Acton Island Association
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Acton Island Association
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If you are a member of the Action Island Association and want your message posted here, send it to . If a response is expected then include contact information but be aware that the contact information will be displayed with your message on this publicly accessible page. All messages are subject to review by the board prior to being posted here. Comments and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the AIA.
Aug 21 2020
Hi everyone, As we are all getting ready to enjoy this beautiful weekend, we want to bring to your attention a concern that has been raised by multiple members. A number of boaters are using the channel between Acton Island and Muskadasa Island for tubing and wake boarding. The wakes caused by these activities are causing unwanted disruption and damage to the docks and boathouses along this channel. Your neighbours would like to ask that you consider using the larger open water near Bass Island and Mortimer's Point for these types of activities so that the wakes have a chance to dissipate before reaching shore. Thank you kindly for your consideration
July 29 2019
Towable tube. After windstorm Monday, July 29.
Contact: Lisa…
July 6 2019
We are missing an almost-new swim platform, with ladder bolt holes,
missing from our dock, north side of Acton Island, close to the bridge.
Thank you
Contact: Judy
June 17 2019
A note from AIA Director Howard Day on the Internet access options available to Acton Island properties:
AIA-Internet-Access-Note-2019-06-17 [PDF]
June 4 2019
Two tables have washed up on our shoreline.
a) small wooden rectangular slatted table with drop leaves.
b) round blue-grey coffee table made from composite as used in Muskoka
Chairs......very heavy.
Call: 705-762-1799
June 4 2019
We have a queen mattress and box spring, would be perfect for bunkie or cabin. Has had special mattress cover since purchased. Free !
Call: 705-762-1799
June 4 2019
One of our neighbours in Dudley’s Bay reached out yesterday. A child's stuffed animal washed up on their island and they would love to get it back to its owner.
Contact: Phil ,
May 5 2019
We found around May 5th weekend this floating in our boathouse. If this is yours please contact us at to recover your item.
S Racey ,
August 18 2018
We had two yellow kayaks go missing in Dudley bay. They may or may not be tied together. They are cricket dimensions. Please let us know if you have seen them
Haly Peper, 403-971-2177
July 30 2018
Attention Acton Island Association Members!
As a reminder that we must be ever vigilant, we were notified today that an AIA member’s boathouse was broken into while the residents were up in their cottage. Apparently the thieves, targeting money and/or jewellery, broke in through an open screen window. The suspicion is that the thieves approached via the water. Please keep a watchful eye over your property and those of your neighbour’s too.
Regards,
The Directors
Acton Island Association
July 23 2018
Found a black and silver paddle. Please feel free to contact me by email or by phone.
Trevor, , 416-898-5004
July 23 2018
Lost a white windsurfer board a few weeks ago. No distinctive markings. Main keel/rudder was not attached. Please feel free to contact me by email or by phone.
Trevor, , 416-898-5004
July 12 2018
We found a bumper/fender from a pontoon boat floating just off our dock. If it's yours call 705 762 0055 to identify & pick up.
Jim Peirce, 1490 Acton Island Rd
July 11 2018
In the big storm on June 30th, one of my Pelican kayaks went missing from the dock.
It is orange/yellow with "Quest 100" on the side.
I am located on the north-east side of the island, two cottages from the bridge - 1159 Acton Island Road.
If you found it, please contact me at 416-305-1473 or by email -
Thanks
June 18 2018
Lost: kayak, blue 14.5 feet, serial number QRQO4483E616.
Last seen on our dock June 12, Apiary Road.
If found, please contact Will Stewart 705.763.6642
Thanks
May 7, 2018
Field of Greens Muskoka Market is Muskoka’s premiere gourmet food store and bakery. We are currently hiring several cashier/customer service positions at the Port Carling store and at the Willmotts store at Beaumaris. These are summer positions, up to 5 days per week. We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic and outgoing staff to join our team. Please email a resume to David at fieldofgreenspc@outlook.com. Visit our website for more information www.fieldofgreenspc.com
June 30, 2017
We have a Mercury metal gas tank found floating near our dock at 1490 Acton Island Road on June 30
Paul Mills.
April 17, 2017
Found this on our dock.
We're the last cottage on Wynanne. 416-560-9164 /
September 4, 2015
Letter to Minister Mauro from AIA re Bala Falls (Sept. 2015)
August 2015
Three facts from SaveTheBalaFalls.com Stop the Hydro Plant - flyer (May 19, 2015) from SaveTheBalaFalls.com Legion Hall Presentation, 2015-07-25 Bala Falls info from Sun & Ski Ltd. Moon River June 25, 2015
July 2015
From: Peter Weissman Subject: The Bala Falls To: Date: Monday, July 6, 2015, 10:34 AM Good morning. I am sending this email to fellow Muskoka cottagers who may be interested in following what is happening with the proposed power plant in Bala. It would be a real shame to lose these beautiful falls for the production of energy that is not needed in Ontario. Not only will the falls be lost but the power plant will forever change the look and feel of Bala. The plant is proposed to be built right beside Hwy 169 in Bala and will be an eyesore that towers over the highway (and blocks the beautiful view down the Moon River). There is a lot of information about this whole issue at https://savethebalafalls.com/ Whatever your views are about this proposed power plant, I think this information will be of interest. Regards Peter Attachment(pdf): Stop Bala Falls Hydro Project
March 2015
The Muskoka Lakes Association (MLA) has taken an official stand opposing the Bala Falls project. We suggest that AIA members review page 5 of the MLA Newsletter link below:
https://www.mla.on.ca/Storage/37/2642_ShoreLines_Winter_2015.pdf
We also encourage members to review the Swift River Energy Limited website which includes Project Updates at February 2015, including notes regarding a Bala Working Committee:
March 2015
From: Peter Weissman
Subject: Bala Falls Power Plant
To: "Acton Island Association"
Date: Sunday, March 15, 2015, 10:51 PM
Dear Members:
I know that there are members who are for and against the proposed Power Plant in Bala. Momentum is gaining for approval of a plant but there are so many unanswered questions. If you are interested, below is an email I sent to the Mayor and council members. Feel free to use it if you like.
From: Peter Weissman
Sent: March 10, 2015 5:03 PM
To: Furniss, Donald; Edwards, Allen; Kruckel, Donelda; McTaggart, Gault; Baranik, Jean-Ann; Barrick-Spearn. Linda; Harding, Phil; Nishikawa, Ruth-Ellen
Subject: Bala Falls Power Plant
Honourable Mayor and Councillors:I understand that negotiations are continuing with Swift River Energy regarding reducing the use of Margaret Burgess Park and increasing use of the Portage Landing and that a discussion and possible decision may be made this week. I would like to go on record as a constituent who is adamantly opposed to the building of the proposed power plant. Despite my objection to the project as a whole, I am concerned about the process and what I perceive to be a lack of transparency in this whole debate. I still don't know what the final structure would look like, how much of the view over moon river will be blocked and what Bala has to gain from the power plant.
I urge you not to make any deals with Swift River Energy until your constituents know what, in totality, is being proposed from all perspectives and have had a chance to state their opinions. I can tell you that you do not have my proxy to approve any deal with Swift River Energy now.
Thank you for considering my opinion.
Regards,
Peter