Mill Hill Ice

Compacted snow has turned into ice on the hill. Tracks of a vehicle show that it drifted off the road and into a shallow ditch. Four wheel drive has no problems.

Thrill on mill hill

Light weight two wheel drive vehicles may find problems on the mill hill with snow and ice. If stuck, like in the photo, use a shovel and dig dirt from the side of the road and throw in front of the back wheels. It works. In the past, some cottagers have dug holes every 10 feet and scaled the entire hill.

Dangerous fishing lures

The Federation of Absentee Cottagers Supporting Environmental Health (FACSEH) has asked the Ministry to suspend its winter research program on Elephant Lake. Plans to allow fishing lures with a uranium core will commence at freeze up and extend to mid March. A ministry spokesman, Mr. Snid Coment stated that the lake is known for the lack of winter cottagers and poor quality of the fish stock. "Anything to bring in innovative fishing and recreational dollars will support the economy. And", he added, "the fish will only glow for a brief time". FACSEH will be meeting with ministry officials before uranium lures reach the lake.

Skim across lake

With a decrease in wind, skim ice extends completely across the lake.

Fresh snow

The municipality has plowed to the top of mill hill. There is 4" of snow on the remainder of the cottage road. The snow has bonded well with the ice. Strong winds preventing the ice from extending into the main part of the lake.

Icy road

A layer of ice is covering the road.

Beaver problems

Some of the beavers have decided to tackle large trees close to at least one cottage. One beaver has climbed up 80 vertical feet to severely eat away at one tree and start on another. Perhaps best to check around your cottage on your next trip.

Deer hunting with guns over

According to the hunters, there are more moose in the bush than deer. Hunting with guns ends today on Sunday.

Beaver lodge

The work of the beavers along the shore line are evident on the southeastern shore below the causeway. A floating mat of new white wood is building up beside an old beaver lodge. The beaver(s) have been very busy cutting and dragging trees to establish a new lodge.

First snow

About 2" of snow in the bush away from the lake. Cottage road in great shape.

Skim ice

Skin ice is forming along lake edges. Many ducks and geese in the bays. Road is in great condition. Some washboards forming along the hill roads due to braking and speed of vehicles, but not a major problem.