Spring 2008 President’s Message–Sheldrake RFP Summary erhaps the biggest challenge facing the SDRA Executive involves creating Pand maintaining accurate and efficient lines of communication with the membership. The executive utilized our website, www.skootamatta.ca, mass  Table of Contents emails and Canada Post to keep the membership informed during the recent RFP process. In the event that some of you did not receive our communica- Director’s Reports tions and are not aware of the Sheldrake Lake RFP, I am providing a short President’s Message...... 1 summary of this project for your information in the paragraphs to follow. Treasurer’s Report...... 4 Lake Steward Reports In the first week of October 2007, after the Thanksgiving weekend, I received a copy of a letter that had been sent to the Sheldrake Lake Cottage Associa- Water Testing...... 4 tion (SLCA) from the Council. This letter informed LMP...... 5 us of a formal RFP—Request for Proposal project that was being initiated by Invading Species Monitoring.....7 Addington Highlands, the County of Lennox & Addington and the Ministry Skootamatta Dam...... 8 of Natural Resources for a potential large scale EcoDevelopment/Lodge/Re- Reeve’s Message...... 11 sort on Sheldrake Lake. Needless to say, this came as a complete surprise to events both the Sheldrake and Cottage Associations. Lake Events...... 12 Research by the SDRA revealed the following information. Since 2001, the Community Events...... 13 Addington Highlands Economic and Development Committee (AHEAD) Features had been looking for ways to enhance the economic base of the township. In Skootamatta Loons...... 6 2003, the Addington Highlands ‘Official Plan’ was completed and a tourism brochure was produced, posted on their website and distributed to potential Flora Macdonald...... 10 developers. In 2006 a potential developer was shown a parcel of Crown Land Community News...... 14 on Sheldrake Lake. A formal RFP document was drawn up by a real estate Walleye in Skootamatta...... 16 consultant who also managed the RFP throughout the process. The SDRA COFA, MNR & Stocking...... 18 and SLCA were both invited to attend a ‘Proponent Meeting’ in Napanee Fishing Regulation Changes...... 19 on October 27, 2007 where we were allowed to ask questions of the various Safe Boating...... 20 partners. On November 16. 2007, I was notified that no proponents had come forward and that the RFP project would not go forward. The SDRA has not received any further correspondence regarding proposed economic develop- ment since this date. The entire RFP process was a learning experience for all of those involved and should serve as a ‘wake-up call’ to everyone. Your executive will continue to monitor AH Council activities and a letter has been sent to them requesting 2007 Executive Meeting (L to R) Kent Farrow, Esther Demczak, Lynn Garnish, Ann Chisholm, Karen Stacey, Ron Nowell, Laury Hitchcock, Heather Machan, Cathy Hook, Rosemary Teed, Rick Sears, Gary Evans, Ken Hook (missing Gordon McCulloch, Jim Oborne) (August 11, 2007)

A little song and dance at the Pot Luck (August 11, 2007)

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Fireworks at the causeway (September 1, 2007). All photos this page Ken Hook

2008 SDRA Newsletter, Page  a meeting with them and insisting on improved future communications between themselves and the SDRA SDRA EXECUTIVE 2007-2008 and other community partners.

I apologize for the briefness of this summary but ad- Kent Farrow Ken Hook equate time is being provided for discussion at our President Director–Lake Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, July 5, Ron Nowell Stewards & 2008 at 10:00am. I look forward to welcoming every- Social Activities Past President one back for another summer season and I would ask Rosemary Teed Laury Hitchcock that you spread the word about the need to attend the Director–Lake Vice-President AGM. Stewards & Rick Sears Social Activities Kent Farrow—SDRA President Secretary Heather Machan Lynn Garnish Director– Treasurer Environment passages Karen Stacey Jim Oborne Our condolences to the following families who have Director–Print Director– Legal lost a loved one: Services Affairs The McKay Family (Marg) Ann Chisholm Gary Evans The Bible Family (Doug) Director Web Master The England Family (Betty) Gordon McCulloch Cathy Hook Director–Area Newsletter Editor’s Note Reps I want to thank everyone who contributed information and articles to the newsletter. www.skootamatta.ca We have included in this issue a calendar of events for you to put up on your fridge or bulletin board at the cottage. It has emergency numbers, contact numbers An Invitation to our Sheldrake for the township office and dump hours. There is a spot Neighbours to write your civic address. Fill this in so friends and family visiting your cottage will know what information We are sending our newsletter to Sheldrake Lake to give the 911 operator in case of an emergency. Look residents this year and extending an invitation for the loon from Karen Stacey’s decal design to locate to become members. We believe we have a lot of SDRA events on the calendar. common issues and a stronger association would be of mutual benefit. The $50 dues help pay for the Our advertisers support the publication of this newslet- printing of the newsletter, insurance and association ter so let’s support them. events and activities. This year we will be holding a septic seminar—we think that this is such an im- If you have stories and photos you would like to contrib- portant issue for our lakes everyone is welcome. ute to next year’s newsletter please send them along to: In addition you have the option of paying $25 for SDRA Newsletter our end of season fireworks display. The display is Attn: Cathy Hook financed entirely from our fireworks fund—no dues Box 172 money is used so the more money contributed the Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0 bigger the bang. [email protected] 613-336-3211 Hope you can join us!

