Welcome to the U.P.!
Are you new to our lake? Have you had any changes to your contact information? LMPO needs to have the correct information.
(Select Around Town at top * Click on Contact Form * Fill it out and SUBMIT)
What do you see from your area? (you can either post pictures on the LMPO FB page or send them directly to [email protected]) Let's see how many people join us! Several of you have added to our 'fun'. Keep those pictures coming. |
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FREE SMOKE or CO2 ALARMS Still Available!
MORE HAVE BEEN ORDERED. GET YOUR NAME ON THE LIST! The Michigamme Spurr Volunteer Fire Department has FREE smoke alarms and CO (carbon monoxide) detectors, for household installation, from a state-funded program. These units have a 10-year battery.
If interested, please contact John Gregg at 248.408.3033, or any other member of the Fire Department, or sign-up at the Township Hall. Installation or pick-up available. Be Safe.
MORE HAVE BEEN ORDERED. GET YOUR NAME ON THE LIST! The Michigamme Spurr Volunteer Fire Department has FREE smoke alarms and CO (carbon monoxide) detectors, for household installation, from a state-funded program. These units have a 10-year battery.
If interested, please contact John Gregg at 248.408.3033, or any other member of the Fire Department, or sign-up at the Township Hall. Installation or pick-up available. Be Safe.
Love the Outdoors?
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Have you checked out the new courts?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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Sad to see them go...Michigamme Musings~ Your dedicated LMPO buoy crew removed the buoys for the season. Sincere thanks to Dan Ostola, Jim Gustitis, Tom Farley, and Thad Cooper. Dixon Holmgren was also on board to identify rock locations by the Van Riper boat launch. Please exercise extra caution as you navigate the lake. Enjoy the Autumn colors all!
Joe Perry, fire chief, talked to the dedication crowd about how important the rescue boat is. Joe mentioned how at one time they had to use his own boat that had an electric motor and even took the battery from Charlie Gardner's truck to keep the boat motor going. Enough of that, so with the many donations, we now have a rescue boat that will serve our area lakes. Some of you might have seen the boat in action during the fireworks when one of the barges had a fire.
We are beyond grateful for all of the generous donations we have received towards this amazing new resource.
Rain didn't stop it. The market and car show got moved, but still went on.LMPO Annual Meeting
2022 LMPO mapEvery five years we give each member a map of the lake. This year we were able to not only update the map, but also produce it in a smaller, color version that could even be taken out on the boat. ( The maps are printed on water and tear resistant paper.)
One map per dues paying household is provided free of charge. We have around 75 extras that may be purchased for $10. If you were unable to pick up your map, there will be an alternate date/time that will be posted on Facebook. The option of mailing your copy is available at an additional charge for the postage. Please contact us if you need to have yours mailed. Do you know we had 15 stars and 15 stripes on our flag?Is Your property Safe From ID Theft?Don't get caught with the growing white-collar crime. CLICK HERE to get more information to protect your property. |