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| Name: | uncle bob HA! |
| E-mail address: | hoedus1@yahoo.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | where did you say your from? this sounds like fun. im somewhere "lost" in colorado. whatz perl? all i know how to do is ride a motorcyle and thatz out of season.
bob |
| Name: | Daniela |
| E-mail address: | daniela@hotmail.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.golem.de |
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| Name: | speckway |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Thought I'd check back to see what people's stance on this battle was, but it's too hard to try to read with all the "CLICK HERE" s covering the page. They blind you! |
| Name: | speckway |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Thought I'd check back to see what people's stance on this battle was, but the page is too hard to try to read with all the "CLICK HERE" s covering the page. |
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| Name: | Pierre |
| E-mail address: | pierre141@lycos.nl |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://douglassaid.iwebland.com |
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| Name: | Seattle |
| E-mail address: | ss12@yahoo4.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.maintour.com/hotfree.htm |
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<img src=http://www.maintour.com/redstar.gif>Wow - Great Site - You deserve a Star! <br>What's your favorite adventure. Does it match any that I have on my URL? My favorite is to explore the other side of town. And how about when was the last time you went to Disneyland or some other fun place. <br>P.S. I wish you a pleasant day. |
| Name: | Riley |
| E-mail address: | I do't know |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I am studying the Crandon mine with my class and Mr. Pike. |
| Name: | Karen Tiegs |
| E-mail address: | karent02@hotmail.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Name: | Lucy Colby |
| E-mail address: | lucycolby1@aol.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Have you ever noticed that the people who are pro-mining even in the face of overwhelming public opposition are either politicians or just poor dumb bubbas who can never see the big picture even if you explain it to them?They screech about jobs as if the only jobs are those of working in an industry that is the worst toxic chemical polluter in the US according to Reuters as well as a multitude of others. But bubbas don't read. Give them their soap operas, "rasselling" & Walmart, & they're content. They don't want to know anything else which is why they will never go anywhere in life.I can recognize them by their lack of information expressed in the barely literate letters I have read in this column. |
| Name: | Sara White |
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| Name: | mrs.piggy |
| E-mail address: | ???@???.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | chucks a fag |
| Name: | Poop Butt |
| E-mail address: | poopbutt@poopbutt.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
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I love mining. We have to do it somewhere and as long as it's done properly, there is no reason for a bunch of bone heads to fight it. |
| Name: | Joseph Brown |
| E-mail address: | kjneefe@yahoo.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I am researching the controversy regarding the Crandon Mine. I am a student at River Valley High School in Spring Green, Wisconsin. |
| Name: | Laura |
| E-mail address: | none |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Thank you for providing all your helpful information on your website. I had to write a paper concerning the Crandon mine and I received the majority of that info from your website. Thanks for the help and keep fighting for what you believe in! |
| Name: | Susan |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | We have a interest in the Nashville mining situation as we are landowners intending to build our retirement home here. I've noticed that one way to get action, other than politicians, is the media. News magazines like 20/20, or Prime Time live. Go national, if state officials won't cooperate, it'll get their attention. Drastic times call for drastic measures - let the world know what is happening!!!! Exxon already has a bad rap with the world, (oil spills,etc.) let them know what's going on here! But remember money talks, Exxon can buy anything or anybody. We need the support of the world to get the politicians to take their jobs seriously, not just watch them line their pockets. Somewhere along the way I think the politicians forgot the rules "By the people, for the people." ALWAYS REMEMBER "WE" PAY THEIR SALARIES !!!!! |
| Name: | Susan Heiden |
| E-mail address: | skheiden@hotmail.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | We have a interest in the Nashville mining situation as we are landowners on the corner of Hwy B and Walnut Hill Road. I find one way to get action, other than politicians, is the media. News magazines like 20/20, or Prime Time live. Go national, if state officials won't cooperate, it'll get their attention. Drastic times call for drastic measures - let the world know what is happening!!!! Exxon already has a bad rap with the world, (oil spills,etc.) let them know what's going on here! But remember money talks, Exxon can buy anything or anybody. We need the support of the world to get the politicians to take their jobs seriously, not just watch them line their pockets. Somewhere along the way I think the politicians forgot the rules "By the people, for the people." ALWAYS REMEMBER "WE" PAY THEIR SALARIES !!!!! |
| Name: | Jeremy Dakee |
| E-mail address: | ducubbi@chorus.net |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Its been a very long time since I've been up to the Wolf River and someday I hope to see it again. I just hope that when I do it is not destroyed by the proposed mine. Many people argue that the mine will bring jobs to the surrounding communities, and this is correct. But what they forget is that they can quite possibly lose existing tourist jobs. They can also lose the water they drink and the beauty of the Wolf River and surrounding areas. The funny thing about corporations is that they have one goal and one goal only: PROFIT! They don't care about anything else. If they do bring any social benefits to them its just something to put in thier commercials. You don't see them going off about the land they have destroyed, but they are very quick to tote the jobs they give. Personally I think that the Crandon Mine is a huge mistake. If we can't ban it, let us at the very least ban the use of cyanide in the operation. However, I feel that the best thing would to just forget about it until mining companies have learned how to take the ore out of the ground without destroying everything around it. As for the need of the copper, maybe if we start recycling more, we can reduce that need by a large margin. Thanks, j. |
| Name: | Henry |
| E-mail address: | hheinreich@yahoo.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I'm all for a good economic investment in our state. I wish
all you cry babies would just shut your mouths. It is people like you that ruin everything good in life. For example business are now required to put signs on the lawn if they use fertilizer. What a waste of time and money for everybody!! |
| Name: | Buzz |
| E-mail address: | krisv1223@aol.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I have been hunting and fishing in Crandon,for around 13 years, enjoying everything Crandon has, I have a 13 year old daughter I take with me, I also have a 1 and 2 year old's. I'm hoping they will be able to smell the fresh air,fish and swim in the clean water,and hunt and hike the miles and miles of woods we've been able to experience.
Thanks Leck And Lee for letting me stay at your house |
| Name: | Stefanie Bransom |
| E-mail address: | stefaniebransom@excite.co.uk |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I think Nashville should carry on their fight because they are doing something they believe in and I am PROUD of them so much.GO NASHVILLE!!!!!
I also think people should not use this guestbook to slag each other off and use slanderous remarks because you can never make a decent point if you have to use rubish techniques like that and you obviously dont have a decent enough point to make. These people I am NOT PROUD OF no matter who they are. Nashville, do what you think is right and go for it!! stefanie bransom England |
| Name: | Arlene |
| E-mail address: | Kussow12@athenet.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | The second Sunday in Febuary 2002 will be a day I'll not soon forget. That was the day I said good bye to a VERY special place. With a u-haul loaded with memorys from the last 30 years, my fiance drove home from Little Sand Lake in the town of Nashville.
Never again will I see him get so excited when we arrive to the cabin after almost a 2 hr drive. Never will I see him smile while moving his Grandmothers hair curlers, slippers or bathrobe around the cottage, just like she was still there moving them herself. Or, having one beer just before we leave on Sunday, to discuss how much fun we had over the weekend, and how we do not want to go home. Ill hear the stories of his grandparents less and less now. It was his "happy place". The cottage was my Fiance's Grandmothers. She passed away some time ago, but the cottage stayed in the family, until the mining co. took it. I bet there are alot of people out there like my fiance, who will lose their "happy place" because of the mine. So, DO CHOOSE TO FIGHT THE MINE. I've seen what they have done to the land around Little Sand Lake already. Do not let this happen to your cottage or lake. Why do we choose to fight? Of all the places in Wisconsin, the Township of Nashville is the best. We are in the plans of finding property for our next "happy place" there. |
| Name: | Harley |
| E-mail address: | dinotraker@yahoo.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I think the Crandon mine should stay and shouldn't. One reason it should stay is because jobs for local people. You need copper for electrical things and rain gutters well, you dont really need them, but for cars you do. The one reason I dont like it is because it is killing the environment. When sulfuric acid is left uncovered and exposed to the elements it can put a toll on the local wildlife.
