The truck was originally stolen with a low gas tank at 6:44 a.m., but was found with more gas in it at noon today, reported Liet. Bob Harri of Buffalo.  The truck is a Chevrolet crew cab four door pickup truck; stolen complete with a 14 foot silver enclosed trailer, which has yet to be found.  The trailer was new, although it contained items of nominal value.

The truck received some damage to its windshield and steering column.  It was coincidentally noticed by a friend of the owner, who drove by the Collinwood Township Hall when he saw the truck.

Anonymous tips are welcome and may be called in at (763) 682-5976.  “Any help from the public would be appreciated,” Harri said.  To speak with a live person, call during the day; otherwise something may be left on the voicemail overnight at this number, he said.

At 3 p.m., LSIA will hold its annual meeting. Games for children will take place at 4:30 p.m., followed by a dinner at 5:30 p.m.

All LSIA members are invited as well as guests. A Mexican style buffet prepared by Salsarita’s Cantina will be provided by LSIA. Attendees are urged to bring hot dishes, salads or desserts, as well as beverages for themselves. Lawn chairs would also be helpful.

LSIA is dedicated to improving the quality of Lake Sarah as well as helping to provide joint services to its members. Eradication of water weeds, control of incoming waste water to the lake and improving lake water quality for swimming, boating and fishing are some of its major programs. Residents along or near the lake are invited to join their neighbors at the picnic.

The Wright County Pheasants Forever chapter is partnering with the Wright County Soil and Water Conservation District (WCSWCD) in an effort to eradicate Wild Parsnip.

This plant has become a weed of special concern in Wright County due to in very aggressive characteristics and ability to spread rapidly.

Increased concern with this weed is also due to its harmful characteristics when not handled properly.

If skin comes into contact with the sap and is then exposed to ultraviolet light (either sunny or cloudy skies) the affected area will redden and blister.

As part of this partnership, a volunteer effort is being coordinated for Saturday, August 2nd from 8:00 a.m. to noon.

If you are able to volunteer please contact the WCSWCD Office at (763) 682-1933, ext. 3.

Instruction will be provided on how to safely handle the Wild Parsnip.

Please be sure to wear a long sleeve shirt, long pants, gloves and bring a shovel. A lunch will be provided.

The DNR will have a short presentation at the meeting. Senator Koch stated, “I would like area residents to ask questions and to have input on the proposed rule changes.” The DNR has regulated control of aquatic plants since the 1940s. The original purpose of the program was to allow shoreline property owners to remove aquatic plants where it was necessary to gain access to open water, while protecting the habitat and water quality values that aquatic plants provide. The rule changes come in light of increased shoreline development and the spread of invasive aquatic plants.

Proposed changes include:
• Changes that will prevent long stretches of shoreline from being denuded of critical near-shore habitat.
• Provide grandfather lake groups an opportunity to develop a lake vegetation management plan with the DNR before the grandfather clause is terminated.
• Variance and permit criteria provisions that will provide more consistency in permit decision making. For more information about the meeting, call Senator Koch’s office at (651) 296-5981. For other press releases from the DNR, as well as Chris Schultz’s Outdoors Column, click here.