2/7/2012 THE CHEBOYGAN COUNTY HISTORY CENTER WINTER SCHEDULE 2/7/2012 MONDAY 2/06/12 BRETT'S REPORT 2/7/2012 This Pike was taken at 11:30 am today in 8 feet of water in front of Aloha State Park it measured in at 38 inches. Danny Brown was the angler. 2/5/2012 - SUNDAY - BRETT'S REPORT 2/7/2012 Another day on the lake fishing has slowed a bit still taking small amounts of big perch on blues. Very windy on the lake right now. Ice is holding well in the bay here at Aloha over a foot of ice remains. The snowmobiling trailS aren't fairing so well as you can see in the photo but you can't miss our sign on the trail. CONDITIONS ARE STILL GOOD AT ALOHA 2/4/2012 They are picking up some nice perch in 29 to 40 ft of water. Still plenty of room for parking and Porty-Poty is close to to day use parking area that is open this year courtesy of Aloha State Park PLEASE REMEMBER TO CHECK THE BOX FOR THE STATE PARK PASSPORT "P" ON YOUR LICENSE TAB - only $10 for the whole year. STURGEON SEASON FOR 2012 IS OVER 2/4/2012 It was a beauty of an opening morning for sturgeon, good sunrise and 17 degrees. You could hear the ice rumble, that means it's making ice. But once again the seasons over before noon on the first day. But that doesn't stop the fishing on Mullett Lake - plenty of anglers here and the ice is still good for snowmobiles and atv's. And yes even the boys in blue appreciate the porta john. BRETT'S REPORT TUESDAY JAN 31 2012 1/31/2012 Snowmobiling has come to a grinding halt again. Ice fishing goes on even as some fisherman are preparing for the Sturgeon season on Black Lake. Catches of Perch seem to be better in the evening right now. The ice seems to holding its own. SEE STURGEON INFO UNDER BLOG JAN 15 1/29/2012 - BRETT'S REPORT - SUNDAY JAN 29 2012 1/29/2012 Not much has changed for snowmobiling and in ice conditions. However there are some soft spots out in the middle of the lake being reported. Perch are being caught but not in great numbers yet. Shacks are starting to pop up all over in search of the hot spot. Walleye are slow and some good size Pike are being taken. BRETT'S REPORT FRIDAY JAN 27 2012 7:28pm 1/28/2012 Ice reports are good plenty of ice for atv and snowmobile traffic. Need more snow for trails some is forecast for tonight we will see. Fishing reports are mixed pike are still doing well perch have been reported sporadic but those that have found them are pleased with the size, some 14 inch to 19 inch have been hitting on blues. Reports have been from a few fish to better that 20. Fisherman are starting to comb the lake so more reports should be coming in soon. BRETT'S REPORT TUESDAY - JAN 24 2012 1/24/2012 We lost a lot of snow pack yesterday with the rain and warm temps but have picked up 2-3 inches of new snow overnight. With the flip flop in temps and rain it's put a lot of water and slush on the ice. Despite tough conditions fishing is still going on perch are slow pike action is pretty good but it is windy on the lake and about 25 degrees. Their are scattered snow showers. BRETT'S REPORT SUNDAY JAN 22 2012 1/22/2012 Plenty of ice fishing going on today on Mullet lake. Reports of Pike and perch being taken with walleye being slow right now. Most anglers are searching for that spot. Some are trying familiar ground. Weather is perfect little wind and a balmy 23 degrees with overcast sky's Ice conditions are good on the north end of the lake with approx 10 inches while the south end has reports of 4-6 inches with