The Kawartha Promoter - October 20, 2023, Volume 33 Issue 21

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OVER THE BACK FENCE

The excitement is palpable in Bobcaygeon.

The Swing Bridge is now open!

Cast your mind back to December of 2020. At that time, the swing bridge was closed for repairs which, according to Parks Canada, would be completed by the spring of 2021.

In May of 2021, residents and business owners were not impressed with the news that the project had been delayed. While the lock remained functional, vehicles couldn’t cross the bridge and pedestrians had to hike to their “temporary” access.

The nightmare continued in July, when Parks Canada issued another update that construction was delayed... again. This time, “The bridge is estimated to re-open for vehicular traffic in December 2021, with final swing commissioning and landscaping taking place in spring 2022.” We were all optimistic that this would be the final delay and that things would return to normal in time for tourist season 2022. But, alas, that was not to be.

Then, it was announced that the reopening of the Bobcaygeon Swing Bridge would be delayed, yet again, to the Fall of 2022.

On October 21, 2022, although some work had been completed, delays meant the bridge re-opening would not happen.

In January and March, 2023, Parks Canada continued to update residents but a completion date was not forthcoming. Work was being done, testing and checks took place, but crews needed warmer weather to finish some of the steps.

In May the bridge moved and anticipation of completion was rampant through town. But while it was a milestone in the process, it was not the end.

Another summer season passed without the bridge. Politicians and local interest groups continued to pressure Parks Canada to “get the bridge open!”

It was almost three years since the beginning of the bridge nightmare. I hope there’s a really big celebration planned! editor@thepromoter.ca

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City Hall COMMENT ON UPCOMING STRATEGIC PLAN

With the current 2020-2023 Kawartha Lakes Strategic Plan coming to an end, the municipality is in the process of updating its Strategic Plan for the next four years (2024-2027). Please take a moment to get involved in setting the municipality’s course by sharing your feedback and completing the survey available on the Jump In, Kawartha Lakes engagement website by Friday, November 10. The survey takes 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

“After the challenges our community and municipality has faced in recent years due to the pandemic, we’re excited to refresh our Strategic Plan and get things on track for the next four years,” said Brenda Stonehouse, Strategy and Innovation Specialist.

“This is a collaborative effort including Council, staff, community partners, agencies and the public. In September, we got initial direction from Council and our Senior Leaders and now it’s time we heard from the rest of the community.”

The Strategic Plan is the municipality’s roadmap to follow, setting the priorities and direction for the years to come. It features Kawartha Lakes’ vision and strategic priorities, as well as municipal staff’s mission, values and guiding principles.

Vision Thriving and growing communities within a healthy and natural environment.

Strategic Priorities A Healthy Environment • An Exceptional Quality of Life • Good Government • A Vibrant and Growing Economy For more information on each of the focus areas, please review the 2020-2023 Strategic Plan on the City’s website.

The current plan is the foundation for the 20242027 refresh and basis the municipality will be working from. In addition to the survey, more details and updates will be provided online, so please register at www.jumpinkawarthalakes.ca/strategicplan2024.

CHANGES TO WASTE SCHEDULES

Winter landfill hours in the City of Kawartha Lakes have begun. In addition, please note that the Fenelon Landfill will be closed to the public from October 16, 2023 until summer landfill hours begin on May 1, 2024.

Here’s a full list of winter hours: • Laxton/Digby Landfill: Thursday: 11am to 5pm; Sunday: 12pm to 4pm • Eldon Landfill: Wednesday: 9am to 5pm; Saturday: 11am to 5pm • Somerville Landfill: Monday: 9am to 5pm; Friday: 9am to 5pm; Saturday: 9am to 5pm 4

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Fenelon Landfill: Closed until summer hours return on May 1, 2024 • Lindsay Ops Landfill: Monday to Friday: 8am to 5pm; Saturday: 8am to 3pm Seasonal road collection of curbside waste and recycling ends on Friday October 27, 2023. If your road does not receive curbside waste and recycling collection between November and May, you can use an alternate winter collection location to have your waste and recycling picked up. As always, waste must be in clear bags. There is a two bag waste limit and additional bags and large items require pre-paid tags for collection. The construction of permanent storage containers at the alternative set out locations will not be permitted. You can find a list of the alternative set out locations on the City’s website at www.kawarthalakes. ca.

