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Inverhuron District Ratepayers Association

Spring 2012 Newsletter

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Here comes another summer season to have fun at Inverhuron
Inverhuron has more to offer the residents than just a great beach, parks for the kids and an expansive provincial park to explore. It has a rate payers association with dedicated volunteers who want to ensure that every resident gets something wonderful during their stay, short term or long term and create memories into the next generation. But the board needs the residents to show their support and become a member. For only $20 you can keep in touch with your summer community and goings on throughout the year. Your $20 goes toward getting a new updated Directory every 3 years, keeping equipment such as gazebos and coolers tables on hand and in good condition to use at our events. It keeps the Website ( www.inverhuronrate.com ) up and running and helps to pay for the food in events such as Kids Day and the Corn Roast Your membership is an easy and beneficial way of showing your support of your community. Take the time to get to know the members of the board if possible; we are here to make Inverhuron a wonderful place.
The Board of Directors would appreciate your feedback.

        THINGS GOING ON THIS YEAR AT INVERHURON YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

1.    INVERHURON WATER AND SEWER NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION
2.   Leader Resource will be building a single turbine will be situated about 950-metres
          southwest of the junction of Bruce Road 15 and 23, east of the hamlet of Inverhuron .           With a late 2012-2013 construction dates.
3.   Integrated Community Sustainability Plan
4.   Kincardine Coastal Stewardship Plan
   5     Natural Heritage Study for Kincardine

Introduction To IDRA

The Inverhuron and District Ratepayers Association (IDRA) was established in 1978 to serve the community as it was then evolving in a more diverse makeup comprising seasonal and permanent residents. This was trend in demographics was essentially due to the nuclear power development in the area centred on the second concession of Bruce Township near the lakeshore. Prior to the beginning of the early nuclear power developments with the Douglas Power Plant in the early 1960's, most residents of Inverhuron were seasonal and lived near the sand beach from the river south of Bruce Road 15 for a short distance. The predecessor to the IDRA was the Inverhuron Beach Association established in 1946 that focused mostly on items related to beach activities mostly in the summertime. Currently residents of the district of Inverhuron reside from the Concession 2 of Bruce Township on the north side to the border with Lorne Beach on the south. The Aims of the IDRA as established by the constitution of IDRA in 1978 follow.

Aims of the IDRA

To promote the cultural and social interests of the seasonal and permanent residents and landowners of Inverhuron and District
To promote aquatic, social and other activities for the benefit of all Inverhuron residents
To study and report on all government and private sector plans affecting Inverhuron residents and to make representations to the various levels of governments with respect to such matters

Inverhuron Community Pavilion
New community pavilion Steering Committee
                    Year round residents Mel McGuigan and John Dickson
                         Cottagers Bill Stewart, Drew Robertson and Marelle Evans.
                                          Council Ken Craig and Randy Roppel and Anne Eadie is to be alternate.
The pavilion would be approximately 40ft x 80ft and feature public washrooms, something the Inverhuron community currently lacks. Also the need for a place to meet and hold events.
The proposed location is at the corner of Bruce Road 15 and Albert St.,
In the Kincardine 2012 budget is $25,000 for engineering for the Inverhuron Pavilion

To Beach or not to Beach?

That is the question.

Well Spring has arrived and we are all excited about opening up cottages and everything else that this time of year provides those of us who are fortunate enough to own properties in Inverhuron.
Along with opening cottages, some cottagers are faced with a recurring problem of sand that has drifted around their cottages over the winter. What to do with it? The IDRA, in conjunction with the Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation and the Municipality of Kincardine would like to provide cottage owners with some information on which to make that all important decision. The use of contractors to haul away the sand is a decision we are strongly discouraging. Inverhuron Beach is a “pocket beach” contained within two rock headlands. The sand on our beach is that of “relic deposits” from ancient times and is no longer renewing itself. If it is hauled away the result is that that sand will never be replaced…..it is NOT a renewable resource. As we witnessed last summer there were areas of the main sand beach that were wet and remained that way for the bulk of the summer. This actually included “sink holes” where several pairs of shoes were lost. Without the protection of natural dunes or grasses, the wind causes the sand to blow and drift away from the actual beach. If that sand is not returned to the beach then we get closer and closer the water table. “As the water table comes closer to the surface, the sand will become wetter and in some wet beach cases, springs will form as the water table intersects with the beach”. There is also a concern for E-coli contamination with a wetter environment. BUT this can be saved. We all have to participate and do our part in an aggressive management approach.
We must support the use of snow fencing along the entire beach, which will work temporarily, and also protect and restore natural dunes. If this is not done the next recommendation by the Kincardine Coastal Management Plan is landowners should encourage the development of sand dunes stabilized by native beach grasses.
PLEASE think before you haul away……..it’s the future of our beach.

