Madison Man's Body Recovered in Lake

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Posted Saturday, June 7 --- 7:45am

MINOCQUA, Wis. (AP) -- A fisherman's body was recovered from Lake Tomahawk a day after his empty boat was seen motoring in circles.

The Oneida County Sheriff Department said the body of 62-year-old James Root Sr. of Madison was found by divers at around 3:20 p.m. Friday.

Officials said the man had been seen fishing in the boat Thursday before he was gone and the unoccupied boat was still running. Witnesses called 911.

The search had been suspended Thursday night because of thunderstorms in the area. It resumed Friday.

An autopsy was scheduled Saturday.

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Posted by: Jim Junior Location: Tennessee on Jun 8, 2008 at 02:51 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!! Born June 8 1945. I'll be drinking a Corona with you today and thinking about the times you took me and Rob fishing when we were just kids. - Some of my fondest memories. I love you, come around and we'll chat over a beer now and then and I look forward to you meeting me when its my time.

Posted by: JR Location: Tenn on Jun 8, 2008 at 02:04 PM
Thank you for what you have said and what you shared. I remember the great thing from my childhood with my dad and when I read the words Jungle Jim it brought back soo much, for a short time I was bouncing buffalo chip junior. I will miss you DAD...

Posted by: Tracey Location: Eau Claire Area on Jun 8, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Your comments are wonderful... I will miss my Dad and all his interesting ways like fixing up used electronics for me... He was a very generous man who would stop for anyone to lend a hand That has always been the kind of man my dad was. I love you dad!

Posted by: JEFFREY Location: MADISON on Jun 8, 2008 at 05:55 AM
JUNGLE JIM MY BEST FRIEND AND LIKE A BROTHER IT WONT BE THE SAME IN THE WORLD WITHOUT YOU.I WILL THINK OF YOU OFTEN EVERYDAY AND REMEMBER ALL THE GREAT TIMES WE HAD TOGEATHER. THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD BUT VERY FEW WHO HAVE GIVEN AND HELPED AS MANY PEOPLE AS YOU DID!!! EVEN WHEN THINGS WERE NOT GOING TO WELL YOU ALWAYS MADE THE BEST OF A BAD SITUATION.IT IS HARD TO IMAGINE GOING ON IN LIFE WITHOUT YOU,THERE IS SUCH AN AWFUL VOID.YOU WILL BE SO MISSED BY SO MANY,THE WORLD IS A FAR BETTER PLACE FOR YOU HAVING ENRICHED IT.THAT FIRST DRINK OF THE DAY WILL ALWAYS BE IN YOUR HONER. LOVE YOU BEST BUDDY,TILL WE MEET AGAIN ON THE OTHER SIDE.MAY GOD ALMIGHTY BLESS YOUR SOUL AND GRANT UNTO YOU ETERNAL PEACE AND EVER LASTING LIFE,AHMEN!

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Family Legacy Knit Textile Exhibit
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2008 Eastern Division Flat Track Derby Championship
October 10-12, 2008 
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Veterans Memorial Coliseum - Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
http://www.derbyindairyland.com

Sierra Club Autumn Assembly
October 10-12, 2008 
2:00 PM - 11:30 AM
Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center 
N194 County Road N
Wisconsin Dells
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Looking Glass Land
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Overture Center for the Arts
201 State Street
Madison
http://www.ctmtheater.org

African Violet Show and Sale
October 11-12, 2008 
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3330 Atwood Avenue
Madison
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