MLPOA News Updates

The 2010 (2nd Annual) MLPOA Charity Golf Tournament raised $1,711.16 for the Central Hastings Support Network - Food Bank Program.  A wonderful day was had by all.  In 2009, the Tournament's first year, the Association raised $1,750.00 for Communy Care for Central Hastings. That's nearly $3,500.00 for Charities in just 2 tournaments!  Congratulations!

Transporting Firewood to or from the Cottage?  Please don't.  Firewood can carry small but harmful hitchhikers that are often hidden in the bark or wood. The damage caused by invasive species such as the emerald ash borer can expand exponentially when they get rides from families on vacation - even if it is only a few kilometres away. In fact, the emerald ash borer has killed millions of ash trees across Canada.  Check out http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/for/prod/firee.shtml#a

Madoc Kiwanis Moira Lake Boat Launch / Land Improvement. The Kiwanis Club of Madoc has struck a committee to deal with much-needed improvements to the Boat Launch property.  Don Berry, MLPOA President, sits on the committee together with Kiwanis members and other private citizens.  The Committee's mandate is to develop a 5-year Master Plan presenting concepts and ideas to improve the use and aesthetics of the Moira Lake Boat Launch land that is leased from the Ontario Government.  The Committee with focus on land use matters, leaving any waterway/daily operational issues in the hands of the MLPOA.  The Committee is looking for input from the general public.  Please submit your ideas and suggestions to: Madoc Kiwanis Club, Box 272, Madoc, Ontario, K0K 2K0.  As voted during the 2010 Annual General Meeting, your Association made a commitment to donate $500.00 per year for this and the next 4 years in support of this terrific project (subject to the availability of funds).

The "Items of Interest" section of "News" contains a lot of new information for 2010, including Weed Harvesting for both common areas and private shorelines.

The Centre Hastings Regatta has joined the True Sport Movement.  What is True Sport?  Check out www.truesport.ca.

Your Board of Directors has approved the MLPOA's Vision Statement.  Please click on "ABOUT US", and then on "OUR MANDATE".

Many of our Private Roads/Lanes continue to experience garbage and re-cycling problems, including improper re-cycling practices and DUMPING.  To ensure you are following the proper practices, please go to the Quinte Waste Solutions web site at: http://www.quinterecycling.org/recycling.htm    There is one major difference.  Glass containers are not to be placed in the large blue bins, but placed in a separate container, ideally a smaller blue bin.  Metal caps from glass containers can be placed in the large blue bin along with metal containers (tin and aluminum cans).

If you should witness anyone DUMPING materials at your Garbage and Re-cycling location, please record the vehicle license plate, and report the incident to the Municipality at 613-473-4030.  For information on the Centre Hastings Waste Disposal Site, please visit www.centrehastings.com. 

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