Wanted:
Your stories.
We want to compile a history of the area and we need your help before it's lost in the mists of time. When and why did Long Lake and Round Lake become Waseosa and Palette? Who originally built your cottage? How many places have hosted Fun Day over the years? What inspired people to form the LWRA in the first place?
Send your histories in to us at secretary@lwra.net and we'll get them posted up on the website for everyone to enjoy!
Bill 5, Bill of Rights for Pupils with Diabetes, 2010 recently passed second reading in the Ontario Legislature and is awaiting review by the Standing Committee on Social Policy. Bill 5 addresses many important issues related to the inconsistent care of kids with diabetes in Ontario schools.
Kids with diabetes have a right to be full participants in all aspects of school life. School staff should possess basic knowledge about diabetes and, at the very least, be able to recognize and respond to low and high blood sugar.
Friday, two residents of Palette Lake encountered a bear on their property. In the
first encounter the bear was found to be in the resident's garage. The bear was scared
off by the resident. In the second case the bear, believed to be the same one, appeared
as the residents were having lunch on their deck. They retreated to their cottage and
attempted to scare the bear from within but to no avail. They then retreated to their
vehicle and before leaving, observed the bear lay down on their deck as if it were a dog.
The police rarely visit our lakes, but this does not mean we are somehow exempt from the regulations. And 'rarely' does not mean 'never': the OPP launched a small boat on Waseosa last Sunday and stopped several boats (including at least one canoe) to conduct safety checks before the rain started.
Congratulations to all our participants! There were some really outstanding efforts out there this year. Maybe the great weather inspired you all?
Anyway, this year's trophy winners are:
Jr. Canoe Race----------------Caitie Brown, William Brown
Following many weeks of negotiations, The LWRA and Sybille Pieper have reached an agreement with regards to the subdivision of her property.
As with any negotiations, neither side got everything they wanted out of the deal. However, we feel we have achieved what we could to protect the lake under the circumstances.
Notice
Update: We have received approval from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and a permit from the Ministry of Natural Resources to proceed with the in-water phase. This follows the previous MNR approval of the signage and on-shore replanting phase.
We live in bear country and this year the bears can't find much natural food in the bush. Reports of encounters are becoming more common in this area. What to do if you encounter a bear?
IN AN IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY:
contact your local police force or dial 911
TO REPORT BEAR PROBLEMS: contact the Bear Reporting Line at:
1-866-514-2327 (TTY) 705 945-7641
