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The Loon’s Call would love to receive your news and views!

Send us your favourite picture of our area.

Email to June Wells [email protected]

Can we feature YOUR picture on the front cover of the Loon’s Call this Fall?

Some of the photos the Loon’s Call received

Looking south with Milky Way above

Orion nebula with Fire nebula

Perseus double cluster plus comet Lovejoy at bottom

Very interesting! Many thanks to Al Kay for providing them for our readers.

Please remember that the water is still cold, regardless of how warm the air may feel.If you’re out on the lake, be sure to boat

wisely. Remember to wear your lifejacket.


Plan to attend the 2015Annual MeetingSaturday, August 1, 10 am, Zion Church, Ridge Road

The President’s Report

In the fall President’s report I mentioned that we were hopeful that the coming winter would treat us better than the last one. That “wish” was certainly short-lived. It seems that the snowfall was less but the cold weather certainly did hang around for a long time. In checking our propane usage for the season compared to last year, it showed usage to be almost the same. So I suppose it was not really that bad just that it seemed to be cold forever.

Our roads were maintained in great fashion. We can always count on Gord Hoard to be out there on the roads ensuring that residents and emergency vehicles have no problems getting in or out. Our neighbouring townships also did a great job on their portion of the roads. The spring has certainly made a mess of the roads with many sections being “torn” up and needing repair. In due course I am sure Marmora will get to it. Other than a small section of North Steenburg Lake Road, there has not been any report of flooding in our area. Less snow and proper repairs carried out last spring seem to be a good solution.

As noted in the fall report Mike Stevens ran for municipal council and was elected. He is working hard on behalf of all Marmora and Lake residents. We recently passed him on Jennison Road and when we stopped and talked, he was coming back from a 7:30 a.m. business meeting in Marmora. This makes for a long day especially for Mike; his normal “work” day only starts at 9:00.

The ice went out a couple of weeks ago as noted in our email correspondence. There does not appear to be much debris in the lake as the water level never did get as high as last year. The south west wind did a number on a couple of docks at the end of Jennison road however, moved them about 20 feet from where they were anchored. To quote Bob Gilchrist, “first time in more than 20 years my dock has moved that much due to ice flow”.

We have a challenging year ahead of us - we need new people to get involved to ensure that our events are a success - and we need new events that will get more people involved. Please do not be shy. If you have an idea for a new event, let the executive know - [email protected]. We meet on a regular basis and your ideas will be discussed. The executive, according to our by-laws, is made up of a total of 13 people. At the present time you are represented by 10 people from both Dickey Lake and Lake of Islands, some permanent residents and some seasonal, so we have a pretty good cross-section on the executive. If you are interested in running for the executive at the next general meeting in August please let one of the executives know and we will put your name forward at the meeting.

Looking forward to another great summer in “paradise” - drive safe and stay healthy.

Best regards,

Bill Rothwell


President Bill RothwellVice-president Barb AllportSecretary Mike StevensTreasurer Patti Norton

Directors Ron Murrayat large: Mike Noble Diane Warden June Wells Heather Maxwell Heather Wayte

Shawano Ratepayers Inc. Directors (August 2014 - July 2015)

The Loon’s Call Editor June Wells Advertising / Publisher Shelagh Landsmann Bulletins PlusSRI Web Site: Web Master Andrew Pitt Web Manager Wally PittElectronic Distribution Bill Rothwell Welcome Packages Diane WardenShawano Clothing Patti NortonShawano Directory Patti NortonEnvironmental Watch Ron MurrayMembership Patti Norton / Barb AllportHistorian Wally PittSignboard Monitor TBA

Lake water quality monitoring / reporting Dickey Lake LaVern Wayte Lake of Islands Ron Murray Lost Lake John BurchMunicipality of Marmora & Lake Chief Building Official Matt DejongMinistry of Natural Resources Liaison TBAResearch Wally PittEvent Coordinator Patti NortonEvents: Dickey Day Mike Noble Sailing Regatta Bruce Curwood Golf Tournament Bill Rothwell

Roles and Responsibilities, SRI Directors and Volunteers (2014-2015)

1. Of course, the most personal method is to meet with or call a director.2. Hand delivered Mail: The SRI locked mailbox beside the SRI signboard along the main road entrance is checked regularly. Change of information forms are always available in the letter box. Completed change

of information forms, membership dues and other correspondence to the directors of SRI may be slipped through the slot in the locked mailbox at any time.3. Mail: Shawano Ratepayers Inc. Compartment #219 Gilmour, ON K0L 1W0

Communication - There are several ways to stay connected to Shawano Ratepayers Inc.

President - Bill Rothwell358 Jennison Road, Gilmour, Ontario K0L 1W0Email: [email protected]

Membership - Patti Norton 112 Emily St. WNewcastle, ON L1B 1H1Email: [email protected]

Membership -Barb AllportRR2, Jennison RoadGilmour, Ontario K0L 1W0Email: [email protected]

Advertising - Shelagh Landsmann2395 South Bay Rd.Douro-Dummer, ON K0L 2H0Tel - 705-877-2884Fax - 705-877-1500Email: [email protected]

Shawano Ratepeyrs Inc. (SRI) MembershipAnnual membership fee is $40. As of July 28, 2007, SRI introduced Associate Memberships at a cost of $20, intended for individuals who do not own property within Shawano, but have a special interest in staying connected and supporting SRI.

All memberships run for the calendar year. All membership cheques (payable to Shawano Ratepayers Inc.) with supporting contact information, should be mailed to Patti Norton, Treasurer. Contact info above.

Be sure to use your complete mailing address for all your mail, indicating your 9-1-1 (civic) address and road name.If you have any questions or require further information, please contact the Coe Hill Post Office.

Rural Mailing Addresses From the Post Office:


Municipal Matters - Spring 2015 - Councillor Mike Stevens

If you have concerns or questions regarding building or the permitting process, please contact Matt Dejong,

Chief Building Official and By-law Enforcement Officer.

