Inverhuron District Ratepayers Association
Spring 2013 Newsletter
www.inverhuronrate.com
Inverhuron has more to offer its residents than just a great beach, parks for the kids to play and an expansive
provincial park to explore. It also has some great events for people of all ages The year starts off with the
Welcome Back Party on Sunday May 19 followed by Kids Day on Saturday June 29 of Canada day weekend –
Games start at 11:00 in the McIntyre (Lower Park) followed by Sand Castle and Sculpture Contest on the sand
beach at 1:00 pm Then on Saturday July 20 the Annual Community Bake and Yard Sale In Inverhuron Park
(upper Park). A new event is planned for this year on August 3 of the Civic Holiday weekend Inverhuron has
Talent in the Inverhuron Park (upper Park). On Saturday August 31 of the Labor Day Weekend the IDRA Annual
Meeting at 10 am in McIntyre Park (Lower ) and then starting at 6:00 pm on the sand beach the Annual Corn
Roast entertainment again this year will be Cheryl Lescom . Then to close out the summer on Sunday
September 1 of the Labor Day Weekend join the Inverhuron Run located in the Inverhuron Provincial Park
Beach Parking Lot Starting at 10 am .
The New 2013 – 2014 INVERHURON DIRECTORY WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING CANADA DAY LONG
WEEKEND JUNE 29.CAN BE PICKED UP AT ALL IDRA EVENTS or
AT THE COTTAGE GROCERY
Membership for 2013
Have you paid your dues to be a member of the IDRA for 2013?
The amount is $20.00 per year and you can pay your membership at
The Cottage Grocery in Inverhuron
The Philosopher's Wool Co. in Inverhuron -
Or by mail - using the form at the end below and mail to
-
DIANE STEWART
IDRA - Membership Director
2115 Autumn Breeze Dr.
Mississauga Ontario L5B 1R3
Cheques should be made payable to Inverhuron & District Ratepayers Association
ABOUT YOUR ASSESSMENT
by Dennis Threndyle
In 2012, the Municipality of Kincardine through the services of MPAC ( Municipal Property Assessment
Corporation) re-assessed and set values on all properties in the area. Some of us have noted that there appears
to be substantial increases in value. Values that from our limited survey, that we do not see from real estate
prices and transactions – Market assessment is supposed to be based on the market place evaluations.
If you believe that your property assessment is not in line with marketplace transactions, please let us know and
we will ask you to join a working committee to look further into this matter.
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Phragmites australis is Canada's worst invasive plant.
Phragmites australis - is pretty with its seed heads waving like feathery pennants, but the weed is a vicious
invader.
It spreads manically and is very difficult to fully eradicate. Its sends out shoots in all directions below ground.
Above ground it towers, five or more meters tall, each seed head containing at least 2,000 seeds. "From one
parent plant.
Phragmites are allopathic, which means that they release toxins from their roots that impede the growth of other
plants. In fact, the presence of other plants tends to stimulate the increase of these chemicals. "It can outcompete
native plants for nutrients, water and sunlight," When Phragmites take over, animal life and especially species at
risk - such as the spotted turtle and Fowler's toad - disappear. Plant diversity vanishes. A wetland usually
abundant in cattails, bulrushes and sedges becomes a deceptively beautiful monoculture .
Inverhuron Community Pavilion
Steering Committee to include
Chairman Marelle Evans
Year round residents Mel McGuigan and John Dixon,
Cottagers Bill Stewart, Drew Robertson. Gordon Barr , and Sheila Ogg
Council Ken Craig and Randy Roppel and Anne Eadie is to be alternate.
Inverhuron Community Pavilion - History
November 2011- A presentation was made to Council asking for funding.
Spring 2012 - Council endorsed the project and approved funding for conceptual design and
promotion of the pavilion. The budget was $25,000.
Summer 2012 - A community survey was taken of year-round and seasonal residents. Comments
suggest that an open shelter and restroom would be used more by visitors then
residents. We then considered a year-round community center. A steering
committee of s e v e n residents, along with the aid of 3 council representatives and
the Director of Parks and Recreation, guided this process.
