LSIA Newsletter #60 July 2015

LSIA Newsletter Lake Sarah Neighborhood Directory

Our 2015 neighborhood directory is available both online

(can be downloaded) or we have some beautiful hard copies

available. We will have some copies at the picnic or you can

contact Anne Horn.

If anyone knows of any corrections that need to be made, or

has any questions, please contact Anne Horn @

annehutchhorn@msn.com.

LSIA Mission Statement

To promote policies and practices that represents and protects the interests of the Lake Sarah

stakeholders and enhances their ability to maximize enjoyment of their shared resource.

4th of July Boat Parade

Many residents and their guests enjoyed the annual Lake Sarah

4th of July boat parade. We had over 10 boats decorated and

participating this year. As you noticed we had the annual Patriotic

theme and a Disney/cartoon theme. What was your favorite

boat???

The winners will be announced and prizes awarded at the LSIA

Summer picnic on Sunday July 19th!! See you there!

LSIA Membership

Thanks to all of you who have sent in your 2015 membership! Your

money is used to support many activities surrounding Lake Sarah.

If you have forgotten to send in your membership it’s not too late!

Feel free to visit the Lakesarah.com website for information. You

can also get information or join at our annual picnic on July 19th.

Inside This Issue

Page 2 Water Quality

Page 3 Summer Picnic

Page 4 Silent Auction

Page 5 Bass Fishing Tournament

Page 6 Fishery Update

Page 7 LSIA Treasurer Report

Page 8 Coloring Contest

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LSIA Newsletter #60

July 2015

Water Quality Update

Block Captains

Terry Wise and Doris Smeby North Shore Dr

Paulette Speed, Sally Moen, and Terry Holten Lake Sarah Heights Dr West

Dan Cady and Kevin and Lori Luksik Lake Sarah Heights Dr East

Melissa Sorensen Sunset Lane

Jerry Horazuk East Channel

Chad Langdon Fern Dr

Ron Lyrek Windmill and CR 11

Matt Den Hartigh and Jeff Hansen Woodhill Dr

Wade Bemmels Shady Beach Circle

Gerry Evenson, Mike Peterson So Lake Sarah Drive East

Colleen and Mike Malone So Lake Sarah Drive West

Greg Koopman Rachel Ridge and Genaker Way

Three years ago we embarked on a mission to eradicate invasive weeds in the lake in hopes to improve

navigation, clarity and recreational use. In the spring we again treated for Curly Leaf Pondweed (CLP). AIS Consulting Services advised us that by controlling CLP we are reducing the phosphorus

content within the lake thus improving water quality. Our post inspections for these treatments are coming back with outstanding results. After this spring’s treatment there were some emails from homeowners stating they still had weeds along their shoreline. Please know that this treatment ONLY

kills CLP and that if a homeowner prefers an area to be weed free additional treatments are required.

We also treated for Eurasian Water Milfoil (EWM) this season. This was the first time we took the

business out to competitive bid for commercial application. We partnered with Lake Restoration to apply this product and they will be coming out shortly to assess the results. Because of the whole lake CLP

treatment, the DNR restricts us to treating only 50 acres of EWM compared to the 260 acres we treat for a CLP. We treated according to AIS’ survey recommendation of which 50 acres would be best treated.

We want to thank all the residents and companies who have donated this year to make both treatments

possible. With the lake level being lower we were able to save on the amount of product used and we were able to pay for both applications. However, as the lake levels fluctuates year to year so do our costs so know that a EWM treatment may not always be possible. Today we are happy to report our efforts are

working and the lake is improving.

Our next step in improving the quality of the lake is to control outside inputs from our watersheds. LSIA is working with the cities of Independence and Greenfield as well as the DNR, Three Rivers Park District and Pioneer-Sarah Creek Watershed Management Commission to help educate residents on best

management practices for their properties. This change will mean we need to encouraging the City of Greenfield to act, landowner wiliness to participate and time. We’re optimistic and hopefully about the

next steps in improving Lake Sarah. Watch for a forthcoming emails regarding Dance Hall Creek and please plan on attending the Greenfield’s City Council meeting being held July 21st at 7pm.

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Come one Come All

Sunday, July 19th 2015 2:00 P.M.

LAKE SARAH IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

27th Annual PICNIC AT Ron and Mary Jorgensen’s

You are all invited to the 27th

Annual LSIA Picnic where we will have games for adults, teens and children, food for all of us to enjoy, and a

short but important meeting to elect new officer’s to the LSIA Board.

Back by popular demand, is the game Kubb and Jerry Wise will be signing up teams to compete for this year’s championship. The winners

will be awarded a Kubb game. Make sure you are at the picnic early to have an opportunity to play.

We will be serving Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, and Brat’s with all the fix’ins!!! We added cheese this year …….the only thing you said that we

were missing. Please bring something to drink (water provided) and a dish to share with the group.

There is still time to give any board member your silent auction item with its identified value. The Silent Auction will be held as usual at the

picnic in one of our tents.

2:00 PICNIC BEGINS

Kubb Tournament registration and start….limited to 10 teams, double elimination (Directed by Tom Thielen and Jerry Wise)

SILENT AUCTION OPENS – Membership drive - Sign up to be an LSIA Member and begin receiving great benefits.

Practice for the game contests - new ones added this year – submit your Coloring contest picture attached or pick up LSIA Coloring

Contest Picture and begin coloring…

2:30- All games begin with ages 2 to 3 ; 4 to 5; 6 to 8; 9 to 12; new games for teenagers then adults. (Directed by Lisa Wise and Anne

Horn) (This is the age range and rotation which will be used for most contests).

