Poker Run – 2015/07/25
Please support our local Saint Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation with your $200 donation (as a Poker Run participant) to the Foundation. Join us at 9:30 AM, Saturday July 25, at the Barry’s Bay dock. Travel by boat to 7 docks and pick 7 cards for the best 5 card poker hand and win prizes. If you can’t attend, we’ll pick your cards for you so that you can still win. Join us at 1:00 PM at Hinterland Beach for a BBQ, refreshments and the awarding of prizes. Register here.
AGM – 2015/07/26
On Sunday July 26, come for the 8:30 a.m. registration & the 9 – 12 meeting. Find out what’s happening on Kamaniskeg at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). To be held at the Combermere Community Centre, located at 1095 Farmer Rd. This is also a great way to help support the association that helps ensure our cottage life remains the enjoyable experience we all seek. Voting on general by-laws. Map here.
Regatta – 2015/08/01
Bring the kids to Hinterland Beach Park at noon Saturday August 1 (or 11:00 for sailing). Swimming & canoe races, sandcastles, tug-of-war and fun in the sun. Kids of all ages welcome. Come one; come all! Map here.
Appetizer (Pot Luck) Party – 2015/08/08
Held this year on Saturday Aug 8 at the home of Jolanta & Roman Sakowski located at 1522C River Road. Please bring your pot luck contribution, a chair, a smile and show up at about 2:00. Map here.
Invasive Species submitted by KAPOA director Anna Dolan
An invasive species is a plant, animal or fish that has been introduced to an area outside of its normal geographic range, and threatens the health of our natural areas by out-competing native species for food and habitat. Invading species are one of the greatest threats to the biodiversity of Ontario’s waters and woodlands. Species migrate to new locations naturally; for example a bird can carry a seed to a new location, or by people: weeds attached to the bottom of a boat. Most relocated species do not survive a foreign habitat. A few survive and if there are no predators in the new environment, those species can become invasive. A number of programs have been established in order to address the increasing threats posed by invading species in Ontario. Many of the programs focus on early detection and rapid response. I believe that the best defence is always to prevent the spread of unwanted species.
The Invading Species Awareness Program provides a lot of common sense advice on preventing spread. Some tips include:
- Look before you leave – mud, boots, boats, your pet can all carry seeds. Clean your boots before heading up to the lake, wash your boat if you are moving it from one lake to the next, remove seeds from your pets.
- Exotic aquatic species have the potential to become invasive. Never dispose of aquatic, invertebrates or fish into natural waterways. Do not introduce exotic fish to water gardens near natural waterways. No matter how diligent you are at keeping your goldfish in the pond, an animal or bird can relocate the fish to the lake. A simple gold fish has been known to become invasive.
- Buy only local firewood. Burn it on site.
- Garden with non-invasive plants. Buy from a reputable garden supply centre.
For more information, refer to the Invading Species Awareness Program web site.
The Canada Food Inspection Agency web site offers a lot of information about bio-security, plant protection, the risks of moving firewood and much more.
Water Quality submitted by Co-Chair, NORKLA (North Kawartha Lakes Association) Doug Wellman
Check out this common sense CHA advice regarding septic and waterfront treatments.
1) Tips; 2) Saving Water; 3) Shoreline Action; & 4) The First Thing.
Book Launch & Signing – 2015/07/30
Local author, David Coombs, has just released his latest book entitled The Beckoning Land. The Barry’s Bay library, located at 19474 Opeongo Line (Hwy 60), Barry’s Bay is hosting the book launch July 30 at 6:30pm and all are welcome. See here for more info.
BB Recreation links
There are a number of activities available in Barry’s Bay and Combermere including swimming lessons and many other options. Please check out this link for more detail.
KAPOA Corn Roast 2015/09/05 Weather Permitting
We’re bringing back the Kamaniskeg Annual Corn Roasts to Hinterland Beach Park on the Saturday Sept 5 of the Labour Day long weekend. Come by car or come by boat for a feast starting at 6:00 p.m. Bring chairs and your own beverages. Open to all with details to follow. Map Here.
Parade of Lights 2015/09/05
The Feaver Hensons are at it again. Prepare your boat with colourful lights to join the fourth annual Parade of Lights ( lighted boat parade ) starting at at about 8 – 8:30 Labour Day Saturday Sept 5 from the Hinterland Beach Park.. Open to all with details to follow.
Kamaniskeg Facebook Pages
Some have probably already noticed there are Facebook pages devoted to Kamaniskeg Lake activity. Here’s one.
E-transfer Dues
As KAPOA attempts to becomes more useful and efficient, we now accept dues payments via Interact E-Transfers to pay.kapoa@gmail.com. Upon receipt, membership secretary Jeneene Brunton will mail out the 911 membership sticker plus the current KAPOA information sheet. Please ensure that the info you submit with the e-transfer payment includes your 911 address and a valid email address so we can accurately update your records accordingly.
This message is being emailed to over 350 folks interested in the Kamaniskeg events and well-being. Feel free to forward it to other like minded people who are welcome to freely subscribe for future KAPOA bulletins and newsletters.
That’s it for now except a parting request to have a safe and happy summer for all. Best regards. KAPOA
