SPRING 2016 NEWSLETTERLake Kashagawigamog Organization LAKE KASHAGAWIGAMOG ORGANIZATION NEWSLETTER President’s Message Spring 2016

Welcome back to the lake and hopefully another beautiful the intent of these signs. summer like we enjoyed last year. After a very mild el Niño We continue to have many people to thank for their winter, spring has been very slow to arrive in southern contribution to the LKO. First I’d like to thank our web- but that hasn’t stopped your LKO board from continuing our master Hugh Switzer for his continued input and support ongoing programs dedicated to improving water quality and of our web site, and board member Jane Nugent for her shorelines on our lake. efforts in compiling and distributing the always informative An unfortunate fact of life is that both our AGM and our regatta e-newsletters. All of our board members play a significant are poorly attended even though a great deal of volunteer role in ensuring this organization functions smoothly. I would effort goes into the planning and execution of both events. like to especially thank Glenda Bryson for her contribution We have traditionally held our AGM on a late June weekend, to the health of our lake in her role as Lake Steward. Glenda and our regatta in mid-July. This year we are going to try has devoted untold hours in learning and implementing the something different and hold both events on the same day specific testing regimes in this ever expanding role. When at the same location. I am excited to announce that Halimar you see Glenda out on the lake please give her a big wave for Resort has agreed to host both the AGM and the regatta on all of us. Saturday July 9th 2016 starting at 8:30 AM. Please plan on Finally I would like to thank our past president Len Logozar attending the meeting and then returning for the regatta in for his contribution to not only the LKO but to the greater the afternoon. This will be the 10th anniversary of the regatta Haliburton community. Len was unselfish in giving of his and Kirsten Sixt is once again coordinating this event so mark time and expertise to the LKO in many roles and also in his that date on your calendar and if you can help please contact various positions at the Haliburton Highlands Health Services her at [email protected]. For more information on the Board. Len and Karina have moved to the Collingwood area regatta and AGM please see the notices elsewhere in the and I wish them both good luck in their new home and newsletter, visit our web site and watch for your e-newsletter community. Thank You Len! and signage that will be up as usual around the lake. We will be participating with the Coalition of Haliburton Enjoy your summer and we look forward to seeing you at the Property Owners’ Associations (CHA) in partnership with the AGM and the regatta. As always, when around water keep in Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, in naturalizing mind both safety and water quality. the shoreline of Sam Slick Park located on Head Lake across from the high school. More information about this project and Gary Wiles a call for volunteers will be coming out in our e-newsletters in the coming months. In June of 2015 in a court case in the City of Kawartha Lakes Please Remember the Ontario Superior Court of Justice issued a decision that impacts the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s To Support Our oversight on docks and single story boathouses on public Newsletter lands and shore lands. As a result, ministry authorization, will be required for new, replacement or expansions of existing Advertisers and seasonal docks and single story boathouses on or above more than 15 square metres of shore lands. We don’t yet fully know what impact this will have on our members and we are working with the CHA, the MNRF and our municipalities to get the information you will need in order to comply with this new regulation. The speed signs will be up again this summer in Birch Narrows and in front of Marcus Beach and the loon information signs are posted at the boat launch ramps. As always, please respect

2 Spring 2016 LAKE KASHAGAWIGAMOG ORGANIZATION NEWSLETTER Board Of Directors PRIMARY ROLE NAME PRIMARY # ALTERNATE # EMAIL ADDRESS President Gary Wiles (519) 927-5521 (705) 286-1334 [email protected] Vice President (Advertising) Jim Bertram (416) 921-0765 (705) 457-4697 [email protected] Secretary Jane Nugent 416) 801-3284 (705) 286-2194 [email protected] Treasurer Bill Switzer (416) 922-6803 (705) 286-3669 [email protected] Membership Wendy Yeates (416) 484-8430 (705) 286-4606 [email protected] Director (Lake Steward) Glenda Bryson (705) 457-9037 [email protected] Director (Advertising) John Carter (705) 726-3045 (705) 286-5158 [email protected] Director (Development) Klara Oyler (705) 457-8837 [email protected] Director (Newsletter) Stephanie Wade (905) 927-0474 (705) 286-2360 [email protected]

