Just a reminder that Bass season begins 4th Sat. ; so June 22/24 😉
Great resource:
Just a reminder that Bass season begins 4th Sat. ; so June 22/24 😉
Great resource:
SLCA Merchandise Update:
Happy Spring Lake Friends! You will soon see in the Spring Newsletter that I have decided to step down from my position as Merchandise rep on the SLCA Executive. I have spent the past 3 years working to ensure our lake community has a variety of Merchandise items available to them and I have met many new people along the way. Unfortunately, I just don’t have the time available to commit to another year.
For anyone still hoping to get their summer gear I HAVE opened the E-store one more time. Orders will need to be received by May 15th for delivery beginning of July. If you select ‘pick up from lake’ I will be brining the items to the lake and will message you when they can be picked up. You can access the E-store using this link https://steenburglake.info/estore directly from SLCA Website.
If you do have issues logging in please reach out to internet@steenburglake.com or membership@steenburglake.com
If you are interested in taking on the Merchandise Role please reach out to Pat Stallaert or myself, I am available to connect, provide details and support in a smooth transition of duties.
All current inventory of shirts and cups will still be available for purchase – please contact Fred Cotie at sales@steenburglake.com *If anyone on the South Road is interested in holding and selling inventory please reach out to Fred or Pat
Finally, I would like to thank the many people who have reached out over the years to provide their gratitude and excitement about our merchandise – and ESPESSIALLY they young artists who designed the logos we use today – Thank you
See you on the Lake
Mel Donin
A new summer season is just around the corner and I know we all look forward to enjoying our lake and community.
We encourage our owners to be part of our Steenburg Lake Community Association. We are unsure if our canvassers will be able to go door-to-door this year to talk with our owners and collect the annual membership fee of $30 (subject to the changing restrictions), so we appreciate the payments being made electronically. We offer PayPal, e-transfer or cheque.
Electronic payments can be made from our website, www.steenburglake.com. Select ‘member zone’, then ‘services’ and then ‘membership payment’. Alternatively, cheques payable to SLCA and I can pick them up or you can contact me directly for a mailing address.
Membership has its benefits!
The SLCA has been around for over 60 years and your continued membership allows us to:
As always, we thank you for your continued support, keep smiling and we hope to see you out and about on the lake.
PS – If you are one of our new neighbours on the lake, let me know at membership@steenburglake.com and I will be in contact with you to welcome you to our lake and update our owner database. We know that you will love our piece of paradise.
Ian Fraser, a long time cottager who married into the Lloyd clan through wife Pat Lloyd, many years ago, and became a fixture on Steenburg Lake, died Sunday May 2nd, age 90.
Ian was a staunch supporter of SLCA, sat on the Executive for years and always put the interests of the lake first. He was my next door neighbour and could always be counted on to lend a hand as needed. Even when members of my extended family weren’t necessarily being that neighbourly, like group swims at 3 in the morning, he was good enough to roll with it.
Ian’s four daughters, Pamela, Alison, Margot and Jill, were raised on the lake, their children were/are being raised on the lake and the next generation has already started to continue that tradition.
In his work life Ian was a senior executive with Canada Life.
He will be greatly missed as an SLCA member, neighbour and friend.
Here is his obituary from the Globe and Mail:
Hi All,
A lot of information has been circulating about gyspy moths so I wanted to put together a quick info guide for our members. One of the remedy methods has a March 1 deadline, so I hope this information helps you make an informed decision.
Quick Information:
What are gypsy moths?
They are an invasive defoliator species (meaning they eat leaves) from Europe that feed on a variety of trees. The Ontario distribution has shown preference to oak trees, but they also have been targeting birch and aspen trees in northern Ontario, and hardwoods such as sugar maple, American beech, and softwoods such as eastern white pine, and Colorado blue spruce in Southern Ontario. This species typically has an ‘outbreak’ every 7-10 years.
What is their life cycle like?
Gypsy moths follow a typical moth life cycle. In spring, eggs hatch and larvae ascend the trees to feed on the new foliage. Feeding is commonly done during the day early in this stage, but as the larvae mature the feeding shifts to overnight. Feeding is done by the end of July, (by now the pupa have turned into moths) and eggs are laid in the bark of trees to overwinter.
