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Farren Lake Property Owners' Association
A message from the Editor
This will be my last issue as editor of the FLPOA
newsletter. After ten years on the job, it is time to
turn over the publication to someone else, who can
add a fresh look to our newsletter. It has been a
privilege to have been entrusted with this
responsibility, and I sincerely hope that the product
has been interesting and informative.
I have no doubt that your new editor will continue
the tradition of addressing matters of importance to
the health and social aspects of our own Farren
Lake. Finally, thanks to all who have contributed
ideas, content and photos to your editor.
Nov./2016
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In this issue
A message from the Editor
A message from the President
20 years ago
Lake Networking Group
Lake flora & fauna
Water levels, temperatures and rain
Gypsy moth counts
FLPOA executive group
Legacy Cottage Notice
A message from the President
I would like to express my appreciation to all
FLPOA members for their support and cooperation
during my year as president of our Association.
Earlier in the summer, an incident occurred on the
lake which brought safety issues to our attention.
Through quick and decisive action, Tim Blake and
other lake residents were able to save a man from
drowning. This event emphasized the need to be
vigilant. We all must be consistent with the use of
PFDs that are sized correctly and worn
appropriately.
On the lake property development front, the owners
of the McCann property on Lane 31 are challenging
Tay Valley Township at an OMB hearing scheduled
for February 8-10, 2017. Come to the AGM in May
for further updates. On behalf of the FLPOA, I
wish to thank the following three Board
members for their many years of service to our
Association. Lea Barker (Newsletter editor),
John Ficner (Website manager), and Ron
Fitzgerald (Treasurer) have done incredible jobs
May you all enjoy a healthy and happy winter
season. See you at the lake in the spring,
George
Mark the Date: our AGM will held at the
ABC Hall on Saturday, May 20, 2017.
20 years ago
(from pdf archive)
Farren Lake Fame
Last summer, Farren Lake was the setting for a
music video “Murray's Song”, made for the
popular kids programme “Way Cool”. It was
also the setting for a recording session by the
musical group “Three Sheets to the Wind”.
For the AGM:
Did DINOSAURS roam at Faren Lake? Our
guest speaker this year, Mr Bob Woods from
Bolingbroke, will provide us with historical
facts about the area around Farren Lake.
Farren Lake Property Owners' Association
Lake Networking group
Submitted by Kristi McDonald
Lake Networking works for you!
The Lake Networking Group is comprised of
volunteer representatives of lake associations
from Lanark, Leeds & Grenville and Frontenac
Counties. The Group meets twice a year (April
and September) to discuss issues that affect all
of us.
An abbreviated summary of Sept 20/16 topics
include the following:
1.
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
(RVCA) reviewed the Shoreline Naturalization
program. Cottage property owners may be
eligible for free shoreline review, free native
plants and free labour for planting! Learn
more about the program at www.RVCA.ca
2.
Ministry of Natural Resources and
Forestry (MNRF) offers support to link Lake
Associations with the right people to help with
projects such as Fish Habitat development and
funding for lake stewardship and restoration
plans.
3.
Federation of Cottage Associations
representative, Terry Kennedy, emphasized the
ongoing issues of importance for FOCA.
These include discussions with Hydro One
about hydro delivery charges to cottage
country, representation on MPAC reviews, and
networking with politicians to insure they are
well aware of cottage property owner concerns.
4.
Water testing: what is tested and what
are the costs?
5.
Lanark County Legacy Cottage
Program
Are there any questions, concerns, topics,
issues, remarks that FLPOA can raise for you
at the next Lake Networking meeting?? Email
your input to Kris McDonald, FLPOA
secretary at [email protected].
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A note re requirements for volunteers
Looking Ahead - Road Reps
Our Lake Executive would like to increase the
number of paid memberships
each year. It is to the benefit of ALL that we
work toward supporting the Association.
One way to do this is to have a road
representative on each road leading into Farren
Lake
by next season. The Reps duties would be to
obtain names and email info of the
cottagers on their road, collect the applicable
membership fee and deliver any
pertinant information coming from FLPOA at
that time.
A few roads already have a rep and by following
this system we will then have contact with
all cottagers on the lake by either email or letter.
Thanks for your future cooperation in this
endeavour.
If you would care to assist as a representative on
your road please let me know.
Our preference of course is to mail in your
membership form after receiving the
May Newsletter or when attending the AGM.
Jackie Stapledon ( Membership)
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We also need volunteers for these positions on
the FLPOA executive group:
- newsletter editor
- treasurer
- Web master.
Please consider these requirements, for our next
AGM in May, 2017.
- Lea Barker, Newsletter editor.
Farren Lake Property Owners' Association
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2016 weather
As most will know, the summer of 2016 was
recorded as the hottest on record, for North
America as a whole. Although some past years
have been hotter over-all, what made 2016 unique
was the lack of rain. This is clear from the water
level chart below, and the sporadic rain records
that I kept. The low water also allowed the lake
bed to rise again in the bay, as seen in the photo in
the right-hand column.
Gauge reading
M.
