NEWS-REVIEW

EAGLE RIVER, WI 54521 (715) 479-4421 www.vcnewsreview.com VOL. 126, NO. 36

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23, 2011

Opening weekend buck kill jumps 31% in three counties

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BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH
NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR

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The tri-county buck kill jumped a whopping 31% opening weekend compared to the first two days of 2010 as hunters were aided by rutting activity on Saturday and snow on Sunday, officials said. While the buck kill rose slightly in Vilas, Forest and Oneida counties last year, registration stations across the North Woods were kept busy the first two days of the nineday gun deer hunt. Kevin Harter, public affairs manager for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Northern Region, said Monday

that the buck kill jumped 44.9% in Vilas County, 37.3% in Forest County and 18.8% in Oneida County. Vilas hunters registered 619 bucks during the first two days compared to 427 last year. Hunters also registered 261 anterless deer this year compared to just eight last year when the entire county was buck only. Unit 35 in northern Vilas County and portions of units 34 and 29B in western Vilas County remained buck-only this year. Michele Woodford, DNR wildlife manger for Vilas County, wasnt surprised by the increase in the buck kill. We went two years with a

buck-only hunt to improve the herd and, in aging the deer, we saw many yearling bucks, which is indicative of a couple of years of no antlerless harvest, said Woodford. She said the rut and snow Saturday afternoon likely helped hunters. According to hunters I talked with, rutting activity was still going on, said Woodford. In fact, when I was driving home Sunday night from Conover, I saw two smaller bucks chasing does. Woodford also said that hunters saw deer on the move prior to the rain and snow Saturday, although the snow hanging on limbs Sunday may have hampered visibility. In Oneida County, hunters

brought in 730 bucks, the most in the tri-county area, compared to 614 last year. Oneida hunters also registered 636 antlerless deer compared to 75 last year. Units 31, 37 and 38 in Oneida County where regular quota units this year and antlerless permits were available. Forest County hunters registered 519 bucks, compared to 378 last year. The antlerless harvest in Forest County jumped from just 24 last year to 174 this year. While Unit 39 was a buck-only unit, a small portion of Unit 38 is in Forest County. Exceptions to the buck-only To DEER, Pg. 2A

GOOD GENETICS A state biologist ages a deer at Wild Eagle Corner Store in Eagle River. He found this dandy eight--STAFF PHOTO pointer was a 312-year-old deer.

Walker recall gets started across North

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BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH
NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR

Forest Service chief wants new direction in planning process

Testifies that new rule will reduce costs, time
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The statewide petition drive to recall Gov. Scott Walker kicked off last Tuesday and, as of Friday, organizers had collected 105,000 signatures. The petition drive, organized by United Wisconsin, must collect 540,208 signatures by Jan. 17 to force a recall election for Walker, a Republican. Organizers said their goal is 600,000 to 700,000 signatures. The recall attempt has been in the works since February, when Walker introduced the budget repair bill that eventually ended most collective bargaining for public employees. If United Wisconsins drive is successful, it would prompt only the third recall election for a governor in the history of the United States. Meanwhile, four groups also filed recall papers last week seeking to oust four Republican state senators, To RECALL, Pg. 2A

BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH
NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR

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TIS THE SEASON Eagle River Light and Water Utility employee Mike Sanborn placed a

wreath on a light pole along Highway 45 last week. --Staff Photo By GARY RIDDERBUSCH

The chief of the U.S. Forest Service told Congress last week that the services new Planning Rule will reduce the time required by individual forests to revise a plan, which will ultimately save time and money at the ground level. When finalized, the plan will provide a framework for how all of the 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands will be managed in the future. We need a planning rule that has less process and costs less, with the same or higher level of protections, said U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell. In his testimony before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands last Tuesday, Tidwell discussed

how the new rule will decrease the costs of forest planning while delivering better protections for forests, wildlife and water resources and supporting ecosystem services and multiple uses of the National Forest System. The new rule would update planning procedures for 155 national forests, including the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in northern Wisconsin, and 20 grasslands that have been in place since 1982. What started as a very strong proposed rule will now be even better thanks to the hundreds of thousands of constructive comments we received from people and groups across the country, TidTo FOREST, Pg. 2A

Santa parade planned Saturday in Eagle River

The Eagle River Business Association will sponsor its annual parade with Santa Claus and his reindeer Saturday, Nov. 26, beginning at 1 p.m. in the parking lot across the street from The Christmas House on Wall Street. Participants will walk to the Eagle River Depot Museum, located in the old train depot, where children will be able to share their Christmas wish list with Santa. Parade participants may wear costumes and holiday hats and create Christmas banners or signs. Milk and cookies will be available and the staff from Rocking W Stables will provide free hayrides in conjuncTo PARADE, Pg. 3A

Volunteer shoppers vital to program

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BY MARIANNE ASHTON
LIFESTYLE EDITOR

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Basketball teams ready for season
I Basketball teams at Pines, Three Lakes and Phelps are gearing up for the season. Pgs. 10A-12A

Warm The Children, now in its 15th year, continues to provide benefits to eligible children as well as to the shoppers who volunteer to assist them. With a record number of 16 new volunteers this year, there are 62 volunteers to help with the shopping, according to program coordinator Sharina Adams. First-time shopper Theresa Poole of Eagle River moved to the area with her husband, Kevin Schwoch, two years ago. Now retired, she said shed never had the opportunity to volunteer much during her busy working years. Now that she has gotten to know more people in the area, she said she wants to do more. She was introduced to the program by her friend, Sherry Shoberg, also a To VOLUNTEERS, Pg. 3A

Warm The Children coordinator Sharina Adams, left, and volunteer shopper

Paula Hendrickson pick out warm winter clothing for children. --STAFF PHOTO

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23, 2011

VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

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Recall: volunteers need more than 500,000 signatures

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including Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald of Juneau, Pam Galloway of Wausau, Terry Moulton of Chippewa Falls and Van Wanggaard of Racine. Recall organizers need from 14,958 to 16,741 signatures to force a recall election for the four senators. Last spring and summer, Democratic Sen. Jim Holperin of Conover was the target of a recall election after he and 13 other state senators went to Illinois to delay a vote on Walkers budget repair bill. Holperin eventually won the recall election over Republican candidate Kim Simac of Eagle River. The Democrats need just one more Senate seat to gain a majority in the State Capitol. Paul Knuth, chairman of the Democratic Party of Oneida County, said local recall efforts of Walker are under way. The Democratic Party of Oneida County joins dozens of grassroots groups across the state in beginning the recall of Scott Walker, said Knuth. We do not begin this undertaking lightly, but Walker has put Wisconsins way of life in jeopardy with a radical agenda that puts the good of corporations and cronies before the good of the citizens of our state. Massive cuts to education and health care have been accompanied by assaults on democratic institutions and the ability of citizens to have their voices heard. Knuth said it will take a lot of work from volunteers to collect more than 500,000 signa-

LAST YEAR COMPARISON

The average daily high at this time last year for the next seven days was 31, while the average overnight low was 14. There was snow on four days measuring 1.78 inches. Days precipitation recorded since Oct. 1, 2011, 24 days; 2010, 23 days. Average high of past 30 days, 2011, 44; 2010, 45. Average low of past 30 days, 2011, 26; 2010, 29.

SNOW CONDITIONS

Deer hunters were 2010-11 11-12 treated to tracking Snowy days 5 4 snow starting Saturday Inches to date 2.88 7.54 afternoon as three to Ground cover 2" Trace five inches of snow fell across the North Woods. While some of the smaller lakes and bays are covered with a sheet of thin ice, the larger lakes are still open offering muskie anglers one last chance at a trophy fish. Wednesday will be partly to mostly sunny, with a high of 41 and a low of 24. Thursday should be partly cloudy and mild, with a high of 48 and a low of 29. Friday expect a mix of clouds and sun, with a high of 47 and a low of 35. Saturday light rain showers are expected to develop, with a high of 44 and a low of 36. Sunday the forecast is for light snow with minor accumulations, with a high of 34 and a low of 27.

STREAMS AND LAKES OUTLOOK

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

Roberta Retrum of Eagle River, representing United Wisconsin, collected signatures to recall

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker last Friday along Highway 45 in Eagle River. --STAFF PHOTO

Vilas sets snowmobile trails target opening date Dec. 12

Vilas County has set a target date of noon Monday, Dec. 12, for a countywide opening of all Vilas County state-funded snowmobile trails, conditions permitting. All trail work, inspections and gate openings will be completed at this time, according to snowmobile program coordinator Dale Mayo. This date was set at the Nov. 16 meeting of the Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance, and is a cooperative effort between the alliance, the Vilas County Forestry Department and the Department of Natural Resources to enable the trails to be opened in a safe and timely manner after the deer seasons. Until that time, gates will remain closed. Early snow may be tempting, but riders are cautioned not to go behind gates, said Mayo. Respect private landowners and other outdoor users.

tures. The road ahead is long, and Walkers corporate allies will shower our state with millions of dollars in unregulated sleazy money to preserve their agenda, but in the end, no amount of money can keep Scott Walker from accountability, said Knuth. Petition fraud It is a felony in Wisconsin to destroy, deface or otherwise commit fraud with a recall petition, according to the Gov-

ernment Accountability Board (GAB). Last week, state media sources reported on various Facebook posts and other Internet chatter about schemes for recall opponents to circulate petitions and then not turn them in for filing. At this time, the GAB has no credible evidence that petition destruction or fraud has occurred, said Kevin Kennedy, director and general counsel. However, we want the public to know we take this

issue seriously, and we have been in contact with some district attorneys regarding this issue. Under Wisconsin law, election fraud is a criminal offense. Petition destruction or fraud is a Class I felony, punishable by up to three and one-half years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. Persons with evidence of petition destruction or fraud should contact their local police department or district attorneys office.

Forest: service received 300,000 comments on rule

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well said. We firmly believe the final rule will deliver an efficient planning process that will reduce costs, facilitate the restoration and management of our forests and watersheds, safeguard natural resources and help deliver a sustainable flow of benefits to the American people. The proposed rule would direct plans to conserve and restore watersheds and habitats and would strengthen community engagement and collaboration during the development and implementation of individual plans, according to Tidwell. Ultimately, the new rule will help forests and grasslands get work done on the ground, producing social, economic and environmental benefits for local communities, Tidwell said. The proposed rule also places strong emphasis on the importance of recreation such as hunting, fishing, motorized and non-motorized uses. The 1982 planning rule procedures have guided the development, amendment and revision of all existing Forest Service land management plans. However, Tidwell noted that since 1982, much has changed in the understanding of how to create and implement effective land management plans. Tidwell also said that planning under the 1982 rule often takes five to seven years to be revised on average, with some plan revisions taking a decade. The new rule, in contrast, would create a more adaptive planning process that helps units respond to changing conditions, so they can better focus their efforts on the most important work facing their unit, according to Tidwell. Under the new rule, Tidwell said that planning would emphasize collaboration, assessment and monitoring activities. Plan revisions would take less time because the new rule would eliminate many complex and outdated analysis requirements present. The emphasis on collaboration would also help resolve issues at earlier stages in the planning process with the goal of reducing costly litigation. The Forest Service received about 300,000 comments on the proposed rule and the draft environmental impact statement during the 90-day comment period held earlier this year. The agency sought public participation to help develop a final rule that will have broad support and endure over time. Advisory committee Tidwell also noted that the Forest Service announced last Monday that it will form an advisory committee to provide advice and recommendations to the secretary of Agriculture on the implementation of the new Planning Rule set for finalization this winter. The Federal Advisory Committee, which could be formed early next year, will advise the secretary on how the new rule is implemented. This new committee will keep the collaborative momentum going on what has been a remarkably open and transparent process for the countrys first planning rule in 30 years, said Tidwell. Stakeholder input has been instrumental in allowing us to develop a strong draft rule up to this point. We need to continue to tap into our strong partnerships to carry this rule forward. In the coming months, the Forest Service will announce its request for committee member nominations in the Federal Register. More information about the committee and how to seek nomination will be available at that time. Tidwell said members will have diverse backgrounds and geographic locations.

Deer:

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on where they hunted. This is Wisconsins 160th modern-era deer gun season. It is a fall, family tradition cherished by over 600,000 hunters, said Hauge. I suspect for every deer reported, there are 10 great deer camp stories out there. It appears that this season is well on its way to creating lifelong memories. The DNRs license sales office reported 603,919 gun deer licenses sold by the start of shooting hours last Saturday thats down from 607,926 licenses sold last year. Deer license and tag sales will continue through the hunting seasons. Hauge said the long custom of buying a license on the way to deer camp is also intact. DNR licensing managers reported selling a record 99,998 licenses Friday, Nov. 18. At one point in late afternoon Friday, computers showed license sales coming in at a rate of 220 per minute, he said. Deer hunters hailed from all 50 states. Of the total, 571,491 of hunters are Wisconsinites, with Minnesota (16,058) and Illinois (7,737) the next highest. There were no fatal shooting incidents recorded during the first two days of the hunt and just two nonfatal shooting injuries one to a non-hunter doing a deer drive in Clark County on Sunday and another in a deer drive in Waukesha County Monday. Both are still being investigated, according to DNR Conservation Warden, Todd Schaller, DNRs chief of recreational safety. The gun deer hunt will run through Sunday, Nov. 27, and will be followed by a 10-day muzzleloader season Nov. 28 through Dec. 7 to anyone with an unused buck or antlerless tag. The statewide antlerless hunt in regular quota units, herd control units and CWD units will run from Dec. 8-11. Archers are reminded that, for the first time, it is legal to bow hunt during the gun deer season as long as the hunter is wearing blaze-orange clothing.

units include some antlerless tags for hunters with disabilities and members of the Armed Forces home on leave. In addition, in a new rule this year, hunters between the ages of 10 and 17 who purchased a gun deer license received an antlerless tag good in any unit in the state. Statewide, DNR officials said a preliminary call-in tally showed hunters registered 112,581 deer over the two-day period, up about 5%over last years take of 106,404. The preliminary totals included 57,977 bucks (up 11%) and 54,604 antlerless deer (up 5%). It is important to remember that harvesting antlerless deer remains an important part of deer management in Wisconsin, said DNR Executive Assistant Scott Gunderson. I would encourage hunters to keep this in mind as they hunt the remaining days of the traditional season and when they return to the woods during the December statewide antlerless hunt (Dec. 8-11). In the 18-county Northern Region, the opening weekend buck kill was down 7% from 13,622 last year to 12,570 this year. Not surprisingly, with more tages available, the antlerless harvest increased 7% from 9,882 last year to 10,647 this year. The biggest declines were seen in Polk (-30%), Burnett (28%) and Barron (-27%) counties. The largest increases were in Vilas (44%), Langlade (37%) and Forest (37%) counties We want to remind folks that these preliminary numbers come from a staff callaround to deer registration stations this (Monday) morning, said Tom Hauge, director of the DNR wildlife management program. The final opening weekend tally will likely be somewhat larger, when all the registration stubs are entered into the data base over the next couple of months. He said hunters experienced mixed weather including snow, rain turning to snow and moderate temperatures depending

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23, 2011

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City projects same levy as 11

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The Great Headwaters Trails (GHT) engineering committee discussed design specifications for the bicycle, pedestrian and snowmobile trail to be developed on the railroad grade north of Highway K near Conover. Carlton Schroeder, a retired engineer, explained an idea to Cody Heller, left, a Northland Pines senior, Adam Grassl

from Vilas Countys Mapping Department and Gary Meister, far right, GHT vice president. Two other Pines seniors, Walker Nelson and Greg Chamberlain, are also working with the engineering committee. --Contributed Photo

Foundation accepting donations for off-road bike, pedestrian trail

Contributions to support the off-road bike and pedestrian trail system being developed for eastern Vilas County can now be sent directly to Great Headwaters Trails (GHT), the nonprofit foundation working on the system. The foundations trails will connect Eagle River to St. Germain, Conover, Phelps and Land O Lakes. Much of the system will be used year-round by snowmobilers in winter and by bicyclists and walkers for the rest of the year. The group has set a deadline to have the entire GHT system in place within the decade, according to the groups president, Jeff Currie. We call it Goal 2020. We want the economic benefits of trails like the existing one from Boulder Junction to St. Germain to start flowing to this end of the county as rapidly as possible, he said. Contributions from individuals who support the project will be essential to meet Goal 2020, according to Currie. The foundation recently received confirmation that it is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code. Since it started its trail development work last year, GHT has gotten more and more community support. The group teamed with the town of Conover to secure more than $655,000 of federal funding to start developing the first part of the system this fall. That segment is the west end of a trail that will connect Conover to Phelps. GHT intends to continue seeking grant funding, said Currie, but it can develop all parts of the system more rapidly and economically if it doesnt have to rely just on getting grants. The key to speeding the systems development is gaining financial support from the people who want eastern Vilas County to have a great bikeped trail system, he explained. Tax-deductible contributions can be sent to Great Headwaters Trails, P.O. Box 609, Eagle River, WI 54521. Checks should be made out to GHT or Great Headwaters Trails. For more information about GHT, visit facebook.com/ ghtrails, or contact Currie at ghtrails@gmail.com or (715) 617-0080.

The Eagle River City Council finished its preliminary 2012 budget last week, with the anticipated property tax levy set at $1.28 million the same as last year. Projected total spending will rise just $21,233 to $2,674,589. Revenues also will increase by $21,233 and include borrowing for Silver Lake Road and Highway 70 West sewer projects. The city plans to borrow $75,000 for the Silver Lake Road and Highway 70 West projects. Meanwhile, general transportation aids will drop $68,000, according to city administrator Joe Laux. We lost a lot and this will keep going down, Laux predicted. They use a five-year average and we hit our high point last year with the Wall Street project. The proposed budget shows an increase in election costs with an estimated six elections being conducted in 2012 and could include recall elections for state officials. There will be a one-time payout of $1,000 in a stipend for employees in 2012, with longevity pay coming to an end. The stipend can be used as the employee chooses, but is intended to allow seed money for health savings accounts. Police Chief Mark Vander Bloomen requested $5,600 for two electronic speed signs to be placed at both ends of Pine

Street. These are smaller signs and will be permanently attached to utility poles and operated 24 hours, seven days a week. The signs will record speeds and time of day when most speeding occurs. No matter how many tickets we write for speeding on Pine Street, they (drivers) dont slow down, said Vander Bloomen. These will be placed at either end of Pine. The 2012 budget also calls for $55,000 for streetlights. How to reduce that cost of streetlights in the budget has been discussed. Suggestions have been ranged from not replacing bulbs when they burn out to not replacing the decorative lighting when damaged in a car accident. The tax rate is estimated to decrease by 6 cents to $7.50 per $1,000 of property value. Clerk Debbie Brown said the rate is only an estimate since the property values for the city have not been finalized by the state. Brown said the estimated overall tax rate for city property owners, which includes Northland Pines School District, Vilas County and Nicolet College, will be $15.39, which is down 52 cents. The public can comment on the proposed 2012 city budget Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 5 p.m. at City Hall during the annual budget hearing.)

