January 2010 Newsletter

January 2010 Phone: 705-368-3021 Email: mta@manitoulin.net Fax705-368-3802 www.manitoulintourism.com Manitoulin Tourism Association January 2010 Newsletter The Little Current Swing Bridge will be closed each night from 11 pm until 5 am until the Spring to complete electrical work as well as improvements to the bridge itself. It will however, re-open at 2:00 am to allow any queued traffic to cross, and measures have been laid in place to allow emergency crossing during the night. If you are planning to travel to Manitoulin, please be aware of this situation and plan accordingly. Little Current Welcome Centre now open Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 9 am- 4 pm!!! Please come in for a visit, we look forward to seeing you!! Leanne McGill, Manager & Sheila Bowes, Marketing Coordinator Featured Events of the Month The Manitoulin Tourism Association (MTA) will be having a Silent Auction and Indoor Yard Sale on January 22, from 2-7pm and January 23, from 9am-5pm. Great items will be up for bid! Royal Canadian Legion Branch 177 and Ladies Auxiliary will be holding their annual Valentine Dinner on Saturday, February 13, 2010. Friday January 8 @ 7:30 pm the Manitoulin Islanders vs. Blind River Beavers at the NEMI REC. CENTRE & January 10 @ 7:00 pm at the WIKY ARENA-$9 ADULTS, $7 SENIORS/STUDENTS, $5 5-12 YEARS OLD Winter Warm up Lunch, Wednesday January 13, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Little Current United Church. Offering an expanded menu again! $7 per person. Please call ahead for takeout orders and free delivery 285-0990. Current Quilts and Stitchery Guild presents a Snowflake Tea and Silent Auction January 23, 11:30 am – 1 pm, Anglican Church in Little Current, everyone welcome!! February 5-7 the Little Current Lions Club presents a Winterfest sportsman hockey tournament. The division include; 35 ers and 55 plus. For more information or to register a team phone Aaron @ 368-3461 or Bruce @ 368-3163 MTA Silent Auction January 22-23 2010 @ Little Current Welcome Centre!! Great items up for bid in the silent auction!!! Awesome goods for sale during the Indoor Yard Sale!!! Please come out and support your local tourism industry!! All proceeds will go towards promoting Manitoulin Island and area tourism!!! Manitoulin Islanders kickin' it into high gear Come spend your Friday nights at the NEMI complex with the Manitoulin Islanders. The squad has turned things around in December, and are looking to carry this momentum into the new year. Islanders games will provide you with a great display of skill, finesse, and speed as well as great family entertainment. Come check out the Islanders during their six game home stand on Friday January 8th – 15th and 22nd as the host rivals Blind River, North Bay, and Soo Eagles respectively in Little Current at 7:30pm. They will also host the Eagles, Jr. Wolves and Soo Thunderbirds at the Thunderdome in Wikwemikong on Sunday the 10th and 17th as well as Saturday the 23rd at 7:00pm. Purchase tickets at the door; 9$ for adults, 4$ for youth. Come support the hometown Islanders! HEY, Oh' Islander's GO!!! New Fishing Regulations for 2010 The Ministry of Natural Resources, with the support of the Fisheries Management Zone 10 Advisory Council, has developed a strategy to manage Lake Trout in Zone 10. Based on the comments received during a public meeting in the spring of 2009, recommendations of the Fisheries Advisory Council and the best available science, the ministry has developed new fishing regulations for Lake Trout in Zone 10 Yellow Perch on Manitoulin Island and Walleye in the French River. These regulations will be put into effect for 2010 to improve fish populations as well as increase angling and recreational and economic opportunities in Zone 10. Manitoulin Island has a warmer climate (growing degree days), different geology (limestone vs. shield), and ultimately much higher aquatic productivity than the rest of Zone 10. It has the only limestone based Lake Trout lake in Zone 10, and one of only two limestone based Lake Trout lakes in the province. Lakes on Manitoulin Island are unique among Zone 10 lake trout lakes and warrant special consideration. The regulation changes for the waters of Manitoulin Island include a reduction from three to two Lake Trout for a sport fish license, with no size restriction and the open season will remain January 1 to September 30 in 2010. Yellow perch is also a very important sport fish but recent information suggests that exploitation is threatening the sustainability of the Yellow Perch fisheries on Manitoulin Island. A new open season from January 1 to March 31 and the third Saturday in May to December 31 should reduce the harvest of larger spawning size Yellow Perch, and allow this component of the fishery to rebuild. Information extracted from Minstry of Natural Resources Manitoulin Snowdusters Club keeping trails in Ship-Shape during the Winter Season!! Although trails on Manitoulin Island are currently closed (as of January 4 2010), rest assured the Manitoulin Snowdusters Club is working hard to get them ready and rideable.The Manitoulin Snowdusters Club Inc. is a volunteer based club, and they are very proud of their trail system; There are 545 km of groomed, signed trails reaching all areas of the Manitoulin, which tie into the provincial trail plan. The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) honoured Manitoulin Snowdusters in 2001 by awarding them the honour of Club of the Year for 2001. The award is given out annually to recognize exceptional effort and achievements of the possible 270 plus clubs who are eligible for this award. Do you have feedback for us?? Email marketing.mta@gmail.com. Do you have a great idea, or story about Manitoulin you would like to share?? If so, we would love to hear from you. Please keep us updated with any community events you might have. The Manitoulin Tourism (MTA) is a not-for-profit organization committed to promoting Manitoulin Island and Area Tourism. It is in its 57th year of service and continues to work hand in hand with all groups, organizations, and government agencies.

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