Hey Loon Callers,
Saturday looks like it is going to be quite rainy,
so the Paddle Palooza and Food Drive has moved to
Sunday June 30th
FOOD BANK drop off – Lots 2, 32, 36, 51, 70
It will be great to see you again!
The AGM agenda was packed, and we took the entire two hours!
You can find the content and minutes by clicking on the links below.
To the President Elect, Ian G, the new Lake Steward Mark P, and our newest Member at Large, Danielle C. You all have big shoes to fill, but judging from your enthusiasm and qualifications, you are well on your way.
Margi C for her services at President and her enthusiasm in bringing so many cottagers together. There will be a transition period after which Margi will become the Past President.
Jim H for the knowledge and dedication to the position of Lake Steward. Lake Health needs this kind of attention more now than ever.
To our executive presenters for the care and hard work that goes into preparing for and making the AGM possible.
Carolyn Amyotte, Mayor North Kawartha (northkawartha.ca)
Paul Smith, Kawartha Highlands Park Superintendent (ontarioparks.ca/park/kawarthahighlands)
Vickie Hartog (PLiiNK.ca) &
Jaff Berthelette, Liason, Invading Species Awareness Program, with Sarah Thorn of OFAH-ISAP (ofah.org/programs/invading-species-awareness-program)
More volunteers are needed to respond to fire emergency calls.
Reach out to Henry to offer your services.
Response training will be provided.
Let Erin know if you have any suggestions about the regatta
Order form coming soon
Subscribe to a few services that are useful and important to cottagers:
North Kawartha: subscription.northkawartha.ca/Subscribe
FOCA: lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/RJxeH2B/FOCAelertSignup
Loon Call Lake: looncalllake.ca/subscribe/
Please encourage your adult children to subscribe too, and to attend the AGM
They are the future of the lake!
Cottager Idea?
Do you have ideas for the cottage association?
All ideas welcome. email info@looncalllake.ca
6/6/2024 9:39:46 AM
| Please be aware of turtles crossing roads through North Kawartha, especially during warmer months. Your safety and the safety of other drivers is top priority. If you see a turtle on the road, please do not stop your car in the middle of the road or walk into direct traffic. When handling smaller turtles, gently pick them up behind their front legs and move them in the direction they were heading. Snapping turtles can be aggressive, so use something long and sturdy to guide them to their destination. If you cannot stop to help a crossing turtle, please try to avoid hitting the turtles by slowing down and steering around them, where possible. Cautious driving can help protect the turtles! If you find an injured turtle, contact the Ontario Turtle Conversation Centre at 705-741-5000. They operate a turtle hospital that treats and released injured turtles. Drive carefully North Kawartha and help our adorable, shelled friends cross the road safety! Additional Resource Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre Website Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre Location: 4-1434 Chemong Road, Selwyn, ON, K9J 6X2 705-741-50000 Read this article on our website.  CONTACT US2 80 Burleigh Street, PO Box 550, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0 North Kawartha TownshipUnsubscribePrivacy Policy |
A reminder for Loon Callers – Loons Need Our Help
https://birdscanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Loons_Need_Your_Help.pdf
Welcome back to the cottage. Spring made an early appearance this year, with warnings about bears leaving their dens earlier than usual. But now spring is rapidly disappearing making way for summer. Yeah!
The AGM will be held on Saturday June 8th from 10am until noon at NKCC. See you all there!
Agenda:
The Looncall Lake Cottagers Association was formed in the mid 1900’s to represent the interests of property owners and to help protect the lake for current and future generations of cottagers. Every year new development and environmental threats put additional stresses on this valuable resource. We need your support and as a member you can help ensure the vitality of this beautiful lake.
Two positions, the President and the Lake Steward, are open for nominations this year. The votes will take place at the AGM. The sitting President will become the Past President following the vote.
The President is the “leader” of the Executive Committee. The role of the President is to:
The Lake Steward leads association in guardianship of the lake. The Lake Steward is responsible for:
Fees are $40 this year.
What do you get for your money:
Do you need your cottage neighbour’s contact information? email info@looncalllake.ca to request a copy
Have you lost something? Found something? email info@looncalllake.ca and we’ll post on the Facebook page.
