Lake Carmi Association News August 2018….......One Happy Lake.....Volume 12, Number 4

Brought to you by the Lake Carmi Camper’s Association, Inc., and other fine sponsors.

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A Happy Message from the President WOW! It’s been another fantastic Celebrate

Lake Carmi. After a delicious chicken Bar-B-Q

on Saturday night, prepared by the Franklin Fire

Department and their helpers, we enjoyed the

music of the Enosburg Town Band. The band,

on Katie Thompson’s big pontoon, followed the

Pirates on their boat as they led the Opening

Ceremony Parade around the lake.

July third came as a bright, beautiful day

for the really big day of events. The evening

activities kicked off with the Old Man Garage

Band providing some great music for all at the

North Beach. The band was forced to quit (they

didn’t want to be captured) with the pirate's

arrival, but they came back a bit later for more

fun from the music world.

We were once again entertained by those

pirate rascals

with some of

the audience

fearing capture.

We were cert-

ainly entertain-

ed by the antics

of the Lake

Carmi Pirates,

led by Captain

Rob Evans and

directed by pirate Suzi Hull Parent.

When the pirates departed in fear, the band

could play again, until it was time for the big

Pontoon Boat Relay Race. Under the leadership

of Bob

Lumnah,

the first

horn blew

at 6:45

and the

race was

on. After

three

exciting relay laps around the lake, led by the

Sheriffs’ Pace boat, the Hammond Shore’s blue

team was victorious. The only thing possibly

more exciting was the annual fireworks display,

presented by North Star Fireworks, to close the

day.

Later that week, on Saturday, July 7, Cele-

brate Lake Carmi was culminated by a wonder-

ful concert on Veteran’s Park in the village of

Franklin. The Vermont National Guard’s 40th

Army Band presented an hour and a half show

for more than 300 residents and guests. A real

highlight of the evening was the Ice Cream &

Cake Social put on by the Franklin United

Churches.

The great success of Celebrate Lake Carmi

is certainly due to the hard work and lots of

time from so many volunteers. It’s impossible

to name all those volunteers and helpers, but it

could not have happened without them, so many

doing so much make our community alive and

vibrant. Thank you!

…Ruth Ann Krayesky, President

Hammerheads Win Again!

Taylor Allie piloted his grandfather Robert

Larose’s boat for the blue team, helping to bring

them in first for the annual Pontoon Boat Relay

Race. The team consisted of Joe Commo, Cap-

tain, on Boat #6, Jason Paquette Boat # 1, Char-

lie Magnant Boat #2, Taylor Allie Boat #4, and

Bob Larose Boat #3 (Polly Gadbois Boat)!

The team is invited to the LCCA, Annual

Meeting at the Franklin United Church Hall on

Saturday, August 11, to receive the trophy.

Mike Tansey Photos.

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2018 Directories Published LCCA Membership Chair Marion Bene-

vento has announced the membership drive is

continuing with a door to door drive to sign-up

members. Members who have already paid their

dues for 2018 will be given their Window Card

to post for the winter months so the Sheriff’s

deputies who patrol can identify the cottages, in

case of break-ins or another happening at your

cottage.

Again, this year's dues are $50/cottage,

which greatly helps with the operating budget of

the association. Although many dues have

already been mailed in, we are still more than a

100 less than last year, to date. We know you

intend to pay your dues, it is such a valuable

contribution to water quality, publicity, legis-

lative action and more for the LCCA and you.

You can save a lot of volunteer time, by mailing

in your dues. You will still have delivery of

your new directory, window card, a personal

visit too.

The new directory alone is great reason to

pay your dues, all members receive a copy of

this great color document. This years cover

should be another collectors item. This 8 ½ X

11 cover is certainly suitable for framing with

several photos taken at Lake Carmi in the past

year by Gina Leclair, Westcott Shore camper.

Non-members may also get a copy of the direct-

ory for $5.00 from the Town Clerk’s office or

the member who comes to call on you about

your dues.

