WINTER SOCIAL HIGHWAY 6 CLEAN UP. Next Spring Clean Up 9AM FROM THE PRESIDENT. January 15, 2017 Saturday

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1 FROM THE PRESIDENT I hope everyone had an enjoyable summer. A reminder to all as we take docks, etc., out of the lake to keep a keen eye out for zebra mussels attached to poles and boat bottoms. As the list of lakes around us with exotic species continues to grow, know that your RCCCLA board continues to work to prevent these problems from occurring locally through education, testing and working with various agencies. However, prevention needs funds, as well as volunteers to help do all we can to prevent our lakes from becoming the next lakes on the list of infected lakes. This next year the board is making it a priority to increase our membership. Our membership usually floats around 45% ratio of members to lake property owners. Unfortunately, it is expensive to provide, promote and sustain good stewardship practices for the lakes we enjoy. Some may say our treasury (currently around $10,000) should be enough, but just think how fast that would disappear if we had to fund a removal of an exotic species. It is now very prudent to have funds on reserve as a safeguard for the lakes around us. I want to encourage everyone to follow your board activities, use the convenient links and information through our web page on Minnesota Water s home page. In stewardship, Rad Royer HIGHWAY 6 CLEAN UP Thanks to all the members who participated in the Highway 6 Clean Up on October 3, WINTER SOCIAL January 15, 2017 Saturday BRIDGE TAVERN Social Hour 5;00 pm Dinner 6:30 pm ENTREES (includes dinner salad, vegetables and dessert) Prime Rib Barbeque Ribs Twin Chicken Breasts 1/2 Barbeque Ribs and 1 Chicken Breast Rabbit Lake Association Clean Up of Highway 6 Front row, l to r: Jan West, Luanne Earhart, Sarah Schwab, Kit Fitzgerald, Doris Hintz, Tom Hintz, Jay Hanson and Martha Lusian. Back row, l to r: Rick West, Steve Earhart, Jeff Schwab, Brian Fitzgerald and Gordy Lusian. Next Spring Clean Up Rabbit Lake Association clean up of Highway 6 Front row, l to r: Jan West, Luanne Earhart, Sarah Schwab, Kit Fitzgerald, Doris Hintz, Tom Hintz, Jay Hanson and Martha Lusian. Back row, l to r: Rick West, Steve Earhart, Jeff Schwab, Fitzgerald Saturday, and Gordy May Lusian. 6 It was a beautiful day on October 9AM 3rd. Thank you to everyone who helped. Pay At The Door $22.00 per Plate Includes Tax and Gratuity DOOR PRIZES For reservations call before January 11, 2017 Ejie Hanson Annual Meeting and Picnic Saturday, July 17 Details to Follow

2 RCCCLA BOARD MEETING MINUTES September 10, :00 am Woodtick Inn Present: Rad Royer, Steve Earhart, Tom Hintz, Scott Ruffing, Tom Wierzbicki, Jon Wittnebel, Carol Engebrit, Ejie & Jay Hanson, Rick West 1. Meeting called to order at The Woodtick as the Town Hall didn t get opened 2. Approval of Annual meeting minutes accepted 3. Treasurer s report relayed by Ejie from Nancy Erickson checking at $1035 and savings, $8636 Old Business 4. Motion by Rick and seconded by Jay to nominate and accept Kim Sundstrom as 2016 RCCCLA Vice President motion passed congratulations, Kim! Committee chair reports/updates a. AIS Jon & Jay still waiting on results from Zebra Mussel lake samples taken this summer b. Boat landing Gordy & Rad DNR, CW County and a state grant have been providing water inspection hours at the Rabbit Lake access c. Lake Level Jay Lake level readings at the bridge on Co Rd 31 have varied from a low of 1.4 to 3.0 feet d. Secci disc Jon Clarity has been running about 6 inches less this summer e. Lake map with owners / board lists Rad handed out a list of some 12 property owners to each board member to follow up with a contact from RCCCLA about association membership f. Buoys Rick will thank Oars & Mine for their continued implementation and maintenance of our lake buoys g. Loon nests West, Dick Johnson, and East, Rick West are putting the nesting boxes away. h Annual Meeting picnic will be chaired by Ejie i. Newsletters/publication date Ejie will produce our fall newsletter in late September j. Loon count Pete & Jan Backlin k. Road side cleanup Rick fall cleanup will take place October 1st at 10 am. Please help! l. Winter social will be chaired by Ejie m. Fish last summer s surveys are now online n. Water Control will be chaired by Steve and Scott with the intent to control the beaver population that is causing lake level problems. Motioned by Jon and seconded by Carol to budget $1000 for this fall and spring to get a handle on the lake s continuous damming. Motion passed. Aquatic Invaders Summit II on October 5 6 in St Cloud will be attended by one RCCCLA member New Business 5. Tent worms Jon will be in contact with the Forestry department on infestation status 6. Water washout into lake around Raider Court needs repair and will be followed up with Township Tom W will make some calls 7. July 4th Lake Activities Ejie will ask in Newsletter if someone is interested in heading up activities 8. RCCCLA Apparel will be looked into by Ejie through Aitkin shop 9. Dues increase for 2017 to $25 motioned by Rick, seconded by Jon. Discussion followed and approved 10. Cuyuna town council had a permit request last meeting to farm livestock within the RCCCLA watershed, but was denied 11. Next meeting dates Winter Social January April 1, 2017 May 20, 2017 (week after fish opener) July 15, 2017 Annual Meeting (3rd weekend of July) 12. Adjourn Please check our website for lists of officers and directors

