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PaBIA's Vision: To Preserve This Unique Natural Habitat for Generations to Come
Volume 13 No. 19
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Correcction:
Vince Pawis, Marilyn Capreol, and Donna Longlade from SFN at the Canada Day celebration.
Greetings!

For a 'quiet' summer, there is much to take advantage of - whether you are in PaB or not! Then there are wonderful offerings from PaBIA's "Learning with Oshkinigig" today and PaBIA's Naturalist and sailing this weekend and the Fishing Derby next Monday! And with the rain we had last week, some good news regarding the gypsy moths. Mother Nature is at her best!

From our partners, there are many offerings from which you can learn all kinds of interesting things about the wonderful environment we are privileged to enjoy! And from our own Helen Bryce, the beginning of a series of articles on the impact and future of water levels and what we can be doing about it.

And fingers are crossed that our American and International friends will be able to return to their beloved paradise...hoping for the best!
In this eBlast:

TODAY
  • NOTICE - PaBIA S-Turn Marker Light NOT Functioning - BEWARE NIGHT BOATING
  • PaBIA EdCom - “Learning with Oshkinigig” 11:30 am, 12 noon, or 12:30 ONLY
  • GBB Lessons from an Ontario Biosphere in Phragmites Management July 14th
JULY
  • GBLT'S Webinar on Easements and Succession Planning - Thursday, July 15, 7-8 pm
  • PaBIA's Sailing Race - July 17 @ 2 p.m. Middle Reach Course Rendezceous begin 7.25!
  • PaBIA Naturalist Talk - July 18 @ 10 a.m. with masks @ Movie Hut (Reservations Limited)
  • GBLT's Forest Bathing - Monday, July 19, 11 am - 1 pm
  • PaBIA Fishing Derby (no Dinner) - Monday, July 19
  • PaBIA In-Person Boater Coaching - July 21
  • GBB Webinar - Living Alongside Zhiishiigweg, the Massasauga Rattlesnake July 22
  • Visit with the Georgian Bay Land Trust Thursday, July 22 8 am - 2 pm
  • GBF's Is Recycling Plastic Working? July 29
  • WHPHC PS RIDE Fundraiser for Vital Signs Machines: July 1 - August 31
AUGUST
  • PaBIA Triathlon Rescheduled to August 14th
  • Ojibway Art Show Online Viewing - Begins Tomorrow; Sales - August 4-8
  • GBB Climate Speedier Webinar August 26
OF INTEREST
  • Literally, on the Bay Janet Irving, Education Committee
  • Canada Day's Somber Celebration - corrected picture caption above!
  • Gypsy Moth Caterpillars Moving to Pupa Stage
  • Did You Treat Your Trees with TreeAzin? - A Questionnaire
  • Nature Helps in Our Fight Against Gypsy Moths by Sandy Boeckh
  • The Grammar of Animacy - A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer by Trudy Irvine, Education Committee
  • Know How to Start and Run Your Fire Pumps by Chris and Tom, PaBIA MPs
  • What Impacts Our Water Levels, What Does The Future Bring, And What Can We Do About It? by Helen Brye
  • Q & As From "5 Things You Can Be Fined For' Article Answered by Tom Lundy
  • PaBIA's 1st Community Picnic for 2021
  • COVID-19 Guidelines Remain in Effect at All GBLT Properties
  • Lake Michigan-Huron Water Levels - July 12, 2021
  • Yearbook Update 2021 from July 7th
  • In Memoriam - Sheldon "Pete" Towson
OF INTEREST
S Turn Light OUT
MEMBER SAFETY –
Maps & Markers ALERT
Notice to Boaters
by Tom Lundy, Director of Member Safety

Please be advised that the Flashing Red Light at the south end of the S-Turn (north end of Rogers Island) is OUT OF SERVICE until further notice. Please plan any night driving accordingly.

Unfortunately, we inherited this antiquated equipment from the Coast Guard and replacement parts are not readily available. Jim Rogers and I are working with the Coast Guard in Parry Sound to determine next steps.