LCCA Membership Benefits, 2018 Become a Member of LCCA now, be a part

of your community. Volunteer to help out as much as you can. You are always welcome. • Spring Water tap at Fire Station • Off-Season security patrols by the Sheriff’s Department • A forum for sharing idea and problems • Advocate for Lake Carmi with local and state government • The annual contribution to the town weed harvester • Annual LCCA Newsletter, five issues • Free classified ads for members • Fishing contest for all ages • Light-up Lake Carmi, 4th of July week • Huge Fireworks, July 3rd at 9:30 p.m. • Annual Pontoon Boat Relay Race, July 3rd • The Lakes’ Water Quality Advocate • Lake Advocate on milfoil and algae management • Sponsor of the Lakewise Program with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation • Septic pump out program with Franklin Watershed Committee • Sponsor of VT Invasive Patrollers, and cyanobacteria monitoring at Lake Carmi • Lake Shore Bulletin Boards provided • Volunteer water quality water sampling program • Member of Lake Champlain International • Member of Lake Champlain Committee • Member and sponsor of the Franklin Watershed Committee • Member of Lake Carmi TMDL Committee • Member the Federation of Vermont Lakes & Ponds

The Crossing 14 Province Street, Richford

802.848.3393,

1.800.331.3694

Full Serve Restaurant, Pub, Banquet Facility & Lodging

The home of the $4.00 Senior (60 and over) specials, Monday thru Friday, 11:00 – 4:00.

Another Lake Carmi Member Owned Business

Paid members are permitted a free classified ad in the

five issues of the season. Merchandise ads are only for

two issues unless renewed. Camp rental ads can run for

the whole season, but if you have no more availability,

please notify the editor to stop the ad.

In the September issue, I will post all camps that are

for rent for the 2019 season. If you want to rent for next

year and are not currently listed, please send me the

necessary information

Cottage Rentals for the 2018 Season Cottage for Rent, three bdrm, dock, rowboat, kayaks.

Cushman, 925.253.1958 or jancushman@comcast.net.

Cottage for Rent, 1930’s era vintage lakefront camp

on Vic’s Crossing. Sleeps ten, four bdrm, with canoe &

kayaks. 802.285.2253, email:

kathyskeepsakes@hotmail.com.

Cottage for Rent, Patton Shore, 3 bdrm, sleeps up to

15, full kitchen. New England Style rustic, by the week.

Includes rowboat and canoe. Pets & children welcome.

Contact James Hearne at 215.205.7855 or email:

lakecarmicamp@gmail.com.

Cottage for Rent sleeps up to 12; fresh linens

included, A/C, heat, Wifi, cable, spring water, 180 fit

frontage, screened porch, kayaks, paddleboat, canoe.

nlumnah@yahoo.com, call 603.231.0617.

Cottage for Rent, Hammond Shore Road, two bdrm,

right on the water, $800/wk, call 802.848.3393.

Cottage for Rent, Hammond Shore Road, fully

furnished, bring your own linens, 802.285.6737.

Cottage for Rent, Westcott Shore, three bdrm, fully

equipped. May thru October $850/week. 514.220.7079

days, 450.359.9138 evenings. Email:

sjones@erbgroup.com.

Cottage for Rent, right on the lake, Patton Shore

Road, two-story, sleeps nine, 3 bdrm, 2 baths. Second

story loft, fully furnished. Call 802.879.7517, view at

www.cyberrentals.com/rental/pl129401.

For Sale Cottage for Sale, 234 Hammond Shore Road, 99 yr.

Lease, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, north/westerly views. Bruce &

Debbie Bushey, 802.285.6138 or 802.355.1969. Email,

dbbushey@gmavt.net

Pure Franklin Maple Syrup. Deuso Family Maples,

Call Howard or Pam. $35/gallon, $20/half-gallon, other

sizes available. Call 802.285.2031. Vermont Maple Syrup, $40/gal, $22/Half gal, smaller

sizes available. Do your Christmas shopping now. Call or

text 802.393.1241. Bruce & Sharon Patterson, 78

Patterson Point at Lake Carmi.

Services North Country Maintenance, handyman Henry Neuberger, (cell) 802.393.1107 or (home) 802.933.8958.

No job to small, but no yard work. Free estimates.