3 TREASURER'S REPORT Starting Balance (9/07/16) $ Deposits $20.00 Expenses -$ Ending Balance (10/27/16) $ Certificate of Deposit: $ (Maturity date is 3/13/17) 102 paid memberships Nancy Erickson Treasurer Oars-N-Mine Bait & Tackle Highway 6 North Crosby, MN Oars-N-Mine Bait and Tackle has volunteered to remove and install our safety buoys. Please thank them for helping us with this project, by using their products and services. Besides bait and tackle, they sell licenses, boat lifts and docks. They also fill propane tanks and provide boat storage. ART LESSONS Come join the watercolor art lessons taught at Donna Maves' studio at Cottontail Drive on Clinker Lake. Lessons are on Mondays and Tuesdays. Beginner, intermediate and advanced students. Please call for an appointment to see the studio. For more information call Welcome to the Finest Premium Wood Products! At Aitkin Hardwoods, we cater to contractors, building professionals, do-it-your-selfers and beginners alike. Our knowledgeable staff and comprehensive showroom combined with your unique vision will provide the custom tailored look to fit your home and budget. Experience the incredible selection of custom wood products and stop in our showroom just four miles west of Aitkin on Highway 210 between Aitkin and Deerwood, Minnesota. Hours M F: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. by Appointment

4 RCCCLA Photo Contest Our new web site needs your favorite photos of the lake. RCCCLA is hosting a photo contest of photos involving our lake. The photos will be judged at our Winter Social on January 15, 2017 with prizes awarded. Do not need to be present to win. Please include the following information with your submission: name, telephone number and address Either them to radroyer@hotmail.com or mail them to Rad Royer, Buttercup Lane, Aitkin, MN before January 1, FISHING TOURNAMENTS Woodtick Inn Saturday February 18, :00 pm start Stan Nagorski Financial Advisor Office: Cell: Fax: stann@efsadvisors.com MN ID # Address: N Raider Ct Crosby, Minnesota Bridge Tavern Saturday February 25, :00 pm start Holmvig Excavating, LLC RABBIT LAKE LOON COUNT 2016 ADULT JUVENILE West Bowl 20 7 East Bowl 16 2 Total 36 9 Counted on June 29, :15AM 8:45AM For all of your excavation service needs, contact Holmvig Excavating, LLC in Crosby, MN. Our services range from basements and driveways to site prep. We are licensed, bonded, and insured for your protection. Contact Holmvig Excavating, LLC today at for more information. You may also contact us at (Cell) for more information count: 33 adults and 8 juveniles Submitted by Pete and Jan Backlin WEBSITE FOR TRAVEL INFORMATION To find out up-to-date road condition information, visit Conditions are reported on segments of stretches of specific roads (US routes, interstates highways and state highways).

