The Town of Washington has begun receiving contributions to the Eagle River Chain Buoy Program.
Carole Linn, Town of Washington Supervisor, accepted a donation of $700 from Paul Hennes. Mr. Hennes has previously served as an alderman for the City of Eagle River, a Vilas County Supervisor, president of Scattering Rice Lake Association, and vice-president of the Eagle River Chain of Lakes Association (ERCLA).
Hennes remarked, “It is my desire to give back to the community that was so good to me.”
Hennes is recognized as a longstanding supporter of the Eagle River community, having also contributed $500 to the City of Eagle River last year towards revitalizing the Silver Lake beach house.
There are 102 buoys on the Eagle River Chain, with substantial associated costs: each buoy is $249, each light is $385, and each light guard is $70. The total cost for a lighted buoy amounts to $704.
The buoy program relies exclusively on donations for the replacement of worn or damaged buoys. This year, fourteen buoys were replaced thanks to generous support from the Eagle River Chain of Lakes Association.
Linn expressed her appreciation to all contributors, stating, “Any donations are greatly appreciated. We are grateful for the continued partnership and support from the community for this important program to enhance the safety of those using the Eagle River Chain.”
Donations may be sent to the Town of Washington, 2301 Town Hall Rd., Eagle River, WI 54521, with “buoy program” noted in the memo field.
