung, 66.

Closet to pin: Ed Ewen.

LAKE FOREST MONDAY NIGHT MEN’S GOLF Results of 6/25/12 Low gross: Bob Richardson 37, John Gabriel 38, Eric Helgeson and Mike Springer 40.

Low net: John Gabriel 30; Mike Springer and Jack Seifert 31; Tom Newkirk, John Uhrine and T. J Kramsvogel 32.

Fewest putts: John Gabriel, Tom Dreger and Todd Powell 13.

Flag event winners: No. 1 Jack Seifert; No. 2 and No. 5, Chuck Olsen; No. 3 and No. 8, Bob Richardson; No. 4, John Gabriel; No. 6, Eric Helgeson; No. 7, Steve Silber; No. 9, Gary Simac.

PLUM LAKE GOLF CLUB LADIES’ LEAGUE Results of 6/28/12 Stableford Point System First place: Mary Buchert -1.

Second place: Anita Richter -2.

Third place (tie): Seone Gehrke, Jane Paulson and Sherry Stecker -3.

NORTHWOODS RYDER CUP Eagle River Golf Course Results of 6/24/12 Match 1: St. Germain 1, Trout Lake 3.

Match 2: St. Germain 2, Trout Lake 2.

Match 3: St. Germain 2, Trout Lake 2.

Match 4: St. Germain 0.5, Trout Lake 3.5.

Match 5: St. Germain 2.5, Trout Lake 1.5.

Match 6: St. Germain 1.5, Trout Lake 2.5.

Final match results: St. Germain 9.5, Trout Lake 14.5.

STANDINGS NORTHERN LAKES SOFTBALL LEAGUE Results of 6/25/12 Eagle Waters 30, Bobkatz 23; Uncle Kent’s 11, Sweetwater 30; Cross Country II 24, Cross Country I 4; Miller 26, K-Dogs 14; T&M Lanes 40, Holiday Lodge 31; Bucketheads 24, Tipsy Turtle 4; Great Escape 4, Twelve Pines 6.

STANDINGS North Division W L Miller.........................................4 1 Sweetwater ...............................4 1 Holiday Lodge ..........................3 2 T&M Lanes...............................3 2 K-Dogs.......................................2 3 Twelve Pines.............................1 4 Great Escape ............................0 5 South Division W Bucketheads .............................5 Cross Country II ......................4 Eagle Waters.............................3 Bobkatz .....................................2 Cross Country I........................2 Tipsy Turtle ..............................2 Uncle Kent’s .............................0

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EAGLE RIVER SAND VOLLEYBALL Results of 6/27/12 STANDINGS W L Briggs Bar I.........................32 4 Pitlik’s..................................29 4 Kathan Inn I .......................28 8 Club DeNoyer......................26 10 WP Service ..........................24 9 Kathan Inn II......................23 10 MR Land..............................23 10

Schneider’s ..........................20 Pine Isle II...........................17 Holiday Lodge I...................14 Pine Isle I ............................14 Sweetwater..........................12 Holiday Lodge II .................10 Briggs Bar II .......................4 Leinie’s.................................4 Hi Pines ...............................2

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HEADWATERS HORSESHOE LEAGUE Results of 6/28/12 Team results: Sweetwater II 5, Bucktale I 4; Club 45 6, Uncle Kent’s I 3; Kathan Inn I 6, Sweetwater I 3; Bucktale Inn II 8, Kathan Inn II 1; Sportsmen’s Chalet 9, Gordo’s 0.

Top ringers: Debbie Major 18; Susie Erickson, Ralph Daring and Jerry Seideman 16; Art Collien 15.

Six-packs: Susie Erickson, Debbie Major and Ralph Daring 3; Scott Sturdevant, Jerry Seideman and Art Collien 2.