3:00 LSIA Meeting

New Officers nominated and voted on; Boat Parade contest winners announced

RESUME ALL GAMES AFTER THE END OF THE MEETING……

3:45 FOOD - Hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, and the dishes that you made to pass

Oreo Contest (directed by John Wise)

4:30 Silent Auction ends

5:00 GROUP PICTURE

Coloring Contest Winner announced Door prize drawing Kubb Winner Award

3rd Annual Silent

Auction Fundraiser IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO CONTRIBUTE - Silent Auction Items For Summer Annual Picnic

The Lake Sarah Improvement Association is seeking your support with a donation for our Silent Auction which will be held

July 19, 2015. Last year we also had an on line component to this auction which will begin before the annual picnic……..so

try to get your items in right after the 4th of July…………but we will take them up to the date of the picnic.

This year’s annual fundraising effort is specifically designated to support all the lake Sarah water improvement efforts,

including outreach to get more people involved in the Lake Sarah Improvement Association through membership enrollment

at our annual picnic July 19, 2015.

The Lake Sarah Improvement Association is a tax exempt organization under section 501©(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

It is also classified as a public charity under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) of the Internal Revenue code.

Contributions to L.S.I.A. are deductible under section 170 of the Code.

In appreciation for your silent auction contribution,

1. you will receive a letter acknowledging your donation for tax purposes.

2. Your business will be recognized in our Newsletter.

3. Your business will be recognized on our on line auction and during the event at our annual picnic July 19, 2015.

All current board members have agreed to be actively involved in making this year’s auction a Hugh success. Any item you

donate can be dropped off at you closest Board Members home. Our chairperson is Nicole Rice (612-581-

5113)(stuffitinfo@yahoo.com) who has two years of experience with this volunteer job. We appreciate any donation you

may have. Please let us know what you think the approximate value is to help us in our listing of the item. Do not forget

your own skills……like landscape work, preparing a will, teaching a skill, hair salon or ????? You can contact Terry Wise

also (Theresaewise@gmail.com)

Let’s all get involved in this one!!

2015 Lake Sarah Bass Tournament

All interested participants please respond to:

Brent.lau1003@gmail.com

Entries form and payment due on or before July 19, 2015 to:

Brent Lau

4614 S Lake Sarah Drive

Independence, MN 55359

Make Checks Payable To: Brent Lau

Fee: $20 per 2 person team

Captain Partner

Address Address

City/State/Zip City/State/Zip

Phone Phone

Email Address Email Address

Tournament will run from 10am- 1pm with Start and End (Weigh in) at Joe Slavec’s Dock – the boat house in the channel Payouts: Largest Bass and Top 3 – 3 Bag Limits (Dependent on Participation) Persons under the age of 16 must fish with a parent or guardian. Persons under age of 18 are required to have parent or guardian also sign entry form.

Release 1) I will assume all risk of injury or death and loss of personal property which may result from my participation in the event(s). 2) I hereby release and discharge all sponsors, beneficiaries, other participants, the Lake Sarah Improvement Association and their respective officers, directors, officials, representatives, agents and employees from any and all liability, obligation, loss, damages, claims or causes of action in any way resulting from or arising out of the event(s). I grant this release and discharge with full knowledge and awareness of the inherent danger associated with competitive fishing such as these events. 3) I certify that I have liability insurance on the boat used in this event.

I, the undersigned, have applied to participate in the 2014 Lake Sarah Bass Tournament and in consideration of my participation in the event(s), I have read, understand and agree to all conditions of this registration, fee, release and tournament rules:

Captain Signature: Partner Signature:

Date: Date:

Fishery Update The multi-year walleye stocking efforts are showing some positive results. June 14, 2015, Joe

Baker was fishing for walleyes on Lake Sarah and landed a beautiful 19.5" walleye (pictured) and another 17.5" walleye. This is great news for the fishery as we look to continue the stocking

efforts.

LSIA Treasurer Report

Numbers as of: 7-10-15 2014 2015 2015

ACTUAL

ACTUAL BUDGET TO DATE

Assets:

Beginning checking (Jan1st) $ 9,023 $ 14,469 $ 14,469

21st century CD - 6 month $ 6,974 $ 6,984 $ 6,984

21st century CD - 12 month $ 8,930 $ 8,951 $ 8,951

21st century CD - 30 month $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 30,000

Total Beginning Cash Balance: $ 54,927 $ 60,404 $ 60,404

Receipts:

Membership for 2015 5,145 5,250 5,005

Contributions-Other 3,000 3,000 2,570

Contributions-Walleye Fund 435 400 910

Interest--checking 9 10 2

Interest--CD's 27 30 35

Total Receipts: 9,472 8,690 8,522

Disbursements:

Office Supplies, Printing/Mailing (directory, news letters,

postcards)

783 750

Membership/Board meetings 296 300 150

Boat Parade (prizes) 200 200

Biff at Public Access - 225 236

Winterfest - 100

Summer Picnic/Annual meeting 209 200

Walleye Program 1,000 1,000

Lake Improvement Projects (Cost) 49,242 44,000 36,463

Lake improvement Projects (Proceeds)

(49,006)

(44,000)

(46,394)

PayPal fees 85 100 100

Other 1,186 800

Total Disbursements: 3,994 3,675 (9,446)

Overage / (Deficit) 5,478 5,015 17,968

TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE: 60,404 65,419 78,372

Coloring Contest