more ice in the bays. SOO LOCKS CLOSES FOR SEASON - REOPEN MARCH 25 1/21/2012 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District announces the seasonal closing of the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. The Corps operates and maintains the locks as part of the Great Lakes navigation system and will use this time to perform critical maintenance on the lock structures. The season's final vessel, the Saginaw, a 639-foot long self-unloading bulk carrier, cleared the Poe Lock just at midnight January 19. During the 2011 navigation season, 4,040 cargo vessels passed through the Soo Locks carrying almost 75 million tons of iron ore, coal, grain and other commodities. In addition to cargo vessels, a total of 3,175 tour boats, private boats and other ‘recreational' vessels used the locks this past year. "The Locks are the linchpin of the Great Lakes navigation system, facilitating the transport of important commodities," said Lt. Col. Michael Derosier, district engineer. "We are proud of our responsibilities to operate and maintain the locks." While closed to navigation for the next two months, crews will be busy with a variety of maintenance projects on both the Poe and MacArthur Locks in preparation for another busy season. The Poe stayed open three days past the traditional closing date of the navigation season, at the request of the shipping industry, allowing the movement of over 400,000 tons of additional cargo. The locks are scheduled to re-open March 25. BRETT'S REPORT FRIDAY JAN 20 2012 1/20/2012 Picture is from today. Had 15 snowmobiles in in one group today trails are good. Ice fishing is slow but north end of lake has about 10 inches and about 4 inches by Round point. It's cold and windy on the lake right now.About 14 deg and cloudy with occasional light snow. TRAILS ARE IN GREAT SHAPE - ICE FISHING IS STARTING 1/19/2012 SNOWMOBILERS FROM THE WESTERN SIDE OF THE STATE ROLLED IN TO THE ALOHA CAMP STORE TO FILL THEIR SLEDS WITH GASOLINE AND BUY SOME SNACKS AND DRINKS TODAY AND THEY GAVE A GREAT REPORT ON THE EXCELLENT CONDITION OF THE TRAILS - THEY SAID THEY WERE PERFECT - ALSO THEIR ARE SEVERAL SHANTYS OUT ON THE ICE AND THEY ARE REPORTED TO BE CATCHING A FEW FISH. WE HOPE THEY WILL BRING SOME FISH IN FOR PHOTOS SOON SO WE CAN POST THEM. 01 17 2012 MORE SNOW COMING 1/17/2012 BRETT'S DAILY INFORMATION I have not heard from fisherman today, but Yesterday Sandy,Mike & Tyler caught 3 perch 3 walleye and 3 pike. As you can see the weather today is snowy and the temperature is 25 degrees. We have gotten 2-3 inches so far. They closed schools at 1pm. I hear we may get up to 8 inches after all is said and done. We are still waiting for our first fish photos of 2012 so stop by and we will take the photos. LOOK'S LIKE THE FISHING HAS STARTED 1/16/2012 No one has been in to report ice depths today but there are shacks and people on the ice. It's overcast and 25 degrees 2012 STURGEON SEASON ON BLACK LAKE 1/15/2012 Sturgeon Season on Black Lake (Cheboygan County) February 4 - February 8, 2012 Sturgeon fishing and possession season on Black Lake in Cheboygan County. The season will open on Saturday, February 4 and continue through Wednesday, February 8 or until the quota is reached (whichever comes first). There is a limited quota that will be announced by the DNR by January 17, 2012. Spearing is allowed. More information: Contact the DNR Gaylord Office at (989) 732-3541. SATURDAY NIGHT SUNSET 1/15/2012 Have had