*SOURCE : Kincardine Coastal Management Plan 2011, prepared by Geoff Peach , Coastal Resources Manager of Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation

List of the IDRA Board for 2012

President:              Gordon Barr
Past President:       Phil Herbert
Vice President       Sheila Ogg
Secretary:             Patti Cameron
Treasurer:              Donna Irvine
Director:               Peter Aunger
Director:               Marelle Evans
Director:                Stacey Jewett
Director:                 Shirley Knautz
Director                Mel McGuigan
Director                Ellen McLean
Director:               Stuart Ogg
Director                Drew Robertson
Director:               Diane Stewart
Trustee               Suzanne Gorin
Trustee                Marti McFadzean
Trustee              Stewart Neely

The Kincardine Council

Mayor                               Larry Kraemer
Deputy Mayor                   Anne Eadie
Councilor at Large            Ron Coristine
Councilor at Large           Maureen Couture
Councilor   at Large            Kenneth Craig
Councilor   Ward 1             Jacqueline Faubert
Councilor    Ward 2             Candy Hewitt
Councilor    Ward 1             Mike Leggett
Councilor Ward 3            Randy Roppel

Municipality of Kincardine
1475 Concession 5 Rd, Kincardine, ON N2Z 2X6

519-396-3468

www.kincardine.net

Membership for 2012

Have you paid your dues to be a member of the IDRA for 2012?

The amount is $20.00 per year and You can be paid at
The Cottage Grocery in Inverhuron
The Philosopher's Wool Co. in Inverhuron

Or fill in the form below and mail it to

                  GORDON BARR   IDRA – President
                                     507 – 1030 CORONATION DR.
                                   LONDON ONTARIO     N6G 0G5

Cheques should be made payable to Inverhuron & District Ratepayers Association

Inverhuron and District Ratepayers Association Membership Form for 2012

Name:___________________________

Inverhuron address:________________ Inverhuron Phone:______________

Home address:____________________ City/Town:_______________________

Province/State:____________________ Postal Code/Zip Code:______________

Home Phone:___________________ Email:_____________________________________

Date Sent:____________________ Received By _______________________________

In Memorandum

Leslie Stuart Passed away Nov. 9, 2010 in Burlington, ON. He was in his 91st year.
Dear Father of Joanne Martin , Dale Palin and Shelley Stuart

Keith Moffatt Passed away Nov. 22, 2010 in Oakville.
The husband of Jane Moffatt.

Willem Van Dam Passed away peacefully at Tiverton Park Manor on May 28, 2011 He is survived by his beloved wife, Joyce.

Anne Kingsmore Cliffe , Defiance, Ohio and Inverhuron cottager, died Sunday, June 5, 2011, at Defiance Regional Medical Center

David Francey Withgreat sadness we announce the sudden passing on September 15, 2011, age 64.

Don McLaughlin Richard Donnelly "Don" McLaughlin, of Inverhuron, suddenly at South Bruce Grey Health Center - Kincardine, on Wednesday November 9, 2011 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Betty Lamont.

Marion June (nee Gale) Mosolf With great sorrow we, the family, announce the passing of our Mother peacefully at the South Grey Bruce Health Centre - Kincardine on Dec. 1, 2011 in her 81st year.

Feaver, Christine Helen - (nee MacIntosh) passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, April 14, 2012 after a valiant fight with cancer. She was 63

Jewett, Patricia Rozmary (nee Goetz)
July 25 1948 – April 15 2012
Peacefully at home in the presence of family, Patricia “Patsy” or “Pat” Rozmary Jewett R.N. (nee Goetz) passed away Sunday, April 15, in her 64th year.

Gary Smith on February 13 2012 Brother of Dianne Sanderson.

Welcome Back Party
Sunday May 20
from 3 to 5 pm
at the Corner of
John and Wood Street

Come meet and greet your neighbors
-new, old snow birds and cottagers

If you can being a hors d' oeuvres to share
Punch will be served

or feel free to bring your own liquid refreshment
Also a lawn chair

NOTE - No Rain Date

Kids Day
Saturday June 30
Starting at 11 am
in McIntyre (Lower) Park

The name has changed back to Kids Day

. THE GAMES Start 11:00 in the McIntyre (Lower Park)

followed by

SAND CASTLE SCULPTURE CONTEST starting at 1pm On the sand beach judging starts at 3:00pm

TUG OF WAR ! starting at 2 pm at the river.

