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Our Local ROYAL CANADIAN Legion News
For hall rentals or more information about ongoing activities, please call the individual Legion Branch. We welcome submissions to editor@thepromoter.ca. Deadline for the next issue is Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Branch 77 Lakefield (705) 652-7988
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• Tuesdays – Darts – 7:30pm
• Thursdays – Shuffleboard – 1pm
• Thursdays – Darts – 7pm
• Fridays – Snooker – 1pm
• Fridays – Shuffleboard – 7pm
• Saturdays – Weekly Meat Draws – 4pm
• Call 705-652-7988 for current events
Branch 238 Fenelon Falls (705) 887-3041
• Hall rental available –Contact Branch
Branch 239 Bobcaygeon (705) 738-2710
• February 25 – Jigs Dinner & Dance –Dinner at 6pm, Dance to follow featuring Montana Sky - $30 members, $35 nonmembers. Tickets available at the Bar
• March 11 – St. Patrick’s Day Dance – 7:30pm - $15 per person – advance tickets are available at the Legion Hall
• Wednesday - Drop in darts - 7p.m.
Branch 441 Kinmount (705) 488-3462
• Fridays - Bingo - $500 Progressive jackpot; $300 must go each week
Branch 497 Omemee (705) 799-5095
• February 25 – Legion Dance –7pm to 11pm – DJ
• Tuesdays – Darts – 7:30pm
Branch 519 Coboconk (705) 454-8127
• February 24 – Lunch & Country Music Jam – 11:30am to 1pm is Lunch - $13 per person – Country Music Open Mic Jam hosted by Ian Zinn – 1pm to 4:30pm. Food bank donations appreciated
• March 4 – John Coulton Memorial Ice Fishing Derby – 8:30am to 3pm – Gull Lake, Deep Bay Road – Tickets $25 in advance at Legion Hall
$5 per person
• Thursday - Drop in shuffleboard6:30 pm. Cost is $5pp per week
• Tuesday Night Doubles Dart League
– Competitive league – 8pm - $5pp per night – Limited to 40 players, please call the Branch to register
• Saturdays - Meat Draw - Weekly at 5pm
• Thursdays – Mixed Darts – 7:30pm
• Fridays – Drop-in Coffee Time – 8am to 10:30am
• Tuesdays – 1pm – Euchre
• Tuesdays – 7pm – Open Darts
• Saturdays – Music & Meat Roll – Music starts at 2pm – Meat Roll at 3pm
• 1st Wednesday – Big Buck Bid Euchre –10am - $15pp
• For more information contact Legion 705-454-8127
Branch 184 Woodville & District (705) 439-2397
• Tuesdays - Country Line Dancing Lessons – 7 to 9pm - $10 per person 4th Thursday – Luncheon – 11:30am to 1pm - Serving soup, sandwich and
Branch 67 Lindsay (705) 324-2613
• Mondays – Progressive Euchre – 7pm$5 per person
• For information about upcoming events dessert with tea or coffee. $10pp. Take out orders, please call 705.439.2397. and regular activities, call the Legion Branch at 705-324-2613 or follow us on Facebook
February 24, 2023 - The Kawartha Promoter
Strengths indicated in the report include:
• Leadership and teamwork
• Commitment to quality service
• Care and attention when handling COVID 19 and influenza, and low rates of outbreak
• strong emphasis on health and safety
• staff training, performance measurement and reviews, and “Spot a Star” recognition program
• up-to-date communications
Senior leadership were some of the first to congratulate the staff at Victoria Manor for achieving this milestone.
“Accreditation is a significant process that demonstrates our commitment to continuous quality improvement and our ability to uphold the highest standards of excellence in care,” said Pamela Kulas, Executive Director of Victoria Manor. “Each and every team member at Victoria Manor played an important role in receiving this designation. It was no small feat, with several months of preparation and effort that went above and beyond their essential day-to-day responsibilities. I’m am so incredibly proud of the entire team at Victoria Manor. Even throughout the pandemic we were able to uphold more than 1628 quality standards.”