Please watch for updates in future eBlasts.
Gypsy Moth Caterpillars Going to the Pupa Stage

Sandy Boeckh believes that there is still time to build those pheromone traps (described in last week's eBlast and now found on PaBIA's website) for the male gypsy moths. Look at the two pictures she's shared: one - the moth's caterpillars on the trunk of a pine, turning “V” shaped as they prepare to pupate and the second - the pupae hanging in the pine trees~
GM caterpillars in V
David Bywater suggested that TreeAzin injections (used for Introduced Pine Sawfly) also are effective against Gypsy Moths. It would be interesting to know if folks who did these a couple years ago to protect their pines against pine sawflies have fewer gypsy moths. No one is sure how long it lasts.

Also, once the gypsy moths lay their egg masses, these can be scraped off trees, railings, structures, etc into a bucket of soapy water and this will prevent the eggs from hatching next spring.
Gypsy moth pupa state
Please Answer The Following Questions. Each response takes you to a new tab...so please, respond then just return to the eBlast in the previous tab. TY!
Was TreeAzin applied to your pine trees for Pine Sawfly several years ago?
Yes, TreeAzin was applied to the trees a few years ago
If yes, are you experiencing Gypsy Moth infestation this year?
If yes, is the infestation affecting more than 5 trees
No, I didn't apply TreeAzin to the trees a few years ago for Pine Sawfly
If no, are you experiencing Gypsy Moth infestation this year?
Nature Helps in Our Fight Against Gypsy Moths  by Sandy Boeckh
 
We may have received some help from Mother Nature in our battle against the infestation of gypsy moths. The caterpillars were slowing down and looking like they were preparing to pupate just over a week ago. However, the apparent slowing down or lethargy was likely the first sign of a virus and a fungus that have killed many GM caterpillars.
 
The Virus
If you see V-shaped GM caterpillar carcasses on the trunks of your trees, they may have died from the “nuclear polyhedrosis virus” or NPV. It is a natural virus that remains dormant in the soil and is released onto mature caterpillars after heavy rains (which we had last week). The caterpillars carry the virus up to the leaves where it is eaten. Their digestive systems become disrupted after consumption as their stomachs release the virus. Outward signs include brown discolouration, regurgitation from stress, lethargy, and finally decomposition. As it decomposes, the virus is released into the air and infects other caterpillars. There is often a 100% mortality rate.
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Sandy took these two pictures of the dying caterpillars (above) and others with at least one pupa (on the right). So although some caterpillars are dying off, many will make it to the moth stage and that is when the pheromone traps will hopefully make a difference toward future generations of these caterpillars!
Dead Caterpillars 2
The Fungus
The caterpillar carcasses that are head-down on the tree trunks (there appear to be more of these than the V-shaped carcasses) have died off from “Entomaphaga maimaiga fungus”. It only attacks the caterpillars in their final stages when they are large and almost ready to form cocoons or pupae. The caterpillars die hanging head down (see the photo) and bodily fluids drip down out of them and down the tree trunk. The fungus spreads from these fluids and as the caterpillars decompose. As a bonus, this fungus can be carried to the cocoons, the adult moth stage, and to the egg sacks. 
 
The heavy rain last week, obviously missed caterpillars that had already entered the pupae stage and thus we still have some pupae around our properties as well as moths flying into our pheromone traps. Hopefully, the fungus and virus killing the mature caterpillars, in addition to your efforts making pheromone traps to capture and kill the male moths, will have a large impact on the gypsy moth population next year.

Read this from the Collingwood TODAY!
Have you seen evidence of lethargic or dead caterpillars on your property?
Yes
No
I don't know
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The Grammar of Animacy -
A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer
by Trudy Irvine, Member of Education Committee

I can attest that, as a student of biology in the early 90’s, anthropomorphism and personification were frowned upon. Plants and animals were to be viewed through a scientific lens and were largely regarded as an increasingly complex series of cellular structures and chemical cascades, all with the end goal of passing on genes to subsequent generations. Dissatisfaction and dissent with this view were not often expressed, and recognition of the wonder of nature was quite beside the point - only Sir David Attenborough could get away with talking like that!