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volunteer shopper. After accompanying Shoberg during last years program, she decided to volunteer as a shopper this year. This is such a personal way to help and the kids get so excited, its awesome, she said. Warm The Children is sponsored by the Vilas County News-Review, under the auspices of the Eagle River Rotary Club Foundation, and is dependent upon contributions from summer and area residents and community volunteers. Paula Hendrickson of Eagle River has been a volunteer shopper for more than 10 years. She said she gets a great deal of satisfaction from working with the families and seeing the smiles. She has shopped with five families including 10 children so far this year. I think this is a wonderful program and Im thankful that people contribute, said Hendrickson. I feel its important for our community. The volunteer shoppers are matched with a needy child and are given a purchase order for a designated amount of money that may be spent on clothing for the child. Cash

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Parade:

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at Cy Williams Park. New this year will be an old-fashioned lighting ceremony of a natural 45-foot tree. Youths can take wish lists, as Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive by fire truck at 5:15 p.m. The countdown to the lighting will begin at 5:30 p.m. The event will feature free coffee, hot chocolate and cookies. Hamburgers and refreshments will also be available. For more information, call the chamber at (715) 546-3344. If youths dont have a chance to see Santa at Cy Williams Park Nov. 25, they can attend the Three Lakes Lions Club Childrens Christmas Party Saturday, Dec. 3, at Bonnies Lakeside at 11:30 a.m. The event also will feature lunch and horse-drawn hay rides.

tion with visits with Santa Claus. Businesses in downtown Eagle River plan to expand hours and feature sales for Christmas shoppers. That day, the association also will host its third annual Ice Shanty Contest. Prizes will be awarded for the best entries. Judging will take place at the beginning of the parade route in the parking lot across from the old Christmas House. For more information about either event or to register an ice shanty for the parade, contact Katie Hayes at (715) 8914929 or Michelle Rubo at 8915423. Three Lakes festival The Three Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center and the Business Chain will host the Festival of Lights Friday, Nov. 25,
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does not exchange hands. The shopper arranges to meet the family at Gliks or Pamida and assists in finding clothing to meet the childs needs. Over the course of 15 years, a yearly average of 300 children have received warm winter clothing through Warm The Children. Thats a total of approximately 4,500 children. According to Adams, the program served a record number of 550 children last year and could very well exceed that number this year if funds provide. Donations, however, are behind, compared to last year at this time. We have always reached our quota in the past, and I am confident that we will again this year, despite the difficult economic times, she said. I am appealing to people to open their hearts to give whatever they can to help those who are struggling to provide winter clothing for their children. A related article is included in this newspaper in the Lifestyle section which outlines the donations received so far and lists the recent donors.

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OBITUARIES
Ann Hope Ahtonen
Ann Hope Ahtonen of Kenosha died Friday, Nov. 18, 2011, at H o s p i c e Alliance. She was 65. She was born April 14, AHTONEN 1946, in Phelps, the daughter of Henry and Jessie (nee Sparke) Hazen. Mrs. Ahtonen attended schools in Watersmeet, Mich., and Republic, Mich. She married Charles Ahtonen May 22, 1965, in Weyauwega. She was employed as a cook at St. Josephs and Bell Memorial and was a Native American Indian of the Potowatomi Tribe. Her hobbies included sewing. She is survived by her husband; one son, Kevin (Stephanie) of Kenosha; one daughter, Kelly (Mary) Ross of Ishpeming, Mich.; one brother, Jeff (Mary) of Kenosha; three sisters, Dora Bongel of Egg Harbor, Jackie May of Kenosha and Gloria Tesh of Weyauwega; and five grandchildren. A private funeral service has been held.

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Jean A. Becker
Jean A. Becker of Onalaska, Texas, formerly of Milwaukee, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011. She was 82. She was born July 12, 1929, in Vilas County, the daughter of Henry and Bessie Byington. Mrs. Becker was raised and attended schools in the town of Washington and Eagle River. She was employed for many years at Cutler Hammer in Milwaukee before she moved to Texas. She was preceded in death by one son, Richard; her parents; and one brother, Richard. Surviving her are two sisters, Joyce (William) Koski and Marilyn Congleton; two brothers, Clark (Judy) and Keith (Frances); and one sister-inlaw, Lorraine Byington.

SHOPPING SPREE Trigs in Eagle River celebrated its 40th anniversary by giving away a 2-minute, 40-second shopping spree. The winner was Mary Ann McNeil of Eagle River. She took home a grand total of $902.92 in groceries, filling two shopping carts. Cel-

ebrating the shopping event were, from left, assistant store director Jerry Adamovich, McNeils two granddaughters, her daughter Katie Hayes, McNeil and store director Terry Tryggeseth. --Contributed Photo

Stuart W. Craig
Stuart W. Craig of St. Germain died Friday, Nov. 18, 2011. He was 90. He was born Aug. 25, 1921, in Milwaukee, the son of William and Ann (nee Behrendt) Asells. Mr. Craig was raised and attended schools in Wausau. He was employed by Bell Telephone Co. as an installer. He was preceded in death by one sister, Patricia Kramer. His survivors include one daughter, Linda (William) DeBar of Cape Coral, Fla.; one brother, James Asells of Wausau; one sister, Virginia (Ed) Ahrem of Wausau; one grandson; and two greatgrandsons. A private service has been held. Burial will be in St. Germain Cemetery.

County safety panel puts emphasis on learning about snomo accidents

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BY KEN ANDERSON
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Miles Austin Kiefer

Miles Austin Kiefer of Eagle River died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, at his home. He was 77. Mr. Kiefer was born Nov. 20, 1933, in Madison, the son of Clyde and Rayma Kiefer. He graduated from Madison Central High School in 1953 and was on the All-City football team and All-City wrestling team. Mr. Kiefer was a lineman/cable splicer at Madison Gas and Electric from 1956 to 1980. He owned and operated Eagle River Health Care Center from 1980 to 1992 and Northland Mobile Manor from 1990 to 1992. He also owned several rental properties in Madison from 1956 to 1992. He served in the U.S. Army as a military police officer stationed at Ft. Greely, Alaska, from 1953 to 1956. Mr. Kiefer enjoyed fishing, wildlife, planting flowers and riding personal watercraft. He earned many first-place awards for his flowers at the Vilas County Fair. In addition, he enjoyed remodeling and building homes as well as exercising and body building. Mr. Kiefer was preceded in death by one brother, Fred; one son, Jeffrey; and one daughter, Jessie Munz. Survivors include one sister, Jane Buol; one son-in-law, John Munz; one sister-in-law, Jean; a special friend, Carol Duffek; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A private family burial will take place at Roselawn Memorial Park in Monona.

Frank Sala
Frank Sala of Conover died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, at Ministry St. Marys Hospital in Rhinelander. He was 71. He was born Dec. 21, 1939, in Chicago, Ill. A vacationer in the North Woods since the early 1980s, he moved to Conover in 2006. Mr. Sala was preceded in death by his mother, Helen; and stepbrother, Eugene. Survivors include four sons, Darrell, David, Steven (Karen) and Christopher; and three grandchildren. A service is set for Saturday, Nov. 26, at St. Adalberts Cemetary in Niles, Ill. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.

Meredith G. Stepka
Meredith G. Stepka, age 77, a resident of Eagle River, Wis., since 1976, was called to Heaven on a rainbow path at her home on Monday, Nov. 14, 2011. Meredith was born on May 4, 1934, in Chatfield, Minn., to Louis and Freida Gehrke. She was married to her husband, John Stepka, on June 14, 1958, in St. Paul, Minn. Meredith worked for many years as a secretary at multiple companies including her own. She also owned and operated Boat SPort in Eagle River from 1976 to 1995, with her husband, John. She enjoyed cooking, raising her family and traveling the United States with her husband/partner, John. She also was a skilled seamstress. Meredith attended church at Pioneer Lake Lutheran Church in Conover, Wis. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Helen, Bea and Marilyn; brother, Paul; son-in-law, Stephen Underdown; and granddaughter, Krystal. She is survived by her husband, John Stepka of Eagle River; children, Ronald Stepka of El Segundo, Calif., Kim (Michael) Adamovich of Eagle River, Karl Stepka of New Port Ritchie, Fla., Catherine Underdown of Bandon, Ore., and Louis Stepka of Eagle River; sisters, Velma Lawonn of Denver, Colo., Donna (Jim) Kuykandall of Pendleton, Ore., Anna Berger of Santa Rosa, Calif., Lilas (Don) Dalnes of Spokane, Wash., and Lois Anderson of Edina, Minn.; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to the new Walter Olson Library building fund. Private services for Meredith were already held.
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Identifying segments of snowmobile trails that may pose accident problems and promoting safety with public service announcements on television were discussed by the Vilas County Snowmobile Safety Committee last week. We need to identify where our accidents happen, said committee Chairman Sig Hjemvick. While all snowmobile accidents that result in death or injuries requiring treatment by a physician are required by state statutes to file a report with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), very few incident reports are received for the county to review. During the 2010-11 season, we received only four incident reports from this area, Eagle River area DNR warden Tim Price told the committee. According to Laura Magstadt, director of operations for Ministry Eagle River Memorial Hospital, the hospital didnt keep an accurate record of snowmobile injuries, however, Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff reported 33 snowmobile accidents with injuries in the 2010-11 season. Magstadt noted the hospital has restrictions on what it can reveal about a patient. Under (regulations), we cant fill out the reporting form for the patient and send it to you, but we can give it to the patient to fill out and send it to you, Magstadt told the committee. We can group the data and send that to you. These forms are sent to Madison and there are 10 days to fill it out and get it to us,

Price said. We are going to try to be more proactive this year; we can give you (hospitals) the form with pre-addressed envelopes. We just want to know how many accidents are out there and where they occurred. Committee member Holly Tomlanovich said not a lot of information was needed. All we want is to see if theres a repetitive area (of accidents), then its time to see if we need additional signs or even change the trail route, she said. A number of barriers were identified in getting the accident information, including visitors not knowing on what trail the accident happened and when patients with more serious accidents are sent on to other hospitals. It was suggested trail maps at the hospitals may help record emergency medical services information on where accidents happen. Weekly information on accidents will be called into Vilas County snowmobile trail coordinator Dale Mayo. We can work out who on Monday mornings can get that information to Dale, said Magstadt. Mayo announced the tentative date for opening the trails will be noon Dec. 12, conditions permitting. Safety PSAs The committee agreed to an offer by WJFW-TV Channel 12 in Rhinelander to produce a 30second public service announcement (PSA). Don Kretlow said the station could put the PSA on a public service rotation with other non-profit groups. We run these PSAs 24/7 between 5 a.m. and midnight between December and Febru-

ary, Kretlow said. There will be 64 commercials for an investment of $500 for our production costs. We will write the script and use graphics and pictures. The emphasis will be on snowmobile safety: safe operation, safe speeds, the three trail identification numbers for locations, ride right and more. Committee member Renn Karl said the PSAs should target the group most prone to have accidents causing death. Its the 30- to 40-year-old males getting killed on our trails and they are tough people to connect with, said Karl. The cost of producing the PSAs will come from the committee budget. DNR education What was once called the DNR Snowmobile Accident Reduction Team (SART), which focused more on enforcement than education, has been changed to the DNR Recreation Safety Enforcement Team (RSET). According to Price, the team will be in Eagle River the weekend after the World Championship Snowmobile

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23, 2011

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POLICE REPORT
Vilas County Sheriff A total of 245 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 17 vehicle accidents, two requests for agency assistance, one ambulance request, two animal problems, one attempt to locate, one report of battery, three burglaries, five burglar alarms, eight requests for citizen assistance, five reports of criminal damage to property, two disturbances, one report of fraud, seven reports of hazardous conditions, two hit-and-runs, six juvenile problems/ runaways, two reports of lost/missing persons, four reports of suspicious circumstances, four thefts, five traffic violations, three reports of trespassing, four vacation checks, four welfare checks and 12 911 hang ups. At least 16 calls were referred to the Eagle River Police Department and there were at least 10 informational or procedural entries. In the past week, at least 17 people were booked at the Vilas County Jail, including five for probation violations, one for possession of narcotics, five for operating while intoxicated, one for battery, one for possession of THC and one for possession of amphetamines. During the week, the inmate population ranged from 77 to 73. As of Nov. 21, there were 77 inmates. Thursday, Nov. 17 - 7:41 p.m. - A one-vehicle accident was reported on Highway N near Aspen Lane in the town of Plum Lake, involving Mark R. Zdanowski of Sayner. Tuesday, Nov. 15 - 5:00 p.m. - A vehicle/deer accident was reported on Highway 70 near Fawn Lake Road in St. Germain, involving Bruce E. VanHoozen of St. Germain. Monday, Nov. 14 - 7:16 a.m. - A vehicle/deer accident was reported on Highway 51 near Elk Mound Road in Arbor Vitae, involving Wendy L. Stolt of Ironwood, Mich. - 1:00 p.m. - A vehicle/deer accident was reported on Highway 70 near Catfish Lake Road in the town of Lincoln, involving Denise Riemer of Eagle River. - 6:28 p.m. - A vehicle/deer accident was reported on Highway 155 near Lost Lake Drive North in St. Germain, involving Douglas Stearns of Sayner. - 11:24 p.m. - A vehicle/deer accident was reported on Highway 70 near Sunrise Lane in St. Germain, involving Jeffrey Schaub of Arbor Vitae. Sunday, Nov. 13 - 5:00 p.m. - A vehicle/deer accident was reported on Highway 70 West in Arbor Vitae, involving Philip H. Monday of St. Germain. Saturday, Nov. 12 - 3:06 a.m. - A one-vehicle rollover was reported on Highway K near Nixon Lake Road in Boulder Junction, involving Kelly Altschwager of Boulder Junction. Altschwager was cited for operating while intoxicated. Eagle River Police Among the calls received by Vilas County dispatchers were at least 16 calls for the Eagle River Police. These included one hit-and-run, one request for agency assistance, one animal problem, one report of criminal damage to property, one death investigation, one report of disorderly conduct, one request for citizen assistance, one emergency detention, one report of no burn permit, one juvenile problem/runaway, one vacation check, one report of sexual assault, three reports of theft and one report of hazardous conditions. Three Lakes Police This police department reported one 911 hang up, five vehicle accidents, three burglar alarms, one request for agency assistance, one report of domestic disturbance, one report of harassment/threats, one welfare check, one report of information, one report of found property, one reckless driving, one report of fraud, two reports of suspicious circumstances, one theft, seven traffic violations, one report of trespassing and one report of vandalism.

SLIPPERY CONDITIONS Wet snow meant slippery conditions Saturday afternoon and the storm dumped 3 to 5 inches of snow

by Sunday. This vehicle slid off Highway 70 near Fishel Road, but the driver was able to drive out of the woods. --STAFF PHOTO

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ERRA insurance firm charged with theft in a business setting

The owner of a Minnesota insurance company who was paid to provide property and liability insurance to the Eagle River Recreation Association (ERRA), but allegedly did not renew the policies, entered a plea of not guilty to a charge of theft in a business setting in Vilas County Circuit Court last week. Robert G. Pavlatos, 64, of Cloquet, Minn., waived his preliminary hearing last Wednesday and Circuit Judge Neal A. Nielsen III found probable cause that Pavlatos had committed a crime in October of 2008. A pretrial conference was set for Jan. 17 at 9 a.m. According to the criminal complaint, the ERRA sent Pavlatos, who is the owner of All Sports Insurance, two checks totaling $20,100 to provide property, liability, boiler and machinery insurance for the association. The company also provided insurance to the ERRA prior to October of 2008. The complaint says Pavlatos is alleged to have cashed the checks but did not renew the proposed insurance policies with the proper companies or any other insurance company. The ERRA received notice in January of 2009 that the defendant had not renewed the proposed insurance policies and the ERRA had to obtain similar insurance coverage from other companies. Court records show that a Minnesota administrative law judge found that Pavlatos misappropriated or converted funds from 17 other clients totaling more than $64,000 in 2007 and 2008. In addition, Pavlatos bond was modified from $25,000 cash to $2,500 cash with a $20,000 signature bond. In other felony cases, Janet Arts, 61, of Casco, charged with two counts of theft in a business setting and misdemeanor theft, had a preliminary hearing set for Jan. 9 at 2:30 p.m. Arts bond was modified to $2,500 cash at her adjourned initial appearance last week. According to the criminal complaint, Arts, the owner of North Point Design, collected payments from three Vilas County residents for pole barn projects in August and September of 2009, but did not pay Boones Building Supply for the materials. The unpaid materials were $2,500 for Jeffrey Ivaska of Eagle River, $2,110 for Robert Barnum of Land O Lakes and $3,198 for Arthur Simac of Eagle River. Timothy L. Mann, 43, of Lac du Flambeau, charged with two counts of seconddegree sexual assault, entered a not-guilty plea at his arraignment hearing. A pretrial conference was set for Jan. 9 at 8:30 a.m. Mann is alleged to have forced a 16year-old girl to have sexual intercourse with him Sept. 15 at his residence in Lac du Flambeau. Mark R. Zdanowski, 37, of Sayner, alleged to have been involved in the theft of two snowmobiles from the parking lot at Sayner Pub in Sayner Feb. 13, was bound over for arraignment and entered a not-guilty plea. A pretrial conference was set for Jan. 10 at 11:15 a.m. Zdanowski is charged with theft of movable property, misdemeanor theft, and two counts of operating a motor vehicle without the owners consent. Lucas A. Johnson-Burnett, 19, of Eagle River, and William R. Deditz, 17, of Eagle River, both had preliminary hearings last week and both entered pleas of not guilty to charges of burglary of a building or dwelling, party to a crime. They are alleged to be involved in the burglary of The Country Store in downtown Eagle River Sept. 6, entering the store from a second-floor bathroom window. According to the criminal complaint, $626.79 in cash and coins were missing from the store. A pretrial conference was set for Dec. 13 at 8:45 a.m. for Deditz and Jan. 10 at 11:15 a.m. for JohnsonBurnett. Stephan Nicholas Congleton, 36, of Slinger, charged with attempted burglary of a building or dwelling and possession of burglarious tools, had a motion hearing adjourned to Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. Congleton is alleged to have attempted to break into the back door of House of Boos in Eagle River Aug. 24 using a bolt cutter and tire pry bar. Arika J. Brownrigg, 20, of Lac du Flambeau, did not appear in court for a plea and sentencing hearing Nov. 14 and a warrant bond of $2,000 cash was issued by Judge Nielsen. Brownrigg was charged with felony bail jumping April 30 and battery May 4. Those charges were amended to misdemeanor bail jumping and misdemeanor battery Aug. 18. Buzzy J. Brisk, 25, of Lac du Flambeau, entered a plea of no contest to a charge of obstructing an officer and a second charge of escape was dismissed. Nielsen found Brisk guilty of the misdemeanor charge and set sentencing for Dec. 12 at 9 a.m. He was arrested at 842 Elks Point Lane in Lac du Flambeau Oct. 23 and is alleged to have left the house while handcuffed when officers were arresting a woman at the same location.

