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FROM MY PERCH

I’ve exchanged a few emails with Nicole Reeds, who wrote the impassioned letter in our last issue about people stealing boards from her late, beloved father’s 100-year-old barn.

My heart goes out to Nicole.

I know that barn. I often drive by it on one of my favourite back-road routes to Lindsay (“Oh no, not another one of Dad’s shortcuts,” my kids used to wail whenever I turned off the highway).

I noticed it the first time I passed that way, and the barn keeps drawing me back.

It stands out against the sky on a rise above the curving road—an iconic, southern-Ontario landmark. It looks like it has stories to tell.

Well, apparently it does. And the latest story is a sad one.

Even in the last few years I’ve taken that route, I’ve seen the barn’s sad deterioration, as more and more

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boards disappear.

“A man’s home is his castle,” captures a deep truth. Our homes are our shelter from the storms of life— spiritually as much as physically— places of retreat, protection, nurturing.

The feeling must be even stronger if your home was a family farm where your parents raised you, as was the case with Nicole’s father—making it a third-generation home for her.

Nor is this violation a one-time event. It’s a systematic, ongoing assault that defies all attempts to stop it.

Nicole says she feels so helpless—like she is letting her late father down.

It does give me just a little more insight into how the newly arrived Al Assad refugee family must be feeling.

They have suffered a systematic, ongoing assault that has not only driven them from their homes, but halfway round the world to find safe haven.

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Too close for comfort

On Sunday, Jan. 23, around 1 pm, on County Road 36 east of Bobcaygeon and very near Mill Line Road where we live, our black truck almost had a head-on collision with a snowmobile and two people.

The sled had lost control coming around the corner of the highway near the Trent Lakes municipal office, and was heading straight down the middle of the highway for us.

My husband was just barely able to avoid this deadly crash; we were maybe 12 inches apart.

There was another vehicle behind us.

I want these snowmobile operators to know they are extremely lucky that my husband was driving, and not me. I might not have been able to avoid this crash.

I am posting this incident because after I had thought more about it, I wondered if the riders of the snowmobile were kids. I hope, if this is so, that their parents are now aware of a great loss that might have happened. Talk to your kids.

Rosemary Scarborough Trent Lakes

What about the 2017 budget?

The City of Kawartha Lakes has balanced the 2016 budget by levying an eight-percent-plus tax increase, and harvesting as much low-hanging fruit (immediate sources of savings) as possible.

My concern is the 2017 budget. Operating costs are not going to diminish much—and will probably increase. Sources of immediate additional revenue have been used up. Any cost savings through reduced services (fire/town halls, library closures, etc.) will be problematic and will take time.

The only source of quick revenue is the already overburdened taxpayer. This year’s oppressive tax hike has set the table for further multiple cost-ofliving increases.

When are our elected politicians going to stop protecting their own jobs and admit that this form of government is unsustainable? The excuse that change is too costly is a red herring when compared

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to the cost of keeping this form of government (which numerous independent examinations have proven is unsustainable) in place.

Maybe happy days are not here again.

F.M. Brecht Coboconk

Thanks for caring

I wish to thank all the people who have had a hand in my care. First of all, my medical team, led by Dr. Snarr, then Desiree, Kathy Yonders and Elaine.

Then there is my Trinity United church family.

There are too many to mention by name, but I must make a special thank you to Rev. Rodney Smith-Merkley, who has been a strong spiritual source for me.

Then there are all my many friends again—too many to mention by name. I thank them for all the prayers, rides, cards and love.

I must make special mention of my best friend from Port Perry, Pat McNenly, who travels to see me in most kinds of weather to support me, and her now-deceased husband Dale, who passed in August from liver and bowel cancer. He made a special effort to drive from Port Perry to see me every two weeks when he was so ill.

And last, my family: Bill, who has been a constant source of help, cooking and driving me around to my appointments; and my daughters, Kathy and Kasey, and their families, for whom nothing has been too much, and who keep on giving.

I am truly blessed. So right now, I will just say: Thank you.

Rose Connolly Bobcaygeon

Infrastructure, get moving

The early days of 2016 are showing some signs of weakness in the world’s economic conditions.

Stock market reports are very scary, and many are predicting a crisis developing in the global monetary system.

The late John F. Kennedy once noted: “in a crisis, you will find both danger and opportunity.”

The time to invest in smart infrastructure projects for the City of Kawartha Lakes could never be better. This is a golden opportunity to build future wealth, based on the infrastructure we already have in place. “Justin time” the stars have lined up.

Following some 10 years of boondoggling our way through the construction of a much-needed trunk sewer, Kawartha Lakes now has a state-of-the-

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art underground network, allowing for tremendous growth in our region. Residential, commercial and industrial sectors in time will flourish. Infrastructure grants could play a huge role in attaining that goal.

Employment opportunities will come a-callin’, and with them the need to support workers with dependable, affordable public transportation.

There’s that old fly in the ointment coming back at us. If we are to grow, as things would indicate, we must be prepared to move people.

Grants for public transportation are meant to expand ridership, reducing pollution by getting more people out of their cars. A revived Rural Transit Bus System should be in the planning stage immediately.

The gas-tax rebate and the infrastructure grant money for this very purpose should provide us with a damn good shopping purse.

CKL recently announced the addition of a new Director of Development Services. What timing— the stars really are lining up.

Our new member of city staff comes with some very impressive background history in his chosen field—transforming a town in British Columbia into one of the most sustainable communities in the world. He joins Kawartha Lakes following a fiveyear stint in Huntsville, Ont.

What a great time to arrive in our community, with all the stars lined up and the City of Kawartha Lakes ready to blast off.

Ted Howes Lindsay

BOBCAYGEON LEGACY C.H.E.S.T. FUND The City of Kawartha Lakes needs you! 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 nonprofit, 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 two positions available for a three year term ending 2018

Municipal tobogganing challenges

Municipalities are sending mixed messages on liability when it comes to tobogganing and pond skating on municipal property. Despite warnings from city lawyers about liability, Toronto City Council recently approved $25,000 to create a skating program on Grenadier Pond in High Park.

Meanwhile, municipalities such as Hamilton and Orangeville continue to enforce extremely unpopular tobogganing bans. These bans are so

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unpopular residents defiantly toboggan as an act of protest.

With tobogganing and pond skating almost guaranteed in the coming weeks, municipalities are sending mixed messages that may in fact be creating new and unforeseen liability issues. In most cases an outright ban on tobogganing or pond skating is a black-and-white approach that is unnecessary and may in fact be creating a new and unforeseen liability.

Municipalities tend to own a lot of real estate, making it difficult to post signage banning tobogganing or pond skating on all city-owned property.

Posting signs on popular hills and ponds may in fact create an issue of negligence in areas where signs are not posted. Signs in popular locations may force tobogganers and skaters to use less safe areas where signs are not posted and they are more likely to be injured. Failure to enforce the ban through signage and by-law enforcement may increase the portion of responsibility attributed to the municipality if a case goes to trial. This can lead to the municipality be ordered to pay hefty damages.

Similar situations exist in public swimming pools operated by a municipality. Users accept a level of self-responsibility when choosing to use the facility. An acceptable level of care obliges the municipality to ensure that it has done all it can to prevent injury and ensure people enjoy the pool facility in relative safety.

The municipalities of Ottawa and Calgary take the same approach to tobogganing and skating by designating safe locations and offering tips on how to stay safe. This a much more sophisticated and common sense approach.