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Membership BE A ROAD STEWARD Canvas your road for new members. We will recognize members who have referred new Get Involved members to the association in the newsletter. in your Lake Contact: Wendy Yeates [email protected] Association Attend The AGM Saturday July 9, 2016 8:30 AM Coffee 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Meeting Help With Halimar Resort Fun Day REPORTS FROM OUR REEVES th – Cheryl Murdoch 10 Anniversary Dysart et al. – Murray Fearrey SATURDAY JULY 9, 2016 GUEST SPEAKERS 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Pat Warren Director of Resource Development Halimar Resort Haliburton Highlands Land Trust Contact: Mark Coleman Kirsten Sixt [email protected] Director, Community Services Minden Hills

Newsletter MAKE SUGGESTIONS Website WRITE AN ARTICLE Help our webmaster with her eBlasts • Tell us your family story or the story of your by sending her newsworthy items. community • Write about local wildlife Contact: Jane Nugent Contacts: [email protected] Stephanie Wade [email protected] Klara Oyler [email protected]

4 Spring 2016 LAKE KASHAGAWIGAMOG ORGANIZATION NEWSLETTER Restoration of Sam Slick Park

This summer the LKO will be involved in the planting process of the restoration of Sam Slick Park located across the street from Haliburton Highlands Secondary School. The memorial commemorates Thomas Chandler Haliburton for whom the town is named and famous for his stories of Sam Slick. LKO members are encouraged to assist in the planting. To volunteer contact Gary Wiles - [email protected]

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Spring 2016 5 LAKE KASHAGAWIGAMOG ORGANIZATION NEWSLETTER LKO Membership

Thank you for your continued support of the LKO. As of April 20, we have 188 members. A healthy membership enables the Board of LKO to better monitor the lake quality to maintain our lake for our use and the use of future generations. We have all seen changes in our lake due to climate change and environment pollution. Membership is often a difficult task. Mailings were sent out in January and February. As well, reminders were sent through the Webmaster. Research shows that best way to get new members is to solicit membership face to face. Your nine Board members try very hard to solicit membership but there are too few of us to make a huge difference. We need your help in encouraging your neighbours who may not be members to join the LKO and help us all be stewards of the lake. Membership registration forms can be obtained by visiting www.lko.ca/membership. The 2016 membership form asks the question “I was referred to the LKO by____.” It is our intention to recognize members who have referred friends, family or neighbours. Wendy Yeates

6 Spring 2016 LAKE KASHAGAWIGAMOG ORGANIZATION NEWSLETTER LKO Cottagers: One In A Million... “LKO cottagers are one in a million as they come together to help out a fellow cottager in a time of need by making meals” Patrick Davis, five year old son of Rob Davis and Catherine Hoare was diagnosed with cancer last December. His treatments have required weekly trips to Toronto for many months. A group of cottagers headed by Kirsten Sixt wanted to help in some small way. As the Davis family had a home to stay in while they were in town, the decision was made to provide dinners for them. Meals were left in a cooler on the porch for easy access. Patrick continues to have treatments and the meals continue. If you wish to help by contributing meals, please contact Kirsten Sixt at [email protected]. For those wishing to help out in a different way, a ‘Go Fund Me campaign’ has been set up. Feel free to take a look at this site: gofund.me/P-Man Rob and Cath are most appreciative of the incredible support that has been given by the people on the lake.

Winner! Congratulations to Jack Venner who won the septic tank inspection offered at the inspection demonstration at Jim Bertram’s cottage last July.

Thanks! Thanks to Ross Beer for contributing two pictures (the picture of the bay in front of his cottage on Sugar Bush Lane featured on the cover and the picture of the Blue Heron). We encourage you to send pictures for the newsletter to stephaniewade@ rogers.com .

Loon Count Survey Thanks to Jim Bertram, Glenda Bryson, Bruce Doidge, and LKO Sailing Club Cathy Newman for going out in their boats several times last The LKO Sailing Club would love new sailors with all summer to take a count of the loons on the lake. types of sailboats and skill levels. For more information On Grass Lake they found one pair of loons and one chick. contact Kurt Andre - [email protected] On Kashagawigamog there were 22 adults (6 pair and 10 singles) and 2 chicks.

