VOLUME 37 NUMBER 4 PUBLISHED BY THE WHITESHELL COTTAGERS ASSOCIATION INC. WWW.WHITESHELLCOTTAGERS.COM OCTOBER 2018

President’s Report

By Alan Roberts, WCA President

e’ve just come through another glorious summer in the WWhiteshell – lots of sun and temperatures in the 28 to 32 degree range almost every day. Cool nights for the most part, making sleeping with the windows open more than just refresh- ing, and a paucity of mosquitoes to go with it. Could you ask for a be� er summer? It was a fi � ing reward for the miserable winter leading into it. Well — that lack of mosquitoes was a product of the lack of spring runoff , and rainfall – I’m told that it was the lowest rain- fall in the 97 year weather record available for the area – except for 1937 which had less. A few lakes (Brereton, Jessica and White Lake) have been favoured with local rains which, together with eff ective discharge control structures, kept them (and several Annual Falcon Lake Swim more lakes upstream) near their summer target levels. Mean- On a warm Sunday morning on the August Long Weekend, twenty-four while the rest of us are pushing closer to our winter drawdown swimmers, adorned by their red safety caps, and accompanied by a flo- levels daily. tilla of vessels, took to the calm waters of Falcon Lake to make their way to the other shore. See more news from Falcon and from around Continued on page 3 the lakes on pages 16 to 31.

ects and processes within our parks programming that will ben- efi t Whiteshell co� agers and park users now and into the future. Message from Manitoba’s Openness and transparency remains our mantra as we positively Director of Parks engage co� agers, business owners and park users as we work to- and Protected Spaces, wards fi nding solutions to issues and maintaining positive park Rob Nedotiafko experiences for all. Our priority remains to be our ongoing discussions with the Manitoba Provincial Parks Cabin Owner Association (MPPCOA) and our mandate of addressing co� ager lease and service fees. We reetings, Whiteshell Co� agers! I hope you had an enjoyable feel that these discussions over the spring and summer months summer season at the lake. Recently, I was out to the south G remain most positive, focussed and productive as we “move the Whiteshell and it is apparent from the turning colour of the leaves, yard sticks,” per se, towards future concepts and models for lease fl ocks of geese heading south and the overall sense of quiet still- and service fee collection that is both fair and sustainable for all ness in the park that summer is now behind us. The boat launches Manitobans. Upcoming meetings between Parks and MPPCOA are silent, there is li� le boat traffi c on the lakes and the beaches are remain focussed on ge� ing to a point of agreement on concepts empty. Even the townsites and many roadways in the park are and models that would let us move towards more widespread void of the joyful animation of gathered people and hustle-and- public consultations with provincial park co� agers on these mat- bustle of a typical day in July or August. Yes, fall is here. ters in future. For me and my Manitoba Parks colleagues it has been a busy summer season on many fronts — not just in the Whiteshell, but across the province. We continue to positively advance many proj- Continued on page 4

IN THIS ISSUE ...

MPPCOAMPPCOA UUPDATEPDATE 4 MEMBERSHIP REPORT 14

nORTHnORTH FIRE DEPT. UPDATE 6 WCA WEBSITE/FACEBOOK 15

LETTERSLETTERS TTOO TTHEHE EEDITORDITOR 8 LAKE REPORTS 16-31

LAKELAKE LLEVELSEVELS 9 WHITESHELL TRAILS NEWS 20

BOARDBOARD OOFF DDIRECTORSIRECTORS 10 WHAT’S COOKING? 22-23

SOUTHSOUTH FIRE DEPT. REPORT 11 YACHT CLUB REPORTS 27

Publication Agreement No. 40009463 2 WHITESHELL ECHO OCTOBER 2018

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President’s Report Continued From Page 1

Our Water Levels commi�ee met with ity of the end product. els for the last 20+ years to accommodate the Manitoba Infrastructure’s control staff late The fact that dredging is being done is posi- boat channel users who would otherwise not in September to review the target levels for tive. Whether it will need to be re-done again be able to access their shoreline infrastruc- each lake and discuss what changes, if any, in 5 or 10 years time, remains to be seen. ture. As a result, many other co�agers have can be made to improve the situation for Service Road Maintenance: moved their infrastructure to a higher eleva- next year. We have received complaints about inad- tion pre-emptively. These people may not We’ve made good progress on numerous equate maintenance of gravel service roads be happy now with lower water levels and fronts this summer that warrant reporting. A (washboard) from Falcon, Brereton, White may prefer to allow “occasional” flooding to brief synopsis includes: Lake, West Hawk and others. The notable occur rather than adjust their infrastructure CN Rail Derailment Clean-up: improvement this year over last is that Parks further. You may recall the rail derailment that is using “A” Base gravel now instead of Pit Allowing “occasional” flooding to occur occurred on January 6 this year, between Run. The difference is that “A” base has a allows construction of a lower cost (gravity Florence and Nora Lakes in the Eastern small amount of clay mixed with gravel hav- drain) control structure. The problem that Whiteshell. Some 23 cars derailed carrying ing a particle size distribution which, when WCA has with this is that it will only be petroleum products (20) of different types mixed with water and compacted in place, effective at controlling the water level un- and three cars carrying Nickel Cobalt Sul- will provide a much more durable finish der “normal” rainfall conditions – in other phide (NCS) in dry cake form in tote bags. than gravel without these features. These words, about 50 per cent of the time. The petroleum tankers retained their integri- last two stages have been overlooked by The objective of WCA’s Water Levels Com- ty without leakage, however, the soluble NCS Parks (as a cost saving measure?) thus far, mi�ee is quite different. Our focus is on pre- (being carried in open gondola cars) suffered with the result that li�le service improve- venting flooding by keeping enough of a buf- several ruptured bags and spillage. Report- ment is gained from the additional expense fer in the lake (below flood level), that heavy ing on the extent of product losses from the and a substantial increase in dust generation rainfall events can be stored within the lake derailment was equivocal and the methodol- results from the clay in the gravel mix. “A” and then be removed by a more predictable ogy employed in the clean-up gave our En- Base will provide reduced dust generation and effective discharge control device than vironment Commi�ee li�le assurance of effi- if installed properly, however, we still have a gravity drain. Dredging of the channels cacy. We insisted that proof of the efficacy of some work to do in that regard, together allows a lower water level to be sustained the clean-up must be obtained through sam- with an increased frequency of grading and and our objective is to prevent the water lev- pling and analysis of soils and leachate from finish renewal. el from rising above flood level by using a the site by an independent third party. The pumped discharge. results of this effort (received August 2) were While this is a more expensive option, the thorough and complete enough to satisfy our The focus of the WCA’s Water difference in cost is more than offset by pre- concerns over the residual risk for co�agers Levels Commi�ee is on venting only one or two floods from hap- in the area, a�ributable to the derailment. We preventing flooding by keeping pening – floods which will otherwise recur were supported in this effort by Sustainable on average, every second or third year. The Development’s Environmental Compliance enough of a buffer in the lake information made available to the co�agers and Enforcement Division. (below flood level), that heavy may have benefi�ed from a greater level of Dredging of Falcon Lake Boat Channels: rainfall events can be stored cooperation between MI and WCA but I be- Notice finally went out on August 14 to within the lake, and then be lieve a balanced perspective was gained by owners of all boathouses in Block 23 advis- the majority. This was not an easily achieved ing them that the dredging was scheduled removed by a more predictable and objective on what is obviously a rather com- to be carried out starting September 10, giv- effective discharge control device plex set of issues. Our objective was to shed ing them three weeks to remove their water than a gravity drain. some light on misunderstood issues stem- intake lines, their boats, and any fixed rail / ming from the Preliminary Design report’s track systems outboard of the end of their reasons for rejecting the Pumped Discharge docks. A contact phone number and email NWFD Survey of Co�agers option from those worthy of consideration. address was given to advise parks of under- Generates 32% Response Rate: If you would like to receive a summary ex- water structures that had to be avoided by A group of co�agers from the North planation of the reasons, please contact our the dredge operator. The schedule for the Whiteshell has completed a survey of co�ag- Water Levels Commi�ee or the writer. work ( September 10 to October 5 – a 4 week ers in the area, to assess the level of support Resignations of Note: period) seems to be a rather short period for for development of a Volunteer Fire Depart- We have received two resignations of note what should be a rather substantial piece of ment. The concept proposes to provide two from our Board of Directors (Lake Directors) work. service locations to service the area from El- this summer, including: Though the WCA was neither consulted, eanor Lake to Brereton and Big Whiteshell ● Richard Babyak, who represented West nor apprised of the scope of work being un- (approximately 50% of WCA’s membership). Hawk Lake on our Board for 23 years. dertaken, the depth following dredging com- Lacking independent funding, the WCA Richard was a strong voice representing the pletion is understood to be 1061.0 ft. or lower agreed to cover costs for postage for the sur- interests of co�agers on many issues of merit. (1060.5 ft. was recommended to increase the vey. A response rate of 32% shows a very He also led the annual spring clean-up of the allowance for future siltation). Discussions high level of interest amongst the co�agers Trans-Canada highway between Falcon and with Sustainable Development prior to their in the area. The response from each of the 14 West Hawk Lake. It a�racted many volun- decision to construct, provided for the width lakes surveyed was virtually identical and teers for a day of fun and work which always (channel bo�om) to increase in line with the provided a uniformly strong vote of support. closed with a barbeque and picnic for partici- growth in boat sizes since original construc- The advocacy group must now prove that an pants and other WCA members alike. tion (1965) – i.e. growth from 5 to 15 hp on adequate complement of volunteers will be ● Jacques Nault, who served for several 16 ft. boats, to 175 to 200+ hp on 20 to 30 ft. available to operate such a venture, prior to years as a director for Big Whiteshell Lake, long (hulls and pontoon) boats, suggest that advancing the project. has resigned for health reasons. Jacques had the width of the new channel bo�om should MI’s “Open House” to Discuss served on the WCA Executive, both as Vice increase by at least 10 ft. This means that the Falcon Lake Water Levels: president and as President Elect. He was in- central island would have to shrink by at least This August 26 event was very well at- strumental in leading the successful transi- 20 ft. in width compared to what it currently tended by some 150+ co�agers. Manitoba tion of the association’s administrative man- is, and the excavated material would have to Infrastructure is preparing to design a new agement function through a complex change be removed by truck or barge. Whether this water level control structure for the lake and in personnel and their operating function. has been planned for or not has not been re- wished to identify the level that the majority He also brought a balancing perspective to vealed to us. Co�agers are encouraged to re- of co�agers are comfortable with in terms of the study of the North Whiteshell Fire De- quest this information directly to satisfy any their existing shoreline infrastructure. Water partment that is currently underway. concerns they may have over the functional- levels have been held at historically high lev- 4 WHITESHELL ECHO OCTOBER 2018