Brian Cameron, Barrie

City Hall Fewer arenas and community halls

As part of the city’s ongoing Core Service Review, council endorsed a staff report before Christmas to reduce the number of municipallyowned and operated arenas and community halls, beginning in 2016.

“These are service-level decisions that need to be made,” said Mayor Andy Letham. “Since the spring, when I conducted 10 town hall meetings across the city, I have been saying we can’t afford all of the assets we currently have.”

Council approved a staff recommendation to reduce municipal ice pads over the next 10 years— from 10 to eight—by consolidating six single-pad facilities into two twin-pads.

Council also endorsed the staff recommendation to reduce the number of stand-alone municipal Community Halls from 18 to 12 by 2018.

“There are tremendous costs associated with the city’s community halls,” said CAO Ron Taylor.

“We have ongoing maintenance costs, future capital improvement costs, and increasing utility costs.”

He said the city is trying to “reduce those costs with minimal impact to the public in order to maintain or enhance services.”

Two community halls will be closed in each of the next three years. For 2016, council approved closing the Victoria Road Hall and the Mariposa Hall.

Director of Community Services, Craig Shanks said the city will now contact community groups and stakeholders to see if anyone is interested in taking over ownership of the halls the city is divesting.

“We will be exploring all avenues and opportunities before bringing forward a detailed plan to council in the New Year for divesting the properties,” explained Shanks.

Taking city’s ‘natural beauty’ up a notch

CKL council has approved the 2016-2019 Strategic Plan, with the tagline for the city: “Naturally beautiful, offering an exceptional lifestyle.”

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Omemee, Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Woodville and Lindsay, the new strategic plan will set the direction for the community’s future and articulate the strategies that council and staff will deliver on.

“The Strategic Plan is the blueprint for how we will continue to evolve and grow as a municipality, and will provide concrete measures for how we’re doing that will keep all of us accountable to our residents, businesses and staff,” noted city CAO Ron Taylor.

Staff will now begin integrating the plan’s three overarching strategic goals, A Vibrant and Growing Economy, An Exceptional Quality of Life, and A Healthy Environment, into departmental work plans.

As noted in the Nov. 27, 2015 Kawartha Promoter, council removed commitments to sustainability from an earlier draft (Is CKL no longer ‘sustainable?’ Page 9). Goal number three originally said: “A Healthy and Sustainable Environment,” but that is now gone. Other references to green and sustainability were also removed.

“We keep hearing about the potential of Kawartha Lakes. We need to stop talking about our potential and start doing something to realize it,” said Mayor Andy Letham.

“Last year was the highest number of real estate transactions across the city, building and construction permits issued had a value of nearly $110 million, the Northwest Trunk is completed,” he said. “Now is the time to execute on realizing our potential.”

CKL council says nay to GAI

By Pat Warren

Kawartha Lakes did not support a City of Kingston call for a basic or Guaranteed Annual Income (GAI) for everyone, even though Ward 16 Councillor Heather Stauble says research shows it would be more cost effective than the sum-total of current piecemeal social-service programs.

Stauble spoke strongly in favour of the resolution from Kingston, whose background information says that income insecurity and inequality cause detrimental socials ills such as illiteracy, increased crime, poor public health outcomes and decreased education, all of which undermines the social fabric.

Ward 6 Councillor Doug Elmslie led support for the Kingston resolution, pointing out that Kawartha Lakes’ Poverty Reduction Strategy shouldn’t sit on a shelf. He also noted that poverty costs from $2,500 to $3,000 per household in Ontario.

Ward 10 Councillor Pat Dunn said a GAI wasn’t a municipal issue, and would not support the resolution to discuss it. He said the resolution was “fluff,” without enough information

Ward 5 Councillor, Steve Strangway argued that supporting the resolution would garner more information on the subject so council could make an informed decision.

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NEW PLANNER IS WORLD CLASS—As of Jan 25, Chris Marshall is the city’s new Director of Development Services. Marshall, the former Director of Planning for Gibsons, BC, helped that town win the titles of Most Liveable Community in the World for communities under 20,000 and Planning for the Future, as part of the United Nations-sponsored Liveable Community competition. After 12 years with Gibsons, Marshall came to Huntsville, Ont., as Manager of Planning and Sustainability where he served for the past five years.

ALL CLEAR IN A YEAR FOR GARBAGE: After a year-long education program, Kawartha Lakes will transition to clear garbage bags by Jan. 1, 2017.

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already use clear garbage bags—and all have improved recycling. A Frequently-Asked-Questions section about the program has been created on the city website under Residents/Waste & Recycling.

CURBSIDE BATTERY COLLECTION: Kawartha Lakes will join more than 50 Ontario municipalities when it launches a curbside household-batterycollection pilot program in September. Officials expect to gather up to 8,000 lbs. of batteries in the pilot collection, keeping heavy metals like mercury and cadmium out of landfill and the environment. Residents will soon receive a clear, specially-marked bag to hold their old batteries to be left at curbside during a September collection

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York Wilson: Through the Years 1907-1984

Pieces from the Permanent Collection On now until March 5 An exhibit featuring over 30 pieces recently gifted to the Gallery’s Permanent Collection of an influential Canadian abstract painter and muralist.

Reception: March 5 at the Gallery from 2 pm to 4 pm.

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day. Accepted batteries include: A, AA, AAA, C and D batteries (both alkaline and heavy duty); 6and 9-volt batteries; button cells; and rechargeable battery packs (NiCad, NiMH, or Lithium Ion), with no limit on number of batteries accepted. If the pilot works, the city will begin running two curb-side pickups a year.

NO OVERNIGHT PARKING ON CITY STREETS: Residents are reminded that parking is not allowed on city streets between 11 pm and 6 am until April 30, to allow for snow clearing (if needed this yeared.). Overnight parking in municipal parking lots without a permit is also prohibited until April 30.

In downtown areas the restriction doesn’t kick in until 2 am, and offending vehicles may be ticketed, towed or impounded.

ONE RING TO RULE THEM ALL: All five Municipal Service Centres in the city are now connected through the 705-324-9411 number. Previously, each centre had its own number. Any call can now automatically be transferred to another staff person or division without having to hang up and dial anew. Specific extensions are: Bobcaygeon (3580); Omemee (3520); Bethany (3540, library-3544); Coboconk (3515, library-3504); and Kirkfield (3560, library-3564). The after-hours-emergency number SocialServicesDivision remains: 877-885-7337.

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OR ABOUT HOUSING NEEDS: The Housing Help division also has a short survey to gather public input on family-housing needs across Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County—so it can be ready if-and-when funding becomes available. Find it on the city’s website: www. klhhousinghelp.ca/familysurvey until March 31, or contact your nearest Housing Help location for assistance.

standing contributions in the promotion of a barrier free city include: Business, Community Group, Educator, Individual (Adult, Youth and City Employee), Accessible Design and Outstanding Achievement on an Ongoing Basis. Criteria and nomination forms are available from the Municipal Service Centres, the City Hall Clerk’s Department, or by calling 705324-9411.

THE LOOK OF LOVE: After a series of design workshops, public meetings, and other feedback, Kawartha Lakes now has Streetscape and Façade Design Guidelines for Coboconk, Norland, Fenelon Falls and Lindsay—approved by council Jan. 26. (Omemee has had guidelines since 2006.)

