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Over the past few weeks, I have received several emails and letters from people responding to the article that appeared in the November 1 issue of The Kawartha Promoter about the legalization of marijuana. A few of our readers who wrote in, expressing their opinions on the article. Unfortunately, they would either not allow us to print their name (as we do for any letter to the editor) or contained language that I would not print. Allow me to get a few things off my chest in response their reactions: 1. I do not “hate” marijuana. I believe, as I said in the article, that medical marijuana has many benefits to those who need it. But marijuana, like any form of medication or alcohol, can be misused and can, in some cases, lead to other social issues. Therein lies the danger. 2. The article was not intended to be “fear mongering”. I wrote the article to start conversations – it was not an in-depth investigative piece on the
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GRANS UNITE
I am proud of my city and my riding! I am a member of GRAN (GRandmothers’ Advocacy Network). The support we have received locally is amazing! The theme and activities of the UNiTE Campaign in 2018 under the global banner Orange the World, mobilizes people to stand in solidarity with women’s human rights organizations and defenders who are working to end violence against women and girls. The City of Kawartha Lakes is one of the “government partners” for this initiative. For the third year, our City Hall in Lindsay will be lit up orange during 16 days of activism. You can see our Mayor, Andy Letham, proudly sporting an orange tie on the City website, along with an expression of support, until December 10. Our MP, Jamie Schmale, is supporting the campaign also and will be sporting an orange ribbon in Parliament for those 16 days. Sobey’s in Fenelon Falls has allowed GRAN to gather by the entrance/exit doors, proudly wearing orange on Saturday, December 1, giving out information about the campaign. It just makes us say “Orange we glad we live here in Fenelon Falls, in the City of Kawartha Lakes?” Dana Bachman, Fenelon Falls.
EXCITED AND CURIOUS
It looks like the landscape of Bobcaygeon is going to change again.This is exciting for all of us who enjoy a shake up every once in awhile. This summer, Kawartha Coffee Co. dressed up Bolton Street with its beautiful display of comfortable, relaxed patio seating, where people crowded to enjoy their coffee. Bobcaygeon 72 Bolton kept the town tapping their toes and our Trent-Severn guests flocked to the bustling sports bar. The opening of Studio 358 brought us exceptional choices in local art and taught us a little thing or two along the way. Of course, we can’t forget the delicious and exceptionally pretty new Bigley’s Sweet Treats Ice Cream Parlour.
Bobcaygeon’s main street is, in my opinion, the prettiest in the Kawartha Lakes. Not to mention how much pleasure residents and visitors get from just sauntering throughout the village I have noticed the possibility of new attractions hopefully coming in the near future. The Old School House has been sold and Good Pickin’s is moving. My grandfather went to the schoolhouse so I have a personal interest in its evolution. I only recently noticed the etched initials in the side of the building and am still trying to see if Grandpa marked his spot. Gilstorf & Gray just went up for sale. Of course, there’s the prolonged opening of what had been Lock 32 Pub, an institution since I was a kid, which is one of the few places to get a good solid meal throughout the winter. Not to mention the long anticipated opening of the Old Dog Brewery “Opening Soonish”! Although the “ish” has been edited there is still the persistent question of “What’s going on?” Also the Bobcaygeon Massage Therapy Clinic will be moving as the building has been sold. This leaves another space for something new. There are all kinds of possibilities and lots to wonder about. There are whispers of a New York style deli, perhaps a gourmet cheese store to help us with our wine pairings. Fingers crossed, we may even see something actually happen at the old post office (before the building falls down would be nice). Bobcaygeon has been a second home to me and my brothers and sisters, as Dad bought a piece of swamp on Nogies Creek back in the 60s. Over the years we have watched and listened to the town develop and grow. We’ve been extremely happy that this little gem has managed to maintain its small town appearance while inspiring large and small businesses to grow. We may look quaint but don’t be fooled. This is home to modern, forward thinking entrepreneurs as well as progressive, caring traditionalists. Who says you can’t do both? Informed and intelligent choices have obviously outweighed most of the possibilities for human misjudgment. Of course, there always has to be at least one misstep (Boyd Manor, for instance -- not sure how that ball got dropped) as we all have our momentary lapses in judgment. But on the whole “Bravo” to Bobcaygeonites! It is heartening to be able to enjoy the spectacle of a Canadian community that is vital, growing, changing but remaining true to itself and its originality, all the while continuing to go forward with politeness, concern and good old-fashioned Canadian niceness! And we have the whole winter to speculate about what’s next. Susan Rasksen, Bobcaygeon Norma Long - Manager/Broker
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City Hall
By Kirk Winter
BITTER SWEET FINAL COUNCIL MEETING
The 17-member CKL Council met for the last time on November 13 for more than four hours, and between the collective sadness expressed regarding the death of Gord Miller and the poignant going away speeches shared by defeated or retiring Councillors, the meeting took on a very somber tone at times. The meeting began with a moment of silence recognizing former Councillor Gord Miller’s passing. A vase of flowers decorated his regular spot, and those in attendance were encouraged to sign a Book
CITIZEN APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOBCAYGEON LEGACY C.H.E.S.T. FUND GRANT COMMITTEE ARE NOW OPEN.