Manitoba Provincial Parks Cabin Owners Association Update

our discussions and ap- Branch team to be unusu- We have not set a rig- By Danial Klass proved by both parties. ally open to new ideas orous schedule for com- Whiteshell Cottagers Association Representative, What remains is to syn- and prepared to engage pletion, but we think it Manitoba Provincial Parks Cabin Owners Association thesize these reports in serious, truly bilat- to be in the interest of into one final document, eral exchanges with us. both parties to complete n the surface, there behalf of the WCA) want which can then serve as As a result, we believe an agreement and imple- Ois li�le hard news to assure co�agers that the preamble to a new that we have found suf- mentation plan well be- to report regarding the there has been plenty of set of policies which will ficient common ground fore the next provincial ongoing consultation be- activity below the sur- govern relationships to achieve the goals of a election. So stay tuned tween Parks Branch and face. Important prin- among Parks Branch and management system for for a further, more de- the Manitoba Provincial ciples that will underlie co�agers throughout the our Parks that will be finitive update, which Parks Cabin Owners As- a permanent agreement Provincial Park System. fair and sustainable for hopefully will come as a sociation. are being hammered out Beyond the initial the Province and for cot- Christmas present for us But as the summer sea- and there is optimism “Guiding Principle” de- tagers. all. son comes to an end for that a solution that is sat- scribing our agreement on the working values of 2018, Dean Amundson isfactory to co�agers and The Manitoba Provincial Parks Cabin “trust, respect and trans- (President of the um- the government is on the Owners Association Guiding Principle brella Manitoba Provin- horizon. parency”, we have de- cial Parks Cabin Owners We have met regular- termined not to discuss he Manitoba Provincial Park Cabin Owners Associa- Association) and I (on ly (monthly four-hour details of the consulta- Ttion (Cabin Owners) and Manitoba Parks and Protected meetings over the past tion publically until pol- Spaces Branch (Parks Branch) have established a working spring and summer) icy development is com- relationship based on trust, respect and transparency and The Whiteshell with the Parks Branch plete and a broad public are to work positively and collaboratively in defining an ap- Echo Team, led by the Direc- consultation can begin. proach to managing the administration of matters affecting cottagers within provincial parks, including the collection of is published by the Whiteshell tor, Rob Nedotia�o and We believe nonethe- Cottagers Association Incorporated less, that significant service fees and Crown land rent from provincial park cottag- Parks Operations and ers, in a way that is fair and sustainable for all Manitobans Infrastructure Planner progress is being made. President Unlike most negotia- and provincial park stakeholders. Alan Roberts J.P Perreault. Five (5!) detailed interim reports tions with government, we have found the Parks President Elect have been prepared from

Past President Ronald S Smith Director of Parks and Protected Spaces, continued From P. 1

Vice President We will continue to engage with opinions that will help the province ed its Park Activities Regulation to Ian Baragar co�agers and the Whiteshell Co�age determine the best future manage- outline specific prohibitions and ex- Association executive and we are keen ment approaches for maintaining ceptions for smoking recreational Treasurer to re-establish more regular meetings water levels on the lakes. Please stay and medical cannabis in provincial Jill McGavin between the Association and the de- tuned for future information on next- parks. In general, the smoking of can- partment to address park ma�ers of steps in this overall process. nabis is prohibited in all public places Send address changes to common interest. These meetings The department continues to ad- in provincial parks, including picnic 1975 Corydon Ave. Suite 2D used to occur in the past and it’s been dress servicing and infrastructure and day-use areas, beaches and pro- Winnipeg, MB R3P 0R1 agreed it is time for us to bring them requirements in the park. Initial plan- vincially operated campsites. How- Phone/Fax back. ning efforts by staff are underway re- ever, the smoking of cannabis will be 1 (204) 487-0556 Another focus of ours is further garding planned capital investment allowed at private or leased residen- Email strengthening our working relation- in a new waste-water lagoon servic- tial or co�age lots in provincial parks wca@whiteshellcottagers. com ships with the business community ing the South Whiteshell. Future, and within commercial lease areas in in the Whiteshell. I believe the busi- more detailed planning and design parks where commercial operators Echo Committee ness community and commercial initiatives are sure to provide oppor- will have the discretion to allow (or Bruce Wagg Co-chair operators in the parks are important tunity for input from co�agers. Of prohibit) cannabis smoking within Sharon Philp Co-chair working partners in providing servic- note, Manitoba Parks continues to as- the lease area. The province will soon Glenda Peacock Teresa Lopata ing opportunities as well as positive sess the conditions of the South Shore finalize The Non-Smoking and Va- Karen Kaplen a�ractions and experiences to park Road at Falcon Lake with the goal of pour Products Control Act and this Dawne Kepron patrons, including co�agers. This working towards addressing neces- legislation will provide more infor- Tom Walker spring, at the request of the North sary road repairs in the coming years. mation about exceptions for medi- Sandra Kline Whiteshell Business Association, my Although I can provide no defini- cal cannabis, including those within Pat Love Greg Meade regional parks colleagues and I re-en- tive commitments or timeframes for provincial parks. Additionally, the gaged with the Association to discuss repairs at this point in time, we cer- province’s Preset Fines and Offences Articles in the Echo are not official statements of the ma�ers of mutual interest. We hope tainly remain focussed on addressing Descriptions Regulation has also been WCA unless indicated. this kind of engagement can be main- the road. Lastly, regarding servicing amended to outline established set The Echo is published five tained just as we have a strong work- and infrastructure improvements, as fines for infractions to cannabis prohi- times a year and mailed in ing relationship and many ongoing I write this, the planned Amphibex bitions. These set fines are consistent the first week of April, June, initiatives with the South Whiteshell dredging efforts are now complete with pre-existing set fines for infrac- August, October and December. Chamber of Commerce. at Westhawk’s McKenzie Beach with tions to liquor prohibitions in provin- As you may be aware, the issue of dredging to next occur at the Falcon cial parks. The amended Regulations Next Issue lake levels on Falcon and West Hawk Lake, Block 23 Boathouse Channel. are publicly accessible via the Mani- December 2018 Deadline: Nov. 1, 2018 lakes is underway, but is being lead The Falcon Lake Block 10 Boathouse toba Laws website: h�ps://web2.gov. by our Manitoba Infrastructure col- channel is earmarked for dredging mb.ca/laws/index.php Editor leagues. The August Public Open next year by way of our budgetary As always, I am most thankful for James Buchok House meeting in Falcon Lake hosted planning. this opportunity to write to you via Phone: (204) 831-7274 by Manitoba Infrastructure and Sus- Lastly, I feel it’s important to address the Whiteshell Echo and I look forward Email: [email protected] Website: tainable Development Parks staff was the upcoming federal legalization to writing you again next Spring. I www.whiteshellcottagers.com positive and well a�ended, provid- of recreational cannabis and what it wish you and your family all the best Publication Agreement ing an opportunity for co�agers and will mean in the context of provincial in the months to come. Take care and 40009463 lake users to ask questions and voice parks. Manitoba has recently amend- talk soon. Cheers! OCTOBER 2018 WHITESHELL ECHO 5 6 WHITESHELL ECHO OCTOBER 2018 North Whiteshell Fire Dept Update — We Are Fired Up!

of a structural fire department. Of ating a solid business plan, launch- the weeks ahead. For those of you By Gary Kennedy particular importance is the fact ing a fund raising drive, planning who have not yet reached out but Chair that nearly eight out of 10 respon- for facilities and obtaining building are willing to provide financial and/ North Whiteshell dents (79 per cent) said YES to its permits, defining our needs and or volunteer assistance, please con- Fire Department creation. There is also a very high soliciting equipment quotes, recon- tact me directly at 204-254-2300. Commi�ee degree of regional representation firming provincial support, etc. Within the next few weeks we within the results and participation However, the number one prior- would like to add more people to was at a remarkable 32 per cent. ity is to confirm that there is a suf- our commi�ee, preferably people s I write this story in Septem- This high response rate is almost ficient number of capable volunteer with a background in firefighting. Aber, there are still 518 wildfires unheard of in the world of surveys firefighters. Many of you have al- If you are interested in joining our burning in B.C. Severe weather and market research. The strong ready expressed interest and we ask team, please send me an email at events across Canada dominated response creates a temptation to for your patience. It will take some [email protected] and include news headlines for weeks on end. move ahead quickly but there is a time to develop a review process. a brief bio. Global warming is here to stay and greater need for caution and care- We also have to finalize the training Look for periodic progress re- it is only a ma�er of time before we, ful, well planned steps forward. requirements. ports in future editions of the Echo in the north Whiteshell, experience We have a tremendous amount To the dozens of you who have as well as on the Whiteshell Co�ag- a major incident. of work ahead of us including the offered financial support and/or ers Association website and Face- A Probe Research survey (see be- creation of an incorporated entity volunteered your services to help book pages. low) clearly indicates there is over- and gaining charitable status, writ- with construction, we thank you We are “Fired Up!” whelming support for the creation ing a constitution and by-laws, cre- and we will be in touch with you in

Cottagers Say ‘Yes’ To North Whiteshell Fire Department

signed, it generated a robust and By Sco� MacKay impressive response rate and the President survey results are highly reflec- Probe Research Inc. tive of the views of co�age owners from across the region. But what robe Research Inc., was ap- did the survey tell us? Pproached by a group of co�age Strong Regional Backing For owners in the North Whiteshell to Volunteer Fire Department conduct a scientific survey of cot- A very large and indisputable tage owners concerning establish- majority of North Whiteshell resi- ing a volunteer fire department in dents favour the establishment the area. Probe Research is a profes- of a volunteer fire department in sional public opinion and market- the region. On this finding there ing research organization based in can be no debate, as nearly eight Winnipeg, now in its third decade out of 10 co�agers (79 per cent) of continuous operation. are strongly or at least moderately Determining the extent to which supportive of this concept. This co�agers in the area would sup- compares with only a modest 16 port the creation of an operation per cent who were opposed to the similar to the volunteer fire de- establishment of a volunteer fire partment that exists in the South department (only 3 per cent were Whiteshell was described as the strongly opposed). central objective of the inquiry. It is important to note that, prior Plenty Riding On to providing an answer to this crit- Survey Outcome ical question, survey respondents Those requesting the investiga- were provided with a number of tion were insistent that survey facts and other details about this questions be unbiased and that the volunteer fire department concept findings should be regarded as the including possible locations, costs, undisputed truth. Whether or not equipment and the need for and efforts to move forward with a qualifications of a viable volun- volunteer fire department would teer contingent which would be be entirely dependent upon the required for the success of such an results of this survey. endeavour. eral-population sample surveys in the impressive response rate alone. Probe Research was charged Other areas explored on the sur- that the entire population of cot- As the accompanying chart re- with determining whether co�age vey include: tage owners would be invited to veals, survey responses on a lake- owners in the region favour the es- ● Personal experiences with respond to this important survey. by-lake basis align nearly exactly tablishment of two locally based, structural fires. And respond they did! with the actual proportion of cot- volunteer-run fire stations that ● Response to hypothetical cot- A remarkable 503 co�age own- tagers that reside at these various could respond to structural fires tage fire incident. ers replied to Probe’s e-mail and lakes. In other words, the survey in the area between Brereton Lake ● Possession of specially desig- Canada Post based survey invita- achieved a high degree of regional and Eleanor Lake. Would co�ag- nated firefighting tools or devices. tions — generating a response rate representation across the North ers be willing to donate time, mon- ● Willingness to volunteer or of 32 per cent. Clearly, the survey Whiteshell, permi�ing the results ey or pay an annual assessment for donate to a North Whiteshell Vol- topic was of great interest to co�ag- of this inquiry to be judged as re- the establishment and continued unteer Fire Department ers in the area as this rate of survey flective of the views of all of the operation of such an entity? The full survey results and the participation is rarely achieved in region’s co�age owners to within Probe Research set out to con- the actual questionnaire used for similar public enquiries. plus or minus 3.6 per cent. duct a census style survey of North this survey can be viewed at:www. Confidence in the accuracy of Let’s just recap – the survey was Whiteshell co�age owners. A cen- whiteshellco�agers.com the survey is reinforced beyond professionally and objectively de- sus survey is different than gen- OCTOBER 2018 WHITESHELL ECHO 7 8 WHITESHELL ECHO OCTOBER 2018

