The Kawartha Promoter - July 15, 2022 - Volume 32 Issue 14

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Friday, July 15, 2022

Volume 32, Issue 14

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Summer Events • Crossword • Horoscopes

Minaajim: Good Stories from Curve Lake First Nation Tribute to Doug Williams July 15, 2022 - The Kawartha Promoter

Kawartha Dines BOBCAYGEON Caygeon Takeout 36 King St. E., Bobcaygeon 705-738-1288 Speciality: Chicken & Fries

Daylight Diner 80 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon 705-738-6609 Speciality: Breakfast & Lunch

FENELON FALLS LINDSAY Lotus Indian Bistro Twisted Indian Lindsay 69 Colborne St, Fenelon Falls 705-307-0325 Speciality: Vegan & Gluten Free options

370 Kent St West, Whitney Town Centre, Lindsay 705-328-9000 Speciality: Modern Indian Fusion Cuisine

Texas Burger & Pizza

Neabors Family Restaurant

8 Lindsay St. Fenelon Falls 705-887-4282 Speciality: Halibut, Souvlaki, Wings

401 Kent St, West Lindsay Square Mall, Lindsay 705-324-1862 Speciality: Home-made Specials & Desserts

A Few of the Wonderful Restaurants in theKawarthas 2

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OVER THE BACK FENCE

Well, it happened. I can now count myself among the thousands of Canadians who have contracted COVID! For more than two years, I have been diligent about masking in stores and other public places, washing or sanitizing my hands and carts, and overall maintaining a six-foot distance in large gatherings. But the sneaky little virus still got me!

I know where I caught it as I was given a ‘heads up’ that I might have been exposed. And no, I wasn’t wearing my mask at the time! Sure enough, four days later, I started feeling crummy.

Luckily, the symptoms were that of a bad cold and I didn’t lose my taster or smeller. Achy, tired, runny nose, congested chest and certainly a foggy brain (or at least I’m blaming that on COVID, okay?). I just hunkered down here at the casa, drank plenty of fluids,

and slept when I had to.

You know, I figured I’d probably get it at some point , I think we all will.

As long as we’re smart about it, and isolate as soon as we know or feel the symptoms so we don’t pass it along to someone else, we’ll get through it!

On another note ... remember my “eye stroke?” Well, turns out it wasn’t that ... it’s a cataract. (Man, growing older throws things our way, doesn’t it?) So, after two prescription changes (so far), I have an appointment with a specialist booked. For June of next year!!!!! What? Seems the surgeries that had to be postponed during the pandemic have backed it all up. That just means no night driving for me for awhile and perhaps one, if not two, more prescription changes. Perhaps you should buy stock in lens-makers!

I’ll keep you in business for another year at least!

That’s it for now. Summer’s here, the sun’s shining, birds are singing, events are happening and there’s lots to enjoy.

Be safe and stay well and remember, be kind! editor@thepromoter.ca

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FEDS HELP TOURISM AND COMMUNITIES

The federal government is once again investing in tourism, community infrastructure and economic development projects locally. It’s part of a $12.2 million investment from the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF), Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) and Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD).

Among the organizations chosen locally to receive about $2 million in grant funding include: • BGC Kawarthas - $400,000 – to construct the skate park at boys and Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes’ property in Lindsay.

• Kawartha Works Community Cooperative $500,000 – to establish outdoor entertainment experiences for tourists at the new Grove Theatre in Fenelon Falls.

• Kirkfield & District Historical Society - $76,710 – to renovate its historical building and deliver more inclusive programming for the community’s aging rural population.

• Kawartha Works Community Cooperative $150,000 – to reinvest playground at Tommy Anderson Park in Bobcaygeon.

• Municipality of Trent Lakes - $56,250 – to construct an accessible playground in Ode-naang Park in Buckhorn.

• The City of Kawartha Lakes - $750,000 – to improve downtown streetscapes on William Street North & South, Peel Street, York Street North, Kent Street West and Cambridge Street in Lindsay.

• The Fenelon Falls Museum - $39,540 – to deliver culinary and children’s tourism events and programs.

• The Sheila Boyd Foundation - $10,000 – to create virtual museum tours, adapt operations to public health requirements and provide year-round access to exhibits.