So, imagine my delight in recently hearing a CBC radio interview with Robin Wall Kimmerer, professor of plant biology and author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants about her belief in the “personhood of nature.”  Ms. Kimmerer’s enchantment with our natural world and recognition of how, even when we cultivate a quality of attention to our “life sources”, language can fail us, resonated. Ms. Kimmerer’s discussion and use of language herself were by turns lyrical and thought-provoking in the 45-minute conversation with CBC radio’s Mary Hynes.

For those that appreciate the beauty, wonder, and life force itself inherent in the water, rocks, and flora and fauna of Georgian Bay, this is recommended listening - perfect for (yet another) rainy, contemplative day. 
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Know How To Run Your Fire Pumps

  • Do you know where your nearest PaBIA fire pump is from your cottage? If not, find those listed on pages 133-139 of the 2021 Yearbook
  • In the time of a crisis, would you be able to start one of the 4 Wajax pumps? It would be wise to become familiar with them if you are not already...show your grandkids!
  • Do you know how to start your family's personal fire pump? Let family members start and 'play' hosing down the trees!
  • Is your cottage equipped with fire extinguishers? If not, why not?
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These are all important questions to ask your family members, renters, and guests. Part of Marine Patrol’s job is to do bi-weekly checks of the community pumps to make sure they are running appropriately at the following locations:
  • Barclay’s Island,
  • Front of the Ojibway Clubs docks,
  • Hemlock Channel, and
  • Frederic Inlet.
 
Later this season PaBIA’s Marine Patrol, along with Director of Fire Safety, Randy Johnson, will have a short YouTube video available for all members for viewing on how to set up, start, and operate the PaBIA fire pumps as well as your own personal Honda fire pump.
 
Operating instructions for the Wajax Pumps are as follows:
  1. Connect the fuel line to the engine
  2. Open the fuel tank’s air vent
  3. Attach the foot valve to the suction hose
  4. Fill the suction hose with water (prime the hose)
  5. Connect the suction hose to the pump
  6. Tighten all couplings
  7. Prime pump
  8. Connect discharge hose
  9. Close choke (only when the engine is cold)
  10. Move the throttle to the start position
  11. Pull starter rope quickly and steady
  12. Open choke slowly (thus cutting the close choke off, and returning air to carburetor)
  13. Move throttle lever to position "W"

Important notes to starting pump properly
  • Do not move throttle to run position until the engine is thoroughly warmed up
  • Always use a footvalve/strainer
  • Flush and drain pump after final use

Remember a fire doubles every 4 seconds, and after 4 mins it is out of control to handle. To prevent any nightmares this season at PaB, let's do the diligence as cottagers to look for and beware of any fire bans in the community and to be compliant with the bonfire rules that the Township has in order. 
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Literally, on the Bay

Book recommendations by Charlotte Stein, owner of Parry Sound Books

Edited by Janet Irving, Education Committee.

There is nothing – absolutely nothing - like reading a book on a summer’s day on Georgian Bay! This summer we suggest some books that are literally set on the Bay – or feel so much so that we just had to include them.
Last Night in Twisted River
Last Night in Twisted River 
by John Irving,
has Georgian Bay and a writing shack on an island in Pointe au Baril at its heart. The winter scenes describe the isolation and the fury of a storm in a place unlike any other. One of his best, and all our own!
Growing Great Veggies
The Beginner's Guide to Growing Great Vegetables 
by Lorene Edwards Forkner 
provides everything you need to know to grow beautiful, healthy, delicious veggies and herbs. Not only useful in the growing season but all year round as you plan – and dream – about the coming summer and all that you can grow for yourself!definitive book on the history, the culture, the natural history and ecology of the Bay. Richly illustrated, with each chapter written by an expert in their field. 
Safe from the Sea
Safe From the Sea 
by Peter Geye 
is not set on Georgian Bay but it feels like it is! This is the story of the final illness of a father, and his estranged son who returns to do his duty. The son discovers the truth of his father’s experience as the survivor of a tragic wreck of a Great Lakes ore boat. Beautifully written and moving.
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What Impacts Our Water Levels,
What Does The Future Bring, and
What Can We Do About It?

