2008 Restoule Newsletter

Following is the 2008 Restoule newsletter. Thanks to Elsa Wain and all the contributors. We are pleased to provide this information. There is a list of all events on the Events page.

RESTOULE NEWS

Local Services Board Newsletter, Spring-Summer 2008

RESTOULE LOCAL SERVICES BOARD

Since last August’s public meeting introducing the Helipad project, everyone has really stepped up to the plate. In just four months we have nearly reached our goal for initial construction, truly amazing, congratulations to all who made it possible. We have now applied to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for a grant to help with the construction costs. This grant is by no means a sure thing, so please keep those donations coming in to make this a first class facility. A big thank you to Ivan & Margaret Grawbarger for donating the property for this project.

In Feb 2008, the Ministry of Revenue distributed a Provincial Land Tax reform update to property owners, stating the Ont Govt is proceeding with reform of the PLT system to bring the assessment on unincorporated territory properties in line with the rest of Ontario. What will the tax impact be? That is the question! For more information, log on to Restoule website www.restoule.com

Last year LSB became aware that not all area telephones were connected to the 911 system. That situation is now rectified. Please check your phone bill to ensure that you are being charged 19¢ for the 911 service. If you are not billed this 19¢, you are not in the system. If you ever need to make a 911 call, it won’t go through. Please notify an LSB member to correct the situation. When making a 911 call, don’t hang up the phone until advised to do so by the 911 operator.

By law, all properties must have a 911 civic address in order to direct emergency services to the property. You need a 911 civic address sign, call Jean Mohr if you do not have a sign.

Points of Interest now direct link

I’ve modified the site so you can now link directly to the Points of Interest Map from the ‘links’ on the right hand sidebar. This will be quicker than having to go through a separate page. Just a minor upgrade.

Volunteers Wanted - Road & Cemetery Cleanup

Elsa Wain sends the following request for volunteers:

This is a message to Restoule Volunteers!

It’s SPRING ROAD CLEANUP time again!  Volunteers are wanted for the MORNING OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 AT 9:00AM — can you spare a couple of hours…?

This is a joint Restoule Lions/Landfill venture.

• For the Lions, please meet for asssignments at the Community Centre at 9:00 am.
• To help at the Landfill, please proceed directly to the landfill site gate at 9:00 am.  Be sure to wear rubber boots and work gloves.

We will supply the garbage bags … and coffee afterwards at the Community Centre!

Many hands make light work!  Thanks to all in advance.  Questions?  Please call  Rod Dugas (Lions) at 729-5019  -or-  Elsa Wain (Landfill) 729-2808.

P.S.  DON’T FORGET the Cedar Grove Cemetery Cleanup on Saturday, May 10 as well.  Please meet at 9:00am at the Cemetery with  your  equipment and  your bug guards (spray, jackets…etc) in tow!

Nipissing Forest Resources Management Mtg.

Representatives from the Province, Nipissing Forest Resources Management and Tembec Lumber presented a ten year plan for logging in the area. The meeting was well attended by interested residents.

One of the major concerns presented by the residents dealt with safety along Hawthorne Dr. As well, some people were concerned with the damage the logging trucks would do to the road and single lane bridge. Representatives of the Province indicated one of the values of such logging plans and public meetings was the opportunity it presents to ensure the local concerns are covered within the restrictions of the plan. They feel these concerns can be ameliorated with appropriate controls to be added to the management plan.

Residents were encouraged to send their concerns in writing by June 23, 2008 to:

Ministry of Natural Resources
North Bay District
3301 Trout Lake Rd.
North Bay, ON
P1A 4L7
Fax 705-475-5500

Attention Guylaine Thauvette, Nipissing Area Forester
705-475-5539

Email: Guylaine.thauvette@Ontario.ca

Ministry of Natural Resources indicated a future meeting would take place in late August or early September to view any revisions to the plan taking into consideration the feedback from residents.