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This is the time of year when I would be getting ready for dinner theatre in Buckhorn. Rehearsals would be down to the final days and we’d be eagerly anticipating the reaction of audiences to our weeks of hard work. I live to hear a room full of people laughing, but now, that silence is almost deafening!

COVID-19 has turned our lives upside down and, if you’re like me, you’re wondering what the winter months will hold. Living alone is hard enough at the best of times, but now heading into the cold and snow will surely cause more incidents of depression than we’ve seen before.

How do we keep ourselves from falling down that black hole? Reaching out is the key. If you’re lonely, phone a friend. If you can, go for a walk. The

important thing is to get out of your own way. I tend to overthink things and try to look too far into the future.

My therapist and I are working on mindfullness – being in the moment.

Taking pleasure in the small things, like when my cat, Larry, sleeps on my lap.

Accomplishing a task, even something simple like making a run to the dump or an outing to the grocery store, gives me something to be proud of. It may seem insignificant to someone else, but I at least got out of bed!

Anyone who has lost someone important in their lives – a spouse, child, or even a much-loved pet – can understand the depths of grief.

Everyone handles it differently and if there’s one thing I’ve learned over the past two years since John passed away, it’s that getting through one more day, however you can do it, is the key to moving forward.

On Remembrance Day, please observe a moment of silence at 11am to pay tribute to those men and women who sacrificed their lives for us. We shall, and should, remember them.

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City Hall MILLION DOLLAR MAKEOVER

Following the success of the makeovers that have taken place across Kawartha Lakes, Economic Development is pleased to open another round of Million Dollar Makeover applications for the fall.

Million Dollar Makeover is a funding program to implement the Kawartha Lakes Strategic Community Improvement Plan, designed to encourage and support economic development in Kawartha Lakes.

The program supports property and business owners’ improvements to the visual and functional aspects of their commercial, mixed-use commercial/ residential or heritage designated residential buildings.

This application intake round includes 10 funding opportunities.

“We’ve seen a lot of success since the program launched in 2018 and together with participating businesses and property owners we’re able to transform Kawartha Lakes one makeover at time,” said Carlie Arbour, Economic Development Officer – Community.

“Building on our past success, this year we’re excited to expand the funding programs to also include a number of new incentives to encourage more investment in our commercial districts and properties with heritage designations.”

There are four key objectives in this year’s program: • Downtown main street revitalization and enhancements • Heritage districts and building restoration and improvements • Derelict building repairs and improvements to functionality • Affordable rental housing private space retrofits in mixed-use buildings For more details on the program and to see before and after images from previous Million Dollar Makeover projects, please visit the City’s website.

Applications will close December 1, 2020 with approvals announced in the new year.

The Million Dollar Makeover Project is brought to you by the City of Kawartha Lakes with support from the Kawartha Lakes Community Future Development Corporation.

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NEW MOH NEXT YEAR

On April 5 next year, Dr. Natalie Bocking will take on the role of Medical Officer of Health (MOH) for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit.

Earlier this year, current MOH Dr. Lynn Noseworthy announced her intention to retire at the end of June. Those retirement plans were delayed due to the COVID-19 and the pandemic response.

Dr. Noseworthy will now retire on December 11, 2020 with Dr. Ian Gemmill serving as acting MOH until April. Dr. Gemmill was the MOH for Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Public Health until his retirement in 2017.

“We are very fortunate to have Dr. Bocking join HKPR,” says Doug Elmslie, Chair of the Board for the HKPR District Health Unit. “She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in providing public health programs and services in rural areas of the province and has most recently worked with northern First Nations communities to provide public health services.”

Dr. Bocking is a Public Health and Preventive Medicine Specialist and was certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in 2015 following the completion of her specialty training at the University of Toronto. Dr. Bocking’s academic training also includes a Medical Doctorate from McMaster University and Masters in International Public Health from the University of Sydney, Australia.

Dr. Bocking has spent the past four years working as a public health physician with Thunder Bay District Health Unit and Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority. In her role, she supported the development of a community based First Nations governed public health system for 31 rural and remote First Nations.

