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Local Events

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Cover: Winter scene outside Buckhorn Photo: John Bird

From my perch

I was excited this week to see that Fenelon’s “Films by the Falls” is kicking off its 2016 series with the documentary, “Al Purdy Was Here.”

During my high-school years I wanted to grow up to be Al Purdy. He was one of Canada’s best workingclass poets in an era when poetry in this country was going through a renaissance.

Purdy was born in 1918, and grew up in the Trenton-Belleville area (just southeast of the magical kingdom of the Kawarthas, the centre of the known universe). After dropping out of school at age 17, he rode the rails to Vancouver, served in the Canadian air force during WW II, and worked at a variety of basic jobs, including most famously in mattress factories.

In 1957, Purdy moved to Roblin Lake in Prince Edward County, where he built an A-frame cottage that

became his preferred writing location.

He was a free-verse poet—and I often found him more of a reporter than a poet—or perhaps a memoirist, sharing little anecdotes from daily life.

The League of Canadian Poets (yes, there is such a thing) called Al Purdy, the voice of the land, and that rings true for me. Here’s a tiny excerpt from one of his most famous poems, “The Country North of Belleville.” lakeland rockland and hill country a little adjacent to where the world is a little north of where the cities are

“Al Purdy Was Here” uses archival footage and interviews with Canada’s top authors, musicians and actors to paint the portrait of this fascinating man. It’s part of a movement to restore Purdy’s Roblin Lake cottage for use as a writer’s residency.

You can catch the film at the Fenelon Falls high school on Jan. 26 for a mere $10. Doors open at 6:30 pm, film screens at 7:30. editor@thepromoter.ca

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Disgusted by board thieves from dead father’s barn

I want to thank the people who have been stealing my dead father’s barn boards off our family’s 100-year old barn in Reaboro, where he was born.

My father was killed on the job 13 years ago as of November. He used to work for Lafarge.

Before he died, he would keep up with any repairs or whatever was needed on his family’s barn. There were no animals in the barn or other buildings; my father basically used it for storage.

But, he took pride in that barn, as his deceased parents once owned it.

Years after my father passed away, my family and I would always look after the barn and my parents’ land, as we have always had people vandalizing something or trespassing.

But, now, to see my dead father’s barn and what people have been doing to it—I am disgusted by people stealing the barn boards.

My family and I have tried everything to stop these heartless criminals from stealing. We have put up “no trespassing” signs, cameras and called the police, who unfortunately can’t do anything unless the people are caught in the act of stealing. We put up a fence in the driveway, and the criminals drove over it.

These self-centred people are now stealing the barn boards in the middle of the night. We can’t stay at the barn in the middle of the night to catch these criminals.

So, to whoever has been taking these boards

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for their own use, for their business, to decorate a wall, or to sell on Kijijii or at farmers’ markets—I personally want to thank you for breaking my mother’s and my family’s hearts.

My mom feels like she is letting my father down.

I thought “no trespassing” meant stay off and respect other people’s property. But, I guess nowadays it means “help yourselves.”

Nicole Reeds Reaboro

Bus ball is in your court

“Patience is a virtue”, is an old saying. World events are first and foremost in everyone’s mind.

Here at home, the newly elected Liberal Federal Government is just getting settled into its role of governing our affairs. It has not been pretty at every turn, as problems become widespread and extremely complex.

I now find a surprising number of City of Kawartha Lakes residents have been following my letter-writing campaign on the rural bus system, and asking questions about progress to this point. Thus my opening statement, “patience is a virtue.” We are experiencing a few “pot holes” on the way and our leaders at all levels need breathing space.

The bottom line is: If the need for the buses does exist as many (not all) of you have been telling me—start making your thoughts known. That way, we can use this recess of time to our advantage, allowing us to build a much stronger program to go forward. The ball is in your court now.

Ted Howes Lindsay

Boyd Island is a done deal

I am happy to report that Kawartha Land Trust has achieved its financial goal for the Boyd Island Campaign, and legal title to the island has been

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transferred to KLT. This is now a done deal.

