2017 MEETING MINUTES
Pickerel-Pearson Wolf
September 16, 2017
9:00 am
Lil Hummers
The September, 2017 meeting of the Pickerel Pearson Wolf River Riders was call to order at 9:00 a.m. by President Jack Andraschko.
August meeting minutes were read by Mary Ann Wierschke. Motion by Dan Wierschke to accept the minutes, and second by Jan Fischer. Motion carried. The minutes were approved as read.
Treasurer’s report was given by Jan Fischer:
Checking Balance $7786.23
Savings Balance $ 8954.69
Motion by Hummer to approve treasurer’s report as read, and second by Dan Wierschke. Motion carried.
Membership report:
No membership report at this time.
Trail report was given by Dan Wierschke:
· The trail connecting Forest Road and Langlade County Land has been closed off by the private landowner. We’re not sure if it will be closed for the hunting season only, or permanently. Jack will contact landowner to get more information. Jack will check into getting signage for both ends of the trail, instead of the current notice that is in the middle of the trail.
· Schaefer’s store and gas station has been closed for business and is for sale. Fuel will be sold at Lil’Hummer’s.
· Culverts have been replaced on Lost Lake Road, and the road has been graded as far as Spider Creek, the remaining portion will be graded when the loggers are through working.
Jack made a motion to accept the trail report, Hummer seconded the motion. Motion carried
and all approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
· Map money should be collected from area businesses.
· Summit Lake trail is not yet open
NEW BUSINESS:
· There is a bill in Madison, waiting for approval stating if a State Highway goes through a town or township and the marked speed limit is 35 mph or less, that highway can be approved for an atv route.
· Club elections will be held at the April 2018 meeting. Please consider accepting a position of secretary, trail coordinator or club ride coordinator; as Dan and Mary Ann Wierschke are stepping down after many years of service.
· Mary Ann Wierschke will again get $50 gift certificates for PPBA to our landowners.
Next Meeting:
October 7, 2017, 5:00 pm at Walleye Lodge Campground shelter.
Full Moon night ride is scheduled for Saturday, October 7: This ride will be cancelled in the event of rain!!!
We will leave from the Walleye Lodge Campground Shelter after a short club meeting. (There is plenty of room to park trailers)
We will stop at Final Lap, and Schuh’s Sportsman Bar, then a ride through wooded areas to get back to Walleye Lodge for Dawn’s famous chicken at a special price of $7.50/plate.
Dan Wierschke made the motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Hummer. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned.
Club Officers: President: Jack Andraschko 715-484-2621 pandras@dwave.net Vice-Pres: Lil Hummer 715-484-4413 lil.hummers@hotmail.com Secretary: Mary Ann Wierschke 715-484-7164 upnorthin@hotmail.com Treasurer: Jan Fischer 715-489-3403 janjerryfischer@yahoo.com Membership: Mike Glasheen 920-422-1511 mglashe@sbcglobal.net
Board Members: Glen Yeager 715-848-1106 sheilay@charter.net Keith Verhagen 715-484-7188 dragonverhagen@aol.com
Paul Immel 920-539-2718 paimmel@yahoo.com Jeff Petermann 262-689-3507 ltpeto164@sbcglobal.net
Marvin Tomlin 715-484-5574
Club Supporters: Website Sheila Yeager 715-848-1106 sheilay@charter.net Trail Boss: Dan Wierschke 715-484-7164 upnorthin@hotmail.com
Ride Coordinator:
2017 Business Associate Members:
Antigo Yamaha
Century 21 Northwoods
Final Lap (Allan Meier)
Lil Hummer’s Hide-a-Way
Schaefer’s Country Store
Schroeder’s Auto
Team Winnebagoland
Twin Oaks Resort
Vern’s of Antigo
Walleye Lodge
Walleye Lodge Campground
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Pickerel-Pearson Wolf River Riders
ATV Club
Meeting Minutes
August 19, 2017
9:00 am
Lil Hummers
The August, 2017 meeting of the Pickerel Pearson Wolf River Riders was call to order at 9:00 a.m. by President Jack Andraschko.
