Dickey Lake

The Municipality of Marmora & Lake once again convened a regular council meeting at the Ridge Church.

The Council met at 2:00 p.m., August 24.

The Grand Opening of the new Sand Building at the corner of Steenburg Lake Road and Dickey Lake Road  took place at 11:00 a.m., also, on August 24.

Council, some Municipal Staff and Hastings County representives were present along with members of the public.

More reported information on these two events may be found in the local newspapers or by visiting The Municipality of Marmora & Lake website found as a link in the Cottage Info section of this website.

October 15   Election ballots must be mailed by this date.

                       Why not mail your ballot early.

October 25   Municipal Election Day

The Municipality of Marmora & Lake is planning a special day to receive items not suitable for garbage or recyling.

The day scheduled is October 2.  On this web site click on “Cottage Info” then click on the link to “Municipality of Marmora & Lake” the click on “Waste Management” for information that may be updated from time to time.

Check for location, time, tipping fees and items to be accepted.

1. Have you checked Coe Hill weather, your home weather or world weather recently ?

    Click on the date at the top left corner of the home page.  Check anywhere in the world.

2.  Have you searched out information from the valuable “Links” ?

     On the home page click on Cottage Info..  A list of valuable links may be accessed, including a new link, Coe Hill World.

3.  Are you planning to attend Shawano summer events ?  Below on this post sheet the SRI events are listed.

     Also, check the main signboard for additional information.

On sale: Dickey Lake Cookbook. Just $ 10.00 each.

A great resource in your kitchen or a great gift for someone to remind them of fond memories at the lake.

E-mail Helen McPherson at helenmcpherson@xplornet.ca  to place your order.

The Fall 2010 edition of “The Loon’s” Call will be distributed to all 2010 paid members, advertisers and link organizations at least two weeks prior to Thanksgiving weekend.

If you are a paid 2010 SRI Member and do not receive your copy of the fall 2010 edition, write to associates@pitt.ca.

For those Shawano property owners who have not paid for a 2010 Membership, there is still time, and once paid you will also receive a copy of the fall 2010 newsletter. 

Contact Carol Jeffers, Membership (Jennison Road) to pay your 2010 membership fee of $ 40.00 . 

All events, were posted on the main entrance sign board and the Shawano Trail signboard well in advance of each event.

All events were also posted on this web site.

• Dickey Day                                          Saturday, July 17, 2010

             at the Walton’s

                 convenor:  Mike Noble

Dickey Day 2010 was another success. A special Thank you to Mike Noble, organizer & his team & to Lori and Greg Walton for once again hosting this event. More information will follow on this web site and in the fall 2010 edition of The Loon’s Call.

• SRI Annual General Meeting                   Saturday, July 24, 2010

             The Ridge Church    10:00 a.m.

The 2010 AGM

             A less than packed hall, a good agenda, information shared, and in general a very good AGM. 

Why the light attendance ? Some regulars were away from the area. Some owners are simply not interested and prefer others “pick up the torch” and do the work. Please folks, if you did not attend do not complain about the efforts of the SRI Directors. There is still time to Volunteer. You may wish to Volunteer in some capacity without being a Director.

• Legends of the Game Golf Tournament   Saturday, August 7, 2010

            convenors:  Bill & Laurie Rothwell  

The 2010 legends of the Game, Golf Tournament

       Great golfers, great course, great weather and a great awards dinner !  A special thank you to Bill & Laurie Rothwell and their organization team. Read a complete report and view pictures in the fall edition of The Loon’s Call.

• Sailing Regatta (non-sanctioned)   Saturday, August 14, 2010

        The 2010 Regatta

  What  a beautiful weather day.  Sunny, warm and a moderate breeze.  A little more wind would have made the Regatta even more exciting.  Several “vessels” and several spectator boats took to the main body of water on Dickey Lake.  Thank you Bruce Curwood, Dan Gordon, Pattie & Dan Norton and all others who made this annual event another success.

Read a detailed report and view pictures in the fall edition of The Loon’s Call.

Corn Roast     Saturday, August 28, 2010

The 2010 corn roast

Beginning at dusk, cottagers and friends came out to celebrate yet another ending of summer cottaging at this annual event hosted by Helen Shea and family.  The corn was hot and tasty, the conversations were delightful and in general the people in attendance had a great time.                                                                                                                                                                                                Thank you Helen Shea & family for another wonderful corn roast evening.

          Hosts:  Helen Shea & family

• Municipality of Marmora & Lake Council Meeting 

                              August 24, 2010      at the Ridge Church                                                                                                                    

               Check local newspapers or The Municipality of Marmora & Lake website for a report.

Information concerning The Mining Act revisions will be posted soon.

The latest news is now available from “WRAFT” Waterfront Ratepayers after fair Taxation and “CAPTR” Coalition After Property Tax Reform.

1. Scrap the 2008 Property Assessments !  (December 22, 2008)
2. The Ontario Property Assessment and Tax System

•          The Market slowdown and the four year assessment
•          What happens when real estate prices drop ?
•          What is the Government of Ontario doing about this ?
•          What can municipalities do ?
•          Whar can you, the homeowner, do ?

For all the latest take one easy step.

On this web site or go it alone, go to either:

www.wraft.com

or www.captr.org

Zebra mussels have been identified in several area lakes.

Steenburg Lake apparently now has zebra mussels.

Everyone must be extra vigilant when moving a boat from lake to lake. 

“Traveling” sport fishermen, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ontario Provincial Police move from lake to lake frequently .

The entire exterior of the boat must be cleaned and inspected, the bilge pumped dry  and water drained completely from the motor to allow drying of the cooling system.  Live bait and catch wells must be inspected and never dumped from lake to lake.

We call on everyone to keep zebra mussels out of our Shawano Lakes.