NEWSBITS…
We have learned of the following deaths over the winter, Ann Mulrooney,
Emma Kletschka, Dr. Harold Kletschka, C. E. Corchran and Mary Elizabeth
Lahiff. We extend our sympathy to their families, all of which have long
histories on Lake Hubert.
The channel between Clark and Hubert has been open all winter with
water flowing into Hubert the entire time.
Louis Hoglund, in his farewell editorial after two decades with the
Lake Country Echo, wrote, "The "lake movement" was a fascinating phenomenon
20 years ago. A host of younger retirees settled in at their lake homes
and began behaving like environmentalists. Most of them successful in various
professions, they brought new vitality to the lake country and began organizing
for the betterment of water quality. Most of them were longtime seasonal
residents; some of them with deep bonds dating back decades. How will the
next wave of retirees impact the lake country? Indicators suggest that
things are changing. Folks with lots of money are buying lots of lakeshore
property. Nothing wrong with having money. Quite often they also have a
home in the Twin Cities, a place in Arizona, and a ski condo in Colorado.
No issue with that, either. But folks with so many vested interests and
distractions elsewhere are not likely to be active citizens and participants
in the lake country community".
Bid farewell to the charming Lake Edward town hall at the east end
of County Road 13. It will be torn down soon to be replaced by a steel
building. Voters chose that path last March. This will be of interest especially
to the half of Lake Hubert residents who live in Lake Edward Township.
Based on GPS technology and other advanced mapping techniques, some
firms are attempting to generate new and more accurate maps of Minnesota
lakes and their underwater structures. One firm that has completed such
a map of Lake Hubert, and that offers it for sale in various electronic
and printed formats at reasonable prices, is Lakemaster in Little Falls
(1-800-540-5747 or www.lakemap.com ).
All Lake Hubert women are invited to attend the monthly luncheons of
the Lake Hubert Women's Club. The June meting will be held June 10 at the
Quarterdeck. Contact Linda Youngs for reservations: 218-963-0945
NEW RESIDENTS
We welcome an unusually high number of new people who have moved to
Lake Hubert during the past year. Such an accounting is often behind the
fact and may contain omissions, but to the best of our knowledge they are:
Robert and Rachel Cullinan of Elk River, Jeft and Heather Larson of Plymouth,
Diane Pogatchnik, Michele Deline from England, Bill Ebertz and Molly Nolin
of West Des Moines, Jim and Stacy O'Rourke of Nisswa , Dan and Kelly Kubes
of St. Paul, and Michael and Renee Stoebe of Sartell. The owners of the
new Alluring Pines, Inc. are: Paul Amundson and Nancy Leitch of Plymouth,
John and Amy Schmitz of St. Cloud, Tom and Barb O'Brien of St. Cloud, Doug
Bishoff and Sally Klein of St. Cloud, Brad and Ruth Kuhlman of St. Cloud,
Barry and Leslie LaBine of St. Cloud, Dave and LaRae Sehr of St. Cloud,
and Joel and Jennifer Spalding of Sartell. To keep our records as up to
date as possible, notify Marcia Corchran, the directory record-keeper,
when you gain a new neighbor--and bid welcome to the new people listed
above.
LAKE HUBERT HATS FOR SALE
At the annual meeting hats bearing the Lake Hubert name over a sailboat
logo will be for sale, thanks to the efforts of MJ Cote and Newby Gruenhagen.
The golf/baseball style hats come in red or khaki and will cost $12. They
will be available all summer by contacting Newby (218-963-3018 or gruen@uslink.net).
A portion of the $12 will go to the lake association. They would make great
gifts for family members, for visitors,--and for yourself.
CONSERVATION EASEMENTS
Please consider the creation of a conservation easement over any woods,
wetlands or other natural habitat on your land. The Lake Association can
guide you through every step of this process. Besides the obvious benefits
to future generations that are conferred by the preservation of natural
habitat, a conservation easement can provide the following benefits to
landowners: income tax deductions, property tax reductions, and reductions
in estate taxes For more information contact Jeff Schoenwetter at 218-963-3333
or 952-926-9125 or Gary Eidson at 952-922-4722
NISSWA FARMERS' MARKET OPENS
May 13 saw the inauguration of the first Nisswa Farmers' Market, sponsored
by the Nisswa Chamber at Commerce. It will be held weekly in the lower
parking lot at the Nisswa American Legion , Thursdays, through October,
from 9:00 am until 1:30 pm, or until sold out. There will be plenty of
signage to direct you to the location. Vendors at the spring market were
selling plants of various sorts--vegetables, herbs, flowers, and hanging
baskets, as well as baked goods, meats, hand-crafted items, honey, etc.
As the season progresses we can perhaps expect to find fresh garden produce
as well.
LHCA BOARD
JOHN HOLBROOK, PRESIDENT
Chuck Corchran, vice-president
Harold Stewart, vice-president external affairs
Linda Youngs, secretary
Bill Bergerson, treasurer
John Engen
George Vilfordi
Len Anderson
Gary Eidson
Ellie Ellingson
Jane Gruenhagen
Jeff Schoenwetter
Marcia Corchran, LHWC rep.
Barbara Peterson, newsletter
MJ Cote, camp representative
You can write to us at:
LAKE HUBERT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION
P.O. BOX 1352
LAKE HUBERT, MN 56459-0352
You can e-mail us at:
LakeHubert@aol.com
The Association Web Site is at:
www.LakeHubert.org
Remember to come to the Lake Hubert
Conservation Association Annual Meeting