INFORMER

BIG SAUK LAKE ASSOCIATION

WINTER EDITION 2016

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President

Tim Weir

Vice President
Jeff Mayer

(320)352-3318
(320)352-0055

(Lake Watch North Half)

Secretary

Wayne Yokiel

Treasurer

Rick Jennissen

Vern Beckerman
(Lake Watch S. 1/2)
Mike Blenkush

(Membership)

(763)560-8615
(320)352-6905
(320)352-3732

(320)290-2496

Presidents Message

For the past 15 years, this column has been written by Bob
Bjork. I cant even imagine the number of hours that Bob
spent, as the President of the Big Sauk Lake Association, to
exercise, promote and protect the privileges and interest of
the residence on or near Big Sauk Lake. That is the
Purpose of your Lake Association and Bob has lived that
purpose throughout his tenure on the Board. The job is strictly a volunteer
position. Only a person with a passion for creating or preserving a healthy
lake would be willing to hold the presidency for 15 years. I am honored to
have worked with Bob throughout his tenure.

Bob still carries that environmental passion and fortunately he will remain
on the Board. Bob has told us that he feels its time to step down as
President. We will miss his leadership. I want to personally thank Bob for
all he has done and I hope you will do the same if you run into him on the
street.

In the meantime, I have been asked to be his successor. I intend to carry on

some of that passion that Bob has demonstrated and together with the rest
Kevin Baartman
(763)413-0943
of the Board we will continue to do our best to serve the Purpose of this
Lake Association.
In 2016 the Lake Association and the City of Sauk
When I look back at the history of Sauk Lake there are
Centre will once again try to control the level of invatwo words that can be used to describe it. Those two
sive aquatic vegetation. We will work with the DNR to
words are Ever Changing. Sauk Lake is a dynamic
determine areas where a dense population of curly
lake that is impacted by Mother Nature and human
leaf pondweed exists and target those areas with a
activity. Being a reservoir, there is a very large waterweed control. The desire is to have more native weeds
shed that drains into the lake. Most of the drainage
to help filter phosphorous and provide fish habitat.
into Sauk Lake comes from the west. Waters from the
Villard area to Lake Osakis eventually make their way
(see related article)
into Sauk Lake.
Keep in mind that Big Sauk Lake Association is very
Lakes and their watershed are inseparable. Weather
interested in helping lakeshore owners do their part to
establish buffer strips along their shore. In addition,
and natural sedimentation will change the lake charCounty Soil and Water Conservation Districts
acteristics. The quality and quantity of the water
(SWCDs) are always looking to help you in that
within any lake is also influenced greatly by the use
process. The SWCD can help in the planning process
and activities that occur on the land. The result is an
and provide financial assistance. These shoreline
ever-changing environment. Over the years, sedibuffer strips are a great way to reduce runoff and filter
ments have been deposited into Sauk Lake, water clarwater that gets into your lake.
ity has changed, aquatic vegetation has been abundant
and then scarce, and fisheries are constantly adapting
Finally, I will pitch this note as Bob Bjork often did in
to the lake status.
the past. If you are interested in being a volunteer on
Looking forward: That ever-changing feature of Sauk
the Lake Association Board, please give me or any
other Board Member a call. We would love to have
Lake is likely to continue. We hope the healthy charmore members and more ideas.
acteristics of a lake will be the direction that those
changes will lean. A healthy lake is a lake with good
Enjoy The Lake, Tim Weir
water clarity and a good population of native weeds for
fish habitat. These are the best ingredients for both
recreational and fishing activities.
Jerry Beuning

(320)352-3921

Ed. Note: Last spring, an article referenced the Governor's Buffer Plan to improve the water quality of our
private and public ditches. The CRP program was referenced. While most of our members are lake shore
residents, perhaps this article will help you to understand its origins, purpose and successes. It has been
edited for brevity.

December, 2015 marks the 30th anniversary of CRP,

a federally funded program that assists agricultural producers with the cost of restoring, enhancing and protecting certain grasses, shrubs and trees to improve water
quality, prevent soil erosion and reduce loss of wildlife
habitat.

As of September 2015, 24.2 million acres were

enrolled in CRP. CRP also is protecting more than
170,000 stream miles with riparian forest and grass
buffers, enough to go around the world 7 times. "Over
the past 30 years, farmers, ranchers, conservationists,
hunters, fisherman and other outdoor enthusiasts have
made CRP one of the most successful conservation programs in the history of the country," said Tom Vilsack,
Agriculture Secretary. "Today, CRP continues to make
major improvements to water and air quality. This is
another longstanding example of how agricultural production can work hand in hand with efforts to improve
the environment and increase wildlife habitat."

