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Kennisis Lake Cottage Owners Association
Spring 2015 Newsletter
KENNISIS BREEZE Dates to Remember
Ladies Pot Luck Lunch
July 4th
KLCOA Fireworks
July 4th,
Rain date July 5th
9:30pm or later
Rock Bass Fishing Derby
Sat. July 11th
Blue Berry Islands Land use
Workshop
Haliburton Forest
July 11th 9:00am—10:30am
Art on the Dock
July 11th and 12th
Rock On The Dock
July 25th
Public Use Areas and Island
Clean Up
July 26th
Regatta
Sat. Aug 1st
Sailing Regatta
Aug. 2nd
Fireworks
Aug 1st at dusk
Sailing Regatta
Aug. 2nd
Family Digital Scavenger Hunt
Aug 22nd, 11:00am
Aug. 23rd, 11:00am Rain date
Volunteer Dental Outreach
Fundraising Concert
Aug. 22nd for info:
KLCOA General Meeting
Sat Sept 5th
Haliburton Forest
Blueberry Islands Ownership Trans-
ferred to KLCOA
We are very fortunate to have completed the owner-
ship transfer of the Blueberry Islands to the KLCOA
over the last year. The two islands are located in the
North West basin of the lake and are well known to
most cottagers. The land transfer includes a cove-
nant on the deed which directs that the islands are
retained in their natural state and cannot be devel-
oped. You can find the islands on the lake map at
http://klcoa.org/lakeplan/maps.html.
One of our ongoing Stewardship Initiatives is to
establish land use principles for KLCOA land
holdings. Land use principles have been devel-
oped for Norah‘s Island and Two Loon Island in
previous workshops and community consulta-
tions.
Now that the KLCOA owns the islands, it is im-
portant to establish guidelines for the use of the
islands in order to protect them for future gen-
erations, allow the public to enjoy the use of the
islands and to respect the Blueberry Island‘s
neighbours.
Blueberry Islands - Land Use Workshop
Establishing Principles for Land Use
Saturday, July 11th, 9:00-10:30AM
Haliburton Forest, Seminar Room
Contact- [email protected]
Mobile 416.528.1739
Cottage 705.754.1065
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REMINDERS:…...Plan to attend
Canada Day Fireworks Sponsored by
KLCOA
July 4th
Rain date: July 5th
Start time: 9:30pm or later
Civic Holiday Fireworks Sponsored by
Private businesses
Aug. 1st
Start time: 9:30pm or later
(with thanks to Kennisis Lake Marina for the
use of this location)
Rock on the Dock
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This annual event is a great oppor-
tunity to get out and enjoy a day of
fishing with friends and family.
Anyone interested can register with
Coordinator, Mike Neely
at [email protected] or by
phone on Fri. July 10th between 5
and 10 pm at 705-754-3031.
Participants can register individually
or in teams of two in either of the
following categories - 12 and under
or 13 and over. Final weigh-in at
the bridge between Little and Big
Kennisis Lakes at 5 pm on Saturday.
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Wow! Can you beat this
one?
KLCOA RED CROSS SWIMING LESSONS 2015 JULY 6 - AUGUST 14
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Swimming lessons will once again be held at the Kennisis Lake Marina over six weeks. We are pleased to introduce our new instructor Jackie Gillies. Jackie is experienced in teaching all levels of Red Cross lessons and is looking forward to working and having fun with your kids. As in the past, students must complete any two weeks to be eligible for a badge, but participation does not guarantee the student will pass the level. All participants will be contacted the weekend prior to lessons to confirm times. Payment will be due by cheque or cash at the first day of lessons. Register now to guarantee your child a spot. Click HERE to Register!
Paper forms are available at the Marina Store.
Hunt on your property for
different trees?
Can you find leaf samples from the
chart and then from the list?
Maple,
Beech
Sugar maple
Red maple
Soft maple
American
beech
hemlock
Birch
Oak
Elm
Ash
Poplar
Black cherry
Pine
Spruce
Cedar
Our Environmental Is Precious To Us
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DON’T MISS THE KLCOA ART ON THE DOCK STUDIO TOUR – JULY 11 & 12TH
An exciting new initiative for this summer is ―Art on the Dock‖, a studio tour featuring more than 30 artists and artisans at 20 locations around Kennisis Lake. It will be held from 11 – 4 on Sat & Sun, July 11 & 12, 2015. One lucky visitor to the Kennisis Lake Cottage Owners‘ Association Art on the Dock on July 11 &
12 will win a painting donated by Kennisis Lake artist Wilf McOstrich.Visitors who visit at least 10
exhibitors are eligible for a draw to win the watercolour painting called ―Mother Nature‘s Ward-
robe‖. It is framed and measures 28‖ x 18‖. It was painted enplein air at Kennisis Lake in the Fall
when the colours were displaying the myriad hues contained in ―Mother Nature‘s diverse and col-
ourful Wardrobe‖, according to McOstrich.