Spring 2016 7 LAKE KASHAGAWIGAMOG ORGANIZATION NEWSLETTER Kashagawigamog Lake Plan Report (Presented by Klara Oyler and Wendy Yeates) HISTORY • Membership application forms are sent out to the entire In 2009 The LKO embarked upon a Lake Planning Project for the lake population every January. purpose of answering 4 basic questions: • Renewal membership forms are sent to existing members 1. What is the state of the lake now? in February. 2. What do we want Kashagawigamog to look like in 10-20 • Membership forms are available at all LKO functions. years? • Newsletters are sent to all members and advertisers. (Some 3. What do we value most about the lake and what do we feel members elect to receive digital newsletters.) is worth Preserving AND MOST IMPORTANTLY: • Welcome packages have been created for new owners. 4. How can we ensure future generations will be able to enjoy Shoreline what the lake has to offer today? • Love You Lake Shoreline Classification and Restoration A Lake Plan subcommittee of the board was struck. The members Project was completed in 2015. were Graham Parkinson, Cathy Lofgreen and Marg Cox. • Forms and results have been made available to all property As a result of the lake planning process an action plan was owners conceived that identified 102 actions that fell within four areas • In 2015, three demonstration sites were completed of concern. (Romberger’s, Arnone’s and Rotary Park) • Water • In 2016, we will assist the CHA with a municipal site currently • Shoreline proposed in Head Lake. • Surrounding Environment • Speed signs have been installed in the two narrows. • Membership • Information on wake boards and their impact on the shoreline has been distributed Since that time much work has been done on each of the areas identified and the board decided to continue our work by Water exploring partnerships with other organizations that were also • Sensitive areas have been mapped and can be accessed on doing similar work. the web site. To that end we were very excited when the CHA came forward • Water is tested regularly and results posted on the web site. with the Shoreline Classification and Restoration Project as the Lighting results from this initiative will assist us in meeting many of our • Articles on the negative effects of strong lighting and the lake planning goals. positive effects of up lighting and down lighting have been included in the newsletter. REPORT Septic Systems General • “It’s All About the Poop” video was shown at AGM and • Many identified issues have already been addressed and loaned out to members. many continue to be addressed on an on-going basis. • Demonstration septic inspection was offered to members • Some issues are outside our mandate, mission and in 2015. jurisdiction. • The Importance of Septic Inspections Article in Fall 2015 • LKO offers on-going suggestions and recommendations newsletter through its website and E-Blasts (www.lko.ca). • How to replace your septic (My Septic Woes Diary) in Spring • The website and E-Blasts offer links to information pertinent 2016 newsletter to maintaining a healthy lake and surrounding area. • A Septic brochure is in all Welcome packages. • At the AGM knowledgeable and qualified guest speakers enhance our knowledge and communication to members. • The LKO Board has lobbied and continues to lobby local municipal governments for mandatory septic inspections. Membership • The new web site had made Joining and renewing easier For more information or to read the full report go www.lko.ca and more efficient. and click on About The LKO and select the Lake Plan tab.

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Spring 2016 9 LAKE KASHAGAWIGAMOG ORGANIZATION NEWSLETTER Waterfront Style is Wild! The Hottest Trends in Shoreline Fashion By: Rebecca Krawczyk Cedar (Thuja occidentalis) HOW HAVE YOU FRINGED YOUR SHORELINE? The latest gossip in riparian fashion is all Height: 20m Spread: 2m about which shorelines host the bees, and which host…the geese. This fragrant tree lines many a shoreline along our watersheds. Deer love to eat It is most satisfying to overhear such rave reviews regarding one’s waterfront attire cedar, observed along cedar shorelines where deer nibble the lower branches as as: “A great blend of colour and texture, what a stunning promenade!” or, “I wish I far as they can reach from the ice in the winter, leaving a precise line along the had that! A weave of the vernacular…and the extravagant!” or best yet, to catch waterfront. If you are planting young cedar, they must be protected until they can whisper of: “What beautiful trees! I can see the boat, but I can’t see the building; out-grow the reach of the deer. Once cedars achieve this height (and one should how mysterious!” Wow. think twice before removing existing cedars as they take a very long time to grow), For the demure and private type a tree palette is recommended: Eastern White pine, they’ll bring cascading texture to any shoreline habitat. Hemlock, Cedar, and Silver Birch for the rockiest of shorelines. Tamarack, Balsam fir White Pine (Pinus strobus) and White birch are best for those sandy shores. Remember that conifers, with their Height: 30m Spread: 7m Shade intolerant higher thread count, are far less translucent than the lacy, winter bare deciduous, One of the most famous icons of the North (and yet another invigorating conifer), the and one must always stay mindful of the effects of sun exposure! stately White Pine with its snappy scent is said to speed healing. Pine has historically For botanical trims and fringes, where sight-lines and vistas must remain clear: been placed in sick rooms, and inhaled often during recovery from illness; the scent Wild Raisin, shrubby Willows, Elderberries, Sweet Gale, Bush Honeysuckle, and Wild of sun-baked pine needles is indeed sweet and uplifting. White pines whistle in the Roses add just the right hint of pattern and fragrance. wind like no other, and bring shelter to many a bird. The mature White Pine is the For colour and texture accessories: Sweet Flag, Blue Flag Iris, Sweetgrass, Joe-Pye top-hat-and-tails in shoreline high society. Weed, Swamp Milkweed, Asters, Sensitive Fern and Cinnamon Fern will bring glittering insects and jingling birds into a space, and are the most divine way to Wild Raisin (Viburnum cassinoides) soften the hem of a lawn! Height: 6m Spread: 2m 4-6 hours sun This shrub thrives on shorelines and when given more than 5 hours of daily sun,

