Forest Lake Wrestling Dock Project

Dear Friends of the Lake,

This announcement is a public service for the FL Wrestling Team.

Need help putting your dock out?
Want to save your back?
Do you like to give back to the community?

Have the Forest Lake Wrestling team install your dock!

LAST CHANCE!!!!  SATURDAY, MAY 5TH – ALL DAY!

Specific Dock Install Info:

Date: Saturday, May 5th - All day - One day only!!!  LAST CHANCE!!!

Cost: Negotiable, however a minimum donation of $150 is suggested. Our goal is to install each dock within an hour. We do request a larger donation for docks over 100', boat lifts, docks that are labor intensive or difficult to install, and docks that take more than an hour to install. Again, donations are negotiable. We want to be fair and flexible.  By the way, all dollars go directly to the wrestling program!


Contact: Billy Pierce, FL Head Wrestling Coach, e-mail: wpierce@flaschools.org 
or call: 651-491-9995

Information Needed: When contacting to sign-up, please be ready to give specifics regarding your dock, such as: type of dock, dock length, water depth, boat/jet ski lifts, approximately how long it takes you to install, and any other important information that can help us prepare. We'll also need your address, phone #, e-mail address, and lake.

Tools/Equipment: We will bring tools. However, you will need to provide any special tools or equipment that is required for dock installation.

If you have any questions, please contact Billy Pierce at 651-491-9995 orwpierce@flaschools.org

Thank you for your time and consideration

Billy Pierce
Forest Lake Area High school
Special Education Teacher
Head Wrestling Coach
(o)651-982-8422 ext. #2
(c)651-491-9995

Annual Wine-Beer Tasting Event

Lake Fest Event!

Join us at the 4th annual Forest Lake Lake Association

Wine and Beer Tasting Event at Vannelli’s by the Lake June 1st at 6:30.

Sample over 70 different wines and over 12 different beers. The cost is $35 and includes wine, beer and appetizers. There will be drawings and a silent auction.

This is the official kickoff event for the 2012 Lake Fest. All proceeds go toward the lake association programs and projects.

Tickets $35
Purchase at Vannelli’s, County Line Liquors, Forest Lake Floral, ERA Muske, Guaranteed Mortgage. 
or
Purchase now and pay on line.

(Tickets will be at the door in your name)

For more information or to donate Silent Auction items contact:  
Chance Norby @ 612-384-6042     or 
Blake Roberts @ 651-755-6400

Go to www.fl-lakefest.com to learn more about Lake Fest activities.

Annual Meeting is April 24

Dear Friends of the Lake,

Mark your calender for this can't miss, informative and educational event , on Tuesday, April 24 at 7PM at Vannelli's restaurant, 55 S Lake St, FL, Mn.

In addition to reviewing this years programs, we have two educational speakers. One is a leading lake expert who will speak on two key
Forest Lake  issues: Curly Leaf Pondweed and Zebra Mussels. Our second speaker will cover the important issue of storm water runoff. See details below.

If you haven't done so , please pay your 2012 $40 dues. Make a check out to FLLA and mail it to FLLA , PO Box 61, FL,Mn, 55025.

Meeting

7 PM   Tuesday,  April  24,  2012

Vannelli’s Restaurant, 55 S. Lake St., FL, Mn

I     “Understanding and Controlling Forest Lake

Invasive Species"
by Steve McComas,  Pres., Bluewater Science, Inc 
  

 Steve is one of the most respected lake/water experts in Minnesota. He has been hired  since 2011 by the local Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District to better understand  Forest Lake  aquatic invasive species issues. Steve will speak about:

• Forest Lake’s Curly Leaf Pondweed issue and his assessment of our three year herbicide treatment program and the future outlook.
• Zebra Mussels and a planned 2012 study to assess Forest Lake’s vulnerability to Zebra Mussel infestation, if and when they arrive.

      II  “ Storm Water Runoff   2012 Management Programs”
by  Doug Thomas, Administrator, CL-FL Watershed District

Doug will cover:

• The 2012 projects which reduce  phosphorus influx into Forest Lake( 3000 lbs/yr)  by treating storm water runoff.
• The availability of residential grants ($3000) and City grants ( $50,000) to encourage future projects.

All Friends of the Lake Welcome!

Bring  A Neighbor!

Ice Clean-up Cancelled

Dear Friends of the Lake,


This winter has indeed been unusual. Because of unstable ice conditions  ice traffic has been low and there is little to no trash on the lake. In addition, the ice is not considered safe. Therefore, your Board of Directors has decided to cancel the ice clean-up scheduled for March 10. Think early spring!

As a reminder , if you have not paid your 2012,  $40 dues , please do so by mailing to FLLA, PO Box 61, FL, Mn 55025. Dues requests were sent out in January and to date only 25% of our members have paid their dues.

Thanks,

FLLA Board of Directors

Need a Lake Monitor

Dear Friends of the Lake,

We need  volunteers to fill some gaps in our lake monitoriong program for this summer.  Lake monitoring involves taking water clarity readings and water samples primarily for lake 2 for the Watershed District.These lake data are important for two reasons:

1. Track the health of our lake

2. Data is needed to qualify for future lake grant $$.


Requirements:

1. Must have a boat

2.Take water clarity readings and water samples every two weeks from May through most of October. It takes about 30 min every two weeks.Equipment,  training and a schedule  are provided.

3.You will have a backup person to cover for you if there are times you cannot take the samples.

If you think you might be interested or want more info either reply to this email or call:

1.Steve Schmaltz(Pres FLLA) @651 777 5277 or call
2.Doug Thomas( Admin , CL FL Watershed District) @ 651 209 9753

Thanks for your help and cooperation.

FLLA Board of Directors