2008 SDRA Newsletter, Page  pollution. In addition we will be taking weekly secchi 2007 Treasurer’$ disk readings during the summer to give us a record of water clarity. These results are phoned in to the Report Lynn Garnish Partner Program but results will not be available until The membership for the year 2007 has increased fall. To read the past results from any lake including tremendously. We had 176 Paid Members! That is a Skootamatta, with a good explanation of the Partner 40% increase since last year. Program go to www.ene.gov.on.ca/envision/water/lake_ partner/index.htm. Thank You for your continued support. The testing sites will be identified by GPS coordinates Here is a breakdown of our current financial status. so that future testing will occur in the same location if A detailed accounting sheet will be made available to desired. Results will be forwarded to Gary Evans, our members at the AGM. Webmaster, for posting when received. They will also be reported in the newsletter next year. The Executive Our Income was $12,024.75 has budgeted a maximum of $500 for this extra water Our Costs were $ 7,534.69 testing for 2008. Net $ 4,490.06 In addition, invasive species testing will occur through Plus balance forward $ 2,361.86 a program funded by the Ministry of Natural Resources Bank Balance as of and administered by the Anglers and Hunters Feb 2008 $ 6,851.92 Federation. Round Gobi, Spiny Water Flea and Zebra Mussels are all having an impact on our northern Less our Insurance deductible of $1,000.00 (on hold) we lakes. To identify if these species are already present, net have a healthy balance of $5,851.92 which is comprised collections are done throughout the lake. A lab analyzes of our Boat Ramp Fund (1,602.00) which has been the results and reports back to the SDRA. This is a free collected since 2000 and an accumulated profit from program for SDRA and is the best way to determine if clothing sales of (2,201.75) which has also been these “undesirables” are in Skootamatta. Only through collected since 2000. vigilance and education is it possible to keep invasive species from ruining our Water Testing 2008 lake. Gord McCulloch, Rosemary Teed and Ken Hook will be involved in the water testing program for 2008 in conjunction with the Area Reps. Your Executive agreed to undertake additional testing measures which will include E. coli, nitrogen and phosphorus testing from up to 9 different sites on the lake. In addition, the regular testing will continue coordinated by Gord McCulloch and involves taking 3 samples of water in 3 deep areas and submitting them to the Partners Program for analysis for phosphorus. The samples are to be taken in May preferably early. The results may be available by our annual meeting. Previous results of this testing for the last few years should show on our web site. We are advised by the Ministry of the Environment that two or three tests Near the causeway in deep areas are sufficient to keep track of trends. Specific tests near Partners Program shore lines are indicative of local www.ene.gov.on.ca/envision/water/lake_partner/index.htm 2008 SDRA Newsletter, Page  Are we ready for a LMP?

Lake Steward Rosemary Teed Q: What is a LMP? A: A LMP (Lake Management Plan) is a long term plan of action, developed by the lake community, to reflect and preserve the special character of a lake. Q: Who is involved in developing a LMP? A: Everyone involved in the lake community is a potential participant in a LMP. Q: How useful is a LMP? A: With maximum community participation in a LMP we can protect and nurture our lake and community. Q: Do you want a LMP for our Lake Skootamatta? A: Come to the AGM and learn more about the proposal for a Lake Skootamatta LMP!

Cottage Area Reps 1. Upper Lake Bill Garnish [email protected] Bruce Goodale [email protected] 2. Jacques Bay Suzanne Stevens 613-354-1326 3. Sheldrake Bill Doef [email protected] (613-336-8414) 4. Causeway/Lower Ann Chisholm [email protected] 5. East Shore Gail Dicks 613-336-2352 6. Henninger Maureen Mahoney [email protected] 7. North Shore Lynda Wheeler 8. Wolf Creek Rosemary Teed [email protected] (613-336-0058) 9. Trail’s End/Oborne Point Bev Scott The main duty of the lake representatives is to keep and solved or at least reported to our membership at the executive, through the Area Coordinator, informed an earlier date. The second duty which we also see as about special events (deaths, fires), new owners, mem- an area responsibility, is water sampling to ensure the ber milestones, problems affecting the lake or residents quality of our lake water. This duty is coordinated by a and other relevant information. This information is Lake Steward who reports to our SDRA Executive. needed for our annual newsletter and for your execu- tive to react to items which may affect our lake or The Coordinator of the Area Reps is members. Quite often items come up at our AGM Gordon McCulloch. Reach Gordon at: which, if reported earlier, could have been investigated [email protected] or 613-336-6858.

2008 SDRA Newsletter, Page  ated a new link in the food chain, one that delivers Type Are Skootamatta E botulism to fish and fish-eating birds. The naturally occurring bacteria is filtered from the bottoms of lakes Loons in Danger? by zebra and quagga mussels which are then consumed By Ken & Cathy Hook by round gobies. Loons and other fish-eating bird spe- cies become infected with the deadly bacteria when they During a November visit to Sandbanks Provincial Park, eat the gobies. The toxin causes muscle paralysis. Water we were surprised by finding not one but 3 dead loons birds drown because they cannot hold their heads out of along the shoreline. This was in the span of about 3 the water. km. The lake level appeared low and the shoreline was covered with a gray sand of dead zebra mussels in some There are about 545,000 loons that nest each summer places a foot deep. Having never seen a dead loon before in Canada and while scientists do not believe they are in all our hiking, the sighting prompted us to search the in any immediate danger of being wiped out by Type E internet for an explanation. botulism there is concern that outbreaks could quickly reduce their numbers. Loons produce on average less In the fall, large numbers of migrating loons, mergan- than one chick per year. sers and other diving ducks rest and feed offshore on the Great Lakes. In the fall of 1999 there were major What can we do to preserve our Loons and monitor outbreaks of Type E botulism on lakes Erie and Huron. invasive species? At least 700 Common Loons died on Lake Huron and We can ensure boaters and fisherman are informed several thousand birds, mostly Red-Breasted Mergan- about proper boat cleaning techniques prior to sers died on Lake Erie. Since 1999 Type E botulism has launching and proper use of baits (see next article). killed 75,000 fish eating birds representing 52 different Zebra mussels can be brought to our lake by boats, species on the Great Lakes 9,000 of them loons. The trailers, personal watercraft and seaplanes. Use of gobies bacteria has also claimed dozens of lake sturgeon and as bait is illegal. In addition gobies eat bass and trout thousands of salamanders, known as mud puppies, in eggs and are very prolific. lakes Erie and Ontario. We can undertake an Invasive Species Monitoring Type E botulism is a form of food poisoning that oc- Program (see next article). curs when animals digest toxin produced by the strain of bacterium Clostridium botulinum. There appears to For more information on loons and botulism see: be a link between this Type E botulism, zebra mussels, www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=203769 gobies and global warming. Research is ongoing, but biologists believe zebra mussels, quagga mussels and round gobies that hitchhiked into the Great Lakes in the 1980’s in the ballast tanks of ocean freighters cre-

