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2010 Events

     
               
   

NEW FISHING CONTEST!

 

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Spring Bass Tournament!

On June 19, we had our Spring BassTournament. We had 8 teams participating this year with clear skies and calm waters. We had a total of $200.00 donated to the fish fund.  The top 3 teams won cash prizes. The top 3 teams this year were: First Place: Brian Payne and Justin Courtwright with a total catch of 9# 10 oz., 2nd place: Bruce Rutter and Gerald Hine, 3rd place: Craig Foote and Dave Haywood.  The Big Bass contest went to Bruce Rutter with a 19# Bass weighing 2# 11 oz.  Everyone had a great time and is looking forward to next year.  Thank you to all the participants.A special thanks to Donna Rutter and Tamra Hine for their assistance with the registration and weigh in. 

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Young Angler Fishing Tournament

The 5th Annual Young Anglers Fishing Contest will take place this year on July 3rd, 2010. Rain date will be July 10th.

Contest will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 10:00 a.m. The contest is free and is for children, grandchildren or relatives of Horsehead Lake Association members. Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Prizes, awarded in 5 age groups, will be for the most weight for all fish caught by an individual angler. Each angler is allowed up to a combined total of 25 bluegills, sunfish or pumpkinseed, which will be the only species qualified for prizes. There is no size limit and a fishing license is not required for children 16 and under. Anglers must provide their own bait and tackle. Fishing is limited to Horsehead and the John Brown lakes. You may fish from shore or from a boat. All participants must register for the contest. You may preregister now, or the day of the contest at the boat launch. To pre-register email Jim Osbourn at JOsbourn (at symbol) Horseheadlake.org.. Note: Weigh-in will take place at the sandbar this year.

Saturday, July 3, 2010

2010 Boat Parade

The theme for the 2010 Boat Parade will be “Wild, Wild West! “ Line up at the public boat launch area for a 6:00 p.m. start time. Everyone put on their cowboy hat and start thinking!

Pre-register with Barb Yount at 972-5117 or byount@centurytel.net or register the day of the parade at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Devenbaugh Fireworks

The fireworks display on Horsehead Lake was the highlight of the summer and took place July 3rd at sunset. If you are new to the lake you may not know that our July 4th display is put on by one of our own lake residents. The display is funded solely by donation and, historically the best fireworks display in the area. A fireworks account is open at Isabella State Bank where the funds will be deposited. By collecting funds in advance Jerry will know how much money is available when he places his order for fireworks.  Please contribute to the continued success of the July 4th fireworks by mailing a check madepayable to Barb Yount, P.O.Box 49, Rodney, MI 49342. You can contact Barb at (231) 972 -5117 for more information.

Saturday, JulySaturday, July 24, 2010

Poker Run

Registration will start at 12:30 p.m. at the sandbar. The poker run is open to all residents of Horsehead and John Brown Lakes and their guests. Players will receive their first card at registration, and must search the lakes for six checkpoints to complete a seven card hand. After all cards have been collected, the sealed envelopes must be returned to the registration boat. The event committee will open the envelopes and evaluate them for the best five card poker hand. Entrance fee is $5 per hand. Proceeds to be split between prize money and the HLA fish fund. (Rain date is July 31st).

Volunteers are needed to run checkpoints at docks where they can be accessible to boats, or anchored boats. Help is also needed with opening, recording and reading poker hands.Please contact Bob McCauley at 972-7890 by the 10th of July.

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Annual Meeting and Picnic

The annual meeting for the Horsehead Lake Association will be held on 10:00 a.m. 11 Mile Rd. The meeting will feature guest speakers from the Sheriff’s Marine Division, followed by the annual picnic.

 

2009 Events

 

 

Saturday, July 4, 2009, Young Anglers Fishing Contest &

HLA Boat Parade

This year the 4th Annual Young Anglers Fishing Contest took place on Saturday, July 4th...

We had 42 registered and 32 brought in fish to be weighted. 

