Fotos from the past

11-8-72

Voters crossed party lines as they picked their candidates in Tuesday election. Republican Richard Nixon who was re-elected for President won Lincoln County with over 2,000 more votes than Democrat George McGovern. Dave Obey a Democrat defeated his opponent to win victory in the seventh congressional race. Republican State Senator Clifford "Tiny" Krueger easily outpolled his two opponents, Stanley Lato a Democrat from Gilman and Albert Iwen of the American Party. Republican Sheehan Donoghue won in the 35th assembly race beating out Democrat Patrick Nugent and American Party Candidate F. Jack Shook. Two Democrats from Tomahawk were successful in their bids for county offices. Robert Bassett unseated the Republican incumbent Alfred Giese for the Sheriff's race and Dennis Montabon easily defeated Ronald Priebe in the district attorney contest. Republican Kenneth Oldenburg turned back Democratic challenger Lawrence "Larry" Shield and Republican county treasurer Florian Koehler defeated American Party candidate David Welk. In unopposed races three Republicans retain their county seats, Thomas Vechinski as coroner, Lucile Lokemoen for clerk of court, and Warren Weckwerth as register of deeds.

"Some fellas went out hunting deer between 107 & Pier. They didn't get that far - they stopped at a bar; mislead by a sign that said beer" is the tag line on this week's Caylor's Corners ad. It offers a lengthy selection of items for the upcoming hunt. Bargains include a red wool plaid jacket for $17.99, red wool caps for $2.99, red leather mittens $3.99, red fleece lined vests $5.99. Under the no charge section: red eyes, red faces, red empty shells, red empty fry pans - all left over from last season.

With football season passing the focus now turns to the basketball season. Merrill coach Don Kerr is reported to be fretting about the lack of experience on his team. Only four lettermen returned for the season led by 6'9" center Dave VanDerGeest. Last year the Jay's finished 12-7 and will start out the season against Stevens Point Pacelli next Thursday.

11-10-82

Several Vietnam veterans from Merrill are in the Washington D. C. area this week for the "National Salute to Veterans". Peter Brown, Robert Colclasure, Michael Jeffords, and Robert Yuska were scheduled to join a group predicted to number 275,000 veterans for the event. Jimmy Stewart will lead the extravaganza which will be highlighted by the dedication of a monument to honor Vietnam Vets.

The Merrill City Council will begin the process of a possible restructuring of city government this Tuesday. Based on recommendations from the Mayor's Committee on Restructuring the three ordinances include: replacing the elected city clerk's position with an appointed Personal-Director-Comptroller, abolishing the elected city treasurer and replacing it with an appointed office, and replacing the elected street commissioner with an appointed superintendent of streets. Some aldermen have expressed a desire to have the voters decide the future of the positions. If the council takes no action on Tuesday it will be considered a first reading only, meaning formal action will probably not take place until December.

After taking the crown in 1981 the Merrill Blue Jay Volleyball Team finished fourth at the WIAA Class A state tournament at Oshkosh last weekend. Coach Jan Ruetz stated the Jays played with their usual intimidating style but were simply outplayed by tough competition from the Milwaukee area. The Oak Creek team eventually knocked the girls out of the round robin tournament and went on to win the championship.

Thursday night bar pool league are ranked in the following order on the sports page: Frisch's, Knotty Pine, Silver Spur, Northway, Trophy, D's Bear Den, Elly's, Club 107, Grand Central Station, Grunds, and Toot's & Jim's. In the B league: Bowery, Harold & Marge's, Big Eddy, Country Inn, West Side Bar, Hour Place, and Ma's Place.

11-4-92

By a narrow margin Lincoln County has a new Sheriff. Harvey Woodward, currently the owner of Total Auction and formerly the chief deputy of Lincoln County, defeated 18 year incumbent Sheriff Ron Krueger on Tuesday. Current Chief Deputy Robert Lee running as an independent came in third in the contest despite handily winning the City of Tomahawk by an almost two to one margin. In other races incumbent district attorney Ken Johnson was defeated by Wausau attorney Paul Goetz, Lincoln County and the nation picked Bill Clinton and Al Gore over George Bush. Ross Perot also had a strong showing for the presidential contest. Twelve year incumbent Robert Kasten was defeated by Democrat Russ Feingold, Roger Breske will continue on in the state legislature after defeating Robert Ourada. In uncontested county races Marlene Fox was re-elected as County Clerk, Dave Haskins as Coroner, Janet Beyer Thums as Clerk of Court, and Jolene Callahan as Register of Deeds. Over 11,000 people turned out to vote in the fall election.

For your dining and entertainment this weekend: Boogie's Bar has karaoke, Hub Inn will be hosting their fourth annual turkey shoot, a hunters ball will be held at the Eagle's Club, roast duck dinner is only $8.25 at Club Modern, Les & Jim's has Whoopie Bob, Steinagel's Bar will be starting a Sunday buffet, and Amigo's will now be serving lunch.