STANDINGS A Division W L Kathan Inn I......................59 13 Bucktale Inn II ..................49 23 Sweetwater II ....................48 24 Sportsmen’s Chalet ...........40 32 Sweetwater I......................39 33 Uncle Kent’s II...................39 33 B Division Bucktale Inn I ....................42 39 Club 45 ...............................33 39 Uncle Kent’s I.....................25 56 Gordo’s ................................16 56 Kathan Inn II.....................15 57

THREE LAKES HORSESHOE LEAGUE Results as of 6/26/12 Team results: Irish Waters II 8, Irish Waters III 1; Wonders I 4, Irish Waters I 5; Pine Lake Pub I 3, Brigg’s I 6; Jake’s II 2, Sankey’s I 7; Oneida Village I 4, Oneida Village II 5; Sankey’s III 4, Loon Saloon I 5; Sankey’s II 9, Hideaway I 0.

Men’s top ringers: Ben Bauknecht 94, Dave Cyrtmus 84, Jordan Bauknecht 82, Keith Anderson 70, Rich Kenney 70.

Women’s top ringers: Katie Stefonek 53, Tiffany Kloiber 46, Bobbi Pulver 38, Ingrid Weinfurter 34, Dee Anderson 31.

STANDINGS W Sankey’s II .........................48 Brigg’s I ..............................43 Sankey’s I...........................35 Pine Lake Pub I.................34 Rummy’s I ..........................33 Oneida Village II ...............32 Hideaway I.........................31 Irish Waters II ...................28 Irish Waters I.....................24 Irish Waters III..................22 Oneida Village I.................22 Loon Saloon I .....................21 Black Forest .......................18 Sankey’s III........................18 Brigg’s II ............................17 Jake’s II..............................17 Wonder’s I ..........................13 Jake’s I ...............................12

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Soccer academy to return to LUHS

Aho wins, leads in points at Eagle River Speedway Jesse Aho of Michigan will go into Tuesday night’s feature at Eagle River Speedway with a points lead after a big win in the Midwest Modifieds class.

Racers from different sanctioned circuits will compete along with nonsanctioned drivers for a $750 first-place purse during the Hartman Well Drilling and Pumps Midwest Modified Shoot-out.

Aho, originally from Ontonagon and now a resident of Twin Lakes, Mich., wants the added competition.

“I’d like to see a lot of drivers compete,” he said.

“The more the better as far as I’m concerned.”

Aho was trailing Pete Paulus of Phillips for 17 of the 20-lap feature. On the 17th lap, Aho had a tire go down. With his car slowing down, Eagle River’s Tad Schoonover couldn’t stop and hit Aho’s car.

With Schoonover’s car being towed off the track, Aho’s pit crew quickly changed the tire and got him

back on the track in time to race the final three laps.

On the restart, Paulus’ car didn’t get up to speed when the flag dropped. Aho’s car did get up to speed and unintentionally hit Paulus’ car.

This knocked Paulus out of the pole position and opened the door for Aho, who grabbed the lead and went on to win the feature.

In addition to the Midwest Modified Shoot-out, Auto Value stores of Eagle River, Rhinelander and Antigo will increase the purse in the Pure Stock feature.

It was Eagle River’s Ryan Valeria who won the last Pure Stock feature and is currently the points leader in the class. Valeria edged out Logan Lannett of Bruce Crossing, Mich., and Mike Bukovic of Hiles.

“The car is handling great and I owe this to my pit crew,” said Valeria. “I am really looking forward to this Tuesday night’s Pure Stock special.”

It was a father-son duo in the Micro Sprint 600s last

Tuesday night, as two sets of fathers and sons competed.

Jerry Reif and his son, Jake, along with Bob Hicks and his son, Mike, raced in the feature. However, it wasn’t a Reif or a Hicks who wound up winning. The feature win went to Rhinelander’s Jared Cech.

Eagle River’s Ben Pitlik made a return trip to victory lane by winning the Street Stock feature. Meanwhile, Ty Springer of Eagle River held off Rhinelander’s Parker Retzlaff in an exciting Junior Sprint feature.

Gates will open at 6 p.m., with hot laps to start at 7 p.m. Rain date would be Thursday night.

Results Midwest Modified feature: First, Jesse Aho; second, Bob Kleinschmidt; third, Pete Paulus.

Micro Sprint 600 feature: First, Jared Cech; second, Mike Hicks; third, Jake Reif.

