October 20, 2021
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Open House Directors Election
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Board of Directors Meeting
The Alcona Conservation District Board of Directors meeting has been re-scheduled for Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 5:00 PM in the Conference Room of the Alcona ANR Building, 320 S State Street, Harrisville following the Open House Directors Election.
LEGAL NOTICE OF ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
To all residents of the Alcona Conservation District, notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of October 2021, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, at the Alcona Conservation District Office located at 320 S. State St., Harrisville, an open house Director’s Election will be held. There are two positions for a four-year term of office. There are two candidates running for these positions of Conservation District Director: Tony Atkinson of Harrisville, MI and Randy Thompson of Harrisville, MI. District residents of legal age may vote as long as they show proof of residency in the county by one piece of identification. Voters must fill out a Voters Registration Card, which will be exchanged for a ballot. Due to the absentee ballot provisions, nominations from the floor will not be allowed. Write-in voting is not allowed.
Absentee ballots are available for voting in this election by writing to the Alcona Conservation District office located at 320 S. State St., PO Box 291, Harrisville, MI 48740 or calling 989-724-5272.
LEGAL NOTICE OF ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
To all residents of the Alcona Conservation District, notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of October 2021, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, at the Alcona Conservation District Office located at 320 S. State St., Harrisville, an open house Director’s Election will be held. There are two positions for a four-year term of office. There are two candidates running for these positions of Conservation District Director: Tony Atkinson of Harrisville, MI and Randy Thompson of Harrisville, MI. District residents of legal age may vote as long as they show proof of residency in the county by one piece of identification. Voters must fill out a Voters Registration Card, which will be exchanged for a ballot. Due to the absentee ballot provisions, nominations from the floor will not be allowed. Write-in voting is not allowed.
Absentee ballots are available for voting in this election by writing to the Alcona Conservation District office located at 320 S. State St., PO Box 291, Harrisville, MI 48740 or calling 989-724-5272.
FALL MUSHROOM HUNT
October 16, 2021
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The Alcona and Iosco Conservation Districts are hosting a fall mushroom hunt, Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at a forest on Bischoff Road in Iosco County near Tawas City. Anderson Road is the nearby cross street. Once in the area, follow the signs.
Sister Marie Kopin, a mushroom specialist from the Michigan Mushroom Hunter's Club, will be on hand to educate and identify collected mushrooms. During past hunts, over 80 different varieties have been found...many of which are considered edible.
Dress for the weather! The hunt will take place rain or shine but the sorting and identification of mushrooms will take place under a roofed pavilion. For your convenience, there are Port-a-Jons on site. There is no charge for the event which is open to the public. This is a family-friendly event and children are encouraged to participate. Masks and social distancing required.
For more information, call (989) 724-5272.
Bring a paper bag for collecting specimens and a small pocket knife to cut mushrooms.
October 16, 2021
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The Alcona and Iosco Conservation Districts are hosting a fall mushroom hunt, Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at a forest on Bischoff Road in Iosco County near Tawas City. Anderson Road is the nearby cross street. Once in the area, follow the signs.
Sister Marie Kopin, a mushroom specialist from the Michigan Mushroom Hunter's Club, will be on hand to educate and identify collected mushrooms. During past hunts, over 80 different varieties have been found...many of which are considered edible.
Dress for the weather! The hunt will take place rain or shine but the sorting and identification of mushrooms will take place under a roofed pavilion. For your convenience, there are Port-a-Jons on site. There is no charge for the event which is open to the public. This is a family-friendly event and children are encouraged to participate. Masks and social distancing required.
For more information, call (989) 724-5272.
Bring a paper bag for collecting specimens and a small pocket knife to cut mushrooms.
Listen to "Annie and the Tree Guy" on 97.9 WXTF Harrisville, every Thursday night from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Forester Eric Brandon and wife Annie talk about tree topics, forest health, logging, and upcoming conservation district events! If you're out of range of the broadcast, you can stream it on 979harrisville.org.