 by Helen Bryce, Director of Education

INTRODUCTION
 
As a child growing up here every summer, I listened to my grandfather talk about the water levels. He described a 5 - 7 year cycle; and, as a child, I noticed the water level gradually rising each summer for a few years until the next summer, the boathouse dock was underwater! Then, just as gradually as it rose, the water level began to recede to its previous lower level. Up and down, like a roller coaster every 5-7 years. It was a predictable cycle that everyone talked about so not too surprising or unexpected for cottagers and those permanent boathouses and docks built on cribs weathered the cycle just fine. Why isn’t it that way now? What has happened to create the more extreme roller coaster of ups and downs in the last several decades with the water levels of Georgian Bay (GB)?

Of course, the answer is complex and involves several processes - each one complicated in its own right. I will attempt, in a series of short articles, to explain in laymen’s terms, what those influences are and to do so in priority order from the most influential to the least. 

Full disclosure! This is not an academic article. The information I will share has been distilled from an amazing resource document called "Water Levels Q&A - Just the facts” that was written by David Sweetnam and Rupert Kindersley, Executive Directors of Georgian Bay Forever (GBF) and Georgian Bay Association (GBA), respectfully. They did so in response to the 259 questions asked during the Water Symposium last Oct. 24, 2020, hosted by GBF and GBA. If you are interested in much more scientific detail, read the entire resource document here. When I get into the finer details of data, diversions, and regulations in this series, I have consulted and freely pulled from many online resources. These will be listed at the end of each article where applicable should you wish to delve deeper.
 
Look for next week’s article which will be a simple explanation of the processes and interactions between precipitation and evaporation which have the greatest impact on our water levels. 
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COVID-19 Guidelines Remain in Effect at
All GBLT Properties
This means:
  • do not visit if you are sick or have been advised to self-isolate
  • maintain at least 2 metres of distance between your group and others*
  • respect visitor limits and other rules enforced by Georgian Bay Land Trust staff and volunteers
*All gatherings at Georgian Bay Land Trust properties must adhere to current Ontario regulations. At the present moment, this allows up to 25 people to gather outdoors in a group. Please maintain 2 metres of distance from anyone who has not chosen to be a part of your gathering.
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Q & As From "5 Things You Can Be Fined For' Article Answered by Tom Lundy

1. What do you do if you can't find your Boating Licence [PCOC]?
You will have to go to the course provider who issued it for a replacement. Go to the Transport Canada Website

2.What do you do if you can't find your boat registration? Go to the Transport Canada Website 
 
3.What do you do if you can't find ownership papers [a paid receipt of purchase..? From twenty years ago?]
There is no Ownership paper for a boat, there is a Pleasure Craft License. A PCL is now valid for only 10 years. You will likely be able to renew off your old PCL numbers.
 
4.If we find all the family PCOC's, could we just place a photocopy of all in each boat?
The law is the law. We cannot change that. The law states that photocopies are not accepted.
That said,
  • Some people carry a colour photocopy of both their PCOC and Drivers license, even laminate them, and carry a copy in each vessel.
  • There is a free App for phones called UGO Wallet to keep a copy of both Driver's Licenses and PCOCs.

5.What do a boat registration document and ownership papers look like?
PaBIA's Community July Picnic 2021
On Monday, July 12, we had our first PaBIA Community Picnic. Two motorboats and one sailboat filled with 7 people set out for McCormick Island. It was a beautiful day with steady winds! We had a blast cooking, swimming and catching up with great friends. We look forward to August 16 for the next one!!
TODAY
Oshkinigig canoe
PaBIA EdCom brings you
“Learning with Oshkinigig”
 
Today, July 14th, Rain date July 15th.
CONTACT HELEN ON HER CELL PHONE FOR AVAILABILITY
Location on Ojibway Island to be Confirmed by Email
Oshkinigig is a birch bark canoe (wiigwaas jiimaan) handcrafted in Parry Sound in 2019 by the Georgian Bay Anishinaabek Youth (GBAY), with support from the Georgian Bay Biosphere.
 
