On February 6th the Three Lakes Town Board voted 3-2 to proceed with the expansion of scenic, historic, and environmentally sensitive Military Road. Bids for the project will begin in May. Yet serious questions remain - questions that concern all of us and require the input of a fully informed citizenry.
Local folks are likely aware that this has been a big issue in the media recently, making front page headlines in the Rhinelander Daily News and feature stories on WXPR public radio and channels 9&12 news. See the links below for some of these stories:
http://www.rhinelanderdailynews.com/articles/2007/02/07/news/news01.txt
http://www.rhinelanderdailynews.com/articles/2007/02/10/news/news04.txt
http://www.wjfw-nbc12.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4502&Itemid=51
http://www.wjfw-nbc12.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4792&Itemid=51
Neighbors, local citizens, business owners, tribal leaders, historians, environmental advocates, and lawyers have all expressed deep reservations about the road development plan as it is currently envisioned.
Yet, making these concerns heard can be a daunting task when we are isolated and unorganized. That is why we are seeking your help to build a partnership - a Partnership to Preserve Military Road that will integrate our historical, environmental, aesthetic, and safety concerns into any development proposal. We have issued a press release announcing the formation of this Partnership and a meeting at the Three Lakes Town Hall on March 1 at 6:30pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
"I'm just one person, what difference can I make?"
The intent of one person, when united with others of like heart, can move mountains.
Vilas County News Review: erpub@nnex.net
North Star Journal: starjournal@jcpgroup.com
Contact Glenn or Evan at: 715-546-3388 or email savelakesuperiortrail@hotmail.com
The intent of one person, when united with others of like heart, can move mountains.
- Attend the meeting at the Three Lakes Town Hall on February 21st at 6:30pm.
- Call or email us with your contact info so we can keep you updated as things develop.
- Talk to friends, family & neighbors. Do you know anyone who might be concerned about this issue? Anyone who might be able to help the cause? Let them know, share this post with them.
- Write a letter to the editor of your local paper expressing how you feel about this matter. (Also send us a copy for our files, if you would) Below are some of the emails for the local papers:
Vilas County News Review: erpub@nnex.net
North Star Journal: starjournal@jcpgroup.com
Contact Glenn or Evan at: 715-546-3388 or email savelakesuperiortrail@hotmail.com
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