HALIBURTON LAUNCHES EMERGENCY ROOM AWARENESS

As Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) continues to experience critical staffing shortages, especially for physicians and nurses in the Emergency Departments, the organization is launching a public awareness campaign.

The campaign will encourage community members to ‘Stop-Check-Go’ before visiting a HHHS Emergency Department, as on-going staffing shortages

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may require temporary closures.

Anyone in need of serious medical attention (such as for chest pain, severe blood loss, head injury, or shortness of breath) should call 911. In the case of a temporary Emergency Department closure, emergency medical services will take patients to the next closest Emergency Department.

Community members are asked to first ‘stop’ and consider whether self-care can address their concerns (such as twisted ankles, sunburns, minor abrasions, or seasonal allergies) or if they should call their doctor for an appointment (such as for chronic symptoms, back pain, or stomach aches).

Then they are asked to ‘check’ on the status of the Emergency Departments, by calling the general HHHS phone line at 705-457-1392 and using extension 2555, visiting the HHHS website at www.hhhs.ca, or visiting HHHS’ social media channels on Twitter (www.twitter. com/HHHSCares) or Facebook (www.facebook.com/ HaliburtonHighlandsHealthServices) If an Emergency Department has been forced to close temporarily, notice will be posted on these channels, as well as shared with the media.

If their medical need is urgent, they can then ‘go’ to the closest open Emergency Department.

HHHS continues its work to retain its current staff, recruit new staff members, and explore all options and alternatives to deliver high-quality care to residents, cottagers, and visitors of Haliburton County and the surrounding area.

MILK RUN TRAFFIC IMPACT

After a two year pause, the Lindsay Milk Run will be returning on Sunday, July 17. This event will take place at the Lindsay Recreation Complex located at 133 Adelaide Street South in Lindsay.

Traffic along the route will be impacted between 7:30am until approximately 10:30am.

Albert Street South impact: Albert Street South between the area of Mary Street and Fleming College will be closed to all traffic starting at approximately 6am. A barricade will be placed across the street preventing traffic from entering Albert Street South. Only local traffic will be permitted to cross the barricade between the hours of 6am and 8:20am.

Starting at 8:20am all traffic will be restricted in this area as the 5K runners pass the area. The area should be clear of all participants by 8:30am. A barricade will remain in place until the end of the event at approximately 10:30am.

Volunteer Course Marshals will be on site at the intersection of Mary Street and Albert Street from 7am until 9:30am directing traffic, as required.

Mary Street impact: The 10K event will start at 8am. Starting at approximately 7:30am the area of Mary Street West between Adelaide Street South and Albert Street South will be closed to all traffic to accommodate runners and the setup of the race start line. During this time, traffic will be re-routed around this section of street.

Residents in this area are asked to prepare for this temporary impact accordingly. Directly impacted

residents will also receive a letter prior to the event advising them of the race impact.

Traffic flow will continue at approximately 8:10am through this area. The intersection of Mary Street and Albert Street will be impacted at 8:20am as 5K runners will travel through this area until approximately 8:30am.

A rolling street closure will take place at the intersection of Mary Street and Adelaide between 8:20am and 9:30am. Volunteer Course Marshals as well as Police will be stationed at the intersection to direct traffic accordingly.

Adelaide Street South impact: Adelaide Street South between the area of Mary Street and the Lindsay Recreation Complex will be closed to traffic starting at approximately 6am. A barricade will be placed across the street preventing traffic from entering Adelaide Street South between Mary Street and the Lindsay Recreation Complex. Only local traffic will be permitted to cross the barricade at this time.

At approximately 7:55am, all vehicular traffic will be restricted from this area to accommodate our runners and the setup of the race start line as the 5K event will start at 8:20am.

Residents in this area are asked to prepare for this temporary impact accordingly. Directly impacted residents will also receive a letter prior to the event advising them of the race impact. In the event, residents in this area require access in or out of this area, please approach event staff to assist you in exiting the area safely.

This area will remain closed to traffic until the end of the event at approximately 10:30am.

Victoria Rail Trail – Temporary Closure: A portion of the Victoria Rail Trail between the William Street North at Springdale Gardens and Victoria Avenue North at the Victoria Junction will be temporarily closed from 8am until 9:30am.

Residents in those respective areas are advised to anticipate higher than usual trail traffic during that time period.

Signage will be placed at both the starting point and ending point of the impacted section of the trail alerting trail users of the temporary closure.