The Committee makes recommendations concerning financial assistance through the Bobcaygeon Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund to non-profit, community based organizations and individuals that provide programs, projects, services, or activities that enhance the quality of life for Bobcaygeon residents in the areas of health, arts, culture, heritage, education and the environment. Applicant Eligibility: • an elector in the City of Kawartha Lakes residing within the boundaries of the Village of Bobcaygeon. • a Canadian citizen • 18 Years of Age or Older There are three possible positions for a 3 year term available. Applications may be obtained from any Service Centre, City of Kawartha Lakes City Hall or 26 Francis Street, Lindsay. Or, online by selecting “Application process form”, then “Download a printable Citizen Appointment Application Form” at https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/en/municipal-services/joina-board-or-committee.aspx Members of the public interested in serving on this Committee are asked to submit an application on the prescribed form, along with supporting material to the Clerk’s Department c/o Reception Desk, City Hall, 26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario, no later than 4:30 p.m., on Friday January 4th, 2018.
of Remembrance located in the hall outside Council chambers. The meeting then began in earnest with an AGM report, budget requests, and deputations as the old Council met one final time in a “lame duck” session. Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation AGM The Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation is a joint venture between government and the private sector that provides affordable rental housing to many across the City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton. The demand for their units far outstrips availability. The KLHHC owns properties worth in excess of $130 million. Their properties include apartment blocks, townhouses and stacked row housing units. Currently, the KLHHC is liquidating 64 of their older units to provide the funding for new projects including Flynn Gardens, 5 Bond Street, and 68 Lindsay Street in Lindsay. Future planned projects include expansions of existing projects in Haliburton, Minden, and a new 30-unit housing project set for Fenelon Falls in 2020. The KLHHC already receives a $2.836 million subsidy from CKL council. For the 2019 operating year, there will not be an increase. Councillors O’Reilly and Strangway, who have spent the last eight years representing Council to the KLHHC, called the Corporation “a tremendous success story.” Kawartha Lakes Police Service Budget Request With 74 full- and part-time employees, the Police budget is one of the larger expenditures that the CKL Council must deal with. The Kawartha Lakes Police Service presented a 2019 budget request of $8.259 million, representing a 1.5 percent increase over 2018 operating costs. Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Budget Request The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, who received $41,604 from the City in 2018, presented a budget request to Council for $40,356 for the 2019 fiscal year. Councillor Strangway, who has spent six years as a Council liaison with the group, praised them as a “first class organization.”
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Kawartha Conservation Authority Budget Request The Conservation Authority presented a reasonable guesstimate of what they feel they will need for 2019. Like their compatriots in Lake Simcoe Region, their final budget will not be compiled until December. The Authority hopes that they will be presenting a budget to Council that actually features a decrease to just over $50,000 for the 2019 fiscal year. Councillors Breadner and Dunn asked the Authority for a very specific line item breakdown of their needs when that document is finally compiled. Councillor Stauble asked about the phragmites eradication program the Authority was undertaking and the impact of this plant on local ecosystems. Councillor Martin wanted to know when work would be done on the Omemee Beach project and was pleased to hear that the phragmites plants, which are a dangerous invasive species, had been removed and that many tree seedlings had been planted to improve the look of the waterfront and overall water quality. Kawartha Lakes Library Board Budget Request The library system of 14 branches and 37 fulland part-time employees has seen branch visits up 7 percent this year. The new library in Omemee, which opened in 2017, has been a huge success. The Library Board has been hit hard by the elimination of a $30,000 provincial technology grant. For 2019, the Library Board has asked for a $53,349 increase in their budget, which amounts to a 2.2 percent increase over 2018. Councillors Breadner and Junkin wondered why the Library Board had not worked harder to find those savings internally, rather than simply coming to Council for more money. The
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Bobcaygeon Beach Park Redevelopment Public Open House Attend the Public Open House for the Bobcaygeon Beach Park Redevelopment project on Thursday December 6 from 6pm to 8pm at the Bobcaygeon Service Centre (second floor meeting room). The purpose of this meeting is to share the revised concept design with the public. The initial conceptual design has been revised based on public feedback and comments received at the June 21, 2018 Public Open House and online survey. The revised design will be presented during the December Public Open House. The design continues to have a focus on water recreation and community use by incorporating outdoor gathering spaces, multi-use pathways, playground structures, riparian shoreline improvements and boat docking. Landscape Planning Limited is leading the design project. A revised concept will be available to view under the Major Projects section on the City website by December 7. For more information, please contact Jenn Johnson, Manager of Parks, Recreation and Culture by calling 705-324-9411 extension 1350 or email jjohnson@ kawarthalakes.ca.