Street Stock feature: First, Ben Pitlik; second, Kelly Knutson; third, Jason Jenson.

Pure Stock feature: First, Ryan Valeria; second, Logan Lannet; third, Mike Bukovic.

The Springfield Soccer Academy will provide a camp experience at Lakeland Union High School in Minocqua from July 9-13, as the staff are set to provide four sessions for girls and boys of various ages.

The camps will aim to teach and enhance the skills for soccer players.

Since the game itself is the best teacher, coach Jesse Miech and his staff encourage players to learn through their

Phelps hosts softball event Four local youth softball teams recently competed in the inaugural 12U Phelps Fastpitch Softball Tournament.

Teams from Phelps, Three Lakes, Eagle River and Lakeland played out a four-team field in highly competitive fashion, according to coach Josh Olivotti.

Three Lakes won the consolation game over Eagle River, while Lakeland needed extra innings to beat the Phelps girls 6-5 in the firstplace game.

“The event was sponsored by the Phelps Recreation Association and is just one of many things area teams are doing to promote fastpitch softball for our area girls,” said Olivotti.

experience playing small-sided.

As in the past, the camp will continue to use the One Ball, One Player philosophy.

The high school girls camp will take place from 7 to 9 a.m.

This session will be open for players entering ninth through 12th grade and will cost $100.

Micro-soccer boys and girls camp will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The cost for this session is $75 and is open to players entering kindergarten

through second grade.

Junior soccer boys and girls camp will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. This session is open to players entering third through eighth grade and the cost is $75.

The high school boys camp will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and is open for players entering ninth through 12th grade. The cost is $100.

To register for the Minocqua camp or for more information, go to springfieldsocceracademy.com.

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Our View Don’t forget about safety as you celebrate freedom The birthday of the United States of America will be officially celebrated Wednesday, July 4, and there’s little doubt that the fireworks and festivities will be extended right into the postholiday weekend in this lakeblessed vacationland.

We celebrate this week the 236th anniversary of the day the Continental Congress adopted the wording of a Declaration of Independence that officially separated the 13 colonies from Great Britian.

Though the colonies had been at war with the British Empire for more than a year before it was signed and adopted, it was a document engrossed on animal skin that told the world of the birth of a new country — a free country where “all men are created equal.”

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2012

OPINION/COMMENTARY

Excitement builds for Summer Games THE ANTICIPATION is building. In just three weeks, 10,500 of the best athletes in the world will descend on London, England, to compete in the games of the XXX Olympiad.

Are you getting stoked?

The games begin July 27 and these amazing athletes will run, jump, swim and compete at world-record levels. They will compete in 26 sports, 39 disciplines, 302 events and at least one athlete will represent 196 of the 204 possible countries.

About 3,000 medals will be awarded.

London beat out Paris, Madrid and New York City for the right to host these Summer Games.

In 2005, organizers estimated the cost for the games to be about $5 billion. But the business community did not come through with the support that they had hoped for and it is now estimated the games will cost about $15 billion. Ouch!

The U.S. Olympic Trials have been contested the past several weeks and, as usual, the U.S. will have a huge contingent of athletes vying for the lion’s share of medals. National pride is at stake. Win or lose, we’ll be witnessing incredible performances by athletes from around the globe.

They come in all ages and sizes, starting at about 15.

They have trained and honed their skills seven days a week for years for this

People Make the Difference

By Byron McNutt chance of a lifetime. They, and their families, have made many sacrifices. Their dedication to perfection is truly worthy of our respect and admiration.

Even then, they must be able to peak at the right moment. Most of the events are decided by just a fraction of a second or less than an inch. It’s going to be must-see TV. It is also a much-needed distraction from our day-to-day problems. * * * THERE’S NO shortage of ways to define the economic mess we’re in. The crisis is leaving very few of us untouched. Poverty is being found in the most unlikely places.

Last week the government told us that one-third of Americans in poverty now can be found in the suburbs.

That’s right. They figure 3.5 million suburbanites fall below the poverty line.

That’s people living in those big beautiful suburban homes.

