BREAKING NEWS
BREAKING NEWS OVER THE COMING MONTHS Mon. Dec, 19, 2011
With the ATV season over for this year, there will be a very noticable slowdown with Breaking News.
We are just this week finishing up the last of our trail repairs for 2011, and will concentrate now on all the administrative tasks of gearing up for AGM and the preparations for the new 2012 riding season.
That being said, I will be keeping an eye on things like, general ATV issues at the provinical level, the AGM and Elections of the New Executive and Board of Directors, Road Links, etc and we will update the Breaking News as we find something relevant to post.
BTW, If you have a particular talent and are interested in providing your services as a board member, or simply volunteering to help, please contact any of our executive members. (see contact page)
Enjoy your winter and we'll see you in the Spring.
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HUB AND SPOKE INITIATIVE Dec. 14, 2011
Board members of KATVA recently met with City of Kawartha Lakes staff, as well as other trail user groups including HATVA and Kawartha Lakes Snowmobile Club to discuss the possibility of creating an ATV "Hub and Spoke" trail system.
This would be the first one of its kind in Ontario and the purpose of the HUB would be to:
- provide a trail "intersection" with multiple connections throughout the system,
- provide riders with access to amenities such as a prime staging area, washrooms, accomodations, food, gas, shopping, etc., in an ATV friendly community,
- allow riders to gain access to and from the HUB, to and from the smaller CoKL communities such as Oakwood, Little Britain, Omemee, Norland, Woodville, Manilla, and many more.
If the project is a success, we hope to be able to share this Hub and Spoke system with other trail users including the snowmobilers. We will continue offering riders a connection to the HATVA trails and eventually we would like to see connections to other communities outside of the CoKL such as Sunderland.
There was some general discussion about where the HUB may be located within the City of Kawartha Lakes, and we will keep you posted as more information becomes available. We will be forming a steering committee in January to start moving forward with the planning of this project.
We are looking for feedback from trail users as to:
- What you are looking for in a riding destination?
- What amenities are you looking for?
- If you are going to make the drive to the City of Kawartha Lakes to go riding, what would make your visit or stay in the community more enjoyable?
Any feedback is welcome, as we will take it back to the steering committee for discussion.
Please feel free to email your feedback and comments to us at info@kawarthaatv.com.
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NEW TRAIL WARDENS WANTED Dec. 13, 2011
We are looking for trail wardens for the 2012 season (May 1st- Nov. 30th). Due to our expanding trail system and an increase in the number ATV riders, we are seeking volunteers who can provide one or more days per month.
As a KATVA trail warden, you will patrol our trails with other wardens to help educate trail users on the trail regulations as well as act as an good will ambassador for the club on the trails.
If you are interested please contact Shane Kelly at kellyshane@rogers.com
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ONE VOICE INITIATIVE Dec. 8, 2011
I want to take this opportunity to let all our members know where we stand, in regards to the "ONE VOICE” and “One Organization and One Pass” initiatives. Some of you may have read the OFATV Official New Release and I want to set the record straight.
I personally have been involved in these talks in one form or another for several years now. The most recent round of talks started last year when a committee was formed that included representatives from the respective ATV organizations. The original intent was to work on a "ONE VOICE” organization where all the clubs would continue to manage their own members, trails and permits, but we would be unified for the purpose of lobbying the government on issues that affect the sport of ATVing.
During the subsequent meetings, the direction changed to include money, regions and bylaws, and “One Organization and One Pass”. Recently some of the organizations decided they were not ready to move forward in this direction, and preferred to focus on the "ONE VOICE" first.
At our last conference call, a vote was taken as to whether to work on the "ONE VOICE" or the "One Organization and One Pass". The vote was 7-2 in favour of the “ONE VOICE”.
The only votes for the “One Organization and One Pass” were from OFATV.
I voted for the “ONE VOICE”, but with the intention of continuing to move forward with this committee where the "ONE VOICE" would be our priority, and possibly achieving a true provincial organization in the future.
After the conference call and vote, OFATV decided they wanted the "One Organization and One Pass" or nothing, and sent out their Press Release, stating that they aren’t interested in pursuing anything that does not include both One Organization and One Pass. Despite what OFATV might have you believe from their press release, they are the ones who pulled out of the talks, not the remaining ATV Organizations.
If any of you have any questions about the process feel free to contact me and I would be happy to answer any questions.
Merry Christmas
Bruce Watson
President KATVA
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TRAILS ARE CLOSED Dec. 2, 2011
In case anyone is not aware, all our trails are now closed, and will re-open May 1st, 2012
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KAWARTHA LAKES FOOD SOURCE Thu. Nov 24, 2011
Those of you looking for ways to help those less fortunate keep in mind the Kawartha Lakes Food Source holds a lot of fundraising events dedicated to supporting those who feed our hungry.
See KLFS events page
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FENELON FALLS SANTA PARADE Mon. Nov 21, 2011
Anyone interested in riding in the parade, please send email to info@kawarthaatv.com
November 26
Annual Fenelon Falls Santa Day & Night Time Parade
10:00am - 3:00pm - Santa Pictures, 11:00am Activities Start
5:00pm Parade with Fireworks
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NEW TRAILS UPDATE Mon. Nov 21, 2011
The Trails Committee with much help from volunteers have been busy this month building a few new trails for us to enjoy next season.
- Private Property Trails. Courtesy of land owner John Blasdell, we now have approx 4km of Intermediate type trails on his property. Keep in mind these are on private property and staying on the marked trails, and away from his residence is extremely important or we may lose them.
Note: One side benefit to this small trail system is that he does have a lovely Cabin for rent as well. For out-of-towners, looking for a place to stay while riding our trails next summer keep them in mind. More details will appear in the 2012 map and on our website.