“Thanks to the team for their commitment and compassion for making the quality and safety of care for our residents as a number one priority,” added Cheryl Faber, Director of Human Services at the City of Kawartha Lakes. “And thank you to the families for their continued support and respect during times of uncertainty.”
Michelle Walter, President of Victoria Manor’s Resident’s Council said, “We have received this award as a result of Victoria Manor‘s staff, residents, family and friends and from within the community. The only way this happened is because everybody comes together as a team. And this team will continue to stride forward to improve Victoria Manor to make the home even better. Thank you for everyone’s hard work.”
Business Incubation Centre Opens
The Launch Kawartha Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre, a hub of creativity and inspiration, was officially opened to the public on February 10.
The centre is designed and anchored by the Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corp. (KLCFDC) and funded internally by the Kawartha Lakes Business Community Development Corp. (KLBCDC). It will provide a space for up to 20 entrepreneurs each year to incubate their businesses alongside the Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas (ICPK).
The City of Kawartha Lakes is also proud to support these organizations by providing funding to the ICPK. This will aid in delivering programs and services at Launch Kawartha and fostering the development of new, innovative technologies, products, services, and job opportunities in the region.
In his opening remarks, Vince Killen, Executive Director of KLCFDC and Launch Kawartha, announced that the new facility is set to host approximately 40 events over the coming year. Recent events hosted at the centre include the induction announcements for the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame and Ministerial roundtables aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs.
Nicole Stephenson, the interim CEO of the Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas, said, “We are deeply committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for entrepreneurs in the City of Kawartha Lakes. That’s why we are thrilled to sponsor Launch Kawartha and relentlessly work towards our mission of empowering the next generation of business leaders in our community.”
Exciting upcoming events were also announced, including the Intellectual Property “Pizza’s and Patents,” a fun and interactive workshop, and innovation leadership training programs. Additionally, multiple “Fireside Chats” with industry experts are planned, and virtual viewing webinars and events are being developed for the public.
For aspiring entrepreneurs or those in the early stages of developing their business model, the Launch Kawartha Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre offers a FREE collaborative workspace to help grow your business and connect with in-house experts in various business sectors. To learn more, visit www. launchkawartha.ca.
Family Health Teams Get A Boost
MPP Laurie Scott recently announced the provincial government is providing $8.1 million in new annualized base funding to enhance access to primary care in key regions of the province. This funding will support various interprofessional primary care organizations, including 18 Family Health Teams (FHTs), 2 Community Health Centres (CHCs) and 2 Nurse Practitioner Led-Clinics (NPLCs), to continue the deliver of high-quality care that Ontarians know and deserve.
The City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team (CKLFHT) will receive up to $109,825 in prorated additional base funding for the 2022-2023 Funding Year, annualizing to up to $439,300 in additional base funding for the 2023-24 Funding Year, to enhance access and support the delivery of quality interprofessional primary care in our community. This will bring the maximum available base funding to $3,928,240 for the 2022-23 Funding Year and $4,257,715 for the 2023-24 Funding Year.
“Increasing provincial funding for CKLFHT will directly support the residents of our community through the addition of 2 Nurse Practitioners and 1 Administrative Staff,” said Scott. “This is another step to providing quality health care close to home. Thank you to the CKLFHT for all they do and continue to do to help our residents”.
“On behalf of the board, staff, physicians, and community, we applaud the Ontario Ministry of Health’s recognition for support toward team-based primary health care, and specifically, toward the community of Kawartha Lakes where there is a continued need for health care services for the unattached population,” said Aasif Khakoo, Executive Director for the City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team.
“Primary Care is the foundation of our health care system and our government is committed to ensuring Ontarians can connect to primary care closer to home,” said Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “This funding for the City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team will help ensure the Kawartha Lakes community has access to the health care they need, where and when they need it.”