Letters To The Editor Trail at of Fisheries and Oceans. The use of rock fill is con- Penniac Bay sistent with the design of the Why fill in the lake? highway roadbed and this ex- tension to accommodate the aving lived at Penniac new trail will have minimal HBay for 50 years or so encroachment on Penniac Bay. of my life, I am very disap- If you have any questions, pointed that to build a walk- please feel free to contact me at ing trail in this area the path the address below. taken is to fill in the lake. The bay was so scenic it was the Gary Turnbull picture on the 1947 Manitoba President, SWTA highway map and a couple [email protected] of company calendars. There Drawing for project at Penniac Bay depicts, at left, how rock fill will be was a more suitable route on added on the lake side of Highway 44 to accomodate the new trail. Road to the other side of the highway that would take you over the Hunt Lake Trail hill and give users a much This is supposed to be a park port for this project among the be�er view of the lake. This not a dam site. stakeholders. ’d like to suggest that the route did not sit well with the If anybody agrees with me This collaborative effort in- IWhiteshell Co�agers Asso- businesses that tend to use please call the trail people or cludes financial support from ciation bring Parks a�ention to the public reserve and road parks and let them known. a number of partners includ- the dreadful road conditions on allowance as an extension to ing the Falcon/West Hawk Historic #1 to Hunt Lake Trail. their actual lots. I tried to get John C Tod Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Some weekends more than 600 a list of those who didn’t want Penniac Bay Trails Manitoba, Trans-Canada people walk that trail. To get the original route but can’t, so Trail, Manitoba Community there they have to drive a mile I must assume that most are Trail Association Responds Places, and Mountain Equip- on a third world road. not local owners , but did in- ment Coop. In addition, the Furthermore there are no toi- fluence the decision to change he South Whiteshell Trail grassroots community support let facilities so a lot of people the route. TAssociation (SWTA) has for this project is demonstrated relieve themselves at the side To me it seems wrong to fill recognized for years the need by the substantial funds which of the trail. On a hot humid day in any waterway without all to close a trail gap at Penniac have been raised from individ- that produces significant objec- consideration given to other Bay which forces trail users to ual community members who tionable stench and health con- routes. use Hwy. 44. Anyone familiar are commi�ed to this project. cerns. To all co�age owners: with the situation will be aware Stakeholders can be assured I trust something will get Would you like to have your of the danger posed to trail us- that the project will be done in done before the next season view spoiled by new rockfill ers and motorists alike. an environmentally responsible starts. dumped along the shoreline In partnership with Trails way as the proposed design has Thank you for the good work to look at forever? The bay is Manitoba, SWTA proposed been ve�ed and approved by you do. very much developed with a new trail on the west side the provincial departments of 70-foot lots along one side of Hwy. 44 in 2016. After ex- Sustainable Development and Shalom Grateful Unique and fully developed along tensive community consulta- Infrastructure and Transport as Raymond Dueck the other side. Through his- tion which included two open well as the federal department tory the bay was often filled houses and a survey of support with boats that came in for the for the proposed route versus a quiet water in the bay. Mak- lakeside route alternative, it be- See More Trails News on Page 20 ing it smaller is not going to came clear that there was over- make it any be�er for all the whelming opposition to the owners around the bay. The proposed route and support newest layout for the lake fill- for a lakeside alternative. In in area now shows a bump- light of this, SWTA embarked out to erect a structure just to on making the lakeside route thank donors. I had been told a reality. Yes, the lakeside al- You can write for the there would be no structures ternative is significantly more or any unnecessary fill, dock- expensive. SWTA volunteers Whiteshell Echo ing etc. As far as the trail con- have invested great time and struction, it is like any other effort in design work, fund- We welcome contributors government style project , raising, and obtaining the the cost of the lake fill in will necessary approvals from the from across Whiteshell Park, likely be five times or more various government agencies. expensive than the original These efforts are now bearing students to seniors. approved route. The trail fruit as SWTA now has the group supposedly has way necessary approvals in place Contact the editor at more money than necessary and has raised approximately [email protected] to build the original route, 80 per cent of the funds nec- so the trail could already be essary to complete the project. completed if logic and envi- The funding currently in place ronment concerns are used. reflects the widespread sup- OCTOBER 2018 WHITESHELL ECHO 9 Environment Committee Lake Levels Report

Patent 5 is a distillery in the Exchange District of Winnipeg crafting small batch Complied by gin, vodka and whisky. We are looking Neil McMillan for locally foraged ingredients for our Chair, Environment Committee gin. Local junipers add a fantastic fresh note to our gin and we are he Ministry of Infrastruc- the lack of rainfall. The com- Tture and Transportation, mi�ee is scheduling our fall looking to buy junipers and other berries Water Management hosted meeting with MIT to discuss from local residents or foragers. Any an Open House to provide in- winter drawdown plans and local berries can be added to our gin formation on the possible lake review issues that have arisen level scenarios and request through this operating season. and we will purchase lingonberries, input on a brief survey from Thanks to those who have junipers or other berries you may find. all concerned co�agers. It was phoned, emailed or otherwise Please contact [email protected] or call well a�ended and we look for- communicated your concerns ward to the summary of the to the members of this com- Brock at 204-995-4999 for more details. information gathered by MIT. mi�ee. Commi�ee members Al Bezak, Bob Harrison and myself with Cheryl Bryant and Whiteshell Co�agers Association President Alan Roberts, a�ended and had fur- ther discussions with many co�agers after the event. Alan pro- vides his views on this event in his Presidents Report on page 1. Sue Atkin from Sus- tainable Development sent a le�er to all lot holders in the McKen- zie Bay Boat Channel advising of the dredg- ing operation Sept. 10 to 21. By the time you read this it should be complete. Further dredging operations will be taking place in the Falcon Lake Boat- house channels as well. Notices have been sent to those lot holders and Fireworks are strictly prohibited in the work is expected to be completed by early Whiteshell Provincial Park October. Lake levels in the Park and all of Manitoba’s Parks are generally at their summer levels despite 10 WHITESHELL ECHO OCTOBER 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 Daniel Klass 204-349-2670 Cell (204) 771-7297 [email protected] home: 204-334-3906 Lake (204) 349-2606 204-226-8661 [email protected] (204) 588-7007 lake: 204-348-2093 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Lorna Spencer Randall Kinley David Maes Don Sleeva Home (204) 254-8137 Cell (204) 228-6507 Sandra Kline [email protected] Home (204) 237-3081 Lake (204) 369-5702 [email protected] Cell: (204) 479-2025 Lake (204) 349-8982 [email protected] Sylvia Magyar Caddy Lake Ronald Smith 204-996-9378 Barrier Bay Joel Kettner [email protected] Brenda Trach [email protected] Suzanne Remillard Home (204) 691-2063 Lake (204) 349-8804 Cell: (204) 510-3911 [email protected] Cell: (204) 805-5551 [email protected] Dan Myk [email protected] Florence Lake Home (204) 889-4561 Betula Lake Ian Baragar Pointe du Bois Lake (204) 349-8320 David Bell Robert Stalker 204-782-4580 Maureen Taylor [email protected] [email protected] Lake (204) 349-8676 204-256-0881 [email protected] [email protected] Alan Roberts Kerry Davies Dorothy Lake Red Rock Lake Home: (204) 888-9578 (204) 663-6313 Stan Pogorzelec Nora Lake Rick Emslie Lake: (204) 349-2361 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 White Lake Lake (204) 348-7796 Eleanor Lake Home (204) 489-3508 Gary Kennedy Ed Enns Jessica Lake Lake (204) 348-7510 (204) 254-2300 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 Deborah Seguin [email protected] Falcon Lake Home: 204-895-1164 (204) 772-0647 Al Bezak Neil McMillan shirleyrempel415 [email protected] [email protected] (204) 896-0584 @hotmail.com HONOURARY DIRECTORS Cell (204) 226-1888 [email protected] Warren Barnard Star Lake Brereton Lake John Biglow Alison Bonneteau Igor Pesun Greg Meade Harry Meneer Alison.Bonneteau@rana- 204-803-6229 [email protected] Tom Walker caregroup.com [email protected] Ed Wilson Doug Moberg Jon Sigurdson Home (204) 269-4511 Cell: (204) 805-3960 Lake (204) 369-5515 [email protected] OCTOBER 2018 WHITESHELL ECHO 11

South East Whiteshell Fire Department

By Gordon Greaves

ur annual Open OHouse on August 11 was again a huge suc- cess. Thank you to all the co�agers and visitors who a�ended, and thank you to Rick Hearn and the commi�ee members who organized the event this year. Our new truck was on display for all to ad- mire. The Open House raised more than $4,000 this year from dona- tions and clothing sales to support the fire de- partment operations over the coming winter. The annual Open House was held Aug. 11 providing an Thank you to all who opportunty for a close-up look at the operation and fire- supported the Fire De- fighter activities for the kids. The event raised more than partment by a�ending. $4,000 for the department. There were activities and displays for all ages on a beautiful mid-sum- mer day. Summer Brought Numerous Calls The summer also re- minded us of the fire dangers in our area as the firefighters respond- ed to a number of calls recently. Major Donor Recognized At another event, Paul and Mary Lou Albrechtsen were rec- ognized for their leading role in providing funding for the new The Fire Department fire truck. executive also held a reception this summer in honour of one of our major donors to the new fire truck, Paul Albre- YES! I will support the South East Whiteshell Fire Department chtsen. Thanks to Paul and Mary Lou for their support, and to our Fire Chief Bruce Morrison and Deputy Chief Grant Fise�e, for hosting the event. How to Donate Thank you again to our many supporters. If you would like to join the growing list of sup- porters of the South East Whiteshell Fire Depart- ment, please send you donation to: SEW Fire Dept. P.O. Box 88 West Hawk Lake, MB R0E 2H0 The form at right may be used for your conve- nience. 12 WHITESHELL ECHO OCTOBER 2018

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OR CALL (204) 831-7274 14 WHITESHELL ECHO OCTOBER 2018 WCA Membership Report

By Deborah Seguin WCA Member WCA Membership Chair

Discounts ummer is drawing to an end as I write this report, sad for all the sun lovers Sbut thrilling for snowmobile and winter sports enthusiasts! WCA MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE Personalized Co�age Sign Winner FOR DISCOUNTS AT Edward Dutkiewicz of Eleanor Lake was the lucky Whiteshell Co�agers Asso- AN INCREASING NUMBER OF ciation member who won the handmade personalized sign from Berne’s Signs. MERCHANTS All WCA members were included in this draw that took place in August. Con- You may need to show your gratulations Mr. Dutkiewicz! Membership in the Whiteshell Co�agers Associa- tion has many benefits! WCA Membership Card WCA Membership Grows to 2,013 Join The WCA — We Need Your Voice Now. The WCA current membership is si�ing at 2,013 members. As we continue to strive to meet our goal of 2,650 members for the year, we would really appreciate ABC FIRE & SAFETY your assistance. Please reach out to your lake neighbours and ask them to join the Receive 20% discount. Association and encourage your family members to purchase associate member- ships. The associate memberships strengthen our association and cost only $20/ year. Associate members receive news and exclusive website content including the electronic version of Whiteshell Echo. THEY ALSO QUALIFY FOR THE WCA ACE BOATER MEMBER DISCOUNTS shown at left. One discounted purchase from our lineup 50% off boater of participating retailers can more than pay for a membership fee! licenses. For full membership and associate membership register online at whiteshell- co�agers.com or print and mail the form on the website or use the one below. BOATSMART Your WCA is busy planning for the year ahead — think more retail discounts, 50% off boater exclusive events for members, fantastic draws for members only ... stay tuned licenses. and make sure your membership is current! And of course, remember THERE IS STRENGTH IN NUMBERS FOR WHATEVER YOUR WCA IS PURSUING ON YOUR BEHALF. CABELAS $20 off on a purchase of $150 or more. Coupon will be mailed with your WCA membership card.

CDC Computers Receive V.I.P. Pricing up to 20% off.

COTTAGE LIFE MAGAZINE Receive a subscription discount.

MARK’S WORK WEAR- HOUSE Discount cards will be mailed with your WCA membership card.

PLEZIA INSURANCE BROKERS (see p. 10)

R O B I N S O N BATH CENTRE Receive contractor pricing. STAR BUILDING MATERIALS LTD. Receive contractor pricing. Discounts vary on lumber or hardware.