Featuring:

Aluminum Docks

Boat Lifts

PWC [email protected]

Do you have a passion for writing and photography? If you would like to be a roaming reporter for the Loon’s Call, please send your contact info to [email protected] this is a volunteer role, it looks great on a resume or personal bio. Students, consider your community hours requirement.

Reporters Wanted

The recommendation of both the health department and fire department is that you change the batteries in your smoke detector when the time changes (spring and fall). If you have not been at your

cottage yet this year, it would be a good idea to change the batteries when you first arrive.

Be safe - not sorry!

Are you back at the cottage for the first time

this year? Change the Batteries.

I want to take this opportunity to thank all who helped with their time, donations, and most of all by voting in the last municipal election. This is my first year on council and it has been a learning experience, but also very exciting. The yearly budget has taken up much of the time and the staff and our Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) have done a lot of work on it. We are facing an increase in our portion of the budget. The largest single increase is in our Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) cost for the coming years. The increase will be $84,500 this year alone and ending with an approximate increase of $253,000 over 3 years. Our overall tax increase will be $4.40 per $100,00 of your assessed value.

Our recycling costs are also going up due to low prices for scrap and a new up-to-date contract with the trucking company and the recycling plant. We had a very low cost contract in the past which has elapsed giving new pricing

which is much higher. This will be an ongoing increase for the next few years as the costs become phased in. For hazardous waste and electronic waste please go to quinterecycling.org website for special dates and places where these items can be disposed of. We are also able to go to the site in Belleville where you can drop off waste on a weekly basis. Paint and batteries are also now recyclable at the Belleville location.

We will have 2 special garbage days this year on Dickey lake; June 6 and October 3.

For most information regarding your municipality go to the website marmoraandlake.ca or call 1-613-472-2629. You can also email me directly at [email protected]

Thank you and have a great summer!Mike Stevens


I realize that not everyone will agree but I felt like I should say something about the decision to make The Loon’s Call available only in digital format. Now I’m a “young” somewhat hip lady and realize the world is online, but there’s something to be said for the feeling of holding something in your hand.

I am a writer by profession and have been around long enough to see the latest and greatest way to get your readers attention. I have been working on a book series for a number of years and this is what I hear from our clients; the greatest thing about getting a book is that it will be around forever. It’s something to put on your coffee table and pick up and put down as many times as you like. It’s something guests pick up and browse through, it’s a conversation piece and in today’s world of everything digital a book is something tangible, something “real” to touch and feel and believe me, that’s making a huge comeback.

So to take away my hard copy of The Loon’s Call really fights everything I am promoting and working on today. I assure you I may peruse the digital copy, but I will no longer pour over it again and again. My guests will no longer cozy up on my cottage couch and dive in either. No longer will they ask about the businesses that advertise inside and hint that they’d like to go check them out; because how will they know? I am well aware my digital copy will get lost along with all the other emails coming through on a daily basis. That’s the reality of it.

We are losing something big here and I am willing to do whatever it takes to revive the hard copy of the Loon’s Call. Do we need to pay a bit more for our annual fees? Do we need to organize a fundraiser? Bake sale? I’ll do it. Put me in charge. Our local businesses deserve that much. Kim

Letters to the Editor: “The news of the last Loon’s Call”

For those of you who have the same concerns as above, Bulletins Plus has offered a possible solution

I was sorry to hear we will not be receiving a paper copy of the Loon’s Call this spring. Everyone who comes to the cottage looks for the Loon’s Call on a rainy afternoon. A cup of tea and my local news is the best. I can check dates of upcoming events, find a tradesman or find a new interesting fact. I know with the new technology we all need to keep up, but some still like the feel of paper and are not all connected here at the lake. I have a few copies from years past and it’s always nice to look back and see what was.Sue

For those who do wish to have a printed copy, Shelagh Landsmann has offered to make copies available at a cost of $10 each, which includes mailing charges. Please send

your cheque to: Shelagh Landsmann, Bulletins Plus, 2395 South Bay Road, Douro-Dummer, ON K0L 2H0. Be sure to provide your complete mailing address.

We were opposed to an email only publication. I have used the paper publication numerous times to look up local services for us and others, but have not ever done it on the web site, even though Bob and I are quite computer/electronic savvy and friendly.Rita and Bob

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The 2015 License-Free Family Fishing Week will run from July 4 to July 12. This is a great opportunity to introduce your friends and family to fishing and to remind people of the recreational and economic value of Ontario’s recreational fishing - as well as the importance of sustaining and enhancing it for future generations. Also a great chance for fishermen and women to spend some time on the water.

Family Fishing Week provides not only opportunities to fish, but also to learn about proper techniques, ethical angling and how to protect fish and their habitat.

Although a license is not required, all other fishing regulations are in force - including limits and sizes. For more information or to view new regulations, call the Natural Resources Information Centre at 1-800-667-1940, visit www.ontariofamilyfishing.com or www.mnr.gov.on.ca.

Dickey DaySaturday, July 18

starting at 11 a.m.At the Walton’s, 3 Launch Road

watch signboard for details

Canadian made furniture using reclaimed & locally

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Custom orders available all year email us or call 613-334-9466

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Please plan on joining the swimmers on this year for our annual Marathon Swim in aid of Quinte North Hastings Health Centre (our Bancroft Hospital). It is just a good swim across the Lake from the Walton’s cottage property. It’s always fun, and for a good cause – keeping our hospital up to date with the best medical equipment. We look forward to seeing you out this year.Diane Warden

Remember those less fortunate. If you find that you have good clothing that you no longer care for, no longer want or that doesn’t fit, the Thrift Shop would be glad of your donation. They are located next to the Coe Hill Public School. Also of use would be toys, tools, sports equipment, collectibles, etc.

