Ralph Uttke has held the position of Langlade County District Attorney for quite some time now. In the fall election, he will have opposition. Bob Barrington, who ran the Antigo Area Shoppers Guide for many years, will be running against Mr. Uttke.
In the article in the Antigo Journal, there is mention of treating people equally, which just doesn’t seem like the court system here as we have ever known it. It would be a welcome change.
You can read the full article in the Antigo Journal HERE.
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As reported in the Antigo Daily Journal today, apparently Mayor Matousek has resigned as Mayor of Antigo. Tim Kassis will take over the role of Mayor for the time being. Matousek is taking a job in Oregon as a minister. Mayor Matousek’s wife, Chris, has been a “leader” in the process of the building and funding the new Antigo Playground, which is not finished.
You can read the entire article in the Antigo Journal HERE.
********UPDATE 06/26/08********
Sam Hardin has been elected Mayor of Antigo effective immediately. He will serve until the April 2009 election. You can read the full story in the Antigo Daily Journal HERE.
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We had a snowstorm last night and got several inches of snow. Which if left alone this morning would have easily melted off the roads and parking lots. So to my surprise when I got up this morning the city employees were out plowing and sanding! I heard them on my scanner! Then to add to that I saw them driving through town with the snow in trucks, which means they were picking up snow that was probably melting in their trucks as they loaded it. To top it all off at 10 a.m. as I am heading to work to earn money to pay these tax paid employees, they are sitting at Farmers Home enjoying a nice breakfast on working time. Also if I have heard right they got paid extra for coming out early instead their normal work shift. To move snow around that was melting as they worked on it. I am not sure who was in charge there and made those decisions, but something just didn’t seem right to me there!
A concerned taxpayer
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Has anyone noticed the hypocrisy of this town…from our newspaper to our hospital? Don’t get me wrong, I read the daily newspaper and I go to the hospital when I need to. I am really “for” them in “most” ways. But I am very skeptical about some of the messages they are portraying. I guess, I’ll start with the “Baby of the Year”. The first baby born of the year “must” be born to wed parents. I don’t understand how this is at all right. I know it is probably because we have a Catholic hospital. But the so called Catholic hospital does not agree with any forms of “prevention”, such as “tying tubes”. I do understand that under the Catholic Religion, children should not be conceived out of wedlock. However, a life is life and our all merciful God, loves us all. Under any religion, “WE” are not to judge each other. I don’t feel it is the hospital, paper, or area businesses duty to say that my children or any others are not fit. I see that my children, who were born out of wedlock, are angels. At least, they are mine. There is no doubt that God sent them to me. Last year, the “baby of the year” had to wait for days before being announced. This year,2008, not until the 12th because all others were disqualified for that reason. Now, how is it that they can just say, “No babies were born today”. What????? I just don’t understand. First of all, our hospital has no problem allowing a doctor who abused an illegal drug come back to work there and can’t acknowledge a new life. What message does this send to our youth? Second of all, isn’t divorce against the Catholic Religion? If the newspaper is standing behind these decisions because of religion, than why is it no problem to plaster divorces all over the paper. Maybe all the people involved in the decision of “Baby of the Year” should spend less time worrying about people’s personal business and more time in church.
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Langlade County Social Services Complaint
I am wondering how many others have had serious problems with Langlade County Social Services?
There are too many people there justifying their jobs by starting baseless “investigations” that lead nowhere. I know, I was one of many “victims” of this practice, and yet, even though they were informed that a foreign woman deserted her kids here, while they were still under 18, and left town with one of her many boyfriends.
We know this as fact, as we are related to this individual, and while it was reported many months ago, nothing has been done.
What is wrong with this town and the people? Lets get it together, and clean this show up !
Anyone else having problems, SPEAK UP !
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GoAntigo Wireless Issues
I have heard a few complaints from locals who have requested wireless internet service from GoAntigo. It seems as though they just do not show up for installations, and are hard to get a hold of when help is needed. The few I have heard this from, have since signed up with other providers. I think this is just simply bad business. It saddens me that the City can’t seem to get this going right. I was relieved to see the article in the Antigo Daily Journal regarding a portion of the wireless being bought by Granite. I sure hope this means improvement in their business practices. I think it’s great to give options to those people who live outside of town and are unable to get DSL or Cable internet. I have heard great things about Computer Frontier, who also provides High Speed Wireless Internet. As with anything though, the more competition, the better the prices.
