Huron Shores, Ontario

2,258 miles

May 8 – The Maple Ridge Store is a convenience store and a hub for community life.  In addition to basic groceries, convenience items, BBQ propane tank exchange, dry cleaning drop off, & a pay phone, they advertise “The Best Meat on the North Shore!” (of Lake Huron).    In the fall, they cut wild game (deer & moose) for hunters, and in most seasons they custom cut & package meats for delivery to the nearby communities of Thessalon, Iron Bridge & Blind River.   At the Maple Ridge Store, you can hear about all kinds of community news.

Little Rapids Community Centre, Huron Shores

The Little Rapids Recreation Complex Committee has working to create a complex that will include the existing community centre, and add a ballpark, a gazebo, an outdoor skating rink and, & a natural fitness trail.  To raise funds for the project, the Committee has sponsored an ATV Run from Little Rapids to Tunnel Lake and back, to be held on Saturday, May 28th.

Emergency Preparedness Week (May 1-7) just ended.  This is a Canada-wide initiative to increase awareness of individual and family preparedness.   The people of Ontario face all kinds of emergencies, from ice storms and power outages to tornadoes and industrial accidents, and they will face more in the future.  The theme this year is “#PrepareYourSelfie”.  Take a “selfie” to show how you’re prepared for an emergency, then share it on social media using #PrepareYourSelfie to advise family and friends to do so too!  Everyone is encouraged to reach out to neighbors, family, & friends who may be vulnerable or unable to support themselves during an emergency.