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Board said they had tried, but more savings could not be found. Lindsay Business Improvement Association Budget Request The BIA asked for a $13,500 increase in their budget for a number of items, including to help pay the wages of their Community Liaison Officer, who is responsible for enforcing the two-hour maximum downtown parking limit, among other duties. Last year, this person generated over $10,000 in revenue for the City in tickets for parking offences. Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport Board Budget Request The Airport Board reported a projected decrease in their operating deficit funded by the City from $45,000 in 2018 to $34,000 in 2019. Increases in hangar rental income and profit from aviation gas sales have put the airport on a firmer financial footing. Capital projects for next year include runway improvements, which will hopefully be done by June of 2019. Councillors Stauble, Junkin and Elmslie’s questions of specific budgetary line items in the airport request were answered to their satisfaction, while Councillor Dunn congratulated the airport on all the improvements they have made over the last decade.
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City of Kawartha Lakes Proposed Budget A proposed budget was tabled for the 2019 year featuring a 4 percent tax levy increase. The increase was fuelled by major projects that include improvements to Logie Street, Kent Street beautification, the Bobcaygeon Beach project, and the second year of significant road re-gravelling across the City. The City is looking at a $4.3 million shortfall in 2019, which explains the tax increase. There will also be a projected $40 annual increase for City water and sewer users. The budget is to be available online by November 30, and Council expects to deliberate on the numbers in January and February. Councillor Elmslie questioned whether the City’s projected assessment growth numbers were accurate, while Councillor Junkin wanted to know why there was a $600,000 increase to the waste management budget. Many in attendance were surprised to learn that recycling had gone from a money maker for the City to a program that now costs the City more than $100,000 to manage. Collapsing prices for recycled material were blamed. Deputation from the Liquidation Sales Task Force – Jim Garbutt After eight years of debate and discussion, a proposal to limit and regulate the number of transient business liquidation sales in the CKL was passed. Goodbyes and farewells........... Mayor Letham thanked the departing Councillors for their service to the City and wished them well on their future endeavours. Departing Councillors Stauble, Junkin, Martin, Pollard, Strangway and Breadner spoke eloquently about what an honour it had been to be on Council and represent the people in their former Wards. lunchatallens.ca
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Horoscopes
November 29 to December 12 Melodie McCullough
Aquarius (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) Time management will turn out to be important in the next few weeks, Aquarius, if efficiency is the goal. Without it, every job and activity will become more and more stressful. Stay on top of it! Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) As the “busyness” season approaches, Pisces, remember to cherish the simple pleasures – time spent with family and friends and the fun that can come from down-to-earth, old-fashioned diversions. Aries (March 21 to April 20) Looking for a Christmas love, Aries? You may find yours in the most unlikely place, so do something exciting, something out-of-the-ordinary. And then – watch out! Taurus (April 21 to May 21) Finances can be a huge burden at this time of year, Taurus. Try to follow a budget and stick to it! The best gifts are not bought – they are shared freely from ourselves to others. Gemini (May 22 to June 22) Balance. The dictionary definition is: ‘keep or put (something) in a steady position so that it does not fall’. This means YOU, Gemini. Maintain a steady equilibrium in all you do, making sure you balance work, holiday festivities, your diet, and your stress levels! Cancer (June 23 to July 23) Burn a candle and watch it glow. Go for a walk in the snow. Laugh with a child. Scratch a cat and pet a dog. Take time for all these little things, dear Cancer. It is good for the soul. Leo (July 24 to Aug. 23) Slow down, Leo and take a deep breath. You are letting too many things stress you out. Try to stay calm and think clearly, and know that everything will be just fine in the end. Virgo (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) The holiday season is usually at time of joy and gladness for most. But there are those for whom it brings sadness. If you know of someone in this position, please reach out to them. It will brighten their day – and yours! Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) Now is the time to take some bold and brave steps, Libra. Go ahead! You’ve been thinking about doing something, we know. It doesn’t have to be a spectacular show of fireworks. It only has to be something that will make YOU proud of yourself. Scorpio (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) Let the sun shine in! Scorpio -- there will always be rainy, dull days. But there will also be bright and beautiful days.