PHOTO Cathy Hook

2008 SDRA Newsletter, Page   Wash or dry your boat, tackle, downriggers, trailer, Invading Species and other boating equipment to kill harmful spe- cies that were not visible at the boat launch. Some Monitoring aquatic species can survive more than two weeks out Your Executive voted in favour of participating in the of water. Therefore, it is important to: Invasive Species Monitoring Program in 2008. This free  Rinse your boat and equipment that normally program is in partnership with the MNR, OFAH and gets wet with hot tap water (greater than 40° C), various other stakeholders including the University of or Guelph and York University.  Spray your boat and trailer with high pressure The purpose of the program is to monitor aquatic wild- water (250 psi), or life species in lakes to determine their spread and to give  Dry your boat and equipment in the sun for at advance warning to residents that a lake may have these least 5 days before transporting them to another species present. The program may provide participants body of water. with early identification of the presence of aquatic in-  Empty your bait bucket on land before leaving any vasive species, thus providing an opportunity to initiate body of water. Never release live bait into water, or protection systems to minimize impacts. release aquatic animals from one water body into The sampling is done in the summer (June to Septem- another. It is illegal to use gobies, ruffe or rudd ber) and takes about 3–4 hours. A special net is shipped for bait! as part of the sampling kit to collect plankton (small plant and animal life) in the lake. Several sites are Personal watercraft owners, float plane chosen in the lake based on the sampling criteria in the operators, waterfowl hunters & scuba div- on-line volunteer manual at www.invadingspecies.com ers: Visit the website for more information on what OFAH staff examine the plankton samples under the you can do to prevent the spread of invading species microscope. In their early stages the species may be too if you move between lakes. small to see with the naked eye hence laboratory exami- Remember—Don’t dump fish or plants from your nation is required. aquarium or garden pond into the lake. A good rule of thumb is—if it didn’t come out of Skootamatta The early life stage of Zebra Mussels (veligers) are pres- don’t put it into Skootamatta. ent at least 2 years in a lake before adult mussels become noticeable. Thus, if veligers are discovered in our lake it will give us a chance to heed the warning and prepare Several lakes nearby have participated in the monitor- for the negative impacts of the zebra mussel. However, ing program and results posted on the invading species a negative result is not a guarantee that Zebra Mussels, website: Spiny Water Flea and other invading species do not exist 2004—Big Gull Lake in North Frontenac—spiny water in our lake. Proper precautions should always be taken flea (swf) in order to prevent the potential spread of invading 2005—Ashby Lake in Addington Highlands—neither aquatic species. swf nor zebra mussels Boaters: —Crotch Lake in North Frontenac—swf but no zebra mussels  Inspect your boat, motor, trailer, and boating equip- ment such as anchors and fishing gear, centerboards, —Fawn, Grindstone, Palmerston and Sunday rollers, and axles. Remove any zebra mussels and Lakes in North Frontenac—neither swf nor zebra mussels other animals and plants that are visible before leav- Rice Lake near Peterborough is the first inland lake in ing any waterbody. the province to have round goby reported.  Drain water from the motor, live well, bilge and transom wells while on land immediately before leaving the waterbody. www.invadingspecies.com

2008 SDRA Newsletter, Page  Cracking in dam brought to Quinte Conservation and MNR attention Director Report ter requirements downstream deter- through systems is so small that it Lake Steward Ken Hook mine pulling of the logs? would have very little if any impact A: We have never taken logs out on . We would never ast fall I was at the Skootamatta of the dam to increase flows down- agree to any such move because our Ldam and noticed that one of stream. responsibility is to our own water- the 3 concrete buttresses which sheds. supports the dam is cracked and Q: At the AGM in the summer deteriorating. If the dam were to of 2007 you stated that water gen- Q: The website talks about the fail the water level in the lake would eration requirements in Belleville or “regulated summer water level”. Can drop by 5 feet and there would be other areas have no impact on our you explain? the potential for extensive flooding upstream water levels at Skootamatta. A: The regular summer water level downstream. Can you confirm this? is between 3.1 and 3.3 metres on The hydro project in Belleville the gauge at the Skootamatta dam. I sent emails with photos to Quinte A is a ‘run of the Conservation and the MNR (Ban- river system’ that simply croft) to alert them of a future means that the operation potential problem. Mr. Bob Wal- of the site is based on roth, the Mazinaw Area Supervisor whatever water is natu- (Bancroft Office), was particularly rally available, there will interested in the dam condition and be no operation of dams stated they would be sending an upstream for the hydro engineer out to inspect the dam. project. I know that is Skootamatta Lake and river are part hard to understand but of the Quinte Conservation Water- if we pulled a log at the shed system. Some of our municipal Skootamatta dam to let tax money goes to Quinte Conser- water out, by the time vation—an authority responsible for that water got through the the environmental protection of our system it would not be no- watershed. ticeable in Belleville. There would be no benefit to such Terry Murphy, the General Man- an operation. ager at Quinte Conservation in Belleville responded to general Q: As the level of the Great questions about the watershed and Lakes continues to fall have the dam. you received any direction from the Province to alter The Quinte Conservation web- water flow in the Quinte Qsite explains the purpose and catchment area? rationale for lowering/raising lake A: We have not and never levels. Who exactly pulls or inserts the will receive direction from logs? the Province to alter the A: The dam operations are carried management of our water- out by Quinte Conservation staff. sheds to improve levels in the Great Lakes. The Q: The summer/fall 2007 showed One of 3 cement buttresses supporting the dam amount of water flowing showing signs of cracking very low lake levels. How do the wa- 2008 SDRA Newsletter, Page  This level was agreed to by the MNR several years ago. History of Bon Echo Documentary Here is some additional informa- Ken and Cathy Hook are undertaking a video documentary on Bon tion regarding the Skootamatta Echo’s history. The project which will span over 3 years will examine dam from the Quinte Conservation discovery and development of this area from aboriginal visitation to website: current day activities. A collection of historical photos, documents and interviews will be used in the film. The production will be digitally Dam constructed: 1955 filmed in high-definition and available on DVD at local retailers. Location: The Skootamatta Lake If you wish to contribute historical photos which might be applicable to Dam is located on the Skootamatta early development of the area we would be pleased to hear from you. All River system which is a tributary of photos are carefully digitally scanned, returned to you, and appropriately the Moira River, Lot 10, Conces- credited in the film. For more information go to: sion VI Township of Addington www.45degreeslatitude.com/html/bonecho_doc.html Highlands We are interested in anything to do with Mike Schwager (photos and paintings)-–former Purpose: The primary purpose of caretaker of Bon Echo Inn and former the dam is the control of the lake resident of Skootamatta Lake. water levels for recreational and fish/wildlife benefits. It also pro- vides low-flow augmentation and flood control in the . Operation: Following the spring runoff, the stop logs are replaced in order to achieve the regulated sum- mer water level on the lake (3.1-3.3 Wanderer PHOTO courtesy of metres on the gauge). Bon Echo Provincial Park During the summer months the water level on Skootamatta Lake is Give us your best shot(s)! regulated according to a staff gauge. As required, one stop log is removed Photo contest from one of the sluiceways in order • Picture must be of the lake or to maintain a minimal flow. In immediate surroundings (west the fall, three stop logs in each of side of #41) the two sluiceways are removed to accomplish a gradual drawdown of • Picture must be taken by a local resident, SDRA the lake water level in order to reach member or guest (non-professional) winter holding levels and to prepare for the spring runoff. • original size, digital files are preferred, but good quality prints are also accepted (will be returned) Note: The dam is owned by the • (2) age categories—”Adult” and “14 and under” MNR and is operated by Quinte e n

