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SPRING 2011 NEWSLETTER What’s Inside... Note from the President...................... 2 Executive.................................................... 2 Committees............................................... 3 Special Events.......................................... 3 New Members............................................ 3 Paddling Report........................................ 4 Cycling Report........................................... 5 Dinner Cruise.............................................6 X-Country Ski............................................ 8 Social Committee Report..................... 9 Activities Schedule.............................10 Hiking.........................................................12 Activites Continued............................13 RV/Tenting...............................................14 Spring Social..........................................15 Classifieds...............................................17 Club Apparel............................................17 Our Sponsors.........................................18 Membership Application....................19 Waiver........................................................20 Lambton Outdoor Club P.O. Box 653 Sarnia, ON N7T 7J7 learn how to get yourself ready on page 15 PM40036145 A Note from the President ~ Barb Batson PRESIDENTS NOTES: I got a surprise phone call in January from an older member of LOC, Bruce Allen. Bruce is 87 now and living with his son in Brampton. Although he’s no longer hiking, he is still very active. Two mornings a week he drives himself on the 407 (over an hour each way) to the Air Force Museum in Hamilton to volunteer. As a veteran and a member of the Bomber Command Association he must bring a wealth of expertise to his duties. Bruce has been in Brampton for almost two years but his heart is still in Sarnia. He keeps himself busy with searching the internet, caring for Cheena (the dog he and Mary had) and the volunteering and is thinking of joining the local woodcarvers club. Bruce still receives the LOC newsletter and reads our activities to keep in touch. I’m sure Bruce would love to hear from some of his fellow members. If you would like to call Bruce or send an e-mail, don’t hesitate to contact me. Those of us who were fortunate to attend the New Year’s Day Social are aware that member, Roy Ballard, fell while on the Tortoise Hike. Because of a deep gash in his hand and no vehicle available, an ambulance was called. We’re happy to report that Roy was able to return to the event after a short visit to ER. Although shaken, and a few pains for a week or so, Roy’s hand was completely healed quickly. Helen and Roy would like to express their thanks to their fellow members for their “due diligence” by applying pressure to the site and quickly calling an ambulance. The incident did bring to light that none of the hiking groups that day had the required safety First Aid Kit for the activity. Fortunately one hiker in the Tortoise group had his cell phone. President Barb Batson ~ 337-3454 Vice President Yahya Hematy ~ 542-3217 Acting Past President Rod Richmond ~ 704-1113 Secretary Joanne West ~ 331-4072 Treasurer Tony Abbott ~ 542-6273 Newsletter Contributions The Lambton Outdoor Club newsletter is published four times per year and distributed to paid up members as well as other clubs, organizations and some commercial outlets. Contributions are welcome. The editor reserves the right to make changes and use the contributions. Submission Deadlines The Council discussed the incident at their January meeting and would like to remind coordinators that a safety 1st Aid Kit must accompany an LOC activity and that an Incident Report must be completed whenever the safety 1st Aid Kit is opened and an item from it is used. It is also a good idea to have a cell phone with the group if possible. Deadlines for receipt of contributions from members or any committee heads are: Feb 1 • May 1 • Aug 1 • Nov 1 The printed newsletters are usually in the mail within 3 weeks of the deadline. With spring around the corner and our hiking activities about to begin in earnest, I would like to suggest that participants and coordinators refresh their memories with outings guidelines available on the website under “Forms” (Attachments 4, 5 & 6). Greg West [email protected] 519-331-5067 Hurrah for the snow this year for our XC-Ski group! 