Work on Islandview Road to resume this week and is scheduled to be finished the week  of Aug 30.

Fellow LJNA members and Lake Joseph Neighbours

Welcome back to our American neighbours who have made their way north to our beautiful lake. We have missed you and look forward to reconnecting.

This notice includes some follow-up to questions at the AGM plus some links to community activities: a MLA webinar on boating safety, CNIB 60th Celebrations and the Conservancy's summer fundraiser.

Nancy Cohen

President, LJNA

    AGM FOLLOW UP



    Eighty families joined the AGM by Zoom Saturday morning, July 31st. The ‘broadcast’ from Gordon Bay Marine enabled us to work together in a safe space with a solid internet connection. Thank you Bruce Hatherley and Gordon Bay Marine for hosting us.  The AGM slides are posted to our website as usual. 

    We were pleased to have Mayor MacDiarmid with us. She covered progress on Council activities including: installation of fibre internet on the west side of the lake, planned road improvements, taxes/budget, short term rentals and the plans for the West Parry Sound Area Recreation and Culture Centre.

    There were questions on road work plans. Here’s the follow up from Mayor MacDiarmid and Peter Koppisch, Director of Public Works:

    • Work on Islandview Road will resume week of Aug 16. Moving in Monday or Tuesday and drilling will begin for about 1 week, followed by blasting.  Blasting should be done by week of Aug 30, where the excavator comes back in to place the blast rock, followed by application of some more gravel.
    • Islandview Road is scheduled to be assumed year round from Pheasant up to the turnaround this winter. 
    • Hamer Bay Road resurfacing timing will be discussed in the 2022 Budget discussions.

    Here's the links to Safe Quiet Lake's BeWakeAware Campaign: click HERE to watch the 1 minute video. More information, visit the website: bewakeaware.com.

    COMMUNITY NOTICES

    MLA Webinar - Wednesday August 18th at 5pm - Staying Safe on the Water

    The MLA in partnership with Safe Quiet Lakes is hosting another webinar! Join on August 18th at 5 p.m. to learn about Staying Safe on the Water. Diana Piquette Safe Quiet Lakes Chair will moderate. Special guests include Dave Moffatt from the OPP and John Gullick from the Canadian Safe Boating Council.  Register HERE.

    Reminder - Celebrate 60 Years with CNIB Lake Joe!  This weekend!

    For 60 years, CNIB Lake Joe has been providing enriching camp experiences for Canadians with sight loss – where children are encouraged to shine, youth are empowered to thrive, and 'kids of all ages' enjoy recreational pursuits. During our 60th Anniversary year in 2021, CNIB Lake Joe is celebrating "Warm Memories, Bright Futures" and you're invited to join us. Click HERE for more information.

    Join the families supporting nature conservation in Muskoka

    This year, the Conservancy's "Muskoka on the Edge 2021" is celebrating "The power of families – the nature of Muskoka".  Our very own Cecil Hayhoe is one of the featured Heroes of Nature Conservation.  Join the list of families supporting nature conservation in Muskoka by making a donation HERE.

    Any and all amounts go to the Conservancy to look after properties that are managed for the future benefit for everyone to enjoy and see unspoiled nature, and funds also go towards free educational programs.

    Membership renewals:  If you have yet to renew your membership, You can renew online at: https://ljna.org/join-us. A reminder that if you are paying by etransfer, please include your name and/or lake address in the memo field so we can be sure to credit the right account.  Thank you for your support.

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