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October 24, 2011 |
Lynn Mitchell has pointed out that there is an application that allows you to browse the Parry Sound area map wise. This not only shows you aerial views of our area but superimposes property lines, proposed highways, etc. Click on the link below - be patient, it takes some time to learn how to use it and also takes time to load the additional information. The application works in Internet Explorer and Firefox browsers but will not work in Google Chrome or Apple Safari. You will need to zoom into the area that interests you.
http://www.wpsgn.ca/WPSGN/ |
September 9, 2011 |
Ted Garner, President of The Pointe au Baril Islanders Association (PaBIA) and Ian MacLeod, President of the Sturgeon Bay Pointe au Baril Ratepayers Association organized an open forum to improve communication between these organizations and permanent residents in the area as well as other cottagers. Dave Foote, Carole Foote, Sylvie Quelha and Tom Arnold from Skerryvore attended this Open Forum on your behalf. Click on the link to read the report of this meeting.
Open Forum Report |
September 9, 2011 |
David Foote has written an excellent article on Low Water levels on the Great Lakes. It was recently published in the North Star. It is titled: The Vanishing Waters of Georgian Bay. Click on the link to open the document, it is well worth reading.
Georgian Bay Water Levels |
September 9, 2011 | ||||
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The dredging of Moonlight Bay this fall has been cancelled due to lack of financial participation. There will be no additional dredging unless a new permit is obtained sometime in the future. |
September 4, 2011 | ||||
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The winner of the silent auction is G. Vent with a winning bid of $111.00. A great deal. Proceeds from the auction go to SRA general revenues. |
August 26, 2011 |
Roy Schatz has sent the following report on water levels and the Sierra Club of Ontario's view of the recent IUGLS (International Upper Great Lakes Study) report on the causes and options for restoring lake levels. You will be interested in this report as it disputes the findings and points out inconsistencies in the report. Click on the link to open the document.
Sierra comments on IUGLS restoration rpt May2011 |
August 24, 2011 | ||||
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This is a reminder that the large item pickup is coming soon. Items should be placed at roadside at the end of your driveway during the week before. Large items only, no household garbage or consruction trash, as it will not be accepted. This is the time to get rid of all those old refrigerators, freezers, televisions, furniture, peddle boats, mattresses, etc. Get those large items out or you will have to take them to site #9. |
August 23, 2011 |
USED GAS POWEREDJIFFY ICE AUGER Bids good from Aug 1st to 31st 2011 Estimated value is $300 - $500, minimum bid is $100.00 To place your bid, contact Sylvie Quelha by going to www.skerryvore.ca then click onto Contacts and email her your bid. Bids will be updated daily by posting bid and bidder's initials only by way of the SRA web site and the bulletin board. Current Highest Bid is: $111.00 G.V. |
August 9, 2011 |
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Your Skerryvore Ratepayers Association is looking for a Newsletter Editor. Here is your chance to get involved with our organization and put your editing skills to work. Think of this as your new hobby. We publish twice yearly and much of the newsletter content is created by the various committee chairmen. Your job would be to assemble these submissions (as well as contributing an article or two) into a newsletter and have it printed out wherever it is convenient for you. You do not need to reside in Skerryvore full time to do this job. Our current newsletter editor, Elaine Williamson, would be happy to support you in your new position. So if you are interested contact Sylvie Quelha to volunteer. |
July 13, 2011 |
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The Social Committee of SRA would like to thank the following people and businesses who donated prizes for our Pork Fest and Parade. We encourage everyone to support these businesses and let them know we appreciate their generosity.