We need you as a member of the LCCA, Inc: When joining or renewing, please fill out and mail this form to the LCCA. Become an LCCA member for the 2018 season. The dues are just $50.00 per year. LCCA members are committed to our wonderful lake in many ways. Some are volunteers who help out wherever and whenever they are able; some are only here to enjoy a week or more in this pristine setting. We only ask that you become a member of your association and do what you can. Your comments are always welcome, contact any of the directors, or send the editor your thoughts for sharing at your director's board meetings. Become an official member of the Lake Carmi community, send your membership form and dues check, payable to LCCA, Inc. to LCCA, Inc. P.O. Box 1, Franklin, VT 05457.

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Raffle Winners for the Pontoon Race

Right after the Pontoon Boat Relay Races,

Peter Benevento and Larry Myott drew the

winning tickets for the race raffle. $1,250 was

mailed out to the winners right after the race. I

printed a copy of the ticket in the July issue;

purchasers had to pick a winner on each ticket

purchased. Those tickets were then sorted into

colored buckets before the drawings.

Drawn from the Blue Bucket, representing

the winning Blue Team (Hammond Shore

Hammerheads), was the ticket purchased by

Sam Dezotelle of Berkshire for $500.

From the Red Bucket, holding the 2nd place

winning ticket was drawn the winning $300

ticket for Westley Bailey of Concord, NH. He is

the grandson of Ernie & Andrea Englehardt of

Lake Carmi.

Tom Mechler of Camp Road, Lake Carmi

and Essex Junction, VT was drawn from the

yellow bucket. He had chosen Wildcats of

Westcott/Mullen Shore to be a winner of $200.

The ticket drawn from the Orange, repre-

senting Vic’s Crossing, Shore Road, and Kings

Court won $150; Diane Lumbra of Berkshire

was the winner.

The fifth-place winner was sent a check for

$100 and that was Mike Krayesky, grandson of

LCCA president Ruth Ann Krayesky. Mike is

ten years old and lives in Bradenton, FL.

There are so many more friends and

neighbors that we owe thanks to, including Boat

Headquarters Inc. and Kevin Lothian for the

continued use of their big pontoon boat that has

become a pirate boat, several years ago. Brady

Giroux and family for emergency carpentry to

keep the boat going; Roger Wright for his

storage space to keep the pirate ship; Black-

woods Assoc. for allowing us short time storage

for the pontoon boat; all the pirates and pirate

leaders who haven’t yet been mentioned,

especially Chris Cavanaugh who has bailed us

out several times, making everyone happy.

40th Army Band a Big Hit The Saturday, July 7, performance concert

of the Vermont Army National Guard’s 40th

Army Band was a great success. Performing for

the first time in Franklin, they attracted more

than 300 residents and visitors. It was noted

there were cars lining the streets from all over

the east coast, from Florida to the Canadian

provinces.

They started at 6 p.m. Their ten piece show

band presented a half-hour of great music that

included brass, drums, guitars, and three sing-

ers. They presented traditional music from jazz

to hard rock (below) that included vocalists.

At 6:30 the full band began a one hour+ per-

formance to much foot tapping and clapping.

The music ranged from the traditional military

marches, patriotic, John Phillips Souza and

several more well-known composers for happy

sing-alongs. Larry Myott Photos.

The concert was enhanced by the annual

United Church’s ice cream and cake social. The

combined East Franklin and Franklin United

churches had a terrific event as a fundraiser for

the two churches. It was reported churches

made a net of more than $900 with this special

community event.

The LCCA closed their annual Celebrate

Lake Carmi week of activities with this special

concert. The 40th Army Band has been invited

back for 2019; we’ll keep you posted. Thanks

so much to all who attended and participated.

