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ditions are favorable. The conditions are excellent, he said. Racers have been practicing all day (last Thursday) and will continue until 7 p.m. this evening. Decker said two of the biggest events at the 2012 AMSOIL World Championship Derby will be the popular Friday Night Thunder and Championship Sunday, which offers finals in the most important and largest classes. Drivers will have their dreams set on coveted trophies, prizes and cash awards To DERBY, Pg. 2A
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49th World Derby begins Thursday

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BY ANTHONY DREW
NEWS-REVIEW ASST. EDITOR
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The most prominent snowmobile event in the world will return Thursday through Sunday, as the 49th annual AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby will be held in Eagle River. Hundreds of snowmobile racers are expected to attend, along with 30,000 spectators, for four days of racing action and festivities. Coming off a big weekend of vintage racing, AMSOIL Derby Track owner Chuck Decker said officials are gearing up for another big weekend at the most famous track in snowmobiling, adding that track con-
With thousands of race fans watching from the oval bank and indoor seating, snowmobile racers in the Pro Champ class left the
starting line in the 2011 world championship race at the AMSOIL Derby Track in Eagle River. --STAFF PHOTOS
Wanderscheid looks for repeat

Title race format changes slightly in 2012
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BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH
NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR
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After winning a record fourth world championship last year, racer P.J. Wanderscheid will face the daunting task of repeating at Eagle River. Winning two straight titles in the biggest race in snowmobiling is not easy, according to former world champion and AMSOIL Derby Track owner Chuck Decker. It pretty tough to repeat, said Decker. The racers in the Pro Champ field are much closer now when it comes to speed and skill. What we are seeing so far this year is how tight the field really is. Wanderscheid, 28, of Sauk Centre, Minn., became the fourth racer to win the AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby last year on an Arctic Cat. He won his first title in 2002 and repeated in 2003. His next win came in 2006. The last repeat winner in the Champ 440 race was Brian Bewcyk of Winnipeg, Manitoba, who won in 2008 and 2009 on a Ski-Doo. Bewcyk and Wanderscheid have been the only repeat
A beaming P.J. Wanderscheid put up four fingers after winning his fourth world championship in 2011.
winners since Mike Houle of Wyoming, Minn., won back-to-back world titles in 1999 and 2000 on a SkiDoo. Returning this weekend will be Wanderscheid, with the 2012 theme of Drive for Five, according to Decker. Also returning will be two-time winners Bewcyk and Gary Moyle of Houghton, Mich., who won in 2005 and 2007 on an Arctic Cat.
Moyle ran a Ski-Doo the last couple of years, but will be back on an Arctic Cat this year, said Decker. The only other winner since 2005, Matt Schulz of Wausau, will be back in the field racing on a Polaris. Last year, Wanderscheid passed Moyle during the last lap in a split race that featured 15 laps on the ice oval, a five-minute pit stop and then the final 15 laps to the checkered.
Decker said three-time champion Jacques Villeneuve of St. Cuthbert, Quebec, will not return in 2012 after a gutsy thirdplace finish last year at age 57. I talked to Jacques Monday and he said he was not ready and he would not come back just to ride in the back of the pack, said Decker. While the title race, set for 3 p.m. Sunday, will feature a split format for the second straight year, this years event will include 10 laps, a five-minute pit stop and then 20 laps to the finish. The racers will be allowed to make more adjustments during the pit stop, said Decker. The split race was popular last year, with Jimmy Johns presenting a mid-race $2,500 prize to Moyle last year. Many of the world championship contenders raced Jan. 7-8 in Amherst in the USSA Prostar series. Dustin Wahl of Greenbush, Minn., won the Champ race Saturday, which also was the TLR Cup event, and Malcom Chartier of Fair Haven, Mich., won the Champ event Sunday. WanTo TITLE RACE, Pg. 3A
Pro Sno-Cross teams, new TLR Cup added to Friday night show
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BY ANTHONY DREW
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More Pro Sno-Cross teams and a new TLR Cup Sweet Sixteen Pole Position race will intensify an already thrilling evening at this years celebrated Parts Unlimited Friday Night Thunder show at the 49th annual AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby. More than 10,000 spectators are expected this Friday, Jan. 20, for the 12-race event under the lights. Chuck Decker, owner of the AMSOIL Eagle River Derby Track, said he expects every pro Sno-Cross team to show up this year, because ESPNs XGames event wont overlap with Friday Night Thunder. All the pro teams are coming, he said. In the past, a few of the teams would stay, pack up after the race Friday night and drive straight through to get out there. Not many of them wanted to do that.
This year, were going to have every team there is, he said. Itll probably look like NASCAR city with all the featherlights in here. The most anticipated racing event at Friday Night Thunder is the Sweet Sixteen Pole Position race, which features head-tohead competition between the 16 fastest ice-oval racers in the world as they compete for early qualification in Sundays title race and the pole position. Now in its fifth year, the Sweet Sixteen event will begin with two heats of eight racers. The best 10 competitors will move on to the 16-lap final, and the winner of that race will hold the pole position in Sundays world championship event. In addition, participants in this years race will compete for points in the TLR Cup racing series, as well as the pole To THUNDER, Pg. 2A
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World Championship Snowmobile Derby THURSDAY, JAN. 19
Practice laps in Oval and Sno-Cross starting at 8 a.m., World Championship time trials at 3:30 p.m., followed by Outlaw 600 time trials at 6 p.m. and TLR Cup Champ heats at 6:30 p.m.
2012
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, JAN. 21
Racing starts at 10 a.m. Qualifying plus select Oval and Sno-Cross finals. World Championship Top 10 qualifying starts at 1:30 p.m.
EVENING SHOW FRIDAY, JAN. 20

Friday Night Thunder starts with prerace activities at 6 p.m. Brief introductions, national anthem and fireworks display at 6:30 p.m. Racing highlights include the TLR Cup Sweet Sixteen Pole Position event, Pro Sno-Cross, Outlaw 600 and Vintage.
SUNDAY, JAN. 22
Racing starts at 10 a.m. Finals in top Oval and SnoCross classes. Last-chance title qualifier at 1 p.m. 49th running of the World Championship event starts at 3 p.m. sharp.
The high-flying Sno-Cross action is a big draw for fans at the Derby. Officials say more professional racers than ever will compete for cash and prizes this year. --STAFF PHOTO
FRIDAY, JAN. 20
Racing starts at 10 a.m. A full day of Oval and Sno-Cross qualifying to finals.
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Derby: jet yby planned Sunday afternoon

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valued at more than $100,000 but, most of all, they will compete for the prestige of winning at Eagle River. For race fans, the exciting racing action will start Thursday, with world championship time trials starting at 3:30 p.m. and will conclude with the title race at 3 p.m. Sunday. Decker said the race has continued for nearly five decades, reinforcing the legitimacy of the Derbys claim as the worlds greatest snowmobile race. Were already gearing up for our 50th anniversary next year, he said. Were talking about bringing back many of the queens from the past 50 years, champions from the past 50 years and snowmobiles that were ridden in each decade. For the second year running, a midway champion will be declared after 10 laps, the winner of which will be awarded $2,500 by Jimmy Johns. Racers will then have a short period of time to tune up their sleds before running the final 20 laps of the championship race. This years Sunday show will again include an aircraft flyby between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Decker said some new classes also will be present at this years Derby. Theres a factory 600 thats on a Champ-style sled, he said. Also, everybodys waiting to see the new Outlaw 600 class, the new cockpit sleds. The Kitty Kat track and the 120 races will be moved to the side of the grounds to make it easier for people to watch, said Decker. The race schedule Snowmobile race fans flock to Eagle River for more than the world championship in the Champ 440 class, according to Decker. There will be both Oval and Sno-Cross practice runs Thursday starting at 8 a.m. For the remainder of the weekend, all racing is set to begin at 10 a.m. The world championship time trials will again be held Thursday afternoon to allow more fans the chance to watch the excitement. We also have Outlaw 600 time trials at 6 p.m. Thursday evening, said Decker. After that, TLR Cup heat races will begin, whose heat positions will have been determined by the time trials. Participants in the six-race TLR Cup Series will compete for a $76,000 championship payout at the seasons end, all while battling to be crowned 2012 Derby champion. In addition, the series will pay out $4,200 to the top 10 racers in each race. Friday will feature a full day of Sno-Cross and Oval
LAST YEAR COMPARISON
The average daily high at this time last year for the next seven days was 13, while the average overnight low was 8. There was snow on two days totaling .7 of an inch. Days precipitation recorded since Jan. 1, 2012, 7 days; 2011, 12 days. Average high of past 30 days, 2012, 29; 2011, 24. Average low of past 30 days, 2012, 2; 2011, 7.
SNOW CONDITIONS
With a total of 8 inches 2010-11 11-12 of snowfall last week, Snowy days 39 27 snowmobile trails are Inches to date 37.98 31.04 in the best condition of Ground cover 10" 14" the season. Trails will be busy this week due to Derby weekend. With 12 to 15 inches of ice on lakes, anglers are starting to drive vehicles on many lakes. Caution is urged to stay away from springs and channels when on the lakes. Wednesday will be cloudy, breezy and cold with snow flurries, with a high of 15 and a low of 4. Thursday there will be some sun, brisk and bitterly cold, with a high of 0 and a low of 8. Friday should be mainly cloudy with snow or flurries possible, with a high of 8 and a low of 7. Saturday is expected to be cloudy with a chance of snow showers, with a high of 18 and a low of -2. The forecast for Sunday is cloudy, breezy and cold with a chance for snow or flurries, with a high of 22 and a low of 14.
STREAMS AND LAKES OUTLOOK
Derby Queen Victoria Perkins will reign over the 2012 AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile
Derby and will present the trophies in the winners circle Sunday. --STAFF PHOTO
(PORTIONS OF THE WEATHER CORNER ARE THROUGH THE COURTESY OF KEVIN BREWSTER, EAGLE RIVER and NEWSWATCH 12 METEOROLOGIST.)
The high-flying Sno-Cross sleds will race under the Derby Track lights during Friday Night Thunder. --STAFF PHOTO
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position. Each TLR Cup race has a total payout of $4,200 ,and the top 10 points leaders at the end of the six-race series will share a $76,000 payout. The winner of the TLR Cup is going to decide the pole position for Sunday, so its a combination, said Decker. Theyre going to be racing for some pretty big dollars for that deal, as well as qualifying for the championship. Last years Sweet Sixteen spectators witnessed P.J. Wanderscheid, a four-time world champion from Sauk Centre, Minn., come in ahead of Matt Schulz after 16 laps, giving him the pole position for Sundays big event. Wanderscheid, able to take a rest from Saturdays qualifiers, went on to win the world Championship title in 2011. This year, the pole position race is as significant as ever, giving the lone victor a chance at a hole-shot in Sundays final race. The rest of the front row for the 30-lap world championship will be determined through the traditional heats, quarterfinals and semifinals Saturday afternoon. Friday night prerace activities will begin as the crowd filters in at 5:30 p.m. with youth races and Champ 120s. Brief introductions and a fireworks display will begin at 7 p.m., followed by three solid hours of racing. The evenings 12 races include Sno-Cross racing in Pro Lite, Pro Open and Sport Super Stock. Oval racing events will include the new Outlaw 600 cockpit sleds, Semi-Pro Champ, Formula 500, Junior II Sprint, and 440 Super Mod Patrick Custom Carbon Vintage ShootOut. Its all part of the World Championship Snowmobile Derby, which will run Thursday through Sunday, Jan. 19-22, at
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the famed ice oval track on the citys north side. The event that put Eagle River on the international map will start Thursday with practice laps during the day, world championship time trials at 3:30 p.m. and several race events under the lights. After a full day of viewing qualification racing Friday, in both Oval and Sno-Cross, fans will pack the Derby grounds for Friday Night Thunder. Decker said he is looking forward to Friday Night Thunder. Every top Oval and SnoCross pro team will be here, he said. It should be some very competitive racing this year.
qualifying. Decker said the schedule will include qualifying for Saturdays finals in many junior, womens, amateur and semi-pro classes in both Oval and Sno-Cross. The day will conclude with the Parts Unlimited Friday Night Thunder, including youth races from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by Champ 120s, the national anthem and fireworks over the Derby Track. Featured events will include the Sweet Sixteen Pole Position events, the Outlaw 600s and the Carlisle Pro Open Sno-Cross race. We added the Sweet Sixteen qualifying to Parts Unlimited Friday Night Thunder three years ago and it was very popular, said Decker. This years sponsor is the TLR Cup racing series. The winner of this 10-lap race will move directly to the pole position for Sundays world championship race. Decker said Saturday will be some of the best racing of the week. The days action will be highlighted by the world championship qualifying for the Top 10 starting at 1:30 p.m. This is what the Derby is all about the making of a new world champion, said Decker. Racing Championship Sunday will get underway with finals in both Oval and Sno-
Cross classes from the juniors, all the way through to the 49th running of the world championship race at 3 p.m. Other feature races Sunday will be the world championship last-chance race at 1 p.m. and the Sno-Cross Pro Open at 2:30 p.m. Last years world champion, P.J. Wanderscheid of Sauk Centre, Minn., will be back to defend his title on an Arctic Cat. The infield JumboTron will return to the oval this year, displaying race information and racing action on the big screen, said Decker. The fans really appreciate the JumboTron. Ticket prices for fans are $15 for Thursday, $30 for Friday (including Friday Night Thunder), $25 for Saturday and $30 for Sunday. An advance super ticket for $65 is available at the Derby office and the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center office on Railroad Street. Decker noted that children 10 and younger will be admitted free. He said once fans have been admitted and stamped, they can come and go from the Derby grounds. There is free parking on the Derby grounds north of the Big Barn. Other festivities Reigning over the festivities
this week will be 2012 Derby Queen Victoria Perkins of Eagle River, who was also named Miss Sno-Eagle Queen. Princesses include Caitlin Riley, Paige Wiersema, Mary Loeser and Alexandria Dean. They will be seen roaming the Derby grounds, talking to fans and handing out the championship trophies Sunday. Decker said other celebrities will be at the track, including past world champions, noting that the Derby Wall of Fame is now located in the World Snowmobile Headquarters just north of the Derby Track. Military personnel will be at the event, along with more than 50 booths in the Expo Hall and outdoors, with everything from snowmobile accessories to clothing, according to Decker. Other nonracing activities will include a Celebrity Charity Ride Friday for the family of deceased racers Ed DeVault and Flip Merwin, the annual Derby hockey game Saturday night at the Eagle River Sports Arena against Mosinee starting at 8 p.m., the Saturday night Top 10 ring presentation at the World Snowmobile Headquarters at 6 p.m. and the awards banquet Sunday in the Expo Hall following the racing.
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P.J. WANDERSCHEID 2011 champion
GARY MOYLE Back on Arctic Cat
DUSTIN WAHL Polaris hopeful
BRIAN BECWCYK Two-time champion
MATT SCHULZ 2010 winner
MALCOLM CHARTIER Young and talented
Title race: world champion to take home more than $20,000

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erscheid was second Saturday and fourth Sunday. Wanderscheid said he needs to improve his hole shot on his test track before competing in Eagle River. A TLR Cup race for Pro Champ racers at Escanaba, Mich., was canceled Jan. 14 due to a lack of ice on the track. In addition to Wahl and Wanderscheid looking good early in the race season, Decker said Schulz looked fast at Amherst, but was battling some early season mechanical problems. Schulz was wicked fast the first day in Amherst, but he had some mechanical issues he needs to overcome before this weekend, said Decker. Dustin looked really good. Chartier, who finished fourth in the world championship last year on a Ski-Doo, continues to make big strides in Champ racing. Others expected to return to Eagle River this weekend are Joe Fjerstad of Minneapolis, Minn., who was fifth last year; Dan Fenhaus of Wausau, who was sixth last year; and Spencer Graff of Kewaskum, who was seventh last year. Decker said there are another half-dozen or so other young racers who cant be counted out in 2012, including Nick Van Strydonk of Tomahawk, who was eighth last year; Travis MacDonald of Gonor, Manitoba, who was ninth last year; Brandon Johnson of Greenbush, Minn., who was 10th last year; Matt Ritchie of Minocqua; and Ryan Kniskern of Marinette. At Amherst, Van Strydonk finished third on his Polaris and MacDonald was fifth. Sweet Sixteen For the fifth year in a row, the pole sitter in the World Championship class will be determined at a Sweet Sixteen Pole Position event during Friday Night Thunder. The winner of the race also will be the TLR Cup winner. The unique qualifying event will bring added racing excitement and prize money to the under-the-lights show, according to Decker. Started by businessman Tommy Lipar in 2011, Decker said the TLR Cup is a six-race series across four associations for the Pro Champ class. The TLR Cup features a $100,000 plus total series payout in 2012. Each TLR Cup race also will pay out $4,200, including the race at Eagle River Friday night. The winner will receive $1,000, followed by $750 for second and $500 for third. There will be cash payouts through 10th place.
WHO WILL WIN?