The streetscape portion includes street lighting, gateway elements, pavements, greening, and street furnishings like benches and bikes racks. The façade segment covers business signage and lighting, awnings, and overall external views of buildings.

The guidelines will be included in area-specific Downtown Revitalization strategic planning for each community. View them at www.AdvantageKawarthaLakes. ca.

ROAD LOAD RESTRICTIONS: Load weight will be restricted on most secondary roads throughout Kawartha Lakes until May 20, or

UPGRADING CAYGEON WATERMAIN: Crews have begun installing a new 300-mm watermain across the Trent Canal to enhance services to the south side of Bobcaygeon. The $300,000 project will twin an existing 250-mm watermain with the existing utility trough, and will act as a secondary feed to ensure reliability and redundancy as well as accommodating future growth. To accommodate the work Canal Street West has been temporarily closed.

ACCESSIBILITY AWARENESS: Accessibility Coordinator Barb Condie is seeking nominations (until Friday, March 11) for the city’s ninth Annual Accessibility Awareness Recognition Awards.

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at the discretion of the Director of Public Works. Restrictions are applied during spring thaw, when heavy loading may damage roads weakened by excess water in the road base. Operations will monitor conditions on a weekly basis and amend the notice as appropriate.

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Career Fair and Community Information

Wednesday, February 17, 2016 12:30 - 4:00 Lakefield District Secondary School 71 Bridge St., Lakefield

FREE event for job seekers of all ages, employers and community agencies.

• Job Openings • Job Search Support • Local Services • Community Information Contact Debbie at: 705-740-2577 ext: 5212 or dayotte@agilec.ca Check out our website for updates on the event at: http://www.communityerp.ca/ go to Calendar of Events

Event organizers: City & County of Peterborough, Agilec, Municipality of Trent Lakes, Township of Selwyn Neither the City or County of Peterborough, or their community partners endorse any particular business, nor do we give any guarantee concerning any employment opportunity which may be presented.

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Minaajim: Good Stories from Curve Lake First Nation Sabkeshiinh (The Spider)

As told by Doug Williams to Julie Kapyrka

Basically, the spider is the one who tells us that whatever happens to one thing will happen to another thing. You cannot get away with eliminating one thing without eliminating another.

Spider was created to weave the web of life. Every strand in the web of life is connected.

And every connection is essential. Without that connection, life will not carry on.

This story is an old story and told to us for a reason—so we will respect all of life. Everything has a purpose. Even the lowly mosquito, the house fly, poison ivy….

This story reminds me of what I hear is happening to wild rice on Pigeon Lake. I hear people want to get rid of this sacred plant that was given to us by Creator.

You cannot get rid of wild rice without getting rid of something else. There is a connection between wild rice being healthy and the health of the lake itself.

Wild rice has had trouble growing over the past 100 years because of all the boating, the development of cottages, and the altering of shorelines that resulted in the poisoning of the lake. This in itself also affected the other plants and animals in the lake. We do not have a good situation for that lake.

We must learn from Spider. What we are doing to that lake is affecting all life. And if we don’t take care of it we will lose it and ….

The point is that once again we have to turn to the spider to remind us that we must look after life. We must promote the wild rice; we must let it grow. And people have to learn to appreciate this beautiful creation and the connection it has to other life forms.

If we lose one strand of that web of life, it affects all other things, everything, including yourself. We thank the spider Sabkeshiinh for his teachings: “Miigwech.”

Everything is related so whatever you do to the water, and whatever you do to the land will

consequently affect the wind and vice versa – and all of this impacts the earth herself and thus all living things.

People have pulled out, cut, and poisoned the beautiful plant manoomin (wild rice) and it has been portrayed publically as a bad aquatic weed. To me, this is like saying let’s stop the wind, let’s stop life.

All life is connected and we must honour and respect that. It concerns me that we are selling water and soon we’ll be having to buy clean air … but that is another story.

Doug Williams is coming to Bobcaygeon

By Glenna Burns

Curve Lake Elder Doug Williams, whose “Good Stories from Curve Lake” (with Julie Kapyrka) have graced the pages of The Kawartha Promoter most of the past year, will be sharing some of his stories in person at the Bobcaygeon Library on Thursday, Feb. 25 from 1-3 pm.

Williams’ visit follows on the heels of several presentations at the library by his colleague Julie Kapyrka, Indigenous Studies sessional professor at Trent University, sponsored by the Bobcaygeon and Area Truth and Reconciliation Group.

On Thursday, Jan. 14, another full house learned more about teachings and worldview shared by local elders and how they compare to a more Western, European-based worldview.

Indigenous knowledge is determined by the land and the region, said Kapyrka, and cannot be separated from the people. It is expressed in story telling, traditions, clothing designs, medicine, dances, songs, arts and crafts.

On Feb. 4, Kapyrka shared Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) perspectives regarding Mother Earth and our responsibilities to her and to each other as beings on this planet.

A Haudenosaunee elder explained to Kapyrka that his people have managed to hold onto their teachings and values because they have only suffered Western colonization for 300 years. Western theory of knowledge stems from the ideas of the ancient Greeks, Renaissance thinkers, monotheistic religions and a worldview driven by individualism and capitalism.

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Europeans, said the elder, have been colonized for many more generations, so that they have lost most of their memories of their own Indigenous cultures and thinking.

The western worldview of global dominance is unsustainable, and Indigenous peoples have much to teach us as we struggle to come to terms with the dire situation we have created for the earth’s air, water and soil. We need to learn the First Nation protocol of giving back instead of always taking.

Life on earth is a gift, said Kapyrka, for which we should express our thanks and respect.

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make some friends too. Everyone is welcome.

The community has been so generous. The Bobcaygeon and Area Refugee Commitee thanks everyone for their support. This has indeed been a community building exercise. It has been emotional, challenging and overwhelming at times. But just imagine what it is like for the Al Awad family.

We will all continue to work together. There is still much to do. If you see them around town be sure to say “Marhba” (hello) with a smile on your face.

Welcoming the Al Awad family

By Sue Pepper

Bobcaygeon said “ahlan wa sahlan” (that’s welcome, in Arabic) to the Al Awad family on Sunday, Jan. 24, when over 100 people gathered in the cold Pick N Save parking lot to meet the bus bringing the Syrian refugees from Toronto.

We had received word on Friday morning, Jan. 22, that Yousef Al Awad, his wife Mariam, and their children Yamama, Hadeel and Yaman would be arriving in Toronto the next evening.

We were to pick them up at a Toronto hotel on Sunday at 11 am.

Lisa Sontgerath, our welcoming committee chair, rallied her troops in record time. Thanks to Devitt’s Sherrie Austen for providing a brand new 20-person bus for the trip to Toronto. Thanks to driver Doug Shaw, who donated his time for the snowy trip. Thanks to Mustapha Elidrissi, who as usual provided help with the Arabic language.

As expected the family was very tired after three days with very little sleep. It was obvious that they were overwhelmed, but very relieved that this part of the journey was over.

When they arrived at their new apartment, they told our volunteer interpreter, Mustapha Elidrissi, that they felt like they were dreaming.

The children took no time at all in pulling out the toys. By Monday morning Mariam had a load of washing going.

The days ahead are going to be very busy and strange for them. Medical appointments, bank appointments, learning our money, starting to learn English…. The list is endless—but they are safe.