What damage do they do?
While feeding, larvae chew holes in tree leaves or eat them entirely. Despite the tree’s ability to produce new leaves, in large outbreaks foliage can be completely eaten leaving a tree defoliated. Damage can be survived once or twice by healthy trees, but older trees may be more susceptible to defoliation, which causes stress. Further, one has to consider implications of drought, attack of other organisms, lack of energy reserves for winter dormancy, and then lack of energy for spring growth – all inhibited by defoliation. This damage can cause severe growth loss and high mortality of trees.
Caterpillars can also be a nuisance from their crawling and thus the droppings they leave on patios, outdoor furniture, cars, driveways and so on. Exposure to gypsy moth hairs, silken threads, and shed skins can cause skin rashes and upper respiratory tract irritation in some people.
Once eggs are laid, they can be seen covering the trunk and branches of trees, affecting natural processes. At this stage, they can be easily spread to areas where the moth is not yet established.
What are some challenges to preventing/dealing with infestation?
What are some remedies?
Preventative action is preferable to reactive action. There are a few things we can do before we get into spraying insecticides or bacteria. Below are some actions that we can take immediately:
*The above information is taken from a study done on the safety of the subject bacteria by the Pacific Forestry Centre for the Government of Canada, 2007.
Please note, as of now, from my own research I do not see any other companies or arborists in the area that offer similar services. There may be arborists that can be hired to apply Btk treatment to trees on your property that are inaccessible. Btk is also available for purchase at retailers, some products include:
Hope this helps you make an informed decision!
Best,
Maria Kaczmarek Lake Steward lakestewardship@steenburglake.com
As the year 2020 draws to a much-anticipated close, and we reflect on all the hardships and despair this year has brought, we can only look to the coming year with a sense of optimism and hope. Our community has banded together to try and bring some joy and happiness where possible and generously supported those in need in our society.
This has been a very challenging year for all, but it has only helped to demonstrate our strength and determination to see us through to a brighter day.
Heather and I would like to wish all our Steenburg Lake friends and families the very best the holidays have to offer, and best wishes for a safe and joy-fill new year. Love and peace to all!
Sincerely,
Pat and Heather Stallaert
Hi Everyone,
Some of you may have heard the buzz about Schedule 6 of Bill 229 which amends the Conservation Authorities Act and Planning Act included within the Ontario government’s Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act. Many concerned residents, municipalities, conservation authorities, Mayors and environmental not-for-profit organizations have expressed their concerns to their local MPP’s or applicable government body.
As an association located within the Crowe Valley Watershed, we often work with, consult and rely on the Crowe Valley Conservation Authority (CVCA). The SLCA is alarmed at the loss of purpose, goals and power that Schedule 6 will gut from not only the CVCA, but from all of Ontario’s Conservation Authorities. As a result we have sent the attached letter addressing our concerns to the following recipients:
We encourage you to speak up individually and write to Honourable Daryl Kramp (daryl.kramp@pc.ola.org) and your local MPP’s expressing your concerns with Schedule 6. For more information on Schedule 6 please visit the following links as well as complete your own informed research:
Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act (Budget Measures), 2020
TRCA CALLS FOR THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF SCHEDULE 6 FROM BILL 229
Conservation Ontario Recommends Removing Schedule 6 from Bill 229
Maria
Article on Toronto Star November 24th regarding the Tudor and Cashel Finance and Asset Management Committee.
Hi all! The Bancroft-Minden Forest 2021-2031 Forest Management Plan is currently going under review and the public is invited to comment. A summary of the proposed long-term management direction for the forest can be found at www.ontario.ca/forestplans under Bancroft-Minden Forest.
Comments are due October 15 and can be submitted to Corinne Arthur (Regional Planning Forester) at the MNRF at:
tel: 705-313-3274
e-mail: corinne.arthur@ontario.ca
I have reviewed the management plan and Steenburg Lake does not look to be affected, but I encourage you all to review the plans for yourself.