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10 Spring 2016 LAKE KASHAGAWIGAMOG ORGANIZATION NEWSLETTER produces plump, pitted fruit. These drupes are adored by birds, which prefer to eat Wild Roses (Rosa blanda)(R. acicularis)(R. paulstris) the raisins (along with Elderberries) after they have fermented. It is in this way that Height: 2m Spread: 2m Sun for bloom birds celebrate a successful summer season, and can they ever get tipsy! Do our Wild Roses hold single pink flowers with an enchanting scent. Their hips contain more feathered friends imbibe and fly?! They sure do! Though not very straight (or far for vitamin C than an orange and make a wonderful tea. These beautiful specimens also that matter) which brings the ornithological paparazzi flocking! The roots of the Wild create thickets that feed, house and protect many species of birds, butterflies, and Raisin reach deep and far, and when paired with willows, are an excellent shoreline dragonflies. Wild Rose will run, so set them well back from pathways and access stabilizer species. points. Or, if you like to stop and smell the roses, the runners can be cut back from Sweet Gale (Myrica gale) your paths and be planted elsewhere for more colourful habitat. Height: 1.5m Spread: 1m Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium maculatum) The yellow nutlets found on the Sweet Gale shrub are highly fragrant and resinous. Height: 1.5m Spread: 0.5m Sun to part shade The scent is rich and woody like frankincense, and the leaves of the Sweet Gale will A wonderful, late-summer addition to any shoreline collection! From pink to give off a lovely, spicy scent when crushed. Sweet Gales skirt the majority of sunny lavender, these blooms can rival any plumage. Light and feathery on sturdy stems, shorelines in the Canadian Shield, are one of the main shelter species for so many the members of Genus Eupatorium are preferred nectar plants and shelter species creatures in the riparian zone and are an invaluable asset to any shoreline ensemble. for butterflies and bees. The plant known as Joe-Pye loves to have its feet wet, so Sweetgrass (Hierochloe odorata) shorelines, swales or ditches is among its favourite places to grow. The seeds take Height: 0.5m RHIZ flight in fall like baby spiders on delicate fluffs to grow elsewhere, though colonies do This grass (of rich land) is dried, braided and considered sacred by Canada’s First establish quite readily around the parent plants. Nations and this practice is being widely rediscovered among those who meditate. So get ready for the attention- this is the year! The end of the braid is ignited and then calmed to a smoulder. The resulting smoke Rebecca Krawczyk owns and operates Bark Ecologic Nursery & Botanicals with her partner, her is used to purify the area in which the meditation is taking place. Ebony Jewelwings friends, and her two children. She is a professional ecologist, horticulturist, and environmental (among other dragonflies) can often be seen twinkling on blades of sweet grass consultant, and has been restoring shorelines and public waterfront spaces using genetically swaying in the breeze. indigenous native plants and heirloom wildflowers in Huntsville, Lake of Bays, and Algonquin Highlands for 15 years. www.barkecologic.org www.pbuwalda.com

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Spring 2016 11 LAKE KASHAGAWIGAMOG ORGANIZATION NEWSLETTER The Evolution of a Marina

