Whitestone Conservation Association
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Whitestone Conservation Association
Produced by Whitestone Conservation Association A Non-profit Incorporated Organization Emergency Numbers CALL 911 It is necessary for RADIO PHONE users to call OPERATOR for emergency services. Telehealth Ontario 1-866-797-0000 Toll-free 24/7 Health Advice Poison Control: 1-800-268-9017 Parry Sound District Hospital: 705-746-9321 Nuisance Bears: Call MNR 1-866-514-2327 Hydro One Emergency:1-800-434-1235 Your Civic Address is: _________________________________ The Owner’s Name is: _________________________________ The Directions are: _________________________________ Message from the Municipality of Whitestone: If you have a FIRE or MEDICAL emergency • call 91 1 • state your civic address, street name and number If you are unsure of your civic address, please contact the Municipal Office immediately at (705) 389-2466. Important Phone Numbers: ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Whitestone Conservation Association (WCA) is an independent organization representing Cottage Association members and area residents of the Municipality of Whitestone on environmental issues. We work closely with the Municipality and Council, but are not part of the Municipal organization. For more information, please call any one of our members listed in our Directory, and join us to protect our beautiful countryside and lakes. 2 Greetings from Larry Samis, WCA Chair Whitestone Conservation Association members continue to monitor water quality in Lorimer Lake and Whitestone Lake. Last year we added Limestone Lake. We assume that the water quality in surrounding lakes will be the same, however, if you would like your lake tested, contact me at ljsamis @gmail.com. and we will arrange a time and date to do this. The Secchi dish gives us a visibility of just over 3 meters which fits the tropic level of 2 to 4 meters for our lakes. Phosphate and nitrate levels are low which indicates that the majority of waterfront properties have good septic systems and have cut down on the use of household phosphates. You may notice in late June and early July a lot of algae in your lake .This is most likely due to the spring runoff during which a larger than usual volume of naturally produced phosphates and nitrates are released. That along with pollen from shrubs and trees temporarily produces more algae. This should clear up by August. Acidity levels, oxygen content, and conductivity remain constant and about where they should be. Keep up the good work and help us maintain healthy lakes in our area. We are still concerned about the use of wakeboats in our waterways. Wakeboats are boats that have a bladder in the back end which when filled with water causes the boat to plow through the water creating a large wake sometimes 3 to 5 feet high. Our lakes are not wide enough to handle these large wakes. These wakes cause erosion to the shoreline, damage to boats and docks, as well as drowning out waterfowl nesting sites. We are not against wake boarding, just the use of wake boats. For more information on this topic see “Watch Your Wake” at Muskoka Watershed Council or the Ministry of Natural Resources (www.mnr.gov.on.ca). Please encourage your neighbours and visitors to use our recycling facilities. Remember, once our landfill sites are full then our municipality has to purchase a new site. Our meetings are held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Dunchurch, on May 14th, June 11th, and Oct 8th, at 7 PM. As well our Annual General Meeting will be held on July 11th at 10 AM at the Knox United Church. Guest speakers will be announced at a later date. Thanks to all of our volunteers who make our projects so successful. INDEX Business Directory 46 Calendar of Events 27-29 Community Groups 12-13 Community Info 7, 19, 26 Cramadog Snowmobile Club 45 Dun-Ahmic Snow Riders 45 Dunchurch Agricultural Fair 33 Gooseneck Prop. Owner’s Assoc. 7 Harris Lake Cottager’s Assoc. 7 WCA Bingo 5 WCA Bursary 5 Larry Samis WCA Executive 4 Library 17 Magnetawan Pioneer Assoc. 7 Map26 Municipal Information 8-11, 26 Nursing Station 15 Ongoing Events 27 Place of Worship 15 Post Office 17 Property Owner’s Associations 6-7 Wah-Wash-Kesh Cons. Authority 6 3 WHITESTONE CONSERVATION Association 2014 Executive and Board Members Executive Chair Larry Samis [email protected] Past Chair Terry Stanley [email protected] Vice ChairJudith Moore [email protected] Treasurer Barb [email protected] Secretary Beth Brescacin705-389-1962 [email protected] Property Owners Associations: Beaver Dam Road Don & Beth Brescacin Booth Road Barb Bennett Dunchurch Estates Jim Wilson Hamilton Bay Margaret Dailey-Plouffe Ron Farrell Limestone Lake Bill & Barb Marjeson Lorimer Lake Ruth Ball Northwest Whitestone Diane McTrivish Judith Moore Shawanaga Lake Anne Davis Sundown Estates Wayne Kenney Lynne & Terry Stanley Tahinca Jerry Carter Lisa Deadman Whitestone Lake Road Larry Samis Whitestone Lakeshore Acres Bob & Jane Lockwood Winbur Lane Paul Taylor 705-389-1962 705-389-9828 705-389-3614 647-504-3030 