TOTAL LIGHTING Receive contractor pricing. OCTOBER 2018 WHITESHELL ECHO 15

WCA Website and Social Media Update

to the site over the past 12 months. By Angela Hogan Search for #whiteshellco�agers within Ins- Over the summer, we sent WCA members WCA Website Chair tagram to find our feed. Please follow the ac- three email blasts containing links to news count. and events on the website. If you haven’t re- he Website Commi�ee aims to keep Make sure to tag us in your Instagram posts ceived emails from the WCA, please contact Tmembers informed of news, events, is- and we just might feature your picture! wca@whiteshellco�agers.com and provide sues and to share ideas affecting co�agers in Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook h�ps:// your current email address for future impor- the Whiteshell. Through the website at www. www.facebook.com/WhiteshellCo�agers/for tant correspondence. whiteshellco�agers.com members have ac- great features including news, ideas, stories In July, we added Instagram and we already cess to a wide variety of information including events and great pictures. have over 200 followers. meeting minutes, electronic copies of the Echo, We have had over 2,200 “likes” and over Our Instagram feed is all about the people commi�ee news, safety alerts, information 2,400 followers on Facebook. about membership benefits, special events, that love the Whiteshell. Pictures of the beau- etc. The website activity continues to increase. tiful landscape, the animals that live here and We had a record of over 16,500 unique visitors the people that enjoy it will fill this feed.

Make sure to tag us in your Instagram posts and we just might feature your picture!

Our Instagram feed is all about the people that love the Whiteshell. Pictures of the beautiful landscape, the ani- mals that live here, and the people that Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook for great fea- enjoy it, tures including news, ideas, stories events and great will fill this pictures.We have had over 2,200 “likes” and over feed. 2,400 followers on Facebook.

Ser�ing the Whiteshell and sur�ounding areas 16 WHITESHELL ECHO OCTOBER 2018

Betula Lake

By Dave Bell

Summer of 2018 was mov- ing fast and I submi�ed this report in the 30°C Dog Days of August, and well before deadline as I was off to Europe for five weeks.

ome of the most fun Sevents at Betula each summer are the August Long Weekend activities prepared and staged by the Betula Co�age Own- ers Association and the many volunteers who step forward to help out. These fun activities trace their origins back to the 1960s and are one of the many things that make way with a great turn- Ultimate players were out for the August Long Weekend sports events. Betula Lake so special. out, enough to form three This year was no excep- teams for a full hour of tion. vigorous competition. This summer’s August Special thanks to Barry Long Weekend events McArton for the use of kicked off a bit late with his pinnies and field Saturday’s rain and markers. lightning delays making Meanwhile, over by Sunday’s 8 a.m. Pancake the cookshack, the an- Breakfast our first activ- nual horseshoe-throw- ity. Devin Gowryluk and ing contest was taking Ian McArton took over place. Congratulations the breakfast co-ordina- to the “A” side winners tor’s role, recruiting a host Melissa Jeeves and Clar- of other helpers to stage ence Li�le as well as the an excellent breakfast “B” side winners Kevin for well over 200 Betula Schepp and Denise Bak- folks. A big thanks to all er. Thanks also to Kevin the cooks and volunteers. Schepp for acting as con- Next up, the Sports vener for this longtime Weekend races and bike yearly event. decorating events were The wrap-up final Saturday of the August Long Weekend was a rain-out making the weekend’s first event the Sunday morning Pancake Breakfast with more than 200 guests. Above, the Pancake Makers. well a�ended and hotly events, which include contested. Egg throwing, Swim/Canoe Races and egg carrying, three per- Membership Draw, were son shooshing, and gro- moved to the September cery gathering skills were Long weekend with the all on display. Kudos hope that the weather to Dean DelBigio, Janet would be a bit more in- Sarenchuk, Carol Piche, viting. Dean DelBigio Christine Jonsson and was the convenor again Gladys Jones for their for that event. contributions to making Also coming up were these annual events a the Highway Cleanup on continued success. Sat., Aug. 25 and the Corn Tom Cu�s and fam- and Weiner Roast on Sat.. ily tell me the Jelly Bean Sept. 1. Thank you to Guessing contest was Tom Cu�s and family for won by Block 4’s Jamie organizing and staging Sinclair with a guess of this event. 321 beans, missing the I trust the last days of number by only 4. Well summer treated us all done Jamie. well and I look forward to Later that afternoon seeing you all in the fall. the rescheduled Ultimate The Horseshoe Throwing Champs: A side winners Clarence Little and Melissa Jeeves, and B side winners Kevin Schepp and Denise Baker. Frisbee game got under- OCTOBER 2018 WHITESHELL ECHO 17 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, lawnmower, fast, and clear space to the editor at vinyl flooring water toys, bikes, in the boathouse. echo@whiteshell Neutral colour furniture, or Call Sharon (Summertime is prime cottage cottagers.com at 204-771-7297 snowmbile stuff? 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. 18 WHITESHELL ECHO OCTOBER 2018

Falcon Lake

By Blair Mineault from the South Shore, can willing to lend a helping attest to this, as they rested hand at community events aah. The wonder- at the Top of the World and projects. On Aug. 3, Aful season of fall. I’m during their hike at the east family and friends met at finding that more and end of Falcon Lake, while the Whiteshell Communi- more cottagers are em- waiting for other family ty Club to share memories bracing this season and members to catch up. of Richard and celebrate a spending more time at the Kids Camp life well lived. cottage. With beautiful fall The theme of this past Fish Pond colours combined with summer’s Kids Camp in I found out this summer amazing sunsets and quiet August at the All Peoples that Walleye and Northern surroundings, who could Church in Falcon was Pike are not the only fish blame us? Shipwrecked. The kids en- that can be found around Looking back at the joyed a fun week of sing- these parts. Residents summer that was, the hot ing, sports activities, and so Trevor and Wendy Smith weather brought some much more. The camp has live in town and have a mixed reviews. However, grown in popularity in its front yard fish pond filled I find most people I talked over 15-year run. “It’s the with Goldfish. The pond to seemed pleased with volunteers that make this a attracts many youngsters this year’s outcome. Es- great success,” says church from the area. Juliette and Pastor Brian Hamilton. Brielle, who are grand- pecially local businesses Hitting the Trail: Londa and her son Reed at the Top of the World that saw average to better Volunteers usually consist lookout. daughters of the next-door of past campers ranging neighbors had their op- numbers through their Shake at the Lake time at The Kids Art Club in ages from 13-15 years. portunity to feed the fish doors this year. The words Going to a decorating rockets, paint- This year’s attendance was on a visit to the pond. Dur- This has been one of the Shaker were often heard ing on canvas and so much around 90 kids. The record ing the winter months, the best summers for gather- on a Friday night at the more. A reminder that the sits at about 100. Partici- fish are transferred to the ings around the lake in re- lake back in the 80s and Annual Christmas Craft & pants are local cottagers, aquarium at the Falcon cent years. So many events 90s. Not sure what they call Gift Bazaar is usually held residents and people stay- Beach School. reported record attendance it today. After the car show in the early part of Decem- ing in the campground. RCMP Report as people made their way over 450 people were in at- ber. Keep an eye on the The camp is free for kids A big change in staff this from the city, their camp- tendance for the Shake at club’s Facebook page and to attend. However, vol- year at the RCMP detach- sites and cottages to at- the Lake. The evening fea- website for details. unteers and donations are ment in Falcon Lake. Con- tend their favourite events tured singer Cole Bradley Farewell to a important to the camp’s stable Matt Rogers arrived around the lake. A good and the band the Stagger- Community Member success. If you want to help in Falcon about a year ago. example of this is the Sum- ing Haggards. “The event Richard Weightman, support next year’s camp, This summer Constable mer Movie Nights, seeing was a huge success,” said a long-time cottager and send a message through Steve Fernandes and Cor- attendance exceeding 300 event organizer Kareena resident of Falcon Lake the All Peoples Church poral Matt Hadaller joined people some nights. Grywinski, Director of passed away on June 4, Facebook page and they the team at the detach- Annual Swim Feed the Furbabies Cana- two months before his will certainly guide you in ment. A big welcome from On a warm Sunday da, a charity raising funds 100th birthday. Richard the right direction. the community to the new morning on the August and food for animals in was a World War II Navy Show and Shine members. Long Weekend, twenty- need. Proceeds from both Veteran and regularly took The Annual Show and Overall the RCMP had four swimmers and eight events went to Furbabies part in Remembrance Day Shine Car Show hosted an average year. Calls were paddlers took to the calm and St. Amant. services at the Falcon Beach by Falcon Beach Auto Ser- down a little from last year. waters of the lake to make Community Club School sharing his experi- vice was back on Aug. 18. Some examples of calls in- their way to the other side. The community club ences in the Royal Cana- Those in a�endance got clude six incidents of mis- This annual gathering al- was busy over the sum- dian Navy with students, a first hand look at some chief and property related ways makes for a good mer. The always popular teachers and parents. Over great classics from a vin- damage, sixteen highway workout and a time to Bingo reported a record the years he volunteered tage Corve�e to some meet new people around attendance of 388 one eve- at the Whiteshell Commu- sweet Mustangs. Visitors Continued Next Page the lake. Each participant ning. Children had a great nity Club and was always received a red cap that had a chance to vote for made it easier for spotters the best car in show. The in boats to ensure their Olds Cutlass came out safety. Let’s see big num- on top this year. Did you bers next year. The event is stop by the amazing lem- open to all. onade stand? Youngsters On The Trail Emmersyn and Hailee The South Whiteshell worked hard to sell re- Trail was busy with peo- freshments to the crowd ple of all ages out for an throughout the day. invigorating bike ride or a Their proceeds went to leisurely walk with family St. Amant, a comprehen- members. This attraction is sive resource providing still gaining popularity as programs and services for more people see the ben- Manitobans with devel- Car Show: A sample of some of the classic cars at the Annual Show and Shine Car Show. efits of trail use. Londa and opmental disabilities and her son Reed, cottagers autism. Great job girls. OCTOBER 2018 WHITESHELL ECHO 19

falcon Lake (Continued From Page 18) accidents, eight impaired charges, three roadside alcohol related suspen- sions and seven incidents of break and enter. Most of the break and enter inci- dents happened in the off season. The RCMP reminds cottagers to ensure their properties are secure at Shake at the Lake: The Staggering Haggards entertain concert close up. Lock your cabin goers at The Shake at the Lake. and out buildings and ensure all windows and Falcon Kids Camp: Youngsters participating in one of the many fun activities at Kids Camp. doors are secure. Secure watercraft that are stored outside, and do not leave important personal valu- ables behind. Sustainable Development News Late this summer Joanne Podolchuk left her role in the Parks Office in Falcon to take on her new role as District Parks Super- Park Staff: Parks staff Bev and Matt having a busy day of clean- visor in Birds Hill Park. ing up after beach goers at the Main Beach.. Joanne’s endeavours in this community started in Feeding Fish: Juliette and Brielle feeding the goldfish at the res- 1996 when she became a idence of Trevor and Wendy Smith. Photo Credit Trevor Smith the end of your docks. This I don’t know if I’m brave volunteer with the Falcon provides added safety for enough to take the stage to catch up on projects that in preparation for winter. Lake EMS where she later snowmobilers that are out though. Maybe I will have are important to us all. The It is important to empty took on a full-time posi- on the lake in the winter to see if I have any hidden graveling of the block roads your bird feeders and re- tion. In early 2000 Joanne time. talents that I’m not aware and shoulders throughout move all garbage and re- moved over to the office of Busk Stop of and practice fine-tun- the park was a welcomed cyclables in and around the Department of Sustain- The Busk Stop in town ing them over the winter refinement this summer. your cabin. Make sure all able Development in Ren- was nearing the comple- months. Looking forward to more cracks and any possible nie and then later to the tion of getting a roof in- Until next time, please to come. entry points into your cot- Falcon Lake office. Joanne stalled as I was submitting send me event news, and Close-up time tage are sealed tight to pre- remains actively involved this report. Thank you, stories and pictures of all Sustainable Develop- vent even the small critters in the community as a Sustainable Development the great things happening ment has a few remind- like mice from getting in. member of the executive and Corley Sweeting for around your cottage at Fal- ers for cottagers as they Ensure your raised docks committee for the South your involvement. I’m con, to be shared with Echo close up their cottages are secured, and I suggest East Whiteshell Fire De- looking forward to see- readers. Send them to me this fall. This is the time that it wouldn’t be a bad partment and a member ing the finished product. at [email protected] that animals gather food idea to install reflectors at of the Falcon Beach School Committee. It was noted in the Echo last year that former Fal- con District Park Supervi- sor Kelvin Kowaski made his way into the joyful life of retirement. Brad Kydiek filled his shoes as acting DPS until the arrival of the new DPS, Keith Hood, from Rennie. Parks staff endured hot temperatures and high numbers of tourists this summer as they worked to maintain areas around the lake. From cleaning wash- Block 19 Pig Roast and Block Party rooms in the campground On the September long weekend Block 19 held its 35th Annual Pig Roast and Block Party. A great time was had by all with to picking up after beach 24 cottages and 158 people joining in the fun. We couldn’t have asked for better weather to enjoy our meal, kids games goers, their hard work is (even the big kids!), outdoor movie, and door prizes. A special event this year included singer Shandra and guitar player greatly appreciated. Tom from Winnipeg. Sitting around the campfire listening to the music was awesome. Thank you Shine-On-Cleaning for sponsoring the entertainment for all of us to enjoy. Have a great winter everyone, see you next year! Sustainable Develop- — Contributed by Stacey Erlendson ment is also working hard 20 WHITESHELL ECHO OCTOBER 2018