Lake Carmi Camper’s Say: Thank you! We were so excited “Celebrate Lake Carmi” had a great celebration over the 4th of July, We extend our sincere thank you to each and every one of our larger sponsor, and even those who remainded behind the scenes. There were many dozen financial contributors who pay for the fireworks and help with the other activities too. So a special thank you folks: • David & Erin Perry • Bob & Nancy Lumnah • Green’s ACE Hardware • St. Onge Family • Franklin General Store • Sandy Benjamin • Jeff Jewett Trucking • Polly & Dick Gadbois • Larry & Diane Myott • Ron & Barb Klien • Enosburg Lions Club • Dave & Diane Larose • Greg & Dawn Tatro • Dan & Karen Fiske • Community National Bank • Bryant Reynolds • Beslisle Viens Accounting • Randy Farrar • Rob & Judy Cormier • McDermott’s Trucking • Boat Headquarters, Inc. • Hull Insurance • Gary & Karen Jacobs • Alder Run Gun Shop • Mike & Tracey Hemond • The Dairy Center • Myott Insurance • Plus many more smaller contributors that are so important. Thank You. You are all so much a part of the success of Celebrate Lake Carmi, now it is on to 2019.

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July 3,

2018

North

Beach at

Lake

Carmi,

VT. Just

a few

photos

of the

action

by Mike

Tansey.

Light Up Lake Carmi Although we’d intended to do the judging

on Thursday, July 5, or Friday, July 6, Mother Nature had other plans! With Bob Larose navi-gating the Gadbois pontoon, we finally made it out on Saturday, July 7, following the Ice Cream Social and 40th Army Band performance.

The judges were Sharon Plouffe, Makenna Lovelette, Lisa Whitney, Lorraine Mercy, and Sharon Larose. Our committee would like to thank them for a great job. Following are the judge's decision, both overall and by each shore.

1st Place Overall: A castle complete with

Princess, Knight, and Dragon - Commo Family,

Hammond Shore Road. (Photo from Facebook)

2nd Place Overall: A lovely trail through

the woods from the lake to the cottage, com-

plete with lighted animals and trees. Mike &

Jane Fitzsimmons of Blackwoods.

Winners by Shore:

Westcott Shore, Kane Family Cottages

Mullen Shore, Dave & Kitty Emerson,

Honorable Mention, Sandy Benjamin.

Camp Road, Marty & Rhonda Fletcher,

winner, Honorable Mention Tom & Jeanne

Mechler.

Vic’s Crossing, David & Diane Larose

Hammond Shore Road, Bob & Sharon

Larose.

Note from Polly Gadbois, chair of the

committee. “You’ll notice no winner for Patton

Shore…when we made the rounds on Saturday

evening; there was not one lighted cottage; one

of the judges commented that if someone had

turned on their porch light, they might have

won.”

The LCCA thanks everyone who parti-

cipated; we had 39 camps viewed that evening.

We’re sure there were others who didn’t know

we’d be out on that Saturday evening. Award

certificates will be handed out at the LCCA

Annual Meeting on August 11. See details in

this newsletter.

……. Polly Gadbois, Chair

2017 Annual Profit & Loss Statement This P & L for the year 2017 is presented

by treasurer Polly Gadbois. It will be on the

meeting agenda.

Income Advertising $2,750.00

Cottage Tour 2,840.00

Cottage Tour Raffle 801.00

Fireworks Donations 5,750.00

Interest Income 309.42

Membership Dues 11,950.00

Other Income 1,166.25

Pontoon Boat Race 2,686.00

Water Quality Donations 860.00

Yard Sale 281.15

Total Income $29,393.82

Expenses Advertising 362.00 Cottage Tour 210.38

Contributions 3,200.00

Fireworks 5,500.00

Insurance 1,684.00

Office 310.48

Operating 7,665.67

Pontoon Boat Race 2,317.43

Miscellaneous 45.00

Total Expense $21,294.96

Net Total 8,098.86

Statement of Assets, 12/31/2017

Cash and Bank Accounts

TB Bank, checking 1,807.71

TD Bank, MM 28,544.62

VT Fed CU CD 7,639.79

VT Fed CU CD

Century Fund 12,764.77

VT Fed CU CD Savings 25.00

Total Cash & Savings $50,780.89

Total Assets $50,780.89

Liabilities 0

Overall Total $50,78.89

LCCA Inc. Annual Meeting Notice All members are invited to attend the

annual meeting on Saturday, August 11. The social time will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a potluck dinner at 6:00 p.m. at the Franklin United Church Hall on the green. You are asked to bring a dish to share, large enough to provide at least eight servings. Utensils, plates, cups, and drinks are provided. Bring a main dish, dessert, or salad. It is usually a great dinner.