2 Lambton Outdoor Club | Spring 2011 Please send submissions to: Committees Activity Canoe / Kayaking Special Events Chair Brian Seabrook: 542-2015 Members Jim Belair, John Elliott, Hank DeJong, Tim Lamberton, Stan Piskorowski, Fern Noel, Dave Butler, Greg West, Sharon Crowe Cross Country Skiing Jack Beaton: 332-8033 Cycling Margaret & John Lovegrove: 542-8905 Pat Polley, John Timar, Maria Vanderbeld, Kathy Ludanyi, Lynne McGowan, Jack Beaton, Susan Osso Hiking David Druiett: 869-2864 Carole Buck, Dick Carey, Ernie Lind, Rod Richmond, Doug Winch, Bruce Lester, Greg Hogan RV & Tenting Babs & Brian Collier: 869-6165 Judy Meixner, Herman Meixner, Barbara Ann Arnold, Tony Arnold, Jim Fraser Support Communications Chair David Druiett: 869-2864 Membership Bill Clark: 864-4118 Newsletter Greg West: 331-5067 Publicity Chris Richmond: 704-1113 Social Susan Carey: 869-6548 Website Tony Arnold: 542-1578 2010-2011 Auditors Martha Kratz & John Kratz Members Lyn Druiett, Denise Coleman, Joan Lind, Judy Lindberg, Brenda Paquette, Shirley Wolff Distribution: Barb Batson, Harold Batson Helen Ballard, Joan Lind, Chris Richmond, Janet Chalmers, Aurore Holbrook, Kim Smith, Maria Vanderbeld, Carole Buck Welcome, New LOC Members! Name Date Event Dec 5 Annual LOC Christmas Gathering Jan 1 New Year’s Day Hike & Potluck Jan 29 or 30 Annual January Shoeshoe Trip Mar 12 Parkhill CA Pancake Hike See the Activities Schedule for details LOC Online For up-to-date event and activity information, downloadable forms, a colour version of the newsletter, photos, videos and more: www.sarnia.com/groups/outdoor/ Website Contributions Please send stories and photos (including where, when & who is in them) of recent LOC outings to Tony Arnold at: [email protected] LOC Email Send photos, suggestions & questions to: [email protected] Note From The Editor Thanks goes out to Brett and his wife Keeley for their hard work with our newsletter. A special thanks to Brett in taking me through the setup. I look forward to this challenge as the new LOC Editor, working alongside all LOC committees and the executive. greg Joined Cathy Kells and Jason Teskey 27-Oct-10 Kitty Herweyer 01-Jan-11 Les Moir 10-Nov-10 Gayle Timmington 30-Oct-10 LOC Email Send photos, suggestions or requests for information to: [email protected] Lambton Outdoor Club | Spring 2011 3 Paddling Report Get Ready for Another Great Year of Paddling Once again there will be two, week-long canoe trips to northern Ontario this summer. For those who like whitewater there is the Spanish River and for those who want a more relaxed pace with no portaging there is the lower French River. ~submitted by Brian Seabrook, Chair Whitewater Canoe Trip Spanish River This trip will be held the last week of June or the first week of July. For those who want an exciting week this is for you. The Spanish is a whitewater river west of Sudbury. The rapids are challenging without being overwhelming. The rapids which are linked with sections of flatwater have portages around them so you can scout them out or portage around them if you don’t feel comfortable running them. Doug Winch and Patrick Deery have been down this river a number of times with the Boy Scouts so they are familiar with the trip. They will do an excellent job of organizing this trip. For further information or to sign up please call Doug Winch at: 519-330-4960 Spanish River photos submitted by: 23rd St Bartholomew’s Scout Troop Sarnia Flatwater Canoe Trip Lower French River For those who like a more leisurely pace without being bored, the lower French River will be for you. This is a flat water trip without portages. We will be leaving the weekend of August 13 or 14th and returning the following Friday. Tony Arnold has organized trips on the French in the past and is familiar with the area. The water will be at it’s warmest this time of the year and the bugs should be gone by then. For further information or to sign up please call: Tony Arnold at 519-542-1578 or Brian Seabrook at 519-542-2015 4 Lambton Outdoor Club | Spring 2011 Cycling Report Writing something for the February newsletter is always a tough assignment so far as cycling is concerned because there really is very little going on. However this is the time of year to plan for when the warmer weather does come and the committee has been busy doing just this. We have had one session to review our rides in 2010 – to see which ones are worth repeating, and another to set up a program for the coming year. The result, for the early part of the year, can be seen in the activities schedule. The way it seems to work is that we have a series of perennial favourites that work out well and people look forward to doing each year. We then try to find some new rides to add variety. Rides that do not involve driving somewhere first are always preferred but Sarnia has some significant geographical limitations (that water to the north and west) which severely limit our options. When we do have