The Islander 2017
The Christian Island Cottagers' Association
Welcome to The Islander 2017!
We welcome your feedback, and especially any news you would like to share about our First Nations and cottage communities.
Respectfully submitted...editor Gary Moorcroft, Big Sand Bay
CICA - The Christian Island Cottagers' Association
Email: islander_cica@hotmail.com
Website: http://islanderonline.ca
Location: PO Box 246, Station C Toronto, ON M6J 3P4
Phone: (416) 519-0513
Welcome to The Islander 2017
Welcome to The Islander 2017
Warm greetings! Your Board has been working really hard to continue to publish this magazine in a way that is affordable to our limited resources. Last year, we were unable to do so and apologize to all those who missed our annual magazine. This year we have decided to do a digital publication and those who want a hard copy can download and print it for yourselves. My thanks to our Editor, Gary Moorcroft for spearheading this project and all of the contributors.
I hope you have all enjoyed an incredible summer in our wonderful homes away from home, our Christian Island cottages! As President of your Christian Island Cottagers’ Association, it has been and will be a pleasure and a real privilege to serve you and, along with your Board of Directors, do our best to enhance your cottage experience on our beautiful island paradise.
Speaking of the Board, let me introduce you to them, but before I do, I want to issue another big Thank You to Andrew Lam, who served many years on the Board as our capable Treasurer, and continues to help us as our Membership Chairperson, keeping our Membership Lists organized and accurate.
The Present Board Members are:
President - Sonny Goldstein – LHP
Vice-President - Doug Bingley - LHP
Secretary - Elizabeth Herrema - LHP
Treasurer - Jill Ovens-Mcmillan - BSB
Directors - Stephen Christie - BSB
Eli Rubenstein – MP
Paul Keefe – LHP
Gary Moorcroft - BSB
As you can see, we are still short one Director and would love to have a volunteer, especially if we can get someone from Big Sand Bay to even out the representation from Big Sand Bay and Lighthouse Point. We also need everyone from both LHP and BSB to join CICA if you are not already a member or renew your membership. We need to represent all of the cottagers if we are going to be able to have any influence with our landlord over the rents in the future. Membership fees have been reduced to zero in order to get every cottager enrolled as a member of CICA so please send us you r contact information – that is all you need to do to join. Enclosed with the Islander is a copy of the minutes of the Annual Meeting, and if you missed it, it was a good one.
If you wish to contact me directly about any comments or recommendations you may have about the Association, the Board or our relationship with our landlords, my email address is cicasonny@live.ca and my cottage phone number is 705-247-9061. I look forward to another great summer with our cottage friends and neighbours.
Sonny Goldstein, President
Minutes of Christian Island Cottagers' Association Annual Meeting - April 2, 2017
Minutes of Christian Island Cottagers’ Association Annual Meeting – April 2, 2017
Location – Renforth Masonic Temple
Meeting Called to order at 1:10 p.m. by Chair Sonny Goldstein.
1. President’s Report – Report delivered by Sonny Goldstein. See attached slide from AGM deck for copy of the report.
2. Ferry Update – A new ferry will require co-ordination and funding from Band, provincial and federal governments. There is work under way on the technical specifications, including the design of new docks on Cedar Point and Christian Island as well as the actual ferry itself. At this time it appears the ferry will likely be built in The Netherlands as Canadian shipyards do not build this type of ferry. It appears both the federal and provincial governments are prepared to provide funding for the ferry, but there is no certainty. There are on-going meetings between the Band and the various politicians. Current proposal is for each level to pay one-third of the costs. If all goes well, the work will be tendered in May/June and will close in September. The ferry and infra-structure work will take at least a year. The Sandy Graham is anticipated to last for 2 years.
3. Minutes of 2016 AGM – Copies distributed to attendees (previously distributed with AGM materials). Copy of minutes attached. On a motion by Barb Yurkiw, seconded by Cheryl Lumsden-Nailor and voted on by a show of hands, the minutes were passed with no amendments.