Below is a guess at the probable order of finish in the 2012 World Championship title race based on information from manufacturers, their past Eagle River record, race officials and the performance of the racers so far this season, assembled by the News-Review Editorial Department.
PROBABLE ORDER OF FINISH 12
DRIVER
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LAST YEARS FINISH
48-YEAR WORLD-TITLE RECORD

64 STAN HAYES, Crandon, Wis..................... Polaris 65 GEORGE GENSLER, Three Lakes, Wis. . Evinrude 66 STEVE AVE, Duluth, Minn. ....................... Ski-Doo 67 DUANE FRANDSEN, Pembine, Wis. ........ Ski-Doo 68 STEVE AVE, Duluth, Minn. ....................... Ski-Doo 69 ROGER JANSSEN, Crookston, Minn. ...... Arctic Cat 70 YVON DUHAMEL, Valcourt, Quebec........ Ski-Doo 71 MIKE TRAPP, Woodruff, Wis. .................... Yamaha 72 MIKE TRAPP, Woodruff, Wis. .................... Yamaha 73 BOB EASTMAN, Roseau, Minn................ Polaris 74 GUILLES VILLENEUVE, Quebec ............. Alouette 75 JIM BERNAT, Roseau, Minn. .................... Polaris 76 ED SCHUBITZKE, Duluth, Minn............... Yamaha 77 STEVE THORSEN, Fergus Falls, Minn. ... Polaris 78 STEVE THORSEN, Fergus Falls, Minn. ... Polaris 79 BOB ELSNER, New London, Wis............. Arctic Cat 80 JACQUES VILLENEUVE, Quebec............ Ski-Doo 81 BRAD HULINGS, Thief River, Minn. ......... Scorpion 82 JACQUES VILLENEUVE, Quebec............ Ski-Doo 83 BRAD HULINGS, Grand Rapids, Mich. .... Ski-Doo 84 JIM DIMMERMAN, White Bear Lk., Minn.... Phantom 85 MICHEL GINGRAS, St. Gregoire, Quebec.. Ski-Doo 86 JACQUES VILLENEUVE, Quebec............ Ski-Doo 87 CHUCK DECKER, Eagle River, Wis......... Ski-Doo 88 BOBBY DONAHUE, Wis. Rapids, Wis. ..... Ski-Doo 89 BRUCE VESSAIR, Ontario ....................... Ski-Doo 90 DAVE WAHL, Greenbush, Minn. ............... Wahl 91 GREG GOODWIN, Zion, Ill....................... Ski-Doo 92 GARY VESSAIR, Honey Harbour, Ontario .. Ski-Doo 93 AL FENHAUS, Wausau, Wis..................... Ski-Doo 94 DALE LORITZ, Green Bay, Wis. ............... Ski-Doo 95 DALE LORITZ, Green Bay, Wis. ............... Ski-Doo 96 DAVE WAHL, Greenbush, Minn. ............... Wahl 97 DAVE WAHL, Greenbush, Minn. ............... Ski-Doo 98 TERRY WAHL, Greenbush, Minn. ............ Ski-Doo 99 MIKE HOULE, Wyoming, Minn. ................ Ski-Doo 00 MIKE HOULE, Wyoming, Minn. ................ Ski-Doo 01 JEREMY JOHNSTON, Arcola, Sask. ....... Ski-Doo 02 P.J. WANDERSCHEID, Sauk Centre, Minn. . Arctic Cat 03 P.J. WANDERSCHEID, Sauk Centre, Minn. . Arctic Cat 04 LARRY DAY, Lyman, Maine ...................... Arctic Cat 05 GARY MOYLE, Houghton, Mich. .............. Arctic Cat 06 P.J. WANDERSCHEID, Sauk Centre, Minn. . Arctic Cat 07 GARY MOYLE, Houghton, Mich. .............. Arctic Cat 08 BRIAN BEWCYK, Winnipeg, Manitoba..... Ski-Doo 09 BRIAN BEWCYK, Winnipeg, Manitoba..... Ski-Doo 10 MATT SCHULZ, Wausau, Wis................... Polaris 11 P.J. WANDERSCHEID, Sauk Centre, Minn... Arctic Cat
P.J. Wanderscheid (No. 28) took the inside line against Gary Moyle (No. 66) in the title race last year. --STAFF PHOTO
Having two world class races, the TLR Cup and the world championship within a few days of each other will make for some of the most incredible snowmobile racing ever seen, said Decker. Decker explained the TLR Cup format as part of the Friday Night Thunder Sweet Sixteen. Four drivers from each of three Thursday night heats will be sent to the Parts Unlimited Friday Night Thunder Sweet Sixteen TLR Cup, he said. A Friday morning last-chance heat will determine the final four racers to compete in the 16-sled field. The TLR Cup Sweet Sixteen will consist of two heats of eight sleds and each heat will send the top five to the 10-sled final and will race for the TLR CUP and Sweet Sixteen Pole Position for Sundays world championship. The rest of the Top 10 field will be determined in the usual fashion Saturday afternoon through a series of grueling heats, quarterfinals and semi-
finals. Last year, Wanderscheid won the pole position race. The prize money Decker said the best oval racers in the United States and Canada will converge on Eagle River this weekend because there is no bigger, richer or more important snowmobile race in the world. In addition to being crowned the world champion, the winner will receive at least $20,000 in cash, including $10,000 from the AMSOIL Derby Track and $10,000 from Jimmy Johns. There also will be incentives from manufacturers and a huge boost toward future sponsorships. Jimmy Johns will again present $2,500 to the leader after 10 laps, with $1,500 going to second, $1,000 to third and $500 for fourth. Time trials in Pro Champ will start at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, with TLR Cup heat races to start at 6:30 p.m. Thursday under the lights. The Sweet Sixteen Pole Position event will be run Friday
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Gary Moyle
Houghton, Mich.
Arctic Cat Arctic Cat Ski-Doo Polaris Ski-Doo Ski-Doo Polaris Polaris Polaris Ski-Doo Ski-Doo Ski-Doo
P.J. Wanderscheid
Sauk Centre, Minn.
Malcolm Chartier
Fair Haven, Mich.
2nd 1st 4th

Failed to Qualify
Dustin Wahl
Greenbush, Minn.
Matt Schulz
Wausau, Wis.
Brian Bewcyk
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Joey Fjerstad
Minneapolis, Minn.
Nick Van Strydonk

Tomahawk, Wis.
Brandon Johnson
Greenbush, Minn.
Spencer Graff
Kewaskum, Wis.
Travis McDonald
Gonor, Manitoba
12th 11th 5th 8th 10th 7th 9th

Failed to Qualify
Joel Diamond
Lapeer, Mich.
night and the rest of the Top 10 field will come out of highly competitive qualifications Saturday afternoon starting at 1:30 p.m. Some of the best racing of the weekend actually occurs Saturday afternoon when the top racers put it all on the line in heats, quarterfinals and semifinals for a shot at making the Top 10 and receiving a
prestigious Top 10 ring and Top 10 Coldwave jacket, said Decker. Two more racers will join the field in a second row after a last chance semifinal at 1 p.m. Sunday. The biggest moment of the weekend is Sunday at 3 p.m. for the 49th running of the AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby.
Outlaw 600, Factory 600 classes added to oval events

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BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH
NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR
and Sunday for the final. The schedule There will be pratice runs for Oval class racers Thursday, starting at 8 a.m., followed by World Championship time trials at 3:30 p.m., Outlaw 600 time trials at 6 p.m. and TLR Cup Champ heat races at 6:30 p.m. More oval racing is planned for Friday, with qualifying heats starting at 10 a.m. in 10 classes. There also will be oval racing on the scheduled during Friday Night Thunder starting at 6:30 p.m. The race line-up will include Outlaw 600, SemiPro Champ, two heats of TLR Cup Sweet Sixteen, F-500, Junior II Sprint, TLR Cup Sweet Sixteen pole position race and the 440 Super Mod Shootout. Racing will resume at 10 a.m. Saturday, with qualifying heats in nine oval classes. The World Championship Top 10 qualifying will start at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Many oval finals will be held Sunday prior to the World Championship, including eight junior classes, F-500/Sports-
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The new Outlaw 600 and Factory 600 classes will debut and bring some additional excitement to Oval racing at the AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby this week. While the media spotlight rests most often on the World Championship class at the Eagle River Derby, the heart of the four-day racing program at the Derby has traditionally been the Oval classes. The popular Oval classes range from the stock sleds that are much like the trail-riding machines to the modified snowmobiles in the the Sprint classes. This year, two new Oval classes are coming to the Derby. Todd Achterberg, AMSOIL Derby Track manger, said the revolutionary new idea in Outlaw 600 race machines places the driver on a left-side cockpit driving position, surrounded by a full roll cage and driven much like a Sprint car with a steering wheel, foot pedal controls and a five-point harness.
Because of the unique design of the sleds, the Outlaw 600 class is expected to be a big attraction for fans, according to Achterberg. He said up to 14 Outlaw 600 sleds are expected at this years Derby. The Eagle River Outlaw 600 class will be part of a nineevent series at tracks in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and in Manitoba, Canada. John Hooper, owner of Hooper Racing in Goshen, N.H., completed work on the prototype, said Achterberg. After some testing and adjustments, the new Outlaw 600 class was born. Achterberg said a rules package was put together not only to make these machines the safest class ever, but also make the class attractive to newcomers. The idea is to draw people into this sport who wouldnt otherwise consider racing ice ovals, said Achterberg. The new Outlaw 600 class has been designed to create something that will be attractive to a wide
man 600 Combo, Pure Stock 600, Outlaw 600, Semi-Pro Champ, F-500, Factory 600 and F-500 Sport. There will be a World Championship last chance qualifier at 1 p.m. Sunday, the Outlaw 600 final at 1:30 p.m. and the 49th running of the World Championship at 3 p.m. There is a lot of pride among racers in winning at Eagle River, especially on the ice oval, said Achterberg.
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The Outlaw 600 sleds will be on the AMSOIL Derby Track oval this week, after a test run Vintage weekend. --STAFF PHOTO
variety of people boths racers and fans. Achterberg said the Outlaw 600 sleds will be on the AMSOIL Derby Track throughout the weekend, including Thursday evening time trials, during the Friday Night Thunder program and on Championship Sunday. Another new class at the 2012 Derby will be the speedy Factory 600 class, according to Achterberg.
The Factory 600 sleds will have 600cc motors, so they will have less horsepower, but more torque than the World Championship Champ sleds, said Achterberg. I think they will be a little faster than the Champ sleds. We are expecting eight to 10 of these sleds from out East, where the class was developed. Fans can expect to see the Factory 600 class on the track Saturday for qualifying heats
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Newfrey Buzz Burzinski
Newfrey Buzz Burzinski, of Eagle River, was called home by the Lord on Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, at the age of 85. BURZINSKI Newfrey was born on June 15, 1926, in Iron Belt, Wis., to Andrew and Kathryn Burzinski. He served in the Army during the Korean War. In 1953, he married Dolores Pretti. Newfrey worked for and retired from Cranberry Products of Eagle River. He was preceded in death by his son, James. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Dolores; his children, Barbara (Marvin) Yeomans of Florida, Paul (Cindy) Burzinski of Eagle River, Mary (Charles) Conrod of Florida, Karen Champeny of Eagle River, David (Linda) Burzinski of Georgia; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, at Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home in Eagle River. Visitation will be one hour prior to service.
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NEWS
15th annual Groomer Show slated Feb. 1-2
Arrowhead Groomers and Walker Equipment Inc. will continue Charlie Vogels tradition and host the 15th annual Groomer Show at 6351 Highway 70 E. in St. Germain Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 1-2. Attendees will have the chance to test the newest equipment on the Bo-Boen snowmobile trails, located just behind the groomer show. Lunch will be offered courtesy of the Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club both days of the event. Manufacturers represented will include John Deere, Pisten Bully, New Holland, Kubota, Prinoth, Tucker and Fendt power units. There also will be utility terrain vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and track systems, including Soucy and Camoplast. Also featured will be Arrowhead, Sno-Plane and Sno-Boss drags. There will be a hospitality gathering with hors doeuvres and a cash bar for all registered Groomer Show attendees Wednesday evening at 5 p.m. at Whitetail Inn in St. Germain. For more information, contact Dave Walker at (715) 4794200 or dave@arrowheadgroomers.com.
Patrick Brendan Sheahan

Patrick Brendan Sheahan of Land O Lakes, Wis., was killed in a tragic snowmobile accident Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012. He was born March 24, 1966, in Beloit, Wis., the youngest son of Francis Sheahan of North Carolina, and his mother, Phyllis (Chisholm) Tam of Tucson, Ariz. Patrick was a 1984 graduate of Beloit Catholic High School and attended UWWhitewater, where he studied art. He will be remembered as being a person who pursued his passion and lived his dream. Patrick had worked as a chef in some of Wisconsins top restaurants and was a finish cabinetmaker. He was most noted for being one of the top known muskie guides in North America, featured on TV, written about in books and published articles. He is survived by his son, Hunter Patrick Sheahan of Colorado Springs, Colo.; his siblings, Karen (Darrel) Prue of Oshkosh, Wis., John (Molly Moeller) Sheahan of Elgin, Ill., Kevin (Duong) Sheahan of Elgin, Timothy (Amy Christiansen) Sheahan of Glendale, Ariz., and Susan (Jerry) Zamzow of Winneconne, Wis. Patrick is further survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He will always be remembered as a kind-hearted gentleman who would drop anything to help a friend. All of us will miss his warm smile and his infectious laugh. A funeral service for Patrick was held at noon Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at Ely Memorial Church in Land O Lakes, with visitation two hours prior to the service. A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, at Beloit Life Center, 2170 Murphy Woods Road, Beloit, WI 53511. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. with the service to follow at noon.
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ALLSTATE DONATES The Powersports Insurance division of Allstate Insurance recently donated $8,950 to the World Snowmobile Headquarters in Eagle River to help finance an upgrade to the exterior and interior of the facility.
Mural-size photographs portraying winter scenes were placed on the exterior windows. Tom Anderson, left, of the facility, accepted the donation from Allstate agent Max Ingram of Rhinelander. --Contributed Photo
Military trail ride planned Jan. 23

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BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH
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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
Eagle River Common Council Tuesday Jan. 17, 4:45 p.m., city hall. Agenda: Golf course advisory commitee. Three Lakes Town Board of Supervisors Tuesday, Jan. 17, 5 p.m., town hall. Agenda: Listening session on dam repairs; permits for Snowmobile Vintage Oval Race; and approval to move forward with new firehouse. Vilas County Board Finance & Budget Committee Wednesday, Jan. 18, 9 a.m., courthouse. Agenda: Quorum present and reports. Vilas County Snowmobile Trail Safety Commission courthouse, Thursday, Jan. 19, 1 p.m., courthouse. Agenda: Reports and advertising (PSAs). Vilas County Board of Supervisors Previously adjourned meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 9 a.m., courthouse.
Shirley E. She She Zuehlke

Shirley E. She She Zuehlke (nee Stephens) passed away at Wheaton Franciscan, St. Francis Hospital on Jan. 12, 2012. ZUEHLKE She was 92 years young. After high school she became a model, dated Buster Crabb from the Tarzan movies and worked with Liberace in New York. After returning to Milwaukee, she married the love of her life, Earl Zuehlke, in 1940. They became summer residents on Deer Lake. They both enjoyed fishing. She loved the North Woods and moved up permanently in 1994. Her hobbies were reading, fishing and gambling; in the latter, she was pretty lucky. She also was an avid bridge player. She is survived by two daughters, Sherry, of Milwaukee, and Barb (Gene Stanzil) of Three Lakes; a grandson, Steve, of Three Lakes; and a granddaughter, Leda, of Stevens Point; and three great-grandchildren. At Shirleys request, no funeral, memorial or visitation services, but donations to the Three Lakes Pantry would be appreciated greatly.
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The AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby, throughout the years, has given honor to U.S. military personnel, including active duty, retirees, National Guardsmen and Reservists. Chuck Decker, owner of the AMSOIL Derby Track, said a Military Appreciation Snowmobile Ride will be held Monday, Jan. 23, the day after the world championship race. For the upcoming ride, there will be added inducement of free admission to the AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby for military families who can arrive the day before the ride, said Decker. Sunday is Championship Day at the Derby Track, featuring the best and most important racing of the weekend. Decker said military personnel can check in at the will call office at the north end of the track for their gate passes. The ride itself will take place Monday. Participants will be provided with the use of a snowmobile, gas, oil and all necessary equipment such as helmet, boots and clothing.
Lunch, dinner and lodging will be provided Monday. For those who arrive Sunday, lodging that evening will be furnished. The trail ride Monday will make a loop of approximately 100 miles on the well-groomed and richly scenic trails in the Eagle River area, said Decker. There will be pit stops to warm up and a hot lunch at one of the areas favorite stops. Ride participants will assemble at the Derby Track Expo Hall Monday, Jan. 23, at 8 a.m. to get their snowmobile assignments and gear. The ride will begin at 9 a.m., with a lunch stop at noon. Participants will return to Eagle River between 4 and 5 p.m. to visit the World Snowmobile Headquarters and Museum and take a few laps
around the Derby Track. An awards bash is planned for 6 p.m., complete with pizza and refreshments, at Best Western Derby Inn, located just north of the Derby Track. Decker said several groups and businesses make the ride possible, including the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs with its donation, snowmobile manufacturers and local dealers by making sleds available, and the restaurant and lodging facilities. Decker Tours will handle the trail ride logistics and provide guides and necessary gear. We also have all the sponsor donations, whose generosity makes it possible to create this completely gratis offer to our well-deserving military, said Decker.
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: Jan. 9, 2012 Archie L. Jungenberg to John W. Fischer, lot 3 in block 2 of plat 376, Sam J. Williams 1st subd., $54 Allan R. Kauth to Joseph W. Wells, prt SE NE in 10-41-11, $30 Mark J. Buckley et al and Terry L. McGill et al to Randall G. Finger and wife, prt NE SE in 18-4211, gov lot 1, $135 D.W. Burkard Joint Revocable Trust to Donald J. Burkard, prt NE NW in 14-40-8, gov lot 2, $720 Daniel M. VanHandel to Blair VanDeHey and spouse, lots 3 and 9 of plat 344 in Towering Pines, $255 Blair Van De Hey and spouse to Daniel M. VanHandel, lots 7 of plat 344 in Towering Pines, $675 Citibank to Brian J. Neville, prt NE SW in 33-40-11, $45 Vilas County Sheriff Agent and Bryne S. Ohde to Diane Brown, lot 26 of plat 99 in Forest Downs, Div #3, $579.90 Merlin G. Richter Pers. Rep., Estate of Susan M. Gauger and Estate of Susan Muriel King to Merlin G. Richter and wife, prt NE SE in 29-40-4, $360 Katherine S. Borchert to Gene E. Flink and wife, lots 43 and 44 of plat 163 in Keystone Park, $675 Jan. 10, 2012 Richard H. Dathan and wife to Steven R. Lindloff and wife, prt NW SW in 2-40-6, gov lot 3, prt SW SW in 2-40-6, gov lot 4, $58.50 Jan. 12, 2012 Mary Meyer-Nelson to Michael C. Meyer, prt NE SE in 34-40-6, gov lot 2, $360 Patrick Abraham to Robert S. Weske and wife, prt NE SE in 240-6, gov lot 6, $576 David F. Scherrer et al and Christine D. OReilly et al to David Z. Price and wife, prt SE NE, prt NE SW in 6-42-10, $600 Citizens Bank to Michael G. Mahnke and wife, prt SE NE in 6-41-6, gov lot 2, $150 Jan. 13, 2012 Elissa M. Bitinas to Timothy P. Wegener II and wife, lots 36, 37 and 38 of plat 224 in Oswego Shores, $98.70 David A. Dekeyser Jr. and wife and Rebecca L. Cleveland and husband to Gregory M. Newth and wife and Stefanie A. ZuberNewth and husband, prt SE NE in 19-40-11, $435
Thank You
We wish to thank our many friends who sent cards, flowers and prayers during the loss of my wife, Mary. A special thank-you to Vinchis Hillside.
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POLICE REPORT
Vilas County Sheriff A total of 307 complaints were entered by Vilas County Sheriffs Department dispatchers last week. In addition to those with sufficient detail to report below, a review shows at least 13 vehicle accidents, two requests for agency assistance, three ambulance requests, three animal problems, one attempt to locate, two batteries, three burglaries, eight burglar alarms, 11 requests for citizen assistance, one report of criminal damage, one disturbance, two reports of domestic violence, two reports of fraud, five reports of harassment, three reports of hazardous conditions, one hit and run, one juvenile problem/runaway, one report of lost property, three reports of suspicious circumstances, three thefts, two threats, six traffic violations, one vacation check, seven welfare checks, 12 911 hang ups, seven snowmobile accidents and five snowmobile violations. At least 35 calls were referred to the Eagle River Police Department and there were at least 19 informational or procedural entries. In the past two weeks, at least 16 people were booked at the Vilas County Jail, including four for probation violations, two for operating while intoxicated, one for bail jumping, two for operating after revocation, one for battery, four for disorderly conduct, one for possession of paraphernalia, and one for possession of THC. The inmate population ranged from 66 to 78. As of Jan. 16, there were 78 inmates. Thursday, Jan. 12 - 12:53 p.m. - A two-vehicle accident was reported on Highway 51 near Terry Drive in Arbor Vitae, involving Christopher A. Romel of Woodruff and George M. Dellich of Bessemer, Mich. Romel was cited for no directional signal. Wednesday, Jan. 11 - 11:38 a.m. - A vehicle/deer accident was reported near 10237 Highway W in Winchester involving Christine A. Wolter of Presque Isle. Tuesday, Jan. 10 - 1:30 p.m. - A one-vehicle accident was reported on Everett Road near Bear Paw Lane in the town of Washington, involving Gordon L. Merkel of Phelps. Merkel was cited for operating while intoxicated, driving too fast for conditions, failure to an report accident and driving after revocation. Friday, Jan. 6 - 1 a.m. - A one-vehicle accident was reported on Highway 51 near Schuman Road in Arbor Vitae, involving John B. Graham of Jensen Beach, Fla. Graham was cited for failure to report an accident. Eagle River Police Among the calls received by Vilas County dispatchers were at least 35 calls for the Eagle River Police. These included one hit and run, two vehicle accidents, two requests for agency assistance, one burglar alarm, one ambulance request, four requests for citizens assistance, one report of criminal damage to property, one disturbance, one domestic violence complaint, one drug problem, two reports of harassment, one snowmobile violation, one report of suspicious circumstances, one traffic violation, one report of trespassing, one weapons offense and one welfare check. Three Lakes Police This police department reported two 911 hang ups, one alarm four ambulance requests, one animal problem, one request for agency assistance, one battery, one disturbance, two thefts, one report of harassment/threats, one report of hazardous conditions, nine traffic violations, one snowmobile violation, two reports of suspicious circumstances and one vehicle accident.
TRAILS FINALLY BUSY With 4 to 6 inches of snow last week, area snowmobile trails saw their first real activity of the season last
weekend. The sledders gave a business boost to North Woods restaurants, gas stations and motels. --STAFF PHOTO
Vilas County Court report
Man gets 5 years of probation for identity theft, two burglaries

