Lake Area Association Fall 2018 Newsletter

PREZ SEZ:

What an interesting fall this has been-early snowfalls, scurrying to get closing up chores done, Wine and Cheese in the House instead of in (Thank you Svobodnys!), etc. Now the deer hunting season is upon us, and once again, the tempo at the lake changes. I hope getting boats out of the lake was not a problem. I had been told the ramp at the access would be extended, but obviously, that did not get done. Reportedly, backhoe acces- sibility and staffing issues were the problem. We are now on the list for next year, but no promises have been made re- garding date of completion.

Many of you know Bonnie Schmidt experienced cerebral bleeding when she and Herb were in Pennsylvania. Some of us were able to visit Bonnie at Villa Maria in Fargo, and now we have been told she may soon be ready for a rehab facil- Sunset on Long Lost Lake by Ellen Gugisberg ity. I am sure our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with Bonnie and her family. Update on Bonnie Schmidt: Bonnie is in rehab and im- I am not always aware of those who may have news to in- proving every day. If she continues to progress as she clude in the newsletter or those who may have health con- has, her family hopes to have her by November cerns to share. Please feel free to contact Grace Kuphal, 30. There is still a lot of work ahead, but she is one de- Jane Bovard, or myself if we can be of help. termined gal! Once again, I wish you a winter filled with blessings! Inside this issue: Linda Ditterick, LLLAA President

LLLAA OFFICERS B2B UPDATE 2 TREE ORDER FORM 3 Linda Ditterick, President ...... 657-2285, [email protected] 3 Roberta Anderson, 1st Vice President ..... 657-2566, [email protected] LAKE ACTIVITIES Al Fox, 2nd Vice President ...... 657-2388, [email protected] TOWNSHIP NEWS 4 Jane Bovard, Secretary ...... 657-2329, [email protected] UP AND DOWN THE LAKE 5 Kathy Carlson, Treasurer ...... 289-2008, [email protected] LEVORSEN MILL UPDATE 6 Peter Hovde, Historian ...... 657-2346, [email protected] 7 Grace Kuphal, Newsletter Editor ...... 657-2492, [email protected] PHOTOS Jane Bovard, Newsletter Layout Editor . . 657-2329, [email protected] LAKE DATA 8 Long Lost Lost Lake Lake Area Area Association Association

Border to Border Trail update By Peter Hovde

In September, a DNR representative from Parks and Trails division (PAT) showed up at the county commission meeting carrying maps of an alternative plan for B2B to cross Clearwater County. Quite a number of LLL residents were also in attendance. It was a dramatic and very short meeting. The essence of the interchange was this: You (DNR) have come back when we (Clearwater County) have already made our decision on B2B. You have read into our decision what you wanted to hear. Our unanimous decision stands to oppose any part of the B2B going through Clearwater County. At that point, the DNR PAT representative picked up his maps and left.

We were honored to have our county commissioner Dean Newland (photo at the left) speak at our fall lake association meeting. Commissioner Newland has probably done more than any of us to thwart B2B in Clearwater County. He has been involved in the issue from the very beginning. He cleared his schedule to attend the very first PAT-sponsored meeting on B2B in Bemidji after hearing of the meeting just that morning. Our township’s and county’s decisions and rationale have inspired other groups along B2B proposed route to stand up as well. However, this is no time to rest on our laurels.

PAT representatives continue to use obfuscations and exaggerations to mask the true nature of B2B. They continue to claim that B2B was legislatively mandated, when it clearly was not. Their latest whopper compares B2B with Wisconsin’s Rustic Trails system. Talk about apples and oranges. Rustic Trails roads are almost all paved, only a few miles in length and unconnected to each other, spread all over the state with no challenge areas for off-road shenanigans, and expressly designed for quietly viewing and appreciating natural and cultural treasures.

As my long-time mentor used to say: If you have to lie to make your case, there is something wrong with your case. With a full-time staff working within PAT to promote B2B arrayed against our part-time and volunteer efforts, this conflict can feel like a real David vs. Goliath battle. But, never forget that little David emerged the winner.