4. Treasurer’s Report – Jill Ovens-McMillan provided the report. A copy of the report is attached. Due to the elimination of fees at last AGM the revenues of the Association have been considerably reduced. The largest expense was the payment of accumulated office expenses (from a 5 year period). It is anticipated the expenses of the Association will be less in 2017. The Association has benefited from the investment of fees in prior years. The funds have increased in value leaving the Association in a net asset position notwithstanding the reduced income. The following motions were made in connection with the Report.
5. (i) A motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report was made by Doug McMillan and seconded by Doug Huras. Motion passed by show of hands.
6. (ii) A motion to accept the review of the financial statements by a third party (Andrew Lam) was made by Barb Yurkiw and seconded by Kevin Barrett. Motion passed by a show of hands.
7. (iii) A motion was made to ratify the non-payment of fees for 2017 with Doug Huras making the motion, seconded by Cheryl Nailor-Lumsden. Motion pass based upon a show of hands.
8. A motion was made authorizing the Board as follows: [insert motion]. Motion was made by Yvonne Tait, seconded by Janice Awde and passed by a show of hands.
9. Membership Report – Andrew Lam is the chair of the membership committee with assistance from Jill Ovens-McMillan and Cheryl Nailor-Lumsden. There are 272 cottages. Membership in the Association is 104 (subject to any renewals at the meeting). To have a viable relationship with the Band, it is important for CICA to increase its membership to include the majority (if not all of the cottagers). Members are asked to encourage other cottagers to join or renew. The Board will take on a membership drive during the summer. There was a general discussion regarding the value proposition for cottagers to join and the increase of members.
10. Communications Report – Cheryl Nailor-Lumsden delivered the report (see attached) which was read into the record.
11. Social Committee – Eli Rubenstein and Paul Keefe volunteered to be the committee. Need volunteers to organize an event or events.
12. Board Nominations – [attach deck]. On a motion made by Chery Nailor-Lumsden and seconded by Barb Yurkiw which was approved by a show of hands, the slate of directors was approved.
13. Other Business – There was a brief discussion regarding service fees and the fact the fees this year were raised at 2.5% (approximately the rate of inflation). Also a discussion regarding the state of the Big Sand Bay Road. CICA will post any information it obtains regarding the roads. Eli Rubenstein presented a book to Sonny created by the Georgian Bay Trust regarding the Bay.
14. Islander – The Islander was not published in 2016. Gary Moorcroft is working with a group to publish a 2017 version. People are encouraged to submit pictures, stories, etc. with a goal of producing an Islander in September which edition will be published on-line only.
15. Meeting Adjourned – Motion made by Paul Keefe, seconded by Doug McMillan and passed by a show of hands the meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
A Celestial Treat - The Perseid Meteor Shower
Submitted by Melanie Tait
Christian Island is an ideal place to stargaze because there is so little ambient light. Once your eyes are accustomed to the dark, the moon, satellites, planets, stars and constellations become incredibly clear. There are great apps available to help stargazers identify what they are observing.
Every summer for years, our family paraded down to the beach in the dark with sleeping bags, pillows, a flashlight and some snacks to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower. We hoped for a cloudless sky without a bright moon so we could watch the spectacle in all its glory. Even now, someone heads down to the beach to watch part of the show most years. From the vantage point of Big Sand Bay, the meters appear to come straight at the beach from low over Hope Island.
The following information is taken from http://www.space.com/32868-perseid- meteor-shower-guide.html.
Perseid Meteor Shower 2018: When, Where & How to See It
According to NASA meteor expert Bill Cooke, the Perseids are perhaps the most popular meteor shower of the year. Typical rates are about 80 meteors an hour, but in outburst years (such as in 2016) the rate can be between 150-200 meteors an hour.
When to see them?
