REMEMBERED — Hundreds of people attended the Memorial Day service at Veterans Memorial Park at the Vilas County Courthouse in Eagle River Monday to honor men and women who died in military action for their country. Here, a World War II veteran participated in the VFW rifle salute.--Staff Photo By GARY RIDDERBUSCH

Building industry
getting fast start
with permits up

By Kurt Krueger
News-Review Editor

After a two-year slowdown, building activity is on the rise in Vilas and Oneida counties this year, a trend seen by zoning officials who issue various construction permits.

A comparison of the first four months of 2010 compared to a year ago shows nearly twice as many permits were issued in Vilas, including 30 for single-family dwellings compared to 16 last year.

Dawn Schmidt, zoning administrator in Vilas County, said permit numbers have about doubled in nearly every category and that permit fees collected have nearly tripled, from $10,900 last year to $28,350 this year.

“That is a big difference. We are having a much better year,” said Schmidt. “And I’m sensing the same kind of progress in May, though the final figures haven’t been compiled.”

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