This included overseeing tuberculosis and hepatitis C programming, population health assessment, and maternal and child health support.

In addition to her work in public health, Dr. Bocking has worked as a locum family physician in northwestern Ontario. She has published in peerreviewed scientific journals and presented at provincial

and national conferences.

Dr. Bocking and her family moved to the City of Kawartha Lakes in the fall of 2019.

“Dr. Noseworthy has guided this health unit through some challenging times and we wish her all the best for her well-deserved retirement,” says Elmslie. “Dr. Noseworthy has worked tirelessly to help provide quality public health programs and services to the residents in our communities and I know Dr. Bocking will do an excellent job in carrying on that work.”

OFFROAD VEHICLE TASK FORCE

At the October 20 Regular Council meeting, a decision was made to develop a taskforce regarding off road vehicle (ORV) use on municipal roads across Kawartha Lakes. Most roads in Kawartha Lakes currently do not permit ORV use except for those locations listed under Section 3 of the current By-Law 2019-077.

“Kawartha ATV reported that their membership base has almost doubled in 2020 and we’ve seen quite a surge in ORV use over the past year,” commented Councillor Tracy Richardson. “Through developing a Task Force, we will be able to identify safe and legal ways to expand off road vehicle use across Kawartha Lakes, giving residents even more opportunities to further explore their own backyards.”

In addition to the increased demand, the decision comes forward after a presentation was made in August regarding the upcoming changes through Bill 107, a provincial regulation that will permit ORV use on all road networks under municipal jurisdiction, unless the municipality itself restricts access. Council has chosen not to make any current changes to the By-law at this time and will review options related to regulations once recommendations are presented through the Task Force.

The terms for the Task Force are to be developed by the end of 2020. The Task Force will consult with the public and provide recommendations back to Council by the end of March 2021. This timeline is targeted to allow for recommendations to be implemented for the start of the season in May 2021.

PROVINCE HELPS A PLACE CALLED HOME

As part of the province’s $241 million to help those vulnerable, the City of Kawartha Lakes will receive just over $1.75 million to expand and renovate A Place Called Home in Lindsay.

Local MPP Laurie Scott says, “Investing in important housing projects like this is critical to help protect our most vulnerable citizens from COVID-19.

We’re working closely with our community partners to ensure they have the resources and space to help keep people safe during these difficult and unprecedented times.”

The renovation includes building a new 19 bed shelter along with 5 new affordable housing units, one

4-bedroom house and four 1-bedroom apartments.

“The pandemic has effected everyone, especially our most vulnerable. This funding will help ensure those experiencing homelessness in our community have a safe place to find shelter,” said Hope Lee, Manager, Human Services (Housing).

“This funding represents stability and increased safety for both our staff and residents,” said David Tilley, Interim Executive Director of A Place Called Home. “For the past 6 months, we have been assisting clients through local motels as our current shelter is unable to accommodate the demands created by the pandemic. This investment will create a strong foundation and provide a launching pad that will result in a new purpose-built shelter and better service to the homeless of the City and County. Our agency is extremely thankful to both the Province and Municipality for their ongoing support.”

The provincial funding is part of the government’s $510 million investment to help protect the health and safety of the province’s most vulnerable people. “We know that our municipal and Indigenous partners are facing extraordinary challenges, which is why these significant investments are so important,” said Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Steve Clark. “Our investments are helping to build longer term solutions as well as meet ongoing, immediate needs related to COVID-19.”

PROVINCIAL BUDGET COMING

The Ontario government will release its 2020 Budget on Thursday, November 5. It will focus on protecting the health and safety of the people during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing much-needed supports to families, workers, and employers, and laying the foundation for future growth, renewal and economic recovery.

“To start us down the road to recovery, we need a healthy workforce. That’s why we have put the health and safety of every Ontarian first during this pandemic,” said Premier Doug Ford. “Getting people back to work, creating more jobs and attracting investment are also important priorities for our government. The upcoming Budget will strike a balance that will focus on continuing to protect everyone’s health and safety, while creating the right conditions for our economic recovery.”

The Budget will build on Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19, which was updated this summer to make available a projected $30 billion in response to the global pandemic.