705-389-3637 705-389-1010 705-746-3401 705-389-2475 705-389-2010 705-746-1616 705-389-3208 705-389-3586 416-579-6554 705-389-1060 705-389-1160 705-389-1977 Committees: Water Quality, Pollution Control, Fund Raising, POWR Mag For more information regarding Cottage Association memberships in the Whitestone Conservation Association, please contact any member of the WCA Executive. Independent members are also encouraged to join. 4 Note from the Editor: WELCOME TO WHITESTONE and the 19th edition of this Municipal Directory. This volunteer project of the Whitestone Conservation Association continues to provide residents and visitors alike with a wealth of information. A special thanks to Amanda and Larry for their invaluable assistance. We are grateful to the advertisers for their continuing support – we welcome the repeat supporters and embrace our new advertisers. To our readers, thanks for picking up a copy – please enjoy the information. Please support our advertisers - your patronage would be greatly appreciated. As a result of the commitment of the residents, cottagers and visitors – Whitestone is truly a perfect place to live, work and play. Have a great year! Margaret Dailey–Plouffe, Editor “Welcome to Whitestone” is an annual publication sponsored by the WCA. The opinions and views expressed are not necessarily those of the WCA or the Editor. For information regarding article submissions or advertising rates for the 2016 Edition, please contact the Editor at 55 Holitman Drive, Ottawa K2J 2K1; 647-504-3030, or e-mail at [email protected] The WCA Scholarship Bursary In our thirteenth year to award the Whitestone Bursary Award, a $250 scholarship was presented to local secondary school students who are pursuing a post-secondary education in an environmental field of studies. The scholarship was awarded to: James Payne – Almaguin Highland Secondary School Tristyn Sandy – Parry Sound High School We are proud of the effort of these students and wish them great success in their environmental endeavours. Property-Owner Associations in the Municipality of Whitestone The Municipality of Whitestone is home to approximately 900 permanent and 4,500 seasonal residents. Many areas have banded together to form organizations with a common goal – protecting and conserving the environment. Fish management and water quality issues are being addressed on an annual basis. Through participation in the Lake Partners Program these organizations keep well informed of the ever increasing environmental concerns that affect all property owners in Ontario. WHITESTONE CONSERVATION Association • Formerly Hagerman Ratepayers Association - September 2, 1995 • Membership consists of 12 Property Owners Association plus individual members, total membership of over 400. • For a listing of the Executive, see page 4. Wah-wash-kesh Conservation Assoc. Annual Meeting: Saturday, August 1, 2015 – 9:30am at Bennett’s Barn Board of Directors President - Don Comrie Director/Secretary - Carey Frew Vice-President - Morgan Millward Treasurer - Rob Slykhuis Past President - John Nelson Director - Anna Small-Adams Director - Mike Maceina Director - Jacqueline Morgan The Association, The OMNR, and other stakeholders continue to get valuable information from the permanent water monitoring station installed last year. This information is available on our website at www.lakewwk.ca. NOTICE REGARDING IMPORTANT MEETING Annual General Meeting of the Whitestone Conservation Association Saturday, July 11, 2015 10:00am to Noon WCA Annual General Meeting Knox United Church – Community Room 6 Gooseneck Lake Property Owners Assoc. • Founded in the 1960’s • Membership consists of approximately 35 property owners on Gooseneck Lake • President: Pat Murphy email: [email protected] • Secretary/Treasurer: Heather Hisey – cottage 705-389-9831 email: [email protected] • Newsletter editor: JoAnne Boyle email: [email protected] • Annual Meeting: Saturday, August 1, 2015 – 10:00am at Ardbeg Community Centre MagnAtawan Pioneer Association • Founded in 1924 • Membership consists of approximately 40 property owners on Miskoway Lake (also known as Semikoka), Bolger Lake, Portage Bay, Kashe Lake and White’s Lake President: Brent Sullivan email: [email protected] website: www.bolgerbound.com Vice President: Burke Roberts Treasurer: Joe Gill Secretary: Maggie Head Director: Bill Moore Director: Brad Klinck • Annual Meeting: Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 11:00am with rain date being Sunday, August 2nd, 11:00am at 7937 Portage Bay. Harris Lake and South Magnetawan Cottagers’ Association • Membership draws from approximately 200 cottages including a few hunt camps – only 10 of these members reside in Burton Township • President: Nancy Boyd – Cottage 705-366-2975 email: [email protected] • Annual Meeting: Sunday, August 2, 2015 10:30am at Harris Lake Marina 7 Greetings from: The Council of the Municipality of Whitestone would like to welcome you and your family to our community. We sincerely hope that you enjoy all of the activities that our municipality has to offer! Located in the District of Parry