The newsletter will be sent out by e-mail to people with confirmed e-mail addresses UNLESS Grace is notified that you prefer to receive it by regular mail. Grace can be contacted at 657-2492 or by e-mail at gekuphal@aol. com. The newsletter editor assembles, staples, folds, addresses and mails the newsletters that go out in the mail. It saves time and expense to be able to e-mail them out and have the recipient print out their own copy if at all possible.

Your 2018 Dues are now due. 2018 Dues is $15, 2019 Dues is $25 Dues can be mailed directly to our treasurer, Kathy Carlson, 326 James Ave. NE, Crookston, MN 56716 Name______e-mail address______

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Reasons to Plant Trees and Shrubs North Country Trail  Protect your investments by putting a - On September 8, 2018, Ray Vlasak led a hike for the belt around your feedlot, farm yard or home. Laurentian Lakes Chapter of NCT to introduce the newly completed loop trail. There were 18 people on the  Reduce water pollutants by restoring tree and hike. Charlie and Peter Hovde and John and Roberta shrub vegetation along stream banks and lake- Anderson are among the hikers that did both the new shores. loop and old trail for a total of 5 miles. It is a beautiful hike that overlooks the small lake near the camp site and  Expand bird and grouse habitat by planting wild- meanders up hill through some big pines. It was impor- life-friendly species. tant that some LLL Association members participate in  Count on future culinary treats with fruiting the hike as it will help us make a decision about whether or not to volunteer for the mowing of the new trail per trees and shrubs. the discussion at the 2018 spring meeting. Plan your windbreak or restoration projects today with the resources available through Clearwater SWCD. The tree order form is available through Clearwater Soil & Water Conservation District at the following web site: http://clearwaterswcd.org/ tree.sale.html Watch for the 2019 order form to become available. While trees have to be ordered by April 1, they are available every year. Maybe a group of us can get together before April next year and place a group order.

Road Clean-up The hikers on the new loop of the North Country Trail on We had such a lousy two week period to do it that it got Sept 8, 2018. John and Roberta Anderson, 2nd and 3rd pretty crazy. The following people did their mile:Ardell from the left, Charlie and Peter Hovde, center, and are Johnson and Tom Jorgens; Kathy and Blake Carlson and among the hikers that did both the new loop and old trail Julie and Greg Thieshafer; Scherzer family; Jim and Lyn for a total of 5 miles. Svobodny, and Charlie Hovde ; Linda Ditterick and John and Roberta Anderson; Dan and Laurie Wilson and WINE AND CHEESE IN THE….. Becky Bergerson; and possibly others. Thanks to all of On September 30 the weather was so inclement that those who helped out. And sorry if some names were The annual “wine and cheese in the woods” became “Wine and Cheese in the Cabin” The Svobodneys were missed. By Becky Bergeron kind enough to offer their cabin. 22 people attended:

Peter and Charlie Hovde Dick and KathyToomey Blake and Kathy Carlson Dan and Laurie Wilson Greg Scherzer Tom and Michal Jorgens LLL Web site: Ardell and Ruth Johnson Peter and Ellen Jorgens Linda Ditterick Larry and Linda Alderink www.LongLostLake.Org Jon and Roberta Anderson Jim and Lin Svobodny

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Long Lost Lake Area Association

