FOREWARD

The first Star Lake Handbook was created and printed in 1995 by members of the Star Lake Protective Association.  John Sayles did most of the research and writing while Roy Djuvik created the map and lot data to identify who lived where.  Peter Kress aided in the printing and the Handbook was distributed to Star Lake Protective Association members and others who expressed an interest.  An increasing number of requests for a revised Handbook finally led to Bo Ritchings’ creation of the second edition in 2004.  Respecting the efforts of the countless hours Roy, Peter and John spent originating and publishing the first Handbook, Bo kept much of the original text, while updating and expanding some sections.  The map was improved and the lake owner directories were updated to reflect new owners.  Color photos and charts were added, and the fish stocking program was brought up to date.  The fish spotter’s guide was completely revamped with color photos and descriptions of more fish found in Star Lake.  A new section seeking harmony within the lake community was added.  Desktop publishing software provided a professional look while condensing more information into a smaller package.  In 2009, after running out of copies of the Handbook, reprinting became necessary.  Bo designed a new cover, updated owner data and information about the fish stocking program, and made other minor edits and revisions to create the 2009 edition.  In 2024, the Star Lake Handbook Committee was established.  Its charge was to update the handbook.  After reviewing all the previous editions, committee members agreed that it was important to keep the flavor of all the previous editions while updating the content.  All the sections of the Handbook were updated and expanded, a new section on “Star Lake Loons” and QR codes for websites were added, to create the fourth edition of the Star Lake Handbook, (publication date: spring, 2026).  We hope you find this resource about Star Lake informative and enjoyable reading!

Star Lake Handbook Committee

Kate DaBoll-Lavoie

Kary Lewis

Andrew Proctor

Bo Ritchings

Rose Surman

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

•  Original text from 1995 Handbook written by John Sayles and Roy Djuvik.

• Updated, edits, supplemented and revisions by Bo Ritchings 2004, 2005, 2009.

• 2026 (4^th Edition) supplemented and revised by the SLPA Star Lake Handbook Committee:  Kate DaBoll-Lavoie, Kary Lewis, Andrew Proctor, Bo Ritchings, and Rose Surman.

• Cover photo and design by Kary Lewis.

• Photos, unless otherwise noted, taken by Bo Ritchings, all rights reserved.

• Original drawings by Rosemary Kress (from original 1995 Handbook).

• The reference bibliography for “A History of Star Lake” section is available on the Star Lake Protective Association (SLPA) website: slpa.info. Note, there are a variety of publications and web-based sites that provide more information about the history of Star Lake, the Star Lake Protective Association, and the surrounding Clifton-Fine community. A full listing of books and articles is available on the SLPA website.

• Thanks go to Bill Colucci and his office staff for support printing the 2026 Handbook.

• Printed 2004, 2005, 2009, and 2026 with financial support of the Star Lake Protective Association.

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