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“The next phase of Ontario’s Action Plan will make available every necessary resource to continue to protect people’s health during the second wave of COVID-19 and beyond,” said Finance Minister Rod Phillips. “It will also expand the support our government has provided to those still facing financial hardship due to the pandemic, including families, workers, vulnerable people, seniors and employers.”

“The Budget I will be introducing on Thursday, November 5 will provide a three-year outlook that will build on our government’s $30 billion response to COVID-19,” added Minister Phillips. “We will get back on the traditional budget calendar with another multi-year update by the end of March 2021 that will outline a plan to return Ontario to a fiscally sustainable path.”

BE SCARY BUT SAFE

As Halloween approaches, Peterborough Public Health is providing residents with recommendations for a fun and safe celebration.

“Evidence over the weekend showed an increased risk for local transmission of COVID-19, so this year, the safest option is to celebrate Halloween with those in your household,” said Dr. Rosana Salvaterra, Medical Officer of Health. “If you choose to trick-or-treat or give out treats, following these COVID-19 safety guidelines will help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community.”

For those trick-or-treating and handing out treats, Dr. Salvaterra recommends everyone: • Screen for COVID-19 symptoms before trick-or-

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treating or handing out treats. Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms or feel ill, even for minor symptoms like a runny nose.

• Wear a cloth face mask. A costume mask should not be worn as a substitute.

• Make sure costumes are visible at night by wearing bright or reflective clothing.

• Only travel and trick-or-treat with those in your household. Maintain 2 metres distance from other groups. Avoid crowding in hallways or by doors.

• Wash or sanitize hands frequently. Clean hands before eating any treats.

• Use tongs or other tools when handing out treats.

Avoid leaving treats in a bowl for trick-or-treaters to grab.

• Avoid handing out or eating homemade or repackaged treats.

For anyone who is looking to attend a costume party or other similar gathering, Dr. Salvaterra is reminding residents that unmonitored social gatherings are now limited to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors.

For all gatherings, residents must maintain 2 metres physical distance from those outside of their household and wear a cloth mask in addition to any costume masks. Remember to wash hands frequently and avoid sharing food or drinks. Residents are also encouraged to stay local and avoid going to areas that are experiencing higher rates of community transmission.

For more Halloween and social gathering safety tips please visit www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca and search for “Halloween”.

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WHY DO WE REMEMBER?

From veterans.gc.ca

We must remember. If we do not, the sacrifice of those one hundred thousand Canadian lives will be meaningless. They died for us, for their homes and families and friends, for a collection of traditions they cherished and a future they believed in; they died for Canada. The meaning of their sacrifice rests with our collective national consciousness; our future is their monument.

These wars touched the lives of Canadians of all ages, all races, all social classes. Fathers, sons, daughters, sweethearts: they were killed in action, they were wounded, and thousands who returned were forced to live the rest of their lives with the physical and mental scars of war. The people who stayed in Canada also served—in factories, in voluntary service organizations, wherever they were needed.

Yet for many of us, war is a phenomenon seen through the lens of a television camera or a journalist’s account of fighting in distant parts of the world. Our closest physical and emotional experience may be the discovery of wartime memorabilia in a family attic.

But even items such as photographs, uniform badges, medals, and diaries can seem vague and unconnected to the life of their owner. For those of us born during peacetime, all wars seem far removed from our daily lives.

We often take for granted our Canadian values and institutions, our freedom to participate in cultural and political events, and our right to live under a government of our choice. The Canadians who went

off to war in distant lands went in the belief that the values and beliefs enjoyed by Canadians were being threatened. They truly believed that “Without freedom there can be no ensuring peace and without peace no enduring freedom.”

By remembering their service and their sacrifice, we recognize the tradition of freedom these men and women fought to preserve. They believed that their actions in the present would make a significant difference for the future, but it is up to us to ensure that their dream of peace is realized. On Remembrance Day, we acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who served their country and acknowledge our responsibility to work for the peace they fought hard to achieve.