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McOstrich said, “I first arrived at Kennisis Lake over 45 years ago and found it, and indeed all of Haliburton, to be a painter’s paradise. A natural beauty, filled with breathtaking sunsets and riotous fall colours that simply demand to be captured in paint.” Wilf McOstrich is a member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour (which was started
by the Group of Seven in 1927), a member and director of the Toronto Watercolour Society and the
Irish Watercolour Society. His work has won numerous awards and is included in collections in
Canada, the U.S. and Europe, including in many corporate collections.
KLCOA president Tony Lepine said ―Like Wilf, there are so many talented artists in the Kennisis
Lake community that until now have not exhibited locally and together. We appreciate Wilf McOs-
trich‘s special contribution of a painting to our inaugural Art on the Dock event. The opportunity to
win this beautiful piece adds another reason to spend the July 11 and 12th weekend visiting the ex-
hibitors on our lake.‖
Visitors can print out a form from the KLCOA website at http://klcoa.org/assets/files/art-on-the-dock/art-on-the-dock-exhibitors-revised.pdfwhere each of the 20 Art on the Dock exhibitors will mark when their location has been visited, along with the visitor‘s contact information. Visitors can leave these forms with any exhibitor when they have visited at least ten exhibitor locations. The ballots will be collected after Art on the Dock ends on Sunday, July 12 and Wilf McOstrich will draw the winner. KLCOA members and other visitors will all be eligible. Other exhibitors include other water base painters, painters in oil, potters, photographers, quilters,
fine woodworkers, decorative sign painters, mosaic tile workers, soap makers, sculptors, birdhouse
makers, song and poetry writers, candle makers and an artist in orgonite. See the complete list of
exhibitors at http://klcoa.org/assets/files/klcoa-2015art-on-the-dock-booklets-web-r.pdf
Artists and artisans will be showing (and selling) their fine art and crafts on their docks,
decks and in their cottages, lofts and garages from 11 to 4 each day. Visitors are welcome
to tour the lake by boat or by road - Art on the Dock signs will designate the exhibitor loca-
tions.
KLCOA wishes to thank Janis Parker of Parker Pad & Printing for producing and printing the
Art on the Dock brochure, and Parker Pad & Printing and Gary Pike of Viper Marketing for
their generous sponsorship of the Art on the Dock signs.
Update on the Kennisis Lake Dam reconstruction project:
Parks Canada and Public Works and Government Services Canada are moving forward with the project to reconstruct Kennisis Lake Dam. They are anticipating that construction work will be initiated in late August. Some of the main points that may be of interest to the KLCOA include: a. The boat launch (into Red Pine lake) will be open to public use up to November 17th. At that point it will be closed until the spring of 2016 when the lakes are free of ice; b. Public portable toilets will be installed to compensate for the existing public toilet that falls within the construc-tion area; c. A temporary canoe portage around the construction site will be established during construction. The existing boat roller system will be re-installed after construction; d. A few boats stored between the boat launch and the dam will have to be moved for construction. Notifications will be posted to advise the owners to relocate boats prior to construction; e. Construction fences will be installed to restrict public access to the site. There will be some restriction on public parking at the dam during construction; f. The new dam will fall within the same foot print as the existing structure, therefore there will only be limited permanent changes to the site after construction;
g. The project will improve public safety at the dam; and h. Parks Canada has no intention to vary water levels outside of normal operating ranges during construction; and they have promised to advise the Association if there are changes to this plan.
Anyone who is interested in reading about the specifications, drawings, environmental assessment, and geotechnical analysis can read the documents at www.klcoa.org. Click the stewardship tab to locate these docs.
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Did you know?
The Kennisis Dam replace-
ment was ‗re-announced‘
but with an additional $1.4
million bringing the total
cost to $4.9 million.
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The KLCOA Group Purchase pro-
grams for Propane and for Home
Heating Oil will continue this year for
the second year.
For KLCOA members who use heat-
ing oil to heat their premises, Young-
dale Fuels is offering a 6 cent per litre
discount off their normal rates. If you
are interested, please contact Valerie
Pagnello at 705-457-2500. She will
verify that you are a current KLCOA
member and set you up for the
coming winter.