A 25-year-old Eagle River man was placed on probation for five years after he pleaded guilty to misappropriating identity information and two counts of burglary of a dwelling in Vilas County Circuit Court last week. Jeffrey P. Ruppert also will spend one year in the Vilas County Jail, to run concurrent on all three counts, with workrelease privileges as a condition of the probation. Circuit Judge Neal A. Nielsen III withheld sentencing and instead placed Ruppert on probation for three years on the identity theft charge and five years on the burglary charges, to run concurrent, as part of the plea agreement. Dismissed were two charges of fraudulent use of a credit card, a charge of theft by acquisition of a credit card, two charges of misdemeanor theft, and two charges of felony bail jumping. According to the complaint, Ruppert took a credit card for a health account from a former employer and used it to purchase more than $3,000 in merchandise from stores in Eagle River, Rhinelander, Antigo, Conover and Milwaukee. The owner of the credit card had deposited $3,000 in the account for medications, but had not used the account and received an overdraft notice from Optum Health Bank. The man said he did not know the health account card could be used as a regular credit card. Investigators tracked the purchases back to Ruppert through video cameras at several of the stores. He was originally charged Jan. 6, 2011, for identity theft for financial gain, two counts of fraudulent use of a credit card and theft by acquisition of a credit card. According to the complaint, Ruppert also broke into two homes in Eagle River Aug. 17, 2011, one at 631 Minnesota St. and one at 202 Mill St., taking change from a coffee can and a change dish valued at $27 and $6 to $7. Other conditions of Rupperts probation include restitution of $2,859; must give a DNA sample; random testing; not to possess or consume intoxicants; no taverns; no controlled substances unless as prescribed from one pharmacy; verify prescriptions and amounts; no contact with substance-abuse users or know users; mental-health counseling or any counseling as deemed necessary by the agent; restorative justice if the victims agree; and no contact with any victims. Judge Nielsen said Ruppert can receive day-for-day jail credit upon successful completion of treatment, will receive credit for 145 days already served in jail and can receive early release from probation after three years if his agent approves the early release. In other felony cases, Michael A. Wang, 46, of Crystal Falls, Mich., charged with 10 counts of possession of child pornography, appeared in court last week for a status hearing, and Judge Nielsen set aside a half day Feb. 28 for a motions hearing starting at 1 p.m. In addition, attorney David W. Maas of the Wisconsin Department of Justice was appointed special prosecutor in the case, replacing Vilas County District Attorney Albert Moustakis. Joshua D. Leach, 23, of Eagle River, charged with felony bail jumping Aug. 28, had a status hearing set for Jan. 19 at 9 a.m. Leach is alleged to have sent at least one text message to a minor female, and the condition of his bail was to have no contact with minor females. Nathaniel J. Reyes, 22, of Lac du Flambeau, charged with possession of a firearm by a felon and possession of a short-barreled shotgun or rifle, was not present for a scheduled jury trial last Wednesday, Jan. 11. Judge Nielsen issued a bench warrant for his arrest. Reyes had been free on a $5,000 signature bond. Carlos A. Roche, 34, of Lac du Flambeau, charged with felony bail jumping and misdemeanor bail jumping, obstructing an officer, disorderly conduct and failing to maintain a sex offenders registry, did not appear for a plea and sentencing hearing last Monday, Jan. 9, according to defense attorney Courtney C. Jolin. Judge Nielsen issued a bench warrant for his arrest. Rayce L. Pettibone, 31, of Lac du Flambeau had his sentence withheld and was placed on probation for 36 months after pleading guilty to sixthoffense operating while intoxicated. Charges of operating a motor vehicle after revocation, attempting to flee or elude an officer, and felony bail jumping were dismissed in the plea agreement. Conditions of Pettibones probation include a fine of $3,260 ($1,000 bond to be applied), drivers license revoked for 36 months, alcohol and other drug abuse followthrough as deemed appropriate by his agent, ignition interlock for 36 months, 12 months in the county jail, not to possess or consume intoxicants, no taverns and no driving until his privileges are restored. Pettibone will receive credit for 69 days and 42 days served in jail and will get workrelease privileges. He must report to jail by March 1. Pettibone was arrested April 23, 2011, for operating while intoxicated and June 3, 2011, for drinking, which was a condition of his original bail. Stephen J. Kasprzyk, 36, of New London, charged with possession of a firearm contrary to an injunction, had a preliminary hearing set for Jan. 27 at 3:30 p.m. His $1,000 signature bond was continued. He was in possession of a firearm when he was arrested at a St. Germain motel Nov. 12, 2011. Todd A. Koster, 49, of Pleasant Prairie, charged with fifthoffense operating while intoxicated, operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration and felony bail jumping, had a preliminary hearing set for Jan. 27 at 3 p.m. Conditions of his $2,500 cash bond include not to possess or consume intoxicants, no taverns and no driving. Michael N. Larson, 26, of Conover, charged with attempting to flee or elude a traffic officer and seconddegree reckless endangerment was bound over for arraignment, which was set for Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. Larson is alleged to have fled a police officer on his motorcycle Aug. 5, 2011, in the town of Lincoln. According to the complaint, Larson was traveling more than 130 mph on Highway 70 East on his motorcycle with a female passenger on the back. Robert D. Turgeon, 55, of Arbor Vitae, charged with sixth-offense operating while intoxicated, operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration and operating after revocation, had a plea and sentencing hearing adjourned to Feb. 27 at 9:30 a.m. Turgeon was arrested after leaving the Lake of the Torches Casino parking lot in Lac du Flambeau Aug. 21, 2011. According to the complaint, Turgeons breath sample on the portable breath test was 0.27. Joseph W. Negani III, 22, of Lac du Flambeau, was found competent to continue his case. He is charged with seconddegree reckless endangerment, attempted arson of a building, disorderly conduct and misdemeanor bail jumping as a result of an incident March 28, 2010, when Negani is alleged to have threatened a family member with a knife and lit a towel on fire on the stove and threatened to burn the house down. Negani also is charged with arson of property other than a building, repeater, and criminal damage to property Oct. 21, 2011, when it was alleged that he was involved in starting a dumpster on fire at Northern Waste Inc. in Lac du Flambeau.
Land O Lakes man, 45, killed in snomo accident

WATERSMEET, MICH. A 45-year-old Land O Lakes man died as a result of a snowmobile accident on Cisco Lake on the Cisco Chain of Lakes last Thursday, according to authorities. Patrick B. Sheahan was traveling south on Cisco Lake through a channel when his snowmobile struck a tree about 7:10 p.m., according to the Gogebic County Sheriffs Office. The Cisco Chain of Lakes is located west of Land O Lakes and Cisco Lake is in the Watersmeet Township. Authorities said speed and poor visibility were likely contributing factors in the accident. Officials said toxicology reports on the victim are pending. The Gogebic County Sheriffs Office was assisted at the scene by the Lac Vieux Desert Tribal Police Department, Watersmeet First Responders, Vilas County Sheriffs Department, Conover Ambulance and Land O Lakes First Responders and Ambulance. Sheahan was known in the Land O Lakes area as a top muskie fishing guide. See a complete obituary on Page 4A.
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Pamida store here will likely become Shopko Hometown

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THE BEST IN VINTAGE This was the scene at 3 p.m. Sunday when the finalists in the Classic Vintage World Championship, presented by Woodys, left the starting line for the 10-lap feature race.
AMSOIL Derby Track officials said there were a record 1,040 entries for the 11th annual event, showing the popularity of vintage racing. --Staff Photo By GARY RIDDERBUSCH
Three Lakes School Board approves possible billboard purchase in Eland

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A debate about whether to purchase a billboard advertisement south of Birnamwood promoting the Three Lakes School District predominantly dictated deliberations at the school board meeting last week. School board vice president Mike Kwaterski brought the idea before the rest of the board on behalf of the Three Lakes Economic Development Committee, for which he serves as Plan Commission chairman and ex-officio member. The committee received a two-for-one deal on a pair of billboards for 2012 due to a mistake by Olympus Media, and is willing to offer the second billboard to the Three Lakes School District at a cost of $3,672 for the year, according to Kwaterski. The low price would expire after 12 months. The 1012- by 36-foot billboard, located just south of Birnamwood in Eland on Highway 45, would normally cost $8,400 per year and more
than $9,100 with the cost of vinyl, said Kwaterski. Its a good opportunity, he said. The question is, As a school district, are we ready to step into this arena? Kwaterski added that the return on the schools investment could be tracked through a separate uniform resource locator (URL) that linked to the schools website. Of course youre always going to want your website on the billboard, he said. It should be something different than our standard URL for our own website, so when somebody clicks on that URL, its got its own tracking device and you can determine the level of activity that piece of advertisement is doing for you. At the town level, the tracking device is already set up and would be offered at no additional cost to the school, said Kwaterski. District Administrator George Karling recommended the school take advantage of the opportunity, stressing the importance of relaying the schools message to those living outside the district.
Board Clerk Tom Rulseh then proposed a scenario in which the school simply gave the town permission to use the schools name and design on its billboard. I recognize that, for the Plan Commission and Economic Development Committee, one of the assets to be promoted in terms of economic development is this school, he said, adding that the sign will have essentially no impact on the committees budget. Youre getting a free sign, said Rulseh. If this would be good for economic development, maybe what we should be discussing is, Will we give our permission to the Economic Development Committee to use the name of the Three Lakes School on the sign? After some discussion on the matter, the board decided in favor of purchasing the billboard, with the stipulation that Rulseh would have the opportunity to pitch his argument to the Economic Development Committee at its meeting Saturday. Im not comfortable with spending $3,700 Feb. 1 without exploring other options,
said Rulseh. It may be a very good thing. I dont have a good solid feel for it. School board Treasurer John Olkowski Jr. echoed the sentiments of Rulseh, saying the money could be spent more wisely. This is 81 miles from here, said Olkowski. I dont like spending the money just because were up against a timeline. Id rather spend $10,000 smartly than reacting at this point in time. In other action, the school board: heard declarations of candidacy from Rulseh and Kwaterski; approved the handbook for professional teaching staff; discussed Wisconsin Association of School Boards resolutions for the purpose of voting at the State Education Convention in Milwaukee Jan. 17-20; approved an update on a community survey for longrange planning; approved the human growth and development curriculum; and approved a three-year technology plan.
The Eagle River Pamida store will likely be converted to a Shopko Hometown store sometime during the next 12 months following the announced merger of Shopko Stores and Pamida earlier this month. Tara Powers, representing the firm of Lambert, Edwards & Associates handling media issues for the retail chains, said approximately $80 million will be invested over the next 12 months in the conversion of most of Pamidas locations to the Shopko Hometown store concept and brand. A vast majority of the Pamida stores will remain open and be converted to the new concept, said Powers Monday. The company will determine in the next few weeks which Pamida stores will be converted based on their sales and proximity to other Shopko stores. Powers could not confirm Monday if the Eagle River Pamida store would be one of the stores to be converted to a Shopko Hometown. The merger of Shopko Stores and Pamida was announced Jan. 4. The combined entity will have nearly 350 locations in 22 states, and plans for new store growth in the second half of 2012 and beyond. Financial details of the merger, which is expected to close in mid-February, were not disclosed. With annual revenues of $2 billion, Green Bay-based Shopko operates 149 stores in 13 states located throughout the Midwest, Mountain and Pacific Northwest regions. Omaha, Neb.-based Pamida operates 193 stores in 17 states, primarily in the Mountain, North Central and Midwest regions, and has revenues of approximately $1 billion. Powers said Pamida and Shopko are highly complementary in terms of locations and communities served, as well as a shared focus on brand-name selection, personalized service, pharmacy services and strong community involvement.
The Shopko Hometown retail format, developed over the past three years to augment Shopkos larger store model, combines pharmacy services with a broad offering of national brands and private label brands of apparel, toys, consumer electronics, seasonal items, and lawn and garden products all in easy-to-shop store formats that range from 15,000 to 35,000 square feet. Over the past two years, Shopko has purchased seven stores from Pamida and successfully transitioned them to the Shopko Hometown format. These locations have delivered an improved customer experience and have seen a significant increase in store traffic, sales and profitability, affirming the potential of the merger, said Powers. Once Pamidas chainwide conversions are complete, the company plans to accelerate the addition of new Shopko Hometown stores in the second half of 2012 and into 2013. This is an exciting move for Pamida, and the Shopko Hometown format will offer our customers an even better retail experience and a new and differentiated product offering that is not currently available in the smaller communities we serve, said Pamida President and CEO John Harlow. Pamidas great associates, store locations, focus on personalized service, and commitment to giving back in our local communities are all ideal complements to Shopko. The combined company, which will be headquartered in Green Bay, will use the Shopko name. There will be no change to Shopkos stores.
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The Plum Creek Foundation recently awarded a $4,500 grant to the Three Lakes Fire Department to help fund the purchase of a Polaris Ranger XP 800, an allterrain vehicle that would be used to rescue stranded victims of logging-, hunting- or snowmobile-related accidents. According to Lt. Lee Tauer of the Three Lakes Fire Department, the new vehicle will be able to rescue victims off trails with more than a foot of snow on the ground and in areas inaccessible to ambulances and fire trucks. We are the primary rescue service in the area, said Tauer. With the help of the Plum Creek Foundation, we can be prepared to execute an off-trail rescue operation for any logger, hunter or tourist who might get hurt on trails under our jurisdiction. The Plum Creek Foundation matched the $4,500 independently raised by the Three Lakes Fire Department, giving the department a total of $9,000 for the purchase of a new rescue vehicle. The Three Lakes Fire Department is an all-volunteer department, and its stated mission is to provide the citizens of its township and surrounding communities with 24-hour emergency response. The department also is involved with fire prevention and fire safety education in the Three Lakes School District. For more information, visit threelakesfire.org. The stated mission of the Plum Creek Foundation is to provide philanthropic contributions to support and improve the general welfare of life in the communities that it serves. The foundation board meets quarterly to review applications submitted from organizations in the companys operating communities. To download an application, visit the Community Involvement page on the Plum Creek Foundations website at plumcreek.com.
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Krikke wins Vintage world title

Growing event at Derby draws record 1,040 entries
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Panels back Maney for highway post

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BY KEN ANDERSON
NEWS CORRESPONDENT
BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH
NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR
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In a prelude to the 49th AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby this weekend, hundreds of racers competed in the Eagle River Classic Vintage Weekend, presented by Woodys, last Thursday through Sunday. Capturing the Vintage World Championship Sunday afternoon was Todd Krikke of Gobles, Mich. Krikke piloted his Arctic Cat EXT to the title in the 10-lap feature race. The Vintage World Championship featured 12 racers on machines from 1973 and older. The field included old iron with the names of Polaris, Arctic Cat, Yamaha, Chaparral, Rupp and Alouette. Last years winner, Jacob Goede of Carver, Minn., led the first five laps on his Arctic Cat. Goede had a comfortable five- to eightsled lead over Krikke on the back straight during the sixth lap, but he hit the right wall as he entered turn three. Goede fell off his sled and went into the bales as his sled sat in the middle of the track. That gave Krikke the pole position in the restart with five laps to go. Krikke said he was concerned about catching Goede, that was until the accident. Hes a tough driver, said Krikke. I was hoping to stay close for maybe seven laps or six laps, then maybe get close enough if he got tired in the final three. I had the right combination to hold on after the restart. The smooth-riding Krikke was able to hold the lead for the final five laps and passed flagman Jim Sergent Jr. to win the 2012 Vintage World Championship. David Pettinelli of Rome,
Todd Krikke of Gobles, Mich., racing on an Arctic Cat EXT, won the Classic Vintage World Championship, presented by Woodys,
Sunday afternoon at the AMSOIL Derby Track in Eagle River. --Staff Photo By GARY RIDDERBUSCH
N.Y., finished in second place on a Yamaha and Nathan Feucht of Coon Valley was third on a Chaparral. Over 1,000 entries In addition to the Vintage World Championship, finals were run in nearly 40 other classes during the weekend, according to AMSOIL Derby Track manager Todd Achterberg. It was great. We had a record 1,040 entries. We had great racing and pretty good weather except for some north wind on Friday, said Achterberg Monday as he prepared for the 49th Derby slated for later this week. Achterberg said race fans got their share of action on the ice oval as there were 93 races Friday, 85 races Saturday and another 44 Sunday when racers were battling for world championships. The racers came from across the Midwest, as well as New York and Maine to the east and Utah and Washington to the west. We even had two racers come here from Sweden, said Achterberg. Tourism boost Another important aspect of the Vintage week-
With the idea of sharing highway commissioners between Forest or Oneida counties apparently on the back burner, the Vilas County Highway Committee went on record of combining the jobs of commissioner and patrol superintendent and recommended Jarred Maney be appointed to the position. Maney, who is the present patrol superintendent, has also served as interim commissioner for the past seven months after the retirement of Jim Fischer and while discussions with the other two counties were going on. Highway Committee Chairman Charles Rayala read a letter from Oneida County indicating the timing was not right to look at a joint commissioner. Committee member Fred Radtke then made a motion to combine the two positions in the county highway department and appoint Maney to fill it. It passed unanimously. Maney explained the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) indicated the two positions could be combined, but the funding DOT provides would probably be reduced. DOT now pays 65% of my $52,000 salary, he said. That would drop some, maybe down to 50% or 60% if combined since they view the commissioner duties take some time away from road patrol duties. County Corporation Counsel Martha Milanowski said the appointment of Maney to the combined position would have to be approved by the full county board. A meeting with the Person-
nel Committee was on the agenda and Rayala asked for the panels support to combining the two jobs and to approve Maney to fill it. While present county board rules require the commissioner to be elected by the board, Milanowski said combining the positions and appointing Maney could be done in one resolution. If the resolution passed, it would be like an election since it takes a majority of the board to adopt, she explained. Rayala told the Personnel Committee Maney has done an excellent job filling both roles over the past few months. We have two positions now and we paid each over $50,000, so this could be one position with the DOT picking up at least 50%, Rayala said. This could save the county money. County board Chairman Steve Favorite still wanted to discuss a combined commissioner with Forest County. I would like to see the benefits of a joint commissioner, said Favorite, who initiated the idea months ago. Forest County opened the door, so how are we going to help them, what opportunities do we have to help them, and is there an opportunity to help the needs of both counties? asked Favorite. The Personnel Committee unanimously voted to support combining the two positions as recommended by the Highway Committee and to submit a resolution to the county board for the Jan. 24 meeting. Kahl was directed to do a market assessment of a combined position to determine salary range.
Vilas County gives names of terminated employees