During times of war, individual acts of heroism occur frequently; only a few are ever recorded and receive official recognition. By remembering all who have served, we recognize their willingly-endured hardships and fears, taken upon themselves so that we could live in peace.

A DIFFERENT REMEMBRANCE DAY

Given the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Remembrance Day services will look much different.

Bobcaygeon According to Margaret Cameron, President of Bobcaygeon’s Legion branch, there will be no service at the Cenotaph this year. The Legion will be having They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We Will Remember Them.

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a COVID-mindful service on November 11 at 10:30 inside the branch for Veterans and Members. The Service will be live-streamed by Kawartha411 for everyone to view. You must reserve your seat by calling the Legion at 705-738-2710 or the President at 705738-3092.

The Poppy Campaign will also be different. Boxes will be placed in businesses around town and the Legion branch will be open for donations.

Buckhorn Since there are no spectators this year for the annual laying of wreaths and Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph at the Buckhorn Community Centre, members of the public are being asked to help fill the space around the ‘Heroes of Yesterday’ Maple Leaf monument. As many wreaths as possible will be on display to act as a visual symbol that Canadians are still thinking of our Veterans and remembering their countless sacrifices. The wreaths will be pre-arranged on your behalf and on display at the BCC on November 11, 2020.

Although there will not be a ceremony in Buckhorn this year, you can visit the cenotaph throughout the day to pay your respects, observing social protocols.

For those who laid a wreath in Buckhorn in 2019, most of them will be boxed up and in good condition in the BCC’s storage shed. For 2020, you are asked to consider a donation of $30. For anyone wanting a new wreath, the small ones are $50 and large are $80. All proceeds from the wreaths go towards the Lakefield Legion’s Poppy Trust Fund that is dedicated to supporting Veterans and their families. When you

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order a wreath your family or business will be part of this visual representation that honours Canada’s Veterans on the 75-year anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

To confirm your donation or to order a wreath please contact Darlene Loucks at 705-657-7182 as soon as possible with your contact information including email address.

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On November 11 at 11am, the Lakefield Legion will be streaming a Facebook Live event with The Act of Remembrance. Visit the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77 Facebook Page a week before Remembrance Day for more information. If you do not have Facebook, the National Ceremony will be televised on all major Canadian networks.

No matter what else you can do, you are encouraged to to participate in the Two Minutes Silence from home. You can also wear your Poppy proudly to show that We Remember the sacrifices of Canada’s Veterans.

REMEMBRANCE DAY FACTS

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In 1931, Alan Neill, Member of Parliament for Comox–Alberni, introduced a bill to observe Armistice Day only on November 11. Passed by the House of Commons, the bill also changed the name to “Remembrance Day”. The first Remembrance Day was observed on November 11, 1931.

Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a moment of silence to honour and remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace. We remember the more than 2,300,000 Canadians who have served throughout our nation’s history and the more than 118,000 who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The poppy is the symbol of Remembrance Day. Replica poppies are sold by the Royal Canadian Legion to provide assistance to Veterans.

Remembrance Day is a federal statutory holiday in Canada. It is also a statutory holiday in three territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut) and in six provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador).

The national ceremony is held at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. The Governor General of Canada presides over the ceremony.

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organizations, diplomatic representatives, other dignitaries, Veterans as well as the general public.

In advance of the ceremony, long columns of Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members, RCMP officers, and cadets march to the memorial lead by a pipe band and a colour guard. At the end of the ceremony, they march away to officially close the ceremony.

Some of the 54 Commonwealth member states, such as Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia, observe the tradition of Remembrance Day on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Other nations observe a solemn day but at different dates. For example, Day is observed in New Zealand on April 25. In South Africa, Poppy Day is marked on the Sunday that falls closest to November 11.

Many nations that are not members of the Commonwealth also observe Remembrance Day on November 11, including France, Belgium and Poland.

The United States used to commemorate Armistice Day on November 11. However, in 1954 they changed the name to Veterans Day.

HOW DO WE REMEMBER?

From veterans.gc.ca

On November 11, especially, but also throughout the year, we have the opportunity to remember the efforts of these special Canadians. In remembering, we pay homage to those who respond to their country’s needs. On November 11, we pause for two minutes of silent tribute, and we attend commemorative ceremonies in memory of our war dead.

