Gateway to Writing Registration Ends Soon

Gateway To Writing 2018

The registration deadline for the 2018 Gateway to Writing Workshop featuring Anne-Marie Ooman is less than than two weeks away. Registrations must be received by October 3rd. Also a workshop session with Marylou Bugh presenting Sense or Nonsense: Sensible Characters. Includes all materials, beverages and lunch.

Click here for printable registration form.

Writing Workshop 2018 Deadline Approaches

Gateway To Writing 2018

The registration deadline for the 2018 Gateway to Writing Workshop featuring Anne-Marie Ooman is less than than two weeks away. Registrations must be received by October 3rd. Also a workshop session with Marylou Bugh presenting Sense or Nonsense: Sensible Characters. Includes all materials, beverages and lunch.

Click here for printable registration form.

Gateway To Writing Workshop 2018

Click here for Gateway to Writing Registration Form

This year we are proud to host guest author Anne-Marie Oomen. Ms Ooman grew up on a farm outside of Hart, Michigan. She has taught writing in many venues from Boston to Chicago areas to Intwerlochen, and has more than 35 years of teaching experience She will be presenting A Sense of Place.We will have our usual second workshop session Sense or Nonsense: Sensible Characters presented by Marylou Bugh.

Anne-Marie Ooman has published in numerous genres: memoir, essay, poetry and plays and won two Notable Book Awards. For more info about her novels click here Anne-Marie Ooman..

New this year, in place of the Q&A we have had in the past, we will have a critique session. Attendees are encouraged to bring a sample (3-5 pages) of your writing for a chance to have it discussed.

If your an aspiring writer or a seasoned storyteller looking for motivation. Join us on Saturday, October 6, 2018, 9 AM at the Northeast Arts Council Bldg in Standish for an educational and fun day of writing.

Gateway to Writing, now in it's fourteenth year, is a writers workshop held at the Northeast Arts Council Bldg in Standish, Michigan. The work shop runs from 9 AM to 1:45 PM. Materials, lunch and beverages are included. At the modest cost of $35 ($25 for students grade 9-12) this workshop is a real bargain.

Registration form with payment must be received by Oct. 3, so we can let the caterer know how many will attend for lunch. Click here for
Gateway to Writing 2018 Registration Form.

For more information call 989-846-6546 or 989-482-9005.

Gateway to Writing is sponsored by Mid-Michigan Writers, Inc. and Northeast Michigan Arts Council

Authors Marylou Bugh and Janet Allen to Launch and Sign Their Latest Books Sept. 19, 2017 in West Branch, MIchigan

Two Michigan authors will be launching their latest books at the West Branch District Library's Books for Lunch on September 19 at noon. Both authors will be giving a synopsis and signing their latest work. Books will be for sale. A vegan lunch will be available. Donation requested. Hope to see you there.

Houghton Lake April 6, 2017 Ice Is Off The Lake

The ice is off the lake and the DNR boat launch docks are in the water. The canals that I have seen are also ice free. This is the time of year when the Crappie come into the canals. I haven't heard anything about the fishing since the ice started to melt but I know many trophy size Northern Pike were taken from under the ice this past winter.

We had mild temps all winter and whether this will affect the winter kill of fish or not, has yet to be determined. Personally, I believe the fishing will continue to be excellent this year.

I drove by Higgins Lake a couple of days ago and there was still some ice hanging around the shoreline. No surprise since Higgins runs much deeper than Houghton, making the water temps lower. But after today's "snow storm" the temps are to remain near 50 degrees and higher during the day. Almost warm enough for me to play hooky and go to Reedsburg Dam for a little afternoon fishing. I fish from a chair so I prefer it to be 60 degrees or higher. Otherwise the joints get a little stiff.

Hope to see you in the summer and good luck fishing.

Houghton Lake Ice Report 12/21/16

Ice Report From Lyman's on the Lake

Houghton Lake Ice Report 12.21.16. The ice is being stubborn and unpredictable. Ice thickness ranges from 8" to 2". There are guys fishing, but they have been staying fairly close to shore. The south shore weed bed can be fished to about 200 - 300 yards out, but you need to check as you go. Areas of east bay, north shore by Flint Rd and in the canals can be fished. No one is traveling by quad or sled yet.

Stay safe out there.

Until next time,

Ken

Houghton Lake Ice Report. 12.16.16

Lyman's on the Lake: Ice Report

Houghton Lake Ice Report. 12.16.16. 

On the main body of the lake, ice thickness is 4" to 6" very close to shore, but it thins out quickly to about 1" in as little as 100 yds out. The more wind/wave sheltered areas of the lake like the canals, parts of east bay and boat launches have 4" to 5". A few anglers are starting to go out, but they aren't venturing too far from shore and they are using a spud frequently to test the thickness as they go. We have a storm on its way with heavy snow fall predicted, which could weaken the ice, so we are still recommending people wait a few more days.