Sales at the Thrift Shop support senior citizens - a very worthwhile cause. Please think of them when you clean out your closets and cupboards.

The Thrift Shop would appreciate your help

Dickey Day Marathon Swim 2015Saturday, July 18

License-free Family Fishing Week 2015

To be held at the Coe Hill Agricultural Grounds.

Tentative Dates: Friday, September 4, 2015 to Sunday, September 6, 2015

Sunday afternoon dozens of historic military vehicles join marching bands and colour guards for a grand parade through the Hamlet of Coe Hill ending at the Fairgrounds.

This year, it is hoped, will feature the Skyhawks along with the RCMP Band. More details to come.

Saturday:11:00 Displays and Demonstrations13:30 Military Re-Enactment15:00 Military Vehicle Trail Ride Sunday:9:00 Grounds open to public13:00 Skyhawkes Parachute Team jump14:00 Parade marches off15:30 Memorial Cenotaph/ Wreath Laying Service

Wollaston Township - Warriors’ Day Weekend Event in Coe Hill


Your Membership Dues are important to SRIShawano Ratepayers Inc. (SRI) work hard to provide sanctioned activities for all home and cottage owners on Dickey Lake, Lost Lake, Perch Lake, Lake of Islands and the immediate surrounding “Shawano” area. Some of the services provided by Shawano Ratepayers Inc. include:* Insurance coverage for all sanctioned events* Dickey Day* Golf Tournament, Sailing Regatta* Liaison with Marmora and Lake Township Council* Liaison with County and Provincial officials* Liaison with the Federation of Ontario Cottagers Association* Environmental Protection Issues* Lake water quality testing* Providing and maintaining the SRI information signboard* Lobby for lakefront tax reform* Internet site* The Loon’s Call newsletter* Welcome package for new owners* Developing an historical record for “Shawano”* Other issues investigated and acted upon as required.

By becoming a member of the Shawano Ratepayers Inc., not only do you become a member of a friendly and supportive community, but you also help make possible events as listed. Shawano Ratepayers Inc. also helps support land owners in the Shawano area against escalating taxes, environmental issues, liaison with all levels of government members and departments, as well as taking action on other important issues, such as the Limerick Mine Proposal. It is vitally important that every landowner in Shawano join the Association.

For all additional membership information please contact Patti Norton or Barb Allport. (Contact information shown on Page 4.)

2015 membership forms are attached and will be available at Dickey Day. Owner Membership: $ 40.00. Associate Membership: $ 20.00. Make cheques payable to “Shawano Ratepayers Inc”. Mail your cheque and membership form to either Patti or Barb, or you may slip it through the letter slot in the black SRI mailbox mentioned above.

2015 Membership Form AttachedDon’t forget to pay your Membership!

Don’t forget the Sailing Regatta

Saturday, August 15th, 2015

Take time to make sure all family members and guests are aware of your plan of escape should an emergency occur. In case of fire, your plan should also include a “meeting place” outside of the building.

To view the Municipality of Marmora and Lake’s Emergency Management Plan visit their website at www.marmoraandlake.ca.

For information on how to be prepared in an emergency go to www.emergencymanagementontario.ca

We never plan for emergencies, but they do happen. Being prepared offers you a greater chance of being safe and knowing how to cope more efficiently.

Do you have an Emergency Plan

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Cottage/Home Watch Service: Heating, Plumbing, Security Checks.


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We are fortunate to again have Gordon Hoard to keep our roads

in tip-top condition during the past winter season.

Thanks, Gordon, for making our travels to the cottage safer for

everyone.

Rules: No electronics, no Internet, no Google. Answers can be found around the cottage.

Setup: Cut up egg cartons and place one individual egg cup on top of the other, fill with chocolates and wrap with a rubber band. Hide as many chocolate filled egg cups as you have number of questions/clues. Create questions and clues, write them on strips of paper, cut, fold, and place them into 2 separate hats/bowl/containers.

Hunt: Have your hunters choose one trivia question from the hat. Once they can answer the question correctly, they can then draw one finder’s clue from the other hat and look for that egg. Once the egg is found the next person starts with a question.We also had a bonus basket for each hunter that successfully found their correct number of eggs. Fun was had by all.

Here is a sample of the types of questions and clues we did up this past Easter.

Questions:

1. What small town is host to Cornell University?

2. Where did the Hershey family start and grow their factory? The whole town is said to smell like chocolate

3. What is the first name of the man who started Hershey?

4. John Tory was the CEO of this company?

5. What type of bird is found hanging around outside on the deck post here at the cottage?

6. What state is famous for brewing Yuengling?....also the oldest brewery.

7. Name 6 types of wine?

Rhyming Clues:

1. Its here you might find a trace......of things that can clean your face.

2. While you may sit here to work, the view at this spot, is surely the perk.

3. Where Jessie sleeps....with her peeps, look in high places for these to keep.

4. It’s always a fight that can end with the Knight!

5. This spot may be considered a waste of your space, but do look closely if you want to see the trace.

6. A tisket, a tasket, there’s towels in the basket.

7. Sit and be still, or find a maker of Margaritaville

Easter Egg Hunt for your 20-something year olds - Parents have fun too!

Loon’s CaLL 11 spring 2015Legends of the Game - 2014

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The 2015 Shawano Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, August 8.

Again the venue is the Bancroft Golf Course located on Highway 62, just north of town. Tee times and format remain the same as in previous years - dinner and prize presentations are back at the lake.

Be sure to enter early as it has been sold out in the past. Don’t be one of the disappointed ones who was not able to participate.

Contact Bill or Laurie Rothwell - [email protected] - to book your place for this year.


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The Canadian Canoe Museum offers a number

of craft classes, canoe paddling classes and

camping programs. For more information, call 705-748-9153 or visit

www.canoemuseum.ca

Too often people think of something they would like to do and hesitate to mention it - for many reasons. Would others think it was not a good idea? Would people make fun of you for suggesting it? Others may have thought of it but, like you, not mentioned it. Surprisingly, many people would like to “do something new” or have a “great idea for a lake community event”. Don’t be shy. Speak up.