Great Progress on Penniac Bay Waterside Route But Financial Support Still Needed $10,000 - Mountain Equipment By Caleigh Christie Co-op Vice-President $10,000 - James A. Richardson South Whiteshell $10,000 - Larry & Carolyn Hur- sch Trail Association $7,000 - Kelvin & Crystal Vanderveen or 12 years the South $5,000 - Susan Wor�man & FWhiteshell Trail Association Glenn Smith and West Hawk Community has $1,500 - Manitoba Hydro made many a�empts to build a $1,000 - Dr. Lorne Bellan & Dr. safer route for pedestrians and Bonnie Cham, Nora Losey, Mur- cyclists at the Penniac Bay trail ray & Jan Coates, Susan Church, gap. Highway 44 is very close to Richard Hearn the shoreline as it passes by the $100 to $500 - Cal & Doreen western edge of Penniac Bay on Bo�erhil, H. Dyck, Randy Gilhen, West Hawk Lake. In several plac- Arnold & Sharon Glass, Janet es there is virtually no shoulder Harbo�le, Evelyn Hecht, Barbara for trail users to retreat to while ing hurdle to ensure this project’s www.trailsmanitoba.ca/donate. SWTA would like to acknowl- Hurst, Shirley Hurst, Brian & walking and riding the gap. completion is to raise the final Please make sure to select “Pen- edge the following people for Penny Kelly, Rick Klimack, Paul Over the past year and a half, $80,000 before October 20th, 2018 niac Bay Waterside Route - South their contributions and pledges Krestanowich, Andrea Mackie, our association has doubled (the deadline for securing project Whiteshell” from the drop down to the project thus far... William Mathews, Donna Miller, down its efforts to complete this funds from our Trans Canada menu. *Note: Processing fees will $100,000 - Trans Canada Trail Janet Petersen, and Nick Yache- project once and for all. Hun- Trail grant). apply. $52,000 - Trails Manitoba son dreds of hours of volunteer time Over the September long All donations over $20 are tax $50,000 - Manitoba Commu- Provided we are able to meet has been put into obtaining en- weekend, SWTA board members deductible. If you would like nity Places Grant our goal of $80,000 by October gineered design plans, seeking went door-to-door knocking on more information about the proj- $46,000 - Falcon & West Hawk 20th, construction will commence approvals from key stakeholders over 100 co�ages surrounding ect, please send questions or com- Chamber of Commerce in February or March of 2019 for such as the Department of Fish- the Penniac Bay area. Their goal ments to [email protected] or $15,000 - The Gail Asper Foun- the final phase of this 12 year eries and Oceans, Manitoba In- was to raise awareness and gath- call our president, Gary Turnbull, dation (+$10,000 donated to the dream. Thanks for reading! frastructure, Hydro, Sustainable er feedback on the project, as well directly at 204-981-1856. land sections already completed) Development, local residents, as ask for financial contributions. businesses and co�agers, apply- The co�age bli� was met with a Trails Manitoba Recruiting Volunteers ing for grants and fundraising very positive response from lo- from private and corporate do- cal residents as they enjoyed the nors. To date we have completed sunny long weekend weather. during the last few years. With- of Rennie, Manitoba, via Brereton the two land sections of trail right Can we count on your support By Darcy Granove, P out maintenance, the trail quickly Lake, Jessica Lake, Inverness Falls, up to the bay. to close this last dangerous trail Provincial Trails grows over and turns an amazing Rice Lake, Cabin Lake, Red Rock We are very excited to an- gap once and for all? Every do- Management amenity into an unpassable mess. Lake, White Lake, Betula Lake, nounce that as of August, all ap- nation will help us get closer to Trails Manitoba provides support through Natalie, Eleanor, Dorothy provals have been acquired to go reaching our goal. You can make and some financial grant opportu- (Otter Falls) and Nutimik Lakes on ahead with the shoreline section your tax deductible donation by rails Manitoba is actively recruit- nities to help with the task. the Winnipeg River, terminating at of the project and we are work- one of three ways: Ting volunteers to spearhead a This section of the Border to the Seven Sisters Falls Generating ing to get the tender package re- By Cheque: Clip out the form trail group in the North Whiteshell. Beaches trail winds approximately Station. leased this fall. To date we have on this page, fill it out and mail it Volunteers are the lifeblood of the 80km through the Precambrian If you are a trail user (hiker, biker, raised a total of $315,000 for the with a cheque. trails and are integral in fundraising shield linking many of the well-de- snowshoe, skier) or simply enjoy project. Our estimate for the proj- In person: Visit the Nite Hawk and maintenance efforts for their veloped trails, cottages and camp- stewardship and nature. Please con- ect, which includes building the Cafe in West Hawk or Lumber region. The North Whiteshell Trail sites in Whiteshell Provincial Park. sider putting your name forward. shoreline section of trail, a rock One Building Supplies in Falcon group was very active during the Over 18 tenders have been issued Thank you for your consider- wall to act as a wave break and a during operating hours with cash initial implementation of the Trans to provide connectivity to this area. ation, decorative kiosk to recognize do- or a cheque. Canada trail, however there has The Trail traverses the Alf Hole nors, is $395,000. Our last remain- Online With Credit Card: Visit been a large decline in participation Goose Sanctuary near the town HELP CLOSE THE TRAIL GAP AT PENNIAC BAY Trails Have Major Impact on Community and Economy ______am writing on behalf of Fal- are ever more becoming “the new Name (as you would like it to appear on the Kiosk Icon Trails Resort in the South golf” in tourism as people are for donor recognition): Whiteshell to express my encour- adopting healthier lifestyle habits agement and support of the re- and looking for adventurous was cruitment for an active trail group to experience the outdoors. Trails ______to spawn and grow in the North are really the way of the future Company Name (if applicable): Whiteshell. and lucky for us we are a large For the last 15 years, members step ahead of other tourism desti- ______of our business (Barb Hamilton, nations as we already have a great Ryan Gemmel and myself) have network in place. These networks Address been very involved with the de- of trails need champions to advo- velopment of the Great Trail and- cate, promote and maintain them ______mountain bike trails through the and are such a precious asset to South Whiteshell region. We have our tourism economy. I sincerely Postal Code put in many houvolunteering on hope that local stakeholders from the South Whiteshell Trail Asso- the North Whiteshell are able to ______ciation board of directors, apply- rally together with Sustainable ing for grants, and actively doing Development to champion these Email address Phone trail maintenance work. I cannot trail networks and keep their speak highly enough about the spirit alive. I know that the South Amount: • $20,000 - Trail Champion • $10,000 - Trail Blazer • $5,000 - fantastic impact this volunteerism Whiteshell Trail Association and Trail Builder • $1,000 - Trail Advocate • $500 - Trail Sponsor• $100 - Trail has brought to our local economy Trails Manitoba would be delight- and community, it is well worth it. ed to assist in the development of Supporter • and it’s been a lot of fun along the this group and act as great allies Other $______way. and support going forward. Please mail to: Manitoba Recreational Trail Association Inc., It doesn’t happen overnight, but in the long term, the devel- Caleigh Christie, 3-303 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2B4 opment of these trail networks is Local Business Owner *Please make cheque out to Manitoba Recreational Trails Association a super fabulous and natural ad- with a note in the memo for “SWTA - Penniac Bay” dition to the list of a�ractions that the Whiteshell has to offer. Trails OCTOBER 2018 WHITESHELL ECHO 21

Camp Nutimik: A Season of Thanksgiving

camp has come to an end other. They would pick comfortable. This year acter and skill. Then, I By Nancy Paschke and the campers are get- one (or two) of their fa- though, instead of antici- again fix my eyes on the Camp Nutimik ting ready to go home. vorite things, a blessing pating the cold weather wide road ahead and The beauty and shim- or something they were and snow that will soon the hope that it brings. t seems to me that part mer of all we experience thankful for. Those eve- be tapping at our win- The road (and season) Iof my job is watch- together — the warmth ning conversations were dow panes, I find myself ahead may be long, but I ing the seasons change. I and brightness of the so rich and meaningful treating the season as know that when the sun watch the camping sea- summer. Recognizing and brought a new per- though I am back in my rises on the other side of son change from sum- that the friends, faith spective on what was vehicle, once again mak- it, there is another sum- mer programming, to fall and new experiences important in life. I loved ing my way down the mer of excitement just and winter rental groups, run so much deeper and si�ing back and listening long stretch of highway. waiting to burst out of its to spring school groups more vibrantly than the to teenagers and young The rich, vibrant colour winter hiding. and finally back to sum- surface of what we see, adults si�ing around of changing leaves set- So, from my cup of mer programming again. the campers and staff the campfire or down ting a comfortable mood apple tea, to the cup of As I am looking forward, alike have changed and in Lakeside Hall, talking all around me. And as I coffee si�ing next to you planning for the 2019 grown like the vibrant about the stuff that made drive into the warmth as you read, I wish you a summer program, the and changing colours of a difference for them. of the sunset, I look into season of thanks this fall. season seems so far away, the fall. Then the emo- Maybe it’s the time of my rearview mirror and One where you can look but looking back at the tion filled farewells, the year, the leaves chang- see all that is behind me. back and find the bless- season just past it seems memories shared on the ing, the smell of apple I look back fondly, re- ings. The moments that to have disappeared in last walk up to the cabins lingering from jars of membering the impact made a difference and the blink of an eye. It is from the dining hall, the freshly processed apple- of our summer camping bring to light all that is amazing how time goes exchange of warm hugs, sauce on my counter, or season on campers and important in this life. by so noticeably and yet it meaningful well wishes the need to pull out my staff alike, counting my From the staff and is gone without warning. and the promise of more fall sweaters and keep blessings, thankful for the Board of Directors at We experience “mini adventures together next my slippers close by, but privilege of my job and Camp Nutimik, we wish seasons” like this each year – the cooler weath- the season of fall seems to the ways it has caused you all a Happy Thanks- week of the summer pro- er, wrapped up in warm be se�ling in and ge�ing me to grow in faith, char- giving! gram. We anticipate each memories and the hope new group of campers of all that is yet to come arriving on site and go after the winter season. through the same mo- Thinking about the mentum each week. Sun- season of fall, the season day and Monday bring of thanksgiving and har- days filled with kids ad- vest has given me much justing to life at camp, to reflect on this year. As the anticipation of new I sit here, sipping my cin- skills, new friends, the namon apple tea, I find freedom of the outdoors myself thinking about a and the excitement of “tradition” that some of all that surrounds them. our staff and campers But, once we hit Wednes- shared in the evenings day morning we are en- throughout the summer. tering a new season, At the end of the day, they summer turning to fall would together reflect 2018 Photo Contest and then to winter as we on their day and share Photo above by Mike Blande of Red Rock Lake was the Fourth Prize winner in the realize, sometimes with- Scenic Category of the 2017 Whiteshell Cottagers Association Photo Contest. For their daily blessings and details and entry form for this year’s contest, with more than $700 in prizes, see page out warning, that yet an- thanksgivings with each 12. other week of summer

Boreal Shores Art Tour 2018 October 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 • OCTOBER 2018 WHAT’S COOKING for THANKSGIVING?