So, what is the American dream today? The definition has changed for millions of people age 20, 40, 60 and 80.

See if the following definition applies for 10s of millions of our fellow citizens.

Our dream is to qualify for and to be enrolled in at least one, maybe three to four federal and state welfare, entitlement and free benefit programs at the earliest age possible.

We don’t want to do it, but we’ve been forced to “game the system” to qualify for supplemental income all through life. If a politician promises to help us to achieve our version of the American dream, we will support him/her and work tirelessly to re-elect him/her.

Because of economic necessities, we had to take out $80,000 in student loans to get a college degree. In many areas, more than 50% of college graduates were unable to find jobs this year.

The ones who did weren’t guaranteed jobs paying enough to afford the luxuries and benefits that we have come to expect.

Without additional financial help, we can barely afford an apartment, a decent vehicle, adequate health care, child care, club memberships, a vacation, a clothing allowance, a retire-

Nor, for that matter, is there anything better than the swish and slash of air raking through mallard or bluebill or canvasback wings as the flock decides whether or not it is safe to join a spread of bobbing decoys meant to lure them in.

Lest you think waterfowl wings are all that I love when it comes to sound of the wild, never fear, there are many more that, one way or the other, makes my life better each and every day.

Recently, it has been a noisy whippoorwill, which has taken a liking to waking me up each morning a little after four after serenading me to sleep several hours before.

We are fortunate enough to have whippoorwills visit our little valley every year, but more often than not, they seem to stick around through May and early June before leaving us sometime after that for greener pastures, who knows where.

In the interests of honesty,

REGARDLESS OF HOW the Supreme Court rules on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (this was written before the decision), the Obama administration has indicated it will move forward with those parts of the unpopular law it can impose on the country.

Guidebooks are helpful when going on vacation. The U.K.’s National Health Service (NHS) is the best guidebook for Americans concerned where a nationalized health system might take us.

For years throughout the U.K. there have been horror stories about declining health-care services. Last week, NHS doctors threatened a strike over a plan to raise their retirement age and pension contributions. A majority of doctors decided at the last minute not to strike after negative public reaction.

Rationing has arrived, with more than 90% of English health trusts restricting “nonurgent” surgeries, which include hip and knee replacements and cataract surgery. It took a freedom of information request by the media to pry this fact from the NHS. Long waiting periods for routine surgeries are increasingly the norm here. People are amazed when an American tells them we still have fast access to our primary care physicians. In the U.K., one must often wait weeks for an appointment and then additional weeks and sometimes months for treatment, depending on the procedure.

Costcutting, not improving the quality of care, now seems to be the major concern of the NHS. The London Daily Telegraph last week carried a story about a 71year-old man who had been removed from treatment for pneumonia and epilepsy because he was deemed to be too old and too sick. Professor Patrick Pullicino, a senior consultant at East Kent Hospitals, told the Royal Society of Medicine of his personal intervention to save the man.

He said he encountered “significant resistance” from hospital staff. When Pullicino

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But all people and especially parents of young children should make note that thousands of people are treated in hospital emergency departments every year for injuries associated with fireworks. Records show more than a dozen Wisconsin residents are hospitalized each year with such injuries, and dozens more visit emergency rooms.

With the festive American holiday comes one of the busiest weeks of the year for the highways and waterways of Vilas, Oneida and Forest counties. We will have more residents and more vacationers than at any other point in 2012.

Safety begins with vehicle and boat operators who are sober. It continues with boaters who know the law — regarding mandatory nowake areas, intoxicated driving, waterskiing hours, special rules for personal watercraft, spotter requirements for skiing, etc.

We need more boaters and motorists who are willing to show respect for others, leading by example by being patient and courteous. Be the first to let someone go first. Keep in mind that not everyone is in a hurry every time they drive. Treat our visitors as you would want to be treated.

Have a happy and safe holiday week!

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

* * * I SHOULD have learned by now, but it takes time for some things to sink in. It must be one of those economic laws, or maybe it is a Murphy’s Law? Everything for sale, whether it is a product or a service, has a high price and a low price. That makes sense and it is easy to understand.