to drive we try to limit travel time to around an hour. The obvious exceptions are the annual “away” trip we normally have and maybe a weekend trip where we are away overnight. For these, more travelling time is normal and acceptable. This year of course our main away trip involves some serious travel. Organization of the Holland- Belgium trip had to be started around the middle of 2010 and those participating have now booked their flights and accommodation for when they arrive. I think everyone is staying on after the trip itself to take in a little more of Europe -to make sitting in that plane for seven hours or so each way more worthwhile. We did have a gettogether for those on the trip to discuss travel plans and exchange ideas on what else to do while over there. As with all outdoor activities how much we enjoy the trip will depend a great deal on the weather – so if anyone has any influence in Our Season Is Soon Upon Us that department, please use it to drivers are having problems seeing help make sure we have a fine week. through their iced up windshields, hazards to the cyclist must be sigOne item on the schedule for April nificantly increased. My personal is a maintenance session. Last year advice is the same as that given the theme was to help ensure that to Mrs. Worthington about putting everyone’s bike was ready for the her daughter on the stage ….don’t. season, this year it will be fixing flat tires. The intent was to cover As (hopefully) everyone is aware, this last year but there was not the mall management has kaboshed enough time. A flat is probably the our use of NELM as a meeting point most common problem encoun- where we can leave vehicles. Our club tered when riding a bike (I remem- president has researched the issue ber having to fix at least four last in detail and the conclusion is that season) so this is an important using parking lots that belong to any of the stores is not a good idea. The best option seems to be to use municipal parking places. For rides heading south, the Centennial Park parking area is an obvious choice. For trips heading east I would like to try using the parking area near the tennis courts and play area on Cathcart Boulevard. This is on the south side, a few hundred meters skill to acquire. Please come pre- west of Modeland Road. Meeting pared for a hands-on session. here gives immediate access to the We will bring in pizza for lunch. HowardWatsonTrailandeasyaccess to Blackwell and Michigan, the roads As a club we do not organize any win- we often use when heading east. ter cycling activities although John Timar has lead some New Year’s Day As a final point; please rememrides in the past. However, some ber to call the person responsible people do cycle all year for an event if you inand one occasionally tend to participate, it sees articles about just makes the planning this. There was one of process much easier. these in the Globe and Mail on January 17th. The pictures included This featured several show the all year round people who have chocyclist I mentioned and sen to cycle to work acouple from the Chesayear round because peake and Ohio canal trip they like the fresh air that Margaret and I were and exercise. In most on last October. cases it also avoided the need to own a car ~ submitted by John Lovegrove, Chair although they all had the wherewithall to do so. (The man in the picture actually works for Toyota.) I do have a high degree of respect for these people but I do question the practicality and safety of cycling during the winter. When roads are slippery, light conditions poor and Lambton Outdoor Club | Spring 2011 5 Lambton Outdoor Club Invites you to enjoy A warm summer evening What: Duc D’Orleans cruise & dinner at the River Crab Restaurant, Michigan Date: Thursday 21 July 2011 Cost: $50.00 (Canadian) per person (Includes cruise, dinner, tea/coffee, tax and gratuity) You must bring your passport. Space is limited to the first 40 people who submit their names, requested information and cheque (Make cheque payable to “Lambton Outdoor Club) to the mailing address below. Note: that registration for this event begins on and after 15 April 2011. ___________________Cut and Remit with Payment_____________________ Attendee 1: ________________________________________ Birth Date: __________ Country of Citizenship: _______________ Country of Residence: ______________________ Attendee 2: _________________________________________ Birth Date: __________ Country of Citizenship: _______________ Country of Residence: ______________________ Attendee 3: _________________________________________ Birth Date: __________ Country of Citizenship: _______________ Country of Residence: ______________________ Birth Date: __________ Country of Citizenship: _______________ Country of Residence: ______________________ Mail To: Lambton Outdoor Club PO Box 653 Sarnia ON N7T 7J7 6 Lambton Outdoor Club | Spring 2011 S n o w s h o e i n g Lambton Outdoor Club | Spring 2011 7 Cross Country Ski Report Finally after several bleak seasons we now have one we can call a ski season. It was started off with John Elliott holding a ski wax clinic resulting in 3 more waxing pros. Skimail got its first formal test when 4 members were able to connect with a trip to Canatara Park. This was followed up a few days later with eight enthusiasts heading to the Pinery. By all accounts and pictures (which can be seen on the website) this was a great trip. On the 16th eight ventured to the Circle ‘R’ in Delaware for their annu- al “Moonlight Ski and Chili” dinner. They must have had an excellent ski great chili as they are planning a return trip for the next one coming up Feb 12th. Fern Noel has seven signed for the Killarney ski trip. Staying in yurts will be a new experience and hopefully they will have some interesting tales and pictures. Enjoy. Unfortunately spring will be here to soon. ~ Submitted by Jack Beaton The moon was kind enough to appear for our Moonlight Ski” trip to the Circle R in Delaware, ON. The trail conditions could not have been better. The chili dinner was excellent, as usual, and the band played on for our entertainment. There is nothing like going out on trails lit by candles. This is a must do event! 8 Lambton Outdoor Club | Spring 2011 Social Committee Report The festive season is upon us... We did it again! The LOC entertainment was most enjoy- Feature Presentation: “Mount Kilimanjaro 2009 and able over the holiday season. Mount Everest Base Camp 2011” and the 50/50 draw. The proceeds of the draw went to the EverestThere were 84 members and guests who gathered Trek.ca/LamSar Climb for Kids 2011 campaign. The at Sarnia Golf and Curling Club (SGCC) for the annual LOC draw winner, Sue Burton, donated her winnings Christmas Social. Festive socializing was at its best. to the benefactor for a grand total of $240.00. Check out the Chris Richmond pictures on LOC website to see how well we “clean up”! Thanks to SGCC, The Sarnia Bicycle Shop and LOC members who donated gifts As you read this note, your Social Committee is planning for draw prizes. The Cycling Committee handled the some fun activities for your consideration this year. The 50/50 draw and the benefactors of $113.00 each next events include the Spring Social on Sunday 10 April were Bluewater Trails and LOC member Helen Ballard. 2011 and a dinner cruise Thursday 21 July 2011. See the advertisements for details. Mark your calendars! New Year’s Day welcomed 81 people. The tortoise and hare hikes got us outside to enjoy the first day of 2011. Till next time... ~ submitted by Susan Carey, Chair The potluck just gets better every year! There were lots of variety and plenty of food. Thanks to all who brought their “best dishes”. A special thanks goes to Kitchen Manager Helen Ballard with Aurore Holbrook and Margaret Lovegrove as her “helpers”. We all had a chance to enjoy the 2011 Talent Show. You too can see some highlights of the fun by viewing the slide show on our website. Look carefully for the “Mellow Fellow with a Cello”. Enjoy reading the dissertation of Desiderata by Max Ehrmann delivered eloquently and skilled by Donna Boutilier. A HUGE thanks to all who were up on the stage. WELL DONE goes to Jim Belair, the Talent Show MC extraordinaire. The Hiking Committee sponsored the most enjoyable It just keeps on getting better! Lambton Outdoor Club | Spring 2011 9 Activities Schedule Date Leaving Type / Level Length Event Details Coordinator March Saturday March 12 9:00 BG Hike / M 2 hrs Parkhill CA and Fort Rose Maple Syrup Co. Did I hear someone say “Pancakes!”. We’ll discover many of the trails around Parkhill CA and then fill up on the delicious lunch at our favourite pancake farm. Costs about $9 or so. David Druiett: 869-2864 Saturday March 19 8:30 402TS Hike / M 2 hrs A W Campbell CA and Alvinston Arena “More Pancakes!”