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those local businesses for your gift giving is available at www. coboconknorland.ca. Let’s face it…we all need each other, and that’s the beauty of communities like ours. That’s why investing in each other’s businesses and in our community is so important. Shopping Local is an easy way to make a HUGE impact on the health and vitality of our communities. It has been said many times before…dollars spent locally create a multiplier in the local economy. That means from each dollar spent, up to 3.5 times as much wealth is generated in the local economy compared to a dollar spent at chain-owned businesses. This “local multiplier effect” means that by shopping locally, we create more local jobs for local residents, have more shoppers in town, more people eating at restaurants, and shopping at our local grocery store before heading home. Shopping Local creates a domino effect that helps the community as a whole. What better way to grow our community while celebrating the holiday spirit this year?
Coboconk Santa Claus Parade
Join in the Christmas fun on Sunday, December 2 at 1:30pm in Coboconk for the annual Santa Claus Parade. The parade runs from the Civitan Club parking lot at the top of the hill at the south end of Coboconk, through the downtown along Hwy 35, and ending in the Legion parking lot on County Rd 48. Donations to the Food Bank are appreciated and will be collected along the parade route. And don’t forget…bring the kids into the Legion to meet Santa in person and to enjoy free face painting, balloon animals, and hot dogs! Hope to see you there!
Bobcaygeon Christmas SANTA’S ON HIS WAY TO BOBCAYGEON!
On Saturday, December 8 it’s the annual Kinette’s Santa Claus Parade that starts at 5pm, leaving from Kawartha Dairy. The floats, bands, clowns and elves will make their way down Prince Street to Main Street to Bolton Street, finishing on King Street. Bundle up and bring the family to welcome Santa to Bobcaygeon. From 8:30am to 11am on December 8, the Kinettes host the Santa Claus Breakfast at the Lions Hall on Main Street. Children up to age 12 eat free, adults pay $4 each. Pictures are taken with Santa at no charge. All are welcome.
BOBCAYGEON HELPS CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
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Father Time must be playing tricks on us because it seems that once November arrives, we fast forward to Christmas! During this busy time, an amazing group of volunteers work endlessly to plan and organize the Bobcaygeon Helps Christmas Program for clients who need a little extra help during the holidays. Through the overwhelming support and generosity of this community, we can ensure that every client will be able to enjoy a Christmas dinner, and every child or grandchild under the age of 16 will find a present
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under the tree. Last year, this program helped 119 families and 92 children. If you wish to donate a toy, we ask that it be unwrapped and placed in one of the many donation boxes throughout the village, prior to Friday, December 7. Financial donations can be mailed to Bobcaygeon Helps, Box 133, Bobcaygeon; through PayPal on the organization’s website; or taken to the Food Bank at Christ Anglican Church on the corner of Sherwood and Park. We are open on Wednesday mornings between 9:30 and 11am. Charitable tax donation receipts will be issued for donations of $10 or more. None of this would be possible without you. On behalf of everyone at Bobcaygeon Helps Food Bank, we offer our most humble appreciation and thank you for sharing the spirit of Christmas. Together, we do make a difference!
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER
Submitted by Ann Duncan
The Christmas Spirit is alive and well in Bobcaygeon. This year marks the 19th anniversary of the Community Christmas Dinner in Bobcaygeon. The churches in our village sponsor this very popular event – a Christmas destination for anyone away from family, living alone, or finding it difficult to prepare a turkey dinner. The menu is traditional with turkey and dressing, ham, veggies and all the trimmings. Completing the feast are homemade pies with Kawartha Dairy ice cream. Enjoy fun, fellowship and prizes in the company of great people. Plan now to attend and contact Ann at 705-878-9939 to save your spot. The dinner is on December 25 and will be served at noon at Knox Presbyterian Chruch, located at 9 Joseph Street. Dress is casual. There is no cost and there is a take-out option available for pickup at 1pm. Should you wish to volunteer, please call Ann at 705-878-9939.
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CHRISTMAS IN KINMOUNT
Christmas officially comes to Kinmount with the lighting of the tree on December 6 and Christmas in the Village on December 8. At 6:30pm on December 6, the community will gather at the Kinmount Railway Station for the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. There will be carolling, a bonfire, and free photos with Santa. On Saturday, December 8, the community opens its doors for Christmas in the village. It starts with Breakfast with Santa from 8:30 to 11am at St. James Anglican Church on Crego Street. Then there’s Christmas Crafts for Kids at the Kinmount Community Centre Upper Level from 10am to 1:30pm. The Farmers’ Market hosts a Christmas Open House at the Community Centre from 10:30am to 1:30pm. Join in the fun with the Kinny Elf Hunt with free surprises at 13 locations and special prizes at Kinmount Artisans Marketplace, Farmers’ Market and the library. You can enjoy wagon rides at the Railway Station beginning at 12:30pm At 2pm, the Legion is hosting a lunch and visit with Santa, including free gifts for children 10 years of age and under. The Leahy Family stop by Galway Hall at 7pm for a Christmas Music Night. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling 705488-2635. There will also be desserts and a Loonie Auction.
