The Bulletin Publication of the Upper Stoney Lake Association

Spring / Summer 2020 www.usla.ca / facebook Volume 65 Issue 1 2 The Bulletin ~ Spring / Summer 2020

Engagement Wedding Bells Stephanie Andrew McGuire McCall, proposed to daughter of Natalie Wagner Andrew and on Christmas Elizabeth and night with granddaughter all parents, of John and Shannon, her Pam Richardson, sister and my married sister present in fellow Stoney front of our tree Laker Jeff on Puffer’s Bay. McFarland, son of Bob and Barb in Toronto on September 28, 2019. Love conquers All During a time in human history where sadness and negativity easily thrive, these two young people found a way to make love the answer. Though sometimes we may forget Luca and Samantha have proven that love is (and always will be) the most powerful force in the world. On April 20th the couple (who was suppose to have been married on a tropical beach) had their wedding - a very small ceremony - in the family home. When asked why, they said that a world wide pandemic is nothing compared to the power of love. With special thanks to Councillor Shelagh Landsmann, Mayor Gail Latchford and all the staff at Alnwick/Haldimand Township office and Luca and all those who supported us - not just for their help, but for showing Samantha us that indeed - Love conquers all. Thank you, love you all! Greco

We really do appreciate your business and always go We also do valuations for capital gains tax calculations the extra mile for our clients. Living year-round on this and work hand in hand with your tax accountant to fabulous lake has given us a real appreciation for the streamline the process with Revenue Canada. beauty of Stoney. Ball Real Estate Inc. Buying or selling Note: Sassy would tell you life on Stoney Lake is great - if is the fastest growing waterfront can be a she could - but although she is an English Springer Spaniel, most successful real complicated process, she can’t speak English! estate company in but we make it the local water front straightforward and market today. help solve the problems before they There’s a reason for actually become that success story, so problems. put us to work for you. We help our buyers find the right financing Thank you for and insurance taking the time coverage and home to read our ad inspections to close the sale. ... Gloria and Carl

Carl Edwards, Broker ~ Gloria Cameron-Edwards, Sales Representative Cell: 705-927-7485 Office: 705-651-2255 Ball Real Estate Inc. ~ www.gloriaandcarl.ca The Bulletin ~ Spring / Summer 2020 3

Welcome New Stoney Lakers On July 19, 2019 Gloria Leonidas (Leo) Hayden Ann Duffin-Somerton Brancati-Esteves was born to elated Heather, Dennis, and big parents Sarah Somerton sister Natasha welcomed and Matthew Duffin. baby boy Leo weighing 7 lbs. 8 oz. on May 24, 2019. Descended from a It will be easy to remember long line of Stoney this date and we can all Lakers including her celebrate his birthday grandparents, Monica together each year at the and Paul Somerton, lake. They are looking and great-grandparents forward to spending time Gloria and Wolfgang this summer on South Bay Gluck, little Glo already with the rest of the Brancati and Martin clan. considers herself a seasoned cottager - Myles Peter DeHaan pictured here on her first waited till Mom had boat ride!" handed out all the Hallowe’en treats before deciding that it was time. Born November 1, 2019, 9 pounds. Amy went to the hospital around 2:00, baby was born at 4:00. All home by 6:30. Whatever happened to those 7 days at the resort. As you’ll see in the picture, big sister Alie is especially proud. Equally proud are grandparents Nancy and Peter Laverne. Maximus Jay Munro Rob and Veronica Knox Rayla Caroline Leahy welcome Katie and Abe Leahy are excited to welcome their first a new bundle of joy, daughter Rayla Caroline, Grandchild, on October 19, 2019. She is the first Maximus Jay Granddaughter for Joe and Laura Curtin and Munro, born first Great Granddaughter for Wayne and June 11 2019, Ruth Brownlee and Paul and Nancy Curtin. Peterborough, Welcome to Stoney Lake Rayla! Ont. to Tori (Knox) and Ian Munro. Anika Jay Mycyk Raines Frankie Michael Mycyk Maximus Jeff and Carly is a 6th are pleased to generation Stoney Laker on Rob’s announce a side. Looking forward to Maximus’ little brother 1st boat ride and swim this summer. for Macy. Raines was born February Congratulations 17th, 2020. Anika and to all !!! Raines are grandchildren #s 7 and 8 Paul and Ellen Mycyk are pleased to for Nancy announce a little sister for Benjamin. (Nina) Mycyk Anika was born on February 11th, of Young’s Bay and cousins to Rowan, 2020, ...... and ...... Lachlan, Ava, Ben, Macy and Erik. 4 The Bulletin ~ Spring / Summer 2020

USLA Board of Directors - 2020 - 2021

President / Treasurer Vice-President Past-President Julian Pope Pavilion Director Elizabeth Hyde Jim Rickard [email protected] [email protected] Cell: 416-886-6475 [email protected] Cell: 647-965-9032 Cottage: 705-877-2252 Res: 705-877-8878

Director - Membership Director - Swim / Youth Director - Environment Shelagh Landsmann Cathy Miller Jackie Ouellette

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Res: 705-877-2884 Cell: 647-808-6062 Cell: 705-875-2746 Cell: 705-741-6800

Director - Craft Sale Director at Large Glenn Hunter Brittany Owens Are you interested in becoming involved with the USLA? Do you have a particular [email protected] [email protected] area of expertise to share? If so, please Cell: 416-605-0246 brittany.owens@ contact any of the directors or committee scotiabank.com chairs listed here. You would be warmly Cell: 647-537-1819 welcomed.

USLA Committee Chairs - 2020 - 2021 Craft Sale Fishing Derby / Pavilion Susan Schnurr Annual Paddle Manager Len Minty Jacqui Turner [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.stoneylake Res: 705-876-1159 705-740-3712 artandcraftshow.com Cottage: 705-877-2872

Rocks / Shoals Yacht Club Michael Boughner Commodore Dawn Berney Remember, any association michaelboughner is only as strong as its @rogers.com 416-918-4498 Res: 416-482-3211 chefdawnadrienne@rogers. members and volunteers. Cottage / Cell: 647-453-7538 com

Where is Crowe's Landing? For those new to the lake, Crowe's Landing is north of the intersection of County Roads 6 and 40, on the Crowe's Landing Road. The USLA Sunset Pavilion, home of the Upper Stoney Lake Association, is located at 2365 Crowe's Landing Road.

USLA Contact Information Postal: 2395 South Bay Road Has your mailing address changed? For Canada Post service, be sure to include Douro-Dummer, ON K0L 2H0 If your contact information has changed, your civic address. Know your civic number Email: [email protected] please let Shelagh Landsmann know in order in case you need to provide it to emergency Tel: 705-877-2884 to keep the association records up to date. services trying to locate you.

To advertise in the Bulletin, please contact Shelagh Landsmann. Telephone 705-877-2884 or email [email protected] The Bulletin ~ Spring / Summer 2020 5

President’s Message To My Fellow Members:

Normally this time of year brings thoughts of warmer weather and the hopes for a pleasant and memorable cottage season ahead. Sadly this Spring we have been plagued with an unwelcome visitor, that of Covid-19.

As most of you saw in our special email message earlier this month, your Board of Directors took the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Annual Meeting that would normally have been held on Saturday, June 27th, 2020, as well as postponing/cancelling indefinitely a number of other events including the fireworks, annual craft sale and family dance. We also took the difficult decision to not go ahead with the opening of our pavilion until further notice. These decisions were taken keeping in mind the Provincial Orders, that are currently in place that forbid gatherings of any kind involving more than 5. As a result our entire summer season as an association remains in limbo as I write this message to you.