I was recently approached to provide a history, as I understand ones, and built a retail store. We developed the business over it, of the property now occupied by Harper Powersports and the next 20 years to become one of the largest marinas in Marine. As you can tell by the photos, over the years there have . been a number of changes to the marina property located On May 31st, 2012, two weeks shy of our 20th anniversary, close to the Allsaw Bridge between Minden and Haliburton. we proudly turned the keys over to the new owner, Harper I realize that this recounting may contain incomplete or Powersports and Marine. possibly even incorrect information. New information and any – Glenda Bryson corrections are both welcomed and encouraged, and can be addressed to the editor of this newsletter, Stephanie Wade, at [email protected]. The short story is that the property wasn’t always a marina, it started as a saw-mill. Originally the land was purchased by Lawrence Holland in 1918. I am not sure if he started the saw- mill, or if Albert Moody did when he purchased it in 1922. It was purchased by Clifford Puffer in 1945, then sold to Richard Wright in 1967. It was the Wrights that actually started to work it as a marina. Wentworth Hogg took over as the new owner in 1972, finally selling it to Wes Lytle in 1987 who subsequently sold it to Mike and me in 1992. Going back to the Puffers, they operated a small store on the main level of the building located at the end of the driveway to the marina. They sold ice from an Ice house located next to the building. The ice was cut from the lake in the winter, and was stored in sawdust from the mill that was located next to the bridge. All that was at the lakefront was a small dock, and what seemed like a huge mountain of sawdust. You could make your way from the lake, up through a path in the bush to get to the store. When Mike and I with our son Rob purchased the property in 1992, we were inexperienced but excited about this new venture. Some even said “Crazy”! Our storage facility and shop were old Quonset style buildings, certainly not in the greatest of condition. Fortunately, Wes Lytle had installed the concrete breakwater, and a solid set of docks. We were set for a challenge! We started with a new home, built right on the property. Then over the years, we rebuilt storage buildings, added some extra

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Spring 2016 13 LAKE KASHAGAWIGAMOG ORGANIZATION NEWSLETTER Take Advantage Of Your Local Library! There are eight branches across Haliburton County to serve you! A Haliburton County Public Library card is free to anyone LIBRARY BOOK CLUBS who is a resident and/or property owner in the County. Our We offer monthly book clubs at many of our branches. If you “Welcome Guide” is available online as well as in the branch. are interested in getting involved in a book club without any It includes everything you need to know about using your commitments, you have the option of joining our HCPL Online library. Sign up for a card at the circulation desk of any branch Book Club on Goodreads. We look forward to engaging in by presenting a piece of identification or official document that discussion with you! has your name and proof of residence in the County. Many people choose to use a driver’s license, hydro bill or dump card PROGRAMMING – we are flexible! Check out our website to find programming for all ages. Join With your card you can access our collections of print offerings us for family story time and craft or an adult activity. as well as dvds and audiobooks. Check out our website, www.haliburtonlibrary.ca for a branch You can access our online services including data bases, near you and see all the great services we have to offer. e-books, audio books and more. New Databases! Try our new online research tools, available wherever you are, whenever you need them. The topics Sue Robinson available include General Reference which includes reference Community Partnerships / Administration for learners and Canadian reference, Special Reference which Haliburton County Public Library includes auto repair, genealogy, health & wellness, law 78 Maple Ave., P.O. Box 119 and travel, Books and Reading which includes eBooks and Haliburton ON K0M 1S0 Audiobooks ,Public Domain eBooks and Literary awards. These Phone: 705-457-2241 can be accessed with your library card and pin. Fax: 705-457-9586 GOT

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Spring 2016 15 LAKE KASHAGAWIGAMOG ORGANIZATION NEWSLETTER Regatta/Family Fun Day Celebrating Our10 th Anniversary! Halimar Resort Saturday, July 9th, 2016 1:00 – 4:00 PM Over the years the regatta (recently called regatta/fun day) has been an important means of bringing cottagers from all parts of the lake together and contributing to a sense of community. For many years, Kirsten Sixt has been the driving force and coordinator, providing events such as volleyball, tug of war, canoe, swimming and relay races and so much more. Kirsten wishes to thank the following for their support over the years: Thank you to LKO Board Members for coming and for your ongoing support Thank you to our amazing volunteers who take time to help make this LKO event happen: Rob Davis, Catherine Hoare , Michelle Baily, Ian Hull, Heather Godden, Graham Parkinson, John Puffer, Heather Childs, Tim & Judy Higgins as they helped out so much with all of the things that needed to get done on the day of! - thank you to everyone for helping to keep the LKO Regatta/Family Fun Day alive! Last but not least thanks to Williams Landing for lending us their canoes year after year and to Suzanne and Jon at the Halimar Resort for letting us hold this annual event on Halimar soil! Cottagers interested in volunteering in any way at this years event contact Kirsten Sixt at [email protected]

Hope to see all of you at Halimar, on our beautiful lake for the 10th Annual Regatta/Family Fun Day!