Nominate Your Environmental Hero
The Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee (KLEAC) is looking for nominations for the 2022 Environmental Hero Awards. Each year, the Committee recognizes individuals, businesses and students living in Kawartha Lakes who have shown a commitment to improving the wellness of the
“The Environmental Hero Awards are a chance for residents to nominate environmental change-makers in Kawartha Lakes and bring attention to the amazing work they’re doing to help the environment,” said Councillor Pat Warren, KLEAC Council Representative. Winners will receive a certificate from the Mayor and their project will be included in a KLEAC presentation to Council at the May 9, 2023 Committee
To be nominated for an award, the nominee must
A resident(s) of Kawartha Lakes; Working to address an environmental issue in
Acting to influence change for the benefit of the environment without any expectation of reward
Environmental Business Hero
A business from Kawartha Lakes that is working to address an environmental issue in 2022; Making an outstanding environmental contribution within Kawartha Lakes; Acting successfully to influence change for the benefit of the environment without any expectation of reward; and,
To accept the award the recipient must reside in
Environmental Student Hero
A student or group of students who have participated in a project that demonstrates a commitment to improve or change the environment; Applicants must be students and residents in Kawartha Lakes, from Kindergarten to Grade 12; Applicants must submit project documentation— including photographs and records of progress;
The project must be completed during the 2022 or
Applications will close on Earth Day, April 22, 2023. For more details on the awards and to apply, visit the City’s website at www.kawarthalakes.ca.
Music Council Notes
Only a few more days now and we will be welcoming Christine Tassan et les impostures to Bobcaygeon. An award winning group…a Gypsy jazz band…from Quebec has been thrilling audiences in Canada, Europe, USA and China. The Music Council is looking forward to this concert and is truly thankful to the Lions Club for sponsoring this talented group. Some of us will be billeting these players and will be able to learn more about them.
The concert takes place on March 11 at 7pm at the United Church. Let’s try and fill Trinity United Church to show them a big Bobcaygeon welcome.
Moving on to the summer Concerts in the Park, the performers have been booked and we are still looking for advertisers and sponsors for the concerts. We are grateful for the support we receive from the community ... where would we be without them?
You can find out more at www.bobcaygeonmusic. com and follow the Bobcaygeon Music Council on Facebook or Instagram.
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Knit And Lit At The Trent Lakes Library
Starting March 7, the Buckhorn branch of the Trent Lakes Public Library is resuming their Knit and Lit Program.
Bring whatever project you’re working on and if you need yarn, check out their yarn exchange program. They also have lots of free patterns.
The sessions take place at 11am on Tuesdays. For more information, visit www.trentlakeslibrary.ca.
Chamber Hosts Social Media Workshop
Members of the Bobcaygeon Chamber of Commerce are invited to attend a social media workshop on Monday, March 27 at 6:30pm at Kawartha Settlers Village.
Edward Hilton, Economic Development Officer –Small Business (Digital Service Squad) for the City of Kawartha Lakes on how to extend the social media reach of your business.
At this seminar you will learn:
• Why to use Social Media
• Which platform is best
• The importance of being consistent with Social Media updates
• How to measure the success of your posts
• The importance of using videos
For more information, visit www.bobcaygeon.org.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE BCC
The Buckhorn Community Centre is a busy place on the daily, but there are a few special activities that might light your fire on a cold winter day.
• Spring Dinner Theatre: Monday, March 6 at 9:30am, tickets go on sale for performances of Halfway There by Norm Foster. The shows run April 21 to 23 and April 28 to 30. Tickets are $45 each and include dinner and the show. Phone orders will be taken starting at 10:30am.
• March Break 2023: Monday, March 13 is Craft Day for the kids from 9:30am to 3pm. Arts, crafts, cooking and games and lunch are on the menu. The cost is $20 for BCC members, $25 for nonmembers. On Tuesday, March 14, it’s Sports Day from 9:30am to 3pm. The day include lunch, sport skills and indoor games. The cost is $10 for BCC members, $15 for non-members. Payment is due at the time of registration.
• Easter Bunny Workshop: Monday, March 20 –Join Gwen to make an adorable Easter Bunny decoration. There are two times to choose from –11am to 1:30pm or 6pm to 8:30pm. Your $45 fee includes supplies and either lunch for the early session or hors d’oeuvres for the evening session. You can choose a white or natural wood bunny to make your decor. Payment is required when you register.
