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VOLUME 37 NUMBER 3 PUBLISHED BY THE WHITESHELL COTTAGERS ASSOCIATION INC. WWW.WHITESHELLCOTTAGERS.COM AUGUST 2018 Growing Stronger Together Since 1951

he Whiteshell Co� agers Association 2018 Tis commi� ed to promoting the best MEMBERSHIP interests of all co� age owners. GOAL: 2,650 In order to do that, we need to continue CURRENT: 1,952 as at July 15, 2018 to grow our membership. We are proud of our progress to date, Thank you however we want to ensure we represent all 2018 the voice of all co� age owners. Members! There is strength in numbers, in partic- ular when negotiating on your behalf!

Membership Has Its Privileges As a member of the WCA you: ● Belong to the largest co� age organization in Manitoba, negotiating fair lease and service fees for all Whiteshell co� agers. We need your support in these vital year-round talks with the province. ● Receive up-to-date park information on water levels, forest fi re threats, road conditions, special events and more on the WCA website and facebook page. ● Receive all fi ve issues of this, our association’s newspaper, the Whiteshell Echo. ● Benefi t from special events such as last year’s co� age succession planning seminars. Do you know how to legally hand-down your co� age to a family member? ● And, enjoy big discount savings at a growing number of merchants!

See full discount details on page 14! We’ve done so much, yet we have so much left to do. Join our voice. Become a WCA member in minutes at www.whiteshellco� agers.com click on Membership. Or complete Membership Form on page 14. Publication Agreement No. 40009463 2 WHITESHELL ECHO AUGUST 2018

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VOLUME 37 NUMBER 3 PUBLISHED BY THE WHITESHELL COTTAGERS ASSOCIATION INC. WWW.WHITESHELLCOTTAGERS.COM AUGUST 2018

President’s Report

By Alan Roberts, WCA President

e’re into the middle of another glorious Whiteshell sum- Wmer. Time flies when you aren’t watching and it seems like the summer just started a few short weeks ago. Most of our lakes warm up a li�le faster than West Hawk but the strong sun and windy weather even raised it to a comfortable swimming temper- ature quite early this year. The dearth of spring runoff and lack of significant spring rains have left our lakes near the bo�om of their ‘desirable’ operating range so far (see Lake Levels Report on page Now That’s A Fun Fest! 8). We need several good rains to offset the evaporation losses that A trio of youngsters have a blast aboard the Frog Hopper at are normal through July and August. We’ve had lots of storm ac- the Falcon Lake Fun Fest July 6-7. The long, hot month of July brought all sorts of special events to the Whiteshell. Read all tivity but li�le precipitation so far. Hopefully we return to normal about them in our Lake Reports, pages 16-32. Photo by Blair in the near future. Mineault, Falcon Lake. Your Whiteshell Co�agers Association has been busy on many fronts – some of which you’ll read about in this edition of the this team (led by Stacey Erlendson) will be working feverishly to Echo, others will have to wait until the fall. How did you like the make up for lost time. splashy cover sheet on this issue? It is the product of our new Membership is Vital Marketing Commi�ee working in support of our Membership Membership is extremely important to the WCA, as it brings Commi�ee’s efforts to conduct a membership drive this summer. both the financial capacity for us to function effectively and the We’re looking forward to great things from this group over the credibility that comes with having a high percentage of co�agers next few years as we work to increase the presence of the associa- as members. tion in the community. We’ve suffered from the lack of a market- ing effort to complement the work of our other commi�ees, and Continued on page 6

Further, please note that we are teaming up with Manitoba Message From Infrastructure on August 26th for an open house at Falcon Lake Manitoba’s Community Centre. This open house is intended to provide information and gain your feedback regarding the lake level Minister of Sustainable ranges on Falcon Lake. Please mark your calendars, and I look Development forward to hearing from you on this important issue. Rochelle Squires Speaking of Falcon Lake, our new Falcon Lake Golf Course club house is open! This building is a spectacular addition to write this update to you on a gorgeous sunny afternoon with an already beautiful golf course. Ihopes that you are enjoying all that this Manitoba summer Road repairs are underway on many roadways damaged has to offer. As someone who has hiked the Hunt Lake Trail during the 2016 flood. We apologize for the inconvenience nearly every summer since 2000, and many others through- but are excited to complete this necessary work to ensure safe out the Whiteshell, I know how important and well-used our roadways for you and your families. trails are. To that end, I am pleased to let you know that we are working towards installing non-modern washrooms at many trailheads, including the Hunt Lake, Falcon Creek, and Falcon Continued on page 6 Lake south shore (towards the eastern end of the lake) trail- heads, as well as at the newly planned Falcon Lake Townsite Information Kiosk and in the West Hawk Townsite. This work will be completed throughout the upcoming fall and winter IN THIS ISSUE ... seasons. I wish all hikers — those venturing down our scenic, shorter trails and the more adventurous who are looking to MPPCOA UPDATE 4 MEMBERSHIP REPORT 14 tackle the overnight back country ones — a safe and enjoyable season of hiking. LAKE LEVELS 8 WCA WEBSITE/FACEBOOK 15 I’d also like to share with you that our department continues BOARD OF DIRECTORS 10 LAKE REPORTS 16-32 to partner with the South Whiteshell Chamber of Commerce in the development of a new Information Kiosk in the Falcon FIRE DEPT REPORT 11 WHAT’S COOKING? 22-23 Lake Townsite. This kiosk will be located at the entrance to Falcon Lake and will be helpful in enhancing everyone’s ex- FALCON OPEN HOUSE INFO 11 WASTE DISPOSAL RULES 29 perience by providing necessary information about programs 2018 PHOTO CONTEST 12 BOATING SAFETY TIPS 31 and services available in this very busy region of our park. 4 WHITESHELL ECHO AUGUST 2018

Manitoba Provincial Parks Cabin Owners Association Update

sky when the sun finally ner of paradise. mi�ee increases the fre- is fair, sustainable and By Dean Amundson sets, the stories around The MPPCOA is trying quency of meetings with ‘Made in Manitoba.’ Chairman, Manitoba the campfire. Time to to preserve that tradition Manitoba Parks and The MPPCOA execu- Provincial Parks Cabin spend with the grand- by working with Mani- Protected Spaces (Parks tive commi�ee and the Owners Association parents, family and new toba Parks and Protected Branch) to establish the advisory commi�ee will best friends. Going to the Spaces Branch (Parks framework of a poli- both continue working and Chairman, lake is a Manitoba tradi- Branch) to maintain the cy for the collection of through the summer Hecla Historic Village tion. I was fortunate to affordability of co�aging Crown land rent and ser- towards a resolution Association have had the opportunity within Manitoba Provin- vice fees. I am humbled of these issues that will to spend the weekend at cial Parks for the average by the depth of knowl- withstand the scrutiny ow I Spent My Falcon Lake a few weeks family. With an election edge of the members of of future governments. “HSummer Holi- ago and experience the on the horizon, the next this association. Their days” will be the topic splendour and tranquil- few months will be criti- involvement is critical to of many essays when lity of your unique cor- cal as our advisory com- developing a policy that our children return to the classrooms in Sep- tember. Many of those essays will be about the adventures at the cot- tage. The long days that seem like they will never end, the fishing, learning to sail, boating, the night

The Whiteshell Echo is published by the Whiteshell Cottagers Association Incorporated

President Alan Roberts

President Elect

Past President Ronald S Smith From left: Pat Roberts, Joy Amundson with dog Cosmos, Dean Amundson (Hecla Historic Village COA), Nichola Wigle (Moose Lake COA), Alan Roberts (Whiteshell Cottagers Association), Ronald Smith (WCA), Jack Elliott (Duck Vice President Mountain COA), Pat Elliott and Cheryl Bryant, WCA). Jacques Nault

Treasurer Jill McGavin WCA hosts MPPCOA Annual General Meeting

Send address changes to 1975 Corydon Ave. COA and Hecla North for a two year term as Lake Co�age with our Suite 2D By Ronald S. Smith, Shore COA were unable Treasurer. Jack Ellio� guests departing around Winnipeg, MB R3P 0R1 MPPCOA Treasurer to a�end. Also a�end- will remain on the Exec- 11:30 a.m. Phone/Fax Past President, ing were Daniel Klass, utive for a two year term The 3rd Annual Gen- 1 (204) 487-0556 Email Whiteshell Cottagers (Chair of the MPPCOA as Past President. eral Meeting is planned wca@whiteshellcottagers. Association Advisory Commi�ee) A dinner followed for June 2019 with the com and observer Alan Rob- hosted by Daniel and Booster Lake COA in he second Mani- erts, (President, WCA). Georgia Klass at West Nopiming Park as host. Echo Committee During the meeting, Hawk Lake. The next MPPCOA Ex- Bruce Wagg Co-chair toba Provincial T a�endee spouses were WCA guests were bil- ecutive Commi�ee meet- Sharon Philp Co-chair Parks Cabin Owners As- Glenda Peacock sociation Annual Gen- given a guided tour (by leted overnight by Dan- ing will be held Sept. 27. Teresa Lopata eral Meeting took place WCA Events Commit- iel Klass, Alan Roberts An update of current Karen Kaplen Sat., June 23 with your tee Chair, Cheryl Bryant) and Ronald Smith. MPPCOA activities is Dawne Kepron of the Caddy Lake Fish A brunch was held at provided above by new Tom Walker Whiteshell Co�agers As- Hatchery, Ingolf, the 9:30 a.m. Sunday morn- MPPCOA President Sandra Kline sociation (WCA) as host. Pat Love Following a pre-meet- West Hawk townsite, the ing at the Smith Falcon Dean Amundson. Falcon Beach Boardwalk Articles in the Echo are not ing lunch at the Smith official statements of the Falcon Lake co�age, the and townsite, ending with a stop at the Laugh- WCA unless indicated. meeting took place from The Manitoba Provincial Parks Cabin The Echo is published five 1 to 4:30 pm with MP- ing Loon souvenir store times a year and mailed in the Owners Association Guiding Principle PCOA Executive Direc- in the Falcon Lake Mall. first week of April, June, Au- Elections for the gust, October and December. tors Jack Ellio�, (Duck he Manitoba Provincial Park Cabin Owners Associa- 2018/19 MPPCOA Ex- tion (Cabin Owners) and Manitoba Parks and Protected Next Issue Mountain COA Direc- T ecutive Commi�ee were Spaces Branch (Parks Branch) have established a working October 2018 tor), Nichola Wigle, held with Dean Amund- Deadline: Sept. 1, 2018 (Moose Lake COA Presi- relationship based on trust, respect and transparency and dent), Dean Amundson, son elected as President are to work positively and collaboratively in defining an ap- proach to managing the administration of matters affecting Editor (Hecla Historic Village for a two year term, Rob- James Buchok cottagers within provincial parks, including the collection of COA President), Robin in Cadzow elected for a Phone: (204) 831-7274 one year term as Vice- service fees and Crown land rent from provincial park cottag- Email: [email protected] Cadzow, (Booster Lake President, Nichola Wigle ers, in a way that is fair and sustainable for all Manitobans COA Director) and Ron- and provincial park stakeholders. Website: to complete her second www.whiteshellcottagers.com ald Smith, (WCA Past President) a�ending. Di- year as Secretary and Publication Agreement Ronald Smith re-elected 40009463 rectors from Grindstone AUGUST 2018 WHITESHELL ECHO 5 6 WHITESHELL ECHO AUGUST 2018