KLT is currently calling for financial pledges to become actual donations. Donations made by Dec. 31, 2015 will receive a 2015 charitable tax receipt, to be issued around the end of January. Donations made in 2016 will receive a 2016 charitable tax receipt. Donations can be made on-line at kawarthalandtrust.org, or dropped off or mailed to KLT at 156b McDonnel Street, P.O. Box 2338, Peterborough, Ont., K9J 7Y8.

The community support for this project has been tremendous. KLT has received nearly 600 pledges, raising over $1,000,000 in less than four months. We are enormously grateful, and hope to hold a celebration soon.

While there are too many to thank individually in this letter, we are especially grateful for the following: Mike Wilson, for generously donating the property and providing significant seed money for fundraising; Mayor Matthews and the Council of Trent Lakes for their early and continuous financial and moral support; British Empire Fuels and Kawartha Dairy for taking the lead amongst business donors; Curve Lake Council for providing significant financial and cultural support; the Bobcaygeon Chamber of Commerce and the many local businesses that helped promote the project; numerous cottager/resident/recreational/religious groups that supported KLT in promoting the project; the many individual donors that contributed what they could; and last, but not least, the dedicated and

tireless volunteers and KLT staff that put together and delivered the campaign.

A true community effort, and a great legacy.

A stewardship plan for the property will be developed in 2016, in consultation with local interests. Until then, we’re catching our breath. Our best wishes to everyone.

Chris Appleton (Boyd Island Project Committee chair) Bobcaygeon

Ratepayers led fight for island

Many thanks to the Membership of North Pigeon Lake Ratepayers Association (NPLRA), and my board who helped make the protection of Boyd Island a reality.

NPLRA took the early lead in the fight against the development of Big Island over 20 years ago and it was very satisfying to see this come to fruition in 2015.

Thanks to those on our board who tirelessly attended weekly fundraising meetings. The Colour Cruise was a great success. Thanks to Roger and Miriam for using their business, The MarketPlace, in town as a central drop off spot for pledges. Thanks to Kawartha Land Trust, and everyone’s support in making the dream a reality, proving that change can happen when a great community like ours comes together to protect what is important to us.

A simple thanks to The Kawartha Promotor is not enough for their continuous coverage and support of our life in the Kawarthas. Together we

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We have received this personal note to NPLRA from Mike Hendren, KLT’s Executive Director: “Thank you to the Members of the North Pigeon Lake Ratepayers Association for their support throughout the campaign to permanently protect Boyd Island. Your support throughout extensive land-use planning, legal and Ecological Gifts Appraisal work, negotiations with the owner and of course the fundraising campaign has been critical to its success.”

“Your association is truly one of the most active ratepayers associations I’ve seen across the Kawarthas and we are where we are today because of your strong support over the past several years,

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Annual Member’s Show and Sale

Now until January 30 This annual favourite returns to wrap up another year!

Pieces from the Permanent Collection: York Wilson Exhibition February 3 until March 5 This exhibit will feature over 40 pieces from a recently acquired gift to the Gallery from the York Wilson Foundation.

Contact the Gallery for more information.

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Fundraiser features fun, friendship-and purses

“Handbags for Hospice” looks set to be a fun ìevening of purses, fun, friendship and fundraisingî for Community Care CKLís Hospice Services.

“Handbags” will feature classy cocktails, a candy and dessert bar, and a silent and live auction of more than 100 purses, jewellery and other fashion items. It takes place Friday, Jan. 29, at the Victoria Park Armoury in Lindsay.

Doors open at 6:30 pm and the action kicks off at 7.

“We hope to have a great turnout of people who will enjoy the socializing with friends, co-workers and colleagues, while supporting Hospice,” says Linda Reid, Executive Director of the Community Care Foundation, which is putting on the event.

Tickets to Handbags for Hospice ($50 apiece) are available at: Cathy Allan Ladies Wear, (Lindsay), Bigley Shoes & Clothing (Bobcaygeon), The Kawartha StoreSocialServicesDivision (Fenelon Falls), Hospice offices (2 Kent St. W., Lindsay), and through the EventBrite link on the CCCKL website (www.ccckl.ca/supportus/foundation/).