So what will our action plan be? First of all we want to keep our members informed as best and as quickly as possible. The best way that we can do this is through our website - usla.ca Please check in often for updates. We will also communicate through our blast email server for any matter that may require the more immediate attention of our members. From a matter of procedure, we will have to convene an Annual Meeting at some point, but what that will look like or at what date it will be held, at this point, is still very much unclear. I wish I had better news to impart to you, but for now all that I can say is that our USLA summer programs are “on hold” until further notice. I would ask for members’ patience, as we are all in this together, and as we try to navigate our way to better days ahead.

On the financial front, your Board of Directors finalized the decision over the winter to raise our annual family dues to $100 per year, as well as adjusting other categories of membership accordingly. This was in line with the discussion held at last year’s Annual Meeting which highlighted that we had not had an increase in dues for many years and that the new fee structure was in order to keep up with annual expenses that continue to rise at the rate of inflation. I want to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful membership for your continued support of our association.

As your President it has been my honour to serve you this year and I ask for your support and patience as we attempt to salvage something of a season in the wake of this horrible pandemic. We will strive to keep you informed as quickly as possible of any change in planning and we hope to emerge from this crisis as a better and stronger association. For now, I pray that you and your families remain safe and I look forward to reconnecting with you all in sunnier days ahead.

Best Wishes,

Julian 6 The Bulletin ~ Spring / Summer 2020

Summer is coming to Stoney Lake - sort of!!! Summer may be arriving soon, however with the pandemic being experienced throughout the world, it will prove to be a summer like many have never experienced. There are a number of restrictions in place throughout the province. Please let’s all adher to the recommendations from the experts and do our part to fight this virus. If we all comply and respect the rules of the self-distancing and handwashing, we will all be able to say proudly that we played a part in helping to stop it. Only then will we be able to stand back and say, “We helped make things improve”.

Fireworks 2020 By e-mail dated April 7th, the Board of the Using the USLA link, donations for the 2020 Upper Stoney Lake Association addressed the display were just gaining momentum. The Covid-19 pandemic. The e-mail announced, trend suggested this year’s annual campaign among other events, the 2020 Fireworks would have been the most successful yet. It is Display for the weekend of June 27-28, 2020 hoped those who donated will agree to allowing is cancelled. the USLA to hold donations for the display next summer. The notice (pictured) was posted at the Mount Julian Boat Launch in April, and is Stay safe. indicative of the seriousness of the measures Brian Bedwell (613-617-6924) being taken to combat the virus.

Sunday, August 2nd - 33rd USLA Art and Craft Sale and Show While we were sad to postpone the The show will run from 10-4. If you annual Craft Show from Canada Day come early you may want to stop by weekend to the August long weekend, Kyoto Coffee for some freshly roasted we are sure that you will not be brew and sweet treats. If you come a disappointed. Our team worked hard little later you might want to grab some to line up over 80 booths filled with delicious lunch options from local both traditional vendors and over 30 vendors such as tacos from La Mesita new vendors. Mexican or samosas from Island Cream Caribbean Cuisine. You’re There’s no question – it has been a tough year for our local welcome to eat at the show itself, or take away lunch for artisans. Due to the pandemic so many of their craft shows your family and eat back at home. have been cancelled. Further, they have had more time than ever to “lock down” in their studios and create new It has been a difficult springtime for so many of us on work. We’re certain you will be impressed by the creativity the lake. Let’s come together as a community and enjoy that you see on display! You’ll find a complete list of catching up in person while supporting our local artisans. vendors, and links to their own websites, on our Craft Show website: www.stoneylakeartandcraftshow.com Go online and Susan Schnurr and the Craft Show team support them now if you can! See Page 30

Film Presentation Spirit of the Lake Along with other USLA events being postponed, the Film Along with all the other USLA Presentation Peter Raymont had planned to screen was cancellations, the Spirit of the Lake “Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band”. The festival is also cancelled/delayed until film opened TIFF last year - the first Canadian documentary summer 2021...the people at colleges to be so honoured. It’s currently screening in 150 theatres and universities and other government across the USA. agencies that were invited will not get approval to participate this year...in fact much of the summer Please check the website (usla.ca) or the Pavilion Bulletin field work they had planned is up in the air/may not proceed. Board frequently for updates. The Bulletin ~ Spring / Summer 2020 7

USLA Sunset Pavilion As already outlined, the USLA summer programs will be closed as per the federal, provincial, municipal guidelines in place.

If there is any chance that we may be able to utilize the USLA facilities, we have a pavilion manager (Jacqui Turner) signed to support us this summer. Jim Rickard Pavilion Director

Environment Director’s Report: Sustainability - Less is More Hello Folks! No surprise that our lake eco systems (including fish and wildlife) have not really noticed the human absence these last few months and that is a positive situation for the environment in general.

Not that long ago, in most of our childhoods, the lake environment got a break from human activity and development for at least nine months of the year. The last few months have been a wake-up call for all of USLA Yacht Club us about the impacts of our actions as humans to the Hello Stoney Lakers! natural world - mother earth. One of the many great things My hope is that as we return to the lake, gather at about sailing races with the Upper our respective cottage or haven, we reflect on how Stoney Lake Yacht Club is that you we respect and care for our lake environment going effortlessly remain physically distant forward. I know I am coming back to the lake with without compromising anything at a renewed interest in sustainability - LESS IS MORE. all. What a great opportunity to join our all ages, all levels, all gender group of sailing enthusiasts. We sail mostly Lasers In the last few months we have all have considered and Hobie Cats, but welcome all classes of boats. Races ‘what do we really need?’ at the cottage, at home. are typically at 2:00 PM on Saturdays; Sundays on long Let’s appreciate what we already have when we are weekends or when weather isn’t favourable on Saturday. We eventually able to return to the lake - that beautiful have a safety boat and time-keeper to mark out and officiate natural shoreline, clean water for swimming, paddling the races, with results and adjusted race times emailed to that old wooden canoe, sailing that vintage boat - just members. hanging out together again at the lake in a sustainable way. Usually, we engage in regularly scheduled social events after the races that include spouses and family members who don’t Cheers, necessarily sail, as well as past sailors and friends who may Jackie Ouellette want to join us. We share wine, beer, soft drinks, delicious [email protected] party snacks, and a few laughs together. We will schedule socials once it is safe (and legal!) to do so. and PS - any youth interested in environmental For more information or to sign up and receive membership programs or currently in an environmental details, please email Dawn at [email protected]. program at college or university: we are looking for Please put USLYC in the subject line. volunteers for potential summer work. Send me an email if you are interested! Dawn Adrienne Berney 8 The Bulletin ~ Spring / Summer 2020

Dungeons and Dragons

Stoney Lake D&D Club Youth 10-14

Anyone interested in joining in a weekly game of Dungeons and Dragons during July/August should contact Lewis Baird-Staples at [email protected] Days / Times / Location will be sorted out once we know numbers.

Area Libraries Please call ahead to ensure that the library is open. Their hours may fluctuate.

