Fall 2009 Newsletter
Wow! It’s hard to believe it’s already time for the annual meeting. Time to reflect back on the things done this summer, the quiet times spent sitting on the piers, the slow boat rides around the lake, or maybe the fun times waterskiing, tubing, jet skiing, or just relaxing while we fish and try to get that monster to hang on the wall.
Well it’s been a different year again with the cold start to spring then some warmth, and then back to cool days and nights. But it’s also been a banner summer for weed growth, as Adam and his crew have harvested more than 230 loads as of the first week in August. One good aspect to the large amounts of weeds is how they have acted like a large filter and kept the water clarity up, with most area’s being able to see down 4 to 5 ft.
But now it’s almost time to think about closing the cabins up, waiting for the mound to change and give us its magnificent colors, time to enjoy a lazy Indian summer and all the wonderful things a Wisconsin fall can offer. It’s time to think about saying, see you in the spring to friends and neighbors, to think about getting those ice shanty's ready, the skates sharpened, and the sleds ready.
So hopefully all have had a great summer and look forward to spring when we start all over again.
Special thanks goes to John Ashworth and Dick Murphy who put on a great 4th of July fireworks show that I believe was enjoyed by all.
Special thanks to Betsy Vanettie for her work in getting signatures for the petition and the letter to the DNR in regards to the lake levels.
Annual Lake District meeting
Saturday September 5th, 2008 9 am
Adams County Community Center
569 North Cedar St
Adams, Wi 53910.
Agenda:
1. Opening of meeting by chairman
7. Friends of Friendship Lake report
7. Friends of Friendship Lake report2. Reading of last annual minutes 8. Announcement of Lake District fall luncheon
8. Announcement of Lake District fall luncheon3. Treasurer’s report - 2008 – 2009 9. Any official new business
9. Any official new business4. Budget hearing - 2009-2010 10. Set meeting date for next year
10. Set meeting date for next year 5. Weed harvesting report 11. Adjournment
11. Adjournment 6. Election of commissioner (chairmanship expires)
Election of Commissioner
At the annual meeting the Chairman’s position expires. If you’ve ever been interested in getting more involved in the workings of the district now is the time.
Lake District Fall Luncheon Saturday October 3, 2009
Come join your neighbor’s and friends for a fall luncheon and social afternoon put on by the Lake District at the home of Bob and Carol Berry, 404 Hillwood Lane in Friendship. Social time will begin at noon; Lunch will be catered at 1:00 pm by Antler Ridge. Soda, water and coffee will be provided, please feel free to bring other beverages if you desire. We are working on setting up Pontoon boat rides to be available for those who would like to explore our Lake, “but not a 3 hour tour.”
So come spend an afternoon enjoying the company of your friends and neighbor’s on the Lake by RSVP to Bob Berry at 339-6805, Tom Bell at 339-0481, or Fran O’Brien at 339-7296 by September 19, 2009
Friends of Friendship Lake Events
Brat Sales at AF County Market
Sept 11th
If you would like to help contact
Roberta Ebert @ 608-339-6868.
Or at least go eat some brats that day!
We hope to see all of you at this year’s annual meeting, and remember to check out the website at
www.friendshiplake.org. As part of our education program there are many links there for information. Also,
if you get new neighbors, please contact any of the commissioners.” We now have welcome packets for
new neighbors in the District. Any questions or comments please feel free to contact any of your lake commissioners.
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010
2009 BUDGETACTUAL 2009 PROPOSED 2010REVENUE
INTEREST $110.00 $2.95 $2.95SPECIAL CHARGESTOWN OF ADAMS $11,585.10 $13,810.30$13,810.30TOWN OF PRESTON $10,492.50$11,697.90 $11,697.90TOWN OF FRIENDSHIP $9,380.40 $9,502.90 $9,502.90TOTAL SPECIAL CHARGES $31,458.00$35,011.10 $35,011.10TOTAL REVENUE $31,568.00$35,014.05 $35,014.05EXPENSES
BOX RENT $36.00 $38.00 $38.00EQUIPMENT EXPENSE$3,150.00 $4,417.94 $4,850.00FUEL $3,675.00 $3,221.78 $3,500.00INSURANCE $2,625.00 $2,191.00 $2,500.00INTEREST $315.00 $0.00 $0.00LEGAL FEE $525.00 $0.00 $525.00MISCELLANEOUS $105.00 $72.50 $2,500.00NEWSPAPER $105.00 $68.54 $0.00OFFICE $53.00 $73.00 $100.00OILS AND GREASE $315.00 $0.00 $0.00PAYROLL $12,600.00 $13,682.96$13,700.00PERMITS $315.00 $0.00 $315.00POSTAGE $53.00 $187.97 $300.00RENT $630.00 $0.00 $0.00TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT $263.00 $256.57 $270.00UTILITIES: ELECTRICITY $357.00 $472.39 $475.00WORKER'S COMP $945.00 $904.00 $930.00EQUIPMENT RESERVE $5,501.00$9,427.40 $5,011.05TOTAL EXPENSES $31,568.00 $35,014.05$35,014.05NET OPERATING INCOME$0.00 $0.00 $0.00PROPOSED TAX LEVY
MIL RATE=$1.00 PER $1,000.00 OF ASSESSED LAND VALUESPECIAL CHARGES =$175.00 LANDOWNERS RECEIVING GREATEST BENEFIT $15.00 REMAINING DISTRICT LANDOWNERS CLEAN BOATS CLEAN WATERS
General Prevention Procedures for
Stopping Aquatic hitchhikers: A must read for all recreational users
Follow a general set of procedures every time you come in contact with any body of water. By doing so, you can protect your waters from harmful aquatic hitchhikers. Because you never know where a nuisance species has been introduced, but has yet to be discovered.
