Geocaching On The Skoot

What is Geocaching? - Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices.  Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. There are millions of “c…

SDRA Newsletter

We are already working on the 2015 Newsletter. We need articles. Can you write about your cottage or a family event or a fishing weekend or local get together or or or..... This newsletter is all about the happenings around Skootamatta. Send your stories i…

In Memoriam: Robert Blatchford

Passed away peacefully with family by his side at NYGH on Wednesday March 11, 2015 at the age of 82. Loving father to Barb, Rob (Maysa) and Susie. Cherished grandfather to Samantha, Tyler, Connor, Aidan and Beni. Will be missed by his extended family and f…

In Memoriam: Catherine Chinnick

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dear mother, Catherine Chinnick, on Feb 1, 2015, in her 92nd year of life. With her passing, we reflect on the end of the first two generations of Chinnicks on Skootamatta (Loon) Lake, starting wit…

Reno My Reno is still looking for cottagers!

Although it’s hard to imagine warm weather and cottage season right now, the reality is that it is right around the corner!  With this in mind, wouldn’t it be great to get that botched reno you started fixed and ready to enjoy for the upcoming season? Mou…

Quinte Conservation Reports Thick Ice Cover On Most Area Rivers

Quinte Conservation staff have measured ice as thick as half a metre in some spots on the Moira River. Water Resources Manager Bryon Keene says, “This year’s long cold spell has resulted in thick ice cover over most area rivers. This is unlike other years …

In Memoriam: Len Meinhold

Leonard "Len" Joseph Meinhold, 74, beloved husband of 48 years to Helen Louise Proulx Meinhold, 515 Benton Street, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015. Born in Whitman, MA, he was the son of the late Russell B. and Jane Boyd Meinhold. Mr. Meinhold was a g…

In Memoriam: David Stacey

Super Dave - April 3, 1955 - January 29, 2015 Dave will be greatly missed by his wife Karen, children David (Mary-Ann), Michael, Carly, granddaughter Hailey and his Mother Patricia along with many other family members and friends. Dave's stories will for…

Winter Tourism Survey for Bon Echo Provincial Park

Please find the following message which was received from Rob Plumley from the Lennox & Addington County Office. The County and Addington Highlands Township AHEAD committee are working on increasing the number of winter activities available in Bon Echo…

In Memoriam: Frank Collins

Franklyn M. Collins of Lewiston, NY died at home after a long illness on January 14, 2015. Frank and his wife Joanne have owned a boat-access cottage on the north shore of the Upper Lake for about 30 years. A memorial service celebrating his life was held …