We are trying to organize some fun and socialization for the family once they have recuperated from their journey. Plans are being made to introduce Mariam and the children to a parent and kids play group.

On Monday February 15 (Family Day), the family, along with the Downeyville and Lindsay families, will be invited to Gamiing’s Annual Winterlude. Hopefully they will join in all the fun and learn what fun a Canadian winter can be. They will be able to experience kick sledding, snowshoeing, snowman building etc. and perhaps

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Employee Achievement Award

Purpose: To recognize an employee who has gone beyond job expectations to promote Bobcaygeon and area and provided both residents and visitors with a positive experience in our village.

Eligibility: The nominee can be any one (1) person who is an employee of a business located in Bobcaygeon and area.

A person who has won this award in the past three (3) years is not eligible to be nominated.

Tourism Achievement Award

Purpose: To recognize a business or event which has attracted tourists to Bobcaygeon and area through their service.

Eligibility: The nominee can be any one (1) person, business or organization which has an interest in or connection to Bobcaygeon and area.

A person, business or organization who has won this award in the past three (3) years is not eligible to be nominated.

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Hospitality Award Not for Profit Achievement Award

Purpose: To recognize a group or organization that has, through their volunteer effort, had a positive impact on the Bobcaygeon and area community.

Eligibility: The nominee can be any group or organization which has an interest in, or connection to Bobcaygeon and area. A group or organization who has won this award in the past three (3) years is not eligible to be nominated.

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Business Achievement Award

Purpose: To recognize a business which has, through their efforts, had a positive impact on the Bobcaygeon and area community.

Eligibility: The nominee can be any business which has an interest in, or connection to Bobcaygeon and area.

A business which has won this award in the past three (3) years is not eligible to be nominated.

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Citizen of the Year Award

Purpose: To recognize a person who has given of their time, talent, or ability to enhance the lives of both residents and visitors to Bobcaygeon and area Eligibility: The nominee can be any one (1) person who has an interest in, or connection to Bobcaygeon and area.

A person who has won this award in the past three (3) years is not eligible to be nominated.

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New Business Achievement Award Purpose: To recognize a new business that has had a positive impact in Bobcaygeon and Area.

Eligibility: The nominee can be any business, in operation for three (3) years or less, that has an interest in, or connection to Bobcaygeon and area.

New ownership of an existing business will be considered a New Business.

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2016 Award of Excellence Ceremony & Banquet Saturday, April 23rd, 2016.

Lakeview Arts Barn. Call Chamber Office for Ticket Information.

Purpose: To recognize an accommodation facility that has shown a high level of service to their customers while promoting other businesses in Bobcaygeon and area.

Eligibility: This award is open to any accommodation facility which provides overnight lodging for tourists in Bobcaygeon and area, including but not limited to, hotels, motels, B&B, cottage rentals, campgrounds, trailer parks, houseboat rentals.

The nominee can be any accommodation facility which has an interest in, or connection to Bobcaygeon and area.

An accommodation facility which has won this award in the past three (3) years is not eligible to be nominated.

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Creative Arts Achievement Award

Purpose: To recognize a person who has promoted the Creative Arts in Bobcaygeon and area.

Eligibility: This award is open to any one (1) person participating in or promoting Creative Arts including, but not limited to Dance, Music, Visual Arts, Writing, Crafts, and Drama.

The nominee can be any person who has an interest in, or connection to Bobcaygeon and area.

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Nomination(s) by Name: Date: Signature: Telephone #: Bobcaygeon & Area Chamber of Commerce 21 Canal St. P.O. Box 388 Bobcaygeon ON K0M 1A0 Tel: 705-738-2202 Fax: 705-738-1534

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Are you Ready?

New tax block in Fenelon

After 15 years in Bobcaygeon, H&R Block has opened a brand new office in Fenelon Falls, at 21c Francis St. West.

“Personal income tax is our bread and butter, of course,” says Chad Irvine, who has been with the HRB office in Bobcaygeon for 15 years, and now runs both the Caygeon and Fenelon offices. “But we also do bookkeeping and accounting for small businesses and corporations.”

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Between them, the staff in this HRB franchise, which also has offices in Bancroft, Haliburton and Minden, can boast a total of over 130 years experience in income-tax preparation and other financial activities.

“So we’re new in Fenelon Falls,” Irvine says, “but we’re certainly not new at what we do. We’ve got a wealth of knowledge, and we’re looking forward to serving folks in the area.”

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You will get back 15 percent of the eligible expenses you claim. For example, claiming $10,000 worth of eligible expenses, could get you a refund of $1,500.

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The Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit can help with the costs of improving safety and accessibility in your home. Some examples of eligible expenses are: Wheelchair ramps, installing non-slip flooring, lowering countertops, installing a walk-in shower. Expenses that do not qualify are things like furnaces and roofs.

HOMEBUYERS AMOUNT—First-time home buyers can claim $5,000 for the purchase of a qualifying home acquired in 2015 if you (or your spouse or common-law partner) bought a qualifying home, and you did not live in another home that either of you owned in the five preceding years. Claiming the maximum amount will translate into a $750 reduction to tax payable or a $750 refund.

HOMEBUYERS PLAN—First-time home buyers can also withdraw up to $25,000 from their RRSPs without paying income tax on the withdrawal, if they are applying it to the down payment on a first home purchase or build. The homebuyers plan allows the taxpayer to pay back their loan over up to 15 years by contributing to their RRSPs. HST NEW HOUSING REBATE—is available to anyone in Ontario purchasing a new home from a builder, or contracting a builder to construct their new home. New home buyers in Ontario are charged the 13 percent HST on their purchase, which consists of federal and provincial tax. The New housing rebate kicks back three-quarters of the Ontario portion of HST (8 percent) up to a maximum of $400,000. To claim this, the tax payer must complete an application and submit it to the CRA within two years of completing construction, or within two years of the closing date. The taxpayer could receive up to $24,000 for the New Housing Rebate, which is not considered to be taxable income.

ONTARIO TRILLIUM BENEFIT—was introduced in the 2011 tax year. The Government of Ontario put this change in to help people pay for rising energy costs and to provide relief for sales tax and property tax.

The Ontario Trillium Benefit is the combined m o n t h l y payment of the Ontario Sales Tax Credit, The Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit and the Northern Ontario Energy Credit. This Credit is calculated on Family Income, Age, and the amount paid for Rent or Property Tax.

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Happy Valentines Dance with the Lions— and the Coyotes

You can dance with the Lions. Or you can dance with the Coyotes.

You can even do both—if you and your sweetie divide your time between two separate Valentine’s Day dances this Saturday.

The Dunsford and District Lions Club presents its annual Valentine’s Day Country 105 Sweetheart Video Dance for Charity. The dance will be held Sat. Feb. 13 at Lindsay’s Victoria Park Armoury, beginning at 9 pm.

All proceeds go to charity.

Tickets are $12 in advance ($15 at the door), and will be available from Jan. 24 in Lindsay at Hugh Manley Auto Sales, Fence Brothers Mens Wear or MinCom Plus Realty; in Little Britain at Butter Tarts n More; and in Dunsford at Mum’s Mini Mart.

At the same time, but beginning one hour earlier at 8 pm, Kawartha Coyotes Minor Hockey is holding its Valentine’s Day Dance at the Omemee Arena—featuring DJ Matt Avery.