Sound, the Municipality of Whitestone is a large, lake strewn area, dominated by white pine trees and these features, along with its proximity to Southern Ontario, make Whitestone an appealing recreation community and has something for all ages, all year long! Spring brings the budding of flowers and trees with the warm fresh air, sap starts to run, keeping the local maple syrup producers busy. Summer is perfect for boating, fishing and swimming in any of the sparkling inland lakes and rivers. In the Fall, the colourful scenery is stupendous with bright yellow, red and orange leaves, it’s the perfect time for hunting, ATVing, hiking, colour excursions and so much more. In the Winter, there is plenty of snow to go around, regardless of your preference for winter sports, such as snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, skating or ice fishing, not to mention the scenery the snow provides! Our Official Plan sets forth the general policies that guide the physical growth of the Municipality and promotes sustainable economic development in a healthy natural environment. With our extensive trails and open parks, the Municipality of Whitestone truly is... A Perfect Place To Live, Work & Play! Please feel free to contact the Municipal office during business hours, or visit our Municipal website for more information. Yours truly, Chris Armstrong Mayor on behalf of the Members of Council The Municipality of Whitestone Municipality of Whitestone Mayor: C hris Armstrong 705-389-3721 cell: 705-773-8211 [email protected] Councillors: George Comrie705-774-6370 [email protected] Colette Deacon705-389-1452 [email protected] Joe Lamb 705-389-9542 [email protected] 905-467-1284 cell Joe McEwen705-389-2025 [email protected] Community Centre – 705-389-3211 8 Municipal information was correct at the time of printing. For more information, call the Municipal Office during regular business hours at 705-389-2466 Municipality of Whitestone CAO-Clerk-Treasurer Tammy Wylie 705-389-2466 x25 [email protected] Deputy Clerk-Deputy Treasurer Jennifer Wadden 705-389-2466 x27 [email protected] Secretary/Receptionist Melissa Crossman 705-389-2466 x21 [email protected] Planning Assistant Dyanne Roberts 705-389-2466 x22 [email protected] Chief Building Official Dennis Rowntree 705-389-2466 x26 [email protected] By-Law Enforcement Officer Paul Rossiter 705-389-2466 x45 Working Roads/Facilities Super Thomas Stoneman705-389-2466 x46 [email protected] Lead Hand Facilities Greg Kowal 705-774-3809 Municipal Office 21 Church Street, Dunchurch, ON P0A 1G0 Phone (705) 389-2466 Fax (705) 389-1855 www.whitestone.ca Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Watch us on YouTube Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm Council Meetings • Council meetings are held on a regular basis and commence at 6:30 pm. • The Meeting schedule can be found on the Municipal website under Townhall. • The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Committee/Boards of Council for 2015 Recreation Committee Community & Economic Development Committee Cemetery Board Library Board Committee Of Adjustment Thrift Shop Committee Chair: Becky Doan Chair: Chair: Chair: Chair: Chair: Beth Gorham-Matthews Muriel Stiles Margareta Linko Tom Sutcliffe Peggi Woehl Municipal information was correct at the time of printing. For more information, call the Municipal Office during regular business hours at 705-389-2466 9 Whitestone Fire Rescue Department Please call 911 for all emergencies Fire Chief Deputy Chief Captains Training Officer Fire Prevention Bob Whitman Chris Armstrong Janice Bray & Kathy Whitman Bob Whitman Kathy Whitman Non Emergency 705-389-3824 Fire Permits can be obtained at the Municipal Office, or by contacting any of the following: Ardbeg Rob Steeves 705-389-1966 Dunchurch Duck Rock Resort 705-389-3322 Margaret Hardwick 705-389-3704** Kathy Whitman 705-746-1943** Harris Lake Kathryn Creek 705-746-2765 Wah-Wash-Kesh Ed Bennett Jr. 705-746-7977 ** Can also inspect incinerators Smoke Detectors & Carbon Monoxide Detectors • Are mandatory in all homes and cottages Smoke Alarms & Carbon Monoxide Alarms are available for sale at the Municipal Office. Whitestone Cemetery Board Chair: Jane Bottrell Contacts for our Area Cemeteries Fairholme Cemetery Maple Island Cemetery Whitestone Cemetery John Moffatt Velma Brear Muriel Stiles Municipal information was correct at the time of printing. 