Participants in CRP establish long-term, resource-conserving plant species, such as approved grasses or trees
(known as "covers") to control soil erosion, improve
water quality and develop wildlife habitat on marginally
productive agricultural lands. In return, FSA provides
participants with rental payments and cost-share assis-

tance. At times when commodity prices are low,

enrolling sensitive lands in CRP can be especially attractive to farmers and ranchers as it softens economic hardship for landowners at the same tim that it provides ecological benefits. Contract duration is between 10 and 15
years.

Contracts on 1.64 million acres of CRP are set to

expire on Sept. 30, 2016. The next general enrollment for
CRP ends on Feb. 26, 2016. While this date will be
exceeded by the time this newsletter reaches readers, people may contact the Stearns County FSA office at 320251-7800 Extension 2
Since it was established on Dec. 23, 1985, CRP has:
sPrevented more than 9 billion tons of soil from
eroding, enough soil to 600 million dump
trucks; Reduced nitrogen and phosphorus
runoff relative to annually tilled cropland by
95 and 85 percent respectively.
sSequestered an annual average of 49 million
tons of greenhouse gases, equal to taking 9 million cars off the road.
sSince 1996, CRP has created nearly 2.7 million
acres of restored wetlands.

Credit: Winter Edition - Stearns County Soil and Water

Conservation District

WINTER TREE PRUNING

ED. NOTE: While our current winter is nearing the Spring Equinox, there may still be time
for readers to carry out some tree pruning. Credit for this article is given to the Stearns
County SWCD, winter newsletter.
Should trees be pruned in winter?? sBetter Access
be exposed
for a very
The frozen ground gives the arborist
Tree pruning provides a variety of
short time-just
access to areas and with equipment
benefits to your trees and landscape.
until the
that they would otherwise not be able
Inaddition to improving their appearspring when
to reach.
ance, trimmed trees will be safer and
new growth
healthier. Pruning promotes plant
begins sealsBetter Visibility
health by removing dead or dying
ing
new wounds.
Without foliage to obstruct views,
branches that have previously been
structural problems are more visible,
injured by disease, insects, mites, ani- making it easier to make pruning deci- sConvenience
mals, storms or people.
On the practical side, it is easy for a
sions. This also reduces damage to
homeowner
or property manager to
understory plants such as perennials
Tree pruning can be done at any time
be
inundated
with outdoor projects in
and annuals.
of the year, however recommended
the spring and summer. Why not
times vary depending on the species.
reserve tree trimming for winter?
sBetween Growing Seasons
In general, the best time to prune
Plants are dormant during winter.
most plants is during the late winter.
Which means fresh wounds will only

Invasive Aquatic Vegetation Control - Update

Those of us who have lived on or near Sauk Lake for a decade or

so will recall those days in early summer when the South Bay
and the shallow areas of the North Bay were completely covered
with weeds. That weed was an invasive species called curly leaf
pondweed. One can only speculate as to why this plant and
any native plant in Sauk Lake essentially disappeared roughly 57 years ago. But we are seeing some indication that its coming
back.
The growing cycle of curly leaf pondweed (CLP) is unlike the
native aquatic plants that are healthy for a lake. CLP is a coldwater aquatic plant. It begins to grow in late winter or early
spring as soon as the light level is high enough to promote photosynthesis. The plant grows relatively fast in the spring and by
early June it typically reaches the top of the water and creates a
mat of vegetation. By late June or early July the plant dies off
and drops to the bottom of the lake. Thereafter it begins to decay
and releases phosphorus into the water. Algae thrive when
phosphorous levels are high. So, by mid summer the lake thick
green algae in the water and dead vegetation at the bottom.
Even the native weeds couldnt compete with this invasive
species.

Native aquatic plants on the other hand have a life cycle that is
more natural to a Minnesota lake. The natives are not cold-water
plants. They grow all summer long. If a lake has native weeds
growing all summer, the algae loving phosphorous is absorbed
by those plants and algae is kept to lower levels.

Fish are also happy to have native plants. Where do fishermen

like to fish? Most fish are found next to the weed line or in some
cases right in the weeds. Fish habitat is dependent upon having
weeds. Native plants can provide the necessary protection
required of some fish species to allow the young to thrive.

