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THE PARK POST LOWER BEVERLEY LAKE PARK William Morris, A.M.C.T., Park Manager 146 Lower Beverley Lake Road P. O. Box 130 Delta, Ontario K0E www.beverleylakepark.com Email: bevlake@ripnet.

to December 18 th. As many are aware, several of our seasonal campers volunteered their time to sell admission tickets at the gate on the Sunday of Delta Fair.

1 THE PARK POST LOWER BEVERLEY LAKE PARK William Morris, A.M.C.T., Park Manager 146 Lower Beverley Lake Road P. O. Box 130 Delta, Ontario K0E Thank You for Your Support Believe it or not but plans are well underway for our sixth annual Celebrating the Season Christmas program which will be held each Saturday night from November 20 th to December 18 th. As many are aware, several of our seasonal campers volunteered their time to sell admission tickets at the gate on the Sunday of Delta Fair. In recognition of your support, the Fair Board has donated $500 to the Park Management Board which will be used to expand the Christmas lights program. Thank you to the following campers for volunteering on our behalf: Don Biccum, Kaitlin Briggs, Marg Brooker, Gail Buccino, Wayne Garrett, Ron and Elaine Griggs, Roger and Marg Guevremont, Rose Hyland, Eldon and Denise LaCharity, Lester Pearson, Leanna Roth, and Steve Sudds. A special vote of thanks is extended to Marie Sudds; not only for her time at the fair but for organizing this activity. Campers Recreation Committee Our Campers Recreation Committee will be holding their Annual Meeting at the Bradford Pavilion on Sunday, August 29 th at 1:00 p.m. New members are welcome to attend. If you are unable to attend and wish to help with next summer s activities, please contact Pat Phillips at Site D-06.

Page Two Raffle Winners Delta Fair Weekend Raffle: William Morris received $556.50 August Civic Weekend: Rene Woods, Site J7 received $715.00 Car Show Raffle: Susan Gladdon of Smiths Falls won $690.

Euchre Tournament Winners July 17 th - 16 players in attendance 1 st Place: Don Biccum / Brian Jarvis 2 nd Place: Not awarded 3 rd Place tie: Pat Phillips / Michaelann Bird / Eric Wright August 14th

2 Page Two Raffle Winners Delta Fair Weekend Raffle: William Morris received $ August Civic Weekend: Rene Woods, Site J7 received $ Car Show Raffle: Susan Gladdon of Smiths Falls won $ There is one more chance left to win your pot of gold. The final raffle of the summer will be held during Labour Day Weekend. Don t miss out! Euchre Tournament Winners July 17 th - 16 players in attendance 1 st Place: Don Biccum / Brian Jarvis 2 nd Place: Not awarded 3 rd Place tie: Pat Phillips / Michaelann Bird / Eric Wright August 14th -24 players 1 st Place - Pat Phillips 2 nd Place- Gord Hyland 3 rd Place-Tracy Perrin Golf Tournament A fun filled afternoon at the Village Green in Athens was enjoyed by all who participated in our sixth annual park golf tournament on July 31 st. The first place winning team included Bob, Laura, Scott and Dean O Brien. Other top winners of the day included the following: Men s Women s Closest to the pin: Jim Fenlong Shirley Leonard Longest drive: Scott O Brien Ann King Closest to the rope: Tim Lalonde Ann King A special vote of thanks goes out to all of the organizers and sponsors for their most generous support. Prizes were donated by the following: Wood Effects (Allan and Mary Ellen Moorhouse), Barry and Vickie Davy, Brian and Marilyn Dagg, William Gray Plumbing and Heating (Bill and Pat Gray), Action Auto Electric Service (Jean and Wally Kenny), Merrickville Woodworks, Jim Fenlong and the Lower Beverley Lake Park Management Board.

Page Three Seasonal Site Renewal Packages Renewal packages for the 2011 camping season will be available at the Gate House during the Labour Day weekend.

In the event that a site is relinquished and becomes available, this information will be contained within the October issue of the Park Post (published after Thanksgiving Monday) During 2011, the

Terry Fox Run Using the Delta Fair Grounds as a starting point, The Terry Fox Run / Walk will once again be held in Delta on Sunday, Septemb

3 Page Three Seasonal Site Renewal Packages Renewal packages for the 2011 camping season will be available at the Gate House during the Labour Day weekend. All agreement forms and deposit payments need to be returned by Thanksgiving Monday. In the event that a site is relinquished and becomes available, this information will be contained within the October issue of the Park Post (published after Thanksgiving Monday) During 2011, the park will be open to the public between the dates of Friday, May 6 th and Monday, October 10 th. Terry Fox Run Using the Delta Fair Grounds as a starting point, The Terry Fox Run / Walk will once again be held in Delta on Sunday, September 19 th starting at 9:00 a.m. For more information, contact Yvonne at To make a pledge, contact one of the following: Valerie (Site H9), Jean (Site J7) or Marilyn (Site A36) Calling All Horse Shoe Players Amateurs and professionals alike are invited to join in for a friendly game of horse shoes at the Bob Bradford Memorial Horse Shoe tournament. Games begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 4 th. For more information, please contact Michaelann or Eric at Site J6. Campers Supporting Food Bank Thanks to the generosity of our campers, 19 bags of groceries and $45.00 were collected during the Rudy and Saddle Up Concert on August 1 st. Food Bank volunteers Heather and Claire Cowley received the camper donations from Valerie Doyle and Gerald Phillips.

half over! Time sure flies when you are having fun. The park has been busy throughout the summer thanks to the tireless efforts of our Seasonal Campers Recreation Committee and volunteers.