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Many reacting to ‘Obamacare’

With the Fourth of July celebrations come activities that require a measure of safety for everyone’s sake. It was future U.S. President John Adams who suggested that Independence Day “ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade . . . Bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other, from this day forward forevermore.”

Prevent Blindness America says both types of sparklers, even those labeled consumer fireworks, burn at 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit. Sparklers are the second-highest cause of fireworks injuries behind firecrackers.

About half of the fireworks victims each year are younger than age 15.

ment plan or extra money to repay those student loans without abusing credit cards.

This is not to say everyone is struggling, but each day we’re told the American dream is slipping away from more and more people. Part of the problem might be because people want it all at an early age. For many older people, fulfillment of the dream took 20 to 30 years.

Many today think they should have it all by age 30!

Many of our current economic problems would be solved if jobs were being created instead of being eliminated, or moved offshore.

Consumers must demand products and services that are made in America. Want something else to blame for job losses? Blame technology and automation. Computers and robots have eliminated 10s of millions of jobs in offices and manufacturing plants.

Cal Thomas

It is the brave and daring 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence who we remember this week, and especially the principal author, Thomas Jefferson. They are the Founding Fathers who put everything on the line for their hard-fought freedoms, mutually pledging to each other “our lives, our fortunes and sacred honor.”

Illegal fireworks include Roman candles, firecrackers, bottle rockets and mortars — anything that explodes or leaves the ground.

They can only be purchased and used with a permit issued by a local unit of government.

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Lakes help beat the heat

There are many ways to beat the recent heat wave, including enjoying time on any of the hundreds of lakes in the North Woods. Whether it’s swimming at a public beach or enjoying a cruise on a sail boat, the region’s lakes offer many opportunities for water enthusiasts.

—Staff Photo By GARY RIDDERBUSCH

Don’t miss calls of the wild WHEN YOU LIVE in the North Country, you don’t have to stray far from home to hear the call of the wild.

Just exactly what is the call of the wild is open for debate, but for me it is all the wonderful sounds of nature you can hear; wind through the pines, red-winged blackbirds trilling in the cattails or whatever other wild sound strikes your fancy.

I know that many people — the risk of sounding stereotypical, mostly tree huggers — will claim the howling of a timber wolf is the true sound of the wild.

Me, I’m not much for timber wolves.

Others, nature lovers all, would vote for the yodeling of a loon ringing out across a North Woods lake on a calm night as their favorite call of the wild. I like listening to loons, but they are far from my favorite.

For me — and I think you all knew the answer to this — there is nothing in the world — nothing — that can compare to the quacking of a hen mallard or the song of

Trails & Tales

By Will Maines Canada geese as they wing high overhead on a thousands-of-miles migration trip in either spring or fall.

It is duck hunter’s blood that swirls through this old body, and nothing has ever stirred me more than the call of waterfowl. It matters not if it is springtime birds stopping over on a local marsh lake where they rest by the hundreds before heading on many, many miles north to the breeding grounds, or if it is deep October and I am sitting in a nest of cattails and brush sending out my own fake quacks to a circling flock, hoping to bring a squadron of mallards within 12-gauge range; there is absolutely no wild sound in the world dearer to my heart than the music of waterfowl.

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Treat all war veterans with sincere respect Letter to the Editor: I’m glad to see the Vietnam Wall here in Eagle River. And thank all who visited my brothers and sisters to honor them for their sacrifice. I served in the 134th Assault Helicopter Company in Vietnam from August 1970 to August 1971. I was proud to serve my country.

But when I came home, it was unreal. I was born in Eagle River and raised here; everyone knew me and I, them. I was proud to be home. I had survived my little bit of hell as all the past war veterans had done. I wanted to walk down the main street of my hometown and wear my uniform and medals that I had earned.

My stepbrother told me not to do it, but I did not understand what he was talking about. I had him drop me off at what was then the First National Bank corner and I started walking toward the Vilas Cinema.

By the time I got to the movie house, I had been called everything in the book, “drug addict,” “baby killer,” “murderer” and much more. This from people I had known all my life. No one said, “Welcome home.” I had become an unwanted dog.