snowmobiles from the trail and said it's not bad but would like a little more snow. Joe has taken his shack out on the ice and is in 27-30 feet with 5-7 inches of ice. Others are fishing over in the bay finding a good 7 inches there. Some pockets of frozen slush are being reported where snow built up. Temp is 25 degrees and mostly cloudy right now. JOE DRAKE IS PUTTING SHANTY OUT 1/14/2012 SATURDAY 1-14-12 Joe went out and checked ice this morning and he is going to put his shanty out today. he said where there was ice already on the lake there is about 5 inches now and we had a good night of ice building last night. and it is making ice right now it's 14 degrees and the ice is making noise. FRIDAY JAN 13 - 14 DEGREES & 8 INCHES OF SNOW 1/13/2012 IT'S NOT READY FOR SLEDDING YET, BUT AT LEAST IT'S STARTING TO LOOK LIKE WINTER - TEMPERATURE IS DROPPING - BUT THE ICE IN THE LAKE IS NOT READY FOR SAFE FISHING YET. ICE IS FORMING 1/10/2012 A BRAVE JOE DRAKE WENT OUT ON THE ICE OFF THE FOOT OF MAIN STREET AND CUT A BLOCK OF ICE TO CHECK THE THICKNESS THIS MORNING ABOUT 11am - HERE IS A PICTURE OF THE BLOCK HE CUT - IT IS 3 1/2 INCHES THICK - SAFE FISHING IS COMING BUT NOT QUITE YET - THERE IS STILL A LOT OF OPEN WATER IN THE LAKE AND ACCORDING TO BRETT THE TEMP IS ABOVE FREEZING (37) TODAY. WE STILL CAUTION EVERYONE TO BE VERY CAREFUL AND IF YOU VENTURE OUT ON THE ICE IT IS STRICTLY AT YOUR OWN RISK. WE ARE NOT TO DO IT YET. THERE IS ALSO A REPORT WE MAY EVEN GET SOME SNOW ON THE TRAILS BEFORE THE WEEK IS OVER. MONDAY JANUARY 9 2012 2:20pm 1/9/2012 WE CALLED BRETT AND ASKED HIM TO LOOK OUT THE WINDOW AND TELL US WHAT HE SAW - HE DID AND EVEN SENT A PHOTO - TEMP 37 - CLOUDY WITH SLIGHT DRIZZLE - NOT A GOOD START TO THE WEEK WE ARE BACK WITH UPDATES AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK AND SOME NEW PHOTOS EVERY WEEK 1/8/2012 IT'S NICE TO KNOW WE WERE MISSED WITH WEEKLY UPDATES AND NEW PHOTOS - THANK YOU FOR LETTING US KNOW - KEEP WATCHING AND WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO KEEP YOU INFORMED - MANY PEOPLE ARE ALREADY MAKING THEIR RESERVATIONS FOR THIS SUMMER CAMPING - RESERVATION CAN ALREADY BE MADE FOR THE JULY 4th HOLIDAY. CURRENT CONDITIONS - THE ICE IS BUILDING BUT NOT YET READY FOR SAFE ICE FISHING ON THE LAKE - AND THE TRAILS ARE READY AND WAITING FOR A NEW SNOW TOPPING WHICH COULD BE COMING FOR THIS WEEKEND - WE WILL KEEP YOU INFORMED SO CHECK BACK - OR CALL THE ALOHA CAMP STORE AND ASK BRETT TO LOOK OUT THE WINDOW AND TELL YOU WHAT HE SEES. 4/17/2011 WIND + SNOW + COLD + WHITE-CAPS = TODAYS WEATHER AT ALOHA 4/17/2011 THE SALT TRUCKS ARE OUT AGAIN TODAY JUST ONE DAY AFTER DECLARING THE ICE IS ALL GONE FROM MULLETT LAKE AT ALOHA. WINDS MEAN POWER OUTAGES WHICH WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL OF IN THE LAST FEW DAYS, MOSTLY VERY SHORT AND NOT DURING THE NASCAR RACE OR THE RED WINGS VICTORIES. OK LISA NOT DURING THE TIGERS EITHER. BUT EACH CRAPPY DAY MEANS SUMMER IS ONE DAY CLOSER AND WE ARE ALL READY. THE WONDERFUL SMELL OF FRESH DONUTS MADE BY CHEF BRETT FILL THE STORE AND THEY TASTE REAL GOOD SO COME ON DOWN AND ENJOY ONE. IT IS NOT SUMMER YET HE ONLY MAKES DONUTS ON SPECIAL DAYS - SO CALL FIRST TO MAKE SURE THIS IS ONE OF THOSE DAYS OR ORDER AND PREPAY THE DAY BE.FORE TO BE SURE YOU GET JUST WHAT YOU WANT 4/17/2011 THE ICE IS OUT - GUESS WHO WON 4/16/2011 APRIL 15 2011 AND THE GATES ARE OPEN 4/15/2011 LESS THAN 30 MINUTES AFTER THE GATES WERE UNLOCKED AND OPENED