Welcome to the Lake

Welcome to the Lake

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Community Association Fees

There is a $150 per month community association fee for each lot. This fee covers water, sewer, and garbage services, as well as use of the clubhouse, marina and boat storage areas.

Electrical, heating, and telephone services are individually billed.

Working out in Vulcan!

One-year gym membership in Vulcan for only $165.00! This includes up-to-date cardio equipment, weight machines, free weights, and the squash/raquetball court. I was paying close to that amount for a quarterly membership back in Brooks. Plus, here I can go anytime, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. So much for excuses now...gotta just go out and do it!

Thursday, February 3, 2011

A Safe and Warm Winter

The following is thanks to Pillar to Post:

Every winter homeowners turn to supplemental heat sources such as gas fireplaces, generators, space heaters, wood stoves and kerosene heaters to reduce home utility costs and stay warm.

When using a supplemental heat source to save energy and money this winter, keep safety top of mind to prevent fire and Carbon Monoxide dangers - two of the most common winter safety hazards. Below is some safe heating advice.

Keep space heaters at least three feet from people, pets or anything that can burn, especially furniture and curtains.
Look for products that have built-in safety features like automatic shutoffs, anti-tipping devices and heat guards.
To avoid serious home injuries and help you rest easy throughout the winter. Be sure to follow all manufacturers’ instructions for use and placement of heating devices.
Place at least one Carbon Monoxide alarm in your home near sleeping areas. This will detect and alert your family when dangerous levels of the deadly and odorless - gas are present.
Have your home’s central heating system inspected, cleaned and tuned by a trained professional who knows how to repair leaks and other problems.
Never burn trash or cardboard boxes in your fireplace or wood stove; they burn unevenly and may contain poisons or cause a fire.
Get your chimney inspected and cleaned every year by a professional chimney sweep.
Supplemental heat sources are a great way to stay warm without heating the entire house.

Friday, January 14, 2011

Tinman Triathlon

The Vulcan Tinman Triathlon is on June 4, 2011.  Get training!

Winter/Spring Course Calendar 2011

The Winter/Spring Course Calendar 2011 is out thanks to the Vulcan County Adult Learning Council.  Register for course online at www.vulcanadultlearning.ca.  Brush up on your computer skills, learn how to take better pictures with your digital camera, ideas on gardening, fitness and exercise.  Check it out...it's the logical thing to do!  It's local!

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Vulcan County On Track To Reduce Taxes Again Next Year

This clip is from the Vulcan Advocate January 1, 2011 online edition:

Vulcan County on track to reduce taxes again next year


Local News

By Stephen Tipper/Editor

Posted 8 days ago

Administration is pleased with council's direction in preparing for yet another reduction in property taxes next year, says the County's administrator.

"While both council and administration can be confident that the ratepayers will not object to a reduction in taxes, I compliment council on the creative manner in which you addressed the service delivery issues," wrote Larry Baran in a report to council.

Instead of reducing services to bring about a tax reduction, council asked administration to find innovative ways to maintain or improve upon services while reducing taxes, Baran wrote.

"While we must still wait for the final assessment and requisition information to come in the beginning of next year, administration is confident that council will reach your goal of reducing property taxes again in 2011."