What to know about the new 2019 Michigan fireworks law:

Local governments cannot regulate consumer fireworks on these dates (until 11:45 pm):

December 31 (until 1:00 am on Jan. 1)

The Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding Memorial Day

June 29 to July 4; July 5 - if that day is a Friday or Saturday

The Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding Labor Day

No person can set off fireworks on public property, or the property of another person without their permission.

Fireworks can be banned in conditions of high fire risk.

The attached Orion Township Ordinance 143 and article present additional details:

 

Animal waste when left on the ground is not only a terrible surprise for your shoe, it is also a source of bacteria and parasites that are harmful to human health. When it rains, stormwater runoff from lawns and streets carries this waste - full of harmful bacteria - into stormdrains and into the lake. Dog feces is as high as 3rd on the list of contributors to contaminated water. Cleaning up after your pet is one guarantee in the life of every pet owner. Contrary to popular belief, dog feces is not fertilizer and does not provide any benefit to the soil. The linked article from The Clinton River Watershed Council provides more information about keeping pet waste out of our lake. If you are too busy to clean up after your dog or have physical limitations, Scoopy Doo Pet Waste Removal Services in Oxford (ph: 248-969-9400) may be able to help you.

Beach Reservations are now being accepted for the 2019 season.

 

The beach reservation process has moved to being completed mostly online through the KHA website.  Note this requires that you login to the website 

We have established a kayaking club which encompasses everyone who lives in Keatington on both sides of the lake.  The name of the club is Voorheis Vixens. 

We meet every Monday (weather permitting) at 6:30 pm in the vicinity of the 2nd island where the mouth of both halves narrows.  We ask that kayakers be safe and stay close to shore as we meet because boats are still actively on the water until 7:30 pm.

Exciting times on Lake Voorheis -  Look for us out on the lake with our logo on orange shirts.

One of our long time neighbors Pat Norton has a new toy and wanted to share some pictures taken with his drone from the beach. Check out how clear the water looks. Thanks to Pat for sharing!

This note is to remind all boaters of Orion Township Ordinance # 20. This is regarding boating on our lake.

No boat shall be on plane or be towing skiers etc. from the hours of 7:30 PM till 11AM Eastern Daylight time. The actual Ordinance may be found on the Marina Page or on Orion Township website. There was alot of complaints last Summer of people "stretching the rules" to accommodate themselves. Please be considerate to others that enjoy some quiet time on the lake.

I have recently been seeing and hearing Sandhill Cranes around the area. I found them at the football field this morning and was able to get close enough to get a couple of pictures.  

 

 

Also attached is a link to learn more about  these large birds courtesy of

National Geographic.

 

 

We have had several reports of boats motoring into the swim area to pick up "friends" from the swim platform. This is against the law and a very dangerous situation. Parents, if your children or young adults are allowed to drive your boats, PLEASE remind them to stay out of the swim area. We will be monitoring the situation and reporting violators to proper the authorities. Two children lost there lives in a boating accident last week on Sylvan Lake. We don't want any accidents at the KHA beach.

This is a reminder to all that Dogs are not allowed on the beach! People have been allowing their dogs onto the beach and this is not going to be tolerated! If you see someone with their dog on the beach. Please remind them it is against the rules. They are the ones at fault and the need to be reminded of this.

I received from a friend a map of Orion from 1896 and have posted it in the documents section of the Website. I would like to share it with those interested. Click on the documents tab on the home page. Or the link below.