There are hundreds of different harmful species ranging from plants, fish, amphibians, crustaceans, mollusks, diseases or pathogens. Some organisms are so small, you may not even realize they are hitching a ride with you. So, it is important to follow this general procedure every time you leave any body of water.
Remove all visible mud, plants, fish/animals.
Before leaving any body of water, it is important to examine all your equipment, boats, trailers, clothing, boots, buckets etc. and:
•Remove any visible plants, fish or animals.
Remove any visible plants, fish or animals. •Remove mud and dirt since it too may contain a hitchhiker.*
Remove mud and dirt since it too may contain a hitchhiker.* •Remove even plant fragments as they may contain a hitchhiker.*
Remove even plant fragments as they may contain a hitchhiker.* •Do not transport any potential hitchhiker, even back to your home. Remove and leave them at the site you visited.
Do not transport any potential hitchhiker, even back to your home. Remove and leave them at the site you visited.*The larvae (immature form) of an animal can be so tiny that you cannot see it. However, it can live in mud, dirt, sand, and on plant fragments.
Eliminate water from all equipment before transporting anywhere.
Much of the recreational equipment used in water contains many spots where water can collect and potentially harbor these aquatic hitchhikers. Thus, make sure that you:
•Eliminate all water from every conceivable item before you leave the area you are visiting.
Eliminate all water from every conceivable item before you leave the area you are visiting. •Remove water from motors, jet drives, live wells, boat hulls, scuba tanks and regulators, boots, waders, bait buckets, seaplane floats, swimming floats.
Remove water from motors, jet drives, live wells, boat hulls, scuba tanks and regulators, boots, waders, bait buckets, seaplane floats, swimming floats. •Once water is eliminated, follow the cleaning instructions listed on the back.
Once water is eliminated, follow the cleaning instructions listed on the back. Clean and dry anything that came in contact with the water.
( boats, trailers, equipment, dogs, boots, clothing, etc.).
Basic procedures include:
•Use hot (< 40° C or 104° F) or salt water to clean your equipment.
Use hot (< 40° C or 104° F) or salt water to clean your equipment. •Wash your dog with water as warm as possible and brush its coat.
Wash your dog with water as warm as possible and brush its coat. •The following recipes are recommended for cleaning hard-to-treat equipment that cannot be exposed to hot water:
The following recipes are recommended for cleaning hard-to-treat equipment that cannot be exposed to hot water: •Dipping equipment into 100% vinegar for 20 minutes will kill harmful aquatic hitchhiker species.
Dipping equipment into 100% vinegar for 20 minutes will kill harmful aquatic hitchhiker species. •A 1 % table salt solution for 24 hours can replace the vinegar dip. This table provides correct mixtures for the 1 % salt solution in water:
A 1 % table salt solution for 24 hours can replace the vinegar dip. This table provides correct mixtures for the 1 % salt solution in water: Gallons of Water Cups of Salt
5 2/3
2/3 10 1 ¼
1 ¼ 25 3
3 50 6 1/4
6 1/4 100 12 2/3
12 2/3•If hot water is not available, spray equipment such as boats, motors, trailers anchors, decoys, floats, nets, with high-pressure water.
If hot water is not available, spray equipment such as boats, motors, trailers anchors, decoys, floats, nets, with high-pressure water. •DRY Equipment. If possible, allow for 5 days of drying time before entering new waters.
DRY Equipment. If possible, allow for 5 days of drying time before entering new waters. Do not release or put plants, fish or animals into a body of water unless they came out of that body of water.
Also, do not release them into storm drains, because most storm drains lead to water bodies or wetlands. This is an important prevention step because many plants and animals can survive even when they appear to be dead. The two categories below describe some common situations where people may feel compelled to release aquatic plants or animals.
•Aquarium and Aquatic Pets: If your family gets tired of its aquarium or aquatic pets, do not release anything from the aquarium (water, plants, fish or animals) into or near a body of water or storm drain. Explain to your children how you could be hurting all of the streams and lakes around the country and killing other fish and animals that already live in the water.
Aquarium and Aquatic Pets: If your family gets tired of its aquarium or aquatic pets, do not release anything from the aquarium (water, plants, fish or animals) into or near a body of water or storm drain. Explain to your children how you could be hurting all of the streams and lakes around the country and killing other fish and animals that already live in the water.•If you cannot find a home for the critters in your aquarium, bury them. Dump the water into the toilet or yard, far away from storm drains.
If you cannot find a home for the critters in your aquarium, bury them. Dump the water into the toilet or yard, far away from storm drains.Bait: Whether you have obtained bait at a store or from another body of water, do not release unused bait into the waters you are fishing. If you do not plan to use the bait in the future, dump the bait in a trashcan or on the land, far enough away from the water that it cannot impact this resource. Also, be aware of any bait regulations, because in some waters, it is illegal to use live bait.
A few images from our wonderful paradise we call Friendship Lake.
