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New Trout Lake Portage contractor


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New Trout Lake Portage contractor,

We got the call last Friday.

Thanks to all who supported us through the application process.

I have worked at the portage 8 years for Jim Zak.

Jim did a great job at the portage for 16 seasons.

The portage hours and price of $35.00 a round trip will be the same.

All of the previous crew is returning including Jim part time.

We will open May 7 at 3:00-7:00 pm.and 7 days a week through Labor day.

Lake Vermilion Guides League member

Trout Lake Portage contractor

Pine Island resident

Lonnie M. Johnson

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Lonnie,

Great to hear that you got the contract!

We will have great service again for many years to come!

Cliff

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Congrats. I'm looking forward to meeting you. I know I'll be using the portage several times this summer.

Dan

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Good news, Lonnie. I believe you mentioned to me last fall that you would be submitting a bid. Say, are the hours of operation a typo? I am assuming (hoping) that you will also be open in the morning throughout the season to accommodate us "day-trippers".

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Good news, Lonnie. I believe you mentioned to me last fall that you would be submitting a bid. Say, are the hours of operation a typo? I am assuming (hoping) that you will also be open in the morning throughout the season to accommodate us "day-trippers".

I was thinking the same thing. I'm looking forward to doing several day trips.

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Portage is open May 1-6 and September 8 - October 18

by appointment.

May 8-July 31,7-11 and 3-7 pm.

August is 7-10 and 4-7.

We plan to set up a Website for the portage.

It's looking like will have open water late April.

Lonnie

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Portage is open May 1-6 and September 8 - October 18

by appointment.

May 8-July 31,7-11 and 3-7 pm.

August is 7-10 and 4-7.

We plan to set up a Website for the portage.

It's looking like will have open water late April.

Lonnie

That's great news, please post a link to your web site when you have it up and running.

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