LIPSETT LAKE ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER - NOVEMBER 2010

LIPSETT LAKE HOLIDAY PARTY

Date: Saturday, December 4
Place: Lipsie Pines Tavern
Time: 5:30 Cocktails (cash bar)
6:00 p.m. dinner buffet.
Cost: $20 (includes salad, chicken, beef, shrimp, coffee and dessert)
There will be a $10 gift exchange following dinner. This is optional, but a lot of fun.

If you plan to go, please contact Greg Heber by November 22 at:
Email: gheber@industriallumber.net
Phone:  612-282-8097 (note: this is a new phone number) so that he can let Steve and Judy know how many people they need to cook for.


LIPSETT LAKE ASSOCIATION BLOG/NEWSLETTER  We are trying to get everyone’s email address so that we can send out notices of updates to our blog. This would save the Lake Association and volunteers a lot of time and money in preparing and mailing out newsletters. If you have a neighbor or friend who is not receiving their news via the Blog, please ask them to send their email to me at pkloftus@centurytel.net . Email addresses will not be used for anything except to send notices of blog updates, or other important news about the Lake Association.


2011 LIPSETT LAKE ASSOCIATION DUES ARE DUE JANUARY 1   Please send your check for $25 to Doris Perry at 26505 W. Lipsett Lake Rd., Spooner, WI 54801. If you are not sure if you are current on your dues, you can give her a call at 715-635-2454 to find out.


NEWLY ELECTED BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Greg Heber, President - 952-431-1277 - gheber@industriallumber.net
Chuck Edwards, V.P. - 763-413-1263
Doris Perry, Treasurer - 715-635-2454
Tim Bearden, Secretary and Membership Committee Chair - 952-943-8598
Bob Baker, Director and Lake Management Committee Chair - 651 777-6246
Sally Nelsen, Director and Nominating Committee Chair - 507 451-5244
Doug Mulville, Director - 952-432-6096
Tanya Ives, Fundraising Committee Chair - tanya.ives@philips.com
Barb Bauer, Children’s Fishing Contest - bbauer4633@hotmail.com
Pam Loftus, Blog Administrator, 715-635-3594, pkloftus@centurytel.net


LAKE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT

After a 2 year hiatus while the Aquatic Plant Management Plan was being developed, the Lake Management Committee is being reformed to take over scheduling of the Clean Boats, Clean Waters monitoring of our public access, continue eradicating purple loosestrife, become proficient in aquatic plant identification, and to encourage shoreline preservation/restoration and the use of rain gardens to minimize runoff into Lipsett Lake. Bob Baker, Kirk Hexum, Don Loftus, Doug Mulville, Dave Trickett, and Greg Heber have agreed to serve.

Purple Loosestrife report: This summer we had two small outbreaks of purple loosestrife. Four plants were discovered and removed on the southwest side of Lipsett Lake and one plant was found on the southeast side. This is a huge improvement from two years ago when between 20 and 30 plants were removed along the southwest shoreline.

We had an opportunity to participate in a Burnett County Lakes and Rivers Association (BCLRA) grant to put an I-LID monitoring camera on our public access to discourage boaters from entering/leaving the lake with aquatic plants on their trailers and boats. However, our Board of Directors decided not to participate because our Aquatic Plant Management Plan still has not been approved by the DNR and the required monthly maintenance costs to have a qualified individual review the tapes from the camera and issue citations to violators.

The BCLRA has made Youth Field Journals available this summer to all Burnett County lake associations for $5.00 each. These are designed for the enjoyment of young guests at your cabin and are filled with engaging activities. Contact Bob Baker (robert.w.baker@uwrf.edu) or 635-3882 if you are interested in purchasing one or more copies.