The cost is $10 per child and the price includes all supplies, take home crafts and the public skating admission fee for the Santa Skate. Pre-registration is required and limited space is available. To sign up for this event, register online at www.kawarthalakes. perfectmind.com, call 705-3249411 extension 1306 or email cboyd@kawarthalakes.ca. Volunteers are also needed to assist at the event. If you are a high
school student looking to obtain volunteer hours, please contact Courtney Boyd, Community Development Coordinator by calling 705-324-9411 extension 1306 or email cboyd@kawarthalakes.ca.
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HOLIDAY HOORAY IN OMEMEE
The City of Kawartha Lakes is hosting a Kids Holiday Hooray event on Sunday, December 9 from 10am to 12pm at the Emily/Omemee Community Centre. Participants will get to enjoy various holiday craft stations and games. Following the crafts and games, participants will get to take part in a special holiday themed Santa Skate from 12pm to 1:30pm.
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CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
By Ruth Fallding
The orchestra is coming to town! The Kawartha Lakes Singers are excited to be joined by the Northumberland Orchestra and Choir under the direction of John Kraus on Sunday, December 9 at Cambridge St. United Church in Lindsay at 2:30pm. The concert will also feature special guest soloists Jacob Abrahamse, Gillian Stecyk, Kyle Lehman, Stephanie Piercey Beames and Mary Taves. Included will be the Saint-Saens Christmas Oratorio, many Christmas favourites and a rousing audience sing-a-long. This year’s Kawartha Lakes Singers’ Christmas concert in Fenelon Falls will take place on Tuesday, December 4 at 7:30pm in the intimate setting of St. James Anglican Church. It will include “A Dylan Thomas Christmas” with narration, holiday favourites, sing-a-longs and a few surprises. Concert tickets are $20 and $5 for children under 12. Season’s tickets for the three concerts can be purchased for $50. Tickets can be purchased at the door, from choir members or at tickets@klsingers.ca. For more information about the choir and the 2018-2019 season go to klsingers.ca.
OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
Submitted by John Chambers
On Saturday, December 8, Ken Reid Conservation Area will be host to a wonderful new festive-themed, community-focused, family event with a day filled with activities, fun, animals and a visit from Santa. Thanks to the overwhelming support of our entire community, Kawartha Conservation was successful in receiving a $10,000 award from the Aviva Community Fund to host the event. The free day-long event will run from 10am to 4:30pm and features a number of activities including horse drawn wagon rides, an interactive native wildlife display with hands-on education sessions throughout the day featuring a variety of native wildlife, wild bird
seed ornament making (the birdseed does contain nuts), kids Christmas craft activities from 11:30am to 1pm, as well adult Christmas crafting from 10:45am. There will also be a jingle bell interpretive nature hike along a portion of the Woodland Loop to the new accessible viewing platform overlooking the McLaren Marsh, and even Santa will be visiting Christmas at Ken Reid in the afternoon where parents and children can bring their cameras and have photos taken with the Jolly Old Elf. Follow Kawartha Conservation online at kawarthaconservation.com and on Facebook at facebook.com/kawarthaconservation.
WHERE TO SEE SANTA
For those who can’t get enough of floats, bands and the Jolly Old Elf, here’s a list of Santa Claus Parade’s in the City of Kawartha Lakes. • Omemee: Saturday, December 1 at 1pm • Coboconk: Sunday, December 2 at 1:30pm • Kinmount: Saturday, December 8 • Bobcaygeon: Saturday, December 8 at 5pm • Pontypool: Sunday, December 9 at 6pm • Little Britain: Friday, December 14 at 7pm • Woodville: Saturday, December 15 at 6:30pm
“12 DAYS OF LITTER”
The Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes has created new event and it’s a heavy one! The shelter is asking the public to donate cat litter during their first ever ’12 Days of Litter’ campaign. Purchasing nonclumping, unscented kitty litter will help re-stock the shelter for 2019 and encourages the public to shop local. “We realize how heavy litter is and to move it from store to shelter is not an easy task for many of our donors. This campaign allows you to purchase litter from any of the
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Wishing You Peace, Hope & Goodwill
participating retailers and leave it there. Shelter staff will pick up the purchased litter directly from the store, it’s that simple,” says Executive Director, Henny Venus. HSKL’s goal is to collect a total of 100 units of litter between December 3 to 14. You can also personally drop of a donation of litter are more than welcome to. HSKL is also accepting monetary or gift card donations, for those who would prefer the shelter to purchase the litter themselves. For more information call 705-878-4618, visit hskl.ca or email pr.hskl@cogeco.net. Participating retailers are all located in Lindsay and include: TSC, Trent Pet, Global Pet Foods, PetValu, Giant Tiger, Victor Feeds Horse & Hound, Reid’s ValuMart and La Mantia’s.