- It was 3 years in the making, but now we have extended the Old Oak Tree Trail (which used to end at the old oak tree) another 1.5kms, over to the Boiler Trail. It is considered an Expert trail (for now) with a few dicey off-camber spots. As time permits, we will look at it again and see if we can find a better way around this one section.
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YAMAHA RIDE Mon. Nov 21,, 2011
Fri 18, a Group from YAMAHA JAPAN & CANADA along with KATVA, took to the Pinery Trails this
morning for some playing around in the snow. We got a chance to ride some of the their new Yamaha's and they got a chance to see our trails in action. We followed that up with a chance to talk "ATV" with them over a Burger.
A couple of the visitors from Yamaha Japan had never been on an ATV before. Thanks to everyone who was there, you represented KATVA well. We are already working with the Yamaha people to organize our first Yamaha sponsored event next year.
Thanks also goes to Paul at McGregor Sportsline in Bobcaygeon. They brought a couple of new
machines for everyone to try out.
(ed. note: I'll have pics posted later today)
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E108 BASS LANE to THE JUNCTION UPDATE Sun. Nov 20, 2011
Still Closed
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B104 & MILLENIUM TRAILS UPDATE Thu. Nov. 17, 2011
The New Bridge has arrived on Schedule, and Effective Mon. Oct 14th, the Millenium & B104 will be closed.
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KATVA UPDATE Thu. Nov. 10, 2011
KATVA will again be out this weekend, working New trails in the VRTC/MARSH/PINERY area. We got one more new trail to clear [Private Property trail], as well as some general inspection and cleanup on a few existing trails.
We will also be documenting (Video&Photo's) the Current Condition of our trails, in order to better assess the winter sled season affect on them.
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B104 & MILLENIUM TRAILS Thu. Nov. 10, 2011
Effective Mon. Oct 14th, The Millenium and the B104 thru to Buller Rd., will be closed. There will be heavy equipment in there to fix the many Ruts and Holes, as well as needed bridge repairs. The old B104 wood bridge is beyond repair and will be replaced.
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HALIBURTON COUNTY RAIL TRAIL ..con'td Thu. Nov. 10, 2011
A Minden Times Article reports "Sign up numbers low for (Haliburton) Rail Trail workshops". If you can make it out to one of them please do so, as it is a great opppourtunity to help keep and possible expand ATV usgae of the HRT.
For more on the HRT Community Engagement Strategy, see Entry Wed. Nov. 02, 2011 below, and for More on the Minden Times article click here
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SANTA CLAUS PARADES - CoKL Tue. Nov. 08, 2011
November 20
Lindsay Santa Claus Parade
2:00pm - 4:00pm
705-324-2393 www.lindsaychamber.com
November 26
Annual Fenelon Falls Santa Day & Night Time Parade
10:00am - 3:00pm - Santa Pictures
11:00am Activities Start
5:00pm Parade with Fireworks
705-887-3409 www.santaday.ca
December 3
Woodville Santa Claus Parade
Parade starts at 6:30pm
705-439-2664
December 3
Omemee Santa Claus Parade
Parade starts at 1:00pm
705-799-7087
December 4
Coboconk Santa Claus Parade
Parade starts at 1:00pm
705-454-8441
December 4
Pontypool Santa Claus Parade
Parade starts at 12:30pm
705-277-2302
December 9
Little Britain Santa Claus Parade
Parade starts at 7:00pm
December 10
Bobcaygeon Santa Claus Parade
Parade starts at 5:00pm
705-738-2202 www.bobcaygeon.org
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HALIBURTON COUNTY RAIL TRAIL Wed. Nov. 02, 2011
Currently, Haliburton County is employing a Community Engagement Strategy to decide the Who, What & When's of their Rail Trail usage.
Here is an exceprt from HATVA's Director - Ron Cook
"For several years HATVA has had to defend their use of the Haliburton County Rail Trail against a small but very vocal group of walkers, cyclists and so called "naturalists" who are trying to ban motorized traffic from the corridor. The County has recently engaged a steering committee (of non ATVers) to plan the future development, operations and management of the Rail Trail.
A 10 to 15 minute online survey is available at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/M67CVDV . Anyone who has enjoyed our trail is encouraged to participate in the survey and support continued (and expanded?) ATV access to the Rail Trail. Thanks folks."
(ed. note: Additional background and information on planned workshops can be found HERE! )
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OPEN GATES ON SLED TRAILS Wed. Nov. 02, 2011
Just a reminder that this time of the year, many SNOWMOBILE ONLY trails may have their gates open to allow the local Sled clubs access to the trails to prepare them for winter snowmobile season.
This is NOT an invitation for ATVers to use them and those riding these trails without the land-owners explicit written permission are still trespassing. Please look for and obey the posted signage.
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SPRING CLIFF RD (TMSC 405) - ATV's TRESPASSING Wed. Nov. 02, 2011
We have reports from landowners in the Spring Cliff Trail area, (Galway-Cavendish & Harvey township, West off of Bass Lake Rd over to Moon Line. aka OFSC/TMSC 405) that "Rogue" ATVers are ignoring the No Trespassing and Private Property signs and riding dangerously close to a Shooting Range.
This type of careless and unsafe activity damages the reputation of all Law-Abiding ATVers. If this "rogue rider" problem isn't solved we risk further alienating land-owners and losing other trail or road access in this area.
We urge all riders to obey the rules of the road and posted signage, and for our members and all law abiding riders to take note of any "rogue" atvers in the area and immediately report them to the proper authorities."
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TRAIL MAINTENANCE - GENERAL UPDATE Sat. Oct 29, 2011
How can you tell it's November? By all the heavy equipment (and hunters) out on the trails.