Less than an American.

Why? Because I went where

I was told to go and fight for people who needed my help.

To date, I have given Vilas County 21 years as a volunteer firefighter and 10 years as an emergency medical technician. And I hope that I have made up enough to become a little more human in the eyes of those who didn’t serve or sacrifice for their fellow human beings.

All the things that people are doing for the Vietnam veterans are just great. But please don’t treat any other veteran this way. They give everything to protect America and keep those who are home free. Please treat them with respect. This is something that they have earned.

As you look at the wall, remember the sacrifice that they made. They can’t have a brat or watch the fireworks or have an ice-cream cone; but you can because they gave it all to you. Someday, I will learn to forgive.

Ronald Plude Disabled Vietnam veteran Land O’ Lakes Editor’s note: The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is on display at the Derby Track in Eagle River June 30 through July 4. It’s open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, with a closing ceremony planned after the fireworks display July 4.

Maines FROM PAGE 16A I must admit that there have been a few mornings lately when I have wished for a brick to throw through the window at the little bugger as it sings its song over and over and over again from the edge of the driveway about 40 feet from my open bedroom window.

Last night the whippoorwill had company for a little while, as another of my favorite calls of the wild filed in through that open bedroom window. From not too far away, a pack of coyotes was frantically yipping and howling as it chased some unfortunate prey animal through the pine thicket across the road from my house.

I know coyotes may be low on the list of most people’s favorite animal list, and those same people may be damning the critter for chasing down one of the fawns or rabbits or whatever they have come to enjoy watching, but in reality the critter is only doing his job.

Everybody has to eat, including coyotes, and if they make a lot of noise chasing down their dinner, so be it. I might feel bad for the dinner, but I enjoy listening.

Without question, in my mind anyway, the most spine-tingling sound in the wild is the gobble of a tom turkey in springtime.

As a hunter trying to sit still and be invisible while getting that tom within shooting range, I can tell you no other game animal can raise the hair on the

back of your neck, put your heart in your throat and turn all your muscles into a quivering mass of jelly like a gobbler on the make.

Every turkey hunting show you watch, every turkey hunting instruction recording you listen to, every turkey hunter you talk to will tell you the same thing; the gobble of a tom you are trying desperately to call within range doesn’t just turn you into a turkey hunter forever, it turns you into a helpless addict. I know, for I am one.

But there are plenty more of the sounds of the wild that draw me to the woods and waters, sounds that make me glad that I was born in the North Woods and have been able to live here all my live.

The list is endless, but I would be remiss if I didn’t at

least mention the sound of an October gale sending waves crashing on the shore of Lake Superior, the roar of a waterfall — large or small — cascading over a rock façade, a tiny chickadee greeting you at arm’s-length distance, or thunder rolling through the forest during a summer storm. Too, I wouldn’t want to leave out the hoot of a barred owl, the snort of a white-tailed deer, the chirping of bald eagles hunting their prey, the melodious tones of the whitethroated sparrow and hermit thrush, the “splish” of a native brook trout rising from a quiet pool or even a screeching blue jay or chattering squirrel.

The list is never ending, changing only with whatever today brings.

I’d hate to miss any of them.

Vietnam vets have won the war Letter to the Editor: I have been around the state and much of the country, and there is no city that supports our veterans as much as Eagle River.

I am ashamed of the people in the country who did not support our veterans when the Vietnam War vets returned home. It took 50 years and finally America woke up.

I am pleased that this year’s Fourth of July parade theme is to honor our Vietnam vets.

It should be noted by those who are opposed to

war, that no citizen in this country has ever started a war. Those responsible for starting wars were and are our politicians. Our soldiers have fought these wars to protect our freedoms.

To all vets, please wear hats and shirts proudly to identify yourselves as a veteran and, if I see you, I will thank you for what you have done.

Be very, very, very, very proud to have served our country.

Yukon Jack Eagle River

City could use tornado siren Letter to the Editor: How is it that we can spend over $3 million on a library, but we can’t afford a tornado siren for around $40,000 to $50,000?