389-3323 389-2090 389-2757 10 For more information, call the Municipal Office during regular business hours at 705-389-2466 Whitestone Waste Management Landfill Information for Sites: York Street and Aulds Road **Landfill access permits must be presented to attendant** Summer Hours: May Long Weekend - Thanksgiving Weekend Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9am – 6pm Sunday & Holiday Mondays 10am – 7pm Winter Hours: Thanksgiving Weekend – May Long Weekend Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 12 noon – 5pm Main gates are locked and there will be no available access to the landfill sites outside of regular hours of operation. Section 2.7 of By-Law No. 15-2005 states that “No person shall deposit any waste at or near, or outside or around the landfill gates except in the appropriate areas for waste and/or recycling receptacle.” and; Pursuant to Section 5 of the said By-Law, fines shall be as follows: Maximum fine of $5000.00 Leaving your garbage at the gate creates a potential hazard for everyone, increases operating costs for the landfill sites and after the bears and raccoons tear through the garbage it is an unsightly mess. See page 36 for recycling information. Landfill Access Permits must be presented to the attendant at either landfill site and at McFarlane Street Transfer Station. Household Hazardous Waste Can be taken to the McFarlane Street Transfer Station in Parry Sound from April 6 to October 19, 2015 Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm Saturday 8am – 3:30pm Sunday 10am – 5:30pm Closed On Statutory Holidays By-Law Enforcement Listed are a few of the By-Laws passed by the Municipality of Whitestone: • Rental Unit Licensing • ATVs • Trailer Licensing • Building By-Laws • Light Pollution • Facility Rentals • Noise • Regulation of Dogs • Zoning • Landfill Sites • Kennel Operation • Governing of Traffic • Snow Removal • Fire and Fireworks • Procedural By-Law • Agreements • Property Cleanliness • Site Plan Control • Road Standards • User Fees Copies of the full By-Laws are available at the Municipal Office or on the Municipal Website at www.whitestone.ca Contact: Paul Rossiter, By-Law Enforcement Officer at 705-389-2466 x45. Municipal information was correct at the time of printing. For more information, call the Municipal Office during regular business hours at 705-389-2466 11 Community Interest Groups and Associations Dunchurch United Church Women: Meet monthly throughout the year for Christian fellowship and fund raising for Knox United Church. The annual Thanksgiving Dinner, on the Saturday of Thanksgiving, Christmas Bazaar and Yard Sale 1st weekend of August, are a few of their various activities. Please contact Betty Johnson 389-2063 for more information. Whitestone Horticultural Society The Society was formed to encourage interest and improvements in horticulture in our community. We have taken over flower planting and care at our three cemeteries and at the Old Fire Hall, as well as the flower boxes throughout the Village of Dunchurch. Membership is $10.00 a year and includes a program book with a calendar of events for the year. The monthly meetings are held at the Dunchurch Community Centre – the 1st Wednesday of the month, April – October – see calendar for exact date. We have guest speakers at every meeting. The general public is invited to attend. The Annual General Meeting will be on the 3rd Wednesday of November at 8:00pm at the Dunchurch Community Centre. For more information call Shelly Heffernan 389-3768 Ardbeg Community Club Supports the Community Hall through fundraisers. Crafts are made every Tuesday from May to October. (Hall closed in the winter months.) Yard Sale June 27th starting at 9am-3pm - breakfast and lunch available. Pancake Breakfast, August 2nd, 9am-3pm. Spaghetti Dinner, September 4th, 5pm - 8pm. Craft Sale at the Parry Sound Mall, October 31st, 9am - 3pm. Hunter’s Dinner, Friday November 6th, 5pm - 8pm. For more upcoming events and information please feel free to check out our facebook page: Ardbeg Community Club. President: Angela St. John 705-774-0464; Vice-Pres. Lori Levens 705-773-2787; Secretary: Jack Sampson 705-389-1093 Treasurer: Donnelda Hayward 705-389-2333; Media: Lisa Nichols 705-389-1073 12 TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly Meets every Monday at 6:30pm at the Multi-Purpose Room of Knox United. This group provides support to help maintain a healthy lifestyle by promoting good eating habits and the benefits of exercise. Please contact Sally at 705-387-3166, or Muriel at 705-389-2757 for more information. Whitestone Historical Society This group was formed to foster the recognition of the unique heritage, and to encourage its preservation, of the Municipality of Whitestone and the surrounding area. The Society also produces an annual Historical Calendar featuring historical photos of our area; some calendars from previous years are still available as collector’s items. DVD sets featuring historic pictures of Dunchurch with descriptive commentary and now available. The Society will have a display at the Dunchurch Agriculture Society’s Fall Fair in August. For more information please contact Fay Clelland at 705-389-3293. Whitestone Rod & Gun Club Meets at 7:30pm on the 4th Wednesday September to May at North Landing. Through its Annual Fishing Derby, the club promotes fishing for the young and “young at heart.” Held on the first Saturday of the March Break, this event raises money toward education in hunting and fishing, plus towards fish restocking and hatcheries in the area. Six lakes in the area have been stalked with 500 speckled trout in each lake and they seem to be doing well. For more information call President Murray Chambers 389-2474, Vice President Ed Brumpton 774-0411 or Secretary Heather Shaw 346-1630. By participating in your community, everyone is a winner! 