THE PARK POST William Morris, A.M.C.T., Park Manager Delta, Ontario K0E 1G0 www.beverleylakepark.com bevlake@ripnet.com September 2017 Members of the Park Management Board joined together with staff on August 22 nd to recognize Housekeeping Attendant Betty Raison upon her retirement following twelve years of employment at the park. Thank you Betty, for all of your time and effort spent working at the park on behalf of our camping community. We hope that you will have a happy and healthy retirement. We miss you already! Photo (l-r) Board Chairperson Cathy Livingston, Betty Raison and Park Manager William Morris. TOP PRIZE WINNERS The civic holiday weekend raffle prize of $935.00 was claimed by transient camper Betty Ann Coville of Brockville while Seasonal Camper Jim Barr claimed the car show raffle prize of $875.50. The Delta Fair raffle remains unclaimed so make sure you check your pockets for orange ticket # 2504030 as it is worth $1182.50. 22 players participated in the Texas Hold em Tournament on July 22 nd at the Bradford Pavilion. Bernie Davy (centre) presented the 1 st place prize winnings of $180 to transient camper Tim Vandruner (left) while transient camper Rick Mazur (right) received the 2 nd place prize winnings of $120.00.
WELCOME NEW SEASONAL CAMPERS We would like to take this opportunity to welcome the following new seasonal campers to our camping family. Site H-20: Suzette and Mike Raison, Elgin GREETINGS from SEASONAL CAMPERS LIAISON Allan Moorhouse, Site G-12 Thanks to all of the Seasonal Camper Volunteers for the volunteering at so many of the events held to date. Despite the challenges from Mother Nature, we have still managed to have many successful events this season with a few more yet to come. The kid s that have come to Lower Beverley Park this season have had a terrific time thanks to the new playground equipment, and events such as the fishing derby, the kid s bingo, the OPP Canine Unit presentation, the Ray s Reptile show, the children s activities and crafts, and the wagon rides. This is proof that not only do our volunteers participate in fund raising activities but they also support events that are strictly for children s enjoyment. The annual Terry Fox Walk will be held in Delta on September 17 th. The Delta organizers for the local walk are most appreciative of the participation shown by our campers. Valerie Doyle is once again participating in this event and she would welcome any one stopping by her site (H-09) with a donation. As in past years, anyone that would like to walk the first 2 km from the fair grounds to the park is most welcome. I wish to share with you, a paragraph from a letter written by Judith Fox; Hope was a big word for Terry. He left the cancer ward full of hope, believing research had increased his chances of surviving cancer Today, 36 years later, you create and sustain hope with everything you do in your extraordinary fundraising effort. Please convey our thanks to all your generous donors. The Labour Day Week-end is now upon us with lots of activities being scheduled for the week-end. Please be sure to check the schedule and plan on taking part in any event that may be of interest to yourself. Have a great fall! CAMPERS VOLUNTEER AT DELTA FAIR The Delta Agricultural Society recently presented donation cheques in the amount of $500 to their partner organizations in recognition of their volunteer efforts in selling tickets at the gates during the recent Delta Fair. A vote of thanks is extended to all of our campers who volunteered on July 30 th. Photo (l-r) Delta Fair Director Steve Ball presented cheques to Pat Phillips representing the Delta United Church, Larry Winters representing the Athens Lions Club, Karen Slack representing the Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #207 Delta, and Marie Sudds representing the Lower Beverley Lake Park Seasonal Campers Recreation Committee while Delta Fair Secretary William Morris looks on.
13 th ANNUAL CAR SHOW Volunteers and Participants alike are to be commended for their support of the 13 th Anniversary Edition of our Classic Car Show. In spite of the rainy-day forecast, 71 vehicles were registered! A special vote of thanks is extended to the following area businesses and residents for their generous donation of time, gifts and donations. Bay Auto, Seeley s Bay Cedar Valley Golf & Country Club, Brockville Delta Agricultural Society (Delta Fair) Delta Country Market, Delta Delta Mill Society Green Gecko, Lyndhurst Hinton Auto Group, Perth Limerick Environmental Services, Brockville Lower Beverley Lake Park Lyndhurst Home Hardware, Lyndhurst Mike Schur Home Inspections, Kingston Rideau Lakes Building Centre, Crosby Rosie Yumski s Fine Foods, Westport Royal Bank of Canada, Portland Seasonal Campers Recreation Committee Tackaberry Construction Ltd., Athens The Cove Inn, Westport Tim Hortons, Gananoque Township of Rideau Lakes Tri-Tech Computers, Portland W. O. Stinson & Sons Ltd., Ottawa William Morris, Delta Wing s Live Bait, Lyndhurst Be sure to mark your calendar for next year! See you again on Saturday, August 11 th, 2018.
RECREATION COMMITTEE NEEDS YOU! In years past, we have been fortunate to have a very active and progressive Campers Recreation Committee within the park. This group of dedicated individuals has sponsored such events as bi-weekly bingos, karaoke, pancake breakfasts, yard sales, 50/50 draws and events for the children. Proceeds from their efforts have supported various projects within the park including the purchase of the new playground climbers for young children, blinds for the pavilion, paddle boats, the revitalization of the mini-putt, and the construction of the pavilion s portable toilet shelter. Should you be willing to assist at an event next year and have not already made your interest known to a committee member, please contact Pat Philips (Site D 06) at 613-928-2712 or by email to harymary@ripnet.com Help us maintain our summer programs! MILLING DEMONSTRATIONS on September 2 nd 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. 3 rd ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL on September 30 th See page 5 for complete details. CANTEEN HOURS Just a reminder that the Canteen / Snack Bar Plus will soon be closing for the season. Last Weekend for Sales Friday, September 8 th Saturday, September 9 th Sunday, September 10 th 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. OCTOBER PARK POST REMINDER Because some of our Seasonal Campers will have closed up their trailers and moved home before October 1 st, the next issue of the Park Post will be uploaded to the website and mailed to all Seasonal Campers during the first week of October. The first issue of the2018 Park Post newsletter will be mailed to all seasonal and five-month campers during the first week of April, 2018.
RENEWAL PACKAGES ARE NOW DUE Just a reminder that the Renewal Forms for all seasonal and five-month rental campsites need to be returned to the Gate House by September 1 st. Thank you for your continued support in meeting this deadline. RIDEAU LAKES VINTAGE RIDERS RALLY (Aka the OBs Picnic) The 16 th Annual Vintage Riders Rally will be held in Lower Beverley Lake Park on September 8 th - 10 th. The weekend is dedicated to vintage motorcycles, riders, and enjoying the roads of the Frontenac Axis. Karaoke will be available on Friday night following show set up at 7:30 p.m. Saturday s events include the Road Run starting at 10:00 a.m., field games starting at 1:00 p.m., a barbeque at 5:00 p.m. followed by music from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. by Loaded Six String. On Sunday, a road run will be held at 10:00 a.m., judging of the Concours will start at 12:00 p.m. and the awards will be presented at 1:30 p.m. EVENTS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! September 1 Karaoke 7:30 p.m. September 2 Kid s Bingo 10:00 a.m. September 2 Entertainment: Eddy & the Stingrays 1:00 p.m. September 2 Bingo 7:00 p.m. September 3 Bob Bradford Memorial 9:00 a.m. Horseshoe Tournament September 3 Children s Activity: Halloween 10:00 a.m. September 8-10 Old Bastards Motorcycle Rally Daily