July meeting minutes were read by Mary Ann Wierschke. Motion by Jeff Peterman to accept the minutes, and second by Glen Yeager. Motion carried. The minutes were approved as read.
Treasurer’s report was given by Jan Fischer:
Checking Balance $8001.92
Savings Balance $ 8954.69
Motion by Jack Andraschko, to approve treasurer’s report as read; second by Jeff P. Motion carried.
Membership report:
No membership report at this time.
Trail report was given by Jack Andraschke:
- Jack attended the Forestry Department meeting regarding the new trail to Summit Lake. The trail will cross Cty Hwy A, south of ATV ramp and cross back over to connect with the snowmobile trail. No timeline was given for completion; we are hoping the end of September. The new trail may have to be signed prior to opening, and volunteers will be welcome.
- There are some issues with the Pickerel Creek Road intersection and Cty Hwy T. There is a lot of dust blowing into the residence across the street. This will be addressed next year, as this season is almost over. A few suggestions were: put up signage indicating a “No Dust Zone” or spread salt compound.
OLD BUSINESS:
- Sheila Yeager secured Final Lap and Schroeder’s Auto as associate members.
- The new owners of Trailside Motel and Longshots attended the meeting. They are interested in getting Cty Hwy T open to their business. Opening T would allow our club the ability to advertise we have a motel on our trail system. Jack Andraschko will work with the owners as to the procedures of the County Board and Highway Commission.
- Map money should be collected from area businesses.
NEW BUSINESS:
- The club’s insurance policy arrived, the bill has not. When it does Jack will write out check.
Next Meeting:
September 16 -- 9:00am at Hummers
Club ride to follow: We will ride to White Lake, or if the new trail is open will ride to Summit Lake.
Full Moon night ride is scheduled for Saturday, October 7. Leaving from Hummer’s and ending up at Walleye Lodge for Dawn’s famous chicken!!! Time will be determined at September meeting.
Glen Yeager made the motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Jan Fischer. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned.
Club Officers:
President: Jack Andraschko 715-484-2621 pandras@dwave.net
Vice-Pres: Lil Hummer 715-484-4413 lil.hummers@hotmail.com
Secretary: Mary Ann Wierschke 715-484-7164 upnorthin@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Jan Fischer 715-489-3403 janjerryfischer@yahoo.com
Membership: Mike Glasheen 920-422-1511 mglashe@sbcglobal.net
Board Members:
Glen Yeager 715-848-1106 sheilay@charter.net
Keith Verhagen 715-484-7188 dragonverhagen@aol.com
Paul Immel 920-539-2718 paimmel@yahoo.com
Jeff Petermann 262-689-3507 ltpeto164@sbcglobal.net
Marvin Tomlin 715-484-5574
Club Supporters:
Website Sheila Yeager 715-848-1106 sheilay@charter.net
Trail Boss: Dan Wierschke 715-484-7164 upnorthin@hotmail.com
Ride Coordinator:
2017 Business Associate Members:
Century 21 Northwoods
Final Lap (Allan Meier)
Lil Hummer’s Hide-a-Way
Schaefer’s Country Store
Schroeder’s Auto
Team Winnebagoland
Twin Oaks Resort
Vern’s of Antigo
Walleye Lodge
Walleye Lodge Campground
rson Wolf River Riders
ATV Club
Meeting Minutes
July 15, 2017
9:00 am
Lil Hummers
The July, 2017 meeting of the Pickerel Pearson Wolf River Riders was call to order at 9:00 a.m. by President Jack Andraschko.
June meeting minutes were read by Mary Ann Wierschke. Motion by Dan to accept the minutes, and second by Hummer. Motion carried. The minutes were approved as read.
Treasurer’s report was given by Jan Fischer:
Checking Balance $7865.22
Savings Balance $ 8942.45
Motion by Hummer, to approve treasurer’s report as read; second by Dan. Motion carried.