Volunteer Course Marshals and Police: Volunteer Course Marshals will be stationed throughout the route to direct traffic and participants.

Traffic will be temporarily stopped as runners approach intersections. Once the area is clear of participants, traffic will be permitted to pass.

Police will be present at all major intersections to direct traffic, as required.

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Branch 77 Lakefield (705) 652-7988 • Friday, August 5 & Saturday, August 6 – Homecoming Weekend – • Friday night Bob Taylor Band from 6 to 10pm –

• Saturday from 12:30 to 4:30pm Harley Payne and General Delivery. BBQ both days with burgers, fries and sausages.

All are welcome

Branch 238 Fenelon Falls (705) 887-3041 • Saturday, July 30 – Dance featuring The Black Fly Band – Doors open at 7pm – Dance at 8pm. Tickets $20 available at the Branch • Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday during July & August, BBQ on the patio from 11:30am to 1:30pm

• 90th Anniversary Celebrations – Saturday, July 23 from 4pm to 8pm – Salad Supper, live music

by North Country Express. Free for members and guests. Reserve at 705-887-3041 before July 15 • Hall rental available – Contact Branch for details

Branch 239 Bobcaygeon (705) 738-2710 Wednesday - Drop in darts - 6:30 pm. Cost is $5 per person 7p.m. $5 per person per week Thursday - Drop in shuffleboard Branch 441 Kinmount (705) 488-3462 • July 16 - Gary Peters Jam session - 3pm - All musicians welcome to join • Fridays - Bingo - $500

Progressive jackpot; $300 must go each week • Saturdays - Meat Draw Weekly at 5pm

Branch 497 Omemee (705) 799-5095 • Tuesdays - Drop in Darts – 7:30pm • Thursdays - Drop-in Shuffleboard – 6:30pm

• Legion is open Fridays from 4pm to 8pm and Saturdays from 12noon to 4pm

Branch 519 Coboconk (705) 454-8127 • Friday July 29 - Lunch 11:30am • Tuesdays – Euchre – 1pm to 1pm - Pork Loin or Liver 1st Wednesday of the month – & Onions $13 - Followed by Big Buck Bid Euchre – 11am Country Music Jam from 1pm to • Saturdays – Music & Meat 4pm - Open Mic & Local Talent - Roll – Music starts 2pm, Meat Food Bank donations would be roll at 3pm appreciated.

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SUNDERLAND LIONS DONATE TO NEW MRI

We serve. The Lions’ motto may only consist of two words, but the story they tell is long, with many happy chapters. Members of the Sunderland Lions Club have been living this vision since 1955, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need locally and within the Lions’ international community.

Recognizing the importance of timely access to the best diagnostic imaging in the diagnosis and treatment of injury and disease, the Sunderland Lions Club generously chose to contribute to the Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation to help fund the community’s new MRI. Sunderland Lions President Tony Laundrie and Club members Bryon Jewell and Bill Clayton visited the Ross today to present the Club’s gift of $2,000 to

RMH Foundation CEO Erin Coons.

“We’re so grateful to the Sunderland Lions Club for extending their support beyond Sunderland and Brock Township, and recognizing that the Ross is their hospital, too,” said Erin Coons. “We all want the best care close to home. With their generous donation, we are one step closer to bringing world class imaging to the Ross Memorial.”

Magnetic Resonance Imaging helps physicians confidently diagnose disease and injury in the brain, spine, joints, breasts and organs. It’s a vital tool for detecting herniated or bulging disks, arthritic changes, and cancer. More than 500 patient exams are scanned at the Ross every month. The community’s MRI is now 11 years old and must be replaced; however, government funding doesn’t cover the $2.5 million cost.

For more information about the RMH Foundation appeal to fund the community’s MRI, or to make a donation, please visit www.rmh.org/foundation.

UNITED WAY LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes is currently seeking volunteers aged 55 or older to collaborate on a steering committee to implement a Seniors Health and Wellness Workshop Series.

The series of six workshops will be held throughout Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County from July to December 2022, in partnership with local agencies and delivered by industry leading facilitators.

Workshop topics, dates, venues and evaluations will be determined through the steering committee.

