Mill hill

Mill hill has been graded and A gravel added up to Tusk.  Just in time for long weekend.

Knitters and spinners

Time to take your old material and put them outside for the birds.  They love it and the colours make for great nests-and warm too!

More bear info

A large dead moose was found on Ralph Woodcock's property, which is on the south side of Tusk Road, west side of the mousetrap.  Lane has a fire hydrant at the entrance.  Bears were feeding on it, and yesterday about 1/2 of the moose was eaten.

Please be aware that there are active bears in the area and they can roam over large areas.  Ralph's shed and cabin have been broken into by bears looking for apples picked by Ralph.  One swing of their arm knocks the door off the hinges.

Remember to wear bells in the bush.  We'll check bear scat for bells.

Road Phone number

If you have a problem with the road maintained by the municipality, which extends to Tusk Trail, the number is 705-457-1830.  It might be an answering number after hours.
      East Bay community has phoned in the fact that the mill hill is heavily washed out and should be graded before the long weekend.
      The Elephant Lake Cottagers Association only maintains the road north of Tusk.

Bear alert

Bear tracks seen today on Africa Trail between Clarke Road and Guest Trail.
      People going into the bush should wear bells.  This helps others know that someone is missing if bells are found in bear scat.

Forgot trilliums

Mosquitoes, blackflies and first day of red trilliums flowering all on the same day, May 7.

Double Yuk

So, on May 7, mosquitoes and blackflies arrive on the same day!  Can the deerflies be far behind? 

Sheep shearing

On Saturday June 14 starting at 10 am there will be a sheep shearing of approximately 60 sheep at Crowhill Farms.  The farm is north of Lindsay off hwy 35.  Go to Cameron and turn right onto Long Beach Road (just past general store).  It is the 2nd road on the left, 35 Ranchers road.
  
     You can drop in and view, or stay and be part of a potluck.  It is a great opportunity for children to see the operation, touch sheep, carry the fleece to a screening table, view differences in fleece, etc.

     If you are interested, you can just drop in and view the process, but if you are staying for potluck you should let Leslie and Craig know so they are prepared.  crowhillcorriedales@gmail.com.

     Leslie also has an alpaca which will usually be in the barn.  They seem to protect the sheep when in the fields.  The sheering is done in the barn.

     The fleece is put into large bags, about 500 pounds and shipped to a mill in Ontario.

    

Found boat

A 14 foot red aluminum boat was found drifting on the lake.  It has been brought to shore in East Bay. Contact someone or visit the neat community and ask around if you think you know the owner.