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BY KEN ANDERSON
Todd Krikke won the Vintage world title for sleds built before 1973 on his Arctic Cat EXT.
NEWS CORRESPONDENT
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The Classic Vintage World Championship, presented by Woodys, attracted a record 1,040 entries to the Derby Track.
end was bringing people to Eagle River at a time when trails were just getting enough snow for snowmobiling, according to Dick Decker, of the Derby Track. It was great to see Eagle River bustling again, said Decker. We filled this town this weekend and that was huge for this time of year. Tom Anderson, one of the founders of the World Snowmobile Headquarters just north of the Derby
Track, said it was a phenomenal weekend. We have people coming in here throughout the weekend to learn about the rich history of snowmobile racing, said Anderson. It was really nice to see all the people in town. Achterberg said no attendance figure was available, but estimated it was the best Vintage crowd in the 11 years the event has been held prior to the Derby. You know, with the economy the way it is, we are really happy that things went the way it did, said Achterberg. Vintage racing has become the official Derby kickoff, with activities at the track last Friday through Sunday. It was really exciting and a great way to kick off Derby Week, said Achterberg.
A 21-year veteran Vilas County employee in the Zoning Department was notified of termination last week, along with an employee in the Social Services Department. County officials said a third person was reduced to halftime in the Child Support Department. Lori Varro was given two weeks notice that she would be the person ending her job with the Zoning Department. Varro was a deputy zoning administrator and began county employment in July 1991. During the November county board budget meeting, county supervisors reduced the zoning staff by one person and cut hours for others by one day per week for the winter months. Varro handled permits in the Vilas County towns of Land O Lakes, Plum Lake, Conover and Phelps. Her primary duties were to review zoning permit applications and issue or deny permits. She also would perform private on-site
wastewater treatment system installation inspections. Social Services worker Amy Fenske also was notified her employment would end. Fenskes duties were in child protective services and she started with the county in June 2010. The termination is expected to save the county $72,258, which included salary and fringe benefits. Fenskes main duties were to conduct child abuse and neglect investigations, provide protective services and supervise children in substitute care. A third person, Cherie Klopp in the Child Support Department, was reduced to half-time. According to county Human Services Manager Janna Kahl, there are no more layoffs expected in the near future. On the subject of reducing Zoning Department office hours, a previous story indicated Tammy Baughman took Friday as a furlough day; it should have been Tammy Warwick.
2012
VINTAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Presented by Woodys
Final Results
Eagle River, Wisconsin 1973 & OLDER 10-LAP FEATURE RACE
Place Bib # Driver City/State
These hard-charging racers came out of turn four in the Vintage weekend event,
which featured more than 200 races in three days on the Derby oval.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
60 63 83 961 177 82 176 7 171 912 113 72
Todd Krikke, Gobles, Mich. David Pettinelli, Rome, N.Y. Nathan Feucht, Coon Valley, Wis. Davey Pettinelli Jr., Patrick AFB, Fla. Anthony Pettinelli III, Rome, N.Y. Brandon Gentz, Iron Ridge, Wis. Tony Pettinelli, Rome, N.Y. Jon Trzesniak, Friendship, Wis. Bill Stull, Amherst Junction, Wis. Ken Beckford, Cascade, Wis. Roy Heineck, La Crosse, Wis. Jacob Goede, Carver, Minn.
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City Council plans meeting for Silver Lake Road sidewalk

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ROTARY SUPPORT Eagle River Rotary Club president Rick Donohoe, left, presents a $5,000 check to Olson Memorial Library committee
members Christine Caz and Phil Jensen, the first installment on a $25,000 pledge toward construction of a new library. --STAFF PHOTO
Many Ways of Peace to host discussion on Penokee mining

Many Ways of Peace, located at 217 S. Main St. in Eagle River, will host a panel discussion on mining in the North Woods Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 6:30 p.m. Eagle River attorney Susan Sommer will moderate the panel and provide information on proposed state Assembly Bill 426, which could help kick-start a planned taconite mine in the Penokee Hills region of northern Wisconsin. The proposed mine, 412 miles long and 13 mile wide, would be the first stage of a subsequent 22-mile band of open-pit mining, stretching from west of Mellen in Ashland County to Upson in Iron County. The bill, introduced in December, could be voted on as early as the week of Jan. 23. While the focus of the panel will be on mining in the Penokee Hills, concerns about this legislation and mining in general in the North Woods will be addressed. Other participants on the panel will include Kevin Brewster of the Bad River Watershed Association, Northland College professor of geology Tom Fitz and Iron County Taconite Citizens Committee member Richard Thiede. The panel will represent differing points of view on the proposed legislation and on mining in general in the region, according to organizer Debra Ketchum Jircik. Supporters of the proposed mine cite its potentially beneficial economic impact, saying it would bring more than 700 jobs to the impoverished region. Environmentalists and area tribal leaders, on the other hand, have touted concerns that the mine will contaminate one of the most pristine and water-rich parts of the state. Gogebic Taconite, a subsidiary of The Cline Group, has proposed the mine. Taconite is a type of low-grade iron ore. For more information about the panel discussion, contact Many Ways of Peace at (715) 480-4697, info@manywaysofpeace.org or manywaysofpeace.org.
A public informational meeting to consider design concepts for the reconstruction of Silver Lake Road in Eagle River will be held Monday, Jan. 30, at 6 p.m. at City Hall. We need ideas on the final design of the road, said Mayor Jeff Hyslop at a City Council meeting last week. Should the road be its present width; should a sidewalk be put in and, if so, which side should it be on? MSA Professional Services Inc., consulting engineers from Rhinelander, are preparing the preliminary plans for the project. The design concept will consider the installation of sidewalks on either side of Silver Lake Road from Wall Street to Sheridan Street, which could eliminate public parking on either side of the road. MSA engineer Jim Bollmann told the council if the present 42-foot width is maintained, it would be difficult to put a sidewalk on the east side of the road. Now is the time to make a decision, Bollmann said. We could narrow the road to 37
feet and put it in on the west side. Councilwoman Kim Schaffer favored the west side, while Police Chief Mark Vander Bloomen noted that would require some control at Sheridan Street for people to cross over Silver Lake Road where there is a walkway to the public beach on Silver Lake. Bollmann said that at 42 feet in width, there could be parking on both sides of Silver Lake Road. At 37 feet, parking could only be on one side and at 32 feet, there would be no parking on either side, which would affect church parking. While road improvements would start at Division Street, Councilman Jerry Burkett said he desired a sidewalk, if built, to start at Wall Street. Concerning another safety issue, Councilwoman Carol Hendricks suggested the intersection of Silver Lake Road and Sheridan Street be made square, saying her experience is that traffic making a left turn onto Silver Lake Road drive the corner too fast. City administrator Joe Laux said the city could put a temporary stop sign there to see if it would work. Schaffer said it might be difficult for trucks hauling concrete to go
up the hill in winter from a stop. Councilman George Meadows said he drives the road every day and there was no problem with the intersection. When a possible roundabout was suggested by Laux, Burkett said he will be off this council when the first one goes in. Burkett also recommended the entire sidewalk be on one side. We need to invite homeowners in to tell us how they feel; they dont have a sidewalk now and I want their input, said Burkett. There is a safety concern along Silver Lake Road due to youths and parents walking to the public beach at Silver Lake. Other road projects Other city roads to get work done next summer will be Fifth Street from Pine to Wall, Fourth Street from Tamarack to Pine, Third Street from Tamarack to Pine, and the alleyway between Fifth and Sixth streets. Pleasure Island Road could be improved for about $170,000 from the riding stable to city property rather than complete reconstruction which is estimated at $1 million, Laux told the council.
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Community leaders present at the Neighborhood Watch informational meeting in St. Germain last Thursday included, from left, St. Germains Lakes Committee Chairman Chuck Thier, Vilas
County Board member Marv Anderson, St. Germain Town Board Supervisor Fred Radtke, former Supervisor Todd Weise and Town Chairman Walt Camp. --Photo By Wally Geist
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St. Germain citizens discuss forming Neighborhood Watch

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Following a recent string of alleged thefts and acts of vandalism in the town of St. Germain, citizens gathered last Thursday evening to discuss the establishment of a Neighborhood Watch program. Town Chairman Walt Camp greeted 17 community leaders and citizens to introduce a Neighborhood Watch program for St. Germain. The program is sponsored by the National Sheriffs Association. The Vilas County Sheriffs Department is pursuing grant money for starting a Neighborhood Watch program in the county, according to officials. According to citizens at the meeting, there has been an increase in thefts from homes
and ice fishing shacks in recent months. Some of the alleged incidents were said to have occurred in broad daylight. It was noted that similar incidents have occurred in Lake Tomahawk, Arbor Vitae and Woodruff. The main goal of the group is to raise awareness about living safely and looking out for your neighbor, said Camp. My job as town chairman is to protect the citizens. People can help when they are out driving, walking or biking. If they see or suspect something unusual, give the sheriff a call. The Neighborhood Watch program website, usaonwatch.org, grants citizens and local governments practical information about protecting properties from vandalism and theft.
The simplest thing a citizen can do is make a precautionary call to the sheriff s department when they see something that seems out of the ordinary, said former Town Board Supervisor Todd Weise. Reporting a license plate and a location will help the sheriff to investigate potential criminal activity. A follow-up meeting with additional information from the Neighborhood Watch program is scheduled Thursday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. at the St. Germain Community Center. A Vilas County deputy has been assigned to the town to assist in the formation of the program. For additional information or to be included on the emailing list, call Camp at (715) 542-3856. The nonemergency number for the sheriff is (715) 479-4441.
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Lets hope the new DNR remembers its legacy
PRESERVING wildlife and special places has been a major focus of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for 40 years, ever since legislators passed Wisconsins own Endangered Species Act. Throughout 2012, the agency plans to celebrate its legacy of caring for the states natural heritage. On its website, the department will showcase videos, slide shows and the story behind many of the restoration efforts. Thats all great, except that the scribbler still isnt convinced that in the years ahead, the new DNR will pay the same attention to key environmental factors like water quality and wildlife habitat. The success stories of the past four decades didnt happen by accident. It took a dedicated, talented staff of biologists who fought the good fight conserving natural resources, despite political pressure to commercialize and destroy our natural heritage. Air and water pollution standards, shoreland zoning protections, wetland regulations and aggressive enforcement were just part of an overall effort to improve habitat for wild plants and animals. One can only hope that, despite todays right-wing political climate, DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp and her leadership team will do the right thing for the states woods,
In the Outdoors
By Kurt Krueger
water and wildlife. Though the recovered or protected species list includes many lesser-known plant and wildlife species, the most popular success stories revolve around bald eagles, trumpeter swans, fishers, pine martens, osprey and gray wolves. There have been naysayers from the beginning. Whether it was leading the nation on the banning of the pesticide DDT to help eagle reproduction or bringing back predators such as fishers and wolves, there were always people and organizations who fought the changes. Just look at the states minimum standards for shoreland zoning, which are designed to protect water quality along with both fish and wildlife habitat. Recent revisions to the 1968 law, the first of their kind, have been delayed, while some legislators work to abolish them. Its high time the DNR puts its legacy foot forward by stepping up to the plate to fight for the stricter minimum regulations. Heres one question that begs an answer: In how many more
lakes does Wisconsin need to lose its natural walleye reproduction before it gets serious about dealing with the need for stronger development regulations? One problem over the years has been the destruction of natural shorelines that were once teaming with wind-felled trees, woody debris in shallow water, and all the freshwater aquatic insects that went with it. Dont get me wrong. The development of which I speak isnt just a problem with well-meaning lakefront property owners. Development has also brought us roadside storm sewers that drain salt, oil and dirt residue into lakes and rivers. It includes increased motorboat traffic on many waterways. Under the Endangered Species Act that took effect in 1972, a year before the federal Endangered Species Act was passed, Wisconsin put 15 species on the list. Under the law, it is illegal to kill, transport, possess, process or sell any wild animal on the endangered or threatened species list. Also, any private or public construction project that the DNR reviews, any grants it makes, or any action the DNR undertakes on its own properties, must consider whether there is potential harm to species on the list. Its great that Wisconsin has its own Endangered Species Act, but lets not overlook how crucial clean air and water can be to natural
Forty years of resource protection, including natural shoreline habitat, will hopefully guide future actions of the new DNR. --STAFF PHOTO
habitat and to the survival of fish and wildlife. One doesnt work well without the other. Wisconsin is fortunate to have such an incredible conservation ethic that, each year, citizens donate more than 300,000 hours of labor helping the DNR monitor wildlife populations. We also have, thanks to legislators such as Jim Holperin, an endangered species checkoff on the
state income tax form where each dollar donated is matched by the states general fund up to $500,000 annually. As Wisconsin celebrates its legacy for protecting endangered plants and animals, its time we pledge to continue the conservation traditions that got us where we are today. And that must include Stepp and her so-called new DNR.
Conover sets fishing event

The Conover Fire Department will hold its third annual Ice Fishing Jamboree on Pioneer Lake in Conover Saturday, Feb. 4, with competition taking place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prizes will be awarded at 3:30 p.m. An earlybird drawing for a flat-screen television will be extended until Friday, Jan. 20. The entry fee for the event is $25. Refreshments will be available on-site. To register, visit The Toy Shop in Eagle River, Energy Mart in Conover or Northern Carpets in Land O Lakes.
Fishing with the Guides

By George Langley
High wind slows activity, but conditions improving

Last weeks snow did not hurt anglers ability to get around on the ice. The wind, however, did keep anglers off the ice for the most part during the snowstorm. Anglers are able to drive on some of the lakes and that certainly makes getting out there easier. With ice thickness to 15 inches on many lakes, power augers are becoming a must for the rest of the winter. Walleye fishing has been good, with some really big fish having been caught lately. The recent pattern is that the numbers of fish caught have been lower, but those that have been caught tend to be bigger as the winter Ed Tomlanovich of Eagle River anglers locate some of recently caught this 2812-inch the honey hole spots walleye on a 3-inch sucker minthat really produce now on a Vilas County lake. some big fish. To their --Contributed Photo credit, many anglers have been taking pictures of these big fish and releasing them. As usual, the bait of choice for walleyes is either medium golden shiners or sucker minnows. Late afternoons into after-dark fishing is the most effective, but some anglers have found some daytime spots to fish also. On the Chain, by far, the most effective spots have been on the deeper weed edges at the drop-offs. Weeds also have been the best holding spots on the deep, clear lakes, as the weeds on these lakes tend to be greener. They also hold panfish throughout the winter. Northern action has been good, with daily action in weedy areas on all lakes. The northerns are in the weeds, feeding on panfish and minnows. They are usually moving through the weeds, so anglers will get slow periods and fast-action periods. Afternoons are best for northerns. Panfish action has been merely OK this week. The wind and snow kept many anglers off the ice, so it always takes a while to reconnect with panfish. The bluegills are, of course, still in the weeds and are being caught on spikes and waxies. Perch are in the weeds also, but deeper in those weeds. Wigglers are starting to work well for perch, along with small minnows. Some days the perch are driving the walleye tip-up anglers crazy by hitting the medium shiners on tip-ups. Theyll run for a short while and then drop the minnow. Crappies are starting to show up off the weeds in slightly deeper spots on the Chain. Minnows work best, as always, for crappies. With cold weather now, anglers can either drive out or get those portable ice shacks on the ice with their snowmobiles or ATVs. Good luck and good fishin.
United Way schedules 7th Jamboree

The 7th annual United Way Ice Fishing Jamboree will be held Saturday, Feb. 4, near Stacks Bay Landing on Lake Minocqua just south of Woodruff. Prizes will be awarded for longest walleye, perch, bluegill/sunfish, crappie and northern. There will be registration on site beginning at 7 a.m., and the tournament will run from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Lunch will be included, with a $20 registration cost for adults and $5 for youths. For more information, contact Bruce at (715) 499-2424, Todd at 369-3368 or email tracybeckman@yahoo.com. To get to the event, take Brunswick Road off Hwy 47 just south of Woodruff.
Anglers will have an opportunity to fish in a number of ice fishing tournaments this winter, includ-
ing the annual Plum Lake tournament set for Saturday, Feb. 11. --STAFF PHOTO
Sayner-Star Lake adds excitement to 10th annual ice fishing tourney

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SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-REVIEW
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Collin DAntonio, 14, of Conover, harvested this trophy 10-point buck while muzzleloader hunting in northwest Illinois. --Contributed Photo
Fishing might be the first thing on their minds, but there will be other competition as well when anglers take to the ice Saturday, Feb. 11, for the 10th annual Sayner-Star Lake Lions Club Plum Lake Ice Fishing Tournament. While fishermen will be hoping for the big fish that will bring them a share of more than $700 in prize money, some will be busy cooking up secret recipes to enter in the Chefs on Ice competition. Meanwhile, everyone will have the chance to vote for the first Miss Ice Shack Queen, who will celebrate her coronation at the awards ceremony following the fishing competition. All fishing will be on Plum Lake during the hours between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. The cook-off competition will run
from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the fish registration tent, located at the public pier boat landing on the lakes south side. Cook-off entrants should take their dishes to the tent at that time to be judged by a three-person panel of celebrity judges. Winners will be named and prizes awarded in appetizers, soups/chilis and main dish categories. Chefs will require a fishing tournament entry ticket to enter. The three leading women of the town of Plum Lake vying for the title of Miss Ice Shack Queen include Kathy McCaughn, Kathy Liebenstein and Karen Altamore. Voting is ongoing with ballot jugs at Stillwaters in Star Lake, Sayner Pub and Sayner Mobil Express. Votes will be cast the time-honored American way each dollar in a candidates jug will equal one vote. The candidate who raises the most money will be crowned queen.
Voting will continue the day of the tournament at the fish registration tent and at the awards ceremony at the Sayner recreation building until 4:30 p.m. Fishing winners will receive cash prizes in walleye, northern pike, perch, crappie and bluegill categories. More than 200 minor door prizes will be awarded with more than 20 major prizes including six power augers, a Green Mountain pellet grill, Fish TVPlus underwater camera, Otter sleds, a StrikeMaster hand auger, meat trays and more given away as major door prizes and raffle prizes. Fishing entry tickets priced at $25 are available now at Sayner area businesses and will be available at the fish registration tent the day of the tourney. For more information on the fishing contest or Chefs on Ice rules, call (715) 542-2788 or 542-3501.
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By Gary Ridderbusch
Selig has been leader for professional baseball