Oven Roasted Whole Turkey Rich and Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin Ingredients 1 whole fresh or frozen turkey Makes 8 Servings 1 tbsp (15 ml) garlic, finely chopped 3 tbsp (45 ml) butter, softened Ingredients 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and very thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh poultry herbs, chopped 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 tbsp (30 ml) onion, finely chopped 1 cup heavy cream, divided 1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 1/2 tsp (7.5 ml) sea salt Freshly grated nutmeg to taste 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) cracked black pepper 2 cups freshly shredded Gruyere cheese, divided

Directions Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) for 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). convection roast or 375°F (190°C) in a 2. Place potatoes, garlic, and salt into a large pot, fill with enough regular oven. water to cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and 2. Remove neck and giblets. simmer the potatoes until tender but not mushy, 8 to 10 minutes. 3. Combine all seasoning ingredients from garlic to black pepper. With a slotted spoon, transfer about half the potatoes to a 9x13- 4. Carefully lift skin away from the breast and thighs – do not tear it. inch baking dish. 5. Tuck seasoning mixture between skin and meat, spreading it 3. Pour half of the cream over the potatoes, season with black around as much as possible; put any extra inside the cavity. pepper and nutmeg, and sprinkle half of the Gruyere cheese onto 6. Rub outside of the skin with olive oil. the mixture. Top with the remaining potatoes; sprinkle again with 7. Place turkey on a wire rack inside the roasting pan so that the black pepper and nutmeg. Pour on the remaining cream, and juices are able to drain. sprinkle with remaining Gruyere cheese. 8. Cover the top of the bird loosely with foil. Place in oven. 4. Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese topping is crisp 9. Remove foil after 1-2 hours depending on size of bird. A meat and brown on top, about 1 hour. thermometer should read 170°F (77°C) when the bird is done or you can cut into the joint between the thigh and the leg when you think it is done. Creamy and Crispy Scalloped Potatoes Approximate Roasting Times: Makes 6 Servings Weight Un-stuffed 6 – 10 lbs 2 1/2 – 3 hrs Ingredients (3.0 – 4.5 kg) 6 potatoes, sliced 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 10 – 16 lbs 3 – 3 ½ hrs 1/4 teaspoon salt (4.5 – 7.0 kg) 3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces 1/2 cup onion, chopped 16 – 22 lbs 3 ½ – 4 hrs 1 1/2 cups milk (7.0 – 10.0 kg) 1 pinch paprika, or to taste

Directions Turkey Stock 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 1- Makes 6 Litres quart casserole dish. 2. Spread about 1/3 of the potatoes into the bottom of the pre- Ingredients pared dish. Mix flour and salt together in a bowl; sprinkle about 4.5 lb (2 kg) turkey bones, raw & rinsed in cold water (may include 1/3 of the mixture over the potatoes. Dot potato layer with about backs & necks) 1/3 of the butter. Sprinkle about 1/3 of the onion over the potatoes. 4 cloves garlic, skin on, coarsely chopped Repeat layering twice more. 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped 3. Stream milk over the potato mixture in the casserole. Sprinkle 2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped paprika over everything. 3 celery stalks, coarsely chopped 4. Bake in preheated oven until the top is nicely browned, about 1 1 bay leaf hour. 6 sprigs fresh Italian parsley 2 sprigs fresh thyme 6 black peppercorns 2 gal (8 L) cold water

Directions 1. Place all ingredients into large soup or stock pot. 2. Bring to a low boil and simmer for 2-3 hours, skimming as re- quired. 3. Strain through a fine sieve, then separate into smaller contain- ers and cool as quickly as possible. 4. Stock may be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for 4-6 weeks.

Send Us Your Favourite Cottage Recipes. Email [email protected] OCTOBER 2018 • WHITESHELL ECHO 23

WHAT’S COOKING for THANKSGIVING? Turkey Ideas With A Diffrence

Greek Slow Cooked Turkey Roast on a Pita Slow Cooked Turkey Meat Sauce Makes 4-6 Servings Baked with Rigatoni

Ingredients Makes 6 Servings 1 Slow Cooker Turkey Roast Marinade: Ingredients 1 tbsp (15 ml) garlic, chopped 2 tbsp (30 ml) Greek oregano 2 lbs (900 g) ground turkey 4 tbsp (60 ml) fresh lemon juice 3 Tbsp (45 ml) olive oil ¼ cup (65 ml) olive oil 3 cups (750 ml) onion, finely chopped ½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt 2 cups (500 ml) carrot, finely chopped Tzatziki: 1 cup (250 ml) celery, finely chopped 1 cup (250 ml) Greek yogurt 2 tsp (10 ml) garlic, finely chopped 1 cup (250 ml) sour cream 2 (796 ml) cans low sodium whole tomatoes ½ cup (125 ml) cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped 2 tsp (10 ml) dried oregano 1 tbsp (15 ml) garlic, minced 4 tsp (20 ml) dried basil 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil 1 Tbsp (15 ml) salt 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh dill, chopped 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) freshly ground black pepper ½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt 1 lb (454 g) dried rigatoni pasta Toppings: 1 cup (250 ml) mozzarella cheese, shredded Tomato Cucumber Directions Onion 1. Heat half of the oil in a skillet and brown meat, transferring it to slow cooker once browned. Directions 2. Add remaining oil, onion, carrot, celery and garlic to skillet and 1. To make Tzatziki Sauce mix yogurt, sour cream, cucumbers, lightly brown. garlic, olive oil, dill and salt, then refrigerate until needed. 3. Drain tomatoes, puree in a food processor, and then add to the 2. Mix garlic, oregano, lemon juice, olive oil and salt to make marinade. skillet and simmer with vegetables for 5 minutes. 3. Remove frozen roast from plastic wrap and place in slow cooker. 4. Add herbs and spices and then transfer to slow cooker. Place lid 4. Pour marinade over turkey roast then cook on low setting for a on slow cooker then cook on low setting for 6 hours. minimum of 6 hours. When finished, cooker should then switch to 5. Boil pasta according to instructions until al dente and then drain. warm. 6. Add pasta to meat sauce and stir. 5. When ready to serve, remove roast, take off netting, remove 7. Pour into an 8” x 10” greased casserole pan. skin and chop into large cubes, drizzling extra marinade on top. 8. Top with shredded cheese. 6. Serve Greek marinade turkey with warm pita, topping of your 9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). choice and Tzatziki Sauce. 10. Bake 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted.

THANKSGIVING DESSERTS Coconut Cream Pie Makes 6-8 Servings Butterscotch Swirl Ice Cream Cake Ingredients 9 inch (23 cm) deep dish pie crust Makes 10-12 Servings 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) 10% half-and-half cream Ingredients 1 cup (250 ml) flaked sweetened coconut 4L vanilla ice cream 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar 1 3/4 cups (425 ml) Oreo baking crumbs 1/4 cup (60 ml) cornstarch 1/2 cup (125 ml) unsalted butter, melted 2 eggs 2 cups (500 ml) semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract 2 cups (500 ml) whipping cream 1 tsp (5 ml) coconut extract 2 Tbsp (25 ml) unsalted butter 1 cup (250 ml) whipping cream 1 cup (250 ml) butterscotch sauce 1/4 cup (60 ml) icing sugar 2 Skor bars, crushed 2 Tbsp (30 ml) toasted flaked sweetened coconut

Directions Directions 1. While preparing other cake layers, remove ice cream from the 1. Add shredded coconut to cream and let stand at room tempera- freezer and allow to soften. ture for 30 minutes before using. 2. Preheat oven to 325°F/160°C. 2. Bake pie shell according to package directions. Let cool. 3. Mix cookie crumbs and butter; press evenly onto bottom of 10- 3. In saucepot, heat cream and coconut over medium heat until inch springform pan; bake for 8 minutes. steaming. 4. Meanwhile, place chocolate chips in medium heatproof bowl; set 4. In large bowl, whisk 1⁄2 cup (125 ml) sugar with cornstarch; aside. whisk in eggs until blended. 5. In small sauce pot, bring cream to a simmer. 5. Gradually whisk half of the hot cream mixture into egg mixture; 6. Pour hot cream over chocolate and let stand 5 minutes. whisk egg mixture back into pot. 7. Add butter and stir until smooth. 6. Cook and stir over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until 8. Pour chocolate sauce over cookie base and let cool in freezer. thickened to pudding consistency. 9. Once fudge has completely cooled, transfer ice cream to very 7. Transfer to bowl; stir in vanilla and coconut extract. large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer to further soften. 8. Place plastic wrap directly on surface; refrigerate until cool. 10. Pour 1/3 of ice cream evenly over fudge and drizzle 1/3 of but- 9. In bowl, using electric mixer, whip cream to soft peaks; add icing terscotch over ice cream; repeat two more times. sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form. 11.Top with crushed Skor® bar. 10. Evenly dollop whipped cream over the pie. 12. Freeze 8 hours. 11. Sprinkle with toasted coconut. Refrigerate for 1 hour. 24 WHITESHELL ECHO OCTOBER 2018 West Hawk Lake