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Buckhorn’s Cultural Centre has gone festive! Christmas trees have been decorated by local businesses and ready for you to win for your home. Until December 6, visit the BCC during business hours, and add your tickets into the draws. Tickets are $10 for 15 tickets or 25 tickets for $15. You can find out more information by calling 705657-8833 or visit buckhorncommunitycentre.com.
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Health & Wellness WORKING TOGETHER BUT NOT AS ONE
There was a huge sigh of relief throughout the area on November 16 when the Central East Local Health Integration Network (Central East LHIN) made the announcement that the Ross Memorial Hospital and Peterborough Regional Health Centre would not proceed with an integration plan. The Plan would have seen the two hospitals merge into one organization with two sites, a plan that had opponents rallying and protesting against the idea. At issue for many people was the possibillity of stripping some services at either facility in order to save money on operating costs. The two hospitals have been collaborating for years to enhance the quality of patient care and increase access to local services, and that’s how their relationship will continue. It was the proposal for complete integration that led the Ontario Health Coalition to jump in for a reality check. Natalie Mehra, executive director of OHC spoke at a forum in September, saying that “nothing good can come from the amalgamation. It’s really the death of the community hospital as we know it.” “Both hospitals approached the proposed integration optimistically and with our minds open to all possibilities and we received valuable feedback from system partners, staff and physicians, volunteers, patients, donors and the general public,” said Val Harris, RMH Board Chair. “Based on our comprehensive examination, we believe that now is not the time to integrate our two hospitals
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FIRST FLU CASE CONFIRMED
Submitted by Kendra Fleming
Flu season is officially here, with the first labconfirmed case of influenza showing up in this region. According to the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, the first locally-acquired influenza case of the 2018/19 flu season has been confirmed in a person living in the Health Unit region (the City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County and Haliburton County). The local finding is no surprise, say local health officials, given that influenza activity is increasing in many parts of Canada. “Typically, we see flu activity start to ramp up in mid- to late-November,” says Marianne Rock, Manager, Health Protection Division, with the HKPR District Health Unit. “Now that we know flu is circulating in our area, we encourage local residents to take precautions and protect themselves and their loved ones from becoming sick.” Getting the flu vaccine is highly recommended for anyone six months of age and older since it is one of the best ways to fight influenza, Rock adds. Locally, people can get flu vaccine from their health care providers or pharmacy. A full list of pharmacies offering flu shots in the area is available on the Health Unit’s website -- hkpr.on.ca. “Getting the flu vaccine early enough is important, as it can take a week or two for the antibodies to develop in the body to offer full protection against influenza,” Rock says. “With the holiday season on the horizon, getting the flu vaccine is also advised to stay healthy and reduce the spread of illness when getting together with family or friends.”
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Joan D Hodgkiss (nee. Robertson) Our beloved Mom, Nanny, Great Nanny and Auntie peacefully passed away on November 15, 2018. Joan has gone to join the love of her life Roy Hodgkiss who passed away on March 10, 2017. At her request there will be no service. Memorial donations may be made in Joan’s name to the Bobcaygeon Senior Center. Friends may send condolences or make donations by contacting THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, MONK CHAPEL, 6 Helen Street, Bobcaygeon at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-738-3222.
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Adult Day Programs - Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls , Little Britain, Lindsay & Omemee. Community Care - 705-3247323 DEC 1- 10-4 ORANGE THE WORLD End Violence Against Women & Girls. Wear something orange and join GRAN (GRandmothers’ Advocacy Network)in front of Sobeys, Fenelon Falls. 705-887-3232 DEC 4 - St. Andrews Presbyterian Church’s W.O.C. annual Pot Luck Supper, 6:30 p.m. Speaker from Camp Kirk. Bring your favorite dish or dessert and a donation for this worthy cause at Camp Kirk. Invites available from members, info call 705-426-1382, or 426-9382. DEC 6 - Christmas tree lighting, Kinmount Train Station, 6:30. Carolling, bonfire, treats and pictures with Santa. DEC 7 & 8 - Lindsay Little Theatre presents Old Time Christmas Radio plays “My Friend Irma” & “Father Knows Best” Tickets $20, For info & to reserve: 705-880-2445 or lindsaylittletheatre@hotmail.com DEC 8 - Kinmount Christmas in the Village Breakfast with Santa 8:30-11am, St. James Anglican Church.
