Ivanhoe Lake Cottagers' Association

P.O. Box 39   Foleyet On P0M 1T0:   Established May 1989

Located in North Eastern Ontario, 110 Kms west of Timmins

on highway 101,  90 Kms east of Chapleau

(latitude 48.24554 / longitude 81.43783)

Honey Rudd was secretary for 20 years

Thank you Honey: open here

NEW MEETING TIME:

After some discussion at our May meeting we agreed to try a new meeting time

Some felt that 1:00 pm interrupted the day especially if the weather is nice

 So we agreed to try a meeting at 10:00 am and get it out of the way

 Therefore our next meeting will be at 10::00 am Red Pine Lodge

On Sunday September 5^th, 2010         THIS IS THE SECOND TIME WE TRY THIS EARLIER TIME!

Set your alarm!

You can come in your P.J.’s if you want

Bring your morning paper and coffee

Hope to see you there at 10:00 am

If you haven’t joined yet please send in your registration …….We need your support. Tks.

warning on invasive species here

Minutes of July 4th, 2010 meeting here

Minutes of May 23, 2010  meeting here

Minutes of the September 6, 2009 meeting here

Minutes of the July 5th 2009 meeting here          

Minutes of the May 17, 2009 here

Minutes of the August 31, 2008 meeting click here 

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DEEP WELL WATER: Any members experiencing deep well water problems can find a lot of help at     www.budgetwater.com 

Pit Robert has experienced trouble with his deep well water and has found solutions to treat the water. He will gladly share his experiences if you call him at 705 899 2290

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Boating Exam Website:       www.BoatSmartExam.com    $10 discount Discount Code: FOCA 219

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Joel Theriault has concerns about aerial spraying of herbicides by helicopter over the Pineland Forest by Domtar and the MNR. This Email explains Joel's reasons for his concerns spraying

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At a meeting on May 17th 2009 the Association has authorized to register our webpage.    

The Association has appointed a Committee to discuss a future septage site for hauled sewage at a new Foleyet dump in 2011. Members are the Executive plus and  including Garry Litt and Pit Robert. Pit has agreed to chair the committee. A report was given to the members at the July 5th meeting. The Committee will be known as the ILCA septage disposal ctee

A meeting with the Ctee and the Foleyet Metis Pathfinders is being arranged to discuss issues with the new future WDS which will include septage trenches. Results of the meeting will be posted on this website.

George Simmonds can be reached  705-899-2115 or webmaster Pit Robert  705-899-2290 for issues pertaining to this webpage.

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Members  agreed to provide their Email addresses to the Association, to make it easier  to Email minutes to the members and other information pertaining to the Association. The Associaion promises not to give the Email addresses of the members to other organizations. If you wish Email acr3@vianet.ca to be added automaticly to the list.   

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CANCELLATION OF PROPOSED INTERNET SERVICES FOR IVANHOE LAKE

The planned construction in 2010 for internet services for Ivanhoe Lake inhabitants have been cancelled for lack of funds. There will be no such services for Ivanhoe Lake for the foreseeable future.

The only alternative is with a Satellite dish and Explornet if you wish higher speed internet.  Dial up being the other.  We are sorry to report this and we suspect one of the reasons is the seasonal aspect of the Ivanhoe Lake population, there being only about a dozen residents that call Ivanhoe their year long home.

The cellphone service is on track for construction for this summer, but may not be available until 2011.

More information from the Neonet website here

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LOW LAKE WATER LEVEL:   Update : As of end of April level is back to normal !  July: water down  1 foot 

The less than normal snowfall this past winter is resulting a low water run off causing a problem to bring back the level of the lake to normal level. The lake was drawn down during the winter to handle a normal run off, which will not happen. In conversations with the MNR and agency OCWA who operate the water plant at Foleyet are aware of the problem and will work to minimize the amount of water that the water plant needs if a drought happens this summer. The water plant operators are prepared to go in a manual mode requiring the least amount of water from the river to supply Foleyet with water, while maintaining the best possible level for Ivanhoe Lake. More information on this will be given at our meeting in May.

We all hope that rainlfall will be plentiful to bring the lake back up to a normal level for the enjoyment of everyone at Ivanhoe, including the provincial park.

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    Letter to MNR from our Association President proposing to include septage disposal trenches in the future Foleyet dumpsite click here   

GOOD NEWS:   July 21, 2009

We have received information from MNR Chapleau on July 21st  that the Foleyet Metis Pathfinders have agreed to include septage drying trenches in the proposed new WDS (dump) for Foleyet that is still in the planning stages.

