December 9, 2005 - Official Report of the Dickie Lake Food Drive
From Paula Elliott

Hi Everyone:
Many of you might have already received your thank you note from Doug & Bruce Thomas but I thought the I would put this on our web page for others to see what a great community we live in.

Christmas Food Drive On Dickie Lake

We have finally arrived at that magic date when we declare the collection of foods for the food bank complete. As in the past, many Dickie Lake residents have demonstrated their concern for others by participating in the annual collection sponsored by the Baysville Fire Dept. Our total mass from your efforts has tallied 1327 lbs. from 92 contributors and in excess of $1000.00 was donated. As well, many blankets were received for use by the fire rescue workers on your behalf. Take a BIG bow folks as you have once again recognized the spirit of the season through your generosity. Thanks to each of you for thinking of others.
D. & B. Thomas.
Following, is a listing of contributors by family name:

Dickie Lake Rd. East: E. Flucker; D. Flucker; McConnell; S. Neilson; Jones; Taylor; Pentland; Schwantz; Jacksic; Erkkila; Zank.
Dickie Lake Rd. Birch; J. Smith; McLeod; Foster; Robinson; Allan; Giacomazzo; Greer; Joshi; B. Neilson; C. Williamson; McLean.
Dickie Lake Rd.West A. Watson; G. VanSeters; Thomas; Southon; Choquette; O‘Leary; Sloski; Sephton; Richardson; B. Jones; I. Brown; Collis; Goll; McConville; B. Sherry; Ellsworth; Elliott; Riley; Findlay; Kehren;Harpham; Ryan; Haapala; Leslie & Sue McNaughton; Landry; Buzzelli; Salapatek; Paterson; Murphy; Arbeau; Frost; Edgecomb; McDonough; Longpre; Meltzer; Kertzer/Breslin; Richards; Russell; Teggart; Hawkins; Bellisario; Deforest; B. Hunt; Lavell; Tucker; Lowrance; Schofield; Gans; McIntyre; Salley; J. Morrison; D. Morrison; Gauthier; Wilson; Cragg; S. Penzvalto (Ril Lake); 2 unknowns.
Holiday Inn; Deerhurst Resort; Grandview Resort.
( We sincerely hope nobody was missed in this list)

December 1, 2005 - Food Drive A Success
From Paula Elliott

As many of you know, Doug and Bruce Thomas organized a Food Drive for the Baysville Fire Department and the community of Baysville. According to the signs posted, we had 86 donors this year. Everyone is to be commendended on their efforts. With all the diasters around the world this past year, it is good to see that we did not forget the ones in our "Dickie Lake Community".
I know that Bruce is sending out letters with all the particulars of the Drive but I told him that I would post it on our web page as well.
The end of November brought lots of rain and then some more rain. The lake was mostly frozen a week ago but after the rain and warm weather the lake is open again.
There is a big sign as you come in route A reminding winter visitors to the lake to park off the road so that the snowplow drivers can do their job.
Happy December everyone.
Paula Elliott

November 19, 2005 - Assessment Notice
From Paula Elliott

It seems that we have all been hit with increases in our tax assessments. We had a variance on our lot this past year so this is the first bill we have received including the variance.
Around the lake it seems that there has been an increase for everyone. I don't know how much. Even as full time residents, we don't receive much for our taxes. We do get our roads plowed and that is about all.
Hopefully, the mill rate will be lowered and we won't be too hard hit with taxes.

Paula Elliott

November 15, 2005 - assessment 2006
From John Teggart

My re-assessment astounded me this year.Am I the only disgruntled property owner? A 53.93% increase is hardly rational considering the fact that I'm a seasonal occupant with little or no services.Am I a voice crying in the Muskoka wilderness or are there others out there that share my concerns? John

