Snapping Turtle Action

Below is a note from Valerie Mccoy on a positive step to help save Snapping Turtles. Lets get behind this effort!!!!

The article on Snapping Turtles really surprised me! See below an easy form letter if you want to send a note of protest. I can't imagine a summer without kids yelling "TURTLE" and practically running across the water to get to the nearest dock.

Valerie

......I've just joined the David Suzuki Foundation and thousands of concerned citizens in calling for an immediate end to the hunting of snapping turtles in Ontario -– a species already on the edge of extinction from hunting, habitat loss, traffic and toxic chemicals.Take action at: http://action.davidsuzuki.org/snappers.

Despite being listed under Canada’s federal endangered species law, right now anyone in Ontario can legally kill up to two snapping turtles a day with a valid recreational hunting or fishing licence. The Ontario government can change this absurd policy – and give the snappers a fighting chance – by banning hunting of snapping turtles across the province. Please join us in demanding that the Ontario government defend these iconic, prehistoric creatures – and, if possible, ask three friends to join us, too. Go to http://action.davidsuzuki.org/snappers and help end the hunt of snapping turtles in Ontario.

Good Morning Leech Lakers,

WOW!!! Mother Nature sure delivered perfect weather for the long weekend. It was great to see everyone up and enjoying themselves in the sunshine. The lake sure was alive with activity.

Today is a different story. Its snowing quite heavily at the moment and doesn't look like it is going to let up anytime soon. So we are out on the roads again, so please watch for the flashing lights and drive carefully.

Regards

Jerry and Carol Cragg

1195 North Side

705-645-8851

jerry1195@hotmail.com

Snapping Turtles

For those that do not get the Toronto Star or missed the article the url below is an interesting article.

http://www.thestar.com/news/insight/article/1133454--ontario-snapping-turtle-endangered-yet-hunted

Leech Lake February Wild Life

Hello Leech Lakers,

Its pretty windy here. It looks like the sun is trying to poke its head out this morning, but the weather man is still calling for some rain. The roads and pull over areas have been cleared and as usual with the weather we have been having there are some icy places, so please drive with caution.

Our friends the Dick's sent us these great shots we thought we would share them with you, enjoy.

Have a great and safe long weekend.

Regards

Jerry and Carol Cragg

1195 North Side

705-645-8851

jerry1195@hotmail.com

Weekend Report - February 10, 2012

Hello Leech Lakers,

It has been an uneventful week weather wise, nice days and cold nights.

According the the weather man that is about to change this weekend, with snow and cold temperatures.


Enjoy your weekend.

Regards
Jerry and Carol Cragg
1195 North Side
705-645-8851

Road Report - Feb 3rd, 2012.

Hello Fellow Leech Lakers,

Wow! What a weekend we had up here, as some of you were witness to our beautiful winter wonderland.

We had 10-12 inches of heavy wet snow over the weekend, starting on Friday but most of it landing on Sunday. It just goes to prove that old man winter is still lurking around, as he gave us another 2 inches again on Tuesday.

It was a lot of work to keep these roads clear and stay ahead of the snowfall, and thanks to every one for keeping an eye out for our equipment while we were on the roads.

This week with temperatures into the pluses and a little rain the roads have iced up. The lake is snow covered with water under the snow, so be very careful and enjoy your weekend.


Regards,
Jerry and Carol Cragg
1195 North Side
705-645-8851
jerry1195@hotmail.com