They are looking for individuals who have a strong understanding of the community that they reside in, are sociable and are willing to meet in person or online for planning sessions. Time commitment for the opportunity will be 3-5 hours per month for 6 months. To apply, fill out the volunteer form at https:// ckl-unitedway.ca/volunteer-form/ or call Jen for more information at 705-878-5081.

This project is funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

CALLING GHOST HUNTERS!

Join the Paranormal Seekers for a full investigation at Kawartha Settlers’ Village. It’s an intimate evening with the team, investigating the Village, its buildings and history. Using equipment you may have seen on TV, these professionals know what they’re looking for.

On Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23 from 7 to 10pm, 10 guests per evening will tour the village together with the experts.They’ll be focusing on the General Store, Wray House, Murphy Barn, Duggan House and Muir House or Junkin House.

Guests must arrive 15 minutes prior to event start time. There will be a 10-minute break midway. Guests are encouraged to participate in the investigation.

Tickets are $45 each and you can get them at http://www.ticketscene.ca/series/940/. Please note, this is a 16+ only event.

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Ximena Huizi, Rosalie Tremblay and Ben Yoganthan.

The production is designed by Julia Kim and will feature seven original songs with lyrics by Germaine Konji.

Tickets are on sale online at driftwoodtheatre. com. In keeping with Driftwood Theatre’s vision of theatre for all people, all tickets are available for Pay What You Can Afford admission. Audiences are invited to select from one of four set admission prices -- $5, $35, $50 and $75.

For more information about the production, visit www.driftwoodtheatre.com.

DRIFTWOOD RETURNS TO BOBCAYGEON

For the first time since 2019, Driftwood Theatre Group is returning to the road with The Bard’s Bus Tour. They will present King Henry Five throughout Southern Ontario, making a stop at Kawartha Settlers’ Village in Bobcaygeon on August 5.

An ambitious adaptation of three Shakespeare plays – Henry VI pts 1 & 2 and Henry V – King Henry Five is a powerful story about community, the families we inherit and those we choose and the legacies we leave behind.

Set against the backdrop of a contemporary patio bar and featuring Driftwood’s signature blend of music, puppetry and Shakespeare’s captivating poetry, King Henry Five is performed with a cast of only five performers. Led by Driftwood’s Founding Artistic Director, D Jeremy Smith, the cast includes Canadian theatre veteran Hume Baugh, Richard Alan Campbell,

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MERRITT, Sharon Lenore Passed away peacefully on July 11, 2022 with family by her side. Predeceased by her beloved husband Bob, parents Audrey and Bill Houghton and son Kyle. Loving mother of Sean, Amberley, and Erin (Stephen). Loving Nana to Hunter, Hayley, Reid, Tate, Luke, Carter, Addyson and Emersyn. Dear sister of Shirley Ann. She will be dearly missed by her nieces, family and friends. In keeping with Sharon’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of her life will be held at Coutts Funeral Home (96 St. Andrews street, Cambridge Ontario) on Wednesday July 20 with visitation starting at 1:30 P.M. and a Memorial Service beginning at 2 P.M.. Please consider a donation in memory of Sharon to the Farley Foundation. Memories and condolences can be left for the family at www.couttsfuneralhome.com

Sandra Jack passed away peacefully at home Monday July 4 in her 77th year surrounded by her close friends Debbie Cook, Krista Tabur, Lynda Maxwell, and Wendy Kane after a courageous battle with cancer.

Sandy was a teacher and Librarian at LCVI for most of her teaching career, and she finished her time in education as a vice principal at I. E. Weldon. Sandy was a tremendous life-force and an active member of the community.

She also served several terms on Lindsay’s town council and later as a board member and board chair at Fleming College. She was a natural communicator, storyteller, and people-connector and she touched the lives of many students and members of her community over the years. Sandra is the beloved daughter of Leslie Jack and his late wife Marion (Kerr). She is predeceased by her life-partner, Terry Worobec who will be interred with her. She will be greatly missed by her stepsons Daniel, Christopher, and Matthew. She will be remembered dearly by her aunt June Stewart (late Doug Stewart), and uncle Clayton Kerr (Fay Kerr), along with her many cousins.

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Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life in August at Cambridge Street United Church in Lindsay. The exact date and time will be announced as plans are finalized. Following the service, her interment will be a private ceremony for family and invited friends.

