June 10 ,2021
Hello Norway Lake Association Members!
No Annual General Meeting this Summer!
The Directors and Executive met Wednesday Jun 2nd on ZOOM Due to the restrictions
around large gatherings and the uncertainty about when the province will be moving to
Phase 3 when such gatherings are permitted, the decision was made to cancel the 2021
Annual General Meeting. Under the circumstances, the current Executive and Directors
have agreed to continue in their positions until the summer of 2022.
The AGM has been a great opportunity over the years to stay connected with other
cottagers and residents. We still want residents to feel that connection and our
newsletters and updates on our website at norwaylake.ca hopefully help. If there are
concerns you may have, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of us.
In Memorium
As we gear up to move back to our summer homes we are often
saddened to hears news about long time friends and neighbours who are no longer with
us. This year we thought it would be a nice gesture to post to our website those who
have passed away. If you have a loved one you would want to have mentioned please
send us their name and if possible a photo/link to their obituary and we will post to our
website. (note Fauve Gauthier is our web administrator – thanks Fauve!)
Membership and Financials
NLA membership fees waived again for 2021! ☺
NLA has a bank balance of approximately $1,450 (down $330 over previous year) and
given the concerns around collecting dues it was agreed to waive collecting membership
dues owing for 2021 and instead encroach on the reserve balance once more to pay
FICA dues and fees for website maintenance.
NLA Golf Day
Circle the date. There is still planned to be an NLA Golf Day on Friday, August 20th at
Dragonfly. More details will be forthcoming from Nat Garrow our Golf Day
coordinator. Golfing is permitted under current health regulations.
Water Testing
Due to COVID there was no testing last year. We will be getting a kit from the Ministry
this year and conducting testing
Reminder : The lake has tested positive for the existence of the spiny waterflea,
originally native from Europe and Asia, The spiny waterflea is a zooplankton that feeds
on other zooplankton that are important food sources for native fish. The flip side is
they themselves are not a great source of food for native fish so it damages the fish
habitat. So far there has been no sign of zebra mussels which can be a massive
nuisance to boats, docks and lake bottoms.
Norway Lake’s protection from these invasive species depends entirely on everyone’s
adherence to good practices with our boats and watercraft.
What you can do to stop the spread of the invasive zebra mussel:
– Inspect boat, trailer, and other recreational equipment ( eg canoe or kayak) that have
been in contact with other bodies of water.
– Remove all mud, plants, or animals re same
– Drain all bilge water, live wells, bait buckets, and all other water from your boat,
engine and equipment.
– Wash all parts of your boat, paddles, and other equipment that have been in contact
with other bodies of water.
– Dry boats and trailers in sun for five days before launching into another body of
water.
Cottage Rentals
They may be non-applicable this year but: If you are renting your cottage
or if you are expecting guests that will be bringing their own boat these boat cleaning
guidelines are especially important!
Norway Lake Map update
David Johnson continues to update the map of the lake showing cottage owners and
addresses. If anyone would like a copy (members only – not to be distributed) you can
email David . He also appreciates any updates if there are any changes.
Website
Dam Busting
The dam that helps maintains water levels at the outlet from Norway lake was broken
recently and you will notice water levels have fallen. This is a reminder that the Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Act states a person shall not damage or destroy a beaver dam
unless the person holds a licence to do so.
From all of the directors and executive we wish you a safe, COVID-free and happy
summer!
Mark, Jake, Susan, Bruce, Ruth, Fauve, David,
Anna, Glenda & Larry