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Registration is still open for the Regatta to be held on Sunday, August 6th. Please contact us at info@bblca.ca to register. See our website for details.
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Photo Contest
Photo Contest submission deadline is August 10th. Send your photos to SuesFlanagan@gmail.com for posting to our Facebook page. Vote on Facebook to like your favourite photos by September 10th. Final voting on top 5 entries in each category will be at the AGM. Categories: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring.
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BBLCA News
E.coli levels can rise dramatically on long weekends because of increased activity in the water, especially speeding close to shore. Stirred up sediment raises E.coli levels. See our Environment and Facebook pages for our E.coli Watch, including water testing schedule & results.
The AGM & Spaghetti Lunch Social will be on Saturday, September 23rd at 11:00 a.m. at 7 FR87 (Robinson Court), home of Paul & Sue Flanagan. We have a new format this year. Come by early and view displays of our year in review. The AGM meeting will be approximately 15 minutes and will cover approval of minutes and financial statements and election of board members. If you've ever tried Paul's chili, you won't want to miss his spaghetti. Don't forget to vote on your favourite photo.
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Garbage Dumping
Three garbage bags, consisting mostly of beer cans, were dumped on Philrick Drive just north of the 4-corners right after July 1st celebrations. Thank you to the families who picked up the garbage. There may have been other instances on the lake as well. Please see our Environment page for what to do if you find garbage.
If you lend or rent your cottage, please ensure that occupants understand how to dispose of garbage properly. If you don't make arrangements for them, don't assume they'll take their garbage home. You can purchase a Cottage Kit at the transfer station. It includes a single pass and disposal bags. Details are on our website.
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Sponsors & Advertisers
Thank you to our newest advertiser, the Bobcaygeon Brewing Company, local craft beer available at the LCBO, select beer stores and local restaurants. On tap at Marley's Bar & Grill right here on Big Bald Lake. Advertising helps us offer so many great events and contests while keeping membership fees low. See our Sponsors & Advertisers page for all the great businesses that support us.
These are our regatta sponsors:
Bertram Insurance & Financial Services
Buckeye Marine
Kim Letto, Century 21
Logan Tree Experts
Lynn Woodcroft, Royal Lepage
Marley's Bar & Grill
Nortech windows doors sunrooms
P2 Realty Inc., Brokerage
Pet Supply Warehouse
Pizza Alloro
Rocky Ridge Drinking Water Limited
Scott Concrete
Ship Shape Service
Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Inc.
Weeds B Gone
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Like us on Facebook
We surpassed 300 Likes on Facebook and to celebrate we drew a name for a prize. Congratulations to Catherine Selinger. Like us to see frequent updates and other articles of interest.
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Please let us know if there's someone new on your road. We have a welcome package for each new family filled with products from local businesses, educational materials and other goodies. See our list of new residents on our website and please welcome them to the neighbourhood.
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It's Membership Payment time. Please pay for your membership by August 31st.
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BBLCA is a not-for-profit organization run by workaholic volunteers trying to ensure everyone's stay at the cottage is the best experience possible, from water testing; to social events; to keeping people informed by our amazing website - your $35.00 a year enables us to keep this going - if you haven't paid your dues as yet - please click the link above to pay on-line. If you have paid - thank you for helping us keep the good works happening.
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West Nile Virus Confirmed in Local Mosquitoes
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Mosquitoes in the City of Peterborough have tested positive for West Nile virus. The risk to you is low, but you can take some preventative measures such as covering up, cleaning up and wearing insect repellent. Read the complete article from Peterborough Public Health.
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As property owners, we understand the damage that can be caused by wake, but please inform your guests and renters. Speeding close to shore, especially with these high water levels, can dislodge docks, slam boats against docks, erode shorelines, affect fish and stir up sediment which raises E.coli levels. If you cause damage to another property, you are financially responsible for the damage.
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The BBLCA is sponsoring a red granite stone on memory lane to help raise money for the new Cenotaph at the Buckhorn Community Centre. You can sponsor a stone and be part of this great community project. The order deadline is August 15th. See our website for sponsor information.
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Peterborough County Waste Management Survey
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Peterborough County is updating their waste management plan. This is your chance to provide input on everything from clear bags to charging for bags to the organics program, etc.
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Proposed New Quarry
The Municipality of Trent Lakes has received an application for a quarry across from Flynn's store. See our Environment page for details or go to the Trent Lakes website.
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Kawartha Conservation Native Plant Distribution Program & Site Visits
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Contact Kawartha Conservation to schedule a site visit at your property for advice on how to naturalize your shoreline. You'll receive a credit of $50 for native plants. Order deadline is September 4th, plant pick-up is September 9th. See our Environment page for details including contact info and a link to the order form.
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2017 Ontario Recreational Lakes and Algae Survey
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This survey will help government and other management agencies evaluate key issues relevant to improving or maintaining the quality of Ontario’s recreational lakes. Survey deadline is November 1st. This project is supported by FOCA and the Kawartha Lake Stewards Association. See our Environment page for details.
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Keep up-to-date with what's happening at the cottage at www.bblca.ca
We keep you posted on local events, because
supporting our community's interests is important to us.
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