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2008 SDRA Newsletter, Page  Flora Macdonald may be one of the most talented Flora Macdonald persons born in Lennox and Addington, whose life achievements are singularly remarkable—born in pov- (1867-1921) erty on the Skootamatta River near Actinolite, teacher, “The Sunset of Bon Echo” in seamstress for Simpsons, entrepreneur, reporter/writer 6 issues (1916-20), in Toronto and Detroit, international leader of Women’s dedicated to the teachings Suffrage, author and almost fanatical devotee of Walt of Walt Whitman Whitman, as evidenced by her purchase and operation of the hotel and property on the Mazinaw, dedicated to Submitted by Walt, and the original site of what became Bon Echo James G. Oborne Provincial Park. The Bon Echo Rock area has been a sa- cred place for hundreds of years and, no question, Flora Many years ago, Bob Blatchford, understood this. the unofficial historian of the Skootamatta Lake area, met the My family’s interest in this effort relates in part to the Ottawa neighbour and friend of Ross and Bette visits by my grandfather, A. Ross Oborne (the son of Oborne, Dr. Franklin (‘Duff’) Hicks, who had a signifi- an executive of the CPR, which had the train run to cant library of rare books. Shortly before his death (and Kaladar—the ‘jumping off’ point to Bon Echo), who with anticipation of such), Dr. Hicks ‘bound’ Bob with also visited Skootamatta Lake. As a result of such visits, an assignment–accept his sole copy of one of the above he started buying land in 1920, commenced cottage booklets, find the other five issues and republish the building in 1922 and encouraged several of his friends series. Bob made a promise to Dr. Hicks to do this very to do likewise, many built under his direction assisted thing, and Duff passed on shortly afterward. This was a by Mike Schwager and the Bey brothers, in the early matter of considerable seriousness for both of them. ‘20s—which became the majority of the first 15–20 cot- tages on the Lake. Over the next several years, and after an extensive search of area antique book stores and internet book Please visit Bon Echo and the Cloyne Museum to see dealers, he found three of the missing issues, including the changes—and buy a set of Flora’s “The Sunset of one from Cleveland. During this period, after discus- Bon Echo”. The small profit contributes to their worthy sions with Bob, Ian Brumell and Margaret Axford also deeds—and your soul, in reading her works about Walt commenced a search and later in 2005 found a com- Whitman, may profit immensely. plete set at Queens University, in the papers donated by Mary Savigny, who had been secretary to Flora’s son, Merrill Denison. The collaboration between Bob and area people–Ian and Margaret, Stuart MacKinnon, uni- versity archivist and poet, continued, and Bob agreed to finance the cost and to arrange for republication through George Logan at Actinolite Graphics. In the Summer of 2006, with a lead order from Helen Yanch of The Friends of Bon Echo and the Greystones Gift and Book Shop, and with smaller orders from the Cloyne and District Historical Society, Bob and myself, the 6 reprinted issues became available for sale at the Greystones Shop at Bon Echo and at the Cloyne Muse- um—and are still available at a modest cost, due to the unpaid, unreimbursed and the volunteer efforts of those above people. Flora’s 90 year old activities are no longer Flora Macdonald commissioned Scottish stonemasons to carve the Walt Whitman dedication into the granite face of Bon Echo Rock. lost with the passage of time. It could be seen from the veranda of the Inn. (Photo courtesy of the Cloyne & District Historical Society) 2008 SDRA Newsletter, Page 10 Reeve’s Message  @ Township Directory

Construction of the Hughes Landing/Skootamatta Reeve Henry Hogg 613-336-0227 Road will continue in the spring with the objective of [email protected] complete Tar & Chip Surface treatment as far as the causeway this year. Louise Scott 613-336-1133 All residents are reminded that outdoor burning is only Councilor from Skootamatta Lake permitted from 7:00 PM until 7:00 AM. Please check Jack Pauhl, Clerk 613-336-2286 the Township Web site or the office for further informa- Township Office or 613-333-2736 tion. fax 613-336-2847 The County of Lennox & Addington Economic De- [email protected] velopment Coalition, the Township of Addington Highlands and Ministry of Natural Resources staff will Building Inspector 613-336-2286 continue to pursue the release of Crown Land for Tour- /By-law Enforcement Officer ism related Commercial development. Fearnley Davis 613-478-3547 Henry Hogg Animal Control

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For Fire Ban Information call 613-336-1851 If a fire ban has been issued, no burning of campfires or incinerators is allowed. (Only propane or charcoal BBQ’s can be used for outdoor cooking but must be within 100 m of an occupied dwelling). Between April 1 and October 31, burning of brush can only be done after 7 pm and before 7 am.

Causeway PHOTO Cathy Hook

2008 SDRA Newsletter, Page 11 SDRA Events for 2008

July August Canada Day Boat Parade Pot Luck Tuesday July 1 Saturday August 9 Leaves at 11:00 a.m. from Jacques Bay and ends at 4:00 p.m. at Ron Nowell’s. Sheldrake Bay BYOB, lawn chairs and your favourite dish No Rain date Fireworks Annual General Meeting (AGM) and BBQ Saturday August 30 Saturday July 5 By boat or road to the causeway at dusk Start time 10:00 a.m. at the Horseshoe Pit near Rain date August 31 Trails End Rain Date July 6