Huckleberrys Parry Sound - Lunch Bag stuffed with Goodies Georgian Bay Airways - Had & Gift Certificate Kay Buchan- Berry Bowl Desmasdons Marine Pointe au Baril - Jewelery Beacon Marine Pointe au Baril - Life Jacket David & Carole Foote - Flashlight Set Bayside Cafe Parry Sound - Gift Certificate Home Depot Parry Sound - Brita Water Cooler Township of The Archipelago - 2 Sweaters Georgian Bay Propane - BBQ Utensils Walmart Parry Sound - Gift Certificate Island Queen Parry Sound - Tickets Parry Sound Books James Street - Book No Frills Parry Sound Mall - Gift Certificate White Squall Paddling Centre Carling - Water Bottle |
July 10, 2011 |
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The permit to dredge Moonlight bay has been extended to the end of September of this year. We have been told that no further extensions will be granted. Due to the costs of removing a sand bar 45 feet wide by about 100 feet long, additional funds will need to be raised. It is anticipated that we will need $300 per household for properties affected. Those include properties along the lagoon as well as those in Moonlight Bay. If sufficient funds are not collected we may lose this last opportunity to dredge the channel to its completion. For specific details contact Tom Arnold. |
July 10, 2011 | ||||
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On Saturday, July 2, 2011 the community of Skerryvore celebrated Canada Day by having a parade followed by a great barbeque. The parade consisted of ATV’s, Cars, Lawn Tractors and some people who walked the whole parade. There were 13 decorated vehicles which were much more than expected. One or two additional entries attended the barbeque only. After the parade everyone assembled at the McEwen Home on Pattison Lane for a Pulled Pork or Pea Meal Bacon sandwich along with many salads prepared by volunteers from the Social Committee. The pork had been prepared by a number of volunteers under the direction of Kay B. who selected the recipe and arranged for the cooking of the pork shoulders. Deserts were pot luck and boy was there a great selection. Our thanks to all who contributed to this fine meal. Many compliments have been received! We had a number of prizes provided by local businesses and without their support we would not have had as good a time as we did. There were door prizes, a silent auction and a balloon pop run by Tricia J. who was very busy all afternoon. We also had a visit by Glenda Clayton from The Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve who explained the purpose and activities of that organization. The winners of the best decorated parade entries were Judy N. – 1st place, Barry M. – 2nd place and the Decoste family for 3rd place. Much thought and energy had been put into these “floats”. Our congratulations to all who participated. The children certainly enjoyed decorating their family’s entry. This was certainly one of the better events in recent years in Skerryvore. We are looking forward to next year’s event already. Tom Arnold Social Committee Chairman, Skerryvore Ratepayers Association
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June 24, 2011 |
The big event is this coming weekend (Saturday July 2nd), don't forget to attend. Everyone is welcome but it is cheaper if you are a member of SRA. Memberships will be sold at the door and we will be having raffles, 50/25/25 draws etc. So don't forget to bring some extra cash and don't forget to bring chairs to sit on as we do not provide seating.Better yet join our parade and mabye your family can win a prize. Any type of vehicle can be entered as long as it is decorated. Location is 13 Pattison Drive, dinner at 5:00 PM but the parade starts at the beach on Leaside Drive at 3:30 PM. See you there! |
June 22, 2011 |
| We have received the following interesting information from Roy Schatz pertaining to water levels in Georgian Bay and his involvement in same with the Sierra Club Canada. Click on each link below to read his letters. Note that the opinons and organizations mentioned in the articles are not nessessarily endorsed or supported by the Skerryvore Ratepayers Association. They are provided to give memembers as much information as possible in order to form their own conclusions. Roy Schatz & Great Lakes Section.docSierra Club Release.docFottsa handout.rtf |
June 20, 2011 |
FootPrints in Skerryvore by David Foote is now available for $20.00 a copy. This is the story of the cottage community of Skerryvore, how it came to be, its tumultuous times to where it is today. A great read and a handy reference book when having a spirited discusion over a few cold beers on the dock!You may obtain your copy by contacting Sylvie Quelha at 705-366-2252. |
June 12, 2011 |