President’s Report Cont’d From PAGE 3

A high number of members, Service Roads Atrocious els that are lower than where Other Issues particularly a high percentage The atrocious condition of they now must be maintained. One other area where we are of the potential members (cot- many of our local service roads Lowering the lake level will expending substantial time tagers), shows their support in particular, demonstrates the dramatically reduce the risk of and resources is in upgrading for our effort in advocating on need for a major realignment flooding of low lying co�age our fiscal management sys- their behalf when relating to of priorities for expenditure lots, reduce shoreline erosion tems to provide the directors the Province for reasonable and of these funds. Upgrading of and allow normal summer us- with more ability to anticipate sustainable service and lease Provincial service roads runs age of the rest of the docks on expenditures and relate to the fees that will apply for years to a close second. Though well the lake on a near continuous budgets on an ongoing basis. come. Every membership sold built 60 years ago, upgrading basis. The commi�ees will be more raises the political sensitivity of or replacement of many of our I say ‘near continuous’ be- involved in budget forecasting treating our members fairly and water level control structures cause the Falcon Lake level and expenditure management. in a manner that is seen to be would go far toward improv- control structure (also overdue Our new reporting format will fair and reasonable. ing the water quality and recre- for replacement) will be re- allow the directors to under- The service fees are cost based ational enjoyment of our lakes placed by Manitoba Infrastruc- stand the annual budget and and allocating the costs fairly through the summer months. ture (MI – not “Parks”) in the what it will be expended on. amongst the short term us- We sent a list of the capital very near future. They have It will also permit them some ers (eg. weekend and seasonal projects that we think should resolved to replace the existing measure of insight into the campers), the commercial oper- be prioritized to our Minister structure with a very similar anticipated expenditures before ators/business community, and of Sustainable Development new one. Because of the capac- they are commi�ed. the co�agers, is key to a suc- (Parks) last December. We are ity limitations of the Falcon We have also struck an ad hoc cessful outcome. Lease fees on still looking forward to dis- River however, a new struc- commi�ee to review our by- the other hand have (up to 2018) cussing them in more detail as ture similar to the existing one laws to be�er support how our disappeared into the “general the budget needed to upgrade will have the same inability to organization has grown over revenues” of the provincial these facilities develops. provide an adequate discharge the 65 plus years we’ve been government, a process which Falcon Lake Issues capacity at desirable lake operating. The changes antici- limited the reinvestment in the To the Minister’s credit, levels. In other words, in any pated will allow it to operate a park, to only those funds re- however, she has recognized year when the rainfall exceeds li�le more effectively in some quired to satisfy desperate situ- the need to take corrective ‘NORMAL’ (statistically every areas and to streamline our ations such as upgrading waste action on the siltation of the second year), the lake level will operating methods. water treatment and improving boat access channels in the rise above the current Flood A survey of all co�agers in the amenities at campgrounds. south shore of Falcon Lake. Level before the discharge rate the North Whiteshell is cur- It is our contention that these We hope to see these channels equals the a�ribution rate. rently underway by an inde- funds need to be available to the dredged to near their original Because of this deficiency, the pendent advocacy group, the park in their entirety to pay for depth over the next year or so. WCA has requested that MI North Whiteshell Volunteer the upgrading and replacement Built originally some 55 years install a pumped discharge Fire Department, to gain a bet- of our dilapidated infrastruc- ago, these channels had seen rather than a gravity drain, al- ter appreciation for the level ture. Facilities which are largely essentially no maintenance to lowing the operator to dramati- of support amongst co�agers worn out or have proven inade- mitigate the siltation that was cally increase the discharge for creating a volunteer fire quate for the increased numbers occurring ever since then. This rate well before the lake level department in the area. The of people using them today or decision is pivotal to regulation rises to flood level. arguments both for and against for the substantive changes in of the water level of Falcon as MI has scheduled an open the concept are quite strong climate that we’ve experienced it will allow some 130 co�agers house for August 26 at Falcon and set some tough objectives in the 60 odd years since they to continue to use their docks Lake, to give the co�agers an for a new organization to meet. were built, need replacement. and boathouses at water lev- opportunity to express their The safety and security objec- opinion on the level control op- tives however, are real, and the tions available. It is very much support from the provincial in your interest to a�end this authorities is also strong. The Minister’s Message open house and to express your WCA has agreed to cover costs opinion on the water level that incurred by this organization Continued From PAGE 3 you wish to see maintained and to the extent of mailing costs particularly on your preferred for the survey. The survey is means of controlling it. Their needed to gauge the level of Speaking of repairs, the Nutimik shower building has preferred level control structure interest of the co�agers in the been repaired and is fully functional once again this year. (a gravity drain similar to the area, and they deserve the right We are also in the planning stages of a new bathroom and existing structure) is selected to be heard. The results of this shower building in the Big Whiteshell campground and I largely due to its lower initial survey will be a key element hope to bring you progress reports soon on that exciting capital cost. The operating costs in the decision of whether this new development. are nearly equal. It should be concept should be moved for- Finally, as you may know, the Caddy Lake area forest noted that the difference in ward or not. fires this spring came extremely close to severely damaging capital cost between a pumped Co�age Time the Whiteshell Fish Hatchery facility. However, I am most discharge and a gravity drain On a more personal note, be- pleased to reflect on the fact that the facility was spared is less than the cost to repair ing recently retired, I plan to from the fires, thanks to our hard working fire crews. As a damages to shore line, docks, enjoy what I can of the summer result, the Hatchery continues to support an active brood decks and boathouses, result- weather and all the benefits that stock and is still capable of producing 500,000 trout per ing from a single year of above a co�age brings to families learn- normal precipitation and the ing to work and play together. year in support of our world class fisheries. new control device should last I hope you all are able to enjoy Thank you for reading my report and please do not hesi- at least 40 years. Please a�end some time at the co�age again tate to contact me at [email protected] should you this important open house and this year. And if in the course of require any further information or would like to pass on be sure to express your opinion. doing so, you come across issues your comments and concerns. You’ll have to live with the final that warrant the involvement Happy summer! decision for a long time. of your Co�agers Association, please don’t hesitate to bring it to our a�ention. AUGUST 2018 WHITESHELL ECHO 7 8 WHITESHELL ECHO AUGUST 2018

FAlcon Movie Nights Canada Day Boat Parade

Above, the South East Whiteshell Fire Department Rescue boat n the evening of Sat., to run one movie night is ap- takes part in the annual Canada Day Boat Parade on Falcon Lake on July 1. But not all the vessels were on the water that July 14, my sister, her proximately $1,000. Donations O day. Photo below by Greg Penner. family and I enjoyed Juman- are graciously accepted to help ji: Welcome to the Jungle, a off-set the cost and those who free movie night held at Fal- donate get a bag of popcorn! con Lake in the green space It was a very entertaining eve- across from the store complex. ning enjoyed by many. This is the second year Corley Thank you for hosting, Cor- Sweeting and Lindsay Coulter, ley and Lindsay, as many chil- owners of the Laughing Loon dren would not have a chance and The Sand Castle Shop, are to enjoy this experience. hosting movie night. There are ten movies be- Contributed by ing shown on Saturday night Cheryl Bryant throughout the summer, start- ing at about 9 p.m. The cost Whiteshell Lake Levels Compiled by Neil McMillan, Chair, Environment Committee

You can write for the Whiteshell Echo We welcome contributors from across Whiteshell Park — students to seniors Contact the editor at [email protected] AUGUST 2018 WHITESHELL ECHO 9

John Dale Vosper John David (Jack) McMahon May 5, 1948 — June 27, 2018 December 17, 1934 — May 21, 2018