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CKL council approves 8.15 percent budget hike Don’t close Burnt River for 2016

It wasn’t the threatened library 12.33 percent tax hike that City of Kawartha Lakes council has been talking about the last couple of months. But on Dec. 10, council still approved an 8.15 percent tax hike for 2016.

“I don’t believe this is the budget anyone wants, but it is the budget we all need,” said Mayor Andy Letham after the vote approving the 2016 Capital and Operating budgets.

Based on 2015 assessments and using the average residential value of $249,000, that means property owners will see an increase in their property taxes ranging from $60 to $154 over 2015.

The increase includes a 7.15 percent overall budget increase plus a special one-percent “Infrastructure Levy” to bring the total increase to 8.15 percent.

“We knew going into this budget that we were facing some tough decisions,” said Letham.

“Cuts to capital spending, and reliance on reserves and debt have resulted in artificially low tax increases for the past number of years.”

He said the approved budget allows the city to close the gap and start investing in desperately needed infrastructure, so it can move forward as a progressive municipality.

CAO Ron Taylor said the approved budget, combined with staffing and departmental realignments, Secondary Plan approvals, infrastructure investments and the ongoing Core Service Review will put the municipality back in a competitively advantageous position.

“Over the past several months we have been able to reduce our payroll and benefit costs by more than $2 million through attrition, more competitive benefit rates and operational realignments,” Taylor added. “Our staff and our

Burnt River cottager and Toronto resident Halina Ostrovski isn’t buying CKL Chief Librarian David Harvie’s argument that closing the Burnt River library branch will “improve library services by identifying underperforming branches and promoting better efficiencies in library operations.”

Ostrovski feels the closure “is a terrible decision that will contribute to the decimation of another rural community in Ontario.” She argues that the library in Burnt River “serves as a community centre vitally important to the well being in the lives of many people in the area.”

“I can’t believe the mayor of a city that is trying to promote rural development is actually encouraging exactly the opposite.”

The building that houses the Burnt River library also contains the hamlet’s post office and the fire hall.

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As part of the city’s Core Services Review, the library board announced before Christmas that it will be closing the Burnt River, Cambray and Carden library branches, which it said have few users and some mould problems—for a saving of $53,000 a year (See Core Services Review Update, Dec. 15, page 10). It had already closed the Downeyville branch last September.

In a written response to a letter from Ostrovski, Harvie said the “library board will be shortly announcing a series of information sessions for the public about the Library’s plans. The Burnt River session is scheduled for Wednesday Feb. 10 at 7 pm in the Burnt River Community Hall.”

Harvie’s response said the library board looked at many factors regarding its 18 branches, including:

item-circulation per hour, visits per hour, number of patrons using each branch, the cost to circulate an item, geographical location and catchment area, proximity to other branches and services (banks, grocery stores, gas stations, etc.), the condition of the building, accessibility, population density and expected growth.

The board also reviewed a 2009 strategicplanning study that recommended that the library be reduced to a 9- or 12-branch system.

But Ostrovski wants to know what benefits the community of the Burnt River will receive “in return for the closure of its library? What are the services that you will offer in return to compensate for the exclusion of the closure of the library?”

The closure, she argues, “will encourage more isolation and alienation from the rest of the city services and community.”

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exactly one year ago, Matthews reminded those attending the Dec. 15, 2015 meeting—the last of the year. It has been an eventful year for the municipality, she added.

Kawartha Land Trust and the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority have found staunch allies in this new council, which has three years left in its mandate.

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This small municipal council (five members) and staff have attempted to maintain a distinct level of accountability.

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who attend the Tuesday bi-weekly meetings of council—although hot-button issues like mining, taxation, insurance and spending, all draw bigger crowds.

Trent Lakes staff also maintain an up-to-date website outlining current issues, agendas and meeting minutes.

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SEEKING MEMBERS FOR TASK FORCE: CKL has a number of openings on its Planning Approvals Task Force, created last October to address concerns and develop solutions for improving the planning approval process. “We want to change that perception. “We want to make it easy and painless for people to do business in Kawartha Lakes,” explained Ward 9 Councillor Isaac Breadner. Mayor Andy Letham said he would like to see a good cross-section of “representatives from real estate, economic development, the business community, Chambers of Commerce and the building and development communities.”