Apsley: (705-656-4363) Tues. to Fri. 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. id you get your winter reading done D ? Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. although the may 16th meeting has been cancelled, you have time to finish your “winter reading” before the group meets Woodview: (705-654-1071) again! Tues., Thurs., and Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Re-Re-Recommended Reading: Lindstrom Unbound [Lindstrom Tears in the Desert by Halima Bashir Trilogy Book 3] by John Moss Douro-Dummer (in Douro): The Library Book by Susan Orlean (705-652-8599) H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald Recommended: Tues., Thurs., Fri. and Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Great Alone by Kristen Hannah The Lewis Man [2nd. of Lewis Man Wednesday 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Trilogy] by Peter May Owens Feeding My Mother by Jann Arden Havelock: (705-778-2621) Robin by Dave Itzarden Tuesday 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Re-Recommended: The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Tuesday also 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Island of Sea Women by Lisa Pilcher Wed., Sat. 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. See Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane st The Blackhouse [1 . of Lewis Man Moriarty Norwood:n (705-639-2228) Trilogy] by Peter May In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume Tuesday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Honey Bus: A Memoir of loss, Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver Wed., Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Courage and a Girl Saved by Bees The Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff Thursday 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. by Meredith May Born a Crime by Trevor Noah The House by the Lake by Ella Carey Milkman by Anna Burns [2018 Man Westwood: (705-768-2548) Starlight by Richard Wagamese Booker Prize] Mon., Wed. 4:00p.m. to 7:00 p.m. [Sequel to Medicine Walk] The Rent Collector by Camron Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Italian Teacher by Tom Wright Saturday 10:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Rachman Escape by Barbie Probert-Wright Lakefield: (705-652-8623) Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine Lightfoot: If You Could Read His Tues., Fri. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by Gail Honeyman Mind by Maynard Collins Wed., Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Gown by Jennifer Robson The Innocents by Michael Crummey Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Bulletin ~ Spring / Summer 2020 9

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from The Irwin Family

Congratulations to Tina Irwin, named Equestrian of the Year by the Canadian Equestrian Federation and awarded the Dr. George Jacobsen Trophy

Laurencio, her horse was the CEF horse of the year! Together they had an incredible 2019! They won gold, and personal best at the prestigious FEI Dressage Nations Cup (TM) meet at Wellington, Team Gold and Individual Silver at the Pan Am. Games in Lima, Peru, where Tina and Laurencio earned a spot for Canada in the Tokyo Olympics! While she has previously been named Canada’s top Dressage athlete, this is the first time she has won the prize for all disciplines. Tina said “I am very honoured. This is the first time that I have won this title. To win Equestrian of the Year is the ultimate compliment. I am very thankful to our federation, Equestrian Canada for the award.” Tina and husband Jaimey Irwin own and operate Stoney Lake Equestrian, home of Team Irwin Dressage, a full training facility for horse and rider in Stouffville. [email protected] https://www.fei.org/stories/dressage/tina-irwin-equestrian-dressage-canada-profile-2020

Tina Irwin Laurencio Equestrian of the Year Horse of the Year The Bulletin ~ Spring / Summer 2020 11

L I N Z H U N T SALES REPRESENTATIVE ROYAL LEPAGE FRANK REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE [email protected] 705.772.2133 LINZHUNT.COM @ELECTRICCITYREALESTATE *NOT INTENDED TO SOLICIT THOSE CURRENTLY UNDER CONTRACT Buyers must review property showing policy and complete the Health Declaration prior to confirmation of all appointments. $2,995,000 This exceptional property enjoys unparalleled views of prestigious Stoney Lake featuring a custom-built post & beam log & stone cottage chalet & over 170 feet of prime shoreline. This unique structure providesA truly a fantastic perfect layout opportunity to to secure prime, residential property on beautiful Stoney Lake. accommodate a multi-generational family, EXCLUSIVE - Currently available for purchase are two, lakefront lots located side-by-side, at the former site of the historic Irwin Inn being affording togetherness yet privacy, or sold together. Located on Stoney Lake's majestic south shore, this truly exceptional lakeside property has transitioned from commercial for joint ownership. 6 suites offer almost property to beautiful residential lots. This change brings the opportunity for a family like yours to build a cottage or home and establish a 6000 square feet of living space, with 10 legacy experience of your own on Stoney Lake. These two beautiful beachfront lots offer 89’ and 102’ of frontage and are approximately bedroomstwo-thirds andand three-quarter9 bathrooms. acres. Each Currently, 1 & 2 in the final stages of this transition, the enviable natural beauty of this unquestionably prime bedroomlocation withsuite its hasgorgeous a private bay, sandyentrance, beaches, stunning island views, and breathtaking sunsets provides the perfect setting for your kitchen/living-roomdream home. You'll have with no stone trouble fireplace, imagining your family here - it's truly the jewel of Stoney Lake. Asking $2,550,000. hardwood floors, bedroom(s), bathroom(s) & private lakefront deck/balcony with hot tub. A large central lakeside deck is ideal for get-togethers. A separate two-story building makes for a great games/rec room & storage area. This is a rare opportunity to own this waterfront treasure and enjoy Stoney Lake life making memories with your family or friends.

$897,500 - 1392 Irwin Road This is a fantastic opportunity to secure prime, residential property on enviable Stoney Lake. The property features 89 of beautiful sandy beach frontage and a cottage which lends itself to a multigenerational family, with two separate living spaces. Each space has a kitchen/living-room, stone fireplace, bedroom and bathroom with whirlpool. The cottage can be as one, or two separate suites for privacy. The lot is roughly .62 acres, a great area to build new or expand on the existing footprint close to the lake. Currently in the final stages of repurposing the property, the owners will provide a new septic system water system, and landscaping. You can easily imagine life here, with some of the best views on Stoney Lake. $997,500 - 1394 Irwin Road Located on prestigious Stoney Lake, this prime lakeside property features a beautiful sand beach & shoreline. A traditional cottage overlooking the stunning lake, features 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, whirlpool room, family room, kitchen/living room area looking out to the lake & a waterfront deck. This 3/4 acre lot provides the option to build onto the existing footprint or construct your lakeside dream home/cottage. The owners will provide a new septic system, water system and landscaping. The natural beauty of this ideally located waterfront, stunning views & breathtaking sunsets, is the perfect setting for your dream home/cottage. Take advantage of the rare opportunity to purchase side by side properties, 1392 and 1394 Irwin Road, for a value price of $1,800,000. 12 The Bulletin ~ Spring / Summer 2020

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Yoga 2020 Kids’ Fishing Derby Hello, Everyone, As you’ve read throughout the Bulletin, the Fishing I hope you are all well and enjoying this beautiful spring Derby has not yet been confirmed for the July 12th date. weather. This year Healing Yoga at the Sunset Pavilion will be postponed until further notice. Please check the USLA website (www.usla.ca) and the Bulletin Board located at the front of the Pavilion. In the meantime I would like to invite you to join our online Zoom sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Healing Yoga at 10:30 and Senior’s Yoga at 12:30. License-free Family Fishing Ontario offers four license-free One-on-one sessions are available as well upon request, we family fishing periods throughout will connect on FaceTime, WhatsApp, Skype or Zoom. the year. During these periods, no fishing license is required for For more information please contact me at: Canadian residents. All other [email protected]; Text/tel 705-768- regulations, such as times, catch 2450. Sending warm thoughts to all take care of yourself limits, etc., are still in effect. For and stay healthy. more information visit www. Namaste ontariofamilyfishing.com Karolina (See picture Page 30.) This is a great opportunity to take someone fishing for the first time.