Earth will pass through the path of Comet Swift-Tuttle from July 17 to Aug. 24, with the shower's peak — when Earth passes through the densest, dustiest area — occurring on Aug. 12. That means you'll see the most meteors in the shortest amount of time near that peak, but you can still catch some action from the famed meteor shower before or after that point. The shooting stars (meteors) appear to radiate out of the constellation Perseus, from which they take their name.
You can see the Perseid meteor shower best in the Northern Hemisphere and down to the mid-southern latitudes, and all you need to catch the show is darkness, somewhere comfortable to sit and a bit of patience.
What causes the Perseids?
Comet Swift-Tuttle is the largest object known to repeatedly pass by Earth; its nucleus is about 16 miles (26 kilometers) wide. It last passed nearby Earth during its orbit around the sun in 1992, and the next time will be in 2126. But it won't be forgotten in the meantime, because Earth passes through the dust and debris it leaves behind every year, creating the annual Perseid meteor shower.
When you sit back to watch a meteor shower, you're actually seeing the pieces of comet debris heat up as they enter the atmosphere and burn up in a bright burst of light, streaking a vivid path across the sky as they travel at 37 miles (59 km) per second. When they're in space, the pieces of debris are called "meteoroids," but when they reach Earth's atmosphere, they're designated as "meteors." If a piece makes it all the way down to Earth without burning up, it graduates to "meteorite." Most of the meteors in the Perseids are much too small for that; they're about the size of a grain of sand.
What do you need to see them?
The key to seeing a meteor shower is "to take in as much sky as possible," Cooke said. Go to a dark area, in the suburbs or countryside, and prepare to sit outside for a few hours. It takes about 30 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the dark, and the longer you wait outside, the more you'll see. A rate of 150 meteors per hour, for instance, means two to three meteors per minute, including faint streaks along with bright, fireball- generating ones.
Meteors from the Perseid meteor shower will be visible from July 17 to Aug. 24, with the most activity between Aug. 11 and 12 in 2016.
Some skywatchers plan to camp out to see the Perseid meteor shower, but at the very least, viewers should bring something comfortable to sit on, some snacks and some bug spray. Then, just relax and look upward for the celestial show.
Children's book features Christian Island, Beausoleil First Nation
WHATSON Jun 23, 2017 by Andrew Mendler Midland Mirror
Creemore author Darci-que's new book in the series "The Adventures of Mollie Doodle," has Mollie learning about Christian Island and Beausoleil First Nation. - Darci-que Creemore author Darci-que's new book in the series "The Adventures of Mollie Doodle," has Mollie learning about Christian Island.
A new children’s book shines a light on Christian Island, Beausoleil First Nation, its inhabitants and their culture
The Adventures of Mollie Doodle: Mollie visits Christian Island is the 13th book in a series about the dog Mollie.
In this book, Mollie finds herself on Christian Island, where she learns all about those who call the island home.
“When I would talk about it, a lot of people had no idea where Christian Island was and no idea that native people lived on it,” said Darci-que, author of the book.
Mollie Doodle author makes Midland appearance
Having visited the island a few times, Darci-que wanted to share their traditions and culture, believing it would make a great storyline for her next book.
She worked with representatives from Beausoleil First Nation and the local school for two years to ensure every detail in the book was accurate. The book was even read aloud at a community dinner before being approved by the island’s residents.
“This book gives a little history about them living on the island and how they still follow all of their traditional ways. It encompasses everything they do and that was my goal.”
The book can be purchased at Darci-que’s store in Creemore or online from the Adventures of Mollie Doodle Facebook page and will be available at Chapters in the future.
A Memorable Christian Island Adventure
from Melanie Tait
Our family has been going to Christian Island for about thirty years, since our kids were just toddlers. They are adults now and have children of their own and come up to the island with their families. We have lots of memories of fun times on the Island and over the years we have had more than a few adventures.