DEC 8 - Kinmount Christmas in the Village - Farmer’s Market, crafts for kids, Kinny Elf Hunt, horse drawn wagon rides, face painting, refreshments, books; lunch & gifts for kids under 10. Facebook or kinmount.ca for more info. DEC 8 - Christmas Music Night, Galway Hall with The Leahys, Desserts & Christmas fun. Tickets $15 705-4882635. Visit us on facebook or kinmount.ca for more info. DEC 8 - 11-4, St. James Anglican Church, Fenelon Falls. Nativity display. Tea & refreshments. Freewill donation. DEC 9 - Shiloh Christian Centre presents the reUnion Choir & friends at 183 CR#8 Fenelon Falls, 2:30pm. Refreshments served after, and a free will offering will be taken. DEC 27 - Blood Donor Clinic Victoria Park Armoury, Lindsay 1:30-7:30pm
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INDIGENOUS AUTHOR AT BOBCAYGEON LIBRARY
By Glenna Burns
Many readers of The Kawartha Promoter fondly remember Doug William’s stories as told to Julie Kapyrka, ‘Minaajim - Good Stories From Curve Lake First Nation’. Gidigaa Migizi (Doug Williams) told stories about family, friends and the land with eloquence and humour. Our readers loved those stories published between June 2015 and January 2017. Gidigaa Migizi is still telling stories about the land, recently at the Pine Tree Lectures at Trent University and soon in Bobcaygeon at the Library on December 8 from 10am to noon. As well as bringing his wealth of stories to Bobcaygeon, Gidigga Migizi will also be selling his new book, “Michi Saagiig Nishnaaabeg: This Is Our Territory.” Published this summer,
Doug’s book is filled with history, creation stories, treaties and, of course, the stories of his revered uncles Madden and Makoons. Today, Gidigaa Migizi is recognized as a prominent leader. He is widely respected as an Elder, historian, ceremonial leader, language keeper and storyteller, past Chief and at times an activist. Doug has been very influential in the field of Indigenous Studies, holding the position as Director of Studies in the PhD program at Trent University for the past 10 years. When reading “Michi Saagiig Nishnaaabeg: This Is Our Territory,” the voice of Gidigaa Migizi can be heard clearly. Doug’s book of stories and histories is a must read for anyone who loves the land and learning about the people who have lived on it. The book is priced at $20. Everyone is invited by Truth and Reconciliation Community Bobcaygeon to meet Gidigaa Migizi on December 8.
CHORISTERS’ CORNER
Submitted by April Scott
With only a few practices left before our concert, we are now polishing up the songs and by December 7 we will be ready. A mini-concert has been arranged for Ross Memorial and we will be entertaining the residents, staff and visitors of the Retirement Suites where we regularly practice. If we are not singing, we are in the kitchen baking shortbread cookies ready for the sale at
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intermission during the concert. You will be singing Christmas songs and carols along with us accompanied by a brass quintet and entertained by Kathryn Terry on that wonderful grand piano. Debbi Riseborough will also accompany us, occasionally, on the flute. Plans are in the works for our Annual Christmas party, which is always potluck. There will be a bare Christmas tree waiting for our annual trimming with decorations from members of the choir with their name and date of joining. It is one way of remembering past members at this time of year. This year we will be taking part in the Shoe Box project by filling decorated shoe boxes with items suitable for homeless women or those women at risk. We are saddened to tell you that a former member and dear friend, Mary James, passed away recently. She had a lovely voice and a wonderful sense of humour. She had been in hospital for a while. We will be hanging her decoration up on the tree. We send our condolences to her family. We will talk again after the concert and hope you join us on December 7 at 7pm at Trinity United Church. Tickets will be available at the door. Until then, try and keep warm and enjoy your shortbread cookies with some hot chocolate!
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DO YOU WANT TO DANCE?
Submitted by Edith Hawkins
In 1971, a group of local musicians met in Bobcaygeon to plan for and create an old time square dance. One year later, their efforts paid off when, led by a group called the Kawartha Old Time Fiddlers, the Red Rock School began hosting a monthly dance. The dance eventually moved to the Seniors Centre in Fenelon Falls, where it ran until the Centre was destroyed by fire in 2007. Not to be deterred, the dance continued to survive until the new Senior’s Centre was built. Then it returned to its former home. In the spring of 2017 after 44 years in this area, the dance was about to be retired. It was given new life under the name The Fenelon Olde Tyme Dance and continues to meet at the Fenelon Falls Legion. The Dance is now on the second Saturday of the month from 1 to 4:30pm. It features a fiddle jam, square and round dancing, an open mic, complimentary snacks and prizes. Admission is $6. The next dance is on December 8. All are welcome.