FUND RAISING COMMITTEE REPORT

Dock In / Dock Out 
The 2010 Dock In / Dock Out Fund Raiser was a great success. We raised a total of $1,000.00!!! Can we hear a big……Yahoo!!!! This has been our most successful fundraising event yet. The committee would like to thank everyone involved and extend our appreciation to the volunteers that donated their time and elbow grease to get this job done. Please show your appreciation to the following volunteers when you see them:

Kirk Hexum
Linda Stark
Ken Dacas
Payton Ray
Greg Heber
Tanya Ives
Bob and Ruth Baker
Charlie and Sandy Edwards

2011 Lipsett Lake Calendar
Drum Roll Please…….The calendar contest photos winners have been selected! It wasn't an easy job because there were so many amazing photos, but we have put together a fantastic inaugural 2011 Lipsett Lake Calendar. Calendars will be available for purchase at the Holiday Party on 12/4/2010 for $20. So bring your check books because I guarantee you'll want more than one!! They make wonderful holiday gifts…hint,hint.

If you will not be able to attend the Holiday Party you can also order calendars by contacting Tanya Ives via e-mail at tanya.ives@philips.com or cell phone at (612) 554-0570. Please leave your full name and telephone contact information. The price will be the $20 plus shipping.

You didn't think I forgot did you?? The winners of the 2011 Lipsett Lake Calendar Photo Contest are.……..

The Bauers
The Beardens
Taryn Boetcher (friend of the Meisters)
The Hexums
The Huths
Heather Le Bail
The Loftuses
Doris Perry
The Snyders
The Sodrens
Rich Tews
The Speases

We dedicated the month of June to the Children of Lipsett Lake. So, if you submitted a photo of a child, you'll see them on the month of June. Now you tell me…who doesn't want a calendar that features their child, grandchild, niece, nephew, cousin……you get the idea. Remember, the calendar proceeds go back to the Lake Association.


CHILDREN'S FISHING CONTEST:

The 2010 Lipsett Lake fishing contest was a huge success. Although there may be less fish in the lake, these little anglers are all about the water and their fish. From our youngest contestant to our older angler, these kids will give us all a run for our money.

Thank you to:
Jake Margo, Ryan Snyder, Andrew Snyder, Peyton Irsfeld, Harrison Irsfeld, Kody Dacas, Cole Dacas, Maddie Margo, Austin Collins, Camden Sharp, Conner Sharp, Lily Canny, Jack Canny, Maddy Canny, Will McClannahan, Jacob McDermott, Isaiah LaFleur-Gray, Leah Sharp, Nathaniel Loftus, Nick Stefan, Brandon Edwards and Lilly Taylor for participating.

The winners of the contest were:
Maddie Margo-(10)-9 5/8 inch Sunfish
Jacob McDermott (14)-14 inch Large Mouth Bass
Will McClannahan-(15) 14 inch Large Mouth Bass
Camden Sharp-(9) 22 inch Northern
Austin Collins-(14) 12 inch Crappie
Andrew Snyder-(6) 11 inch Rock Bass

Where are all the Walleye in the lake? I guess they are being scared!

Congratulations to all of our fisher people! All of the anglers received a certificate and McDonalds gift card and the winners of the contest received a $10 Target Gift Card so that they can get more fishing gear and tackle for next year.

See you in the Spring!


LAKE TALES:

A great fishing story from Chuck Edwards:  Chuck wrote: “Brandon was so proud to get the
Mc Donald’s gift certificates from the fishing contest. The first thing he said was “I want to take the family out for dinner.” He made a big production out of paying at the counter while pulling his wallet out (Dad slipped the cashier the balance of the bill, I think without Brandon’s knowing). I thought that was a pretty neat little story to hear from my brother.”

Injured Goose Taken to Animal Shelter: On October 16 Linda Stark and Kirk Hexum organized a rescue mission for the injured goose, known to many as "Hoppy", that has been on Lipsett Lake for most of the summer. Greg Heber, Bob Baker, Paul Christopherson, and Payton Ray joined Linda and Kirk and eventually captured Hoppy on the southwest side of the lake on October 16. Linda and Kirk transported the goose, with the help of Sandy Meister, to the Raptor Center in St. Paul. When the vets checked him over, unfortunately they discovered his leg injury and numerous old wounds were too extensive for hope of recovery and return to the wild. Consequently, they had to put him down. All participants were saddened by the outcome, but realize this was a more desirable result than attack by a predator or freezing later this fall.