LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

The Grindstone Lake Association was founded in 1994 by Eric Nilsson and Tom and Lorna Gleason who served as the first board. Since then each board has worked to increase membership and develop active committees. In 1996, GLA started participating in DNR’s Self Help Lakes Volunteer Monitoring Program, where five times each summer a volunteer tests for water quality indicators. Don MacIntosh is currently conducting the monitoring.

GLA is working to improve fish populations. Since the first fish cribs were placed in 1997, Bruce Johnson has led efforts to place about 300 toward the goal of 500. The board was instrumental in signage at the boat landing and has initiated a 20-year maintenance contract with the DNR for GLA to install the dock at the public landing prior to opening fishing and to remove it prior to ice-on.

A three year water quality and nutrient loading study was developed under a cooperative effort with the LCO Tribe and DNR. GLA organized volunteers to help with necessary monitoring. The initial study results were presented at the annual meeting in 1999 and the completed report was available in 2000. In 2001, GLA started an aquatic plant study to gather base line information and track changes. The board continually has backed tighter zoning regulations including ones for back lot and keyhole development and other measures to improve shoreline protection.

To help lake owners get better acquainted, Ray Moeller has been instrumental in organizing GLA’s picnic in 1999 and every year since. Newsletters are sent twice a year. The board continues to expand its activities and this summer helped Diver Dave Mathies organize a dive in Williams Bay that picked up a truck-load of trash.

• Grindstone Trumpeter Spring 2005
• Grindstone Trumpeter Fall 2005
• Membership Information 2005
• Septic Survey Form and Information
• Grindstone Trumpeter Spring 2006
• Grindstone Trumpeter Fall 2006
• Grindstone Trumpeter Spring 2007
• Grindstone Trumpeter Spring 2008
• Grindstone Lake Aquatic Plant Management Plan
• Paleoecological Study of Grindstone
• Grindstone Lake Association Membership Form

Badger Women's Club

The mission of the Badger Women's Club, as a non-profit organization, is to enrich the lives of the local citizenry and members, work to beautify the community and to assist other local organizations in their endeavors. All members will be encouraged to have involvement in neighborhood projects and philanthropic activities. Members shall encourage and support others in times of need.

Meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at the Bass Lake Town Hall. Officers for the year 2008 are:

President ……………… ….Helen Chevrier 634-3449
Vice President……………. Dorothy "Doc" Brueggen 634-0249
Treasure ………………….. Eileen Brossard 634-4314
Secretary …………………..Pat Podolske 634-7687

At the January meeting, a class on CPR was held and members were certified in the procedure. In honor of Valentines Day, a card exchange was held at the February meeting. All members also had the opportunity to give praise about other members. Hot packs were made in March. In March, the members also prepared and partook in the community dinner at the First Lutheran Church. Upcoming meetings will include preparing cookie and fruit trays for the Town of Bass Lake shut-ins, a picnic, a craft day, an outing to Bayfield, bake sales and other events. The club will again participate in the Children's Christmas Project sponsored by the Waterfront Restaurant.

The recipients of 2007s fundraising efforts are the Bass Lake Fire Department, Bass Lake First Responders, Northwoods Humane Society, First Lutheran Church Community Supper, LCO Oakwood Haven, WOJB radio station, Northwest Connection and the Elizabeth Home of Hope.

If interested in joining the Badger Women's Club,
please call Helen Chevrier, 634-3449.

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