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Branch 67 Lindsay (705) 324-2613 • Pub Fare Lunch – Tuesdays, Thursdays, noon to 2 pm • Full Dinners – Fridays, 11:30am to 1:30pm • Meat Roll – Saturdays, 2 pm • Live Entertainment – Saturdays, 7:30 to 11:30 pm, free • Sir Sam Seniors progressive euchre every Tuesday - 1pm • Big Buck Bid euchre 4th Wednesday of every month -11am
Branch 184 Woodville & District (705) 439-2397 • The Country Music Jam is back the third Sunday of each month from 1-4 pm. • Dances the last Saturday of each month - 8pm to 11pm featuring The Gary Peters Band. $10 per person – light lunch at 11pm.
Branch 238 Fenelon Falls (705) 887-3041 • November 30 - Xmas Loonie Auction - 5pm - $5 • Tuesday - Mixed Darts - 7:30pm • Wednesday - Bingo - 6:30pm/Men’s Snooker - 7pm • Thursday - Drop-in Shuffleboard - 4pm • Thursday & Friday - Hot Lunch - 11:30 to 1pm • Last Thursday of the Month - Turkey Dinner - 11:30 to 1pm • First Friday of the Month - English Pub Night - 5 to 7pm • Sunday - Drop-in Shuffleboard - 1:30pm/Euchre - 1pm
Branch 239 Bobcaygeon (705) 738-2710 • December 1 – deadline for volunteers to sign up for the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on December 31. • December 8 – Loonie Auction - $6 pp includes light lunch. • December 15 – Christmas Butter Tart High Tea - $20 pp - 3pm Tickets at the Bar
• Monday & Wednesday - Dart Leagues - 7pm • Tuesday - Snooker at noon • Wednesday - Jam Session 2-5pm • Thursday – Hamburgers 4-7pm • Friday - Karaoke with Merle – 8pm - Wings served from 7-10pm • Saturday - Meat Roll - 2-5pm
Branch 441 Kinmount (705) 488-3462
MILESTONE IN FABRIC: With its first order of 60 hoodies, 76 North Street Inc. opened its screen printing and embroidery business in May of 2016. Less than a year later, the night shift team printed its 100,000th garment print. On November 15, 2018, another milestone was reached – the team printed garment number 400,000. “It was a humbling experience and so appropriate that our 400,000th t-shirt print was a Tragically Hip licensed print, which will be in retailers across Canada next week. Watching the counter on our automatic press turn from 399,999 to 400,000 and hear the cheering from our print team is something I will never forget,” says co-owner Mike Vaters. “We are honoured and grateful to all the schools, businesses and organizations in the Kawarthas for buying local from us. This enables Team 76 to give back to various projects in our community.”
• Bingo – Fridays, 6:45 pm • Meat Draw – Saturdays, 5 pm • Seniors Cards – Mondays, 1 pm • Mixed darts – Wednesday, 7:30 pm
• Big Buck Bid Euchre - Third Wednesday of month, 11 am • Third Sunday - 8am to noon Ladies Auxiliary breakfast
Branch 497 Omemee (705) 799-5095 • For Hall rentals, call 705-934-5095
Branch 519 Coboconk (705) 454-8127 • Nov. 30 - Lunch - 11:3-am to 1pm - Hot Roast Beef or Liver & Onions - $10 - Followed by Country Music Jam 1 to 4pm - Open Mic & Local Talent - Food Bank donations would be appreciated • December 15 – Christmas Pot Luck and Karaoke w/ John & Gail – 5:30pm
• Tuesday – Euchre - 1pm • Wednesday – Darts - 7:30pm • Saturday – Meat Roll - 3pm – • Last Friday of the Month – Lunch & Music - 11:30am • First Wednesday – Big Buck Bid Euchre - 11am
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SULTANS OF STRING
Folk music combines with the holiday season as the Sultans of String bring their Christmas show to the Academy Theatre on December 17 at 7pm. Sultans of String are fundraising partners with UNHCR, the United Nations Agency for Refugees in Canada. They are the world’s leading organization aiding and protecting people forced to flee their homes due to violence, conflict and persecution. UNHCR provides shelter, food, water, medical care and other life-saving assistance to refugees around the world. Donations can be made at https://fundraise.unhcr.ca/ sultansofstring. Joining the band onstage will be Canada’s Rebecca Campbell. Tickets for the show are $35 each and can be purchased by calling 705-324-9111, in person at the Academy Theatre or online at academytheatre.ca.
FOR THE PERSON WITH EVERYTHING
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BEACH PARK PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE
Residents are invited to a Public Open House for the Bobcaygeon Beach Park Redevelopment project on Thursday, December 6 from 6pm to 8pm at the Bobcaygeon Service Centre (second floor meeting room). The purpose of this meeting is to share the revised concept design with the public. The design continues to have a focus on water recreation and community use by incorporating outdoor gathering spaces, multi-use pathways, playground structures, riparian shoreline improvements and boat docking. Landscape Planning Limited is leading the design project. A revised concept will be available to view under the Major Projects section on the City website by December 7.
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