As part of its mission to maintain and enhance Lake Nottely for the benefit of all lake users, the Lake Nottely Improvement Association held its annual fall lake shoreline cleanup on Saturday, October 3 rd. Twenty-five members and a few guests braved the dense fog as they scoured the shoreline for trash. LNIA sponsors six roadside and lakeshore cleanups per year.

“Perhaps we are beginning to make an impact. We noticed a slight reduction in trash this year, and, for that we are very appreciative. Water cleanups are unpleasant at best and can be extremely hazardous,” said A.G. Sherman, a veteran of many years of cleanups.

The majority of items pulled from the lake are plastics, bottles in particular. Blocks of disintegrating foam from docks are extremely hard to remove as they become waterlogged. The islands suffer damage from inconsiderate campers, but are improving.

Thanks to Bob Garrison and his grandson, Lance, and to Jan and Glen Boland for the use of their pontoon boats. The donuts, coffee and light lunch provided by LNIA was also appreciated. The TVA assisted with grant monies used for gloves, trash bags and trash grabbers.

In addition, thanks to the LNIA members who participated in the October lake cleanup. Diane and Henry Dominick, Debbie and Bucky Folmer, Sue Boris, Mike Mekas, Denver Gammons, Barry and Lynn Varian, Miriam and A.G. Sherman, Jan and Glen Boland, Jim Malte, Marge and Don Breslin, Rod Whitefield, Kim Blankenship, Sue Berkosky, Steve Nemeth, Bob and Sheila Garrison and their grandson, Lance , Ginny Bond, Dixon Vice, and Tom and Margie Koeppl.