SOUTHVIEW NEWS 2001

Taking the Journey from 2000 to 2001
- it really is an odyssey.

Hello to all of our guests, and a very Happy New Year. We wish each and every one of you health and prosperity in the coming year, and look forward to seeing all of you at Southview again this year.

THE YEAR THAT WAS

It seems like just a week ago we closed up the cottages and got started on another year of reservations, renovations and upgrades. Our 2000 season was a very good one for our guests and us at Southview. Although the weather was not the best we had seen in June and July, the fishing was wonderful. August added great weather, and the fall was very nice as well.

Bluegill, Bass and Walleye fishing were fantastic this year, with near record catches on the lake. Perch were plentiful, and Crappie dominated the spring (May) catches. We will be opening a week earlier this year for the Crappie fishing, as well as the Crappie Tourby which will be held from May 4 till May 10 2001, more on this later in the News.

RENOVATED COTTAGES

Our work last year paid off, our customers complimented us on the many renovations to the 14 cottages we did last year, which provided new vaulted ceilings, pine interiors, upgraded electrical and propane services, flooring, windows, air-conditioning, easy electric heat, and a bird house for your enjoyment.

WOULD YOU BELIEVE
We have done it again - more new additions to our boat fleet.

• 6 more new 16' deluxe boats and 15hp electric start engines with pedestal seats, livewell, running lights and bilge pumps - these boats proved to be very popular by the groups who used them, we were told by many that they were ''the best fishing boat they had ever used.''
• 1 more Pontoon boat and engine to bring our fleet to 6
• all new 9.9hp mercury engines for trouble free operation
• all our 14 foot boats have a new blue paint job so you will look great on the lake
• 2 new paddle boats joined the fleet last year
• our bass boat fleet is the best on the lake
• our canoes, kayaks, sailing dinghies and paddle boats are all yours to enjoy at no cost, just sign them out from the office

WHAT'S HAPPENING

We seem to be busy every year upgrading Southview to keep up with the changing attitudes of todays fishermen, vacationist, and their families. Yesterday what was considered a luxury, may be considered a necessity today. This fall and winter is no exception, our renovations continue with the complete renovation of 5 cottages, number 4, 25, 26, 27 and 30. These cottages will be finished in pine, with vaulted ceilings, insulation, newly laid out interiors, kitchens, floors, windows and of course air-conditioning and electric heating.

As well, 8 bathrooms will be completely renovated with an all new lay out. Another 5 cottages will have installed new heating / air-conditioning units. We have dug 1200 feet of trench since we closed and now have 90% of our electrical services under ground, all cottages now have their own 60 amp. services which comes in handy with the air-conditioning.

Our water system is seeing an upgrade so that we will continue to have an excellent source of water for us all, we do not want to be without this resource. 14 cottages will see upgraded furniture of a rustic log nature to go with our Canadiana feel.

Do any of you golf? - We have installed a Pro Putt green and tee off area for your enjoyment.

Pro Putt Green and Tee Off Bring your wedge and your putter - try out Rice Lakes first putting green. 1080 square feet of putting green for you to work on your short game while at Southview. Tee off from 54 yards away, and pick one of the 5 holes on our challenging green, look out for the rough on the right, and the bunker on the left. Tee off times may be required.

DID YOU KNOW?

• According to a Ministry of Natural Resources letter of Feb. 2 2000, "Rice lake is the most productive inland Walleye lake in Ontario." - WOW! we knew that
• We now have 37 cottages with air conditioning
• Our 2 pair of nesting Osprey returned again this year and produced hatches
• There are 7 golf courses within 25 minutes from Southview
• The Canadian Canoe Museum is located 15 minutes away in Peterborough, hands on courses can be attended on canoe and kayak building, among other topics - check out their site on our links page
• Peterborough has a summer time festival of lights with free concerts and fireworks, twice a week in the summer - check out their site and others on our links page to give you some ideas of where to visit while on your Southview vacation

2000 SOUTHVIEW FISH CONTEST WINNERS

• Muskie - Gary Souter
  Arcade, New York
  15 lb. 3 oz. 41 in.
  
  
• Walleye* - Jerry Strock
  Butler, Indiana
  8 lb. 14 oz. 29 1/4 in.
  
  
• L.M. Bass - Gary Jones
  Dundridge, Tennessee
  5 lb. 13 oz. 21 3/4 in.
  
  
• S.M. Bass - Jackie Smith
  Jackson, Ohio
  5 lb 15 oz. 21 1/2 in.
  
  
• Bluegill - Leroy Buckley
  Oglesby, Illinois
  15 1/2 oz.
  
  
• Perch - Kyle Rahrig
  Chesterfield, Montana
  1 lb. 4 oz. 14 1/8 in.
  
  
• Crappie* - Gerald Bowerman
  Ashley, Indiana
  1 lb. 10 oz. 14 in.
  
  

RESORTS ONTARIO BIG FISH CONTEST
*These Southview guests also took the categories of Largest fish in the Resorts Ontario Big Fish Contest, as well, Rice Lake placed first winning, 6 out of a possible10 categories, you are on the right lake for fishing in Ontario!

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