If you receive year-round curbside waste and recycling collection on a private seasonal road, please ensure your road is plowed and sanded as required, or curbside collection will not continue until winter maintenance occurs.

RENOS CLOSE COBY LIBRARY/SERVICE CENTRE

The Coboconk Library and Service Centre will be temporarily closed for wastewater system updates and washroom renovations starting on October 30, 2023.

The renovations are anticipated to take approximately six months for completion.

In the meantime, if you have an inquiry regarding municipal services during this time, there are a variety of ways to contact the City’s customer service team: Use the municipality’s online reporting tool, Report It, to inquire about or report issues with any municipal service.

During regular business hours, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm, call the municipality at 705324-9411 to speak to a Service Administrator.

You can also visit one of the municipality’s other Municipal Service Centres: • Lindsay Service Centre: 26 Francis Street, Lindsay (City Hall) • Bobcaygeon Service Centre and Library: 123 East Street, Bobcaygeon • Omemee Service Centre: 1 King Street West, Omemee (Coronation Hall) For more information on what services are available at your local municipal service centre, please visit the Municipal Service Centre page on the website.

Please note that the last day library services will be offered in Coboconk is Saturday, October 28. Library services will continue to be offered at the municipality’s 13 other branches, including the close

by Norland and Fenelon Falls branches. For more information on library branch locations and hours please call 705-324-9411 extension 1291 or visit the Kawartha Lakes Public Library website.

Please also note that the Building and Septic Permit services currently offered at the Coboconk Service Centre will be temporarily relocated to the

Development Services Hub located at 180 Kent Street in Lindsay. Any related inquiries can be directed to 705-324-9411 extension 1288.

DEADLINE FOR C.H.E.S.T. FUNDS APPROACHING

The deadline to apply for funding from either the Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund or the Bobcaygeon Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund is Friday October 27, 2023 at 4:30pm.

Please visit the Grants and Funding page at www. kawarthalakes.ca and look for the Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund tab to learn about the program, check your eligibility and get instructions on how to apply.

The Legacy Community Hydro Electric Systems Transfer (C.H.E.S.T.) Funds are former hydro electric commissions that are used to benefit the ratepayers of the geographic area which it served. The funds provide financial assistance to non-profit, communitybased organizations that provide programs, projects, services, or activities that enhance the quality of life for Bobcaygeon and Lindsay residents in the areas of health, arts, culture, leisure, heritage, education and the environment.

The Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund supports organizations within the geographic areas of Lindsay. The Bobcaygeon Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund supports organizations within the geographic areas of Bobcaygeon. Organizations that do not have nonprofit status are eligible to apply through a non-profit sponsor.

In 2023 grants from the Lindsay C.H.E.S.T. Fund helped fund a new agency vehicle for A Place Called Home, renovations to Pinnguaq Association’s new facility, and bleachers at the Lindsay Exhibition fairgrounds.

Last year, the Bobcaygeon Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund grants included funding for events such as Bobcaygeon Canada Day, the Ontario Open Fiddle and Step dance competition, as well as funds for Globus Theatre and Bobcaygeon Summer Music Camps. Grant support was also awarded to the A. Sheila Boyd Foundation, Bobcaygeon & District Lions Club, Impact 32, and Environmental Action Bobcaygeon for work and projects benefiting the Bobcaygeon community.

KNOTT APPOINTED TO ARTS COUNCIL

The Ontario government has appointed Missy Knott to the Ontario Arts Council, the first-ever appointment of a member of Curve Lake First Nation to the council and the first appointee to the council from the Peterborough area in more than 50 years.

Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith said, ““I am so happy that someone who has used her talents to give back to our community as a positive role model is be appointed to the Ontario Arts Council. In my position as Member of Provincial Parliament I have witnessed the impact that Missy has had not only to those in Curve Lake, but the greater Peterborough area.”

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For hall rentals or more information about ongoing activities, please call the individual Legion Branch. We welcome submissions to editor@thepromoter.ca.

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Branch 77 Lakefield (705) 652-7988 • Mondays – Bingo – 7pm • 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 • Thursdays – Hot Lunch – 11:30am to 1pm - $10 includes coffee or tea (except Turkey Day – add $2). Takeout is an extra

$1. Call 705-887-3041 to order takeout.