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The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the nurses at the Ross Memorial Hospital, Dr. McMillian and the hospice staff team, along with Dr. Forbes of Oshawa Cancer Care. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation for Palliative Care, or the Lakeridge Health Foundation (R. S. McLaughlin Regional Cancer Centre), would be appreciated.

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Sandy delighted in plotting pranks, voicing her opinions on a huge array of topics, and we will long remember her laughter, which had a mischievous chuckle at its core. She had a heart of gold and maintained treasured lifelong friendships. Sandy always had time for others and she gathered many in her circle of friends and relatives to celebrate her father’s 100th birthday last summer. She found joy throughout her life in her family, her work, travel, her support of community organizations, and her many hobbies and bucket-list of accomplishments.

Sandra will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all who knew her.

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Madcap Comedy!

Murder mystery!

THE GREAT 44FOWLER'S E FALLS th

FALL FAIR DISASTER

by Sarah Quick

a comedy adventure

BY JOHN NICHOLSON & LE NAVET BETE

JULY 20 - 30

a dinner theatre murder mystery experience!

AUGUST 3 - 13

www.globustheatre.com

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GET OUT IN NATURE

Kawartha Conservation is hosting a series of community nature walks throughout the summer at local conservation areas in Kawartha Lakes and Durham Region.

The series kicks off Tuesday, July 19 with a ‘Tree Talk’ at Ken Reid Conservation Area, where participants will have the chance to learn about different types of trees and how to identify them. The community nature walk series continues with ‘Wicked Wetlands’, ‘The Forest Understory’, ‘Wander Windy Ridge’, and an ‘Invasive Species Hike’, each of which explore different aspects of nature and our local environment.

The events will be held at Ken Reid Conservation Area, Pigeon River Headwaters Conservation Area, Windy Ridge Conservation Area, and Durham East Cross Forest throughout the summer, wrapping up at the end of August.

“The community nature walks are a fantastic way to join friends, families and others in a fun, educational hike in our local communities while learning more about the natural world around us,” said Kristie Virgoe, Director of Stewardship and Conservation Lands. “The community nature walks are led by our knowledgeable and passionate staff and each of these events is about providing a fun learning experience for participants at all ages and knowledge levels.”

Each event costs $10 per registrant and will last between 1.5 to 2 hours moving at a comfortable pace. Accessibility accommodations can be made for the ‘Tree Talk’, ‘Wicked Wetlands’, and ‘The Forest Understory’ events at Ken Reid Conservation Area upon request.

“Our staff are passionate about the environment and are excited to share our knowledge with the community,” said Virgoe. “We invite and encourage everyone to come out and explore our conservation areas and take the time to reconnect and appreciate the natural environment right here in Kawartha Lakes and Durham Region this summer.”

To learn more and register for the upcoming events, visit www.kawarthaconservation.com.

BOBCAYGEON SUPER SIDEWALK SALE

Strap on your shopping shoes and head out to Bobcaygeon July 29 to 31 for a massive sidewalk sale on Bolton, King and Main Streets as well as Marketsquare.

A wide variety of clothing, home decor and gift items will be featured. You can make it a fun time out and visit one of the local restaurants for lunch or dinner after your spree!

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Minaajim: Good Stories fro “Doug was my wife’s first cousin. He inspired my intrigue and interest in the Bullfrog case, Treaty 20, a very important pre-1982 Charter legal case. R. v. Taylor and Williams. A good man, wise, gentle, strong. I will mis him.”

Dave Mowat, Chief of Alderville First Nation

Miigwech Gidigaa Migizi ban, Doug Williams & Dave Mowat

In honour of Doug Williams, Miigwech Gidigaa Migizi ban, who passed away Wednesday July 13, 2022. A great teacher, historian, mentor, and spokesman. We are running two of his original stories from 2016. It was an honour to meet and work with him. Max Miller ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Nokomis

As told by Doug Williams to Julie Kapyrka

I was raised in a situation where there were a lot of kids around—and a lot of aunties, uncles and grandparents in a multi-family atmosphere. It was what sociologists call an “extended family,” as opposed to the “modern nuclear family” of mom, dad, and kids.

I grew up being raised primarily by my NOKOMIS—my grandmother, who was a family matriarch. She was born in Curve Lake in the 1890s.

She was very much caught up in a world of change. She spoke our language very well and lived a lifestyle that was Ojibwa Mississauga, but she also tried to adapt to the world of Canadian things. She had to navigate the change.

