Walker Protest Saturday at Devils Lake

[Pharaoh]

Protest Governor Walker at Devils Lake State Park this Saturday, June 25 at 9:30 a.m.
by Recall Luther Olsen on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 8:21pm

Governor Walker is speaking at Devil's Lake North Shore (just outside the Chateau) in honor of the Devils Lake Centennial Celebration this Saturday June 25 at 9:30 am.



We plan to respectfully remind him that our natural resources and our state parks are not for sale, our rights matter to all Wisconsin citizens, and our passion for ethical governance is not over… We've just begun!



WHAT: Protest Walker. Walker and program scheduled at 9:30am Saturday June 25. (expected duration is 45 minutes to an hour).



WHERE: Meet at North Shore entrance to Devil's Lake State Park (intersection of County Trunk (upper) DL and Hwy. 123 at 8:45 a.m. where we plan to march in together behind a huge “Recall Walker” banner. Note: Reliable inside sources tell us that the state park’s parking lot will be closed from 7:30 a.m. on, so if you want to park inside the park, you must be in the park between the 6:00 a.m. daily opening time and 7:30 a.m. Please see other parking options and shuttle information below.



WHEN: Be inside the park by 9:00 a.m.



BRING: Signs! Important: Your car can also make a statement with signage for the drive here on Highway 12 or I-90 (exit 106 Hwy. 33 from Madison) to Baraboo.



CONSIDERATIONS:



Decorum:

We respect our natural resources and love Devils Lake. It would not serve our purpose to disrupt speakers. Instead our signs and our presence will send the message. We encourage you to put signs on your cars, in your hands, in the selection of clothing you wear. We have been advised of significant law enforcement in uniform and undercover security with arresting paperwork in hand.



Parking Options:

1. 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. in Devils Lake State Park: Five large parking lots at the North shore. Sticker is required if parking anywhere within the park. Daily rate is $7.00. WE ENCOURAGE PARKING WITHIN DEVILS LAKE STATE PARK IF YOU CAN GET A VALID PARKING SPACE BEFORE 7:30 A.M. when we’re told authorities will close the Devils Lake State Park parking lot to the public.

2. Devil's Lake Amusements: The mini golf course parking lot across from the Devils Lake North Shore park entrance on Hwy 123. We anticipate a $5.00 fee if you park there. Parking will be available at that location from 7:30 a.m. to noon only.

3. Free parking at Wheeler’s Camp Grounds at E11329 Hwy. 159 about a mile from the Devils Lake park entrance from 7:30 a.m. to noon. They have very generously offered to host space for cars to park and will direct traffic on their property. Lots of parking available. Shuttle bus service will be provided between 7:30 and noon by AbleTrek Tours for a donation. Drop off will be at Devils Lake State Park.

4. Park on the south shore and walk in along the Tumbled Rocks trail below the west bluff along the lake.



Boats:

Know anyone who can paddle from the south shore to the north shore? No motors allowed (except for trolling motors) on Devils Lake. It would be great to have us on land and many others with signs on the lake. Great backdrop for photos!

[PatrynXX]

1. If it's anything like what Repukes did

to BackBone State Park in IA... Devils Lake (ironic since Backbone used to be called the Devils Backbone) probably won't be around much longer. or look like crap. just a few years ago Backbone looked great. Not it's littered, roads are closed because if disrepair and the grass is uh oh well. might as well bring your own outhouse. eh whats tourism bleh don't need that..

[Kashka-Kat]

2. Dont think I can make but will be there in spirit - this is a

a very meaningful protest that powerfully illustrates the value of our public wealth and public assets & the idea that WE own this & it's NOT FOR SALE.

Just heard on the radio how California’s parks are a disaster from being neglected – to the point where they are not opening some of them this year. How can you not see the writing on the wall??? Only a matter of time before they’re sold off cheap to the corporate cronies (no bid contracts of course)

God. Only a few months ago such a thing would have been unthinkable. And now... all too possible.

Anyway, good work, thank you.


BTW – Devil’s Lake was called “spirit lake” by the native people. Interesting that the white folks interpreted a native american "spirit" as THE DEVIL.

[Yon_Yonson]

3. Now that was fun! Wonderful way to spend your Saturday morning

Well organized protest and we were able to get up close to Herr Walker despite the security. I was surprised at his weak pale look and he is not a very tall twit!

Lot’s of fun and lot’s do it again .... sooner the better.

[murielm99]

4. Can you expand on what happened?

Do you have any pictures?

[Yon_Yonson]

5. Better yet this is from the PROGRESSIVE MAGAZINE

Walker Booed at Devil’s Lake
By Matthew Rothschild, June 25, 2011

Wis. Gov. Scott Walker came to Devil’s Lake State Park Saturday morning for a ceremony honoring the centennial of the park, but he found more protesters there than well-wishers.

An hour before Walker spoke, about 80 protesters gathered at the entrance of the park and walked in a procession that was led by two of the organizers, Sue and Tom Holmes, Sue was carrying an American flag and Tom the Wisconsin state flag.

Another organizer, Gail Lamberty, told the group at the outset: “We are here to deliver a message: This is our Wisconsin, and Devil’s Lake State Park is very, very dear to our heart.”

http://www.progressive.org/wx0625b11.html

[midnight]

6. It's a great message.

[sybylla]

7. There's video posted now in the Video forum as well.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x595273

[ClassWarrior]

8. Here's another one, of the snake slithering away...

http://youtu.be/g_5loAy1muE

NGU.

[murielm99]

9. What a wonderful protest!

On Wisconsin!