summer 2011 newsletter - Quinte`s Isle Campark

R.R.#1
Cherry Valley, Ontario
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Tel: (613) 476-6310
Fax: (613) 476-7533
www.qicampark.com
[email protected]
SUMMER 2011
NEWSLETTER
WELCOME Campers to Summer 2011---the newsletter is late due to my computer
dying right before I finished. But like the
horrible cold, wet spring it is all behind us
now as SUMMER IS FINALLY HERE!!
Most of you are already enjoying our many
new upgrades---patio, landscaping around
rest of building, new benches, lit pathways
to washrooms, etc. Mind you the grass has
gone brown as it hibernates through our
hottest time of year (remember no watering
all will go green again when temps cool).
Who cares about the grass when you are
lounging poolside listening to music and
hearing the splashing of water. It’s summer--- Have some ice-cream or poutine at the
new patio, go for a bike ride, a swim, a boat
ride!!
Canada Day weekend has come and gone
with great weather, fun events, fireworks
and the live band, The Reasons. Our next
LIVE summer band is the Elvis Tribute
Band playing by the Rec Hall on Saturday,
July 30th 8pm-11pm. Then The Easy Band
performs on Saturday, August 13th from
8pm-11pm.
As always, check with the Rec Hall and/or
Activities Schedules for lots of fun family
activities for all throughout the summer
months.
The new garbage/recycling area is looking
great and is working very well. Please see
info enclosed regarding disposal rules, etc.
If you are interested in a new Northlander,
Innsbruck or Sunroom, please see Steve,
Tim or Mike. There are still sites available
in Limestone Acres South for your new Park
Model Trailer.
To obtain newletters please leave email
address at office or check our website.
All that’s left is to enjoy your summer!!
WHAT KIND OF CAMPING
IS FOR YOU?
Do you think camping is a stupid activity? Do you see people camping and want
to join them or do you laugh at them and think they are crazy? Do you want to
give camping a try but aren’t sure you are going to like it? Take this quiz to find
out.
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When you think about sleeping in a tent, do you think:
A. It would be fun to sleep in the fresh air under the stars
B. What was that noise? What was that noise? What was that noise?
C. No tents, fully loaded RV’s are the only way to camp.
D. Who is going to sleep? I’m going to hang out by the campfire and
drink beer.
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How long do you think its going to take to set up your tent:
A. About a half hour including the time to put an extra rain tarp over the
top just in case it rains.
B. We’ve been trying to get this tent up for over two hours and the
people across from us have been drinking beer and laughing at us for
an hour and a half. They’re finally coming over to help us because all
we have are a bunch of poles and tarp on the ground.
C. I’m not taking a tent. I’m going to take a 5th Wheel or other RV and
all I’ll need to do is put down my stabilizers, hook up the hoses and
plug into the electrical supply at my site.
D. We’re not setting up a tent. We’re going to sleep in the back of our
van. We have a bunch of pillows and blankets back there.
3)
How do you build a campfire?
A. You lightly crush some newspaper in the fire pit; add a small loose
pile of kindling; build a small teepee with some of your wood supply
and light it.
B. You throw a bundle of wood you bought into the campfire ring and
use up a hole box of matches trying to light it.
C. If I want a campfire tonight, refer to answer A because I know how to
build one. But since I have a really nice 5th Wheel I may stay inside
tonight and read a book.
D. Refer to answer A. I know how to build a campfire but we’re going to
lay in a big supply of wood. Our campfire is going to be going strong
all night long!
4)
When you checked into the campground you were given a map of
hiking trails to check out. You decide to:
A. Plan a daily itinerary that includes at least 5 miles of trails daily. You
make sure your hiking backpack is fully stocked with water, energy
bars, and insect repellent.
B. You decide to try one of the trails closet to your campsite but you
never notice the scenery around you because you’re always looking
down at the trail watching for snakes and other creepy crawly things
of nature that might cross your path and make you scream.
C. I like to hike but I may also decide to go biking or fishing or take a
trip into town to go antiquing or shopping.
D. I partied all night last night so I’m sleeping in until noon. Then I’m
going to hang around the campsite with my friends until evening rolls
around and its time to build another campfire.
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What food should we have while we are camping?
A. We’ll have campfire coffee in the morning along with eggs and bacon
over the fire; we’ll have energy bars, fruit and sandwiches for lunch
while we’re out hiking or biking; and for supper we’ll have pudgie
pies or foil packet meals made over the campfire.
B. We’ll go into town and have pizza.
C. My RV has a nice kitchen, thank you. I’ll be cooking something nice
in it.
D. We’ll be roasting hot dogs and marshmellows over the fire.
ANSWER KEY:
If you answered:
MOSTLY A’s---you are definitely ready to camp with little more than tent,
sleeping bag, and some basic provisions.
