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Welcome to the 2014 season Steve Frazier, LLPOA President:

Welcome back to another summer season on Lone Lake. Wow, wasn’t that a brutal winter with lots of snow! The LLPOA is ready for another great year on Lone Lake with a great line-up of lake association activities and events. Look for our calendar on page 4 of this newsletter. "

Our lake association has several important challenges this year to go along with all of the fun events around the lake. Our first important challenge is to complete the revision of our Lake Management Plan. Every four years we do a thorough water analysis of Lone Lake to determine the condition of the lake and also to plan what we will focus on in the areas of water quality, aquatic invasive species, fish and wildlife and planning and zoning for the next five years. Our Lake Management Plan then becomes the base of our goals to accomplish in the coming years."

Our second challenge is to do a close examination of our LLPOA dues structure and to bring it into line with rising costs in water analysis, newsletter production, website site and hosting costs, and providing boat inspections beyond the major holiday weekends that are now conducted by lake volunteers. Importantly members need to understand these financial aspects of the association because it is the members that need to enact any dues changes at the annual meeting. Our dues have been $15 for over a decade and it is time to give a dues increase serious analysis and consideration."

" The third challenge is the lake outlet on the north end of the lake and probably the most controversial. Lake levels are always controversial because water levels affect properties differently

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Spring Road Clean-Up May 10

Join your neighbors for the road spring cleaning event to be held Sat., May 10 starting at 9 a.m. Meet at the public beach to get your gear. The county has clear-cut the ditches so the trash will be easy to spot! We hope to see you there! The coffee’s on!

NEWS BRIEF News Briefs LLPOA News Briefs are designed to communicate news and information to LLPOA members in a timely and cost-effective manner. You can also reach us through our website at www.lonelake.org or via Facebook by searching for us at LoneLakePOA.

Editor: Jennifer O’Neill, Produced by the Lone Lake Property Owners Association. Email: lonelakepoa@gmail.com

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around the lake. The culvert at the outlet was set by the DNR and even that is controversial as some think it is too high while others feel it is correct. However when lake residents decide to take matters into their own hands it becomes a challenge that the lake association needs to deal with.Last fall it was discovered that manmade cement rocks/boulders had been dumped into the outlet to artificially keep the lake level high and block the culvert. The DNR was consulted and is monitoring the situation. They will ticket and fine offenders for illegally dumping to obstruct a waterway. The association’s goal will be to determine if the culvert is at the correct elevation and to work with lake residents to honor the lake level elevation to protect all of the lake owners’ property rights."

We have some good challenges ahead to work on. To have open dialogue is healthy and important to our lake community. Now let’s get on with having some fun in the sun and we’ll talk more as summer progresses."

Goodbye Dear Friends Roger and Fran Lillehei both passed away this last fall and winter. Roger Lillehei died on Nov. 14, 2013 five days after suffering a stroke. His son, Randy, Lot 18, said, “You have no idea how he loved Lone Lake and the people he and Mom got to know up there over the years. At least he had a good 26 years after retirement. Thanks for your friendship to the my folks.” On March 21st Fran Lillehei passed away. Randy said, “We believe her health decline had a lot to do with the loss of our Dad, Roger the previous November. She also loved the lake and cabin -- many, many great memories. She was always happy to be there with all you folks around the lake, and was one of the most patient fisher-ladies I ever knew.” Both Fran and Roger were active in the LLPOA and great friends to many of us around the lake. "

We also said goodbye to Byron Lundeen who died March 6, 2014. Byron served on the LLPOA board of directors, and was a member of the plumbers union, Westside Church in Aitkin and Aitkin Habitat for Humanity. Byron enjoyed an array of hobbies: socializing with friends over coffee and a donut, auctions, junk collecting, helping others, horses, sailing, beekeeping and most of all — spending time with his grandchildren.

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Boat Inspectors: Training Set June 7

If you are a current inspector or wish to become one, you are required to participate in DNR-led training sessions. The local session, held jointly with ACLARA, will be on Sat., June 7 at Hazelton Township Hall, 24248 U.S. Highway 169 (4 miles south of Farm Island Store). DNR regulations require that boat inspectors attend training each year to stay certified. To register call Walt Weisser at 218-927-3214 or dwonlone@yahoo.

For more information, contact Walt Weisser or Linda Syzmanski, AIS Team Lead, at ljsatthecabin@msn.com.

Walt Weisser and Pat Humphreys place the new loon platform on the frozen lake in hopes a loon pair will find it a good place to nest.

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The ice will be out very soon…"

What can cabin owners do to protect the lake from invasive species? Here are some steps to take!"Spring is here. The ice will be off the lake soon. It will be time for everyone to participate in protecting the lake from Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). You may ask, “What can I do?” Below are a few steps each cabin owner or lake guest can take to protect the lake."

Trailer Rental / Pontoon Launch "

o Many users rent trailers to launch their pontoons. While the pontoon may have been out of the water all winter, do you know what lake the pontoon trailer was last in and when? If you rent a trailer to launch your pontoon, please inspect it for invasive species. An additional safety measure, take a few minutes and run the trailer through the car wash at the Aitkin Laundromat. "

New/Used Lake Equipment – Boats, Docks, Lifts, etc."

o Will you be purchasing lake equipment? If you have purchased lake equipment from a private party on another lake, allow the equipment dry for two weeks before installing in the lake."