If City Hall doesn’t care about the health and welfare

McNutt FROM PAGE 16A always high when you buy it and low when you sell it! * * * AN OFFICIAL with the National Association of

of their citizens and taxpayers, I should think they’d at least want to protect our tourists, who play a major part in our North Woodseconomy.

Susan Owens Eagle River

Credit Management says the economy in some parts of the country is so bad “that even those who don’t pay aren’t buying.”

We know things are upside down when news that oil and gasoline prices are dropping is hailed as “bad” news.

Health-care decision could have positive consequences Letter to the Editor: The news last Thursday from the Supreme Court was, on first blush, very disappointing. It upheld the constitutionality of an extremely unpopular law that will ultimately not only break the economy, but drive talented doctors from the field and reduce the state of U.S. medical care to that of a European socialist model.

However, upon further reflection, the health-care decision could turn out to have positive consequences for those who believe in the efficacy of a free-market economy. In explaining the majority decision, Chief Justice Roberts noted that the individual mandate, though unconstitutional under the commerce clause, was legitimized under the power of Congress to levy taxes.

Mr. Obama and his liberal allies in Congress must now explain why they so vigorously and conclusively denied

WHAT OTHERS SAY Independence does not come free

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BY JOHN A. SCOCOS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-REVIEW

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Every July Fourth, we commemorate the birth of this great nation, marked by the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, in 1776, by our country’s forefathers.

Families and friends come together and put burgers and brats on the grill in backyards everywhere, the school band and our proud veterans march in parades on Main streets in communities big and small, and red, white and blue fireworks light up the vast night sky.

July Fourth is also a time to celebrate our independence and our freedom; neither of which we would have today if it weren’t for the brave men and women who have fought, and still fight, to protect these core American values. We will never again take for granted the contributions and

sacrifices that our service members and our nation’s veterans have made in the effort toward preserving life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for us and for our future generations.

John Adams, signatory of the Declaration of Independence, wrote in a letter to Abigail Adams that year, “I am well aware of the Toil and Blood and Treasure, that it will cost Us to maintain this Declaration, and support and defend these States. Yet through all the Gloom I can see the Rays of ravishing Light and Glory.

I can see that the End is more than worth all the Means.”

In 2012, Wisconsin’s Year of the Veteran, we remember and give thanks to all those who stood up and continue to stand up for our unalienable rights — to those who have supported and defended this land and our way of life.

Because of these men and women, neighbors are free

to gather for picnics and parties, kids are free to wave flags and chase after candy as parade floats roll by, and we are free to stand proud, side by side, as a grateful nation that will never forget those who have fought to give us every freedom, every dream, and every happiness that we have today.

On this Fourth of July, please take a moment to reflect on our American way of life, and remember our service members, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice; they too believed that the end was more than worth all the means. On this Fourth of July, join with your family and friends in celebrating our nation’s independence because the great principles Americans hold so dear are worth celebrating.

John A. Scocos is the Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs. He is an Iraq War veteran.

even the possibility that the individual mandate could, in any way, be considered a tax.

They will now have to admit that either they were naïve on the point or were lying outright to the American public.

What little Mr. Obama has released about his past includes an assertion that he was a constitutional scholar, who actually taught the subject at the college level. As such, how could he not have known that the mandate might be construed as a tax?

And, if he really were ignorant on this point, then why did he have his solicitor general argue Congress’ taxing

authority as a basis for the mandate before the high court?

This ruling also means that Obama will be unable to rally his liberal constituency by claiming that only through his re-election could the law be repaired, had it been deemed unconstitutional.

Finally, Thursday’s decision dispelled two widely held myths. One, the Supreme Court of the United States is not the impenetrable shield that will always protect us from the excesses of government or from becoming a totalitarian state

altogether. And two, Chief Justice John Roberts is neither the strict constructionist nor the conservative most court observers believed him to be.

In the end, the health-care decision could prove to be the spark that ignites a generally apathetic public, which now realizes that our last bulwark of defense against government’s abuse of power is no longer the Supreme Court, but the ballot box and our own determination to save our Constitution and our republic.