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School board relocates funds, considers concussion testing

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BY ANTHONY DREW
NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR

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The Three Lakes School Board relocated funds and discussed adopting baseline concussion testing for its athletes at a meeting last Wednesday in Sugar Camp. While no money was moved out of Fund 80, $16,966 within Fund 80 was reclassified as community service funds. The Department of Public Instruction came up with this at the fall seminar, said District Administrator George Karling. We could leave it as is, but its better to transfer it ourselves than to wait for the officers to show up and transfer it. Karling emphasized that the funds would not leave Fund 80. Were not moving anything out of Fund 80, the dollar amounts have to be reclassified by function, he said. After attending a number of sessions regarding the testing of concussion injury, Three Lakes High School Principal Bill Greb said the time was

nearing for the district to adopt baseline concussion testing for school athletes. I wanted to see what we can do as a district to ensure that we have our students health and safety in the forefront, he said. And awareness is one of the best preventions. Baseline testing would require students in the Three Lakes School District to take a neurocognitive assessment test before participating in sports to establish a mental baseline to later test against in the instance a concussion is suspected. Greb said hed heard that a traditional pencil-and-paper test is still the most effective, but is also considering recommending the widely used ImPACT (TM) computerized test found online. I want to talk to some of the experts and get some more information, said Greb. I just want the board to know were taking a very serious look at this. The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) has increasingly rec-

ommended that schools adopt such a test, according to Greb. It was strongly recommended by the WIAA a number of times throughout the convention that we address this, he said. And this isnt just in Wisconsin, this is a nationwide issue that Im sure youve read about in the newspapers. Greb said his research indicated that concussions occurred the most in the following sports that Three Lakes School District offers, in order of frequency: football, girls soccer, wrestling, girls basketball, boys soccer, softball and boys basketball. According to these results, the female gender is literally twice as susceptible to concussion as the male gender, he said. Greb said he signed the schools coaches up for a free webinar offered through the National Federation of High School Sports. The webinar will provide coaches with more information about preventing concussions and recognizing them when they occur.

Again, most importantly, what we need to do with regard to our sports is make sure that the kids, parents and coaches are aware of concussions and how to handle them, said Greb. My opinion is that the district should provide baseline testing for all athletes, he said. I know Northland Pines is already moving in that direction, if they havent already put it in place. In other action, the school board: heard soil and water conservation speeches from district students; set the next board meeting for Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. in order that high school seniors would be able to attend one meeting during school hours; set a board meeting for May 16, 2012, at 4 p.m. to avoid conflicting with Senior Awards Night; approved a field trip request from the eighth-grade class; and heard a number of positive happenings in the district.

Oneida County Snowmobile Alliance President Steve Moran (left) congratulated George Brunette of Three Lakes, who was named Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs 2011 Groomer of the Year. --Photo By Jan Hintz

Brunette named Groomer of Year

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NEWS CORRESPONDENT

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Board of adjustment denies appeal over Oneida wood-cutting business

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BY ANTHONY DREW
NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR

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The Oneida County Board of Adjustment (BOA) denied an appeal last week that aimed to reverse an Oneida County Zoning Committee decision to allow a wood cutting and sales business in a residential area. The appeal was filed by neighbors Robert and Sue Brautigam of the town of Enterprise in an effort to shut down the part-time business run by James and Beth Kroeger. According to BOA Secretary Elmer A. Goetsch, the wood-cutting activity was originally brought to the attention of the Zoning Department after neighbors had complained about excessive chain-saw noise and vehi-

cle traffic in the subdivided neighborhood. Other complaints were about unauthorized filling of wetland areas and smoke from the burning of wood-cutting waste, said Goetsch. The Zoning director issued a citation for the filling and burning complaints, and testified that satisfactory compliance with the Kroegers was achieved. To mitigate the neighbors complaints, the Kroegers submitted a conditional-use permit (CUP) application to run the wood-cutting business, according to Goetsch. The Enterprise Town Board deferred the decision to the Oneida County Zoning Committee, which approved the CUP Sept. 7 despite numerous neighbors speaking out against it at a public hearing

on the matter Aug. 19. It was this decision that the Brautigams appealed to the BOA, which affirmed that all of the general conditions for the original CUP approval were met. The additional specific conditions for the Kroegers permit included that: the project be commenced within three years from date of issuance; the nature and extent of the conditional use shall not change from that described in the application; precautions and containment shall be taken in handling of oil, gas and other fluids from equipment and tools, and that all materials be properly disposed of; hours of operation take place between April 1 and Oct. 1, limited to two continuous

hours of equipment operation per day between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and no Saturdays, Sundays or holidays;and additionally from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays from Oct. 2 to March 31; the area of operation remain in the location designated on the site plan; the vegetative buffer along the north and south side lot lines be maintained; and burning of waste from cutting and splitting of firewood would not be permitted. The BOA also found that a CUP was not required for the conduct of the business in the subdivisions particular zoning district.

The Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs recently named George Brunette of Three Lakes the 2011 Groomer of the Year. Brunette was nominated by the Northern Lights Snowmobile Club for his dedication to snowmobiling and his work maintaining the snowmobile trails in the Three Lakes area. When asked how the award made him feel, Brunette has a single-word response. Fantastic, he said. I really enjoy helping the community in this way. Its important to keep the trails safe for all to use. It really makes me feel good when people comment on

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 65.90(4) of the Wisconsin Statutes that on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, the Common Council of the City of Eagle River will meet at the Eagle River City Hall at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing any citizen or taxpayer on the proposed City budget for 2012. The public has a right to provide written and/or oral comments on the entire budget. A summary of the proposed budget is published herewith and copies of the complete proposed budget in detail are available for public inspection at the office of the Clerk/Treasurer in the City Hall in the City of Eagle River, Wisconsin at any time during usual business hours.

Home sales increase for October

For the fourth-straight month, Wisconsins monthly home sales outpaced last year while median prices continued to fall, according to data recently released by the Wisconsin REALTORS Association (WRA). Existing home sales increased 13.5% last month compared to October 2010, and median prices fell 7.8% over the same period to $129,000. We are continuing the trends seen throughout the third quarter with home sales well above the depressed levels of 2010, said WRA board Chairman Rob Keefe. By front-loading sales in 2010, the Federal Tax Rebate Program made sales in the first half of this year look weak. Conversely, sales in the second half of this year appear stronger by comparison, Keefe added. Sales in the first half of 2011 were 17.6% below the 2010 levels, but in the last four months, the state is 24.5% ahead of last years pace, making the year-to-date figures just 2.8% lower. The economic fundamentals really havent changed much over the past year, so its not surprising our sales volume is about the same overall, said Keefe. All regions within the state saw their October sales volume increase, with all but the north region up by more than 10% over October 2010. On a year-to-date basis, all regions are in the vicinity of last years volume, with the southeast slightly above yearto-date sales, up 0.6%; the north region slightly below year-to-date sales, down 0.3%; and the northeast region just 3.7% below sales levels through October of last year. The remaining regions are between 5.6% and 8.2% lower year-to-date. Statewide, the median price of existing homes fell 7.8% in October 2011 relative to October 2010. Median prices were 5.7% lower than last year. Mortgage rates are currently in the 4.7% range for a 30year fixed-rate conventional mortgage.

2011 Budget General Fund Revenues: General property tax Other taxes Special assessments Intergovernmental Regulation and compliance Public charges Miscellaneous Other financing source - Transfers in Total revenues Expenditures: General government Public Safety Public Works Culture, recreation and health Conservation and development Other financing use - Transfers out Total expenditures $1,032,595 352,712 447 402,291 44,200 86,670 65,952 130,000 2,114,867 435,482 646,913 821,104 34,519 67,400 85,728 2,091,146 $23,721

2012 Proposed Budget $1,059,665 352,713 373,226 37,300 85,800 49,906 130,000 2,088,610 465,303 634,902 764,160 33,572 76,100 98,671 2,072,708 $15,902
Estimated Fund Equity 12/31/2012 $1,973,721 35,800 26,000 0 (1,415,000) 0 714,000 2,949,597 2,339,396 3,892,221 $10,515,735

% Increase or Decrease 2.6%

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Small Business Saturday planned after Black Friday

The Eagle River Business Association (ERBA) is boarding the national bandwagon in its promotion of the second annual Small Business Saturday event Saturday, Nov. 26. The campaign, promoted by American Express, will ask consumers to shop locally at small businesses to support the economy the day after Black Friday. On November 26, were asking millions of Americans to shop small at their favorite local stores and help fuel the economy, said a campaign spokesperson. When we all shop small, it will be huge. American Express also will offer a one-time $25 statement credit when shoppers register an eligible American Express card and use it for a purchase of $25 or more at a small business Nov. 26. To help small businesses in Eagle River participate in the event, ERBA has made available window signs that can be printed from business owners computers. To access the flyer, search Small Business Saturday on Facebook. For more information, contact ERBA President Gail Newitt at (715) 479-7656.

FUND BALANCE INCREASE (DECREASE)

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Estimated Fund Equity 01/1/2012

2012 Estimated Total Total Revenues Expenditures $2,064,867 214,425 20,000 79,538 151,520 321,441 659,360 3,406,225 421,975 603,607 $7,942,958 $2,091,146 221,625 20,000 79,538 151,520 321,441 745,360 3,376,225 419,475 601,107 $8,027,437

General Property Tax Contribution $1,059,665

Governmental funds:
General Fund Special Revenue - Library Special Revenue - Revolving Loan Special Revenue - Business Improv. Capital projects Debt Service $2,000,000 43,000 26,000 (1,415,000)

221,306

Proprietary funds:
Golf Course Electric Utility Water Utility Sewerage Utility 800,000 2,919,597 2,336,896 3,889,721 $10,600,214

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Chamber to host area volunteers
Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, Eagle River Business Association and Eagle River Revitalization Program will host a volunteer appreciation gathering at the November Business After Five event Tuesday, Nov. 29. This event will be held at Riverstone Restaurant & Tavern beginning at 5 p.m. The Eagle River community and its local organizations are very fortunate to have such great support from everyone in the area, said chamber events coordinator Kim Emerson. As a way to say thank you for that support, we would like to invite you, the volunteer, to a special gathering as our way to let you know we couldnt do it without you. Those who have volunteered for any of the three organizations hosting the event can make reservations by calling the Eagle River chamber at (715) 479-6400 by Friday, Nov. 25. Hors doeuvres will be available for attendees. For more information, contact the chamber.

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 weeks transactions. Property transactions exceeding $10,000 recorded at the Vilas County Courthouse the past week and the transfer fee (at $3 per $1,000): Nov. 14, 2011 Jerome A. Dobes to Stephen L. Nickles et al, prt NE NW, prt SE NW, prt NW NE, prt SW NE in 35-41-10, $606 BMO Harris Bank to K. and D. Wallace Family Trust et al and Cheryl Locken-Belinke et al, lot 15 of plat 840 in Voyageur Crossings Condominium, $513 Nov. 15, 2011 Robert C. Lugar to Brent M. Hafer and wife, prt SW NE in 241-11, gov lot 3, $135 Estate of Grace Amelia Rousar to Morgan Michelle Cooper 2007 Trust, 17-43-5, gov lot 2, $675 Estate of Edmund Beyer and Robert R. Henzl, pers. rep. to Jeffrey F. Whitney and wife, 19-43-6, gov lot 7, $390 Nov. 16, 2011 Michael D. Lengyel to Judith A. Bushek, prt NW NE in 18-415, gov lot 1, $150 Jeffrey P. Sundberg and wife to Alan Schmicker, prt NE SW in 26-43-7, $52.50 Nov. 17, 2011 John J. Bowen III and wife to Eric P. Olson Revocable Trust, prt SW SE in 27-43-7, $1,347 Robert Maxson to Marlys Scharf et al and Kenneth Maxson et al, lot 76, 77, 78, 79, 80 of plat 16 in Big Bass Lake, $375 Marvin Maxson to Marlys Scharf et al and Kenneth Maxson et al, lot 76, 77, 78, 79, 80 of plat 16 in Big Bass Lake, $375 First National Bank of Eagle River to Tim A. Sauter, prt NE NW in 22-41-10, $67.50 Nov. 18, 2011 Mark J. Szymkowski and wife to Mark J. DuPuis and wife, prt NW NW, prt NE NW in 31-44-6, $75 Robert J. Krueger and wife to Kenneth M. Lonergan and wife, prt NW NE in 11-42-9, $840 Michael Lendle to Acee A. Christman Jr. and wife, prt SW SW in 22-40-4, $106.50

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION

FOOD PANTRY DONATION The Eagle River Lions Club donated $1,000 to the Vilas Food Pantry last week. Jim OToole, of the Lions Club presented the check to food pantry treasurer Betsy Reach Spencer. The Lions also give food following their holiday party. --STAFF PHOTO

April 3, 2012
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that an election is to be held in the Northland Pines School District on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. The following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term of office for a school board member is three years beginning on Monday, April 23, 2012. Office School Board Member from Area C Town of Land O Lakes School Board Member from Area E Town of St. Germain Town of Newbold Member At-Large #1 Incumbent Holly McCormack Eric Neff

Vilas considers cold-mix system to save money repairing highways

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BY KEN ANDERSON
NEWS CORRESPONDENT

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With more than a half million dollars taken from the highway segregated fund by the county board to balance the 2012 budget, the Vilas County Highway Committee considered options to reduce paving costs by researching a new blacktop cold-mix system. The committee heard a presentation by a representative from Scott Construction of Lake Delton last week on how the system works and the associated costs. Our process costs about $50 per ton but can be lowered, depending on a number of factors, explained Jeff Delmore of Scott Construction. We spent several years on the design and built the plant ourselves and the process is computerized, so we produce a consistent product. Some factors that can lower the cost could include the county hauling the cold mix with county trucks, having company employees use county trucks for hauling, using county flag persons and having county equipment lay the cold-mix mat down. If we did everything ourselves, for a 1.5-inch overlay thats 22 feet wide, the cost would be about $55,000 per mile, Delmore estimated. We could lower that to $48 per ton depending on who lays it and whose trucks are used to haul it. The mix design can vary depending on the stone source.

The stone mix is heated up slightly to reduce excess moisture and mixed with liquid asphalt. Delmore said the cold mix has some flexibility to it, especially with overlays of existing blacktop. The use of hot mix on the east end of Highway K ran $54 per ton. Committee member Ralph Sitzberger said he drove to Florence County to look at two roads using this cold-mix system. One road was five years old and the other 10 years old, and there was no difference in the two, Sitzberger told the committee. The main thing we noticed was the cold mix did not have as many cracks as the hot mix on a town road. Haskins Bay Road in Winchester was done four years ago, said Delmore. He said it had eight inches of gravel, and they put a 1.5-inch mat of cold mix and then chip sealed over the cold mix. Its been four years and there isnt a crack in it, said Delmore. The committee asked the company to identify some county-road segments around the state where this was done to be discussed at the December meeting, anticipating possibly touring those segments when supervisors go to a future state conference. Joint commissioner? The Highway Committee agreed to officially contact Oneida County to explore having a joint meeting on the subject of hiring a joint high-

way commissioner. According to Highway Committee Chairman Charles Rayala, Oneida County recently hired a new highway commissioner. He said the Oneida County Highway Committee members want nothing to do with consolidation, but he said he was being pushed by Steve Favorite, chairman of the Vilas County Board, to meet with Oneida. Sitzberger echoed that position and said he talked with John Hoffman, chair of their Oneida County Highway Committee. I asked Hoffman about this and he said no, Sitzberger said. It doesnt make sense to have a meeting, pay per diem and mileage, just to hear them say no. Newly elected Vilas County Highway Committee member Fred Radtke also was against it. Myself, its not a wise idea, and I think theyre trying to force us into something, he said. I would say were not interested. Human resource manager Janna Kahl reminded the committee they were to reach out to Oneidas highway committee for a joint meeting date and if they arent interested, youve done your part. The committee directed Kahl and interim Vilas County Commissioner Jared Maney to draft a letter to Oneida County and get a response. New employees While the county board failed to hire any full-time replacements for four vacant highway positions, they authorized unlimited limited-term employees not to exceed $39,000 in funding. We need the help, Maney

said. We have another person who is thinking of retiring and if that happens, well be hurting. We need to set a wage and qualifications (for the limited-term employees). Supervisor Al Bauman suggested they have a valid commercial drivers license, be able to report to work at 3 a.m., and know how to operate the equipment. We dont want to put someone behind the wheel of a $300,000 vehicle and assume they know how to operate it without training, Bauman said. Kahl said she talked with Personnel Committee Chair Linda Thorpe who gave the committee the green light to do the hiring, since it is a limited-term position. The committee set a wage range from $17 to $21 per hour and directed Maney and Kahl to select the persons. Other business In other business, the committee: elected Charles Rayala as committee chairman by a 32 vote over Ralph Sitzberger; authorized a trip to Washington, D.C., for Rayala, with the Wisconsin Counties Association paying half of the expected $1,000 cost; agreed to extend a 45 mph speed-limit sign on Highway H at the request of Broken Arrow; agreed to turn over to the Public Property Committee the current van and commissioners car for the county fleet; and reported removing five parking slots on the north side of Highway D in downtown Lac du Flambeau and two on the south side to solve a turning problem for large trucks.

John Sarama

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a Campaign Registration Statement and a Declaration of Candidacy must be filed no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 3, 2012, in the office of the school district clerk (Northland Pines District Office, 1800 Pleasure Island Road, Eagle River, Wisconsin). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. A map of the school district boundaries can be viewed at the school district office. Given under my hand on November 22, 2011.
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Notice of Presidential Preference Vote

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Judicial and County Supervisor Election

April 3, 2012
STATE OF WISCONSIN County of Vilas Government Accountability Board } } }

Presidential Preference
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the several towns, villages, wards and election districts of the State of Wisconsin, on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, there will be held a Presidential Preference Vote to express preferences for the person to be the presidential candidate for each party.