Thanks a lot, harley |
| Name: | matt |
| E-mail address: | digitalwildchild@yahoo.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
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| Name: | Matthew |
| E-mail address: | digitalwildchild@yahoo.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Hello,
I live in Los Angeles and found this website while during my research into mining. I want to let you know that mining companies have desrtoyed communities in Latin America and across the globe - using the same type of techniques to appeal to the public that they are using in Nashville. In short, mining companies pay off local politicians to bypass environmental and human rights laws. They tell the community that they will provide jobs, which they do, however many people working in or around the mines develop diseases, and ground water becomes polluted causing sickness in surrounding communities. When the ore deposits have been depleted, the company leaves and the community is left with polluted water and land, disease, and in the end a ghost town. It is a classic tale, it has happened repeatedly throughout history, and don't think that your community, or the new technology that the mining companies are pushing on you will change it. I am glad to see this board where public opinion can be voiced, it allows for the ignorance of some people to be uncovered. I am interested to see what happens in Nashville. In response to Carl - do they teach spelling in Wisconsin? I hope that this was a joke. If not - I urge you to think about a career in a field that doesn't incorporate the mass destruction of land and natural resources. Carl I think you people better wake up. With all the tecnoligy today the Mining Industery can mine alot safer today then in the past.Are own State of Wisconsin has a mining history to be proud of and in the South Western part of the State has some of the best Trout fishing around. I've seen the Ladysmith mine and we fish down stream from the mine and there is no polution there at all. They did a great job of reclaiming the land also.I've also been to Butt Montana and did not see cats runing around with out hair on them, we also drank the water from there and didn't get sick. I'm for the mine to go forward and for the People of your airea to have more people go to work. They can mine safer now days comepared to the past. |
| Name: | Frank Francis |
| E-mail address: | frank@francis.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I wish you cry babies would just shut up! Long live Crandon
mine!!! Go you miners go go! |
| Name: | Carla |
| E-mail address: | midnight_dreamer_54520@hotmail.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I have lived in Crandon all of my life. I myself do not know
chuck Sleeter, but why is it that some people can not let him live his life run his elections and be a person by himself. Crandon mine should be elimanated. Crandon is a peacefull town and we don't need more people or more businesses to go up. The larger the town the fewer people you are close to! LEAVE CHUCK ALONE AND KEEP OUT THE MINE!! |
| Name: | Jackie Davis |
| E-mail address: | coolcatjrh@hotmail.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I need info on pens. Please send me information on the
future of pens. Don't ask why? But it is for a school project called "Explorivision". Thanks a bunch. Bye. P. S. Thanks! |
| Name: | sbrasch |
| E-mail address: | sbrasch@iglide.net |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Hopefully with new ownership of the mining company and a
new governor, we can finally say good bye and good riddens to Nicolet Mining. I hope they never return to Wisconsin. Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Name: | Alice McCombs |
| E-mail address: | tarawins@ezwebtech.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | To People Concerned About Sulfide Mining in Wisconsin:
We are contacting you to invite you, and any groups you know that may be interested, to join the Wisconsin Campaign to Ban Cyanide in Mining. The recent cyanide disasters at mines in Europe prompted groups in Wisconsin to call for a ban on cyanide in mining in February, 2000. Legislation will be introduced in the upcoming legislative session. Like the Mining Moratorium Campaign, the Wisconsin Campaign to Ban Cyanide will ask candidates to pledge their support and ask groups and local governments to pass resolutions supporting a ban on cyanide in mining. If your group would like to be listed as a part of the Campaign, please contact: WISCONSIN CAMPAIGN TO BAN CYANIDE IN MINING (CBCM) Wolf Watershed Educational Project c/o Midwest Treaty Network 731 State Street Madison WI 53703 USA Hotline (800) 445-8615 Tel/Fax (608) 246-2256 E-mail mtn@igc.org Web http://www.alphacdc.com/treaty/cyanide.html |
| Name: | Chuck Sleeter |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | To Anonymous and/or Phillip Caron: I do not need to defend
myself against lies. Every public accusation that you have made against me and presented as "fact" is a lie. I value freedom of speech but will not tolerate libel and slander. It is clear that you intend to destroy my reputation with your reprehensible accusations. If you are so sure that you have the proof to back up your libelous and slanderous statements, then you should be willing to supply me with your name and address so that you can defend YOURSELF in a court of law. You are not the only one who is entitled to the facts and the truth. I am willing to be held accountable for my actions; are you? |
| Name: | Phillip B. Caron |
| E-mail address: | ph_caron@hotmail.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Nikki,
I do not want to hear from you. You blame people for name- calling, while you strike back at the "anonymous" person and call him or her empty headed? If you are a expert on mining issues I would like you to present this board with your qualificaitons and/or experience in this field. It seems you go in "attack mode" on every individual that does not appreciate how Sleeter has ran a foul campaign, and have garnered support from groups that turn to violence to show their protest. The case I am referring to is the situation in Rhinelander where ELF, one of Sleeter's best supporters caused in upwards of $1,000,000 in damage, while killing over 200 trees. This case is LUDICROUS considering this group is suppose to support environmental purposes. The only thing keeping Sleeter in as Chairman is the fact that he is anti-mine. While corrupting government and, spreading proposterous lies this man has to stopped in his tracks. On top of this all, Mr. Sleeter is a relatively new resident to this area, so how can he relate to the needs of a town deep in tradition when he has been a resident for so little. I urge Nikki not to respond to this because I really could give a damn about what she thinks, I want Mr. Sleeter himself to DEFEND himself. Or is he going to hide from the truth and attempt to cover up lies, like he did from the police in unfortunate incident where 2 fine people where slain. Mr. Sleeter, how could you make a deaf person KILL his dog if he is DEAF???? Hopefully you either communicated by means of hand signals, or computer, otherwise you could be a very influential person in these slayings. I am not name-calling, or pointing fingers...I only want the FACTS and TRUTH...and from Sleeter not Nikki. |
| Name: | nikki |
| E-mail address: | nikki@antigopro.net |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Well, folks, again we have a perfect example of the
intellect of some Crandon Mine supporters. "Anonymous" is great at name-calling,lies,slander,personal attacks and hiding his/her identity. It's unfortunate, however, that he/she has nothing worthwhile to say, and what he/she DID say was misspelled, poorly punctuated and totally devoid of the truth. Apparently his/her empty head has been a perfect receptacle for NMC's and the "hate Chuck Sleeter crowd's" propaganda! For the record, Anonymous,you ought to be ashamed of yourself! We here in Nashville, including Mr. Sleeter, are still grieving the tragedy that occurred here recently, and mourn the loss of a good neighbor and the police officer who died in the line of duty. We recognize the grief of the victims' families, as well as the heartache of the perpetrator's family. This tragic incident was totally unexpected, and to try to place blame on anyone other than the individual involved is unbelievable. Rather than attacking Mr. Sleeter, perhaps your time might be better spent praying for the families and neighbors involved in this tragedy. It will be a long time before they heal. |
| Name: | Anonymous |
| E-mail address: | lilmopeep_89@yahoo.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Explain this: ELF and Chucky Sleeter are friends...ELF
desyroys in upwards of $1,000,000 in Rhinelander in "PROTECTION" of trees, yet they killed 200 or so trees to get their point across. Shame on you Chuck Sleeter for your support of ELF. Oh yeah, I also like how you MADE THAT GUY FROM CLAM LAKE KILL HIS DOG...HIS LIFE...and then tell POLICE you are too busy too talk. For all of you who dont know, Mr. SLeeter played a big role in the shooting of a respected Crandon Policeman, and a neighbor. |
| Name: | sjbrasch |
| E-mail address: | sbrasch@co.waukesha.wi.us |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | The DNR and Rio Algom admit that there will be significant
groundwater contamination due to this mine. The DNR even allowing the states clean water rules to be bypassed. Where will it end? Is it worth the short term jobs the mine will provide for toxic contamination for 200 milleniums???????????? Will the mine really provide the boost you claim your area needs or will it make an area in the Town of Nashville uninhabitable for generations? Think people, is it worth it. We all know this mine will leak toxic chemicals into your area and areas downstream. Stop this damn mine now! |
| Name: | Mr. Michaels |
| E-mail address: | downtownbobbrown@yahoo.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I would prefer to hear from Chuck himself, and not you
Nikki, because Chuck will state for the record what his agenda is. Nikki, you are not Chuck, stay out of his business and stick to Antigo's business. Mr. Michaels |
| Name: | Nikki |
| E-mail address: | nikki@antigopro.net |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I see we've finally heard from Mr. Michaels! It's apparent
from his messages that his comments have nothing to do with the mining issue, but much to do with his feelings about Mr. Sleeter. Unfortunately Mr. Michaels is dead wrong about Mr. Sleeter's political agenda. Chuck's focus is, and always has been, to prevent the Crandon Mine from being permitted and built, and when that goal is achieved he will be happy to disappear from politics and public life. So for all of you Sleeter haters out there,if you really want to get rid of Chuck, all you have to do is join the ranks of the "misled majority" and prevent this mine from being permitted. When you've helped us to protect our beautiful part of the state from corporate greed and political pressure, Chuck will vanish into retirement and you'll never hear from him again. How about it? Can we count on you, Mr. Michaels? |
| Name: | Mr. Michaels |
| E-mail address: | downtownbobbrown@yahoo.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | After reviewing my recent email, I see that my
statement "fraud and liar" was incorrect. A more appropriate statement would be "manipulative and devious." Much apologies to Mr. Chuck Sleeter, leader of a real American democracy! |
| Name: | Mr. Michaels |
| E-mail address: | downtownbobbrown@yahoo.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | In Chuck Sleeter's response to Marilyn's letter on March 4,
he says that he filed to the District Attorney and the State Attorney General and nobody would investigate. Maybe because you have no case Chuck. Just a thought. |
| Name: | Mr. Michaels |
| E-mail address: | downtownbobbrown@yahoo.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I have been watching from a distance and I believe that
Chucky Sleeter is using Nashville as a base to start a political career. The funny thing is that only the people that live on the south end of Nashville think he is so great, everybody else in the surrounding areas (town of Crandon, Lincoln) see that he is nothing but a liar and a fraud. He doesn't care about Nashville or the Chippewa of Mole Lake, he just wants recognition and his name in the paper in hopes of one day running for a higher office. Well, Charels, I am sorry to burst your bubble, but the most you will ever be is the leader of a sorry, misled majority group of people from Pickerel, Wisconsin. Mr. Michaels |
| Name: | Nikki |
| E-mail address: | nikki@antigopro.net |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Dear Alice: I, too, am anxious to hear Mr. Michaels'
itemization of innacuracies he thinks he's found on this site. We would certainly be eager to correct any misinformation that we were passing along to the public. I don't know how credible his list will be, however, because once again, a mine proponent uses accusations, innuendo and personal attacks and shows no proof to back up his statements. I guess most of our visitors can see through this tactic, though, and recognize it for what it is. I'm also wondering exactly what axe Mr. Michaels has to grind with politics in Nashville. Since I don't believe he's a resident or taxpayer here, how would he have any information on which to base his opinion of the success or competency of any public official, past or present? On what information does he base his support for the mine and how can he call it productive when it hasn't even been built yet? And as to a need for forgiveness for "falsely arguing against the Crandon Mine", I don't see where he's shown anything on the site to be false; therefore, no forgiveness is necessary. I do know, though, that there is a Commandment about bearing false witness against your neighbor. Maybe Mr. Michaels should think about that! |
| Name: | Alice McCombs |
| E-mail address: | tarawins@ezwebtech.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Dear Mr. Michaels,