The Learning with Oshkinigig event will combine Indigenous science and western science within an environmental context. In a small group setting, participants will have the opportunity to visit and experience the story of Oshkinigig: from harvesting materials to construction, cultural significance, and future opportunities. Groups will experience local stories and knowledge of Anishinaabe culture and practices. Learning with Oshkinigig is one of a kind!

This event will be led by the Georgian Bay Biosphere (GBB) and GBAY, an Indigenous youth-led initiative that works to support Indigenous youth along the rivers and eastern shore of Mnidoo Gamii (Georgian Bay).
Participation in this cross-cultural learning opportunity is
BY REGISTRATION ONLY as explained below. 
Please contact Helen by CELL PHONE (FOUND IN YEARBOOK) with:
  • your preferred time slot and
  • the number of attendees.
Pick one 30-minute time slot from these REMAINING options:
  • 10:00 a.m., (1 spot left)
  • 10:30 a.m., (full)
  • 11:00 a.m., (full)
  • 11:30 a.m., or
  • 12:30 p. m. 
The event ends at 1:00 pm with each time slot is restricted to 10 people.
 This event is offered in partnership with the Township of the Archipelago.
Donations to GBB will be welcome at the time of the event.
Learn more about Oshikinigig, GBAY, and the Biosphere at gbbr.ca.
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Phrag Webinar
Lessons from an Ontario Biosphere in Phragmites Management
TODAY, July 14 @ 10:00 am EST

In this exciting webinar, we’re joined by Heather Braun from Environment and Climate Change Canada as she shares her work on the management of Phragmites and the recovery of native species in the Long Point region of Ontario. Phragmites is an invasive aquatic plant that spreads very quickly and has damaged Ontario’s shoreline ecosystems for decades. Learn how to spot phragmites and what you can do to control the spread. Register here for this webinar!
July 2021
Sailing Aug 16
PaBIA Sailing Race -
Saturday, July 17 @ 2 p.m.

July Series race 5 & 6
This week’s races will take place in Middle Reach. Good news! We will be able to rendezvous after the races with the province moving into Step 3. We are in the process of finalizing the sailing schedule and the first rendezvous will be after the Sunday, July 25 race. 

A rendezvous is a very casual get-together for the PaBIA sailing community and takes place after the racing finishes for the day. We also spend some time sharing the race results and other announcements at the party. It can be hosted by sailors or non-sailors alike! Please contact Margie Wheler if you are willing to host a rendezvous. Thanks!

Please see the Sailing eBlast that will come out later this week with a bit more information and a review of the starting sequence for the race to help you prepare. And if you wish to be added to the Sailing eBlast, please contact Margie Wheler!
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Flocking Together in the Biosphere
Naturalist Speaker for July 18, 10:00 am

At the Ojibway Club Movie Hut (with masks) - Reservations Limited
Join Tianna Burke, Conservation Biologist for the Georgian Bay Biosphere, to learn about birds in our area. From fascinating facts about birds you may see every day, to discovering local birds you may have never seen before, we will take a look at some of the species that call our Biosphere home. Learn tips on how to identify birds that are new to you and how to benefit birds at your home and cottage. Bring photos of some local birds that you have seen. Depending on time and ability, we may move outside after the presentation to see what birds we can find. (click on Pine Warbler picture to hear it's song!)
Tiana Burke Naturalist speaker
Due to Covid restrictions, this event is limited to 25 attendees. 
Please register your interest in attending here

About the presenter: Tianna holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo and a Master’s of Science from Trent University where she studied the lives of Bank Swallows, an aerial insectivore. She is an avid bird watcher, bird bander, and participates in over 5 avian-related citizen science programs.
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PaBIA Fishing Derby is a GO for Monday, July 19th BUT NO DINNER