It was a good move last week when Major League Baseball (MLB) Club owners voted to extend the contract of Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig through the 2014 season. The Executive Council placed the two-year extension in nomination after requesting of Selig that he remain in the position past the expiration of his contract Dec. 31, 2012. Selig has led the industry since Sept. 9, 1992, first as interim commissioner and then as the ninth commissioner in the history of Major League Baseball, a position to which he was elected July 9, 1998. This marks the fourth extension for Selig, who agreed to new three-year contracts in 2001, 2004 and 2008. Only the first commissioner, Kenesaw Mountain Landis, who served from Jan. 12, 1921 until his passing Nov. 25, 1944, accumulated more experience as the leader of the sport than Selig. David Montgomery, president of the Philadelphia Phillies and a member of the Executive Council, said this about Selig: No one understands the landscape of our sport better than Bud Selig. The commissioners vision for the game has brought consensus among the clubs and a sense of unanimity that has allowed the game to thrive. I am delighted that the commissioner will continue to set the course for our great game. The last eight years have been the eight bestattended seasons in the history of MLB, including four successive record seasons from 2004 to 2007. The 2007 season featured a record regular-season attendance total of 79,503,175 fans. In addition, industry revenues have increased from $1.2 billion in 1992, when Selig became interim commissioner, to more than $7 billion in each of the last two seasons. Some of Seligs accomplishments as commissioner include the following: With a new five-year labor agreement, Major League Baseball will have had at least 21 years of uninterrupted play by the end of the 2016 season; Significant economic reforms have resulted in drastically improved competitive balance. Nineteen clubs have made the postseason over the last five years, and 24 clubs have made the postseason over the last 10 years; By the opening of the 2012 season, when the new Marlins ballpark will debut, 20 new ballparks throughout MLB will have opened since Selig became interim commissioner; and Under the commissioners leadership, Major League Baseball launched MLB Advanced Media and MLB Network. As William O. DeWitt Jr., chairman of the St. Louis Cardinals said, Bud Selig remains the perfect choice to lead Major League Baseball into the future.
Pines forward Libby Collins (No. 19) and teammate Cali Sanborn battled Rhinelander-Antigos defense near the net throughout the
first period last Friday, during which the Eagles girls hockey team took 15 shots on goal. --Staff Photos By ANTHONY DREW
Eagles girls win one, tie two in hockey

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BY ANTHONY DREW
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The Northland Pines girls hockey team defeated the Rhinelander-Antigo co-op 7-2 at the Dome Friday night before ending regulation play with ties against both Appleton United (2-2) Saturday and Marshfield (1-1) Monday. Pines only managed two goals in the first period against the Rhinelander-Antigo Northern Edge, despite taking 15 shots on the net. The team allowed only two shots against Pines goalie Kim VanBrunt. It was Jessica Roach scoring first for the Eagles unassisted as she sped around the outside and to the net during a power play. The Northern Edge defense simply couldnt match her outside speed. Whitney Richards scored the second Pines goal with 1:52 left in the period. She also was unassisted during a power play, maneuvering past three opponents. Pines scored four more in the second period and only allowed one. Paige Healy and Roach both had unassisted goals, and Claire Decker scored a nice goal off a pass from Healy. Kelly McGinnis netted the fourth goal assisted by Richards and Healy. Alex Dean scored the final goal for the Eagles in the third period to seal the win. She was assisted by Libby Collins. Pines took a total of 48 shots, allowing only 13. The game was an opportunity to see the entire team play and see how some of the players who dont often see much ice time perform in competition, said Pines coach Al Moustakis. Lexi Nelson certainly showed that shes ready to see ice time, as this young freshman showed not only her intelligent play but how much she her speed has improved this year, he said. Saturday, the Eagles traveled to Appleton to play a tough United co-op. The Eagles didnt appear ready for
Pines freshman Emily Saltenberger skated past the defense to slap a shot at the Rhinelander-
Antigo goalkeeper during last Fridays Great Northern Conference game at the Dome.
action in the first period, as Appleton outshot Northland Pines 15-2. The second period saw the Eagles take a 1-0 lead, as Sydney Moustakis sped down the ice and took a hard shot from just outside the circle that went right through the five hole of the United goalie. It gave the team a boost, but they couldnt hold onto the lead, as Appleton scored the next two goals in the period. After two, the Eagles trailed 2-1 and were outshot 32-7. After making player and play changes on the ice, it was pretty clear that the Appleton team was tiring and the Eagles were still skating hard, said Moustakis. The third-period shots were 14-11 in favor of the Appleton team, but the Eagles were gaining momentum and applying good pressure. With less that two minutes left in the game, the Eagles got a penalty and had to play the remainder of the game shorthanded. As the seconds wound
down, Ali Plese made a move for a puck that was near the Eagles blue line and the Appleton team was too deep in the Pines zone. Plese passed to McGinnis, who in turn raced to sink a backhanded shot at the net to tie the game with only 13 seconds remaining. Regulation play ended 2-2 and an eight-minute overtime saw the Eagles skating much harder then they did during regulation play. With just a few minutes left, the Eagles had one golden opportunity to score, but the co-op goaltender made a nice save on a point-blank shot, ending the game in a tie. VanBrunt turned back 49 shots, allowing only two to get by in a tremendous goalkeeping effort. Even the head referee acknowledged that it was one of the best high school girls hockey games hes had the pleasure of refereeing, said Moustakis. Monday against Marshfield was a strange game, according
to Moustakis. The Eagles, who typically average two or three penalties per game, found themselves with 10 during the match-up. Pines fended off two 5-on-3 power plays during the game. Marshfield scored on a power play in the first period to give them a 1-0 lead, but the Eagles came back with a power-play goal of their own in the second to tie the game. Paige Healy put the puck into the net assisted by Cali Sanborn and Kelly McGinnis. The Eagles were two players short in the last minute of overtime and managed to hold Marshfield. When they werent in the box, you could easily see that Pines controlled the game, said Moustakis. VanBrunt turned back 29 shots. The 9-4-2 Eagles will play Webster Siren at 7:30 p.m. in the first game of the Pines Classic, which will run Friday and Saturday, Jan. 20-21. They will host Lakeland Monday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m.
Eagles score 14 goals in two GNC victories over Hatchets, Hodags

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BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH
NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR
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Pines Classic hockey tourney scheduled January 20-21

Northland Pines High School will host the 2012 Pines Classic hockey tournament Friday and Saturday, Jan. 20-21, at the Eagle River Sports Arena. Teams participating in the event will include Northland Pines boys and girls, Mosinee boys, Webster Co-op girls, Hayward boys and girls, and University School of Milwaukee boys and girls. The game format will be three 17-minute periods and one five-minute sudden-death overtime, if needed. If overtime doesnt establish a winner, a five-player shoot-out will be used. For all games, a coin flip will determine the home team and last line change. Northland Pines boys and girls will always occupy the home bench. The Eagles boys game against Mosinee is a Great Northern Conference match, so Northland Pines will be the home team and have the last line change. Breakfast for the girls teams will be served at 7:30 p.m. in the Northland Pines High School cafeteria. The boys teams will eat at the same location at 10:30 a.m. Participants should enter the building through the field house, Door 15. The game schedule is as follows: Friday Hayward girls vs. University School of Milwaukee at 5 p.m. in the new rink; Mosinee boys vs. Northland Pines at 5 p.m. in the Dome; Webster girls vs. Northland Pines at 7:30 p.m. in the new rink; and Hayward boys vs. University School of Milwaukee at 7:30 p.m. in the Dome. Saturday Girls consolation game at 10 a.m.; boys consolation game at noon; boys championship game at 2:30 p.m.; and girls championship game at 5 p.m. All of Saturdays games will be played in the Dome. For more information, contact Brian Margelofsky at (715) 4796286, ext. 1, or bmargelofsky@npsd.k12.wi.us, or contact Linda Wagner at (715) 479-6286, ext. 2, or lwagner@npsd.k12.wi.us.
The Northland Pines boys hockey team scored seven goals in two straight Great Northern Conference (GNC) games last week, beating Tomahawk 7-2 and Rhinelander 71. In the Tomahawk victory, the Eagles put 18 shots on net in the first period and two of them got past the Hatchets goalie. Freshmen Bailey Ramesh scored a nice goal getting a pass in the slot from Dylan Weber to get the Eagles started in the period. Brandon Hunt got the second goal. I was pleased to see our play in the offensive zone, but our play in the defensive zone was a little too relaxed, said Pines coach Charlie DePuydt. We have been pretty good in the defensive zone, but not good enough. We gave up six shots in the first period, which doesnt seem like a lot, but two of them were quality scoring chances. The Eagles got two more goals in the second period from Austin Ramesh and Dakota Klessig to take a 4-0 lead into the third period. A big focus for our second and third period was to limit their shots and specifically force them to shoot from the perimeter, said DePuydt. The Hatchets got a total of 12 shots in the final two periods, but two found the net in the third. Pines got goals from
Weber, Alex Kornely and Zach Kennedy in the third period. There really wasnt a whole lot of action in the game, said DePuydt. Tomahawk lacked the intensity that I normally see out of them and when that happens it is hard to turn up the intensity when the other team doesnt really have it. The coach said the Eagles were able to work on a few new defensive-zone breakouts in the game, We were able to tweak them a little bit and make some adjustments that we feel will work better against D.C. Everest, which is a game we have really been looking forward to, said DePuydt. The Eagles were scheduled to host D.C. Everest in a nonconference game on Tuesday of this week. Northland Pines hosted Rhinelander last Thursday and came away with a six-goal victory. This was another one of those games that you really try to not look past because they often come back to bite you, said DePuydt. Pines put 22 shots on Rhinelanders freshman goaltender in the first period, with Weber and Trevor Laszczkowski scoring for the Eagles. Our goal of improving our defensive zone was better, To EAGLES, Pg. 11A
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Falcons fall to Deacons; Mosinee next
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Cardinals top Jays 57-46, take NLC lead

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BY GENE ADAMOVICH
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Playing without a number of their offensive weapons and only two lines, the Eagle River Falcons fell 8-3 to the Green Bay Deacons Saturday night in Great Lakes Hockey League action. Green Bay has a solid team this year and playing shorthanded was just too much to overcome, said Falcons coach Mike Adamovich. On a power play at 13 minutes, 15 seconds into the first period, the Falcons were the first to get on the scoreboard. From the edge of the crease, Charlie Piskula slapped one home off an assist from Derek Tijan. Green Bay tied it at one apiece after scoring on a shot that ricocheted off a Falcons defenseman, giving Falcon goalie Tony Pudlo virtually no chance. The score was knotted at one going into the first intermission. The second stanza saw Green Bay rally for three scores while shutting down the Falcons; offense. The final goal came while shorthanded. At the completion of two periods, Green Bay posted a 4-1 advantage. Four minutes and 34 seconds into the final stanza, the Deacons aded some insurance, capitalizing on a power play to extend their lead to four goals. At 11:49, Tijan gave Falcons fans some hope, finding the net on a rebound shot to get back within three. Michael Hicks and Kyle Matucheski teamed up for the assist. But fatigue would set in on the shorthanded Falcons, as Green Bay continued to pepper the host team with shots scoring. The Deacons scored three more times before the final horn. Piskula, off a nice pass from Jake Dern, delivered from 10 feet out in the slot for the Falcons third and final goal at 15:58. Pudlo recorded 44 saves during the loss, turning in a solid effort. The Falcons, 4-5-1, will host the Mosinee Papermakers Saturday, Jan. 21, at 8 p.m. in the annual Derby game.
Crandon played a strong third quarter to triumph over Three Lakes 57-46 in boys basketball, taking a solitary lead in the Northern Lakes Conference (NLC). Trenten Stefonek played a spirited first quarter, scoring eight points to help the Jays to an early 13-9 lead. Three Lakes continued to see scoring in the second from Ross Thorn and Stefonek, but the Jays defense gave up 14 points. The Cardinals were up 23-21 at the half. We were in early foul trouble, said Three Lakes coach Brad Volkmann. And Ben Wales showed just how valuable he is to our team. We didnt have the same explosiveness or consistency without him on the floor. Although Three Lakes gave up another 13 points in the third quarter, Brent LaDuke hit his second and third 3point shots of the game. Combined with balanced scoring from Stefonek and Thorn, the points allowed the Jays to tie the game at 36 heading into the final quarter. It was then that Crandon sustained a late run to move past Three Lakes, outscoring the Jays 21-10 in the quarter
to take the win. Crandon played tough and was able to come back from two different seven-point deficits, said Volkmann. It seemed as though wed start making a run and then something adverse would happen and we couldnt close the game out. The biggest difference came from the free-throw line, however. Crandon shot 15 for 22 from the line, while the Jays only made two shots on five attempts. Stefonek scored 17 points in the game, adding eight rebounds and four steals. Thorn had a double-double with 16 points and 18 rebounds, along with four blocks. LaDuke was the third Bluejay in the double figures in scoring with 11 points. The Jays are now tied with Goodman-Pembine in the NLC at 5-1, putting them a single game behind the 6-1 Cardinals. Three Lakes was scheduled to host Phelps Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 7:30 p.m. The Jays will travel to Wabeno Friday, Jan. 20, for another NLC game at 7:30 p.m. On Tuesday, Jan. 24, the Bluejays will travel to Antigo at 7:30 p.m.
Jays wrestle 25 teams in Merrill

Bluejay Lauren Sowinski took a falling shot near the end of the second quarter during last Tuesdays Northern Lakes Conference win over White Lake. --Staff Photos By ANTHONY DREW ___________
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Lady Jays get NLC victory, defeating White Lake 63-15

The Three Lakes girls basketball team picked up its first Northern Lakes Conference (NLC) win last Thursday night, defeating White Lake 63-15 in front of a home crowd. The Lady Jays press took its toll on the Lakers early, resulting in many steals, turnovers and uncontested layups. Three Lakes coach Steve Radaj said the teams top players on the press, which included Brooke Welch, Natalie Miller, Peyton Radaj and Linday Schoff, did a nice job denying the inbounds pass. They anticipated and were able to get many deflections and steals, he said. And our back people, Erika Running and Maddie Lorbetske, did a super job jumping the long inbounds passes, making steals and getting the ball to our guards for some easy transition baskets. The Lady Jays led 17-3 after one quarter and, by halftime; that lead was extended to 34-7. Coach Radaj was quick to point out the contributions of his other players that night. Lauren Sowinski did a nice job getting out on the fast break, while Kiana Liebscher played some good defense and also got to the line six times, he said. Cathrine Meeder got in the game in the first quarter, scored immediately and gave us a spark. Indi Yeager scored a career four points off the bench and worked hard on defense. The Jays continued to build their lead in the second half, outscoring the Lakers 14-2 in the third quarter and 15-6 in the fourth for the win. Peyton Radaj led Three Lakes in scoring with 14 points and five assists, while Schoff had another doubledouble with 12 points and
Gold Medal ball tourney set in March

The 74th annual Gold Medal Classic Tournament, the socalled granddaddy of independent basketball tournaments, will be held at the Hermansville Communtiy Center gymnasium from Thursday, March 15, to Sunday, March 25. This years tournament will have competition in A, B, C, D, EE, E and Rec divisions. There will be two womens divisions, classes A and B, if enough teams register. The Hermansville tournament originated in 1936 under the direction of the late Joe Rodman and has been held every year except during World War II. Raymond Bray will serve as tournament manager for the 23rd consecutive year. For more information, write to him at 1333 Curry Road, Norway, MI 49870, call (906) 282-0451 or email raybray6@hotmail.com.
Out of the 25 teams that competed at the Merrill individual wrestling tournament Saturday, Three Lakes took 21st. The Jays scored 116 points, putting them just ahead of Elcho with 115, and well in front of Lakeland with 90, Pacelli with 48 and Maple Northwestern with 40. The Merrill wrestlers were the tournament champions, scoring 579 points, placing them ahead of WittenbergBirnamwood with 420 and Mosinee with 344. Scoring 30.5 team points for Three Lakes was Jake Schneider, who placed sixth in the 182-pound division after pinning an Ozaukee wrestler in 1 minute 11 seconds during round three. Bluejay Dalton Tietsort had a big day, pinning four different opponents in the 120-
pound class to take ninth place and score 27 team points. Emerson Hegeman continues to be a force for the Jays at 285 pounds. Hegeman pinned wrgestlers from Crandon and Antigo to take 13th in his class and score 12 points. Jordan Michalek pinned two wrestlers at 160 pounds, including one from Wittenberg-Birnamwood, who he put down in only 54 seconds. Michalek scored 12 points and earned 13th place. Also contributing points to the Bluejays were Madison Draeger with one pin; Charlie Starke with one pin; Taylor Schmid with two pins and a win by technical fall; and Ian Ratliff with one pin. Three Lakes will host Elcho Thursday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. before traveling to Wausau for an invite Saturday, Jan. 21.
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more goals before the period ended. with Devin Sauvola, Adam Kresl and Steven Spencer scoring. On the night, the Eagles gave up seven shots and Pines put 53 shots on net against Rhinelander. Duncan Hosking was in the net for Pines. Pines, 11-3-1 overall and 8-1 in the GNC, will host the Pines Classic this Friday and Saturday, Jan. 20-21. The Eagles will open the tournament at 7:30 p.m. Friday against Mosinee. The winner will face either Hayward or University School Saturday (see related story).
Freshman teammate Maddie Lorbetske (No. 40) got into position as Three Lakes sophomore Lindsay Schoff made a pass.
Tennis group sets meeting