. Another fine Conservation Area. Bring boots as we may have to ford some streams. After the hike, we move on to the Arena for a pancake lunch put on by the local firefighters. Costs about $7 or so. Rod Richmond: 704-1113 Thursday March 24 Pathways Pool 1240 Murphy Rd. Paddle / E 1.5 hrs Pool Session Learn and practice in Pathways’ 90 degree pool. Excellent way to get introduced to paddling a kayak. Hank: W. 336-2174 H. 542-2590 Perch Creek Wildlife Management Area Hopefully Spring will be popping its head around the corner. Be prepared for muddy terrain. Bruce Lester: 862-1234 Saturday March 26 9:00 Perch Creek Hike / E 2 hrs Brian: 542-2015 April Saturday April 9 9:00 BG Hike E-M 1 1/2 2 hrs Mystery Falls Loop – Ausable River Discover a rarely seen falls close to home John Timar 869-6524 Saturday April 16 9:00 BG Hike E 2–3 hours Pinery Provincial Park Roni Kevan 869-2818 Bruce Lester 863-1234 Saturday April 16 9:30 Cycling All 5 hours Maintenance Session Newton Park Facility John Lovegrove (pizza lunch) 519-542-8905 Wednesday April 20 7:00 p.m. Hike Meeting 2 hours Hike Committee Meeting Saturday April 30 7:30 BG At Ernie’s David Druiett 869-2864 Meet at Ernie Lind’s, 2590 Petrolia Line, E of Plank Road. If you have any suggestions for a future hike, contact Ernie Lind any member of the Hiking Committee. 882-1262 Hike D About 15 km 5 hours Maitland Trail Rod Richmond Goderich to Benmiller. Can be quite “up and down” along the banks of the Maitland River. Bring water and lunch. Hiking boots necessary. 704-1113 May May 7 - 14 Cycling/M Holland/Belgium Bike & Barge Trip Trip Full Date Leaving Type / Level Saturday May 14 8:00 WSCA 8:15 402TS Hike / D Sunday May 15 9:30 WSCA 10:30 PH Cycling/E May 21 - 23 Call to reserve. Limited spaces available. Hike / D Length Event Details Coordinator 22 km 5-6 hours Fanshawe Lake Loop 3 hrs Wadhams - Avoca (Port Huron meeting point is Griswold Rd, I94 underpass) lunch K-s in Avoca) John Timar 519-869-6524 Bruce Trail – Niagara/Iroquois Sections The hikes below follow the White Blazes – Ed. 26 Note that John Timar will be leading Blue Trail hikes each day. Doug Winch: 330-4960 3 days hiking Leaving Friday. If you are wondering if you can do the Bruce Trail, this hike is a great test. Bring lunch and plenty of water. Hiking boots necessary. Dick Carey 869-6548 Judy Lindberg 810-364-5871 John Timar: 869-6524 Day 1 39.0 Black Walnut Sd. Tr.( Where Doug Winch left off 2 yrs. ago) to 56.2 Ball’s Falls (17.2km.) Day 2 56.2 to 76.7(20.5km.) Day 3 76.7 to 81.1(End of Niagara Sec.) and 0.0 (Start of Iroquois Sec.) to 9.1 Winona Cons. Area for a 3rd day total of 13.5 km. Saturday May 28 8:00 BG Hike / M 3 hrs Morrison Dam / MacNaughton Park – Exeter Ernie Lind 882-1262 Always an enjoyable outing. Bring a snack. We will eat out somewhere later. Sunday May 29 9:30 EVS Cycling/M 5 hrs Wednesday June 1 9:00 FF Cycling/E 3-4 hrs Wednesday Morning Ride Thursday June 2 6:00 AMSS Cycling/E 2-3 hrs Thursday Evening Ride June 4 - 5 Call to reserve leaving Friday Hike/D 2 days Bruce Trail - Caledon Hills Section 33.5 km to 68.9 km - Edition 24 (34.5 km to 70.0 km - Edition 26) Camlachie to Canatara (Lunch at Chipican) Maria Vanderbeld 869-8231 June Dick Carey 869-6548 Must reserve by May 28. Sunday June 5 9:30 FF 10:30 Corruna Cycling/M Cycling/E 2-3 hrs 2 hrs Centennial Park - Courtright (lunch in Courtright) Wednesday June 8 9:00 FF Cycling/E 3-4 hrs Wednesday Morning Ride Thursday June 9 6:00 AMSS Cycling/E 2-3 hrs Thursday Evening Ride Saturday June 11 9:00 WSCA Hike/M 9:15 402TS 9:40 Oil Museum in Oil Springs 2 hrs Oil Heritage Hike – Oil Springs Sunday June 12 9:00 CBTC 3-4 hrs Cycling/M Discover what made our county famous over 150 years ago. Explore the fields of Charles Fairbanks and imagine what life would have been like as an oil man. Bring a lunch so we can all eat under the pavilion. Oil Museum optional afterwards. Boots may be appropriate. Camlachie to Forest (lunch at Tim’s in Forest) Susan Osso 908-9167 Ron Core 845-0429 Margaret Lovegrove 542-8905 Hiking Report where we go and to show us all where to go. But as some people move on from the committee, others volunteer to fill in their place. This year we have recently been joined by Bruce Lester and Greg Hogan. They are very eager and able leaders who have stepped up to find new paths Looking back on the 2010 hiking and revisit old favourites. Thanks year, there were many moments to guys for all of your guidance. If anyone else is interested in joining our remember… committee or would like to see a Twice is nice particular hike led, please contact I want to publicly congratulate Car- me at 869-2864 or druietda@ ole Buck on achieving a great mile- lkdsb.net. stone. On our October Bruce Trail Upcoming Bruce Trail Hikes hike in the Beaver Valley, Carole completed the Bruce Trail, FOR THE Many of our hikes are easily done SECOND TIME! No one in the club by most members of our club. But has ever accomplished this. Well occasionally we stretch ourselves to more challenging terrain. Our done! favourite long-distance trail is New Hiking Committee Members the Bruce Trail, a continuous route Our hikes don’t just appear in the along the Niagara Escarpment, newsletter. We have a fine group of from Queenston Heights at