People opposed to mining in Wisconsin make a sincere effort to keep their information accurate. Please itemize everything you feel is inaccurate on the Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege! website and post it to this guestbook. Everything posted on this board is entered into the record by the Town of Nashville. Your post will help give people concerned about the proposed Crandon mine an opportunity to clear up any misinformation. And just a note: Profanity and obscene language is absolutely forbidden in this guestbook. Any post containing profanity or obscene language will be removed and a copy of the offensive post will be retained and entered into the record of the Nashville Town Board. Thank you for your cooperation. Alice McCombs Volunteer webmaster for Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege! |
| Name: | Shawn Michaels |
| E-mail address: | downtownbobbrown@yahoo.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I recently visited your website and was very disappointed
to find the argument that you have formed against the Crandon Mine was incomplete and ill-researched. I feel that you did not accurately represent both sides of the case, therefore stacking the deck in your favor. Mary Torgerson proved to be a very successful treasurer, and she should have remained in her position rather than the incompetent Jan Olson. I hope that the Lord has enough forgiveness in him to see past the sins that you have commited in falsely arguing against the productive Crandon Mine. Thank you for your time, a response would be much appreciated, as I am curious to your thoughts on my opinion. Thank you, Shawn Michaels |
| Name: | Nikki |
| E-mail address: | nikki@antigopro.net |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Jeremy: This mine may not only damage the earth, but more
importantly, our water...the water we drink, cook and bathe in, swim and fish in...water that we need for life itself. Our water may become contaminated, causing damage to not only aquatic life, but to human life as well. The plant life would be the first to disappear, then the tiny water creatures, then the fish and birds, and it would work its way up the food chain all the way to people. If we're lucky enough not to have our water contaminated (which we doubt)it will be "drawn down". That means that our lakes and streams could dry up or become trickles...and many of us who depend on well water for drinking (and I might add, we have the purest, best tasting drinking water in the whole state, and perhaps in the nation), would be forced to drill deeper and deeper into the ground to find water because it would constantly be pulled away into the deep mine shafts. If you've ever been to northern Wisconsin and seen the green forests and watched the eagles, loons and whitetailed deer you would know that these are treasures that once lost can never be replaced. If you've never experienced spending a couple of hours in a boat, looking down into clear cool water and catching some fish you can take home and enjoy for dinner, you've missed one of life's great pleasures. If you've never rafted down the Wolf River and enjoyed the thrill of the white water,you've missed some excitement; or if you've never fished for beautiful trout there, or in the many other streams here, you've missed out on what many sportsmen would give their eyeteeth to experience. Now I realize that maybe these things aren't important to you, but the economy of northern Wisconsin depends a great deal on tourism, because many people from the metro areas want and need a place they can go to experience these types of activities. If our waters are contaminated or dried up, these people will go elsewhere to enjoy nature, to swim, boat and fish, and the businesses who depend on tourism will lose their livelihood and move away. Retirees who have worked all their lives to own a place where they can enjoy their last years in a natural setting will be forced to leave, and all that will be left will be an environmental mess. And the damage to our waters here would effect water going to the south, through the Fox Valley and probably all the way down to the southern part of Wisconsin, perhaps even further. But if none of this bothers you, there's a different side to this story that might tweak your interest...and that is that the mining industry has always used deception, twisting of facts and outright lies to get what it wants, and this project is no exception. They depend on public relations campaigns to influence public opinion rather than providing scientific proof that what they will do will be safe for their neighbors. They will promise the world, but give no guarantees in writing. They contribute heavily to political campaigns and spend millions on lobbying to get laws passed and influence decisions that are beneficial to their cause. They put on their "good neighbor" face and promise "pie in the sky" and good-paying jobs to all who will support them...they get their permits to mine, build their facility, take out all the high-grade ore, which will all be sent elsewhere, make their millions (or maybe billions) of dollars in profit, and leave us after a few years with the waste material to deal with. They've threatened our Dept. of Natural Resources with lawsuits if things don't go their way, they've strong-armed, threatened, and are suing our local government that refuses to buckle under to their tactics, and I think, for the first time in history, people are fighting back and the mining company doesn't quite know how to deal with that. We've always said, do it right or don't do it at all. They probably COULD do it right, but it would be so expensive to do it the right way that there would be no profit. Would you guess they're going to do the right thing because they're such "good guys"? That they'd pull out all that "much-needed" ore without expecting to make the biggest profit possible? Not a chance! The people who are fighting this mine are not "environmental nuts" trying to prevent development of industry and protect every tree and leaf...we're fighting for our homes, our way of life and for the right of the common citizen to have a say in what happens to himself and his surroundings. We're saying that at some point we have to take a stand and protect ourselves from corporate greed and political power, and not allow our rights to be taken away. They talk about the dangers of urban sprawl, about the loss of "green spaces" that are refreshing areas in the cities...what we have here is a vast "green space" that nurtures the soul, and we will not give it up easily just so a foreign corporation can make a profit! |
| Name: | Jeremy Rucinski |
| E-mail address: | topdawg15607@yahoo.com |
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| Comments: | I dont have meny comments except i think the mine might
hurt the earth. Write back!! |
| Name: | steve |
| E-mail address: | sbrasch@co.waukesha.wi.us |
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| Comments: | This mine must be stopped in its tracks. Do you think for
one minute that the mining company is looking out for our future? What about the use of cyanide to get the gold out?This will be the largest toxic waste dump in wisonsin history. What kind of reputation is that to have? Why must we fight our own DNR on these toxic issues? They are supposed to be on our side. Cyanide is going to brought in by the thousands of tons. Where will it end up? It will stay right here at the mine site. What a horrible legacy for our children! Haven't we learned anything from the nightmarish contamination in Romania and Yugoslavia? We all must stand up to the multinational corporations and not let them FOREVER pollute this beautiful place. WAKE UP people, greed and ignorance will ruin our lives! |
| Name: | Brian Hendrickson |
| E-mail address: | rainbow@bluemarble.wfhb |
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| Comments: | I was reading some of the comments made to this site with
interest, I am not a resident of Wisconsin but Indiana. Were I live we are in the middle of a battle over weather or not an Interstate Hwy is to be built right though our town. The majority of people say no while a few with money say yes. doesn't matter that there is already a smaller Hwy in existance. It's been labeled one of the biggest pork barrel projects in the country, that doesn't seem to make any difference. The last I heard even after a flat out rejection by the city councel the state was still intent on building it right smack through the middle of town. What does this have to do with you in Wisconsin? Its really a warning to the people on the street. You see as organizations get farther away from the people they tend to forget the good of the people. Many times conveniance, time- saving or heaven forbid cost cutting becomes the uttmost factor. I think I read something on one of the comments about the Minning Co's. knowing what they were doing so just let them get on with there job-"they will protect you" or the state will something to that nature. That may be indeed be the case I will certainly not paint the entire world with one brush. But keep in mind that with increased competition comes the temptation to cheat or hedge your bets. And where does that competition come from - the rest of the world thanks to the World Trade Organization and the Nafta treaty. Now a lot of our environmental laws make it realy tough for U.S. co.'s to remain competitive against overseas co.'s who don't have them. That is the ones we have that haven't been declaired unfair by the WTO. You might be amazed I was - even the endangered species act is endangered! Oh and this Hwy I was talking about in the begining, it's I-69's final link. That will complet the North South corridor route between Canada and Mexico, the major NAFTA Hwy. |
| Name: | cody hahn |
| E-mail address: | jamesbond007@cool.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | i hope the mine is built properly! |
| Name: | Messiah |
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| Comments: | This stuff rules! |
| Name: | Nikki |
| E-mail address: | nikki@antigopro.net |
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| Comments: | Jessica is absolutely right. If our natural resources are
destroyed, our grandchildren will be reading about them in the history books, not enjoying them firsthand. As for Mark, who is interested in coming back to the area for a job, and thinks the mine may provide one, I agree - there may be a job for him. But the potential risk for damage from that mine may eliminate all that exists now that makes coming back to the area attractive. What is it that makes him want to come back? The lakes and streams? Hunting? The dense forests and wildlife? These things could all be gone, and this would no longer be a pleasant place to live. I can't bear the thought of not hearing the frogs and loons, of not seeing the eagles soaring, or of watching the lakes, rivers and streams deteriorate and become unusable. Maybe he would like to be near family and friends. I truly understand the desire to be close to family, and would love to have my children nearby, and they would like to be here, too, but they're presently living in metropolitan areas because that's where the jobs are, and, unfortunately, that's a fact of life. They can, however, still come to visit, and they have a retreat here that is a special place where they can get away for peace and quiet and enjoy the beauty of nature. These places of retreat must be preserved, or there won't be anywhere left to "get away" TO. The mining companies are all watching the Crandon project. This one mine, if permitted, will immediately pave the way for more mine permit applications which will create a mining district that stretches clear across the state to Eau Claire and La Crosse, and includes more than 10 counties. When this happens, the beauties of northern Wisconsin will be a thing of the past. This is not what we want for this beautiful state. Hopefully, Mark's college education will teach him to think, and if he's honest with himself, he will have no choice but to agree that a few short-term jobs do not outweigh the risks they will create. And as a bit of further information, there is a GOOD chance that the mine project will be reduced in scope and time of operation to much less than 30 years, which means they would come in, work fast to extract only the high grade, easily accessible ore, and leave their mess behind. So these "wonderful jobs" might only last 3-7 years. To take a huge risk for this small return is totally unacceptable! |
| Name: | Nikki |
| E-mail address: | nikki@antigopro.net |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Jessica is absolutely right. If our natural resources are
destroyed, our grandchildren will be reading about them in the history books, not enjoying them firsthand. As for Mark, who is interested in coming back to the area for a job, and thinks the mine may provide one, I agree - there may be a job for him. But the potential risk for damage from that mine may eliminate all that exists now that makes coming back to the area attractive. What is it that makes him want to come back? The lakes and streams? Hunting? The dense forests and wildlife? These things could all be gone, and this would no longer be a pleasant place to live. I can't bear the thought of not hearing the frogs and loons, of not seeing the eagles soaring, or of watching the lakes, rivers and streams deteriorate and become unusable. Maybe he would like to be near family and friends. I truly understand the desire to be close to family, and would love to have my children nearby, and they would like to be here, too, but they're presently living in metropolitan areas because that's where the jobs are, and, unfortunately, that's a fact of life. They can, however, still come to visit, and they have a retreat here that is a special place where they can get away for peace and quiet and enjoy the beauty of nature. These places of retreat must be preserved, or there won't be anywhere left to "get away" TO. The mining companies are all watching the Crandon project. This one mine, if permitted, will immediately pave the way for more mine permit applications which will create a mining district that stretches clear across the state to Eau Claire and La Crosse, and includes more than 10 counties. When this happens, the beauties of northern Wisconsin will be a thing of the past. This is not what we want for this beautiful state. Hopefully, Mark's college education will teach him to think, and if he's honest with himself, he will have no choice but to agree that a few short-term jobs do not outweigh the risks they will create. And as a bit of further information, there is a GOOD chance that the mine project will be reduced in scope and time of operation to much less than 30 years, which means they would come in, work fast to extract only the high grade, easily accessible ore, and leave their mess behind. So these "wonderful jobs" might only last 3-7 years. To take a huge risk for this small return is totally unacceptable! |