• Lunch and Trivia: Bring your friends to a lovely lunch at noon on Wednesday, March 22 and play some trivia. Donation at the door. Lunch consists of two kinds of soup, salad, beverage, dessert. Registration is required. You can find out more at www. buckhorncommunitycentre.com. To register, call 705657-8833.
New Family Doctor In Kinmount
Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI) is pleased to share Kinmount District Health Services Foundation’s (KDHSF) announcement that Dr. Lesslie Ponraja will be joining the healthcare team at the Kinmount and District Health Centre (KDHC). Dr. Ponraja comes from England, where he has practised medicine for 20 years, 15 as a family doctor and five in a hospital.
KDHSF appreciates the assistance of the Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI) during the recruitment process. Cindy Snider, KLHCI Recruitment & Retention Coordinator, states “I wish to congratulate the KDHSF for all their hard work on the recruitment of Dr. Ponraja. It has been a pleasure to assist them through the process.”
Dr. Mihu, a family doctor at the KDHC since 1999, states “I am extremely pleased to welcome Dr. Lesslie Ponraja to the Kinmount and District Health Centre. With his vast experience and friendly, supportive manner, he is a most welcome addition to the KDHC healthcare team.”
Dr. Ponraja, who invites patients to address him as ‘Dr. Lesslie’, plans to join Dr. Mihu in seeing patients at the KDHC from Monday to Thursday, starting on March 1, 2023.
It is important to note that new patients are not being accepted at this time. Dr. Mihu has been caring for a large number of patients for several years, so initially, she will be sharing her existing practice with Dr. Ponraja while preparing for her retirement and the transfer of her entire patient roster to Dr. Ponraja over the next few months.
The KDHSF and KLHCI express heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Mihu for dedicating almost twenty-five years of devoted care to her patients. Dr. Mihu’s retirement is a loss for our community, but a well-deserved respite for her. We wish her the very best in the coming years.
The KDHSF would like to thank the community for their invaluable support which makes physician recruitment possible. The KDHSF is continuing its efforts to increase the healthcare team at the KDHC in order to meet the needs of our growing community.
The Kinmount District Health Services Foundation is a registered charity comprised of community volunteers who work to support and expand the healthcare team at the Kinmount and District Health Centre. You are invited to visit www.kdhc.ca for more information about both the KDHSF and the KDHC.
KLHCI is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to recruit and retain family doctors for the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Ontario Invests In Mobile Wellness
The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge’s (CMHA HKPR) has officially launched new Mobile Wellness Clinics, ‘The Road Ahead’.
The provincial government invested $1 million to increase access to mental health and addictions supports across the region including Peterborough County, Haliburton County, Northumberland County and the City of Kawartha Lakes.
“Our government is working hard to support
Ontarians with the health care they need, where they need it”, said Laurie Scott, MPP Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock. “Our rural community will have greater access to mental health supports through the Mobile Wellness Clinics. CMHA HKPR works to serve our community, and access to this new tool will promote positive outcomes.”
A few of the services offered are:
• counselling and therapy;
• support with addictions and substance use;
• mental health education;
• medication support;
• and access to other services such as psychiatry.
Another First For Rmh
Ross Memorial Hospital is the first hospital in Ontario to use an Insignia femoral stem implant in hip arthroplasty surgery.
Dr. Sebastian Heaven, an Orthopaedic Surgeon at Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH), performed the inaugural surgery on February 15, 2023.
The new Insignia femoral implant stem was recently approved by Health Canada.
According to Dr. Heaven, there is increasing movement towards using collared stems in hip replacements that don’t use cement, which is the majority in Canada and the United States, due to some large registry databases showing improved survival of these implants as compared to their collarless versions. Ultimately, this translates to a lower likelihood of needing a second surgery after hip replacement when using this technology.
Dr. Heaven says, “The implant we’ve used has some unique proprietary design features that are all geared towards maximizing the probability that the implant is stable and grown onto by the patient’s own bonefunctionally making it a part of their body. Collared stem design and its behaviour after implantation when compared to collarless designs was also the topic of my master’s thesis, so it’s an area of particular interest for me. I’m delighted our smaller, rural hospital can be at the forefront of available hip implant technology,” www.JamesGoodliff.ca
“Delivering on the promise of a better healthcare experience is at the heart of what we do at Ross Memorial Hospital,” said Kelly Isfan, President and CEO at Ross Memorial Hospital.