- CoKL have started doing some needed grading on the rail trail. (currently they have graded and added some screenings North of the Poulsom Rd Area. and hopefully take out a few of the whoop-de-doos)
- KLSC will be active in the Millenium and B104 West of the Millenium. (Note: Depending upon the structural condition of one of the bridges they may need to close it. More info as we get it.)
- KATVA will be active (starting next weekend) in the area of Pinery, Marsh & Boiler Trails
- TMSC is currently reworking the E108 - North of Bass Lane. (Estimated Completion is 2weeks, but wet weather could delay)
Big Thanks to all our members that feedback trail information to us.
Trails Status page has been updated
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E108 BASS LANE to THE JUNCTION Fri. Oct 28, 2011
Those planning to ride this weekend please know that E108 from "Bass Lane" thru to THE JUNCTION is CURRENTLY CLOSED as TMSC does widening and trail repairs.
I do not as yet have an estimated completion date. More Later*...
*ed note:(Estimated Completion is 2weeks, but wet weather could delay)
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FALL RIDE IN THE PINERY OCT15, 2011 Mon. Oct 10, 2011
This started out as a ladies easy ride, so we had two ladies and ten men, good combination. We left Ken Reid Park at 9:00 a.m.. Stopped at Tim Hortons for a pit stop. At Garnet Graham Park we picked up two more, so our total was 12 riders.
The day was cloudy and through out the day we had sun, rain, sun, rain, rain. All in all a pretty good ride.
Our next stop was Burnt River for a pit stop and then through the Pinery and a small detour to the old oak tree. This is a destination point.
After that on to Kinmount for some food. Some went to the restaurant , but just then a "Lion" was spotted on the VRTC beckoning us to follow for a free BBQ, hot dogs and hamburgs and drinks. You just never know what you will see.
Then returning to Fenelon Falls where I left the group in the capable hands of Glen to guide every one back to Ken Reid. I hope all enjoyed the day and looking forward to next year, thanks to all who participated. (by John Blackmore)
(ed. note: My apologies to John for being tardy on this posting. I'll post pic's in the Gallery as soon as I can /gh)
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THANKSGIVING RIDE OCT8, 2011 - 5 POINTS Mon. Oct 10, 2011
Those that came out to the last of this seasons organised club ride in the 5 points, know how great a day it was to ride. As always the 5 points didn't disapoint and there were lots of colours, water and mud for everyone. Some rad flushing and towing was required but everyone made it out OK.
Happy Thanksgiving to all, some pics are posted in the Gallery
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TMSC 420 CLEARING Sun. Oct 09, 2011
TMSC (Laverne Clark) is looking for a few volunteers to help him clear the 420 trail on Wed Oct 12th. Anyone interested in helping, Please call Laverne directly at (705) 341-3221, to arrange the time and place.
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$2.00 OFF COUPON TISAP SHOW Fri. Oct 07, 2011
For those planning on attending the Toronto International Snowmobile, ATV & Powersport Show which runs Fri. Oct 14, thru to Sun 16, 2011, here is a $2.00 Coupon that you can download and print off at home.
KATVA's booth this year is in Hall 3, Booth 3129 - Please stop by and say Hi.
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TMSC - 5POINTS CLEAN-UP BBQ Tue. Oct 04, 2011
Twin Mountains Snowmobile Club is hosting a Thank-you BBQ Dinner on Sat Oct 15, 2011 starting at 3:30pm at the Pigeon Lake Resort (info@pigeonlakeresort.com) for the volunteers that helped open the Five Point System this past June and July after the devastating Wind storm on June 8th.
For the KATVA members that volunteered their time please contact Kerrie Wright at (705) 328-0562 asap and advise if you can attend on the 15th and how many members of your family will be attending with you. I need to get numbers to TMSC by Oct 9th at the latest.
Thank-you, Kerrie Wright,, Past President - Kawartha ATV Association
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CAVAN-MONAGHAN PROPOSED ATV BY-LAW Tue. Oct 04, 2011
Even though the public meeting has been done, Cavan Monaghan Township ATVers still need our help!
They now have the proposed ATV Roads by-law going to their council in late November. They are trying to open a designated road route in the Cavan area.
This road route is a very important link for our trail system, as it will allow us to access roads south of Bethany (off of the rail trail) and head us into Millbrook and eventually over to the North Thumberland trail system.
Please! All Atvers that live in the CoKL, especially ATVers living in the Bethany & Pontypool areas write into:
Gail Empey, Clerk
988 County RD 10
Millbrook, ON L0A 1G0
705-932-9326
gempey@cavanmonaghan.net
Express your support to this important ATV road link!
Thank-you
Kerrie Wright, Past President - Kawartha ATV Association
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HUNTING SEASON Thu. Sep 29, 2011
Each year, around this time, we remind our viewers that "Hunting Season" has begun, and strongly advise our members to wear Hunter Orange where possible.
There are many rules, regulations and restrictions, depending upon where you are (WMU) and what wildlife you are hunting (Small Game, Deer, Moose etc), that we can not go into them here, rather we recommend to our members to be Vigilent and Visible (Please wear Hunter Orange where possible).
For those that wish to learn more, a good place to start would be at the MNR website and the 2011 Hunting Regulations Summary. Note: see page 8 of the summary, for a map showing the WMU's for the City of Kawartha Lakes and 5 points area.
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TMSC BEGINS TRAIL PREPARATIONS. Sun. Sep 18, 2011
Twin Mountains Snowmobile Club will be starting the process of "Brushing Out" their trails in preparations of this winters sled season. They need to make sure the trails are wide enough and in good enough shape to ensure that the Trail Groomer can get thru.
