JLA Regatta weekend is here!

Saturday August 05, 2023

Calling all bakers!  Are you a regular Anna Olson or Nadiya Hussain in the kitchen? Maybe Buddy Valastro is more your style. Or, maybe you just love to bake and friends and family rave over your classic treats. If you would like to contribute baked goods to this year’s bake sale, please drop off your goodies at the Bake Sale stand (between the two marinas) any time after 7:30am on Sunday, August 6.  Games & puzzle exchange and book sale
Gently used games, puzzles and/or books taking up space in your cottage? Please consider donatingthem to Sunday’s games & puzzle exchange and book sale – someone ...

Announcing the 78th Annual Jack Lake Regatta

Friday July 28, 2023

The Jack's Lake Association is delighted to announce the 78th Annual Regatta.  The Sailing and Windsurfer Races and the Anna Sweeney Decorated Boat Parade will be held Saturday August 5th and the remaining Regatta events will be held Sunday August 6th. Please see all the details on the Jack's Lake Association website Annual Regatta page.  

Letters to Mayors - Request for post-derecho clean-up assistance

Wednesday June 28, 2023

Greetings, Jack Lakers, Back on April 27, your JLA President, Alex Kostiw, with support from the JLA Board of Directors, contacted North Kawartha Mayor Carolyn Amyotte and Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Mayor Jim Martin to request updates regarding last year's JLA request for post-derecho clean-up assistance, as well as to obtain an update on progress made on the townships' comprehensive emergency response safety plans.
Below you will find her original letter, along with replies from both mayors, staffers and follow-up correspondence from Alex. Good day, Mayors Martin and Amyotte,
Re: Clean-Up Funding and Emergency Response Plan U...

JLA Webinar - Forest Landscape Conservation

Monday June 12, 2023

Hello Lakers,
 
At our next and final webinar of the season (Thursday, June 22, 6:30-8:00pm), we are very lucky to have Dr. Peter Quinby join us to discuss and answer your questions about forest landscape conservation including assessment and protection of old-growth forests. 
 
Dr. Quinby is the founding executive director of Ancient Forest Exploration & Research. Since 2004, he has been its Chief Scientist and Chair of its Board of Directors. He has studied landscape ecology and conservation since 1980.
 
Most recently, Dr. Quinby was featured in the award-winning short documentary on saving an old growth forest, ...

Fire Bans June 2023

Wednesday June 07, 2023

Please note that there is now a total fire ban currently in place within BOTH the Township of North Kawartha and the Township ofHavelock-Belmont-Methuen due to extremely dry conditions. The risk of fire is very serious.Absolutely no fireworks or open-air burning (including campfires) is permitted. Both townships will release notice when their fire bandshave been lifted. During thetotal fire ban, on-line or in-person burn permits will be suspended, thereforenot available.North Ka...

EXCITING UPDATE!

Monday April 24, 2023

EXCITING UPDATE! We are pleased to share that the large fallen tree blocking the Narrows was safely and successfully removed on Saturday just in time for the yearly Spring snow melt!
We would like to share a very special note of thanks to arborist Ryan Gronke for his very generous offer to remove the tree - Ryan donated his expertise, his time and his gasoline as a community service to the lake and we couldn’t be more thankful. THANK YOU, RYAN!

A big thank you also to Graydon Card, Bill Clouson and the Johnston family for their heavy lifting and helping to coordinate the removal and also to all of you who helped us quickly share the hazard notice with your connections and were willing to assist with removal if necessary.

Lastly, hats off to our o...

URGENT UPDATE: Dangerous fallen tree in the Narrows

Wednesday April 12, 2023

The tree is fairly large with a 30” diameter and has fallen from the main shore across the Narrows to the little island with the flashing light on it.  It will likely take some specialized skill, knowledge and time to remove.The concern is that a boater could hit the tree if coming through the Narrows at speed.  Attempts will be made to mark the danger in some way. There is an alternate route through on the wider side of the Narrows.This will be more of an issue in a few days when the ice is out, so please share this update with anyone you know who may use that route.

FOCA Notice - TSW Water Level Management Update

Monday January 16, 2023

Dear FOCA Member,
 
Please see the following high water advisory from Parks Canada / Trent Severn Waterway. Be aware ice conditions are variable and subject to change particularly during periods of high flow and precipitation.
 
Sincerely,
Kirk Kuipers
Membership Coordinator
FOCA
 

From: Trentsevern (PC)
Sent: January 13, 2023 7:51 AM
To: Trentsevern (PC)
Subject: Trent-Severn Waterway - Water Level Management Update – January 13, 2023

Trent-Severn Waterway - Water Level Management Update – January 13, 2023

Parks Canada's water management team continues to actively monitor water levels, fl...

Reminder HBM All Candidates Webinar

Friday September 30, 2022

Reminder to join us for the
Havelock-Belmont-Methuen
Virtual All Candidates Meeting
October 5, 2022 

 The JLA is hosting an All Candidates Meeting for candidates running for municipal office in Havelock Belmont Methuen. This meeting will take place virtually on October 5th from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.  Please register for the event here.  Everyone is welcome. The meeting will be moderated by Terry Rees, Executive Director of the Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations (FOCA). Fo...

Important Reminder - Nominations for the JLA Board of Directors

Monday September 26, 2022

Important Reminder
Nominations for the JLA Board of Directors close on Wednesday, September 28th, 2022. The full list of candidates (every nomination) will be brought before the JLA Membership for a vote at the October 19th AGM.
We invite all those interested in the following portfolios to send us your application:Environment - e.g. monitoring/educating on water quality, shoreline conservation, wetland and forest protectionCommunications - e.g. composing JLA Connects, website & FB posts, webinars, newslettersEvents/Activities - e.g. assist with summer events including developing ...