13 14 Place of Worship Knox United Church Serving our community since 1895 Worshipping in the warmth of our fellowship and friendly community spirit; everyone is welcome to attend. 11:00am Sunday Worship Service Sunday School from September to mid-June Pastors: Charles and Ratna Arasaratnam 705-389-2604 Coffee hour before service every last Sunday of the month. Knox United Church offers Pastoral services that includes: Weddings, Funerals, Bible Studies and Counselling. 15 Whitestone-Hagerman Memorial Public Library 2206 Highway 124, Dunchurch, ON, P0A 1G0 Tel/Fax 705-389-3311 Email: [email protected] www.olsn.ca/whitestonelibrary Look for us on: @whitestonelib Hours of Operation Tuesday12:00-8:00 Wednesday12:00-5:00 Thursday10:00-5:00 Saturday10:00-2:00 and from Victoria Day – Labour Day Weekend Friday 12:00-5:00 Great selection of bestselling books, DVDs, magazines! Thousands of eBooks and audiobooks available for FREE download! Free access to public computers and wireless internet Fax / Photocopying / Laminating / Printing / Scanning Ongoing book sale during library hours Free TD Summer Reading Program for kids LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP IS FREE TO ALL YEAR ROUND AND SEASONAL RESIDENTS OF WHITESTONE! Postal Service MC KELLAR: 389-3540 at the McKellar Community Centre 701 Hwy 124, Lower level HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am - noon, 2:00pm - 5:00pm Wednesday 3:00pm – 6:00pm Saturday & Sunday closed LCBO Store Hours Mon to Thurs – 10:00am-6:00pm Summer Season Friday 10:00am – 8:00pm Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm Sunday May-June1:00pm – 4:00pm July-August12:00pm – 4:00pm Closed Wednesdays Mid-November to May 1st Telephone: 389-3023 17 18 19 The Whitestone McKellar Lions Club The Whitestone McKellar Lions Club formerly (“Dunchurch Lions Club”) has been serving the Whitestone and McKellar area continuously since it’s inception since the 9 March 1972. Funds are raised from returnable bottles and can collected at the Auld’s Road Landfill Site, Crown & Anchor at 3 fall fairs, donations from the public, donations from Parry Sound business, local organizations, the Municipality of Whitestone, etc. Historically, the Lions Club has provided Christmas Baskets, food and gifts, for needy families and assistance to persons/families throughout the year. Donations are also made in support of local interests and organizations such as Camp Dorset, Camp Huronda and Whitestone & Area Nursing Station. Working with Whitestone Lake Public School staff and involvement with youth is a high priority for our club. In the past play ground equipment was purchased and we continue to support our youth through an annual Bike Rodeo, Vision Screening, free swimming lessons, etc. On a broader scale the Lions Club supports a number of programs for the blind, swimming programs for persons in need of physical exercise, support for people throughout the world, in time or crisis, such as earth quakes, floods, famines, etc. In order to maintain the level of service to our Community, we desperately need new members. Join the Lions! Be a part of this generous and worthwhile Community organization. Contact President Charlie MacDermid 705-389-1026 or [email protected] 20 21 22 23 24 25 Map Index 1. Ridge at Manitou 12. Dunchurch Marina 2. Country Cottage Interiors 13. Knox United Church 3. Loggers Station House 14. Whitestone Lake Resort 4. Wahwashkesh Lodge 15. Maple Island Thrift Shop 5. Auld’s Rd Landfill Site 16. Ahmic Lake Resort & Swiss Family Restaurant 6. Frogger’s Leap & Eat 7. Royal Canadian Legion 8. York St Landfill Site 9. Whitestone Library 10. LCBO & Nursing Station Municipal Office, Dun Dome Community Centre 11. Duck Rock General Store & Restaurant 26 17. Quiet Bay Log Motel & Cafe 18. Tanner’s Dining 19. Windows to the North Gallery 20. A.) Summer’s Attic B.) Village Locks C.) Magnetawan Building Centre On going Events Sundays • Worship Service – see page 15 for complete information • 10:00am to 2:00pm Maple Island Thrift Shop, see page 21 Mondays • Walk Fit – 10:00am (except July and August) • 6:30pm TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Knox United Church Multi-Purpose Room – see page 13 • 7:30pm Legion Bid Euchre Tuesdays • Every Tuesday – Ardbeg Community Club Crafts see page 12 • 7:30pm Legion Euchre •T ech Tuesdays 1:00pm – 7:00pm at the Whitestone-Hagerman Memorial Public Library Wednesdays • Walk Fit – 10:00am (except July and August) • 2nd of each month – Legion General Meeting – 7:30pm • 2nd of each month – Ladies Auxiliary General Meeting – 6:30pm •1 st & 3rd of each month – Dunchurch Lions Club meeting – 6:00pm North Landing Restaurant, see page 20 • 1st of each month – Whitestone Horticultural Society – see page 12 • 4th of each month – Whitestone Rod & Gun Club – see page 13 • Last of each month – Whitestone Historical Society – see page 13 • WCA Bingo – July 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5, 12, 19, 26 – 7:00pm – see page 5 Thursdays • 7:30pm Legion Cribbage •2 nd of each month – WCA Monthly Meeting at the Legion – 7:00pm May, June and October • 1:00-3:00pm – Knitting (October – May) Fridays • Walk Fit – 10:00am (except July and August) • 10:00am to 2:00pm Maple Island Thrift Shop, July & August only, see page 21 Saturdays • 10:00am to 2:00pm Maple Island Thrift Shop, see page 21 • Every Saturday – Legion Euchre, 1:30pm • 1st & 3rd – Meat Draw at 4:00pm. Always Check the Community Sign for Added Activities and The Municipal Website’s Calendar of Events Please note that all listings in the Calendar of Special Events are subject to change. Please check for flyers posted. 