Sat. Oct 1st, TMSC folk are meeting at their Groomer Shed on Bass Lake Rd (8:30am) and then trailering to the work site for 9:30am. Note: You can tag along, or you can trailer to the east end of Crystal Lake Rd and then meet them at the Trail head, or leave early and ATV in. Your Choice
The Actual Start Work location is at the Junction of the 495 (Salmon Burn) and the 496 (Crystal Lake Rd extension) at 9:30am. They will be heading north to the 509 (Good-Pen)
If anyone is available to help out, for this or a day during the week, they would appreciate it. Please Contact Larry at marlar@nexicom.net or (705) 738-9572. (link to map)
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CORDUROY ENDURO IS THIS WEEKEND Tue. Sep 20, 2011
The 2 wheel Folk will be out in full force this weekend (Sept23,24,25) for the 57th running of the Enduro. They are headquartered out of Gooderham and will be racing trails in Haliburton County and 5Points, as well as many other trails that they don't announce ahead of time.
Additionally, the Enduro also brings out all sorts of "Spectators/Riders" to watch, some of which may stray onto trails that they aren't allowed.
Wherever you are riding this weekend please be extra vigilant especially around blind corners.
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2011 KATVA POKER RUN Sun. Sep 18, 2011
Sure was a great day yesterday to ride without worrying about breaking a sweat or any bugs. It may have been a tad cool in the morning, but warmed up nicely during the day and if you took the time to look, the 5points was quite beautiful.
First riders were out around 9:15 and last group shortly after 10:00am drivers meeting. There was the expected number of overheats and ATV troubles on the ride but we had them all back by 4:00pm.
The meal (especially the Pork and Beef) was some of the best I have every eaten and people were stuffing their faces pretty good. I think we all owe the volunteers who worked up front and behind the scenes a big round of applause for putting together another great event.
Lots of Door prizes, and the top prize of $1000 went to the winning hand (888KK) of KATVA member David Kroekenstoel.
Thanks to all that came out, and we'll see you on the trails. pic's will be posted in the gallery shortly
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McKELVEY BEACH RD NEAR BOLSOVER (Canal lake) Fri. Sep 15, 2011
We have received reports from the local cottage association up on McKelvey Beach Road of ATV's on the Labour Day weekend tearing down their Private Association Road, speeding (80KMH) and doing donuts digging up the road. When this group was confronted and asked to slow down the local people were "personally threatened with assault".
There are many cottages on this road and many children play near the road. OPP were called and they were reported.
This type of careless and unsafe activity damages the reputation of all Law-Abiding ATVers. If this "rogue rider" problem isn't solved we risk losing our road access in this area.
We urge all riders to obey the rules of the road and for our members and all law abiding riders to take note of any "rogue" atvers in the area and immediately report them to the proper authorities."
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CAVAN-MONAGHAN PROPOSED ATV BY-LAW MEETING Thu. Sep 15, 2011
The Council of the Township of Cavan Monaghan is holding a public meeting on Tuesday, the 27th day of September, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. to receive public input on a proposed ATV By-Law.
The meeting will take place in the gymnasium of the Municipal Office at 988 County Road 10, Millbrook, ON.
These are roads South East of Bethany and would get us some additional and needed trail connectivety from the Rail Trail. Please try and get to the meeting to show your support.
More info (and the proposed route) can be found here
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LINDSAY ROAD LINK Thu. Sep 15, 2011
The process is still ongoing and we are now expecting to hear something in the Late Oct. time frame.
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TRAIL REPAIR $$$$$ Thu. Sep 15, 2011
Now the the riding season is winding down, we are able to do some work on the trails.
The Club has just spent $5000 to do some grading and graveling on the Pinery (340) Trail, as well our share of the cost's to fix the Big Hole on the Old Logging Road in the 5points was $1500.
More trails will be worked on in the coming months.
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5POINTS - TREES DOWN [AGAIN!!] Wed. Sep 7, 2011
We have reports from the OF4WD Club of 2 trail issues in the 5points. If you are planning on doing them in the near future, please take precautions and a chainsaw.
- Concession Lake has 3 trees down across the trail and while they were able to clear it partially it is more difficult to get around.
- 7-minute Trail is completely Blocked. They were unable to clear it.
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CLEAN UP.. RIVER RUN TRAIL, LINDSAY Tue. Sep 6, 2011
Even though it is a bicycle and walking trail and ATV's are not allowed on it, a group of dedicated KATVA members (and a future member) were out at the start of the Long Weekend, doing a major clean up on this section of the trail.
What a difference it makes and since we already do cleanup on the rest of the VRTC, maybe we should add it to our Spring Trail Cleanup program? We'll see.
Many thanks to all the volunters. (young and old) Pic's in Photo Gallery
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WATCH OUT FOR THE HOLE & PICKUP TRUCKS.. Tue. Sep 6, 2011
A Pickup Truck got into the Pinery trail system on Sunday and after speeding along the trail, managed to hit a rock and leave a nasty hole in the trail.
As always (and anywhere you ride) please ride safely and watch out for pot holes and other vehicles, as well as all the various obstructions that could be on the trails. (Pic here)
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LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER? WE COULD USE YOU... Mon. Aug 22, 2011
The Board is looking for a Volunteer to arrange and organize riders for the September 2011 Lindsay Fall Fair Parade. The Parade is Wednesday September 21st starting at 6pm.
The theme is "Family"! It is very important we have as many riders and families as we can, in this parade.
Please contact or call Kerrie Wright or Carolyn Richards, if you are interested in organizing this event. Thank-you!
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GAS IN GOODERHAM ... Mon. Aug 22, 2011
Be advised, that we have reports that the GAS STATION in Gooderham that many of us ATVers frequent is currently CLOSED. We are not sure if it is temporary or otherwise.