October 2012 - NA Engineering, a company selected by tender, gave its two design proposals. A
presentation was given to Council. The costs of these projects were
considerably more then the original concept.
November 2012 - Due to less available funds, and other commitments, Council has begun to lean
toward a less expensive, simpler, concept.
Jan 2013 - Current suggested plan. conceptual drawings.
A structure similar to our original drawing that includes:
An open shelter area,
FAD Handicap accessible restrooms that could service a larger structure in the future,
A heated kitchen that also doubles as a meeting room (available year round), and
A central hallway that would accommodate the future addition of an enclosed
area in the future.
The project is in the 2013 budget - $20,000.00 for planning but nothing will happen until the water and sewers
project is settled .
Inverhuron is currently the second-largest community in the municipality. This budget-conscious design
considers future development and expansion to include the growing Inverhuron community. Please
take into consideration that a project such as this, that does not include the kitchen/meeting area, will
be less of a benefit to the permanent Inverhuron community and will make fundraising efforts more
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difficult and less productive.
This committee seeks Council's agreement to build a pavilion at Inverhuron.
The committee is specifically requesting that Council approve funding for the project. If this project
is approved, Council must decide on basic design requirements (for example, the type and size of
restrooms).
After approval, grants can then be researched, business and local contractors approached for
contributions, and fundraisers can be planned. In-kind contributions are available.
. The Inverhuron Pavilion Steering committee.
Marelle Evans Chairman
Report from the Inverhuron Committee
By Marti McFadzean
The Inverhuron Committee was incorporated in the Fall of 2012 in an effort to separate itself from the Inverhuron
and District Ratepayers Association in order to focus solely on studying the proposal of Ontario Power Generation
to build a low and intermediate level nuclear waste repository at the Bruce Nuclear Power site. This project is in
the latter stages of an Environmental Assessment which will terminate in the next few months and a decision is
expected before December 2013 as to whether a licence will be approved to begin the project.
Our group has spent many hundreds of hours, both individually and meeting online, to share as much information
as possible and we have come to the conclusion that this project should not go forward. The impact of this
project is both global and local.
Our concerns in short are the following:
*a project of this nature should not be located within 400 metres of Lake Huron due to the presence of the lake,
the groundwater run-off into the lake, the proximity of local wells in the immediate vicinity and the fact that the
Great Lakes provides the drinking water to over 40 million people in the US and Canada. Should an accident or
malfunction occur, there would be amplified catastrophic effects due to this location.
* many other countries around the world are dealing with the same issue of nuclear waste and, the history to date,
of other experiences is not encouraging. At the moment, the German Government is dealing with the collapse and
leakage of a repository called
Asse ll and the government has indicated that the clean up from this leakage is the biggest environmental
disaster of this century. This information is available online.
The US built a low and intermediate repository in Maxey Flatts, KY and within 10 years, radiation was found
offsite and the repository was closed.
*Ontario Power Generation has indicated that the Bruce site has been chosen merely because the Municipality of
Kincardine approached them to host this project and the town will receive a total compensation of over 35 million
dollars for this offer. Although, this “host” approach is being considered in other countries, the United States has
been clear that it is not up to the host community alone to make the final decision. A host community may
indicate an interest but the wider community, the citizens of the state and the federal government have input and,
to date, no wider community has accepted the receipt of this nuclear waste.
* it is important that we understand the implications of the low and intermediate level waste. Low level waste
requires limited shielding and is made up of clothing, rags and materials that, in most cases, can be incinerated or
contained but the intermediate level waste has resins, filters and decommissioned nuclear reactor parts that
remain radioactive for several hundred thousand years. This waste needs the same treatment as the high level
waste such as spent fuel rods.
* at the grassroots level, the Inverhuron Committee has grave concerns about the stigma that will be attached to
our community as the nearest hamlet to the repository; property values will be effected and compensation has not
been clarified by the proponent. The construction phase will bring ongoing noise, dust, air pollution and a large
waste rock pile over 40 acres in area. Truck traffic will increase, security will need to be enhanced and local
residents will have a reduced enjoyment of their property.