The agenda includes the election of directors and officers. The final agenda will be send out in early August. We do expect to have a program on the aeration system to be install-ed this fall. Lots of information and answers.

Success at the Yard Sale The 2018 Franklin-Lake Carmi Camper's

Association Yard Sale was held Saturday, July

14, at the Franklin Town Hall. Although the

weather was a bit "iffy," it was well attended by

campers and residents alike, the LCCA raised

over $500.

The LCCA board would like to thank

campers and Franklin residents for their gener-

ous donations that ultimately made the sale so

successful!

This fundraiser requires a great deal of

volunteer effort. A big thank you goes out to

the following: Ruth Ann Krayesky, Hilda

Hendrickson, Diane Rooney, Pauline & Ron

Jackson, Dave Larose, Andre Laroche, Peter &

Marion Benevento, Andrea & Ernie Englehardt,

and Joanne Beda.

Thank you to Sara and Lisa at the Town Clerk's

Office for helping make the Town Hall avail-

able. A special thank you to David Bennion for

helping with table set-up and cleanup. Thanks, Chair Diane Larose

Algae in the Ecosystem By Emily Porter-Goff, PhD

Franklin Watershed Coordinator

Algae, Latin for seaweed, “is an informal term for a

large, diverse group of photosynthetic organisms that are

not necessarily closely related” according to Wikipedia.

They can range from microscopic organisms comprised

of just one cell, all the way to huge kelp forests 150’ tall.

Their place in the ecosystem is often overlooked and

misunderstood.

Algae are the foundation of life in our lakes. They

are the primary producers, which means they are the first

level of the food chain and harvest energy from the sun,

which intern supports the entire food web and ecosystem.

Without them, we would not have fish or birds or any of

the wildlife that makes lake living so special.

Algae are also very important as indicators of lake

health. The algae communities show signs of distress

long before we see changes with fish or even our aquatic

bugs. But these changes can be hard to interpret as there

are also natural seasonal transitions. Algae respond to

light, nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, and other trace

nutrients), temperature, and moisture. When these

essential ingredients aren’t available in the proper

proportions for that environment, we start to see changes

in the number and types of algae growing.

This spring you may have noticed the rocks near

shore appeared a bit fuzzy and brownish. This was the

diatom community enjoying the warmer weather.

Diatoms are beautiful under the microscope and are great

energy sources for fish and bugs. We are now starting to

see an increase in green algal species. They may appear

as green strings, green “slime” surrounding rocks, simply

green colored water or even are green poufy clouds

underwater. As long as the community is diverse and

moderate to low populations, this still can represent a

healthy ecosystem. Blue-green algae typically dominate

later in the summer and some species can be harmful. An

algae bloom may be the result of recent human actions,

but often they are the result of weather conditions paired

with the current nutrient climate, which is established

over decades of land use and geological conditions.

Take a look at what’s in our lake. The algae pictured

below were taken from a brown fuzzy rock along Patten

The August LCCA Board of Directors Meeting will be held at the FELCO Room of the Homestead on Saturday, August 25, 8:30 am

Shore Road recently. The community is mostly diatoms.

Aren’t they beautiful? There was a program in July for

training folks to see invasive species and recognize. If

you are interested in becoming a trained volunteer at the

lake, called VIP. Contact the author through the Franklin

Watershed Committee.

Pirate Boat Captain Rob Evans says….. On behalf of all the residents and special friends of Lake Carmi who have participated in Celebrate Lake

Carmi, over the years, we owe a big debt of gratitude to our tireless leader, Bob Lumnah of

Westcott Shore. He came to our lake from a smaller New Hampshire lake several years ago,

just before the former Lake Carmi Week was developed, later becoming Celebrate Lake

Carmi. Each year it has become larger and larger, attracting more folks from a wider range.