The KLCOA Group Purchase
Program for propane with Superior
Propane is also continuing for
customers who consumer more than
1500 litres/year. We anticipate that
we will negotiate a fixed price for the
coming winter when propane
rates are at their lowest in
the July timeframe. We will
communicate the offer via
eblast to KLCOA members
who will have approximately
7 days to sign up for the
offer. Members who joined
the Superior Propane
program last year will be
able to continue with the new
fixed price for the coming
year – and Members who
have not previously been
Superior customers will also
be able to join for the first
time. All the terms – includ-
ing tank rental costs, remote
monitoring program, fixed
price for the coming year,
etc. – will be communicated
in July.
Last year, the Group
Purchase program brought
a new level of competitive-
ness in propane costs to
our lake. If more members
join the KLCOA Group
Purchase program with
Superior, we will have even
more leverage to obtain
competitive rates so we
encourage you to consider
whether participating in this
program makes sense for
you.
For further information, please contact [email protected]
KLCOA Group Purchase Programs for Propane and Home Heating Oil
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DID YOU KNOW? Regional Health units in Ontario transferred responsibility for septic system inspection to local munici-
palities in July 2014. Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge passed this responsibility to Dysart et al. Septic
inspection is presently limited to new construction and building permits.
Septic tanks should be inspected every 3-5 years. An inspection costs $150—$200 while a new system
costs $8000—$20 000.
Using low-flow toilets, faucets and showerheads reduces the volume of water the system must filter and
absorb.
Cooking grease, oils, coffee grounds, cigarettes, paper towels,, disposable diapers and other paper
products put down or flushed the drain may clog your drain field.
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Reporting Crime : Online
Effective July 7, 2014, the
Ontario Provincial Police
(OPP) have adopted an
Internet-based crime reporting
system where people can
report certain crimes such as
lost property, theft from
vehicles, and property
damage, without an officer
having to be dispatched. Only
occurrences that do not
involve an injury, a suspect or
evidence are applicable.
To access the system, go to
http://www.opp.ca/reporting/.
Take a stroll through the past in the Stanhope
Museum!
This day highlights terrific demonstrations and
displays of heritage arts, crafts and trades.
Come and see local folks demonstrate beekeep-
ing, soap making, tinsmithing, tatting, mandolin
making, hand woodworking, dye making, and
much more.
See antique cameras, chainsaws, cars and
snowmobiles while enjoying the music of the
Custom Blend band, and the Celtic Slow Jam.
Kids can play traditional games, have their faces
painted, and meet farm animals. Don't miss the
Speaking of Wildlife live animals at 11 am.
Think you have the best butter tarts around?
Enter our butter tart competition and see if
you can bring home the grand prize. One
dozen butter tarts per entrant.
Enjoy the bake sale, barbecue lunch, and the
museum's famous citron marmalade.
Lots of stuff to touch, see, do & buy. Some-
thing for everyone in the family!
Looking for more details, or want to be a part
of this event?
Email [email protected] or
download the event guide and poster at
www.stanhopemuseum.on.ca/
12th ANNUAL STANHOPE HERITAGE DAY Saturday July 18th, 2015
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KLCOA Navigational Hazard Marking Program - 2015
The Kennisis Lake Cottage Owners Association launched a program in 2013 to help create a safer boating experience on our two lakes.
Again this year, we will be placing more distinctive yellow floating marker buoys at the most hazardous rock and shoal locations on the lakes. These locations, as well as others to be marked in the future, are shown on the Navigational Hazards map found on the KLCOA website at Hazard Buoy Map .
As some rock formations are large, often extending to many metres around the buoys, boaters are advised to give the buoys a wide berth.. The buoys will be in place annually in the spring and removed in the fall. Thank you to our volunteers who offer to be responsible for placing and removing the buoys each year.
We welcome suggestions from cottagers about additional locations you deem hazardous to boating.
THIS PROGRAM WILL MARK ONLY SOME OF THE DANGEROUS LAKE HAZARDS
The program does not guarantee or even suggest that unmarked rock locations can be safely navigated. The primary responsibility for a safe boating experience rests with the individual operator of a watercraft. Boat operators should follow the instructions on safe boating learned when preparing for and obtaining your Pleasure Craft Operators Card. As well, you should use common sense when travelling near shorelines, islands and areas displaying tell-tale signs of possible shallow water and/or underwater hazards.
KLCOA and its directors and officers take no responsibility for injury to boaters or damage to boats as a result of contact with navigational hazards.
We are indebted to the Federation of Cottagers Associations (FOCA) which has shared with us their consid-erable research of the regulatory and liability issues associated with this program.
Please stay safe and enjoy your boating experience on our beautiful Kennisis Lakes.