• Hall rental available – Contact Branch

Branch 239 Bobcaygeon (705) 738-2710 • October 21 – Oktoberfest at the Legion – Fun, Music & Food. Food served between 6:30pm and 8:30pm. German pretzels $2.50 each; Oktoberfest sausage on a bun served with German potato and sauerkraut $8.

• Wednesdays – Drop-in Darts – 7pm • Thursdays – Drop-in Shuffleboard – 6:30pm • Sundays – BBQ & Music – 1pm

Branch 441 Kinmount (705) 488-3462 • Fridays - Bingo - $500 Progressive jackpot; $300 must go each week

• Saturdays - Meat Draw - Weekly at 5pm

Branch 497 Omemee (705) 799-5095 • October 21 – Jim & the Jammers – 1

to 5pm – Food available fro Omemee Swans, 50/50 draws. Cost is a donation.

• October 22 – Omemee Swans’ Membership Tea – 1 to 3pm • Tuesdays – Mixed Doubles Darts for Members – Cost $5 – arrive 7pm, play begins 7:30pm • Thursdays – Mixed Team Darts for Members – Cost $5 – arrive 7pm, play begins 7:30pm

• Once a month – Legion Dances – 7pm to 11pm. Tickets are $15 per person which includes entertainment, a light meal, door prizes and a 50/50 raffle.

• Ongoing – Silent Auctions – plenty of new and gently-used articles are up for silent auction in the club room and are refreshed every two weeks. Stop in to check it out.

For more information or to register for events, call The Legion at 705-799-5095

Branch 519 Coboconk (705) 454-8127 • October 27 – Lunch & Music - Pork Loin or Liver & Onions $13 from 11:30 to 1pm Followed by Country Music Jam from 1 to 4pm - Open Mic & Local talent. Food Bank donations would be appreciated.

• October 28 – Loonie Auction – 7pm – 65” TV, money trees, “mystery gift”, scratch ticket bundles and lots more. Donations of new or gently used items welcome. Hot dogs will be available.

Monday Night Football, 6:30 to 11pm. This on a trial basis to October 30.

Soliciting interest in a Texas Hold-em Poker League.

• Tuesdays – Euchre – 1pm •Tuesdays – 7pm – Open darts • Saturdays – Meat Roll – 3pm • 2nd Monday – General Meeting – 7:30pm • 1st Wednesday – Big Buck Bid Euchre – 11am - $15pp

Branch 184 Woodville & District (705) 439-2397 • 3rd Sunday of each month – Country Music Jam. • Tuesdays - Country Line Dancing Lessons – 7 to 9pm - $10 per person

• 4th Thursday – Luncheon – 11:30am to 1pm - Serving soup, sandwich and dessert with tea or coffee. $10pp. Take out orders, please call 705.439.2397.

Branch 67 Lindsay (705) 324-2613 • October 21 – U Jimmy – 7 to 11pm – Tickets for members $10; non-members $15 – tickets now available in the Canteen or the Office • October 28 – Hallowe’en Meat Roll – Starting at 2pm. Dress up in your best disguise and join in the fun.• Wednesday &

Friday nights – Darts – starting September 20 – Signup sheet now available • Mondays – Progressive Euchre – 7pm - $5 per person • For information, call the Legion Branch at 705-324-2613 or follow on Facebook

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Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, the Ontario Arts Council provides grants and services to professional Ontario-based artists and arts organizations support arts education, Indigenous arts, community arts, crafts, dance, Francophone arts, literature, media arts, multidisciplinary arts, music, theatre, touring, and visual arts.

Missy Knott becomes the first individual from Curve Lake First Nation to be appointed to Ontario’s Art Council (OAC). The OAC is the province’s primary funding body for professional artists and art organizations, made up of a 12-member volunteer Board of Directors. These individuals are community leaders with a variety of expertise in the arts, all appointed from throughout the province.

The OAC seeks to foster the arts – both in creation and production to enrich the lives, communities, and economy of Ontarians. The OAC’s grants and services to professional, Ontario-based artists and arts organizations support arts education, Indigenous arts, community arts, crafts, dance, Francophone arts, literature, media arts, multidisciplinary arts, music, theatre, touring, and visual arts.