Bob has been the main organizer of the Pontoon Boat Relay Race since he proposed it in

2010. The first successful event took place in 2011 and has continued to grow and add

events. Bob has spent untold hours, weeks, and more, planning, organizing, recruiting, and

developing our Celebrate Lake Carmi! All LCCA families and residents of the area owe

Bob Lumnah as he retires from the position, a huge debt of gratitude for a job well done!

Our Baby Eagle is Big! It sure didn’t take long for the eagle hatchling to

become a rather large juvenile flying and hunting

around Lake Carmi. The details of eagles growing

up say that the parents will continue to feed their

young for 4 to 6 weeks after they leave the nest.

Just recently the young eagle was spotted fishing,

successfully, on Hammond Shore. It dove into the

lake and came up with a good-sized fish. They look

pretty rough at this age, but the marking is there

including the yellow legs and feet. It is noted that

once the juvenile eagles can hunt for themselves,

the parents go their separate ways and remain

solitary until the following breeding season.

Juvenile Eagles

usually start wandering

in their first year,

continuing for up to

about four years,

traveling in search of

food. During the first

year of life, eagle

mortality can be more

than 50%. After one

year out of the nest and

the survival rate is much

greater. Photo by Gina Leclair.

Diatom

Diatom Green

400X magnification

Time to Give Invasive Species the Boot?

Become an Invasive Species Sentinel? By Adrian Forbes, Lake Carmi Boat Steward, Franklin

Watershed Committee

For many people, Lake Carmi is the first place that comes to mind on these hot summer days when the family wants to get together and have a good time. It is also home to some of the best Walleye fishing in Northern Vermont and many anglers brave the cold spring mornings to try to land one of Carmi’s lunker ‘eyes. Whether you are swimming, fishing, tubing, or simply spending a lazy day paddling around, Lake Carmi is the place to come. In recent years, you may have noticed a decline in the health of the lake. This is due to many reasons. However, one factor is the introduction of invasive species. By simply launching a watercraft that has been on another water body, on to Lake Carmi, whether its a bass boat or a paddleboard, you may have contributed to this infliction. While this may be disheartening, the good news is that you can help us in protecting this beautiful lake and restoring it to its former glory!

Currently, Lake Carmi is now home to several invasive species such as Eurasian Milfoil, Curly Leaf Pond Weed, Rusty Crayfish, and Alewives. Frequent campers are familiar with the dense beds of Milfoil that grow during the summer months. Due to their fast and aggressive growth tendencies, invasive aquatic vegetation such as this can choke out native vegetation and can cause a decline in the levels of dissolved oxygen in the water. Some warm-water species of fish such as Brown Bullhead and Largemouth Bass can survive in these conditions, but many species cannot. Locally, the milfoil invasion is controlled through harvesting

methods and the hard work of dedicated members of the community. However, many other invasive species are now at the doorstep of Lake Carmi, and we must do everything in our power to prevent them from getting a foothold. The most notable and potentially harmful of these species include the Spiny Water Flea, Asian Clam, Zebra Mussel, Quagga Mussel, Hydrilla, Japanese Knotweed, and Water Chestnut. Many invasive species such as the Zebra Mussel can be spread in their larval form in a small amount of water and others such as Japanese Knotweed can be spread by the transportation of only a fragment of the plant.

To prevent further invasions, Lake Carmi needs your help. If you wish to be part of the restoration of this great Lake here is what you can do. After returning home from a day on the water, take a walk around your watercraft and closely inspect it for any mud, vegetation, or crustaceans clinging to the vessel itself, the lower unit, the anchor, or the trailer. Remove and dispose of anything you find. You can’t be too careful during this process because mud and vegetation will find its way into many small nooks and crannies. Even a very small piece of some species of vegetation can grow and flourish once reintroduced to water. Next, wash the boat, preferably with pressurized hot water and soap. If you do not have access to a pressure washer at home, most car washes are big enough to fit the average watercraft and are a quick and easy alternative. Also, some boat launches located on Lake Champlain have pressure washing stations and will wash your boat for you if you request it. If your boat has live-wells, make sure to wash these out as well as any fishing equipment, paddles, or anything else that may have come in contact with water from your last trip. Lastly, make sure your boat is completely drained, and there is no standing water. If you plan on returning to the water within five days, do your best to dry the boat, either with a towel or a few hours in the sun. Generally, after this cleaning process is completed and the boat is completely dry, any organisms that are still on the boat will die after five days. Also, please refrain from transporting any plant or animal from a waterbody and never release fish or animals into a waterbody other than the one they were caught in. This includes crayfish and baitfish species commonly used for fishing. Recently, Vermont has passed legislation banning the transportation of any aquatic plant, plant fragment, crayfish, or mussel. Violation of this act may result in a fine of up to $1000.

