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| This year saw 15 incidences of break and entering in our community. The majority occurred on West Shore Drive and Inaccessible roads where there is little supervision. One or two of the break-ins occurred on the South Shore. Although no arrests have been made, there are suspects. This year there were several occasions where warning notices had to be issued to people who parked their vehicles on snow routes, causing inconvenience to others. The volunteers continue to meet every two months to keep in touch with what's happening and there are three joint meetings each year with other community policing organizations.
Last year we were unable to offer the Red Cross swimming programme because we could not find a qualified instructor over the age of 18 who could be in charge. Great efforts have been made this year to insure that the programme runs and we are happy to announce that we have acquired two qualified, age-appropriate instructors. SWIMMING LESSONS THIS YEAR ARE A "GO"! Details are being worked out and we hope that more information will be available by our May meeting. |
Not a lot has happened since our last general meeting. We did reach agreement with the developer over the issue of restoration of the Soap Pond shoreline. The developer has given us cash to purchase seedlings and topsoil. This year we'll be putting together a work force of lake volunteers who will do the planting. Blair Johnson has agreed to spearhead this project and we hope to have more details available for our May meeting. The issue of how the lands donated to the KLCOA will be managed is still under negotiation.
Last year a group of volunteers, cleaned up the islands which will eventually be deeded to the KLCOA. Needless to say, they spent a weekend collecting bottles, cans and garbage as well as cleaning up the remains of human excrement. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT OVERNIGHT CAMPING IS NOT ALLOWED ON THESE ISLANDS. NOR IS IT ALLOWED ON THE MUNICIPAL PROPERTY ON THE SPIT OF LAND BETWEEN THE TWO LAKES. It is indeed sad to think that we spend a lot of time and energy to protect our environment, only to learn that some of our own members abuse our lake. The islands now have close neighbours and it is only fair that we allow them the privilege that we have always enjoyed…a beautiful lake where we can "escape" from the crazy world in which we live. Please remember, when purchasing cleaning products, to make certain they are phosphate-free. One line of products (Shaklee) is available through the Cookhouse/Store at the Haliburton Forest. Other phosphate-free products are also available at local stores. We will continue with our water-testing programme and will continue to monitor any development which jeopardizes the quality of our lake. Our Association has been well-represented at Council over a number of issues which affect development on the lake. At one meeting we supported the Redstone Lake Cottagers' Association in their opposition to a proposed boat house to be built to house antique canoes and kayaks. Dysart has an existing by-law which bans the erection of boat houses and the request was turned down. The property owner took his case to the Ontario Municipal Board which met and have yet (at the time of this writing) to rule on the issue. There is great concern over this issue and it's implications regarding the 66-foot setbacks. You can read more about this by going to our website, clicking on "links" and checking the April 8 issue of The Echo. We are always notified of any application for variances to the planning code and have the opportunity to represent your interests on such applications. |
