PaBIA eBlast October 23, 2019

Volume 11 No. 21`

Greetings!

Given the higher water levels and fewer folks around, please consider how you are storing your floating docks for the winter.

In this eBlast:

Area Concern - Floating Docks
PaBIA's West Coast Pot Luck Dinner- October 26
PaB Spaghetti Dinner at the PaB Community Centre - Oct 26
GBBR State of the Bay - November 19th
GBLT Bayscapes Fundraiser November 22nd
Michigan/Huron Lake Water Levels
14 Day Pointe au Baril Weather Trends

Area Concern

Storing Floating Docks

Given the more volatile water levels and severe weather events, it means that greater care needs to be taken to ensure docks don’t get lost or damaged. The number of docks that have washed up on bays around the area has increased significantly. It’s a blight on the shoreline and has damaged habitat. Please use extra diligence to secure and protect stored docks from the weather and water levels.

Unfortunately , as docks become more expensive, theft has become an issue. Sadly, a 5' x 16' floating dock, stored for the winter on Burnt Island which is Crown Land near Rogers S Turn in upper Shawanaga, was apparently stolen from that spot sometime between Oct 7-11. It had the owner's name on it and evidence at the location indicated the individuals made a new black stencil to cover up the owner's name which appeared on two sides.

All community members who have property stolen should report directly to the OPP. Our police forces are utilizing data analytics and need to know of crimes in our community. Please report any concerns. Also if you see questionable activity, please contact the Parry Sound OPP at 705-746-4225 so that they can better monitor any illegal activity in the area.

Upcoming Events

19th Annual Invitation to the

West Coast PaBIA Off Season Reunion!

Come and see old friends and meet new ones!

POTLUCK, & BYOB

Cathie Hurlburt & Mike Berton’s House

Saturday, October 26th, 2019

5:30 to 11:00 PST

1254 Silverwood Crescent, North Vancouver, B.C.

Kids Welcome

Help us get the word out!

Please invite anyone with a

PaB connection

For fun, guests are invited to wear their PaBIA clothing (regatta Ts etc.).

Please see PaBIA West Coast flyer for details and map

RSVP: Email: Cathie and Mike with # attendees & food being brought!

Spaghetti Dinner and Dance

on October 26, 2019

Pointe au Baril Community Centre and

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Tickets are only $20 for members and $25 for non-members, available from the Shell Station and CCY Home Hardware

Bar opens at 5 p.m. (cash only)

Dinner served at 6 p.m.

Dance from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

to the music of the Mike Granka Band

Hope to see you there!

Check out the Flyer for more Details

GBBR's State of the Bay 2019

The Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve invites you to attend the State of the Bay Conference being held on November 19, 2019 at the Charles W. Stockey Centre in Parry Sound.

This conference presents the latest research and monitoring findings on water quality , lower food web , and fish communities . The objectives of the conference are to inform the public and partners on the current status of research and monitoring in Georgian Bay; and elicit input on research and monitoring priorities moving forward. The conference is open to the public and will include presentations from a number of speakers, partner profiles, and breakout sessions for facilitated discussions centred around several key themes.

Join us to learn about:

How climate change is impacting water levels, water quality, and ecosystems
Actions needed to address climate change impacts and mitigate causes of global warming
How nutrient levels are changing in offshore and nearshore environments
How coastal structure and processes influence nutrient gradients
How the lower food web is responding to changes in lake productivity
Status and trends of nearshore and offshore fish communities

Plus, learn about the exciting work that local organizations and First Nations communities are undertaking to improve our knowledge on these topics!

GBLT Annual Bayscapes - November 22nd

Bayscapes is coming up on November 22nd! Now's the time to get your tickets for this fabulous night of art, entertainment, and community in support of wilderness conservation on Georgian Bay.

We hope you'll join us for our annual fundraiser to support the Georgian Bay Land Trust's work protecting habitats and species around Georgian Bay. Catch up with your Bay friends, enjoy great food, drink, and musical entertainment, and bring home some amazing Georgian Bay-themed artwork.

B AYSCAPES

Friday November 22nd, 7-11 pm

Artscape Wychwood Barns

601 Christie Street, Toronto

$70 before Nov 8 / $80 regular

$40 under age 40

All proceeds support wilderness conservation on Georgian Bay

Buy Tickets Here for Bayscapes

Of Interest

BAY NOTES - September 2019

COUNCILLORS SCOTT SHEARD AND EARL MANNERS

Ward 3 - Pointe au Baril, Skerryvore, Frederic Inlet, Shawanaga Bay & Lighthouse Neighbourhoods

Council Update

The following is a list of topics within Scott and Earl's report. To receive this comprehensive report, please email either Scott or Earl and ask to be added to their eBlasts.

Ward Councilors Tour Other Wards
Development Concern on Island GB498 and GB472
Wasauksing Swing Bridge
Joint Community Wellness and Pool Project RFP
FOCA Septic Re-Inspection Report
Municipal Formal Complaint Policy
Community Brief

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Lakes Michigan/Huron Water Levels - Oct 22, 2019

To better read the charts, please click on the chart for the

Daily Water level chart and the website for the Water Levels

All of these charts have been taken from the US Army Corps of Engineers - Great Lakes Information on Water Levels...

14 Day Pointe au Baril Weather Trends

from weather.com

Yearbook Updates

Each week, we will provide you a list of names for those who have provided updated information. The details of all the changes since the Yearbook's came out in April is provided in a printable format for you to print out and insert into your own Yearbook copy!