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Wigwam
Lodge is a summer resort that was established in the 1930s by natives on Kahshe
Lake at 1060, 1061 Wigwam Lodge Road, Kilworthy, Ontario. It currently consists
of 15 of the original log cabins, a heritage sight and getaway for future
generations. Although the well-known lodge and restaurant had burned down,
memories of this social gathering place live on and are continuing to be made.
As many cottages in the surrounding areas, Wigwam Lodge, along with its septic system, lies on a shore allowance along with a road allowance running through its center. For the past couple of years, Wigwam Lodge has been opposed by the Ministry of Environment and the township of Gravenhurst. They would like to stop the operation of, disconnect the septic system, and/or remove structures on the property.
The septic system was approved by the Health Department of Parry Sound in 1974. Since that time, cabins and rooms have been rented out with no health hazards, septic leakage or malfunctions, or dangers to the environment. This past August, an invasive inspection of the leaching bed was made with the Ministry of Environment present along with an environmental engineer; the conclusion was that there are not problems. Regardless, the ministry is still fighting to stop our operation.
We do not understand why this is necessary if we are safe in matters of health and operation, that everything is working properly, and that this has been proven. It would be a shame to lose such a piece of history without any good reason. We love this place, and so do the people that have grown up on or around Wigwam, have visited, or have engaged in social activities.
We would like to request that the MOE drops its orders of us, that it allows us to continue operating as usual throughout the summer seasons, while we continue legal proceedings with the township of Gravenhurst. These legal proceedings are aimed to find a solution for the situation of some encroachments, that had been acceptable for 80 years, upon the township's allowances. They are ongoing because the township is refusing simple solutions such as allowing Wigwam to buy out or to even lease the encroachments while taking all liabilities just until the allowances would be needed. Other properties on Kahshe Lake, such as our neighbors, have been allowed to buy out their allowances.
We would like to be treated the same way as our neighbors and the other taxpayers of Ontario and not to be treated differently or unfairly.
We, the undersigned, are cabin renters at Wigwam Lodge. Some of us have been here since since Mr. Henry Skritek bought Wigwam Lodge in 1976. We understand the situation and support Wigwam in wanting the establishment to continue, free of interference from the MOE, until a solution is found from the proceedings with the township since the establishment does not pose a threat to human health nor the environment. We have not experienced any septic system malfunctions such as spillage or leakage nor any other dangers.
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Our familly was renting on Wigwam Lodge since1976 for 20 years.All four of Us enjoy comming to this beautifull place and my children grow up there.It will be a shame to close this place where we were comming and relax.It seems to me that instead of helping small bussiness in this so called "Land of opportunity" MOE and township of Grevenhurs are trying to destroy it.Also it seems to me that somebody at Council of Gravenhurst has vested interest of getting this property at any cost and in the process destroying familly bussiness .How sad
These types of gems are very few theses days with all the hustle and bustle surrounding the modern day family. I started going to the lodge 35 years ago at the age of 8 and some of my fondest childhood memories are from the time spent there. It would be a real shame as the owners have only put good will into the up keep and hospitality of many visitors. Truly this place is a gem and needs to be preserved!!!! Breen family
Sirs, in support for the Pettition for Wigwam Lodge. My family raised 3 children druring the summers still in the full glory at Wigwam Lodge in the nature setting. We are regulars at Wigwam every summer and love the natural setting with the existing original log cabins. Now our family with grandchildren enjoying the stays and would be very remousefull if that would come to an end, and there we never experienced any difficultiees of any kind. Your H. Ruzicka family -- Grimsby
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Wigwam
Lodge is a summer resort that was established in the 1930s by natives on Kahshe
Lake at 1060, 1061 Wigwam Lodge Road, Kilworthy, Ontario. It currently consists
of 15 of the original log cabins, a heritage sight and getaway for future
generations. Although the well-known lodge and restaurant had burned down,
memories of this social gathering place live on and are continuing to be made.
As many cottages in the surrounding areas, Wigwam Lodge, along with its septic system, lies on a shore allowance along with a road allowance running through its center. For the past couple of years, Wigwam Lodge has been opposed by the Ministry of Environment and the township of Gravenhurst. They would like to stop the operation of, disconnect the septic system, and/or remove structures on the property.