By John Bell didn’t rain and everyone Channel had a good time. We also Needs Dredging elcome, everyone, celebrated friend Molly The boat house chan- Wto this October is- Valjoen’s 95th birthday. nel at McKenzie Beach sue of the Echo. The recent She swims here regularly. is in need of dredging. I cool weather is a good Social for the visited the site (see pic- break from the past hot Curling Rink ture) and talked to an dry weather. One advan- A social was held Sept. owner. He stated that tage of this dry period is 2 at the Whiteshell Com- it should be dredged that it allowed back grav- munity Centre to raise Sept. 8. Lake levels are el roads to stabilize and money to repair the ice low due to the lack of level, for example our five plant for curling. No re- rain and are at winter km road from the Gundy port yet on the repair situ- levels now. The lack of Road to West Hawk. ation. rain has also promoted A Friendly Call Friendly Invasion the fire hazard. The last I had a pleasant call There was an invasion of fire on the north side of Aug. 10 from my old 17 visitors into Li�le Indi- Macara Lake touched a friend John Biglow whose an Bay on the afternoon of resident’s property tak- Sat. Aug. 11. Some of Bev daughter Pat and hus- A reception was held Sept. 1 for Bev Newman (nee Mason) on her ing out a small building, band Dennis (LeCompte) and Ray’s children and 80th birthday, in the warehouse behind her old store (see picture). or outhouse. still reside in our bay. John grand children came in Husband Ray’s 85th was also celebrated. West Hawk is doing well except, as three boats to visit and en- a Crater Lake he says, for the ravages of joy swimming with me. Did you know that West old age. He now lives in A Li�le History Hawk Lake was proven Whitby, Ont., but travel is In the 1880s, Harry Mac- to be a crater lake in 1965? limited by his health. Sons Fie and Sam Kilburn had The lake bo�om is down John and Ted are in the a log cabin on Star Lake. 151 meters deep and cov- Toronto area. Ted is doing They were prospectors, ered with 43 metres of sed- well and John is general hunters and explorers. iment. The meteorite that manager and part owner Their access to civiliza- created the lake was esti- of a Honda dealership. tion was east by canoe to mated to be about the size Trail at Penniac Bay the falls where they por- of two football fields and Talking to Cam Mc taged into Penniac Bay, if the Richardson Building Laughlin I learned that then northeast on West The boat house channel at McKenzie Beach needs dredging. were placed in the center the walkway for the Cana- Hawk Lake to the portage of the lake it would barely da Hiking Trail across the to Long Pine Lake, then break the surface. end of Penniac Bay should down Long Pine to Ingolf, low water at West Hawk are very happy. Lorna did Sean’s Solar System be installed this winter. where they could take the has not affected their op- tell me that former West The large solar-powered Rocks will be put down, train to Rat Portage (Ke- eration but there is no wa- Hawk residents Janice system installed by Sean then a wooden walkway nora). In the bay on West ter going over the outlet Biglow, Shirley Boutilier Harbo�le is now con- installed forming a gor- Hawk near the portage dam under the bridge (see and Shelagh Warriner also nected to the hydro power geous view of the lake. they often stopped and picture). The only water reside there: West Hawk network and should bring Reception for Bev visited old man Corbet going out of West Hawk must be taking over the revenue to Sean. The hy- There was a very nice re- and his wife Mary. Corbet feeds the hatchery. Kevin place. dro technician who read ception for Bev Newman was a remi�ance man and stated that all of south Condolences the meters could not pro- (nee Mason) on her 80th once a year or so he and Manitoba is very dry. I was informed by vide an estimate of power birthday held Sept. 1 in Mary would go to Rat Fishing on the Whiteshell Kevin Abrahams that his delivered. the warehouse behind her Portage to collect his mon- River is limited since it is mother Rita Abrahams Hydro Tree old store (see picture). She ey. Mary did all the work, almost dry. It can be ac- had passed away to join Management is now an octogenarian. even paddling the canoe cessed for fishing from her husband. Kevin ap- Manitoba Hydro is ini- Congratulations from all and Corbet just relaxed the Mantario trailhead preciated the many well tiating a Vegetation and of us, Bev! and wrote poems about just west of McDougals wishers from the commu- Tree Management pro- Husband Ray’s 85th was everything. Their cabin Landing (about a half a nity at her funeral June 1 gram to clear rural power also celebrated. Congratu- remained on a co�age lot kilometer hike). There are and noted his mother was lines of trees that could fall lations Ray. The Newman until about 45 years ago. ponds thee with 14 inch a great Bomber fan. Our and damage the lines. It is and Mason family mem- This information is from trout and the eagles and condolences to the family. managed by Graham Say- bers and friends were well the book Wasa Wasa, by osprey are enjoying the I must also note that er. The program is being represented and the eve- Harry MacFie) More info fish. Clancy McEachern, su- initiated in Li�le Indian ning concluded at Bev’s to follow. More Local News pervisor of Parks Work- Bay (our area) and consists youngest son’s residence Fish Hatchery News In late August, past yard, passed away. He of consulting with co�age with a band (and a li�le I visited Kevin Dyck at neighbours Doug and was respected and well owners and later clearing dancing). the hatchery in early Sep- Lorna Hutchings visited liked by all. There is a the lines, probably next 46th Annual Corn Roast tember and found them their daughter Marion great memorial to Clancy spring. I am happy with Yours truly held our 46th quite busy with fall stock- and family who now re- at the entrance to the yard the program as trees have annual Corn Roast on Sat. ing of trout, with about side in their cabin. I visited with a beautiful chainsaw grown considerably since Aug. 25 for friends and 300,000 in the tanks. Trout and they are fine and now carving of an eagle carved neighbours. Thirty-two are stocked in the fall and reside in Sterling House by Lionel St. Godard (see Continued next page a�ended this pot luck. It walleye in the spring. The in Fort Garry where they pictures). OCTOBER 2018 WHITESHELL ECH0 25

West Hawk Lake continued from page 24

Clancy McEachern, supervisor of Parks Workyard, has passed away. He was respected and well liked by all. There is a great memorial to Clancy at the en- The low water at West Hawk has resulted in no water at all going over the outlet trance to the yard (above) with a beautiful chainsaw dam under the bridge. carving of an eagle by Lionel St. Godard, (at right). the lines were installed erages 60 to 80 calls per or other hazards because hikers leave Hunt Lake but the power poles have year and noted that every there is no one there. He late in the day with not not grown. call takes many of the vol- suggests that owners enough time to return in Fire Department News unteer firefighters from leave door lock combina- daylight and help must I understand from their work. He also men- tions or keys with friends be sought. Some camp Please inform anyone Grant Fise�e, Assistant tioned that automatic fire or neighbours, or with the overnight and some light using the trail to observe Fire Chief, that calls to the alarms present a problem fire department. open fires and some con- regulations. fire department have been because when the fire Respect the Challenge sume alcohol, all of which Ontario Visitors Centre at normal levels since the department responds to of the Hunt Lake Trail are forbidden. These oc- On another note, the last Echo in August, even such an alarm, they arrive The Hunt Lake Trail currences concern and major construction oc- with the dry weather. at the residence, or other along West Hawk Lake alarm co�agers across the curring at the Ontario Grant stated that the fire sort of structure, but can- ends in Li�le Indian Bay bay who sometimes must Visitors Centre, just east department normally av- not enter to check for fire and it is a challenge. Some provide or call for help. of West Hawk, appears to be a truck parking and rest area. New Principal of Falcon School Former Falcon School principal Dereck Jansen has taken a new position east of here and Sven Di- vay is the new principal. Good luck to you Dereck and welcome Sven. Send Me Your News Please send information St. Gabriel & St. Marcien Chapel you may have for the Echo Falcon Lake, Whiteshell Provincial Park to me at [email protected] (o and l are lower case let- Roman Catholic Summer Chapel ters) or call 204-349-2994 Bilingual Masses Sundays at 10:30 A.M. or 807-464-0512. May Long Wknd. to Sept. Long Wknd. Thank you, John Bell Lot 5, Block 11. Come Join Us-All welcome

West Hawk United Church (Highway 44 near TransCanada Exit)

Regular Sunday Worship from the May Long Weekend to Thanksgiving 11:00 am

WHUC also hosts special events, study groups, and services throughout the year. Call Betty Ann at 204-349-8022 or 431-335-6998 for more information on events and services or to inquire about hall rental. 26 WHITESHELL ECHO OCTOBER 2018

Dorothy Lake

By Inge Scholte

lovely summer has Acome to an end with many opportunities to make use of water, warmth and wind, while mosqui- toes were again low this year. Winds were often unpredictable but strong and steady breezes brought out kite surfers testing their mettle. Like many cottage families, the Cramptons had their multi generational get togethers. Here is their The closed-in blunt nosed boat, ‘Gon’ Fishin III’, came with the cottage A Crampton family get together in the 1970s. history. back in 1957. Camp Crampton the growing family brought Ron’s father, Stewart, the area to 1075 sq. ft. with from Manitou, served with four bedrooms. the Armed Forces maintain- Ron was a draftsman, ing aircraft during WWII. starting at Nutty Club, then He met Mabel at the begin- he moved to Allied Farm ning of the war when in To- Equipment, then into con- ronto. His motorbike broke struction, then K-Cycle En- down and she took him gines for the next five years. to her dad’s garage. They After two years at Versatile married when the war was Farm Equipment Ron went over and moved to Win- to work for Flyer Indus- nipeg where their two sons tries. Then the University grew up. During the 1950’s, of Manitoba hired Ron to Stewart and Mabel Cramp- instruct budding mechani- ton, with their sons Stew- cal engineers to operate ma- art and Ron, spent many chine shop equipment. Af- weekends and holidays ter seven years he rejoined camping in the Whiteshell, New Flyer. Ron’s current Above, the front view of Camp Crampton before, and below, after. at Toniata Beach. Then in job at Iders in Oakbank in- 1957 the Epps of Dorothy volves the railroad, with cottage was extended, and Lake decided to travel, sell- “positive train control”, or got a bathroom. By this time ing their unfinished cottage the remote operation and Iris loved the lake, its peace- to the Cramptons. The sale control of train movement. fulness, and watching her included a closed-in blunt Ron continues working at family enjoy the water and nosed boat “GonFishin this job three days a week, spending time in the boat. III”. The boys fished from allowing him to enjoy more She enjoyed waterskiing the roof, landing their catch time at the lake with Iris and until a freak fall resulted in a where the parents down in family. broken hip, which changed the back could take them Iris grew up on a farm her plans to spend some ex- off the hook. The 480 sq. ft. near Altona. Ron came to tra holiday time with four- cottage, completed in 1960, the farm one summer day teen-year old Stephanie. She had no hydro, but the boys – working with her brother remained in pain for over enjoyed the gas lanterns and for Allied Farm Equipment. a year until a second op- candles. After a bit of matchmak- eration in 2005 corrected the Stewart, the eldest, com- ing, they were married in situation. The girls grew up pleted his studies and 1981. Unfamiliar with cot- and got married. Iris now moved east, now living in tage life she had trouble has four grandchildren. Her a natural setting north of getting used to it, especially new “sons” love the cottage Toronto. Ron went to M.I.T. with Michelle being a lively as much as her girlsand ev- (now Red River College), one year old. The lack of eryone pitches in. The fami- and studied mechanical an indoor bathroom and lies are very close and take technology. Mabel passed shower, and the unfamiliar turns hosting their regular away unexpectedly in 1989, “sticky” fish flies did not weekly family dinners. Iris before she could enjoy the help. But mom and dad spent 25 years as a legal as- first addition in 1990, which Crampton were “the best in- sistant at Walker, Cristall & added a full bathroom and laws”. They were very good Pandya as a Legal Assistant and is looking forward to re- more time available she extended the two bed- to her, even building an out- then eighteen years with tirement. She enjoys many hopes to learn to quilt. Hap- rooms. The 2010 lakefront side shower. Amanda was the federal Department of hobbies: sewing, knitting, py retirement to you, Iris! extension to accommodate born, then Stephanie. The Justice. She retired on July 4 crochet and reading. With OCTOBER 2018 WHITESHELL ECH0 27

Falcon Yacht Club

For the first time ever, FYC ran two keel boat and catamaran races.

vorable for excellent sail- clinics conducted by past Tasers piled onto the keel new program next season By Penny Kelly ing. National Sailing Team boats and catamarans to to encourage more women Weekend racing saw coaches Sharlene and Da- crew. These spirited races sailors. The club’s fleet of embers of the Fal- anywhere from five to vid and former national were well a�ended and active women sailors has Mcon Yacht Club put a dozen or more Lasers, Argentinian national team lots of fun. been steadily increasing. the boats away, raised Tasars, Scows and Laser member, Gonzalo. FYC is In collaboration with Sail The season will officially the docks and tidied the II’s on the start line ev- fortunate to have many Manitoba, the Club hosted come to a close with the grounds at the end of Sep- ery Saturday and Sunday highly skilled members. several Learn to Sail Pro- club’s annual meeting and tember pu�ing an end to a throughout the summer. For the first time ever, grams for both children presentation of awards in very active summer of fan- In addition to lots of ac- FYC ran two keel boat and and adults. In addition, a November. Falcon mem- tastic sailing. The weather tivity on the water, sailors catamaran races during brand new program was bers are already looking was beautiful and the took to the classroom to the summer. Sailors who launched for women. The forward to next season. winds were generally fa- a�end several ‘Sail Fast’ normally race Lasers and club plans to build on this