The 2020 dates are: Aerobics Mother’s Day weekend (May 10 and 11, 2020) As with many other USLA programs and events, the Monday, Father’s Day weekend (June 20 and 21, 2020) Wednesday, Friday fitness classes are postponed. Members Family Fishing week (July 4 to 12, 2020) will be advised when any of the programs are ready to start. For more information on aerobics, call Ruth Brownlee (705- (The 4th family fishing weekend is Family Day weekend 877-2729) in February). 14 The Bulletin ~ Spring / Summer 2020

Upper Stoney LakeU Associationpper Ston Inc ey Lake Association Inc. - Upper Stoney Lake Association UnauditedUnaudit Statemented Stat ofem Operationsent of Operations at December 31, 2019 Inc. - Notes for the year ended For the Year Ended December 31, 2019 December 31, 2019

2019 2018 1 - Incorporation and Significant General Revenues: Accounting Policies Membership Fees $ 27,249 $ 25,312 Interest income $ 468 $ 340 $ 27,717 $ 25,652 The organization was incorporated under the laws of the Program Activites: Revenues Expenses Net Province of Ontario as a not-for-profit Regatta (incl USLA clothing) $ 5,335 $ 5,425 $ (90) $ 242 organization without share capital in Craft Show $ 4,783 $ 1,143 $ 3,640 $ 4,134 Swimming $ 2,509 $ 5,639 $ (3,130) $ (1,515) 1979, and is a non-profit organization Fireworks $ 7,942 $ 6,780 $ 1,162 $ 1,543 under the Income Tax Act and is Regatta Dance $ 2,883 $ 1,045 $ 1,838 $ 749 exempt from income taxes, except for Family Dance $ 1,040 $ 554 $ 486 $ (8) Swing Dance $ 2,555 $ 1,835 $ 720 $ 1,333 income tax on investment income. Film Night $ 1,534 $ 270 $ 1,264 $ 598 Fishing Derby $ 133 $ - $ 133 $ 127 The property is recorded at $ 28,714 $ 22,691 $ 6,023 $ 7,203 cost, and amortization on the building Total Net Revenues $ 33,740 $ 32,855 and fixtures is recorded as follows:

Pavilion Operations: Pavilion Building & Renovations Rental Income $ (2,208) $ (2,532) 4% declining balance Expenses: General Unallocated Pavilion & Program expenses $ 3,171 $ 3,000 Insurance $ 5,456 $ 5,396 Furniture & fixtures Lawn care & tree removal $ 848 $ 932 30% decling balance Maintenance $ 2,311 $ 6,259 Manager $ 5,356 $ 5,118 Property Taxes $ 4,245 $ 4,334 Security $ 397 $ - Utilities $ 1,025 $ 957 2 - Investments $ 22,809 $ 25,996 Net Pavilion Operating Expenses $ 20,601 $ 23,464 Investments consist of Association Expenses: Canadian Treasury Bill and Money Bank Charges $ 443 $ (33) Market Funds which earned an Lobbying / Donations (note 6) $ 3,000 $ 500 average 1.38% in 2019. FOCA Dues $ 1,336 $ 1,371 Membership/administration management fee $ 1,500 $ 1,500 Membership expenses (Bulletin, printing, postage, etc.) $ 3,213 $ 4,669 Meetings (AGM, Board & AGM Barbeque) $ 761 $ 656 Professional fees $ - $ 2,100 Rocks & Shoals $ 524 $ - 3 - Pavilion Web site $ 457 $ 1,390 2019 2018 $ 11,234 $ 12,153 Cost Amortization NBV NBV Total Pavilion & Association Expenses $ 31,835 $ 35,617 Building $55,000 $44,511 $10,489 $10,926 Net Operating Income (Loss) $ 1,905 $ (2,762) Renovations Non-cash Expenses: $21,310 $18,457 $2,673 $ 2,691 Amortization of building $ 455 $ 567 Furniture and Fixtures Net Income (Loss) $ 1,450 $ (3,329) $ 5,397 $ 5,397 $ - $ -

Total Cost $81,527 Total Amortization $68,365 Total NBV 201 $13,162 Presented to the Board prior to publication Total NBV 2018 $13,617

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Upper Stoney Lake Association Inc. The Bulletin ~ Spring / Summer 2020 15 UnauditedU ppeStatementr Ston ofey Financial Lake A Positionssociation Inc. - Financial Commentary at DecemberUnaudit 31,ed 2019 Statement of Financial Position While we are in a solid financial position, with at December 31, 209 $62,327 in cash and investments at December 2019 2018 31, 2019, the reality is that we live on a shoe- Assets string because we have been slowly eroding our Current: reserves. For the year ended December 31, 2019 Cash $ 28,106 $ 27,919 we had an operating (cash) income of $1,905, Investments (note 2) $ 34,221 $ 33,753 after a cash loss of $2,762 last year. Prepaid Insurance $ 2,175 $ 2,175 $ 64,502 $ 63,847 It costs us approximately $20,000 per year Fixed (note 3): to maintain and run the Pavilion and another Pavilion Building, net of amortization $ 13,162 $ 13,617 $10,000 per year to carry-on the business of Land, at cost $ 20,000 $ 20,000 the Association. Historically, we cover these $ 33,162 $ 33,617 costs through Membership fees (80%) and net $ 97,664 $ 97,464 revenues from our Program Activities (20%). Liabilites Membership fees have been declining slowly Current: Accounts Payable & Accrued Liabilities $ 1,050 $ 2,300 over a number of years (although we did have a modest growth in membership numbers in 2019). The annual fee has not been increased Reserves for a number of years, so your Board made the Pavilion Reserve Fund (note 4) $ 21,819 $ 21,819 decision that, for 2020, the annual fees should be General Fund (note 5) $ 74,795 $ 73,345 increased by $25, to $100. $ 96,614 $ 95,164 $ 97,664 $ 97,464 The bigger issue on Membership fees is participation rate. Too many cottages are represented by a single membership, while they, Notes - continued from Page 14 in fact, represent a number of families, who Approved on behalf of the Board: enjoy all of the benefits of the Lake and the Association. The second issue is that, too many 4______- Pavilion Reserve Fund Director Funds raised specifically for capital improvements are cottages on the Lake simply have no membership credited to the Reserve Fund, and purchases for that purpose are in the Association, even though they, too, enjoy charged to this account. many of the benefits of the Association eg., Rocks 2019 2018 & Shoals, our Program Activities, our lobbying Balance, beginning of year $21,819 $21,819 efforts on behalf of Lakers, etc. We need the Contributions $- $- support of all existing members to expand our Improvements $- $- membership to address these concerns. Balance, end of year $21,819 $21,819 2020 is going to be a challenging year for 5 - General Fund 2019 2018 the Association—both financially and socially. Balance, beginning of year $73,345 $76,674 Without Program Activities, we are looking at Net Income (Loss) for the year $ 1,450 $(3,329) only about $30,000 of revenue. That will not Balance, end of year $74,795 $73,345 be enough to cover almost $32,000 of normal operating costs. To address this, your Board has 6 - Lobbying / Donations 2019 2018 already taken the following steps: Friends of Fraser Property $- $ 500 Environment Council -- 2019 $ 1,000 $- I. Decided to operate without a full-time Pavilion Environment Council -- 2020 $ 1,000 $- Manager for 2020—Saving $4,000-$6,000 Firehall No 5 -- Twp. of-Dummer $ 1,000 $- II. Cancelled the Annual Meeting and AGM $ 3,000 $ 500 Barbeque---Saving $1,000 III. Chosen not to engage an independent 7 - Changes in Cash Position 2019 2018 Public Accountant to prepare these financial Cash, beginning of year $27,919 $31,221 statements (instead relying upon a volunteer Net Operating Income (Loss) $ 1,905 $(2,762) Member)---Saving $2,300. Reduction in Payables $(1,250) $ (200) IV. Curtailing all non-essential Maintenance Addition to Investments $ (468) $ (340) expenditures for 2020---Saving $1,000- Cash, end of year $28,106 $27,919 $2,000.

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Due to the current COVID-19 situation, on April 7th, the USLA Board made the following decisions: - the pavilion will not be opened until further notice; - the Annual Meeting and Fireworks display scheduled for June 27 has been cancelled;- the Craft Sale is postponed to August 2nd; - Aerobics, Yoga, Swim Programs, Dances, Film Presentation, Fishing Derby and Regatta are all postponed until further notice. 2020 Calendar - May - June - July

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday MAY 1 11 12 13 14 15 16

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JUNE 1 2 3 4 5 6 With so many events postponed indefinitely (and a few cancelled), please 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 check the website on a regular basis for updates ... www.usla.ca 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 At the time of preparing this Bulletin, all USLA events in July and going forward are postponed 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 28 29 30 Any changes will be immediately communicated to members.