Get a “Citizen Appointment Application Form”, at all Service Centres, City Hall or on the City’s website, and submit to the Clerk’s Department c/o Reception Desk, City Hall, 26 Francis Street in Lindsay no later than 4:30 pm, Friday, Jan. 22.

ILLEGAL DUMPING COSTS US ALL: After a recent illegal dumping incident on Wild Turkey Road South in Manvers Township (an unassumed road allowance), officials are seeking information regarding illegal dumping within the municipality. “All taxpayers ultimately end up paying for the clean-up, there are potential environmental concerns and it portrays a negative image on our community,” said Director of Public Works Bryan Robinson. If you see illegal roadside dumping, please write down the vehicle license plate number, vehicle description, and location of the offence and contact the City’s Municipal Law Enforcement Office: (705) 324-9411 Ext 1212 or 1-888-822-2225 Ext 1212 during normal business

hours. Complaints can also be filed at any of the Municipal Service Centres or at bylawcomplaints@ city.kawarthalakes.on.ca.

PUBLIC MEETING ON FENELON TRAFFIC: Interested folks are encouraged to attend a public information meeting on the Fenelon Falls Corridor Study on Thursday, Jan. 14, from 6 to 9 pm at the Fenelon Falls Community Centre—and offer comments. “The purpose of the Class Environmental Assessment study will be to identify infrastructure improvements to safety, accessibility within the corridor while maintaining traffic capacity on this critical link in the city’s road network,” explained Mike Farquhar, Supervisor of Technical Services. The 2012 Transportation Master Plan identifies significant operating and development pressures on that stretch of road—as do people who use it regularly—especially on summer weekends.

Environmental review gives Snowy Ridge the go-ahead

The Environmental Review Tribunal (ERT) has dismissed the appeal and upheld the approval on Snowy Ridge, the third wind project in the Manvers area and the fourth on the Oak Ridges Moraine.

The Snowy Ridge wind project is located north of Highway 7A and east of Highway 35. The appeal dealt largely with water, species at risk, the Oak Ridges Moraine and noise issues.

The appellants now have 30 days to file an appeal, either through the courts in the form of an Application for a Judicial Review or directly to the Minister of the Environment.

Two other adjacent wind projects, Settlers Landing just west of Pontypool, and Sumac Ridge, just south of Highway 7A and east of Highway 35, have also been appealed.

The ERT on the Settlers Landing wind project

did find “serious and irreversible harm” and is still under review by the ERT.

The Sumac Ridge ERT Decision has been appealed to the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change.

The Snowy Ridge appellants say that nearby residents and children attending the school and the daycare will be exposed to the audible and inaudible noise (low frequency noise and infrasound) at both home and school.

Despite expert testimony from Kawartha Lakes staff, the ERT dismissed the concerns of contamination and impact on the shallow wells in the area. Residents in this area rely entirely on private wells from ground water with no other source of drinking water. Wells near the Clarington Transformer Station have recently tested positive for contamination.

The ERT also dismissed the concerns about the impact of another industrial wind project on the Oak Ridges Moraine, which was supposedly protected by all three parties political parties under provincial environmental legislation in 2001 because of its ecological and hydrological importance.

The Oak Ridges Moraine is home to 65 rivers and creeks. Over 250,000 people rely on it directly for source water. Millions more are indirectly affected as water off the Moraine flows in to the aquifers, lakes and rivers across Southern Ontario.

The final area of concern was over Species at Risk and the loss of habitat.

Information provided by CKL Ward 16 Councillor Heather Stauble

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Horoscopes

Jan. 15, – Feb. 11, 2016 Melodie McCullough

Aquarius (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) There is glorious beauty in the air these days, Aquarius. The days grow longer, the sunlight is stronger. Hope is everywhere, for you and yours.

Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) “Not all those who wander are lost”— J.R.R. Tolkien. So Pisces ... are you wandering these days? Fear not.

There is much to be said for wandering. It may take you to unexpected places, or places for which you have been searching without knowing.

Aries (March 21 to April 20) It is never too late to dream. It is never too late to be what you had hoped to be. At this time, the New Year, start planning how to make those dreams come true, Aries.

