Jackson County is beautiful...except for the junk!

**keith** · 10-18-2003, 04:26 PM

Just spent the last two weekends in Jackson County (beautiful Fall colors) and believe the area is ripe for tourism. John Torinus, president of Serigraph, wrote in an editorial in the last week's Sunday Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that the land conservancy movement is alive and well in Wisconsin. Many business leaders and citizens recognize that our state's natural beauty is something to be cherished and preserved...which brings me to this post.

I just can't believe that Jackson County and the towns and villages in it don't take more care to keep the landscape clear of what appear to be "private junkyards." These eyesores appear in the midst of the rolling hills and bluffs of Black River country just when you think you're in God's country.

Anyone who loves slow and lazy canoeing with great fishing and camping on white sand beaches would love the Black River. I first canoed the Black River when I was 16 because a buddy and I thought the area was fantastic, we found a good campsite on the river and the canoe trip out of the resort in Melrose was recommended to us. I've been back for canoeing a dozen times, including more than a few 50 milers. The natural beauty and resources of the area are incredibly inviting.

Just wish the local powers that be would realize what they have and try to "keep it clean" by preventing local property owners from collecting abandoned vehicles, house trailers, appliances and more in their yards.

foxbichons · 01-02-2005, 02:43 PM

Keith,

I live in Jackson County, and completely agree with you. Sadly, my own yard is one of those junk filled "eye sores". I have a chronic pain illness and can't do much about it, and my husband and MIL are both serious packrats. Collecting anything they can get their hands on. However, on the days that i feel better, I do my best to get some of the mess cleaned up. Of course there's only so much I can do by myself.

But on behalf of all the junky yards, I apologize for the fact that it does most definitely disrupt the beauty that surrounds us. :-(

Ami (foxbichons)

**keith** · 01-06-2005, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by foxbichons

Keith,

I live in Jackson County, and completely agree with you. Sadly, my own yard is one of those junk filled "eye sores"...

Ami (foxbichons)

Quite candidly, Ami, mine is too. I have a 16 year old with two trucks and a car (one of them running) a motorcycle, minibike and boat in the yard. No rusted out junk heaps (well, maybe one truck).

Perhaps a local service organization like the Lions or Scouts could help you out.

Regards,
Keith

timskie69 · 01-06-2005, 09:35 PM

Keith,
I agree with you as well, about the junk.
It is like the people don't care.
I am running for chairman of local township and I believe it should be discussed.
Jackson County is a nice area.
Jackson County somewhat depends on tourism.
I think junk problem is an issue.

Thank You!
eggy1969[/b][/i]

Kickmewhydontya · 03-13-2006, 07:50 PM

The one MOST important thing i think is to get our Sh.. together as for as our ATV Trails we have more trails than most countys in the state and have a hard time getting ONE MAIN Trail or should i say about a 1 1/2 mile of trail along hwy 12 approved if it is not the RR it is the DOT snowmobiles have been using this trail for over 30 years and the county had it marked and maped for a long time but now it is a dead end trail for ATV's and the small town of Millston is going to die sorry to vent like this but it is BULL My County Jackson County Seems way to Happy to send our ATV ers to other Countys like next door Clark County whats up with this ????????
thanks for your time
Bryne