The MN DNR recognizes that curly leaf pondweed is unhealthy

species and promotes controlling this plant. A grant program
has been set up by the DNR to help Lake Associations such as
ours manage this weed as best we can. In addition, in 2014 the
Sauk River Watershed District (SRWD) gave the City of Sauk
Centre and BSLA the task of managing the invasive species
issues within Sauk Lake. By doing so, the City and BSLA can
access funds that were formerly assessed on property owners
over the years and set aside for such a purpose.

In order to evaluate the need for control, an aquatic plant survey

is conducted during the presence of the curly leaf pondweed.
The survey in 2015 was conducted by RMB Environmental
Laboratories. From the survey, recommendations for invasive
species control were provided to the City and the Lake
Association. These are then forwarded to the MN DNR through
their permit process. In the spring, the DNR will perform their
own survey in the proposed areas to verify or delineate from the
recommendations. Below is one of the graphs from the survey
report. Curly leaf is the predominant plant in Sauk Lake, but
native species appear to be coming back slowly.

Figure 11.
Frequency of
occurrence for
aquatic plant
species in
Sauk Lake,
Stearns County,
MN: June 18, 19
and 23 of 2015.

The plan for 2016 is to apply an approved aquatic herbicide to

dense stands of the CLP plant when water temperatures are in
the 50s. Typically this will be in the month of May. The concentration and timing of the application is such that the native
species are maintained. Once the DNR conducts their survey,
the City and BSLA will make a final determination on the areas
to be targeted. Due to the management agreement with the
SRWD, any area that is treated will be at least 150 from the
lakeshore. Lakeshore owners who desire to control the weed
population near their shore must obtain the necessary permit

from the DNR and hire an applicator to perform the work.

Assuming there is an agreed to need in 2016, this will be the second application of control for curly leaf pondweed through the
above process. Last spring, approximately 12 acres were treated
out of the total 2100 acres covered by Sauk Lake. Several years
ago, a 10-acre rectangular plot in the South Bay was treated as a
test plot by BSLA. One thing is known, curly leaf pondweed is
an aggressive weed that is nearly impossible to eradicate.
However, we will continue to strive to bring back the native
aquatic vegetation and fight the invasive species.

Hope youve enjoyed some quality time

on the lake this winter!

Apparent Headlines

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"MISSIPPI'S LITERACY PROGRAM SHOWS IMPROVEMENT"

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INFORMER call:

EDITORS NOTE:

Mike Blenkush at
320-290-2496 or
E-mail: mikeblenkush@gmail.com

In past years, the newsletter would contain a brief article relating to the Todd-Stearns COLA (short for the
Coalition of Lake Associations). In recent years, this Association has not had any meetings. Our last president has
not called any. Last year, we decided as a Board to join the Stearns COLA.

This organization is relatively new. It's founding was driven by concerned lake residents living primarily in the
Chain-of-Lakes area of Stearns County. It's leaders are extremely concerned about the spread of invasive species
into lakes in Stearns County and elsewhere. Annual dues are $60.00 . The following statements represent the 2016
Legislative Agenda they are proposing for the upcoming Minnesota Legislative Session.

A. AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES

1. Initiate Freshwater Protection Areas (FPA's)

*Starting with Lake Itasca

2. 100% decontamination into and out of Minnesota

3. 100% decontamination into and out of high impact,

impaired lakes
*Starting with Lake Minnetonka, Mille Lacs Lake,
and Lake Koronis

4. Change Authority for AIS to MPCA

5. Increase fines for AIS violations to reflect the substan

tial damage that may be caused to Minnesota's public
waters.
B. CLEAN WATER

6. Implementing revised and enhanced Shoreland Rules

7. Using Outdoor Heritage and Clean Water Funds to

purchase land to minimize runoff

8. Addressing and implementing aggressive Septic

System requirements

The COLA Board of Directors strongly encourages its members to dialog with their MN State Legislators: their State
Senators and Representatives. They have also prepared supporting arguments for implementing these objectives. If
motivated, BSLA members may contact Susan Anderson, Stearns COLA Secretary, at shanderson@labycon.com

These statements of support are to be used by members of the BSLA only and not for the officials one may contact.

Why We Love Children

On the first day of school, a first-grader

handed his teacher a note from his mother.
The note read, "The opinions expressed by
this child are not necessarily those of his
parents".
A Mom was trying hard to get the
ketchup out of the jar. During her struggle
the phone rang so she asked her 4-year old
daughter to answer the phone. "Mommy
can't come to the phone to talk to you right
now. She's hitting the bottle".