West Hawk Yacht Club

in 2019 when we should Congratulations to our racers were busy building to Sail safety boat pur- By Paul Krestanowich hopefully have our new youth racers! our new storage facility chased from Cassie and deck and stairs com- WHLYC Opti Cham- that weekend so couldn’t Kevin Henwood at West ur new storage fa- plete to connect to the pionships AM — 1st, join them, but they will Hawk Marine. Ocility and docks are new floating dock. Please Reuben Gross; 2nd, Wil- next summer! Thank you Also a big thank you to finally complete at Big come check out the new lem Cuthbert; 3rd, Lucas to Tom Saunders, Paul all the local businesses that Island Landing! Thank facility. It will benefit Hendrikson. Krestanowich and Ralph helped us sell the tickets, you to the dozens of vol- the local recreation and WHLYC Opti Champi- Penner for se�ing up the Mason’s Plumbing, The unteers who put in hun- sailing scene for many onships PM — 1st, Colin course and running the Mason Jar, West Hawk dreds of hours of work years! Krestanowich; 2nd, Oliver races. Results are below: Marine, Nite Hawk Cafe, over the summer to com- Beautiful Summer Forsythe; 3rd, Maya Fox- Open Fleet — 1st, Linus Keystone Resort, West plete our facility. Mike What a beautiful, bug Decent and Eden Goreta. Schweizer (Winnipeg Hawk Lake Resort and Tro�man, Janet and Kev- free, hot summer with WHLYC Youth Open Sailing Centre); 2nd, Mat- Crescent Beach Co�ages. in Harbo�le, Cory and tons of wind for sailing. Races — 1st, Madeline thew Sauer, (Falcon YC); Thank you again for Paul Krestanowich, Kevin Hard to believe that we’ve Krestanowich (Laser Ra- 3rd, Tomas Green, (Victo- those that have donated and Sarah Anseeuw, John put away the boats for the dial); 2nd, Sydney Odo- ria Beach YC) generously towards our Weatherill, Jim Adams, winter already in our new wichuk (Laser Radial); 3rd Opti Fleet — 1st, Jonah capital campaign. We Ralph Penner, Evan Fox- facility. Cole Anseeuw and Aaron Friesen, (Pelican YC); 2nd, could not complete this Decent, Derek and Donna For the thirteenth sum- Krestanowich (RS Zest); Jon Melsted, (Gimli YC). legacy without your help. Hayden, Brad Hayden, mer the club ran one of 4th, Noah Hayden and Congratulations to our We are still a few thou- Kyle Cuthbert, Jeff Mc- the largest Learn-to-Sail Owen Ryan (Invitation); WHLYC liquor raffle tick- sand dollars away from Bride, Bruce Samson and programs in the province. 5th, Sam Dow andNathan et winners: Kurt Hildeb- the goal of completing Tom Saunders did some We used our club boats Bosshart (RS Zest). rand $500 and Belinda our deck and stairs. serious building. Sorry if along with the Sail Mani- We had the pleasure of Loschiavo $250 gift cer- For those that would still I missed anyone’s name. toba mobile program so having the provincial sail- tificates to the MLCC. A like to donate please con- A special thank you to our we could accommodate ing team train with us the huge thank you to all the tact Paul Krestanowich at building foreman Kev- all the sailors. We had ex- second weekend of July. buyers and sellers along [email protected] or 204-479- in Anseeuw and Kevin cellent certified instruc- Thank you to the Kres- with our raffle coordina- 7100. Check our website Harbo�le who sacrificed tors teaching this year, tanowich and Hayden tors Emma Harbo�le, Ja- for regular updates and a significant amount of Anthony Clark with lo- families for hosting them. net Harbo�le and Cory pictures. www.whlyc.ca their summer holidays to cal sailor Evan Owen and Sunday we ran the Rising Krestanowich. This Have a great winter and make our dream come Adam Krestanowich as- Star Rega�a for them. Un- helped us pay for our we’ll see you on the water true. Look for the Open sisting them. fortunately all our local new (used) Lund Learn soon! House announcement 28 WHITESHELL ECHO OCTOBER 2018 Nutimik lake

By Kerri Pleskach

e had an amaz- Wing summer, and I hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did. We had great weather, wonder- ful family and friends to share it with and many amazing memories were made along the way. I know Angie Kelsch made many memories with her two grandsons Lucas and Max. They are her pride and joy and spend a lot of time out at the lake, just like her sons did growing up. It is al- The annual Nutimik Lake Lawn Dart Tournament hosted on August long weekend by Sharon and Ted Bockstael of Block 1, Lot 18. ready back to school time, and I think back to how loved that everyone came fast the summer flew by. dressed up and brought a My girls and friends Hawaiian themed item to formed a ‘Rainbow Club’ share. and they have been put- Annual Nutimik Lawn ting on performances all Dart Tournament summer. It is so nice to The annual Nutimik see them have such good Lake Lawn Dart Tourna- ‘lake’ friends as they ment was hosted on the grow up. August long weekend by Bears In The Area Sharon and Ted Bockstael I have heard, and luck- of Block 1, Lot 18. ily have not seen in per- The winners of the son, that there have been A Side final and 2018 some visitors to Block Champions are Cyndy 1 and the suspension Horeczy and Kevin Mc- bridge. There has been a Gleish (Block 4, Lot 19). Angie Kelsch’s grandsons, Lucas and Max, in the kayak mama bear and her two The B Side was won by cubs wondering around Wayne McDonagh (Block the area. I sure hope ev- 2, Lot 64)and Kathy Jones eryone has been bear (Block 2, Lot 13). smart and there have The Tournament was been no incidents with delayed a few hours due the bears. to rain but ended in sun- Amazing Race Nutimik shine. Thank you to all I put together an im- participants and guests promptu ‘Amazing Race that joined us for an en- Nutimik’ for my girls joyable day. Another and their friends at the wonderful memory. lake. It entailed swim- From Nutimik WCA ming, foot races on sand, Lake Directors a race on the play struc- Thank you to the cot- ture, digging a hole, do- tagers that have paid for ing a puzzle and eating their 2018 memberships to ice cream with no hands the Whiteshell Cottagers As- .(I first told competitors sociation (WCA). the dish was night crawl- As of Aug. 31, Nutimik ers, so they were relieved Lake has 59% member- when they saw the ice ship (excluding the private cream). It was a lot of roads). fun, and maybe next Block 1 - 58% members year I will be a li�le more Block 4 - 39% members Lawn Dart Tournament A Side Champs, left, Cyndy Horeczy and Kevin McGleish. B Side Champs, prepared. Block 2 - 62% members right, Wayne McDonagh and Kathy Jones. Hawaiian Party Block 5 - 44% members The Gruben family participate in the member- from your Nutimik Direc- Block 3 - 54% members More Pictures hosted a Hawaiian pot- ship drive. Thank you for tors, Angela Kelsch, Sandra Please encourage neigh- Next Page luck dinner in August. I bours on your Blocks to your continued support, Kline, and Brenda Trach. OCTOBER 2018 WHITESHELL ECHO 29 The Kevin Howie Search and Rescue Fund Fundraiser

he Kevin Howie Search and Rescue Fund Fundraiser at the Nutimik Lodge was another great success. The day’s entertainment fea- Ttured Project B, Lorraine Brackston and the 402 Squadron Bag Pipe Band. It was a hot, hot day that included face painting, hot dogs and a lot of dancing. Almost $3,000 was raised for the fund. — Contributed by Kerri Pleskach, Nutimik Lake

Nutimik Lake Pictures, cont’d from p. 28

The Rainbow Club Performs Amazing Race Nutimik No-Hands Ice Cream Eating Challenge.

Hawaiian Party at the Grubens: At left, Joan Gruben, Kelsey Bos and Brie Mazinke. At right, Marty Gruben, Michael Gruben and Alber Bos. 30 WHITESHELL ECHO OCTOBER 2018

Big Whiteshell Lake

By Pat Fulcher

h yes folks, it was Othe kind of sum- mer that celebrates the outdoors. With tem- peratures well into the high 20s and 30s the lake was abuzz with activity. Swimming, boating, paddling and more with tots, teens and older folks enjoy- ing summer sunshine. Always on the search with a watch- ful eye, I spotted a family on Block 5, sit- ting on their dock en- joying a family week- end. Justin Dearlove and his family looked like they were having The Dearlove Family. so much fun I made my husband pontoon is on Block 5. Tan- Baby News over. Two years ago nis is married with Congratulations to Justin lost his dad. two children and has Devon and Amy Shy- Many will remem- a cottage on Block 1. mko who welcomed ber Bruce Dearlove, When I asked what Sadie to the family. At a Whiteshell cottage the best thing about 8 days old Sadie spent owner for years. Jus- the lake was, she re- Labour Day week- tin now continues on plied “just a frame of end at the lake. Proud the family tradition of mind, best place in the grandparents Curtis lake life with family world for myself and and Cindy couldn’t be and friends. I know family, I absolutely happier. we can all appreci- love the lake.” Tannis Thank You All ate the closeness and enjoys skiing, tubing Thank you to Lib- comfort that lake life and swimming. So erty for her continued brings to families. you may have seen lending library during A Dose of Rain her in the water. She the summer. Always A good dose of rain has visited with many a book for you at the in early July helped to cottagers. The big- Whiteshell Cottagers Assocation Lake Director for Big Whiteshell store. provide bumper crops Lake Tannis Fries. gest concerns she has Thank you to all the of blueberries. The an- heard are about our WCA volunteer lake nual trek to the favou- lease fees and road directors, (we need rite blueberry patch concerning various is- shore. This person ex- disrepair. Tannis can two more). was rewarded with sues through regular plained that more tax be reached at the lake Thank you to Rose- pails of berries ready emails. At this time revenue is collected at (204) 348-3880. I mary and Donna, my for pancakes, muffins he is stepping down from co�agers on the want to thank her for go-to-girls for story and pies. Nature was from this position south shore because her commitment to stuff. generous to us this due to health. We will there are far more our lake and bringing Thank you to the year. sorely miss him and co�ages on the south a Big Whiteshell Lake folks who chat with me Fish Finders wish him all the best. shore. Hmmm...made voice to the associa- and let me take their Fishing always Thank you Jacques. sense to me. Presently, tion. picture. seems to taper off a bit Those Roads there are two different Thank You Jacques during the summer One of the issues that government depart- I love your stories At this time I would months, but the true arises each year is the ments looking after and lake passion. also like to acknowl- die-hard fishermen deplorable conditions these two stretches of Thank you to Ed Ya- edge the tremendous find that secret spot of the roads. One cot- road and that really worski who looks after amount of work that to put a fresh fillet on tager suggested that doesn’t make sense at the snowplowing. our Lake Director the table. 309 be split into 309N all. Snowplowing Jacques Nault has Lake Director (north shore) and 309S Welcome Just a reminder that done on our behalf. I finally met our (south shore). The ra- Welcome to the Laza- your block repre- He has eloquently Whiteshell Cottag- tionale being that the ruk family on Block 4. sentatives have been and tenaciously rep- ers Association Lake provincial govern- Janice and husband, around to collect $40 resented our lake as Director Tannis Fries. ment could then look Sara and Jared, will for snowplowing. a director for the past Tannis was raised at after both sections surely enjoy the year- number of years. He the lake since 1960. rather than just servic- round beauty of Big Continued on Page 31 has kept all cottagers Her parents’ cottage ing 309 to the north Whiteshell. abreast of information OCTOBER 2018 WHITESHELL ECHO 31

Big Whiteshell Lake Continued from page 30

They ask that this be paid by Thanksgiving. Even if you come out just one time it is such a blessing to be able to drive right up to your cabin. Don’t fret if you miss them. You may mail a cheque to Ed Yaworski. Cheques should be made out to: Big Whiteshell Snowplowing c/o Ed Yaworski 108 Jefferson Ave. Winnipeg, Manitoba R2V 0M1 Next Echo Deadline Send Me Your News On that note please share your story or event with me. People from all walks of life approach is Nov. 1, 2018, me and ask about something I wrote in these articles. Really, I have met and cha�ed with for the the nicest people. You could be one of them. As this glorious summer winds down and leaves begin to change and fall, it is time to December, 2018 issue pack up the summer gear and ready ourselves for the nip and frost of winter to come. Tune up those snowmobiles, get the ice fishing gear Contact ready. Fill up the woodshed. As Thanksgiving approaches, take time to reflect on the bounty The Editor at that we reap from the lake, family, friends and [email protected] beauty. 32 WHITESHELL ECHO OCTOBER 2018

Jump Into the 2018 Photo Contest With More Than $700 in Cash Prizes.

Photo above by Helena Osborne of Big Whiteshell Lake was the Second Prize winner in the Action Category of the 2017 Whiteshell Cottagers Association Photo Con- test. For details and entry form for this year’s contest, with more than $700 in prizes, see page 12.