Following the First World War a French woman, Madame E. Guérin, suggested to British Field-Marshall Earl Haig that women and children in devastated areas of France could produce poppies for sale to support wounded Veterans. The first of these poppies were

distributed in Canada in November of 1921, and the tradition has continued ever since, both here and in many parts of the world.

Poppies are worn as the symbol of remembrance, a reminder of the blood-red flower that still grows on the former battlefields of France and Belgium.

In Canada, traditionally the poppies which we wear were made by disabled Veterans. We wear them as reminders of the horrors of conflict and the preciousness of the peace they fought hard to achieve.

The two minutes of silence provide another significant way of remembering wartime while thinking of peace. Two minutes are scarcely enough time for thought and reflection. As we pause and bow our heads, we remember those brave men and women who courageously volunteered for the cause of freedom and peace.

There are memorials to commemorate the service of Canadian troops in Canada and overseas. The National War Memorial in Ottawa was originally designed to recognize those who served in the First World War. One day every year, we pay special homage to those who died in service to their country. We remember these brave men and women for their courage and their devotion to ideals. We wear poppies, attend ceremonies, and visit memorials. For one brief moment of our life, we remember why we must work for peace every day of the year.

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Neil, “It’s something I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy.”

Meanwhile, Ellen was unable to visit Neil due to the pandemic restrictions, but she was able to stay in touch with his care team in France. Her first glimpse of her husband was April 7, when they were able to secure a repatriation flight by air ambulance from France to Iceland, then from Iceland to Toronto. Ellen shared that her husband appeared to be a shell of his former self, and she was so grateful to be next to him for the journey back to Canada. “I woke up in the ICU in Peterborough,” Neil recalled, “and all I could hear was ‘He’s going down. Keep breathing. Keep breathing.

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In February 2020, the current pandemic had not yet hit close to home, and Neil Pearson and his wife, Ellen, took their annual trip to France to visit their daughter. As they were enjoying their holiday, Neil developed what he felt was a sinus infection, but was able to manage with rest and medication. As their return date approached, Neil noticed weakness and an inability to grip objects with his hands. On the morning of their return flight to Canada – March 17, Neil awoke and was unable to get out of bed. “I had no balance, no coordination,” Neil recalled, “I was immediately taken to the hospital by paramedics, where tests were performed.” This was the last thing Neil remembered before waking up in Canada a month later.

Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit in a hospital in France, Neil was placed in a medically induced coma.

He was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), a rare condition in which a person’s immune system attacks the peripheral nerves. The disorder usually appears in the days or weeks following an infection. “I’m the 1 in 100,000 that got this after a viral infection. My body’s immune system went rogue, and mistakenly attacked my nervous system,” says

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Most people recover from GBS and while Neil had a particularly devastating case of the syndrome, he did slowly start to regain his functioning. He was transferred closer to home to Ross Memorial Hospital on May 13, where at first, he could only move his toes very slightly. His leg movement began to return, followed by his left hand, and eventually, movement returned throughout his body. More than the physical limitations, Neil says that the most frustrating part of his journey was his inability to communicate. “I couldn’t speak, I couldn’t even swallow. When I tried to ask someone to get me a drink, or to scratch my nose, it was impossible.”

Neil credits his dedicated team of nurses, Physiotherapist Alison Rees, Occupational Therapist Lorna Bogar, Rehab Assistants Dawn McNeil and Ange Allard, and his Speech Pathologist Alison Mack, with restoring his physical functioning, and supporting him emotionally through this time. He noted that Alison Mack, Speech Pathologist “was a rock. She helped me learn how to swallow again, so I could start drinking and eating a bit, and I was finally able to communicate – the progress there has been fantastic.”

Today, Neil is at home continuing his recovery. No matter how low some of his moments were, Neil says that he always knew there was a light at the end of the tunnel. “I would say that 50 per cent of my recovery has been having a positive mental attitude,” Neil shared. “The other 50 per cent is certainly credited to the doctors, nurses and rehab specialists.”