If you have any first hand info, please drop me a line at webman@kawarthaatv.com
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OFF-ROAD PLATE FOUND ON RAIL TRAIL Thu. Aug 18, 2011
A WHITE W/GREEN LETTERS OFF ROAD PLATE, has been found on the rail trail. If you lost one recently, please send email, with the plate number to webman@kawarthaatv.com
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VRTC SOUTH GOLDEN MILE TO RIVER RD. RE-OPENED The. Aug 18, 2011
Culvert replacement is finished and the South section from Golden Mile to River Rd has been
RE-OPENED
Please excercise caution in the area while the dirt settles.
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VRTC SOUTH GOLDEN MILE TO RIVER RD. CLOSED Tue. Aug 16, 2011
Please be advised that the VRTC South section from Golden Mile to River Rd is CLOSED today, Tues, Aug. 15th, and Wed Aug. 16th, to ALL ATV traffic.
This is to accommodate culvert replacement by the town.
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ANNUAL ROAST 'N' RIDE Sun. Aug 14, 2011
The weather turned out beautiful and we had 2 groups of riders. One group (15) did the Pinery/Millenium/B104 to Kinmount and our group (29) did the small loop thru the 5points. the Roast Pork and Roast Beef were Excellent and along with all the "Pot Luck" the meal was so good and delicious, that most (if not all) of us had too much.
Special Thanks to all the cook's, organizer's,Log Chateau and all the other volunteers and attendee's that made it an excellent annual event.
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ATV RIDING = QUALITY EXCERCISE Thu. Aug 12, 2011
Anyone who has ridden the 5points, QEII, Millenium and even our Pinery trail system, knows they can be a workout, and to support that concept, ATV Magazine September Edition has an article based upon a paper submitted to the European Journal of Applied Physiology.
View it Here (ed. note: it is a large file)
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CONCESSION LAKE IS NOW OPEN Tue. Aug 2, 2011
Looks like some KATVA members along with OF4WD '"Jeepers" managed to get it open again. Great Job!
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REPORT OF TREES DOWN ON CONCESSION LAKE Sun. Aug 1, 2011
Not Sure when we will get in there, so if you are heading in - please - make sure you have a Chain Saw with you.
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VRTC - BURNT RIVER TO KINMOUNT - SUN AUG 14 Fri. July 29, 2011
This Section will be CLOSED TO ATV's from 8:00am till 12:00 noon for Kinmount' s 10th annual JOURNEY FOR HEALTH. During this time walkers & cyclist will be using this section of the trail.
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5POINT TRAILS Sun. July 24, 2011
We spent some time today riding the southern most trails. About 400m of Forest Mountain Trail is still closed south of Rocky Ridge, due to new treefall. More on this later this week.
We had to do a bit of clearing on some of the other trails and we ran the Old Logging Road, Sawstuck, BeaverDam, Rubicon, 7-Minute and the E108 from THE JUNCTION to the NORTH JUNCTION.
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RAIL TRAIL NORTH OF FENELON OPEN Thu. July 21, 2011
12 trees have been cleared from the North of Fenelon Falls section of the Rail Trail and it is open thru to Kinmount.
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TREES DOWN (AGAIN) - EXCERCISE CAUTION Tue. July 19, 2011
Due to storms passing thru the area Sun and Mon, we are hearing reports of trees down on the VRTC North of Fenelon Falls as well as in the 5Points. We do not have the exact locations as of yet, but we will have crews out checking and clearing on the weekend.
If you are out, as always, please excercise caution and please drop us a line, with some directions, if you come across any trail obstructions or unsafe conditions.
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RE: PROPOSED ATV ROUTE THRU LINDSAY Mon July 18, 2011
Even though the meeting is over, keep in mind that those opposing the route will not be sitting idle.
For those of you that haven't written or already voiced your opinions to the CoKL, please make the time and continue to send emails and letters to council showing your support for the connection of the two sections of our rail trail and to allow ATV's to travel on a designated road route thru Lindsay.
Please address your correspondence to:
Michelle E. Hendry C.E.T.
Director of Engineering and Public Works
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES
12 Peel Street, Box 9000
Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8
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MADAWASKA - CAMP 'N RIDE Mon July 18, 2011
The initial response I am hearing, is that everyone who managed to make it out to All Star Resort and on any of the Rides, all say they had a great time. Some pic's are posted in the Photo Gallery.
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RAIL TRAIL SOUTH OF KINMOUNT NOW CLEARED Thu July 14, 2011
The CoKL has reported that they have now cleaned up and removed the old Iron Rail's from the VRTC South of Kinmount. Enjoy!
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GOODERHAM RIDE Sun July 9, 2011
It was a dry and dusty ride to Gooderham yesterday, and along with 2 flat tires, a late start and an overheat, it made for a long day. Even thru the dirt on the faces, and the frequent stops all had a good time. All 25 atv's made it thru the 90kms and back to the staging area, loaded up and on the way home by 6:00pm.
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E108-BASS LANE TO THE JUNCTION - NOW OPEN Sun July 9, 2011
Thanks to some extra effort by our 4 of our members yesterday, the last of the major trail sections, and our main access from the Rail trail is now open again.
We will now concentrate on some of the less urgent trails and we shall be getting around to checking and clearing them, as well as widening some trails in preparations for winter grooming requirements over the coming weeks.
So while there is still some work left to do, so stay tuned, we will be posting information here as we go.
We are extremely grateful to all our members (as well as the non-members, HATVA Crews and 4WD Crews), that rose to the occasion to accomplish all of this in a month.
TRAIL STATUS page has been updated.
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CAUTION!! RAIL TRAIL SOUTH OF KINMOUNT Fri July 8, 2011
Person's unknown were out last night on the Rail Trail digging up old iron rails out of the side ditches and draging them down the trail digging it up pretty good.
We can only guess at why they were doing it but a KATVA crew has returned the rails to the ditch and will contact the town.
As Always please don't speed on the Rail trail and pay close attention to what may be on it.
