Looks like the big melt around Christmas has smoothed out the ice for skating, while the wind has blown the light snow into a maze of dunes to skate around and about!
Skating Ice Maze
Author: Editor
ICE-IN with SUN DOGS
Friday, December 13 was after a very cold night.
We Had ICE-IN this morning accompanied by spectacular sundogs that were really Pillars!
DLA NewsLetter: latest edition!
FIRE-WISE: update
The Fire-Wise Program has lost its funding for this year. Nevertheless, efforts are being made to have a private company perform our usual brush pick-up SOMETIME NEXT YEAR. So save your piles over the winter!
Here is a guidance diagram of recommended setbacks:
DLA Road Cleanup
2024
DLA Section: Hwy 62 from N. Bass Lake Road to Christmas Point Road
2022 Coordinators: Chad and Amanda Glader
gladerc@gmail.com or 763-516-6589
Dates:
May 25, Saturday, 9:30am
September 7, Saturday, 9:30am
Please join us for DLA Hwy 62 clean-up where we combine community service and fellowship! Gather in the parking lot of the Baptist Church at 9:30 am, corner of Hwys 62 and 177 on the east side of Deer Lake.
Clean-up takes about an hour. Afterward, you’re invited to the Glader cabin for coffee, snacks, and fellowship. Please contact Chad or Amanda if you’re able to join us gladerc@gmail.com or 763-516-6589
Bear Island Clean-Up
2024
DLA Bear Island Trail Maintenance
June 7 – Friday 9:00 AM
July 5 – Friday 9:00 AM
August 2 – Friday 9:00 AM
(In the event of rain – meet the following Saturday)
Coordinated again this year by Paul Askegaard: 651-230-3361; askeupnorth@gmail.com
Bear Island was donated to the State of MN by DLA, who purchased it with donations from lake residents plus State matching funds. Once a month during the summer, DLA members spend about 1 hour keeping the walking trail open and removing trash. RSVP not necessary, just arrive on the south end of the Island at 9am on the scheduled day. If conditions are questionable, call Paul at 651-230-3361. Please volunteer, especially if we have had a bad storm during the month. Bring gloves, wear long pants and bug spray, and bring any equipment you have: gloves, chain saw, clippers, loppers, picaroon, small hand saw, garbage bag, and BUG SPRAY!. Paul will provide coffee/donuts.
Hope to see you there!
IF QUESTIONS, call Paul at 651-230-3361 askeupnorth@gmail.com
Burn Barrels
Burning Trash, like in the old days, is not a good idea. It stinks up the neighborhood, and in fact, it is illegal in Minnesota by law. Burning construction debris is also forbidden. Trash and construction debris should be taken to the County landfills, which also accept recycling. The transfer station on County Road 62 north of Cohasset is the closest to Deer Lake. You must purchase your Dump Tickets elsewhere, however, since they are not sold at the station itself. There are also commercial haulers who can pick up your trash by contract.
Burning Brush, on the other hand, is legal, but only with a permit, and only under several conditions. Far better to pile your brush for the FireWise brush pickup program on Deer Lake!
Some Links:
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/firewise/index.html
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mcvmagazine/issues/2016/may-jun/illegal-burning.html
Blastomycosis in Dogs
The north woods has dangers even in the dirt! “Blasto” can be a fatal condition for dogs and other animals. If your dog is a “digger” and becomes lethargic, or has difficult breathing with a cough or a fever, you must see a veterinarian as soon as possible. There have been several cases of Blasto in the Deer Lake area in recent years. Here are some links to further information:
https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/blastomycosis-in-dogs
Blue-Green Algae
Blue-Green algae is a serious heath problem for you, your kids and pets that occurs sporadically, especially towards the middle and end of the summer, when water temperatures rise, and nutrients have washed into the near-shore area where docks and beaches are located. Sources of nutrients include the runoff from a fertilized lawn to lake, non-compliant septic systems, campfires on the beach, and especially bathing with soap and shampoo. While the contaminants cause harm to the entire lake, it is your immediate shoreline that will be affected the most. Here are several links that provide more information:
https://www.theswimguide.org/2014/08/07/5-ways-to-protect-yourself-from-blue-green-algae
https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/blue-green-algae-and-harmful-algal-blooms