When asked about his experience at Ross Memorial Hospital, Neil reflected, “The specialists I needed are here. The equipment I needed to recover is here. Everything I needed to get back to myself is here.

It’s just wonderful.”

Neil is also on the RMH Auxiliary Board of Directors and hopes to return to his volunteer duties as the pandemic and his recovery allows.

BUCKHORN #1 ON TSW

It was a late start to the summer boating season through the locks on the Trent-Severn Waterway, but there was still plenty of traffic. According to Karen Feeley from Parks Canada, there were 106,357 vessels through the system, including 74,057 separate lockages and 9,951 vessels that moored at the sites.

In comparison to 2019, this represents a decrease in usage of about 12 percent, a result of the late opening

to the navigation season and other impacts related to COVID-19.

Buckhorn’s Lock 31 was the busiest and most popular destination followed closely by Bobcaygeon.

In Buckhorn, 7,925 vessels went through with 1,438 mooring; and in Bobcaygeon, there were 7,438 vessels with 1,753 mooring at the site.

With 2020’s boating season in the books, Karen says visitor safety remains of utmost importance for Parks Canada. “From mid-October to mid-May, lock stations will be closed, and the use of the waterway will be at one’s own risk,” she says. “Unmarked hazards may exist. Wet leaves, ice, and snow may remain on stairs and walkways, and ice conditions on the waterway can vary. Boaters are advised that during the non-navigation season, aids to navigation may be missing, off-station, or inoperable until next spring.

Parks Canada encourages the public to use caution in and around the waterway structures and channels over the winter months.”

SAVING TIME

The end of daylight savings time comes this Sunday, November 1. And if some politicians have their way, we’ll never have to worry about putting the clocks forward or back again.

Bill 214, the Time Amendment Act, has been introduced in the provincial legislature. It will make Daylight Savings Time (that we’re in right now) the new Standard Time that would never change.

At 2am on Sunday, however, remember to put your clocks back an hour and get an extra hour of sleep!

And while you’re at it, it’s a good time to replace the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors!

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SIGN ON FOR SAFETY

In recent weeks, there have been several fatal collisions on Highway 507 north of Buckhorn. This road is historically one of the most deadly in our area and now, a group is trying to encourage Trent Lakes Council to make some important decisions to keep it safer.

Highway 507 runs from Flynn’s Turn to Gooderham, about 40 kilometres of, what many motorcycle enthusiasts call, one of the best trails in the province. Unfortunately, racers use the road for time trials, exceeding speeds of 200km per hour. According to the OPP, there have been 96 incidents on the 507 since 2010.

Residents believe it’s time for the municipal government to come up with solutions to make that road safer for drivers and residents.

An update on the petition from John Wright, chair of the municipality’s police services board, says they are looking at options to reduce the number of collisions. But with only two OPP officers designated for the entire municipality, those options could include photo radar.

If you’d like to add your voice, the online petition can be found at change.org.

FENELON SCULPTURE PROJECT

The Fenelon Arts Committee (FAC) is currently fundraising for the Sculpture Project; the installation of two public artworks in the Rain Garden south of Maryboro Lodge: The Fenelon Museum.

The committee received over 20 submissions from various artists and teams for this project. An independent jury of local arts and cultural members short listed five proposals and two works were ultimately selected.

The sculptures will be permanently installed on large limestone rocks and will stand as public art.

The first work is Portage, by James C. Smith. Smith has over 40 years of artistic experience and is based in Madoc, Ontario. His sculpture features three life-sized bronze canoe paddle figures participating in a portage.

Together the figures create a dynamic procession through the park. Smith’s sculpture is an homage to the location’s history; a portage and gathering area of First Nations’ Peoples, the beginning of the community of Fenelon Falls, forestry, logging, and its current use as a recreational park.

The second work by Susan Rankin is titled River Grove. Rankin has been using the garden as inspiration in her glass work for over 32 years. Based in Apsley, Ontario she lives in the hardwood forest on the edge of the Precambrian Shield. Her sculpture is a gathering of 10 glass and steel towers 6–8 feet tall; a nod to the region’s forests and logging history. Natural light will illuminate the glass elements throughout the day and will beckon with playful punches of colour in the snowy months of winter.