27 Calendar of Special Events June Thursday 11th • WCA monthly meeting 7:00pm Royal Canadian Legion Wednesday 17th • Whitestone Library’s Strawberry Social – Come out for strawberry shortcake, coffee and tea – 1pm at the Dunchurch Community Centre Saturday 27th • Royal Canadian Legion Annual Pig Roast – see page 21 • Ardbeg Community Club Yard Sale 9am-3pm July Wednesday 1st • Soccer Registration 7pm • Canada Day Celebrations & Fireworks Saturday 4th • 10:00am WCA Annual General Meeting, Knox United Church Multi-Purpose Room • Lions Swimming Lessons (free) Registration 10:00am to 2:00pm at Dunchurch Public Beach – call Charlie MacDermid 389-1026 for details • Family Fitness Festival Monday 6th • Lions Swimming Lessons commence for three weeks at Dunchurch Public Beach Tuesday 7th •M idnight Madness #1 8pm – 12am Whitestone Library Wednesday 8th • 7:00pm WCA Bingo begins!!! See page 5 Saturday 11th • WCA Annual Meeting Friday 17th • Art in the Park – Market Square, Parry Sound 28 July Saturday 18th • Art in the Park – Market Square, Parry Sound • Fancy Nancy Tea Party 2:00-4:00pm, Whitestone Library Sunday 19th • Art in the Park – Market Square, Parry Sound • 10:00am Outdoor music service (Dunchurch & McKellar combined) at the McKellar United Church. Coffee and muffins will be provided. Bring your own lawn chair. Saturday 25th • BBQ, Bake Sale and Silent Auction – Pies, butter tarts and so much more! 12pm-2pm – Dunchurch Community Centre August Saturday 1st • 8am - noon – Annual Bake Sale, Yard Sale & BBQ! Knox United Church, Dunchurch • Royal Canadian Legion Annual Fish Fry – see page 21 • Wah-Wash-Kesh CA (WWKCA) 9:30am Annual General Meeting Bennett’s Barn • Gooseneck Lake Property Owners Association Annual Meeting 10:00am Ardbeg Community Hall • Magnetawan Pioneer association – Annual Meeting 11:00am Sunday 2nd • Harris Lake & South Magnetawan CA Annual Meeting 10:30am Harris Lake Marina • Pancake Breakfast at Ardbeg Community Club, 9am - 3pm Calendar of Special Events August Tuesday 4th • Midnight Madness #2 8pm – 12am Whitestone Library Friday 21st • 7:00pm Dunchurch Agricultural Fall Fair - see page 33 Saturday 22nd • FAIR DAY – see page 33 for details • 10:00am exhibits open at the Fall Fair • 11:30am Fair Parade • Whitestone Library Annual Book Sale 8:00am - 2:00pm September Friday 4th • Spaghetti Dinner at Ardbeg Community Club • WCA Monthly Meeting – Royal Canadian Legion 7:00pm October Thursday 8th • WCA Final Monthly Meeting for the year – Royal Canadian Legion 7:00pm Saturday 10th • 4:30pm to 7:00pm United Church Women’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Dunchurch Community Centre Saturday 31st • Ardbeg Community Club, Christmas Craft Sale at Parry Sound Mall - 9am - 3pm Always check the Community Sign for added activities and the Municipal Website at: www.whitestone.ca Please note that all listings in the Calendar of Events are subject to change. Please check for flyers posted. November • UCW Christmas Bazaar, Bake Sale, Tea and Flea Market Table at The Knox United Church, Dunchurch Date and Time are T.B.A. Wednesday 4th • Christmas Show and Annual Meeting – Whitestone Horticultural Society 6:30pm – Dunchurch Community Centre Friday 6th • Hunters Dinner at Ardbeg Community Club - 5pm - 8pm Wednesday 18th • Whitestone Horticultural Society General Meeting at the Dunchurch Community Centre – See page 12 Friday 20th • Whitestone Recreation Committee Annual Christmas Sale at the Community Centre – 3pm-7pm Saturday 21st • Whitestone Recreation Committee Annual Christmas Sale at the Community Centre – 9am-2pm This publication is produced as a community project by the WCA and is funded entirely from the sale of advertising. The Board of the WCA is very grateful for the continuing support of our local businesses and trust that you, the reader, will utilize the Business Directory to its fullest. Please note that the WCA cannot certify or guarantee any of the products or services listed in this directory. 