JULY 1 2 3 4 Canada Day 10:30 Yoga 10:00 Aerobics 8:00 Family Dance 10:00 Aerobics Family fishing week begins 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Swim Swim Swim Swim Swim 2:00 Sailing Race 10:00 Aerobics 9:00 Crafts 10:00 Aerobics 9:00 Crafts 10:00 Aerobics 10:30 Yoga 10:30 Yoga 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 26th Fishing Derby Swim Swim Swim Swim Swim 2:00 Sailing Race (length-in at 11:30) 10:00 Aerobics 9:00 Crafts 10:00 Aerobics 9:00 Crafts 10:00 Aerobics 8:00 Film Family Fishing 10:30 Yoga 10:30 Yoga Presentation Week ends

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 29th Annual Paddle Swim Swim Swim Swim Swim 2:00 Sailing Race 10:00 Aerobics 9:00 Crafts 10:00 Aerobics 9:00 Crafts 10:00 Aerobics 10:30 Yoga 10:30 Yoga 26 27 28 29 30 31 Swim Swim Swim Swim Swim 10:00 Aerobics 9:00 Crafts 10:00 Aerobics 9:00 Crafts 10:00 Aerobics 10:30 Yoga 10:30 Yoga The Bulletin ~ Spring / Summer 2020 17 Please check the website (usla.ca) on a regular basis for updates. Updated information will also be put on the Pavilion Bulletin Board as soon as it beccomes available. 2020 Calendar - August - September - October

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday AUGUST 1 9:30 Regatta 8:00 Regatta Dance 2 3 CIVIC HOLIDAY 4 5 6 7 8 10:00 - 4:00 - 33rd Swim Swim Swim Swim Swim Arts and Craft 10:00 Aerobics 9:00 Crafts 10:00 Aerobics 9:00 Crafts 10:00 Aerobics sale and show 10:30 Yoga 10:30 Yoga (rescheduled from 4:30 Land Sports June 28) 6:00 Movie 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 10:00 Aerobics 10:30 Yoga 10:00 Aerobics 10:30 Yoga 10:00 Aerobics 2:00 Sailing Race 8:30 Swing Dance 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 10:00 Aerobics 10:30 Yoga 10:00 Aerobics 10:30 Yoga 10:00 Aerobics 2:00 Sailing Race

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SEPTEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 10:30 Yoga 10:00 Aerobics 10:30 Yoga 10:00 Aerobics 6 7 LABOUR DAY 8 9 10 11 12 10:00 Aerobics 10:30 Yoga 10:00 Aerobics 10:30 Yoga 10:00 Aerobics

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11 12 13 14 15 16 17 THANKSGIVING 18 The Bulletin ~ Spring / Summer 2020

2020 USLA Swim Program

As with many other USLA events and activities, the Swim Program has been postponed indefinitely. Please continually check the website (usla.ca) and watch for notices on the Pavilion Bulletin Board.

As soon as more definite information is received, an email will be sent to all members advising of any updates available.

Cathy Miller ([email protected])

St Peter’s on-the-Rock Anglican Church GoodDoctors ∞ Celebrating 106 years at Hell’s Gate Channel / Stony Lake ON ∞ 2020 Summer Schedule Walk-in Clinics Canada Day Weekend to Labour Day Weekend Emergency Medical Attention at > Sunday 28 June - Sunday 6 September < (11 weeks) the Cottage: Thanksgiving Sunday, 11 October Gooddoctors Walk-in Clinics 08:00 am Anglican Communion (approx 40 minutes) Locations in our area include: 10:30 am Family Worship + music (approx 70 minutes) Baptisms: July 19th & August 9th at 10:30 Service Peterborough: Family Communion: July 12th & August 16th at 10:30 Service 1625 Sherbrooke St #6, Annual Vestry Meeting: Telephone: 705-304-1034 https://gooddoctors.ca/index. Sunday August 30rd after 10:30 Service php Sunday School & Coffee Social every week at 10:30 Family Service ⌂ ⌂ ⌂ Havelock: 44 Ottawa St W, 2020 Summer Clergy Telephone: 705-304-0018 JULY: Major The Rev. Don Aitchison Trinity College School (TCS) / Port Hope AUGUST: The Rev. Matthew McMillan St. Mary’s Anglican / Richmond Hill It is recommended that you call ⌂ ⌂ to confirm their hours prior to attending. For information please contact: For additional locations visit Senior Warden: June Cooper [email protected] Cell: 416-428-0640 www.gooddoctors.ca Junior Warden: Ward Strickland [email protected] Cell: 613-601-9777 Baptisms: Ann Dobbin: [email protected] Home: 416-924-0903; Lake: 705-654-4210 The team of doctors and Weddings: Carol Corner: [email protected] Home: 705-749-0278; Lake: 705-654-4131 nurses believe that everyone ⌂ ⌂ ⌂ should have access to quality Our historic wood-frame Church holds 225 healthcare. Pipe-organ & piano However any person with potentially life-threatning Contact: [email protected] / (705)-654-3120 (Clergy Cottage) conditions, such as severe chest Webpage: www.stpetersontherock.org (NOTE: no dots or hyphens) pain, heart attack symptoms, Instagram: @stpetersontherock #stpetersontherock stoke symptoms, severe Facebook: St. Peter’s on-the-Rock (NOTE: has dots & hyphens & uppercase) trauma, severe abdominal pain or extremely laboured breathing should call 9-1-1 or Arrive by boat: docking space for all boats & watercraft go immediately to the Hospital ALL WELCOME! Emergency Department. The Bulletin ~ Spring / Summer 2020 19 Membership Report Although membership is down somewhat from 2019, we welcome new members Alana and Robert Rusnov. We hope you enjoy your association with the USLA. At the present time, any members planning to pay their 2020 fee at the Annual Meeting are welcome to either e-transfer their funds or mail a cheque. Please refer to Page 4 for the USLA mailing address, and to your membership invoice for the e-transfer password.

Annual Paddle There will be confirmation later in coming months of the date of the Annual Paddle. It has been postponed due to the COVID-19 virus.

Ontario Reducing Risk of Fire in the Province Supporting emergency responders by restricting all outdoor fires in Ontario’s fire Burning Regulations - Douro-Dummer region during COVID-19 outbreak and North Kawartha Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Douro-Dummer: TORONTO — The Ontario government is taking action Open air burning By-Law 2015-05: to protect people and communities from the risk of ๐ Recreation campfires measure a maximum of 1m3 and do preventable human-caused fires and to ensure that the not require a permit province's emergency response system remains strong ๐ Conventional fires measure a maximum of 3m x 3m x 2m during the COVID-19 outbreak. in height and require a free permit

Starting April 3, 2020, Ontario's entire legislated fire North Kawartha: region will be designated a Restricted Fire Zone. Burn permits are required for all open air burning in the Residents who live in an area with a restricted fire zone Township of North Kawartha. This includes campfires of any cannot have an outdoor fire—this includes burning size and brush burning. of grass, debris and campfires, even when using an If you are unable to complete the Burn Permit Online you outdoor fire grate, fire place or fire pit. must attend an issuing location to complete a burn permit in person. "During this very challenging time when we are fighting the spread of the virus, our number one priority is the You can visit one of the following locations during operating health and safety of the people of Ontario," said John hours to obtain a burn permit in person: Woodview General Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. Store, 6220 Highway 28, Woodview; Anstruther Marina, "We are putting these important preventative measures 23 Fire Route 63, Anstruther Lake; Municipal Office, 280 in place now to ensure that our emergency responders Burleigh Street, Apsley. are able to focus their efforts where they are needed most." The following are not permitted: ๐ Burning during the daytime (8 AM until 6 PM) from April 1 This restriction will remain in place until Ontario's ability until October 31 to respond to emergencies is no longer impacted by the ๐ Use of Burn barrels COVID-19 outbreak. Local municipalities are working ๐ Burning of grass or leaves to update their websites with information for residents. ๐ Ignition of or use of flying lantern (also known as sky Meanwhile, Ontarians can learn about the rules under lantern) a Restricted Fire Zone at ontario.ca/page/outdoor-fire- ๐ Burning of garbage or hazardous to the environment restrictions. materials 20 The Bulletin ~ Spring / Summer 2020