Did you know that you live in the Georgian Bay Biopshere Reserve? The Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve is a private non-profit organization working to protect and enhance the natural and cultural resources of Eastern Georgian Bay through environmental stewardship, community education and sustainable development activities. Recognized by UNESCO as a world Biosphere Reserve, this ecologically unique region contains the world’s largest freshwater archipelago and is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species. Focusing on sustainable community development and the conservation of biodiversity, the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve is committed to balancing the needs and aspirations of communities with those of the surrounding ecosystem, for a healthy and sustainable Georgian Bay. Glenda Clayton, a representative of the Georgian Bay Biosphere, will be attending our Pork Fest on Saturday, July 2, 2011. Come out and meet her and find out all about the Reserve and your part in it. Bring the whole family. |
May 26, 2011 |
| Your Social Committee has met and decided on a Canada Day Pork Fest and Parade. This will take place on Saturday July 2, 2011. See the "Events" page for all the details. We are having Pulled Pork on a bun or Peameal Bacon on a bun for our main entrees. This should be a delicous supper for all those who attend. In addition we are preceding the meal with a parade throughout Skerryvore. All those who would like to participate are invited to decorate their vehicle of choice and join us in the parade. Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated vehicles. If you do not wish to join the parade then come out and watch it pass you home. The Social committee is having their next meeting on Monday June 6th at 7:00 PM at 4 Leaside Drive. We need many more volunteers so come out and join the planning of these events. |
May 18, 2011 |
| There have been reports of two and possibly three attempts by bears to break into cottages or garages this spring. This is due, we believe, to garbage being stored near doors where the bears can smell it. Make sure you take your garbage to the waste transfer station every time you have the opportunity to do so. Do not store it near doors or in any building where a bear can smell the garbage. Make sure it is also sealed in a good plastic bag. Bears can do a lot of damage in a short period of time! We recommend that you visit the Ontario Natural Resources Web Site on Bear Wise. You can reach it by clicking on this link: http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/Bearwise/ |
May 15, 2011 |
| The Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve is pleased to announce that we have funding through Environment Canada’s EcoAction Program to offer stewardship workshops for property owners throughout eastern Georgian Bay. These workshops, called Stewardship Parties, are based on the Life on the Bay Stewardship Guide released by the Biosphere last summer. “The Stewardship Parties are a fun way to get a group of friends or neighbours together to discuss how everyone can reduce their impact on Georgian Bay,” said Project Coordinator Glenda Clayton. “The idea is to give everyone a chance to work hands-on with the assistance of Biosphere staff before reviewing their own property.” The parties are typically two hours long and suit a group size of 12-15. Knowledgeable staff from the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve will lead participants through an environmental review of the host’s property and provide additional resources to help undertake any property changes. The Stewardship Guide covers a range of topics including how to live with wildlife, how to landscaping to improve water quality, best practices during construction, how to store chemicals and garbage and many more. The guide is designed to be used by waterfront property owners on Georgian Bay and inland lakes. Digital copies of the guide are available on our web site www.gbbr.ca (under the Conservation tab). If you are interested in hosting a stewardship party, please contact the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve at: 705-774-0978, or email conservation@gbbr.ca. |
May 6, 2011 |
| Al and Shelly McEwen spent a few hours last week cleaning up the debris from along the road into Skerryvore. I am sure this took them a considerable amount of time. I "caught" them dumping this garbage at the waste transfer station while I was taking my garbage to the transfer site. Thank you Al & Shelly for quietly taking the effort to keep our neighbourhood beautiful. To those who toss their garbage out the window while driving in and out of Skerryvore, remember someone has to clean it. So stash your garbage in the next garbage container you come across, not out the window. |
May 3, 2011 |
| Your Social Committee will soon be planning our 2011 Fun Day and Barbeque. However we are in need of help as the committee is very small in number. Past requests to solicit volunteers have resulted in zero volunteers coming forward. If we do not get people volunteering to assist us we will have a very limited event or no event at all. Please contact Tom Arnold or one of the people listed under "Contacts" to help us out. |
May 3, 2011 |