MNR advises that if the new dump site has room for septage trenches, it looks promising that it will be done, saving the Association of developing a site on our own and at our own expense. In light of this late development, our septage disposal Ctee has agreed that we will pursue no further our efforts to get our own site and have wished Craig Montgomery of the MNR well in his efforts to establish a new WDS for Foleyet including septage drying trenches for use of Ivanhoe Lake inhabitants, tourist outfitters and provincial park, as well as others who may wish to use the proposed new site.

The septage trenches being included in the WDS means that the Association will not incur any costs. Cottagers would of course pay a pumping company to pump their tanks, and being that dumping would be available close, the cost of pumping our tanks should be very reasonable compared to our present situtation.

Further information will be given at our next meeting in September and more details on this website when available.

When making changes or building a new septic system licence application and other information can be obtained from the Sudbury District Health Unit at the following site

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June 29 2008 Special Meeting on Wolves by M.N.R.    click on it

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August 3rd meeting : Ospry Program click on it

Ospry Nest installed at public landing. Ron Viirre, Moe Lawzon, George Simmonds , Mike Fortin (of Foleyet)and Mario Spadofore made it happen . Thanks a lot to all of you. Congratulations on a job well done! The nest can be seen from Bay Road. Very impressive! Let's hope Osprys will nest there next spring. There are 2 more nests that were put up. One in Warehouse Bay and the other near the dam. The Osprey is a bird from the hawk family and can be seen up the river. These nests were put up to get them to nest on the main part of the lake. The Osprey feeds on fish and will dive in the water to catch them and is spectacular to watch.

If you have high speed internet, for a clearer picture click here

For high speed internet for clearer photo click here or dial up will take longer to open up.

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FOLEYET DUMP :   Lastest update- In a conversation about May 21st 2010 with the MNR Craig Montogomery of Chapleau, Craig has informed that the new proposed dump for Foleyet and surrounding areas has not been finalized and is "up in the air" waiting for funding and further environmental studies. The new road on the south side near Bertrand's gravel pit was for access for a wood block for Damours and is not a road to the new dump site.

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Information on the waste disposal sites at Foleyet, Horwood Lake, Sewel Lake and Star Lake here

MNR invited the residents of Foleyet to a meeting on June 24, 2008. At that meeting those in attendance were given information that is very interesting. Because Ivanhoe Lake residents use the Foleyet Dump, this makes important reading and is of concern to Ivanhoe Lake. A waste disposal site can be general garbage as well as sewage. Please read to understand the implications and problems that can affect the inhabitants of Ivanhoe Lake. Click here.

PHOTOS taken at gate entrances to disposal sites at Foleyet, Star,Sewel and Horwood Lakes. Taken for comparison purposes. The Star,Sewel  and Horwood Lake sites are under MNR Timmins and have clear signage, while the Foleyet site under MNR Chapleau has practically no signage at all. Notice that the Star,Horwood and Sewel Lake signs state that the sites are under MNR Timmins with formal agreements with Committees.

Horwood Lake signs photo 1 here     photo 2 here  photo 3 here 

Foleyet sign here

Sewel Lake signs photo 1 here  photo 2 here

Denton Township (Star Lake) sign here

As a matter of interest ARTICLE FROM SUN MEDIA ,SAULT STE.MARIE, REPRINTED FROM THE TIMMINS PRESS ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH WASTE DISPOSAL IN UNORGANIZED TOWNSHIPS NEAR THE SOO HERE

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Road sign just before entering cottage area on Ivanhoe Lake Road. This sign has resulted in extremely low crime occurences.

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Keeping our lake clean and healthy is very important. Even a slightly unhealthy water (pollution) could decrease our property values, as well as diminishing recreational  pleasures on Ivanhoe. 

From British Columbia Government Excerpt, quote:

"Improperly maintained septic systems can impact the economic health of the community. Failed septic systems can reduce

property values and contribute to the pollution of local waterbodies used for commercial and recreational activities"

The life expectancy of  steel septic tanks is only 10 years. If you know that your septic tank is made of steel and

is over 10 years old, it probably has perforations in it that is leaking untreated sewage to the surrounding soil and is then a failed septic system One should plan to have the tank replaced with a concrete or propylene (plastic) tank as soon as possible.

Photo of old steel tank taken out of ground after over 10 years showing large perforation. There is also a smaller perforation on the left. Photo made small for internet use.