Contact one of the directors and let them know your thoughts.

Some thoughts: A 5-km run, a bike ride, an in-water treasure hunt, a poker run, a kayak or paddle group touring around the lake, book club - any event - for charity or just for fun! Contact any of the directors or email the editor at [email protected] - your ideas are welcomed.

New Ideas ... New Events


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We have a number of items on hand in various colours and sizes – golf shirts, t-shirts (short and long sleeved), cover-ups, hats and more. I can also custom order.

Contact Patti Norton for gift ideas for your family or for yourself! 905-987-5036 (home) 613-474-2792 (lake) or [email protected] .

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Are you wondering what is going on in our area or you want to direct visitors to see what our area has to offer?

You can direct them to the Hastings County Opportunities in Tourism (HOT). It’s a great source of information.http://www.visithastings.ca

For other area events, visit www.bancroftdistrict.com

There is so much to see

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Wondering what to do?



It is without hesitation that we recommend Duncan Snowden and his Tall Pines Carpentry Co. We fi rst met him for a very small job which he was very willing to do. As a result he did a major reno for us. We think what impressed us most about Duncan was his reliability, his expertise, and his attention to detail. Many builders can “do a reno” but Duncan has the vision and expertise to bring your dream to reality! Anyone is welcome to see his handwork...is okay with us!

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Here’s what our customers think!


Have you ever helped someone out and come away with a great sense of self-satisfaction? That is the same feeling you get from volunteering.

Do you have a particular interest in a Shawano event? Are you interested in supporting your Shawano Ratepayers Inc. Association? Volunteering is a commitment of real time, real effort and real leadership to bring success and results to an organization.

Not only do you feel good about volunteering, you meet new people who feel the same way. Why not consider offering your time and expertise. Contact any of the SRI directors to see how you can help.

VolunteeringCoe Hill Fair...The Show Place of North Hastings...

Friday August 28th and Saturday August 29th, 2015

The Coe Hill Fair was founded in 1882. The first fair was held in Salem, two miles north of Coe Hill. The second fair was then held in Coe Hill with the first exhibits in the Town Hall. The horses raced from the hall to the Cenotaph and back on the main street. In the early 1900s the Fair moved to its present location. A grandstand was built prior to 1920, partly for the Fair and partly to seat fans of the champion Coe Hill baseball team. Before cars became numerous, a special train came from Trenton each year.

Many barns and buildings have been added to the grounds. In 1969 the CNR Station from Coe Hill was moved to the fair grounds and set up for display. Over the years many new things have been done to better the Fair. The grounds are also used for many community activities and are available to rent for private functions.

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Recycling extends landfill life ... Please do your part to help.

Garbage Pick-up is Monday in the rural areas, including holiday Mondays. You will need “bag tags” for your garbage, which are available from Bob Gilchrist, 618 Jennison Road or Gord and Marilyn Hoard, 2377 The Ridge Road.

Recycle day is Monday. This day is not affected by Holiday Mondays. Please have your blue box at the curb well before your normal pickup time. Do not leave bulky items at the curb - they will not be picked up. If your blue box is broken, you may obtain a new one at the Marmora Town Office or by contacting Bob Gilchrist.

Dickey Lake has two special pick-up days by Quinte Recycling:June 6 and October 3

Hazardous and Electronic Waste days are held throughout the year at various locations. Visit www.quinterecycling.org or call 1-800-210-0762 for more information.

Garbage and Recycling Information

Last year it cost our Recycling service, Quinte Waste Management over $94,000 just to recycle wine bottles, liquor bottles, beers bottles and beer cans that we placed in our recycling bins.

By returning every one of these containers you will receive back the deposit you paid when purchasing the beverage.

And, by returning every one of these containers you will help reduce the cost for Quinte Waste management to recycle these items. Please do not place any wine, liquor or beer containers your recycling bins. Take all of them back to a Beer Store to let you save twice.

Return all liquor, wine, beer bottles and cans to save your money Twice!

Saturday, May 16 from 10 am to 3 pm at Faraday Public Works Yard, located at 29860 Hwy. 28 South, beside Faraday Township office.

Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off

This year spend the Canada Day Holiday in Coe Hill!!

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - Fireworks on the Lake at dark

At dark, Red Eagle Campground and Wollaston Township present "Fireworks on Wollaston Lake". Watch from the Public Beach, Bear Ridge Cottages or from the Lake!

Water Volleyball Tournament, Barbeque and Games for spectators at the beach on Saturday, June 27, 2015.

The Optimist Club is planning July 1, 2015 events at the Fairground.

Canada Day Holiday in Coe Hill

Loon’s CaLL 18 spring 2015Sandy’s Craft Corner: Braided RugsBraided Rugs

If you can braid hair you can make a rug, it’s very easy. I go to Fabricland when they have a “buy 1 metre and get 2 metres for free” sale. Authentic braided rugs are made of wool but my preferred fabric is polar fleece because it is soft, doesn’t fray and comes in a variety of colours both plain and printed. I have a strip of wood approx. 2 ½ inches wide that I use as a template to cut the strips. If the fabric is a lighter weight the strips should be wider, if heavier the strips should be narrower. I lay the fabric out on the table and mark the strips with chalk using the wood as a guide. I like to use 2 strips of a solid colour with a strip of printed fabric to give the braids some dimension and allow you to blend the colours in the finished rug. I have also learned to avoid light colours because they show the dirt too much. You will need 3 strips of fabric to make each braid.