eacefully on June 27,2018, with family ith love and sadness, we announce the Pat his side, Dale Vosper passed away af- Wpeaceful passing of our dear Jack at the ter a short battle with cancer. Victoria General Hospital, Winnipeg, on May Dale will be sadly missed by his wife of 47 21st, from pancreatic cancer. years, Linda, and by his sons Dustin (Nan- Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Mary Lou, cy), Scott, and Rob (Gemma), grandsons his three sons, Robert (Marit), Don (Alina), and Matthew and Luke and granddaughters Celia Steve (Jackie), his sister Irma (Rene Lafrance), Rose and Henrietta. Also mourning his pass- niece Cheryl Bon (Dick), nephews Richard ing are his sister Sherry Bell (Doug), sister- Lafrance (Bev), Jack (Sheryl) and Jim Mc- in- laws, Kathy Hamelin (Ian) and Judith Mahon, and six adored grandchildren: Aidan, Walsh (Keith), alongside numerous nieces and nephews. Teagan, Nika, Thor, Avery, and Carys. Jack was predeceased by his parents, Dale was born in Regina SK then moved to Winnipeg at a very young James Herbert and Mabel (nee Kellington) McMahon, and brother Harold. age. Jack was born in Winnipeg, and moved to Lac du Bonnet as a young boy Dale’s parents, were one of the original cottage owners at Falcon Lake, soon after his father passed away. Life was tough for him, his mother, older building their cottage in 1956. Dale spent every summer at Falcon Lake, brother, and younger sister. Jack took on odd jobs to help support the family: delivering the paper and working at the Crows Nest. Delivering groceries on his bicycle for “two bits an hour”; being a fisher- Shortly after High School, Dale started working for Thomas Rathwell Lim- man’s helper; doing automotive tire repair on weekends, and hand-loading ited thus starting a very successful 47 year career in sales and management. logs on to semi-trailers. He returned to Winnipeg later in his teens to attend He spent the past 25 years of his career with Inglis (subsequently Whirlpool Tec Voc. Canada) retiring n 2016. As an adult, Jack moved to Edson, Alberta, to work as a steam locomotive Dale loved nature and the outdoors and his home at Barrier Bay where he fireman then engineer for the CNR. He then moved into sales back in Winni- lived and worked for the past 11 years.He was known to have the odd spell peg: 1960-71 at Snap-On Tools; 1972-87 at JH Ryder Machinery; and 1988- of relaxation on the “Dock of the Bay’. Dale enjoyed the snowmobile trails 2004 with his McMahon Window Coverings. during the winter months and cruising down the River with tunes going He volunteered with Grant Park Harrow Community Centre as both hockey during the summer months and just chillin out with a glass of wine on the and soccer convenor; and as a canvasser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. dock with friends. His successful accomplishments were building the cottage at West Hawk Dale was a man of great integrity. He was a man who held the principles Lake in ’69 at age 35, raising three sons, running two half-marathons in ‘86 of respect and kindness in the highest regard which is displayed by the in- and ’87, and retiring at 56 to spend 26 winters in Pharr, Texas. numerable friendships he made and kept throughout his life. While Jack was a jack-of-all-trades, his last hobby was repairing small Please visit Dale’s memorial page at IntegrityDeathCare .com. engines. He read the newspaper daily, front to back, and remembered what he read. His intellect was highly respected by his older friends. He was both a gentleman and a helpful friend. Jack was known to many as a kind and humble man. Cremation has occurred, and a celebration of Jack’s life was held at Har- row United Church, 955 Mulvey Ave, on Wednesday, May 30th, at 1:30 pm. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in Jack’s memory may be made to The the Canadian Cancer Society (Manitoba),Harrow United Church or The South Whiteshell Whiteshell Trail Association.

Echo Beaver Up! Accepts Obituaries and In Memoriams

Rates Available Upon Request

Contact 2018 Photo Contest the Editor By email At Photo above by Stephanie Wood of Jessica Lake, was the First Prize winner in the Nature Category of the 2017 echo@ Whiteshell Cottagers Association Photo Contest. How- ever, in the December, 2017 issue of the Echo announc- whiteshellcottagers. ing the winners, the photo was placed upside down. com Congratulations again to Stephanie and here is the photo again, right side up. (Original photo was submitted in co- lour). For details and entry form for this year’s contest, OR CALL with more than $700 in prizes, see page 12. (204) 831-7274 10 WHITESHELL ECHO AUGUST 2018

Board of Directors Whiteshell Cottagers Association Inc. 2018-2019

Barren Lake Brereton Lake (cont’d) Falcon Lake (cont’d) Nutimik Lake West Hawk Lake Patrick Finley Sharon Philp Cheryl Bryant Angela Kelsch Patty Caron 204-349-2670 Cell (204) 771-7297 [email protected] home: 204-334-3906 Lake (204) 349-8513 204-226-8661 [email protected] (204) 588-7007 lake: 204-348-2093 Cell: (204) 781-7043 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Lorna Spencer Randall Kinley Don Sleeva Home (204) 254-8137 Cell (204) 228-6507 Sandra Kline Daniel Klass Home (204) 237-3081 Lake (204) 369-5702 [email protected] Cell: (204) 479-2025 Lake (204) 349-2606 Lake (204) 349-8982 [email protected] [email protected] Caddy Lake Ronald Smith Barrier Bay Joel Kettner [email protected] Brenda Trach David Maes Suzanne Remillard Home (204) 691-2063 Lake (204) 349-8804 Cell: (204) 510-3911 [email protected] [email protected] Cell: (204) 805-5551 [email protected] [email protected] Florence Lake Sylvia Magyar Betula Lake Ian Baragar Pointe du Bois 204-996-9378 David Bell Robert Stalker 204-782-4580 Maureen Taylor [email protected] [email protected] Lake (204) 349-8676 204-256-0881 [email protected] [email protected] Dan Myk Kerry Davies Dorothy Lake Red Rock Lake Home (204) 889-4561 (204) 663-6313 Stan Pogorzelec Nora Lake Rick Emslie Lake (204) 349-8320 Home (204) 668-8153 Angela Hogan Home (204) 227-4694 [email protected] Gaeline Delmarque Lake (204) 348-3282 Home: (204) 866-4398 Home (204) 489-3016 [email protected] David McNeil Alan Roberts Lake (204) 348-7796 Eleanor Lake Home (204) 489-3508 Home: (204) 888-9578 Ed Enns Jessica Lake Lake (204) 348-7510 Lake: (204) 349-2361 Big Whiteshell Lake (204) 334-8318 Pat Love [email protected] Tannis Fries [email protected] 204-348-7488 Shirley Rempel 204-348-3880 [email protected] Cell: 204-688-1164 White Lake [email protected] Falcon Lake Home: 204-895-1164 Gary Kennedy Al Bezak Neil McMillan shirleyrempel415 (204) 254-2300 Jacques Nault [email protected] (204) 896-0584 @hotmail.com [email protected] [email protected] Cell (204) 226-1888 [email protected] Star Lake Deborah Seguin Brereton Lake (204) 772-0647 Alison Bonneteau Igor Pesun Greg Meade [email protected] Alison.Bonneteau@rana- 204-803-6229 [email protected] caregroup.com [email protected] HONOURARY DIRECTORS Doug Moberg Warren Barnard John Biglow Jon Sigurdson Home (204) 269-4511 Harry Meneer Tom Walker Cell: (204) 805-3960 Lake (204) 369-5515 Ed Wilson [email protected] AUGUST 2018 WHITESHELL ECHO 11

South East Whiteshell Fire Department

By Gordon Greaves

hank you to every- Tone who a�ended and supported the Fire- fighters Ball on June 9. The event was once again a great success. A big thank you to sponsors and volun- teers who contributed prizes and extra effort to make this event suc- cessful. A few of the pic- tures of this year’s event are included here. A special congratula- tions to our three fire- fighters with 25 years of service to our fire department. Congratu- lations to Chief Bruce Morrison, Deputy Chief Grant Fise�e and Members of the South East Whiteshell Fire Department. Captain Grant Mason. Thank you for your ser- vice and dedication. En- new fire truck. our supporters, make joy those golden axes. Check For Hazards a donation to the fire Finally, a special With the prevailing department and please thanks as well to Rick dry, hot weather this send it to: Hearn and his great year, let’s make sure we SEW Fire Dept. team of volunteers, who all have a safe and pleas- P.O. Box 88 worked very hard to ant summer at the lake. West Hawk Lake, MB make this event a suc- Don’t forget to check R0E 2H0. cess. for obvious fire hazards Its been a beautiful Fire Department around and in your cot- summer season at the Open House Aug. 11 tage. Clear dead branch- lakes so far this year. Don’t forget about es and leaves from your Watch the bulletin boards our Open House on lot to minimize the fire and check the South Sat., Aug. 11. Bring the risk in a dry year. Whiteshell Chamber of kids, enjoy the free soft Donors Welcome! Commerce website for drinks and hot dogs, If you would like to special events. and climb aboard the join the growing list of Rick Hearn presents congratulations from the Premier of Manitoba to the Fire Department on its 25th anniversary, to all of the attendees at the Ball June 9.

Ser�ing the Whiteshell and sur�ounding areas

A special congratulations to our three firefighters with 25 years of service to our fire department. Congratulations to Chief Bruce Morrison, Deputy Chief Grant Fisette, and Captain Grant Mason. And thank you for your service and dedication. Enjoy those golden axes. 12 WHITESHELL ECHO AUGUST 2018

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OPEN HOUSE TO DISCUSS FALCON LAKE WATER LEVELS AUGUST 26

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation – Water Management and Structures, have set a tentative date of August 26th for the Open House to explain the issues and so- lutions for the replacement of the Falcon Lake Control Structure. We will keep you posted on the location and time as soon as it is confirmed. We encourage everyone on Falcon Lake, especially the south shore residents to mark their calendars and watch the WCA website for up- dates about this important meeting. 14 WHITESHELL ECHO AUGUST 2018 WCA Membership Report

WCA Member $35 Membership nets $475 in Surf & Turf!

Discounts ary and Shelley Kwiecien of Caddy Lake were the WCA MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE Glucky WCA members who won the “Surf and Turf” FOR DISCOUNTS AT draw held on June 15. All 2018 members were included AN INCREASING NUMBER OF in the draw that featured lobster tails, king crab legs and MERCHANTS You may need to show your rib eye steaks from Mariner Neptune and ice cream from WCA Membership Card Wakefield. Total value was $475! Enjoy the feast Gary and Shelley. That was an excellent return on a $35 mem-

ABC FIRE & SAFETY bership fee! Receive 20% discount. Join The WCA — We Need Your Voice Now!

ACE BOATER s of July 9, membership in the WCA was 1952. If you 50% off boater are not already a member JOIN TODAY AND BE PART licenses. A OF THIS UNION OF WHITESHELL COTTAGERS. Obtain your membership or associate membership online at www. BOATSMART 50% off boater whiteshellco�agers.com or mail in the form below. Associate licenses. membership entitles you to most of the benefits, including big discount savings from businesses listed at left. MAKE SURE CABELAS YOU COUNT - WE NEED YOUR VOICE NOW! $20 off on a purchase of $150 or more. Coupon will be mailed with your WCA membership card.

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WCA Membership Pays Nearly 5,000% Return!

By Kerry Davies, Betula Lake

f a financial advisor told you he could turn I$35 into $1,747.78 in one year (4,994% re- turn) or could turn $270 into $5,205.81 over eight years, you would be looking for a catch and possibly calling the authorities. Yet that is exactly what my Whiteshell Cot- tagers Association membership resulted in. By supporting the WCA, it gave them the necessary financial resources to a�ain the le- gal and public relations professionals needed to convince the government to pause and re- future system of collecting park land service There is indeed more work to be done and flect on the 750% planned increase in lease fees from provincial park co�agers in a way as such I will continue to support the WCA, and service fees for co�age owners. that is fair and sustainable for all Manitobans as every co�ager should, so that the WCA In my case, my goal was not just savings for and provincial park stakeholders.” continues to have the resources to protect my today but to ensure that when the time comes, As Minister of Sustainable Development interests now and that of my kids and grand- my family also has the opportunity to enjoy Rochelle Squires said in the le�er that accom- children in the future. affordable co�aging. The province enacted panied your 2018 CLPA invoice, “…we still It may be the best investment ever made. the freeze to provide the time to “achieve a have a lot of work to do.”