One of the best things about being part of our Christian Island cottage community is the way we can rely on each other for help. Whether it’s picking up a few things if one of us is going to the mainland to shop, helping to get the pump started or getting a lift to village or to the ferry if the car is on the mainland. This neighbourliness often comes in handy.
As do many other cottagers, we love to bring our pets up to the cottage. They are truly part of our family. They enjoy running around in the trees and walking on the beach with us.
This story is about our son Morgan and Jaco, one of our beloved border collies.
By nature, border collies are intense, eager and energetic. Unmatched herding dogs, border collies were bred to run miles every day over hill and dale, sometimes at breakneck speed, circling and deking in and out to keep their sheep in line. They are a true shepherd’s dog. While these dogs need a lot of exercise to stay happy and out of mischief, they will run until they drop if they think that’s what their shepherd wants them to do. True to his border collie breeding, Jaco demonstrated great athleticism, impressive stamina and admirable loyalty.
One July, Morgan was up at the cottage for a visit. Morgan is tireless walker and keen explorer. He decided one morning that he and Jaco would set out on a journey together. The plan was to walk to West Beach from our cottage on Jidamo Lane, and then come home by walking along the shore, wading through the water when necessary, and stepping on or jumping from boulder to boulder up and around the point and back to the beach near our cottage. We knew that this expedition of more than 10 kilometers through the bush and over some rough terrain would take several hours and be quite demanding, but it never occurred to any of us that Jaco would find it arduous.
For most of the excursion, everything went well and they maintained a fast pace. After they had reached West Beach and walked on the hot sand for a while, they headed north along the rocky shore. After they had rounded the point and were heading towards the Big Sand Bay beach, Jaco’s legs gave out without any warning in shallow water. Morgan coaxed him to get up, but after a struggle, exhausted Jaco was unable to lift himself to his feet. Like many dogs, he was very stoic and didn’t let on that he was in pain until he could go no further. Morgan didn’t want to abandon him, but with few options and no way to contact us at the cottage, he made the difficult decision to leave him and sprint over the rocks as fast as he could to get help.
I was distraught when I heard what had happened. Jaco was a beloved member of our family and we were very worried. In a panic, I called our good friends the Martello-McLeans whose cottage is down the beach a few roads. They immediately leapt into action. Dylann grabbed their doggie lifejacket, launched the canoe, and she and Morgan paddled as fast as they could to where Jaco had collapsed. At the same time, her father Don drove his Jeep up the point to the end of the road, but he couldn’t get close enough to help.
Even though about an hour had passed, Dylann and Morgan found Jaco exactly where Morgan had left him. They pulled in as close as they could, but Jaco, who was still completely incapacitated, was lying in very shallow water full of rocks and boulders. It was really difficult to get in near enough to load him into the canoe. They eventually succeeded, put on his life jacket and paddled as fast as they could back towards home. In the meantime, I drove our Volkswagen Beetle down to the beach. I wanted to be ready to get Jaco out the canoe and drive him immediately up to the cottage.
We put Jaco in a comfortable place to rest and gave him plenty of water. We figured he had probably gone three or four times as far as Morgan that day when we thought about his scouting ahead, circling back and taking little side trips into the woods. We decided that because of the distance, too much lactic acid had built up in his muscles. Lactic acidosis can set in following intense and relentless exercise. Symptoms can include a burning feeling in the muscles, cramps, weakness, extreme fatigue and an inability to move. It's the body's way to tell you to stop what you're doing. Jaco had "hit the wall".
After several days rest and with lots of water and pampering, Jaco’s muscles recovered and he regained his strength. We were able to let him out on our lot to play and to take him for short walks on the beach. Everyone was very relieved that he was on the mend, including our cottage friends and neighbours.
We have so many happy memories of Jaco at the cottage. Sadly, he died of cancer in 2010 and is still sorely missed. We now have two other border collies, Conan and Annie, who are wonderful companions, keeping the chipmunks at bay and walking and running the length of the beach everyday. Big Sand Bay cottagers have probably seen them training and exercising with my husband Peter and they’ll be doing that again this summer.