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Valentine’s Day tribute to Bob and Ruth Thompson

We can’t let this Valentine’s Day go by at The Kawartha Promoter without paying tribute to one of Bobcaygeon’s best known and longest standing love stories.

The passing of Bob Thompson on Jan. 28 signals the earthly end to a 68-year marriage between Bob and his devoted wife, Ruth, founder in 1950 and long-time proprietor of Thompson’s Ladies Wear on Bobcaygeon’s Bolton Street.

Bob came to Caygeon (from far, distant Lakehurst) as a young man to work in construction, where he caught the eye of local girl, Ruth. They were married in 1947 and together raised five children while each operating their own local businesses.

Bob was proprietor of Thompson Crushed Stone and Gravel, and later served as reeve of Bobcaygeon and warden of the late, lamented Victoria County.

As he wound his business down in later years, Bob delivered rural mail in a Canada Post jeep, and also began helping Ruth at her store—a sure sign of love and devotion.

Bob and Ruth enjoyed many family vacations in Hawaii, and perhaps enjoyed them even more after the children were grown— since they continued the tradition into their 80s.

Another highlight of their lives together was a trip to Expo ’70 in Osaka, Japan, where Bob and Ruth were thrilled to meet then Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.

We are happy to be able to celebrate Bob and Ruth’s 68-year love story this Valentine’s Day—and a long life of service to family and community well lived. Bob was 94.

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Roots & Ramblings A line-up of guest speakers

By Sue Desroches

January’s protective snow has finally hidden the garden away till spring (or February, whichever comes first, it seems) and the birds are visiting our feeders in great numbers

For a gardener, this is the time of year to start thinking ahead to the new gardening season. Your garden tools may need to be cleaned and sharpened, or an inventory of your seeds and bulbs updated. It’s time to design your garden and veggie plot.

The Bobcaygeon and District Horticultural Society has already started planning—producing the new yearbook, and searching for gardens to highlight in our annual garden tour, scheduled for Saturday, July 9.

We meet at 7 pm, the third Thursday of most months at Knox Presbyterian Church. The 2016 lineup of speakers for our meetings is available on our website (bobcaygeonhorticulture.com) and our bulletin board on Bolton Street. It includes: • Feb.18: Jerry Jerrard of Kawartha Lakes Honey • March17: Sonia and Michael Wilson of Wilson Blueberry Farm • April 21: John Montague and Mary Beerman of Glen Road Organics • May 19: Vikki Whitney of Griffins Greenhouses • June 16: Miriam Goldberger, author of “Taming Wildflowers from Seed to Vase” • Sept. 15: Brenda Ibey of Peterborough’s AvantGarden Shop • Nov.17: Jeff Mason of Mason House Gardens

Many of the societies in our district, including Fenelon Falls, Omemee, Lindsay, Peterborough and Lakefield, also have scheduled great speakers and events for 2016. We will all be happy to see you this year.

Winterlude/Fest/ Heritage Day—with snow or no

Winter can’t seem to make up its mind, but snow or no snow, local folks are gearing up for their favourite winter events.

• Heritage Day in Buckhorn this Saturday, Feb. 13 should prove fun for the whole family. Events at

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the Buckhorn Community Centre will include entertainment, wagon rides, crafts, weavers, a snack bar and lots more. Admission is $2 ($1 for children). Parking is free and the facility is fully accessible.

Check out the website (buckhorncommunitycentre.com) for more info.

• Gamiing Nature Centre (1884 Pigeon lake Road) will offer its annual Family Day Winterlude on Monday, Feb. 15.

This year the free event will be an opportunity to welcome Bobcaygeon’s newly arrived Syrian refugee family with snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding, winter-trail bingo and a chance to explore Gamiing’s 100 pristine acres of woodland, wetland and natural and reforested meadow on the west shore of Pigeon Lake.

Hot refreshments will include Middle Eastern snacks, as well as the requisite chili. Visit gamiing. org or call 705-928-0263.

• Meanwhile, you can forget about heading to Kinmount the following Saturday and Sunday (Feb. 20-21) for that village’s annual Winterfest.

“Unfortunately,” says Winterfest committee member Lynne Kilby, “due to the different winter this year, organizers have decided to cancel the event and hope for more suitable conditions next year.”

The free, family Snowflake Ball will still go ahead at the community centre from 6:30-9 pm on Saturdayevening, Feb. 20, however—snowflakes or no. Dress in your best. Snack bar by donation.

For more info phone 705-488-2961.

Looking out the window this morning, you can’t help but feel the organizers’ decision may have been a bit premature. But time will tell.

It’s Kinettes Easter Egg time again

By June Jokinen

For the last two weeks, two evenings a week, the Kinettes and their friends have been kneading, shaping, dipping, decorating and wrapping about 1,200 of their famous chocolate Easter Eggs.

The eggs began going on sale the first week of February for $3, the same as last year. You can find them at the Village Gate Pharmacy, Kawartha Dairy and other businesses in town. Or, ask a Kinette.

Having successfully held the Friendship Dinner, Santa’s Breakfast and the Kinette Santa Claus Parade as well as other functions, we took a bit of a break and are now hard at work again. Before you know it Christmas will be just around the corner.

I want to thank everyone for the support we receive every year.

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It’s Easy Being Green The finer points of recycling

By Julia Taylor

I’ve been known to be a bit of a recycling tyrant.

Me: “Hey did you just throw that in the garbage?” (Takes can out and puts in recycling box while muttering under breath.)

Well, I guess I shouldn’t have been such a tyrant, because as it turns out, I was doing it all wrong—and not just the heckling.

When I first moved back here and had begun to actually care about my effects on the health of the planet, I was pleasantly surprised to see that Kawartha Lakes recycled all grades of plastic, from #1 through #7—something my previous municipality did not do.

Sweet. I can recycle everything.

I put on my hero shirt and felt really good about doing my part. I recycled as much as possible. I got so into recycling that I went to the city’s waste workshop.

And that’s the day I realized I had been dishonouring my hero shirt (insert wrong-answer buzzer sound from The Price is Right).

As it turns out, not everything is recyclable.

In fact, if it is not on the list of recyclables on our handy-dandy waste calendar provided by the CKL— it is not recyclable.

Even though we recycle all numbers of plastics, if you can’t see a number, it is not recyclable.

If it is not clean, it is not recyclable.

And if the lid is still on, it is not recyclable .

In the City of Kawartha Lakes our plastic recycling is trucked to Northumberland County to a sorting plant. Everything they reject is shipped back to our landfill because it is our garbage, and it goes in our back yard.

So if I’m not recycling properly I’m actually creating more garbage and more trucking—which produces more carbon dioxide (CO2)—our major greenhouse gas.

Here are a few things I thought were recyclable but aren’t: straws, dog-food bags, K-cups, cereal bags.

To see the full list of “un-recyclables”—and more weird green things I do—check out my blog at sogreeniturts.blogspot.ca.

Choristers Corner

The Choristers are back practicing on Tuesday nights at the Retirement Suites on West Street. A big thank you to the staff, who kindly brought cookies for us last Tuesday.

A few snowbirds have flown off to Florida while the rest of the choir begin to relearn a few numbers until the delayed new music arrives.

We’ll hold our major concert in October this

year, featuring music from the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s.

A sneak preview—Mama Mia will be on the menu.

After the concert the choir will be preparing for Christmas mini concerts.