Membership report was given by Mike Glasheen
Associate Memberships: 7
Family Memberships: 47
Single Memberships: 10
Trail report was given by Dan Wierschke:
- The trail is now open from Hwy 55 to Hummers. Some residents on Forest Road made a request of the town board to put additional signage on the road alerting atv drivers that there are children playing along the roadway. Jack had signs made and will put them up as soon as possible.
- The trail is in good riding condition on the south side of Cty Hwy A. The trail between Hummer’s and Cty. Hwy A has been recently graded.
- Hummer showed a sample of a notice that could be placed in businesses where atvers stop, cautioning them to ride respectfully. Mary Ann offered to make some notices and distribute them.
- Jack went the Langlade County Highway Department regarding getting a portion of Cty Hwy T open to Trailside, and Cty Hwy DD open to Pickerel. Nothing has changed since our last request.
- Per the town chairman, Dick Guenther, Lost Lake Road will be graded and fixed as soon as the culverts arrive.
OLD BUSINESS:
- In regards to our associate members, Dan contacted; Schaefer’s Store, MSM and Hill’s Still asking them to become Associate members. Schaefer’s Country Store has joined. Sheila will get to her contacts in the next few weeks.
NEW BUSINESS:
- Jack relayed information from the Langlade County Highway Commission that a route must connect two existing trails.
Next Meeting:
August 19th -- 9:00am at Hummers
Club ride to follow: Jack and Dan will lead the group to Barry & Sherry Town & Country (near Cty Rd D and Hwy 17)
Lynn V.made the motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Dan. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned.
Club Officers:
President: Jack Andraschko 715-484-2621 pandras@dwave.net
Vice-Pres: Lil Hummer 715-484-4413 lil.hummers@hotmail.com
Secretary: Mary Ann Wierschke 715-484-7164 upnorthin@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Jan Fischer 715-489-3403 janjerryfischer@yahoo.com
Membership: Mike Glasheen 920-422-1511 mglashe@sbcglobal.net
Board Members:
Glen Yeager 715-848-1106 sheilay@charter.net
Keith Verhagen 715-484-7188 dragonverhagen@aol.com
Paul Immel 920-539-2718 paimmel@yahoo.com
Jeff Petermann 262-689-3507 ltpeto164@sbcglobal.net
Marvin Tomlin 715-484-5574
Club Supporters:
Website Sheila Yeager 715-848-1106 sheilay@charter.net
Trail Boss: Dan Wierschke 715-484-7164 upnorthin@hotmail.com
Ride Coordinator:
2017 Business Associate Members:
Century 21 Northwoods
Final Lap (Allan Meier)
Lil Hummer’s Hide-a-Way
Schaefer’s Country Store
Team Winnebagoland
Twin Oaks Resort
Vern’s of Antigo
Walleye Lodge
Walleye Lodge Campground
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Pickerel-Pearson Wolf River Riders
ATV Club
Meeting Minutes
June 17, 2017
9:00 am
Lil Hummers
The June, 2017 meeting of the Pickerel Pearson Wolf River Riders was call to order at 9:00 a.m. by Vice President Lil Hummer.
April meeting minutes were read by Mary Ann Wierschke. Motion by Hummer.to accept the minutes and second by Sheila Yeager. Motion carried. The minutes were approved as read.
Treasurer’s report was given by Jan Fischer:
Checking Balance $7842.19
Savings Balance $ 8942.45
Motion by Dan W. to approve treasurer’s report as read; second by Ron. Motion carried.
Membership report:
Report was read by Mary Ann in Mike Glasheen’s absence. (as of this writing Mary Ann misplaced the read report) Membership will be updated at July Meeting.
Trail report:
- The trail connecting the east and west sides of 55 has been re-established. In order for it to be opened the Town of Ainsworth had to approve opening Forest Road. Landowner’s permission was sought and approved. Steve Bailey was hired by club to excavate the trail. The trail still needs a little fine tuning, and that will happen later in the season. Our club strongly enforces all riders to respect and be considerate of the residents and cottage owners along Forest Road, as if we lose this connection we have NO other recourse.