The Greater Eagle River Tennis Association (GERTA) will host a meeting Thursday, Jan. 19, at 5:30 p.m. in the Northland Pines High School cafeteria. Meeting discussion will center around the repair and reconstruction of courts 3 and 4. Anyone intersted in tennis is welcome to attend. For more information, contact GERTA President Sue Richmond at (920) 344-3628 or Sherry Stecker at (715) 542-2337.
16 boards. Miller added eight points and five steals. Sowinski and Running netted six points apiece. Liebscher, Lorbetske and Yeager all contributed four points, with Lorbetske getting to the line 12 times and adding 16 boards. Welch scored three points and Meeder chipped in two. We got to the line 38 times which is good to see, said coach Radaj. Were finally crashing the boards a lot harder as our young players have begun to be more aggressive and confident. Coach Radaj said hes continued to stress a fastpaced game with full court
pressure, adding that the team has the speed and young talent needed for that type of game plan. We need to run and finish better on our fast breaks, he said. We continue to improve in all areas and are looking to the second half of the season. The team continues to work hard in practice and the games. The win puts the Lady Jays conference record at 14 and 2-9 overall. The defending NLC champion Crandon Cardinals were scheduled to visit Three Lakes Monday. The Lady Jays will travel to Phelps Thursday, Jan. 19, at 6 p.m.
only giving up two shots to Rhinelander in the first period, said DePuydt. Rhinelanders goalie, Jake Arno, got injured in the first period, but was able to finish the game. You could tell that it bothered him the rest of the game, but he still played and played very well, said DePuydt. He ended up with 46 saves in the game and many of them were very difficult saves. Pines got a goal from Austin Ramesh in the second period before Rhinelander made it 31. The Eagles then added three
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Lady Knights get two wins; lose to leader
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Offense cant get on track in Pines loss to Hatchets

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The Phelps Lady Knights basketball team defeated Butternut 21-17 last Tuesday before taking on two Northern Lakes Conference (NLC) rivals Thursday and Friday. Phelps played well in both NLC games, coming away with a 40-33 win against White Lake before taking a narrow 36-31 loss to the conference-leading GoodmanPembine team. The Lady Knights mixed up their lineup against White Lake, according to coach Josh Olivotti. Our younger players really did a great job in this contest, he said. Destiny Schreiber, Jackie Samuelson, Riley Brockman and Sammi Smith played with a lot of effort and heart throughout the game and did a nice job playing team basketball. After a solid first quarter in which Phelps outscored the Lakers 12-8, White Lake came back in the second to take a 17-15 halftime lead. The Lady Knights again struggled to score in the third quarter, as the Lakers extended their lead by three. In the fourth, we turned it up and did the things we needed to in order to win, said Olivotti, who put his most-experienced five players in the game. They took control and created offense with their defense. Phelps held White Lake to only five points in the final quarter, scoring 17 of their own before the buzzer, to take the win. Ashley Volkman led the Lady Knights in scoring with 12 points, followed by Kendra Pietenpol with nine and Riley Brockman with seven. Nica Grmick contributed five points. The game against Goodman-Pembine saw a sluggish start from both teams, but Phelps was able to put up eight points to their opponents five to take an early lead. The second quarter was still moderately paced, but the Lady Knights took care of the ball and found some good shots. We had a season low of one turnover in the second period and had two assists on our three baskets, said Olivotti. The quarter ended with Phelps ahead 14-9. In the third, the Lady Knights struggled on the boards, giving up a number of second-chance points. The comeback was official by the end of the quarter, as GoodmanPembine held a 22-21 lead. Ashley gave us a spark at the start of the fourth with a couple of steals, and she converted some shots, said Olivotti. She made a couple of real solid drives in the halfcourt set that kept us going. Goodman-Pembine held a four-point lead with under a minute to go after scoring nice shots, despite good coverage by Phelps. Although the Lady Knights had some looks at the basket toward the end, it wasnt enough for victory. Volkmann led the Knights in stats, with 16 points, nine rebounds, seven steals and five assists. Stormy Schreiber had six points, Pietenpol had five and Nica Grmick had four. Although the Knights defeated Butternut, Olivotti said his teams performance was lackluster. This was a rough night, where we couldnt get anything going and were very sluggish throughout the contest, he said. We came away with the win, but we made it harder on ourselves by shooting nine for 29 from the line, including three for 16 in the fourth. Volkmann scored eight points in the game, while Samuelson, Pietenpol and Angela Grmick all contributed three. Phelps will host Three Lakes Thursday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. before hosting Laona Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m.
Scoring just 15 points in the final three quarters, the Northland Pines boys basketball team lost to the Tomahawk Hatchets 52-29 in a Great Northern Conference (GNC) game at Tomahawk last Friday night. Pines trailed 17-14 after one quarter, but Tomahawk built a 25-16 lead at the intermission as the Eagles scored just two points in the second quarter. Tomahawk outscored Pines 12-17 in the third quarter and 15-6 in the fourth quarter as the Eagles offense struggled to put points on the board. The offensive effort was frustrating for Pines coach Ryan Clark. We scored 14 points in the first quarter, a real nice quarter offensively for us, he said. However, we scored 15 points total the rest of the game. We made five baskets in that first quarter and six baskets total the next three quarters. Clark said the Eagles did a poor job of controlling the temNorthland Pines junior guard Holly Darton eyed the basket as she drove for a lay-up against Prentice last Tuesday. Ellie Zyhowski watched the action. --STAFF PHOTO
po of the game, especially their own offense. We need to have a better feel of when to attack and when to be patient, said Clark. To be successful in this game, we needed to turn down the open shot early in the offensive possession and work for a better shot. Not that the open shot wasnt a good shot, but it was always one to three passes into the possession, and, if we missed it, like we did the majority of the time, we would never get into any offensive rhythm. Eagles junior Devon Gaszak was the only player to finish in double figures in scoring with 10 points. The Eagles, 2-9 overall and 0-5 in the GNC, played at Niagara Monday of this week and will host Mosinee in a GNC game this Friday, Jan. 20, starting at 7:30 p.m. Next Tuesday, Jan. 24, the Eagles will host Kingsford, Mich., in a nonconference game starting at 7:30 p.m.
Pines girls beat Hatchets 62-46; improve to 3-1 in conference

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After a tough nonconference loss to Prentice earlier in the week, the Northland Pines Eagles girls basketball team bounced back to defeat Tomahawk 62-46 in a Great Northern Conference (GNC) game at Eagle River Friday night. Following the Prentice game, we were focused on the things that weve done in the past, which is to run, share the ball on offense and shoot with confidence, said Pines coach Larry Bergum. The message worked as the Eagles shot 46% from the floor and 66% from the line against Tomahawk after a poor offensive outing against Prentice. Against Tomahawk, the Eagles led 16-14 after the first quarter and 29-28 at the half. Junior Abby Alft led Pines at the break with 11 of her gamehigh 17 points. In the majority of our games, our third quarter has been very good to us and that was the case against the Hatchets, said Bergum. The girls transitioned very well, shot the ball well and played good defense to outscore Tomahawk in the third period by 22-6.
Pines carried a 51-35 lead into the fourth quarter and both teams scored 11 ponts in the final eight minutes. Our shots were falling and it was contagious with four girls hitting double digits in scoring, said Bergum. Alft led Pines with 17 points and seven rebounds. Ashley Mai followed with 13 points and four boards. Kelsey Bergum had solid all-around game with 12 points, seven boards, five asssits and three steals. Holly Darton was well rounded also with 12 points, four rebounds, six steals and four assists. Carly Bohen had a team-high 11 boards and also chipped in six points and three assists. I give the girls a lot of credit for bouncing back from the previous game, said coach Bergum. Offensively, we were strong with very balanced scoring and that helped get us our third GNC win of the year. The Northland Pines offense struggled in a nonconference game against Prentice on Tuesday night, as the Lady Bucs won 37-32. We struggled offensively, scoring only 32 points for the game, which is our lowest output by 15 points on the year, said Bergum.
Prentice led 7-5 after one quarter and 13-8 at the intermission. The Bucs maintained a 22-15 lead heading into the final eight minutes. The shots were there, but the girls just couldnt get anything to fall, said Bergum. At halftime, we focused on putting the first half behind us and trying to push the ball for easy baskets. The Eagles did cut the Prentice lead to two points late in the game, but the Bucs hit a 3-point shot to regain a five-point lead. On the evening, Pines shot only 16% from inside the arc. The girls did a nice job defensively holding Prentice to 37 points and we outrebounded them 43-17, said Bergum. Shooting was the key and it hurt us in the end. Kelsey Bergum led Pines with 11 points, including three 3-pointers. Alft finished with a game-high 16 rebounds and four points. Mai chipped in 10 points and Ellie Zyhowski added six. Pines, 3-1 in the GNC and 6-3 overall, will travel to Mosinee for a GNC game this Friday, Jan. 20, starting at 7:30 p.m. The Eagles will host Watersmeet, Mich., in a nonconference game next Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 7:30 p.m.
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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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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

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
POOL
THREE LAKES POOL
Results of 1/11/12 Team results: Oneida Village 11, Jakes I 4; Black Forest 11, Legion Eagles 4; Irish Waters 9I, Loon Saloon 6; Jakes II 9, Bonnies Lakeside 6; Pine Isle 9, Wonders Pit Stop 6; Irish Waters II 8, Pine Lake Pub 7; Pine Isle II 8, Briggs Bar 7; Legion Ravens 0. Eight-ball breaks: Terry Bingham (2), Chris Boers. Eight-ball run: Dennis Rackowski. Hot-shots: Terry Bingham (16); John Kuglitsch (15); Dennis Rackowski and Art Barbian (14); Eddie Starke (13); Scott Tillman and Tim Kolehouse (12); Paul Paulick (11); Brian Liebscher (10). STANDINGS W JAKES II .............................124 BONNIES LAKESIDE .......113 BRIGGS BAR .........................99 ONEIDA VILLAGE ...............99 WONDERS PIT STOP..........98 PINE ISLE I...........................97 IRISH WATERS II.................96 LEGION RAVENS .................95 BLACK FOREST ...................88 PINE LAKE PUB...................86 IRISH WATERS I ..................89 JAKES I.................................82 LEGION EAGLES .................75 PINE ISLE II .........................68 LOON SALOON ....................56 L 56 67 81 81 82 83 84 85 92 94 106 113 105 112 124
NORTHWOODS NINE-BALL LEAGUE

Results of 1/9/2012 Team results:Pine Isle 7, Oneida Village 2; Uncle Kents I 6, Boomers 3; Club DeNoyer 6, Jakes I 3; Eagle Lanes 5, Jakes II 4; Tiny Tap 5, Uncle Kents II 4, Mud Creek, bye. Nine-ball break: Tom Collins (3), Kelly Kuglistch (2), Sabrina Kasmarek. STANDINGS W PINE ISLE .................................79 UNCLE KENTS I .....................69 BOOMERS .................................58 UNCLE KENTS II....................56 CLUB DENOYER......................55 TINY TAP ..................................53 MUD CREEK SALOON............46 EAGLE LANES .........................45 JAKES II ...................................42 ONEIDA VILLAGE ...................42 JAKES I.....................................37 L 29 36 50 52 53 55 53 63 63 66 62
EAGLE RIVER WOMENS POOL LEAGUE

Results of 1/10/12 Results: Bucktales 5, Uncle Kents II 4; Smugglers Lounge 1, Tiny Tap 8; Uncle Kents I 5, Buckshots 4. Five-ball runs: Arleen Sarkauskus, Vicky Muth, Barb Leveille, Linda Small. STANDINGS W L TINY TAP.................................82 44 UNCLE KENTS I....................76 50 UNCLE KENTS II ..................64 62 BUCKSHOTS...........................57 69 BUCKTALES ...........................52 74 SMUGGLERS LOUNGE ........48 78
THREE LAKES BLUEJAYS

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

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 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 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

Standings of 1/11/12 W MOONDANCE............................45 KATHAN INN B.........................44 GATORS LANDING ..................41 KATHAN INN A.........................27 KLINGENS IDLEWILDE .........23 L 27 28 31 45 49
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Gary Ridderbusch N-R Editor Playoff Record Winningest Percentage Last Weeks Tally N.Y. Giants at San Francisco Baltimore at New England 6-2 .750 3-1 San Francisco New England Paula Hendrickson Tailgater 4-4 .500 2-2 N.Y. Giants Baltimore Painless Pete Dentist 4-4 .500 2-2 San Francisco Larry Snedden Youth Coach 5-3 .625 2-2 N.Y. Giants Rich Bruce Javenkoski Weber Sports Analyst Big B Grocer 6-2 .750 3-1 4-4 .500 3-1
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UNDEFEATED CHAMPS The seventh-grade boys basketball team recently finished an undefeated regular season in the Lakeland Basketball League. The boys will enter tournament play this Saturday in Ashland. The league champions include, front row from left, Cameron Wait, Davey Mendham, Noah Weber, Scott Young, Blake Modjewski and Ryan Houle; middle row, John
Thorton-Weyrauch, Mike Rosinsky, Jack Misina, Noah Christensen, Landon Lax and Hunter Koehler; and back row, coaches Phil Mendham and Rick Lax. Missing from the photo were Josh Sealander and Jake Martinez. The Northland Pines Basketball Association runs youth programs for more than 150 Northland Pines district students from kindergarten through eighth grade. --Contributed Photo
STANDINGS
EAGLE RIVER DARTBALL
Results of 1/11/12 Team results: BBTs II 1, Bucktale II 2; Bucktale I 2, BBTs III 1; DeNoyers I 3, Club 45 II 0; Club 45 I 2, BBTs I 1; DeNoyers II, bye. Top women shooters: Jane Klug 6/14, Mary Burback 5/12, Barb Schofield 4/16, Diane Goodness 3/9, Pam Tinder 3/12, Jami DeLaVega 2/14, Sue Stardy and Maggie Giess 2/16. Top men shooters: Jeff Schmidt 7/15, John Ariola 6/14, Ryan Brown 5/11, Gary Goodness 4/10, Bob Ratke 4/16, Gary Brainard 3/9, Phil Drager 3/14, Rick Ruffalo 3/15. Home runs: Rick Ruffalo, Amber Arndt, John Mutka. STANDINGS W L BUCKTALE I ............................24 9 DENOYERS I ............................24 9 DENOYERS II...........................20 13 BBTS I.......................................18 18 CLUB 45 II ................................15 18 BUCKTALE II...........................17 19 BBTS III....................................13 23 CLUB 45 I....................................8 28
THREE LAKES DARTBALL

Results of 1/11/12 Team results: Oneida Village II 3, Village People 0; Legion A 3, Nomads 0; Wildcats 2, Oneida Village I 1; Triple Diamonds 2, Legion I 1. Top women shooters: Sue Sadowske 3/9, Barb Borek and Lee Travis 2/9, Doe Muench 3/14, Kathy Gruhn 2/7, Sarah Rugotzke 2/6; Gail Smith and Marlene Lucas 1/7. Top men shooters: Larry Weinbrod 6/7, Dale Samuels 8/14, Jerry Koslowski 4/7, Bob Borek 4/9, Dave Cyrtmus 7/14, Mark Theisen 5/9, Joe Petreikis 2/8, Bob Ginnow 2/7, Paul Mathaie 2/9. Home runs: Carol Baker (2), Kathy Gruhn, Mary Ann Stoll, Doe Muench. STANDINGS W L ONEIDA VILLAGE II ...........29 7 TRIPLE DIAMONDS ............22 14 AMERICAN LEGION I .........20 16 AMERICAN LEGION A ........18.5 17.5 OV WILDCATS ......................16.5 19.5 NOMADS ...............................15 11 ONEIDA VILLAGE I.............12 24 VILLAGE PEOPLE ...............11 25
EAGLE RIVER 301 DART LEAGUE

Results of 1/9/12 Team results: Club DeNoyer 2, Club 45 11; House of Boos I 0, Sweetwater II 13; Sweetwater I 11, House of Boos II 2; OBriens 13, Uncle Kents 0; Kathan Inn 10, Smugglers Lounge 3. Six-dart out: Todd Anderson and Bob Burnett. Eight-dart out: Bob Dutz, Bob Hagen, Mason Gerlach. Nine-dart out: Chris Blicharz (2), Paul Muetlein, Jon Gosda, Nick Warwick, Bob Burnett, Greg Maney, Mason Gerlach. Hat tricks: Bill Kahlenberg, Eric Bolte and Mason Gerlach (3); Paul Muetlein, Ralph Daring, Bob Burnett and Greg Maney (2); Cheryl Nagy, Jay Rabenberg, Chris Blicharz, Jon Gosda, John Garsow, Todd Anderson, Jim Verstoppen, Jay Warwick, Nick Warwick, Bob Hagen, Rob Michalski, Rick Behrens. STANDINGS W SWEETWATER II ..................129 SWEETWATER I .................. 123 OBRIENS PUB .....................122 CLUB 45 .................................103 KATHAN INN ..........................94 HOUSE OF BOOS II ...............74 HOUSE OF BOOS I.................65 CLUB DENOYER.....................53 SMUGGLERS LOUNGE .........50 UNCLE KENTS.......................32 L 40 46 47 66 75 95 104 116 119 137
Bluejay Buddies youth program under way at Three Lakes School

The Three Lakes girls basketball team will present its Bluejay Buddies youth basketball program for girls ages 5-14 Saturdays through Feb. 18 at the Three Lakes High School gymnasium. The program is designed to teach the fundamentals of basketball in a positive atmosphere that ensures each girl has the opportunity to learn as much as possible. The first half of the program will be comprised of ball handling, shooting, passing and fast breaking aimed at improving individual offensive skills, according to girls varsity coach Steve Radaj. There will be a high coachto-player ratio, allowing each girl to receive much individual attention, he said. Ill provide instruction along with members of the junior varsity and varsity girls basketball team. The second half of the program will consist of numerous individual and partner contests and games. Each team will have a maximum of one substitution, allowing each girl an adequate amount of playing time. Either a coach or a player will coach each team. Awards will be handed out for contest and game winners. Bluejay Buddies will conclude with an awards ceremony recognizing individuals for their attendance, efforts and talents throughout the program. Girls grades kindergarten through fourth grade will meet from 9 to 10:15 a.m., while those in grades five to eight will meet from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Special events will include a Basketball Skills Day, a Mother-Daughter or FatherDaughter Day, a trip to either a Minnesota Timberwolves or Milwaukee Bucks basketball game (additional cost required) and a one-on-one tournament. Registration will cost $10 and includes instruction, Tshirt, awards, team certificate and the Bluejay Girls Newsletter. During Bluejays home games, participants will have the opportunity to participate in halftime games, be a ball girl, sit behind the Bluejays and stand with the varsity girls during the national anthem. Registration forms are available at the Sugar Camp Elementary School office, the Three Lakes Elementary School office or through email at sradaj@frontiernet.net. Checks can be made payable to Steve Radaj. For more information, contact Radaj at (715) 358-6863, (715) 272-1450 or via email.
TUESDAY NIGHT LADIES THURSDAY SPORTSMEN