MOSTLY B’s---that 5 star hotel down the road from the campground is looking
pretty good to you right now. You might want to keep your visits to the
campground short---maybe in 1 hour increments.
MOSTLY C’s---you would like to camp but you want to camp in luxury and style.
Why not? There’s camping gear and equipment for every person and every
budget. Who says camping has to be about roughing it.
MOSTLY D’s---don’t book your camping trip at a family campground. You don’t
want to camp. You want to party, party, party!!
(From Campingearth.com)
HEAT UP THE BBQ
Grilled Zucchini
Cut 4 medium zucchini lengthwise into 4 to 5 slices each. Brush one
side of each slice with 1 Tablespoon Oregano Seasoning Pesto. Grill for
up to 4 minutes per side until lightly charred. Transfer to serving dish.
Sprinkle with ½ cup grated parmesan cheese and 1 Tablespoon chopped
chives and serve. Great side dish alongside any BBQ meat you choose!
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BUG OFF!!
Here are some natural insect killers that are easy, cheap and
environmentally safe.
APHIDS
EARWIGS
Soap Spray
2 Tbsp dishsoap
4 L warm water
Put in Spraybottle and spray
Beer Bath
Tuna Can (contents eatin of course)
Beer & water 1:1
Pinch of sugar
Put in shady spot/empty 1x per week
And into soap water
ANTS
WASPS/BEES
Bug Powder
Sprinkle baby powder and/or
Borax alongside baseboards
And doorways
(kills or deters earwigs too)
Bee Bottles
Empty 2L pop bottle
Cut top half off
Cup of cream soda
String from trees away from
Where you want to sit outside
If you have any other insect problem, you can visit Canadian Tire and their arsenal of pest
control products!!!
QUINTE’S ISLE
SALES DEPARTMENT
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Many of you may have seen or met Mike Meilleur, our salesman. Together with
Steve and Tim, Mike is available for new sales, used sales, consignment sales,
sunspace sales AND golf cart sales. Please feel free to contact him if you need
assistance in these matters either in person, by phone or email,
[email protected].
With respect to Consignment sales, please contact Mike to update your add for our
new website. Our new website can hold more information and pictures than
before. You may provide pictures of the insides of your trailers or contact Mike to
take them for you. More detailed information (ie. layout of trailer, bunks, number
of bedrooms, interior pictures, extras etc) will facilitate the sale of your trailer
quicker.
As always, if you have a trade-in or consignment trailer, providing the original
ownership (no copies) is mandatory. We cannot sell a trailer without a legitimate
ownership. If you have lost it and assuming that it is in your name, you only have
to attend at any MTO office with the VIN# and $10 and you can get a replacement.
If you lost your ownership before putting it in your name a sworn affidavit and bill
of sale would be necessary. The cost is $10.60 at Shire Hall plus the $10
replacement charge at the MTO. If we are asked to do this on your behalf
additional administration costs will apply.
DON’T MOVE
FIREWOOD!!
Help Protect our Trees!!! Keep the Emerald Ash Borer AND Asian Long-horned Beetle
out of Quinte’s Isle Campark!!!
These destructive beetles have infested and killed an estimated 20 million ash trees in North
America since 2002. The major risk for spreading these insects is through the movement of
infested firewood. Campers and cottagers who bring firewood with them to campgrounds,
hunting cabins and fishing locations may unknowingly spread these insects to these sites
and beyond.
The following areas are known to be infested and are currently regulated by the CFIA
under Ministerial Orders:
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Counties of Essex, Elgin, Lambton, Middlesex and Norfolk
Municipality of Chatham-Kent
City of Toronto-Hamilton and surrounding regions (Halton, Peel, York and
Durham)
Ottawa and Sault Ste. Marie
Municipalities of Carignan, Richelieu, Saint-Basile-Le-Grand and Saint-Mathiassur-Richelieu (Quebec)
It is prohibited to move ash tree materials and firewood of any species from these areas
without the written permission of the CFIA. Copies of the Orders outlining these
regulations are available on request at 1-866-463-6017 or online at www.inspection.gc.ca.
If you have brought firewood from any of these areas, please turn over to us for safe
disposal. Moving ash or firewood violates the quarantine and is against the law. Regulated
materials include nursery stock, trees, logs, wood, rough lumber (including pallets and
other wood packaging materials.)
GARBAGE AT QUINTE’S ISLE CAMPARK
Our garbage dumpsters and recycling bins are located on the right-hand side of exit from park.
We currently provide garbage removal at no additional cost to our campers and seasonals. We
provide the convenience for your convenience and ours. We would like to continue this service
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That no garbage is brought from outside the park (ie. your garbage from home/work).
