THE PARK POST. August 2017

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1 THE PARK POST William Morris, A.M.C.T., Park Manager Delta, Ontario K0E 1G0 August 2017 PARTNERSHIP PROVIDES PLAYGROUND UPGRADES Lower Beverley Lake Park is now the home to two new playground climbers designed for children 18 months to 12 years of age thanks to a funding partnership between Hydro One Inc., the Lower Beverley Lake Park Seasonal Campers Recreation Committee and the Park Management Board. With a total value of $51,000, these climbers will provide hours of enjoyment for the children who visit the park each season. Hydro One funding was realized through a $15,000 donation from the Hydro One Safe Communities Grant Program which is a community investment program designed to support and enhance children s sports and recreation facilities in Ontario Communities that are served by Hydro One. Helping to build safe and accessible recreation facilities for children is an important part of creating a healthy community noted Hydro One Customer Services Manager Steve Durant during the presentation. Each project, no matter how big or small, enhances community infrastructure. An additional $15,000 donation was received towards the climbers from the Seasonal Campers Recreation Committee who raised their contribution through in park bingos, raffles and fundraising breakfasts. The seasonal campers at Lower Beverley Park have a long-standing tradition of supporting projects for the youth within the park. The installation of these new playground climbers at our campground is a perfect example of how a few people can make such a vast difference in the lives of so many. Thanks to the combined support of our partners, the campground experience will be much more enjoyable for thousands of children for years to come said Park Manager William Morris. Support such as this has truly made a positive and long-lasting difference within the Delta community Photo (l-r) Al Moorhouse-Seasonal Campers Liaison, Steve Durant-Customer Services Manager Hydro One Networks Inc., Hazel Wykes-Vice Chairperson of the Lower Beverley Lake Park Management Board and William Morris, Park Manager.

2 CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF CAMPING MEMORIES Visit the website to view the event program, historical notes and additional photos. A sincere vote of thanks is extended to all of our campers, staff and friends from both the past and present who participated in our 50 th anniversary celebrations on June 24 th : another great Lower Beverley Park memory! Brockville Lions Steel Drum Band Civic & Community Recognition Beth and William (Bill) Burega Owners of Beverley Lake Camp, 1967 with Mayor Holman and Deputy Mayor Livingston Shirley Bryden (l) Former Clerk-Treasurer of Bastard & South Burgess Township, 1967 Muriel Jones (r) Park Board Member, 1967 Howard French Former Reeve of Bastard and South Burgess and first Reeve of Rideau Lakes Township Park Manager Bud Donald (l) and his wife Pat (r) Anders Carson (r) Immediate Past Chairperson of the Lower Beverley Lake Park Management Board.

3 SEASONAL CAMPERS LIAISON Allan Moorhouse, Site G-12 The summer of 2017 has certainly been challenging. The rainy weather has not been a friend to many campers, but despite the challenges posed by Mother Nature, we have made the best of our season. July has been packed with numerous activities at Lower Beverley starting off on July 1 st with birthday cake, iced tea and Rudy & Saddle Up followed by Ambush and a chicken barbeque on July 2 nd : a great weekend of celebration for Canada s 150 th! The kids have also been kept busy with various activities such as crafts, kid s bingo, Ray s Reptiles and of course, the children s fishing tournament; the fish did not have a chance! Congratulations to the 2017 Delta Beautification Contest winners! Golf anyone? Everyone is welcome to join us for a fun day of golf and a barbeque on August 13 th at the Green Acres Golf Club. If you are interested in participating, please contact Marilyn and Brian Dagg at Site G-14. Check the August list of events and be sure to take in your favourites! Do not forget the Pot-Luck Supper & Corn Roast on August 26 th at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Campers Recreation Committee Volunteer Luncheon and Annual Meeting on August 27 th. Since we are delivering the Park Post during the weekend of Delta Fair, I hope you are enjoying the fair. Thanks to all the camper volunteers who are staffing the fair gates on Sunday. See you around the Park. WELCOME NEW STAFF MEMBERS Please join members of the Park Management Board in welcoming the following new employees to the Lower Beverley Lake Park team. PIE SALE Jenna Roantree, Reception Attendant Krystal Fortin, Canteen Sales Attendant Kaytlin Philips, House Keeping Attendant Dylan Walker, Maintenance Attendant Fresh home baked pies will be available for purchase on Saturday, August 19 th at 10:00 a.m. at the Bradford Pavilion. Should you wish to pre-order a pie in order to beat the rush, you may do so by completing an order form which is available in the Gate House before August 14 th. Types of pies available include, apple, blueberry, butterscotch, chocolate, coconut cream, lemon meringue, peach, raison, raspberry, rhubarb and strawberry-rhubarb. 110 pies were sold in 20 minutes at the July pie sale which was sponsored by the Delta United Church.

