IDRA Newsletter 2006 November 02

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

This year has been an especially good year for Inverhuron with good weather for all to enjoy. The board of directors wishes you a safe and happy winter season whether you are able to spend it by the lake or in your winter homes.

The Municipality has begun the installation of new playground equipment in McIntyre Park.

We still need to find ways to better control the speed of traffic in our neighborhood and to relieve flooding concerns on the North side of Bruce Rd 15. Consultation continues with the Municipality on these issues and others.

We should have a web site up and running by the time you receive this news letter. It is a work in progress, so take a look at it and give us some feed back. That way we can make it better and easier for you to use. http://www.inverhuronrate.com

The election is at hand so please use your mail- in ballot. (Check important dates later in this newsletter. We hope to see everyone next year on the beach.

The Corn Roast was canceled due to bad weather this year but will return in 2007 so plan to attend this excellent season-ending party on the Labour Day weekend

The Inverhuron Community owes many thanks to all those who gave their time to make the functions successful. We will not try to thank them all because we will miss too many. We all know who they are.

FROM THE KINCARDINENEWS OF Wednesday October 18, 2006

Inverhuron Lime Kiln given new life
1901 structure originally restored in 1951

By Troy Patterson
Wednesday October 18, 2006

The Inverhuron Lime Kiln is being revitalized as a piece of heritage for another generation.

Although in 2006 the kiln is just a “glorified flower garden” the site was originally built in 1901 to bake limestone to be used in some of the area’s first concrete foundations. It was later restored in 1951 for its historical significance to the area at the Lime Kiln Cottages, which still holds its name.

“It was important to bring it back for the visitors,” said owner Terry Funston, who took over the property two years ago. “The resort started in the 1930s after (the kiln) closed... but the footprint is the same today.” Funston acquired the 20 hydro poles needed for the project from former owners Lyle and Lois Osborn, who he said were a lot of help in seeing the kiln’s restoration through. “Their hearts were in it and they definitely wanted to see it done,” he said.

Only three logs remained at the site before it was dismantled on September 23 when the dig began. They were rotted out and had to be done over,” Funston said, who later added that a portion of the foundation had to be repaired as well.

He said when they started the rebuild last Wednesday, he and helper Stewart Neely, “didn’t have a clue” what they were doing. But Funston gave credit to Ontario Crane Rentals Ian Jarvis, for using his knowledge of log home construction to help them assemble and fasten the logs.

Funston plans to refill the structure with dirt later when he gets some dry weather, but may not fully complete the project until spring.

The kiln was built by John Holms and taken over by John Smith, who operated it from 1901 to 1925. Limestone, cut from Lake Huron, would be carried to the site and stacked end to end in the oven. “It was like a big stove,” Funston said.

The lime would then be fired for three days and nights until it was red hot. The dried product would then be covered, cooled and later shoveled out by workers and sold for 10 cents a bushel.

The kiln has since been sealed as a safety precaution, but they’ll continue to decorate the site with flowers and shrubs, as it’s commonly known for.

“The flowers are really beautiful around it,” said Funston. Once the project is completed, he hopes to build a gazebo or something to help beautify and preserve the site for future visitors to enjoy.

MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2006

IMPORTANT DATES

NOVEMBER 3, 2006 ~ Last day to Mail Ballot back to Municipal office for guarantee of delivery
NOVEMBER 13, 2006 ~ Election Day (10:00 am to 8:00 pm)

MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2006 LIST OF CANDIDATES

WHO CAN VOTE?

COMMITTEES 2007

If any of the member of the Inverhuron & District Ratepayers Association that would like to get involved in the activities that go on at Inverhuron he (she)can become a director or member of a Committee of interest. If so contact any director to get future information.

MEMBERSHIP

• Have you paid you dues to be a member of the. Inverhuron & District Ratepayers Association for the July 1, 2006 thru June 30, 2007. If not they are due now
• The amount for July 1, 2006 thru June 30, 2007 is $20.00
• This can be paid at the Cottage Grocery in Inverhuron Or to the Treasurer of IDRA.
• The address of the treasurer is given below
  Donna IrvineR.R # 2 Tiverton Ontario N0G 2T0
  Cheques should be made out to Inverhuron & District Ratepayers Association.
• Fill out the form below and include with your payment

UPDATES TO THE 2006 DIRECTORY

• Have you checked that your information in the 2006 Directory is correct?
• If not you can update it by completing the form below and sent to
• Donna Irvine RR2 Tiverton Ontario N0G 2T0