She married twice. Her first husband died when she was in her 30s, and she had to raise the kids on her own for a while until she married again.

She was amazingly adept at canoeing, and basketry was her forte. She traded her baskets around the lakes.

She also liked to clean and do domestic work, so she worked as a housekeeper for many of the cottagers who came in the summer months to this area.

She was also an amazing cook and would cook for the area fishing lodges.

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political sense, and as a leader she ran for council for the Curve Lake Band—and got in. She was active in politics for a while; she could span both worlds quite well.

I have many fond memories of picking blueberries and apples with her, and even of going into the rice beds with her to shoot ducks. Then we would come home and make duck soup.

One time in June, we went ODEMIN (strawberry) picking and left early in the morning when the dew was still on the grass. She said “Hope we don’t meet up with a bear.”

Well, we were in amongst the brush near some meadows and I was making sure I was right beside my grandmother because I was scared of MUKWA (the bear).

I was so intently picking berries that I forgot to keep track of where she was. I looked up and she was not there.

I panicked. I started yelling for her so she could hear me. I was scared and I felt so lost.

She was only over a knoll about 10 feet away from me picking berries. When I yelled she stood up and said “Oh my gosh. Keep quiet. The bears will hear you.” I was so glad to see her.

She always said if we come across a bear we have to speak to it in ANISHINAABEMOWIN (the Ojibwa language) because it is the only language they can understand. You can even tell it to go away in the language . . . but that is another story.

Baskets and Buttons

As told by Doug Williams to Julie Kapyrka

Another fond memory I have of NOKOMIS (my grandmother) is of the many activities we did together, in particular making baskets—and all of the undertakings that entailed.

Every year she expected me and her brother Madden to go into the swamplands and harvest BAAPAAGIGUN (Black Ash trees) for her. We would fell the trees and carry those logs on our shoulders over to our canoes and carefully paddle across the lake with those trees in our canoes. It was not easy.

When we got the logs home, we would pound on them. This was called BAAPAAKEGEHWIN (pounding into splints). When you pound this kind of tree, the annual growth rings will separate into splints. You use the splints to make baskets.

NOKOMIS was very well known for her basketry and would make any size, from small dainty baskets to huge hamper and laundry-basket styles, all made out

om Curve Lake First Nation “1 will always be grateful to Doug Williams for the regular columns he wrote for The Promoter during my editorship.

Thank you, Doug, for sharing personal stories with us that were grounded in community and family life. Through you, we saw the resilient humanity of your people, while being gently reminded how our mainstream Canadian society continues to marginalize indigenous people.

You were in such demand as a respected elder that I rarely got to spend the time with you that I would have liked. And that makes the story gifts you left us all the more special and precious.

May we all be worthy of those gifts.”

John Bird of wood. These were extremely durable and there must still be some around this area, especially amongst the cottagers.

I remember we would load up the canoes with baskets and I would go and help her trade and sell them to farmers, cottagers, and settlers. We would trade and paddle along the shores of Chemong Lake, Buckhorn Lake, Pigeon Lake, and Sturgeon Lake. She would knock on doors – she had her favourites.

I remember one time she got me out of bed. “We have to load the canoes. I want to go to Sturgeon Lake and Fenelon Falls tomorrow and we will spend the night in Bobcaygeon. Make sure you have blankets.”

We started out about mid-morning and paddled to Bobcaygeon. It would take us until about 4 pm to get there, but it was a casual paddle and we fished along the way. We got a bass in a bay at GCHI MINIS (Big

GET YOUR CYCLE ON

Submitted by Jennifer Lopinski

Following two years of successful digital events, the Kawartha Lakes Classic Cycling Tour Presented by Boston Pizza Lindsay is returning to a live event on August 27, 2022.

The event features a variety of distances that will appeal to different skill levels. Starting and finishing at I.E Weldon Secondary School in Lindsay, the scenic

Island) and then we proceeded to the Taylor camp on the far end of Bobcaygeon Island.

There was always someone at this camp ready to greet travellers and offer a place to stay. Murney Taylor, a young, very handsome man about 25 years old, was the only one there looking after the camp. He had a four-walled canvas tent set up. He was so happy to see us and he welcomed us so warmly. We had a wonderful meal of bass which we made into a stew.