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Recycling in the Municipality of Whitestone Please be advised that the Corporation of the Municipality of Whitestone will be recycling at Auld’s Road and York Street Landfill Sites. Materials will be separated into Three (3) Streams STREAM 1 Recyclable Fibers Newspaper, magazines, catalogues, telephone books, corrugated cardboard, boxboard, egg cartons, mixed papers, office papers, brown paper bags STREAM 2 Recyclable Containers Glass bottles & jars, metal beverage cans, metal food cans, plastic soft drink bottles, rigid plastic bottles, aluminum trays STREAM 3 Electronic Waste Computer peripherals including modems, printing devices including copiers, scanners, typewriters, telephones and accessories, cellular phones, PDA’s and pagers, audio and video players, cameras, equalizers/amplifiers, radios, receivers, speakers, tuners, turntables, video players/projectors, video recorders, personal hand held computers, desktop computers, portable computers, monitors, televisions, printing devices. Multiple formats of Municipal Publications are available upon request/as needed only, by contacting the Municipal Office at 705-389-2466 during regular office hours. 36 37 38 39 40 Experience the finest freshwater sailing in the world! Register now at Sail Parry Sound! Youth Programs: Ages 7 and up Monday to Friday, July and August Adult lessons: by appointment Email: [email protected] Telephone: 705.774.5228 30 Waubuno Road, at the Fitness Trail Parry Sound, ON. P2A 2Z1 www.sailparrysound.on.ca 41 7 Owls Nest, Whitestone Lake $64,900 0.73 acres on year round private road access w/ deeded water access just steps away to Whitestone Lake, sand beach looking out on to this large, beautiful, full service lake. Property has hydro and telephone close by and is treed for privacy. A small price to be on a desired lake. 42 Whitestone Lake Lots, Canning Rd & Owls Nest Starting at $49,000 1 of 4 beautiful building lots, deeded water access, water frontage on Whitestone Lake, drive to, each 25% ownership of access, dock, 50 feet of frontage, Level, well treed, gentle entry, sand beach, western exposure, hydro & telephone at road. A great opportunity to purchase one or all. 49,000, 65,00, 65,000 & 99,000 43 44 45 Business Directory Accommodations – Cottages and Resorts Ahmic Habour Hotel 387-3333 Owner – Mary Bowers. See ad page 35 Duck Rock Resort 389-3322 Cottages, Boat Rental – Highway 124, Dunchurch General Store, Hardware Supplies, see ad page 14 Lorimer Lake Resort 389-3951 Cottages, Trailer Sites, Marina – 92 Swords Rd., Dunchurch Owners – Patti & Brendan Morrissey. See ad page 21 Quiet Bay Log Motel & Café 387-0115 Owners Regula & Walter Reich – Highway 124, Dunchurch www.quietbaylog.com 1-877-224-8235. See ad page 39 Whitestone Lake Resort 389-2770 Housekeeping cottages, Camping, Restaurant, Store, ad page 30 Lodge Suites with balconies overlooking Whitestone Lake Attractions & Entertainment Art in the Park July 17, 18 & 19 39th Year! Market Square, Parry Sound www.psaca.ca July 17 9:00am-6:00pm, July 17 9:00am-5:00pm & July 19 10:00am-4:00pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 394 - Dunchurch 389-3130 Highway 124 & Balsam Road – Open to the public. See ad page 21 West Parry Sound Museum 746-5365 A great family outing, fun and educational. 17 George Street. See ad page 41 Sail Parry Sound Sailing School 746-5365 Adult and Youth Lessons – www.sailparrysound.on.ca See ad page 41 Construction and Building Bennett Construction 774-0763 Remote septic systems our specialty (lic.). See ad page 43 Gary Payne Contracting 389-9556 Owner – Gary Payne. See ad page 40 Tim Stiles Construction Ltd. 389-1726 Owner – Tim Stiles [email protected] timstilesconstruction.com MV Construction 389-9678 Owner – Marnik Verstaen. See ad page 42 Construction – Excavation and Septic 46 Adams Bros. Construction 746-2962 Septic and holding tanks pumped – licensed septic installer. See ad page 34 Bennett Construction 774-0763 Remote septic systems our specialty (lic.). See ad page 43 Construction – Excavation and Septic Bill Emlaw Construction 389-3407 Licensed Septic Installer, firewood. See ad page 32 CARR AGGREGATES 387-1987 Road gravel, clear stone, top soil, triple mix, etc. See ad page 22 Crossman Construction 389-3430 Licensed Septic Installer. See ad page 16 Green Construction 389-2183 e-mail: [email protected] RD Contracting 773-8579 Septic Systems, Excavations, Road Construction. See ad page 38 Furniture Cottage Country Interiors 389-3335 124 Swords Road, RR#1, Dunchurch. A very unique store full of cottage furnishings & custom furniture. [email protected] See ad page 31 Get Stuffed Upholstery Etc... 746-0144 Custom Upholstery, Home Decor. See ad page 34 Harris Furniture 746-5100 17 Parry Sound Drive, Parry Sound. See ad on back cover Pioneer Handcraft 1-800-567-6604 Makers of real cottage furniture since 1946. See ad on page 40 Gardening and Landscaping Cedar Croft Property Maintenance 387-3027 www.cedarcroft-p-m.webs.com – See ad page 30 GWS Tree Service 1-888-GWS-TREE Hazardous tree removal is our specialty! See ad page 25 Magnetawan Home Hardware 387-3988 Hardware & Building supplies. See ad page 16 Tallman Tree Service 938-8717 Jon Tallman, Certified Arbourist Woodruff’s Tree and Cottage Care 387-4317 Specializing in danger tree removal. See ad page 44 Gas – Land Access Duck Rock Resort 389-3322 Shell Gas, Groceries, Hardware, Snack Bar. See ad page 14 Guitar Picker’s Corner 387-3804 Owners – Joyce and Carl Crossman. See ad page 35 Loggers Station House 389-1966 www.loggersstationhouse.com See ad page 34 47 Gas – Water Access Whitestone Marine 