Spring Election
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the several towns, villages, wards and election districts of the State of Wisconsin, on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, the following officers are to be elected: JUDICIAL OFFICERS

ONE COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE, each for the term of six years, to succeed the present incumbents listed, whose terms of office will expire on July 31, 2012:
District III Vacant COUNTY SUPERVISORS

Eagle River Light & Water conducting random surveys

Residential customers of Eagle River Light & Water will be randomly selected for a survey, which will be conducted between now and the end of November. On behalf of Eagle River Light & Water and WPPI Energy, The Dieringer Research Group (DRG) of Brookfield will survey customers on the awareness and perceptions customers have toward public power and program offerings, specifically cost-saving programs and renewable energy. According to Light & Water manager Pat Weber, as the local utility renews its focus on communicating the value of public power to customers, its important to be able to measure the collective progress. As a community-owned utility, were committed to providing our customers with excellent services, said Weber. I encourage anyone in our community receiving a call from DRG to please assist us in continuing to improve the services available to you by completing this short survey. We care what our customers think, and your feedback is essential to us. Eagle River Light & Water is a member of WPPI Energy, a nonprofit power supplier serving 51 community-owned utilities in Wisconsin, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Iowa. Results of the survey aim to help WPPI Energy and its members evaluate and improve services. The DRG will complete evening and weekend telephone interviews with electric customers in the service territories of each WPPI Energy member utility. Each interview will last 10 to 12 minutes.

A COUNTY SUPERVISOR for each county supervisory district (if required), for a term of two years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term will expire on April 16, 2012:
District District District District District District District District District District District 1 Ralph Sitzberger 3 Charles Rayala Jr. 5 Emil Bakka 7 Ronald A. De Bruyne 9 Gene Ciszek 11 Fred Radtke 13 Stephen Favorite 15 Sig Hjemvick 17 James Behling 19 Linda L. Thorpe 21 Kathleen Rushlow District District District District District District District District District District 2 Vacant 4 Dennis Nielsen 6 Erv Teichmiller 8 Christopher Mayer 10 Alden B. Bauman 12 Mary Platner 14 Maynard Bedish 16 Robert Egan 18 Leon Kukanich 20 Edward Bluthardt Jr.

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION

TOWN OF CLOVERLAND APRIL 3, 2012
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the town of Cloverland on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term for all offices is for two years beginning on Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Office Supervisor #3 Supervisor #4 Incumbent Martin Ketterer Stephen Favorite

Information concerning county supervisory district boundaries may be obtained from David R. Alleman, Vilas County Clerk, 330 Court St., Eagle River, WI 54521. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2011, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Judicial Office candidates file with the Government Accountability Board. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. DONE in the City of Madison, this 4th day of November 2011. Kevin J. Kennedy, Director and General Counsel Government Accountability Board 212 E. Washington Ave., 3rd Floor P.O. Box 7984 Madison, WI 53707-7984 608-261-2028 DONE in the City of Eagle River, this 10th day of November 2011.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, the first day for circulating nomination papers is Dec. 1, 2011, and the deadline for filing nomination papers is not later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, with the Cloverland town clerk. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012. DONE in the town of Cloverland this 17th day of November 2011.
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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23, 2011

OUTDOORS
Two brothers, two bucks in the national forest
OPENING day found me sitting in a ground blind within the Twin Cities area Alvin and Nelma in Forest County, that is and the weather started as one of the most comfortable openers on record. For the second straight year, I was looking at an entirely unfamiliar landscape when daylight arrived shortly before 6:30. The change is about making use of the scouting that was done with a shotgun in hand and a black dog out in front since mid-September. The hunting pressure and the amount of shooting I heard throughout the morning seemed pretty decent for a deer management area that is still recovering from overharvest and a bad winter. I was hunting the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, much of which remained as buck-only hunting this year with a prohibition on antlerless harvest. Other than some does blowing in alert near another hunter down the ridge, the morning was quiet in the deer department. It was an early opener and indications were that the bucks were still rutting, but no hot does and their antlered escorts came flying my way. I was prepared to sit all day, knowing that rain and snow were headed our way and hoping that, along with the rut, changing weather would heighten deer movement. And it did. It was just after noon that a body appeared out of a thicket on the edge of the hardwoods, walking slowly in the direction of a couple scrapes that were situated on an old road. I saw an antler sticking at least 5 inches above the head. With onequarter of my two-day hunting

In the Outdoors
By Kurt Krueger
slot already gone and snow coming, there was no hesitation. The crosshairs found their place and my tag was filled. It was reason for mild celebration, as a fork-horn would be hanging on the meat pole back at camp. It was the second year that I branched into new territory and came up with a buck in the national forest. A year ago, a nice eight-pointer walked by my stand just after daybreak opening morning southeast of Three Lakes. This year, the highlight of months of anticipation was over in a minutes time, but the scribbler had spent hours in the deer stand trying to take in all the sights and sounds which Id have to write about in detail if the actual shooting thing didnt work out. There were the coyotes that were yipping and barking at daybreak, the grouse that was running around under balsam trees in the distance, and the sound of a distant pileated woodpecker with that whacky call that wakes up the entire woods. Theres just something special about being in the deer stand once again, with rifle in hand, knowing that at any moment you might become one of the lucky 20% of gun hunters who take a buck. And you never know when the deer that steps out of the thicket, or comes over the ridge chasing a doe, is a heavy-antlered trophy.

Little did I know until later that day that just 15 minutes before my buck went down, my brother Mark did the very same thing some 14 miles away in the national forest. The brothers doubled, and that hasnt been a regular occurrence since we took to the big woods some 23 years ago. He gets the credit as being the only diehard in the group who has hunted the Pine River country every year since 1989. While others in camp have drifted from place to place, his opening-morning stand has been within hearing distance of the river for more than two decades. We fell in love with that stretch of the Nicolet not just for the deer it once held, but because there are few rivers in the Midwest that cut through a maple and pine hardwoods with the beauty of the Pine River. It runs a deep ravine between steep banks, lined with big rocks and gurgling over smaller rocks as it flows. Deer camp is one of those places where food, drink and stories flow wildly, and not necessarily in that order. Bucks taken in years past seem to get larger, and the stories are more embellished than ever before. Its one of the best places to escape the rigors of everyday life, and its one of the major reasons why the tradition of deer camp will live on for untold generations. As we dined on a meal of wild turkey, pheasant and wild rice Saturday night, we toasted two bucks that were hanging on the meat pole. They will become steaks, hamburger, jerky and sausage that will last well into next year. They werent the largest of bucks and didnt sport any big

They werent trophies, a spike and a fork-horn, but the Krueger brothers scored on bucks with a traditional hunt in the national forest Saturday.

racks, but as the old saying goes, you cant eat the antlers. In the national forest, hunting traditionally without the use of bait, even a spike-horn is a welcome sight. The nine-day hunt goes through Sunday, and is followed by a 10day muzzleloader season. The late archery season is already in

progress, for this year it coincides with the gun season and then keeps going through the first weekend in January. The legacy of deer camp is alive and well, and well be sharing more pictures and stories as the hunt unfolds this week.

Snomo safety courses set in Oneida

The Oneida County Sheriff's Office will sponsor three Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) certified snowmobile safety courses. The date, times and location for the courses are as follows: Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3-4, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Oneida County Law Enforcement Center, located at 2000 E. Winnebago St. in Rhinelander; Monday, Dec. 5, Tuesday, Dec. 6, and Thursday, Dec. 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Three Lakes High School, Room 215, located at 6930 W. School St. in Three Lakes; and Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 17-18, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Sloan Community Center, located at 7246 Main St. in Lake Tomahawk. The first course is in conjunction with the Hodag Sno Trails, the second with the Northern Lights Snowmobile Club and the third is with the New-Tom Snow Fleas Snowmobile Club. Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1985, and at least 12 years old must have snowmobile safety certification to operate on public areas. Students are now required to obtain a DNR customer identification number for any recreational safety class they attend. Contact the DNR at 1(888) 936-7463 to obtain this number before the course begins. Students must be 12 years old to enroll. There is no maximum age, and parents and adults are welcome to enroll and participate in this course. The cost for each course is $10 per person. Advance registration is required for the courses because past history has shown they fill fast. For registration information, contact Deputy Brad Fogerty at the Oneida County Sheriffs Office at (715) 3615132.

Hunters register 112,581 deer opening weekend across state

More than 600,000 hunters were on their stands Saturday morning for the opening of the 2011 gun deer season. By the end of the weekend, a preliminary call-in tally showed hunters registered 112,581 deer over the two-day period. We want to remind folks that these preliminary numbers come from a staff callaround to deer registration stations this morning, said Tom Hauge, director of the DNR wildlife management program. The final opening weekend tally will likely be somewhat larger, when all the registration stubs are entered into the data base over the next couple of months. Hunters experienced mixed weather including snow, rain turning to snow and moderate temperatures depending on where you hunted. The 2011 preliminary count was up about 5.6% from the opening weekend count of 106,404 from 2010. Preliminary buck harvest statewide in 2011 was 57,977 (54,263 in 2010) and preliminary antlerless harvest was 54,604 (52,141 in 2010). This is Wisconsins 160th modern era deer gun season. It is a fall, family tradition cherished by over 600,000 hunters. These preliminary numbers are just a small part of the event we know as opening weekend. I suspect for every deer reported there are 10 great deer camp stories out there. It appears that this season is well on its way to creating lifelong memories, added Hauge. The departments license sales office reported 603,919 gun deer licenses sold by the start of shooting hours Nov. 19. Deer license and tag sales will continue through the hunting seasons. The long custom of buying a license on the way to deer camp is also intact. DNR licensing managers reported selling a record 99,998 licenses Friday, Nov. 18. At one point late afternoon Friday,

Fishing with the Guides

By George Langley

Anglers still trying for walleyes, muskies

What a touch of winter weather the North Woods was given over the deer hunting opener. Unfortunately, with the warmer weather coming, its likely the landscape will lose this snow and a lot of the ice that has developed. This is very representative of the unusual weather the North has been subjected to all year. When its supposed to be cold, it gets warm, and when it is supposed to be warm, a cold front moves through. With the warmer temperatures predicted for later this week, no ice will be safe by the weekend, so dont be tempted to get out there ice fishing. What we would really like is a good bout of cold weather before more snow to make some good, hard ice. Walleye fishing for those few anglers who have gotten out is very good. On the Chain, the pattern is the same every year. The holes are holding a good part of the total population of walleyes in every lake. Fish the edges of these holes and look for the fish on your electronics. Jigs and large fatheads are working best and have been all fall. Use 1/8-ounce jigs unless it is very windy. On the larger lakes, deeper water has been productive this fall. The walleyes are in 18 to 45 feet of water off the shoreline drop-offs. Those same jigs and minnows are the ways to go for bait, but you should probably use 1/4-ounce jigs to get to the deeper water and have line control. Another pattern that a few very knowledgeable fishermen utilize is the cisco spawn. There are big walleyes in feeding at night in the middle of this spawn in shallow water. Waders, coupled with some twitch baits such as silver Rapalas twitched through these spawning areas will net some huge fish. Muskie action, while a little inconsistent, has been pretty good. With the warmer weather, it looks like well be able to go right up to Nov. 30 this year. Live suckers or sucker imitations have worked quite well for the last several weeks. They also feed on the cisco spawning areas consistently as long as this spawn lasts. Fish right at the drop-offs where the bait fish hold during the daytime. Panfish anglers are just waiting for ice to form, with the exception of a few die-hard perch fishermen getting these tasty fish in the weeds, sometimes right from shore. When we do get ice, the perch will be the first fish to really bite under that ice. Itll be a good Thanksgiving weekend for those muskie nuts if the forecast holds. Good luck and good fishin.

A.J. Skarvek, 14, of Eagle River, got a trophy for his first buck Saturday while hunting near Land O Lakes. The nine-pointer had an inside spread of nearly 19 inches. He said it was one of three bucks chasing a doe. --STAFF PHOTO

computers showed license sales coming in at a rate of 220 per minute. Some facts about Wisconsin hunters: There were 53,914 females this year, an increase of 1,486 from 2010. They comprise 9% of all hunters. Deer hunters hail from all 50 states. 571,491 of hunters are Wisconsinites, with Minnesota (16,058) and Illinois (7,737) the next highest. And hunters love Wisconsins deer hunt so much that 209 came all the way from Alaska and 12 came all the way from Hawaii to participate. Nearly 30,000 hunters are 70 and older, and of them,

about 2.6% are women. In contrast, 103,151 hunters were 20 or younger, and more than 18% were girls. There were 71 customers from foreign counties, with the most hunters coming from Canada, 17; Germany, nine; and Mexico and Norway, each with five. Internet sales topped hunter preferences on where to get a gun deer license. Topselling over-the-counter locations were Mills Fleet Farm in Appleton, Green Bay, Germantown, Stevens Point and Wausau, with more than 137,000 licenses sold from Fleet Farms in the Fox River Valley.

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23, 2011

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Sixteen species subject to removal from endangered, threatened lists

Sixteen birds, plants and other animals are proposed to be removed from the states lists of endangered or threatened species as the result of a comprehensive scientific review of rare species in Wisconsin, according to state endangered species officials. Administrative rule-making steps required to make the proposed changes are now under way. Information on those proposed changes, process followed and public comment opportunities are available on the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) endangered resources web page at dnr.wi.gov/org/land/er. Some of the 16 species proposed for removal responded well to protections given to listed species and management efforts to increase their populations, while others were found to be more common than once thought, or no longer occur in the state. At the same time, eight different species found during the review to be in jeopardy now or in the near future are proposed to be added to the list, a status that would make it illegal under Wisconsins endangered species law for people to kill, transport, possess, process or sell them. Extensive review of field data from scientists and citizen monitors, DNA analysis and new mapping technologies have given us an unprecedented understanding of Wisconsins natural heritage, said Laurie Osterndorf, who directs the DNRs Endangered Resources Bureau. Were proposing to update our list to accurately reflect this information, recognizing Wisconsins success in restoring some rare species while giving others the protections they need to survive in the 21st century, she said. Wisconsins endangered species law requires the DNR to review and, following public input, revise its list of endangered or threatened species. Since the first list was developed in 1972, it has been revised 10 times. The most recent revision included cave bats, who are has developed specific scientific guidelines governing how current research is applied to decision making. The DNR submitted information along with all current scientific research for each species, and made its proposed revisions. Charts with photos showing the species proposed for addition to or removal from the list are available online, along with the reason for the listing decision, Osterndorf said. The 16 species proposed to be removed from the list are the greater redhorse, a small fish; the barn owl; snowy egret; and Bewicks wren; the pygmy snaketail, a dragonfly and two reptiles. The Blandings turtle review determined there are large, stable populations and wide distribution. The remaining species proposed to be removed from the list are plants: the American fever-few, bog bluegrass, Canada horse-balm, drooping sedge, hemlock parsley, prairie Indian-plantain, snowy campion, yellow gentian and yellow giant hyssop. Recovered endangered species removed from the list include bald eagles, which were removed from the list in 1997, gray wolves in 2004, osprey in 2009 and trumpeter swans in 2009.

The gray wolf was removed from the Wisconsin endangered species list in 2004. --Contributed Photo

10-POINTER Kurt Carstensen of Franklin took this 10-point buck near Eagle River Saturday with a 30.06. --STAFF PHOTO

Access to hunting lands expands with lease program

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) new voluntary public access program provides financial incentives to private landowners who open up their land to public hunting, fishing, trapping and wildlife observation. Wisconsin received $1.9 million through a competitive grant authorized in the 2008 Federal Farm Bill to implement this program. We have 140 lease agreements signed in 24 counties totaling just over 25,000 acres, said program coordinator Melissa Keenan. The land enrolled ranges from agriculture land to grassland, wetland and forest. A number of properties are nearby or adjacent to state wildlife areas while other properties are on their own, creating additional access areas where no public lands were available before. Properties are open year-round to all hunting seasons. We treat these like state wildlife areas, meaning access is limited to foot travel only and only portable stands are permitted, said Keenan. Property boundaries are marked with white signs in green writing stating Private Land Leased for Public Access. Users are asked to be respectful of landowners rights and be appreciative of the privilege they have been given. The only way this program is going to be successful and available in the future is if landowners are satisfied with the program and are willing to continue opening up their land to the public, said Keenan. In order to evaluate the success of the program, Keenan urges users to fill out a survey located at each leased property entrance. Were hoping to find out how people found out about the properties, how far they traveled, and if they were successful with harvesting fish or game on the properties, said Keenan. Maps and additional information on individual properties can be found on the volunteer public access Webpage by visiting dnr.wi.gov. Any questions can be directed to Keenan at melissa.keenan@wisconsin.gov.

imminently threatened by white-nose syndrome. State endangered resources staff and outside taxonomy experts have reviewed information to update the list since January 2010, and are now starting on the administrative rule-making steps required to make the changes. The steps required before revisions can be made to the list have changed as a result of Act 21, a law passed earlier this year that requires an economic impact analysis be developed in consultation with those who may be affected, along with a more lengthy legislative review process. Recently, Gov. Scott Walker approved the DNRs scope of the rule, which relates to the policy, purpose and objectives of the rule. The DNR will go to the Natural Resources Board in early 2012 to seek approval of the scope statement, followed by seeking board authorization to collect public comment to go into the economic impact analysis required of the rule. After that analysis is done, the DNR would seek board authorization to conduct public hearings on the rule specifics. People interested in following the process can get electronic updates on the Endangered Resources Web page and selecting Subscribe to E/T Updates. Current list changes The current review and revision effort started in January 2010 with the DNRs endangered resources staff

reviewing scientific data for 3,000 plants and animals. Staff recommended 331 species for full, comprehensive status reviews, Osterndorf said. Biologists from a variety of state and federal agencies, organizations and universities, as well as naturalists throughout the state with taxonomic expertise, provided new or updated information on the population condition and distribution of rare species in the state. This is the most comprehensive review ever conducted by the department of the status of Wisconsins plants and animals, said Kurt Thiede, who leads the DNRs land division. The program has made strides to create a more transparent list review process and

Outdoors Calendar
11/27/11 Regular gun deer season closes. 11/28/11 Muzzleloader deer season opens through Dec. 7. Fall turkey season extension opens in zones 1 to 5 through Dec. 31. 11/30/11 Muskellunge season closes. 12/1/11 Lake trout season on Lake Superior opens, through Sept. 30. 12/7/11 Muzzleloader deer season closes. 12/812/11/11 Antlerless-only firearm hunt in Herd Control, chronic wasting disease management and quota units with antlerless permits. 12/9/11 Canada goose season in the north exterior zone closes. 12/10/11 Spring turkey permit application deadline. Application deadline for bear hunting kill permit. 12/24/11 Holiday firearm season in chronic wasting disease management zone through Jan. 8 (Earn-a-buck). 12/26/11 Period 2 hunting and trapping season for bobcat north of Highway 64 through Jan. 31. 12/31/11 Pheasant season closes. Fall turkey season extension in zones 1 to 5 closes. Bobcat hunting and trapping season closes. Fisher trapping season closes.
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Raptor rehabilitation center requests deer heart donations

The Raptor Education Group Inc. (REGI), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) raptor rehabilitation facility in Antigo will accept donations of deer hearts during hunting season. The group rehabilitates and cares for 500 to 700 raptors and other birds a year. Deer hearts offer a natural low-fat, high-protein food source for the hawks, eagles, owls and falcons of REGI. Gun deer season offers an opportunity for hunters to help REGI by donating deer hearts. Hunters, instead of leaving your deer heart in the woods, place it in a bag and drop it off at one of REGIs donation sites, said director of education Molly McKay. Donations will be accepted throughout the 2011 gun deer season, from Nov. 19-27. Collection sites in the area include the following: Eagle River, Prime Choice Meat Market, 1144 Highway 45 South; Antigo, Kens Highway 45 Meat Market, N2220 Highway 45; Land O Lakes, The Tackle Box, 4267 Highway B; and Rhinelander, YMCAMinistry Rehabilitation Services, 2003 Winnebago St. E. For information regarding the program or to start a new donation area, contact McKay at mollym.regi@gmail.com or (715) 623-2563. Additional information about REGI is available at raptoreducationgroup.org. Also accepting venison The Northwoods Wildlife Center has announced it will accept donations of venison hearts and any venison remaining in area residents freezers. The hearts provide a good source of nutrients for the centers animals. Donations can be dropped off at the center, located at 8683 South Blumenstein Road in Minocqua across from Trigs on Highway 70 West.