Help Tim Resurrect the Dollar Boat
Tim Monague is a First Nation commercial fisherman and businessman on Christian Island with over 40 years experience. Tim owns a vessel called the "Dollar Boat" which he used to make his living by catching fish commercially as well as using his boat to provide water taxi services to residents and tourists.
On January 14, 2017 the Dollar Boat caught fire and was nearly totally destroyed while moored at the Christian island dock. Tim had no insurance because he was unable to keep up with payments due to the poor fishing season in 2016. Tim lost hundreds of yards of nets and all of his fishing equipment and electronics such as his radar, chart plotters etc. He was left with a devastating loss of property but mostly, his livelihood and sole source of income for his family.
Tim is a community minded man who has assisted many with his provision of fish to events and functions over the years. He has always helped out when he could and has towed in many stranded and broken down boaters during his many years on the water. He has taken the time to teach his craft to others and has employed many men and women.
It's our turn to support and help Tim raise the Dollar Boat from the ashes. We can do this. We can help bring the Dollar Boat back to life and enjoy the fruits of the labour Tim and his guys bring us. Let's show Tim we care, and are willing to raise the funds necessary to make the Dollar Boat sail again and see him through this time of need.
Cottage Subletting/Renting
Christian Island Cottagers Association Supports Local Students
On behave of all the members of the Asscociation, congratulations to all the students graduating and good luck in your future endeavours.
Cottagers add more support!
Summer Wrap-Up
We're delighted to report that two fundraising events this summer were successful in raising donations for the Step UP Fund, a charitable organization which assists Beausoleil First Nation Youth pursuing post secondary education in other areas of the province.
This year's main Step UP fundraiser, Tea Towel Tales, an art show and raffle held September 2 on Gaag Miikan, raised a total of $1,004.00. Kudos to cottager Deb Eden and many volunteers for organizing!
The Jewellery Sale organized by Chris MacDonald and friends on August 6 raised a total of $450.00 for the StepUp Fund.
Many thanks to all the cottagers who supported these events and to the artists who contributed their beautiful and inspired towel creations!
Hopefully Movies on the Beach will be back next year...if we get some beach back!
CICA Membership Application
Membership fees have been waived for the 2018/19 season.
TO ALL CICA MEMBERS PAST AND PRESENT PLEASE NOTE:
Members in good standing when membership fees were waived initially will have their membership automatically renewed for such time as these fees continue to be waived.
If there are any updates to your personal information, please send them via the form found at http://islanderonline.ca/forms-for-cottagers/
The First Ferry the Christian Island Cottagers Knew
from Doug Bingley
The boat that the original cottagers would have been familiar with (before the RA Hoey), was a war surplus wooden boat with an inboard engine. it was rumoured to be a RCAF crash boat from Halifax harbour. Attached is a picture of two crash boats that I found online- They look a lot like the CI boat, below. Two of the captains, Abraham King (L)and Sam Jamieson are in the bottom photo, both photos were published in the islander several years ago.
I can remember the little boat from when I was a kid. You looked down at it from the dock- the scale can be seen in the photo - not very big!
We thought the Hoey was a monster - a real steel ship! The captain, Sam was very proud of it.
There was towed barge for lumber and vehicles, and for a fee, the barge full of lumber could be delivered right to your cottage (If there was enough water).
Photo credits
WW2 photo from the Shelburne community museum - captioned
R.C.A.F. Crash Boats
Date:
1942
Location:
Battery Point, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
CI boat photos courtesy of Donna Kramer, LHP longtime cottager
Picture 1
The Ferries of Christian Island by Gary Moorcroft BSB
RA Hoey (Last Friday night boat was 8:30pm)
A steel hull tug boat which pulled a barge which would carry 4 cars/trucks depending the size.