5 MINUTES FOR 2016 ANNUAL MEETING July 16, 11:30 am at the Walters home Welcome and Call to Order by RCCCLA President Rad Royer Secretary Report on RCCCLA web page Treasurer Report Balance $ (checking$ , CD $ ) RCCCLA Ballot of Officers for 2017 motioned, seconded and passed VP will need to be filled at next board meeting Secretary Ric Larson Treasurer Nancy Erickson Board members to serve 2 year term Pete Backlin Steve Earhart Tom Hintz Dick Johnson Jim Marr Scott Ruffing Bob Sandlin Tom Wierzbicki Jon Wittnebel John Wojciak Proposed RCCCCLA Bylaws changes (5) motioned, seconded and passed Mission Statement The Association will promote environmental stewardship for preserving and enhancing the quality of Rabbit, Clinker, Cuyuna, and Carlson Lakes. (Omit old 2 under Article III of Members). Additional members may be admitted upon acceptance and a vote of approval of a majority of then present members of the Board of Directors. (Add to Article IV under Board of Directors and Officers) A. President Shall preside over all general membership and Board of Officer and Directors meetings and see that the function and actions adopted by the Association are carried out promptly; appoint a nominating committee to provide a ballot for the Annual Meeting; appoint two (2) Board members to be auditors with the treasurer before the Annual Meeting. B. Vice President Shall perform the duties of the President at all times during the absence and upon completion of the second (2 nd ) year will automatically assume the office of President. C. Secretary Shall record the proceedings of all meetings of the Association, the Board of Directors; be custodian of all Association records; give notice of meetings; keep all Association documents current as needed. D. Treasurer Shall supervise the safekeeping of all dues, grants, pledges, contributions, proceeds of fundraising activities, and monies from any and all other sources whatsoever; be custodian of all funds of the corporation; maintain adequate financial records; deposit all monies received for the corporation in an account opened at the direction of the Board; make financial reports at the meetings; make all financial reports as required to governmental bodies and agencies; maintain a current list of all members and their current mailing addresses; assist with a yearly auditing. (omit sentence ending: nor more than thirteen (13) in regard to number of directors on board Add in Article VII under Dues and Expenses There shall be an annual corporate dues set by the Board of Directors. These dues shall become due before the annual meeting begins and is valid from January 1 through December 31. Loon count on 6/29 given by Jan Backin West bowl 20 adults, 7 juveniles East bowl 16 adults, 2 juveniles Discussion on lake water level control with damming beavers on Clinker creek entrance and exit and Carlson creek exit Will remain on RCCCLA board agenda Presentation on ordering RCCCLA apparel by Brian Marquart will appear in Fall newsletter for all to see and order Last week s heavy rain rose lake level 17 reported by Jay Hanson who monitors measuring site on bridge over pass on Co Rd 31 Meeting adjoined 12:05 Submitted by Rad Royer

6 GERMAN CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE BARS Recipe from Diane Grochowski 3 cups pecan halves 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 3/4 cup confectioners sugar 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 3 large eggs 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 3/4 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Arrange pecans in a single layer of a shallow baking pan. Bake 8 10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Stir halfway through baking. Line the bottom and sides of a 9 x13 x2 baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on two short sides. Grease foil. Whisk together the flour, confectioners sugar and cocoa. Add the cold butter and combine with a pastry blender or a food processor until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Press the mixture into the bottom and about 3/4 inch up sides of prepared pan. PICNIC PARTY BEANS Recipe from Sandy Johnson 2 1/2 lbs. ground beef 2 cups chopped onion 1 1/2 cups chopped celery 1 can tomato soup (undiluted) 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste 1/2 cup ketchup 1 (16 oz) can chili beans 1 (16 oz) can pork and beans 2 cups green bags (cooked or 1 pack frozen) 2 cups wax beans (cooked or 1 pack frozen) 1 can lima beans (drained) 1 can baby butter beans (drained) 1/4 cup brown sugar 3 tbsp. mustard In large Dutch oven, brown the beef and drain the fat. Add onion and celery. Cook until tender. Stir in soup, tomato paste and ketchup. Simmer for 20 minutes. Put all ingredients in large roaster. Mix well. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Bake the crust for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over crust. Allow to cool on a wire rack at least 30 minutes. Place the eggs in a large mixing bowl and beat lightly. Add the brown sugar, corn syrup and melted butter. Whisk together until smooth. Stir in the coconut and pecans. Pour evenly over the partially baked crust. Bake minutes or until the edges are golden and the filling has set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Then, refrigerate for an hour. Using foil overhang, lift the bars from the pan and place on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut into bars.

