Category Archives: News, Information & Events

This is the place to look for happenings here in Port Loring and surrounding areas. Also any news, events, pictures and things that you folks send me will be put in this category along with what ever I come up with.

Events & Things

Good morning.   Well weather wise we will see partly cloudy skies this morning and then some occasional showers during the afternoon. Highs will reach 66F. Winds will be from the SW coming in at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain today; 50%.  Tonight it will be overcast with a few showers off and on.  Low tonight will drop to almost 55F. Winds will change to the NW and be coming in at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain through the night will be 50%.  Barometer is holding steady, did rise some through the night. It is sitting at 29.03 In Hg.  The moon will rise at; 11:15 PM and then set att: 2:01 PM.  Moon Phase today is; Solunar Table Moon Phase is 58% percent waning gibbous
58%   Waning  Gibbous.  The sun did get out of bed this morning, but behind some clouds: at: 6:47 AM & she will set at: 7:45 PM, Giving us good folks here in Port Loring, 12 hrs. 58 mins. of daylight.  We lost another two minutes yesterday.  Time of is of an essence folks, so enjoy our sunshine when she is shinning.   Half hour a day on the old skin will keep you fit as a fiddle. No Flu Shots Needed!!!!  For those wanting to do some fishing today, the old weather stick says the best times to be out there will be from; 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM and then again from: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.  Might pay to throw a rain coat in the old boat if your headin” out.

News For Port Loring

Wife and I went to the 39th anniversary of the Horticultural Society here in Port Loring, they had a a few speakers, including myself, on behalf or our Local Services’ Board. Gifts were handed out for door prices, plaques and things had names added for those that had the nicest flowers, herbs and gardens.  Some of the fist members were there that started the group up and much much more.  After the event the ladies put on a really nice table with fresh fruit, cheese well just to much to name. Should mention the punch was really tasty along with the coffee and tea too.  Was just great and I have to commend them all, on the great work they put forth.  Great bunch of folks and wife and I had a great evening.  Enjoy your day my friends.

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Great First Time Ever,Summer Sale Right Here In Port Loring Ontario

 I would like to mention that we will be having a SUMMER SALE, here in Port Loring, at our small store starting today.  FIRST TIME EVER, for that, as we would like to lower out inventory some.  For the first time since we moved here to Port Loring, we will be offering folks 20% off everything in our store.  Great deals let me tell ya and if you were thinking of one of my World Famous Native American Flutes, well this is the time to buy. “Huge selection this year.” So make sure you put it on your agenda and drop by, summer doesn’t last forever.   Address is 11588 Highway 522 Port Loring Ontario. Coming in from Highway 11 second house on right past the shell.  Can’t miss our sign out front that says Ruth & George Walters Author and Artist.  Phone; 705-757-1640

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The Man Of Steel Coming Soon 2013

You know for years growing up, young ones had a hero to look up to. Mine was Superman, great show and looked forward to it every week. One would think he or she would get over such things, but for me no sir. Superman has stuck with me through the years and me him. Now coming next summer we will see the Man of Steel head back into our living rooms for all to enjoy. Click Link Below to View up coming events of this great, much needed fellow.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jKWJZsjm5U

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Port Loring Water Levels

Numerous folks have called asking about the water levels on the lakes and river.  Below I have published an answer to the problem or best we here at the Local Service’s Board can get. Thing is folks no one, or one thing is to blame for the water being low. With no rain in our area to speak of for over two months, it is a wonder that the water isn’t lower than it is. So be patient, as what Mother Nature Gives us, is what we get, simple as that.   Click Graphs below to enlarge.

On 10/07/2012 9:38 AM, Vincent, Amanda (MNR) wrote:

Unfortunately I haven’t been able to touch base with Ken yet this morning but I thought I’d get back to you at my first opportunity.

Regarding flow from Dollars Dam – we will not cut all flow from the dam; in other words, we will maintain some flow through the dam, in the form of leakage, for a few reasons, including:

– Ecological values (stopping flow from Dollars Dam would negatively impact fish and other aquatic species which rely on some amount of water in that section of the Pickerel River system).

– Riparian rights (riverfront land owners may depend on a certain level of water in the river for their water intakes and wells).

– General river health (a small amount of flow is required to prevent stagnating in the river reach below the dam).

Based on the pictures you sent on Sunday, the small amount of flow leaking though the dam would barely be meeting the ecological, riparian and health objectives mentioned above. That being said, all riparian areas, both lake shore and river banks, are being impacted by the hot dry weather of late.

As you can see from the chart below, 10% of the time we’re below the lower normal operating zone this time of year. Come late July through August we’re below the lower normal operating zone 25% of the time.

Our 2012 trend (red line) is well on track to become one of the lower water years on record.

At this point, we’ve exercised our full extent of control on Dollars for the time being – the rest is up to Mother Nature!

Joe, please let me know if I can provide you with any additional information. I would be happy to share water level readings and history from any of our managed lakes in Parry Sound District for your comparison.

Take good care, Amanda Vincent

A/ Water Management Technical Specialist

Parry Sound District  705-646-5531

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Weather & Fishing Times

Good morning.  Well today we will have variable clouds with scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly during the afternoon hours. High 79F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.  Tonight we should see some: Scattered thunderstorms during the evening. Partly cloudy skies after midnight. Low 58F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%..  No guarantees though as the systems that have been going through have stayed to the north of us lately.  Barometer was falling slightly good sign for some rain and at the moment is sitting at; 29:00 in Hg.  The moon will rise at; 10:59 AM and then set at : 10:49 PM.  Moon Phase is; Solunar Table Moon Phase is 21% percent waxing crescent  21%  Waxing  Crescent.  The sun got out of bed this morning at; 5:51 AM & will set: 8:58 PM, giving us here in Port Loring Ontario; 15 hrs. 07 mins. of daylight.  For those wanting to do some fishing, well…the old weather stick says the best times to be out there will be from; 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM and then again from;    5:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Out of a four fish day I give it a three.

 

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