Then
The Hoey and the Quinte. The Quinte could carry 12 vehicles...again depending size of the vehicles.
Along came the Indian Maiden to replace the Hoey while the Quinte continued to ferry vehicles to and from the Island.
When the Quinte retired along came the Upper Canada...a vehicle / passenger ferry.
Cars were taken off and on from the side of the ship and the Indian Maiden was used sparingly.
Then came the Sandy Graham the current ferry for Christian Island.
I remember times when the car ferries were down and we used Mike Sandy's tug and barge to move vehicles. On a Thanksgiving Weekend to boot.
It is a blessing to hear the Beausoleil First Nation taking the lead, with some assistance from the Christian Island Cottagers Association working in the back ground convinced the Federal and Provincial Governments how critical a dependable passenger and car ferry is for the safety and well bearing of the Christian Island Community.
http://barrie.ctvnews.ca/mobile/video?clipId=1028527&binId=1.1272429&playlistPageNum=1
Dear Minister Carolyn Bennet,
It was great to meet you a few weeks ago at Ve'ahavta’s annual event, as well as a few years ago when we had dinner together at Gary Goldberg’s home, which was also a wonderful experience.
I also want to commend the current government, under the leadership of the Prime Minister and yourself, for its attempts to address the injustice that Canadian First Nations communities have experienced over the last number of centuries. I know there is still a long road ahead of us, but the first steps are finally being taken.
I really feel we are at a pivotal moment in Canadian history marked by two developments:
1) The First Nations regaining their pride and dignity they were robbed of, and strongly asserting basic rights they are entitled to, denied to them for far too long
2) From the Canadian government’s side, recognizing the historical and ongoing discrimination faced by First Nations and committing to work together to begin to heal the wounds from this tragic legacy in an open and transparent manner.
Now to be more specific:
I’m writing to you as a followup to our conversation at the Ve'ahavta event where we discussed Christian Island. We talked about the fact that you have a cottage on Thunder beach which is nearby and I invited you to come visit me on Christian Island, which I would love you to consider.
A much more urgent matter is the ferry situation on Christian Island. Right now, the car ferry (M.V. Sandy Graham) has broken down for, probably, the fourth time this year. As a cottager, it’s very inconvenient. In fact, I didn’t go up to my cottage once between August and September because I have a disability and I just find it too hard to park my car, get off, lug all my supplies onto the passenger ferry, do the reverse when I disembark on Christian Island and then have to repeat the entire process again when I leave the island.
But if this was just an inconvenience to myself and for many cottagers, I would not be writing to you.
I am writing to you about the plight of the First Nations, the permanent residents on the Island. For them, it is much more than an inconvenience - it actually is a life and death matter.
Not to be able to get to work on time, not to be able to get to school are serious concerns not to be dismissed but, even more important, is the very real danger that medical issues and accidents may happen on the island at a time when there is no reliable car ferry service.
It’s vitally important for the First Nation Christian Island community to have their own modern, working ferry which does not keep breaking down. The ferry that’s in service right now is over 65 years old, and is now broken down - yet again. For the cottagers it may be annoying, but for the First Nations it creates real and significant hardship. It makes life many times harder and I have no doubt that it is a threat to the health and safety of the First Nations on the Island.
I know that the Chief of the island, Mary McCue-King, will be seeing with you in the very near future to discuss this and other issues, and to request the federal government’s support for this critically important initiative.
Chief McCue-King is a very positive, progressive, and forward thinking individual. I am confident that working together, you can ensure that the First Nations people on Christian Island have access to all the services that we in Toronto - and most parts of Canada - take for granted.
Thank you and I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season,
Eli Rubenstein
Christian Island residents to benefit from Beausoleil wharf expansion Français
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CHRISTIAN ISLAND, ON, Dec. 14, 2017 /CNW/ - Investing in public infrastructure supports efficient, affordable and sustainable transportation services that help Canadians and their families get to work, school and essential services on time, and back home safely at the end of a long day. The governments of Canada and Ontario are making investments that will help create well-paying jobs and grow the middle class now while building a strong foundation for a sustainable economic future.
