Burnt Islands Newsletter
Vol.1 Issue 4 Aug. 5, 2005
R/O System
The R/O System is in the process of completion. Charles Fudgeis working on installing this new system. The system will be up and running some time in the near future.
Come Home Year Videos
The Sharing Our Future Team are selling Burnt Islands Come Home Year 2005 Videos.
To place your order for any Sharing Our Future videos, please contact Vicki, Savannah or Jessica at 698-3553 or drop by the Town Hall.
All videos cost $10.
Smoking Ban
On July 1st, 2005, a smoking ban came into effect. This smoking ban has prohibited smoking in all enclosed public places, including bars, bingo halls, all indoor public places and workplaces. Individuals who do not comply with the ban will face a fine of $50-$500, and
employers who do not abide by this ban will face a $500-$5000 fine. For more information regarding this smoking ban please visit:
www.health.gov.nl.ca/health
Finances
From meeting of July 20,2005
Account Bal.July 20,2005...$46,063.38
Monies Receipted...............$81,207.75
Cheque Written..................$73,658.33
$53,612.80
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Fact
On average, 100 people choke to death on ball point pens every year.
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Fishery
Approximately 75 % of the quota has been already caught, yet plant workers have only earned a minimum amount of hours. Some fishery workers have gotten together and formed an Action Committee to address the concerns of the fishery people and put forward these concerns to the government until the fishery can return to a sustainable level. The fishery workers feel there should be some type of assistance for all people affected. On July 29,2005 the members of the Action Committee held a meeting to discuss some ideas on how to address the issue. A decision was made to meet with MP Mr. Bill Matthews to further discuss the issue.
Roads Work
Tender closing date for roadswork (Causeway Extension to Plant Road, phase three) is August 17, 2005. After tender closing there could be approximately two weeks before work begins.
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Fact
More people are killed by pigs or falling coconuts than shark attacks.
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Radio Station Update
As you all are aware, Burnt Islands is receiving its very own radio station. Due to funding difficulties with HRDC, the progress of the radio station has been temperarily delayed. However the matter is currently being dealt with and the issue should be resolved soon.
Backhoe
On July 5th, 2005, an inquiry was made by officials from the Town of Burnt Islands concerning the use of a backhoe type attachment with the 938f Caterpillar Loader. Some of the workers had concerns relating to their safety while operating the unit, therefore on July 6th, 2005, a visit from Occupational Health and Safety was conducted to inspect the unit. Based on their observations, the unit was not equipped with a Roll Over Protective Structure or a Fall On Protective Structure. As a result, the Occupational Health and Safety Officer had no alternative but to issue a Stop Work Order to prevent this attachment from being used. However the Town of Burnt Islands has an agreement with the Town of Isle aux Morts to obtain use of their equipment when necessary.
Burnt Islands Come Home Year 2005
The Burnt Islands 2005 Come Home Year Celebrations were a huge success. The fireworks and events were enjoyed by all. The Come Home Year Committee is now finalizing their finances. All remaining money will be given to various organizations around Town.