The choristers lost a good friend recently. Janice Hill retired from the group a few years ago due to health reasons and passed away in January. She will be missed and fondly remembered.

At the end of December, we said goodbye to Sid Jackson and Bob Bettson. Both have now left the area and we wish them luck in their new abodes. If there are any gentlemen out there who could bolster that section, we’d love to hear from you.

Christianity 101

In many parts of the world today, the Christian faith is growing by leaps and bounds. Yet, in Canada, even long-time church members are sometimes hard-pressed to explain Christianity to their children and grandchildren.

St. James Anglican Church in Fenelon Falls is offering Christianity 101, a program designed for the curious, the beginner and for anyone who would like a “refresher” on the basics.

Each of the four Wednesday evenings (Feb. 24, March 2, 9 and 16) begins with dinner at 6 pm, and runs till 9. The Rev. Susan Spicer will teach.

Registration is free, and everyone is welcome, regardless of faith background or church affiliation.

Please call 705-887-2537.

Kawartha Art Gallery’s 40th Anniversary Cultural Gala & Awards Show April 23, 2016 at Victoria Park Armoury doors open at 6:30 pm Tickets are $75.00 and you can reserve yours by emailing events@kawarthagallery.com Includes full appetizer selection, coffee & tea bar, Sundae Bar – catered by Pane Vino, live music, interactive art installations, community canvas, professional art battle, and a live auction.

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Ken Agnew and Steve Kinisch of Hastings Painting (from Windsor) have been sandblasting and

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The lock gates were removed last fall and are now housed inside large white tents to contain all the hazardous chemicals and keep them out of the surrounding environment and away from Caygeonites. Everything should be ship-shape in time for May.

Meanwhile, in Fenelon Falls, workers have begun geotechnical investigations around the Lock 34 station building to help Parks Canada decide whether to rehabilitate the existing control building, or construct a new one.

Parks Canada will meet with Fenelon Falls and area community members to discuss how to best meet community needs, and to provide updates on the project.

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Lack of snow meant a change from sleigh runners to wagon wheels for horses Pat and Mike of Mash Hill Carriages, as they offered rides in Kawartha Settlers Village Feb. 6 PHOTO CREDIT: Cheryl Pearson

Sleigh ride for pride in Caygeon

More than 70 people from the region—and from as far away as Warsaw, Peterborough, Port Hope and Haliburton—showed up at Bobcaygeon’s Kawartha Settler’s Village on Saturday Feb. 6 to support and celebrate the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning) community in the Kawarthas.

Billed as Sleigh Pride, the Kawartha Lakes Pride event was reduced by lack of snow to offering wagon rides instead of sleigh rides. But horses Pat and Mike of Mash Hill Carriages were a big hit with participants, nonetheless.

“We wanted to keep the momentum going after the success of our first Pride picnic in Lindsay last summer—and to provide a winter event for the community,” explained Kawartha Lakes Pride Committee member Carrie Pearson, one of the organizers.

The team of volunteers created a welcoming, family-fun event, complete with hot dogs, hot drinks and board games, in addition to the wagon rides. And it was all generously sponsored by the TD Bank.

There’ll be another Pride Picnic in Lindsay next summer, said Pearson, but “we want to make sure to highlight all of the welcoming and wonderful communities in Kawartha Lakes.”

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Hockey old chums aim for Montreal

Is it possible to be both a Toronto Maple Leafs and a Montreal Canadiens fan at the same time?

Gary McArthur thinks so. Last year, the organizer of the Bobcaygeon Old Chums Hockey League (BOCHL), took a group of fans to visit and play a game at the famous Maple Leaf Gardens.

Now he’s offering a similar trip to Montreal to play a game on the ice the fabled Montreal Canadiens now call home—the Bell Centre.

Gary describes it as a chance to “relive the history and tradition of excellence of the Montreal Canadiens, visit the legendary dressing room and Alumni Lounge,” which on game nights plays host to some of the greatest legends in team history, and to “play on the ice where a legacy of players like Richard, Beliveau and Lafleur played.”

Your game at the Bell Centre will include: individual presentation of the players, national anthem, an event-coordinator, in-house host, cameraman, timekeeper and DJ—plus a team of security agents.

Gary is looking at different date options in March, depending on interest. Call him at 705-9340357 for more information.

CKL Councillor Emmett Yeo (left); Deputy Zone Commander John Sherman, Royal Canadian Legion; OTF Grant Review Committee Chair Jack Brezina; President Ken Ferrill, Branch 519 Coboconk; MPP Lori Scott; MP Jamie Schmale; and Renovation Project Team Chair Elaine Powell.

New Life for the Coby Legion

Thanks to the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #519 in Coboconk will get much needed renovations to roof, windows, flooring, and accessibility features.

The OTF and the Legion made a joint announcement that OTF is investing $115,000 in

the building this year.

“The Coby Legion acts as a gathering place for Coby residents and those in surrounding towns,” says Jennifer Wilson of the Coboconk, Norland & Area Chamber of Commerce, who is part of the project committee that applied to the OTF.

“It is an important part of our community.”

Curling up to the movie stars

You could have seen Doris Day, Marilyn Monroe, or even Jack Sparrow at the Fenelon Falls Curling Club on Saturday, Jan. 9.

“Curl up to the Jack Sparrow, Doris Day, Marilyn Movies” was the theme Monroe this year for the Fenelon club’s annual Ladies New Years Bonspiel. Teams dressed in their favorite movie costumes. There were lunchtime movie quizzes and even singing waiters

Congratulations to Oakwood’s Team Tremeer dressed as “Grease” who won against competition from Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Lindsay, Woodville, Newmarket, Port Perry, Toronto and Brampton.

Congratulations Charlie

Charlie Matthews, #51, a 9-year-old, Grade-4 student at Bobcaygeon Public School, has been named Defensive Player of the Year for The Kinsmen Minor Football League, and also a member of the Championship Eagles football team.

“Congratulations Charlie,” says his grandmother, Bev Matthews.

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Horoscopes

Feb. 12, – Feb. 25, 2016 Melodie McCullough

Aquarius (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) Since you are known for your independent streak and your dislike of outside interference, you can be stubborn at times.

But this is not always a bad thing, Aquarius. You know what you want, when you want it, and how you’re going to get it—and that’s good.

Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) This month’s full moon—the Snow Moon or Hunger Moon—shines Feb. 22. Let’s hope it gives you the strength and light you are needing right now, Pisces, and guides you towards the spring sunshine. Take energy from it.

Aries (March 21 to April 20) As Winter sets in, Aries, you may be inclined to think the warm days of spring will never come. Never fear. Each day the light is with us longer, and each day brings us closer to the beauty and beginnings of a new season.

Taurus (April 21 to May 21) It’s time to get out and enjoy the beautiful sunny days of nature in February, Taurus. Before you know it, the snow will be gone.

Every season has something to offer that will lift your spirits if you let it.

Gemini (May 22 to June 22) Curiosity is one of your favourite pastimes, dear Gemini. You almost like to make a game of it. People like this about you.

You show genuine interest in their lives and their problems, and you listen attentively. Good for you.

Cancer (June 23 to July 23) “Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming”—David Bowie. What do you hear coming, Cancer? Maybe that motto was good for Bowie, but maybe, instead of trying to always be one step ahead and guess the future, we should just patiently wait to be surprised.