The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Bob Chiarelli, OntarioMinister of Infrastructure, today announced over $4.7 million in federal and provincial funding to expand the Beausoleil wharves on Christian Island and Cedar Point.
The governments of Canada and Ontario are each contributing up to $2,354,167 to this project through the Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component – Small Communities Fund. The Beausoleil First Nation will also provide $2,354,167, bringing the total investment to over $7 million.
The Beausoleil wharf expansion project will expand and rehabilitate the existing dock structures at the Christian Islandand Cedar Point terminals. Work will include a dock expansion to approximately 60 metres at each terminus, construction to expand or rehabilitate ramps, fenders and bollards, and dredging to accommodate new ferries. Work will also see improvements to the breakwaters, marine lights and launch ramps. The project will modernize transportation between the island and the mainland, and support a new passenger ferry service to connect the residents of Christian Island to social, economic and health services.
Once complete, this project will increase safety, make it faster and easier for passengers and vehicles to load and unload, as well as promote tourist activities on Christian Island.
Quotes
"Investing in transportation networks connects communities and offers Canadians and local businesses greater economic opportunities. Today's investment will benefit the Beausoleil First Nation community, businesses and tourists, while fostering long-term prosperity across the region."
The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
"The provincial government's investment in the expansion of the wharf infrastructure at Beausoleil First Nation will help to improve transportation options between Christian Island and the mainland, improving economic opportunities and access to important social and health services. Ontarians need a solid foundation of such services to succeed, and this is why our government continues to make such investments a key priority."
The Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure
"Beausoleil First Nation is very excited to begin construction of our wharves in the Spring of 2018. This new infrastructure will support expansion of existing parking to alleviate congestion along with supporting marine and tourism economic development opportunities in the area of Cedar Point. This new infrastructure is also being designed to accommodate our new ferry, which is slated to begin construction in 2018. On behalf of our community, I would like to say Gchi-Miigwetch to the governments of Canada and Ontario for their financial support for this very important infrastructure upgrade for Beausoleil First Nation."
Chief Mary King, Beausoleil First Nation
Special Thank you Cheryl
Thank you Cheryl for all the years of work you did for the Christian Island Cottager's Association.
Your wealth of knowledge on past goings on at the Island has been greatly appreciated.
I am sure if called upon for background information on issues, information would come forward to assist the current executive members of the Association.
Stay warm thru the winter and see you on the Island.
On May 14, 2017, at 2:29 PM, Cheryl Nailor-Lumsden <islander_cica@hotmail.com> wrote:
Hello Everyone:
Some of you may have already heard that I will be stepping down as the Office Mgr., and communications/web person for the Christian Island Cottagers' Association. As much as I will miss being part of the organization, personal issues have arisen limiting the time I have available to devote to carrying out these duties on your behalf.
My years of working with, and for, the organization have been interesting, informative, and enjoyable. I've been fortunate to meet and interact with so many new people, both cottagers and community members. My involvement with situations over the years has enriched my experiences on the Island. I have many fond memories, and made some great new friendships.
Thank you all for your patience, co-operation and friendships while I volunteered with the CICA. I have enjoyed the interaction with everyone during my tenure, and think that is the aspect I will miss the most. I'll still be an "Islander", just not as involved.
New contact information will be sent out to all members once confirmed. (The current email address will remain in effect until the change-over has been completed). Sonny Goldstein, President of CICA, will still be available to all of you via email as well.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Nailor-Lumsden
CICA website Islander Online: http://www.islanderonline.ca
Christian Island Summer Jam
Here is the Youtube Playlist from the 2017 Christian Island Cottage Summer Jam
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtwdOwsyL98ExSdFOAhTKfP50zJ0pSEkA
Enjoy