Held at the Seagull Community Center
The meeting begins promptly at 1:30 p.m. with a brief overview of GTHS business. Following the business meeting, Steve Blumke will have a presentation on Aspen Annie.
The Legend of Aspen Annie
Fifty-five years ago, a young dad was l looking for a unique fishing experience for himself and his eight-year-old son. That was the year I met Aspen Annie, and to say that this trip and the people we met were unique, is an understatement of epic proportions.
Aspen Annie was one of the most colorful characters I have ever had the privilege of meeting. She was the owner and proprietor of Aspen Lake Lodge, a log saloon where she also rented small spartan cabins on Aspen Lake. Aspen Annie was a cross between Kitty from Gunsmoke and Mae West. Fiercely independent, bawdy, strong minded and strong willed, and always in charge. She’d serve you, regardless of age, if she wanted, and wouldn’t if she took a dislike to you. This ultimately led to her undoing.
If you found yourself fishing after dark on Aspen Lake, it was very easy to find your way back home because of her brightly lit Fitger’s sign, and the deafening ruckus that echoed down the lake from Anne’s lodge on a nightly basis.
Come and enjoy stories, mostly true, some apocryphal, all memorable, about this colorful and remarkable lady, Aspen Anne.
Treats and conversation follow (thank you to the friends that provide the home-baked goodies each month). If you would like to bring some baked goodies or treats for the monthly meetings please contact Bonnie Schudy at 218-388-9915.
The Gunflint Trail Historical Society has four membership meetings available to all GTHS members. Membership meetings are held on the second Monday of June, July, August, and September.
The meeting can be viewed by Zoom or in person at the community center; a Zoom link will be sent via email the day before the meeting.