| Name: | Nikki |
| E-mail address: | nikki@antigopro.net |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Jessica is absolutely right. If our natural resources are
destroyed, our grandchildren will be reading about them in the history books, not enjoying them firsthand. As for Mark, who is interested in coming back to the area for a job, and thinks the mine may provide one, I agree - there may be a job for him. But the potential risk for damage from that mine may eliminate all that exists now that makes coming back to the area attractive. What is it that makes him want to come back? The lakes and streams? Hunting? The dense forests and wildlife? These things could all be gone, and this would no longer be a pleasant place to live. I can't bear the thought of not hearing the frogs and loons, of not seeing the eagles soaring, or of watching the lakes, rivers and streams deteriorate and become unusable. Maybe he would like to be near family and friends. I truly understand the desire to be close to family, and would love to have my children nearby, and they would like to be here, too, but they're presently living in metropolitan areas because that's where the jobs are, and, unfortunately, that's a fact of life. They can, however, still come to visit, and they have a retreat here that is a special place where they can get away for peace and quiet and enjoy the beauty of nature. These places of retreat must be preserved, or there won't be anywhere left to "get away" TO. The mining companies are all watching the Crandon project. This one mine, if permitted, will immediately pave the way for more mine permit applications which will create a mining district that stretches clear across the state to Eau Claire and La Crosse, and includes more than 10 counties. When this happens, the beauties of northern Wisconsin will be a thing of the past. This is not what we want for this beautiful state. Hopefully, Mark's college education will teach him to think, and if he's honest with himself, he will have no choice but to agree that a few short-term jobs do not outweigh the risks they will create. And as a bit of further information, there is a GOOD chance that the mine project will be reduced in scope and time of operation to much less than 30 years, which means they would come in, work fast to extract only the high grade, easily accessible ore, and leave their mess behind. So these "wonderful jobs" might only last 3-7 years. To take a huge risk for this small return is totally unacceptable! |
| Name: | Nikki |
| E-mail address: | nikki@antigopro.net |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Jessica is absolutely right. If our natural resources are
destroyed, our grandchildren will be reading about them in the history books, not enjoying them firsthand. As for Mark, who is interested in coming back to the area for a job, and thinks the mine may provide one, I agree - there may be a job for him. But the potential risk for damage from that mine may eliminate all that exists now that makes coming back to the area attractive. What is it that makes him want to come back? The lakes and streams? Hunting? The dense forests and wildlife? These things could all be gone, and this would no longer be a pleasant place to live. I can't bear the thought of not hearing the frogs and loons, of not seeing the eagles soaring, or of watching the lakes, rivers and streams deteriorate and become unusable. Maybe he would like to be near family and friends. I truly understand the desire to be close to family, and would love to have my children nearby, and they would like to be here, too, but they're presently living in metropolitan areas because that's where the jobs are, and, unfortunately, that's a fact of life. They can, however, still come to visit, and they have a retreat here that is a special place where they can get away for peace and quiet and enjoy the beauty of nature. These places of retreat must be preserved, or there won't be anywhere left to "get away" TO. The mining companies are all watching the Crandon project. This one mine, if permitted, will immediately pave the way for more mine permit applications which will create a mining district that stretches clear across the state to Eau Claire and La Crosse, and includes more than 10 counties. When this happens, the beauties of northern Wisconsin will be a thing of the past. This is not what we want for this beautiful state. Hopefully, Mark's college education will teach him to think, and if he's honest with himself, he will have no choice but to agree that a few short-term jobs do not outweigh the risks they will create. And as a bit of further information, there is a GOOD chance that the mine project will be reduced in scope and time of operation to much less than 30 years, which means they would come in, work fast to extract only the high grade, easily accessible ore, and leave their mess behind. So these "wonderful jobs" might only last 3-7 years. To take a huge risk for this small return is totally unacceptable! |
| Name: | Nikki |
| E-mail address: | nikki@antigopro.net |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Jessica is absolutely right. If our natural resources are
destroyed, our grandchildren will be reading about them in the history books, not enjoying them firsthand. As for Mark, who is interested in coming back to the area for a job, and thinks the mine may provide one, I agree - there may be a job for him. But the potential risk for damage from that mine may eliminate all that exists now that makes coming back to the area attractive. What is it that makes him want to come back? The lakes and streams? Hunting? The dense forests and wildlife? These things could all be gone, and this would no longer be a pleasant place to live. I can't bear the thought of not hearing the frogs and loons, of not seeing the eagles soaring, or of watching the lakes, rivers and streams deteriorate and become unusable. Maybe he would like to be near family and friends. I truly understand the desire to be close to family, and would love to have my children nearby, and they would like to be here, too, but they're presently living in metropolitan areas because that's where the jobs are, and, unfortunately, that's a fact of life. They can, however, still come to visit, and they have a retreat here that is a special place where they can get away for peace and quiet and enjoy the beauty of nature. These places of retreat must be preserved, or there won't be anywhere left to "get away" TO. The mining companies are all watching the Crandon project. This one mine, if permitted, will immediately pave the way for more mine permit applications which will create a mining district that stretches clear across the state to Eau Claire and La Crosse, and includes more than 10 counties. When this happens, the beauties of northern Wisconsin will be a thing of the past. This is not what we want for this beautiful state. Hopefully, Mark's college education will teach him to think, and if he's honest with himself, he will have no choice but to agree that a few short-term jobs do not outweigh the risks they will create. And as a bit of further information, there is a GOOD chance that the mine project will be reduced in scope and time of operation to much less than 30 years, which means they would come in, work fast to extract only the high grade, easily accessible ore, and leave their mess behind. So these "wonderful jobs" might only last 3-7 years. To take a huge risk for this small return is totally unacceptable! |
| Name: | Nikki |
| E-mail address: | nikki@antigopro.net |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Jessica is absolutely right. If our natural resources are
destroyed, our grandchildren will be reading about them in the history books, not enjoying them firsthand. As for Mark, who is interested in coming back to the area for a job, and thinks the mine may provide one, I agree - there may be a job for him. But the potential risk for damage from that mine may eliminate all that exists now that makes coming back to the area attractive. What is it that makes him want to come back? The lakes and streams? Hunting? The dense forests and wildlife? These things could all be gone, and this would no longer be a pleasant place to live. I can't bear the thought of not hearing the frogs and loons, of not seeing the eagles soaring, or of watching the lakes, rivers and streams deteriorate and become unusable. Maybe he would like to be near family and friends. I truly understand the desire to be close to family, and would love to have my children nearby, and they would like to be here, too, but they're presently living in metropolitan areas because that's where the jobs are, and, unfortunately, that's a fact of life. They can, however, still come to visit, and they have a retreat here that is a special place where they can get away for peace and quiet and enjoy the beauty of nature. These places of retreat must be preserved, or there won't be anywhere left to "get away" TO. The mining companies are all watching the Crandon project. This one mine, if permitted, will immediately pave the way for more mine permit applications which will create a mining district that stretches clear across the state to Eau Claire and La Crosse, and includes more than 10 counties. When this happens, the beauties of northern Wisconsin will be a thing of the past. This is not what we want for this beautiful state. Hopefully, Mark's college education will teach him to think, and if he's honest with himself, he will have no choice but to agree that a few short-term jobs do not outweigh the risks they will create. And as a bit of further information, there is a GOOD chance that the mine project will be reduced in scope and time of operation to much less than 30 years, which means they would come in, work fast to extract only the high grade, easily accessible ore, and leave their mess behind. So these "wonderful jobs" might only last 3-7 years. To take a huge risk for this small return is totally unacceptable! |
| Name: | Nikki |
| E-mail address: | nikki@antigopro.net |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Jessica is absolutely right. If our natural resources are
destroyed, our grandchildren will be reading about them in the history books, not enjoying them firsthand. As for Mark, who is interested in coming back to the area for a job, and thinks the mine may provide one, I agree - there may be a job for him. But the potential risk for damage from that mine may eliminate all that exists now that makes coming back to the area attractive. What is it that makes him want to come back? The lakes and streams? Hunting? The dense forests and wildlife? These things could all be gone, and this would no longer be a pleasant place to live. I can't bear the thought of not hearing the frogs and loons, of not seeing the eagles soaring, or of watching the lakes, rivers and streams deteriorate and become unusable. Maybe he would like to be near family and friends. I truly understand the desire to be close to family, and would love to have my children nearby, and they would like to be here, too, but they're presently living in metropolitan areas because that's where the jobs are, and, unfortunately, that's a fact of life. They can, however, still come to visit, and they have a retreat here that is a special place where they can get away for peace and quiet and enjoy the beauty of nature. These places of retreat must be preserved, or there won't be anywhere left to "get away" TO. The mining companies are all watching the Crandon project. This one mine, if permitted, will immediately pave the way for more mine permit applications which will create a mining district that stretches clear across the state to Eau Claire and La Crosse, and includes more than 10 counties. When this happens, the beauties of northern Wisconsin will be a thing of the past. This is not what we want for this beautiful state. Hopefully, Mark's college education will teach him to think, and if he's honest with himself, he will have no choice but to agree that a few short-term jobs do not outweigh the risks they will create. And as a bit of further information, there is a GOOD chance that the mine project will be reduced in scope and time of operation to much less than 30 years, which means they would come in, work fast to extract only the high grade, easily accessible ore, and leave their mess behind. So these "wonderful jobs" might only last 3-7 years. To take a huge risk for this small return is totally unacceptable! |
| Name: | Nikki |
| E-mail address: | nikki@antigopro.net |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Jessica is absolutely right. If our natural resources are
destroyed, our grandchildren will be reading about them in the history books, not enjoying them firsthand. As for Mark, who is interested in coming back to the area for a job, and thinks the mine may provide one, I agree - there may be a job for him. But the potential risk for damage from that mine may eliminate all that exists now that makes coming back to the area attractive. What is it that makes him want to come back? The lakes and streams? Hunting? The dense forests and wildlife? These things could all be gone, and this would no longer be a pleasant place to live. I can't bear the thought of not hearing the frogs and loons, of not seeing the eagles soaring, or of watching the lakes, rivers and streams deteriorate and become unusable. Maybe he would like to be near family and friends. I truly understand the desire to be close to family, and would love to have my children nearby, and they would like to be here, too, but they're presently living in metropolitan areas because that's where the jobs are, and, unfortunately, that's a fact of life. They can, however, still come to visit, and they have a retreat here that is a special place where they can get away for peace and quiet and enjoy the beauty of nature. These places of retreat must be preserved, or there won't be anywhere left to "get away" TO. The mining companies are all watching the Crandon project. This one mine, if permitted, will immediately pave the way for more mine permit applications which will create a mining district that stretches clear across the state to Eau Claire and La Crosse, and includes more than 10 counties. When this happens, the beauties of northern Wisconsin will be a thing of the past. This is not what we want for this beautiful state. Hopefully, Mark's college education will teach him to think, and if he's honest with himself, he will have no choice but to agree that a few short-term jobs do not outweigh the risks they will create. And as a bit of further information, there is a GOOD chance that the mine project will be reduced in scope and time of operation to much less than 30 years, which means they would come in, work fast to extract only the high grade, easily accessible ore, and leave their mess behind. So these "wonderful jobs" might only last 3-7 years. To take a huge risk for this small return is totally unacceptable! |