WCA Website and Facebook

information. Look for the oval with the By Angela Hogan magnifying glass on top of the page. WCA Website Chair We also added a member discount but- ton (see below) — VIEW DISCOUNTS he Website Commi�ee aims to keep — to make it easier for members to find members informed of news, events, T the latest WCA member benefits and issues and to share ideas affecting cot- discounts. tagers in the Whiteshell. Through the If members have feedback, news or website at www.whiteshellco�agers. pictures to share, they should email com members have access to a wide [email protected] or variety of information including meet- send a message through Facebook. ing minutes, electronic copies of the Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook Echo, commi�ee news, safety alerts, in- www.facebook.com/WhiteshellCot- formation about membership benefits, tagers for great features including pic- special events and more. The website tures, news, events and our Whiteshell activity continues to increase. We had a weather forecast courtesy of Manitoba record of over 15,000 unique visitors to Weather Centre. the site over the past 12 months. We have had over 2,100 likes and over We recently added a search bu�on on 2,300 followers on Facebook. the website (see below) to help you find 16 WHITESHELL ECHO AUGUST 2018

Betula Lake — 60 years of Skiing Fun and Fame

By Dave Bell

ime goes fast when Tyou have been hav- ing fun! In early June, Betula Ski Bee President Kirt Proctor posted the news of Block 4’s Taryn Grant winning the Jump, Slalom and Overall titles at the U.S. National Collegiate Water Ski Association Nationals competition. Subsequently, Taryn had the honour of being in- vited to and skiing at the U.S. Masters Champion- ships. A superb honour indeed. Dr. Ian Reid with Manitoba’s first water ski in 1938. Mike Vidruk, Canadian Slalom Champ 1977. An Impressive Legacy of Water Skiing This got me to think- ing that this achievement marks a multiple anni- versary of sorts. It has been 40 years since Na- tional Men’s Champion and Betula Ski Bee Bruce Reid skied at the U.S. Masters Championships as the reigning Canadian Men’s Champion. Going further back, it has been exactly 60 years since talented Ski Bee Janice Muirhead won the Canadian Women’s Overall Water Ski Cham- pionships in the same year she took the Na- tional Women’s Speed Skating title! Impressive Above, Bruce Reid ‘night jump’ late 1970s. Below, Brian Muirhead trick-skiing, mid 1960s. achievements. The Muirhead Family Additionally, retired My neighbours, the Ski Bee Bruce Reid post- Block 2 Muirhead fam- ed a picture of his dad Dr. ily, spearheaded skiing at Ian Reid standing beside Betula with Janice, Brian, Manitoba’s very first wa- and Pat all achieving sig- ter ski constructed in 1938. nificant national success. That would be exactly 80 Besides Janice’s overall years ago this summer. win, Brian competed for Time has flown! Canada on the world stage Dr. Reid has also made throughout the 1960s in an excellent contribution Australia, France, Copen- to the History of the North hagen and Bogata, Colom- Whiteshell in which he did bia. Sister Pat also made a thorough job of chroni- the Canadian team in 1967 cling the early years of training with the national skiing at Betula. In this team as an alternate. Brian anniversary year I would holds a so far unbreakable like to add more men- National Slalom record, tions of podium finishes, rounding five balls at 18 personal bests, signifi- feet off the line at 38 mph! cant contributions, and (These are not typos!) memorable events from the many years of water Continued next page skiing at Betula. AUGUST 2018 WHITESHELL ECHO 17

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Brian and Pat Muirhead, mid-1960s. Taryn Grant at NCWSA Masters, 2018.

Brian Muirhead slaloming, mid-1960s. Taryn Grant jumping at NCWSA Nationals.

The Reid Family with a complete pass at builders deserve a men- ● the many years of parents and competitors Dr. Ian Reid was a big 32-feet off the line. tion. Here in quick form Betula Lake Open Tour- (more on them another part of the development And Many More are some of my more naments, time), of the sport at Betula Mike’s sister Shelagh memorable Ski Bee mem- ● the enthusiasm of Co- ● and all the enthusi- with his tireless and ir- and training partner Keri ories: lin Hector, astic skiers and helpers I resistible recruiting. Old- Trapp both had numer- ● Tom Bradley’s skiing ● the high energy Del- haven’t mentioned. est son Kim was a fine ous Provincial Team ap- expertise and his Compe- Bigio family, All in all, it’s now been slalom and overall skier pearances as did Block tition Ski School, ● the many Sunday over 60 years of water and represented Canada 2’s Brent Beatie and Block ● the formidable twin morning Ski School skiing fun at Betula Lake! at the 1972 Olympics in 3’s Colle�e Hector. More rig Hydrodyne, coaches, Time has gone fast while Munich, Germany where recently Block 3’s Joey ● Wayne Striowski’s ● the years of Saturday we’ve been having fun!! water skiing was a dem- Pound added to success tireless building efforts, night Ski Bee bingos, And Happy Wedding onstration sport. Middle nationally by appear- ● Mrs. Shirley Shepp’s ● the wonderful Burch Anniversary! son Bruce had phenom- ing several times in the Sunday morning Ski sisters, Bonnie and Janet, Finally, my theme of enal success as National U.S. Big Dawg’s Slalom School volunteering, ● the early work of anniversary years will Champion through the Competitions. This sum- ● the significant con- George Downes, Bill not be complete with- late 1970s and appeared mer, Block 4’s Cole Grant tributions of the Daniels Lewis, Gord Phillips, out recognizing the 60th at several World Cham- is coaching the Canadian family, Gordon Muirhead and Wedding Anniversary of pionships and Masters Under 17 National Team ● the memorable 25 KasVidruk, Block 7’s David and Ev- events. Younger sister as it prepares for the Ju- plus years of August Long ● the Betula Lake 3 elyn Willison who were Pa�y also had numer- nior Worlds in Spain. Weekend Ski Shows, Round Slalom Tourna- married on August 5, ous national podium fin- That’s a lot of significant ● the barefoot pyramids ments, 1958. Congratulations to ishes. Bruce and Kim’s water skiing success with fearless Kim Beatie ● the early morning sla- David and Evelyn from training partner, Mike from Betula Lake! on top at 45 mph, lom coaching and enthu- all of us at Betula Lake. Vidruk, was an incredi- Great Memories ● the over and under siasm of the SLOGS Bar- ble world ranked jumper Now this article is get- jump trick, ry, Peter, Fred and Brent, and also snagged the Na- ting a bit long and many ● Kent Munro’s yard ● the much more re- tional Slalom title in 1977 more skiers, coaches and parties, cent Betula Ski Bees 2.0 18 WHITESHELL ECHO AUGUST 2018

Falcon Lake

By Blair Mineault

didn’t have much of an Iopportunity to be at the lake during the month of June. I spent most of my time in the city recover- ing from surgery. Being the type that needs to keep busy all the time, it was best that I stay away from the co�age until my physical ability was back up to snuff. When I’m at the lake there is too much temptation to get up and do something like cut the lawn, split wood, or par- take in one of my favor- ite leisure activities like biking on the local trails. Don’t know why I just Canada Day Spirit: Cottagers showing off their Canada Day pride during the annual boat parade on Falcon Lake. can’t sit on the dock and relax for long periods of dian colours which made Below, The South East Whiteshell Fire Department leads the annual boat parade at time like normal people. for a great backdrop for Falcon Lake on Canada Day. Photo courtesy of Greg Penner. The new pro shop and restaurant at the Falcon Lake Golf Course took shape over the winter. The Guess that’s the prob- the event. shell of the building, including the windows, were already in place by mid-April. lem when you summer There was another in a community with too good turnout for this many opportunities for year’s Canada Day Fire- distraction. works show at the main Summer Beginnings beach. Things were look- Summer kicked off with ing a li�le gloomy when the first Outdoor Movie a strong gust of wind and Night on June 30 in the a li�le rain showed up in Falcon townsite. Now in the early evening. How- its second year, the suc- ever by the time the fire- cess of this weekly a�rac- works show started, the tion was evident in the weather decided to se�le a�endance. “Around 300 down allowing for a spec- came out to see the movie tacular show. Thank you The Great Outdoors,” again to Corley Sweeting said organizer Corley for his efforts in fundrais- Sweeting of the Laugh- ing and coordinating the ing Loon. Another great show. addition to the area. I say Also on July 1, a gath- it’s the next best thing to Falcon Lake Fun Fest the water to cool off at the Bryant and Ron Smith set ering of over 300 people the old drive in theaters. Fun Fest was back to en- main beach. As the day up the WCA booth early took place on the South The Canada Day Boat tertain thrill seekers of all slowly turned to night, Saturday morning under Shore. Peter Nygard and Parade around Falcon ages. I stopped by Satur- the crowds moved to the a canopy to protect vol- family members hosted a Lake was led by mem- day afternoon when the midway until the late unteers from the hot sun. Canada Day celebration bers of the South East temperature was exceed- evening when they made However, high winds at their cabin in Block 11. Whiteshell Fire Depart- ing 32 degrees with a hu- the dash back to the main that day caused havoc A�endees ranged from ment this year. Over 30 midex of around 45. It was beach to end their day and damaged the booth’s local co�agers and resi- boats joined in with a definitely a day for the with the final fireworks canopy. They moved the dents, to business own- show of Canadian pride hearty. I caught up with a display of the season. booth to a less windy ers, Nygard employees as they toured around family from Grassy Nar- Representatives of the spot under the shade of and special guests from the lake. I had the op- rows First Nation who Whiteshell Co�agers As- the trees near the pony the U.S. The day fea- portunity to hop aboard were quite happy to be sociation were also at Fun rides. A big thank-you to tured a volleyball tour- with long time friend out in the heat. “Beats sit- Fest to chat with associa- Ronald Smith (WCA Past nament, kid’s games, and local co�ager Keith ting at home,” said Darryl tion members and recruit President), Alan Roberts magic performances by McConnell and his fam- Fobister as he was ge�ing co�agers who are not (WCA President), Debo- Simon Winthrop, Kara- ily and to partake in this a kick out of the expres- members. (Editor’s Note: rah Seguin, Allison Bon- oke, pony rides by Falcon spectacle. It was great to sions on his children’s See pages 1 and 14 to learn neteau, Warren Barnard Beach Ranch, a barbecue see all the co�agers out faces as they bounced up about all the great advantages (WCA Honorary Direc- and an encore fireworks on their docks cheering and down on the Frog of being a member, including tor) and Jocelyn Barnard, display after the spec- and waving their flags. Hopper. A�endance was lots of shopping discounts, tacular show at the main Many properties were a li�le low during the day and why you should join Continued Next Page beach. also decorated in Cana- as crowds stayed closer to the WCA today!) Cheryl AUGUST 2018 WHITESHELL ECHO 19