If we work together, we can protect Lake Carmi so that future generations will be able to enjoy as we have. Thank you for your effort!

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P.O. Box 96,

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Serving Franklin since 1894

Another LCCA Member Owned Business

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Miniature Golf

“10% off 60 & over, 3 – 5 pm daily”

Another Lake Carmi Member Owned Business

Planning for 2019 Celebration Starting the 2019 planning began before the

2018 events ended. A group of event planners met

at the Franklin Homestead the Saturday after the 4th

to begin the process.

The group left to right, Polly Gadbois, Rob

Evans, Greg Tatro, Suzi Hull Parent, Mary Ann

McDermott, Joe Commo, Wilfred Commo, Ann

Delaney, Bob Lumnah, Bill Spears, Bob Larose,

Peter Benevento, Ruth Ann Krayesky, and behind

the camera, Larry Myott.

They got into all aspects of the Celebrate Lake

Carmi events including the Pontoon Boat Races,

fireworks, Pirates, and more. The planning, of

course, continues all the way up to July 2019.

It takes a lot of volunteers to make all this

happen; please contact any one of the committee

members to become a part of the process and

success. Joe Commo will be chairing the Pontoon

Boat Relay Race Committee in 2019.

Ever Heard of Phragmites? It’s a Weed. Invasive plants in and around Lake Carmi –

Phragmites, also known as common reed, is a perennial, aggressive wetland grass that crosses over into both terrestrial and aquatic realms. It grows rapidly and outcompetes native plants. Phragmites can grow up to 18 feet tall with exceptionally dense growth and distinctive fluffy seed heads. It first appeared in the early 19th century, (most

likely European species in origin) in coastal ports of

the eastern US and has rapidly spread since that

time. It can reduce wildlife populations and limit

recreation for birdwatchers, walkers, naturalists,

boaters and hunters. Its vegetation can easily cut

your skin! Each fall, the plant dies back and creates

large concentrations of tinder-dry vegetation that

increases the potential for fast-spreading fires.

The Vermont Department of Environmental

Conservation recommends hand cutting the

individual stems below the lowest leaf at the end of

July before the flowers produce seed. At that point,

most of its food reserve have gone to the top of the

plant. Use hand held cutters, gas powered hedge

trimmers and weed whackers with a circular blade

to leave a six-inch stump. The harvested plant

material should be burned or dried on tarps before

composting.

Elizabeth Spinney of the Vermont Dept. of

Forests and Parks cited an experiment in a state

forest where black plastic weighted with sandbags

was placed over a dense patch of phragmites after it

was cut to the ground. After 3 years, there were

barely 100 strands left from what was close to a

quarter acre!

By Diane Larose (Vermont Invasive

Patroller), the above information is from sections of

the U.S. Fish and Wildlife website:

https://www.fws.gov/GOMCP/pdfs/phragmitesQA_

factsheet.pdf

The photo below

was taken 7/16/18

near the culvert on

the Dewing Shore

Road. It can also

easily be seen on

the roadside as you approach Franklin from Lake

Carmi.

Formerly Tammy’s Family Hair Care, Enosburg Falls.

383 Main Street.

Park Side Grill Main Street, Enosburg Falls

Good Food, Good Portions & Fair Prices Pizzas, Burgers, Grinders & more

Eat In or Take Out, 933.5522 Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Another LCCA Member Owned Business

https://www.fws.gov/GOMCP/pdfs/phragmitesQA_factsheet.pdfhttps://www.fws.gov/GOMCP/pdfs/phragmitesQA_factsheet.pdf