Ruffed Grouse Society biologist sets presentation in Eagle River

The Chain O Lakes Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society will have an informational meeting Tuesday, Nov. 29, at The Wicked Grill in Eagle River starting at 6 p.m. Featured speaker Gary Zimmer, Ruffed Grouse Society senior biologist, will provide information on current and future habitat projects that the society is working on in this region. A question-andanswer period will follow. Refreshments and hors doeuvres will be served. The event is open to anyone who has an interest in the restoration of habitat favored by ruffed grouse, woodcock and other wildlife species, both hunted and non-hunted. For more information, contact David Johnson, Ruffed Grouse Society regional director, at (715) 492-5858.

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23, 2011

SPORTS
Five returning Bluejays bring experience, chemistry to court
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Sports Sidelines
By Gary Ridderbusch

BY ANTHONY DREW
NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR

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The Three Lakes Bluejays boys basketball team will look to its five returning letterwinners to try to get them back to the Regional championship game this season. The Jays defeated Northern Lakes Conference (NLC) champions Crandon on the way to a Regional loss at Marathon last season. Three Lakes has won NLC championships three out of the last five years, and won back-to-back Regional championships in the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons. Returning to the court from last years 15-3 Bluejays team will be seniors Ross Thorn, Ben Wales and Trenten Stefonek; and juniors Riley Liebscher and Brent LaDuke. Thorn, standing tall at 6feet, eight-inches, will be a key inside post player this year, while Wales will be the heart of the team, according to Three Lakes coach Brad Volkmann. Riley is an excellent point guard, Brent is a good outside shooter and Trenten is a good slasher and penetrator who finishes well, said Volkmann. The team will bring plenty of experience to the court this year, and the five returning

Hockey teams helping The Salvation Army

All 125 boys and girls high school hockey teams in Wisconsin, including the Northland Pines Eagles, and their fans are welcome to compete in the fourth annual Hockey Against Hunger fundraiser for The Salvation Army. Teams will battle in an online Red Kettle competition at hockeyagainsthunger.com to win cash prizes for their end-of-season banquets. The three teams that raise the most funds will receive a $1,000 first prize, a $750 second prize and a $500 third prize sponsored by Ministry Health Care. The Hockey Against Hunger fundraiser competition, approved by the WIAA, will run now through Jan. 31. Hockey Against Hunger got its start in 2008 in the central Wisconsin high school hockey community and has raised more than $31,000 for The Salvation Army since its inception. Donations to Hockey Against Hunger made on behalf of a specific hockey team are credited to The Salvation Army Corps located in or nearest to that teams community. The goal is to help those in need throughout Wisconsin communities while supporting high school athletes trying to make a difference. The Salvation Army, established in 1865, has been supporting people in need for more than 130 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year. Services include providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. For more information, contest details or to make a donation to your favorite local high school hockey teams online Red Kettle, visit HockeyAgainstHunger.com. Its a great cause to support the Eagles and The Salvation Army.

Returning letterwinners for the Three Lakes Bluejays boys basketball team include, front row from left, Riley Liebscher and Ben Wales; back

row, Brent LaDuke, Ross Thorn and Trenten Stefonek. --Staff Photo By ANTHONY DREW

players have excellent chemistry after playing on numerous teams together. Depth is an issue, as always with a small school, said Volkmann. We only have seven players with varsity

experience. Despite this lack of depth, the coach expects the Jays to be near the top of the NLC this season. But we expect to face good competition this year, he

said. Goodman-Pembine and Crandon should be near the top also. The Jays will open the season by hosting Wabeno in an NLC game Thursday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m.

Eagles get second in hockey tourney

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NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR

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Returning letterwinners for the Northland Pines girls basketball team include, from left, Holly Darton, Abby Alft, Ashley Mai, Carly

Bohnen, Ellie Zyhowski and Kelsey Bergum. The Eagles first-year coach is Larry Bergum. --STAFF PHOTO

Eagles return six in girls basketball

New coach expects Pines to be competitive in GNC
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BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH
NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR

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New Northland Pines girls basketball coach Larry Bergum will build his 2011-12 team around six returning letterwinners. The experienced returnees for Bergum include senior Kelsey Bergum, four juniors in Abby Alft, Carly Bohnen, Holly Darton and Ellie Zyhowski, and sophomore Ashley Mai. The girls share the ball very well and we expect to be a strong transition team, said coach Bergum, who replaced Rick Mai as the varsity coach. Bergum was the junior varsity coach last season. We want to create a lot of problems for our opponents with our half-court press and we hope to change defenses.

Individually, coach Bergum said Kelsey Bergum is a good shooter and passer, runs the court well and is a smart player. He said Alft is a good shooter, is a strong rebounder and also is a good defender. Bohnen, the tallest of the Eagle players, is a strong rebounder, is a good defender and passes well, said coach Bergum. Darton is a good passer, is a strong penetrator and gets to the free-throw line, and she is good in transition. Coach Bergum said Zyhowski cuts to the basket very well, is a good shooter, and presents a lot of problem on defense. He said Mai is a good shooter, passes well, runs the court well and is a good rebounder. The Eagles will be a tough team for opponents to prepare for, said Bergum. On any given night, there are a number of

girls who could lead us in scoring. Bergum, who is assisted by Margo Rogers-Anderson, said the team faces several challenges early in the season. We need to get to the freethrow line more often than past years, said the coach. Our shooting percentage should improve over last year with maturity and experience. Bergum, who knows the strength of the Great Northern Conference (GNC), said he feels the Eagles will be very competitive this season. The GNC is always a strong conference with the majority of teams having much bigger enrollments than Pines, he said. If we are competitive in the GNC, it will really help our outlook for the post season. We will be a dangerous team if we play our game which is to run,

share the ball and create turnovers. Well be underated and thats OK. Bergum said confidence is the key to getting conference victories. Its early and we haven't played yet, but the girls do believe, he said. The GNC will be very strong as it has been in the past. Rhinelander, Medford and Lakeland will be very good. Antigo and Mosinee are always strong. Tomahawk defeated us last year, so they will come into the season with better expectations. Each conference game will be a challenge, but well go into each game with high expectations and the will to win, said Bergum. The Eagle girls will open the season with a nonconference game at Ontonagon, Mich., Monday, Nov. 28, at 6:30 p.m.

Falcons to play first home game this Saturday

Marking the 85th year of mens hockey in Eagle River, the Eagle River Falcons will return to the Sports Arena this Saturday, Nov. 26. The Falcons will host the Oregon Outlaws, with the puck to drop at 8 p.m. The Falcons were 11-12-3 in the Great Lakes Hockey League last year and were 12-4-3 overall. Falcons coach Mike Adamovich said he hopes local hockey fans continue to support the mens hockey team. Without the tremendous support the team receives from the fans, local businesses and volunteers, this would not be possible, said Adamovich. The commitment and dedication that is evident is vital to the success of the Falcons and is greatly appreciated by the players and coaches who travel more than 3,000 miles each season representing the Eagle River area often competing against much larger cities in the league such as Appleton, Green Bay and Milwaukee. The Falcons opened the 2011-12 season on the road in Brookfield where they defeatede the Battalion 5-2 Nov. 11. The Falcons then played the Vernon Hills Capitals Nov. 12 and lost 8-4. Following the game Saturday, which is a fan giveaway game where a token of appreciation will be given to fans, Eagle River (1-1) will host the Vernon Hills Capitals (4-4)Saturday, Dec. 3, at 8 p.m. The Falcons 25-game schedule includes 13 home games and three fan giveaway nights.

The Northland Pines girls hockey team took second at the Early Bird Showcase in Waupun this past weekend, defeating Badger Thunder 3-2 and MSO 7-1, but losing 5-3 to Fond du Lac. The Eagles girls may have the best all-around team since the programs inception, said Pines coach Al Moustakis. We have 19 players. Six of those are the most talented freshman class the team has seen in its history. Last Friday, the Eagles fell behind a tough Badger Thunder team 1-0 in the first period. However, the girls made a comeback in the second, scoring three goals. Team captain Kelly McGinnis took a hard wrist shot that flew by the Thunder goalie on a breakaway. She was assisted by junior Sydney Moustakis. The second goal came off a power play at eight minutes and three seconds of the period, as Alex Dean scored with assists by McGinnis and Claire Decker. The third Pines goal came from junior Paige Healy, who was unassisted. The Badger Thunder scored a power-play goal in the third period. Senior goalkeeper and assistant captain Kim Van Brunt made 22 saves in the game. Against the fourth-ranked Fond du Lac Warbirds co-op Saturday, the Eagles were down 4-0 by the middle of the second period. The girls were able to stage a near comeback late in the second period, scoring three goals in a row to come within one of the Warbirds. The first goal was scored by Healy on an assist from Moustakis during a power play. Standout freshman Cali Sanborn got the first goal of her high school career with assists from line mates Healy and Decker. The third was scored by Decker, with Healy and Sanborn credited with the assist. Despite the second-period rally, the Warbirds power plays ultimately undid the Eagles. Three of the five goals they

scored were on power plays. Although no goals were scored in the third, it was the most exciting period of the game, said Moustakis. Both goalies stopped shots that no one would have believed they could. The Eagles outshot the Warbirds 10-9 in the third, as both teams were presented with good scoring opportunities. Neither team could get the puck past the goalies, however. Moustakis said the Eagles line is naturally fluid. Healy, Decker and Sanborn seem to have just one mind when they are on the ice together, he said. Thats a very special thing that you rarely see. We expect they will create a lot of excitement this year for the team and spectators alike. Pines coaches trashed the defensive zone play they had been using that weekend for the game against the MSO coop, who had tied Fond du Lac the night before 4-4. We created a new defensive zone that would help clear the puck from in front of the net, said Moustakis. We also designed it to set up a fast break out of the zone to a player who had scoring abilities. The new system paid big dividends, as the Eagles didnt give up a goal until the final four minutes of the game. By that time, Pines had a six-goal lead. In addition, Van Brunt had her best game of the tournament, stopping 29 of 30 shots. McGinnis led scoring for the Eagles, earning her first hat trick of the year. Jessie Wilkins got the ball rolling on an unassisted goal that trickled past the goalie at 1:45 of the first period. The real onslaught came in the second period, when Pines scored four goals. First it was McGinnis driving to the net assisted by Healy at 5:26 of the period. Moustakis stole the puck from behind the net and scored unassisted for another Eagles To EAGLES, Pg. 11A

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SPORTS

Lady Jays to return three letterwinners in basketball

The Three Lakes Lady Jays will return three letterwinners to the basketball court for the 2011-12 season. The returning players include junior guard Brooke Welch, sophomore point guard Peyton Radaj and guard/forward Lindsay Schoff. At first glance, one might expect the program to take a step backward this season. After all, the Lady Jays graduated five of the seniors who helped them to a 10-13 record last year. But new coach Steve Radaj said he likes the teams chances and expects the girls to be a factor in the Northern Lakes Conference (NLC). Im very excited, said Radaj, who has built successful basketball programs in Glidden, Butternut, Park Falls and, most recently, with the Three Lakes boys basketball program as its junior varsity coach. We have to get better in every area, he said. And we will. Im very pleased with what we have. We have a lot of talent and depth, but there is a lot of work to be done. Radaj said he will lean heavily on his three returning letterwinners. Im a big fan of these three, said Radaj. They bring quickness, speed and a defensive intensity we need to help make our press successful. I expect a lot of good things from this group. The remaining backcourt members include junior Indy Yeager, sophomores Natalie Miller and Kiana Liebscher and freshman Lauren Sowinski. Miller can cause opponents fits with her all-out play and

Returning letterwinners for the Northland Pines basketball team include, from left, Cody Drake,

Jon Eichman and Devon Gaszak. The Eagles play at Crandon Tuesday. --STAFF PHOTO

Eagles to build team around three returning letterwinners

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Returning letterwinners for the Three Lakes Bluejays girls basketball team include, from left, Peyton Radaj, Brooke Welch and Lindsay Schoff. --Staff Photo By ANTHONY DREW

BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH
NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR

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The Northland Pines boys basketball team will build its 2011-12 team around three letterwinners, according to seventh-year coach Ryan Clark. Returning for coach Clark are 5-foot-8 senior guard Cody Drake and two junior guards, 5-foot-10 Jon Eichman and 5foot-11 Devon Gaszak. Pines will have to replace graduates Peter Sharrow, who was a second-team all-conference performer last season averaging 15.5 points a game, and Taylor Ridderbusch, who earned honorable mention allconference with 12 points and six rebounds a game. The Eagles hope to improve on their 5-18 record last season and receive a first-round home game in the WIAA Division 2 Regional playoffs. Clark said his three returning guards are key to the Eagles having a successful season. However, the three scored just seven points a

game as a unit last season and will have to boost that offensive output in 2011-12. Drake is the teams best outside shooter and currently holds the record for most 3pointers made in a game with seven. Eichman, who is the teams best ball handler, will be counted on leading the team in transition. Gaszak, who can penetrate the lane and finish at the rim, will be defending the other teams best player. Clark, who is assisted this year by Don Tess, Terry Nordine and Mike McGill, said the teams strengths are defense, unselfishness on offense and work ethic. We have the ability to have a sound team defense. On the other end of the court, our players do a nice job of playing together and buying into their role, said Clark. However, our offensive execution will depend on spacing, ball movement, and screening and cutting. This is a good group of hard-working young men. Other varsity players

include three seniors, Michael Eicher, Cody Lorenz and Alec Potter; four juniors, Brandon Wallace, Shane Levan, Alek Helgeson and Steven Vogel; and two sophomores, Taylor Drake and Cooper Kerner. Clark said he has several concerns going into the season, including rebounding and taking care of the ball. Defensive rebounding is a huge concern. I believe our defense will make opponents work to score, but I am concerned on how we are going to finish the defensive possession by securing the rebound, said Clark. Being strong with the ball and passing and catching are major concerns. We can not compete if we lose the turnover battle. Clark sees Lakeland, Rhinelander and Antigo as the teams to beat in the Great Northern Conference (GNC). Northland Pines will open the season with a nonconference game at Crandon next Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m. The first GNC game will be at home against Antigo Friday, Dec. 2.

speed, while the team needs Yeagers defense to help the Jays improve. The coach said hed count on Liebscher to open things up from the outside, while Sowinski has a bright future at guard. Junior Leah Mohr anchors the Jays front court excelling at inside points and rebounding. Leah should have no problem pushing people around the paint, said Radaj. She has developed her inside game and I anticipate her having a monster year for us. Junior Catherine Meeder gives the Jays a versatile player like Schoff, who can play both inside and out. Freshmen Maddie Lorbetske and Erika Running will be asked to contribute early and are expected to produce, said the coach. Maddie is a hard-nosed and aggressive player, while

Erika brings height and unlimited potential to the program, said Radaj. The coach said he expects defending NLC champion Crandon to be the team to beat this year, while Elcho and Wabeno are also fielding good teams. I also like our chances, said Radaj. Were here to win games conference, Regional, Sectional and State championship games. I like our teams commitment to the fast break and to pressure defense. Hopefully as the season progresses, we will be able to make some noise come tournament time. Assisting Radaj with coaching this year will be Kara Liebscher. The Lady Jays begin play Tuesday, Nov. 29, at home against Tomahawk. The varsity game is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. Junior varsity will begin at 6 p.m.

Eagles: Pines to host Marshfield next Monday

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score. McGinnis got her second goal as she took the puck threequarters of the way down the ice and lifted it on her off-wing over the shoulder of the goalie. Decker then scored her first of two goals at 14:58 of the period assisted by Sanborn. The third period saw two more goals from an unassisted McGinnis while Pines was shorthanded. Decker scored again to end the Pines scoring at the 14-minute mark. The team seems to be working out the bugs early this year, said Moustakis. The last game of the tournament was the best game the team played over the weekend. They didnt allow a power-play goal during the entire game. The Eagles are scheduled to host Marshfield Monday, Nov. 28, at 5:30 p.m.

Lady Knights return six to court

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BY ANTHONY DREW
NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR

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The Phelps Knights girls basketball team will return six letterwinners to the court this season. The returning players include juniors Nica Grmick, Angela Grmick and Stormy Schreiber; and sophomores Ashley Volkmann, Kendra Pietenpol and Jackie Samuelson. Volkmann was named Northern Lakes Conference (NLC) Player of the Year last season during her freshman year and is a solid player on both ends of the floor, according to Phelps coach Josh Olivotti. She can create offensive opportunities for her team in a variety of ways, and will need to be an effective finisher around the rim this season, he said. Ashley will also be key in setting our defensive tone with her ability to get deflections and steals, as well as to alter shots. Shell need to be an effective leader for us this season. Nica Grmick has been a defensive presence for the team for the past two seasons, and the team will look to her to continue that trend. Her role will change a little this year with the added assignment of sharing the point position and being looked to for more consistent offense, said Olivotti. There have been flashes of her using shooting ability in the past, and we will look for more of that as she learns to mix in getting to the rim and setting up the offense. Schreiber was a top defender at the end of last season and is a good all-around hustle player, said the coach. Her defensive role will be huge for us this season, and we will need a strong rebounding effort from her as well, said Olivotti. Stormy will also need to be more of an offensive threat for us with her first step and willingness

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Returning letterwinners for the Phelps Knights girls basketball team include, front row from left, Jackie Samuelson, Angela Grmick and Stormy Schreiber; back row, Ashley Volkmann, Dominica Grmick and Kendra Pietenpol. Josh Olivotti will coach the team this year. --Photo By Sharon Gifford

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to take jump shots. Angela Grmick is a good all-around athlete, according to Olivotti. Angela is one of the purest athletes in our conference, and she allows us to do a lot of things on defense, he said. Her quickness can disrupt a lot of things defensively and make her a dangerous player in transition. We need her to use this attribute to clear defenders on offense and create shot opportunities for herself and others. Samuelson, Pietenpol and Riley Brockman will all be asked to contribute immediately this season and will receive a lot of play time. The Knights will also look to newcomers Destiny Schreiber and Sammi Smith for strong contributions as the team begins the season. In the early stages of the season, the group is showing more unity than it has in recent years, according to the coach. I think we will be a competitive defensive team and

can cause turnovers, but if we do not improve our rebounding, we will struggle to stop our opponents from scoring, said Olivotti. Giving up the offensive rebound has been an issue the past two years for the Knights, which is something theyll have to improve on to get a better conference standing. As our team matures, I think well settle into a more balanced scoring attack, said Olivotti. We have the building blocks for it with Ashley and Nica. A key to this will be consistent post scoring with Ashley and Kendra. The Crandon Cardinals, reigning NLC champions, will be the team to beat this season, said Olivotti. Wabeno also will be right there, and Elcho has plenty of talent on its roster. Laona is an experienced squad too. The Lady Knights will host Lakeland in a nonconference game Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m.