Septic Seminar Saturday July 26 10:00 a.m. at the Barrie Township Hall Cloyne Canada Day Boat Parade Laury Hitchcock the Narrows. Justifiably, many participants headed home early due to the hostile weather. We do com- It is hard to imagine floating around on our lake, mend the die-hards for coming out and thank all decorated with our flags and balloons on this last day of the “onshore” fans who cheered, waved flags and of March. We have just come home from another helped to make the parade a success once again. spectacular day of snowmobiling and there is still nearly 80 to 90 cm of snow in the bush. The lake This year our parade will begin in Jacques Bay at still has more than 30 cm of ice in most places, the 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1st and we will proceed sun is shining and, when we look at the huge piles of down the Narrows, along the North Shore cottage snow on our property, we find it hard to believe that area, into Trail’s End Bay, along the Lower Lake summer will ever come! shores past the Causeway and into Sheldrake Bay. The parade will end in Sheldrake Bay this year and I think that our weather today is actually nicer than begin there and end in Jacques Bay next year. We the weather that we had for last year’s boat parade. hope to stick to this basic route from now on as it Some of us were wearing winter coats in our boats passes the majority of the cottages on the lake. Please due to the cold, wet and windy weather. However, in plan to join us at any point along the route or cheer the true spirit of fun and adventure that most cottag- the parade on from shore. We look forward to better ers have, we had 27 boats participate in our annual weather this year and another successful Canada Day Skootamatta Lake Canada Day Boat Parade. Boat Parade! We started out in the Trail’s End bay at 11:00 a.m., See you there. after our usual off-key version of “O Canada”. Our course took us around most of the lower lake and into Sheldrake Bay. However, the parade seemed to break up when we crossed the lower lake to head up

2008 SDRA Newsletter, Page 12 Community Events for 2008

May Roast Pork Supper October Historical Society Yard Sale & Wednesday July 23 Historical Society Land O’Lakes Garden Club Harlowe Community Centre Thanksgiving Bake Sale Time: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Perennial Sale Saturday October 11 Adults $10.00 Barrie Hall, Cloyne Saturday, May 17 Children 12 & under $5.00 9 a.m. on preschoolers free Barrie Township parking lot Cloyne (moves inside the hall in Bon Echo 13th Annual Art the event of rain) Exhibition and Sale Donations of household goods, Friday July 25 from 11–5 furniture, books etc. accepted Saturday July 26 from 10–5 To arrange for collection contact Carolyn McCulloch Sunday July 27 from 10–4 613-336-6858 Bon Echo Park www.mazinaw.on.ca/fobecho June Historical Society BBQ, August Museum Opening and Book Flinton Country Bluegrass Thanksgiving Turkey Supper Launch Jamboree Saturday October 11 Saturday June 21 August 1, 2, 3 Township Recreation Centre, Cloyne Township Recreation Centre Flinton Flinton Time: 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. July See local newspapers and posters for Adults $10.00 Turkey Supper details or visit the website for a list Children aged 6-12 $4.00 Saturday July 5 of performers, admission fees and Children under 6 eat free Township Recreation Centre ticket information Flinton www.flintonrecreationclub.ca Regular Events Time: 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Bingo Adults $10.00 Roast Beef Supper Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Children aged 6-12 $4.00 Wednesday August 6 Northbrook Lions Hall Children under 6 eat free Harlowe Community Centre Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Time: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Cloyne Studio Tour Adults $10.00 Flinton Recreation Centre Saturday July 11, 12, 13 Children 12 & under $5.00 Doors open at 6:00 p.m. For more information email: preschoolers free Must be 18 to play. [email protected] Cloyne Showcase 2008 Adult Drop-in Roast Beef Supper Friday, August 8 from 10–5 Every Tuesday from 10:00 Wednesday July 16 Saturday August 9 from 10–5 a.m. to 2:00 pm Harlowe Community Centre Sunday August 10 from 10–4 Northbrook Lions Hall Time: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Arts and Crafts Show and Sale Come for lunch, exercises, games, Adults $10.00 North Addington Education Centre crafts or for a social outing Children 12 & under $5.00 Cloyne, for more information email: preschoolers free [email protected]

2008 SDRA Newsletter, Page 13 In the Community Northbrook Skatepark bikes with a maximum 20” wheels Flinton Library with pegs removed are welcome. A now completed complete list of rules is posted at the Residents of Addington Highlands Last year a skatepark skatepark. can obtain a membership to the was constructed in Flinton (or Denbigh) library at no Northbrook, designed Cloyne and District charge. by Canada’s premier Historical Society The library offers: designer from British • A large selection of Large Print Columbia—Spec- The Cloyne Museum is owned and books and DVD’s trum Skatepark Cre- operated by The Cloyne & District ations. The newly dedicated Tracy Historical Society, a group of indi- • New Releases arriving weekly Park is a joint effort between the viduals who are dedicated to pre- • Inter-Library loans allowing Township of Addington Highlands, serving the history of the area. Plan access to books from any library the Lions Club and the AH Rec- a visit to the museum and discover in Ontario local photographs, tools, imple- reation Club. The unique concrete • Inter-Branch loans access to the ments and displays from our past. and stainless steel boomerang sur- books at the Denbigh library face gives skateboarders of all levels The Cloyne Historical Society made • Children’s programs the second some interesting challenges. It is application for and has received a Tuesday of the month from modular in design with a bowl to be grant from the Trillium Foundation September to June added some time in the future. This to fund two key projects: • The Children’s TD Summer year topsoil and seeding will take 1. Printing of the 5th edition Reading program weekly on place to give the skatepark a more of The Oxen and the Axe, a book of Tuesday evenings from 6pm finished appearance. local reminiscence. The new edition – 7pm in July and August. This A new playground and 2 basketball will include an index, biographies year’s theme is Laugh out Loud. hoops are planned for 2008. It is of the authors, and some new or • CAP site with high speed inter- hoped that public washrooms will renewed photographs. The exciting net and wireless networking launch of this new edition will coin- be added in conjunction with the • Service Canada Outreach cide with the opening of the museum new radio station. The radio station services and Service Ontario on Saturday, June 21. Everyone is is planned to be built next to the services offering access to gov- invited. Northbrook Firehall. ernment forms and information. 2. Archiving of their historical Close to $20,000 has been raised assets including photographs and Hours through public charitable donations family histories so that anyone do- Mon. 5 pm – 8 pm for construction of the Park. The ing research will have access. Tues. 12 pm – 7 pm Ontario Trillium Foundation gener- Wed. 9 am – 1 pm ously contributed another $75,000. SUMMER Thurs. 4 pm – 7 pm A permanent donor board recogniz- Hours of Sat. 9 am – noon es all donations over $100. Further Operation: information is available through the July and August Flinton Library township office: 613-336-2286 Daily: 10am - 4pm 927 Flinton Rd 613-336-1091 All are welcome at the free skate- park. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an older responsi- ble person. Roller blades and BMX www.addingtonhighlandspubliclibrary.ca

