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Menahga Class of 1998
10-Year Reunion
The Menahga Class of 1998 will hold a 10-year reunion on Saturday, July 12, beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the Menahga park.
Some snacks will be supplied, as well as lemonade, and water. Feel free to bring anything else you or your guests may want. If you would like to bring something to share, please do, but know that it is not required.
The cost is $10/classmember plus a good-will donation for extra guests. This will cover the cost of this reunion (snacks, drinks, rental fees, float supplies, etc.) and any leftover money will be put toward our next class reunion.
There is also interest in having a float in the Midsummer’s Parade – please contact me if you would like to host and/or work on the float on Friday evening.
Please RSVP with number of guests to Krista Ristinen,707 University Ave SE #203, Minneapolis, MN 55414, 612-803-6603, or via e-mail at k_ristinen@yahoo.com.
Thanks everyone, and I look forward to seeing you all soon!
Menahga Class of 1954 Reunion on July 12
The Menahga Class of 1954 will be meeting on Saturday, July 12, at 9:30 a.m. at Blueberry Pines. Join us for coffee, rolls, and conversation!
Kinnunen/Lake
Reunion July 5
The descendants of Olaf and Sophie Lake and Charles and Elsa Kinnunen will be having a reunion Saturday, July 5, at the Menahga Park, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please let your family members know about this reunion. Group photos will be taken so remember your cameras! If you have any questions, contact Marge Kinnunen, 837-5020 (days), 564-4834 (evenings), or e-mail margek@wcta.net; or call David Lake at 837-6388.
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TOP NEWS 7-2
Hillstroms to Entertain with the “Porch Pickers” at Midsummer Ken and Linda Hillstrom of Eden Prairie, but formerly of Sebeka, will bring their musical talent to Menahga’s Midsummer Celebration as part of the “Porch Pickers” Bluegrass music band that will be performing Sunday afternoon along the shores of beautiful Spirit Lake. The air will resonate with the Bluegrass sounds from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
The “Porch Pickers” play for the enjoyment of their music, but don’t mind entertaining those standing around for a listen. They can usually be found at Bluegrass festivals around the state and sometimes beyond.
The members range in experience from an old “picker” of many years to a “young ‘un” with only a few years practice. Most are involved in providing music for their church services either as instrumentalists or choir members, but the group is also a member of the Minnesota Bluegrass and Old Time Music Association (MBOTAMA .)
Ken Hillstrom, who grew up in Red Eye Township, has been playing the harmonica since he was 14 years old. His dad, John, was his teacher. In 2004 he attended his first MBOTAMA Bluegrass and Old Time Music festival and has been jamming with other musicians ever since. His wife Linda is new to the band. Linda is also a local girl, growing up in the Wolf Lake area. She will be doing some singing and playing with the group.
What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than sitting the cool shores of a lake listening to some good old-fashioned Bluegrass and Old Time music. Grab your hat, and don’t forget your lawn chair, and join in the Midsummer musical entertainment.
Register Now for Midsummer Craft Show Booth
The Midsummer Craft Show is fast approaching. Contact Tracy Cole for booth registration by calling 564-5625 or e-mail cabinreflect ions@hotmail.com.
Hjalmer Johnson Horseshoe Tournament
The Hjalmer Johnson horseshoe tournament will be held on Saturday, July 12, at the City Park in Menahga. Doubles begin at 9:00, singles at 1:00.
Hjalmer won many major horseshoe tournaments in different cities and was inducted in the Minnesota Horseshoe Hall of Fame in 1989. On March 21, 1999, Hjalmer passed away. This tournament is in his memory.
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Enjoy Water
Recreation and Keep Your Lake Healthy
In Minnesota, we value our lakes for many reasons. One is recreation. We recreate in various ways – boating and skiing, swimming and sailing, fishing and kayaking, bird and wildlife watching, and others.
These activities have one thing in common – to enjoy them, we need clean and healthy lakes. Natural shorelines and shoreline buffers help keep lakes healthy. They reduce runoff, protect water quality and provide critical habitat for fish, birds and other wildlife.
So why aren’t all shoreland owners going natural? Sometimes it’s because of tradition – groomed lawns to the waters edge or sandy beaches free of all vegetation have been the norm. n some cases, people bring the desired suburban look to the lake. But what works in suburbia is detrimental to the lake. Others want to recreate on the lake and don’t know how to accommodate recreation with a natural shore.
The good news is you can enjoy recreation while keeping or restoring a natural shore. Think about how you use your shoreline and plan from there.
Keep as much of the shore as possible in a natural buffer – 20 feet of natural vegetation from the waters edge is the general guidance to providing benefit to the lake. If you want access to the lake and dock, add a winding path while keeping most of the shore natural. If you want a beach around your dock for swimming, playing in the sand and other water activities, clear a 15-20 foot beach area but keep the rest natural. If you like beach volleyball, keep some of the beach as a sand lot court but locate it back 20 or more feet from shore to keep the 20 foot buffer near the waters edge.
The more natural shore around a lake, the greater the benefit – so work with your lake association and lake neighbors to encourage other lakeshore owners to go natural.
The benefits are great – natural shores provide homes to our frog and turtle friends, reduce runoff of chemicals into the lake, and protect and water quality.
If you value your lake, take care of your shore. For more lakes information email us at lakewaves@ dnr.state.mn.us.
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