long lost lake area association fall 2018 newsletter

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 the Woods (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-

ity. I am sure our thoughts and prayers will continue to be

with Bonnie and her family.

I am not always aware of those who may have news to in-

clude in the newsletter or those who may have health con-

cerns to share. Please feel free to contact Grace Kuphal,

Jane Bovard, or myself if we can be of help.

Once again, I wish you a winter filled with blessings!

Linda Ditterick, LLLAA President

PREZ SEZ:

B2B UPDATE 2

TREE ORDER FORM 3

LAKE ACTIVITIES 3

TOWNSHIP NEWS 4

UP AND DOWN THE LAKE 5

LEVORSEN MILL UPDATE 6

PHOTOS 7

LAKE DATA 8

Inside this issue:

Long Lost Lake Area Association

Fall 2018 Newsletter

LLLAA OFFICERS

Linda Ditterick, President ........................ 657-2285, [email protected] Roberta Anderson, 1st Vice President ..... 657-2566, [email protected] Al Fox, 2nd Vice President ........................657-2388, [email protected] Jane Bovard, Secretary ............................657-2329, [email protected] Kathy Carlson, Treasurer ..........................289-2008, [email protected] Peter Hovde, Historian ............................ 657-2346, [email protected] Grace Kuphal, Newsletter Editor ............. 657-2492, [email protected] Jane Bovard, Newsletter Layout Editor . . 657-2329, [email protected]

Sunset on Long Lost Lake by Ellen Gugisberg

Update on Bonnie Schmidt: Bonnie is in rehab and im-

proving every day. If she continues to progress as she

has, her family hopes to have her home by November

30. There is still a lot of work ahead, but she is one de-

termined gal!

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________________________________

Mailing Address___________________________________________________________________________

Amount enclosed:_____________________ For: ____ 20178____2019

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.

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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.

Border to Border Trail update By Peter Hovde

LLL Web site:

www.LongLostLake.Org


Reasons to Plant Trees and Shrubs

Protect your investments by putting a shelter-belt around your feedlot, farm yard or home.

Reduce water pollutants by restoring tree and shrub vegetation along stream banks and lake-shores.

Expand bird and grouse habitat by planting wild-life-friendly species.

Count on future culinary treats with fruiting trees and shrubs.

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.

North Country Trail

On September 8, 2018, Ray Vlasak led a hike for the Laurentian Lakes Chapter of NCT to introduce the newly completed loop trail. There were 18 people on the hike. Charlie and Peter Hovde and John and Roberta Anderson are among the hikers that did both the new 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 meanders up hill through some big pines. It was impor-tant that some LLL Association members participate in the hike as it will help us make a decision about whether or not to volunteer for the mowing of the new trail per the discussion at the 2018 spring meeting.

The hikers on the new loop of the North Country Trail on Sept 8, 2018. John and Roberta Anderson, 2nd and 3rd from the left, Charlie and Peter Hovde, center, and are among the hikers that did both the new loop and old trail for a total of 5 miles.

Road Clean-up

We had such a lousy two week period to do it that it got

pretty crazy. The following people did their mile:Ardell

Johnson and Tom Jorgens; Kathy and Blake Carlson and

Julie and Greg Thieshafer; Scherzer family; Jim and Lyn

Svobodny, and Charlie Hovde ; Linda Ditterick and John

and Roberta Anderson; Dan and Laurie Wilson and

Becky Bergerson; and possibly others. Thanks to all of

those who helped out. And sorry if some names were

missed. By Becky Bergeron

WINE AND CHEESE IN THE….. On September 30 the weather was so inclement that The annual “wine and cheese in the woods” became “Wine and Cheese in the Cabin” The Svobodneys were kind enough to offer their cabin. 22 people attended: Peter and Charlie Hovde Blake and Kathy Carlson Greg Scherzer Ardell and Ruth Johnson Linda Ditterick Jon and Roberta Anderson

Dick and KathyToomey Dan and Laurie Wilson Tom and Michal Jorgens Peter and Ellen Jorgens Larry and Linda Alderink Jim and Lin Svobodny

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]

October is traditionally a time of change in many

ways in nature, and this has been true for Long Lost

Lake Town Board as well, as it prepares for the re-

tirement of David Johnson at the end of the year.

David was one of the organizers and founding mem-

bers of the township in 2005, and has served as

Board Chair ever since. Until the filing date passed,

none of the rest of the board really believed that he

was retiring, but sure enough, he did. We honored

him with a colorful cake, some reminiscences and a

few transition essentials at the October meeting.

Thank you to David for his leadership and diligence.

It will take a bit of time for the rest of the board to

regain their footing with the change, but we are

grateful that at least one citizen has stepped forward

and indicated a willingness to run as a write-in candi-

date in the November election. That citizen is Tom

Jorgens, from Seaberg Lane. Tom is a new full-time

resident of the lake with a decades long informal

history here. At this time, before the election, he is

the only candidate that we know of for the open

seat.

October also brought tumult in the form of stormy

weather. Long Lost was without power for half a

day as a result of heavy wet snow and winds in the

region. As is typical in such times, small, weakened

or dead tress fell into the roadway. For situations

like this, as well as his monthly roadway patrol in-

tended to preemptively address risk factors, the

township officially employs Jon Knutson. Jon lives in

neighboring LaPrairie Township and can be reached by di-

recting calls to Ardell Johnson, 657-2606, Road Supervisor,

or Greg Scherzer, 657-2557. Several local citizens stepped

forward on their own to assist in this case to push debris off

the road, but as clerk I must raise a bit of an alarm with such

good deeds since there is no township insurance coverage

for any injuries to person or property that might result from

such actions. We all do what we can out here to help each

other out in emergencies large or small, but we do so at our

own risk. Please do not hesitate to contact Ardell or Greg

first if you notice a roadway situation that needs attention.