Missy has made a profound impact in her community of Curve Lake and the surrounding Peterborough region. As a singer-song writer she gained popularity for her unique style and has been releasing music since 2009. She uses her experience of growing up in Peterborough, as well as her relations to Curve Lake First Nation and infuses the two community experiences into her music. She has currently returned to Curve Lake First Nation for her latest journey of starting a not-for-profit record label Wild Rice Records.

“It is an honour to sit on the Ontario Arts Council Board of Directors,” she said. “It is and has always been important to me to foster a creative vision and help artists realize their voice and their passions. Success is not an individual achievement, but the result of learning, engaging, collaborating and hard work. The same is true of communities, and I am so happy to be a part of this one. When we support, guide, nurture, inspire and raise each other up, we succeed both individually and as a community.

It has been more than 50 years since there was an appointee from the riding of Peterborough-Kawartha, with Missy Knott being the first ever from Curve Lake First Nation.

THAT’S A WRAP WRAPS UP

The City of Kawartha Lakes, in collaboration with Kawartha Arts Network, have successfully wrapped up another year of the “That’s A Wrap” program.

The goal of the program is to enliven our landscapes with eye-popping artwork that captures and displays the individual and collective experiences of our community on traffic control boxes around the municipality.

The Kawartha Lakes’ That’s a Wrap Traffic Control Box (TCB) art program is a temporary public art initiative to wrap select traffic control boxes along the Kawartha Lakes road network with artist created imagery. Starting in 2022, the City has worked with local artists to help beautify the landscape by wrapping 6

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Mother Earth’s Dance of The Kawartha Lakes by Krissi Saulnier

its municipal traffic control boxes with themed artwork.

In July, the call for submissions was answered by 26 local artists. The theme for this year was Sports and Entertainment. Ten submissions were chosen for wrapping, and three more were chosen to join the ten as the monthly artwork in the upcoming 2024 Municipal Calendar.

You can View the artwork and artist bios for the 13 chosen submissions on the That’s a Wrap page on the City’s website. You can also find the That’s A Wrap Map to find all 19 of the locations for the wrapped boxes in one place.

The That’s a Wrap art program will return in the Spring of 2024 for its final call.

APCH CELEBRATES OTF GRANT

Submitted by Jen Lopinski

Earlier this month, A Place Called Home (APCH) provided a special meal at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church for area residents to mark World Homeless Awareness Day. The local non-profit group also took the opportunity to acknowledge the impact of a $69,700 Resilient Communities Fund grant that it received from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) in 2022 to hire a new Fund Development Coordinator to help it rebuild and recover from the impacts of the pandemic.

“A Place Called Home continues to be a beacon of hope and support in our community,” said Laurie Scott, MPP for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock. “This crucial addition to their team will further strengthen their ability to make a positive impact in the lives of those they serve.”

Jen Lopinski was hired as the new Fund Development Coordinator at APCH to help create a new fundraising vision, to ensure future sustainability and the expansion of its services. Since receiving the OTF

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grant, Lopinski has been able to create new initiatives like the Mural Art Project and Bike Share program as well as continue to build on existing fundraisers such as the Kawartha Lakes Classic Cycling Tour and Marka-thon event, the agency’s largest annual fundraisers.

Events such as the Homeless Awareness dinner enables the agency to increase homeless awareness in the community to increase understanding, reduce stigma, and helps the organization share important information about their services.

“With donor fatigue on the rise, it is more important than ever to have a dedicated Fund Development Coordinator to help us improve and expand our fundraising efforts,” said Jen. “We sincerely thank the Ontario Trillium Foundation for giving our A Place Called Home the tools to improve our organization’s sustainability.”

A Place Called Home has been providing emergency shelter services to the homeless in the City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County for over 25 years. Our mission is to ensure that everyone has a safe place to call home at the end of their day. For more information about A Place Called Home, please visit apch.ca or contact Jen Lopinski 705-878-6817.

The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), an agency of the Government of Ontario, and one of Canada’s leading granting foundations celebrates 40 years of grant-making in Ontario and making a lasting impact in communities. Last year, OTF invested over $110M into 1,022 community projects and partnerships. Visit otf.ca to learn more.