It was the end of the day when I parked

my police van in front of the station. As I
gathered my equipment, my K-9 partner,
Jake, was barking, and I saw a little boy
staring in at me. "Is that a dog you got back
there?" he asked. "It sure is," I replied.
Puzzled the boy looked at me and then
towards the back of the van.
Finally he said, "What'd he do?"

A little girl was watching her parents

dress for a party. When she saw her Dad
donning his tuxedo, she warned, "Daddy,
you shouldn't wear that suit." "And why
not sweetie?" She replied, "You know that
it always gives you a headache the next
morning!"

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

NOTE: Credit for the following represent selections from theInternet. Verification is not possible for many. When available, It will be stated.

Apolitical Aphorisms

From Laurel County in Kentucky: Photo from Ch. 18 NEWS

Heading: Math is Illegal in Kentucky

Note: The prefix "Apo" is defined as " off, from or away from" ;
whereas an aphorism may be defined as "a short pointed sentence
expressing a wise or clever saying or a general truth; While we
love to skewer some politicians, the reader may exempt some of
them from these remarks.

News Headline: 5 ARRESTED IN MATH LAB BUST

Sign on WINE and LIQUOR Store

"Attitude Adjustment Shoppe"

"If God wanted us to vote, he would have given us candidates."

Jay Leno

"Why did the cowboy adopt a wiener dog?

He wanted to Get A Long Little Doggy!"

"If we got one-tenth of what was promised to us in these State of

the Union speeches, there wouldn't be any inducement to go to
heaven."
Will Rogers

"What do you call a bunny wrapped in a Kilt?

A hopscotch!

"A politician is a fellow who will lay down your life for his country."
Tex Guinan

"There is a fine line between a numerator and

a denominator.
P.S. Will only a fraction of readers understand this?"

"Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge
even when there is no river."
Nikita Krushchev

And now it's time for Euphemisms. By definition: the use of

a word or phrase that is less expressive or direct but considered
less distasteful , less offensive, etc. than another. We leave it up
to the reader to apply the definition to these.

Why pay money to have your family tree traced; go into politics
and your opponents will do it for you.
Author Unknown

"Instead of giving a politician the keys to the city, it might be better to change the locks."
Doug Larson

19 friends go to the cinema. The ticket lady asks "Why so many

of you?" Buddy replies, "The film said 18 or over."

Lastly, this editor cannot resist a few puns. Some famous writer of
the past condemned them as the worst form of humor. I was too
young to remember who it was. No apologies are offered for repetitions!

My daughter asked me for a pet spider for her birthday, so I went

to our local pet shop and they were $70. Forget it, I thought, I can
get one cheaper off the web.

What does a clock do when its hungry? It goes back four seconds.

What do you call a pencil whose tip is broken off? Pointless, of

course.

I was at an ATM yesterday. A little old lady asked if I could check

her balance. So I gave her a push and she fell over.

What do you call a very light rain in Italy? A Big-a- Mist .

An Asian fellow had moved next door. He has travelled the

world, swum with sharks, wrestled bears and climbed the highest
mountains. It came as no surprise to learn his name was Bindar
Dundat.

Venison for dinner? Oh deer, not again!

Cartoonist found dead at home. Police details are sketchy.

At Last: England has no kidney bank, but it does have a

Liverpool.

My neighbor knocked on my door at 2:30 A.M. Can you believe

that? 2:30 A.M.? Lucky for him I was still up playing my bagpipes.

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Lakeshore owners of Big Sauk Lake.

Family and friends that share our great lakes experience with you.
Businesses you use for fishing, boat service, beverage, food, lawn and yard care, house and
cabin maintenance, supplies, and insurance, etc.
Visitors who frequently use Big Sauk Lake for recreational purposes.
All of the above have an interest in the continued protection and enjoyment of Big Sauk Lake and
the Sauk Centre community.
Our lives are too busy. However, remember that in contrast, the sunrise/sunset boat or pontoon
cruises, roasting marshmallows, fishing, tubing, swimming and quiet times with our families and
friends at BIG SAUK LAKE are priceless. See you on the lake!

The Weather

Ed. Note: What kinds of articles should be put into our

Newsletter? This is a dilemma. Pres. Tim has outlined major
issues your Board will be considering this spring and early summer. No need to duplicate that. Since many folks are interested in weather (day to day events of temperature, rainfall/snowfall, cloud cover, etc.), we need to be aware of long term trends,
i.e., climate. Thus, an inclusion of this report.