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LOST TELEPHONE Thu July 7, 2011
A member has lost her, white Blackberry Torch (it slides up) with a red cover, was lost between the two pinery road sections of the Rail Trail (between Fenlon Falls and Kinmount), on Monday July 4, 2011
If you happen to come across it, please contact me.
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TRAILS STATUS: UPDATE Thu July 7, 2011
- One more MAJOR TRAIL to Open: This is part of the connecting route we use from the VRTC. We have approx 2 km of the E108 Section, north of Bass Lane Road east towards THE JUNCTION left to do.
"We know many members have given generously of their time, talents and equipment.."
in the past month, and if anyone still has some more to give on Sun., July 10th
please contact Mark LaCroix
- TRAIL STATUS PAGE updated as of July 4, 2011
Note: After we get the last of the major sections cleared we will be sending people out on some of the lesser used trails.
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TRAILS BUTTON - NOW INCLUDES STATUS Tue June 28, 2011
One outcome of the recent storm that has closed some trails, has been that we have seen the need to add TRAIL STATUS to our TRAILS button.
Keep in mind that it our first attempt and that we understand that it can never be 100% accurate 100% of the time. Things will happen to change a Trail Status and as soon as we are informed we will update the status accordingly. If you come across anything out of the ordinary on our trails please drop us a line.
Anyways Check out our TRAIL STATUS and let us know what you think.
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5POINTS: STILL MORE WORK TO DO Tue June 28, 2011
We have made some headway and crews from KATVA, OF4WD and HATVA are scheduled to be out, on the Long Weekend, Fri. July 1st as well as Sat Jul 2nd, continuing the efforts to re-open many of our most loved trails.
We thank all the volunteers that have assisted us so far and we still need more, if we are to reopen these trails in the near future.
If you can make it out, please let us know. You don't need a chain saw, as we also need able bodies to help move the logs and brush off the trail once they that have been cut.
Please contact either Kerrie Wright (Jul 1st) or Tony Bullough (Jul 2nd). (see the contacts page)
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5POINTS: SUNDAY UPDATE - OLD LOGGING TRAIL Sun June 25, 2011
OLD LOGGING TRAIL. (3rd try: Mother Natures Wrath)
7 brave soles come out today to try & tackle the mess on the Old Logging Trail. We started in around 9:30 and made some great headway. Around 11am we had some reinforcements from HATVA. (Way to go HATVA) Between the 2 clubs we almost made it to the Concession Lake Junction.
There will be another group going out next Sat. Jul2, to continue our efforts to open the Old Logging Trail.
If you can make it please let us know. You don't need a chain saw, as we also need able bodies to help move the logs and brush off the trail once they that have been cut. 2 or 3 able bodies doing the clearing for every saw cutting, seems to work well.
I`ll post times and meeting location` before the weekend.
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5POINTS: STORM CLEANUP CONTINUES Sat June 25, 2011
4 KATVA Crews were out today (satJune25) doing cleanup on the E108 from the Junction to North Junction, doing the Salmon Burn and Loom Lake trails, continuing on the Old Logging road, and the other crew doing the Forest mountain trail. Also the 4Wheelers were out helping as well
I don't have the results of all of what the crews accomplished to today (i'll update you as soon as I can after Sundays reports come back) but
- our crew of 6, managed to do 2.8Km (of the 3.9km) Forest Mountain Trail in approx 5hours, and we are still a kilometer south of the Rocky Ridge Junction. (This trail is normally a 12-15 minute ride. (pic's posted in the gallery and I still have more to post later)
(ed. Update Sat June 25) I have heard back from the other crews.
- One crew made it all the way from The Junction to the North Junction (Just south of Crystal Lake rd) and down the E108 to the North End of the Old Logging road.
- Tony's Crew cleared another Km from where they left off last week and are still south of the Concession Lake Junction..
- The other Crew [Eh! Team] did the Rathburn, E108 then over to the Salmon Burn and Loom Lake trails.
2 Crews will be out again tomorrow Sun. 26th .
Kerrie W and her crew will be leaving the Log Chateau Entrance on the VRTC between 9:30 and 10:00am and going across 3rd Concession to Bass Lane and starting the cleanup of the E108 north of Bass Lane. [Note: remember no 2-up riding on 3rd concession and Bass Lane]
Tony B will again be tackling the Old Logging Road and will be ready to go at her again from the TMSC groomer Shed on Bass Lake Rd at 9:00am.
Thanks to all the volunteers that came out today in the rain, [4 crews 19 people and 10 saws] and hopefully we will have an even better turn out tomorrow.
If we all pitch in together to get'r done we may be able to enjoy these trails again before the end of the summer.
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THIS COMING WEEKEND 5POINTS Thu June 23, 2011
KATVA Crews will be out on both Sat 25 and Sun 26 continuing to open trails.
On Sat 25,
A crew, lead by TonyB, will be leaving the Bridge parking on Bass Lake Rd at 9:30am to continue where they left off last weekend on the Old logging Rd.
On Sun 26, 2 crews will be out.
KerrieW will be leading one group. they will be meeting on the VRTC at Log Chateau and leaving around 9:30am. Plan is to ride over to Bass Lane and start work on the E108 to The Junction section.
The second group will be lead by TonyB and they will continue the trek up the Old Logging Road. times to follow
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MEETING OVER AND NOW WE WAIT Wed June 22, 2011
My Guess is there was somewhere in excess of 200 people attend, including the Mayor and most from Council. Big Thanks to all that showed up to support us.
The 2 main speakers were Kerrie Wright on behalf of KATVA and the President of the Green Trail Alliance, Bill Steffler.
After that the floor was opened to others to speak and it was actually very civil and a couple of the speakers had us in stiches, and good points were made on both sides.