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BUOY LOCATIONS FOR 2015
Many Thanks to the volunteers who manage the Buoys of Kennisis .and to the Hazard Buoy Planning
Committee: Chris Riddle, Jeff Gardner, Terry O’Connor, Ryan McCutcheon, Gary Bouwmeister.
DID YOU KNOW? Natural Shorelines ….
Provide healthy lake water
Filter pollutants
Improve Kennisis Fishery
Provide habitats
Should remain natural
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Although the KLCOA Stewardship Committee is committed to initiating projects, educating our
members and keeping our lake healthy, one committee cannot do it all. Every cottage owner and
visitor to Kennisis Lake needs to be active in preserving and protecting our lake habitat. We are all
Stewards of the Lake! Let‘s all do our part and protect this paradise that keeps us coming back
for more!!!
The following is an excerpt from FOCA‘s ―Healthy Waterfronts‖ manual.
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Get On Board with Safe Boating….a resource from FOCA…..
For your reference, we‘ve compiled a list of some watercraft safety tips so that you and your family
can be sure to have a fun and safe time on the water this summer!
Pack the Right Gear: Always be sure to have the proper equipment on board your boat prior to leaving the dock in order to be prepared for any emergencies that might occur. At a minimum, all pleasure crafts should be equipped with a first-aid kit, a bailer or bilge pump, a pea-less whis-tle, a magnetic compass, paddles, a watertight flashlight, a buoyant heaving line that measures at least 15 metres, and one lifejacket or Personal Floatation Device (PFD) for each person on board.
Be Weather-wise: Make sure you check local weather conditions and forecasts prior to depar-ture. If you notice the signs of bad weather approaching, it‘s best to play it safe and make for shore.
Common Sense is a Boater‘s Best Friend: One of the most important aspects of boating safety is also one of the easiest! Use your common sense and be sure to operate your craft at safe speeds at all times, especially in crowded areas or when participating in water sports. Watch for and be respectful of buoys and other navigational aids – they are there to ensure boating safety for everyone on the water.
Alcohol and Boating do not mix:Just like driving under the influence, operating your watercraft under the influence of alcohol is an offense under the Criminal Code of Canada. Enjoy that boating while you‘re out on the water but save your drink for when you‘re safely on the dock.
PFDs are a Life Saver: Before leaving the shore, be sure to fit each member of your onboard team with an appropriately sized Personal Floatation Device. They aren‘t called lifejackets for nothing! They are the best way to be sure that you and your crew remain safe while out on the lake this summer.
Don‘t forget your Pleasure Craft Operator Card!. Make sure your PCOC is on board with you when you are operating your watercraft – it‘s the law.
For further information regarding boating safety and pleasure craft operating requirements, please
visit the following link for Transportation Canada‘s Safe Boating Guide:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/media/documents/marinesafety/TP-511e.pdf
Whether you‘re new to boating or have been zipping around your lake for years, it is always a good
idea to review boating safety rules at the beginning of the season in order to be sure that you and
your friends and family are prepared for a safe summer on the water.
Stay safe, boaters!
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Carbon Monoxide Alarms Required
(Taken from Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services )
Carbon monoxide alarm installation requirements
Fuel burning appliances include furnaces, hot water heaters, gas
or wood fireplaces, portable fuel burning heaters and genera-
tors, barbeques, stoves and vehicles.
If your home has a fuel burning appliance, a fireplace or an at-
tached garage, install a carbon monoxide alarm adjacent to
each sleeping area.
If you live in an apartment or condo building: If there is a fuel
burning appliance in your condo/apartment, install a carbon
monoxide alarm adjacent to each sleeping area.
If your building has a service room, carbon monoxide alarms must be installed in the service
room and adjacent to each sleeping area of all condos/apartments above, below and beside
the service room.
If your building has a garage, carbon monoxide alarms must be installed adjacent to each
sleeping area of all condos/apartments above, below and beside the garage.
For added protection, install a carbon monoxide alarm on every storey of the home according
to manufacturer‘s instructions
In general, ―adjacent to each sleeping area‖ means the hallway serving or area outside the sleep-
ing area. For instance, a CO alarm must be installed in the hallway adjacent to multiple bedrooms
in a house or apartment. However, there may be situations where ―adjacent to each sleeping area‖
refers to the area around the bed, within the bedroom or sleeping area itself.
Compliance with the legislation will be phased in:
Homeowners and property owners/tenants in buildings that contain no more than 6 suites must
comply as of April 15, 2015.
Residential occupancy owners of buildings with more than 6 suites have 12 months to comply
(October 15, 2015).
CO alarms that have already been installed must be maintained in accordance with the Fire
Code effective October 15, 2014.
