Cottage Security
Neighbourhood Watch at Bruce Beach
Submitted by Ross Klopp on October 19, 2009 - 3:17pm
The following e-mail message spells out the importance of having an eye out for our neighbour's property when at the beach.
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We received news yesterday that our cottage at 176 Bruce Beach had been broken into probably on Friday night Oct 16th. The intruders came in through a window in our sun room on the second floor although the cottage was apparently locked up tightly. Tools that were being used by our neighbor to do some work on the cottage were stolen but we don't yet know if anything else was taken because we are living in the Netherlands and can't get to the cottage to see. The police have been in to investigate and I understand from them that the cottage next to us was also broken into.
We wanted to let you know so that you will be aware and perhaps can alert others to the fact so that they will be on the lookout for anything going on along the beach. The investigating officer is Karen Green and the number to call is 519 396 3341 if anyone has a similar problem or wants to report anything. I believe there is a cottage watch group that keeps an eye on our cottages over the winter and if so it would be a good idea to let them know that there have been at least two break-ins so far this season - not a good start to the winter!
Best regards,
Heather and Jim Wall
Check the snow in Kincardine!
Submitted by Ross Klopp on November 20, 2008 - 11:24pmHere is a new site to check for news from Kincardine and Huron-Kinloss Township:
Speaking of snow, mark your calendar:
BRUCE BEACH SKI DAY, FRIDAY, JANUARY 30th AT OSLER BLUFF SKI CLUB IN COLLINGWOOD.
More info on the ski trip will follow. If you are anxious to learn more to-day you may e-mail Ross Klopp at tie-guy@sympatico.ca or cal (705)445-8632.
Bruce Beach Neighbourhood Watch
Submitted by Ross Klopp on October 2, 2008 - 11:14pm
Please be vigilant around the beach, particularly in the off season when there are a lot of vacant cottages. If you see someone around the cottages who you do not recognize, approach them, find out whether you may be of asistance. If you see a vehicle of question, make a note of the licence number.
The following is a note I just received from Jim Woods, cotage 83, at the base of the 8th hill.… continue reading »
GARDEN THIEVES AT IT AGAIN
Submitted by Ross Klopp on September 17, 2008 - 6:05pmDave and Janice Gibson were talking to some people in Pt. Clarke last night
and apparently the garden thieves have returned. Thirty-one places have
been robbed in the last couple of weeks in Pt. Clarke. This time they are
stealing barbeques, chimineas, etc. The police are looking for a grey
pick-up truck, with no licence plates.
Shocks off Water Taps
Submitted by Ross Klopp on September 17, 2008 - 1:41pmThere has been some experience of getting shocks,
sometimes just a mild tingle, off of water taps along Bruce Beach. Often
this particularly occurs at outdoor footbaths where someone is holding the taps
and grounding their foot in running water.
Another peculiarity is that some outside electric
metres continue to turn when the main switch at the incoming hydro box is turned
off.
Hydro Ontario has been in the area this week
checking for same. Naturally they come around when no one is
here.
If you have had any of these problems I would
appreciate hearing from you. Please respond to this e-mail if you are
aware of these conditions so that I might talk to Ontario Hydro about
them.
Bruce Beach Neighbourhood Watch
Submitted by Ross Klopp on July 23, 2008 - 9:29amDue to the number of incidents the last while perhaps it
is time to institute a NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH along Bruce Beach. If you
see something or somebody that doesn't look right, somebody that you question
has any business being on Bruce Beach, challenge them. Ask them whether
you might help them with what they are looking for just to let them know that someone is aware of them being on the property and, if in doubt, do not hesitate
to call the O.P.P.… continue reading »
THERE ARE PLANT THIEVES OPERATING AT BRUCE BEACH
Submitted by beachcomber on June 20, 2008 - 1:28pm
Reports have circulated that several cottagers have lost many, and sometimes all, of the spring planting they have done over the last short while. The residents of Gordon Street report that thieves have stripped their property of plants, including planters and hangers from both the road side and the beach side of the cottages. They have also dug up rose bushes and moved huge porcelain planters from lakeside decks. The plant thieves have stolen such a magnitude of stock that they must be selling some of the loot so be observant as you drive past yard sales and markets. Please be a good neighbour and report any sightings of plant thieves to the O.P.P. and also the township by-law officer as well as your neighbours. 
