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2011 Events

Spring FISHING CONTEST!

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Spring Bass Tournament!

Horsehead/ John Brown Lakes Cost: $50.00 per 2 person team

Registration: 6:30 am at Boat Launch

Fishing begins at 7:00 am and ends at 2:00 pm

Boats must return to boat launch no later than 2:00 pm for weigh in.

Cash prizes will be awarded.

The Biggest Bass contest is $10.00 per person to those who wish to participate.

Contact: Bruce Rutter 989-640-1203 for more details.

Click HERE for rules.

Click ENTRY FORM for the registration form.

Saturday, July 2nd, 2011

The 2011 Young Angler's Fishing Tournament

This year's Young Anglers Fishing Tournament will take place on Saturday, July 2nd starting at 8am, and will go until 10am. To register, meet at the boat launch at 8am on the day-of, or pre-register by contacting Tom Wilson at TMWLSN23 @ yahoo.com.

The 2011 Boat Parade

The 2011 Boat Parade will take place on Saturday, July 2nd. All participants should meet at the boat launch at 5:30pm. This year's theme is "Christmas in July"! You can pre-register with Barb Yount by emailing her... BYount @ horseheadlake.org.

The Devenbaugh Fireworks Display

The 2011 Fireworks Display will take play at dusk on Saturday, July 2nd.

Saturday, July 23rd, 2011

The 2011 Poker Run!

This year's Horsehead Lake Poker Run will take place on Saturday, July 23rd. Meet at the sand bar at 12:30pm. The cost is $5 per hand.

Saturday, August 13, 2011

The Annual Meeting and Picnic

This year's Annual Meeting and Picnic will take place on Saturday, August 13th, 2011 at the Mecosta Pines Ballpark. The meeting starts at 10AM with guest speakers, and board of directors elections. The picnic immediately follows the meeting.

*2010 Events*

		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. Saturday, July 3, 2010 Young Angler Fishing Tournament The 5th Annual Young Anglers Fishing Contest took place this year on July 3rd, 2010. This year's winners were: Jacob Sweir -- 1-3 years old James Brand -- 4 years old Stephen Spicuzzi -- 4 years old Isaiah Perry -- 5 years old Adam Sambaer -- 5 years old Noah Brant -- 6 years old Evan McCurdy -- 6 years old Gavin Block --7 years old Thomas Sambaer -- 7 years old Anna Marie Wilson -- 8-9 years old Logan Feverbach -- 8-9 years old Jake Brant -- 10-11 years old Claire Smith -- 10-11 years old Mavric Guitar -- 12 years old Jordan Denehek -- 12 years old Carlie Smith -- 13-14 years old Houston Smith --13-14 years old 2010 Boat Parade The theme for the 2010 Boat Parade was “Wild, Wild West!" Congratulations to this year's winners: 1st place Mike & Sandy Johnson, 2nd place was a tie, the Tarajos & the Penfields, and 3rd place, the Clausens! Saturday, July 3, 2010 Devenbaugh Fireworks The fireworks display on Horsehead Lake is the highlight of the summer and took place on July 3rd this year! 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 at P.O.Box 49, Rodney, MI 49342. You can contact Barb at (231) 972 -5117 for more information. Saturday, JulySaturday, July Poker Run This year's Poker Run took place on July 24th, 2010. Congratulations to all of our winners! Saturday, August 14, 2010 Annual Meeting and Picnic The annual meeting for the Horsehead Lake Association was held on August 14th, 10:00 a.m. 11 Mile Rd. The meeting featured 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 _______________________________________ 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 _______________________________________ 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 _______________________________________ 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 _______________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________ 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!