The Fishing Derby is ready for you! Everyone will depart the Ojibway Docks at 3 pm...but again, it is important to register with Brad with the numbers in your party. UNFORTUNATELY, THERE WILL NOT BE ANY DINNER.
We plan to return to the Ojibway docks by 6 pm.
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In-Person Boater Coaching
with Randy Johnson, Royal Squadron Trainer
JULY 21 at 1:30 p.m. Ojibway Back Docks

For anyone who is fully vaccinated and wishing some in-person boater coaching (how to dock that boat in the wind), Randy will meet you at the back Ojibway docks. Bring your own boat and learn from the Pro! Sign Ups at Marine Patrol Hut
Georgian Bay Land Trust in July

Online Seminar: Conservation Tools for Protecting Georgian Bay

Part 1: Conservation Easements and Succession Planning
Thursday, July 15, 7 - 8 pm

Do you own undeveloped property on Georgian Bay that you would like to keep in its natural state forever? Are you concerned about the financial realities of passing on land to the next generation?

The Georgian Bay Land Trust's Executive Director Bill Lougheed will lead you through the details of a Conservation Easement, and how it can allow you to retain ownership of your land, protect nature, and save taxes.
Forest Bathing
Monday, July 19, 11 am - 1 pm
Fairies Dancing Reserve, Rathlyn Island, Pointe au Baril

Forest Bathing originated in Japan as a way to relieve stress and soak up the health benefits of the forest. Now you can experience it in Pointe au Baril! Forest Therapy Guide Kristie Virgoe will lead us through a slow hike designed to heighten our senses and relationship with the natural world.
Visit with the Georgian Bay Land Trust

On Thursday, July 22nd from 8 am - 2 pm, Janet Brough of the Georgian Bay Land Trust will be on the Ojibway Club dock to visit with members and talk about all things conservation. Stop by to ask your questions about the Land Trust or learn about their latest projects. 

You can be a part of the GBLT's 30th anniversary celebration with new summer clothing! Choose from hoodies, hats, t-shirts and more, or cuddle up in your very own Georgian Bay blanket. 

Order by July 16th for pickup the following week on the Ojibway Club Dock July 22.
The Georgian Bay Land Trust is a charity dedicated to protecting wilderness lands along eastern Georgian Bay and the North Channel, through strategic conservation planning, land securement, stewardship, research, and education. They protect 64 ecologically significant places, including 16 in Pointe au Baril, which provide habitat for 50 species at risk and recreational opportunities for communities.
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GBB - Living Alongside Zhiishiigweg,
the Massasauga Rattlesnake
Thursday July 22 10:00 AM EST   

The Massasauga Rattlesnake, Zhiishiigweg in Anishinaabemowin, is well known as Ontario’s only venomous snake, but there is so much more to this amazing animal. Register Here for Free
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GBF Webinar on Plastics
Join GBF's Lunchtime Webinar on Tackling Plastic Pollution

Georgian Bay Forever’s Tackling Plastic Pollution Webinar Series is a collection of one hour webinars aimed at raising awareness about the abundance of plastic litter entering our local and global waterways. Each webinar will end with descriptions of programs GBF has put in place to combat each issue and ways and alternatives you can implement in your life to reduce plastic waste.
GBF is inviting you to its lunch-time Tackling Plastic Pollution webinar series. The series includes 3 one-hour webinars focused on:
  • raising awareness about the abundance of plastic litter entering our local and global waterways and
  • providing ways for all of us to help reduce its build-up in the environment.

GBF’s environmental students will be speaking about 
  • how plastic woven into our clothing ends up in our water,
  • how recycling in its current state is not enough, and
  • the effects to our water environment of not doing more to curb plastic.