Winners in age group 2 to 6: Elizabith Spicuzzi and Sara Caley.

Winners in age group 7 to 11: Delana Crank and Ben Stump.
Winners in age group 12 to 15: Carlie Smith and Hally Waddell.
Next year weigh-in will be on the sand bar.
Thanks to Ozzie, Bob, and Jeff for another successful event... here are some photos from this years tournament:

 

The 2009 Annual Boat Parade was held on Saturday, July 4th. The theme for this years Boat Parade was  Walt Disney Movies. 

Congratulations to our Winners:

#1-The Navarre Family, boat #14

#2-The Penfield Family. boat #4

#3-The Vrooman Family. boat #2

 

Saturday, July 11, Association Meeting, 10:00 a.m.

 

Saturday, July 25, 2nd Annual Poker Run (Rain date Aug. 1)

 

August

Saturday, August 8, Annual Association Meeting, 9:00 a.m.

 

All Association meetings are held at 10:00 a.m. at the Martiny

Township Hall located on 110th Avenue unless otherwise advised.

 

 

MEMORIES FROM 2008:

Check out our video from the 2008 Boat Parade!

The Annual Boat Parade 2008 Winners!
This year's theme was "The 1960's", and the winners are:

First Place: Boat #7 - The Albrecht Family

Second Place: Boat #2 - The Hinckley Family

Third Place: Boat #3 - The Vrooman Family

 

Saturday, July 5th, 2008 
The 3rd Annual Young Anglers Fishing Contest Winners! 
Congratulations to all of our 2008 Winners and participants! Special thanks to Jim Osbourn for heading up this event. Winners in each category are highlighted in red below:

Ava Ruster  age   1   8 1/2 inch

Amelia Swier  age   2    .60 kg total weight

Mya Carnevale   age   2

Brady Fleszar   age   3

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Cassidy Tarajos   age   4

Thomas Sambaer    age    4    .70 kg total weight

Julian Carnevale  age   5

Anthony Flesar  age   5   7 1/2 inch

Tyler Potter    age    5

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DeLana Crank   age    6  .43 kg total weight

Andrew Mater    age   6

Faith Call    age   7

Tobias Potter     age   7

Parker Holden  age   8  8 inch & 1.15 kg total weight

Luke Smith   age    8

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Maveric Guitar   age 10

Jordan Demchak  age 10

Kenny Deschepper  age 10
Nick Mater   age 10

Clair Smith   age 10

Ben Stump  age 10  8 1/2 and 4.73 kg total weight

Maddie Swier  age 11  8 1/2 inch

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Jordan Rabert    age 12

Houston Smith   age 12

Nicole Berberian  age 13

Andrew Clare  age 13   1.15 kg total weight

Molly Cocco   age 13

Maxwell Cocco   age 13

Mariah Collins   age  14  8 inch


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2007 Events - Recap

Saturday, July 7, 2007
2nd Annual Young Anglers Fishing Contest

The Young Anglers Fishing Contest took place on July 7, 2007... here are this years winners:

Evan McCurdy 3 yrs

Brady Fleszar 2 yrs

DeLana Crank 5 yrs

Parker Holden 7 yrs

 Kevin Smith 9yrs

Andrew Wilson 9yrs

Houston Smith 11 yrs

Rachel Vrooman 10 yrs

Taylor Braman 14 yrs

Luke Cogswell 12 yrs

 

Congratulations to all who participated, and THANK YOU to Jim Osbourn for heading up this event.

 

Saturday, July 7, 2007

Annual Boat Parade

The annual Boat Parade was held on July 7, 2007... our theme was "support the troops".  Here are this years winners:

1st place: $200: Boat #10 - Cogswell Family

2nd place: $100: Boat #7 - Hufnagel Family

3rd place: $75: Boat #9 - Penfield Family

 

CONGRATS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED AND SPECIAL THANKS TO BARB YOUNT FOR HEADING UP THIS YEARS PARADE!

 

 

Horsehead Lake Association

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Mecosta, MI 49332

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