An Owner’s and Renter’s Guide to Bustins Island Summer 2011 PREFACE VII 1 ISLAND BUILDINGS AND RESOURCES 1 The Store ............................................................................................................................... 1 Post Office ............................................................................................................................. 1 Libraries ................................................................................................................................ 2 Adult Library ...................................................................................................................... 2 Children and Youth Library ................................................................................................ 2 Nature Center ........................................................................................................................ 2 Ships Inn Museum ................................................................................................................. 2 First Aid Room ...................................................................................................................... 3 BIVC Office .......................................................................................................................... 3 Community House ................................................................................................................. 3 Island Schoolhouse ................................................................................................................ 4 Fire Barn ............................................................................................................................... 4 Brewer Cottage ...................................................................................................................... 4 2 ISLAND VEHICLES 5 Trucks ................................................................................................................................... 5 Tractors and Trailers .............................................................................................................. 5 Fire Trucks ............................................................................................................................ 5 3 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 7 Ferry Boat: the Lilly B............................................................................................................ 7 Public Dock ........................................................................................................................... 7 Island Truck .......................................................................................................................... 7 Public Landing Ramp ............................................................................................................ 8 Steamer Dock ........................................................................................................................ 8 Marinas ................................................................................................................................. 8 Mainland Parking .................................................................................................................. 8 4 PUBLIC SAFETY 9 Emergency Communications ................................................................................................. 9 Fire Emergencies ................................................................................................................. 10 Responding to a Cottage Fire ............................................................................................ 10 Assisting at the Scene of a Fire ......................................................................................... 10 Evacuating the Island ........................................................................................................ 11 Fire Prevention .................................................................................................................... 11 Medical Emergencies ........................................................................................................... 12 Emergency Care ............................................................................................................... 13 Urgent Care ...................................................................................................................... 13 Treatment for Pets............................................................................................................. 14 First Aid Room .................................................................................................................... 14 iii Defibrillator (AED) ............................................................................................................. 15 Emergency Numbers............................................................................................................ 15 5 ISLAND RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENT 16 Tennis Courts ...................................................................................................................... 16 Golf Course/Sports Field ..................................................................................................... 16 Swings/Volleyball ............................................................................................................... 16 Pidges Cove ......................................................................................................................... 17 Sunset Rock ......................................................................................................................... 17 Turtle Rock.......................................................................................................................... 17 Shore Reserve ...................................................................................................................... 17 Roads, Pathways, and Trails ................................................................................................ 17 Public Outhouses ................................................................................................................. 17 CABI Calendar .................................................................................................................... 18 Children and Teen Entertainment ......................................................................................... 18 Organized Events .............................................................................................................. 18 Spontaneity ....................................................................................................................... 18 A Word to the Wise .......................................................................................................... 19 Opportunities to Plan or Volunteer for Events ...................................................................... 19 A Gentle Reminder .............................................................................................................. 19 6 UTILITIES 21 Transfer Station ................................................................................................................... 21 Propane and Gas .................................................................................................................. 21 Trash ................................................................................................................................... 21 Rubbish and Metals ............................................................................................................. 22 Brush ................................................................................................................................... 22 Recycling ............................................................................................................................ 22 Water and Wells .................................................................................................................. 22 Street Lights ........................................................................................................................ 23 Sewage and Septic ............................................................................................................... 23 Firewood and Woodlots ....................................................................................................... 23 7 BY-LAWS AND POLICY SUMMARIES 25 Dogs .................................................................................................................................... 25 Firearms and Loud Noises ................................................................................................... 25 Vehicles............................................................................................................................... 25 Personal Transport Vehicles ................................................................................................. 25 Trees and Cutting................................................................................................................. 25 Signage................................................................................................................................ 26 Fire Pits and Open Burning .................................................................................................. 26 Public Drinking and Smoking 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