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Upcoming Events in the South Whiteshell

Aug. 4th: Flea Market: Whiteshell Community Club Aug. 4th: Free Outdoor Movie Avengers Infinity War Falcon Townsite Aug. 4th: An Evening with The Trappers Falcon Lake Amphitheater Aug. 5th: Annual Falcon Lake Swim and Paddle, Block 12 Falcon Lake Aug. 5th: Social for the Whiteshell Com- munity Club at Whiteshell CC Aug. 10th: UFO Hike, Falcon Creek Trail Aug. 11th South Whiteshell Fire Depart ment Open House, West Hawk Aug. 11th: Free Outdoor Movie Ready Player One Enjoying a Ride: Murray Imrie of Falcon Beach Stables takes Austin Duncan for a ride at Peter Falcon Townsite Nygard’s Canada Day Celebration. Aug. 12th: Faloma Beach Marina Kids Fishing Derby Faloma Beach Marina Aug. 13-17: Kids Camp at All Peoples Church, Falcon Lake Aug. 18th: Falcon Lake Show & Shine and Benefit Concert, Falcon Townsite Aug. 19th: Free Outdoor Movie Talladega Nights Falcon Townsite Aug. 25th: Free Outdoor Movie Happy Gilmore Falcon Townsite Sept. 1: Free Outdoor Movie Mystery Movie TBA Falcon Townsite Sept, 2: Social for the Whiteshell Com- munity Club (Whiteshell CC) The inaugural “We lawn to be close to you” lawn bowling tournament at the Falcon Lake Sports Area. Sept. 15: Swamp Donkey Adventure Race, South Whiteshell Sept.28-30: Falcon Lake Fiddle Camp Cheryl Bryant and David Houston (Fal- Lawn Bowling Falcon Ridge con Lake WCA member), for working the The inaugural “We lawn to be Falcon Lake also features Bingo every booth and helping the co�agers association close to you” lawn bowling tour- Wednesday Until August 22 at 7:00 pm and to recruit new members from Falcon and nament took place on a hot sunny neighbouring lakes. day in early July. An idea gener- the Whiteshell Busk Stop in the Shoppers Swim the Lake ated by Shar Halpenny of Block Mall for musicians and entertainers. The Annual Falcon Swim and Paddle event 12 a�racted local residents and happens every year on the Sunday of the Au- co�agers from around the lake. Visit www.falconwesthawk.com gust long weekend. The event was started “We’re hoping this will turn into for event updates five years ago by Ali Barnard Bonneteau and an annual event.” said Shar. Ev- Nicole Beauchesne who were the only two eryone participating in this first- in that first swim. Last year the numbers rose time event were brand new to the to 20 participants. This year they hope to ex- game. Stay tuned for contact infor- mitment to providing top notch services is ceed fifty. This year’s swim will take place on mation and a date for next year. evident in some of their recent awards. Aug. 5 at 8 a.m. The starting point is Block 12 Award Winning Family Pride This past March, Falcon Trails Resort Lot 8 and ends at Block 6 with anyone who The Christie-Hamilton Family are a big was awarded the 2018 Family Enterprise wants to swim, kayak, canoe, paddle board, part of the Falcon Lake community and XChange Manitoba Family Enterprise of etc. The participants will be carefully watched have been for many years. Their variety the year award. Soon after, the province and by many boats and spotters. You can arrive of entrepreneurial ventures include Fal- Travel Manitoba designated Falcon Ridge at the starting point by boat or you can come con Trails Resort, Falcon Ridge Ski Slopes, Ski Slopes a Manitoba Star A�raction. over by car. The event ends with coffee and numerous special events, and a former snacks and a group photo. See you there. construction business. This family’s com- Continued on Page 20 20 WHITESHELL ECHO AUGUST 2018

falcon Lake (Continued From Page 19)

These two awards, Lake course. “This is the combined with their first time the course has Event of the Year award hosted the event,” said given for the Snowdance Harry Brotchie, Presi- Festival of Music and dent of Lakeland Golf Winter in 2017, proves Management. Top win- how dedicated this en- ners of the champion- tire family is to provid- ship were Justin McDon- ing unique tourism ex- ald of Breezy Bend in periences for locals and the Men’s and Camryn visitors. Roadley of Southwood Trail News in the Women’s. Local A shout-out to all the golfer and member of volunteers that contin- the Falcon Ladies league ue to come out for Trail Brenda Cleverley placed Days and work tirelessly 18th. Congratulations to maintain and improve to all. Full results can be the South Whiteshell found on the Golf Mani- Trail. Thank you to local toba website. restaurants such as The Kids under 17 can

Falcon’s Nest Cafe for play for free during spe- A Canada Day volleyball tournament was among the many family fun activities hosted at the cot- sponsoring lunches for cific times Monday to tage of Peter Nygard and family. Above, centre, Peter Nygard takes in the action. the hard-working crew. Wednesday when ac- You can help the asso- companied by an adult as ciation Close the Gap in part of the ‘take a kid to this great trail at Penniac the course’ program this Bay in West Hawk Lake. summer. Contact the pro Your financial support is shop for more details. urgently needed. Con- Fishing News tact the trail association The Walleye Masters at www.swtatrails.com Cup was back in June to learn how you can do- with 88 teams entered. nate. Ian Young of Falcon Lake Golf News along with partner A.J. The new Falcon Lake Gill placed in the top 15 Golf Course clubhouse with their Walleye sub- was in full operation by mi�ed at 17.75 inches. the end of the July long Overall 218 fish were weekend as planned. The caught on this cold and place looks great and the rainy day.The kids fish- view from the restaurant ing derby is just around and patio is amazing. Co- the corner. On August chefs Jennifer Samborski 12 children are invited to and Jeremy Carriere, along Faloma Beach Marina for The Christie-Hamilton family accepting their Family Enterprise XChange, Manitoba Family Enter- with food and beverage this fun and FREE annual prise of the year award. Pictured from left, Ryan, Benjamin, Brooke, Barb, Craig, Emily and Caleigh manager Alana Sco�, are event. Kids fish from the with representatives of the Family Enterprise XChange. excited about their new shore and there are prizes menu and the lunch, din- for them too! ner and appetizer specials Doctor’s Hours and of course the oppor- Dr. Claire Jaeger will tunity to work in the new continue to be at the clubhouse. South Whiteshell Medi- The Falcon Ladies Clas- cal Centre in Falcon Lake sic golf tournament was this summer. Booked ap- held on a cool and rainy pointments are available June 2. Funds raised this Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 year went to Manitoba p.m. and walk-in appoint- Cancer Care in honour of ments are available Satur- Falcon Lake Ladies mem- days from 9 a.m. to noon. ber Jackie McIvor. By For an appointment call the end of the event over 204-788-5742 and specify $18,000 had been raised Falcon Lake Clinic Site. for this great cause. Send Me Your News Golf Manitoba’s Wom- Until next time, share en’s Amateur Cham- items of interest from pionship and Men’s around your cottage Mid-Amateur Champi- including stories, pic- Alan Roberts, Whiteshell Cottagers Association President; Deborah Seguin, WCA Membership onship took place from tures and events. Send to Committee Chair; and Cheryl Bryant, WCA Events Committee Chair, at the Falcon Fun Fest. July 3 to 5 at the Falcon [email protected] AUGUST 2018 WHITESHELL ECHO 21

Camp Nutimik

refuge from a lot of other By Wayne Eisbrenner stuff that was going on in Camp Nutimik my life. In a sense, it was a place of new begin- don’t know about you, nings in many ways. Ibut summer has to be Camp Nutimik’s my most favourite time 64th Year of the year. Perhaps it This summer, Camp was because I was never Nutimik is celebrating what one might consider sixty-four years of being a ‘scholarly’ student dur- here in the Whiteshell as ing my growing up years a Bible Camp. From hav- and summer meant time ing minimal facilities and away from the ‘institu- programs we have now tion.’ Summer meant grown to being a year- longer days — usually round ministry. warmer too! And sum- Starting with volunteer mer fun — vacations, leadership and staff, we hanging out with friends now have four full-time and stuff like that. year round staff who It also meant summer continue to lead a myri- Kids get an opportunity to experience outdoor adventures like hiking, fishing, canoeing, kayak- camp and for me that ad of volunteers and sea- ing and archery. was always a highlight. sonal staff. From the time I was Welcome noeing, kayaking and eight or nine, Mom and Geoff and Angie archery. They’ll have Dad would sign me up We bid farewell to our a chance to make new for a week of camp at departing Facilities and friends as they interact in Echo Lake Bible Camp Food Services Directors, the cabins and in the var- in the Qu’Appelle Valley Peter and Darlene Bergs, ious activities. There will in Saskatchewan. I don’t and say hello and wel- be opportunities to de- think I’ve missed many come to Geoff and Angie velop leadership skills as summers since then Lo� who take over as Fa- they encounter new chal- when I haven’t spent at cilities and Operations, lenges with peers and least one or two weeks Food Services and Hos- learn to work through at a summer camp and pitality Managers. those challenges. I won’t even begin to tell Operating Year-Round I love summer. I love you how long that’s been While we are opera- to hear the laughter of – LOL! tional year-round now, kids as they enjoy the New Friends our main focus continues great ambiance of the Summer camp was a to be summer camp. Whiteshell Provincial place where I made new Through July and Au- Park at Camp Nutimik. friends — many from gust we will welcome I love to hear the stories places other than the city about 400 children and from the kids of new ad- that I was living in. It was youth to our camp, and ventures and new begin- the place where I first these kids will have an nings! Yes – I have to ‘fell in love’ with a girl. opportunity to experi- say, summer is my most It was the place where I ence outdoor adventures favourite time of year! We welcome Geoff and Angie Lott, our new Facilities and Op- was given a chance to be like hiking, fishing, ca- erations, Food Services and Hospitality Managers. a leader, and a place of

Boreal Shores Art Tour 2018 August 18, 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. reativity runs deep in Eastern each. There were 34 artists locat- parts of Manitoba as well as every CManitoba and inspiration flows ed at 16 stops with 4 group loca- province from B.C. to Quebec and at every turn. From the surreal east tions spread along the way. Twen- the Maritimes. We also had visitors shore beaches of Lake Winnipeg, ty-seven people made it to every from Thailand, Hong Kong, Germa- through the Winnipeg River Sys- stop – an accomplishment that can ny and the UK. tem to the rugged lake country of only be done by devoting the entire 2018 promises to be even better the Whiteshell, join us on a tour weekend to driving the route! as we have confirmed that there of art and landscapes as artists The artists sold $28,000 worth of will be 45 artists participating in across this beautiful region open art on those two days and we know this year’s tour! Many artists from their homes and studios to share that art was going all over Canada last year are returning and we have their world with you. as well as the UK, Germany, France several news ones as well. In 2017, 600 people traveled on and USA. Less than half of our visi- For full details including route the Boreal Shores Art Tour route tors were from the Eastman region maps and stopes visit making an average of 5 stops itself while the rest came from all www.borealshoresarttour.ca. 22 WHITESHELL ECHO • AUGUST 2018 WHAT’S COOKING?