LEARN ABOUT ALTERNATIVE HEATING

Submitted by Guy Hanchet

Enbridge Gas has received permission from the Ontario Energy Board to construct a new pipeline in Bobcaygeon as part of Ontario’s Natural Gas Expansion program to provide what they call less expensive home energy to rural communities. There are two problems with this program. Most important to homeowners is that it is pretty expensive -- to sign up to the gas program you will pay about $600 per year to be connected to a gas pipeline in addition to the regular cost of heating with gas. Second, it’s very bad for the environment, locking people in for an additional 40 years of burning methane when there is a less expensive, cleaner way -- a cold climate Air Source Heat Pump.

A similar pipeline is under construction in Selwyn.

There, residents and township Council have organized a Home Energy Expo to help residents understand the benefits of new cold climate Air Source Heat Pumps

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which can save you money without burning methane and contributing to climate change. Many people have expressed an interest but are still uncertain how well it will work.

The in person, free, drop in Home Energy Expo will take place on Saturday, October 28 from 10am to 4pm at the Community Hall in Bridgenorth. Bobcaygeon residents are welcome to attend and learn from experts as well as people who have lived experience with an air source heat pump. There will also be entertainment for your children.

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$10,000 to the Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation, Lakeridge Health Oshawa Foundation and Port Perry Hospital Foundation.

“Through their efforts, the Dragon Flies have helped the Hospital to acquire the best diagnostic technology and to become an Accredited Breast Assessment Centre with a High Risk Breast Screening program, affiliated with Cancer Care Ontario,” said Erin Coons, RMH Foundation CEO. “It wouldn’t have been possible without your support.”

With this gift, the Dragon Flies’ cumulative donations to the RMH Foundation total $420,300 and have helped to fund evolving diagnostic imaging technology including the community’s new MRI, 3D digital mammography, a sentinel node machine, a mammoviewer, breast imaging software and biopsy console, and an ultrasound machine.

BLACK TIE FOR THE KIDS

Left to right: Erin Coons (RMH Foundation), Gail Payne, Barb Bain, Tab Carroll (Lakeridge Health) and Jo-Anne Forson at the Dragon Flies’ Diva Night event.

DRAGON FLIES IMPACT BREAST HEALTHCARE

The Dragon Flies Breast Cancer Survivor Group founding member Nancy Hanna describes their group as women paddling in same direction to meet a collective goal: to create a sisterhood of support for those who have received a breast cancer diagnosis and to raise awareness and funds to give patients their best chance to beat breast cancer.

The Dragon Flies’ Diva Night event on October 12 showed that their passion and effort is making a difference. The sold-out event featured guest speaker Dianne Robia, Breast Health Navigator at Ross Memorial Hospital, whose presentation included the signs to watch for and the many modalities that assist in the diagnosis of breast cancer.

Robia recognized the incredible work of the Dragon Flies and their impact on breast health care at the Ross.

The Dragon Flies’ commitment to patient care will continue to touch lives throughout Kawartha Lakes and beyond. The Dragon Flies presented donations of

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The Victoria District Masons are holding a black-tie Dinner & Auction in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters Kawartha Lakes Haliburton on Saturday, October 28.

The auction has many exciting items including tickets to an Ottawa Senators’ game, bicycles, home decor items, gift certificates, jackets, and jewellery.

Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased at the Big Brothers Big Sisters office at 117 Kent Street West in Lindsay. The event will take place at Celebrations, 35 Lindsay St. N in Lindsay. Doors open at 5pm.

MUSIC COUNCIL NOTES

Submitted by April Scott

Would you like to go on a Joy Ride? This concert on Saturday, October 21 is the next best thing. Coming to the best venue in town ... yes, the Trinity United Church ... are two extraordinary musicians, Colin and Mark, who are going to blow you away with their performance. The Music Council is thrilled to bring this concert to you. Hopefully you already have your ticket but if you don’t you can purchase them at the door.

If you would like to hear some of their music go to bobcaygeonmusic.com and you will be able to hear them. The concert is at 7pm and doors open at 6.30pm.

We realize that there are many events happening this weekend…a lot of them annually..but Joy Ride is a one time only!

In another month’s time we will be bringing you a vocal trio who sound incredible. Already plans are in motion for their visit and you will be hearing more about that soon.

FENELON LIONS CONTRIBUTE TO CARE

CT imaging is a critical tool for diagnosing injuries and disease, and for guiding surgeries and cancer treatments. At the Ross, the CT team conducts more than 12,000 scans every year. It’s a service that would be impossible to provide without the generosity of donors including the Fenelon Falls and District Lions Club.