RMH conducts around 150 hip replacements annually.
Electric Vehicle Charging In Bobcaygeon
An investment of $100,000 from Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) has enabled Environmental Action Bobcaygeon Inc. To undertake a number of projects to enhance the eco-tourism experience in the Bobcaygeon area. Recently, they announced a fourth project – the installation of a level 3 electronic vehicle (EV) charging station.
provides the community with a more convenient way of dealing with by-law and licencing matters and believe it will result in an improved level of service.”
MLEL is responsible for the investigation and enforcement of municipal by-laws. A list of commonly referenced by-laws are available on the municipal website (www.kawarthalakes.ca/bylaws).
MLEL Officers help make sure by-laws are respected and they respond to a variety of issues, including:
Applications, Licences and Permits
Common application forms, licences and permits are available online at www.kawarthalakes.ca/ applications.
Parking
The new charging station is located at 50 Canal Street just below Lock 32 in a highly visible location. Bobcaygeon will now be a destination location for those who drive an EV—a segment of the visitor population that had previously been excluded from visiting our area due to a lack of infrastructure.
The station is hooked into the large, well-known FLO network that runs throughout Canada and the USA. When planning their driving routes, EV users will know that Bobcaygeon has the infrastructure available to provide a quick and easy charge for their vehicle. The station’s central location will provide plenty of opportunity for EV owners to enjoy our local shops, restaurants and services while waiting for their charge.
“EAB would like to thank Parks Canada for its speedy turn around on, not only the approval process to permit the station installation on their property, but also the expedient and helpful manner in which they supported the permitting and installation process with our civil and electric contractors and Hydro One,” said Ann Adare, EAB’s Director and Project Manager for Bobcaygeon’s first public EV charging station.
Other projects completed include the installation of kayak parking racks, repairing bikes as part of the Impact 32 Bike Share and providing a heritage walking tour in the village. The contribution was part of the Government of Canada’s Tourism Relief Fund, delivered by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT WALK-IN SERVICE
As of February 28, the Municipal Law Enforcement and Licencing (MLEL) Office located at 37 Lindsay Street South in Lindsay will be available for walk-in service each week from Tuesday to Thursday between 8:30am to 4:30pm. MLEL staff will also continue to be in the office and available for appointments Monday and Friday during regular business hours.
“Our office is pleased to be reopening for walkins,” commented Aaron Sloan, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement and Licencing. “We hope this
If a vehicle is left parked on a city street or in a municipal parking lot where it’s not permitted according to the Regulatory Parking By-Law, it could be ticketed, towed and/or impounded. Specific payment and trial options for parking tickets are listed on the ticket, but they can be paid at the MLEL Office, any Municipal Service Centre and online.
Pets and Animal Services
MLEL covers a variety of animal services such as licences and dog tags, as well as works closely with the Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes.
Property Standards
MLEL enforces the Property Standards By-law, to help ensure properties are properly maintained and repaired to protect the health and safety of our community.
Complaints can also be filed online through the Municipal Law Enforcement General Complaint Form on the municipal website. For more information on Municipal Law Enforcement and Licencing, visit www. kawarthalakes.ca/mlel.
To gen touch with Municipal Law Enforcement, please contact 705-324-9411 extension 1212 during regular hours, 705-928-3054 after hours or email bylawcomplaints@kawarthalakes.ca. If you require emergency fire, paramedic or police services, please call 9-1-1 immediately.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gordon Joseph Ratcliffe, 62, on February 6, 2023 after a difficult battle with cancer.
Gord was born in 1960 in Toronto and moved to Bobcaygeon with his parents in 1975 where he made many friends.
Gord was predeceased by his partner Christine Tindale, parents John and Joan, and brothers Johnny, Wayne, Ralph and Ross. He is survived by brothers Mike (Irene), Tim (Judy), Donald (Joanne), sister-in-laws Jane, Susan, Trish and many nephews and nieces.
Gord requested to be cremated and his ashes will be scattered in Mississauga with Christine at a later date.
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