Douro-Dummer and North Kawartha Contact Information Township of Douro-Dummer Township of North Kawartha 705-652-8392 - Toll-free 1-800-899-8785 705-656-4445 - Toll-free 1-800-755-6931 www.dourodummer.on.ca www.northkawartha.ca

Garbage ~ Recycling in Douro-Dummer and North Kawartha

Douro-Dummer: North Kawartha: Recycling collection is provided by Emterra who As Garbage and Recycling Collection is deemed an took over the contract with Peterborough County on essential service, the Waste/Transfer Stations will November 1, 2019. The recycling program remains maintain regular hours but will not be accepting: unchanged. Waste Organics, Textiles, or Re-Use Depot items until further notice. Curbside Collection will continue as Highlights include: per the normal schedule. To support social distancing, ๐ Sort recycling into Fibres and Containers residents are encouraged to use Curbside Collection. ๐ Blue boxes only, no bagged material Municipal business will continue with municipal staff ๐ Have recycling at the curb by 7 am, and leave it out and Council being available to the public at 705-656- until 7 pm on your collection day. 4445 or direct lines or emails by using our Contact Us ๐ Recycling collection will occur on all statutory and directory or [email protected] or by using public holidays with the exception of Christmas Day [email protected], but no and New Year’s Day. in-person access.

Douro-Dummer: North Kawartha: Garbage and Recycling Collection days remain the Curbside Garbage and Recycling Collection runs as same. At the time of publication, the Hall’s Glen normal on Holiday Mondays. Transfer Station is closed. Transfer Stations ~ Douro-Dummer and North Kawartha

Douro-Dummer - Hall’s Glen: North Kawartha: Summer Hours: May 1 to October 31 Both Transfer Stations sites are on Winter hours until Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. - 10 am to 2 pm May 31, 2020. They are open Easter and Victoria Sun - 10 am to 6 pm Day Mondays with Sunday hours. Summer Transfer Winter Hours: November 1 to April 30 Station Hours go into effect on June 1st, 2020. Wed., Sat., Sun. - 10 am to 2 pm.

Closure: Cancellation: The Special Clean-up Day for The Hall’s Glen Transfer Station is closed as of Anstruther Road Transfer Station (Sunday, June press date. Check the Douro-Dummer website 7) has been cancelled. Please check website for (www.dourodummer.on.ca) for new information. additional information (www.northkawartha.ca)

Missed Curbside Garbage Collection: call Waste Connections 705-742-4268. Curbside Curbside Recycling Collection: call The County of Peterborough 705-775-2737 ext 0 and Emterra at 705-742-3139.

Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste Depot

The County of Peterborough has a Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste (MHSW) depot available to ratepayers, located at 400 Pido Road, Peterborough ON K9J 6X7. For additional information visit: www. ptbocounty.ca/recycling. The Bulletin ~ Spring / Summer 2020 21

705-740-2644 ~ 1-866-858-2152 [email protected]

Don’t wait to plan that project.

Offering virtual design & planning consultations.

kawarthalakesconstruction.com | Design-Build | Renovations | Custom Builds 22 The Bulletin ~ Spring / Summer 2020 Cottagers Care Program Life on the lake is good. Sharing fun times with Every Summer, the number of visits to CMH’s family and friends or relaxing on the deck on a Emergency Department increases dramatically summer’s day. It’s comforting to know Campbellford compared to other seasons. Cottagers and tourists Memorial Hospital is just a short distance from the drive the upswing. So now we need your help to lake when something unexpected happens. create an upswing in cottager donations to CMH. VISIT givetocmh.ca to register your cottage for 3 years of caring today! Do you know government funding does not cover the cost of new equipment at the hospital? Donor support ensures our staff have the life-saving and comfort-giving tools available when they need to help you. Please donate to CMH!

We’re counting on you - and thank you for caring about CMH just as we will keep caring for you, your family and your guests when you need us.

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Due to COVID-19 we are still operating on a virtual basis. Please call ahead.

Mike, Ana USLA Yacht Club members enjoy the Maria and wind! Photo courtesy of Joe Molnar David Wootton celebrating moving to Kalliola with family, July 2019. Photo courtesy of Lesley Wootton

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Nothing like enjoying your morning coffee outside at -20

Enjoy lakeside breezes and a new fresh and local menu at The Boathouse, open Canada Day weekend to Labour Day. Social Distancing Reservations only. To book your table: 1-800-461-1946.

Patrick Croome’s friends visit regularly!

595 MOUNT JULIAN-VIAMEDE ROAD, WOODVIEW, ONTARIO K0L 3E0 1.800.461.1946 | www.viamede.com

Bald Eagle enjoying the day! MaryAnne Irwin - Did you call me?

Ross Tyler (red jacket), Isabel Tyler (Pink jacket), Lara d’Ornellas (Long dark jacket), and Angus Tyler (Canada hat) were loving the Upper Stoney Lake skating rink phenomenon on December 29, 2019. They skated the entire length of Young’s Bay on perfectly smooth ice! What a great bonus to our great winter vacation at Stoney Lake! The Bulletin ~ Spring / Summer 2020 25 Mature, Reliable Housekeepers Needed Saturdays Only June 27 to September 5

Please contact the resort by email or phone. ([email protected] or 705-877-2108)

Rocks and Shoals Committee Update March 23, 2020 a global health crisis is going on this world and snow is falling down around me. Hello spring...... spring...... , spring we are really going to need you to come early this year! So many people ask me how can you help, or assist you and the cottage lake community this summer in keeping I’m one of those extremely lucky individuals who has the our waters safe? good fortune to be able to retreat from the city to this lovely area and enjoy it all year round. I’m pleased to My response is a little longer this year...... report that I have been able to take advantage of the down 1. Check your boat operating lights often to ensure they time as result of the world shutting down around me. are working and don’t put off those repairs 2. Ensure you have a flash light in your boat that is actually We have been able to assemble all the plastic white marker in working condition. jugs and tested all the beacon lights. We are very much 3. Don’t let your friends or family members leave your dock a “go” for launch as soon as the ice goes out and water side if the boat lights are not working even if it’s a clear levels get to normal. Both fingers are crossed that the moon lit night or they are just going around the corner MNR has gotten the dam 4. Remind your friends and family they don’t call it “Stoney sensors working correctly so Lake” for nothing and despite our efforts to mark things we have no spring flooding. it’s always harder to navigate the lake at night. As a community, we have 5. If your planning on visiting friends at night and drinking had enough stress in our plan ahead. lives to not have to deal 6. Yes, Upper Stoney Lake has a water taxi service on with another year of spring the lake which is run by some savvy entrepreneurial flooding. students who run “Stoney Student Services.”

A shout out this year Check them out on Facebook or text Scottie at 416-333- goes Janet Boughner, my bride, best friend, and endless 5443 (shameful advertisement editorial, but hell I’m a supporter who provided added support this past fall in volunteer and if someone calls for a planned boat taxi lift removing the markers in late November just before the we potentially have saved a life on the lake. ice went in for the season. She thankfully thawed out by January from the experience. If you see any beacons or white beacons gone missing, please text or call myself at 647-453-7538, so that they As the new summer is fast approaching (so we all hope) can be fixed or replaced. Most importantly, be a better you we are in very good shape for marking the Rocks and and good community partner, and take your own initiative Shoals on Upper Stoney Lake. New batteries will be in marking rocks and shoals in and around your own installed in some of the initial solar lights the association properties to ensure we keep all boaters safe this season. had first purchased several year ago. We will be adding All it takes is a jug, some rope and brick to keep another two more new solar lights, which will then complete the boater safe on Stoney. replacement all of the old battery-operated construction road side beacons that had been used for years on the Happy safe boating this cottage season to all your family lake. members!