7 The Rabbit Lake chain of lakes and streams preceded the Cuyuna Range, itself, history pointing to its waters being an important part of life and movement of the Indians who first inhabited this area. The vicinity came into prominence again with the birth of mining on the Range. Ore was discovered in the bed of Rabbit Lake by diamond drilling through the ice in the winter time. When weather permitted, the water was drained in the east of two bowls of the lake, the sand and boulders dredged off and open mining started. The site includes a part of the Kennedy mine, first producer on the Cuyuna Range. Development began in 1943; the first ore came out of the mine in 1949, following dredging in advance. A dike was built across the channel between the two bowls of the lake. The east bowl was dewatered by pumping into the west.one source says 15,000 a minute was pumped intermittently over a five year period. From 1952 to 1967, a total of 3,400,000 tons of ore was shipped; in 1968, the total tonnage was 960,000; the following year 1969, stockpiling was started. The site closed in 1961, reopened in 1963, and in 1968, there were 215 employed with a payroll of $900,000. In , the M. A. Hanna Mining Co. and Crow Wing County has cooperated in the restoration of County State Aid Highway 31, north of Cuyuna. The county constructed a new road across the narrows between the east and west bowls of Rabbit Lake and Hanna Mining constructed a bridge, as agreed to in an earlier permit when using the property. Photo and article courtesy of Cuyuna Iron Range Heritage Network If you have any questions/concerns or would like to submit an article for the RCCC Lake Association Newsletter, please contact: Ejie Hanson at: ~ ~ We take ads and service announcements from members at no cost. The deadline for the Spring Newsletter is March 31, 2017 RABBIT LAKE VELIGER RESULTS Project: Zebra Mussel Veliger Testing Matrix: Surface Water Collection: Composite Date Sampled: 7/17/16 11:30 Date Received: 7/19/16 09:43 Sample Receipt: Samples meet proper sampling and transportation guidelines Results for both East and West Rabbit Lake: Zebra Mussel Veligers absent/sample

8 RCCCLA Mission Statement The Association will promote environmental stewardship for preserving and enhancing the quality of Rabbit, Clinker, Cuyuna, and Carlson Lakes. Membership dues are vital in helping RCCCLA work at our mission statement. Regular committee agenda items include: Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring and safeguards Monitor and report Lake Level Ensure safety buoys are present Hwy 6 road side cleanup twice a year Fish Open/informative webpage Winter Social Boat landing safeguards for importing AIS Continue and report Secci disc readings Provide Loon nesting platforms Provide annual loon count Water quality monitoring Annual Meeting picnic Your Lake Association volunteers are committed to take on the issues that come forth in the Lakes behalf. Your membership is important, without it we cannot fund the environmental stewardship needed to help preserve and enhance the quality of Rabbit, Clinker, Cuyuna, and Carlson Lakes. RCCC It is not too late to be a member. Please complete the attached form RCCC Lake Association P. O. Box 212 Crosby, MN Membership Application 2017 New Member Renewal of Membership Name(s) Lake Property Address City State Zip Mailing address (if different from address above) City State Zip Home Phone Cell phone address Membership fee $25.00 (January 1 December 31)

9 MILFORD MINE On February 5, 1924, Cuyuna Iron Range suffered the worst mine disaster in Minnesota history when Foley Lake burst into the Milford Mine trapping 41 miners. Only 7 were able to reach safety. The Milford Mine Memorial is now designated a regional park. It is located 5 miles north of Crosby on State Highway 6 and west on County Road 30.

10 RCCC Lake Association P.O. Box 212 Crosby, MN RCCCLA Newsletter (Rabbit, Clinker, Cuyuna, Carlson Lake Association) No. 44 Fall 2016