We got snow on the 23^rd and again on 27^th leaving us with about 8 inches on the ground and every tree is coated.  The lake has started to freeze (-24 last night) but extreme caution should be used if anyone chooses to venture out.  The melting snow and rain has caused the rivers feeding the lake to swell which in turn weakens the ice that has formed plus the lake level has risen considerably due to the same runoff water.

Life Announcement (DEL GRECO, James Wesley - (Veteran WWII RCAF) Peacefully at Haliburton Highlands Hospital on Saturday, December 24, 2011).

We had a number of cottages broken into on Sunday December 11^th at the north end of the lake and one on Ross Lake.  The police have been very present ever since.  3 young men were apprehended by the police on the same day due to one resident sensing something was unusual and calling for assistance.  It would be best if someone was able to check your cottage sooner than later to ensure that the trouble is not any further spread.

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