Fish are biting, cabins are going up, and perhaps finally the weather is cooperating. It’s a great time to be out at Lake Icaria. Plans are also underway for another great 4th of July celebration at the Lake. Still need a few more dollars to help pay for the fireworks, so if you’ve been enjoying them the last few years and want to help out, send a check their way or drop it off at the Lauvstad Center. The trails are looking good also, and if you’re into geocaching, I understand there are several to find out by the Lake.
I had my first “electric burrito” yesterday. Tested the waters on their first day of business. It was fantastic. Really enjoyed the flavors, especially the “salsa of the day”. Desserts sounded good, too, but didn’t go there. Congratulations J.
I was invited to the Icarian Village on Saturday for an update. The refectory (dining hall) really looks great with its new windows and paint. While I was there, they were tearing up the flooring in the east room downstairs having already completed the same task in all the upstairs rooms. They have completed most of the volunteer work that can be done in the refectory, making it ready for professional work to take place. They discussed a few of the projects next up for volunteers – painting the school house (which they hope to accomplish at the end of May); new windows in the school house (Norma Jean Mosman needs some volunteers to help her prepare them; as well as planning and planting some gardens at the site this spring/summer (Tim Ennis is looking for some volunteers to assist in this project throughout the summer and fall). If you have some time and would like to help preserve this part of Adams County history, contact those mentioned above or call the office at 641-322-4717. Great job everyone!