Then I slept and I remember the wonderful aroma of cedar boughs that covered the ground under me while NOKOMIS and Murney told stories deep into the night.

Bright and early the next morning we headed out onto Sturgeon Lake. NOKOMIS would drop into places and sell and trade her baskets—mostly trade.

We would get items like food and clothing. My grandmother was so happy.

We would end up in Fenelon Falls and we would get some candy and maybe a drink—go walking around downtown—she liked a store there.

Then we would go back, sleep at Bobcaygeon and get back to Curve Lake the following day. Oh what beautiful memories.

Except when we would trade her baskets with this one couple who would always give us button-less clothes. I called them Mr. and Mrs. Buttons. NOKOMIS did not like that . . . but that is another story.

“Gidigaa Migizi (Doug Williams ban our beloved teacher and mentor has begun his next journey to his cherished ancestors. Truth and Reconciliation Community Bobcaygeon mourns his loss. We are forever grateful for his friendship,guidance and love.”

Miigwech Gidigaa Migizi ban. routes have been chosen keeping riders’ different capabilities in mind, but always with an emphasis on fun. The 18, 33 and48 km routes are ideal for families and include an out and back ride on quiet streets and the Trans Canada Trail (suitable for all bikes). The 60/100/160km rides all have their own full route on quiet paved roads.

Proceeds from the event will benefit A Place Called Home and support their 19 bed emergency homeless shelter. Over the past five years the event has generated over $200,000 supporting the shelter’s food budget and the vulnerable men, women and families of the City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County.

Start time for the 100/160 km. routes is 8am. The 60 km starts at 9:30 and the 18/33/48 km. routes start at 10:30am. Early registration is $80 for adults with discounted rates for families and those who wish to fundraise to ride.

To find out more event details or to register online please visit www.kawarthaclassic.com or email kawarthaclassic@apch.ca.

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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes has received a complete Zoning ByLaw Amendment Application to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law B2014-070 from Dewdney Mountain Farms Ltd. and subsequently peer reviews have been completed. The Municipality is notifying the public in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, and the Municipality`s Public Notice Policy.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of Trent Lakes will hold a public meeting to consider the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended.

File #20-14 Date and Time of Meeting: Wednesday, August 10th at 9:00 am Location of Meeting: Please be advised that this is a virtual meeting and this public meeting will be facilitated through video conference. Please contact the Municipal Office if you would like to speak at the public meeting and instructions will be provided to you. Please note written submissions will be accepted by Council if you cannot attend the virtual meeting.

Location of Subject Lands: Lot 28, Part of Lots 29 and 30 Concession 15 (Harvey),

Registered Plan 45R-15569 Parts 1-3

Address: 543 Ledge Road Roll No.: 1542-010-002-67500 Applicant: Dewdney Mountain Farms Ltd.

Purpose and Effect of the Zoning By-Law Amendment The purpose of the application is to rezone the subject lands to permit the lands to be used for the proposed Quarry Operation.

The subject lands are currently zoned “Rural-55 (RU-55)”.

Related applications include a previously adopted Official Plan Amendment (OPA No. 41) which was approved by the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) in 2015.

The applicant has submitted the following information and reports, which are available for public review at the municipal office during regular business hours and on the website at https://www.trentlakes.ca/en/build/current-planningapplications.aspx: • • • • •

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Haul Route Noise Impact Assessment Report Noise Study Traffic Report Planning Justification Report Engineered Road Improvement Drawings Proposed Alternative Haul Route

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During the review of the application the following planning reports and peer review of the technical reports have been completed on behalf of the Municipality of Trent Lakes: • • • • • • • •

The Municipal Planning Services Ltd. report to Council dated November 9, 2020 The Municipal Planning Services Ltd. report to Council dated November 24, 2020 The Municipal Planning Services Ltd. report to Council dated February 23, 2021 Tatham Engineering dated July 14, 2021 Aercoustics, dated October 6, 2021 The Municipal Planning Services Ltd. report to Council dated October 8, 2021 Tatham Engineering dated January 28, 2022 Tatham Engineering dated May 3, 2022

Representation and Notification Any person may attend the virtual public meeting and make written and/or oral submissions either in support of or in opposition to the proposed amendment. In order to make arrangements to attend the virtual meeting please contact clerk@ trentlakes.ca on or before Tuesday, August 9th, 2022. It is the responsibility of the interested member of the public to have technology in place to connect to the meeting.