16 Spring 2016 LAKE KASHAGAWIGAMOG ORGANIZATION NEWSLETTER My Septic Woes Diary

Last year in July we had a septic inspection demonstration at our cottage. To my current rules, it should be 50 ft from the well. Ours was less, but as there was not dismay, it turned out the septic tank, which was made of concrete, was badly cracked another logical place readily available, we were given a permit to install in the and needed to be replaced before winter. Luckily the system was still working so we existing spot. were able to continue using it for the rest of the summer. Our new tank arrived at the end of September, and boy is it big; 5,678 litres, 14 ft by As the tank is over 30 years old, the failure should not have surprised us, and it is not 5 ft by 4 ½ ft. You could swim laps in it! Steve Searle who runs Hammond Haliburton immediately clear what caused it, possibly normal wear and tear or the very cold installed it and I was impressed by how much care he took to get it positioned weather the previous winter. There is a steep hill beside our cottage and the old just right. It had to be level and sloped just so, to insure there was no backup or septic tank sat near the edge of the hill, which may have frozen the septage. Isn’t blockage. He also straightened its position and added new fill to keep the side of that a lovely word? Sounds more like a fine wine than what it really is. the tank further from the edge, which was not such a big issue as the tank is plastic, I was surprised to learn that septic gases rot concrete, so after consulting with Mike not concrete. Rahme, of HomePro Inspections Inc. and Gary Cake of Cake Septic There also has to be sand around the tank, so a truckload was brought in. As old Pumping Ltd., we decided to replace it with a fiberglass one, as it is much lighter, chunks of concrete septic tank are not welcome at landfill sites, homeowners are easier to install, and more durable. encouraged to bury their old tanks near the new ones. I also learned that you need the proper paperwork. There is a form, “Sewage System The tank is now completed and installed. Total costs were less than $6,000, including Inspection Report and Use Permit”, which one gets prior to the initial installation. HST, pumping twice, and the original inspection. If we had not had the inspection The municipality should retain a copy of the permit, but if it has gone missing and there is a real possibility that the tile bed would have been damaged and have to be you don’t have a copy, you have to replace the entire system. Luckily we had that replaced, at a much higher cost, so we are happy we had it inspected when we did. permit, so we were okay on that front. And of course we did not have sewage draining into the Lake. We also discovered that our existing tank was too close to the well. According to – Jim Bertram

Septic Inspections

HomePro Inspections Central Ontario Inc. has been in operation since 1997 serving Haliburton County, Kawartha Lakes and Muskoka. Last year, we performed 125 septic inspections over the course of 9 months, which equals to an average of 14 inspections per month. Septic inspections are a necessary part of the operation and maintenance of a septic tank. HomePro believes that management is an important issue for the successful performance of any onsite system. Part of that management is having your septic tank inspected and pumped on a regular basis. It is generally recommended that a septic tank be pumped every 3-5 years but pumping frequency will depend on several different factors. The most important factors include, but are not limited to, the size of the septic tank, household practices, and water usage. Because these factors are variable and unique to each situation, periodic inspections should be conducted to determine the condition of the tank and its components and whether or not the tank should be pumped. How do I arrange a septic inspection? To book your septic inspection or for more information, please visit us at www.homepro-co.com or ​ ​ ​ feel free to contact us at 1-800-832-0519 or 705-455-9055, alternatively via email at [email protected]. Looking forward to work with you in regards to your septic needs or ​ ​ concerns.

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From: Jim Bertram [email protected] Subject: Hudson Henderson final ad copy - REVISED Date: April 11, 2016 at 3:15 PM To: [email protected]

Apparently the previous ad had a typo. Please use this one instead.

LAKEBegin KASHAGAWIGAMOG forwarded message: ORGANIZATION NEWSLETTER

Dream or dream home?

Pre-arrange your mortgage and shop with confi dence knowing the rate and payments schedule are guaranteed for up to 90 days.* To explore your mortgage options, contact: Laurie Johnson, Financial Services Manager Tel.: 705-457-1519 | [email protected]

* BMO Bank of Montreal usual credit conditions must be met. ® Registered trade-marks of Bank of Montreal.