Guests Visiting "

o Do you have guests visiting who will bring up watercraft? Please ask them to inspect their watercraft thoroughly. "

o An updated chart of all known Minnesota waters with invasive species is posted on our web site at http://www.minnesotawaters.org/group/lonelake/invasive-species. Ask your guests what lake or river they were last in. If the lake or river is on the list, please ask them to power wash their equipment or run it through the car wash at the Aitkin Laundromat. "

AIS Education"

o Familiarize yourself with the AIS inspection procedures and the invasive species. Read the newsletters and review the Lone Lake POA Facebook page and Website for additional information."

Boat Inspection

Volunteer for one three hour shift on the holiday weekends. Make it a family event to educate the children. Lone Lake did not have enough inspectors to cover the holiday weekends. We need your help."

To keep Lone Lake safe from the spread of invasive species remember to “Clean-Drain-Dry”:"

Clean—inspect closely and remove all plants, animals, and mud (it is the law)"

Drain—drain spaces or items that can hold water (it is the law) "

Dry—dry boats for five days or more before launching in other waters (recommended)"

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The Lone Lake Property Owners Association invites you to take part in the activities planned for the

summer of 2014. The association also seeks member participation to help with programs, projects and teams. Together we can preserve and protect our beautiful lake and also have fun as a lake community."May 9-11 " Fishing Opener "

May 10 Spring Road Cleanup – 9 a.m. at the swimming beach"

May 26 " 2014 LLPOA Membership Drive begins"

June 7 DNR Boat Inspection Training — Annual re-certification and new inspector training. From 9 a.m. to noon at the Hazelton Township Hall, 24248 U.S. Highway 169 (4 miles south of the Farm Island store). LLPOA boat inspectors must attend to get re-certified. The LLPOA will be hosting the event with ALCARA. Pre-registration is required by calling Walt Weisser at 218-927-3214 or dwonlone@yahoo."

June 14 Rivers and Lakes Fair – Aitkin High School in Aitkin from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.."

July 3-6 Independence Weekend — Boat inspections at public access"

July 4 Annual Boat Parade – Meet at noon at the public access bay for the parade of pontoons, runabouts and dock contests. – Post your Lot # on the front of your boat and/or dock."

July 4 Lone Lake Triathlon – Starting time is 8:30a.m. at the swimming beach. No pre-registration is required and teams of 2 & 3 are welcome."

July 26 Annual Picnic and Meeting – 11 a.m. at Preiner’s storage facility at 30353 Oak Avenue. Look for the LLPOA sign"

Aug. 29- Sept.1 – Labor Day Weekend — Boat inspections at public access"

Sept. 13 Fall Road Cleanup – Meet at 9 a.m. at the swimming beach."

!Visit our website at www.lonelake.org or on Facebook at LoneLakePOA. "

Calendar: http://www.minnesotawaters.org/group/lonelake/calendar"

Email: lonelakepoa@gmail.com "

Join Us In Enhancing, Protecting and Preserving the Environmental Beauty of Lone Lake

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2014 LLPOA Calendar of Events

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2014 LLPOA Membership Form !!Please fill out this form completely so that we can verify our records and include it with a $15 check, payable to the LLPOA. The membership form and dues may be given to the membership volunteer, at the Annual Meeting or mailed to the LLPOA, P.O. Box 10, Aitkin, MN 56431. Your check will serve as your receipt. Dues run from January 1st to December 31st. Thank you. ! We have already confirmed and/or updated our contact information for the Lone Lake Roster. !Print Name(s)______________________________________________ Lot(s) ______ !Address: __________________________________________________________________ !City ________________________________ State ___________________Zip ___________ !Lake Address_____________________________________ Aitkin, MN 56431 !Home Phone______________ Lake Phone ______________ Cellular Phone______________ !E-Mail Address ____________________________________________________ !

I am/ we are making an additional Tax Deductible Donation of ___________ to be used for the Aquatic Invasive Species Education, Prevention and Treatment Fund. !I am/ we are willing to work a three hour shift at the Public Access to inspect for Eurasian Water Milfoil and Exotics to protect the beauty of Lone Lake on ___Opening of Fishing Weekend, ___Memorial Day weekend, ___4th of July Weekend, ___Labor Day Weekend. (We will contact you to pick a shift!) !_____ I cannot do the inspection but am willing to donate $45 to hire someone to do my shift. !I/we would like to get more involved in the LLPOA. Please check areas of interest: !

___ Serve on LLPOA Board ___ Lake Management Plan Team (5 hrs.) ___ Water Quality Team (5 Hours) ___ Lake Monitoring Team (10 Hours)___

___Invasive Species Team (5 Hours) ___ Water Surface Use Team (5 Hours) ___ Land Use & Zoning Team (5 Hours) ___ Public Access Team (5 Hours) ___ Birdhouse Kit Team (3 Hours) ___ Aquatic Vegetation Team (5 Hours) ___ Fisheries Team (5 Hours) ___ Loon Nest Team (5 Hours) ___ Wildlife Management Team (5 Hours) ___ History Team (5 Hours)

___ Short Term Special Project/Event (3 Hours) ___ Membership Drive Team (3 Hours) ___ Boat Inspection (3 Hours) ___ Fall Road Cleanup (2 Hours) ___ Sing with the Lone Lake Singers (5 Hours) ___ Other_______________________ !

Share your ideas, suggestions and concerns with any member of the LLPOA board by writing to lonelakepoa@gmail.com or calling Steve Frazier, LLPOA president. !