All residents welcome to come out and participate!

NOTE - No Rain Date

Community Yard Sale
Saturday July 21
In Inverhuron Park
9 am to 1 pm
SET UP AT 8 AM

Marelle Evans again will coordinate the Yard Sale this year.

This Yard Sale is well known for being fun and a social event where friends catch up on missed time.

Some changes include having a bake sale table instead of collecting items from the residents for the IDRA to sell.

Inverhuron Park (corner of Bruce Cty. Rd. 15 and Albert Rd)

NOTE Rain Date Sunday July 22

For additional info contact
Marelle Evans
Phone - 519-368-4293
Email - lake_view@comcast.net

Annual Meeting
Saturday September 01
starting at 10 am
in McIntyre Park (Lower )

Bring a lawn chair

NOTE To have an item added to the agenda for the Annual Meeting the item must be submitted in writing a week in advance of the meeting to any director.

NOTE - If bad weather the Annual meeting will be moved to the Tiverton’s Lions Hall.

Corn Roast
Saturday September 01
starting at 6 pm on the Sand Beach

This year the corn roast is moving back to the sand beach in front of Sheila Ogg cottage
.Hosted by Sheila Ogg and Mel McGuigan

Bring a lawn chair

NOTE - If bad weather the Corn Roast will be moved to the Tiverton’s Lions Hall.

For additional info contact
Sheila Ogg
Home 734-425-7732
Cottage 519-368-7909
Email sogg@tbs.net

Inverhuron Run
Sunday September 02
Inverhuron Provincial Park Beach Parking Lot
Starting at 10 am

For additional info contact       Dave Jewett
   Phone - 519 368 5213
Email   djewett@cogeco.ca

Your 911 address is

Annual Open Burning Permits

May be obtained at KINCARDINE FIRE STATION MONDAY – FRIDAY
– 08:30 – 16:30 HRS

OFFICE PHONE # 396-2141

TIVERTON FIRE STATION –WEDNESDAY – 08:30 – 16:30 HRS. -
OFFICE PHONE # 368-7711,

Cost of Permit is $10 (tax included)

The 2012 Bag Tag Allotment

The bag tags can be picked up at the Municipal Administration Building (1475 Concession 5, Kincardine Twp.) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday

You will be required to sign for your bag tags.

Property Owners are responsible for distributing bag tags to tenants (tenants need written permission from owner to pick up tags)

The municipality will supply 26 tags.
Additional bag tags can be purchased at a cost of $ 2.00 per tag at locations in the municipality. Inverhuron residents can purchase tags at the Cottage Grocery.

Garbage Collection

The Garbage is picked each Mondays Please place waste out for collection by 8 a.m.
The Municipality of Kincardine requires all bags to be tagged

NOTE - Please note that on the following holidays, garbage collection

has been altered :New Year’s Day, Good Friday and Christmas Day

All other holidays’ garbage is collected on the regular day.

2012 Blue Box Collection Schedule

Dates the recycle is to be put out

May 14 / 28
June 11 / 25
July 09 / 23
Aug 6 /20
September 3 / 17
Oct ,1 / 15 / 24
Nov 12 / 26
Dec 10 / 24

Items that can be Recycled

GLASS BOTTLES &JARS / ALUMINUM & STEEL FOOD & BEVERAGECONTAINERS / PLASTIC SCREW TOP BOTTLES WIDE MOUTH TUB PLASTIC / : ALUMINUM FOIL& TRAYS
NEWSPAPERS, INSERTS,MAGAZINES, CATALOGUES & PHONE BOOKS / . FINE PAPER
EMPTY AEROSOL & METAL PAINT CANS - -Ensure that aerosol cans are completely empty; -Please remove lids from paint cans & place inside blue box. Cans must be 1 gallon size or less and completely made of metal / SINGLE SERVE PLASTIC CUPS / PLASTIC PAILS (under 20 L and no metal handles).

DO NOT RECYCLE clamshell plastic / Moulded retail packaging / plastic bags / plastic toys or dishware plastic furniture / plastic planters and pots / industrial plastic / plastic paint cans glassware / pottery / dishware

Blue boxes must be used . If your blue box is full, extra recyclables may be put in bags AND they

must be sorted.

CARDBOARD BOXES -Flatten and take Tiverton cardboard depot .