Long Lost Lake Township Update

October is traditionally a time of change in many township officially employs Jon Knutson. Jon lives in ways in nature, and this has been true for Long Lost neighboring LaPrairie Township and can be reached by di- Lake Town Board as well, as it prepares for the re- recting calls to Ardell Johnson, 657-2606, Road Supervisor, tirement of David Johnson at the end of the year. or Greg Scherzer, 657-2557. Several local citizens stepped David was one of the organizers and founding mem- forward on their own to assist in this case to push debris off bers of the township in 2005, and has served as the road, but as clerk I must raise a bit of an alarm with such Board Chair ever since. Until the filing date passed, good deeds since there is no township insurance coverage none of the rest of the board really believed that he for any injuries to person or property that might result from was retiring, but sure enough, he did. We honored such actions. We all do what we can out here to help each him with a colorful cake, some reminiscences and a other out in emergencies large or small, but we do so at our few transition essentials at the October meeting. own risk. Please do not hesitate to contact Ardell or Greg Thank you to David for his leadership and diligence. first if you notice a roadway situation that needs attention. It will take a bit of time for the rest of the board to The regular November meeting of Long Lost Lake Township regain their footing with the change, but we are has been rescheduled to Friday, November 9 at 1:00 at the grateful that at least one citizen has stepped forward Dan and Laurie Wilson residence on Ecton Trail. Board of and indicated a willingness to run as a write-in candi- canvass meets at 1:00 and the regular meeting will begin date in the November election. That citizen is Tom promptly thereafter. All meetings are open. Mark your cal- Jorgens, from Seaberg Lane. Tom is a new full-time endars now for Tuesday, March 12, for the Annual Meeting. resident of the lake with a decades long informal Location TBD. history here. At this time, before the election, he is Thanks to Charlie Hovde, Nora Jennings and Becky Bergerson the only candidate that we know of for the open who agreed to serve as election judges for this cycle. We seat. need and value the contributions of all of the residents since October also brought tumult in the form of stormy we are few and the tasks are many! I am confident that no weather. Long Lost was without power for half a matter the outcome of the elections elsewhere, we will con- day as a result of heavy wet snow and winds in the tinue to be good neighbors to one another and find many region. As is typical in such times, small, weakened opportunities to work and laugh and live together in this or dead tress fell into the roadway. For situations special place we call home. like this, as well as his monthly roadway patrol in- Laurie Wilson, Clerk tended to preemptively address risk factors, the

TOWNSHIP OFFICERS Dave Johnson, Supervisor …………….………….. 657-2853, [email protected] Greg Scherzer, Supervisor……………………..…..657-2557, [email protected] Ardell Johnson, Supervisor ……………………….. 657-2606 Dick Toomey, Treasurer ……………………………657-2299, [email protected] Laurie Wilson, Clerk ……………………….………657-2285, [email protected]

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Eric Hans Rambo, On August 24: Carol Clay had a get to- born in March gether to share talents from some of 1957, the son of the women around the lake. Avis and Bill Ellen Gugisberg - shared card paint- Rambo, died ings she had done peacefully on Oct. Donna Houglum - showed some of her 6, 2018, in Madi- Oil and Water Color paintings. She has son, Wis. after 13 months of liv- displayed and sold her paintings at her ing with glioblastoma multi- son’s place of business. forme brain cancer. Jane Bovard - displayed her Wedding Star quilt!! Eric was a sociology professor at Attendees at the Fall LLLAA Meeting Charlie Hovde - displayed some of her UW-Milwaukee for eight years weaving projects!! before working in the private Carol has suggested that this might be- sector on data analytics and en- come an annual event. ergy efficiency program evalua- tion. His consulting work took him to Africa, Russia, and Azer- baijan, where he helped develop Nora & Jon the first exit poll ever conducted Jennings, in Azerbaijan. our hosts Of great importance to Eric be- for our yond caring for his family was, Fall LLLAA the Forward! Marching Band, Meeting which rose out of the 2011 State of Wisconsin protests. His role as trumpeter/alto horn player and music arranger brought Eric On Sunday, October 21 Lobo’s Bar & Grill, joy and meaning up until the last a favorite of Thursday Night Supper Club, burned to the ground. The cause of the days of his life. He was still blow- fire is under investigation. Although the Thursday Night Dinner at the Hilltop Supper ing his horn with the band on owners plan to rebuild, there is no time- Club. Everyone enjoying their Indian Tacos. Capitol Square just a few weeks line set for that to happen. before his death. He is survived by his wife, Lisa and daughter, Fiona.

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Please submit your ad to Jane at [email protected]. Typi- cally the deadlines for news- letters are April 15, July 15 and October 15.

Photo shared by Joe Baron Page 5 Long Lost Lake Area Association

Levorsen Mill Historic Site Organization of the historic display proceeds as well, with the selection of the photos to be displayed, plus and a visit to Lake Itasca Pioneer Farmers to arrange for the removal and copying of photos on display at the Levorsen Community Center. Sometime in November, the photos will be taken to Crookston where Blake Carl- son will make digital copies at his workplace. Over the winter months, the digital copies and prepared narrative will be provided to a graphic artist to enhance the pres- entation of our work. Once completed, the plan is to have the digital version printed on weather proof mate- rial with adhesive backing and secured on a sheet of melamine. In the Spring, the completed historic display The workers pictured in the selfie from left to right will be mounted on the now completed display sign at are Jim Svobodny, Steve Heisserer, Dan Breitbach, the mill site. Additional site signage will also be added and Dan Wilson. following research.