That garbage not contain recycling materials (we have recycling bins).
That garbage shall not be left outside the bin on the ground.
That no furniture, mattresses, wood or other non-food garbage be placed in or around
the garbage. Please take to an appropriate dumping site (not on our property please).
That no debris or garbage be put in our ditches (this includes leaves, branches, weeds,
etc.)
If you cannot bring leaves to the compost area (located on east side/left side going
down Lake Road), then bag up your leaves and leave them at your site and let us
know at the office.
No wood, no decks, no shingles, no plastic, no pots, no garbage of any kind is to be
deposited at compost area.
Closest Transfer/Dump Stations – 613-476-2148 ext. 326
South Marysburgh Landfill Site – 1132 Old Milford Road, Milford, ON
Picton Transfer Site – 37 Church Street, Picton, ON
Hours: Wed & Sat 8am to 4pm
Hazardous & Electronic Waste Events and Recycling Reminder is attached.
THANK YOU FOR HELPING TO KEEP OUR PARK CLEAN!!!
WATER CONSERVATION POLICY
Under our Ministry of Environment=s Permit to Take Water, we are only permitted to use a
particular amount of water per day and not to exceed it. We, therefore, have created a summer
water conservation policy to facilitate this. As summer is peak water usage months, cutting back
on water wastage at this time is most practical.
We are fortunate to have a large well water supply but we are also obligated under law to protect
it. Regular use of water is not a problem. Although when 100 people are watering their lawn for
a couple of hours on a Saturday afternoon during peak season, hundreds of thousands of litres of
water literally go down the drain (or rather evaporate into the air). Brown grass in July is
dormant grass, not dead. When temperatures cool, the grass will turn green
and as healthy as before.
Our policy is as follows:
1) Water Conservation commences June 13th .
2) Watering ONLY between 11pm and 6am for maximum of 30 minutes.
3) NO sprinkler watering unless used with a timer with auto-shut
off for maximum of 30 minutes inbetween 11pm and 6am.
4) Watering with a hose is allowed between 11pm and 6am provided the
hose has a trigger nozzle and is actively held by an individual.
5) Watering only permitted once per week during allowed times (if no
rain)CHandwatering of flowers is permitted as needed (no sprinklers).
6) No lawn/sprinkler watering at all during the weekends from
June 13th to Sept. 13th.
7) NO VEHICLE washing of any kind.
LAWN WATER FACTS:
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Brown grass is dormant, not dead----high temperatures and dry conditions
cause this mechanism to help a lawn survive summer drought.
It is not necessary to water a dormant lawn at all. It will come back lush
and green when cooler temperatures return.
Dormant lawns (if you prefer to water) should receive 1 inch of water every 2
or 3 weeks (not every week) for 20-30 minutes during summer to prevent turf
loss (less any rainfall).
Over-watering dormant lawns actually harms the root system of the lawn.
Regular green lawns (not during drought) only require 1-1½ inches of rain or
watering 1x per week for 20-30 minutes.
Best time to water is 4am-8am (our policy is 11pm to 6am due to high water
GOLF CART INFO
Please provide your current insurance proof every spring when you pay your final seasonal fees.
We only require a copy of the policy showing the liability insurance on your golf cart or a letter
from your insurance agent outlining this information. We will not take handwritten or verbal
insurance info from you—we must have proof. We only want to ensure everyone’s safety and
protection here at Quinte’s Isle Campark. Thank you for your co-operation.
GOLF CART RULES
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Speed limit within the campground is 9km per hour at all times.
Only persons with valid driver’s license shall be permitted to drive a golf cart (no
children driving golf carts).
No person’s under the influence of alcohol shall be permitted to drive a golf cart.
No racing or reckless driving of any sort will be permitted.
Golf carts must have lights on front and back to be operated at dusk or later.
Golf carts are to be operated on roads only.
Drive on right-hand side of roads.
Stop at all stop signs.
Yield to pedestrians and bicycles---remember children always have right of way.
QIC must have a copy of proof of liability insurance. You must provide QIC prior to
operating each year.
Must have site number clearly displayed on all sides of golf carts in large print.
Golf carts can have a maximum 6” suspension and body lift.
Golf carts can have a maximum 25” tall tires.
ATV’s and Mopeds are not allowed.
No trailers allowed behind golf carts.
No kids driving golf carts----also see Rule #2.
Driving a golf cart in Quinte’s Isle Campark is a privilege and great convenience. Please
DRIVE SAFE!!!! Thank you.
Quinte’s Isle Campark
RULES AND REGULATIONS
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Please keep campsite in a clean and safe condition.
Clotheslines are NOT permitted.
