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This is a reissue of the summer events schedule. It has not changed, but due to printer error, there are mistakes in the Directory version.
Summer Events Schedule – click here
Enjoy!!
July 5th DSLPOA Update
We have several bits of news to share so are sending out this update both on the website and as an email. We hope the information is useful!
Annual General Meeting
We look forward to seeing you at the AGM next Sunday, July 10th at 9:30 AM at the Curling Club. Come earlier and have a coffee with neighbours. We’d like your feedback on moving the AGM to the weekend after the Canada Day weekend. We hope that you appreciated having the long weekend for your family and guests. We have speakers attending the AGM who will give information and answer questions re: the new Dock Permit Regulations and the upcoming Dam work on the Drag River. Both important & timely issues for all of us. Bert Bicknell will also present the general results and recommendations of the Shoreline Survey which will help us preserve healthy water quality. Murray Fearrey and Derek Knowles will update us on news from Dysart et al and are always available to answer questions. We will be presenting our Charitable Donation to the Haliburton Highlands Hospital Auxilliary and hear news of their amazing work.
2016 Directory & Newsletter
Our Annual Directory has been further delayed due to the possible postal strike so we have decided not to put it in the mail at this time. You can pick up your copy at the AGM or from your local Area Director. If this doesn’t work for you please call Barb (705) 457-8864 to make arrangements. As usual it’s packed with good information. Please note that the published President’s Greeting is incorrect ( it’s from 2015) and we have put the 2016 greeting in the envelope.
Volunteers Needed
We have an amazing team of volunteers that keep our association running smoothly. Due to completed terms and other reasons we are in need of more volunteers for the following jobs: Treasurer, Membership Chair, Advertising Coordinator and several Area Directors. Please think about these roles and perhaps discuss them with other family members. If we cannot fill these roles then we will have to reduce the activities of the association. Feel free to call Barb or any executive member to discuss them. The more people we have the lighter the job!!!!
Hazardous Waste Day
Please note that the date for this is Saturday, July 16 from 9AM to 3 PM at the Haliburton Landfill. This is several weeks earlier than usually scheduled.
Automatic Email Elerts & Updates
You can sign up on our website for automatic notification of updates and additions to the website on the main front page. This saves you from having to continually keep checking. If you’re planning on attending any of our great activities we always publish any changes on the website – www.dragandsprucelakes.ca .
The association email is: dragandsprucelakes@gmail.com.
Have a wonderful and safe summer on our waterways! We’ll look forward to seeing you at some of our summer events.
FOCA Elert – for the latest news from FOCA – click here
Haliburton Highlands Land Trust – upcoming events calendar – click here
Lost and Found – Updates
- Found – A floating dock has landed in the Drag River before the Spruce Lake entrance between 1047 & 1045 Pelican Lane. Please feel free to collect it or call Trish at 416 706-8115 for more information.
- Lost – 14” PrinceCraft Aluminum Boat Circa 2001, Faded Blue Paint. Contact Paul Smart 1077 NELS Trail East Bay
- Lost – Scott green canoe. It’s home is near the bottom of Outlet Bay Contact: horbal@sympatico.ca
- Found – and for the sad fate of the drowning wheelbarrow – “I reported a red plastic wheelbarrow floating in Ferguson Cove. Last week it was getting bashed about, so I hauled it home. It is now snoozing in my basement, so if anyone contacts you, you can refer them to me.” – Larry Olivo, lolivo@sympatico.ca
TSW Funding Announcement
- $270M capital works announcement for the TSW – click here
Happy Canada Day Weekend!!
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Land Acknowledgement
We respectfully acknowledge that the County of Haliburton is located on Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory, and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which are Curve Lake, Rama, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Beausoleil and Georgina Island First Nations.
We acknowledge a shared presence of Indigenous nations throughout the area, and recognize its original, Indigenous inhabitants as the stewards of its lands and waters since time immemorial.