| Name: | Jessica |
| E-mail address: | radhd@newnorth.net |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I don't believe that the people who are chearing on the
mining companies have stopped to take a look at all the things that will be forever changed, or destroyed. I am not referring to the supposed "hairless cat" that was mentioned in one posting. I am referring to the natural beatuy that has always been Wisconsin. Have these people stopped to think about life for their children, grandchildren, and the generations that follow? From the posting that I have read, I don't believe that they have. Please do not get the wrong impression, I am a supporter of economic growth, but, I must draw a line when the short term benefits out weigh the long term. It has been stated that this mine will be operating for 30 years. What will happen after that? Who will be here to rebuild the northwoods that all of you have come to appreciate and love? Will it be your children who "benefited" from the 30 years they spent working in that mine? I feel that it will be your grandchildren or great-grandchildren reaping all of the "benefits" of polluted waters, lack of vegetation, and lack of wildlife. I myself plan to teach my children about Wisconsin's natural beauty through first-hand learning. This is not something that I want them to learn from their History books in school, and that is what Wisconsin's natural beauty and charm will be, histroy. |
| Name: | Jessica |
| E-mail address: | radhd@newnorth.net |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I don't believe that the people who are chearing on the
mining companies have stopped to take a look at all the things that will be forever changed, or destroyed. I am not referring to the supposed "hairless cat" that was mentioned in one posting. I am referring to the natural beatuy that has always been Wisconsin. Have these people stopped to think about life for their children, grandchildren, and the generations that follow? From the posting that I have read, I don't believe that they have. Please do not get the wrong impression, I am a supporter of economic growth, but, I must draw a line when the short term benefits out weigh the long term. It has been stated that this mine will be operating for 30 years. What will happen after that? Who will be here to rebuild the northwoods that all of you have come to appreciate and love? Will it be your children who "benefited" from the 30 years they spent working in that mine? I feel that it will be your grandchildren or great-grandchildren reaping all of the "benefits" of polluted waters, lack of vegetation, and lack of wildlife. I myself plan to teach my children about Wisconsin's natural beauty through first-hand learning. This is not something that I want them to learn from their History books in school, and that is what Wisconsin's natural beauty and charm will be, histroy. |
| Name: | Jessica |
| E-mail address: | radhd@newnorth.net |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I don't believe that the people who are chearing on the
mining companies have stopped to take a look at all the things that will be forever changed, or destroyed. I am not referring to the supposed "hairless cat" that was mentioned in one posting. I am referring to the natural beatuy that has always been Wisconsin. Have these people stopped to think about life for their children, grandchildren, and the generations that follow? From the posting that I have read, I don't believe that they have. Please do not get the wrong impression, I am a supporter of economic growth, but, I must draw a line when the short term benefits out weigh the long term. It has been stated that this mine will be operating for 30 years. What will happen after that? Who will be here to rebuild the northwoods that all of you have come to appreciate and love? Will it be your children who "benefited" from the 30 years they spent working in that mine? I feel that it will be your grandchildren or great-grandchildren reaping all of the "benefits" of polluted waters, lack of vegetation, and lack of wildlife. I myself plan to teach my children about Wisconsin's natural beauty through first-hand learning. This is not something that I want them to learn from their History books in school, and that is what Wisconsin's natural beauty and charm will be, histroy. |
| Name: | Jessica |
| E-mail address: | radhd@newnorth.net |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I don't believe that the people who are chearing on the
minig companies have stopped to take a look at all the things that will be forever changed, or destroyed. I am not referring to the supposed "hairless cat" that was mentioned in one posting. I am referring to the natural beatuy that has always been Wisconsin. Have these people stopped to think about life for their children, grandchildren, and the generations that follow? From the posting that I have read, I don't believe that they have. Please do not get the wrong impression, I am a supporter of economic growth, but, I must draw a line when the short term benefits out weigh the long term. It has been stated that this mine will be operating for 30 years. What will happen after that? Who will be here to rebuild the northwoods that all of you have come to appreciate and love? Will it be your children who "benefited" from the 30 years they spent working in that mine? I feel that it will be your grandchildren or great-grandchildren reaping all of the "benefits" of polluted waters, lack of vegetation, and lack of wildlife. I myself plan to teach my children about Wisconsin's natural beauty through first-hand learning. This is not something that I want them to learn from their History books in school, and that is what Wisconsin's natural beauty and charm will be, histroy. |
| Name: | Jessica |
| E-mail address: | radhd@newnorth.net |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I don't believe that the people who are chearing on the
minig companies have stopped to take a look at all the things that will be forever changed, or destroyed. I am not referring to the supposed "hairless cat" that was mentioned in one posting. I am referring to the natural beatuy that has always been Wisconsin. Have these people stopped to think about life for their children, grandchildren, and the fenerations that follow? From the posting that I have read, I don't believe that they have. Please do not get the wrong impression, I am a supporter of economic growth, but, I must draw a line when the short term benefits out weigh the long term. It has been stated that this mine will be operating for 30 years. What will happen after that? Who will be here to rebuild the northwoods that all of you have come to appreciate and love? Will it be your children who "benefited" from the 30 years they spent working in that mine? I feel that it will be your grandchildren or great-grandchildren reaping all of the "benefits" of polluted waters, lack of vegetation, and lack of wildlife. I myself plan to teach my children about Wisconsin's natural beauty through first-hand learning. This is not something that I want them to learn from their History books in school, and that is what Wisconsin's natural beauty and charm will be, histroy. |
| Name: | Mark |
| E-mail address: | mneil899@uwsp.edu |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I wish that people of nashville would wake up and quit
crying about the little stuff. I am a student at UWSP and would love to come back to the area and work, but I can't. I can't make a living pumping gas and cutting lawn at five dollars and hour as the people of Nashiville would like me too. There is nothing there for the next generation to come back to. Logging is going down the hill becuase of the same people that don't want mining. Wake up people, in "saving" the area you are actually destroying the future of the area. |
| Name: | kathy |
| E-mail address: | kathrynhermsen@hotmail.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Attn: Alice McCombs
I need info on setting up a web site, please E-mail me your address so we can talk... Thanks. |
| Name: | Nikki |
| E-mail address: | nikki@antigopro.net |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | To Anonymous: Unfortunately, that may be exactly what
happens! Apparently you aren't aware that NMC's science is being challenged because of their misinformation and manipulated results. Or that they are well on their way, once again, to having our state laws changed to exempt them from existing environmental requirements. It seems everything is being done on the state level to "grease the skids" for this project, and it appears that what it's coming down to is that the DNR and the FCOE are acutely aware they will be sued by either one side or the other, no matter what they eventually decide. It's my guess they will choose to be sued by the people of Wisconsin rather than the mining company, because that's who has the deep pockets. That would be a travesty for all of us, no matter which side of this issue we're on! Thank goodness the office of the Public Intervenor may soon be restored, and control over the head of the DNR may soon be returned to the public where it belongs. If you are so blind, or so complacent, to believe that the people of Wisconsin are truly being represented by our state agencies, and are not under political pressure, you haven't been doing your homework. I wish, more than anything, that what you've said was true; I think in years past, it probably was, but unfortunately, things have changed. Over the years we've lost many of our freedoms, and most of our ability to control our own destiny. If you truly love this state, and the unique environment we are blessed with here in northern Wisconsin, please open your mind to the possibility that we are being "hornswoggled" and steamrolled, not only by the mining company, but by the very people and agencies who are sworn to protect us and our beautiful state, before it's too late. Please use your powers of reason to question, and not just blindly accept the propaganda we're being bombarded with every day. Bad things happen when good men do nothing! |
| Name: | Anonymous |
| E-mail address: | anon@yahoo.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | GO Nicolet Minerals Company!! Do you actually think that
the DNR and ACOE is going to permit something that is going to destory our environment!!!!!!!!! No! |
| Name: | henry |
| E-mail address: | hheinreich@yahoo.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I'm all for a good economic investment in our state. I wish
all you cry babies would just shut your mouths. It is people like you that ruin everything good in life. For example business are now required to put signs on the lawn if they use pesticides. What a waste of time and money for everybody!! |
| Name: | Carl |
| E-mail address: | gemhunte@hotmail.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I think you people better wake up. With all the tecnoligy
today the Mining Industery can mine alot safer today then in the past.Are own State of Wisconsin has a mining history to be proud of and in the South Western part of the State has some of the best Trout fishing around. I've seen the Ladysmith mine and we fish down stream from the mine and there is no polution there at all. They did a great job of reclaiming the land also.I've also been to Butt Montana and did not see cats runing around with out hair on them, we also drank the water from there and didn't get sick. I'm for the mine to go forward and for the People of your airea to have more people go to work. They can mine safer now days comepared to the past. |
| Name: | mike apitz |
| E-mail address: | red2a@aol.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Name: | Alice McCombs, Volunteer Webmaster, Town of Nashville Wi |
| E-mail address: | tarawins@ezwebtech.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | To All Visitors to this Guestbook,
Any message posted with an invalid email address will be removed. |
| Name: | mickey j |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | chuck has just recentlty moved here and like the rest of the
southern people, he thinks that the north should just stay the same and not change so he and his kin can have a place to vacation. these same people that cry 'stop exxon' turn around and flush their toilets, ruining pickerel lake. how does the south end of nashville plan to live without copper? way to go chuck! you are the hero of nashville. |
| Name: | Alice McCombs, Volunteer Webmaster, Town of Nashville WI |
| E-mail address: | tarawins@ezwebtech.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I removed an entry today because, although the email address
was valid, the domain associated with the email address goes with an "adult" site. As this is a website for the Town of Nashville, email addresses & web links to adult/pornographic sites are not allowed. |
| Name: | Little Dick |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I am simply amazed at some people who holler nowadays just