The markers and beacons will all be in place before the Michael Boughner May 24th weekend. Hopefully the Light beacons will be in [email protected] place about 2 -3 weeks after the ice goes out and water Mobile 647-453-7538 levels return to normal levels. Home 416-482-3211 26 The Bulletin ~ Spring / Summer 2020

Classified ads are free on the Bulletin Board. They will run until you Please limit advise that the ad has been satisfied. your text to 75 It is your responsibility to advise that you would like it removed. words or less. Email your classified to ... [email protected] Longer classifieds will be edited. of a city home and includes an Help Wanted / Work Wanted: automatic backup generator power Stoney Student Services - Cottage source. Email michaelboughner@ Maintenance & Services Cottages / Property for Sale, Rent or rogers.com or text 647-453-7538 for Lease more details and rates. Getting the cottage jobs done For Rent: Stunning all-season, on Upper & Lower Ston(e)y Lake shallow sandy-bottom, weed-free, For Rent: Beautiful Stoney Lake (including Island properties) – Since Armour stone waterfront cottage. This island 510 feet of clean shoreline, 2014. 6th year of business on bright and spacious 3 bedroom, 2 weed free swimming, 2 bedrooms, Ston(e)y Lake and his team of cash- washroom cottage has a large kitchen 2 bathrooms, Bunk house, sleeps 6 starved students doing the dirty, with a walkout to a spectacular adults comfortably, screened in front heavy, awful cottage jobs that you outside eating area overlooking the porch with 180 degree views of the don’t have time to do, or no longer lake. Includes laundry, a canoe, lake, fully equipped kitchen, canoes, wish to do. Call or text Scottie from kayaks, water fun toys, fireplace, kayaks, with Boat slip and parking at Stoney Student Services at (416) 333- BBQ. Pets with restrictions. It’s less Little’s Marina included. Weekly rentals 5443 to book your summer cottage than a two-hour drive from the 401/ available from May 1st to September project/maintenance needs. Summer DVP. Available for weekly rentals. For 31st. Visit our on-line ad, www. lawn cutting, weeding, trimming and more information and pictures please cottageportal.com/details/hunter- flower watering, deck, dock, siding or visit: www.cottagesincanada.com, greene-point-island-serenity, or call tennis court cleaning and on the water Listing # DI-28555. Email Frank at Glenn Hunter cell 416 605 0246. taxi services. You name the cottage [email protected] task that you required done and they For Rent: Small lot with parking for can get it done promptly. For Rent: Three-bedroom Stoney one boat and maximum two cars for Lake cottage available in June and July the season May to October. Located in Miscellaneous: 2020. South shore, close to Crowe's Northey’s Bay, Stoney Lake. For more Landing with a dock and deep weed information please contact Suzanne at For Sale: Grass fed beef, All Natural, free shoreline. Amazing sunsets from 705-930-6209. no antibiotics or hormones used. the front deck. Minimum weekly Sides and quarters $4.69 lb., direct rental. For more information contact Boats / Docks / Other Equipment for from farm, government inspected. Laura at [email protected]. Sale / Wanted Ground beef and cottage boxes also available. Cottage 705-877- For Sale: Four Season Cottage for lease: for 2071, Home 905-983-9471, www. Spring (May 1st – June 12) & Fall CL-16 sailboat with 3 sets of sales - cartwrightfarms.ca (Sept 1st – Thanksgiving Weekend) $1,100. Please contact Peter Craig at 705-313-1808 or owners Susan and 2020! Now accepting bookings for For Sale: Antique postcards of the Summer 2021! (1 month minimum Joe at 905-957-3310. Stoney Lake dating from early stay required). Location, Location, 1900s to 1950s. Picturing scenes Location -- 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, For Sale: 14’ Bear Mountain Canoe, from Burleigh Falls, to Crowe’s open concept cottage. This Executive cedar strip with resin covering. $800 Landing. Various Prices. Call Lesley Retreat books a full year in advance obo. Contact Peter at 705-313-1808. Wootton, Cottage: 705-877-2583, because of its prime location, and Home: 905-477-2952, Cell: 416-564- cottage amenities. For Sale: CL-16 Sailboat: self-bailers, 2099. https://michaelboughner.wixsite.com/ upgraded centerboard & traveller; canvas boat-cover; mainsail, genoa, stoney-lake-ciraloon For Sale: 14 Foot Aluminum Extension plus almost new working - jib & Ladder - $50.00; 7 Foot Aluminum Sleeps 7, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, spinnaker; equipped for racing with Step Ladder - $50.00; 6 Blue Barrels - open concept, loads of natural light, whisker-pole, spinnaker-pole, trapezes $20.00 each; Contact Ron at 705- deck that extends the entire length & harness, plus rigging for spinnaker; 877-1095 or 905-723-1774. of the cottage with lake views, large detachable bracket for outboard fire place, covered boat slip, beach. motor. $2,000 negotiable. Call Art Fire pit. Office space with printer, and at 905-477-2952 (Res) 416-568-0659 double car garage – All the amenities (Cell) [email protected] (Email) The Bulletin ~ Spring / Summer 2020 27

Advertisers Features Anstruther Marina ...... 23 Accomplishments ...... 10 Apsley Studio Tour ...... 13 Aerobics ...... 13 Ball Real Estate Brokerage Annual General Meeting ...... 28 Carl Edwards / Gloria Cameron-Edwards ...... 2 Annual Paddle ...... (postponed indefinitely) Elda Pirie ...... 29 Art and Craft Sale and Show ...... 6, 30 Bridgenorth Deli ...... 7 Births ...... 3 Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation...... 22 Burning Regulations ...... 19 Change of Scenery ...... 30 Bulletin Board ...... 26 Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited Calendar ...... 16 Sheila Gallagher ...... 23 Cover Photo...... 27 Doug's Small Engines ...... 32 Defibrillator...... (not yet placed at pavilion) Exteriors Painting ...... 25 Directors / Committee Chairs ...... 4 Greg Armstrong Trucking ...... 7 Dungeons and Dragons ...... 8 HBM Roofing and Trim...... 8 Engagements ...... 2 Jeff Martin Chimney Maintenance...... 18 Emergency Phone Numbers ...... 28 Kawartha Lakes Construction ...... 21 Environment Director's Report ...... 7 McLeod's EcoWater ...... 30 Family Fishing Week ...... 13 Miller Pest Control ...... 21 Financial Reports ...... 14 Northern Comfort Cottage Rentals ...... 12 Fireworks Display ...... 6 Peterborough Regional Health Centre ...... 12 GoodDoctors Walk-in Clinic ...... 18 Pine Vista Resort ...... 25 Kids’ Fishing Derby ...... 13 RJ Machine ...... 9 Libraries ...... 8 Royal LePage Frank Real Estate Brokerage Mailing address (USLA)...... 4 Linz Hunt...... 11 Membership Report ...... 19 Stoney Lake Newspapers ...... 13 Obituaries ...... 31 St. Peter’s on-the-Rock...... 18 Pavilion Report ...... 7 Trent Security ...... 19 President’s Message ...... 5 Viamede Resort...... 24 Regatta Report ...... (postponed indefinitely) Village Inn...... 9 Rocks and Shoals ...... 25 Waddell Custom Homes ...... 22 Spirit of the Lake ...... 6 Stoney Lake Readers ...... 8 North Kawartha Township - Seasonal Swing Dance ...... (postponed indefinitely) Water Testing Courier Service Swim Program ...... 18 The service has been suspended until further notice due Township / County - Recycling / Waste to COVID-19. Fresh, cold water samples along with fully Management ...... 20 completed paperwork may be dropped off at either Public Weddings ...... 2 Health Ontario Laboratory, 99 Hospital Drive, Peterborough Yacht Club ...... 7 (8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.) (705-743-6811) or Hastings Prince Yoga ...... 13, 30 Edward Public Health, 1 Manor Lane on Tues. and Thurs. (8:30 am-12 pm)in Cooler in front of “The Café”. Call ahead to ensure program is still running. (1-613-332-4555) Deadline for Fall Bulletin October 15, 2020 Send your news and views to share with our readers. Posted at Crowe’s (Contact info Page 4.) Landing: No fishing, congregating or recreational activities Cover Photo: Many thanks to Mark Gluck for sharing one of his are allowed at this creations to grace our cover ... Frosty Stoney Morning ... location. absolutely beautiful! 28 The Bulletin ~ Spring / Summer 2020