the members who volunteer to get to- Niagara River, ending about 900 gether four times a year to plan out km northeast at the tip of the This winter appears to be a long one with no end in sight. I think I’ve shoveled enough snow to blaze a full day hike. But despite the weather, we can still find places to hike, whether in short walks close to home, or as we move on to spring, a few longer treks a little further afield. Bruce Peninsula at Tobermory. This spring we are planning two weekend trips… Doug Winch and John Timar are planning a 3-day hike over the Victoria Day weekend in the Niagara Section. And Dick Carey is working towards his own completion of the Bruce Trail end-to-end by arranging a Saturday/Sunday in the Caledon Hills Section on June 4 and 5. For each trip we drive up on the Friday and stay in a motel near the portion we are hiking. Check the Activities Schedule for contact information. Call as soon as you can as spaces can fill up quickly. If you don’t have one already, the 26th edition of the Bruce Trail Reference Guide is now out. You can even order it online and have it delivered like I did. Their website is www.brucetrail.org . So come along and join us for a walk in the woods. Whether on snow, rock, or mud, it’s always a step in the right direction. ~submitted by David Druiett Hiking Committee Chair Niagara Parkway Hike Weekend Sept. 2010 What a beautiful weekend this was, glorious sunshine and a lovely walk, what more can we ask for, the scenery is great in that area, nice level terrain and a superb group of 24 people having a wonderful time. This type of hike at 13/15 k is ideal for people who like to hike and enjoy a different area, but don;t want to do the difficult hike on the Bruce Trial. Consider this type of weekend, easy/moderate walking , time to do other things too. We would love to have you along, perhaps join us if we have another weekend like this at a later date... Happy hiking ~submitted by Veronica (Roni) Kevan, Coordinator and Les Kevan, Asst. Co-Leadervv 12 Lambton Outdoor Club | Spring 2011 Date Leaving Type / Level Length Event Details Coordinator Wednesday June 15 9:00 FF Cycling/E 3-4 hrs Wednesday Morning Ride Thursday June 16 6:00 AMSS Cycling/E 2-3 hrs Thursday Evening Ride Saturday June 18 9:000 BG Hike/M 3 hrs Bayfield Woodland, Heritage, and Sawmill Trails David Druiett 869-2864 These trails have been recently blazed and mapped out. Let’s explore some new paths. Sunday June 19 9:30 CBTC 10:30 LHM Cycling/E 2-3 hrs Pinery and Grand Bend (lunch in Grand Bend) John Lovegrove 542-8905 Wednesday June 22 9:00 FF Cycling/E 3-4 hrs Wednesday Morning Ride Thursday June 23 6:00 AMSS Cycling/E 2-3 hrs Thursday Evening Ride Saturday June 25 9:00 WSCA 9:15 Corunna No Frills store Hike/E 2 hrs St. Clair River Trail Corunna to Lambton Generating Stn. Bruce Lester 862-1234 Sunday June 26 9:00 CBTC Cycling/M 4-5 hrs Bayfield Berry Ride (lunch at Berry Farm) Lynne McGowan 542-5823 Wednesday June 29 9:00 FF Cycling/E 3-4 hrs Wednesday Morning Ride Note: All Coordinators are unpaid volunteers who may not have first aid training, etc. and are advised to turn away anyone who appears to be ill-equipped for the event. Those who participate do so at their own risk; children under 18 years of age must be accompanied BG.........Bright’s Grove Plaza FF..........Fish Fountain at Centennial Park TS402....Esso Truck Stop, Hwy 402 & Oil Heritage Rd .............N of Reece’s Corners (park NW of pumps) AMSS....Alexander MacKenzie Secondary School WSCA....West Side of Clearwater Arena EVS........Errol Village School CBTC.....Cathcart Boulevard Tennis Courts - NEW LHM......Lambton Heritage Museum - NEW All.... All levels welcome E...... Easy for beginners M..... Moderate (due to terrain, speed, length) D..... Difficult (experienced participants only) ....... Note: Length excludes travel time by an adult. All.......All interests Hike....Hiking Can.....Canoe / Kayak Bike....Cycling Ski......Cross Country Lambton Outdoor Club | Spring 2011 13 RV/Tenting Group Report The first season for this group is about to begin... We may not have it all together, butTogether we can have it all We’re still forming up the wagons. The Committee has had its first meeting and have the basic formats worked out. The first two outings have been decided upon and we are looking for good times and constructive feedback. Here’s how it is going to work: The co-ordinator (Wagonmaster) for each outing is the primary contact for the specific trip and will arrange for a number of sites to be put aside for LOC members at the campground. Each potential participant will contact the Wagonmaster. The Wagonmaster will provide the appropriate contact information