Bud Kuppenheimer Phelps

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Thomas FROM PAGE 16A persuaded them to resume treatment, the man recovered and was discharged.

The story contained this scary sentence: “NHS hospitals are using end-of-life care to help elderly patients die because they are difficult to look after and take up valuable beds.” First the elderly, and then who? When cost becomes primary, what’s next? Suddenly “death panels” don’t seem so far-fetched.

The NHS “looks like a supertanker heading for an iceberg,” said Mike Farrar, chief executive of the confederation that represents organizations providing NHS services. Farrar told the Telegraph, “Despite huge efforts to maintain standards of patient care in the current financial year, health-care leaders are deeply concerned about the storm clouds that are gathering around the NHS.”

For many, the storm has already struck like the torrential rain that has flooded much of the U.K. in recent days.

Here’s another recent Telegraph headline: “Lives put at risk by shortage of drugs.”

The story says, “Four in five NHS trusts in England and Wales say patients are suffering ‘unacceptable’ delays for drugs to treat life-threatening conditions including cancer, Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia and organ failure.” Drug companies are getting better prices elsewhere in Europe and so are rationing them here.

In the U.K., the question is not whether everyone can access free health care; it is the type of health care they will be able to access, and will it be high quality, or something less? If government health care isn’t working well here, why have faith it will work better in the much larger U.S.?

The United States doesn’t need the NHS as a guidebook. We have our own. It’s

called Medicare and Medicaid. They are going broke and cannot be sustained without more borrowed money or sharply reduced services. When human life is regarded as disposable — as with unborn babies — and cost control replaces treatment as the main objective, then anything that enables government to reduce costs is possible. It then is only a matter of conditioning the public to accept lower-quality care and rationing.

Instead of keeping Obamacare, which heads in the direction of Britain’s socialized medicine and the resulting problems of reduced care and accessibility, the U.S. should enact market-based reforms in the current system (proposed by Republicans) that would expand availability and affordability while not harming the quality of great care we now have in this country.

Readers may e-mail Cal Thomas at tmseditors@tri bune.com.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2012

VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

NEWS Law enforcement to crack down on speeding in July The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced officers from 120 law enforcement agencies in the state will crack down on speeding and other dangerous driving during its Summer Heat mobilization July 2-18.

In addition, the Wisconsin State Patrol will deploy its airplanes during Summer Heat to detect speeders from the air and relay that information to officers on the ground for enforcement action.

To bolster enforcement by putting more officers on patrol for longer hours, agencies participating in Summer Heat will receive federal funding from the DOT Bureau of Transportation Safety.

The mobilization will be backed by new Zero In Wisconsin television, radio and Web messages from the DOT highlighting why drivers need to slow down or risk getting stopped and ticketed.

Speeding is prevalent and deadly in Wisconsin, according to State Patrol Maj. Sandra Huxtable, director of the DOT Bureau of Transportation Safety. Last year, 160 people were killed and 7,700 injured in speed-related crashes.

“At higher speeds, you’re at greater risk of a crash,” said Huxtable. “Furthermore, the violently destructive forces of a crash become more

severe as speeds increase.

Drivers traveling at high speeds for an extended period of time on the open road also tend to not slow down sufficiently when approaching an intersection, work zone or traffic congestion.”

Speeding is expensive as well as dangerous. Under Wisconsin law, the costs of speeding citations range from $175 to $893 along with three to six demerit points assessed on the driver’s license.

Moreover, insurance premiums often increase with speeding convictions. A citation for driving 25 mph or more over the limit in a 55or 65 mph zone also requires a 15-day driver’s license suspension.

Despite the dangers and expense of speeding, it is by far the most common traffic conviction in Wisconsin. Last year, drivers amassed more than 180,000 speeding convictions statewide.

“You’re actually going to be delayed significantly if you’re stopped by a law enforcement officer or are involved in a crash because you were speeding,” said Huxtable. “By slowing down, you can save both time and money as well as conserve fuel. More importantly, you can help make progress toward the goal of zero preventable traffic deaths in Wisconsin.”

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