Elephant Lake

 Elephant Lake Members: I want to thank everyone who purchased the tea towels and holders for the hospital campaign. Sold out. The goal was $100, we actually sold $160 and I will round up to $200.00. A special thank you to Linda Carter who bought 4 sets. Miche Lafleur

 More gravel was laid on the road last Friday morning (July 11th) and Peter has posted new signs near Lost Leg Hill.

 John has published several hardcopy novels and so far 2 eBooks.  The eBooks can be loaded via the following URLs for those interested. https://books.apple.com/ca/book/drifting-in-the-zone-of-death/id6746895047   Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/be/fr/ebook/drifting-in-the-zone-of-death?srsltid=AfmBOorF3AMZnalOv_1Cd6sXOql7DN_duoElY5ynxmo0DD8_E_3cxeh3   Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Belphegors-Arctic-John-Jamieson/dp/B0FCPLV97M Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/belphegors-in-the-arctic/8e1452a1-8891-39e5-b783-b2b9364c9e14.html

 The road has been widened, ditched where required and damaged culverts replaced. New gravel has been spread in sections. Good job Peter.

 The annual general meeting of the Cottagers Association happened on May 18th, 2025. It was well attended and a new Committee was appointed. Road fees have also increased. For details, please see the minutes which were sent by email.  If anyone did not received the minutes, please comment back with instructions where to send them. We have scheduled work on the road with machines to do ditching and culvert work  starting on June 6th, 7th and 8th. After this work is complete, gravel will be spread starting on the 9th.  There may be some delays for traffic during these days. Note that there will be cones put up indicating road work ahead.  If anyone is able to volunteer time to help with laying and backfilling the culverts, with the survey rod to help with the grading and also help traffic past the machines, please let Peter H. know. Other notes: The blackflies have been thick and mosquitoes are appearing. The dragon flies are also starting to appear and will feast...

Miche Lafleur has started a fund raiser for the North Hastings Hospital (Bancroft) campaign. This year they are looking to purchase 2 respirators.  Miche has crocheted tea towel holders and custom Elephant Lake tea towels.  The cost is $20.00 for the holder and tea towel. They can be purchased separately as well. 100% will be donated.  No tax or tariff!  Reach out to Miche to get yours!