Elephant Lake

 I saw this today on the Baptiste Lake - Hastings Highland Facebook page: Unfortunately I was unable to increase the size of the above. For those with Facebook, you should be able to view this at:   https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17wFrqoB1u/ In addition, check out the Haliburton WEB site: https://www.haliburtoncounty.ca/en/planning-and-maps/planning-services.aspx#Active-Plan-of-SubdivisionCondominium-Applications 

 John Jamieson requests that the following information be posted: John was informed by Ralph Woodcock's grandson that he has passed away. His death was assisted. Ralph's grandson works out west in the oil fields and is planning on moving back to Bancroft. Ralph had his property logged just before John did at 911. Ralph has a cabin on Tusk, top of mousetrap, south side. Usually had a red line across the lane and a red fire hydrant. RIP Ralph Woodcock.

Clarke Road that is maintained by the town has not been sanded, salted or plowed. They estimate that it will be by 5:00 PM today. Please note that many of the roads in the area are under the same "Significant Weather Declared" advisory. There is snow on top of the ice at 911. Parking is ok. View up Clarke Road to the town. I drove about 100 yards on it and then came back to 911. Best to wait until it is sanded / salted before driving on it. View of Clarke Road to the lake. It's fine for tracked machines.  One rotten tree was down on Boston Hill. It has been cleared.

 Peter made it out to 911. "Took a trip out to the mill to assess if Kim can get to Barrie today. Clarke road is glare ice and completely impassible. If anyone has guest coming I suggest they postpone until later today or tomorrow." The deck and table were clear yesterday. This morning covered in ice. Blowing snow. The wind is very strong.

 We had several inches of snow fall over the past few days. The parking lot at 911 has been cleared. The road in from 911 has been groomed. Both are in great shape thanks to John and Peter!  A couple of pictures of the road snowmobiling in from 911. Came across two of these on the road this morning. It has started to rain and with the forecast calling for it all night, we will see how the conditions are tomorrow....

 The parking area at 911 is very icy after the recent thaw then rain followed by a freeze and some light snow. Pleas be careful walking around your vehicles etc. The drive in from 911 is also icy underneath the light snow. The washboard parts are frozen solid making for a slow drive.  A tree did come down during the recent high winds. We did not lose Hydro thankfully. Peter's report on the lake ice conditions:  " Ice report #3. 8 holes drilled - 7 inches of ice at all 8 locations. No slush."

 A new Maytag washing machine that was used less than 10 times is up for sale. Unfortunately it's a tall version that the owner's (Roger Rivard) wife struggled with for that reason.  Roger paid $1K for it and is willing to sell it for $500.  It's located close by. Let me know at edurba56@gmail.com, or text me at 705-455-0684 if interested.