The septic system was approved by the Health Department of Parry Sound in 1974. Since that time, cabins and rooms have been rented out with no health hazards, septic leakage or malfunctions, or dangers to the environment. This past August, an invasive inspection of the leaching bed was made with the Ministry of Environment present along with an environmental engineer; the conclusion was that there are not problems. Regardless, the ministry is still fighting to stop our operation.
We do not understand why this is necessary if we are safe in matters of health and operation, that everything is working properly, and that this has been proven. It would be a shame to lose such a piece of history without any good reason. We love this place, and so do the people that have grown up on or around Wigwam, have visited, or have engaged in social activities.
We would like to request that the MOE drops its orders of us, that it allows us to continue operating as usual throughout the summer seasons, while we continue legal proceedings with the township of Gravenhurst. These legal proceedings are aimed to find a solution for the situation of some encroachments, that had been acceptable for 80 years, upon the township's allowances. They are ongoing because the township is refusing simple solutions such as allowing Wigwam to buy out or to even lease the encroachments while taking all liabilities just until the allowances would be needed. Other properties on Kahshe Lake, such as our neighbors, have been allowed to buy out their allowances.
We would like to be treated the same way as our neighbors and the other taxpayers of Ontario and not to be treated differently or unfairly.
We, the undersigned, are cabin renters at Wigwam Lodge. Some of us have been here since since Mr. Henry Skritek bought Wigwam Lodge in 1976. We understand the situation and support Wigwam in wanting the establishment to continue, free of interference from the MOE, until a solution is found from the proceedings with the township since the establishment does not pose a threat to human health nor the environment. We have not experienced any septic system malfunctions such as spillage or leakage nor any other dangers.
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My twin daughters have been raised on the shores of Kahshe Lake in a cabin we rent from Henry and Renata Skritek for the past 10 summers. Our time at the lodge are amongst our happiest family memories. As a single-mother with a modest income, the Skritek's provide an affordable way to have access to the often pricey and inaccessible Muskoka region. Should Wigwam be closed-down it would be heartbreaking for our family and mean an end to our access to this very special place. I understand Mr. Skritek has been compliant in having electrical and sewage upgraded at great trouble and cost to himself in recent years. What's the problem I wonder? What's really behind these actions on the part of the MOE and Gravenhurst Township?
Our familly was renting on Wigwam Lodge since1976 for 20 years.All four of Us enjoy comming to this beautifull place and my children grow up there.It will be a shame to close this place where we were comming and relax.It seems to me that instead of helping small bussiness in this so called "Land of opportunity" MOE and township of Grevenhurs are trying to destroy it.Also it seems to me that somebody at Council of Gravenhurst has vested interest of getting this property at any cost and in the process destroying familly bussiness .How sad
These types of gems are very few theses days with all the hustle and bustle surrounding the modern day family. I started going to the lodge 35 years ago at the age of 8 and some of my fondest childhood memories are from the time spent there. It would be a real shame as the owners have only put good will into the up keep and hospitality of many visitors. Truly this place is a gem and needs to be preserved!!!! Breen family
Sirs, in support for the Pettition for Wigwam Lodge. My family raised 3 children druring the summers still in the full glory at Wigwam Lodge in the nature setting. We are regulars at Wigwam every summer and love the natural setting with the existing original log cabins. Now our family with grandchildren enjoying the stays and would be very remousefull if that would come to an end, and there we never experienced any difficultiees of any kind. Your H. Ruzicka family -- Grimsby
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My twin daughters have been raised on the shores of Kahshe Lake in a cabin we rent from Henry and Renata Skritek for the past 10 summers. Our time at the lodge are amongst our happiest family memories. As a single-mother with a modest income, the Skritek's provide an affordable way to have access to the often pricey and inaccessible Muskoka region. Should Wigwam be closed-down it would be heartbreaking for our family and mean an end to our access to this very special place. I understand Mr. Skritek has been compliant in having electrical and sewage upgraded at great trouble and cost to himself in recent years. What's the problem I wonder? What's really behind these actions on the part of the MOE and Gravenhurst Township?