THE FIRST CAR ENTERED TO ENJOY THE VIEW AND WATCH THE GEESE AROUND THE BOAT BASIN - SUMMER CAN'T BE FAR AWAY EVEN IF THE TEMP WAS IN THE MIDDLE 40'S AND FALLING - THE INSPECTION AT NOON TODAY DID DETERMINE THAT THERE WAS STILL A LITTLE ICE BY UNDER THE DOCK SO THE ICE IS NOT YET OUT OF THE LAKE. WHITE OUT ON THE LAKE TODAY 3/12/2011 Finally we get some snow but the temp is 34 degrees and all shanties have to be off the ice on Tuesday - Most people are getting in a last serious sled ride for the season and Daylight Savings Time starts tomorrow - where did the Winter go? It figures that today we are getting reports of good Perch catches from many of our local fishermen. Hey! it is also time to enter the ICE OUT CONTEST at the ALOHA CAMP STORE - be sure and stop in to put your best guess on the calendar - one entry per person (must be old enough to have a drivers license - that means 16 years old or older) - Last years winning date was April 3rd - This year we are allowing 2 people to pick the same date but still only one entry per person - There is no charge to enter and duplicate prizes will be awarded - You must be here in person to enter. You may enter up to and including March 31 2011 - once you enter you can not change the date. WE NEED SNOW 2/25/2011 Trails are quiet - no snow left for the groomers to work - Southern Michigan needs to send us some of their snow as this year the snow has deserted our area - We do have some reports of good Perch Fishing on the solid Ice in Mullett Lake. Reports received at our store range from catches of 2 or 3 to one of our most serious fisher "LADIES" who brought her bucket into the store with more that 20 nice ones the largest of which appeared to be over 12" - but she wouldn't tell me when the fish fry was going to be. MISSING ICE FISHING EQUIPMENT 2/19/2011 Yesterday (Friday February 18) morning a man in a pickup truck was observed picking up equipment that was scattered on the ice from the 40 mph winds that damaged several fishing shanty's during the night & early morning on Mullett Lake between the Village of Aloha and Needle Point. So far no attempt has been made to return this equipment to its owners. If you have any knowledge or information concerning this incident please contact us at the Aloha Camp Store or call 231-625-2552 - Several shanty's were either damaged or destroyed by the day long wind. Some of the remains of one destroyed shanty are seen in this photo being brought in. JUST ANOTHER WINTER SUNDAY MORNING IN ALOHA 1/30/2011 MINUS 4 DEGREES WHEN I OPENED THE STORE AT 7:45am WITH A BLUE SKY CONTAINING A FEW WHITE CLOUDS AND A VERY BRIGHT SUN COMING UP. A COUPLE BRAVE FISHERMEN WERE ALREADY OUT IN THEIR SHANTY'S - JUST ANOTHER WINTER DAY ON MULLET LAKE - BY NOON IT WAS UP TO 20 DEGREES - SLEDS WERE COMING DOWN THE TRAIL OR ACROSS THE FROZEN LAKE AND STOPPING FOR GAS AND FRESH DONUTS. ITS COLD AND SNOWING BUT THE FISH ARE BITING 1/22/2011 IT IS COLD, BLOWING & SNOWING BUT THE FISH ARE REALLY BITING. SO IF YOU CAN FIND YOUR SHANTY THROUGH ALL THE BLOWING SNOW AND GET THE HEAT CRANKED UP IT HAS BEEN A GOOD DAY TO DROP A MINNOW DOWN THE HOLE AND FILL YOUR BUCKET. REPORTS TODAY HAVE BEEN SAYING ANYWHERE BETWEEN 30 & 44 FEET OF WATER AND YOU CAN FILL YOUR PAIL WITH NICE 10 INCH PERCH - OR YOU MIGHT EVEN CATCH A NICE 19 INCH STEELHEAD LIKE KAREN DID (see picture under the 2011 photos) Ice Skating Rink 1/15/2011 Tyler from the Aloha Camp Store plows snow to make an ice skating