The FAC has launched its fundraising campaign and is happy to announce they have successfully raised almost half of the funds needed for this project.

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The committee’s target is $50,000 in order to proceed and procure the sculptures, which will ultimately be on display as City art. Any excess donations will be applied to future public art projects in and around Fenelon Falls. The FAC is grateful for the support and assistance the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes, and especially its Community Fund Fenelon Falls.

Established in 2018, the FAC is a volunteer committee that identifies opportunities for artists, strategizes on arts initiatives, and works to increase public access and engagement with art in Fenelon Falls.

There are many ways to donate to this exciting project and donations are eligible for a charitable receipt. Please visit the FAC website for complete details on how you can support the Fenelon Arts Committee Sculpture Project at fenelonarts.com/ donate.

GLOBUS CONTINUES TO ENTERTAIN

Globus Theatre is delighted to be able to present the smash-hit show Boy Falls from the Sky featuring Broadway and Degrassi star, Jake Epstein, from November 5 to 7 at the Lakeview Arts Barn.

Boy Falls from the Sky sold out its run at the Toronto Fringe before it even opened; won the ‘pick of the fringe’ award; and enjoyed an extended run at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. It is scheduled as part of Mirvish’s 2021 Season but Globus Theatre audiences will get the unique opportunity to see it here first...with an exclusive audience of just 50.

Head out for a no-holds-barred cabaret, full of stories, anecdotes, and show-stopping musical numbers. Theatre and dinner tickets are available for $75 (plus HST and a $2 per ticket fee). Groups of up to six people can book together.

With the holiday season approaching, Globus Theatre is going to do their best to make sure we get into the spirit with a series of comedy specials.

• Dear Santa by Norm Foster: A staged play reading on November 27 and 28 • A Festive Comedy Cabaret: On December 4 and 5, hosts Jennine Profeta and Dave Pearce welcome Canadian comedy icon Elvira Kurt as well as Brent & Sarah’s Comedy Magic Show.

• Cocktails & Candy Canes: December 10 through 12, enjoy an intimate evening of festive music starring Leisa Way with Bruce Ley and Fred Smith.

You can find out more show and ticket information at www.lakeviewartsbarn.com.

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NOVEMBER FOOD DRIVE

Kawartha Food Share has launched a November food drive to support municipalities in Peterborough County.

Winter is Coming is a food drive will be held in Selwyn, North Kawartha and Havelock-BelmontMethuen townships and the Municipality of Trent Lakes. The collections will support member agencies throughout the county, according to Ashell Aiken, general manager of Kawartha Food Share.

“We’ve received lots of phone calls and emails from members in our county communities wondering how they can support their local food banks throughout the pandemic, and the Winter is Coming Food Drive allows them to do just that,” she said.

• Buckhorn: Saturday, November 7 from 10am to 2pm at Buckhorn Foodland • Bridgenorth: Friday, November 13 from 2:30pm to 5pm at John’s Valu-Mart • Lakefield: Saturday, November 14 from 10am to 2pm at Lakefield Foodland

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RECYCLE YOUR BATTERIES

Residents in the City of Kawartha Lakes have the opportunity to safely get rid of their used and old batteries next week. From November 2 to November 5, you can put these batteries inside a clear resealable bag and leave it on top of your recycling materials when you place them curbside.

It’s important to recycle batteries, as they are considered hazardous waste. When they end up in landfills and begin to rot, they emit chemicals that may leak into the ground.

Acceptable batteries include A, AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, button batteries and lantern batteries. You cannot put out auto batteries, industrial batteries or rechargeables (laptop or cellphone batteries). They can be dropped off to the Household Hazardous Waste depots at the Lindsay Ops and Fenelon landfills.

HOW YOU DOIN’?

Is COVID-19 affecting you? How is it impacting you and your family’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being? Do you practise physical distancing and wear a mask? Do you agree with these preventive measures?