2008 SDRA Newsletter, Page 14 In the Community Climate Change and the unresolved First Nations Slow Down or Move land claim. Dr. Robert McLeman of Over–it’s the Law The full report is at the website. A the University of Ottawa I heard this story in our local post few printed copies will be available spoke at last years AGM office recently and thought I should at this years AGM. about his Climate Change pass it along. research project—how the changes in climate impact the economic Dr. Bob Retires A motorist drove by a police car that had its lights flashing parked and social well-being of Addington Dr. Bob and Marjorie Ubukata along the side of Highway 41 north Highlands. recently retired and the Green Bay of Napanee. Further up the road Veterinary Hospital is now closed. Over the course of the year Dr. the motorist was pulled over by this McLeman met with local residents, If one of your pets needs to see a police officer and fined $400. The held townhall meetings and col- Vet, Dr. Ubukata is suggesting you motorist had no idea why. lected weather data. His results were contact the Richmond Veterinary He was pulled over because of the presented at public meetings held Clinic in Napanee. They have all “move over law”. Motorists are in Denbigh and Flinton this past Dr. Bob’s patient records. March. required to slow down and, where Appointment & Emergency num- possible and safe to do so, move Our winters tend to be milder, ber is 613-354-2330. to a lane not adjacent to the one shorter and less snowy; our sum- in which the emergency vehicle is mers are regularly hotter and Land O’Lakes situated. The law is meant to protect dryer and we have seen increases Garden Club police, fire fighters and ambulance in windiness. These trends will personnel against injury when negatively impact winter tourism, The recently formed Land O’Lakes stopped along the road providing retailers, forestry, road maintenance Garden Club has been busy work- emergency assistance. and repair while increasing risks of ing on a fundraising beautification road accidents, property damage, project for our area. With the help For the first offence the fine is not power outages and fires. The ben- of the community, cedar flower less than $400 and not more than efits include lower home-heating boxes have been built, filled and $2000. For second and subsequent costs in some winters, greater access will be distributed to businesses in convictions, the fine is a minimum to seasonal properties and more reli- Kaladar, Northbrook, Cloyne and of $1,000 to a maximum of $4,000, ably warm summer conditions for Denbigh who have purchased this six months in jail or both a fine and tourists. service. jail sentence. All convictions will result in three demerit points. The Dr. McLeman lists the following as Another project of the Garden court can also suspend a motorist’s non-climatic barriers to adapting to Club is the Cloyne Pioneer Cem- driver’s licence for up to two years. these weather trends: lack of cell- etery on Little Pond Road. With phone and broadband internet ser- a grant secured by the County of In case the motorist might be vice, inadequate health care service, North Frontenac a major face-lift tempted to challenge the fine in rising energy costs, rising Canadian was undertaken on this weed filled court—this is not a new law but dollar, offloading of infrastructure cemetery. Now there are walkways, has been on the books since 2003. and service costs to municipalities, benches and gardens. Still to be SDRA members should know there winter closure of Bon Echo Park completed are a watering system are similar laws in several US states and another bench with signage. including Florida. (Ontario Traffic www.addington.uottawa.ca Act section 159).

2008 SDRA Newsletter, Page 15 Walleye in Skootamatta Background Six of the fourteen lakes are considered poor abundance, three are below average, four are above average and he Mazinaw Area of the Bancroft District MNR one is excellent when compared to the regional average Tcontains approximately 50 walleye lakes. Wall- (Figure 1). eye were primarily introduced in the Mazinaw Area through stocking practices in the 1920s through 1950s, There are several stressors on walleye populations in and were often introduced into lake trout lakes which the region that may account for low relative abundance provide marginal walleye habitat. Between 1997 and including: high exploitation (harvest rates), shoreline 2002 14 lakes in the Mazinaw Area were assessed using development and alterations, decreased water quality, the provincial standard Fall Walleye Index Netting invasive species introductions (both exotics such as ze- (FWIN) survey. The provinces of Ontario and Quebec bra mussels and native introductions such as rock bass, use this method to measure the following as an indica- crappie, smallmouth bass), excessive water level fluctua- tor of walleye sustainability. tions, and changes in fish community structures (eg more predators or less prey). The majority of • Relative Abundance lakes that are presently managed for walleye • Size Distribution also contain marginal walleye habitat with • Relative Stock Density low productivity; therefore highly abundant • Age Distribution and Mortality walleye populations are not common in the area. • Growth • Condition Walleye populations respond to stress in a number of ways including increased • Sex Ration by Size growth rates, higher egg production, • Maturity Schedule by Size & Age earlier age at maturity, lower catch per • Reproductive Characteristics unit effort (CUE), decreased mean age, length and relative abundance of How are we doing? the population. he majority of walleye populations in the Mazi- Pringle and Sheldrake Lakes were sampled in 2002 and Tnaw Area that have been assessed using the FWIN are poor in walleye abundance as compared with the method are below the regional average in abundance. South Central (SC) averages. Skootamatta Lake was sampled in 1999 and is listed as above average in walleye abundance although some of the parameters do indicate stress.

(This information summa- rized from reports received from Erin MacDonald, Area Biologist, MNR Bancroft District)

2008 SDRA Newsletter, Page 16 Walleye Stock Status Report Card 1999

Parameter Skootamatta Lake

Relative Abundance Above Average

Recruitment Three strong year-classes

These are indicators of Relative Stock Density Mostly preferred size fish (some quality and memorable size strong fish but no trophy size) sustainability Adult Mortality 15% (sustainable)

Growth Higher than SC average

Condition Good condition

These are indicators of  Age Structure Weak and missing age classes concern for sustainablility  Sex Ratio Imbalanced (few females under 580 mm, males are maturing rapidly when measuring maturity by size) Maturing young and rapidly (when measuring These are red flag indica- Maturity maturity by age) tors of stresses on sustain- ability  Fecundity (egg production) Much higher than SC average (This information summarized from reports received from Erin MacDonald, Area Biologist, MNR Bancroft District)