Time will be needed for council to digest and as soon as we hear anything we'll let you know.
(ed.note. Also see Lindsay Post Article )
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REMINDER - *** PROPOSED ATV ROUTE THRU LINDSAY *** Wed. June 22, 2011
Proposed ATV road route/link through Lindsay connecting the south VRTC line to the north VRTC line.
An Important Public Meeting is being held - June 22nd @ 7:00 p.m.
at the Ops Community Centre, Lindsay. (map)
It is very important that all ATVers attend this meeting and show their support.
This is ours to lose and opposition will be strong. We need your support!
If you can not attend the public meeting PLEASE Email or write a letter to the City of Kawartha Lakes attention Michelle Hendry, Director of Public Works showing your support of allowing ATV's to travel on a designated road route through Lindsay.
Michelle E. Hendry C.E.T.
Director of Engineering and Public Works
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES
12 Peel Street, Box 9000
Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8
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TREE's DOWN IN 5POINTS CLEANUP Sat June 18, 2011
Tree's are down all over the 5 points and most trails are blocked. We have crews out doing cleanup. If you see them, don't be shy to stop and help out.
Ed.Update. June 19, 2011
There were a total of of 25 riders with 9 chain saws out today in 3 groups
one group did about 10Km of the E108 and of the other 23 riders they split up into 2 groups. 6 (2saws) went up the 7 min. trail & made it as far as the junction of E108. The other 17 (6 saws) went down the Logging Trail. The 17 made it to the big water hole after 5 hours of cutting. That is only 1.5 km from Bass Lake Rd.
We will be cancelling next week's Concession Lake ride to try & finish off what we started today. Tony will be at Timmies in Bobcaygeon till 9am & then meeting @ the parking location on Bass Lake Rd. @ 9:15 am. Anyone who wants to come out & help they are more that welcome too. Bring Chainsaws if they have them. If not we still need people to move the stuff that is cut.
Ed.Update. June 20, 2011
For most of you riders out there (especially those that don't normally carry a Chainsaw) please consider The Five Points Trail System as closed until further notice. We expect to be out clearing trails for the next 3-4 weeks, and In all our combined years of riding there, we have never seen it so bad. It is truly a disaster zone.
TMSC also is in there working and we estimate that every trail is affected.
If you have ridden a section please drop us a line and let us know the status.
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WHAT's HAPPENING - THE PINERY PEOPLE Tue June 14, 2011
For a comprehensive overview of news and articles, for both the Motorized and Non-Motorized Somerville Forest Users Groups, check out the What's Happening at the Pinery Peoples website
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MEMBERSHIP PAKAGES IN THE EVENT OF MAIL STRIKE Tue May 31, 2011
In the event of a Mail Strike, Membership Packages will be made available for pick-up in LINDSAY.
Please contact us by Phone at (705) 328-0931, or by email r.eric@xplornet.com
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RUTS ON VRTC - SOUTH OF FENELON FALLS Sun May 29, 2011
Alert. An ATV was doing Donuts on the Rail Trail and dug it up pretty bad in one spot, Approx 1km South of the intersection of VRTC and West St. South. Town has been informed.
(ed.note - Ruts have been fixed by the town)
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WATCHOUT!! TURTLES ON THE TRAILS Sun. May 22, 2011
While your riding Please keep an eye on the trails this time of year, for turtles. They are coming out of the swamps and creeks to lay their eggs at the edge of the trails.
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FOUND KEYS Fri. May 20, 2011
A Set of Key's has been found on the 3rd Concession, If you recently lost a set of keys, please contact me with a description of what is on it. webman@kawarthaatv.com
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CLUB RIDE - 5POINTS MAY15 Mon. May 16, 2011
15 of our members braved the Rain warnings and showed up for the first of our club rides in the 5 points. It started out wet (and cold) as we unloaded at Bass Lake Rd, but the rain left quickly and it started warming up. By 11:00am we were basking in the sunshine. The trails themselves were wet and every hole had some water in it, but perhaps wasn't as bad as we have seen in previous springs.
We did approx 80km and spent some time clearing the trails of windfall (especially E108 Pickard Lake down to the 507 Fire Acces Road) and playing in the various "Holes" and were back loading up by 4:30pm.
Everyone came back with a smile and we all had a great time. I'll post the pic's later this week.
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ACTIVE LOGGING 5POINTS Mon. May 16, 2011
During our club ride we noticed that there is ACTIVE LOGGING taking place in the 5points and heavy equipment is on
- Bass Lake Road
- 7-Minute Trail
- E108 between "THE JUNCTION" and the "NORTH JUNCTION"
They are also likely in other places so as always please pay special attention as you are riding.
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SOME TREES STILL DOWN IN THE 5POINT's Thu. May 12, 2011
If you are riding in the northen portion of the 5points this weekend and see some of our KATVA crews out clearing the trails, please stop by and say thanks. I know they will appreciate it. Also for those coming on our club run, we will be carrying a chain saw with us, just to be on the safe side.
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RIDING SEASON UNDER WAY Thu. May 12, 2011
It's MAY and the KATVA Season is gearing up for a great season of Club Rides and Events starting this weekend with our ride in the 5points. Also Don't forget our 5th Annual - Community Living / KATVA Charity Poker Run is also filling up fast. See our Rides & Events page for more details
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McARTHURS MILLS CLUB RUN (by TonyB) Mon. May 02, 2011
There were 18 brave soles that came out this year, We did a new route & went over to Griffith for lunch. Due to unforseen problems we didn't get there till around 2:30pm. There was a bridge out & as luck would have it there were some locals just getting there with some skids to make it passable. There were numerous trees down, the chainsaws came in handy for them. Had a small river crossing that was fun to get through. A major water hole to get through that a couple belts got wet but soon dried out. Also a nice hill climb that was fun. Did a lot of road running to get back in time for supper.