HOCKEY SCHEDULES 2011-12

NORTHLAND PINES HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
Date Tues., Nov. 22 Thurs., Dec. 1 Tues., Dec. 6 Thurs., Dec. 8 Sat., Dec. 10 Tues., Dec. 13 Thurs., Dec.15 Tues., Dec. 20 Thurs., Dec. 22 Tues., Dec. 27 Tues., Jan. 3 Tues., Jan. 10 Thurs., Jan. 12 Tues., Jan. 17 Fri., Jan. 20 Sat., Jan. 21 Tues., Jan. 24 Sat., Jan. 28 Tues., Jan. 31 Thurs., Feb. 2 Fri., Feb. 10 Tues., Feb. 14 Opponent at Kingsford Stevens Point at Rhinelander at Mosinee Waupaca Antigo Tomahawk at Houghton at Medford Area at Spooner Lakeland at Tomahawk Rhinelander D.C. Everest 2012 Pines Classic Mosinee Hayward, University School of Milw. at Antigo at Wausau East Medford Area at Lakeland at Waupaca WIAA Regionals Time 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM TBD 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM TBD 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM TBD

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Date Mon., Nov. 28 Fri., Dec. 2 Sat., Dec. 3 Fri., Dec. 9 Fri., Dec. 16 Tues., Dec. 20 Tues., Jan. 3 Fri., Jan. 6 Mon., Jan. 9 Fri., Jan. 13 Sat., Jan.14 Mon., Jan. 16 Fri., Jan. 20 & Sat., Jan. 21 Opponent Marshfield Eau Claire North Sun Prairie at Lakeland Medford Area at Hayward at Ashland at Tomahawk at Wisconsin Rapids Antigo/Rhinelander at Appleton West at Marshfield Hayward, University School of Milwaukee, Webster Mon., Jan. 23 Lakeland Thurs., Jan. 26 at Medford Area Fri., Feb. 3 Tomahawk Mon., Feb. 6 Wisconsin Rapids Fri., Feb. 10 at Antigo/Rhinelander Time 5:30 PM 5:00 PM 3:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 6:30 PM 5:30 PM

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BY KEN ANDERSON
NEWS CORRESPONDENT

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Returning letterwinners for the Phelps Knights boys basketball team include, from left, Ryan Cirese, Robert Doppke and Ross Samuelson. Kregg Mueller will coach the team this year. --Photo By Sharon Gifford

Knights return three letterwinners for boys basketball 2011-12 season

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BY ANTHONY DREW
NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR

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The Phelps High School boys basketball team will return three letterwinners to the court this season. Senior Ross Samuelson, along with juniors Ryan Cirese and Robby Doppke, will draw on their previous experience competing in the Northern Lakes Conference (NLC) in their play for the Knights this year. Cirese averaged nine points per game last season, and Phelps coach Kregg Mueller said the team will look to him to increase that number in his junior season. Doppke and Samuelson are two experienced players who will seek to become scorers for us, he said. The coach said the game plan is to play tough defense in an effort to control the tempo of competition. One challenge the team will face, however, is dealing with a young roster.

Were very young and inexperienced, said Mueller. Of our eight players, four are freshman. Were also undersized and will likely struggle with rebounding. With Goodman and Pembine combining this season, coach Mueller said he expects the NLC title will come to a shootout between the comboteam and the Three Lakes Bluejays. The Knights will open regular season play with an away game against Laona Friday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. _____________ If youre trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. Ive had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles dont have to stop you. If you run into a wall, dont turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

A machine that eliminates odor and sanitizes athletic equipment has been installed at the Eagle River Sports Arena Pro Shop. Patrick Schmidt and Mike Duening purchased the $14,000 machine, made by Sani Sport, to improve health conditions for athletes and fans at the Sports Arena. According to Duening, the dry process uses ozone and ultraviolet light inside the large stainless-steel machine to treat the athletic gear used by hockey players and figure skaters at the Sports Arena. As any mother knows, having a child in competitive athletics can produce some strong odors in the equipment used and can produce staph infections that are tough to treat, said Duening. What our process can do is not only sanitize sports equipment, but it will kill staph that cant be treated with antibiotics. The machine is only one of three in the state, according to Schmidt. The other two are in Madison and the Fox Valley. The result of the treatment is, not only is staph eliminated, but the equipment no longer smells, Schmidt said. We dont cover up the smell, but actually

Mike Duening displays the new Sani Sport machine at the Eagle River Sports Arena. The stainless-steel machine is designed to

deodorize and sanitize athletic equipment, including hockey uniforms and pads. --Photo By Ken Anderson

kill the bacteria causing the smell. The only downside, according to Schmidt, is that because its a dry process, it doesnt wash the items so such things as blood stains will remain on the equipment. We can do full sets of hockey gear and any athlet-

ic items including shoes, skates, helmets and gloves, said Schmidt, noting there has been interest in using the machine from other groups in the area. We can even clean protective vests that law enforcement personnel wear every day and there has been an interest shown

by fire departments for their equipment, said Schmidt. Duening said there also has been some interest shown by hunters in deodorizing hunting clothes. For more information, call (715) 891-6303 or visit northwoodssanisport.com.

BOWLING
NORTHWOODS NINE-BALL LEAGUE
Results of 11/14/11 Team results: Uncle Kents II 7, Eagle Lanes 2; Boomers 6, Mud Creek Saloon 3; Club DeNoyer 6, Jakes II 3; Jakes I 5, Oneida Village 4; Uncle Kents I 5, Tiny Tap 4. Nine-ball run: Jim Sieren. Nine-ball break: Brian Liebscher. STANDINGS W L UNCLE KENTS I .....................39 21 PINE ISLE .................................35 19 BOOMERS .................................31 23 CLUB DENOYER......................35 28 UNCLE KENTS II....................29 25 MUD CREEK SALOON............26 28 TINY TAP ..................................30 33 JAKES II ...................................22 29 EAGLE LANES .........................26 37 JAKES I.....................................20 34 ONEIDA VILLAGE ...................19 35

UP NORTH NINE-BALL LEAGUE

Results of 11/17/11 Team results: Joes Pool Hall I won 6, lost 3; Joes Pool Hall II won 6, lost 3; Club 45 I won 3, lost 6. STANDINGS W JOES POOL HALL II ..............15 JOES POOL HALL III.............12 CLUB 45 II ................................10 JOES POOL HALL I................10 CLUB 45 I ...................................7 L 12 6 8 17 20

EAGLE RIVER WOMENS POOL LEAGUE

Results of 11/15/11 Results: Buckshots 4, Tiny Tap 5; Bucktale Inn 5, Smugglers Lounge 4; Uncle Kents II 4, Uncle Kents 5. Five-ball runs: Paula Stebbeds, Terri Barnett. STANDINGS W L TINY TAP.................................45 20 UNCLE KENTS I....................35 28 BUCKSHOTS...........................29 34 UNCLE KENTS II ..................28 35 BUCKTALE INN .....................28 35 SMUGGLERS LOUNGE ........26 37

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS CALENDAR

NORTHLAND PINES EAGLES
Boys Varsity Basketball
Tues., Nov. 29 Fri., Dec. 2 Sat., Dec. 3 Tues., Dec. 6 Fri., Dec. 16 Tues., Dec. 20 Thurs., Dec. 29 Fri., Dec. 30 Tues., Jan. 3 Thurs., Jan. 5 Fri., Jan. 13 Mon., Jan. 16 Fri., Jan. 20 Tues., Jan. 24 Fri., Jan. 27 Tues., Jan. 31 Fri., Feb.3 Fri., Feb. 10 Mon., Feb.13 Fri., Feb. 17 Mon., Feb. 20 Fri., Feb. 24 at Crandon Antigo Three Lakes (Doubleheader) at Rhinelander Lakeland at Wittenberg-Birnamwood at Watersmeet Hurley (Doubleheader) at Medford Area Houghton at Tomahawk at Niagara Mosinee Kingsford at Antigo Rhinelander at Lakeland Medford Area at Chequamegon (Park Falls) (Doubleheader) Tomahawk at Ashland at Mosinee 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 6:45 PM 7:30 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM

Girls Varsity Basketball

Mon., Nov. 28 Thurs., Dec. 1 Sat., Dec. 3 Tues., Dec.6 Fri., Dec. 9 Fri., Dec. 16 Fri., Dec. 30 Tues., Jan. 3 Tues., Jan. 10 Fri., Jan. 13 Fri., Jan. 20 Tues., Jan. 24 Fri., Jan. 27 Tues., Jan. 31 Fri., Feb. 3 Tues., Feb. 7 Fri., Feb. 10 Mon., Feb. 13 Fri., Feb. 17 Fri., Feb. 24 Thurs., March 1 at Ontonagon, Mich. at LAnse Three Lakes (Doubleheader) Wabeno Rhinelander at Lakeland Hurley (Doubleheader) Medford Area Prentice Tomahawk at Mosinee Watersmeet Antigo at Rhinelander Lakeland at Niagara at Medford Area at Chequamegon (Park Falls) at Tomahawk Mosinee at Antigo 5:00 PM 7:20 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM

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THREE LAKES POOL

Results of 11/16/11 Team results: Irish Waters I 11, Loon Saloon 4; Irish Waters I 10, Black Forest 5; Wonders Pit Stop 9, Bonnies Lakeside 6; Pine Isle II 9, Pine Lake Pub 6; Jakes I 8, Legion Eagles 7; Oneida Village 8, Irish Waters II 7; Pine Isle I 8, Legion Ravens 7; Jakes II bye. Eight-ball break: Ted Lundt. Eight-ball run: Ted Huettl. Hot shots: Pete Lawonn 15, Brian Liebscher 14, Kurt Krueger and Nate Peterson 11, Alex Nylund, Dean Schramke, Alonna Herche and Kelly Kuglitsch 9. STANDINGS W L JAKES II ...............................60 30 BONNIES LAKESIDE .........56 34 WONDERS PIT STOP..........54 36 ONEIDA VILLAGE ...............59 46 IRISH WATERS II.................57 48 IRISH WATERS I ..................56 49 LEGION RAVENS .................55 50 BRIGGS BAR .........................54 51 PINE ISLE I...........................52 53 PINE LAKE PUB...................42 48 BLACK FOREST ...................40 50 LEGION EAGLES .................39 51 JAKES I.................................44 61 PINE ISLE II .........................35 55 LOON SALOON ....................32 73

PHELPS KNIGHTS
Boys Varsity Basketball
Fri., Dec. 2 Fri., Dec. 8 Sat., Dec. 9 Thurs., Dec. 15 Thurs., Dec. 29 & Fri., Dec. 30 Tues., Jan. 3 Thurs., Jan. 5 Tues., Jan. 10 Thurs., Jan. 12 Fri., Jan. 13 Tues., Jan. 17 Fri., Jan. 20 Tues., Jan. 24 Thurs., Jan. 26 Tues., Jan. 31 Thurs., Feb. 2 Mon., Feb. 6 Fri., Feb. 10 Thurs., Feb. 16 Tues., Feb. 21 Thurs., Feb. 23 Tues., Feb. 28 at Laona at Florence at Watersmeet at Wabeno at Holiday Tour Crandon Elcho Butternut White Lake at Goodman/Pembine at Three Lakes Watersmeet Laona Florence at Gresham Wabeno at Crandon at Elcho at White Lake Goodman/Pembine Three Lakes WIAA Regional 7:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 7:30 PM TBD 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 6:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM

Girls Varsity Basketball

Tues., Nov. 29 Fri., Dec. 2 Tues., Dec. 6 Thurs., Dec. 8 Fri., Dec. 16 Thurs., Dec. 29 & Fri., Dec. 30 Tues., Jan. 3 Thurs., Jan. 5 Tues., Jan. 10 Thurs., Jan. 12 Fri., Jan. 13 Thurs., Jan. 19 Tues., Jan. 24 Thurs., Jan. 26 Tues., Jan. 31 Tues., Feb. 7 Thurs., Feb. 9 Mon., Feb. 13 Thurs., Feb. 16 Tues., Feb. 21 Fri., Feb. 24 Tues., March 6 Lakeland at Laona at Watersmeet at Florence Wabeno at Holiday Tour Crandon Elcho Butternut White Lake at Goodman/Pembine Three Lakes Laona Florence at Gresham at Wabeno at Crandon Elcho at White Lake Goodman/Pembine at Three Lakes WIAA Regional 7:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM TBD 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM

THREE LAKES BLUEJAYS

Boys Varsity Basketball
Thurs., Dec. 1 Sat., Dec. 3 Fri., Dec. 9 Tues., Dec. 13 Thurs., Dec. 15 Wed., Dec. 28 Thurs., Dec. 29 Tues., Jan. 3 Thurs., Jan. 5 Mon., Jan. 9 Fri., Jan. 13 Tues., Jan. 17 Fri., Jan. 20 Tues., Jan. 24 Thurs., Jan. 26 Tues., Jan. 31 Thurs., Feb. 2 Mon., Feb. 6 Fri., Feb. 10 Tues., Feb. 14 Fri., Feb. 17 Thurs., Feb. 23 Tues., Feb. 28 Wabeno at Northland Pines at Elcho Prentice Florence at Lakeland Tournament at Lakeland Tournament at Laona at White Lake Goodman/Pembine at Crandon Phelps at Wabeno at Antigo at Prentice Elcho at Florence Laona White Lake at Goodman/Pembine Crandon at Phelps WIAA Regional 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM TBA

Girls Varsity Basketball

Tues., Nov. 22 Tues., Nov. 29 Fri., Dec. 2 Sat., Dec. 3 Thurs., Dec. 8 Tues., Dec. 13 Fri., Dec. 16 Sat., Dec. 17 Wed., Dec. 28 Fri., Jan. 6 Tues., Jan. 10 Thurs., Jan. 12 Mon., Jan. 16 Thurs., Jan. 19 Tues., Jan. 24 Fri., Feb. 3 Tues., Feb. 7 Thurs., Feb. 9 Mon., Feb. 13 Thurs., Feb. 16 Tues., Feb. 21 Fri., Feb. 24 Tues., March 6 at Northland Pines (4 team scrim.) Tomahawk at Wabeno at Northland Pines at Prentice Elcho at Florence Crivitz at Crandon Tournament Laona White Lake at Goodman/Pembine Crandon at Phelps Wabeno at Elcho Florence at Laona at White Lake Goodman/Pembine at Crandon Phelps WIAA Regionals 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 5:30 PM 10:00 AM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM TBA

SUGAR CAMP WEDNESDAY NIGHT POOL

Results of 11/16/11 STANDINGS W KATHAN INN B.........................17 GATORS LANDING ..................16 MOONDANCE............................15 KATHAN INN A.........................14 KLINGENS IDLEWILDE .........10 L 10 11 12 22 17

MILLER HIGH LIFE THURSDAY NIGHT POOL

Results of 11/11/11 Team results: Uncle Kents I 9, Finish Line 7; Holiday Lodge 12, Tiny Tap 4; Sweetwater 11, Uncle Kents II 5; House of Boos bye. Eight-ball runs: Tom Dunphy, Joe Garcia. Seven-ball runs: Spencer Bolte (2), Jay Varro, Frank Sarkauskas, Ryan Sarkauskas, Jeff Oelke. STANDINGS W UNCLE KENTS I.......................38 SWEETWATER...........................37 UNCLE KENTS II .....................34 HOLIDAY LODGE......................27 HOUSE OF BOOS .....................23 FINISH LINE..............................20 TINY TAP.....................................13 L 26 27 30 21 25 28 35

Three Lakes Wrestling

Sat., Dec. 10 Sat., Dec. 17 Thurs., Dec. 29 Fri., Dec. 30 Tues., Jan. 3 Sat., Jan. 7 Thurs., Jan. 12 at Wabeno Logroller Invite 9:30 AM at Tomahawk Invite 9:30 AM at Oshkosh Wrestling Classic 8:00 AM at Oshkosh Wrestling Classic 8:00 AM at Wabeno 7:00 PM at Wittenberg-Birnamwood Invite 10:00 AM at Florence 7:00 PM Sat., Jan. 14 Thurs., Jan. 19 Sat., Jan. 21 Thurs., Jan. 26 Tues., Jan. 31 Sat., Feb. 4 Sat., Feb. 11 Sat., Feb. 18 at Merrill Northern Exposure Individual Tournament Elcho at Wausau East Invite Crandon Lakeland Union at NLC Conference Tournament WIAA Regionals WIAA Sectionals 9:30 AM 7:00 PM TBA 7:00 PM 7:00 PM TBA TBA TBA

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SPORTS
PROBABLE WINNERS PREDICTED HERE IN THE EAGLE LINE
Gary Ridderbusch N-R Editor Overall Record Winningest Percentage Last Weeks Tally Green Bay at Detroit Miami at Dallas San Francisco at Baltimore Houston at Jacksonville Carolina at Indianapolis Cleveland at Cincinnati Minnesota at Atlanta Buffalo at N.Y. Jets Tampa Bay at Tennessee Arizona at St. Louis Chicago at Oakland Washington at Seattle Denver at San Diego New England at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Kansas Citys N.Y. Giants at New Orleans COLLEGE
THURSDAY SENIORS
Eagle Lanes Results of 11/17/11 High games, women: Karen Grace 171, Marie Bauman 142, Sara Klein 134. High games, men: Earl Newton 201, Jim Grace 199, Dave Zelinski 201, John Klein 170. High series, women: Karen Grace 492, Marie Bauman 416, Sara Klein 343. High series, men: Jim Grace 553, Earl Newton 539, Dave Zelinski 498, John Klein 482.