************UPDATE 12/19/08**********
GoAntigo has changed their site URL to: http://www.gwave-antigo.com/
*************UPDATE 04/11/09*********
GoAntigo has changed their site URL to: http://www.granitewave.com/
*************UPDATE 12/10/09*********
Looks like the City may be selling the broadband utility
as some here had predicted. Read the article in the ADJ
about it HERE.
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The Rich get Richer!
The City is giving Duffeks 20 acres in the Industrial Park Area. One of the wealthiest families in this town and they cannot afford to buy thier own land to build on? They sell out their old business to an out-of-town company that drops long time employees pay to $10 an hour… Like it or leave. Now, they need to build a new plant for their rock crushing/sand/gravel, and the City bends over so they will “stay here”?? Gimme a break!!
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Langlade County Airport or McDonalds Playland?
I have not been out to the Airport in years and was totally shocked when I visited there recently. The very first thing that I noticed when walking in, was all the little kids toys. It looks more like a daycare center than an airport. Why in the world would there be toys like this right in the lobby? It is ridiculous! This is a county owned building! Could you imagine walking into the courthouse and seeing toys all over?
I was also unimpressed with the laundry basket and uniforms hanging out in the open near the bathroom. I don’t see any reason why these items can’t be somewhere out of the public eye.
In years past, the airport always looked nice and well kept, like it should be. I don’t know what is going on here, but, I don’t think it should look like it does now.
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KUDOS to the author of the “TAXPAYERS & CITIZENS” article in Antigo Shoppers Guide
Someone has FINALLY said it – voiced their views about the Law Enforcement here in Antigo and the problems with it. I am in TOTAL agreement with this person. If you haven’t read the article, it is in the Antigo Shoppers Guide September 18th issue on page 4.
I, too, believe that there is corruption and favoritism by the Antigo Police. It is something that has been going on as long as I can remember. It sure would be nice to see something done about it.
It would be great to hear from the author of this article and, if possible, have the entire article posted on this site. I would like to see comments by other local residents regarding this issue.
Power to the People!!!
***************UPDATE**********
With permission from the Author (Thank You) – Here is the article being referred to:
TAXPAYERS & CITIZENS
Recently, the Manitowoc Mayor and City Council made a fair but bold move to have an independent review of their city’s police department, something I believe most citizens feel is long overdue here in Antigo. As a result, three officers, including their chief, were removed pending further investigation. These “reviews” or “probes” are going on quietly throughout our state.
I believe most of our citizens don’t know where to file complaints and/or feel intimidated by law enforcement, fearing retaliation by them. Believe me, I have the same feelings. I believe my freedom could be at risk just for these few lines. But as Americans we are historically known for standing up and being heard! “Freedom of Speech.”
There are many forms of police corruption or activities we should not put up with. Such as: profiling and pulling over approximately 165 people without cause, good ol’ boy policies (giving the rich or friends breaks while riding the backs of the poor), police lying under oath (and not being fired for it), intimidation tactics, destabilizing families to gain information, abuse of power, planting evidence, openly disrespecting low-income citizens, even disrespectful dispatchers.
You should know citizens, that law enforcement police themselves. There is no real checks and balances in the law enforcement system, something our legislature can easily fix by forcing all law enforcement personnel to be licensed by the state. That way the state could rid us easily of corrupt or ethically bankrupted cops. They already license RN’s, doctors, lawyers, etc. The police two-year course should be doubled to four years with a stronger emphasis on ethics and corruption.
Power is a seducing thing and can easily be abused, and many people feel it’s happening here.
Call Mayor Matousek at 623-3633 ext 150 and request an independent review of our law enforcement that would allow public testimony.
Then call Senator Breske at 1-800-334-8773 and tell him to sponsor legislation that would force law enforcement to be licensed.
Remember, citizens, the police exist solely to SERVE and PROTECT, the rich as well as the poor equally. “Something I think they’ve forgotten.”
Update: Regarding the 165 citizens pulled over in Antigo over the past 3 months: I received a phone call from Senator Breske stating that “the statutes are clear, citizens are not to be stopped while driving for no reason,” much less profiled. He stated “to do so would be illegal.”
The police may have committed illegal acts against our citizens in their seemingly reckless thirst for drug bonus money in a job that already pays well. If true, we should expect terminations and possible lawsuits.
Breske further states that people should file complaints with the Fire & Police Commissioner Robert Hunter at 715-627-4082. Citizens can remain anonymous. Also, you may contact Attorney General J.B. VanHollen at 608-266-1221.
I personally would recommend a good attorney such as William Mansell at 715-849-5700.
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