Cancer (June 23 to July 23) With the materialism of the holiday season now fading, Cancer, you need to simply be content. Be grateful. Don’t ask for too much. Your rewards will come, but they will not be related to money.

Leo (July 24 to Aug. 23) Yes, we know, Leo. You have been working hard. Late nights, and day-long stints. Have faith that this will all mean something, and things will fall quietly into place, all in good time.

Virgo (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) Looking for a winter love to keep you warm, Virgo? Don’t look too far, and don’t search for too long. It may be closer than you think. Que sera, sera.

Taurus (April 21 to May 21) Dear Taurus: Travel plans will soon take up a lot of your head space. Have fun, whether on the beach or out in the great Ontario winter. Don’t forget the sunscreen.

Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) Motivation will be a key word in your vocabulary in the coming days, Libra. Do you know what motivates you? Lots of people do not, and they waste time following unproductive leads. Don’t let this be you.

Gemini (May 22 to June 22) Do you believe in angels, Gemini? You may be pleasantly surprised in the near future. While it may not be the traditional white-winged illuminary, be aware that someone/something is watching over you—and will guide you when you need it most.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) An idea is a very important thing, Scorpio, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. It is the first step, albeit in what could be many steps, but it is the foundation on which everything else stands. So start building.

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Branch 519 Coboconk (705) 454-8127 • Country Jamboree – Sunday, Jan.24,and every other Sunday, 1-5 pm. Admission $7,

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Sagittarius (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) Not only a new year, but a whole new world and a whole new way of thinking awaits you, if you are willing to accept that you need to make some serious changes, dear Sag. Nothing is impossible.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) A little over-indulgence over the holidays, Capricorn? You need to rest, drink lots of water, keep exercising, and eat well—all those things you know you should do. So do them.

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thank you photographers The submissions received for the 2016 photography tourism contest were wonderful and made the selection of winning entries very difficult as the quantity, quality, diversity, and beauty of the images showcasing this region was incredible. We thank you.

Explore Bobcaygeon 2016, and Explore Fenelon Falls 2016 will be available mid February 2016. They look amazing with the inclusion of your images highlighting the beauty, nature and lifestyle unique to this region.

1st prize: Alice Hebb

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Watch for our next issue, February 12th, for the winning images and some of our favourites.

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

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Welcoming a Syrian Family

By Marilyn Thayer

Although at press time the arrival date remains a mystery, tradespeople, businesses and other volunteers with BARC (the Bobcaygeon and Area Refugee Committee) have been busy cleaning, painting, plumbing, electrics, decorating, and providing furnishings and food for an inviting new home for the Syrian refugee family of five the committee anticipates welcoming here soon.

BARC will also host an educational information meeting—titled “It Takes a Village to Welcome a Syrian Family”—on Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 7 pm at the Bobcaygeon Municipal Building, 123 East St. South (at Hwy 36).

Two speakers will educate us on the situation in the Middle East and shed light on the journey of a refugee coming to Canada. A sampling of Middle Eastern food will add flavour to the evening.

We now know the name of the principal applicant for refugee status. It’s Yousef Al Awad. He was a victim of torture before fleeing Syria. Along with his wife and three pre-schoolers, he has spent roughly two years in a refugee camp waiting for a new home.

Thanks to all of you, BARC has a solid contingency fund above its minimum goal, and we have been able to set up a comfortable starter home.

“Like” our Facebook page (Bobcaygeon Area Refugee Sponsorship). Call Carol Young at 705-7380267 or email Sue Pepper at suejpepper@yahoo.ca for more info.

since extended the deadline to the end of February.

The proceeds were forwarded to the Primates World Relief and Development Fund, a national Anglican organization, to support Syrian refugees.

Reconciliation in Bobcaygeon

By Glenna Burns

A large group of people have been meeting at the Bobcaygeon library to create awareness about Indigenous Peoples’ history and current situation in Canada.

The aim is Truth and Reconciliation, say organizers Rodney Smith-Merkeley and Elaine Bird—to improve knowledge, understanding and wisdom so we can help heal the rift created by centuries of injustice.