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IMPORTANT CHANGES: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY In 2010, major changes were made to the way the Township manages waste to meet Ministry of Environment regulations/legislation, divert more waste from landfill, reduce transportation costs and eliminate abuse. The changes that affect your day to day usage of the Waste Facilities were highlighted in the 2010 News Letter and have again been highlighted below. For 2011, the Hours of Operation have been simplified by establishing uniform time periods, where feasible, and reducing the number of seasons to “Summer” (Saturday before Victoria Day to Thanksgiving Day) and “Winter” (Tuesday after Thanksgiving Day to Friday before Victoria Day). These changes were based on usage data collected in 2010. Manned Sites /Limited Hours All of the Township’s Transfer Stations are now manned and access will be limited to the Hours of Operation noted under the Waste Management link. Waste Disposal Pass - Garbage Card Mandatory It is now mandatory that users present a Waste Disposal Pass (Garbage Card) to the Attendant prior to using the Township Waste Disposal Facilities. Lost, need extra or didn’t get a pass? Call Township Offices @ 705-746-4243 Ext. 338 Clear Bags Mandatory It is now mandatory that users bringing bagged household garbage or recyclables to Township Waste Disposal Facilities use only clear plastic bags. Open recycling containers are also acceptable. ENFORCEMENT The Township monitors it’s Waste Facilities and anyone found contravening the Waste By-law will be subject to a minimum $300.00, fine upon conviction, and/or charged additional fees for clean-up, etc. . Please report any abuse by calling 705-746-4243 Ext 311 WASTE DIVERSION District Household Hazardous Waste Depot (HHW)/(HSW) – Please take your HHW/HSW waste to the MacFarlane Depot Site in Parry Sound located on MacFarlane Street. Remember your Waste Disposal Pass. It is open from April 11th to October 16th on the following days: Mon, Wed & Fri., 7:30am – 4:30pm, Sat., 8:00am – 4:00pm & Sun., 12:00pm – 8:00pm. You may also take your household garbage and recyclables to this location. For additional information call Town of Parry Sound Operations @ 746- 2101 Ext 13 See the Waste Management Link for hours of operations |
March 29, 2011 |
| Sail Parry Sound is announcing their sailing programs for youth and adults. They are a not-for-profit volunteer-managed organization, which began in 1998 to bring sailing instruction to the area and have grown a great deal since then. They have recently built a Sailing Centre near the Old Town Beach, in the heart of the Parry Sound shoreline. Sailors can advance at their own pace through basic terminology, rigging, seamanship and boat handling skills, taught by CYA-certified instructors. The emphasis is on fun and there is plenty of opportunity for friendly competition. Being an environmentally friendly sport, we encourage as many individuals as possible to come out, learn and enjoy. On their website you will find their summer 2011 brochure with all the registration information. If you have any questions regarding registration, or wish more information, please feel free to contact them at the following email address: sailingschool@sailparrysound.on.ca |
January 25, 2011 |
| The Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve is proud to announce that we have received funding to offer stewardship workshops for property owners throughout the eastern Georgian Bay region. This Project was undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada provided through the Department of the Environment. These workshops, called Stewardship Parties, are based on the Life on the Bay Stewardship Guide released by the Biosphere last summer. "Our goal is to support healthy ecosystems on eastern Georgian Bay by engaging residents in protecting our shorelines and water,” said Christina Bossart, Conservation Outreach Educator at the GBBR who is heading the project. “The Life on the Bay Stewardship Guide provides a self-assessment tool to assist property owners in improving their environmental performance while preserving the natural attributes of their property and Georgian Bay." The Stewardship Party program is designed help homeowners interested in decreasing their ecological footprint learn how to make the most of the Stewardship Guides. The parties are typically two hours long and suit a group size of 12-15. Knowledgeable staff from the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve will lead participants through an environmental review of the host’s property and provide additional resources to help undertake any property changes. “The Stewardship Parties are a fun way to get a group of friends or neighbours together to discuss how everyone can reduce their impact on Georgian Bay,” said Christina Bossart. “The idea is to give everyone a chance to work hands-on with the assistance of Biosphere staff before assessing their own property.” The Stewardship Guide covers a range of topics including how to live with wildlife, how to use landscaping to improve water quality, best practices during construction, how to store chemicals and garbage and many more. The guide is designed to be used by waterfront property owners on Georgian Bay and inland lakes. Digital copies of the guide are available on our web site (under the Conservation tab). www.gbbr.ca If you are interested in hosting a stewardship party, please contact the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve at: 705.774.0978, or email conservation@gbbr.ca This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . |
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