The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is asking these and many more questions in a newly launched COVID-19 survey (available at www.hkpr.on.ca/covid-19/) that runs from now until early December, 2020. The confidential, anonymous survey is open to anyone 18 years of age and older who lives in Haliburton County, Northumberland County, and the City of Kawartha Lakes.

“We know COVID-19 is having an impact on people in the tri-county area, but how much of an impact, where, and who is being particularly affected is harder to gauge,” says Andrew Harris, an Epidemiologist with the HKPR District Health Unit.

“This survey is designed to paint a clearer picture of how COVID-19 is affecting our communities so that the Health Unit can be better informed and able to more effectively respond to pandemic challenges and concerns.”

The survey takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes to complete and must be done in one session. The survey asks people about COVID-19 and its impact on them (mental health, stress, economic disruption, etc.). Questions also ask about people’s personal protective behaviours (mask use, hand hygiene, etc.) during the pandemic and overall attitudes (seriousness of COVID-19, how well public health is responding) towards it.

Fiona Kelly, Chief Nursing Officer and Director of Foundational Services with the HKPR District Health Unit, says, “This type of local data gathering is essential to develop evidence-based programs and services that can assist the Health Unit and other organizations respond effectively to the current and lasting effects of COVID-19 on our community.”

The COVID-19 online survey is part of RRFSS, which normally runs as a monthly phone survey to obtain information about their health behaviours, knowledge and attitudes.

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Horoscopes

Oct 30 to Nov 12

By Melodie McCullough

Aquarius (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) The economy is definitely in a state of flux right now, Aquarius. Plan accordingly. Do not take any financial risks. Be patient.

Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) Fatigue is like an early warning sign, Pisces. Respect it. It is telling you your body -- and your mind -- needs help to refresh and reinvigorate.

Aries (March 21 to April 20) Never lose your enthusiasm, Aries. It will carry you through many a-trying times, and keep you focused!

Taurus (April 21 to May 21) Look for the big picture, Taurus.

Try not to concentrate on little things, but, rather, how those little things add up to make a whole. You may find life makes a lot more sense!

Gemini (May 22 to June 22) Some interesting correspondence may find its way into your mailbox or inbox during this phase, Gemini. It’s your choice -- consider it important, and follow through, or disregard as something not worth your while. You will know what to do!

Cancer (June 23 to July 23) Always remember, Cancer, there is a Plan B -- and quite possibly a Plan C and D, as well. So, don’t sweat the small stuff. Know there are alternatives that will work, also!

Leo (July 24 to Aug. 23) They say ‘change is constant’, Leo. During the last few weeks, you may have experienced considerable reorganization, and during the coming weeks this will continue. Don’t fight it - accept, evolve and embrace it!

Virgo (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) Employment prospects may be improving, Virgo! Keep looking for that dream job because you never know when it may appear, just waiting for its dream employee -- YOU! Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) Emotions are what make us human, Libra, so don’t fear them. Even the ones that may seem “bad” at the time are telling us something about ourselves. Learn from them.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) Setback will occur, Scorpio.

Be prepared to take in the lessons from each one and keep moving forward. Don’t let anything or anyone stop you!

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) “I can enjoy society in a room; but out of doors, nature is company enough for me”: William Hazlitt. It may be a little blustery outside, Sag, but all the better to get out there, get some fresh air, and then head back in for a cozy warm-up!

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) Take things slowly and surely!

Don’t worry about rushing ahead and trying to get everything done at once, Capricorn. Time will take care of all things.

Rest when need be!

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PHOTO CONTEST BE A PUBLISHED PHOTOGRAPHER WIN AWESOME PRIZES • SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS

Submit your images and help showcase our beautiful region.

Winning entries will be published in either Explore Bobcaygeon, Explore Buckhorn, Explore Coboconk, Norland & Area or Explore Fenelon Falls 2021 with photo credit (each publication has a distribution of 15,000 copies).

All entries have the opportunity to win prizes from local sponsors.

Stay tuned for prize details!

To submit images for the contest - please email to art@thepromoter.ca Please include full name and contact information.

No limit on image quantity, the larger the image size the better.

Contest submission closes Nov. 16, 2020.

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