All RV’s having sewage drains shall have their drains sealed for the duration of their stay on any
campsite, unless such drains are considered to the approved sewer system.
No junk equipment or material of any kind shall be placed or be permitted to remain on any site at any
time.
All pets are to be kept on a leash and accompanied at all times (not left alone) and their droppings are
to be removed and disposed of by owner of the pet. Pets are NOT allowed in the buildings or in the
TRAILER RENTALS.
Willful causing of injury to a person or damage to the park property will NOT be tolerated.
No firearms shall be kept or discharged within any part of the campground.
No open fires of any kind shall be permitted EXCEPT within a masonry fireplace, barbeque or firepit.
Fires must be attended by an adult at all times and must be thoroughly extinguished by wetting or
covering upon completion of their use.
All rubbish must be placed in plastic GARBAGE bags and deposited in the green dumpsters located at
the EXIT of the park. All recyclables can be placed in labeled blue boxes beside dumpsters.
Please help keep rest rooms tidy.
Please observe speed limit. Speed limit within the park is 9 km per hour at any time.
Only person’s with valid driver’s license shall be permitted to drive a golf cart.
No person under the influence of alcohol shall be permitted to drive in the park (including golf carts).
No racing or reckless driving of any sort will be tolerated.
Your site number should be clearly displayed on your golf cart and proof of liability insurance
provided to the office annually.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by parent or guardian in the pool (not less than 16 years of
age). Children under 6 must be accompanied to rest rooms and rec hall.
No food, drinks or glass containers allowed in the POOL area.
No vehicle washing.
No lawn/sprinkler watering during weekends (June/July/August/September).
Lawn or Garden watering ONLY allowed between 11pm – 6am during June/July/August/September.
Watering ONLY allowed with hose trigger nozzle and actively hand-held by an individual OR with an
auto-shutoff timer for maximum of 30 minutes (no leaving sprinklers on).
No dish washing in any rest room sinks.
ALL VISITORS must register at the office before entering the park.
Visitors are not permitted to enter or leave the park between 11 pm and 8 am.
Visitors are requested to vacate the premises by 11pm.
Only one camping unit allowed per site.
We ask you to be considerate of your neighbours and avoid any undue noise. Any damage caused to
our property will be the responsibility of the registered guest or the seasonal.
The staff does not have authority to accept personal cheques unless authorized by management.
Check out time is 12:00 noon.
Guests staying beyond check out time will be charged an additional day’s fee unless arrangements are
made with the management.
No alcohol permitted other than on your campsite.
Gate access cards are for the sole use of the Registered Camper.
No operating chainsaws or cutting trees.
Pay telephones are located at the store entrance and beside the pool. Please feel free to use our facilities. We
welcome any suggestions or advice you may have. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION – WE HOPE
YOUR STAY WILL BE PLEASANT!!
EMERGENCIES NUMBERS & INFO
Call 911 for Ambulance, Fire or Police
HYDRO ONE (outages) 1-800-434-1235
BELL – www.bell.ca or 310-2355
(611 from Cell phone)
* Hydro Outage Tip—keep spare jugs
of water in your shed for toilet flushing
* POOPER SCOOPER MANDATORY
* ON LEASH AT ALL TIMES
* NOT LEFT ALONE
* PETS NOT PERMITTED IN
BUILDINGS OR RENTALS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Summer Store Hours: 9am - 9pm
Jennie’s Kitchen July & August: Daily 11am – 7pm
Office Hours: 9am – 9pm (9am to 9pm Fri/Sat)
(Take Out Available Call 476-6310 ask for Kitchen)
Pool Hours (open June 1st): 10am – 8pm
Mustang Drive-in Theatre 613-393-2006
Regent Theatre 613-476-8416
Picton Hospital 613-476-1008
Picton Tourist Association 613-476-2421
HORSEBACK RIDING
613-476-4595
1 Hour Bush Ride
1½ Hour Beach Ride
½ Hour Pony Ride
ACTIVITIES
Planned Activities for July & August
are available in the office. Other activities
and events will be posted on store, office and
bathroom doors and announced on PA
$55
$65
$25
SANDBANKS PROVINCIAL PARK
393-3319
Day Pass $16 per vehicle (senior $13)
Year Pass $107.50
MINI-PUTT
$2.75 per person
$10.00 for 4 people
If you have a birthday to wish or sing, please
come up to the office.
REMINDER: Children under 6 yrs should
be accompanied by an adult or guardian at
all times, which includes the washrooms and
Rec Hall. Thanks. All children should be
back to their campsites by 11:00pm.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE COUNTY?
Go to www.pec.travel for local upcoming events.
WELCOME EVERYONE TO SUMMER 2011 !!!
The Ward Family