After 10 years and more than 120,000 scans, the Hospital’s CT Scanner reached the end of its useful life and had to be replaced; however, government funding doesn’t cover the cost to replace medical equipment and technology. Thankfully, communityminded people including the members of the Lions Club recognize the critical need for advanced imaging at our local hospital.

They made a pledge to donate $1,000 each year for three years and recently presented their third and final gift of $1,000 to RMH. “We’re so grateful to the Fenelon Falls & District Lions Club and all of the donors who are helping fund the new CT Scanner,” said Colleen. “The Lions’ dedication to their community and to patients throughout Kawartha Lakes is wonderful to see. I’m honoured to be able to thank them in person.”

Computerized Tomography (CT) scanning combines a series of images taken from various angles to create cross-sectional views of a patient’s bones, blood vessels and soft tissues. It is considered the gold standard tool to diagnose disease and injuries, to provide precise direction for surgeries, and to guide cancer treatments.

With dual energy capability, the new CT is more advanced, producing higher quality images and more accurate data in less time and with a lower dose of radiation. This is of great importance to young patients and patients with cancer who require regular CT scans to see how treatments are working.

The new CT technology broadens the range of patients who qualify for Cardiac CT Angiography, and reduces the need for patients with complex conditions to travel for CT scans in other hospitals to ensure pinpoint accuracy.

members. Building upon this accomplishment, LAS is excited to return with the Home and Living Show for its second year, led by Hailey McFadden, our Vendor Show Coordinator, and the LAS Vendor Show Committee, chaired by Suzanne Barker.

The Kawartha Home Hardware Group, a familyowned business deeply rooted in the Kawartha Lakes community, will serve as the Presenting Sponsor. With locations in Lindsay, Lakefield, Coboconk, Bridgenorth, and Millbrook, Kawartha Home Hardware Group has been a trusted source for home improvement and construction products. They also offer a comprehensive start-to-finish renovation service, covering everything from design to installation.

“We are thrilled to welcome the Kawartha Home Hardware Group as the Presenting Sponsor for the 2023 LAS Fall Home and Living Show, said Hailey McFadden. “Their strong presence in the Kawartha Lakes community and expertise in home improvement aligns perfectly with our event’s goals.”

Emily, the Social Media Manager at Kawartha Home Hardware Group, expressed her enthusiasm about this partnership, saying, “At Kawartha Home Hardware Group, we are proud to support the LAS Fall Home and Living Show as the Presenting Sponsor. This event not only showcases the best of our community but also provides a platform for local businesses to shine.”

The LAS Fall Home and Living Show promises an exciting lineup of vendors catering to a wide range of interests. Attendees can look forward to engaging with Home Show Vendors specializing in real estate, memorial services, health services, and skilled trades companies. Craft enthusiasts will also find a variety of vendors Visit www.lindsayex.com for updates and exciting announcements as the date approaches.

BOBCAYGEON PUBLIC LIBRARY SATURDAY OCTOBER 21, 11 AM

Left to right: Lions Club members Susan Tate, Deb McIntyre, Lloyd McIntyre (Club President), and Barry Tate present Senior CT Technologist Colleen Patton with their donation.

FALL HOME & LIVING SHOW

The Lindsay Agricultural Society (LAS) is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with the Kawartha Home Hardware Group for the LAS Fall Home and Living Show on November 4 and 5. This exciting collaboration underscores LAS’s commitment to providing exceptional events for the Lindsay community.

In November, 2022, LAS successfully ventured into hosting its very first Home & Living Show, thanks to the dedication and hard work of the volunteer committee

DOES SHE THINK OF ME

by Cathy Williams-Thrun

is one woman's discovery of what teenagebirth mothers, adoptive families, and sorrowful choices made long ago can have in common:the kind of love that sometimes overcomes everything and may well move each partytowards a happy ending after all.

Cathy will be reading from her book Saturday at 11am.

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CHRISTMAS AT KEN REID

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 2 for the return of Christmas at Ken Reid. This is a free family event that is offered at Ken Reid Conservation Area each year on the first Saturday in December.

Activities are free to families and visitors (donations are appreciated and welcomed) and include horse drawn wagon rides, Christmas scavenger hunt, kids craft corner, Christmas story walks, visits with Santa Claus, musical entertainment, and much more.