4 WELCOME CANADIAN COASTERS The 2017 Canadian Coast to Coast tour is the most unique automotive tour in the world! With representation from every province, members will be touring across Canada as they explore the very best attractions in each province. The tour begins on June 29 th in Victoria, BC with a wheel dip in the Pacific Ocean before winding its way through the spectacular Rocky Mountains on route to the famous Calgary Stampede. Participants will stop and visit many local historical and UNESCO World Heritage Sites as they travel eastward to their final destination of Newfoundland. We are very pleased and honoured to announce that over 100 members of the Canadian Coasters Association will be camping overnight at Lower Beverley Lake Park during the evening of Tuesday, August 1 st. Please take time to welcome our guests to Delta and to tour their magnificent display of classic vehicles and camper trailers. During their time in Delta, members will be able to enjoy some quiet time, participate in tours of the Old Stone Mill and the Tackaberry Truck Collection and enjoy a chicken barbeque at the park. For additional information about the Canadian Coasters and their 50 th Anniversary tour, please visit their website at AND THE WINNING NUMBER IS June 24 th Draw: Blue/White valued at $ July 2 nd Draw: Black/White valued at $ was claimed by Debbie Lake, Frankville. UPCOMING DRAWS INCLUDE July 29 th, August 6 th, August 13 th and September 2 nd. ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR SHOW Saturday, August 12 th, 2017 Bradford Pavilion Breakfast Served for Campers and Drivers at 7:30 a.m. Vehicle Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. Music by The Reasons at 10:00 a.m. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. 50 / 50 Draw at 2:00 p.m.

5 Thanks to all of the campers who joined with members of the LEEDS COUNTY 4-H CLUB in commemorating Canada s 150 th Anniversary in the park. Hotdogs and birthday cake were enjoyed by all in attendance. Following a morning of old fashioned children s games, all in attendance were treated to a presentation by staff from Ray s Reptiles. SEASONAL CAMPERS CONTINUE TO GIVE BACK! During the weekend of July 15 th, our Seasonal Camper volunteers were very busy once again as they supported two projects within our community. Thanks to Linda Spicer and the Food Bank Committee for organizing a hot dog barbeque at the pavilion which benefitted the local food bank; lunch was great! Barry Davy and the Construction Committee worked throughout the day to construct a framed shelter for the portable toilets which will be located near the Bradford Pavilion. This shelter will be a great asset to the park.

6 BEAUTIFICATION CONTEST RESULTS Thank you to all of the campers who participated in the site beautification contest. The sites were judged on July 18 th with the following sites being selected as winners: Best Use of Colour in Display: Judy & Jeff Hutt, Site G-07 Best Use of Canadian Colours: Sharon & Mike Kearney, Site I-08 Overall Appearance: Debbie Lake, Site J-51 Certificates of Merit were presented to the winners by Seasonal Camper Liaison Al Moorhouse. JUDY & JEFF HUTT MIKE & SHARON KEARNEY DEBBIE LAKE 2 nd ANNUAL COPS AND KIDS FISHING TOURNAMENT The 2 nd Annual Lower Beverley Lake Park Cops and Kids Fishing Tournament was a great success thanks to the enthusiasm of the 50 youth participants and the dedication of the camper volunteers who organized and supervised the event. Funded through a $500 grant from the Ontario Police Officers Association, participants received brochures, colouring books, caps, fishing rods, reels, bobbers, hooks, and tackle boxes. Additional sponsors included Wing s Bait and Tackle in Lyndhurst and the Ontario Fishing Club for the Deaf. Following the tournament, the children were able to visit with OPP Constable Dave Watson from the Perth Canine Unit and his dog Hans. It was a great day for everyone! Campers interested in helping with next year s tournament may do so by contacting Rob Martell at Site H-03. Photo 1: Families fishing at the Boat Launch Dock. Photo 2: Kissing the catch of the day! Photo 3: OPP Constable Dave Watson and his dog, Hans.