Ft.(old)
Water level
Lake bed and normally-submerged branch
showing on surface due to drought
2015
1.2
4.0
1.16
3.8
1.1
3.6
1.04
1.00
0.98
3.4
2016 Ospreys – courtesy of Teri & Jamie Bell
2016
3.2
May
Jun
July
Aug.
Sept.
deg.C.
Air temperature
32
30
28
2016
26
24
2015
22
20
May
Jun
July
Aug.
Sept.
2015
2016
May
June
July
August
Relative rain rates
Sept.
Farren Lake Property Owners' Association
FLPOA executive
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Local Flora & Fauna by Lea Barker
- President: George Willett
- Past President: Jackie Stapledon
- Kristi McDonald, Secretary
- Ron Fitzgerald, Treasurer (until 2017 AGM))
- Lea Barker, Newsletter editor (until Nov., 2016)
- John Ficner, Web site manager (until 2017 AGM)
- Directors:Jim Marshall, Mike Denomme,r
Greg Clark, Donna Hobson, Steve Hick,
Vaida Hick, Paul Seidl.
Volunteers are needed for imminent vacancies!
Ringless Honey Mushroom
Armillariella tabescans
1”-4” yellow/white cap
In groups on old wood, especially oak
September-October in wet weather
Farren lake Lane 12A, Oct., 2016
Gypsy moth trap counts, 2016
As an indicator of the prevalence of gypsy
moths, here are the counts of moths found in
Cooper-Mill traps at points around the lake,
with averages also shown:
Barker Marshall
17
8
29
31
30
43
32
29
47
29
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Totals 155
140
Average/trap: 31
28
Trap #1:
Trap #2:
Trap #3:
Trap #4:
Trap #5:
The averages per trap in 2015 were:
41 and 17 respectively for the 2 reporters.
Stiff Aster
Aster linariifolius
1” flower heads
8-18” tall
Flowers Aug.- Oct.
In dry clearings.
Farren Lake Property Owners' Association
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3D photo of the natural outlet of Farren Lake.
To view this 3D representation, hold a card between the photos such that each eye sees mostly
one picture, and allow your eyes to slightly cross until the two photos meld into one.
Bald eagles at Farren Lake, 2016
Courtesy of John Ficner, from a vantage point at
his cottage; the eagles were at a point across the
bay from his cottage.
Farren Lake Property Owners' Association
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Notes for the next FLPOA Newsletter Editor
Fire service contact reference
The newsletter has always been generated using
WORD, but not using the column function.
Instead, I used the Text Box function because I
was too lazy to learn the column process! A
better way would be to use a freeware publishing
program, such as Scribus, The content of the
newsletter is partly fixed and partly at the
discretion of the Editor. Photos are always good,
and allow easier space management. I encourage
the next editor to use their originality to put their
personal stamp on this document, rather than just
following my pattern. This will add a new flavor
and perspective.
Burning permits (a reminder)
A Fire Permit is required for ALL open air burning.
Fire Permits are available at the Municipal Office
(217 Harper Road) or the Drummond/North
Elmsley Tay Valley Fire Rescue Administration
Office (14 Sherbrooke St., Perth). If you are unable
to visit the Office to obtain a fire permit, please call
the Township Office. We (TVT) are quite flexible
and can make arrangements to help you obtain a
permit (either by fax or mail). Fire Permits issued
from 2004 and on are stored in a database, so you
are NOT required to obtain a new permit each
calendar year. Once you have obtained a permit,
you must contact the Fire Rescue Administration
EVERY TIME you wish to burn. They can be
reached at 613-267-2596. Hours of burning operate
from SUNRISE TO SUNSET ONLY, seven days a
Mail: 14 Sherbrooke St. W., Perth, ON K7H
1A1 Contact Station Chief Greg Coleman
General Inquiries Fire Hall (613) 268-2077
Hall location: Hwy # 7 & County Rd. # 36
Emergency: dial 911
FLPOA Web site
The website exists to communicate information
about the Association to members. Any member is
welcome to submit articles of common interest. This
could include stories of family reunions, wildlife
sightings around the lake, winter activities, and, of
course, fish stories. We would like to hear about the
ones that got away! And don't forget to include your
pictures for the photo gallery. Send your materials to
[email protected] and visit the site at
www.FarrenLake.ca .
Each new issue of this newsletter will be posted on
the Web site, complete with colour photos!
Farren Lake on Facebook: we are informed that
you can use this link to join the Farren Lake
Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/150738572110/
You can post your own photos & text…
Articles, editorial assistance and photos for this issue
submitted by: Jackie Stapledon, Lea Barker, Teri &
Jamie Bell, John Ficner, Kristi McDonald
week.
Disclaimer re data in FLPOA newsletters
Data contained in this and previous newsletters
is provided purely for the interest of readers.
The FLPOA or the FLPOA executive members
accept no responsibility for consequences of the
use of said data for any purpose whatsoever.
Farren Lake News is a publication of The Farren Lake Property
Owners Association Inc.
Contributions by members are welcome.
Editor - Lea Barker: [email protected]