When you braid you don’t want to have any raw/cut edges exposed so you fold the edges in towards the middle and then fold the strip in half. This way all the raw edges will be folded into the middle of the strip. They sell special braid clips to hold the braids in the folded position but I use metal hair clips from the dollar store. This way you can fold a long length of the fabric and not have to hold it in place while you braid. If you need to sew pieces together to continue braiding you should place the 2 pieces at 90 degree angles and sew diagonally from corner to corner. This way the seam will be on an angle and not create a lump in the braid and all the raw edges will be in the middle. Trim the seam to about ¼ inch. Sew the 3 strips together at the top of the braid, leaving about 1 inch for fringe at the edge of the rug.

When you make the first braid the length you need for a square or rectangular rug, count the number of “loops” in the braid; it is more important to have each strip the same number of “loops” than the same exact length. When you get the braid the length you want simply hand sew it straight across the bottom and cut it off about 1 inch longer so your rug has a fringe on the edge.

When you have a few braids completed you can start to sew them together. I use heavy duty upholstery thread and a bodkin, which is just like a needle but it isn’t sharp, it has a blunt end. You don’t want to pierce the fabric when you sew it together you just want to connect the loops. Pull the thread tight so the braids are snugly attached and there is no space between them. Continue this process until you have the width you want. You can use old clothes but it is a lot more work. You have to cut off all the seams, collars, pockets, etc. before you can use the material. You often end up with a lot of short pieces that have to be sewn together to be useable. The other problem with using clothes is that each fabric is a different weight or thickness which means you have to adjust the width of the strips to try to make them the same thickness for the finished braid or it makes sewing them together and having a flat, straight rug very difficult.

If you want to make a round rug sew it together after you have braided 2-3 feet, don’t make a huge long braid and then sew it together at the end as you won’t be able to tell where you want to change colours. When you’re sewing it together you have to skip a loop on the braid at regular intervals or your rug will not lay flat.

What you Need: Fabric, Sewing Needle, Heavy duty thread Wood plank template (optional) Metal hair clips Bodkin

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My, how times have changed: As a wife and mother (possibly a working mother) in today’s world, you may enjoy (or not) some of the following comments from “The Good Wife’s Guide, from Housekeeping Monthly; May 13, 1955.

Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready on time for his return.

Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you’ll be refreshed when he arrives.

Minimize all noise. At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of the washer, dryer or vacuum. Encourage the children to be quiet.

Don’t ask him questions about his actions or question his judgement or integrity. Remember, he is the master of the house and as such will always exercise his fairness and truthfulness.

Listen to him. You may have a dozen important things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first - remember, his topics of conversation are more important than yours.

A good wife always knows her place.Thanks to Gordon Hoard for sending this to the Loon’s Call.

How times have changed !!

See me at the Bancroft Home and Cottage ShowJune 7th, 8th and 9th

(http://bancroftcurlingclub.ca/events/home-show/) and on the Bancroft and Area Studio Tour in the fall

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Saturday, June 20 (10 am - 5 pm)Sunday, June 21 (11 am - 3 pm)

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Please let me know if this is acceptable to you, or if changes are required. Ideally I would like to have your response by Sunday evening, as I have to provide a proof on Monday.

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However if conditions warrant it, bans may again be put in place. When a fire ban is in place there will be no burning permits issued until the ban has been lifted.

Please remember that from April 1 to October 31, open air fires must be set after 6 pm and extinguished before 8 am.A permit is required for all open air fires.

If you are unsure whether or not a ban is in place, contact your municipality or visit the marmora and

lake township website. www.marmoraandlake.ca.

A recent fire ban has been lifted


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At some point in the last 20 years you may have heard the sound of a trombone, French horn, sax, flute, guitars and drums reverberating around our Dickey Lake. Judy (on horn) and I (on trombone) are professional players who have to practice to keep our chops in shape for the hundreds of jazz and classical gigs we’ve played over the years. Our son Ewan is also a musician, playing trombone, guitar, bass, keyboards with many local Indie bands around Toronto including Donlands & Mortimer, Austra, Alvaays, and is currently on a two month tour throughout the U.S. and Europe with Moon King and Doldrums.

Our nephews Andrew and Jonathan Kay are also musicians who play sax, flute and other woodwinds, but the last 6 years of their lives they have been living mainly in Kolkata India studying Indian ragas with their great Guru (teacher) Shantanu Bhattacharyya. You may have noticed the wedding last summer at our cottage of Jonathan and Shayna Kay (she came down the aisle on a white horse!). We had 80 guests that day enjoying a wonderful ceremony featuring a special vocal raga concert by Shantanu who arrived from India that day. There was jazz, pop, and ethnic music all evening as well. A lovely celebration of their marriage and a beautiful setting overlooking the lake.

We have a cedar log cottage and the acoustics are quite good inside, high ceilings and thick wood. Ewan asked us if he could bring Moon King up to record their next CD there, so for a few weeks in December and January of 2013/14 they were here rehearsing and recording tunes, relaxing, having saunas, and having a very creative time. Everybody was happy with the raw tracks saved to their Mac laptops, so over the next few months back in Toronto they edited each tune, but sent it down to New York for final

mixing and mastering. The final product sounds great and the CD booklet features a nice winter pic of our cottage. You can follow the band and get a copy of their CD by checking out Moon King on Facebook, or Moon King (@danielmoonking) on Twitter.

Jon and Andrew went through Humber College music (where I teach) as jazz sax students, but fell in love with Indian music (we have two student Indian/Jazz fusion ensembles there). They started writing tunes based on ragas with a western groove that were inventive, virtuosic, and had lots of space for improvisation (similar to North American jazz tunes). Indian ragas take years to master, so they started taking Skype lessons of classical ragas with Shantanu. But for the last 6 years they have been living over in Kolkata at least 6 months a year, taking 6 to 8 hour lessons from Shantanu every day. They have also performed hundreds of concerts with their guru and the very best Indian musicians receiving rave reviews. In India they are known as the “Saxophone Brothers”!

