Fall Edition 2018 Previously Published 3 times per year 2018 Final Issue: Fall 2018 Cecebe Waterways Association is a member of FOCA www.foca.on.ca FALL NEWSLETTER www.cecebewaterways.ca www.facebook.com/groups/cecebewaterways/ The preservation of the LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT lakes we love is supported by your membership Hello everyone, my name is Alexandra Mihan, your new Cecebe Waterways INSIDE THIS ISSUE: President. My name may be unfamiliar to some of you, but I recently took over from Norm Cameron who served 2 terms for the CWA as President. I have grown up spending summers on Cecebe for the last 30 years and decided to dive head-first into Page Magnetawan and 3 the President position this summer. I’m hoping to bring a new perspective and Ryerson Municipal dedicate some time and love to the association that does so much for this lake. If you Election Info have any ideas for the CWA or ways we can make life up here even better, don’t PHOTO Contest 4 hesitate to reach out! A huge thanks to Norm for his dedication to the association. He Deadline is NOW! is staying on as Past-President as well as taking on many other volunteer roles. I am sure we could all agree, one of the most exciting things to happen Port Carmen Marina 5 News Update recently is that the fire ban has finally been lifted and after a hot couple of months we have received some much-needed rain. This all comes just in time for bonfires & CWA Merchandise – 6 s’mores as the autumn breeze starts rolling in. Keep in mind you can always find for memorable information about fire ban ratings on the Magnetwan website and on our website. Christmas presents? The association has successfully completed all our summer events. A huge The Burk’s Falls & 6 District Food Bank thank you goes out to our hundreds of volunteers that have helped all year long, our needs your “Pantry association couldn’t run without your support. Our golf tournament went well this Leftovers! year and is set for some changes with a new set of eyes from Lucas Spear and the Please Shop Local! 7 team he is putting together. Thanks to Lana for her dedication to this event, she is FOCA Corner – OMB 8 truly a pro and has left the event in great shape for Lucas to take over. is not the OMB?? The Regatta continues to run like a well-oiled machine courtesy of Joan and Plus . Benefits for YOU! her team. Those cardboard boat racers seem to be getting craftier every year, we even had a boat return for its third race! The world-famous hot dog stand was a hit as Bear lunch anyone?? 8 always and the egg toss was just as much of a nail-biting spectacle as it is every year. Golf, Regatta, Poker 13 This event is a huge undertaking that couldn’t have been done without Joan and our Run & Corn Roast to hundreds of volunteers so congratulations to everyone on a wonderful event! Updates . 15 Our Corn Roast was graciously hosted by the Johnstons this summer. The Is the Loon in 18 event went incredibly well despite being “cornless” due to the fire ban. The Poker Run Danger? continues to be a blast and a great way for cottagers to meet each other and spend a Watch your Wake! 20 sunny afternoon. Thanks to our hosts Ann and Chris and to Kathy, Norm, Mike and our volunteers. Our Amazing 24- Advertisers / 36 This will sadly be our last official newsletter and a HUGE thank you goes out to Supporters Kathy Baker for her years putting these together. This newsletter is a huge project that Landfill Schedules 38 ……… Page 2 Phone Roster 39 Kathy has been so dedicated to for years. I know it has been something everyone looks forward to, but we are now moving to our website as our communication hub. Kathy also started a great Facebook group page with constant updates, it’s open to members of the CWA and can be found by searching “Cecebe Waterways”. https://www.facebook.com/groups/cecebewaterways/ I know this update is mostly filled with thanks, but I am wrapping up this summer with a feeling of gratitude. It has been amazing to work with this team and to see the scope of work and volunteers that are required to pull off everything we continue to do every year. If you’ve ever wanted to join in or share some ideas that have been percolating, 2019 is your year! We love working with people of all ages to keep our association growing and to make it sustainable for years to come. Best wishes to everyone for the fall and winter. We will see you in 2019! Alex (Mihan) CWA ADVERTISING REPORT By Jamie Bingham, Chair Hello to all our members and advertisers and supporters. We are pleased to bring you our Fall newsletter. Lots has been happening over the summer months. This will be the last formatted “newsletter” and in keeping with modern times, it will be delivered to all of our 250+ member households via the internet – that means our own website (www.cecebewaterways.ca), our Members-only Facebook group page (www.facebook.com/groups/cecebewaterways.ca) and email ([email protected]). As an advertiser and CWA supporter, your business is listed in the signature panel of every email going out. Your ad is also randomly shown on our home page as well as being part of our specific advertising section. CWA has a “Posts from Members” where you are able to talk to our members, be it an upcoming sale, special products, educational information or just saying “hi”. Just send us your information. We also will have the “advertising section” as previously contained in the newsletter and this is available in pdf format to print at any time. Changes, additions, photos, flyers are welcome and can be processed normally within 2 days or instantly if it is urgent. This is much better than only every 4 months in the previous newsletter program. We are excited about these changes and look forward to working with you in the new and faster format. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or suggestions. In closing, have a great Fall season until we talk again. And please remember to support our advertisers. Your business is very important to them. CWA’s FACEBOOK GROUP PAGE Have you checked out our members-only Facebook group page yet? There’s lots of great information here and you can post your own photos, messages, items wanted or for sale etc. also! www.facebook.com/groups/cecebewaterways Cecebe Waterways Association Fall 2018 www.cecebewaterways.ca www.facebook.com/groups/cecebewaterways/ Page 2 Candidate Resumes can be found at: https://www.cecebewaterways.ca/governmen t/2018-municipal-election1.htm LIST OF CERTIFIED CANDIDATES FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE FOR THE MUNICIPALILTY OF MAGNETAWAN and RYERSON TOWNSHIP MAGNETAWAN: MAYOR DUNNETT, SAM - 4482 Highway 520, Box 148, Magnetawan, P0A 1P0; 705-387-4570; [email protected] GEBHARDT, MICHAEL - 4256 Sparks Street, Box 221, Magnetawan, P0A 1P0; 705-380-8992; [email protected] COUNCILLOR ATWELL, GLEN RAYMOND - 139 North Sparks Street, Box 248, Magnetawan, P0A 1P0; 905-645-4040; [email protected] BRUNTON, TIM - 29 Dalwhinnie Lane, Box 161, Magnetawan, P0A 1P0; 705-571-6165; [email protected] CROSSMAN, JACK - 7 Ahmic Street, Ahmic Harbour, P0A 1A0; 705-746-0921 DUCHENE, MICHAEL - 4255 Highway 520, Box 118, Magnetawan, P0A 1P0; 705-387-3128 HETHERINGTON, JOHN S. - 951 Botham Road, Magnetawan, P0A 1P0; 705-387-0986; [email protected] KNELLER, BRAD - 302 Rosskopf Road, Box 262, Magnetawan, P0A 1P0; 705-571-1942; [email protected] MACCALLINI, RAY - 4265 Highway 520, Box 165, Magnetawan, P0A 1P0 OWENS, AQUILA - 163 Baker Road, RR3, Magnetawan, P0A 1P0; 705-984-3400; [email protected]; www.dreamcuisinecatering.com SMITH, WAYNE - 1511 Nipissing Road South, Ryerson, P0A 1P0; 705-783-6150; [email protected] LIST OF CERTIFIED CANDIDATES FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF RYERSON REEVE: Miller, Glenn – [email protected]; www.voteglennmiller.ca; https://www.voteglennmiller.ca Sterling, George – 705 382-1761 COUNCILLOR – ACCLAIMED: Brandt, Penny and Marlow, Barbara COUNCILLOR . next page Cecebe Waterways Association Fall 2018 www.cecebewaterways.ca www.facebook.com/groups/cecebewaterways/ Page 3 COUNCILLOR: Finley, Celia – [email protected]; 705-382-9804 Patterson, Delynne – 705 382-2855; [email protected] Vella, Joseph – 416-726-9057 • Check our CWA website (https://www.cecebewaterways.ca/government/2018-municipal-election1.htm) and on our Facebook group page (https://www.cecebewaterways.ca/government/2018-municipal- election1.htm) for each individual candidate submission. • As in previous years, Magnetawan and Ryerson residents will conduct their voting by way of Vote by Mail. The voter kits will be in the mail in early October. • To check whether you are on the voter’s list for your home and vacation property, the website address is VoterLookup.ca ELECTION DAY IS MONDAY OCTOBER 22nd, 2018 CECEBE PHOTO CONTEST – LAST CALL FOR ENTRIES It's time to pick out your best from the past year and submit them to our very own Cecebe Photo Contest. Send in your best shots by October 1st. Prizes are awarded in two categories: Nature/Landscapes - i.e. wildlife, sunsets, etc. Life at the Cottage - people, pets, children, waterskiing or funny moments, etc. Judging takes place on Thanksgiving weekend. Winners will be published on the website, on our Facebook Group page and via email. Plus - your winning photo will be enlarged and plaqued for your bragging rights -whether you choose to hang it at home or at the cottage! The attached photo is from last year - 1st Place winner was taken by Katie England, Deer Run Road.