4 Page Four Canteen Hours Just a reminder that the Canteen / Snack Bar Plus will be following a reduced schedule of hours after Labour Day Monday. Friday, September 10 th Saturday, September 11 th Sunday, September 12 th 4 pm to 8 pm 10 am to 8 pm 11 am to 4 pm From the Desk of Valerie Doyle Seasonal Campers Liaison Oh dear, summer is already half over! Time sure flies when you are having fun. The park has been busy throughout the summer thanks to the tireless efforts of our Seasonal Campers Recreation Committee and volunteers. Thanks to all of the campers who donated to the Food Drive in support of the Delta Food Bank. Here is an idea; when you are packing up your trailer for the winter, don t take home that last bit of canned food, bring it to me and I will pass it on to Claire and her volunteers. I hope that you all enjoy the rest of our summer! From the Desk of Anna Greenhorn Delta Mill Society Liaison As you enjoy the remainder of the summer, I would like to invite you and your family to visit The Old Stone Mill and the Museum of Industrial Technology. Thinking ahead to Thanksgiving weekend, perhaps you would like to visit the Thanksgiving Festival on October 9 th and 11 th. Open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, this weekend promises to provide something for everyone. Local produce, crafts, baking and preserves will be on sale. You can also try your hand at our new fishing simulator! Watch the blacksmith at work, or just enjoy a hot dog and some apple cider at the refreshment booth. If you are a first time visitor, marvel at the technology as you take a guided tour of the mill which is the only grist mill in Canada to be designated as a national Historic Site.

Page Five THANK YOU The Management and Staff of Lower Beverley Lake Park in Delta would like to thank all of the participants, spectators and volunteers who supported our 6 th Annual Classic Car Show

A special vote of thanks is extended to the following area residents and businesses who contributed to our success.

5 Page Five THANK YOU The Management and Staff of Lower Beverley Lake Park in Delta would like to thank all of the participants, spectators and volunteers who supported our 6 th Annual Classic Car Show on Saturday, August 7 th, 2010 A record 107 vehicles were on display this year in the park! A special vote of thanks is extended to the following area residents and businesses who contributed to our success. Amy Schur (Regal), Gananoque Rideau Lakes Building Centre, Elgin Barb Kitson (Avon), Delta Robert Okum Renovations, Chantry BDS Machinery, Addison Shopper s Drug Mart, Gananoque Bob s Diner, Delta Tackaberry Construction, Athens Brent Burns, CA, Gananoque Tanya Case, Delta Park Carol Bugden (Creative Memories) The Junction Restaurant, Hwy 15 / 32 Charles Nichols Electric, Toledo Township of Rideau Lakes Delta Agricultural Society TSC, Smiths Falls Delta Athletic & Recreation Society Tri-Tech Computers, Forfar Delta Country Market, Delta Valerie Doyle, Delta Park DJ Silk Screening, Gananoque W. R. McRae Co Ltd., Kingston Elgin Bowling Lanes, Elgin William Morris, Delta Eileen Derevenko, Delta Park William Wills Distributing, Elgin Gananoque Rent-All, Gananoque Glen Carpenter, Gananoque Go Power Sports, Portland Green Gecko, Lyndhurst J. Quattrocchi & Co. Ltd., Smiths Falls Jean Woods, Delta Park Kerri Pringle (Pampered Chef) Lorna Carpenter (Avon), Gananoque Lower Beverley Lake Park, Delta Lyndhurst Home Building Centre Mike Schur Home Inspection, Kingston Paul Kellogg, Delta Park Rideau Home Hardware, Smiths Falls

Page Six Ball Diamond Construction Project Construction has begun on the Canteen / Washroom building at the Ball Diamond.

2nd Annual Memorial CHARITY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT in memory of Hugh Chisamore Join us for a full day of baseball competitions on August 29 th at our Ball Diamond.

Proceeds from the day will be donated to the Music Department at Rideau District High School in Elgin and the Westport Kraft Hockey-Ville 2012 Committee.

m. September 4 Kid s Bingo 11 a.m. September 4 Music by Eddy and the Stingrays 2-6 p.m. September 4 Ham/Scalloped Potato Dinner 4-6 p.m. September 4 Bingo 7 p.m. September 5 Entertainment by The New Posse 6-10 p.

6 Page Six Ball Diamond Construction Project Construction has begun on the Canteen / Washroom building at the Ball Diamond. It is the hope of the Management Board that following construction, we will once again be able to host ball games / tournaments and outdoor music concerts at this venue. 2nd Annual Memorial CHARITY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT in memory of Hugh Chisamore Join us for a full day of baseball competitions on August 29 th at our Ball Diamond. Game play starts at 8:30 a.m. and will proceed rain or shine. Proceeds from the day will be donated to the Music Department at Rideau District High School in Elgin and the Westport Kraft Hockey-Ville 2012 Committee. For additional information, call Richard at Fun for the Entire Family September 3 Karaoke 7 p.m. September 4 Bob Bradford Memorial Horseshoe Tournament 9 a.m. September 4 Kid s Bingo 11 a.m. September 4 Music by Eddy and the Stingrays 2-6 p.m. September 4 Ham/Scalloped Potato Dinner 4-6 p.m. September 4 Bingo 7 p.m. September 5 Entertainment by The New Posse 6-10 p.m. September OB Vintage Motorcycle Rally Daily September 12 Terry Fox Walk 9 a.m. September 25 Fall Bazaar 11 a.m. Baking, Crafts, Luncheon and more Delta United Church Hall Sponsored by Beverley Senior Citizens Club #460 October 11 th is the Deadline to return 2011 Seasonal Campsite Renewal Forms

THE DELTA MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL 46 th ANNIVERSARY EDITION

VOL. 3 MARCH- APRIL 2013 NO. 2 THE DELTA MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL 46 th ANNIVERSARY EDITION Delta was the first Maple Syrup Festival in the area. During the event planning stages for Canada s Centennial, a