The fire pump purchase is imminent. The fire committee is finalizing the guidelines and procedures for the maintenance and training on the fire equipment, including responses to the questions you sent in, along with a set of cottage fire prevention practices. In addition, a web page is being constructed to make this information easily accessible (a link will be sent once it is published).
Henry Decock, Fire Pump Committee Chair
The Paddle Palooza and Food Drive will be held on June 29th starting at 10:30am. Paddle the lake with your friends and family. Greet lake friends at their docks and support the community by bringing non-perishable food to the drop off points for donation to the Apsley food Bank.
We are looking forward to the Regatta and Corn Roast on August 3rd, and welcome all volunteers. We will have more information at the AGM.
Loons were seen on almost every day in the summer of 2024. Sadly, we witnessed a loon death on the lake last year. The cause of the death is unknown. Please take care to watch out for loons in the water and do not fish with lead.
Thanks to Sue Murray for leading this program for Loon Call Lake and reporting to Birds Canada on our behalf.
More marine fatalities occur on small, non-motorized watercraft than you may expect. A marine fatality is considered any event caused by entering the water involuntarily – primarily falling overboard, and capsizing; far fewer were due to collisions.
Some stats:
For an eye-opening message we encourage you to watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up-fResUwRI This is 35 minutes well spent for you and your family.
Care for your cottage by caring for your septic. What to do:
https://foca.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/septic_systems.pdf
The Lake Partner Program results for 2022 have finally been released. They appear to be working a year behind schedule. All data- Secchi disk, total phosphorus, calcium and chloride ion – are within historical values. Although the Lake Partner Program data is behind schedule and redundant to the Trent University data, it is free and the Lake Partner Program covers many more lakes than Trent does. It is beneficial to be part of the larger set of data.
The water samples for May 2024 have been collected and mailed to Dorset, the home of the Lake Partner Program.
Trent University sampled our lake on August 10, 2023. The data for chlorophyll a, Secchi disk depth, calcium, total phosphorus, dissolved organic carbon and dissolved oxygen at lake bottom are all close to our historical average, except for one, which is too good, Secchi disk depth. Trent got a Secchi disk reading of 6 metres on Loon Call Lake. 5 metres would be believable in August, but 6 metres, not so much. Apparently, the entire region showed good water quality in 2023.
In conclusion, all is well on Loon Call Lake.
2022 data is now available and published on the web site at https://looncalllake.ca/the-lake.
Join us at NKCC following the LCLCA AGM for the Lake Health Seminar to learn more about Natural Shoreline Conservation and Invasive Species Reduction
email info@looncalllake.ca
Photo credit – Denise (Sue’s sister)
Are you interested in finding out more about Lake Health. Everyone is welcome to a Lake Health Seminar at NKCC on Saturday afternoon June 8th (the same date as our AGM). The topics: Shoreline Conservation and Preventing Aquatic Invasives.
Hi All, thought you would be interested in the topics covered in the FOCA AGM. If any of them interest you, let us know and we can get you more information.
Do you want to learn about Aquatic Invasive Species and what you can do to prevent their spread? Email info@pliink.ca for details and a zoom link
This article from Cottage Life and the Ontario Government
BY LEYLAND ROCHESTER
Spring may have sprung early for Ontario thanks to Wiarton Willie’s expert predictions, but the cost of an early spring is sometimes not as nice as the weather.
The Government of Ontario has released a statement in conjunction with the Ontario Provincial Police urging caution as black bears have started to come out of hibernation. Due to unseasonably warm winter temperatures and a lack of snowpack, bears have started to emerge from hibernation earlier than expected in some parts of the province.
This has been one of the warmest winters on record for much of Ontario. The Hamilton airport reported a record-breaking 20.9°C on March 4, 2024. This has prompted some slumbering animals to end their hibernation weeks ahead of schedule.
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The Government of Ontario has opened its non-emergency, toll-free Bear Wise reporting line early this year, due to the early end of hibernation. For 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from March 1 to November 30, residents of Ontario can call 1-866-514-2327 to report a bear in their area. However, if it is an urgent emergency, call 911.
Please see the full article at: cottagelife.com/outdoors
Do your part to preserve shorelines, for the long term health of our lakes.
The 2024 BASC Tree and Shrub Program is now open!
They are taking orders now for spring pick up the first week of May. Be sure to place your order soon to avoid disappointment as supplies are limited. Thank you for liking and sharing this post to spread the word! (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064860963664)
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