Q: What this means Are you saying in the above chart that when walleye are stressed they lay more eggs and grow faster? Erin MacDonald explained why the MNR made chang- A: When many fish populations are stressed, their es to the walleye regulations, how these changes affect growth rates increase and they produce more eggs. Skootamatta Lake and then answered some questions. This has to do with density in the lake: if more fish are removed through fishing or other mortality, there are he assessment (of Skootamatta) was completed less in the lake meaning each individual fish has more “Tin 1999, which unfortunately is more recent of the lake resources to itself so it can grow faster (less than most others! Some may argue that a nine-year old competition for food) and produce more eggs. They also assessment is no longer valid and not adequate to base start to produce eggs earlier; if in a healthy population, management decisions on. However, there have been no a fish usually reproduces by age 5, in a stressed popula- regulation changes for walleye in the last ten years and tion they may start reproducing at age 3. Again, it’s a no drastic changes in weather or fishing pressure that compensatory reaction to less fish being in the lake. would alter the general status of the population. Also, as you may have read in the Southern Region Walleye Q: What can we do as a lake association? We are looking State of the Resource Report part of today’s fisheries at developing a lake management plan. management framework is to manage on an ecological A: As a lake association, developing a lake plan is a and landscape basis. We do have information that as great idea. You could look at things like public educa- a whole the walleye populations in southern Ontario tion, the invading species watch program is also a good are not doing so well even though a handful of lakes one, the water quality monitoring partner program with (Skootamatta being one of them) are doing relatively Ministry of Environment; you can do any number of vol- okay. This was the reason behind the new walleye regu- unteer monitoring programs with MNR (walleye spawn- lations.” ing shoal monitoring, angler creels, etc). There are new

Walleye State of the Resource Report for Southern Region email Erin MacDonald www.mnr.gov.on.ca/MNR_E001342.pdf [email protected]

2008 SDRA Newsletter, Page 17 regulations in effect this year (only one fish may be over walleye. The MNR encouraged COFA to build a wall- 18 inches and the limit is reduced to 4). I think simply eye hatchery for the purpose of stocking fry and smaller educating and spreading the word about the importance numbers of summer fingerlings into local lakes. The of conservation is a huge step in working towards some- hatchery, built in 1995, can handle 3.3 million eggs. thing positive. In 2005 the MNR published the “Walleye State of the Q: There are some members of the association who don’t Resource Report”. It indicated a rethinking of walleye fish. Can you make a case for why they should be concerned stocking policies in the Southern Region of Ontario. about the walleye fishery. The MNR now feels that stocking on top of an existing A: The reasons anyone should be concerned about the population is ineffective at increasing walleye popula- walleye fishery are endless. Firstly, it is a very important tions. Walleye become cannibalistic within weeks of fishery economically (tourism industry, people visiting hatching and whichever is bigger in size—the stocked the area to fish, spending money in local communi- or natural—preys on the smaller. They also feel stock- ties, etc). It is important to the cottage or lake resident ing doesn’t address the reason the walleye populations folks who simply enjoy fishing, traditionally take their have declined in the first place. The focus now is to raise kids and grand kids. Fishing has huge social and eco- summer fingerlings which they feel are more likely to nomic impacts. The state of the population is important survive when stocked into lakes than fry and to reduce biologically (through maintaining ecological balance, the fishing pressure through changes to the fishing an indicator of ecosystem health, maintaining a strong regulations. food web, etc). Skootamatta has already seen one species disappear (lake trout), so it’s definitely important to be COFA does not agree with this approach and believes concerned about the fishery resource from an ecologi- fry stocking makes more sense financially—there is very cal point of view. Everyone shares a right to enjoy and a little cost to the ministry and some organizations would responsibility to conserve natural resources. be willing to do it free of charge. They also believe that years of cut backs by the MNR have resulted in fewer Q: There were reports that a lake trout was caught in field officers to enforce the new regulations. Skoot last year. A: There were historically lake trout in Skootamatta. Since 2005 the number of eggs COFA has been able to We have records of them being caught into the 1970s take is limited by the number of fingerlings they can but the population was in decline at that time and they grow in their ponds. This number is 200,000. For 2008 have been considered extirpated from Skootamatta for the allotment of eggs that COFA has been given for a while now. If someone is catching or has caught lake Skootamatta Lake is again 400,000. The MNR bases trout recently we would be extremely interested to hear this on a 50% hatch success. The fingerlings will be about it, get pictures and take some samples if we could stocked into a couple of lakes with struggling popula- (just small flesh sample for genetic analysis and a bone tions. COFA typically has an 80% hatch success so the structure to determine age). “surplus” fry will be put back into Skootamatta. COFA is confident that their method of release into the lake guarantees a greater chance of survival—they take the COFA, the MNR and fry by boat to several weed bed locations and dump about 25,000 fry at each. The MNR says stocking a lake stocking policies generally increases fishing pressure so they do not con- sider the surplus fry going back into the lake of origin as OFA (Conservationists of Frontenac Addington) “stocking” and they do not advertise it on public stock- was created in 1993 with the goal of promoting C ing lists. and supporting wise use of the land and its resources. Over the years the MNR has worked with clubs like In case lake residents have concern over walleye eggs be- COFA on projects ranging from rehabilitation of the ing taken from the lake, COFA nets very few fish to get spawning beds—a few years ago COFA spread nearly the 400,000 eggs for the hatchery. They can get 25,000 70 tons of rock at the Skootamatta causeway to help eggs per lb. of fish weight (a 4 lb. walleye will produce the walleye spawning—to the rearing and stocking of about 100,000 eggs). The adults are then returned to

2008 SDRA Newsletter, Page 18 the lake unharmed—COFA has never lost an adult fish harsh winter months, stocking of speckled trout, tak- during their egg/sperm harvest. According to the MNR ing kids fishing and giving a $400 bursary to an NAEC “1999 Stock Status Report Card” the walleye in Skoota- student. matta produce more eggs than the South Central average so there is no negative impact on our walleye population To arrange for a visit to the hatchery call Ron Pethick from the number of eggs taken by COFA. (613-336-9400), JP Pare (613-336-1765) or Dave Dacuk (613-336-9625) n addition to walleye stocking and lake rehabilitation, ICOFA’s main activities include providing shelter and The SDRA makes an annual donation to COFA. food for orphaned fawns, providing food for deer during

