Due to a solid cold snap, the Long Lake Ice Jam in Iosco County went forward without a hitch. Prior to the event, the Plainfield Township Fire Department held ice rescue training at the DNR launch. Pictured (l-r) are Kelly Campbell, Kristopher Franklin, and Josh Gibson.
HALE – Long Lake in Hale held its annual Long Lake Ice Jam Feb. 17. There was some concern the event would be downsized this year due to a lack of ice, but a week-long cold snap froze the lake enough to allow the festivities to move forward.
The days events included a Polar Bear dip, raffles, ice hockey, sled races and much more. The events were held largely on the ice behind the Long Lake Bar.
~ Photos by Mark Constance
Volunteers were able to develop a smooth skating area for ice hockey.About a dozen people participated in the Polar Bear Jump. Air temps at the time were about 20 degrees.Kaitlin and Jayden Meirndorf won the sled races.The Plainfield Township Fire Department conducted ice rescue training at the DNR launch. Department personnel on scene included (l-r): Cody Hodges, Rich Sidam, Ed Lauria, Josh Gibson, Kristopher Franklin, Kelly Campbell, Jake Kirinovic, AL Backus, Robert View, Jaxson Houchen, Jack Backus, Dawn View, Nick Klus, Sandi Bradley and Steve Bradley.
