Summer is coming, I promise! In preparation for the 2018 beach season, we are looking for enthusiastic, hard-working, reliable young adults to fill beach staff positions. All interested parties should attend beach clean-up (Sunday, May 20th) and fill out a short application. I have attached the document with the application to this post; if you have any troubles accessing the app or other questions, please feel free to email me at lauren.thorne@hope.edu or message me on Facebook  

 

Beach Reservations are now being accepted for the 2018 season.

 

To reserve one of the two spots at the beach, click on the beach page and scroll down to the beach reservations section.  Also this year we have add an online calendar so that you can see what days are available.

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.

Legal Fireworks can be purchased at almost anytime now in Michigan. There are regulations as to when the can be discharged. Take a look at the attached  to be aware of the laws. It's easier to obey the laws, when you know what they are. Or, you may be suprised with a hefty fine!

We have created a  list of available people offering their services on the Website: Babysitters/ Petsitter/ walkers in the neighborhood. Click on the Services Directory tab on the left side of this page for more information. Anyone else interested in having their contact information posted, please send it through the website or contact one of the boardmembers.

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.