7 MILLING DEMONSTRATIONS on August 5 th and 19 th The 200-year-old mill stones in the Old Stone Mill will start grinding heritage wheat into flour at 1:00 p.m. Come out and see how top-quality flour is made. Admission is free with donations being greatly appreciated. RIDEAU LAKES DOORS OPEN on August 19 th and 20 th Participate in a tour of the Old Stone Mill, enjoy complimentary refreshments in the Old Town Hall, watch a blacksmith ply his art and see how flour was once made. Doors will be open between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Admission is free with donations being greatly appreciated. DOORS OPEN ONTARIO in RIDEAU LAKES TOWNSHIP For those who want to know more about the identity of the beauty in Rideau Lakes Township, the weekend of August 19 th and 20 th will provide residents and visitors alike with an experience to remember. Take in the outstanding view from Spy Rock, experience Ontario's only working grist mill, see a modern-day farming operation, hear the story of our rich boat-building history, marvel at the rescue of one of our history-laden resorts These and so many more stories await you during the Rideau Lakes summer tour! For more information, visit or stop at the Gate House and pick up a brochure from the information rack. Some people may have noticed that we now have two Buddy Benches on the playground. Do you know the story behind the Buddy Benches? If not, here it is For many children, playtime is often the best part of the day, but for others, it can be a lonely time. The simple concept behind the Buddy Bench has been adopted by communities around the world. Basically, when a child feels lonely, they go over and sit on the buddy bench. Other children in the play area will notice the lonely child and then go over and mingle with that child. The buddy bench idea has been around for some time in Europe and has recently exploded in popularity in the United States and Canada. Addition information regarding the Buddy Bench program can be found online at

8 WI-FI UPGRADES Following a lightning strike in early July, upgrades were completed to the system which now allow all campers to access the internet without having to use a password. Users will be directed to the new Lower Beverley Lake Park Hotspot where they will be prompted to push continue before accessing the internet. The new system cycles every hour so campers will notice that they need to log into the internet again at the end of one hour. MOVIE NIGHT featuring SMURFS: The Lost Village August 18 th at 7:30 p.m. at the Bradford Pavilion Free Admission and Free Popcorn Available! In this fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, a mysterious map sets Smurfette and her best friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting and thrilling race through the Forbidden Forest filled with magical creatures to find a mysterious lost village before the evil wizard Gargamel does. Embarking on a roller-coaster journey full of action and danger, the Smurfs are on a course that leads to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history!

9 NEW STREET LIGHT Thanks to the ongoing support of the Township of Rideau Lakes, a new street light will be installed along Lower Beverley Lake Park Road. Located on the first corner past the Old Town Hall before the small bridge, this light will enhance the safety for our campers and visitors as they walk into the park after dusk. PROPANE TANK EXCHANGE PROGRAM We are pleased to once again offer a propane tank exchange for the convenience of our customers and members of the general public. Empty 20-pound tanks may be exchanged for full tanks provided that the tank issuance date is not prior to Tanks with propane may also be purchased from staff at the Gate House. ATM For the convenience of our campers and members of the general public, an automated teller machine has been installed in the Gate House. STREET SIGNAGE As part of the 2008 in-park beautification program, names were assigned to the roadways within the park. With the exception of one, all roadways were named after historically prominent people and places within the Delta Community. Historical information about each subject may be found in the book, My Own Four Walls: A History of Bastard and South Burgess Township by Diane Haskins. Abel Drive Named after Elder Abel Stevens / founder of Delta in 1790 Bell Drive Named after William Bell / operator of Bell s Store in 1850 Copeland Drive Named after Joel Copeland / village pharmacist in 1890 Denaut Drive Named after Walter Denaut / postmaster & tax collector in 1830 Eli Drive Named after Eli Holmes / prominent farmer in 1851 Flood Drive Named after Flood s Hotel / circa 1900 Godkin Drive Named after Eliza Jane Godkin, school teacher in 1900 Hastings Drive Named after Hastings Steel / last operator of the Mill in 1961 Irwin Drive Named after Lloyd Irwin / prominent businessman in 1900 s Jubilee Drive Named after Jubilee business block / built in 1897 to honour Queen Victoria s Jubilee Knowlton Drive Named after John Knowlton who constructed the United Church LeClaire Drive Named after John LeClaire / original owner of Black Jack Island Russell Drive Named after Harold Russell / founder of the Delta Maple Syrup Festival in 1967 Primrose Drive Well, just because.. Courtesy of Rideau Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee, walking tour brochures of historical sites in Delta, Portland, Elgin and Newboro are available at the Gatehouse.