Global warming and ElNino combined to make 2015 the

seventh warmest in 121 years as reported by UM climatologist
Mark Seely. The first eight months were typical, giving
Miinnesotan's relief from weather extremes. In fact, the summer of 2015 was rated as Minnesota's third-most pleasant in
more than 112 by the'Summer Glory Index" developed by the
state Climatology Office.
The autumn was the state's second-warmest dating back
to 1895. September and December were the warmest in state
history for each of these month, Seely reported.
Pete Boulay, climatologist with the DNR commenting on
the late-starting, non- wintery weather has had both winners
and losers. Cities are saving on sanding and salt costs.
Homeowners are saving on their heating bills. But plowing
contractors who depend on winter income have been sidelined.

Many of Minnesota's lakes were about three weeks late in

freezing up, greatly affecting the state's ice fishing business.
There was a crimp in cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
Seely was quoted again: "As a person who has studied this
for 40 years, it simply emphasizes that the pace of climate
change combined with the episodic nature of ElNino will continue to give us very unusual years like this." "Here in
Minnesota, we're experiencing some of the most pronounced
changes."
It has also been reported that 2014 and 2015 were the
warmest in recorded Earth' s history with 2015 being the
hottest year ever. These reports make experts like Elizabeth
Wilson, professor of energy and environmental policy and law
at the UM Humphrey School of Public Affairs to state "This
report makes me feel sad. It makes me feel panicked. It
sends my kids into (saying), "You're ruining the world for us".
She is concentrating not so much on the problem - but finding
ways to produce and use energy to minimize green- house
emissions. "We have to fundamentally change our systems if
we're going to make it through this."
Credits: Star-Tribune article, Jan. 21, 2016. by-line: Mary Lynn Smith
Parts of the article were condensed to fit into our Newsletter.

Below is a listing of BSLA Residential and Business members who have paid membership dues for
!
" #$% for your support of Big Sauk Lake
calendar year 2015 as of 'HFember 30, 2015.
and the Sauk Centre community!

Alice & Jim Abraham

Frank & Nancy Ademite
Ed & Beth Ampe
Gary & Darleen Anderley
Dennis M. Anderson
Kevin & Leisa Baartman
John & Cindy Banovetz
Kevin & Mari Banz
Tim & Jeni Barker
Rick & Jodi Bass
John & Susan Beane
Daniel & David Beck
Vern & Sue Beckermann
Betty Lou Berg
Ron & Ann Bergemann
Linda Besse
Cathy & Jason Beste
Roger & Susan Beuning
Jerry & Kaye Beuning
Chad & Trista Beuning
Marian Bielke
John & Gail Bieniek
John & Jan Bieringer
Big Sauk Lake Coop
Bob Bjork
Jim & Bernice Blacksher
Mike & Betty Blenkush
Russ & Edith Blue
Jim Boyer
Mark & Brenda Breitbach
Andrew & Teresa Burlet
Dick & Sue Cardinal
Barbara Carlson
Kyong Choi
Wendell & Clara Christensen
Dennis & Kathy Christianson
Nathan Cole
Jim & Barb Cooper
Ken & Sara Cornell
Richard & Linda Cross
Ervin & Raeanne Danielowski
Chris & Katie Determan
Robert & Colleen Diercks
Steve & Debbie Dierkhising
John & Lorna Dierks
Jon & Charlotte Dockter
James Dolan
Duffy - Lind
Philip Ehresman
Tony & Irene Felling
Mike & Judy Felling
Cyril & Deb Felling
Jean & Pat Fiedler
Tom & Edie Fischer
Marty & Deb Fitzgerald
Kitty Fobes
Robert Friedl
Greg & Darla Gilb
Bonnie & Roger Grapper
Gary & Lois Grave
David & Kathy Grussing
Larry & Mary Gustafson
Ed & Sara Hackenmueller
Benedict & Claire Haeg
Francis & Darleen Hagen