387-1593 Repairs, service, parts, storage, bottled water exchange, etc. See ad page 32 Lorimer Lake Resort 389-3951 Cottages, Trailer Sites, Marina – 92 Swords Rd., Dunchurch Owners – Patti & Brendan Morrissey. See ad page 21 Whitestone Lake Resort 389-2770 Gas on Whitestone Lake, Housekeeping Cottages. See ad page 30 Giftware Cottage Country Interiors 389-3335 124 Swords Road, RR#1, Dunchurch. A very unique store full of cottage furnishings & custom furniture. [email protected] See ad page 31 Get Stuffed Upholstery Etc... 746-0144 Custom Upholstery, Home Decor. See ad page 34 Harris Furniture 746-5100 17 Parry Sound Drive, Parry Sound. See ad on back cover Magnetawan Home Hardware 387-3988 Giftware, Hardware & Building supplies. See ad page 16 Maple Island General Store 389-1824 Computers and laptops sales and repairs. See ad page 36 Summer’s Attic 387-1452 www.summersattic.ca See ad page 25 Trader Ted’s 774-6450 Like Trader Ted’s on Facebook. See ad page 35 WahWashKesh Naturals [email protected] WiseLine Body Core Products See ad page 34 Windows to the North Gallery 387-3085 www.windowstothenorth.com See ad page 43 Wolf Den 746-8477 35 James Street, Parry Sound. See ad page 23 Golf Courses The Ridge at Manitou 389-9577 Beautiful, serene, rolling layout on Manitouwabing Lake. See ad page 24 Grocery Stores, Bakeries and Convenience Stores Duck Rock General Store 389-3322 Groceries, Hardware, snack bar. See ad page 14 Guitar Picker’s Corner 387-3804 Owners – Joyce and Carl Crossman. See ad page 35 Loggers Station House 389-1966 www.loggersstationhouse.com See ad page 34 The Veggie Stand & Subs to Go 783-1577 Located at Summer’s Attic. See ad page 25 Trader Ted’s 774-6450 Like Trader Ted’s on Facebook. See ad page 35 Whitestone Lake Resort 389-2770 48 Convenience Store, Gas, Propane Refilled. See ad page 30 Hardware and Lumber Duck Rock General Store 389-3322 Groceries, Hardware, snack bar. See ad page 14 Magnetawan Home Hardware 387-3988 Hardware & Building supplies. See ad page 16 McNabb Home Building 746-2147 or 746-5825 Formerly Beaver Lumber – building supplies. Rona746-5894 Formerly Northland Building – building supplies. See ad page 37 Wolfs Sawmilling 389-2448 We do custom cutting! [email protected] See ad page 20 Heating and Furnace Repair Ardee Heating & Installations Owner – Jim Galloway. See ad page 39 389-3081 or 746-4430 Maintenance and Repair Cedar Croft Property Maintenance 387-3027 www.cedarcroft-p-m.webs.com – See ad page 30 Jackson’s Painting 389-3531 or 389-2618 Owners – Ken: 705-774-1152; John: 705-774-1372, McKellar, Fax 389-1517 R. Fleming Window & Doors 389-2422 Owner – Ross Fleming. See ad page 18 Marina/Supplies Whitestone Marine 387-1593 Repairs, service, parts, storage, bottled water exchange, etc. See ad page 32 Lorimer Lake Resort 389-3951 Cottages, Trailer Sites, Marina – 92 Swords Rd., Dunchurch Owners – Patti & Brendan Morrissey. See ad page 21 Plumbing Royal Flush Dan Hirsche - Call or Text. See ad page 21 Propane Tanks Duck Rock Resort Propane tank swap. See ad page 14 Loggers Station House www.loggersstationhouse.com See ad page 34 Magnetawan Home Hardware Propane tank refilled. See ad page 16 Whitestone Lake Resort Propane tank refilled. See ad page 30 387-4500 389-3322 389-1966 387-3988 389-2770 49 Real Estate Agents, Brokers, Companies Sutton Sadie Moranis – Paul Douglas Ad on inside back cover. Re/Max Parry Sound/Muskoka Realty – Danielle Beitz www.daniellebeitz.com See ad page 42 Re/Max Parry Sound/Muskoka Realty – Tina Greig www.greig.ca See ad page 36 Royal LePage Team Advantage Realty – Cyndy Foote www.cyndyfoote.ca See ad page 32 1-888-851-8118 Ace Equipment Rental Rentals, sales and parts. 70 Parry Sound Drive You need it – Tim’s got it! See ad page 23 746-8020 Rentals 938-0191 346-1552 774-0871 Restaurants Ahmic Habour Hotel 387-3333 Owner – Mary Bowers. See ad page 35 Duck’s Nest Restaurant 389-1120 Open everyday – dine in/take out, Wednesday Wing Night LLBO. Dock your boat or arrive by sled. See ad page 44 Duck Rock General Store TAKE OUT 389-3322 Snack Bar, Groceries, Downtown Dunchurch. See ad page 14 Frogger’s Leap and Eat 389-2300 Open at 11:00am. Wings on Fri., Sat., Sun. We have power during power outages. Guitar Picker’s Corner 387-3804 Owners – Joyce and Carl Crossman. See ad page 35 Loggers Station House 389-1966 www.loggersstationhouse.com See ad page 34 Quiet Bay Log Motel & Café 387-0115 Owners Regula & Walter Reich – Highway 124, Dunchurch www.quietbaylog.com 1-877-224-8235. See ad page 39 Swiss Country House Restaurant 387-9292 At the Ahmic Lake Resort. See ad page 23 Tanner’s 387-4725 British Pub and casual fire side dining. Located at the Roundstone Inn on Hwy 124. Call for hours. See ad page 24 The Veggie Stand 783-1577 Located at Summer’s Attic. See ad page 25 Whitestone Lake Resort 389-2770 North Landing – Licensed Patio overlooking Lake. See ad page 30 Roofing National Roofing 308-5541 Todd Mckee - Installation Manager - call or text Authorized Ideal Homes Installer Stanley Steel Tools & Metal Ltd. 746-4500 Owners – Heather, Jeff & Jim Stanley. See ad page 44 www.stanleysteel.ca 50