The regular November meeting of Long Lost Lake Township

has been rescheduled to Friday, November 9 at 1:00 at the

Dan and Laurie Wilson residence on Ecton Trail. Board of

canvass meets at 1:00 and the regular meeting will begin

promptly thereafter. All meetings are open. Mark your cal-

endars now for Tuesday, March 12, for the Annual Meeting.

Location TBD.

Thanks to Charlie Hovde, Nora Jennings and Becky Bergerson

who agreed to serve as election judges for this cycle. We

need and value the contributions of all of the residents since

we are few and the tasks are many! I am confident that no

matter the outcome of the elections elsewhere, we will con-

tinue to be good neighbors to one another and find many

opportunities to work and laugh and live together in this

special place we call home.

Laurie Wilson, Clerk


Long Lost Lake Township Update

Up and Down the Lake

For Sale/Wanted

Please submit your ad to Jane

at [email protected]. Typi-

cally the deadlines for news-

letters are April 15, July 15

and October 15.

Long Lost Lake Area Association Fall 2018 Newsletter

Eric Hans Rambo, born in March 1957, the son of Avis and Bill Rambo, died peacefully on Oct. 6, 2018, in Madi-

son, Wis. after 13 months of liv-ing with glioblastoma multi-forme brain cancer.

Eric was a sociology professor at UW-Milwaukee for eight years before working in the private sector on data analytics and en-ergy efficiency program evalua-tion. His consulting work took him to Africa, Russia, and Azer-baijan, where he helped develop the first exit poll ever conducted in Azerbaijan.

Of great importance to Eric be-yond caring for his family was, the Forward! Marching Band, which rose out of the 2011 State of Wisconsin protests. His role as trumpeter/alto horn player and music arranger brought Eric joy and meaning up until the last days of his life. He was still blow-ing his horn with the band on Capitol Square just a few weeks before his death. He is survived by his wife, Lisa and daughter, Fiona.

On August 24: Carol Clay had a get to-gether to share talents from some of the women around the lake. Ellen Gugisberg - shared card paint-ings she had done Donna Houglum - showed some of her Oil and Water Color paintings. She has displayed and sold her paintings at her son’s place of business. Jane Bovard - displayed her Wedding Star quilt!! Charlie Hovde - displayed some of her weaving projects!! Carol has suggested that this might be-come an annual event.

Nora & Jon Jennings, our hosts for our Fall LLLAA Meeting

Attendees at the Fall LLLAA Meeting

Thursday Night Dinner at the Hilltop Supper Club. Everyone enjoying their Indian Tacos.

On Sunday, October 21 Lobo’s Bar & Grill, a favorite of Thursday Night Supper Club, burned to the ground. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Although the owners plan to rebuild, there is no time-line set for that to happen.

Photo shared by Joe Baron


Levorsen Mill Historic Site

The Levorsen Mill project team has made great progress

this fall, completing most of the site work, construction

of the sign that will display the historic information and

photos, and installation of log barriers to prevent en-

trance to the site by off road vehicles. Remaining site

work from the summer included seeding the walking

paths as well as replacing noxious weeds with grass and

clover, removal of fallen trees as well as removal a large

amount of potentially hazardous metal. Greg Scherzer,

Greg Thieschafer, Jim Svobodny, Peter Hovde, Dan

Breitbach and Dan Wilson were involved in site work. In

September, Steve Heisserer joined the project just in

time to provide the lead in the design and installation of

the display sign with Dan B, Jim S and Dan W contribut-

ing the grunt work and occasional skilled labor. As the

project has proceeded, factions have emerged with one

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.

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

will be mounted on the now completed display sign at

the mill site. Additional site signage will also be added

following research.

This project, though much more involved than any of us

originally envisioned, has contributed to the building of

relationships among association members. In addition,

it has renewed many connections to people who were

familiar with the Levorsen Mill, the Levorsen family, and

others who contributed to the lumber mill’s success

throughout the two decades of the its operation.

And finally, contributions have covered the rental of

equipment needed for site work and some materials.

We have remaining costs for graphic arts work and the

materials for the display sign. We encourage your con-

tinued support to help us complete the work and cele-

brate yet another achievement of our lake association.

Monetary contributions should be sent to Kathy Carlson

at 326 James Ave. NE Crookston, MN 56716.

Submitted by: Jim Svobodny and Dan Wilson, Co-Chairs

The workers pictured in the selfie from left to right

are Jim Svobodny, Steve Heisserer, Dan Breitbach,

and Dan Wilson.


Up and Down the Lake

Thank you to Julie , Todd, Charlie, Penny,

Vince, Jane and Velma for the photos.

Charlie Hovde’s Baby turtles

Hollyhock dolls

They can dance on water

Fun Water Times

FISHERMEN OF THE LAKE

Size doesn’t matter Look at my fish!

Hmmm? Whose hand is that in the side of the photo?

I caught a fish!

Wesloh fishing tournament

Merlyn is the tournament official

Jane Bovard’s Monarchs from Chrysalis to full butterfly

Look at my fish!


Ordinary High Water Level - Standard 1605.50 ft date depth date

Lowest reading 519/93 1604.37 ft 6/4 32.0 ft

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

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

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

LAKE DATA -FALL - 2018

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!!

Jim Svobody

Other Info

Becky's readings

Lake Level

Temps Extremes

Ardell Johnson

Depth in 60

Ft Hole

Depth in 40

Ft Hole

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