We cannot afford to be uninvolved in this issue. It requires scrutiny by our community and there is limited time for
us to act.
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Removing Sand from the Beach
We can move the sand as long as it is not being removed from the beach or going into the lake.
For just leveling out the sand no permit is needed
President: Gordon Barr
Secretary: Vacant at present
Director – Events: Mel McGuigan
Director: Peter Aunger
Director: Donna Irvine
Director Ellen McLean
IDRA Board for 2013
Past President: Phil Herbert
Treasurer: Michele Aunger
Director Membership: Diane Stewart
Director: Patti Cameron
Director: Stacey Jewett
Director: Stuart Ogg
Trustee Suzanne Gorin
Trustee Marti McFadzean
Vice President Sheila Ogg
Director: Marelle Evans
Director: Shirley Knautz
Director Drew Robertson
Trustee Stewart Neely
The Municipality of 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
1475 Concession 5 Rd, Kincardine, ON N2Z 2X6
Phone519-396-3468
www.kincardine.net
The Municipality of Kincardine
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)
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The 2013 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
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Garbage Collection
2013 Blue Box Collection Schedule
The Garbage is picked each Mondays Please place
Dates the recycle is to be put out
waste out for collection by 8 a.m.
May 13 / 27
The Municipality of Kincardine requires all bags to
June 10 / 24
be tagged
July 08 / 22
NOTE - Please note that on the following holidays,
Aug 05 /19
garbage collection
September 2 / 16/ 30
has been altered :New Year’s Day, Good Friday and Oct 14 / 28
Christmas Day
Nov 11 / 25
All other holidays’ garbage is collected on the
Dec 09 / 23
regular day.
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
MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE
SPRING 2013 PROJECT UPDATE
MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
FOR WATER AND SANITARY SEWAGE SERVICING
COMMUNITY OF INVERHURON
As outlined in previous project updates issued in June and November of 2012, the Municipality has been actively
seeking to resolve outstanding issues associated with the Environmental Assessment which arose following
issuance of the Notice of Study Completion in January 2012.
To address storm water drainage concerns expressed by residents, the Municipality initiated a project pursuant to
the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990 and retained the services of a drainage engineer to prepare a report. However the
original petition was withdrawn by Municipal Council following the completion of the preliminary engineer’s report
as there were no additional signatures added to the petition by landowners in the affected area in support of the
project.
Consultation with First Nations communities has been ongoing in order to resolve potential concerns associated
with the natural environment as well as cultural heritage issues. To that end, it is anticipated that a Stage 2
archaeological assessment will be completed in the spring/summer of 2013 to ensure that buried archaeological
resources will not be adversely affected by the proposed construction.
Once these matters are resolved as much as feasible, a revised Notice of Study Completion will be issued and an
updated Screening Report will be published which will document additional work undertaken by the Municipality in
order to finalize the Class EA process.
The Municipality is still hopeful that the additional work noted above will be completed in early 2013 so that
construction of the project can begin later this year. This timeframe will still permit the Municipality to utilize the
Building Canada Fund (BCF) Grant, which stipulates that construction be completed by March 2016.
For additional information on the status of this project, please contact the project engineers: B.M. Ross and
Associates, 62 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A 2T4. (P) 1-(888) 524-2641 (F) (519) 524-4403. Attention:
Kelly Vader, Environmental Planner. (e-mail: kvader@bmross.net).
Michele Barr, C.B.O.
Director of Building & Planning
This Notice issued April 24, 2013
Municipality of Kincardine
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Inverhuron Hat
The Hat will be selling for : $15.00
Can be purchased
at all the IDRA events
or at The Cottage Grocery
IN MEMORIAM
Lois Hopwood - Lois a Inverhuron cottager since 1958 , Died May 6 2012 after a brief illness.
She was in her 99th year.
Mrs. Audrey Parsons - Jul 16, 1926 - Aug 10, 2012
Peacefully after a short illness at Central Place Retirement Home in Owen Sound, on Friday, August 10th, 2012.
Audrey Cratchley Parsons (nee Terrell), of Owen Sound, at the age of 86 years.