Changes to Fishing Regulations 2008-2009

W Ontario has gone from 37 to 20 W The MNR has eliminated the Fisheries Management Zones. lake trout winter season on Fishing Season We are in Zone 18. The pre- natural lake trout lakes in some Opening Dates vious fisheries management parts of Zone 18 because the approach was becoming too fishery is at risk from winter Large and Smallmouth Bass complex with individual lake harvest. Opens the 4th Saturday in June regulations that were confus- and closes Nov. 30 W ing to anglers and difficult to There are new catch limits for enforce. Panfish: 50 perch, 30 crappie, Walleye 50 sunfish (bluegill, pumkin- January 1 - March 1 W There is now a non resident li- seed) and for a Conservation 2nd Saturday in May - Dec. 31 cence fee for Canadian residents Licence: 25 perch, 10 crappie from other provinces. and 25 sunfish. The limits on perch and crappie are province Family Fishing W Ice huts will have to be regis- wide—the limits on sunfish Weekend tered. apply to all the province except Canadian residents can fish W Zones 15,16, 17 and our Zone zone 17. without a licence during the 18 have new walleye regulations W Since bait purchased or used annual Ontario Family Fishing because of declining popula- is usually not from the body Weekend. Opens Friday July 4 tions as follows: of water being fished there is a at 12:01 a.m. and closes Sun- • A reduction in catch and very serious danger of spread- day July 6 at 11:59 p.m. Con- possession from 6 to 4 (2 for ing invasive species and fish servation licence limits apply. Conservation licence). diseases into new water bodies • Only 1 fish greater than 46 by emptying bait buckets when cm (18 inches). done fishing. A new regulation • Reduction in winter season by requires baitfish to be disposed up to 8 weeks in some areas of by pouring them on the with a new March 1st closure ground at least 30 m (100 ft) in Zones 18 and 20. from the water.

Fishing Regulations & corrections to the printed version www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/LetsFish/Publication/STEL02_163615.html

2008 SDRA Newsletter, Page 19 Proof of Competency, of an individual pleasure craft. A licence does not prove ownership of your boat. You Licensing and Safe must carry separate ownership documents with you. Pauline Smart of Smart’s Marina suggests you photo- Boating copy and laminate your ownership document to carry in the boat glove box and put the original in a safe place By September 2009 everyone operating a pleasure craft (do not laminate the original—if you sell the boat it will fitted with a motor and used for recreational purposes need to be filled in to transfer ownership). will need to have proof of competency on board at all times. Right now proof of competency is required for To obtain a Pleasure Craft Licence or for additional operators born after April 1, 1983, and all operators of licensing information including what you should know craft under 4 m (13 feet) in length including personal before buying, selling or giving away a used pleasure watercraft. Proof of operator competency can take one craft go to the Service Canada website: of three forms: www.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/sc/boats/pcl.shtml 1. A Pleasure Craft Operator Card; 2. Proof of having successfully completed a boating There is no charge for a Pleasure Craft Licence. safety course in Canada prior to April 1, 1999; or, Fines for common boating offences 3. A completed rental-boat safety checklist. Operating a vessel in a careless manner $250 To obtain a Pleasure Craft Operator Card you need to Speeding $100 get 75% on an accredited test. You don’t have to take a course to write the test although it is recommended. Underage operation of a personal watercraft $100 Transport Canada publishes a Safe Boating Guide which can be ordered online or picked up at most marinas and Operating a power driven pleasure craft without the required Pleasure Craft Operator Card $250 is great as a reference. Operating a vessel powered by an engine Some courses are offered online. Check out the website over 10 hp without a Pleasure Craft licence $250 www.freecourse.ca. This site has online modules with test questions and when you are ready you can write the Insufficient number of approved appropriately exam by mail, email or at one of their testing centres sized flotation devices (for each absent device) $200 (locally Smart’s Marina is a testing centre. Call 613-336- 2222 to make an appointment to write the exam). The cost to write a freecourse exam is $25.00 For additional information on boating, to order the Safe Boating Guide or to find an accredited course provider, go to Transport Canada’s website:

www.boatingsafety.gc.ca

In addition to a proof of competency card, all pleasure craft powered by an engine 10 horsepower (7.5 kW) or more must be licensed or registered. Proof of compe- tency is not the same as a licence. Proof of competency is for the operator, a licence is for the boat. A pleasure craft licence is the set of identification numbers dis- played on a boat and is used to help law-enforcement and search-and-rescue organizations identify the owner Near Mike’s Island

2008 SDRA Newsletter, Page 20 Annual General Meeting & BBQ Saturday July 5, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. The meeting is held at the Horseshoe Pit near Trails End. Bring a lawn chair, sun screen and a hat.

We had a good crowd at the 2007 AGM. Thanks go Clothing Order Forms were sent out earlier this year to our BBQ crew, Gordon and Carolyn McCulloch in a separate mailing and by email, so we could ensure and Pat Falby and to Gary Evans for providing equip- delivery in time for the AGM. (No orders are taken ment so our spearkers could be heard. during the AGM)

2008 Agenda items include: Please pick up your clothing order at the AGM. If you • A discussion of the Sheldrake Lake RFP are unable to attend have someone get it for you. We are unable to deliver orders. • What is a Lake Management plan and should we have one on Skootamatta? Only pick-up orders will be available that day, AFTER the meeting. • Water testing • Guest Speaker Fire Chief Casey Cuddy • Draw prizes including the Sunset of Bon Echo series We will have information sheets so you can learn more about Zebra Mussels, and other invading species.

Thanks Northbrook Proud sponsor of the SDRA AGM for over 14 years!

Recipe Contest! We are looking for a meat recipe to rival the Contest date “Mazinaw Monster” and “Bon Echo Broil” in the Cloyne extended to Village Foods meat case. June 21st GRAND PRIZE: The grand prizewinner will receive a SDRA sweatshirt, complimentary meat order, BBQ Tool set and meat case notoriety. Entries must be based on fresh cuts of meat, (beef, veal, pork, chicken, turkey or lamb), for the oven, fry pan, roasting pan, stew pot, Dutch oven, grill or BBQ. NOTE: Ontario regulations make it impractical for small retailers to ‘process’ meats on-site with marinades, stuffing, etc. Entries, however, may include these steps as part of the recipe. Recipes will be prepared and judged on taste, creative appeal, ease and practicality of preparation and adherence to category. (More details at the website). Enter as many recipes as you like and Email your name, address, phone number, email address and recipe to: Contest sponsored by the SDRA in association with [email protected] Cloyne Village Foods.

2008 SDRA Newsletter, Page 21 Land O’Lakes Septic Seminar Food Bank The SDRA is hosting a Septic System Seminar Saturday July 26, 2008 When you are closing your 10:00 a.m to noon cottage for the season consider donating canned and unopened Barrie Township Hall, Cloyne food to the Land O’ Lakes Guest Speaker: Mark Boone, Food Bank in the Public Health Unit building south of the Hydro-geologist Barrie Township Hall. Quinte Conservation Authority

Call Land O’ Lakes Commu- Learn how your septic system really works! nity Services to arrange a drop Who is responsible for what? off. All about permits. How to locate your system. 613-336-8934 When to pump? How our systems affect the water. How can we help the environment by '"Ì+ ensuring septic requirements are met?

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