beecause they have the right to and don't know what they are hollering about. They would love to see a small town politician run a multi-million or billion dollar mining company. They can't see beyond the nd of their nose that almost everything they have or use starts with something that coems from the ground. The mining company has experts in that field so maybe you had better let them make the decisions. I don't think a small town politician would do a very good job. Big Dick's Supporter, Little Dick |
| Name: | Mr. Crowley |
| E-mail address: | Mr_crowley@hotmail.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | OK Alice, I see your point in using as few new materials as
possible but that can be viewed in a million different ways that could destroy life as we know it. The mine will make a big hole and kill trees and everthing else, but how about every other thing we as human beings do that is not appropriate in some peoples eyes? Ever been to a slaughter house and seen pigs/cows electricuted and sent down a production line to become hamburger and sausage that we all eat in our every day lives? Vegitarions have a bird about it but hey, what are we to do? Give up on technolgy and go back to living like the Amish? We got to go with the flow and take it as it comes and our way of life leaves the enviornment in much better shape then 100 or even 50 years ago because there are more laws on those big companys to make sure they clean up the mess they leave behind! |
| Name: | Alice McCombs |
| E-mail address: | tarawins@ezwebtech.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Re Mr. Crowley's post:
I'm opposed to unsafe mining wherever it happens around the world. I believe we should rethink, reduce, reuse, and recycle minerals and metals first. Mine new minerals and metals only when necessary and only where it can be done without polluting the surrounding environment. Mine safely only for things needed for health and safety, not just for ornamental jewelry, or to line the pockets of shareholders. I think the mining industry should institute fair labor practices at all mines around the world. Mining should stop buying politicians and destroying democracy in this country. That would take some radical changes in the industry, but it would be a lot better than what mining does to people now. After publishing 559 issues of EarthWINS Daily, an international email newsletter dedicated to helping people resist unsafe mining, I've learned that the way mining is done today destroys peoples' lives and communities. For that reason, I don't own any gold or gemstones. I won't wear them because of what unsafe mining does to people and the environment. The only jewelry I own is a silver ring and a cross someone gave me. I do drive a car and use a computer. But I consciously choose to buy as few goods as possible and work to change things for the better. |
| Name: | Alice McCombs, Volunteer Webmaster, Town of Nashville |
| E-mail address: | tarawins@ezwebtech.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | To All Visitors to this Guestbook,
Open debate on issues which does not contain offensive language or threats against a person or group is welcome and encouraged in this guestbook. However, as the Volunteer Administrator of the Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege! website and guestbook and the person who pays to host the site, I decide what is inappropriate material for this guestbook. As I have said before I will remove any posts which I believe contain offensive language or threats. All posts made to this list are cc'd to the Nashville Town Clerk for entry into the record. They are public information and any citizen can request to see them. Alice McCombs |
| Name: | Mr. Crowley |
| E-mail address: | mr_crowley@hotmail.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: |
There Ms. Alice I like to delete anyones post who don't support my opinion, what do you think of Mr. Heinrichs post? Maybe you need to wake up and smell the coffee and realize the world does not revolve around you. You complain about Exxon but I bet you drive a car that requires oil, you have a lawn mover and many other things that use oil or products made from rock aquired from mining, I bet you even have a diamond on your finger? How deep did they have to go for that? It's ok as long as it comes from somwhere else then your area right? Well I think it's time you and anyone else who opposes the mine to open your minds to other points of view as well. Mr. Crowley |
| Name: | Henry (hheinreich@yahoo.com) |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: |
Here is a nice reply I got from Alice: --- "A. I. McCombs" <tarawins@ezwebtech.com> wrote: > Alice McCombs > Volunteer Webmaster for the Town of Nashville > P.O. Box 573 > Shawano, WI 54166 > > Mr. Heinreich, > > I removed the following entry made to the Nashville > Wisconsin Under Siege! > because, as an environmentalist, I feel that the > statement "It would be > nice to put the environmentalists on the endangered > species list and then > lose the list." at least appears to be a veiled > threat. > To accomplish putting "environmentalists on the > endangered species list" > would mean a number of them would have to die. The > phrase "then lose the > list" could be interpreted to mean someone taking > action to make sure those > environmentalists were lost. > I will forward your entry to the Nashville Town > Clerk to make sure it is > entered into the record. > You are welcome to make entries into the guestbook, > but I will remove any > posts that I believe contain offensive language or > threats. > > Alice McCombs |
| Name: | Alice McCombs, Volunteer Webmaster, Town of Nashville, WI |
| E-mail address: | tarawins@ezwebtech.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | To All Visitors to this Guestbook
Once again, I removed a post made yesterday that I felt contained a veiled threat. I have sent a note to the person making the entry and will make sure the post is forwarded to the Nashville Town Clerk. I apologize if anyone was offended by the post. I also realize that people can make entries to the guestbook without providing their email address. I will continue to remove entries to this guestbook which I believe contain offensive language or threats and I will remove any entry that has an email address if that email address is not valid. Using this guestbook as an open forum for debate is welcome and encouraged, but flaming, offensive language, and threats will not be permitted. Sincerely, Alice McCombs |
| Name: | Frank |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Congratulations to the Town Board on your recent defnitive
win. Maybe now people will get the idea that a majority of the residents like the town just like it is. HABITABLE!!! How many times does the mine have to be shown that their desire to mine Wisconsin, on their terms is not acceptable to those who have to put up with the dangers and the aftermath. Exon, Nicolet, whom ever, PLEASE GO AWAY!! Our new empowerment zones will provide better and longer lasting economic development for our community than a, profit only, oriented international corporation. Permanent jobs without destruction of our envirement VS the mine. Not much of a decision, is it? |
| Name: | Alice McCombs, Volunteer Webmaster, Town of Nashville WI |
| E-mail address: | tarawins@ezwebtech.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | To All Visitors to this Guestbook,
Yesterday someone posted a message that I believe contained a veiled threat. A check of the domain for the email address with Whois at Network Solutions revealed that the email address was not valid. I decided to remove the post because of its content and because it did not have a valid email address. From now on all messages for the guestbook that contain offensive or threatening language and/or do not have a valid email address will be removed. All messages will continue to be forwarded to the Nashville Town Clerk for entry into the record. Open debate is welcome in this guestbook. Threats, flames, and indecent language is not. Sincerely, Alice McCombs |
| Name: | Alice McCombs, Webmaster, Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege! |
| E-mail address: | tarawins@ezwebtech.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | To All Visitors to this Guestbook:
I removed a post to this book tonight, because I believe it was pornographic. If any of you saw the post and were offended, please accept my apologies. I removed it as soon as I saw it. I will forward a copy of the offensive material to the Nashville Town Board. I have sent an email to the person asking them not to post any more material to this Guestbook. I am also doing what I can to determine who posted the material and make complaints to Dreambook, the person's ISP, and to InterNIC/Network Solutions. Sincerely, Alice McCombs, Webmaster Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege! |
| Name: | Town of Nashville |
| E-mail address: | info@nashvillewis.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Town of Nashville
P.O. Box 573 Pickerel, WI 54465 Ph: 715-478-2524 FAX: 715-478-2527 info@nashvillewis.com http://www.nashvillewis.com/ April 6, 1999 For Immediate Release Town of Nashville Says "No!" to Crandon Mine in Spring Election (Nashville, WI) "The people of Nashville have spoken. We don't want a mine and we don't want a mining company interfering with our elections," stated Chuck Sleeter, who was re-elected Chairman of the Town of Nashville tonight. Sleeter defeated his opponent, Dave Campbell with a vote of 351 to 266, reported Joanne Tacopina, Nashville Town Clerk. Robert Van Zile and Duane Marshall were re-elected Town Supervisors. In a close race for Town Treasurer, Jan Olson claimed victory over pro-mining incumbent Mary Torgerson with a vote of 313 to 303. Joanne Tacopina was unopposed for Town Clerk. With the election of Jan Olson as Treasurer, the Nashville Town Board is solidly opposed to Nicolet Minerals Company's proposed Crandon mine. Although the voter turnout of 85% for this election is less than the previous two Town Board elections, Sleeter said he is pleased with the results, "Compared to other races around the state, we had a very high voter turnout. The people didn't back down from the mining company's threat of a lawsuit. It shows we are not afraid to stand up to the mining industry to preserve our way of life." |
| Name: | Sally |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Since Nikki seems to support Mr. Sleeter, she can help him
pay back the money that will be owed. Hope she has a good job. Have you ever been to a town meeting? Mr Sleeter is very rude if any question is asked from the people that don't see his way. He is an elected public offical and anyone that has worked for or with the public knows that is not acceptable behavior. He also never seems to know any of the answers and always look to Ms Joanne for help. It makes one wonder who is running the show, him or her. Is Mr Sleeter so afraid of losing the election that he had to mail out his 6 page mud slinging letter. He didn't even have the nerve to mail the letter to ALL registered voters, just the ones he wanted to read it. The fair thing should have been to put it in the newspaper where all could read it. Lets sneak behind peoples backs instead! Hopefully more people will go to the polls tomorrow with their eyes wide open, if they do--he'll be out !!! |
| Name: | Nikki |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | In response to Mary, whose letter is a perfect example of
the mentality we are battling in our fight against the pro- mining faction here in Nashville, now the public can see for themselves the hate & venom that spew out at anyone who disagrees with them, who takes away their power, or has the audacity to voice an opinion about what goes on here if we're not life-long residents. The arrogance is unbelieveable! Unfortunately, Mary doesn't seem to think much of you generous folks who've donated to our cause, either, but we do, and we thank each and every one for your support, your prayers and your words of encouragement. We'd all like to see improvement in our economy, but not at the expense of our clean air & water, or of an entire Native American tribe who has nowhere to go if their community is destroyed, or of our beautiful Wolf River and our neighbors to the south who live along her banks, or of future generations who may not be able to enjoy the natural beauty we enjoy here today. We're working hard to attract environmentally-safe businesses and jobs to our area to improve our economy; we don't need the mine and its risks to make things better here. This would be a short-term fix with a potential for long-term negative impacts. Again, thank you for your support; you give us the courage to continue the fight! |
| Name: | mary |
| E-mail address: | iamnosey@hotmail.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | If Nashville is "underseige" there is only one person that
put it in that position and that is you, Mr. Sleeter. Just where do you presume the money will come from to pay back $500,000 to Nicolet Minerals? What other town chairman has ever set up a website to raise money for an issue that he himself created, not Nicolet Minerals? And furthermore, people are actually paying good money to get YOU out of this jam? Time will tell. What goes around, comes around. I am proud to say that I have lived in this area all my life and have made my living here all my life. Can you say the same? I just love "do gooders" that come up here, after having made their entire living elsewhere, and think they are going to tell how us how to live our lives--and all these other people from all over Heaven knows where that have written into and contributed to your ridiculousness that have no clue to what is really going on. Wake up and smell the coffee, Mr. Sleeter. Economy matters. Please do not bully and deceive people. This is not the way to resolve environmental issues. Let the facts speak for themselves. |
| Name: | mary |
| E-mail address: | iamnosey@hotmail.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | If Nashville is "underseige" there is only one person that
