613-272-2435
Stirling@stirlinglodge.com

Thanks to all our returning
guests. It is
appreciated that you continue to choose us as your fishing
destination. As you see, we
are continuing with our new tradition of combining our
newsletter with our calendar.
It seems the perfect format to share with you lodge news and
hopefully bring a smile and a memory or two as the winter
progresses. We hope that the guests that have not been able to make
the trip lately are able to reminisce on the good times they have
had on Newboro Lake in the past and hopefully will again in the
future. Our American
fishermen will remain the backbone of our business into the future.
This year new decks at Birch and Lake-view were completed and
a new staircase from the Manor to the lake have been big
improvements. The
soundproofing of the Bar was a complete success and the renovated
rooms in the main Lodge turned out fantastic. No large projects
planned for this year just more improvements to the rooms with new
sinks, fridges, coffee makers and televisions being added to many
rooms. Internet should also be available in most of the resort
rooms. Don’t forget we’re always looking for pictures for next
year’s calendar. Drop them off
with Sally or Dudley
for a chance to be in our 2011 calendar Once again thank you
for making us your fishing destination and we look forward to seeing
you in 2010.

As many people picked
up on, fishing license applications got a whole lot more involved
this past season. There was a lot more paperwork for Sally and even
smaller print on the forms, but hopefully it will make things easier
for the upcoming seasons. By January, everyone who purchased a
fishing license in Ontario should have received a plastic Ontario
Outdoors Card with their name on it. If you have not received it,
please call the Outdoors Centre toll-free at 1-800-387-7011. Please
make sure you bring your Outdoors Card with you for your 2010
vacation. Guests who
have their Outdoors Card with them will skip the paperwork and the
Outdoor card fee. If you do not have the plastic card with you, or
you did not purchase a license in 2009, you will need to fill out
the application and purchase another card and license. Thanks again
for everyone’s patience with the changes and additional paperwork at
check-in.
Passport requirements are in full swing and will continue for next year. Everyone over the age of 16 is now required to present a passport or passport card when they cross the border. If you still have yet to get your passport, see the department of Homeland Security’s website: www.getyouhome.gov for more and information and how to apply.

While Canadians have their work cut
out for them, our visitors
from the US will notice very little difference to meet the stricter
boating safety regulations this season. Bringing your own Boat? –
you just need to meet the regulations
of your state and provide
proof of residency. Renting a boat? Anyone driving it simply fills
out a safety checklist on arrival, Already taken a boating safety course? Bring your
card with you!