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.