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June 19 to June 21Bancroft Curling Club

63 Newkirk Blvd. Friday, June 19th – 4 pm – 8 pmSaturday, June 20th – 10 am – 5 pmSunday, June 21th -11 am – 3 pmCome and join us at the Bancroft Home and Cottage Show. There are many vendors and special offers for your home and cottage. For more details call 613-332-3767 or email [email protected].

Back here in Toronto two years ago they booked time at a great recording studio Canterbury Sound to put together their new CD Monsoon Mandala. Jeremy Darby their sound engineer won a Juno this year for “Best Sound” for this CD! With the bed tracks done Jon, Andrew and the rest of the band came up to our cottage for a few weeks (unfortunately during a heavy black fly/mosquito month!) to record all the overdubs, adding other instruments and percussion to each track.

Their CD front cover is a mandala of all the exotic instruments they used, photographed on our sauna deck by Andrew who climbed on top of the sauna to get the shot. The picture inside of the CD booklet is of course Dickey Lake looking south from our point. The CD release concert was at the CBC Glen Gould stage, a fantastic evening of music played at the very highest level.

Right now Jon, Shayna, and Andrew are back in India studying and performing, but they’ll be back here at the cottage this summer visiting for a while. To hear tracks, get a CD or follow the band go to www.monsoon-music.com or <www.monsoonmandala.com>. Al and Judy Kay

Talented Family continued


The Loon’s Call would love to hear from you

We are newbies to Dickey Lake; thrilled new owners of 544 Jennison Road with plans to retire there soon from London, Ontario. Following a late season purchase in the fall and closing just before Christmas, our time at Dickey Lake so far has been one of winter wonderland.

After having our family up for the Christmas and New Year’s break, my husband Tim and I came back for a cross-

country skiing holiday in February. Lots of snow and extremely cold made our mini vacation most enjoyable. One late night walk on Jennison during a full moon it was so cold our breath froze in the air. But the dark silhouettes of the naked trees reflected on crisp, clean snow by awesome shining moonlight were a welcome break from the daily grind back in London, Ontario.

Our ski explorations took us down the snowmobile trails for several kilometers where all was peaceful and quiet. Another day we ventured out around the bay and into the Lake, until we tried to go to Lake of Islands and met with slush under the snow which immediately froze to the bottom of our skis and stopped us dead in our tracks. With such cold weather, who would have expected slush beneath the snow!

We met several of our neighbours and we so thrilled by the welcome we’ve received so far.

We are looking forward to warmer weather and a new vision of our new home – “The Big Chill”.

Joanne and Tim Matthewman544 Jennison

New to Dickey Lake - and loving it!


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Hydro One (report outages) 800-434-1235Hospitals: Belleville General 613-969-7400 Campbellford 705-653-1140 North Hastings Bancroft 705-332-2825 Peterborough Regional 705-743-2121Poison Control 800-268-9017Kids Help Phone 800-668-6868Bear Reporting Line 866-514-2327Bell Canada - customer service 310-2355Bell Mobility 800-667-0123Bell TV 888-759-3474Municipality of Marmora & Lake 866-518-2282Hastings & Prince Edward County Health Unit 613-473-4247

Well water samples may be dropped off at their regional office in Madoc (108 Russel Street) or Bancroft (at hospital - 613-332-4555). Call to confirm drop-off days and times.

Useful Phone Numbers

9-1-1 is for emergency use only. Non-emergency calls take time and two officers away from what

could be a life-threatening situation.

If you accidentally call 911, don’t hang up!

Ontario Provincial Police (Madoc)Emergency: Dial 911 & stay on the lineNon-emergency: 1-888-310-1122Non-emergency TTY for the deaf: 1-888-310-1133Madoc Detachment: 1-613-473-4234

105953 Hwy. 7, Madoc (Hwy. 7 & 62)Fire Dial 911 & stay on the line

Know which number to call

Animal Control Officer:F and D Davies, Tweed 1-888-663-4443

The animal control by-law was revised in 2011 (#2011-47). If you’re unclear about the rules, visit www.

marmoraandlake.ca and click on the By-Laws for more information.

If you accidentally call 911, police say the wrong thing to do is hang up the phone. Police say that when someone accidentally calls the emergency response line and hangs up, an operator has to tie up a line to confirm if there is an emergency and is required to dispatch a police officer. Please respect 9-1-1.

It can’t be stressed enough that 9-1-1 is for emergency use only. The OPP receive many calls daily with either no one on the line or non-emergency questions. It’s hard to believe they actually received the following calls:* Call requesting the phone number of “Publishers Clearing

House in Markham;* Call asking how long a traffic jam would last as the caller

needed to use a washroom;* Call to report a problem with a water pump;* Call to report a missing TV remote.

Although it seems almost too humorous to be true, these calls were actually made.

The Ontario Provincial Police responded to 472 false calls from our area last year. The OPP must respond to every 911 call. False calls include hang-up calls, dialing error calls, prank calls, pocket calls (phone being dialed while in your pocket) and small children playing with a cell phone. The responses to false calls cost the area about $76,000. The OPP budget has jumped from $81,500 to about $236,300 in three years. Help avoid false calls and therefore reduce our policing budget commitment.

In May of 1975 the Shawano Cottagers Association executives met and one of the items discussed at that time was to become incorporated. In February 1976, Shawano Ratepayers Inc. (SRI) was official. In keeping with the joy and pleasure of our amazing area and community, the executives are discussing the idea of having a sanctioned event to celebrate this milestone.

We are looking for your input and ideas on the type of event / celebration. We are also looking for volunteers to be part of the planning committee. Please email us your thoughts & ideas and sign up to be part of the committee for this amazing milestone celebration to: [email protected]

Also: Dig up your old photos of past events and celebrations. Take a picture of the photo (using your cell phone or camera) and share them with us so that we may put together a historical collage for everyone to enjoy. Send them in to [email protected]

Shawano Ratepayers Inc.Celebrates their 40th year in 2016

If you have a story to share with the Loon’s Call, we would love to share it with our readers.