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Cottage Corner

EMMERSON LUMBER LTD 63 Maple Ave., Box 150, Haliburton, ON (705) 457-1550 • (888) 339-3325

We encourage you to send us your cottage story for publication in the newsletter – 200 to 300 words about anything you want to tell us. Articles can be sent to Stephanie Wade – [email protected]

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Jeff & Andrea Let’s Talk Real Estate®

You have a cottage. We have a buyer.

Jeff & Andrea Strano Sales Representatives Let’s talk. Bowes & Cocks Limited Brokerage Haliburton www.bowesandcocks.com Office: 705.457.2220 Fax: 705.457.2729 Jeff: 705.761.7629 Andrea: 705.457.5984 [email protected] www.jeffandandrea.ca www.facebook.com/StranoRealtor *Not intended to solicit clients already under contract.

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GREAT BLUE HERON We all delight in the sight of the Great Blue Heron alighting on our dock. We tiptoe quietly to get as close as possible to take a picture or simply to delight in the sight of this magnificent creature.

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Fill Your Summer with LIVE THEATRE

Performances July 18-22, 27-29 July 4-8, 10 (2:30 August 1-5, 10-12 matinee), 11-4 July 4th to August 9th

The Judgment of Paris August 7 (2:30 matinee) Tickets or more information August 8, 9 July 24 (2:30 matinee) 705.457.9933 July 25-26 Toll Free 855.457.9933 what’s on Order tickets online t h i s stage HighlandsSummerFestival.on.ca summer

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The Kashagawigamog Lake Chain

CHOOSE THE CHESTNUT PARK COTTAGE COUNTRY TEAM!

 We Deliver Results:  Innovative Marketing of Your

The Chestnut Park Cottage Country Team is Property:

the #1 team in Haliburton Waterfront Sales Our comprehensive marketing plan for the 4th consecutive year!* includes print, online, social media, and

event marketing in addition to broadcast  Outstanding Customer Service: television via the Cottage Life Network! Chestnut Park Agents are held to a very high level of customer service. Our testimonials  Every Client Receives the Same prove we deliver on our promise! Outstanding Service:

We work as a team and all have a vested of our clients are important to us and you interest in selling your property! 4 agents will get the same high level of service no are better than 1, 2 or 3! matter what the value of your property!

It is one of your biggest investments. Choose your REALTOR® wisely.

Greg McInnis Shirley Rule Chestnut Park Real Estate Rob Serediuk Sales Rep. Broker Limited Brokerage Sales Rep. Sales Rep.

*Total Lakelands Association of Realtors, Muskoka, Haliburton & Orillia waterfront sales volume run against Haliburton, search dates Jan 1-Dec 31, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015, 50% being allocated to each end of the sale. Data is for Cottage/recreational waterfront sales only and team is defined as 2 people or more selling the same properties and sharing in commission.. Not intended to target clients currently under contract with another brokerage