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TREES DOWN EVERYWHERE 
Mon. May 02, 2011
Mon. May 02, 2011Reports are coming in of trees down on the various trails due to the storm that recently passed thru.
We did manage to clear the VRTC from Fenelon to the Pinery, the Pinery to Millenium, the Millenium to B104, and the B104.
We have reports of Tree's being down on the VRTC south [Lindsay to Bethany] and the Town has been informed.
We have also scheduled crews to check out the remainder of our trails.
BTW if while riding our trails you come across any unusual or unsafe conditions such as Tree's down, Pot Holes, Large rocks or Trails washed out, etc please drop us an email to info@kawarthaatv.com or call us and leave a message at (705) 328-0931
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KATVA TRAILS OPEN Sun. May 01, 2011
Sun. May 01, 2011All KATVA trails and Road Links are open, as of May 1st. In the rush to get out on the ATV's after a long winter, Please keep safety in mind, and don't overdue it.
No 2-up Riding on any Road or Road link, make sure you have your Trail Permits, Drivers License, Ownership and Insurance documents and watch your speed.
Have a Great Season and if you have any questions please drop us a line.
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WILD TURKEY HUNTING SEASON Tue. Apr 27, 2011
Tue. Apr 27, 2011The Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Season in Ontario has begun.
For further information please see the MNR Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary - 2011-2012
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ANNUAL VRTC CLEAN UP Sun. Apr 24, 2011
Sun. Apr 24, 201130 volunteers were out yesterday to help with our Annual Rail Trail Cleanup Day (150 People-Hours). It started out on the Wet and Cold side, but warmed up fairly quickly and by Noon the Sun was shinning, and our rain suits were packed away. There are some pic's posted in the Photo Gallery and each of the 4 teams that were out picked up roughly the same amount as show.
Thanks to all.
Remember the trails in the City of Kawartha Lakes, including the Victoria Rail Trail, Somerville Forest trails (Pinery, Marsh, Millenium) and CoKL Road Links, OPENS on SUNDAY MAY 1st. _______________________________________________________________________________
VMUTS SPRING ATV RALLY Tue. Apr 19, 2011
Tue. Apr 19, 2011For those of you that might like to ride some different trails, our friends in the North (VMUTS - Voyageur Multi-Use Trail System) are holding their Night Ride and Spring ATV rally on Fri. May 13 and Sat. May14, 2011.
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NEW LOGO / HEADER Fri. Apr 15, 2011
Fri. Apr 15, 2011I hope everyone noticed the New Logo and Website Header. Hope you all like it.
Additionally, we are also begun the task of conducting a review of our website in general.
If you have any comments or suggestions, as to how we can improve our Website, please drop us a line to webman@kawarthaatv.com, info@kawarthaatv.com or to any of our members on the board.
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WHERE DID THE BREAKING NEWS GO.. Fri. Apr 15, 2011
Fri. Apr 15, 2011BREAKING NEWS is still active, but with implementation of New Logo and Header (see above) we have moved the link to access BREAKING NEWS to the NEWS Button in the left column.
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SPRING TRAIL CLOSURES - HALIBURTON COUNTY Tue. Feb 22, 2011
(from HATVA website)
MNR, HATVA, OFTR, OF4W & HHSC partner to preserve trails..
The Haliburton Highlands Stewardship Council, along with the Haliburton ATV Association, Ontario Federation of Trail Riders and Ontario Federation of 4-Wheel Drive Recreationists, are pleased to support the Ministry of Natural Resources Minden Area Office’s efforts to protect trails from environmental damage through a spring trail closure.
Motorized recreational vehicle use of trails while they are still saturated with moisture and have not had sufficient time to dry can result in both trail and environmental damage. Although many motorized trail users do not use the trails during wet spring conditions, there are still those who may not be aware of the impacts of spring riding.
Damage can include rutting, erosion, and sedimentation, which impacts soil hydrology, water flow, ecosystem health, and organisms (turtles, fish, frogs) living in a waterway.
Damage to trails is costly; both economically to the motorized user groups that groom/fix the trails, and socially to other trail users who may not get the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful, natural environmental conditions that Haliburton County has to offer
Press release can be found at http://oftr.ca/articles.php?id=5132 and http://www.ontariostewardship.org/councils/haliburton/index.php/current_projects
(ed. note: KATVA fully supports our ALLIANCE neighbours to the north, and the MNR Minden Area office in this. We ask that all our members abide by this initiative as well. All KATVA sanctioned trails open on May 1st)
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OOOPS - NEW LOGO Fri. Feb 10, 2011
Did you like it! There it was gone!
An issue came up and we have reverted temporarily to our old header and logo. New logo will be back in near future.
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FIRST PEAK - NEW LOGO Fri. Feb 04, 2011
Those with a keen eye will have noticed the incorporation of our new KATVA logo as a background on the header of our home page. I am working on a few variations, and will integrate new logo within the rest of our site in the near future. ___________________________________________________________________________
AGM PACKAGES SENT OUT Tue. Jan 25, 2011
We have begun the mailing of AGM packages this week to current KATVA members. We expect 5-10 business days for delivery, so members should have them prior to mid-Feb.
Don't Forget the AGM will start promptly at 1:00pm on Sun. Feb., 27, 2011 at the Ops Community Centre, Hwy 7 Lindsay
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STAY OFF PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE 5POINTS. Tue. Jan 11, 2011
TMSC is receiving complaints from Local Landowners of ATV's running on their property, now that their gates have been open for Snowmobile season. Most complaints revolve around the 400 series trails coming in from the Bass Lane side and down from Kinmount.
Keep in mind that after Dec 1st, Regardless of wether Gates are Open or Closed, ATV's are not allowed on Signed Private Property.
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