Each webinar will end with
  • alternatives you can implement in your life and
  • descriptions of programs GBF has put in place to combat each issue. 
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Is Recycling Plastic Working? Thursday, July 29th  at  12 pm     

Since mass-production began in the early  1900s, the use of plastic has spread to different fields from medicine to electronic manufacturers to restaurant chains. In Canada, domestic demand for plastic is about 4,667 kilotonnes annually, while on a national basis only about 9%     of plastic thrown out ends up getting recycled. This can’t go on.   What can be done about it?  In 2018, the Canadian government joined the Ocean Plastics Charter that is working with businesses,    international organizations, and other countries to ensure plastics are designed for reuse and recycling. How can we get there? This second installment will focus on the types of recyclable plastics, on the different recycling processes, the status of recycling with a focus to Ontario, and what is needed to be done to drastically change how much plastic goes to harder-to-find landfills and litters the environment. We will also be going over strategies you can use to support initiatives around more sustainable approaches to plastic production, use, and management.       

The lunch-time webinars are:
Is Recycling Plastic Working? Thursday, July 29th @ 12 - 1 pm
Plastic Waters: Thursday, August 26th @ 12 - 1 pm
Ride to help buy 12 new Vital Signs Machines at our hospital. For $3,500 each, the machines are essential equipment for front-line staff. Vital Signs Machines provide a quick measurement of blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen levels in a patient’s blood. Your ride gets us closer to buying the 12 urgently needed!
in Honour of co-founder, John Offutt

July 1 – August 30th, 202

This year’s fundraiser is in John’s honour. 
August 2021
PaBIA's Triathalon Rescheduled for Saturday, August 14th
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With the hope that our American and International members can join us in August, PaBIA's Triathlon will now take place on Saturday, August 14th! Consisting of a swim from the Ojibway back swim beach out and around the lollipop and back, then a run on the Walking Trails and a final kayak/canoe around the Ojibway Island, we are hoping you'll consider participating. At the very least, put it on your calendar NOW and plan to be in PaB that weekend! Details to follow in the weeks to come!

Depending on participation, staggered start times may be required. Questions? Contact Myelle
Ojibway Art Show 2021
2021 Ojibway Club Art Show ONLINE VIEWING - July 15th
SALES August 4th - 8th
The much-anticipated annual Ojibway Club Art Show is returning this summer as an ONLINE art sale. This year, you will have plenty of time to browse for your favorite piece.

The online viewing gallery opens TOMORROW!

As of July 15th, preview all artwork available for sale from more than 90 participating artists.

Sales will open on August 4th at 10:00 am and continue until August 8th at 10:00 pm.

Several art show-related events will be taking place so mark these dates in your calendar (more details to come):
August 4         Art Show Dinner
August 6-8     Marketplace
August 7         Breakfast with the Artists

Follow along for the latest details and preview the roster of this year’s talented artists:
  • Website: www.ojibwayclubartshow.com
  • Instagram: @ojibwayclubartshow
  • Facebook: Ojibway Club Art Show
  • For more information,
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GBB - Climate Action:
Project SPEEDIER
Thursday, August 26, 2021 10:00 AM EST   

Project SPEEDIER aims to create a grid that builds towards a net-zero smart community in the Town of Parry Sound. This is a unique opportunity where a rural municipality is pledging to be net-zero in partnership with Bracebridge Generation.
Lakes Michigan/Huron Water Levels July 12, 2021 To better read the charts, please click on the chart for the Daily or Six Month Forecast Water level chart and the corresponding websites
Water Level Legend 2021
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Yearbook Update! (as of July 5th)

With each eBlast, we will provide you a list of names for those members who have provided updated contact information. The details of all the changes since the 2021 yearbook came out in late April are provided in THIS printable format for you to print out and insert into your own Yearbook!
In Memoriam

Sheldon ‘Pete’ Towson, A330 - 1 ‘Addoms Is.’, husband of Anne Wofford Towson, father of Carol (Ed Siegel), Jane, Liz and Katie (Roger Sherry), grandfather to Jess (Brian) Johnson and the late Brian (Janie) Sworan; brother of the late Connie (Allen Ford), uncle to Hope (Steve Murphy), Sarah (Mark Whitener) and Jim Ford, May 15, 2021
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