put it in that position and that is you, Mr. Sleeter. Just where do you presume the money will come from to pay back $500,000 to Nicolet Minerals? What other town chairman has ever set up a website to raise money for an issue that he himself created, not Nicolet Minerals? And furthermore, people are actually paying good money to get YOU out of this jam? Time will tell. What goes around, comes around. I am proud to say that I have lived in this area all my life and have made my living here all my life. Can you say the same? I just love "do gooders" that come up here, after having made their entire living elsewhere, and think they are going to tell how us how to live our lives--and all these other people from all over Heaven knows where that have written into and contributed to your ridiculousness that have no clue to what is really going on. Wake up and smell the coffee, Mr. Sleeter. Economy matters. Please do not bully and deceive people. This is not the way to resolve environmental issues. Let the facts speak for themselves. |
| Name: | Alice McCombs |
| E-mail address: | tarawins@ezwebtech.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | To IllusionsofGrandeur@small.gone and other mining industry
lackies: Like Mark Twain said so well, "A mine is a hole in the ground owned by a liar." Your claims of environmental responsibility are like the Mining Conference you just had to cancel -- long on talk; short on performance. The majority of the people of Wisconsin don't believe your $million PR. All the mining industry is doing by continuing to force a permit down the throats of unwilling citizens is showing that its corporate execs are fools every day of the year, not just April 1st. Wisconsin is not a colony of foreign multinationals. Wisconsin is our state. We aren't going away and we aren't going to back down. If we have to take one or more lawsuits to the Supreme Court, vote out all officials who support mining, appoint new officials to the DNR, expose any illegal acts committed by corporate execs and state officials involved in the permitting process, and/or revoke corporate charter(s), we'll do it to stop the evil called sulfide mining from destroying our state. Mining, go home. You've lost Wisconsin. We don't need you and we don't want you. We can and will make Northeast Wisconsin a prosperous region without your tainted pieces of silver. |
| Name: | Alice McCombs |
| E-mail address: | tarawins@ezwebtech.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 22:26:32 -0600
From: Zoltan Grossman <mtn@igc.apc.org> Victory In Oshkosh Over Mining Conference! Mining Technologies Conference Canceled Big Money and Mining Interests Can't Fool Wisconsin On April Fool's Day, mining interests wanted to FOOL Wisconsin citizens into believing that copper/sulfide mining is safe by hosting the Wisconsin Mining Technologies Conference in Oshkosh. Many citizens felt this to be an attempt to further persuade regulatory agencies, government representatives, and citizens that mining could comply with the Mining Moratorium Bill. Furthermore, this was intended to apply further pressure on the DNR to accelerate the permit granting process. But citizens weren9t going to be fooled by these attempts. We planned a counter educational rally and demonstration to cut through the smoke and mirrors of mining rhetoric and pseudo-science. Meanwhile a local hotel and conference center worked diligently to make accommodations for an expected 200+ conference attendees. But in a typical 11th hour maneuver, Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC), Wisconsin Mining Assoc. (WMA), and Nicolet Minerals Company (NMC) were forced to abandon their endeavor, due to lack of interest and profitability. Statewide citizens, UW-Oshkosh SEAC, and WWEP are claiming the cancellation of the conference a victory. Tamara Jackson of UW-O SEAC states, 3I feel very bad for all the people that worked hard at the hotel and conference center. I know just how hard it is to organize an event of that caliber. Is this a precursor to the future actions of the mining industry in Wisconsin.2 need a question mark in the quote above. Perhaps, mining interests9 commitments to this conference mirror their commitments to Wisconsin. IMPORTANT: People are still invited to come to Oshkosh at 4pm on Thurs. Steve Kircher from Nicolet Minerals Co. will be on campus attempting to gain young converts from our Geology Department. Mining in Wisconsin Discussion - 4pm in Rm 202 - Harrington Hall on the UW-Oshkosh campus. For more info. call Jeff or Eric at 920-424-1397 Thanks everyone that took time out of their busy schedule to attend this Rally. They might re-schedule for 2000 so we may have to do this again. Jeff Ryan jrchiapas@hotmail.com on behalf of UW-O Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC) seac@pobox.uwosh.edu 920-424-1397 |
| Name: | Big Dick |
| E-mail address: | dick@big.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | You are all a bunch of morons! While you go collect you
food stamps and welfare checks, I will be raking in the cash working for Exxon! GO EXXON!!!!! |
| Name: | Nikki |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | In response to Sally, we here in Nashville would be
extremely happy to send all the waste the mine will produce to your back yard. Just let us know where you want it dumped! You are certainly entitled to be a fan of Exxon if you wish, but it's obvious you haven't done your homework on how these multi-national companies operate. It's your brand of "forward thinking" that created the concrete jungles many of us moved away from. Thank goodness some of us are committed to protecting what we have here for those who will come after us. |
| Name: | Sally |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Pleeeese,things have improve greatly since that oil spill,
quit living in the past and join the future with the rest of us that want to forge ahead. The rest of you keep sticking your heads in the sand. We want Exxon!!!!! |
| Name: | Tom Halat |
| E-mail address: | halat@execpc.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Check out www.abcnews.com and look up the exxon valdez.
This is the tenth aniversery of the worst environmental diaster in the history of the USA. If this mine gets approved we are looking for another disaster. Any small accident is irreversible. In Alaska's Prince William Sound (the site of the oill spill) they have three eyed fish and a host of other problems directly related to the spill. Is this mine worth the risk? While the people of the area will benefit with higher incomes their way of life and the fagile ecosystem in the area will likely be permenantly changed. The mine should not be built. It has little to do with greed and a lot to do with doiong what is right. |
| Name: | Jason Pitts |
| E-mail address: | jmp6348@aol.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Just wanted to let you know that I am doing a presentation
for an environmental science class and I have chosen your struggle as my topic! We all wish you the best of luck. Tell my grandmother Myra Pitts I said Hi if you see her. Never give in to the environmental "bandits" Good Luck |
| Name: | JD XC |
| E-mail address: | MANIFEST2001@hotmail.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Want to change the world?
We Want your idea's! Email us at MANIFEST2001@hotmail.com Together we can change the world |
| Name: | MATT |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I HATE EXXON PLEASE DON'T MINE
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| Name: | MATT |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I HATE EXXON PLEASE DON'T MINE
|
| Name: | MATT |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I HATE EXXON PLEASE DON'T MINE
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| Name: | Marc |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Progress...can't stop it! No one can, nor ever will.
Go Exxon...go!! |
| Name: | Frank |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I am amazed by the number of people that are still being
taken inby the mine's fluff and empty promises. I read with disappointment the letter from Marilyn. Apparently she has little first hand knowledge about the last two years of Nashville history or doesnt care about the people or their future. The comments regarding personal gain by the chairman really confused me. I have been operating under the impression that the Persoanl Gain we should talk about was that of the former town board members and their friends and families. Those persons who sold their land to the mine and reserved royalty payments for themselves from the land to be mined by Exon. Oh I am sorry, thosw were the persons who signed the local agreement on behalf of all the residents and property owners of Nashville. I have to apologize. I get confused about these matters. Exon promises to pay Forest County and the City of Crandon for new buildings and equipment, former town board memebers and friends roylaty funds, closing of a large copper mine in Canada - laying off the entire work force with no anticipated date of return becasue their is no market for copper, building a 30 mile long overland waster water pipe to dump in the Wis. river, ( Oh I am sorry again, the waster is now fine to dump in our own backyards). Where are the long term high paying jobs? The financial security? Protection of my property values? Did I forget to mention that I am one of the Nashville tax paying property owners that will be affected by this gift from God called a mine. Thanks Exon, Nicolet whom ever you will be next year, BUT No Thanks!!! Please don't help me any more!!! |
| Name: | Joanne Tacopina |
| E-mail address: | help@nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Received via fax March 7, 1999
Transcribed and posted per request of Joanne Tacopina, Nashville Town Clerk Marilyn, I have read your two letters with great interest. I was glad to see the second letter focused more on the message and less on personal attacks and name calling. I am confused, however, by two different points that you raised. The first is where you are assuming that when our current town board unanimously decided to rescind the local agreement contract and the road lease that this was somehow an action done by Chairman Sleeter alone and he did it for "personal gain." Mr. Sleeter is an elected official who is representing the town of Nashville, as are the other two Supervisors. Since Mr. Sleeter has been elected twice to this position I would say that majority of his constituents believe that he is looking out for the good of the twon. And considering Mr. Sleeter has consistently donated his salary back to the town since he first took office I am at a complete loss as to where you see any "personal gain." The second point has to do with the town being divided, "north side against you, south side for you." Your question, "have our Native American neighbors been lied to again" has me puzzled. I am guessing by that comment that you feel the Mole Lake Tribe supports Chairman Sleeter and you think the only reason that they do so is because someone has lied or misled them in some way. But I also know that the tribe makes up one hald of the "north side" populations so please explain, I have worked with the Mole Lake Tribe for four years and know that they are intelligent and free thinking individuals who are quite capable of responding to any concerns that you may have and I will forward all your correspondences to them. The reason I wanted to resond to your letter is because you have touched on something I feel very strongly about, and that is democracy. I do not agree when you say that our "leaders have the final say so" and "we may not like their final word, but life goes on and that's they way our government and life works." What has made this country so great is our ability to change what is wrong. Throughout history, laws have been changed, abolished or amended in some way. Are you really trying to convince us that elected officials are like some type of icons who can do no wrong and everything they say is engrved in stone for eternity for no one to question or change? Why if that were true and they had "the final say so" we would still be under British rule. We would never have had a civil rights movement in this country and Rosa Parks would not have been arrested for refusing to sit in the back of the bus because she would still have been enslaved. If given the chance, would you have e-mailed Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln or Martin Luther King, Jr. and told them that they had no right to "undo" or "undermine" the decisions of former government officials? Joanne Tacopina Nashville Town Clerk |
| Name: | Bob |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | You would rather have unemployment in the area then have
jobs for the community? Mining was very big in Wisconsin and supported families for years and years. I hope you lose and the mine goes through. |
| Name: | Robert Tacopina |
| E-mail address: | rjtacopina@students.wisc.edu |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Keep up the good work that you guys are doing. Good luck
in the upcoming elections. Also, good luck in all the legal battles to come. I am behind you guys 150%. |
| Name: | marilyn |
| E-mail address: | blkhawks@newnorh.net |
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| Comments: | Mr. Sleeter,
In response-I have read all about your "struggle" and have spoken to several residents about this situation you have created. It seems that the town is somewhat divided; northside against you, southside for you. Have our Native American neighbors been lied to again? Hasn't that happened before in history? The former board had their right to have closed meetings. Every organization does. Some of these meetings should have been opened to the public so the residents could have voiced their opinions and concerns.The vote for the contract was still up to the board of elected officials to sign, which they did, they gave their word-not to have you try to undermine their decision. There have been several arguments brought up and answered concerning residents complaints. In fact other towns have asked the same questions. Out of all the other towns that have accepted this mining contract (with open meetings)why are you making an issue out of this? In a democracy the people are allowed the right to speak or write their opinions whether they are good or bad, but the leaders still have the final say so. Thats what elected officials do. We may not like their final word,but life goes on. Fortunately (or not) its the way our government and our life does work. |
| Name: | Chuck Sleeter, Nashville Town Chairman |
| E-mail address: | help@nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Re: Marilyn's post.
