Water and fire bans stand until significant rain falls July 30 2012

Water and fire bans stand until significant rain falls

http://bit.ly/Mw1Xfz Midland Freepress

Hope we can get enough rain over the next few days to get the ban lifted.

Section Directors

Just a reminder that the Section Directors will be coming around collecting the dues and distributing our Newsletter starting this weekend. Also the notice on the AGM, Funday, BBQ too.

Boating Safety

One of the members of our Beach Association flipped his boat this weekend. Both Police and Fire responded to the flip. I am not naming names as it could have been just about any one in the association.


In his own words:
 "Got dumped in the water at the north end of CWB by a wave that tipped my 12' boat about .5km off shore (in about 6.5' of water). Please do a post about actually wearing life jackets (and not just having them in the boat). There wouldn't have been so much emergency response noise if I had been actually wearing mine."  


So here are some links on lifejackets and boating safety:


Stand up paddle boards and peddle boats require lifejackets:
http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/162771186.htm


Keeping your kids safe on and near the water starts with the right lifejacket. Watch our video to learn more:
http://bit.ly/T1gmUA YouTube


Dive Flags Video - Learn how to deal with dive flags - and the divers below - safely. #boating - 
http://ow.ly/bTXqn YouTube

Dealing with 

 

Sailor 

 

Entrapment Under a Boat and / or in rigging

http://bit.ly/NEG4Pq CYA


Be Safe Out On The Water We Do Not Want To Lose Any One This Summer

Fire Ban in Tiny Township

Just a reminder

Fire bans remain in place
http://bit.ly/LRKUHR Midland Freepress

COMPLETE FIRE BAN IN EFFECT
http://bit.ly/N7JDI6 Tiny Township

WATER BAN NOW IN EFFECT
Due to the hot dry weather, a complete water ban is now in effect. Outdoor water use is not permitted at any time.  Tiny Township
     I am guessing it only applies to those on the Township water systems.

Hope we can get some more rain be fore the long weekend. Lots of brown grass around the beach.

When I see the ban has been lifted I will let you know.

Disposing of fireplace/wood stove ashes

Disposing of fireplace ashes
What should you do with your ashes?

http://bit.ly/O8gwZa Cottage Life

No mater what you do make sure they are cold

When it’s too hot to cook

When it’s too hot to cook
12 ways to make dinner without turning on the heat
http://bit.ly/Np5wZ3 Montreal Gazette
Looks yummy

Cottage Life Dockside July 19 2012

Cottage Life Dockside


Some of the items in this weeks Dockside


A pill to prevent mosquito bites?
A Calgary-based company has created a homeopathic mosquito-repelling pill.


DFO cutbacks will affect your cottage waterway
Expect to see changes after the recent budget cuts.


The kingfisher
Learn more about this majestic bird seen throughout Ontario's cottage country.


Rum-glazed shrimp
Get into a tropical mood by grilling cocktail-sized skewers of sweet and spicy shrimp.


And much more




http://bit.ly/NKsDwS Cottage Life

We must give our kids a fighting chance around water

We must give our kids a fighting chance around water

http://bit.ly/NzsXw4 Globe and Mail

If you have children or a pool or are on a lake please read this

Privacy breach may involve 25 Ontario ridings

Privacy breach may involve 25 Ontario ridings
http://bit.ly/SFKTqQ Toronto Sun
North Simcoe may be one of the effect ridings.

"As a precaution, Elections Ontario recommends that Ontarians in the impacted electoral districts monitor and verify their personal transaction statements from governments, financial institutions, businesses and any other institutions to detect any unusual activity," the statement said.

Trent-Severn Waterway employees face layoffs

Trent-Severn Waterway employees face layoffs

http://bit.ly/P7LGR7 Barrie Examiner


Not a good thing. The waterway brings a lot of benefits to communities on it and around it. 


If you have been thinking of a trip on the Trent-Severn you might want to take it this year as it's schedule for next few years is up in the air.