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North Kawarthat Township has declared a State of Emergency in the aftermath of Saturday’s storm.

The storm on Saturday May 21, 2022 downed many trees, power lines and signage across Ontario and North Kawartha. Power went out on the lake at about 2:30-3:00pm. 

North Kawartha is sending updates and area information. You can see the current update and sign up for nofications at https://www.northkawartha.ca/en/news/storm-update.aspx

Please do take care and exercise caution if you are at the cottage or in the area.

Message from the North Kawartha Foodbank upon receiving the Golf Tournament donation:

Hi Scott:

Thank you for your recent donation to the North Kawartha Food Bank through Canada Helps.  Your generosity and thoughtfulness is very much appreciated. We hope the participants at the Looncall Lake Golf Tournament had an amazing day.

This gift will be used to help benefit those individuals and families in need of assistance by providing food and other basic supplies as per our mandate. The North Kawartha Food Bank Inc. operates on a totally volunteer basis.

Best regards,
Diane Rothnie, Treasurer,
North Kawartha Food Bank Inc.

Visit:
North Kawartha Food Bank
135 Burleigh St. PO Box 641 Apsley, Ontario Tuesday and Friday from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM 705-656-3820

Happy and Safe Thanksgiving to all

It was a fantastic day for golf, friends, food and fun. The tournament was so well organized, even the weather cooperated (the weather forecasts are not to be trusted in 2021).

Prizes were awarded for best scored, highest score, closest to the pin and a putting tournament. But, the biggest winner was the Kawartha Food Bank with $423 donated from the fees and individuals.

We do hope this becomes an annual event!

FOCA is very proud to launch the new Be #WakeAware campaign, together with our partners at the Muskoka Lakes Association and Safe Quiet Lakes.

Boaters need to be #WakeAware to ensure ALL lake or river users are able to enjoy the water safely and sustainably. Any wake near shore can cause issues for loons, docks, shorelines, swimmers and other small craft users.
Large wake users are encouraged to take their fun to the middle of large lakes. Avoid narrow, shallow or near-shore areas, and watch behind you to understand your wake impact.

All small powerboat users can help, too, by always reducing speed to 10 km/hr or less within 30m of shore, and by getting up to plane quickly when transitioning from slow to high speed.
We all have a role to play in being #WakeAware.

Do your part: Please visit the campaign webpage, share the link and #WakeAware hashtag on your own social networks, websites and community groups, and circulate this message to everyone you know who loves the waterfront in Ontario: www.BeWakeAware.com

Video: https://youtu.be/X3bYBPbP0qk

The Pandemic Paddle

The 2nd Annual Pandemic Paddle was a bit grey, but the rain held off and we had a great time seeing friends, old and new. Click here to see more of the fun!

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LCLCA Fees

💰 Please remember to send annual cottage fees to jacquiecane@gmail.com. Identify your name and lot number in your e-transfer comment

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First Ever Golf Tournament – Register Now

Register for the August Golf Tournament. Email golf@looncalllake.ca or call Scott and Laurie Phillips. Let them know the names of your golfers and non-golfers.

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LDD and the Natural Shorelines

What to do about LDD – Lymantria dispar dispar(previously referred to as Gypsy Moths)! Click here for this month’s edition of Apsley Backroads for tips.

Natural Shorelines: This month’s edition of Apsley Backroads also includes a feature on natural shorelines, a topic near and dear to the hearts of anyone who participated in our planting palooza in June. Please send photos of your plants as they begin to bloom this year or in future years.

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Photos at the Lake

Have you heard of Tree Cattle?
Did you know about the lightning strike at Windy Point?
What does tranquility look like?
Click here for a peek

Send photos to info@looncalllake.ca  We love to share them.

We spoke of phragmites at the AGM. Click here for additional information. Please do be careful!

“‘It’ll wreak havoc for wildlife’: An invasive plant is threatening Canada’s northern wetlands
Recognized as Canada’s worst invasive plant over a decade ago, the Nature Conservancy of Canada is warning that phragmites are starting to threaten the country’s northern wetlands, raising concerns for species that live in these habitats.”

Yet another 2021 event!

A Golf Tournament is in the works! 

Saturday August 28th, 2021  10:50am – 3:30pm
Woodview Golf Course 
Best Ball – 9 Hole

BBQ Lunch: following golf (hot dog/hamburger/potato salad)
Extras: you arrange with the golf course for a fee: Cart/pull cart, club rental

Cost for golfers: $40/person for green fees, BBQ, prizes, and donation to Apsley Food Bank
Cost for non-golfers: $14/person for BBQ and a donation to Apsley Food Bank

Thanks to Scott Phillips who kicked this off and is organizing the tournament!

Next event for 2021 is the Pandemic Paddle and Food Drive on July 31st.

Paddle around the lake and say a physically distanced hello to your neighbours.

Please remember to drop non-perishable foods at any of the following docks
2 (Decock)
32 (Hunt-Wells)
36 (Hartog)
60 (Colquhoun-Webster)
70 (Cane)

Next on the fun filled agenda for Loon Call Lake…

Drew Phillips with Music on the Dock

Get your request list ready!

Mark your calendars for Saturday July 3rd. 6-8pm. Lot 7

What a beautiful day. Cottagers paddled to various docks for plant pickup. There were more fun and photos as they planted. It was nice to get out and see cottage neighbours (physically distanced, of course) once again.

Looking forward to seeing the results as we paddle around the lake this summer and in years to come.

Reminder to send photos to info@looncalllake.ca by June 26th, for the draw on June 27th.
(photos are posted when they arrive)