Leo (July 24 to Aug. 23) So many choices, Leo, so many decisions. Don’t fret. You have a very good head on your shoulders, and if you stay calm and purposeful, you will find the right road to carry you along.

Virgo (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) Do your acquaintances sometimes find you aloof, Virgo? Yes, it is a common criticism, due to your practical and analytical mind.

Never mind. Those who matter—your loved ones— know that while you may not show great displays of affection, you are beyond a doubt loving and totally committed.

Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) While every day may not be perfect, or even good, “round about now,” please don’t give up, Libra. Look for something good in every day and in every person you meet.

Reach out.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any”—Alice Walker. This is very true, Scorpio. Don’t ever forget you have plenty of power, and don’t be afraid to exercise it—with kindness and intelligence.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) Steady as she goes.

Try to keep an even keel during this time, Sagittarius, as you will need to be calm, collected and cool as a cucumber in whatever you are pursuing. No drama, please.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) Oh Capricorn, new and exciting opportunities are opening up for you.

Stay focused and on the path you know will take you to your destination. Do not let others block your way. Only you can determine the outcome you wish.

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Health & Wellness

Anand Shah and his team at Shoppers Drug Mart Bobcaygeon present a cheque to Joan McCormick (far left), Board Member of the Alzheimer Society of Kawartha Lakes.

The funds were raised through the Tree of Life program.

As the home of the first Living Well with Dementia program in North America, the residents and businesses of Bocaygeon have proven how committed they are to the well-being of people with dementia and their whole community.

Legalizing Marijuana: A public health approach

By Dr. Rosana Salvaterra

After years of debate, we now have a federal government that says it’s serious about legalizing marijuana. According to the Canadian Community Health Survey, about half of Peterborough adults have tried marijuana or cannabis at least once. More than a third of Peterborough high school students report the same.

The number of people using it regularly is much lower, but will likely increase with legalization.

We can learn from Colorado and Washington, where personal possession and retail sale of pot have already been legalized. The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) visited both states and released findings last November.

We need a long, thoughtful process to set up infrastructure, research and resources to ensure smooth implementation (with assessment, monitoring and ongoing adjustments). Preventing youth access and the commercialization of cannabis is critical. Colorado took a year, clearly not long enough.

We must regulate the concentrations of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in both medical and retail products before legalization. Both states had pre-existing medical regulations that would

have led to dual standards and more of a grey or unregulated market.

Like tobacco and alcohol, two already legal psycho-active substances, there will be harm associated with use of cannabis, like cannabisrelated impaired driving that will result in more carnage on our roads.

Another CCSA report on cannabis use and adolescents found that early and frequent use is associated with poor school performance, a higher risk of dropping out and reduced IQ scores. Cannabis use before age 18 is associated with a higher risk of developing schizophrenia.

Most alarmingly, the CCSA found that early and frequent use of cannabis can irreversibly change the structure of the developing brain, including parts dealing with memory, judgement, and decisionmaking. There is definitely a link with mental illness and earlier use brings higher addiction risks.

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We can set up a regulatory framework to anticipate, plan for, and mitigate those harms.

This is a “public-health” framework—based on the principle of social justice, and which puts health promotion and the prevention of death, disease, injury and disability as the central, guiding mission.

A public-health approach bases decisions on the best available evidence.

The Canadian Public Health Association wants a consistent policy framework across all of Canada.

It also recommends a government monopoly on the sale of cannabis, with a minimum age for purchase

and consumption, as with tobacco and alcohol.

Pricing and taxation can help curb demand.

Ontario’s Centre for Mental Health and Addiction (CAMH) recommends a ban on marketing, advertising and sponsorship, as well as a strategy to prevent and address cannabisimpaired driving. There is wide consensus we will need more investment in education, prevention, addiction treatment, and training and certification for all involved.

We can choose to do this right, or we could lose this opportunity forever.

Dr. Salvaterra is the Medical Officer of Health for the Peterborough County-City Health Unit

Know the signs of stroke

February is Heart and Stroke Month and Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Service wants to remind citizens they can easily recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke by using the acronym FAST. F for Facial Drooping—Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person’s smile uneven?

A for Arm Weakness—Is one arm weak or numb?

Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

S for Speech Difficulty—Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like “The sky is blue.” Is the sentence repeated correctly?

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Make sure to note the time when symptoms first appeared.

If you suspect someone is having a stroke here are a few simple things to do after calling 911: • Keep the person comfortable and supported. If they’re conscious, help them into a comfortable position • Keep checking their breathing and level of response. Don’t give them anything to eat or drink because it could be difficult for them to swallow and they might choke.

Kawartha Lakes Paramedics are part of the provincial stroke initiative, which means stroke patients can bypass local hospitals and be taken directly to a specialist stroke centre (hospital). Our region is served by Peterborough Regional Health Centre and Lakeridge Health Corporation (Oshawa Campus).

15 minutes for your kids’ literacy

“Spending at least 15 minutes a day doing literacy activities with children has many benefits,” says Shelley Shaughnessy, a Family Health Nurse with the HKPR District Health Unit.

“You get to spend quality time together as a family, and you’re also helping to improve your child’s speech and language skills.”

There are lots of fun ways families can encourage literacy skills, without children even realizing they are learning, Shaughnessy explains.

Reading a book at bedtime, visiting the library, playing a board game together, having an alphabet scavenger hunt, or telling knock-knock jokes while doing the dishes can all be good options.

Another way for families to encourage literacy with children is to point out how reading and writing show up in everyday activities, such as reading traffic signs while driving or writing a grocery list at home.

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Local Events Adult Day Programs - Monday, Wednesday & Friday (except holidays) at Trinity United Church, Bobcaygeon; Monday, Tuesday & Friday at Fenelon Falls United Church. 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Call for info and rates.

Adult Day programs are also offered in Little Britain, Lindsay and Omemee. 705-324-7323 FEB 12 - All you can eat chili dinner. Trinity united church omemee 5 – 7:30 p.m. Tickets at the door. Adults $12 Children 6-12 $6 Age 5 & Under free FEB 12 - Family Storytime at the Lindsay library 10:30 am FEB 12, 19, 22, 26 - Basic Foot Care services for seniors and people with special needs offered. Pre-booked appointments required. Call 705-879-4100.

FEB 12 & 13 - Sweetheart Book Sale At the Bobcaygeon Library. 9am - 2pm 705-738-9482 FEB 13 - “Story & Crafts” Burnt River library 10:30 am.

SCOTT: Jean Ruth

Passed away peacefully at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay, on Thursday January 28, 2016, in her 91st year. Loved and missed by her children Susan Bagley of Gooderham and Bill Scott (Lynn) of Bobcaygeon. Grandma is remembered by Sheena, Dana (Brian), Jennifer (Michael), Emily (Wayde), David (Leah) and great grandchildren Stephen, Jeffrey, Megan, Hayden, Cameron, Adam, Paul and Ethan. Survived by her sisters-in-law Kay & Elsa Bongard. Predeceased by her son Harvey Warden, brothers Cecil, Gordon and Brian and sister June.

Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association as expressions of sympathy and may be made by contacting THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, MONK CHAPEL at www.hendrenfuneralhome. com or by calling 705-738-3222.

FEB 13 & 20 - “Knitting Circle” Coboconk library 1pm.

FEB 13 - “Valentine Craft” Dalton library, 11 am.