Eagle Lanes Results of 1/12/12 High team game: Daniels Distinctive Design 1061. High team series: Daniels Distinctive Design 2795. High games: Gabe Gabriel 257, Mark Weinand 247, Bob Burnett 244. High series: Paul Reidal 646, Rob Erickson 634, Greg Maney 631. STANDINGS W XXX-OUTS..........................................14 HARRYS MARKET ...........................14 MILLER SPORTSMEN .....................12 DANIELS DISTINCTIVE DESIGN....9 CLUB DENOYER.................................7 HIAWATHA HIDE AWAY....................5 LEINENKUGELS ................................5 GREMBANS .........................................5 WILD EAGLE CORNER STORE........5 DYNA MANUFACTURING.................4 BOONES BUILDING SUPPLY ..........2 BBTS ....................................................2 T&M Lanes Results of 1/10/12 Team results: T&M Lanes 7, Bents Camp 0; Tackle Box 5, Sparo Coin 2; LOL Pharmacy 2, All In The Family 5. High team game: T&M Lanes 819. High team series: T&M Lanes 2406. High games: Kyha Buell 210, Diane Grosso 193, Amy Froemming 192, Karen Koskelin 187, Carol Horst 182. High series: Karen Koskelin 553, Kyha Buell 546, Amy Froemming 538, Roni Kopanski 520, Ronee Horst 487. Split conversion: Amy Froemming 47-10, Karen Koskelin 6-7-10, Kari Bartleme and Renee Horst 5-7. STANDINGS W L TACKLE BOX ........................22 6 T&M LANES..........................19 9 BENTS CAMP.......................19 9 ALL IN THE FAMILY ...........10 18 LOL PHARMACY ....................8 20 SPARO COIN ...........................6 22
WEDNESDAY GOODFELLOWSHIP
T&M Lanes Results of 1/11/12 Team results: Great Lakes Stone 0, Rusty Nail 7; Lannys Fireside 2, Northern Exposure 5; Ramesh Motorsports, bye. High team game: Northern Exposure 816. High team series: Northern Exposure 2322. High games: Pete Wyant 220, Jeff Jackl 191, Doug Horstman 189, Jason Wehrmeyer 189, Bob Kemppainen 186 High series: Pete Wyant 552, Jason Wehrmeyer 533, Bob Kemppainen 528, Mike Bukoweicki 512, Rich Lambert 504. STANDINGS W LANNYS FIRESIDE ...............21 RUSTY NAIL ..........................19 NORTHERN EXPOSURE .......16 RAMESH MOTORSPORTS ....14 GREAT LAKES STONE ............5 L 7 9 12 14 23
YOUTH HOCKEY
EAGLE RIVER SQUIRT As
Results of 1/14/12 SCORE BY PERIODS Eagle River 2-1-3 6 De Pere 1-2-0 3 INDIVIDUAL SCORING First period: Noah Miller, Noah Miller (David Sauvola) Second period: Brady Snedden Third period: Brady Snedden, Lochlan Siegmeier (David Sauvola), Lochlan Siegmeier (David Sauvola) Saves: 11 (Brett Wilkins) Shots on goal: 27 Playmaker: David Sauvola SCORE BY PERIODS Eagle River 2-3-0 5 De Pere 0-0-0 0 INDIVIDUAL SCORING First period: Brady Snedden (David Sauvola), Trinity Foster Second period: Brady Snedden (Alex Sternhagen), Noah Miller, Michael Paul Saves: 17 (Brett Wilkins) Shots on goal: 20 Results of 1/15/12 SCORE BY PERIODS Eagle River 1-3-2 6 Green Bay 0-5-2 7 INDIVIDUAL SCORING First period: Riley McGee (Gunnar Schiffmann) Second period: Michael Paul (Gunnar Schiffmann), Alex Sternhagen, Gunnar Schiffman Third period: Noah Miller (Brady Snedden), Brady Snedden Saves: 27 (Brett Wilkins) Shots on goal: 32 SCORE BY PERIODS Eagle River 1-3-2 6 Green Bay 2-1-2 5 INDIVIDUAL SCORING First period: Kevin John (Brady Snedden) Second period: Gunnar Schiffmann (Riley McGee), Noah Miller (Kevin John, Gunnar Schiffmann), Riley McGee (Michael Paul) Third period: Brady Snedden (Kevin John), Gunnar Schiffmann Saves: 15 (Brett Wilkins) Shots on goal: 22 Shots on goal: 28 SCORE BY PERIODS Eagle River 1-3-1 5 Milwaukee 3-1-2 6 INDIVIDUAL SCORING First period: Noah Wittkopf Second period: Noah Wittkopf (Noah Weber), Colton Raymond (Ryon Ritzer, Nick Dean), Colton Raymond (Jake Jantzen) Third period: Nick Dean (Colton Raymond) Saves: 18 (Dillon Gagliano) Shots on goal: 30 Results of 1/8/12 SCORE BY PERIODS Eagle River 1-2-0 3 Ozaukee 2-1-4 7 INDIVIDUAL SCORING First period: Colton Raymond (Ryon Ritzer) Second period: Nick Dean, Nick Dean (Colton Raymond) Saves: 18 (Dillon Gagliano) Shots on goal: 38
THURSDAY NITE MENS LEAGUE

T&M Lanes Results of 1/12/12 Team results: Northern Carpets 2, Black Bear Industries 5; FMN Floral 5, Northern Exposure 2. High team game: FMN Floral 811. High team series: FMN Floral 2251. High games: Mike Froemming 204, Chad Hosey 202, Dick Owen 199, Gary Goral 195, Dale Grosso 186. High series: Chad Hosey 539, Dick Owen 531, Gary Goral 523, Mike Froemming 520, Dale Grosso 516. STANDINGS W L FMN FLORAL.............................19 2 BLACK BEAR INDUSTRIES...12 9 NORTHERN EXPOSURE...........7 14 NORTHERN CARPETS ..............4 17
LADIES NIGHT OUT

Eagle Lanes Results of 1/11/12 Team results: Rockettes 0, Wild Eagle Corner Store 7; Boones Building Supply 7, Harrys Market 0; Twelve Pines 0, Darrells Dummies 7. High games: Susie Erickson 194, Lynne Behrendt and Sue Soderberg 192, Joey Tess 191. High series: Joey Tess 545, Susie Erickson 512, Carol Kubiaczyk 506, Carol Long 504. STANDINGS W DARRELLS DUMMIES ...........74 WILD EAGLE CORNER ..........60 BOONES BUILDING ..............57 HARRYS MARKET ..................54 ROCKETTES.............................50 TWELVE PINES .......................41 L 38 52 55 58 62 71
EAGLE RIVER PEE WEE Bs

Results of 1/14/12 SCORE BY PERIODS Eagle River 2-2-3 7 D.C. Everest 1-0-2 3 INDIVIDUAL SCORING First period: Bobby Schilling, Burke Anderson (Eric Saltenberger) Second period: Bobby Schilling, Bobby Schilling (Michael John) Third period: Tucker Wittkopf (Bobby Schilling), Tucker Wittkopf (Syrus McCormick), Tucker Wittkopf (Syrus McCormick) Saves: 26 (Wesley Pearce) Shots on goal: 25 SCORE BY PERIODS Eagle River 0-2-2 4 D.C. Everest 1-6-3 10 INDIVIDUAL SCORING Second period: Bobby Schilling (Carter Staege), Tucker Wittkopf (Eric Saltenberger) Third period: Tucker Wittkopf (Syrus McCormick), Bobby Schilling (Tucker Wittkopf) Saves: 29 (Wesley Pearce) Shots on goal: 29 Results of 1/15/12 SCORE BY PERIODS Eagle River 1-0-0 1 Rhinelander 3-2-4 9 INDIVIDUAL SCORING First period: Jack Brown (Bobby Schilling) Saves: 33 (Wesley Pearce) Shots on goal: 8
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Results of 1/14/12 SCORE BY PERIODS Eagle River 0-2-3 5 Keweenaw 1-1-0 2 INDIVIDUAL SCORING Second period: Tyler Hunt (Mikey Alfonso, Jack Rhode), T.J. Burke Third period: Max Zingler (Jack Rhode), Tyler Hunt (Jack Rhode), Max Zingler Saves: (Nick Edwards) SCORE BY PERIODS Eagle River 2-5-3 10 Calumet 1-0-2 3 INDIVIDUAL SCORING First period: T.J. Burke (Tyler Hunt), Jack Rhode Second period: Max Zingler (Mikey Alfonso), Tyler Hunt (Max Zingler, Mikey Alfonso), Tyler Hunt, Max Zingler (Cody Jantzen), Tyler Hunt (Mikey Alfonso) Third period: Jack Rhode (Mikey Alfonso, Cody Jantzen), Tyler Hunt (Cody Jantzen), Mikey Alfonso (Cody Jantzen, Max Zingler) Saves: (Ethan Polich) Results of 1/15/12 SCORE BY PERIODS Eagle River 1-1-0 2 Antigo 2-2-0 4 INDIVIDUAL SCORING First period: T.J. Burke (Max Zingler) Second period: Max Zingler (Tyler Hunt) Saves: 27 (Nick Edwards) Shots on goal: 17 SCORE BY PERIODS Eagle River 0-2-2 4 Antigo 0-0-2 2 INDIVIDUAL SCORING Second period: Max Zingler (Sammy Spencer), Jack Rhode (T.J. Burke) Third period: Max Zingler (T.J. Burke), Max Zingler (Jack Rhode) Saves: 31 (Ethan Polich) Shots on goal: 16
EAGLE RIVER MITES

Results of 1/14/12 SCORE BY PERIODS Eagle River 3-1-1 5 Waupaca 3-0-2 5 INDIVIDUAL SCORING First period: Hunter Bill, Hunter Bill, J.J. Albee Second period: Hunter Bill Third period: J.J. Albee Saves: 12 (Evan Janet) Shots on goal: 17 Results of 1/15/12 SCORE BY PERIODS Eagle River 3-0-1 4 Waupaca 0-0-0 0 INDIVIDUAL SCORING First period: Hunter Bill, Hunter Bill, Hunter Bill Third period: Allie Kieffer (J.J. Albee) Saves: 7 (Mitchell McCanles) Shots on goal: 7
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 W 4-2 T 4-4 W 9-0 L 5-4 W 6-3 W 7-0 W 7-3 L 4-2 W 7-0 LWW W 9-1 W 7-2 W 7-1 7:00 PM 7:30 PM TBD 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM TBD
NORTHLAND PINES HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS

Date Sat., Nov. 19 Opponent Badger Thunder MSO Fond du Lac Mon., Nov. 28 Marshfield Fri., Dec. 2 Eau Claire North Sat., Dec. 3 Sun Prairie Fri., Dec. 9 at Lakeland Fri., Dec. 16 Medford Area Tues., Dec. 20 at Hayward Tues., Jan. 3 at Ashland Fri., Jan. 6 at Tomahawk Mon., Jan. 9 at Wisconsin Rapids Fri., Jan. 13 Antigo/Rhinelander Sat., Jan.14 at Appleton West Mon., Jan. 16 at Marshfield Fri., Jan. 20 Hayward, & Sat., Jan. 21 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 W 3-2 W 7-1 L 5-3 W 1-0 L 3-2 W 3-2 W 7-0 W 4-1 L 7-1 W 11-0 W 5-2 L 2-0 W 7-2 T 2-2 T 1-1
EAGLE RIVER FALCONS

Date Fri., Nov. 11 Sat., Nov. 12 Sat., Nov. 26 Sat., Dec. 3 Sat., Dec. 10 Sat., Dec. 17 Fri., Dec. 23 Fri., Dec. 30 Sat., Jan. 7 Sat., Jan. 14 Sat., Jan. 21 Opponent Brookfield Vernon Hills Capitals Oregon Outlaws Vernon Hills Capitals Fond du Lac Bears Madison Blues at Mosinee Papermakers Brookfield Battalion at Fox Cities Ice Dogs Green Bay Deacons Mosinee Papermakers (Derby) Fri., Feb. 3 at Madison Blues Sat., Feb. 4 at Fond du Lac Bears Fri., Feb. 10 Calumet Wolverines (Pond Hockey) Sat., Feb. 11 Portage Lakes Pioneers (Pond Hockey) Fri., Feb. 17 at Mosinee Papermakers (River Cup) Sat., Feb. 18 Mosinee Papermakers (River Cup) Fri., Feb. 24 at West Bend Bombers Sat., Feb. 25 at Oregon Outlaws Fri., March 9 at Green Bay Deacons Sat., March 10 Fox Cities Ice Dogs Sat., March 17 West Bend Bombers Fri., March 23 at Calumet Wolverines Sat., March 24 at Portage Lakes Pioneers Time W 5-2 L 8-4 W 8-2 L 9-5 T 6-6 W 18-6 L 6-3 W 11-4 L 8-2 L 8-3 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 6:00 PM CT 5:30 PM CT
EAGLE RIVER BANTAMS

Results of 1/6/12 SCORE BY PERIODS Eagle River 0-1-0 1 Fond du Lac 1-2-2 5 INDIVIDUAL SCORING Second period: Connor Cox Saves: 23 (Dillon Gagliano) Shots on goal: 21 Results of 1/7/12 SCORE BY PERIODS Eagle River 1-2-1 4 Middleton 1-1-2 4 INDIVIDUAL SCORING First period: Noah Wittkopf (Noah Weber, Jake Jantzen) Second period: T.J. Ebert (Noah Wittkopf, Jake Jantzen), Jake Jantzen Third period: T.J. Ebert (Connor Cox) Saves: 21 (Dillon Gagliano)
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KURT KRUEGER GARY RIDDERBUSCH ANTHONY DREW MARIANNE ASHTON JEAN DREW ELIZABETH BLEICHER SHARINA ADAMS CARLY RATLIFF JEAN FITZPATRICK ELIZABETH SCHMIDT TERRY POSTO MARY JO ADAMOVICH DIANE GLEASON MARCIA HEYER MADELINE MATHISEN JULIE SCHIDDEL
I dont always agree with what I write!

SOMETIMES WHAT I say or write isnt exactly what I mean, and not until I am reminded of what I said or wrote does it become clear that I was misquoted or misunderstood. Im sure weve all been misunderstood from time to time. These errors in speech are called malaprops. Back in 1994, state Sen. Rodney Moen (D-Whitehall) shared his list of bumbling statements collected in the Legislature with Milwaukee Journal Sentinel staff writer Alex Thien. I saved that list and I now wonder if anything has changed in Madison. We seem to have a disfunctional government and perhaps it is because of this we have these confusing and somewhat inaccurate statements filling the chambers of the Legislature. Heres a sampling: 1. We have a permanent plan for the time being. 2. Tomorrow morning we will have an allday meeting. 3. I dont necessarily believe what I think. 4. If I give a little and you give a lot, we will have a compromise. 5. Family planning has many misconceptions. 6. The DNR is like a giant octopus, spreading its testicles across the state. 7. I caught that out of the corner of my ear. 8. These numbers are not my own. They are from someone who knows what they are talk-
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ing about. 9. People planning on getting in serious accidents should wear their seat belts. 10. This is a good health bill. Take it from one who has survived a terminal heart attack. 11. The bill will help rural Wisconsin and sparsely populated big cities. 12. There is a 999 chance out of 100 that I will support this bill. 13. There are more Chippewa Indians in my district than there are in the entire state of Wisconsin. 14. The people in my district do not want the highway bypass no matter if it goes through or around the city. 15. We are today beginning to maximize the quality of our mistakes. 16. Upon finalization of this agreement, we will have a temporary solution on an interim basis. 17. I would like to present an oral residue of what we did at our meeting. Think it is bad at the state level? Listen carefully to what members of the U.S. Congress say. And, is it any wonder the candidates for president currently out on the stump are strictly forbidden to go off message when making a campaign speech? * * * ITS WINTER AND its cold. Spring is still three months away. The next official holiday from work wont show up until the end of May. So, we need some cheering up, right? Heres a sign of the times. Two Illinois men were chatting together in a federal penitentiary, and one says to the other, You know, the food was better here when you were governor. * * * HEAVEN KNOWS these are tough times. Albert Einstein once said, Problems cannot be solved by the same thinking that created them. If faced with a difficult problem, or diversity, ask for help. People who see the world differently can add a tremendous richness to the discussions and conclusions of a group. They will help people see things differently. They can save the group from premature consensus. They can ask the tough questions and present a new way to look at a
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Derby is huge opportunity in world-class competition
It is not often that some of the worlds top sports competitors come to the Eagle River area, other than for a vacation. But it will happen this Thursday through Sunday, when the best snowmobile racers on the globe converge on this small northern Wisconsin city for the 49th running of the AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby. The Derby promotes international competition at its best, not unlike professional hockey and major league baseball where the best from the United States and Canada go head-to-head. What an opportunity for North Woods residents to view a world-class sporting event so close to home. The racers will come from as far away as the Canadian provinces of Quebec, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, as well as Vermont, New Hampshire and other East Coast states. The best from numerous racing circuits will try once again to win the crown of World Champion. It can only happen in Eagle River. Spectators will converge on the North Woods by the thousands, from across the United States and Canada, to witness the action, the suspense and the atmosphere of the most competitive snowmobile racing event anywhere. Besides the worlds best Oval racing, they will see high-flying Sno-Cross racers and the oldest and best underthe-lights show in snowmobile racing history. The Eagle River Derby, often labeled the Indy 500 of snowmobile racing, is truly in a class all its own. Racing for a prize and cash purse of more than $100,000, and much more in prestige and sponsorships for the years ahead, drivers put everything on the line to win here. What a show thousands of fans will see at Friday Night Thunder, kicked off by a magnificent fireworks display above the Derby grounds. Come and see for yourself. See the legendary greats battle for a Top 10 ring and the World Championship of oval racing.
problem or think about a solution. Diversity is the result of different experiences, perceptions, ideals, aptitudes, skills, opinions, values, attitudes, motives and perspectives. A group or person without diversity is like a library with just one book. * * * WITH THE economy still in a slump, getting caught sleeping at your desk is not a good thing to happen. But, if it does happen, it is a good idea to be prepared with some things to say to the boss. You might try one of these excuses. 1. They told me at the blood bank this might happen. 2. This is just a 15minute power nap like they raved about in that time-management course you sent me to. 3. Whew! Guess I left the top off the Wite-Out. You probably got here just in time! 4. I wasnt sleeping! I was meditating on the mission statement and envisioning a new paradigm. 5. I was doing a highly specific yoga exercise to relieve work-related stress. Are you discriminatory toward people who practice yoga? 6. Why did you interrupt me? I had almost figured out a solution to our biggest problem. And the No. 1 best thing to say if you got caught sleeping at your desk is: In Jesus name, Amen.
Cal Thomas
Time to run a Tebow media option play
EVEN FAIR-MINDED liberals, of which there must be a few, should acknowledge that the Saturday-Sunday blitz of the Republican presidential candidates by ABC and NBC correspondents looked like a play designed by the left wing of the Democratic Party. Clearly the questions by ABCs George Stephanopoulos and Diane Sawyer about contraception and same-sex marriage were asked to trap the GOP candidates into delivering sound bites that the Obama re-election campaign could use against the eventual nominee and the party at large. These were the types of accusatory questions that would never be asked of a Democratic president. One would not expect to hear, for example, a question like this to President Obama: Mr. President, millions of babies have been legally aborted in this country since 1973. How can you so callously dismiss unborn children, many of whom would now be productive, taxpaying citizens, by taking a prochoice stance on abortion? This is how it works: If you are a journalist who clearly favors the re-election of President Obama, you ask questions of Republicans in an effort to make them look foolish, forcing them to address subjects other than the economy and threats to national security. When you question Democrats, you ask questions people care most about and usually allow the answer, however inaccurate, to go unchallenged. During last Sundays NBC News/Facebook debate on Meet the Press, the conservative Media Research Center (mrc.org) found that, Out of the 41 questions directed to the six Republican presidential candidates, 25 of them were from the left, 13 questions were neutral, mainly about the campaign To THOMAS Pg. 15A
Great snowmobile systems are a privilege, not a right