Momma’s Meatloaf Corned Beef Brunch Cups Makes 5-6 Servings Makes 12 Cups

Ingredients Ingredients 1 Egg 200 g deli corned beef or smoked pas- 3/4 cup (175 mL) milk trami, diced 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) diced whole 2 Tbsp (30 mL) butter wheat bread, fresh or dried 1-2 Tbsp (15-30 mL) canola oil 1 lb (0.45 kg) ground beef 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns 2 Tbsp (30 mL) garlic, minced 1 bunch green onion, diced, divided 1/4 cup (60 mL) cilantro, chopped 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup (60 mL) red wine vinegar 1 dozen medium sized eggs 2 Tbsp (30 mL) paprika salt & pepper to taste 1 tsp (5 mL) salt 2 tsp (10 mL) ground cumin 2 tsp (10 mL) ground coriander Directions 1 tsp (5 mL) allspice 1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, fry hash browns in butter and oil, and the thinly sliced white part of a bunch of green Directions onions. Season with salt and pepper and fry until golden brown. 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parch- 2. Near the half way mark of reaching golden brown hash browns, ment paper or aluminum foil. add chopped deli beef and cheddar. 2. Combine egg and milk and whip with a fork to mix. Add diced 3. Once the mixture is sticking together and golden brown, remove bread to milk mixture and allow it to soak, 10 minutes. If bread from heat to cool. remains fairly dry, add extra milk to moisten. 4. Spray muffin tin to grease. Spoon approximately 1-2 table- 3. Combine ground beef, garlic, cilantro, red wine vinegar, all re- spoons into the muffin tins and press maining seasonings and mix well. with fingers to the sides of the muffin 4. Using clean hands, fold two mixtures together. Place the mix- tin forming a cup. ture on a baking sheet and shape by hand into 4-5 individual 5. Drop an egg into each edible cup. loaves, each approximately 6 inches long and 3 inches thick. 6.Season with salt and pepper. 5. Bake until a thermometer inserted in the centre reads 150°F 7. Place in a 350 F (180 C) oven and (66°C), about 30-40 minutes. bake 12-15 minutes depending on 6. Let rest 5-10 min, allowing temperature to rise to 160°F (71°C). egg preference.

Steak Cobb Salad Homemade Tourtière Makes 4 Servings Makes 6-8 Servings Ingredients 2 strip loin grilling steaks approximately 1 inch thick Ingredients Generous sprinkle of steak spice on both sides 1 1/2 cups (625 mL) cubed peeled red potato 4 eggs, hardboiled 1 lb (500 g) ground beef sirloin or round cuts 8 cups green leaf lettuce 1/2 lb (250 g) ground pork 1/2 cup (125 mL) canned corn 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 cup (125 mL) cherry tomatoes, halved 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh strawberries, chopped (or any seasonal 1 tsp (5 mL) salt berry) 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) black pepper 8 strips bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped 3/4 cup (175 mL) beef broth 1/2 cup (125 mL) cucumbers, diced 1 celery stalk, diced 1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled feta or blue cheese 2 tsp (10 mL) EACH fresh thyme and sage 1 avocado, sliced (optional) 1/4 tsp EACH ground cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg Ranch salad dressing 2 Tbsp (30 mL) fresh parsley, minced 2 9″ (23 cm) ready-made uncooked pie shells (or homemade pas- Salt & pepper to taste try for 1 double crust pie) 1 egg, slightly beaten with a splash of water (egg wash) Directions 1. Start seasoning the steaks, allow them to rest in the fridge to Directions absorb salt and retain moisture. This will ensure a juicy flavour. 1. In a small stock pot with salted water boil potatoes until fork 2. Fry or bake bacon on high heat and render off fat, cool and tender, drain and mash. Set aside. chop into bite sized pieces. 2. In a large deep sided skillet over medium-high heat, break up 3. During that time prepare hardboiled eggs, peel and slice. ground meats with salt, pepper, onion, and garlic. Add stock, cel- 4. Assemble salad ingredients on a large platter or individual ery, thyme, sage, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg and simmer until no bowls. liquid remains and vegetables are softened. 5. Preheat barbecue or indoor grill to medium-high heat. 3. Remove from heat and stir in mashed potatoes and chopped 6.Grill strip loin grilling steaks only flipping once. 1 inch parsley. Allow to cool in the refrigerator while pie crust is prepared. steaks require 10-12 minute to reach medium-rare doneness 4. Optional to blind bake the bottom crust of the pie shell. Once at 145 F (63 c). cooled. Spoon meat and potato filling and cover with second sheet of pie crust. Cut steam vents and brush egg wash over crust. 5. Bake at 400°F (205°C) in the oven until crust is golden brown Send Us Your Favourite Cottage Recipes! and filling is hot, 35-45 minutes. Email [email protected] AUGUST 2018 • WHITESHELL ECHO 23

WHAT’S COOKING? Green Split Pea Salad Cassava Cake with Rice & Cranberries Makes 16 Servings Makes 4-6 Servings Ingredients Ingredients 3 eggs 1 cup (250 mL) cooked green split peas 1 cup granulated sugar (250 mL) 1 cup (250 mL) cooked brown rice 3 Tbsp canola oil (45 mL) 1/2 cup (125 mL) red onion, minced 1 tsp vanilla (5 mL) 1/4 cup (60 mL) dried cranberries 1 can coconut milk (400 mL) 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped walnuts (optional) 1 can condensed milk (300 mL) 3/4 cup coconut (175 mL) Dressing 2 pkg frozen grated cassava, thawed 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil (16 oz) (454 g) 1 tsp (5 mL) sesame oil 2 Tbsp (30 mL) white wine vinegar Directions 1/2 tsp (2 mL) Dijion mustard 1. Combine eggs, sugar, canola oil 1/4 tsp (1 mL) dried tarragon and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes. Cracked black pepper to taste 2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix on low speed to combine Romaine or leafy lettuce greens (optional) ingredients, about 1 minute. 3. Pour mixture into an oiled 9 x 13 baking pan. Directions 4. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour. 1. Cook rice and green split peas according to package directions. 5. Turn oven setting to broil. Broil cake until top is golden brown, 2. Place the rice in a large bowl. Add green split peas, minced about 2-3 minutes. onion, cranberries and walnuts (optional). 3. Make the salad dressing and pour over the salad. Could be served on a bed of lettuce (optional). Raspberry White Chocolate Bread Pudding

Makes 6-8 Servings

Marinated Mushroom and Bean Medley Salad Ingredients 5 cups (1.25 L) day-old, high fibre, white bread, cut into 1-inch Makes 6-8 Servings cubes (10 slices) 2 large eggs Dressing 1 egg yolk 3 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar 2 Tbsp (30 mL) balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) milk 1 tsp (5 mL) oregano 1 cup (250 mL) whipping cream (35%) 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup (125 mL) butter, melted salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract A pinch of salt Salad 1 cup (250 mL) fresh raspberries (1 clam shell) 2 cups (500 mL) sliced fresh mushrooms, 1 cup each white and 1 cup (250 mL) white chocolate chips crimini 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) Bean Medley, drained, rinsed Directions 1 red bell pepper, seeded, cut into chunks 1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Grease an 8 x 8” baking dish. 2 cups (500 mL) broccoli florets (blanched 1 minute) Place bread cubes into a large bowl and set aside. 2 Tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley 2. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, yolk and sugar. Whisk in 1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled feta cheese the milk, cream, butter, vanilla, and salt. Pour egg and milk mixture over the bread, toss to coat and let sit for about 15 minutes, stir- Directions ring once or twice. 1. In small bowl whisk together all dressing ingredients (make 3. Mix raspberries and white chocolate into the pudding mixture ahead: refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days). and pour into baking dish. Bake uncovered for about 60 minutes 2. In large bowl, place mushrooms, beans, red pepper, broccoli, until the pudding puffs up and becomes a golden brown. Allow the parsley and feta cheese. pudding to cool at least 15 minutes before serving. Bread pudding 3. Pour dressing over. Toss lightly to coat. is best served warm. 4, Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Tip: To make strawberry dark chocolate bread pudding sub- 5. Top with additional feta cheese just before serving, if desired. stitute the raspberries with strawberries and the white choco- late with dark chocolate.