Contact June Wells at [email protected]


Donald Henry Cowan, MD FRCP(C)Professor Emeritus, Department of MedicineUniversity of Toronto.It is with deep sadness that the family of Donald Henry Cowan announces his passing. Born in St. John’s, Newfoundland on March 27, 1932. He died peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, on December 22, 2014. The love of his life and wife of 58 years, Norma (Duffe) held his hands until his final breath. Father of Ann (Mike Montrose), Linda (Ian Murray), Ian (Beverley MacLean and David. A special acknowledgment to Shirley Pettit. Adored grandfather of Garth, Jake, Tess, Colin, Devin, Natalie and Graham. Don was one of the finest physicians one could hope to encounter as either a patient, colleague or student. He was a gifted teacher of medicine and passed on the gift of excellence in treatment and compassion towards his patients, to countless young physicians. He had a profound impact on how cancer is treated in the province of Ontario, His resume is extraordinary, including Chief of medicine at the Sunnybrook Medical Centre and Associate Dean of Medicine at the University of Toronto. But Don was an even better person. His family was always his priority. He was affectionately known as “Skipper” to his grandkids. He enjoyed spending his time in his workshop, his garden and his cottage on Dickey Lake. He will be remembered by his family and friends as someone who willingly spread his wisdom, compassion, humour and kindness to all he met. A special thanks to the Staff at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. A visitation for friends and family took place on Sunday, December 28 with a Memorial Service on Wednesday, December 31st.

G. Rod AndersonOn August 31, 2014 Shawano lost a great cottager, Rod Anderson. He and his wife Bev enjoyed cottaging on Jasper Crescent with their children and grandchildren for many years. Rod was a generous, hard-working and thoughtful friend and neighbour. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Rod passed away at the P.R.H.C., Palliative Care. Rod was employed with Raybestos for over 20 years and was the co-founder and Past President of Peterborough Automotive Ltd., Walkwood Supply Ltd. and Lakefield Auto Parts. Loved and missed by his wife of 51 years, Bev (Oliver) and by his children Scott Anderson (Marité Hewitt) and Kathryn (Tom Broering). Loving granddad of Dean, Ryan and Andrew. Also missed by his brother Ralph Anderson (Sylvia) of Vancouver and sister Judi Rink (Don) of Kamloops. Predeceased by his parents Ralph & Grace Anderson. A private funeral service was held.

Dickey Lake friends will be missed

Wednesday, April 22 a large black bear was seen in the middle of Jennison Road near the sharp turn at # 106. The bear bounded eastward through the bush, but as we all know, black bear travel to forage for food.

We need to be extra vigilant when preparing and placing garbage for Monday morning pick-up. Also, any re-cycling waste, bird feeders and BBQs are prime targets for hungry bear. Note: bear picture at left is not actual bear seen.

Please remember that bears are not pets. Do not attempt to coax a bear to your property.

Black Bear Sighting

Shawano Ratepayers Inc. offers their sympathy to all who have lost a friend or family member.


(NC)—Nothing says summer like a pair of fashionable, lightweight flips flops, but experts say we should think carefully when we reach for our summer footwear.

“We strongly recommend balancing style and ease with comfort and support,” says Ryan Robinson, a Canadian Certified Pedorthist and president of the Pedorthic Association of Canada. “If you are at the pool or sitting in the back yard, flip flops may be an appropriate choice. But if you are walking any distance, a pair of flimsy, ill-fitting footwear can cause a lot of harm.”

Basic flip flops, he says, lack support and often fit badly, which can lead to strains and pains in the feet, ankles, knees, hips and back. Unlike walking shoes, which are designed to meet the requirements of the foot and lower limbs, most flip flops do not provide the support, motion control and cushioning required by the foot during walking.

For the committed, however, not all flip flops are created equal. Unlike the bargain-basement brand, some footwear companies design them with the health of your feet in mind. To minimize injury, flip flop lovers should look for ones with supportive footbeds, adjustable straps, thicker soles and deep heel cups to provide the foot with much needed support and protection.

Although these more supportive styles should never be substituted for walking shoes when a long walk or rough terrain is involved, they are a suitable choice for short walks and may reduce the risk of injury compared to regular varieties.More information can be found at www.pedorthic.ca .

Sidebar: How To Select Flip Flops That Won’t Hurt Your Feet

Canadian Certified Pedorthists suggest the following:

• Don’t be tempted to grin and bear it even if the flip flops appeal to your sense of style. Start by looking at the base of each one and make sure they match the shape and length of your feet. If your feet are too wide or your heel or toes hang over the edge, they are not right for you.

• Look for flips flops that have a thicker sole and a slight difference in height between the heel and ball of the foot. More protection under the heel provides better shock absorption.

• Choose ones with a footbed that has an arch contour for support and a deep heel cup to reduce the risk of turning your ankle.

• Adjustable straps are essential. As flip flops are usually made out of material that softens or stretches over time, adjustable straps will make sure your feet remain anchored in the correct spot even as they age.

• If last year’s flip flops are misshapen or no longer hold your foot securely, remember: If in doubt, throw them out.

Are Flip-Flops a Flop for Feet?

From time to time it may be advantageous for Shawano Ratepayers Inc. (SRI) to provide information to property owners which the directors feel you should be made aware of.

For this reason, an email data base has been set up to provide information which could be related to taxes, garbage pickup, recycling or other topics.

This method of communication will be used only when necessary and is not to be a regular occurrence.

At no time will this email list be given out, sold or provided to anyone else. Emails sent will be “blind copied” to keep your email address private.

To be added to the list or to change your email address, email Bill Rothwell ([email protected]) to provide your new or updated information.

Email Database: Have you changed your email address?