Spring 2016 23 LAKE KASHAGAWIGAMOG ORGANIZATION NEWSLETTER Member Directory * Current as of May 2016. For up-to-date listings click ‘Membership’ at www.lko.ca Sante & Juliana Aceti Wendy Eller & Paul Wright Richard D. Lee B.J. Romans Pat & Heather Arnone Douglas & Betty Elstone Gary Lengyel Lisa & Tim Romberger Eva Babbs John & Beverly Enright Len & Karina Logozar Donald Ross & Allison Elliot Michelle Baily & Frank Wilson Anweiler Erin & Liam Parkes Neil & Sherry Lougheed Bradley Sales Tony & Heather Bates Doug & Denise Etherington Gaye Lytle Janice & Greg Scheffee Gerald Bergin Donna & Terry Fahlenbock Brian & Diane MacDonald Larry & Lenora Sereda Jim Bertram & Bonnie Foster Marian Faithfull Craig & Doris Macdonald Sandy & Scott Sharman Kevin & Mary Best Muma Family Patricia Mackie David Sharpless & Janet Mills Donald & Cookie Biback Mark Feldman & Adelle Atkinson Stewart MacLeod & Rose McAloon Ruth & Stuart Sheppard G.R. Blake Ken & Marg Fielding Ernie & Marion Magee Frederick Shuttleworth & Ann Mills Corrado Bordonali & Mary Anne McElroy Linda & Brian Foston Frances Maher Elizabeth & Kenneth Sinclair William Ritchie Bremner Don & Wendy Fraser Olga Mark Kirsten Sixt & Ian Hull Fred & Sandra (Sandy) Brown James & Elizabeth Freure Gordon Marrs David Smith & Kathyrn Salmond Russell & Wendy Brown Stewart & Dianne Fryer Michael Martin & Susan Crema-Martin David Stewart & Cindi Michael & Glenda Bryson David & Sylvie Gardner Tom McCrae Nora Stewart Ellen & Chris Budd Dave & Sue Garner Bill & Laurie Mc Farland Catherine Swift Dr. David & Andrea Butera Howard Gomes & Lois Holmes Marty & Janet McMullen William Switzer & Nan Shuttleworth Bob Carter & Nell Thomas Joan & Walter Grabowski Thomas McMullen & Patricia Michael & Mary Tambosso Donna Carson Marjorie & James Grant Margot Menzies & Greg Kovacheff Michael & Erin Thomas Glen & Leona Carter James Gregory & Rosalie Rae Miles & Gayle Doug & Kathleen Thorn John & Bonnie Carter Margaret & Mel Greig Jim Misener & Christine Brown Stuart & Heather Timbers Todd & Kristel Chalmers Paul Grise & S Fournier Laura & KC Moran David & Phyllis Todd William & Maureen Chandler Betty & Bill Guminny Janet Mulder Susan Topping-Paull & Larry Paull Nantel & Steven Chantler Jurgen & Jurgen Haedicke Scott & Laura Neilson David & Heather Toswell Alexandra & John Chesney Lori & George Hamilton Cathy Newman Margaret Turner Lynn & John Childs Sharon & Steve Heilemann Anne Nickson Cathy Tyler & John Bordignon Glen & Renee Chuba Tim Higgins & Judy Lois & William Nixon Jean Tyler Jean & Leith Clarke Warren Hogg Douglas & Debbie Noiles Martin & Liette van Niekerk Ben Collings & Jeanette Dunke David & Margaret Hollands Clifford Ottaway & Patricia Erickson Jeff & Laurel Vanhaverbeke Judy & Deane Collinson Marlene Hollefriend Janice & Sam Palumbo Anthony & Juliane vanLieshout Beverley Coneybeare Dr. Jean Hunnisett Tom & Barbara Parish Andy & Sara Vartanian Bradley Bruce Cooper Caroline & Henry A. Hunter Graham & Janet Parkinson Peter & Ann Varty Ed & Mary Copeland Ward J.C. & Theresa Hymmen Lance & Martine Payne Jack & Shirley Venner Charles Coupal Steven Iczkovitz & Catherine Spears Carrie & Dave Pearce Jim & Cheryl Waddell John & Rosalie Cowan Norma & Ray Isaacs Stan Peck & Mary Julie Wade & Mike Goldsmith Marg Cox Kelly & Angela Jones Timothy & Margaret Pellew Mike & Sandra Wade Susan Craig Jim & Joan Joseph Nathan Petrini Stephanie & Kenneth Wade Jennifer & Brian Croppo Jim Jussila & Wendy Hampson Shelly Rae Tricia Wade & Chris deKluyver Heather & Ian Cruikshank Susan Keith John Randazzo Mary-Lou Wagget-Macklin & Bob Larry Dart & Jean Michele Kennedy-McTeague & Peter Dan Read & Aoife Conway Maclin Marilyn Davies McTeague Lynda Redwood-Campbell & Spencer Dianne Whitmarsh Gary & Nancy Davis Jo-Ann & Bill Killeen Campbell Gary & Susan Wiles Rob Davis & Catherine Hoare Randy & Vicki King Gail Richards John Wilms & Lalitha Raman-Wilms Arthur & Anne Dawson Margaret Kinnear Sandra Riches & Lou Vavougeos David & Wendy Yeates John Deadman Boris & Joy Kogut Janice Rickerby Daniel Zakaib Paul Dearle & Carol Robinson Jo-Anne LaForty & Jeff McIlveen Steve & Susan Rivett Ellen Zufelt James & Wendy Del Greco Murray & Nancy Lahn Debbie Robertson Bruce & Anne Doidge Marian Langdon Emma Robinson & Ken Murray Bill & Sue Dmytrenko Reginald Laventure Nina Rocket Don & Karen Dunsmore Don Leask & Dianne Marilyn & Don Romano

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