WINTER NEWSLETTER, 2010

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  Elections

Six Board members were up for re-election this past fall. Dave Lewis our President, Mike Hunt our Secretary and Craig Ardner chose to step down. Thank You guys for all you have done for the LGPOA, you will be missed. Pat Swanson, Al Schwartz and R. Carey were re-elected to the Board. Also Carol Sladick, Fred Evenson and Kathy Broker were elected to the Board. Welcome aboard new Board members.
 

 

 SHRINKWRAP

Sad news in regard to the shrink-wrap project. This last year we again collected several shrink-wraps. (Thank You to all who turned theirs in.) Unfortunately the company from Ohio that picks them up from Bee’s has become to unreliable so we will not be taking shrink-wraps this year. I will keep looking into this and hopefully we can start collecting again in the future. I would appreciate any advice and/or help I can get, getting this back on track.

Roger Carey
 

 


LAKE GEORGE

PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Lake George &

Shingle Lake

Winter 2010


*Newsletter INDEX*
SNOWBIRDS: Dark-eyed Junco---Page 1
Board of Directors---Page 2
Important Phone Numbers---Page 2
Membership Information---Page 2
Committees---Page 2
Township Tidbits--Page 3
Fish Survey--Page 3
Winter Carnival--Page 3
Poker Run--Page 3
McNALMS Conference Report--Page 4
SPAM Notice--Page 4
Essay by Aldo Leopold: The Land Ethic--Page 5
Boat Parade--Page 5
'09 Poker Run Sponsors--Page 6
Hammerhandle Pike Article--Page 7
Membership Form---Page 8

MICHIGAN’S SNOWBIRDS Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis)

 Though many people associate bird watching with the warm days of summer, there are hardy birds that breed to the north and can be found in Michigan during the coldest winter months.

One of the most common of these throughout the Lower Peninsula is the darkeyed junco.

The dark-eyed junco (Junco hyemalis) is a member of the sparrow family and is distinctive with its white or light pink bill, dark gray head, back, and sides, and its light gray or white belly. There are five different subspecies of the junco; the “slate-colored” subspecies is found in Michigan. Juncos can be found all across North America from Alaska and Newfoundland to Mexico and Florida. They are commonly seen at feeders throughout the winter and have been nicknamed “snowbirds” for their tendency to appear just as the snow starts to fly. To residents of the Upper Peninsula, though, these are summer birds. Juncos spend the summer in the UP and the northern LP, building nests and raising young along forest edges and in forest openings. Birds may also be found nesting in shrubby habitats typical of regenerating clear-cut or burned-over areas. Courtship begins in May or June after birds have returned from their wintering grounds. Juncos nest on the ground, and the female usually looks for a small cavity under tree roots, logs, rocks or shrubs to build her nest. The nest is a cup formed of twigs, bark, dried leaves, moss, and grass; the nest is lined with fine grass and hair. A typical clutch is 3 to 5 bluish-white eggs covered in brownish speckles which are incubated for 12 to 13 days. Young birds are able to leave the nest by the time they are 2 weeks old, though they remain at least partially dependent on their parents for up to 3 more weeks. Depending on when the young finally leave the nest, adult juncos may raise as many as 3 broods in a summer. In contrast, it is common to find juncos away from forested landscapes during the winter and frequenting fields, parklands, and suburbs after they leave their breeding grounds in October and November. Juncos tend to feed on the ground and may spend more time picking seed up from the ground around your feeders than at the feeder itself. Older, more dominant birds arrive on their wintering grounds earliest, followed by younger birds. Males tend to winter farther to the north than females. Birds tend to migrate to the same location year after year so you may see the same birds in your local flock for several years. These flocks spend the winter in a 10-12 acre area, roosting together at night, and have a complicated social hierarchy. You can see this pecking order at your feeder as dominant birds assert their position over other birds by facing them and fanning their tails to reveal the white outer tail feathers or by rushing at, pecking, and chasing subordinate birds. Dominant birds may face each other, extend their necks, and repeatedly raise and lower their bills, though this display rarely results in a fight. In the spring, males may start pursuing females at your feeder before migrating north to begin the breeding cycle again.

Karen Cleveland, Wildlife Division, Spotting Scope

Winter

 

 


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LGPOA
Board of Directors

President-
Rolf Hudson
Lake George, MI.
989 588-2468
1st Vice President-
Kim Hamilton
Lake George, MI
989-588-3051

2nd Vice President-
Fred Evenson
Lake George, MI.
989-339-5550
Secretary-
 Jan Penton
Harrison, Mi
248-960-
9882
Treasurer-
Marcia Wentworth
  Lake George, MI
  989-588-7277
Director-
Kathy Broker
  Grand Ledge, MI
  517-627-0931
Director-
Roger Carey
  Harrison, MI
  989-588-9538
Director-
Marie Garner
  Harrison, MI
  989-588-2954

Director-
Al Schultz
Sterling Heights, MI
989-247-0322
Director-
Carol Sladick
Lake George, MI
989-588-9639
Director-
Susan Street
  Rochester Hills, MI
  248-650-3065
Director-
Pat Swanson
Lake George, MI
989-588-4558

 


Important
Phone Numbers

Clare County Sheriff
Wilson, John      989-539-7166

Clare Co. Marine Enforcement Chief
Sgt. Larson      989-539-7166

Lincoln Twp. Fire Chief
Majewski, Dale      989-588-9069

Lincoln Twp. Supervisor
Zimmerman, Dennis      989-588-9343

Clare County Commissioner,
District #1 Lockmiller, Jordan      989-588-3280

District #2 Grimm, Lynn      989-588-2652

Lincoln Twp. Zoning Adm.
Lambert, Al      989-588-9433

Building Inspector
Warren Mantei      989-588-6780
 

MEMBERSHIP
We would like to, in this article, explain some of the concerns regarding your membership year. Membership is from Memorial Day to Memorial Day. You will find 2 numbers following your name on the mailing label ( John Doe 10 ) these numbers stand for the year your membership expires. If say, you have 10 behind your name it means your membership expires on Memorial Day 2010.
If you notice an error in your address or suspect an error in your expiration date or need to update your information you may let me know.
R. Carey at 989-588-9538 mcarey55@charter.net.

Lake George Property Owners Association
P.O. Box 216, Lake George, MI 48633

...the purpose and goal of the Lake George Property Owners Association is to protect, maintain and enhance the environment and general quality of life of Lake George and Shingle Lake, as well as the community of Lake George of Lincoln Township, Clare County, Michigan...

 


COMMITTEES

AUDITING
Chair Marie Garner, Pat Swanson

BOAT PARADE
Chair Marie Garner, Susan Street

BOATER SAFETY
Chair Al Schultz

DIRECTORY
Chair Kim Hamilton

WEBSITE
Chair Roger Carey

FINANCIAL PLANNING
Chair Mike Hunt, Marcia Wentworth, Pat Swanson, Debbie Bergey

GENERAL MEETINGS FOOD
Chair Marie Garner & Kathy Broker

LAKE QUALITY
Chair Roger Carey, Fred Evenson, Dennis Zimmerman and Bob Mcpartlin

MEMBERSHIP
Chair Roger Carey, Maggie Carey & Pat Swanson

MERCHANDISE
Chair Susan Street & Carol Sladick

NEWSLETTER & EDUCATION
Chair Roger Carey, Maggie Carey

POKER RUN
Chair Al Schultz & Jan Penton

POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Chair Marie Garner & Pat Swanson

SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Chair Rolf Hudson & Jim Haggard

LIAISON TO THE WIG SOCIETY
Chair Jan Penton

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Visit our online membership application/renewal website.
click HERE

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