November 8, 2005 - Where is the Hydro?
From Paula Elliott

Just thought I would keep those who live in the southern metropolis that here at Dickie Lake we have been without Hydro for almost 48 hours and they are not expecting to connect it until 11 pm, Nov, 8/05.
So when you daydream of the wonderful things that happen on Dickie Lake this is to let you know that some of our fun times can be frustrating.
Many of those who are permenant residents on Dickie Lake have generators or air tight stoves to keep them warm. Lots of candles are burning.
I think that we were hit with the tail end of the storm that hit Indiana. Anyway the trees up here did sway. Some broke. I haven't seen any damage as I have driven around the west side of the lake. A tree on the wires just beyond route A on Dickie Lake Rd seems to be the problem.
Many areas are still without hydro besides ourselves. Austin Terrace off Bulmarie Rd, Glenmount Road, Emsdale to name just a few. I had choir practice in Huntsville so that is where I got this information.
Take care everyone. Will send good news next time. Paula

October 31, 2005 - Hello From Dickie Lake
From Paula Elliott

Well the weather is turning colder day by day although we had a lovely weekend. Lots of leaves to rake.
Tonight is Hallowe'en.
The food drive is going quite well. There have been 55 donors to date and considering all the disasters around the world it is encouraging to know that we haven't forgotten those in need here at home.
The curling club is open and the leagues are starting this week. If you are a curler and would like to curl in a small Bonspiel call Bob Lawson 767-3423. The Baysville club has two sheets of ice. It is a very social club so stop by some Friday evening on your way up to the cottage.

September 30, 2005 - Not Much Happening???
From Paul B

Boy, not much news coming out of Dickie Lake these days. Us city folk might start thinking there's nothing going on up there.

August 31, 2005 - Mailing List...
From Paul Breslin

Hi Everyone...

If you would like to be notified when changes are made to this website (or about occasional other Dickie Lake news), please go to the Association web page and click on "Join Email List".

p.s. If you tried to join the list in the past but received an error please try again as there were problems a while back.

If you do have any problems using this website please email webmaster@dickielake.ca

Regards.

August 30, 2005 - Thanks
From Paula Elliott

Paul:
Thank you for finding time to put the pictures on the web page. We did not have room in our August Newsletter for them. Seeing these pictures might make people think twice about releasing pike back into the lake.
Paula Elliott

August 30, 2005 - Loch Dickie Monster
From Paul

Scary eh!! Remember if you catch Pike in Dickie lake do not release them back into the lake. Apparently the MNR will be doing a survey in September to monitor the fish.

I don't have the information about who caught this beast. Could someone post that here. Thanks.

August 30, 2005 - Monster Part 2
From Paul

At almost 4 feet this thing must have eaten a few of our bass over the past year.

August 30, 2005 - Loch Dickie Monster captured
From Paul

Move over Loch Ness this was recently captured right here in Loch Dickie!!!

August 4, 2005 - Thanks
From Paula Elliott

Paul, I also want to thank you for all the pictures that you took at the picnic. I have used two of the pictures in the upcoming newsletter. I appreciate all the work that you have done for the Association.

August 4, 2005 - Great Pictures!
From Anna Landry

The Picnic pictures are wonderful! Paul, thanks for taking them and getting them on the website so quickly.

August 3, 2005 - Dickie Lake Picnic 2005
From Anna, Jean , Paula & Brenda

A big THANK YOU to all who attended our 2005 picnic.
Thank you to all of the volunteers who graciously gave of their time to set up and help the picnic along, without you the picnic would never survive.
We are so excited with the number of people who attended 149 was the last count...Good for you Dickie Lake!!!!
We hope that everyone had as much fun participating and observing as we did.
If anyone would like to volunteer for next year or have any ideas for the upcomming year, don't hesitate to call or email us.
Thankyou
The 2005 Picnic Committee

July 29, 2005 - Dickie Lake Picnic 2005
From Brenda Richards

Yes Dickie Lake Cottagers, it is Picnic time again, so don't forget to come and enjoy our Tradition, make new friends and enjoy seeing old ones.
July 30, 2005
3:00 start
SEE YOU THERE!

July 13, 2005 - Another website update...
From Paul Breslin

When you submit a news article you now have the option of including an image/photo along with it. Hopefully this will help encourage everyone to SUBMIT MORE NEWS!! :^)

If you have problems uploading check the file size limit on the submission form. Large images may take a while to upload so be patient when submitting articles which include a picture file.

BTW: News doesn't have to be terribly news-worthy.

For example: When we put our canoe in the water this spring Sandi jumped right in and decided to wait for us to go for a paddle. Snoozing in the canoe looks like a great idea to me...