Note: This entry was received via fax tonight from Chairman Sleeter and posted per his request. Alice McCombs, webmaster. Dear Ms. Thank you for your letter. I would like to respond. Since you are new to the area you probably have not followed our struggle with this local agreement contract that the townspeople have had for the past 2 1/2 years. From 1993 through November of 1996 the former town board met in closed session meetings negotiating a local agreement contract with the mining company. The residents were shut out of these meetings and not allowed to participate or even know what was taking place. We were told that our interests were being protected. That is all. Since the board never held any open meetings on this subject how could they know what the people of Nashville's interests were? When we tried to ask our board questions they would not answer us. We tried repeatedly to object to these closed meetings but our objections fell on deaf ears. We filed complaints with the local District Attorney but he would not investigate. We asked the State Attorney General for help as well but his office refused to get involved and would not look into the matter. Finally, area residents were forced to dig into their own pockets to hire an attorney to protect ourselves from our own town board and file a lawsuit alleging 16 open meeting violations. That case will come to trial in June of this year. In the meantime, the former town board printed a copy of the local agreement that they had negotiated in the local paper and told the residents that they would hold a public hearing on the matter in 30 days. This was in November of 1996. This was the first time any of us had even seen what had been going on behind closed doors. The board told us that they would be signing this contract with the mining company after this public hearing. Majority of the area electors petitioned for a special town meeting. They wanted to have an opportunity to speak to their town board and tell them that this agreement was unacceptable to them and to please not sign anything until after the Master Hearings were held by the Department of Natural Resources and all the facts and impacts to our area would be known. The meeting was petitioned to be held on December 6, 1996. The town hall was filled with area residents hoping to finally get a chance to speak but the town board adjourned the meeting before anyone had a chance to say anything. They just got up and walked out on the people. At the public meeting that was held on December 12, 1996 no one was allowed to ask any questions; they were just allowed to give testimony. And give testimony they did. For four hours residents pointed out the flaws in the contract and cited different areas that left the residents with no protection whatsoever. They pointed out the fact that the town was giving up their zoning and the people objected to that. The opposition to the signing of the local agreement contract was four to one against. But the town board still refused to listen. I watched as my neighbors and friends begged, cried and pleaded with the board not to sign the contract. It didn't do any good. The board signed it anyway. I ask you is this democracy? Is this how government is supposed to work? At the very next election, the entire board, including the clerk was elected out of office. The former board refused to leave office. They withheld the keys to the town hall for 28 days. During that time they gave the $100,000 fee they received from the mining company to the former town attorney who had negotiated this contract. The former town attorney ended up being paid over $600,000. The townspeople have their issues with the former town attorney as well and have filed a malpractice suit against him and his firm. I hope you can understand now how the people of this community feel. We were railroaded into something we did not want. We are a community of our word. We however, did not give our word. Three people who refused to allow democracy to exist gave their word. Our rights were violated and the open meeting laws were violated. This contract was negotiated illegally. The people of this community have said all along that they do not want this local agreement contract. I believe in democracy. I believe in majority rules. I believe in the WI State Statutes that insist government be open to the people and that the people have a right to know the affairs of their government. When people are denied their basic constitutional rights they have no choice but to fight back. I hope you can understand that. Sincerely, Chuck Sleeter Town Chairman |
| Name: | marilyn |
| E-mail address: | blkhawks@newnorth.net |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Since I am new to the area, I took upon myself to read up
on all the information concerning the mining company and the suit against the Town of Nashville. What Mr Sleeter did for his own gain, certainly isn't setting a good example for our children of today. We were always taught that you were as good as your word. It may not have been Mr Sleeters word that agreed to the original contract with the mining company, but its not his word to undo. A signed contract is valid and if your stupid enough to go against the contract (especially after you've accepted their money) you deserved to be sued. I don't believe the people of this town (including myself),should have to pay for any legal defense or any fines that may arise from Mr. Sleeters poor lack of judgement. How good do you think your word is Mr Sleeter? Look out for the town not just your own personal gain!!!!!! |
| Name: | marilyn |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Name: | dominic Nuzzo |
| E-mail address: | nuzzo@catskill.net |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I have fought the mine before we moved to New York. Would like to stay in touch with the issue and make contributions. I am a member of WRPC. |
| Name: | Stephanie Langham |
| E-mail address: | dabrat01@yahoo.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Our school is working on fundraisers for this cause. I
think that it would be very harmful the not only that environment, but a lot of different environments. I hope that other people making these decisions realize this. |
| Name: | Debra Fowler-Bowman |
| E-mail address: | treaty@mail.wiscnet.net |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Glad to see your still in the movement! Great site. |
| Name: | Shanna Roth |
| E-mail address: | shlroth2@uwc.edu |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I am against the mining totally!!! I looked at the
pictures of the Serpeant River, and the Wolf, and I would hate to see them both look like the Serpeant. I am all for stopping the Rio Algom company. I don't see how anyone could think that destroying the little bit of beautiful land we have left would be any bit benificial. Anyhow. I'm with you guys all the way!!! Go for it... |
| Name: | Travis |
| E-mail address: | travis19@yahoo.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I think we should mine the hell out of it and use the
minerals to get money to find a cure for cancer. |
| Name: | Pat Davis |
| E-mail address: | pathend@yahoo.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | I think Crandon mining sucks! Don't they know what WI is
famous for?! For their wilderness! If I could get my hands on them... |
| Name: | Alice McCombs |
| E-mail address: | tarawins@ezwebtech.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | What you can do to help Nashville #2
Hi Folks, Here's another way to help send contributions to the Town of Nashville Legal Defense Fund (see http:// www.nashvillewiundersiege.com/index.html) Do you have a web site? You can become an affiliate of companies like Amazon.com. As an affiliate, you add vendor links to your site; when visitors to your site purchase something from those vendors links you get referral fees (from 3% to 15%). The vendors take care of the orders. All you do is register, put a graphic/link on your sites. You can instruct the vendors to send any referral fees to the Town of Nashville Legal Defense Fund. There are hundreds of affiliate programs available. To learn more about affiliate programs, visit Refer-It at http://www.refer-it.com/ Save gas, shop online & help Nashville. If you don't want to mess with being an affiliate, then check out the Nashville site where you can purchase books from Amazon.com, software from beyond.com and other neat stuff: http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com/shoponline.html EarthWINS is donating all referral fees from vendors on the Nashville site to the Town of Nashville Legal Defense Fund. We might not have a lot of money to donate, but we all buy things. This way we can buy things we would buy anyhow & help Nashville at the same time. |
| Name: | Alice McCombs |
| E-mail address: | tarawins@ezwebtech.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | What you can do for Nashville #1
Get links to Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege! Hi folks & THANKS for your willingness to help the citizens of Nashville. One thing that will really help raise funds for the Town of Nashville is getting links to their web site posted on other sites around the Web. So included below is all the info you might need to "Add a URL" or "Suggest a Link" when you're out surfing. Web site title Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege! Web site URL http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com/index.html Email address help@nashvillewiundersiege.com Short Description Raise funds for Town of Nashville, WI Legal Defense Fund Longer Description Raise funds for Town of Nashville, WI Legal Defense Fund to protect its citizens from proposed Rio Algom Nicolet Minerals Company sulfide mine Keywords Nashville, Wisconsin, environment, mining, Mole Lake, Crandon, Rio Algom, Nicolet Minerals Company, Town of Nashville, Mole Lake Sokoagon Chippewa,indian, Native American, reservation, sulfide mining, Exxon, Governor Thompson, DNR, fundraiser, raise funds, contribution, tax- deductible, democracy Address Info Town of Nashville Legal Defense Fund c/o Chuck Sleeter / Joanne Tacopina P.O. Box 106 Pickerel, WI 54465 Ph: 715-484-4501 (H) 715-478-2524 (W) FAX: 715-478-2527 Web site design Earthwins http://www.earthwins.com/ Shawano, WI 54166 ISP EZWebtech http://www.ezwebtech.com/ Shawano, WI 54166 |
| Name: | mical |
| E-mail address: | fischer.michael@mayo.edu |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | ....did the earth first! thing in ladysmith, ..... did the Greenpeace thing in the gulf of mexico and the mississippi river..... did the forest alliance thing in washington and montana..... god, is it ever going to be over? oh well, (rolling up my sleeves) I can only offer a feeble contribution in terms of money.... what can I do from here in la crosse? Also, I'd just like to thank you for the work you've done/are doing/will do to see this "mine" become "ours" peace and light, mical |
| Name: | Don Fenske |
| E-mail address: | Fenmeister@aol.com |
| Nashville Wisconsin Under Siege: | http://www.nashvillewiundersiege.com |
| Comments: | Hope you win. My donation will be forthcoming! |