While snowmobile trail officials are working hard to keep safe and well-designed systems intact, enduring everything from funding shortages to changes in private ownership and public forest policies, those efforts can be thwarted by snowmobilers who dont follow the rules Snowmobilers have proven in some cases to be their own worst enemy, especially when they veer off trails, damage property and downright annoy the very landowners who have generously provided the easements that allow trails across their private lands. The sign wed like to see erected on every trail segment is one that reminds snowmobilers that the trail on which they are riding represents a privilege, not a right. It is a privilege that requires respect for private property, public resources, the rights of others and the volunteer trail officials who give their all for the sport. Lest anyone forget, it is the snowmobiling industry that continues to fuel a year-round economy in a land that was once a ghost town in winter.
Get some snow and they will come
Following the first major snowfall of the year last week, thousands of sledders converged on the North Woods to enjoy some time on the trails. More snow was predicted for this week, just in time for Derbygoers. --Staff Photo By GARY RIDDERBUSCH
Ice tradition continues to thrive

COME WINTER, the North Woods of Wisconsin and ice fishing tournaments have become synonymous. Old-fashioned fishing jamborees have been around for a long time, mostly put on by local civic clubs to raise money for their community projects. Three Lakes has had one forever, while Phelps holds a couple of good ones; Conover, a kids event; Land O Lakes, at least one tourney; St. Germain, one that benefits the Plum Lake Emergency Medical Services; and Sayner-Star Lake, a really good one. That last one is a shameless plug on my part. The Plum Lake tournament is a lot like all the others, but since I am the committee chairman of the event for the Sayner-Star Lake Lions, I would probably be demoted from club president to head sweeper and toi-
Trails & Tales

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let cleaner if I didnt brag up our own event. Anyway, fishing tournaments or jamborees have been around for a long time. The first one I was in was held on Plum Lake in 1961 and was hosted by the then-fledgling Sayner-Star Lake Lions. Millard Long was a charter member of the club, and it was his beer bar, called The Honky Tonk on the west end of Plum Lake, that was used as a headquarters. There were no frills that went with that particular headquarters, as the vertical,
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half-log structure built on a cement slab was a summertime-only beer bar mostly run for the benefit of guests at Millards 16-cabin resort, but also open to the public. For the jamboree, the doors were open to allow the building to warm up to the outdoors temperature which, as I recall, barely made it out of single digits all day. Fishing equipment, technique and bait were all different in those early days of the 60s. No one I knew of had a power auger, nor, for that matter, a hand auger. Tip-ups were crude affairs, basically two slats fastened crossways with a wood dowel sticking up, to which was attached a thin metal strip holding a scrap of brightly colored cloth for a flag, although To MAINES, Pg. 15A
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Center offers support to those making choices

Dear Editor: Since 1983, Americans have observed Sanctity of Human Life Sunday as a day to celebrate the value of all human life. That day will be recognized in communities around our country on Sunday, Jan. 22, which coincides with the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision on Jan. 22, 1973. Since that date, approximately 50 million abortions have been performed on women who faced an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy and often felt they had no other option. Their choice has touched the lives of their friends, husbands and other family members. Through affiliation with Care Net and after receiving training, in June of 2011 New Dawn Pregnancy Resource Center located in Minocqua opened its doors to women, men and families in need of help when facing an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy. Compassionate and confidential support is available through pregnancy tests, educational programs, material assistance and referrals to area resources. Up-to-date information is available to help them make informed decisions. As a nonprofit agency supported through the donations of individuals, businesses and churches, we are able to provide all services free of charge. Although we primarily offer support through pregnancy, we plan to expand our services in the coming year to include compassionate support for women who have struggled through the years with their abortion decision and desire a confidential place to find healing and forgiveness. In the days ahead, our hope is to continue to empower women and men throughout northern Wisconsin to make life-affirming choices as we walk alongside them with the support they need. A heartfelt thank-you to all those who support us to make this happen. Tammy Dallmann New Dawn Pregnancy Resource Center, Woodruff
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some fishermen simply used a small square of tinfoil. Most fishermen didnt even own tip-ups, instead employing brush lines. Briefly described, a brush line consisted of a piece of brush with the butt end shoved in the snow at an angle so the tip of the brush hung two or three feet above the hole. After setting the depth of the bait, braided line would be hung over a small twig end of the brush so that when a fish grabbed the bait, it would pull the brush rigs flag again oftentimes a square of tinfoil down into the water instead of springing a flag upwards as todays tip-ups do. When it came to bait, more often than not, there was no such thing as fishing with live minnows. Almost no sport shops in the area stayed open
during wintertime in those years, so if you fished minnows, they were salted minnows, brined in salt way back in the fall and preserved for winter use. They were hooked below the dorsal fin as live minnows are now. To get them suspended in a horizontal position, it was usually necessary to affix a thin strip of bendable lead either fore or aft to balance the bait. Believe it or not, salted minnows fished in that manner were pretty darned effective. Whether fish were dumber in those days, I dont rightly know, but the thought has occurred to me sometimes that we waste a lot of money on fresh minnows when we could simply salt away our leftovers each time out. As for waxies, spikes and other grubs, again, we didnt buy them at the local sport shop, mainly because there was a ready supply free for the
taking. To get them, you picked out a dead tree in the woods, knocked off the outer bark and collected the fat grubs hibernating away the winter in the comfort of their own home. As for the $64,000 question concerning my catching a fish during that inaugural Plum Lake tournament, that I remember quite clearly no, no and no. Mostly I remember shoveling off a large enough space on the ice for a makeshift hockey game with my cousins. When the fishermen take to Plum Lake this year, theyll be roaring up and down the lake in 3-gazillion horsepower fourwheel drive trucks and SUVs, or 500,000-horsepower snowmobiles. Theyll be warmly ensconced in heated shacks, armed with all the latest in tip-up and electronic gadgetry. Instead of a $5 first prize, big fish winners will take home as
much as $75, and door-prize winners will get power augers and other big boy toys. One thing wont change, however, and that will be the fact that everyone will have fun. If they arent catching fish, fishermen will be able to whip up their favorite on-ice recipe and maybe win a prize in the Chefs On Ice contest, and I daresay this may be the only tournament with its own Ice Shack Queen. Three leading ladies from Sayner and Star Lake are vying for the prestigious crown and sash, the latter crafted from the finest toilet paper available. One of them will be elected the old-fashioned American way with cash. In the end, as it was back in 1961, the Plum Lake tourney and all the others around the area will continue to be another way to make winter seem shorter and more fun while raising money for a worthwhile cause. Let the flags fly.
Binge drinking ranking not a good thing for state

Letter to the Editor: Once again, Wisconsin is No. 1. But this time, were No. 1 in binge drinking. This isnt just embarrassing, it borders on social pathology. And we need to act. This weeks Center for Disease Control and Prevention report included a nationwide study on binge drinking that placed Wisconsin as the nations worst binge drinking state with a fourth of all adults reporting they were binge drinkers. Thats 50 % higher than the national average. But whats worse is that those binge drinkers reported consuming nine drinks per setting! For an average 180-pound male, three to four drinks over a few hours would be enough alcohol in their blood stream to make it illegal to drive. Nine drinks is a bad accident waiting to happen. And even more embarrassing than that? The study shows that these statistics seem substantially under reported because Wisconsin purchases much more alcohol than it reports drinking. Over the years, Wisconsins obsession with alcohol can be seen every day. The fact is, we dont take binge drinking and the alcoholrelated problems it creates seriously. Its cultural. Alcohol abuse and problems associated with alcohol have long been accepted or tolerated in this state. Until this perception is changed, we cant solve the problem. We cant even have a serious discussion about it. More residents need to recognize the serious effects that alcohol abuse causes in our state, and must voice their opinions that this is no longer acceptable. Without this public outcry, state legislators and local elected officials will continue the status quo, which means the violence, assaults, crime, property damage and health issues related to alcohol abuse will continue unabated. And what are we doing? We actually just made the problem worse. Just last month, Gov. Scott Walker and the Legislature passed a bill into law allowing retailers to begin selling alcohol at 6 a.m., two hours earlier than previously allowed. Increased availability of alcohol does nothing to curb binge drinking; it does the exact opposite. This shows the Legislature nor the governor truly recognize the alcohol abuse problems that exist and the negative impact on our economy and quality of life. It also suggests that the voices of the concerned citizens, health To BINGE, Pg. 16A
Democratic recall effort is case of sour grapes

Letter to the Editor: Lets be honest about the recall efforts against Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker by the Democrats. Its a case of sour grapes. Scott Walker and the Republicans won the 2010 elections. They ran promising to get Wisconsins spending under control. Wisconsin voters preferred this message to the Democrat alternative of more of the same old tax-and-spend policies. Once they took office, Gov. Walker and the Republicans in the Legislature implemented the policies they promised. Wisconsins public-sector employees no longer have their union dues automatically taken from their paychecks. Wisconsins public employees now contribute 5.8% of their salaries toward their own pensions and now pay 12.6% of their own health insurance premiums. (By comparison, a Kaiser Family Foundation study concluded that employees nationally public and private pay an average of 29% of the cost of their health insurance premiums. Among just government employees nationwide, the average was 25% for family coverage. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 healthcare benefits survey reported the employee share of healthinsurance premiums at 32% for family coverage, and 21% for single coverage. A study by The Segal Co., a private benefits firm, looked just at state government employees and found that a majority of them pay between 20% and 60% of their health insurance premiums for family coverage. And the Employee Benefits Research Institute calculates the average employee contribution to their own retirement is 7.9% of their take-home pay.) Wisconsins liberal Democrats cried foul. These same liberals who demand that the rich pay their fair share are upset that public employees, whose generous compensation packages exceed most of those in the private sector, are now contributing a small portion of their salaries to their own benefit packages. (The median wage for Wisconsins public-sector employees is $45,691, which is 22% higher than the average Wisconsin private-sector employee. These figures do not include fringe benefits.) But what really upset the Democrats is that the welloiled money-laundering machine was derailed. It worked like this. Democrats used taxpayer money to give overly generous compensation packages to their unionized public employees. Union membership was mandatory for these public-sector employees. Union dues were automatically taken from these public employees paychecks. A portion of these union dues were then used to elect Democrats, and the cycle repeated itself. But now that union dues are no longer being automatically taken from public employees paychecks, many of these employees are no longer paying union dues. Democrat leaders are scared. They know that if Gov. Walkers reforms are allowed to stand, one of their best sources of funding will dry up. According to George Will, in 2001, after Colorado required public employees unions to have annual votes reauthorizing collection of dues, membership in the Colorado Association of Public Employees To RECALL, Pg. 16A
WHAT OTHERS SAY

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Wisconsin faces workforce paradox

opment to work together to address the gap between experience and available job opportunities. Our state must make it a priority to educate our workforce and dispel myths about Wisconsins economy in the following ways: Our K-12 system, along with parents, needs to do a better job of highlighting manufacturing as a desirable career pathway after high school and dispelling false impressions that manufacturing is dirty, dumb and dangerous. We have to introduce students at the elementary, middle school and high school levels to the reality that advanced manufacturing is part of Wisconsins new economy and that the industry offers high-tech, immediately available positions with family-supporting wages to those with the right skill sets. Our manufacturing plants need to engage students and young working adults through mentorship programs and other outreach. These employers can showcase their products and operations, as well as illustrate their potential societal impact and the skills needed to drive their industries forward. Having been through workplaces over the years, we can guarantee that these tours leave an impression that will get young people excited about these careers. We need to recognize that not everyone needs to go to a four-year college and that attractive, lifelong opportunities exist through technical training. All of our colleges need to develop curricula addressing workplace needs, rather than just student demand. In To PARADOX, Pg. 16A
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Thomas
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horse race and electability, and only three questions pressed the candidates from the right. On 60 Minutes last month, correspondent Steve Kroft delivered this fat softball to President Obama: Since the midterm elections, you made an effort at bipartisanship. It hasnt worked out that way. You gave up a lot. You said you wanted a balanced approach. You didnt get it. You cut a trillion dollars and set up the framework to cut another trillion-plus, and the Republicans gave up nothing. I mean, there are people in your own party who think that you were outmaneuvered, that you were stared down by John Boehner and Grover Norquist and capitulated. It seems to be all the compromising is being done by you. And so it goes in every mod-
Wisconsin faces a workforce paradox. Several sectors in Wisconsin, mainly manufacturing, are having difficulty filling jobs because applicants lack necessary skills. Yet, the state has an unemployment rate of 7.3 percent. There are good, family-supporting jobs out there, but the state, our education system and employers need to collectively focus on matching the availability of our workforce with those job needs. Its this paradox that Gov. Scott Walker and Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch are aggressively working to address. The issue wont be solved overnight or on any one front. Its a matter of laying the groundwork for our education system, businesses and workforce devel-
ern election cycle. To the mainstream media, Republicans are pigheaded and unwilling to compromise with a Democratic president (or a Democratic Congress). Thats because in media-land, only Democrats want what is best for real Americans. Get it? MSNBC has apparently suspended conservative Pat Buchanan because that network doesnt like his biases, but Democratic biases are just fine with management. None of this will change as long as liberals continue to dominate major media. Instead of complaining, which changes nothing, Republicans should run the equivalent of a Tebow option play. They should refuse to participate in any more dogand-pony shows designed to trip them up. Instead, they should create their own panels with an ideological mix of interrogators. Invite a couple of wild card
conservative partisans like Rush Limbaugh or Sean Hannity to add to the journalistic mix. If the Miss America contest could invite Limbaugh as a judge in 2010, why cant the Republican presidential candidates invite him, or Hannity, to judge and question them? The ratings would be huge and the public would get better answers to more substantive questions than the gotcha questions they must now endure. Perhaps its too late for this election cycle, but maybe not. All it would take is one such event and the public will instantly see what its been missing. After that, there would likely be no turning back. Direct all mail for Cal Thomas to Tribune Media Services, 2225 Kenmore Ave., Ste. 114, Buffalo, NY 14207. Readers may also email Thomas at tmseditors@tribune.com.
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Paradox: workforce development must improve

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addition, focusing technical training on certification, rather than a degree, makes us more nimble to respond to changes in workplace skill needs. We have one of the best technical college systems in the country. Working together, we can ensure their course offerings accurately reflect the workforce dynamic. We need to identify regional job opportunities and skill needs and find ways to help people relocate to where those jobs are. Our businesses facing shortages need to throw a wider net for recruitment. We may have to look at assistance on training credits and relocationconnecting available workerswith available jobs. We must do a better job of identifying the skills, abilities and experience of people who are unemployed and link them to the available needs. A more thorough assessment of our workforce development strategy is necessary to transition from excelling at processing claims to excelling at putting people back to work. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and the Department of Workforce Development will partner in rebranding opportunities, aligning training to job needs, connecting workers to jobs and providing necessary training and relocation investments. We look forward to continuing to work with our workforce development partners, along with educators at every level of academia, to better position available workers to fill businesses current needs. Paul Jadin, CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, and Reggie Newson, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.
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declined 70%. In 2005, Indiana stopped collecting dues from unionized public employees; in 2011, there were 90% fewer dues-paying members. In Utah, the end of automatic dues deductions for political activities in 2001 caused teachers payments of union dues to fall 90%. After a similar law passed in 1992 in Washington state, the percentage of teachers paying such union dues dropped from 82% to 11%. In Wisconsin, the Democrat gravy train has come off its tracks. The Democrat laundry business is facing hard times and, without a successful recall, may go out of business all together. Kerry Thomas Sayner
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experts and our public safety officials are not being heard. The cost of alcohol, the number and density of alcohol licenses, the sale of alcoholic beverages to minors and the overall availability of alcohol all are major factors in alcohol abuse and binge drinking. So we have lots of potential tools to work with as all of these factors are regulated. With affective policies put in place, neighborhoods, communities, counties and the state can see positive changes in the fight against alcohol abuse in Wisconsin. But first we have to recognize the embarrassing state into which our drinking culture has plunged us. Then we need to come together and solve the problem. At the very least, we need to stop making the problem worse. Maureen Busalacchi Executive director Health First Wisconsin
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Classifieds published here are those received too late for our Trader deadline, which is 10 a.m. Thursday. FOR RENT: Lovely, newer 2-bdrm, 2-fullbath home, located six miles from Eagle River; beautiful, private wood setting; 800 ft. from Boot Lake landing & close to snowmobile trails; fully furnished & extremely clean; minimum 2-night stay; weekly, monthly rates. Call (715) 8911280 for further details. 2c-2270-44L FOR RENT: 1-bdrm, 1-bath apartment. Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, heat and utilities included. Located in Eagle River. $450/month. (715) 479-4688. 2295-tfc HELP WANTED: a la carte CARE for Seniors. Weekend and evening shifts available in the St. Germain area. CNA or previous eldercare experience for companion care, housekeeping, cooking and personal care, background check required. Apply at www.alacartecare.com (715) 453-5459. 2c-2293-45L HELP WANTED: Full-time accounting position open in St. Germain. General duties include sales tax, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, general ledger and monthly financial statement reporting. Ideal candidate will have an associate degree in accounting with 3-5 years experience including some public accounting. Mail rsum to Box S, c/o Vilas County News-Review, P.O. Box 1929, Eagle River, WI 54521. 2c-2291-45 HELP WANTED: Part-time pianist or organist. Does not need to be church member. Call Prince of Peace Church, Eagle River, at (715) 479-9263 regarding wage and hours. 1c-2290-44 EAGLE WASTE & RECYCLING, INC. HELP WANTED: RECYCLING CENTER OPERATOR/LABORER: PERMANENT FULL-TIME position at our Eagle River Recycling Dropoff Site. Position requires operation of balers, skid steer and forklift, loading semi trailers and various other duties. 30-55 hours per week. Paid vacation and health, life and disability provided. Send rsum to P.O. Box 729, Eagle River, WI 54521 or pick up application at 701 Surgipath Rd. 1c-2289-44 INTERESTED IN THEATER? Free seminar Jan. 28 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Three Lakes Center for the Arts. Basic theater technology; lighting, sound, movie projection. Reservations by 1-25. (715) 546-2299. 2p-2296-45L FOR SALE: Package deal. 1997 Polaris IndySport 440, 1,708 miles. 2001 Ski-Doo MXZ6002,887 miles. Chilton trailer less than 500 miles. All stored indoors. $3,400. (715) 891-0558. 2p-2294-45 SNOWMOBILES: Vintage 1980 Yamaha Enticers (1) 250, (1) 340, 1,900 orig. miles, black, exceptionally fine condition. 1 owner, garage kept. 250$750, 340 $850, or both for $1400 cash. (715) 5476209. 1c-2292-44
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49th World Derby begins Thursday

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DUSTIN WAHL Polaris hopeful

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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18, 2012

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