- A question arose if we are going to do anything on the other side of County Road “A”. Dan will check out and report back next meeting.
- It was also a concern that the 10mph speed limits are knocked down along Pickerel Lake Road. It was noted that the 10mph speed limits have been lifted by the state; UNLESS you are riding past a person not on another ATV/UTV, or domestic animals, or if you are riding within 150 feet of a residence. Dan and Jack will check on and replace other signage.
- Signs on Lost Lake Road have been removed or re-placed, by someone other than those on the Trail Committee of our club. It is illegal to tamper with any road signage placed on any road by our club or the town. In moving forward, all of Lost Lake Road is open to ATV/UTVers, from Hwy KK to State Hwy 55. (It is illegal to ride on State Hwy 55.) Dan will check out signs on Lost Lake Road.
Keith made motion to approve Trail Report, Jan seconded motion. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
- There was a good turnout for the June (Free) days at Hummers. Jack had quite a few new club memberships as well.
- Hummer will research the idea of the White Lake Club to take part of the responsibility of the Polar area and our club will take responsibility for the other half of the trails to the north.
NEW BUSINESS:
- The Nicolet trail has been re-graded and is smooth from Lily to Crandon.
- It has been noted that business memberships are down. It was suggested that someone go to our businesses and ask them to become associate members. A few of our club members generously offered to visit businesses. They will report in next meeting.
- Watch details at our next meeting for a club ride to Watersmeet, Michigan (stay at casino over night and return next day)
Next Meeting:
July 15, 9:00am at Hummers
PINK AND BLUE Trail Ride on Saturday, July 15th
Prize for best, silliest Pink outfit and Prize for best, silliest Blue outfit!
Ladies please try to wear pink and Gents, please try to wear Blue!
After the Club Meeting, trail ride to Wild Rose Bar, on Roberts Lake, Wabeno address. The bar/restaurant opens at 11:00.
We will have lunch there and possibly do some trivia for prizes.
On the way back, we could make a stop at Final Lap and/or Walleye Lodge.
In case of heavy rain, ride will be cancelled. Light, sporadic rain, decision will be made at meeting.
Dan made the motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Keith. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned.
Club Officers:
President: Jack Andraschko 715-484-2621 pandras@dwave.net
Vice-Pres: Lil Hummer 715-484-4413 lil.hummers@hotmail.com
Secretary: Mary Ann Wierschke 715-484-7164 upnorthin@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Jan Fischer 715-489-3403 janjerryfischer@yahoo.com
Membership: Mike Glasheen 920-422-1511 mglashe@sbcglobal.net
Board Members:
Glen Yeager 715-848-1106 sheilay@charter.net
Keith Verhagen 715-484-7188 dragonverhagen@aol.com
Paul Immel 920-539-2718 paimmel@yahoo.com
Jeff Petermann 262-689-3507 ltpeto164@sbcglobal.net
Marvin Tomlin 715-484-5574
Club Supporters:
Website Sheila Yeager 715-848-1106 sheilay@charter.net
Trail Boss: Dan Wierschke 715-484-7164 upnorthin@hotmail.com
Ride Coordinator:
2017 Business Associate Members:
To be announced
Pickerel-Pearson Wolf River Riders
ATV Club
Meeting Minutes
May 20, 2017
9:00 am
Lil Hummers
The May, 2017 meeting of the Pickerel Pearson Wolf River Riders was call to order at 9:00 a.m. by President Jack Andraschko.
October meeting minutes were read by Mary Ann Wierschke. Motion by Dan W.to accept the minutes and second by Hummer Motion carried. The minutes were approved as read.
Treasurer’s report was given by Jan Fischer:
Checking Balance $7602.17
Savings Balance $ 8942.45
It was also noted that included in the totals was a check in the amount of $2,000 from Mole Lake.
Motion by Jack to approve treasurer’s report as read; second by Dan. Motion carried.
Membership report:
25 Families/singles
2 Associate/Business
160 e-mails plus letters were sent out to members to remind them to renew their memberships for the new season.