10 THINK PROPANE SAFETY! Around the Grill Few things can match the fun and enjoyment of a barbecue with family/friends. Practice sensible, safe barbecuing and your summer get-together will be sizzling success! Do Remember to always turn the gas valve on first. Keep gas hoses away from hot surfaces and hot grease. Keep children away from the gas valve and the grill. Keep loose clothing away from the hot barbecue. Clean the burners and grill regularly to minimize the risk of a serious grease fire. When you finish, turn the valve off first to allow the gas in the hose to be burned off, and then turn off the burner controls so no gas remains trapped in the hose. Allow your barbecue to cool completely before covering it. Don t Leave the barbecue unattended when in use. Allow grease to build up. Put water on a grease fire. It will only cause the flames to flare. Barbecue in an enclosed space, such as a garage. For ventilation and safety reasons, move your barbecue into the open at least 10 feet away from windows and doors. Place your barbecue near wooden fences or walls, beneath a combustible roof overhead or even under a tree with low branches. Be extra careful about the area behind the BBQ where hot gases escape and could create a fire hazard. When shopping for a new barbecue, look for the CSA Blue Flame Mark which shows that the BBQ meets recognized Canadian safety standards. Test Your BBQ for Leaks Clean your burner ports and tubes with a pipe cleaner or wire. Check the hose attached to your tank. If cracked or damaged, replace it. Test leaks with a 50/50 water/soap solution to cylinder connections and hoses. If bubbles appear, you ve got a leak. Tighten the connection or get it fixed. Portable Propane Heater Safety Did You Know? Never use a portable propane heater inside your tent, cottage or any enclosed space. Carbon monoxide will build up to dangerous levels that will cause serious injury or even death! When it s chilly at the cottage or campsite, stay warm by: sitting around the campfire; using a heater that is permanently installed and properly vented; plugging in an electrical space heater. Carbon monoxide can build up in your RV under certain conditions. Ensure to follow these tips to keep your mobile home-away from-home carbon monoxide free: Never block the combustion exhaust vent on the external wall of your trailer. Never construct an enclosed space around the vent (where exhaust cannot escape). Have a certified fuels contractor inspect and maintain your propane equipment on an annual basis. Install a carbon monoxide alarm and propane leak alarm. Use designated spaces for storage and transportation of gas cylinders.

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12 Unless noted otherwise, all events are held at the Bradford Pavilion. Date Event Time Every Saturday Evening Wagon Rides 6:30 p.m. August 1 Camping with Canadian Coasters Overnight August 4 Karaoke 7:30 p.m. August 5 Kid s Bingo 10:00 a.m. August 5 Ball Tournament 9:00 a.m. August 5 Bingo 7:00 p.m. August 6 Children s Activities with a 10:00 a.m. Christmas theme August 6 Fun in the Sun 9:00 a.m. Horseshoe Tournament August 6 Entertainment: The Posse 1:00 p.m. August 12 Pancake/Sausage Breakfast 7:30 a.m. August 12 Car Show 9:00 a.m. August 12 Entertainment: The Reasons 10:00 a.m. August 18 Movie Night featuring 7: 30 p.m. Smurfs: The Lost Village August 19 Kid s Crafts 10:00 a.m. August 19 Pie Sale 10:00 a.m. August 19 Bingo 7:00 p.m. August 26 Craft & Yard Sale 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. August 26 Memorial Bench Dedication 4:00 p.m. August 26 Pot-Luck Supper / Corn Roast 5:30 p.m. August 27 Campers Volunteer Luncheon 12:00 p.m. August 27 Seasonal Campers Rec Meeting 1:00 p.m SEASONAL RENEWAL PACKAGES Seasonal campsite renewal packages will be available on August 1 st from Reception Staff at the Gate House with a return date of September 1 st.