Rink at the foot of Main Street in the Village of Aloha THE PORTA-POTTY HAS BEEN PROVIDED BY THE TOWNSHIP OF ALOHA FOR THE COMFORT OF THE CITIZENS WHO ENJOY THE MANY OUTDOOR WINTER ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ICE FISHING, CROSS COUNTRY SKIING, SNO-SHOEING, ICE SKATING, OR RIDING THE TRAILS 1/14/2011 BRETT PLACES A SIGN ON THE PORTA-POTTY 1/14/2011 A NEW SIGHT THIS YEAR IS THE YELLOW PORTA-POTTY LOCATED AT THE END OF HIGHWAY M-212 NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE STATE PARK. 1/14/2011 THE SHANTYS ARE ON THEIR WAY OUT TO THE ICE ON SATURDAY JAN 8th - THE ALOHA CAMP STORE HAS 2 AVAILABLE - SEE BRETT 1/14/2011 We have 2 shantys that are available for daily rental - they are on the ice and are equipped with heaters - stop by the Aloha Camp Store - winter hours 8am to 9pm except 10pm Friday & Saturday - or you may call the store at 231 625-2552 - or our cell 989 284-9259 to arrange your rental. WINTER'S HERE - COLD + WIND + SNOW + ICE - ENJOY IT 12/18/2010 It's snowing (supposed to get 3 additional inches today) it's cold 22.3 degrees at 10am this morning - the wind about 12 to 15 miles per hour - and report of the first brave fishermen out on this ice yesterday - and a few snowmobiles coming down the trail and buying gas - we have gone from bathing suits to long johns so lets enjoy winter which officially starts on Tuesday - we will try to keep up timely reports on the blog throughout the season - We also have a lot of photos to add to our site so keep watching - Our winter hours are 8am to 9pm except on Friday & Saturday we will stay open until 10pm - We will close at 6pm Christmas Eve and be closed Christmas Day - All of us here at the Aloha Camp Store appreciate your support and wish you a very Merry Christmas. GREAT INDIAN SUMMER WEATHER 70 + 10/8/2010 A FAMILY FROM GAYLORD BIKES TO THE ALOHA CAMP STORE FOR SOME ICE CREAM ON A BEAUTIFUL WARM FALL DAY. COLORS ARE GREAT, MAYBE A LITTLE COOL FOR THAT LAST SWIM BUT A FEW BRAVE SOULS ARE DOING IT. EARLY HALLOWEEN AT ALOHA STATE PARK HARVEST FESTIVAL 10/3/2010 Trick or Treater's of all ages enjoyed the cool but dry weather as they made their way past the Ghosts & Goblins to fill their bags with goodies at the many wild & scary decorated campsites spread thru the center of the park. Prizes for the best decorated were presented at the camp host site at 10am Sunday. Look for additional photos under the 2010 photo listing in the next couples of days. 3rd ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL OCT 2 & 3 2010 10/2/2010 Its that time again - Fall Colors are here and so is the annual Harvest Festival at Aloha State Park - Starting off on Saturday with a Pumpkin Painting Contest at 10am on Saturday - followed by a Car Show put on by the Cheboygan Car Club from Noon to 3pm - Saturday fun continues with a Chili Cook-Off at 3pm to 4:30pm - At 5:30pm is the contest judging contest at the Camp Host Site. Trick or Treating will be from 6pm to 8pm - A Bonfire will take place from 8:30 to 10pm. Sunday morning at 9am Coffee & Donuts will be at the Camp Host Site where the Winner of the Haunted Site Contest will be revealed at 10am. CUB SCOUTS HELP CLEAN UP ALOHA STATE PARK 4/24/2010 CUBS, PARENTS & LEADERS FROM CUB SCOUT PACK 187 SPONSORED BY THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE SPENT MUCH OF THE DAY SATURDAY APRIL 24 HELPING GET ALOHA STATE PARK READY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ENJOY - THE PARK