If a person or public body does not make written or oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipality of Trent Lakes before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipality of Trent Lakes before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Council of the Municipality of Trent Lakes on the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the Municipality of Trent Lakes, at 760 County Road 36, Trent Lakes, Ontario, K0M 1A0.

Information Additional information and material relating to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, including a copy of this notice, is available to the public for review at the Municipality of Trent Lakes office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m., under File Number 20-14. Inquiries may be directed to Adele Arbour, Planner at (705) 738-3800 ext. 234, or via email at aarbour@trentlakes.ca.

The Public Meeting agenda and related correspondence will be made available to the public on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022, one week prior to the meeting on the Municipal website.

Dated at the Municipality of Trent Lakes this 30th day of June, 2022.

Jessie Clark, Clerk Municipality of Trent Lakes 760 County Road 36 Trent Lakes, ON K0M 1A0 Telephone: (705) 738-3800 Fax: (705) 738-3801

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WRAPPED IN ART

The City of Kawartha Lakes has launched a temporary public art initiative to wrap select traffic control boxes in the municipality with art.

That’s a Wrap traffic control box art program will enliven the landscape, help to reduce graffiti and visually connect the communities of Kawartha Lakes for area residents and visitors.

The municipality is seeking artists and graphic designers to submit digitally created artwork, or scans of original artwork. The 2022 call for submissions is for nature and outdoor themed designs. Nine traffic control boxes will be wrapped in 2022. Residents of Kawartha Lakes are encouraged to submit artwork that represents our beautiful outdoors. It is hoped that the individual and collective experiences of our community will be captured, displayed and promoted on traffic control boxes throughout the municipality for up to three years.

As an extension of the program, artwork submitted may be chosen to be featured in the 2023 Municipal Calendar. This publication has a distribution of 50,000, a 12-month shelf life and is widely read by residents and visitors alike. The Artist of the Month’s work and name will be noted in the calendar. To be eligible for inclusion as Artist of the Month, the submission subject must focus on the natural environment of Kawartha Lakes, and/or people enjoying Kawartha Lakes’ natural environment.

Along with the exposure and name recognition that accompanies a community competition like this, the winners will be rewarded with a $100 honourarium for their work. Only original works of art, created by

contemporary artists will be considered.

The deadline for submissions is August 20.

To learn more about the program or to submit your design visit https://forms.kawarthalakes.ca/EconomicDevelopment/Thats-a-Wrap-2022-Public-Art-Program

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In fact, in the coming weeks you may experience some tough ones. Sit a spell to see you through and know that you will rise again!

Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) Patience will be required of you, Pisces, during this phase. It won’t be easy. But it will make you less reactive, and, thus, avoid bad decisions!

Aries (March 21 to April 20) Try not to be in a hurry to grow up or move on, thinking the grass is greener up ahead. Because what you have now, can be perfect in so many ways, if you want it to be, Aries.

Taurus (April 21 to May 21) We have all heard of “random acts of kindness”. They are the best! When no one is expecting a good deed, they are there, ready to make someone’s day better. If you can make some happen, do so. If you can make some happen, without bragging about it, even better!

Gemini (May 22 to June 22) “It is a beautiful and delightful sight to behold the body of the Moon.”: Galileo Galilei. If the astronomer Galileo could appreciate the moon so much 400 years ago, then why not you, too, Gemini? So much is waiting for our eyes to discover in plain sight.

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ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 54 Bolsover Rd. Bolsover, On. In church Services start at 10:00 a.m. Sundays All Welcome and for further information please call 705 426-9382 Bolsover Pines Seniors Club - 50+ 16 Bolsover RD. Community Centre Bolsover New members are welcome, however, a Waiver & Release Form must be signed.

Membership is $10 (good until May 2023) with weekly games for $3 per day.

SUMMER B.B.Q. JULY 20, 2022 AT 2 P.M. (see details below) Tuesdays 1:00 p.m.

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Come and enjoy a fun afternoon with a great bunch and help keep this community centre open.

Our Fund Raising B.B.Q. is for Members only who may bring a guest. Cost is $5 for members and $7 for guests. There will be a Door Prize and Gift Certificates for our fund raising draw We will serve Hot Dogs, Salads, Desert and Beverages.

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