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Cottage Fire Safety Tip Sheet Cottage Fire Safety –
To minimize the risk of fire and burn injury, the fire service recommends the following cottage fire
safety tips:
Install smoke alarms on every storey and outside all sleeping areas. It‘s the law for all On-
tario homes, cottages, cabins and seasonal homes to have working smoke alarms on
every storey and outside all sleeping areas.
Test smoke alarms at least monthly or each time you return to the cottage.
Pack a new smoke alarm and extra smoke alarm batteries in case they need replacement.
Install and ensure carbon monoxide alarms in your cottage if it has a fuel burning appli-
ance.
Develop and practice a home fire escape plan to ensure everyone knows what to do if the
smoke alarm sounds.
Know the telephone number for the local fire department and your cottage‘s emergency sign
number, in case of emergency.
Clean barbecues before using them. Keep an eye on lit barbecues and ensure all combusti-
bles, as well as children and pets are kept well away from them. Fires can happen when
barbecues are left unattended.
Keep barbecue lighters and matches out of sight and reach of children. Remember to bring a
flashlight with extra batteries.
Check heating appliances and chimneys before using them.
Check with your local fire department, municipality, or Ministry of Natural Resources to de-
termine whether open air burning is permitted before having a campfire or burning brush.
If open burning is allowed, fires should be built on bare soil or on exposed rock. Remove
leaves and twigs from around the fire to keep it from spreading. Always keep a bucket of
water, sand, or even a shovel close by and supervise the fire at all times.
If you must smoke, do so outside. Keep a large can with water nearby so cigarette butts can
be safely discarded.
If you drink, do so responsibly. Tobacco use and ex-
cessive alcohol consumption are contributing fac-
tors in many fires and can lead to serious injuries.
Burn candles in sturdy candleholders that will not tip
and are covered with a glass shade. When you go
out, blow out!
(see page 33 for Dysart et al bylaw about fires)
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Volume 1, Issue 1
KENNISIS LAKE Fish Report:
The Fall evaluation and location of Trout spawning
areas were made and located on maps and sent
to the MNR.
Yes….we have lake trout!
No…...the spawning beds have not yet been
Confirmed!
Wow! ..The MNR put 10 000 speckled trout into
Kennisis Lake last year!
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ATV Rules and Regulations can be easily forgotten in the spirit and excitement of arriving at your
destination and starting your engines for the ATV experience at the cottage. The following is a
reminder that we all need to knowledgeable and responsible of our legal obligations while enjoying
a sport that challenges your abilities and offers the ―rush‖ of operating a machine with speed and
strength and agility.
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Volume 1, Issue 1
DID YOU KNOW?
Lizards can self-amputate their
tails for protection. It grows back
after a few months.
A duck‘s quack doesn‘t echo and
no one knows why.
There are about 450 types of
cheese in the world. 240 come
from France.
Your tongue is the only muscle in
your body that is attached at only
one end..
A shrimp's heart is in its head.
To produce a single pound of
honey, a bee would have to visit 2
million flowers.
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2014 Regatta Memories! Let’s Make More Memories in 2015!
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Again, KLCOA is thankful to Doug Mahood for
offering his Marina location to us so that our cottag-
ers can enjoy a fun day with family and friends ….a
custom at Kennisis Lake for over 50 years! This
year Doug has also offered to do the refreshment
tent! Thank you, Doug!!!,
Please remember that Doug wants everyone to
have a wonderful day so being responsible and
respectful to his property is key to the Regatta‘s
success! See you soon!
A Reminder of Dysart et al Bylaw:
open air fires may be set two hours before sunset and must be ex-
tinguished two hours after sunrise.
fire must be at least three (3) metres from property line, buildings,
fences, trees and roadway;
ensure that the means of extinguishing the fire designated is available at the site at all times
during the fire;
fire must be attended, controlled and supervised by a competent adult.
all persons setting an open air fire in the Municipality of Dysart et al shall:
a) be responsible for any damage to property or injury to persons occasioned by the said
fire;
b) be liable for costs incurred by the Fire Department, including personnel, equipment an
apparatus necessary and called in to extinguish the said fire.
(for more details about the fire bylaw, visit
http://www.dysartetal.ca/portfolio-view/licensing-and-by-law-enforcement/
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So peaceful……...
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Kennisis Cottage Rentals handle a wide spectrum of lakefront accommodations. We have been matching guests with just the right cottage since 2006. We know what vacationers want, and as fellow cottagers we under-stand your pride of ownership and attachment to the lake. Feel free to contact us for an on-site evaluation of your rental potential:
705 754-4678 or www.kennisiscottagerentals.com