to the participants The participants will then make their own reservations directly with the campground, on a first come first served basis. to a maximum of ten units or twenty people. We will attempt to have the sites, held as a cluster until 30 days before the intended arrival, after that the campground will release any un-booked sites to the general public. Most of the main activities during the trip will be pre organized by the Wagonmasters and their helpers (this is your chance to get involved by offering to be a helper) Don’t expect the Wagonmasters to do all the work, they deserve to enjoy themselves too. Trip #1 will be to Oscoda, Michigan June 5 - 10. (deadline for reservations is May 7/11) Wagonmasters for this trip are Brian & Babs Collier (519) 869 6165 / [email protected] For info about Oscoda see: www.oscoda.com 14 Lambton Outdoor Club | Spring 2011 Oscoda is approximately 200 miles or a four hour drive from the Bluewater Bridge. A current passport is required to cross the bridge. The Ausable River is smooth and slow flowing, all you really need to do is steer and then paddle for the last mile or so. There are canoe liveries for those without canoes There are a large number of hiking trails which offer some spectacular views and some interesting historical spots. Dining in the area is excellent. There is a unique Mexican Taco Bar that is not to be missed and several upscale establishments to chose from. Trip #2 will be to the Southampton, Ontario area July 5 - 8 (deadline for reservations is June 7/11) Wagonmasters for this trip are Tony & Barbara Ann Arnold (519) 542 1578 [email protected] For info on the Southampton / Saublebeach area see www.saublebeach.com/ The campsites are approximately 220 km or a 3 hour drive from Sarnia This location boasts large campsites with reasonable privacy. We will be close to McGregor Point Provincial Park. For the canoeists there is the Saugeen River with a canoe livery for those without canoes. Cyclists will find a plethora of quiet side roads to explore or they may be tempted to follow one of the large number of mapped routes available in the Sauble area. Bring your boots as hikers will find a variety of trails like Brant Tract Trails, Bruce County Trail and the Bruce Trail. SO SIGN UP AND LET THE FUN BEGIN ~ submitted by Brian Collier Lambton Outdoor Club ‘s Spring Social Date: Sunday 10 April 2011 Time: 6:00 pm Where: Panda Gardens, Chinese, Japanese and Canadian Buffet Restaurant 1145 London Road (next to the Superstore), Sarnia Cost: $17.00 per person (Includes choice from buffet, taxes and gratuity) (Payable upon arrival) Payment is by cash only and correct change is appreciated Feature Presentation: “Strengthening and Conditioning for Outdoor Activities” By Ironworks Gym in Point Edward - Sponsored by the LOC Canoe/Kayak Committee. Lambton Outdoor Club Invites you to enjoy A warm summer evening What: Duc D’Orleans cruise & dinner at the River Crab Restaurant, Michigan Date: Thursday 21 July 2011 Cost: $50.00 (Canadian) per person (Includes cruise, dinner, tea/coffee, tax and gratuity) You must bring your passport Space is limited to the first 40 people who submit their names, requested information and cheque (Make cheque payable to “Lambton Outdoor Club) to the mailing address below. Note that registration for this event begins on and after 15 April 2011. Lambton Outdoor Club | Spring 2011 15 LOC Christmas Social Evening With Buffet Dinner LOC Ladies of the Bickford Woods Hike Nov. 20/2010 LOC New Years Day Variety Show and Dinner LOC Gentlemen of the Bickford Woods Hike Nov. 20/2010 Brights Grove Big Loop Hike Dec 11, 2011 START: Brights Grove Big Loop Hike Dec 11, 2011 16 Lambton Outdoor Club | Spring 2011 FINISH: Brights Grove Big Loop Hike Dec 11, 2011 Classifieds FOR SALE - Kayak Riot Regency kayak. Great shape, only been used for 2 seasons. $1300. Phone Kellie: 519-330-2491 Classified FREE HP PRINTER/FAX INK CARTRIDGES: Club Apparel Sealed; x 3 - #27 (Black) and x3 - #28 (Tricolor). Contact Barb Batson @ 337-3454 2004 Cardinal 5th Wheel for Sale Model 29WB LX This is a top of the line unit that we have owned since new. It has been stored indoors every winter. The Unit is 31.5’ long, has two slides and is equipped with many extras. For full description and details please copy the following address to your browser http://www3.telus.net/smeixner/RV/ or contact us by telephone or e-mail. [email protected], 519-542-3201 IMPORTANT Please forward classified ads to: Greg West, LOC newsletter editor [email protected] 519-331-5067 Tee Shirts A bit of disappointing news: We must advise that our Short Sleeved Tee Shirts will cost $12.00 for any new orders. We do have a few short-sleeved