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What do you see from your area? (you can either post pictures on the LMPO FB page or send them directly to bremen34@gmail.com) Let's see how many people join us! Several of you have added to our 'fun'. Keep those pictures coming. |
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MICHIGAMME, Mich. (WLUC) - A U.P. fire department is adding new layers to its emergency response capabilities.
The Michigamme-Spurr Fire Department bought a new rescue boat last week. Now, the department is raising money to buy a trailer and motor for it. The department expects the items to cost about $15,000. Joe Perry, the department’s fire chief, says the new boat will be a game changer when it’s up and running. “We feel it’s going to be beneficial for our department and for our residents,” said Perry. “We’ve had increased in the last couple of years where it would’ve been nice to have our own boat. Any time that we have a water rescue or something on one of our lakes, it takes a while for either the sheriff’s office or the DNR to get here.” You can send donations to the Michigamme Township Office. WINTER TIPS!Pack an extra pair of socks in your car’s glove compartment. Then if you need to get out and shovel, or if you step into a puddle, you’ll have dry socks to change into. And put those orphaned or mismatched socks to use: use them as wiper blade covers! This life hack for winter is simple yet so effective!
This winter hack is one of our favorites. Simply apply cooking spray, such as Pam®, to the snow blower’s clean and dry auger and inside the discharge chute before tackling the snowdrifts. Additionally, you can use the cooking spray on your shovel to prevent snow from sticking. Did you notice the new road signs?Charlie Gardner (Fire Department) explained that the new signs were just about finished going up. They are larger than the old ones and certainly easier to see both day and night. When questioned, Charlie, said that using these signs enables the 1st responders to find you without a fire number. Charlie also stated that it is IMPORTANT TO MAINTAIN YOUR ROAD! RESCUE VEHICLES NEED A MINIMUM OF 12' TO GET THE TRUCKS IN. Cut back branches where needed.
We Celebrated
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Know your Ice Thickness!Any donations can be sent to Michigamme-Spurr PO Box 220 Michigamme, MI. Pleas make sure you put RESCUE BOAT on your check.
Why join the LMPO?
Here is what your dues provide
1. BUOYS -We have about 30 buoys throughout the lake. (replacing 8 this year.) Take them out each fall, clean, repair, replace as needed and again put them out each summer. (Also the insurance and upkeep of the LMPO pontoon boat used.)
2. DAM - We pay taxes, maintenance and inspection (inspection was $1400 in 2022) for the dam property. 3. MAPS - We purchase lake maps for the membership every 5 years, and we distribute complimentary copies of the lake directory to dues paying members. 4. LAKE QUALITY - We also test multiple sites around the lake for coliform bacteria, and we pay for of the dam. We have funds earmarked for fish cribs, but progress has been limited by the DNR’s restrictive permitting. 5. SPECIAL PROJECTS - We also support special projects that benefit the community. We purchased the dock for the Michigamme Township Park and in 2022 we donated $1400 toward a modern sound system for the Township Hall’s gymnasium. We regularly donate to the July 4th Committee and the museum’s annual fundraisers. 6. MICHIGAMME MESSENGER - This is the yearly newsletter that was given out at the annual meeting. We unfortunately have had difficulty resurrecting the Michigamme Messenger. Any Volunteers? 7. ANNUAL MEETING- Last, but certainly important. The donuts, hot dogs and chicken for the meeting. Canning? Freezing?
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Daylight Savings starts this Sunday!March 10thDid you miss the Halloween Party?
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