Jack & Karen Haley

Richard & Barbara Halvorson
Heather & Tom Hamilton
Kristine Hansen
Harry & Alta Hanson
Rick & Cindy Haroldson
Cindi & Jerry Hefferan
Bob & Kandy Heinen
Maggie Heinen
Scott & Abbey Henderson
Richard & Grace Henning
Larry & Debbie Herke
Bill & Deb Hildebrand
Mark & Barb Hilgers
Dean B. & Dawn Hilgers
Jim & Liz Himanga
Alyce Hintzen
Paul & Shawn Hintzen
Lawrence & Barbara Hittle
Ken & Kathy Hoeschen
Bob & Sue Hoffman
Kris & Chrissy Hokanson
Randy & Denise Hommerding
Stan & Dorothy Hortness
Don & Dorothy Jacobs
Tim & Mary Janish
Dan Jaros
James & Bernadette Jennissen
Rick & Laurie Jennissen
Brenda & Patrick Jennissen
Dean & Elaine Jensen
Derek & Kim Johnson
Jeremy & Angie Johnson
Mike & Lori Jost
William Kellogg
Greg & Jeanie Klasen
James & Valerie Kluver
Ed and Marnie Korteum
Chuck & Bev Kortuem
Mark & Gwen Kranz
Ron & Carol Kuffel
Marge & Bob Lackmann
Bill Lanik
Robert & JoAnn Larson
Brent Lavoi
Larry & JoAnn Lawinger
John & Laura Lepowsky
Maxine Lobejko
Mike & Chris Long
James & Mary Maddox
Skip & Lyn Manoski
Darlene & Dave Mareck
Lucas Martin & Sara Olmanson
Richard Jr & Barb Martin
Jeff & Carol Mayer
John & Karla McCarey
Troy & Sandra McCarthy
Peg and Lance Mead
Steve & Fran Messerli
John W Meyer
Patricia Meyer
J&J Miller Family Trust
Jerry Moffitt
Lanny & Darlene Moyer
Gary & Nancy Mueffelmann
Patricia Musenbrock
Ken & Judy Nelson

Ken & Mary Nelson

Gerry Newgaard
Chereen Norstrud
John Olson & Jeanne Lally
Kathy & Tom Oschwald
Laurie & Paul Overbeck
Gilbert & Treonne Panitzke
Herb & Alice Peters
Rod and Jeanne Pettit
Ed & Sue Pfeifer
Vern & Jeanette Pfeifer
Mary Ann Polipnick
Dupper Polipnick/Deb Shapro
James & Shana Rachey
Roger Reinardy
Joe & LuAnn Reznicek
Shirley Rice
Marjorie D. Ripperton
Paul & Juliana Robischon
Stephen & Amy Rothstein
John Rucinski
Arthur & Lorraine Schapp
Aonthony & Allison Schelitzche
Kathy & Denny Schiebold
Mark & Shellie Schreier
Ellie Scott
Tom & Joyce Sedgeman
Paul J Sieben
Keith & Jean Sjurseth
Don & Jan Spehn
Jason & Minnow Speidel
Dorothy Stadther
Arnold & Joan Sticha
Jeff & Kathy Stickles
Warren Stone
Wanda Storie
Kathy & Dale Struffert
Bob & Linda Swanson
Lawrence & Dolores Terwey
John & Janet Tracy
Vic & Lorrayne Traut
Dwayne & Judy Trisko
Joe & Katie Uphus
Dennis & Dorothy VonBank
Gene & Debra Walter
Roy Walz
Bruce & Barb Wanquist
Milt & Charlene Warkentien
Dwayne Weiner
Brian Weinzierl
Tim & Jo Weir
Marcia & Chuck Weisbrich
Dan & Arlene Welle
Cathie Wendell
Matt Williams
Gary Winter
Leroy Wolbeck
Bill Wroge
Joe & Sharon Wyffels
Wayne & Mary Jo Yokiel
Dale & Jan Zaczkowski
Victor & Trisha Zeiher
Jim & Mary Zilka
Kevin & Joan Zimmer
Jim & Connie Zuccaro
Patrick Zwilling

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AmericInn Lodge & Suite
Ann R. Mitchell, Attorney
Big Sauk Resort
Birchwood Resort
Boomerang Marine &
Powersports, Inc
Central Minnesota Federal Credit
Union
Centre Graphics
Centre Sports, LLC
City of Sauk Centre
Country Cat, Inc
Godfather's Exterminating, Inc
Jitters Java Caf
Mainstreet Press
Minnesota National Bank
Mitch's Dyno Tuning
Sauk Centre Chiropractic
Sauk Centre Conservation Club
Sauk Centre Public Utilities
Commission
Schurman Excavating
Stearns Electric Association
Tree Top Nursery & Landscaping
Verizon - Home Town Solutions
Westside Liquor
Worms Ready Mix

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Saturday, May 2, 201

8 amBreakfast Served By Youth Group
8:30 amBusiness Meeting
SAUK

First Lutheran Church, (Elm St. & Sinclair Lewis Ave.)

Please enter via southwest entrance to basement.
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