Tees at the $10.00 cost. Colours include Blue, Serene Green, Tan, Tangerine (colour chart available). They’re perfect for summer events and look great with jeans. Sizes: 36”(S), 41”(M), 45”(L), 48”(XL), 51”(XXL) Long Sleeved Tees Also, a positive on the queries: Can we order Long Sleeved Logo Tee Shirts? Yes, we certainly can! Cost: $21 each. Golf Shirts Interest was expressed also in the possibility of obtaining either Short or Long Sleeved Logo Golf Shirts. Yes again! Cost: $31.00 for Short Sleeved, $34.00 for Long Sleeved. Golf Shirts are restricted to basic colours: brown, beige, dark green, dark blue and, possibly, a lighter royal blue. Let us know your desire! Call to order: Barbara-Ann Arnold 519-542-1578 (leave message) L.O.C. Newsletter and website advertising guidelines: Only items appertaining and pertinent to outdoor activities, that are covered by LOC, would be accepted into the newsletter and website. Adverts can be placed only by paid up members of LOC. Here are a few examples of what is allowed: The sale or swap of bicycles, bicycle parts, canoes, kayaks, skis, backpacks, hiking poles, etc. Here are a few examples of what will not be accepted: house sales, motorized vehicles, building materials, employment requests, etc. The placement of the advert is at the discretion of the newsletter editor and webmaster, following these guidelines. If there is any doubt whether an advert should be placed, then the president or one of the LOC council should be consulted. Lambton Outdoor Club | Spring 2011 17 They Give Us a Break Show your LOC card to the following merchants to get discounts: Micor Source for Sports 10% OFF all non-sale items Novack’s 10% OFF all non-sale items except Tilley Revolution 10% OFF Bikes & Accessories Sharkskin Weathergear 10% OFF all non-sale items The Bicycle Shop 10% OFF all accessories Wawanosh Watercraft 10% OFF across the board 18 Lambton Outdoor Club | Spring 2011 SAVE on all your Spring Gear! Lambton Outdoor Club | Spring 2011 19 LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK Please read the following carefully and sign in the spaces indicated. This release is a precondition for participation in all Lambton Outdoor Club (LOC) activities, and unless agreed to and signed, your membership to LOC is not valid. I (print name) _____________________________________________________________________ and (print name) ___________________________________________________________________ understand that outdoor recreational activities involve inherent risks, obstacles, and hazards that are natural and manmade, could cause me serious or fatal injury. Also, that all LOC officers, activity organizers, coordinators, sponsors, and participants are unpaid volunteers. I choose to participate in the LOC activities and do so at my own risk. I am responsible for my own safety. I, for myself and family, heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, release and hold harmless LOC, its officers, organizers, coordinators, sponsors and participants from any claims, demands, damages, actions or causes of actions arising out of, or in consequence of, any loss, damage, injury or death to my person or property that may have arisen while participating in any LOC activity or event. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, I further release any recourse that I may now or hereafter have, resulting from any decision made by any LOC officer, coordinator or organizer of the activities. I agree to pay the cost of any emergency evacuation of my person and belongings that become necessary. I acknowledge that there are no medical or physical conditions or disabilities that would not allow me to participate in any LOC activities, and that it is my responsibility to ascertain the degree of experience, physical fitness and skill level required to participate in these activities. I further acknowledge the right of any LOC officer, coordinator, or organizer to judge me unfit to participate, due to intoxication or any other reason, without objection or need for examination. I acknowledge that I have read the above and fully understand the nature and consequences of granting my consent and waiving any and all claims for liability and damages against the abovementioned parties. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. responsibility, as outlined above, for any minors I bring to an LOC event. I accept full Signed___________________________________ Signed__________________________________ Dated:(Year/Month/Day)____________________ Dated:(Year/Month/Day)_____________________ Attachment 9 20 Lambton Outdoor Club | Spring 2011 th Revised: 12 May 2007
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