Paula Hendrickson Tailgater 114-56 .670 12-3 Green Bay Dallas Baltimore Houston Carolina Cincinnati Atlanta N.Y. Jets Tennessee St. Louis Oakland Seattle San Diego Philadelphia Pittsburgh New Orleans

Painless Pete Dentist 115-55 .676 10-5 Green Bay Dallas Baltimore Houston Carolina Cincinnati Atlanta N.Y. Jets Tampa Bay Arizona Oakland Seattle San Diego

Larry Snedden Youth Coach 116-54 .682 12-3 Green Bay Dallas

Rich Bruce Javenkoski Weber Sports Analyst Big B Grocer 115-55 .676 11-4 Green Bay Dallas 115-55 .676 12-3 Green Bay Dallas

117-53 .688 10-5 Green Bay Dallas Baltimore Houston Indianapolis Cincinnati Atlanta N.Y. Jets Tennessee St. Louis Oakland Seattle San Diego New England Pittsburgh New Orleans

San Francisco San Francisco San Francisco Houston Carolina Cincinnati Atlanta N.Y. Jets Tampa Bay Arizona Oakland Seattle San Diego Houston Carolina Cincinnati Atlanta N.Y. Jets Tampa Bay Arizona Oakland Seattle San Diego Philadelphia Pittsburgh New Orleans Houston Carolina Cincinnati Atlanta N.Y. Jets Tennessee Arizona Oakland Seattle San Diego Philadelphia Pittsburgh New Orleans

Natalie Decker raced a full-size Super Stock automobile for the 2011 season, upgrading from

a Mod 4. She was fourth in points at Marshfield Motor Speedway. --Contributed Photo

Decker takes on the Super Stocks

Natalie Decker, an eighthgrade student at Northland Pines Middle School, made big strides in her young stock car racing career, moving from a Mod 4 car last year to a Super Stock (full-size race car) in 2011. It turned into a season that even a veteran racer would have been happy with. During the 2011 season, Decker had two heat wins, three feature wins and was fourth in points at Marshfield Motor Speedway. She also was fourth in points at State Park Speedway and eighth in points at Golden Sands Speedway. To top it off, she was Rookie of the Year at Golden Sands. Next season, Decker will begin testing in a Super Late Model car, which is the fastest, highest level of racing to achieve on a regional level. If all goes well, she may possibly compete in a minimal amount of races in the Super Late Model. Also during the 2012 season, Decker is planning on again racing a full season in her Super Stock car Thursdays at State Park Speedway, Fridays at Golden Sands Speedway and Saturdays at Marshfield Motor Speedway. Decker is the daughter of Chuck and Amy Decker of Eagle River.

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BOWLING
THURSDAY SPORTSMEN
Eagle Lanes Results of 11/17/11 Team results: Boones Building Supply 7, Dyna Manufacturing 0; Grembans 5, Wild Eagle Corner Store 2; Miller Sportsmen 4, Leinenkugels 3; Harrys Market 5, Daniels Distinctive Design 2; XXX Outs 5, BBTs 2; Club DeNoyer 5, Hiawatha Hide Away 2. High team game: Daniels Distinctive Design 975. High team series: Harrys Market 2759. High games: Steve Janssen 247, Bob Burnett 238, Lee Passehl 235. High series: Steve Janssen 640, Greg Maney 636, Rob Erickson 635. STANDINGS W DANIELS DISTINCTIVE DESIGN..41 HARRYS MARKET ...........................40 LEINENKUGELS ..............................40 HIAWATHA HIDE AWAY..................39 CLUB DENOYER...............................38 BBTS ..................................................36 GREMBANS .......................................36 DYNA MANUFACTURING...............32 XXX OUTS ..........................................31 MILLER SPORTSMEN .....................30 WILD EAGLE CORNER STORE......30 BOONES BUILDING SUPPLY ........27

TUESDAY NIGHT LADIES

T&M Lanes Results of 11/15/11 Team results: Land O Lakes Pharmacy 2, T&M Lanes 5; Sparo Coin 2, Bents Camp 5; Tackle Box 2, All in the Family Hair Care 5. High team game: All in the Family Hair Care 782. High team series: All in the Family Hair Care 2209. High games: Amy Froemming 205, Ronee Horst 180, Nancy Wigglesworth 170, Kari Bartleme 168, Mary Vales 166. High series: Amy Froemming 551, Ronee Horst 516, Karen Koskelin 476, Renee Horst 467, Kyha Buell 444. STANDINGS W T&M LANES..........................55 ALL IN THE FAMILY ...........50.5 BENTS CAMP.......................35.5 TACKLE BOX ........................30 LOL PHARMACY ..................30 SPARO COIN .........................30 L 22 26.5 41.5 47 47 47

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EAGLE RIVER DARTBALL

Results of 11/16/11 Team results: Club DeNoyer II 2, BBTs II 1; Club 45 II 2, BBTs I 1; BBTs III 3, Club 45 I 0; Bucktale Inn II 1, Club DeNoyer I 2; Bucktale Inn I bye. Top women shooters: Carol Satran 5/17, Tracy Rein 5/18, Jen Coffey 4/10, Cyd Brunswick 3/10, Audrey Flaherty 3/12, Jane Klug 2/14, Kelly Falcetta 2/16. Top men shooters: John Ariola 8/17, Tim Swanson 5/12, Al Schmidt 5/15, Ed Falcetta 4/16, Jason Zdroik 4/19, Shane Graff 3/10, Len Johnson and Roger Jensen 3/12. Home runs: Cindy Whachholz, Audrey Flaherty, Kathy Johnson, Michelle Albaugh. STANDINGS W L BUCKTALE INN I ..................14 1 CLUB DENOYER I ...................9 6 CLUB DENOYER II................10 8 BBTS III ....................................9 9 CLUB 45 II ................................9 9 BBTS II ...................................11 10 BBTS I.....................................10 11 BUCKTALE INN II...................9 12 CLUB 45 I..................................3 18

YOUTH HOCKEY
EAGLE RIVER SQUIRT As
Results of 11/12/11 SCORE BY PERIODS Eagle River 0-2-0 2 Green Bay 0-1-0 1 INDIVIDUAL SCORING First period: Michael Paul Second period: Brady Snedden (Michael Paul) Saves: 13 (Brett Wilkins) Shots on goal: 27 SCORE BY PERIODS Eagle River 1-0-1 2 Green Bay 0-1-0 1 INDIVIDUAL SCORING First period: Trinity Foster (Lochlan Siegmeier, Alex Sternhagen) Third period: Kevin John (Trinity Foster, Lochlan Siegmeier) Saves: 13 (Brett Wilkins) Shots on goal: 32 Results of 11/13/11 SCORE BY PERIODS Eagle River 1-2-3 6 Mosinee 0-2-0 2 INDIVIDUAL SCORING First period: Lochlan Siegmeier (David Sauvola) Second period: Kevin John, Brady Snedden (Michael Paul) Third period: Michael Paul (Gunnar Schiffmann), Brady Snedden, Michael Paul (Kevin John) Saves: 12 (Brett Wilkins) Shots on goal: 40 SCORE BY PERIODS Eagle River 2-4-3 9 Mosinee 1-0-0 1 INDIVIDUAL SCORING First Period: Noah Miller, Noah Miller Second Period: Trinity Foster (Alex Sternhagen), Brady Snedden (Riley McGee), Noah Miller, Michael Paul Third period: Lochlan Siegmeier, Brady Snedden, Riley McGee Saves: 13 (Brett Wilkins) Shots on goal: 36 Hat Trick: Noah Miller

SATURDAY YOUTH LEAGUE

Eagle Lanes Results of 11/19/11 Team results: Team No. 2 3, Team No. 3 1; Team No. 1 3, bye 1. High games, boys: Seth Daniel 259, Joseph Pobjoy 169, Judd Klotz 147. High games, girls: Morgan Gurka 126. High series, boys: Seth Daniel 565, Joseph 443, Judd Klotz 368. High series, girls: Morgan Gurka 335. STANDINGS W TEAM NO. 2 .......................................9 TEAM NO. 1 ....................................8.5 TEAM NO. 3 ....................................5.5

WEDNESDAY GOODFELLOWSHIP
T&M Lanes Results of 11/16/11 Team results: Lannys Fireside 0, Great Lake Stone Works 7; Rusty Nail bye; Ramesh Motorsports 0, Northern Exposure 7. High team game: Rusty Nail 816. High team series: Rusty Nail 2387. High games: Mike Bukoweicki 211, Jason Wehrmeyer 205, Pete Wyant 204, Ron Buell Jr. 192, Mike Froemming 190. High series: Jason Wehrmeyer 590, Pete Wyant 561, Dave Kelly 526, Willy Otterpohl 525, Mike Froemming 524. STANDINGS W NORTHERN EXPOSURE .......61 GREAT LAKES STONE..........46 LANNYS FIRESIDE ...............41 RAMESH MOTORSPORTS ....37 RUSTY NAIL ..........................32 L 16 31 36 40 45

THURSDAY NITE MENS LEAGUE

T&M Lanes Results of 11/17/11 Team results: Black Bear Industries 2, Northern Carpets 5; Northern Exposure 0, FMN Floral 7. High team game: FMN Floral 827. High team series: FMN Floral 2350. High games: Mike Froemming 233, Jason Wehrmeyer 226, Craig Mansfield 211, Gary Goral 200. High series: Jason Wehrmeyer 604, Mike Froemming 552, Craig Mansfield 542, Gary Goral 527, Rick Schacht 517. STANDINGS W L FMN FLORAL.............................51 26 BLACK BEAR INDUSTRIES...42 35 NORTHERN CARPETS ............37 40 NORTHERN EXPOSURE.........24 53

THREE LAKES DARTBALL

Results of 11/16/11 Team results: Oneida Village II 3, Village People 0; OV Triple Diamonds 2, American Legion I 1; OV Nomads 2, American Legion A 1; Wildcats 2, Oneida Village I 0. Top women shooters: Gail Smith 4/10, Dorothy Harding 2/8, Doe Muench 2/8, Barb Borek 2/10, Debbie Koslowski, Ann Bruckmoser and Sarah Klein 1/7, Rosie Obukowicz 1/9. Top men shooters: Dick Travis 6/8, Dave Cyrtmus 4/8, Walt Bredeson 4/7, Jack Schlaefer 4/10, Bob Spehr 3/7, Bob Borek 3/10, John Klein 2/7, Tom Harris 2/9. Home run: Debbie Koslowski. STANDINGS W L ONEIDA VILLAGE II ...........17 4 OV TRIPLE DIAMONDS ......13.5 7.5 AMERICAN LEGION A ........11.5 9.5 AMERICAN LEGION I .........11 10 OV WILDCATS ......................10 11 OV NOMADS ...........................9 12 ONEIDA VILLAGE I...............7.5 13.5 VILLAGE PEOPLE .................4.5 16.5

DARTS
EAGLE RIVER 301 DART LEAGUE
Results of 11/7/11 Team results: Kathan Inn 2, Club 45 4; Club DeNoyer 3, Sweetwater II 2; House of Boos I 7, House of Boos II 10; Sweetwater I 12, Uncle Kents 6; OBriens Pub 11, Smugglers Lounge 1. Eight-dart out: Chris Blicharz (2), Bob Burnett, Bob Dutz. Nine-dart out: Jon Gosda (2), John Garsow, Todd Anderson. Hat tricks: Chris Blicharz (5), Jon Gosda (2), John Garsow (2), Todd Anderson (2), Ralph Daring (2), Jay Rabebberg (2), Eric Bolte, Mason Gerlach, Cheryl Nagy, Bob Dutz. STANDINGS W SWEETWATER I........................59 OBRIENS PUB .........................58 SWEETWATER II ......................56 CLUB 45 .....................................46 KATHAN INN ............................40 HOUSE OF BOOS II .................37 HOUSE OF BOOS I...................31 SMUGGLERS LOUNGE...........26 CLUB DENOYER.......................19 UNCLE KENTS.........................18 L 19 20 22 32 38 41 47 52 59 60

NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING

FOR THE TOWN OF LINCOLN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall, a PUBLIC HEARING on the PROPOSED BUDGET of the town of Lincoln will be held. The proposed budget in detail is available for inspection at the Town Hall (1205 Sundstein Road, Eagle River, Wis.) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The following is a summary of the proposed Budget: REVENUES Taxes Licenses Gifts & Grants Misc. Revenues General Funds Applied TOTAL REVENUES EXPENDITURES General Government Protection of Person & Property Health, Welfare & Sanitation Education & Recreation Transportation Economic Development Unclassified Outlay TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2010 Actual 68,791.00 19,388.00 230,374.00 15,959.00 0.00 334,512.00 192,729.00 119,180.00 36,468.00 40,000.00 180,278.00 57,762.00 27,000.00 2,000.00 655,417.00 2011 Actual* 100,000.00 9,913.00 206,412.00 7,940.00 100,000.00 424,265.00 196,528.00 122,396.00 25,030.00 43,469.00 178,998.00 90,000.00 27,000.00 2,000.00 685,421.00 2012 Anticipated 79,000.00 9,275.00 190,329.00 4,896.00 166,500.00 450,000.00 211,458.00 125,500.00 25,500.00 41,942.00 374,500.00 71,100.00 27,000.00 4,000.00 881,000.00

NOTE: Column headed 2011 Actual is total of 9 months actual and 3 months estimated. PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED 415,000.00 427,400.00 431,000.00

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

OF THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF LINCOLN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, immediately following completion of the public hearing on the proposed budget which begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, a Special Town Meeting of the Electors called pursuant to Section 60.12(1)(c) of the Wisconsin Statutes by the Town Board for the following purposes will be held: 1. To approve the elected officials salaries for the April 2012-2014 term pursuant to Section 60.32 of the Wisconsin Statutes. 2. To adopt the 2011 town tax levy to be paid in 2012 pursuant to Section 60.10(1)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes. 3. To authorize the Town Board to obtain short-term loan not to exceed $150,000 in case of emergency. A Special Meeting of the Town Board will be held at the Town Hall immediately following the Special Town Meeting of the Electors to adopt the 2012 budget. DATED this 11th day of November 2011.
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WEEK 11 WINNER Paul Rogers of Rogers Control in Eagle River recently presented a $100 award to Richard Stovicek, week 11 winner of the Vilas County News-Reviews Football Contest. Stovicek correctly guessed the winners of 14 out of 16 NFL and NCAA football games last week. Contest participants can fill out forms (found in the paper) detailing their picks for the week and drop them off at the News-Review, located at 425 W. Mill Street in Eagle River, or at participating area businesses hosting drop-box locations. The contest deadline will be noon Friday. --Staff Photo By ANTHONY DREW

/s/ Shelly D. Sauvola, Town Clerk/Treasurer

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EDITORIAL
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Taking stock of our blessings on Thanksgiving

THANKSGIVING IS the time of year when we should all stop and take a long, hard look at what we have been blessed with by being Americans. Thanksgiving celebrations often take us back to our roots. Not all people are proud of where they come from, especially if it is a small town in the middle of nowhere. Some consider it a blessing. North Woods natives and residents who discovered Gods Country later in life are proud to live in northern Wisconsin. When traveling, were likely to brag about it. Some people might snicker when we do, but the jokes on them. They can have the big city life. Weve got something special the natural beauty and friends and neighbors who appreciate it. As Americans, were thankful for our great country. Sure, its not perfect, but its still the best place on Earth, and its still free. In America, if you want something bad enough and are willing to work for it hard enough, theres a good chance of getting it. People from around the world know America is the land of opportunity (the promised land), and many of them sacrifice everything they have to come here. Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for our families. Spending time with our fami-

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People Make the Difference

By Byron McNutt
lies is special. We cant ever take that time for granted. Generations come together on Thanksgiving to hunt, eat great food, preserve traditions, watch football, go shopping for Christmas gifts, sing songs and to share memories. The laughter we share is like good music. Seeing our loved ones smile is soothing to our hearts. Those times are precious. The time together will be etched in our memory banks forever. Traditions are a part of Thanksgiving. Remember when Grandma spent hours in the kitchen fixing the traditional family dinner? It was hard work, but she wouldnt have it any other way. Year after year, the tradition continued with Mom taking over the duties. Now it is our turn and it wont be long until the next generation takes over. It seems like only yesterday. Dont you wish we could go back, just one more time? In many families, Thanksgiving morning wouldnt be the same without the men (and now the daughters have joined the guys) going deer hunting. They bond working together. Every year, Grandpa retells stories of the big hunt of generations past. As families gather for the Thanksgiving meal, it can be a spiritual time. We remember family members who are no longer at the table. We are thankful for those who are, and that all are healthy. No Thanksgiving should go by without taking a few moments to remember the families that have loved ones away from home, such as those with sons and daughters, fathers and mothers serving in the military. Were thankful for people who work on the holiday to keep the engine running. Maybe we can all go home again for the holidays. Home, where people care for each other. Home, where the smiles are bright and caring. Home, with people you love, and who love you. * * * ALONG THE SAME line, heres a poem by Stephen Eardley that was passed

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Our first president declared a day to give thanks to God
Every American with a secure job, health insurance and a home has enormous reason to celebrate this Thanksgiving Day, for they can no longer take for granted even the most basic elements of the American lifestyle in this unpredictable economy. Millions are still without jobs and health insurance as we near the end of 2011, the result of both a recession and global marketing that has moved many industrial jobs to other countries. Those who have survived the changes, economically, need to count their blessings. The purpose and meaning of Thanksgiving Day has been so forgotten in recent decades that for many Americans, it is just another day for relaxation, family gatherings, football games on the tube, deer hunting and a lot of eating. It was founded before too many Americans got hung up on being politically correct a secular society where God doesnt seem to fit in. The traditional beliefs that guided the founding fathers are now seen by many as too old-fashioned for modern folks to take seriously. We refuse to forget that it was our first president, George Washington, who set a day aside for a national holiday Nov. 25, 1789, as a day of prayer and giving thanks to God. That was the intended purpose of the holiday we celebrate Thursday. It was sanctioned by the leaders of an infant country called the United States of America. Tough times or not, Americans have more to be thankful for than any group of people in the world. By far, citizens of this country have more freedoms, personal wealth, knowledge, tax-funded benefits, independence and general good fortune than any other. Surely each of us has something, or has experienced something this year, worth the giving of thanks. While youre at it, try a prayer of thanks for American soldiers who risk their lives daily in the name of freedom, while we enjoy the unprecedented independence they and war veterans have provided and protected.

along to me about 10 years ago. Most of the world is trying to work through troubling times. Maybe you can add lines to this poem. If we woke up this morning with more health than illness, we are more blessed than the million who will not survive this week. If we have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture, or the pangs of starvation, we are ahead of 1 billion people in the world. If we can attend a religious meeting without fear of harassment, arrest, torture or death, we are more blessed than 3 billion people in the world. If we have food in the refrigerator, clothes on our back, a roof overhead and a place to sleep, we are richer than 75% of this world. If we hold up our head with a smile on our face and are truly thankful, we are blessed because the majority can, but most do not. If we hold someones hand, hug them or even touch them on the shoulder, we are blessed because we can offer Gods healing touch. If we can read this message, we just received a double blessing in that someone was thinking of us, and furthermore, we are more To McNUTT, Pg. 15A

Andy Rooney
Its fun to save stuff
(This classic Rooney column was originally published March 8, 1991.) AMERICANS USED to routinely put some of their weekly pay in a savings account. Now, they depend on their companys retirement plan, Social Security and luck. None of these are as safe as we used to think they were, and we dont trust savings banks, either. I love the idea of saving anything, but all the things I enjoy saving are as hard to know where to put as money. At the moment, Im sitting in a workroom in the basement of my house. Its separated by a door from my shop, where my tools are. Without moving, I can reach the tall, four-drawer file cabinet which I havent used in years because its full of stuff Ive saved. I pulled out one drawer and looked at one of about 20 fat folders. My 1961 income-tax return, along with all the receipts that went with it, is in there. You might think it would be easy for me to throw it away. The IRS is never going to question me about taxes I paid 30 years ago, but the folder is a gold mine of memories. Everything I look at in here reminds me of something that would otherwise be lost forever in the far recesses of my brain. Maybe I can use it you know, for my memoirs or something. Ill save it. I found a receipt for a Ford station wagon I bought for $3,764.13. It says, 10 passenger but I dont think it held that many people unless they were kids. We probably had 10 kids in it, though, the day we picked up some of Brians friends for a birthday party. What a day. I remember that. But I might not have if I hadnt saved the receipt for the Ford. There are 23 legal-size cardboard boxes piled on top of each other or stashed away under something else down To ROONEY, Pg. 15A

Buying some gifts at home is great for local economy

The Eagle River Business Association is asking local consumers to participate in the second annual Small Business Saturday, a national campaign focused on helping small business owners on the day after Black Friday. With the pre-Christmas shopping season in full swing, residents of Vilas, Oneida and Forest counties have an opportunity to energize the local economy to the benefit of business owners, employees and the community. When consumers spend a larger-than-usual portion of their income in the local economy, they are paying the salaries of neighbors, friends and family. It could lead to company growth and more jobs. Based on the economic principal that money spent here changes hands seven times before leaving the area, there are millions of dollars going to the Fox Valley and Milwaukee every year. There are many good buys here that can be reached without a dangerously long winter drive.