Dearly loved wife of the late Sidney Parsons (1988).
Loving mother of David Parsons (Ruth), Carol Parsons (Tim Hughes), both of Balmy Beach and John Parsons
(Diane), of Burlington. Proud grandmother of Heather, Dana (Ryan), Trevor, Amy Amyot Chase) and greatgrandmother of Ashton. She is survived by her sister, Norma Campbell, of Toronto and her brothers-in-law,
Howard Parsons, of Gowanstown and Laurie (Judy) Parsons, of London. Audrey will be sadly missed by her close
friend, Shirley Quinn, of London, her many nieces and nephews and all her friends at Central Place. Predeceased
by her parents, Frederick and Mabel Terrell; her brother, Cecil Terrell; her sister-in-law, Mildred Terrell; her
brother-in-law, George Campbell. The family would like to thank all the staff at Central Place for the excellent care
that their mom received.
A Memorial Service for Audrey Parsons will be held in the Chapel of the BRIAN E. WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 250
- 14th Street West, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K - 3X8 (519-376-7492) on Thursday, August 30th, 2012. If so
desired, the family would appreciate donations to the Owen Sound Animal Shelter or the Arthritis Society as your
expression of sympathy.
Donna Jean O'Brecht - (nee Steels) of R.R.3 Tiverton and formerly of Kitchener, peacefully at home, on
Monday, June 25, 2012, at the age of 70.
Beloved wife of Ron O'Brecht.
Dear mother of Marcia and her husband Paul Murawsky of Kitchener and David O'Brecht of Cambridge.
Loved grandma of Mandy and Trevor O'Brecht and great-grandma of Brodie O'Brecht. Cherished sister of George
and his wife Betty Jean Steels of Markham, Lorna and her husband Jerry Gives of Lucan and Nancy and her
husband Chris Smith of Vancouver.
Predeceased by her sister Patricia Ingrey.
Sadly missed by her nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at the Davey-Linklater Funeral Home 757 Princes Street Kincardine, ON, N2Z 1Z5, 519396-2701, on Wednesday, June 27, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. where the funeral service will be held
on Thursday, June 28, at 11:00 a.m., with Roberta Carey officiating.
Memorial donations to V.O.N - Grey-Bruce would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy
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Bill Kearns - Robert William "Bill" Kearns 78, of London, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 11, 2013
at Victoria Hospital, London.
Bill was a loving and caring husband who is survived by his wife Beverly (Rhodes) Kearns.
He was extremely proud of his four children, Bill Jr. of Ottawa, Neil and his wife Gwen of Whistler, Lauria and her
husband Ryan and Robert all of London.
He is survived by his brother Rod "Ferg" and adoring grandchildren Breanne, Riley and Krista as well as, several
nieces and nephews.
Bill was the son of Ferg and Janet Kearns, and was born and raised in Kincardine.
He lived most of his life in London and spent summers at his cottage in Inverhuron.
Bill enjoyed a career in journalism and broadcasting until he retired.
He was passionate about historical research and authored four published books.
He was known for his profound ability to reminisce and he will be remembered as a gentle man who could tell a
delightful story with a dry wit.
He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 1:30 pm, at the A.
MILLARD GEORGE FUNERAL HOME, 60 Ridout Street South, London.
As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation 180633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3.
Jean E. Husson, (nee Henderson) - Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on March 16,
2013 at the age of 82 years. Loving wife to the late Clifford Husson.
Beloved mom to Linda and Bill Thompson, the late Johnny, Mark and Mary Beth Husson and Michael Husson.
Adored grandma to Bryn and Jenna Truelove, Christopher and Jeffrey Husson.
Dear sister to Kathy Smith of Alberta. Jean will be missed by the Husson family and many friends in the London,
Inverhuron and Windsor areas. Jean will be remembered as a woman who enjoyed her daily walks in South
Windsor.If you so desire, memorial donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or Hotel Dieu Hospital
would be appreciated by the family.
Amanda Johnstone Fullerton - Amanda Johnstone Fullerton (January 22, 1929 - February 19, 2013) of
Kincardine, and formerly of Walkerton, passed away peacefully at Pinecrest Manor in Lucknow.