Join in the fun from 10am to 4pm and participate in some fun family events including: • Kids Crafts at Santa’s Workshop • Elf-in-Training Scavenger Hunt • Self Directed Christmas Story Walk • Self Directed Winter Word Scramble • Horse Drawn Wagon Rides • Infant and Toddler Activities in the Warming and Family Care Station • Reptilia Zoo with an interactive display • Small Hooves Big Hearts petting zoo • Royal Canadian Falconry with a Birds of Prey show • Live carving demonstration by SAW Woodworks • First Nations Cultural Experience presented by Jake Charles • Variety of spectacular grilled cheese lunch options, served by Gangster Cheese • Beavertails Mobile serving up delicious deliciously addictive, whole-wheat Canadian pastries Visit www.kawarthaconservation.com to learn more.

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TURKEY TROT A BIG SUCCESS

The annual Fenelon Falls Turkey Trot was held on Saturday October 7 at Garnett Graham Park and, by all accounts, was a huge success. More than 240 registrations were taken, which organizers say was double last year.

“The purpose of the event was to provide an opportunity for local citizens to get out and get some exercise on Thanksgiving weekend,” stated Race Director Dave Robinson, a local cottager who took over the event in 2022.

Participants enjoyed ideal fall weather conditions with distance options of 1k, 5k and 10k and received a souvenir T-shirt, finisher’s medal, lunch and a massage courtesy of the Well Body Group.

The event was a fundraiser for the Fenelon Falls Santa Day. A $2,000 cheque was donated which was the largest donation in the seven-year history of the event, stated Robinson. As well, gently used shoes were collected by Bioped on race morning and repurposed to the less fortunate.

New race records were set in the boys 1k, female 5K and male 10k. Here are the overall winners: • 1k Male: Liam Russell: Oshawa: 4:01 • 1k Female: Grace Donnelly: Toronto: 4:37 • 5k Male: Jonathon Veens: Newmarket:19:06 • 5k Female: Kyla Farr: Lindsay: 19:46 • 10k Male: Daniel Fournier: Toronto: 34:24 • 10k Female: Diane Russel: Toronto: 41:27 1k winners received a $50 gift certificate to Runners Life in Peterborough. 5k winners received $200 cash and 10k winners got $300 cash for their

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efforts. A new Champions Trophy was created to showcase all the winners past and present.

There were also a number of non-competitive awards: • Best Volunteer: John McKinnon • Best Costume: Trent Goddard Pontruff • Top Fundraiser: Anita Sinhuber • Last Finisher: Ruth Cornale The 2024 event is scheduled for Saturday, October 5 at 10 am at Garnett Graham Park. Advance online registration opens mid November 2023.

You can find a link to the race results at www. fenelonfallsturkeytrot.ca.

many other programs designed to get food to those who need it.

Collect pledges towards your 5K walk or run, as we work to reach our goal of $10,000 raised! Signup as a participant or support by pledging an amount toward a participant, and you’ll be a part of the festive fun! Registration is free, but we do encourage financially able participants to donate $20 or more per

JOLLY JOG WILL HELP KLFS

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“We can’t wait for the 14th annual run,” said Heather Kirby, Executive Director at KLFS. “What could be better than a morning dedicated to raising funds to combat hunger, combined with holiday festivities? Plus, the costumes are always spectacular!”

For more information, please visit www. kawarthalakesfoodsource.com and click on the Jolly Jog 2023 banner to register.

TERROR IN THE PARK

The Kinmount Lions are inviting tots and teens to Austin Sawmill Park on October 28 for some Hallowe’en fun.

Join them at the big Gazebo and take a walk down the Spooky Walk of Terror to the Hall of Terror. Bring your best screams, candy loot bags and wear your costumes!

Families with sensitive tots can come at 6pm, while the older kids are welcome to show up at 6:30pm.

Admission is free but donations to the Lions are welcome.

PUMPKINS ON PARADE

The Grove Theatre in Fenelon Falls is hosting a Pumpkin Parade from November 1 to 3 for the whole family. Gates are open from 6pm and 9pm each day.

This accessible, walk-through event is free to the public. The pumpkin parade will take place rain or shine.

If you’d like your pumpkin creation on display during the event, you can drop it off on November 1 from 10am to 5:30pm. The gate at the Community Centre will be open so you can drive straight through

the fairgrounds and drop off your pumpkin with a Grove staff member or volunteer.