Forest trails changed in 24-hour period

Wisconsins traditional nine-day gun deer season kicked off Saturday, with no snow on the ground. By Sunday morning, forest trails took on a new look as three to five inches of snow fell across Vilas and Oneida counties. Warmer temperatures are in the forecast for this week. --Staff Photo By GARY RIDDERBUSCH

Is that all there is? You bet!

IS THAT all there is? Peggy Lee, one of the most renowned female singers in American history, famously asked that question in her rendition of the song of that name. And for a little history lesson for those of you under the age of 40 Peggy Lee was born in 1920 and performed into the 1990s before passing away in 2002. Too, she was born in Jamestown, N.D., which explains why I liked her so much, and her mother was Norwegian, which just goes to prove Ms. Lee wasnt perfect. Anyway, asides aside, I found myself asking myself that same question Is that all there is? at 6:59 last Saturday morning. One minute before 7, my very short and very sweet 2011 deer season came to an

Trails & Tales

By Will Maines
end when a respectable ninepoint buck fell to my old, reliable .308. That quick end to my deer season then begs the question, instead of trying to make a long story short, how does one make a short story long? As they say, the best place to start is at the beginning. In this case I shall use the early days of fall as my starting point. I have been hunting the same piece of private land for the last six years, land which fortuitously for me is owned

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by a good friend who likes me to keep watch on it. In late September, I made my first scouting trip to the property, actually just a walkabout to make sure no one had found their way to the secluded cabin to do mischief. I know every inch of the property and have been hunting the same stand for the past three seasons, but I cant help myself but check out every acre each fall to see if maybe I should sit somewhere else. All things considered, I decided not surprisingly to stick with that spot. I tweaked it a little in midOctober, knocking over a few dead standing maples to open up a couple of natural shooting lanes a little bit. My ground blind is nestled To MAINES, Pg. 15A

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23, 2011

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OP-ED/READER OPINION

Nation was designed on limited government

Dear Editor: Liberals have a nasty habit of being overly generous with other peoples money, especially yours. And they can always find a creative way to make you think you have some sort of moral obligation to surrender your money so they can spend it for you. In the coming weeks and months, we are going to be inundated again by all manner of political advertising, all designed to sway your vote in one direction or another. And when you boil it all down to the core messages, the liberal message will (again) be the collective we (that means you) need to pay higher taxes to support more government in your life. We need to pay higher taxes to support education because, after all, dont children deserve a good education? It doesnt seem to matter that we are already spending an average of some $12,000 per student. And for what? Are the students really getting $12,000 worth of education? How do todays literacy rates compare to those of, say, 100 years ago? We need to pay higher taxes for roads, bridges and infrastructure. Of course, in Wisconsin, we already pay 50 cents in taxes per gallon of gasoline. Thats $5 for every 10 gallons of gas you buy. That money is supposed to go to fund road infrastructure. We need to pay higher taxes to pay the salaries and benefits of all of our government employees. Have you taken a look at some of their compensation packages? How do those compare to yours? There is no question that we do need some limited level of government. But this nation was designed to be one of a limited government, while leaving charitable deeds to the good-heartedness and good judgment of each of us. The question we must ask ourselves is whether we are willing and able to afford the level of government we now have. How many jobs do you have to work to pay all your expenses, plus support your government? Is your government spending your money wisely, or could you find a better use for that same money? After all, it is your money for now. Kerry Thomas Sayner

Maines
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at the edge of a thicket of balsam saplings, at the end point of a ridge running between two valleys. Deer work their way down both valleys and even more so along the tops of the opposite ridges come opening morning. Three weeks ago, I put up my camo netting and settled my folding chair into place, giving the resident deer time to get used to this intrusion into their living room. A week before season, I scuffed out a couple of fake scrapes, pouring doe pee on them to make what I figured might be an attractive calling card for any resident bucks. I cant say that the scrapes worked or that they didnt but I can tell you that when Mr. Nine-point came strolling along the east ridge about 60 yards away from me Saturday morning, he had his nose pointed to one of the scrapes.

I hadnt been sitting there long, only since 6:10 a.m., when he silently slipped in on me, a short enough time and close enough to the darkness of pre-dawn that I hadnt yet seen or heard the first gray squirrel scampering around my blind. Although the leaves werent really crispy-crunchy when I walked to the stand just after 6, I thought they would be noisy enough that I would hear any deer coming my way, but this guy simply sneaked in without a sound. He stopped behind a big oak tree dont they always do that? and stood there for 30 seconds or so, surveying the fake scrape 15 yards ahead of him. I always preach patience to myself, telling myself to wait for the perfect shot but, as usual, I ignored my own advice. As I watched him, rifle up and ready, I decided that since only a step or two in the wrong direction would have me watching him disappear

with no chance at a shot, I should take the shot I had. Let me say that I am extremely confident in any 60yard shot I take, so it was without trepidation that I lined up as tight to the oak tree trunk as I dared, getting as much of the brisket in the scope as I could before firing. He leaped and took off, obviously hit hard, but as bucks go he was very considerate, thoughtfully obliging an old hunter by managing to make it about 80 yards to the top edge of a hollow where he laid down. Conveniently for me, the place he chose to stop was five yards from the edge of the logging road I use for egress. Walking up to him, I celebrated a beautiful buck and perhaps even more, celebrated the fact I would not have to drag him 100 yards through, around and over a goodly number of balsam blowdowns which would have been the case had he dropped where I shot him. Even before the work of

gutting and loading him began, I took time out to simply sit down beside him to admire his rack unique with double brow tines on one side and a backwards sticker on the G2 of the other side and to be thankful for a morning of extreme good fortune. The only downside, and its a downside I dont mind from time to time, is that when you shoot a buck that early in the season, suddenly its all over. No silent still hunts through the woods during late season, no sitting on a stand as the last afternoon drifts away with faint hope still stirring in your heart and no more early mornings watching the glory of another day coming to life. In that respect, you kind of ask yourself, Is that all there is? On the other hand, it might be all there is, but all there is, is plenty good enough for me. I might add, Im as happy a hunter as youll find anywhere around.

Gov. Walker recall election could open spending spigot

Dear Editor: Some Wisconsin residents are still reeling from this summers recall elections, in which spending on nine state Senate races was estimated at $44 million, or about $57 per vote. But, as a wise man once said, you aint seen nothing yet. The campaign to recall Republican Gov. Scott Walker has begun and a little-known quirk in the states campaign finance law that played a minor role in the recent recalls could play a major role here. Normal individual contribution limits, set at $10,000 for a gubernatorial race, are suspended from the time a recall drive is launched until . . . well, thats a good question. The law says donations in excess of usual limits are allowed until a recall primary or election is ordered, or after that time if incurred in contesting or defending the order. If the recall is launched as planned on Nov. 15, petitions will be due by Jan. 17. Then these must be reviewed by the state Government Accountability Board (GAB), which will take at least 30 days, says To WALKER, Pg. 16A $50,000 for the fund. Since that first year, NewsReview readers and community clubs, organizations and businesses have met the challenge of raising the goal. Every penny donated is used for purchasing clothing. All administrative costs are paid by the News-Review. Donations are tax deductible, thanks to the fact Warm The Children is conducted under the auspices of the Eagle River Rotary Club Foundation, a 501(c)3 entity. Please clip and mail, or drop off the donation coupon printed in this paper.

Fosters letter on education was misleading

Dear Editor: I am responding to Deb Fosters letter in last weeks paper concerning the misleading statements that she makes. I served nine years on the Northland Pines School Board and have negotiated several contracts with the teachers union. I do agree with Mrs. Foster that teachers are very important in the education of our young people, but I also believe that there should be a fair balance between district and taxpayer and we should always make decisions that are in the best interests of the students. Mrs. Foster states that the No. 1 goal of her union is to have the best and brightest educators at the head of the class. Why then has her union repeatedly supported layoffs based on seniority? How do we know that the most senior teachers are always the best and brightest educators and the younger teacher is not? Why did her union always go to bat for a teacher who had been identified as not the best and brightest or the teacher who did something wrong and was being terminated because of that action? All of this points to why the master agreement needed to go away; it was not in the best interest of the students. She states that we experienced the retirement and resignation of nearly 20% of our staff because of the changes that were made in Madison by the governor and legislators last spring. Doesnt that sound awful? Well, come on, people, lets put our big girl/boy pants on and deal with the changes. According to District Administrator Mike Richie, Northland Pines School District (NPSD) had nine retirements and 12 resignations out of 128 employees, which equals 16%. Why was it important for some to retire, because with their Master Agreement going away, there was a chance their early retirement benefit of $50,999.75 single or $110,141.28 family health insurance would go away? This benefit amounted to more than a $3,000,000 unfunded liability to NPSD. If you qualified for this benefit, who wouldnt retire? The other 12 folks resigned from the district because: seven moved back to their hometown or new area; one took a different class of job; and four did not have their contract renewed. No one resigned because of the governor. Now, nearly 20% doesnt seem so bad, does it? Now we are supposed to believe that the governor has put up roadblocks to prevent educators from having a voice to save these elastic bands, too. Maybe I could put them around the coffee cans and save them that way. Theres a difference between saving and collecting. Some things, like pennies, collect while you arent watching. I dont save pencils; they collect on me. I want one by the phone or on the table next to my chair in the living room, but they collect upstairs on my dresser where I never use one. My shops in the same condition. Ive saved. I cant bring myself to throw away a nice piece of wood, no matter how small it is. I recently cut a circle out of a piece of mahogany 9 inches square. Im left with a useless scrap of mahogany with a big hole in it. When I go, someones going to find it among about policies in their schools. Dr. Richie holds quarterly town hall meetings for district employees and, Mrs. Foster, you dont participate. If you want to have an effect on the district policies, you can certainly make your opinions known at these meetings. Dont blame the governor; empower yourself, participate in the necessary meetings to have your voice heard! Please dont think that you are the only ones who care about the students and schools. According to what I read in the summer edition of the Voice of the Pines, our district is doing a very good job on the standardized tests that our students take every year compared to other students and districts. You and your fellow teachers should be very proud of that, but dont forget that, even though you are a very big part of their success,there are many others: volunteers, other district To UNION, Pg. 16A my possessions because I cant throw away such a nice piece of a tree that grew for so long and so beautifully. One drawer in my shop has a collection of special small machinery parts and nuts and bolts. They all go to something. I must have taken a machine apart at some point and no longer remember what the parts are for but I save them. I dont dare throw them out for fear Ill find what they belong to the next day. People who dont save things fail to understand that the future usefulness of the item saved is not the important thing. If I take pleasure in saving something, I dont care whether I ever need it or want it again. The fun was in having it, saving it and I wish I could say the same thing about money.

McNutt
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blessed than over 2 billion people in the world who cannot read at all. * * * HERES A REMINDER. Donations are needed for the News-Reviews Warm The Children program. This is the 15th year for this amazing community effort. The goal is to buy new winter clothing for at least 500 children in the area. To do so, the NewsReview needs to raise at least

FROM THE CAPITOL

Concerned citizens can make a difference
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BY J.B. VAN HOLLEN

WISCONSIN ATTORNEY GENERAL

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I was recently reminded about the impact that concerned citizens can make in the operation of their own government. In two separate cases, eventually prosecuted by my office, people with no direct financial incentive or reward provided critical information that led to convictions for criminal acts of Medicaid fraud. Medicaid is the healthcare assistance program for our neediest residents. Among other important services, the program provides nursing care for homebound and disabled individuals. The intent is to help people to remain in their own homes to preserve their dignity and to avoid the significant expense of inpatient care. But it can only work if

care providers and recipients follow the program regulations. When providers exploit the system, we hold them accountable, but we need your help to do that. In the first case, Catherine Lipke of Sparta told one of the investigators in my office that a registered nurse participating in a Medicaid program called Nurses in Independent Practice was billing Medicaid for services to her disabled daughter that were never actually provided. Ms. Lipke provided copies of calendars, nursing notes and medication records that helped with the investigation into the fraudulent claims that were being submitted by the in-home nurse. After a thorough investigation and aggressive prosecution, the nurse was convicted of three counts of Filing Fraudulent Claims. Her

sentence was withheld, and she was placed on two years probation. As conditions, she was ordered to serve six months on electronic monitoring, maintain employment, attend financial planning education and training and pay $37,890.32 in restitution to the Medicaid program. Ms. Lipke had nothing to gain, other than the satisfaction of helping to protect the taxpayer dollars needed to provide legitimate services to deserving recipients. In the second case, Marsha Holler of Sheboygan and private-duty nurse Allison Aschenbach of Plymouth To VAN HOLLEN, Pg. 16A

Rooney
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here. Theyre filled with magazine articles Ive written, articles about me, television scripts, book manuscripts, old pictures, programs for banquets I went to with the names of everyone there. I save names. Up on one of the bookshelves Ive attached to the walls down here, I see two graceful old wine bottles, empty now but still pleasant to look at. Ive kept them. Those empty coffee cans over there look terrible, though. Nothing aesthetic about them. I ought to save them out of sight. Of course, Im running out of places that are out of sight. I wish I had a better place

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23, 2011

VILAS COUNTY NEWS-REVIEW/THE THREE LAKES NEWS

READER OPINION
Walker
FROM PAGE 15A
Jonathan Becker, the agencys ethics division administrator. During this time, individuals can give usually forbidden amounts, from $10,001 to $10 million or more, to Walker or any challengers. Amounts above usual limits can be used for the purpose of payment of legal fees and other expenses incurred in connection with the circulation . . . of a petition to recall an officer. What does that mean? Good question. According to Becker, it absolutely could go for political ads, depending on their content. An ad that urged citizens not to sign recall petitions would probably qualify, he says, while one that directly urged people to vote for a candidate probably would not. And this spending could continue well beyond when a recall election is authorized, if there are ongoing legal challenges. Becker thinks there would be a narrower permitted use of these funds once a recall is ordered, but the matter is open to interpretation. This summer, several recall targets received substantial individual donations above the normal $1,000 limit for state Senate campaigns. This money was used for expenses including consulting fees, radio ads, mailings, lodging and fundraisers, according to filed reports. Losing candidate Randy Hopper (R-Empire) reported 12 such donations totaling $73,250, or $61,250 above what would normally be allowed. This extra cash accounts for 16.6% of his total receipts for 2011. He itemized $94,116 in recall-related expenses. Sen. Dan Kapanke (R-La Crosse), who also lost, had 40 donors who gave a total of $77,086 above the usual limit, or 6.5% of what he raised for the year. He listed more than $100,000 in recall-related expenses. The largest recipient was Sen. Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) who reported 61 contributions that exceeded usual limits by a total of $201,650, or 15.3% of her 2011 total. She listed $187,104 in allowable spending. There is no requirement under the law, says Becker, that recall-related expenses be itemized. He says the GAB does not have enough informateacher layoffs, we did have retirements and resignations like we have every year, and nobody resigned because of the governor. The district budget went up $143,544.89 and the levy went down $613,596. So if we are typical of many other districts in Wisconsin like your letter states, they must also be experiencing the same positive results that we are using the tools that the governor and the Legislature gave us. The way I see our district, we are supporting our teachers and they have the resources to continue providing an education for our students that is second to none and, if that doesnt happen, we will have to ask ourselves if the teachers union brought politics into the classroom. Tom Christensen St. Germain tion to know for sure that the money received in excess of legal limits was appropriately spent, although a staff review is under way. The bid to recall Walker, like the Senate recalls, will likely be dominated by issue ads and mailings from outside groups that provide minimal disclosure and abide by few limits. But hard cash given directly to campaigns remains important, especially for those who seek to curry favor with candidates. Since mid-2008, Walker has snared more than $12 million from individuals, including several dozen maximum $10,000 contributions, according to the GAB. Asked for its take on the use of donations above usual limits, Walkers campaign deferred to the Republican Party of Wisconsin, where spokeswoman Nicole Larson said, At this time, we have no comment. Will Walker and his Democratic rivals abide by narrow limits or apply an elastic interpretation to maximize how much they can spend? Good question. Bill Lueders, project director Money and politics Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism

Union
FROM PAGE 15A
employees, the school board for providing district resources and taxpayer support. Since 2002, taxpayers have approved three operating referendums totaling $17,382,000. Just think what our district would look like without that support! I requested student counts and classroom data (dated Sept. 11, 2011) from the district under the open records law and found out that on average our kindergarten through fifth grade, all buildings included, increased in size from 15.5 students/class to 16.5 students/class. In conclusion, our district does not have overcrowded classrooms, we didnt have any

Van Hollen
FROM PAGE 15A
Regulation and Licensing (now the Department of Safety and Professional Services) and to my investigator about the activities of a contract nurse who was billing the Medicaid program for dates and times that she was supposedly providing services for Hollers disabled daughter, but which overlapped with hours she was working at Aurora Hospital. Again, further investigation verified the information and was used as a basis for criminal charges against the provider. If you have any information to suggest fraudulent activity by any Medicaid providers, please call our hot line at 1(800) 488-3780.