Newsletter 

Miller Dam Lake Association                                           Vol.20,   July 12, 2010
Email- ctr68552@centurytel.net                            Joan Chwala, Editor   (715-668-5661)
Website:  http://www.medfordwis.com/chequamegon_waters.htm         
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President: George Mudgett-668-5407             Vice President: Ron Grzeszkowiak-452-5271
Secretary: Joan Chwala- 668-5661                 Treasurer: Sandy Hendricks-447-5747
Board of Directors:
                1. Rod Hendricks                  2. Tim Wojcik                   3.Ron Grzeszkowiak       
                4. Scott  Nichols                  5.Duane Jenson                   6. Ron Ziemba
                7. Joan Chwala                   8. Butch Podolak                  9. George Mudgett
 ***Meeting Time and Place-  Regularly at Dot & Jerry’s Club  – Dec..-April / 2nd Wed. at  7:00 p.m..      May-Nov./ Second Saturday  at 7:00 p.m.  

*********Annual Family Picnic-First Sunday in Aug. at Miller Dam******************
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Association Fees
Fees of $24 for 2010 were due in January.  All family in the household are included. (One vote per dues payment)  Your fees serve as a donation and tell us that you care and want to receive newsletters.   Send to:

DNR Conducts Fish Surveys on Chequamegon Flowage
 DNR Representative, Jeff Scheirer, reported obtaining a good sample of bluegill population abundance and size structure in the DNR early spring netting survey at ice-out and in their electrofishing survey on May 24.  If the results show that the current status of the population does not meet the expectations of the Fisheries Management Plan, he will submit a proposal for more restrictive panfish harvest regulations.  Member, Butch Podolak, submitted a resolution to the Conservation Congress at a hearing this spring.
Petitions signed by area fishermen and club members prompted this resolution.
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  Water Quality Grant
        The Miller Dam Lake Association was awarded an Aquatic Invasive Species Control grant from the Department of Natural Resources.  The total cost of the project will be $23,500 with $17, 625 coming from the grant and $5, 875 coming from the Lake Association. The goals of the grant are 1) to effectively manage specific invasive species 2) maintain and improve recreational opportunities 3) preserve native aquatic plants 4) protect and improve fish and wildlife habitat 5) evaluate water quality concerns, and 6) evaluate watershed and potential nutrient inputs.  The kickoff meeting was held on June 12,  with Tiffany Kleczewski representing Bonestroo (the engineering firm hired by MDLA) and Jim Kreitlow representing the DNR. Members attended a class to learn how to test water quality and water clarity on the lake.  John Jenson has been taking samples and sending in the results. On July 12-14, Bonestroo and club members will be completing the plant survey and water quality sampling.  The next step will be distributing a written survey to interested and/or affected persons and tabulating the results.  At the end of the research period, it may be possible to apply for another grant to prepare and implement an aquatic plant management plan.

Appreciation Picnic
In appreciation for past support of the MDLA projects and fund raisers, all friends, family, and businesses are invited to attend the Appreciation Pot Luck Picnic and Annual Meeting to be held on Sunday, August 1, 2010.  The social time will begin at 12:30 with the meeting to be held at 1:00 and the meal at 1:30.  The main items on the agenda will  be election of officers, explanation of projects, and plans for the 2011 ice fishing contest.
Meat, beverages, and dinnerware will be provided.  See you at the Miller Dam Pavilion!
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Recent Projects

Miller Dam Lake Association
2010 Twenty Gun Raffle Winners

1.  Browning 270 Win.                  2/3/10                Crunchy   Stahl             Green  Bay
2.  Benelli Nova Camo. 12 GA   2/10/10                   Gary  Licht                  Cadott
3.  Remington 30-06                   2/17/10                 Nick Klemm              Marietta, GA
4.  Ruger Hawkeye 280              2/24/10                 Kenneth Hemmer         Medford
5.  Mossberg 12 GA.                3/3/10                     Fred Romig                 Gilman
6.  Remington 270                    3/10/10                   Landon Trawicki          Gilman
7.  Marlin .17 HMR                 3/17/10                      Buzz  Wood              Reedsburg            
8.  Winchester 12 GA.         3/24/10                        Jamie Thorgerson         Sheldon
9.  TIKKA T# 25-06            3/31/10                      Bruce Licht                    Boyd
10. Stoeger Camo- 12 GA.      4/7/10                     Robb Krause               Oconto
11. Franchi T-12  12 GA.        4/14/10                Greg  Kuhs                     Gilman   
12.Weatherby Vanguard 30-06  4/21/10           Scott Copenhaver              Gilman
13. Remington 12 GA.            4/28/10             Greg Mohr                         Rib Lake
14. Browning 12 GA.          5/5/10                    Steve Lindall                    Medford               
15. Tikka T3 30-06                5/12/10               Brad  Meier                  Stetsonville
16. Wthby Vanguard .300       5/19/10             Paul Michler                     Medford               
17. Browning 20 GA.       5/26/10                  Julia Grezeszkowiak          St. Charles, IL
18. Ruger HM 77  270      6/2/10                  Seth Anderson                    Lublin                    
19. Remington 770           6/9/10                    Barrett  Timm                      Stanley
20. Orion O&U 12 GA.   6/16/10                David Laffe                          Humbird

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 Miller Dam Lake Association Website-Updating in Progress
Please be patient... Thank you!

The pavilion expansion project is now complete. Northfork Construction won the bid. The new pavilion has plenty of room for family gatherings and will soon have 7 new picnic tables, 2 of which will be specially made for wheel chair use. Persons wishing to use the electricity must pay a small deposit to have it turned on. Call Carol Mudgett at 668-5407 or Earl Chwala at 668-5661. The project funding came from the County Power Line Grant, business and individual donations, Taylor County Sportsman’s Club, and the MDLA.

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