Send Us Your Favourite Cottage Recipes! Email [email protected] 24 WHITESHELL ECHO AUGUST 2018 West Hawk Lake

By John Bell Local News It is very pleasant to see ello everyone. Wel- the neighbours in our bay Hcome to this August again. This includes the issue of the Echo. Leeches/Dixons, Clay- I find that the forest tons, Toshacks, Rosses, is very lush due to the Reimers, Campbells, weather, which is good for Grants, Thorvaldsons and the animals, including the Booths/McCharles. bears. Most likely they will I should also note that not bother us while forag- Brenda and Mark Mason ing is good. However, do have arrived from their not tempt bears by leaving home in Calgary. out food they like such as Out by the lake I see seeds in bird feeders, espe- Leslie and Bob Challis are cially sunflower seeds. here. Earlier I spoke to Bob Lake Levels Normal and he is doing well. Lake levels are normal Unfortunately, I must thanks to our Lake Level report that Elona Oelkers lost her partner of many Commi�ee and the co- Above and below, the West Hawk Meteor Fest Kids Parade July 7. Special thanks to main operation of Parks. There years, Henry, last fall. Our organizers Barbara and Lionel St. Godard and Jennifer and Sean Harbottle. have been few power out- condolences to you Elona. ages and few fires. Talked to Ray Newman Meteor Days and he and Bev are doing As I write this (July 6) well. Ray would like to there is a lot of activity in give thanks to firefighter Manitoba, particularly Kevin Pla�. Kevin helped the Folk Festival at Birds him when his utility trailer Hill and Meteor Days in came off the hitch on a hill West Hawk Lake. I under- at Penniac Place. Kevin stand the opening parade, had him on his way in no which included our new time. fire engine, was a great Dereck Janssen, princi- success and on Saturday I pal of Falcon Beach School, could hear the band faint- informed me that school ly from across the lake. starts September 5. Thanks to the main orga- nizers Barbara and Lionel Continued next page St. Godard and Jennifer and Sean Harbo�le. AUGUST 2018 WHITESHELL ECH0 25

West Hawk Lake continued from page 24

Bingo will be going until Saturdays and Sundays. the end of August. On display are six tanks Sean Harbottle informs holding 150,000 trout. me that his 200.1 kilowatt Other News solar system should be Recently I learned that connected in about two the old Minaki Lodge weeks by Manitoba Hy- property has been sold. dro. I will be very interest- Apparently a limited ed to see it in operation, be- number of properties at ing an Electrical Engineer! the site will be put up for General News sale. As a note of interest, I learned from Bob Fet- my niece was assistant terly that the Trans Can- caretaker there when it ada Trail is essentialy fin- burned down and I have ished except for about a some excellent pictures of quarter kilometer around the fire. Penniac Bay by the high- Meeting on Vegetation way. A permit has now Big Crush entertains at Meteor Fest. and Tree Management been approved to allow Manitoba Hydro have rock fill in the lake for contacted everybody the trail. Consideration is in our bay regarding a now being made to obtain meeting to discuss “veg- funds for the project. See etation and tree manage- page 27 for a map. ment”, i.e: clearing under Public Meeting at the power line. I expect a Falcon Lake meeting will be arranged I talked to Alan Roberts, in the near future. our Whiteshell Co�ag- Boathouse Channel ers Association president, Dredging and he is busy in his new Also I understand that position. He did state that the McKenzie Beach boat- there will be a public meet- house channel is in need ing in Falcon Lake Aug. of dredging and requests 26 with the government for this service have been to discuss lake levels and made. control structures. It will Fire Department probably be held in the I talked to Bruce John- community centre, time son, the South East yet to be announced. Whiteshell Fire Depart- He also stated that West ment chief, and he stated Hawk Lake levels will be Trans Canada Restaurant at West Hawk Lake circa 1933. that fire department calls controlled with a varia- were low, mostly tree tion of 12 inches, from fires on transmission lines the rest of the drive was Fish Hatchery News two inches below pres- had great warm weather when the wind was up. on gravel, very dusty and Kevin Dyck at the hatch- ent level to a maximum of but it does bring surpris- Watch for Deer busy. We finally arrived at ery informed me that they 10 inches above. He also es. On June 16 a small In closing I must remind West Hawk Lake, hot and obtained 9.3 million eggs informed me that he ex- thunder storm moved everyone to carefully tired, and drove down the this spring from walleye pects the McKenzie Beach east just south of West watch for deer when driv- hill to the Trans Canada from Falcon Creek. The Creek will be dredged Hawk. There were some ing in town and on the Restaurant (see picture). fry that developed in the this year to allow access to high winds and a ‘mi- highway. I say this be- They had cold Cokes on hatchery tanks have now all the boathouses. croburst’ which knocked cause I hit a deer while ice which was wonderful. been stocked in our local Curling Rink down a dozen trees on driving in Keewatin June When we left we contin- lakes including Falcon, Fundraiser Gundy Road, cu�ing off 22. The deer ran out and I ued down the hill to the Barren, Caddy, South Rob Finnen informed our road access. This oc- could not avoid it, my first beach (to our chagrin we Cross and others. me that funds to pro- curred about 10:30 p.m. such accident. The deer did not stop for a swim ). Kevin noted that the for- vide repairs for the curl- as our guests were leav- ran away, apparently not The road ran on the beach, est fire this spring came ing rink ice machine are ing. My son Paul and seriously hurt as I had then up the hill to the very close to the hatchery growing slowly. There is I spent several hours slowed down consider- Manitoba bor- der and but did no damage thanks a raffle being initiated to with chain saws clear- ably. However I was left subsequently to Keewatin. to the water bombers. help funding, tickets are ing a lane for traffic. The with a damaged car. It was a long trip and was The employees have $5 ea. next day Ontario Roads Send Me Your News my first exposure to West also stocked 160,000 trout A Li�le History cleared the road prop- If you have informa- Hawk. Of course there in Manitoba Lakes as far In 1938 my sister and I erly, as it is quite busy. tion that could go in the was no power in town at north as Flin Flon and drove to Keewatin with I have not heard of any next Echo please email me that time and there were Thompson. Kevin said our parents to visit my other microbursts but at [email protected] (the o horses around for hauling. public tours of the hatch- aunt on Coney Island. This, I am certain there were and l are le�ers) or phone Our Hot Weather ery are still being conduct- of course, was on High- some other occurrences. me at 204-349-2994 or 807- For a while now we ed from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. way 15. The paved road 464-0512. have been lucky to have on Thursdays, Fridays. ended at Whitemouth and 26 WHITESHELL ECHO AUGUST 2018

Dorothy Lake

By Inge Scholte

he Swanlund clan Thas a new arrival, as Sarah gave birth to son Ben on Boxing Day. Con- gratulations to proud fa- ther Justin Beaulieu and the grandparents. Wel- come to the lake, Ben! Canada Day Barbecue Shawn and Len Trotter hosted a Canada Day Barbecue for Block 4. Shawn and Len Tro�er Photos by Len Trotter. hosted a Canada Day Bar- becue for Block 4, serving cheese burgers and hot dogs, and guests brought desserts or salads. Almost 70 co�agers turned out and a wonderful time was had by all, ending too early with a sudden downpour. Thanks to the Tro�ers for this well-organized event.

Report Forest Fires

St. Gabriel & St. Marcien Chapel Call: Falcon Lake, Whiteshell Provincial Park Roman Catholic Summer Chapel 1-800 Bilingual Masses Sundays at 10:30 A.M. May Long Wknd. to Sept. Long Wknd. 782-0076 Come Join Us-All welcome

FALCON LAKE GOLF COURSE LADIES LEAGUE FUN LEAGUE PLAY at Falcon Lake Golf Course on Tuesday mornings for all levels. Tee times start at 9:00 a.m. dur- ing June and 8:00 a.m. during July and August. League Fee is $30.00 or $60.00 (which includes optional Golf Canada membership) if paid prior to June 2nd and $35.00/$65.00 after June 2nd. League Fees simply cover cost of year end flight prizes at the wind up. Regular green fee prices apply for your games. Questions or more info please email: [email protected] AUGUST 2018 WHITESHELL ECH0 27

Falcon Yacht Club

Falcon Yacht Club held its first ever keel boat and catamaran event Sun. June 24.

By Charles Feaver

ummer has been great Sat the Falcon Yacht Club. We held our first ever keel boat and catamaran event. You may have seen half a dozen boats of vari- ous sizes and shapes go- ing around the marks on Sun., June 24. Lots of people were out sailing. People who didn’t have a boat crewed for those who did, and every boat was supplied with an experienced racer to show the boat owner how to be successful in a race. It was fun for all in- volved, so we may plan a similar race in the fall, just before the boats are pulled out of the water. For the rest of the sum- mer, there will be sailing events for the small sail- boats every weekend day, weather permi�ing. The club is also running Learn to Sail programs for kids and adults. Check Fal- conyachtclub.ca for de- tails. Drop by any Saturday or Sunday around noon, when the members are around ge�ing ready for the afternoon events. Beginners and expert sailors are equally wel- come. We can tell you about Learn to Sail, or show you the boats that are avail- able for members to use, if you don’t already have a sailboat of your own. 28 WHITESHELL ECHO AUGUST 2018 Nutimik lake

Helping at the bake sale, Addison, Leah Fillion and Hayley Mayo, wearing their fascinators on the day of the Royal Wedding. Brody and Rorie raising funds for a good cause.

Kim is the daughter of been spending a lot of By Kerri Pleskach Robert and Cathy Mazur time at their new co�age. of Block 1. Kory and Kim Welcome to the Nutimik hope you all are en- got married on June 16 in family. Ijoying the summer so Garson, Man. It was sup- Kevin Howie Memorial far and the heat wave. I posed to rain on their wed- Search and Rescue Fund am writing this article on ding day, so they made ar- Fundraiser Aug. 11 July 8, the day after the rangements to have their A reminder that the scorching hot Saturday. pictures taken inside a Kevin Howie Memorial We moved our beach greenhouse. Mother Na- Search and Rescue Fund chairs into the lake and ture was on their side and Fundraiser will take place sat there all day with the it didn’t rain all day. Kim, at Nutimik Lodge on Au- The bake sale raised more than $700 for the Alzheimer’s Society occasional dip in the wa- Kory and their kids Kar- gust 11, starting at 1 p.m. of Manitoba. ter to cool off even more. son and Kaedence often The afternoon will fea- I am glad it was a windy can be seen out fishing or ture two musical guests ‘Thank You’ From Send Me Your News day, otherwise I am not on the beach at Nutimik. this year; Project B will be Nutimik Lake Directors If you have any news sure we would have been May you have many back again and Lorraine The Nutimik Lake Di- or information that you able to sit outside for very years of happiness. Brackston will be joining rectors would like to would like to share, long. Pickleball On Again in on the fun. There is no thank all of the Nutimik please email me at Bake Sale Once again there is a admission charge but do- co�age owners who [email protected]. See We walked in the Walk pickleball group that nations towards the fund have renewed their 2018 you on the beach! for Alzheimer’s, Make meets at the tennis courts are happily accepted. If Whiteshell Co�agers As- Memories Ma�er walk at Nutimik every Satur- you plan to a�end, please sociation membership. in Winnipeg at the end of day and Sunday at 10 a.m. bring a lawn chair. May. My girls once again It is a fun time and you wanted to raise money are always playing and so they asked to have a interacting with new peo- bake sale out at the lake. ple. If you haven’t played Our family and friends before, no problem, there baked up a storm to con- is always someone there tribute to the sale. We set ready to teach you, which up four tables of baking is how I learned. and treats and within the Amphitheater Fun first 40 minutes we were My kids love going down to one table. The up to the amphitheater bake sale was the same to put on concerts. Al- day as the Royal Wed- though they use instru- ding, therefore the girls ments they made out of wore their fascinators. wood and usually have Thank you to everyone an audience of one, they who came out to support still have a lot of fun. the bake sale and donate New Co�age Owners to the Alzheimer’s So- Kevin and Tiffany ciety of Manitoba. The Vander Graaf, along with girls raised over $700. their kids Ella (10) and Congratulations Claire (7) moved into Congratulations go out Block 4 last fall. They Amphitheatre fun: Leah Fillion has the wood microphone, Addison on wood guitar, and Rorie has to Kory and Kim Adam. have been enjoying the an actual tambourine. co�age life and have AUGUST 2018 WHITESHELL ECHO 29 Echo Classifieds Echo Classifieds Buy this space for FOR SALE Got a sailboat $19.99 and get cash Email your ad 12 x14 sheet for sale, fast, and clear space to the editor at vinyl flooring or a lawnmower, in the boathouse. echo@whiteshell Neutral colour water toys, Call Sharon (Summertime is prime cottage cottagers.com at 204-771-7297 or bikes, or furniture? purchases time!) Located at Brereton Lake

Rules for Waste Disposal In The Whiteshell

Garbage Cages: Only household waste. No leaves or grass clippings are to be put into or outside of the cages.