The Levorsen Mill project team has made great progress This project, though much more involved than any of us this fall, completing most of the site work, construction originally envisioned, has contributed to the building of of the sign that will display the historic information and relationships among association members. In addition, photos, and installation of log barriers to prevent en- it has renewed many connections to people who were trance to the site by off road vehicles. Remaining site familiar with the Levorsen Mill, the Levorsen family, and work from the summer included seeding the walking others who contributed to the lumber mill’s success paths as well as replacing noxious weeds with grass and throughout the two decades of the its operation. clover, removal of fallen trees as well as removal a large And finally, contributions have covered the rental of amount of potentially hazardous metal. Greg Scherzer, equipment needed for site work and some materials. Greg Thieschafer, Jim Svobodny, Peter Hovde, Dan We have remaining costs for graphic arts work and the Breitbach and Dan Wilson were involved in site work. In materials for the display sign. We encourage your con- September, Steve Heisserer joined the project just in tinued support to help us complete the work and cele- time to provide the lead in the design and installation of brate yet another achievement of our lake association. the display sign with Dan B, Jim S and Dan W contribut- Monetary contributions should be sent to Kathy Carlson ing the grunt work and occasional skilled labor. As the at 326 James Ave. NE Crookston, MN 56716. project has proceeded, factions have emerged with one Submitted by: Jim Svobodny and Dan Wilson, Co-Chairs promoting a “get it right the first time” theme and the other clearly in favor of “close counts”. No names are shared here for political reasons, but it is safe to say that differences have enhanced the experience.

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Fall 2018 Newsletter

Charlie Hovde’s Baby turtles

Fun Water Hollyhock dolls Jane Bovard’s Monarchs from Times Chrysalis to full butterfly

They can dance on water FISHERMEN OF THE LAKE

Size doesn’t matter I a fish! Look at my fish!

Hmmm? Whose hand is that in the side of the photo? Wesloh fishing tournament Merlyn is the tournament official Thank you to Julie , Todd, Charlie, Penny, Vince, Jane and Velma for the photos. Page 7 Long Lost Lake Area Association

LAKE DATA - FALL - 2018

Lake Level Jim Svobody Ardell Johnson Ordinary High Water Level - Standard 1605.50 ft date depth date Depth Depth Lowest reading 519/93 1604.37 ft 6/4 32.0 ft in 40 in 60 Ft Hole Ft Hole Highest recorded lake level 7/22/02 1617.74 ft 6/12 26.0 ft Earliest reading ? 12/15/65 1605.10 ft 6/21 27.0 ft 5/14 20 ft 21 ft Other early reading 8/3/72 1604.52 ft 6/27 25.0 ft 5/23 27 ft 31 ft 7/3 23.0 ft 6/7 22 ft 27 ft Becky's readings 7/9 23.0 ft 6/16 19 ft 31 ft First recorded reading 5/28/92 1604.74 ft 7/17 22.0 ft 7/19 19 ft 22 ft Highest recorded lake level 7/22/02 1617.74 ft 7/29 23.0 ft 8/5 17 ft 19 ft First spring recording 6/5/18 1611.93 ft 8/2 22.0 ft 9/17 17 ft 19 ft

7/20/18 1612.05 ft 8/10 19.0 ft 8/7/18 1611.83 ft 8/17 19.5 ft Temps Extremes Other Info 8/14/18 1611.75 ft 8/28 18.5 ft Week High Low Humming birds left mid September 8/21/18 1611.63 ft 8/19 79 47

First light snow 3rd week in Sept. 8/24/18 1611.71 ft 8/26 78 40

More snow Oct 4 8/28/18 1611.77 ft 9/2 77 36

Power outage for about 12 hours 9/11/18 1611.63 ft 9/9 81 53

on Oct 5. 10/16/18 1611.73 ft 9/16 88 38

9/23 58 25

Fall Activity 9/30 54 27

Gathering of wild rice by Vince Beyl 10/7 46 18

10/14 71 24

10/21 52 24

10/28 48 26

This fall is a mixture of Fall and Winter The wild rice season was okay but not the best. I did not hear about the last loon on the lake - sorry!!

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