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Other 2015 Coming Events in the area

License Free Fishing Week July 4 - 12Marathon Swim July 18Dickey Day July 18Annual General Meeting August 1Shawano Golf Tournament August 8Dickey Lake Sailing Regatta August 15

Annual Bancroft & Craft Guild Show August 1 to Aug 2, Millennium Park Bancroft 34th annual Bancroft Art & Craft GuildAugust 1 and 2, Millennium Park Bancroft

International Rockhound Gemboree. August 1 and 2, Millennium Park BancroftOver 3,000 visitors come to Bancroft for the Rockhound Gemboree.

For information on any of the above events, contact Nancy Brookes at 613-338-5431 or email [email protected]

Potential Public Wolf Howls (Algonquin Park)August 6 to September 3, 2015 Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27 and Sept. 3, 8:00 – 11:00 pm – Outdoor Theatre

Join us for a famous Algonquin Park Public Wolf Howl. After a talk on wolf ecology, participants receive special instructions, and then travel by car (on rare occasions, walk) to a place where wild wolves may answer the imitations given by the naturalist staff. This event is held only if weather and accessible wolves permit. The final decision to hold a Public Wolf Howl is determined the morning of the event based upon the weather and scouting by the naturalist staff on the previous days. Check www.algonquinpark.on.ca on the day of a potential Wolf Howl for confirmation. If you are in the Park the day of a potential howl, check Park bulletin boards for confirmation. If you are coming to a Public Wolf Howl, arrive early, ensure you

have a Park permit, make sure your car is filled with gas, and dress warmly for this special program, which lasts three hours. No dogs are allowed at the presentation or howl location as they can disturb the experience for 2,000+ participants. If a Wolf Howl is not held, the following evening program will be held instead – The Wolves of Algonquin - Join a Park Naturalist to learn about the intimate world of wolves and how humans have helped shape their destiny here in Algonquin and everywhere else. Potential Public Wolf Howls take place only on Thursdays in August, or Thursdays in September before Labour Day, when weather and accessible wolves permit. Annual Wilberforce Agricultural Fair August 7 and Aug 8For information visit www.wilberforcefair.com, email [email protected] of call 705-448-3981

Hastings Country Plowing Match & Farm Show August 19 to 20, 20The Hastings County Farm Show and Plowing Match is one of the premiere agricultural events in Ontario. For over 25 years, it has been a place to get all the latest agricultural information. The very newest in machinery and Ag technology is always on display at the Show. The Match attracts over 15,000 people every year and is a “must see” event. This year’s event will be held on the Chadwick Farm, near Marysville. For information visit hastingsfarmshow.ca or call 613-395-5177,

Crowe Lake has a couple of activities you may wish to be a part of:

The “World Famous Lighted Boat Parade and Fireworks” display will take place on Saturday, June 27 commencing at about 7:30 and running until 10:00 p.m. For more information visit their website clwa.ca.

Also on July 11th, there will be a “Pike Only Catch and Keep Fishing Derby”

World Famous Lighted Boat ParadeThe 16th annual Silent Auction to raise funds for the Zion United Church, The Ridge, Coe Hill, will take place Saturday, June 27 from 1 to 3 pm.

Any donations of new goods or services, either personal or professional, that you could provide would be appreciated.

For questions please contact Marilyn Hoard (613-337-5379) or Lauraine Post (705-705-4733). Donations should be received by June 20.

Zion United Church Silent Auction

Get your in-season produce at the Farmers’ Market on Saturdays between 8 am and 2 pm from May 16 to October 10. For information contact Fazlur Rahman at 613-334-1007 or [email protected]. The market is on Main Street between the Royal Canadian Legion and Re/Max office.

Coe Hill Farmers’ Market SaturdaysDickey Lake Events


Thanks to Gordon Hoard for sending us this picture of

“Molly” the Moose, taken in 1995 at Lake of Islands.

Many thanks to Donna and David Brady for providing our cover photo.

This photo was taken on Easter Sunday from our front veranda. I had just filled the bird feeder. There were Common Grackles, Jays, Chickadees, Nuthatches, Hairy Woodpeckers, Downey Woodpeckers, and red and black squirrels. And, Wow!! a Pileated Woodpecker flew in to check out what was going on.

Unfortunately, there was no suet in the feeder the big red head landed on. Big Red hung around several minutes and moved on. We were thrilled with the visit.Donna and David Brady

You forgot my lifejacket? Is lunch ready? Thanks to Marie O’Neill for sharing these photos.

“Golden Evenings”, submitted by Randy Lowe

Cover Photo

Take the time to look around you as you’re out and about this summer. There are so many

wonderful things in nature to see. These two photos (beaver dam above) and turtles (below) were taken along the Anstruther Lake Road on May 1st this year. Shelagh Landsmann photos

The Loon’s Call would love to hear your stories and feature your photos

in upcoming newsletters. Please share your pictures with June Wells

([email protected])

Trillium erectum, also known as wake-robin, red trillium, purple trillium, Beth root or stinking Benjamin, is a species of flowering plant native to the east and north-east of North America. It is a Spring ephemeral, an herbaceous perennial whose life-cycle is synchronized with that of the deciduous forests where it lives.

This plant grows to about 40 cm (16 in) in height with a spread of 30 cm (12 in), and can tolerate extreme cold in winter, surviving temperatures down to −35 °C (−31 °F). Like all trilliums, its parts are in groups of three, with 3-petalled flowers above whorls of pointed triple leaves. The leaves

contain calcium oxalate crystals and crystal raphide, and should not be consumed by humans. The flowers are a deep red colour, though there is a white form. The flowers have the smell of rotting meat, as they are pollinated by flies. The plant takes its name “wake-robin” by analogy with the Robin, which has a red breast heralding spring and has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden. (June Wells photos)

A beautiful Dickey Lake sunrise. Thanks to June Wells for sharing it. (Note the same sunrise -inset- showing the ice on the lake.)

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