Membership forms were sent out to businesses that have e-mails
Memberships received from September 2016 and later will be carried over to the next year.
Jack made a motion to accept Membership Report; Dan seconded, Motion Carried.
Trail report:
- Mary Ann read a letter the club received on March 30, 2017 from Linda and Louis Michiel, stating they were closing their property to ATVers; due to lack of respect, and speed in front of their property on Lost Lake Road. Our club thanks Linda and Louie for the years they did allow us to use their property. Their property allowed us to connect from Lost Lake Road to Forest Road.
- Club President, Jack Andraschko has been working diligently to find another route to connect us to the county land.
- He has talked to Eric with the Forestry Department to see if it might be feasible to go through a marsh area. We would need to get permission from the DNR then apply for a state grant to get a trail. Also permission to connect us to this land would need to be obtained from the landowners. This may take a year or two to get all the permissions and grants.
- Jack then looked at an option for a temporary route. He thought he had one to be ready for the Memorial Day weekend, only to find out there was one landowner he was not initially aware of, who refused to allow ATV’s on his property.
- Jack has another option he is working on: A few road blocks he has encountered are: Forest Road had never been approved by the town board, when all the other town roads were approved. To make it legal, approval has to be done first. Jack’s next step is getting landowners to agree that their property can become an atv route. Next will be contacting Steve Bailey for some work to make the trail passable, then signing it. When this trail is opened, we ask all to use EXTREME consideration, if this trail is lost, there may be no other way to connect the areas east or west of Hwy 55.
- The club has expended many dollars purchasing a type of salt to spread on Lost Lake Road in front of Michiels property to keep dust down. It was agreed to give Hummer the spreader and remaining salt to put on the trail that goes through the campground, keeping dust down for the campers along the trail.
- The signs on Lost Lake Road have been removed by someone with no club affiliation.
- There is a washout on Lost Lake Road caution signs have been put up to alert traffic to use care when crossing.
- It has been suggested to put notices in bars and restaurants to make folks aware to use our trails with respect. (We need volunteers to do this.)
- Joe from Pickerel Point has agreed to meet with the Langlade County Board to see if County Hwy DD can be opened from Forest County into Pickerel.
- Langlade County changed the 10mph signs on County Hwy Z to 35mph.
- The following townships have either opened or are very close to opening their town roads to atv/utv’s: Polar, Town of Hutchensen, Town of Norwood and town of Almond.
Jack made motion to approve Trail Report, Jan seconded motion. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
Keith and Lynn Verhagen were acknowledged and thanked for the work they did, to provide burgers and refreshments for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade
NEW BUSINESS:
- A new atv club is being formed in Northwest Shawano County
- A vote was taken to approve our joining WATVA for the upcoming season.
- Suggestions for club rides were: Popple River, Night Ride, Augustyne Springs and overnight to Mercer/Hurley area. Open for discussion during June meeting.
Next Meeting:
June 17, 9:00am at Hummers
Dan made the motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Keith. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned.
Club Officers:
President: Jack Andraschko 715-484-2621 pandras@dwave.net
Vice-Pres: Lil Hummer 715-484-4413 lil.hummers@hotmail.com
Secretary: Mary Ann Wierschke 715-484-7164 upnorthin@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Jan Fischer 715-489-3403 janjerryfischer@yahoo.com
Membership: Mike Glasheen 920-422-1511 mglashe@sbcglobal.net
Board Members:
Glen Yeager 715-848-1106 sheilay@charter.net
Keith Verhagen 715-484-7188 dragonverhagen@aol.com
Paul Immel 920-539-2718 paimmel@yahoo.com
Jeff Petermann 262-689-3507 ltpeto164@sbcglobal.net
Marvin Tomlin 715-484-5574
Club Supporters:
Website Sheila Yeager 715-848-1106 sheilay@charter.net
Trail Boss: Dan Wierschke 715-484-7164 upnorthin@hotmail.com
Ride Coordinator:
2017 Business Associate Members:
To be announced