Missed greatly by her beloved husband Jack of 65 years, by her sons Brian (Lolly), David (Marrie) and John, by
her grandchildren Andrew (Melissa), Nick, Sarah (Shaun Grant), Meaghan, Miranda, Brianna, Olivia and Kevin,
and by her great grandchild Maya.
Daughter of JP Johnstone and Nellie Reid. Survived by her sisters Marguerite Fischer-Seip and Bette Knox and
her sister-in-law Shirley Johnstone.
She was predeceased by her brother Jack Johnstone and grandson Jody Fullerton.
A Memorial Service celebrating Amanda?s life will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Knox
Presbyterian Church in Walkerton. Rev. Wayne Maddox officiating. Reception to follow at the Hartley House at 7
Jackson St. N. in Walkerton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made through Cameron Funeral Home in Walkerton to the Jody
Fullerton Memorial Trust at the Father Ray Foundation (Pattaya Orphans in Thailand).
106 Yonge St. S., Box 69, Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0
EVENTS
Welcome Back Party
Sunday May 19
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 29
Starting at 11 am
in McIntyre (Lower) Park
. 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
All residents welcome to come out and participate!
NOTE - No Rain Date
For additional info contact Gordon Barr
Cottage Phone - 519-368-7480
Home Phone – 519-4734126
Email – Gordon.barr@sympatico.ca
For additional info contact Mel McGuigan
Phone -519-368-5941
melmcguigan@tnt21.com
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Community Yard Sale and Bake
Satuday July 20 2013
In Inverhuron Park (upper Park)
(corner of Bruce Cty. Rd. 15 and Albert Rd)
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.
NOTE Rain Date Sunday July 21 2013
Inverhuron has Talent
Saturday August 3 2013
In Inverhuron Park (upper Park)
(corner of Bruce Cty. Rd. 15 and Albert Rd)
THIS IS A NEW EVENT THIS YEAR
NOTE Rain Date Sunday August 4 2013
For additional info contact
Mel McGuigan
Phone -519-368-5941
Email -melmcguigan@tnt21.com
For additional info contact Marelle Evans
Cottage Phone - 519-368-4293
Home Ph o n e - 734-287-2357
Email - lake_view@comcast.net
Annual Meeting
Saturday August 31
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.
Corn Roast
Saturday August 31
starting at 6 pm on the Sand Beach
in front of Sheila Ogg cottage
.Hosted by Sheila Ogg and Mel McGuigan
Entertainment again this year will be Cheryl Lescom .
Bring a lawn chair
NOTE - If bad weather the Corn Roast will be moved to
the Tiverton’s Lions Hall.
NOTE - If bad weather the Annual meeting will be
For additional info contact
moved to the Tiverton’s Lions Hall.
Mel McGuigan
For additional info contact
Phone -519-368-5941
Gordon Barr
Email -melmcguigan@tnt21.com
Cottage Phone - 519-368-7480
Home Phone – 519-4734126
Email – Gordon.barr@sympatico.ca
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
VOLUNTEER ARE ALWAYS NEEDED FOR ALL EVENTS
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A great story for the end of a fabulous night on
Labour day weekend 2012.
By Don Brenner Ruff Rd.
Pictures by Kate, Fraser Petley wife,
Fraser Petley of John St was lucky to win the Maple
Leaf sweater. As you can see, he is a Red Wing fan.
He met up with a young lad by the torch light, while
they were trying to watch for the numbers being drawn.
The lad really wanted to win the sweater.
Fraser told him that he would give him the sweater if he
won it, which he did.
The young lad's name was Mitchell Harrington who was
really excited when he received the sweater.
.
The Maple Leaf sweater. was donated by Bruce Power
Inverhuron and District Ratepayers Association
Membership Form for 2013
Name:________________________________________
Inverhuron address:________________ Inverhuron Phone:______________
Home address:____________________ City/Town:_______________________
Province/State:____________________ Postal Code/Zip Code:______________
Home Phone:___________________
Cell Phone _____________________
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