This year, they’re holding Pumpkin Palooza Contest, a celebration of artistic expression and innovation. Participants are encouraged to think ‘outside the pumpkin’, taking the classic jack-o’lantern to new heights of creativity. The goal is to transform ordinary pumpkins into extraordinary works of art. There are four contest categories: • Most Creative Pumpkin judged by Sobeys Fenelon Falls • Scariest Pumpkin judged by Dr. Robyn Somerville Family Dentistry • Most Realistic Carving judged by Crazy Monkey Tree Service • Funniest Pumpkin judged by Heather Ahrens, REALTOR, RE/MAX All-Stars Realty Inc., Brokerage Each winner will be awarded a complimentary Family Pass (4) for the Family Show 2024 at The Grove Theatre.

Here are the rules and guidelines: • All pumpkins must be ‘real’. Artificial pumpkins will not be judged • Pumpkins must be appropriate and family friendly • Offensive entries will be denied • All qualified entries must complete an entry form.

You can find out more at www.grovetheatre.ca.

SANTA’S COMING!

It’s never too early to start planning your schedule of Santa Claus Parades!

The Kinette Club of Bobcaygeon is looking forward to their annual nighttime Santa Claus Parade on December 9 at 5pm. The theme of this 75th edition is “Light up the Night.” The route to be determined is due to bridge closure. If the bridge is still closed, the route will be from Tim Hortons. Toy and food dropoff will be at Jaclyn’s on Bolton Street. Following the parade, there will be fireworks to Light up the Night by Super Nova Fireworks at Bobcaygeon beach Park.

The Kinette Breakfast with Santa will be at the Royal Canadian Legion in Bobcaygeon from 8am to 12 noon on the 9th. Children up to 12 years old are free and adults pay $6 each.

Santa arrives in Buckhorn on Saturday, November 18 as the Buckhorn District Lions Club hosts their annual parade. The parade leaves Buckhorn Foodland at 2pm and wends its way through town to the Buckhorn Community Centre.

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GIRLS’ NITE OUT

Grab your lady friends and head out to the Lakeview Arts Barn on November 4 for an evening of laughs. Girls’ Nite Out is an all female, all funny stand-up and improv comedy ensemble featuring CBC darlings and Canadian Comedy Award Winners.

The Girls’ Nite Out show originated at the Lakeview Arts Barn 16 years ago and has since toured across Canada.

Tickets for dinner and the show are $90 per person while tickets for show only are $45. Doors open for dinner prior to the show at 5:30 with dinner starting at 6pm. The show starts at 8pm.

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BOBCAYGEON’S HARVEST HAUNT Bobcaygeon’s going to be spooky great this Saturday, October 21! It’s the Harvest Haunt, a townwide celebration of all things autumn and Hallowe’en.

It’s family-friendly and sure to be fun for everyone.

Beginning at 10am, many of the businesses, attractions and service clubs throughout town will have something going on, from in-store discounts and specials to music, pumpkins and costumes. Here’s just a sample: • Bobcaygeon Public Library - 123 East St. SouthStory time with Jennine 10:30am & 11am, Harvest Crafts 10am to 3pm • The Boyd Heritage Museum - 21 Canal St. EastCauldron, Pumpkin Pie Carving, coffee, pumpkin tarts & popcorn (2pm to 4pm) • Impact 32 - In addition to the Pumpkin Perfection Hunt Contest all around town, there will be giant outdoor games, photo ops happening at Lock 32. from 11am to 3pm • Bobcaygeon Legion - 96 King St. East - Octoberfest BBQ with Bratwurst 6pm to 8pm with a dance from 6pm to 11pm • Bobcaygeon Home Hardware - 3rd Annual Dog

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Bobcaygeon Chamber of Commerce - Free Balloon Artist (1 to 3pm) at Lock 32 Kawartha Settlers’ Village- 85 Dunn St. - Haunted Village, Spooky family fun event (4pm to 9pm) Buckeye Marine - 3396 Kawartha Lakes County Rd 36- Huge Yeti Sale, Scavenger Hunt on site & Kids Lego station (10am to 4pm) Cake by The Lake - 1 Main St. - Spooky Slices, tax free minis with draws & giveaways (11am to 2pm) Check out all the details visitbobcaygeon.com.

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