IS NOW OPEN FOR DAY USE AS WELL AS CAMPING - RESTROOMS & SHOWERS WILL BE OPENED FOR CAMPERS USE ON MAY 1st JANE ROE - 2010 ICE OUT CONTEST WINNER 4/3/2010 2010 Aloha Ice Out Contest Winner It has been determined by Aloha Store Owner Brett Wyatt that as of Noon today April 3rd 2010 his inspection of the visible waters from the end of Main Street in the Village of Aloha showed no remaining Ice. Official Date of the Ice Out Contest for 2010 is April 3rd THE WINNER IS JANE ROE Congratulations Jane You may pick up your prize of store coupons from Brett. Note: The rules for the Ice Out Contest this year were based on Ice that was in the water only – piled or buried ice driven on shore was not considered ice still in the lake. Conditions were surveyed everyday at Noon from the foot of Main Street in the Village of Aloha. ICE IN LAKE ALMOST GONE ON APRIL 2nd 4/2/2010 GOOD TRY LARRY BUT IT LOOKS LIKE AT LEAST ONE MORE DAY BECAUSE AT NOON TODAY FRIDAY APRIL 2 THERE IS STILL THIS CAKE OF ICE IN THE WATER AT THE END OF THE DOCK - MAYBE JANE WHO GUESSED APRIL 3rd WILL BE THE WINNER NOT AN APRIL FOOL JOKE - FIRST SWIMMER OF 2010 4/1/2010 AT 1:30 THIS AFTERNOON CUSTOMERS AT THE ALOHA STORE SAW MAN TAKE A DIP IN THE RATHER COLD WATER OF MULLET LAKE. HE WAS SEARCHING WITH HIS METAL DETECTOR BUT MANAGED TO TAKE TIME OUT TO TAKE THE PLUNGE - UNFORTUNATELY OUR CAMERA WOMAN WAS NOT FAST ENOUGH TO CATCH UNDER WATER, BUT DID MANAGE TO GET THIS PHOTO - THE TEMPERATURE AT THE STORE WAS IN THE MID 70'S - PHOTO BY LISA MARK MAKES A NICE CATCH AS WELL 3/21/2010 MARK PORTEOUS CAUGHT A NICE 12 1/2" LAST WEEK ON MULLET LAKE JUST OFF THE VILLAGE OF ALOHA - SOON THE ICE WILL BE GONE AND THE PARK WILL OPEN - SPRING IS HERE NICE 14 1/2 INCH PERCH 2/26/2010 JEREMY STEMPKY OF CHEBOYGAN CAUGHT THIS NICE 14 1/2 INCH PERCH WHILE ICE FISHING ON MULLET LAKE JUST OFF THE VILLAGE OF ALOHA ON SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20 2010 ABOUT 9:30am ICE FISHING TIME IS HERE 1/16/2010 THE ICE IS HERE AND ICE FISHING IS PICKING AS MORE SHANTY'S APPEAR ON THE ICE. MODERATE CATCHES ARE BEING REPORTED IN THE EARLY MORNING AND LATE AFTERNOON. PERCH & BLUE MINNOWS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ALOHA STORE. SUBS AND DELI SANDWICHES ALONG WITH HOT COFFEE ARE AVAILABLE AS WELL. STOP IN & SAY HI TO BRETT, LISA OR POPS WHILE YOU WARM UP AND ENJOY A SNACK. SNOWMOBILERS LINE UP FOR GAS 1/8/2010 SNOWMOBILES LINE UP TO FILL UP THEIR SLEDS AT THE ALOHA STORE WHERE THE FUEL IS 89 OCTANE MIDGRADE - JUST RIGHT FOR MOST SLEDS. WE ARE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED JUST A FEW YARDS FROM THE TRAIL #9 AT THE END OF HIGHWAY M-212 SNOW + WIND + ICE FISHING + TRAIL GROOMING = WINTER IN ALOHA 1/3/2010 WINTER IS HERE AND THE ICE IS ALMOST READY FOR THE SHANTY VILLAGE TO APPEAR - SLEDS ARE VISABLE NOW ON THE GROOMED TRAILS AND WE HAVE PERCH & BLUE MINNOWS, WAX WORMS & WIGGLERS FOR BAIT AND A 70% PREMIUM GASOLINE AVAILABLE AT OUR GAS PUMP AT A VERY COMPETITIVE PRICE. STOP AND ENJOY OUR DONUTS MADE FRESH EACH MORNING. WE ALWAYS HAVE FRESH COFFEE, HOT CHOCOLATE AND A COMPLETE LINE OF SNACKS, POP, LIQUOR, & GROCERIES. OR JUST STOP BY TO SAY HI! ALOHA CAMP STORE FIRST CHRISTMAS POTLUCK 12/5/2009 FIRST WINTER STORM - DECEMBER 4 2009 12/5/2009 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY HOURS 11/22/2009 WE WILL CLOSE AT 8pm WEDNESDAY THANKSGIVING EVE - REMAIN CLOSED ALL DAY THANKSGIVING, AND POPS WILL REOPEN THE STORE AT 11am ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27. THIS WILL ALLOW OUR EMPLOYEE TO ENJOY THE HOLIDAY WITH HER FAMILY. HAVE A NICE AND SAFE HOLIDAY EVERYONE. LISA SMILES 11/9/2009 ALOHA STORE MANAGER SMILES AFTER LEARNING FROM OWNER BRETT WYATT SHE WILL BE OFF THANKSGIVING DAY THE WALLS OF THE NEW ADDITION ARE GOING UP 11/9/2009 CONSTRUCTION ON OUR NEW ADDITION IS CONTINUING AS THE WEATHER FINALLY BEGINS TO COOPERATE WITH US - 6 ROWS OF BLOCKS WERE LAYED TODAY AND MORE WILL BE ADDED TOMORROW - TEMPERATURES WERE IN THE LOW 50'S TODAY 20 DEGREE TEMP CAN'T STOP THE PROGRESS 11/6/2009 A LOW OF 20 DEGREES GAVE US OUR FIRST HARD FREEZE OF THE SEASON LAST NIGHT BUT THE SUN IS NOW OUT AND IT SHOULD GET TO ABOUT 40 DEGREES TODAY SO WORK GOES ON AND LATER TODAY THE FLOOR FOR THE EXPANSION SHOULD BE POURED - WORKMEN ARE PUTTING THE FINAL TOUCHES ON BEFORE THE CEMENT TRUCK ARRIVIES. CHECK OUT HALLOWEEN AT THE ALOHA STORE 11/1/2009 A FUN TIME AND SOME GOODIES WERE THE MAIN COURSE AT THE ALOHA STORE ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT WITH THE WICKED WITCH OVERSEEING ALL THE ACTION. CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS UNDER THE 2009 ALBUM. THE 108 TRICK OR TREATERS WHO STOPPED BY HAD FUN. HALLOWEEN 2009 10/31/2009 40 mph WINDS AND LOTS OF WHITECAPS SEEM TO BE IN ORDER FOR TODAY - THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN AT 9am FROM OUTSIDE THE ALOHA STORE BY OWNER BRETT WYATT READY FOR THE NEXT STEP 10/30/2009 THE FOOTINGS AND THE FOUNDATION ARE WAITING FOR US TO START THE NEXT STEP. LOOK! - CONSTRUCTION HAS STARTED 10/23/2009 FRIDAY OCTOBER 23 2009 AT 8:30am CONSTRUCTION ON OUR NEW ADDITION STARTED - HERE 2 WORKERS ARE REMOVING THE CHIMNEY WHILE THE TRADEMARK STAR STAYS BRIGHTLY LIT TO SHOW THE STORE IS OPEN AS USUAL FOR BUSINESS. FALL HAS ARRIVIED 10/16/2009 ONE LOOK AT THE DAZZLING COLORS OF MOTHER NATURE AND WE ALL KNOW THAT FALL HAS TRUELY ARRIVIED AT ALOHA - CAN SNOW BE FAR BEHIND? - PHOTO BY LISA Caramel Apples & Donuts 10/3/2009 With the time of the Season the Harvest Festival is in full swing at the State Park and at the Aloha Store - Something new CARMEL APPLES & PUMPKIN DONUTS are featured - check out the other photos in our gallery for 2009 - and come buy your donuts & caramel apples from Mr. Brett, Lisa, Pops, or Judy. What do ya mean there's no fish in the lake 9/11/2009 Nice catch by Brian Jacob of Aloha Village - one 23" and two that measured 22" each.May 2009 addition Coming but not for another Month 8/27/2009 SEPTEMBER 3rd Update, We received another setback in our timetable for having Pizza available to all our custmers. Our builder was told today by the building inspector that we needed another permit and would also have to appear at the October 7th meeting. Another delay! Today we received the plans to start on our new addition to make Pizza & the deli a Reality in the near future - Watch for the construction to start shortly. Fresh Hot Home Made Donuts Every morning from 7:30am! 8/14/2009 Stop by the Aloha Camp Store for Fresh Hot Home Made Donuts starting at 7:30am every morning. Awesome flavors of delicious, fresh hand made donuts. Each donut is hand made and individually frosted by owner Brett Wyatt or Manager Lisa Porteous. Some popular flavors are cinnamon, powdered sugar, rainbow sprinkles, chocolate frosted, maple frosted, vanilla frosted, black & white sprinkles and Blueberry, Apple or Pumpkin Donuts. The store also makes seasonal and specialty donuts. Enjoy!