FEB 13 & 20 - “Wee Ones Story & Activity” Kirkfield library 10 am. & “Find Your Rhythm with Group Djembe Drumming” 10:30 am.

FEB 13 & 20 - “Read to the Dog” Lindsay library 10:30 FEB 13 & 20 - “French Storytime” Lindsay library 10:30 FEB 13 - “Saturday Morning Crafts”, Little Britain library, 10:30 am.

FEB 13 - “Crafty Fun” Woodville library 11 am - noon.

FEB 15 - “Craft Day” Bobcaygeon library, drop in anytime between 2 & 6 pm.

FEB 15 & 22 - “Toddler Playtime” Coboconk library, 11 FEB 15 - “Family Day Event” Lindsay library, Call 705 324-5632 for information.

FEB 15 - “Book Club” Little Britain library 10:30 am.

FEB 16 - Lindsay Osteoporosis Information Meeting 1:30pm Adelaide Place. Osteoporosis and Arthritis FEB 16 - Food Handler Course 9 am - 5 pm, Health Unit office, Lindsay. $40.To confirm space 705-324-3569.

FEB 16 & 23 - Diners Club seniors luncheon, 70 Murray St., Fenelon Falls, noon. Call 705-324-7323 to reserve.

FEB 16 - “Scrabble Anyone?” Bethany library 2 pm.

FEB 16 & 23 - “Loving LEGO” Kirkfield library 3:30 – 5 FEB 16 & 23- “Toddler Time” Lindsay library 10:30 am.

FEB 16 & 23 - “Craft & Storytelling” Oakwood library 4 FEB 16 - Book Sales Lindsay Library 10 am - 6 pm FEB 17 - free blood pressure monitoring at Knox Presbyterian Church, 10 - 11:30 a.m. No appointment.

FEB 17 - Diners Club seniors luncheon, Knox Presbyterian Church, Bobcaygeon, noon. 705-324-7323 to reserve.

FEB 17 - “Book Club” Dunsford library 10:30 am.

FEB 17 & 24 - “Parent Child Mother Goose” Lindsay library, 10:15 FEB 17, 22, 24 - Pickleball at Bobcaygeon Public School, 7 - 9 p.m. $3/person, first-timers free. Call 705-324-7323 ext 301 for info.

FEB 18 - Thursday Night Dinner for seniors 70 Murray St., Fenelon Falls, 5 p.m. Call 705-324-7323 to reserve a spot.

FEB 18 & 25 - “Storytime” Bethany library 11:15 am.

FEB 18 & 25 - “ABC’s & 123’s Storytime” Kinmount library 2 pm.

FEB 18 & 25- “Needlecraft Club” 1-3 pm. & “Creative Crafters” 4 pm Kirkfield library.

FEB 18 & 25 - “1, 2, 3, Baby’s on my Knee” 10:15 am.; “Storytime” 10:45 am. & “LEGO Time” 7:30 pm. Lindsay Library.

GWILLIM, Alan Robert “Al” Suddenly on Wednesday January 13, 2016. Al Gwillim of Etobicoke in his 56th year. Remembered by his wife Peggy and by his siblings Cathy Rennie (Lloyd) and Doug (Lauralee) all of Bobcaygeon, Jim Gwillim of Brockville and Susan Given (the late Larry) also of Bobcaygeon. Also loved and missed by his nephew Derek Rennie (Nikoletta), nieces Lisa Beeby (Derek) and Christine Gwillim and by his great niece Danika. Predeceased by his parents Betty and Fred Gwillim. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will take place at a later date. Friends may send condolences to Al’s family by contacting THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, MONK CHAPEL at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-738-3222.

THOMPSON: Robert Alexander

Goodbye to an amazing Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa, who could wear a gold jacket and top hat like no one else.

Bob left us before dawn on Thursday, January 28 at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay, after a brief illness. He was 94.

He leaves behind his devoted wife of 68 years, Ruth, and children, Bill, Murray (Marian), Cherylyn (Dave), and Barry (Paula). He was predeceased by his son Paul (1986). He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren, Marc, Danielle, Lesley (Laurent), Curtis, Ryan (Kate), Lindsey (Chris), Allison, Elizabeth, Joseph, and Sarah, as well as by his great grandchildren, Brielle, Jack and soonto-arrive Henley. Survived by several nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Bob led a storied life, beginning as the second youngest of five children raised in Lakehurst, Ontario. As a young man he came to Bobcaygeon to work in construction. He caught the eye of a local girl and in 1947 Bob and Ruth began their married life. They raised five children while each operating several local businesses.

Bob’s company, Thompson Crushed Stone and Gravel, provided building materials for many local and provincial road projects. He was known throughout the industry as a man true to his word. Not only did he operate a successful business, Bob became involved in local politics and served as Reeve of Bobcaygeon and warden of the former Victoria County. One of the highlights of this period of his life was a trip to Expo ’70 in Osaka, Japan. While there, he and Ruth met Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau; a dream come true for Bob. As the business wound down, Bob could be seen helping Ruth at her store or running about in a mail Jeep, delivering to rural routes for Canada Post.

Each winter for decades, when business quieted down, Bob and Ruth would take the family on vacation to Hawaii. This tradition continued long after the children had grown up and moved on, until they were in their 80s. In spite of such a busy life, Bob always made time for his friends and family, especially his grandchildren. No request was too great. He was always looking for ways to bring a little magic into the lives of the people he loved, whether it was a ride on Joe the pony, a drive in the old Model T during a parade, a zip around the yard on the snowmobile, a pontoon boat tour, or a harrowing trip across the ice on a boat powered by an aircraft engine! We will take out his fancy gold jacket and top hat and listen to some Al Jolson to celebrate a life filled with wonders. Thanks, Dad, for sharing so much with us.

Friends and relatives called at the HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, MONK CHAPEL, 6 Helen St., Bobcaygeon on Sunday January 31, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Verulam Lodge #268 A.F. & A.M. Masonic Memorial Service was held on Sunday at 6:30 PM at the funeral home. A funeral service was held at Trinity United Church, Bobcaygeon on Monday February 1, 2016 at 1:00 PM. Interment Verulam Cemetery, Spring 2016. A reception followed in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity United Church or Pinecrest Nursing Home Resident’s Fund as expressions of sympathy. Friends may send condolences or make donations by contacting the funeral home at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-738-3222.

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thank you photographers for another successful contest and your contribution to the publications below.

(The publications will be available soon) 1st prize: Alice Hebb

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Bobcaygeon & Area 2016

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2nd prize: Jacalyn Ellis

A gift certificate, $50 value from Bobcaygeon Electronics. www.bobcaygeonelectronics.ca

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Photographers with published images are credited. This year each of the publications boasts a distribution of 20,000 helping to promote our region and local tourism. Published photographers are credit as follows: Alice Hebb, Andrea Strachan Ashleigh Leonard Brian Ivory

Bruce Hobley Carol Peters Cathie McIntyre Chrissy Hudson

Cinnamon Rogers David Cook Donna Gardner (Dyson) Don Spurr Dyane Taylor

Gord Brady Jacalyn Ellis Jane Clark Janet Brock Jorn Rogge

Keith Griffin Kelly McShane Laurie Downey Lynn Tkachyk Lynn Schneider

Mattie Wyatt Paul Leduc Michele Dames Ping Ye Nancy Jackett Sharon Kemp Patricia & Steve Zahorec Shannon Stewart

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