Upper Stoney Lake Association - Annual General Meeting

The USLA Annual General Meeting, originally scheduled for Saturday, June 27th has been been cancelled in keeping with the Provincial Order restricting gatherings of more than five people.

Your directors are still available should you have any questions. Please see Page 4 for contact information.

Julian Pope, President

Emergency Phone Numbers Please remember 9-1-1 is for Emergencies ONLY Emergency Assistance Peterborough County 705-743-0380 Hospitals / Health Concerns Emergency use only 9 - 1 - 1 Environmental Services 705-775-2737 Peterborough Regional Non-emergency 888-310-1122 Health Centre 705-743-2121 Administrative 705-742-0401 Utilities Peterborough Public Township / County Offices Bell Canada 310-2355 Health 705-743-1000 Douro-Dummer 705-652-8392 Hydro One (outages) 800-434-1235 Poison Control 800-268-9017 North Kawartha 705-656-4445 MTO Road Conditions 800-268-4686 Crime Stoppers 800-222-8477 (toll-free) 800-755-6931 Kids’ Help Line 800-668-6868

Dennis and Patti Irwin Are Retiring Irwin Inn has been an institution The Irwins have been strong supporters on Upper Stoney Lake for 70 of the USLA and the Lake community. years. It was a classic family Many cottage children have enjoyed business, with the Irwin family the complimentary use of Irwin Beach living and working year-round by for USLA swimming lessons. They the lake. Ross and Norma Irwin have been lead sponsors of the annual started the Inn in the 1950’s by Fireworks Display, and, in fact, put on catering to fishermen. Their their own fireworks display on July 1 three children – Garry, Maryanne for many years before the USLA took and Dennis -- were born here over the project. Their facilities for golf, and spent many years working tennis and fishing have always been in various roles at the Inn. In available to lake residents and guests, the 90’s Dennis and his wife and who hasn’t enjoyed dinner in their Patti took over operation of the dining room, with its spectacular views Inn, although Norma continued of the lake. to play a significant presence until her death a few years ago. In short, they have been good neighbours, good stewards of the Lake, Many Stoney Lake families have good counsellors of our children as they had a special connection with grew into adults, good supporters of the Inn over these many years, most noteably by everything that the Association attempts to do, and the fact that hundreds of our children have enjoyed good friends. their first jobs, working at the Inn. While today it is McDonald’s or Tim Horton’s where our kids get Dennis and Patti aren’t going anywhere. They their first jobs, in the 60’s through the early 2000’s it continue to live on the Irwin Inn property, as they sell was Irwin Inn where our kids learned the realities of off the remaining individual lots, and they still have working for a living. the farm and Irwin Island. The Bulletin ~ Spring / Summer 2020 29 Are you thinking of selling? Do your family and friends want their own place on the Lake? Let me heLp!

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Please come and support our local artisans! This year we will have over 80 booths brimming with every kind of art and craft you can imagine: woodwork, water colours, pebbles, metalwork, sewing, jewelry, beeswax wrappers, greeting cards, clothing, glass, acrylics and more. Local creative folks have been “locked” in their studios during the pandemic generating In the summer of 2019, many enjoyed Yoga new work, so you will find more variety than ever! You will find the artisans that we have relied at the pavilion under the capable guidance of on for years, as well as over 30 new ones!! Karolina Olczyk. (See 2020 Page 13.) While you’re at it, why not come for lunch? We’ll have fresh roasted coffee and sweet treats, as well as tacos and samosas prepared just for you on site. You can eat at the show or do One of the take-out and eat on your dock. There will be live music and free parking. For more information triplet raccons visit: providing www.stoneylakeartandcraftshow.com a lot of entertainment to Bet Curry.

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Jonni Gregson Knox Betty Harrison, a long Suddenly on Friday, March 20, time cottage owner on 2020, in his 63rd year. Dear Upper Stoney Lake, passed father of Chelsea Knox (Alex) away peacefully on January of Ottawa. Beloved brother 29th. She was surrounded of Virginia McWilliams (Dan), by her immediate family. Derri Knox (Bonnie), Julie Some of her favourite Kayser (Rob), and Rob Knox memories were made at the (Veronica). Predeceased by lake with her many friends his parents Gregory and Betty and extended family. Knox. He will be deeply missed by his nieces and nephews, Liza, She loved her early morning Daria, RJ, Greg, Michael, Jeffrey, Tori, Robbie and Andrew walks and twice daily swims and in the evenings she was as well as his many friends. well known for her dominance at the bridge table. Sitting on the dock in the late afternoon was a favourite family Anyone who met Jonni will always remember his kindness, tradition. Many hours were spent talking, laughing and quick wit and gentle spirit. He cherished his summers enjoying the natural beauty Stoney lake has to offer. She on Stoney Lake, was a gifted mechanic and talented will be missed by so many. musician, but without a doubt being a father brought him the most joy.

Janice Mary Alice Paris In keeping with Janice’s wishes, cremation will take place. May 14, 1947 – April 13, 2020 Family and friends will be invited to a celebration of life It is with heavy to be held at Little Lake Cemetery and Highland Park hearts and Funeral Centre when a date can be set in the future. In cherished memories lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice that we announce Peterborough (325 London St., Peterborough, ON, K9H the passing of 2Z5, www.hospicepeterborough.org, 705-742 4042) or Janice Mary Alice the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation Paris on April 13, (One Hospital Dr., Peterborough ON K9J 7C6, www. 2020. She passed prhcfoundation.ca). Condolences can be shared on line at peacefully with her www.highlandparkfuneralcentre.com. family by her side, at her favourite place; her home on Stoney Lake after a You can shed tears that she is gone short but courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia Or you can smile because she lived (AML). You can close your eyes And pray that she’ll come back Jan was born in Peterborough and was the cherished wife Or you can open your eyes And see all that she’s left for 50 years of William (Bill) Paris and beloved mother of Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her Tracey, Julie (Andrew) and Deborah (Joseph). Jan is the Or you can be full of the love that you shared daughter of the late Douglas and Marjorie Barringer, sister You can turn your back on tomorrow to Gerald (Elaine) and the late George (Barb) Barringer. And live in yesterday She will be lovingly remembered as Gam Gam to her three Or you can be happy for tomorrow beautiful grandchildren, Avery, Ethan and Kensington. She Because of yesterday leaves a legacy of kindness and generosity, a passion for family and a love for painting and sunsets. You can remember her and only that she is gone Or cherish her memory and let it live on A special thank you to the team at Princess Margaret You can cry and close your mind Hospital in Toronto and a heartfelt thanks to the Palliative Be empty and turn your back Care and Cancer Care Doctors and staff at Peterborough Or you can do what she’d want Regional Health Centre. Smile, open your eyes, love and carry on -Anonymous