A large photo can viewed for high speed users. Click here

When making changes or building a new septic system licence application and other information can be obtained from the Sudbury District Health Unit at the following site

http://www.sdhu.com/     go to health hazards then environment

Your Septic System: An article by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)  that explains how your septic system works, why the leaching bed should be located above the ground water, that a tank should be pumped when 1/3 of the tank if filled with sludge or close to the ports in the separation wall (see definitions for more detail), how a tank flled with sludge will clog your weeping bed.

Septic tank pumping frequency and definitions:    Added July 26, 2009  Taken off the internet with information added from other sources. You should find these articles very useful, especially not relying on rule of thumb frequency when to empty your septic tank. Includes how you can make an actual examination of your tank to determine when the sludge should be pumped out. Most septic tanks have 2 comportments. There are openings about half way (2 feet from the bottom in a 1000 gallons tank} to allow the effluent to go in the second compartment. When the sludge reaches 2 feet in depth in the first compartment is time to have the tank pumped out. This can be done with a clear tube to visually show the depth of the sludge. For more information see definitions. or More information on frequency to empty septic tanks   __

CAUTION: When having your septic tank pumped out, clean up any spillage to avoid exposure to children and pets.

When doing any work on a septic system, especially replacing an old metal tank, secure the area and advise your neighbours to especially supervise their children and pets during the work. Dogs or cats exposed to contaminated soil can be very dangerous and even cause death if ingested.

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CAUSE FOR CONCERN

 On Sunday October 12, 2008 on the shoreline of the lake (near Air Ivanhoe) the water was covered with a green substance for about 3 ft  from the shore.  Pit Robert took photos and will publish them here. He is contacting the Sudbury Health Unit for more information. A website that contains more information on Algae is http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/water-eau/cyanobacter-eng.php and is a Health Canada site. Samples will be taken for analysis to determine if the substance contains cyanobacterial toxins. There are 4 photos. May open too slow for dial up. If opened, will open much faster when revisiting site.

Click on each to open each photo      photo 1   photo 2   photo 3   photo 4   

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From Microsoft Encyclopedia on algae here

Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations (FOCA) have sent a series of DOCKTALK Fact Sheets on important subjects. All these fact sheets are in .pdf format. Adobe Acrobat Reader required to read PDF files though most computers have the program installed and will open the .pdf files.

This Fact Sheet is on Algae  click here to read    

This Fact Sheet is on Septic Systems click here to read  

This Fact Sheet is on Shoreline Erosion click here to read

This Fact Sheet is on Natural Shorelines. Cutting a lawn to the shoreline and fetilizing the lawn is NOT a good thing on a lake shoreline. This Fact Sheets explains to rely on nature and relax. Very important reading.

click here to read this revealing information that can change your mindset on how your shoreline should look.

This Fact Sheet is on Pollution Prevention click here to read

This Fact Sheet is on Enhancing Habitat   click here to read

Information received from Ontario Parks on the subject of algae blooms here

Fact sheet on algae blooms from Ontario Parks here

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Well Systems:

The following websites can be checked for more information:

http://www.nsf.org/         www.wellwise.ca     www.yourwater.ca

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We belong to The Federation of Ontario Cottager's Association. There is a lot of information on this website

www.foca.on.ca  

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click on itOpen Letter to Property Owners in the Unincorporated Territory from the Minister of Finance August 12, 2008  The letter  contains information that allays our fears of a huge increase in our Land Tax.

Our Land Tax bill will NOT change much. Very good news  . New Land Tax Bills have been received by end of July. Very little changes have been reported. Though the assessments reflect closer to actual values, the tax rate has been lowered resulting in about the same amounts of taxes as paid last year.    For Ivanhoe Lake tax rate of .0004 means that for every $100,000.00 assessment on your property will cost you $40.00 

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Lake water testing email to FOCA 

Answer from FOCA on water quality testing 

Lake Partner Program

Pit Robert has a water testing kit to test water for phosphorus content this May. The results will be posted when the tests are in.The water in the lake should be tested every year during the month of May. It is hoped another volunteer can continue the yearly testing after Pit is no longer able to do it. A yearly monitoring of the lake water quality is desirable so that any degradation of the water quality (high phosphorus) can prompty be addressed. The testing kit was sent by the Ministry of the Environment, Lake Partner Program, 1026 Bellwood Acres Rd, Box 39, Dorset ON P0A 1E0 after a request to FOCA (Federation of Ontario Cottagers" Associations) was made last fall. The test kit was shown at the meeting on May 17th at Red Pine Lodge for member's information.

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