Recycle Bins: Glass (lids removed and separated), tin cans (you can leave the labels on), milk/juice cartons, all plastics (remove the lids on drink bottles), aluminum foil/cans, paper, cardboard (flattened boxes). Place sharps in a glass container and label sharps. Recycling should be placed in clear bags.

Fish Remains: Take to fish cleaning stations at Brereton Campground, Jessica Boat Launch, White Lake Campground, Lena Island Boat Launch, North Shore Big Whiteshell, South Shore Big Whiteshell, Betula Lake, New Nutimik Campground, Old Nutimik Campground, Opapiskaw Camp- ground and Otter Falls Campground.

Human Waste: Public waste dumping stations are located at Otter Falls, Nutimik, Big Whiteshell, and Brereton. Lagoons accessible to the public are located at Dorothy, Big Whiteshell, Brereton, West Hawk and Falcon.

Transfer Stations: Separate your items before coming to the site. All vehicles must report to the onsite staff to document required information. There are separate disposal areas for appliances, brush, concrete, fish remains, glass, household garbage, plastic, rubber, scrap metal, shingles, building materials, yard/garden waste, paint and aerosol cans.

Demolition Materials: Please separate clean materials from contaminated when hauling materials. Materials from structures larger than three me- tres by three metres and concrete larger than 1.5 metres by 1.5 metres must be hauled to the Whitemouth-Reynolds North Whiteshell Facility.

White Goods: (Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners): These are accepted at the transfer stations without being decommissioned. Please see the attendant when dropping off these items.

Brush: All brush should be taken to the transfer station as soon as possible and should not be stored on your lot or on public reserve. Brush piles are a fire hazard and can attract nuisance wildlife such as raccoons and skunks to your property.

North Whiteshell Transfer Stations

Jessica Transfer Station

May 1 - Sept. 30 Thursday - Monday 10 am to 6 pm Oct. 1 - Oct. 31 Friday - Sunday 10 am - 4:30 pm Nov. 1 - Mar 31 Sat. 10 am to 4:30 pm JUNE 1 - JUNE 30 Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Nutimik Transfer Station

May 1 - Sept. 30 Thursday-Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 1 - Oct. 31 Friday - Sunday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 1 - Mar. 31 Sunday 10 a.m - 4:30 p.m. JUNE 1 - JUNE 30 Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Whitemouth –Reynolds-North Whiteshell Waste Management Facility

May 1 to September 30

Mon, Tues 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thurs, Fri, Sat 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

October 1 to JUNE 30

Tues, Thursday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Fri, Sat 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

For more information contact 204-348-2125. 30 WHITESHELL ECHO AUGUST 2018

Big Whiteshell Lake

By Pat Fulcher There was also news of a bear attack on the Mantar- ell, what a hot, beau- io Trail, hence the trail had Wtiful summer it has been closed. If hiking this been so far! What started trail has been on your to- out to be questionable with do list, best to check it out dry conditions and low wa- with Manitoba Conserva- ter levels has truly turned tion first. Remember, we do out to be spectacular. Rain share the lake and forests mixed with plenty of sun with our animal friends. Be has produced optimal con- cautious and respectful. ditions for the bears and Firefighters Derby berry-pickers alike. Action Once again the Winnipeg is everywhere ... sandcastles Firefighters Game and Fish on the beach, floaties on the held another successful water, kayaks, waterboards, derby in May. This group sea-doos, fishing, pontoon- of volunteers with their ing, hiking, bike riding and charitable cause continue to just so much more outdoor support the Burn Fund, as Vayda and Arey kayaking. activity. And yes, our won- well as supporting the busi- derful Big Whiteshell Lake nesses on our lake. They Jacques encourages us to offers this to all who come lead by example as they look at the pros and cons out to enjoy this healthy, support a sustainable envi- of this proposal and be in- fun, family-oriented envi- ronment while supporting formed before we fill out ronment! worthy charitable organi- the survey when it gets to Neighbours zations. We thank them for our doors. We are fortu- I bumped into Jim Kuran their leadership and men- nate that Jacques takes the of Block 6 up on Blueberry torship. responsibility of lake di- Hill. As the berries were out Master Crappie rector very seriously and early this year, Jim was just As the spring season sees is continually looking out out for his daily bike ride, many folks fishing, I am for YOUR best interests. I but offered his take on the always surprised when look forward to his emails wonderful picking this year someone catches some- and want to thank him for with his bounty of berries thing other than a walleye, keeping Big Whiteshell already stored away. northern or perch. So, I can cottagers up to date on I met Joyce Moroz of report that I now have seen Whiteshell Cottagers Asso- Block 4 in the middle of the a Black Crappie come out ciation news! (Editor’s Note: lake as she romped around, of the lake. James Fulcher If you are not a member of the playing with her grand- snagged a 15 ¼ inch Black Whiteshell Cottagers Associa- daughter and family. Crappie in May. I have tion, join now! See page 14 for I met a camera shy mom been told this is a Master details. Help the Association from Block 5 on her paddle Angler! help all Whiteshell cottagers!) board. As she paddled Proposal for Fire Farewell to the Bransons along, her two daughters, Department At this time we say a sad Vayda and Arey, paddled for the North farewell to the Branson along in their kayaks. So Recently, Jacques Nault, family of Block 4. many folks out enjoying our Whiteshell Cottagers They will be greatly the sun while it lasts. Association lake director, missed as they were won- Mama Bear About sent us some very succinct derful neighbours and There have been sight- information in regards to friends! ings of a mother bear the proposal for a North with her two-year-old cub Whiteshell Volunteer Fire Continued on Page 32 around the Block 5 area. Department. Without bias, Lexi and her blueberries.

Next Echo Deadline is Sept. 1, 2018, for the October, 2018 issue Contact The Editor at [email protected] AUGUST 2018 WHITESHELL ECHO 31

Boat Passengers Need Training Too!

• Do you know where men falling overboard and As an example, naviga- cover common trouble By Rod &Marianne emergency equipment is an inexperienced person tion can be challenging, es- situations and what to do Nuttall and how to use it? on board not being able pecially if you are not pay- to keep them from turning You never know when to handle the boat well ing attention all the time. into a crisis. Five reasons an emergency will come enough to return to get Reading a chart is easier 5. You can use the boat ‘passengers’ up and you will be forced them or have the strength for some than for others. In even if the operator isn’t to do a job you don’t nor- to get them back onboard. a new or confusing area, it around. should learn mally do. Add high winds and big is wise to have two people People who are always more about Learn the location of the waves or cold water and watching the navigation. It passengers don’t know power switches and how this makes things even is the same with using elec- how, or are not comfort- operating a boat to operate the boat. more difficult. tronic instruments. able in operating the boat, Learn the location of the If someone falls over- At times it makes sense to so when their partner is not 1. In the event of an safety gear and how to use board, do you know: share the load of the work around, they cannot or will emergency, you can oper- it. • What are the first things or take turns. not use it. You can drive a ate the boat and get help. Learn a bit about com- you should do? 4. You may enjoy boat- car so why can’t you drive This is probably the most mon emergency situations •How to operate the ing a lot more if you are a boat? Well you can. important reason. You and what action to take boat to go back for them? prepared. So you ‘passengers’ get never know when your in the event of capsizing, •How to get them back People with less boat- out there, start participat- boat operator will become leaks, fires, engine break- on board? Many people ing experience find that ing in your boating expe- sick, or for whatever rea- downs, etc. Much of this is will not have the strength they don’t always have ditions and use the boat. son become unable to op- covered in a boating safety to lift an adult aboard on the same love of boating as The simplest way to start is erate the boat. If the des- course. their own, without using their friends or partners do. by taking a boating safety ignated operator is unable 2. If someone falls over- something to help them. It may be that too many course and then practic- to operate the boat and/or board, could you get them 3. Two minds, and sets things are a mystery. ing. give you instructions, can back on board? of eyes, are better than Understanding how the And current boat opera- you get everyone on board Statistics show that men one. boat works and what to do tors, encourage your pas- to safety? are the ones that fall over- Even if you don’t encoun- in different situations can sengers and show them a • Can you start and op- board most often. This of- ter an emergency, working help you feel more com- few things. Everyone will erate the boat? ten is due to standing up together can often bring fortable and less likely to enjoy boating a lot more. • Can you pick up the while fishing or answering better results. Most people panic when an emergency and will be safer doing it. anchor? the call of nature. There have different strengths situations happens. • Do you know where have been many reports of and weaknesses. Many boating courses you are? 32 WHITESHELL ECHO AUGUST 2018

Big Whiteshell Lake Continued from page 30

Send Me Your News And, yes, I am always looking for your stories, social notices and celebrations. While you are sitting around those night time fires rem- iniscing, someone would love to hear your story. I could tell it for you! Drop me a line! How does that song go? ‘Summer days, drifting away...’ Make the most of those days, enjoy your family and friends at your little piece of heaven in the Whiteshell.

James Fulcher with a Master Angler Black Crappie.