Dr. Julie Kapyrka, an Indigenous Studies professor at Trent University, has been taking the lead by sharing information we (settlers and our ancestors) were never taught in school.

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a very bad and negative situation for First Nations peoples,” said Kapyrka. “It’s normal to feel shock and shame, but we need to move beyond that” if any real reconciliation is to take place in Bobcaygeon.

One of the earliest treaties—Treaty 20 in 1818—involved the Mississauga Anishinaabe people of the Kawarthas area. Later, these people were scooped into the Williams Treaty of 1923 that encompasses much of south-central Ontario.

With each treaty, the Indigenous people believed they were making agreements to “share” the land. But as they were squeezed and pushed into smaller and smaller areas, the ugly truth hit home about the real agenda of the settlers and their government.

Add to all this history the “Sixties Scoop” of Indigenous kids from families and communities by Children’s Aid Societies (which still goes on today), lack of potable water in communities (even Curve Lake, by no means an isolated community, has been on a “boil water” notice for years), lack of access to traditional rice beds and sugar-maple forests for food, and generations of children separated from their parents’ love or culture, and you have a people in crisis who are determined to find healing.

Come to the library on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 1pm for the next session.

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The Peterborough-based Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) had its wrists slapped in a recent Ontario Superior Court ruling.

OFAH opposes Ontario extending interim hunting rights to the 1923 Williams Treaties First Nations to hunt and fish in their traditional territories—while their treaties are being considered in a major ongoing court action.

During the 23-year course of that ongoing court action (launched by Alderville First Nation), Ontario reversed its original position that the First Nations had surrendered their pre-existing treaty harvesting rights in the subject lands—and extended interim harvesting rights while the court action continues.

OFAH not only opposed recognition of those interim harvesting rights for the First Nations (Alderville, Curve Lake, Beausoleil, Mnjikaning, Georgina Island, Scugog and Hiawatha), but also sought to deny their right to participate in hearings on the OFAH motion about their harvesting rights.

Justice J. Molloy ruled the First Nations do have the right to participate in the court action affecting them. He noted that the First Nations “clearly have an ‘interest’ in the subject matter,” as “their rights are the target of the proceeding.”

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“Having the right technology in the operating room makes it possible to deal with potentially life-threatening problems before they become emergencies,” said Dr. Ali Al-Beer, Chief of Surgery at RMH. “We’re so grateful.”

The money was “raised locally through the poppy campaign,” said John Sherman, the legion branch’s Poppy Chairman.

Update your child’s immunization records to avoid suspension

Lindsay Legion gives hospital $20 thou

The Lindsay Legion has donated $20,000 to the Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation’s “Bright Lights — Caring Connections” Holiday Appeal, to support the purchase of new anaesthesia machines for the OR.

The gift is the largest the Lindsay Legion has ever made to the RMH Foundation. It brought the Holiday Appeal to $143,885.98, or 85 percent of its goal of $170,000.

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The Peterborough County-City Health Unit (PCCHU) is asking all parents to make sure they’ve submitted their child’s current immunization records to the health unit.

“Many parents don’t realize it’s their responsibility to keep the local public health agency informed every time their child receives a vaccination so our records are kept up to date,” said Edwina Dusome, manager of Infectious Disease Programs.

“Doctors do not share this information with us, so it’s up to parents to call us with immunization updates to prevent their child from being suspended from school,” Dusome adds.

PCCHU sent out the first batch of letters this week notifying parents which immunizations are outstanding on their child’s record. The health unit will issue more than 5,000 notices, starting

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with high school students.

If the information is not provided, students will be suspended from school until their immunization information is up-to-date. The local public health agency removes students from the suspension list when it receives the missing information.

Even though your child’s immunizations may be up-to-date, public health files may not be. Parents in Peterborough County can all the PCCHU at 705-743-1000 to update your child’s records.

In Kawartha Lakes call the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit at 866888-4577.

If your child does need immunizations: • PCCHU will be offering catch-up immunization clinics at its new location at 185 King St. on Jan. 19 and 26 and on Feb 2, from 3 to 7 pm. Call 705-743-1000 to book an appointment.

• Take them to your doctor’s office to receive the required immunization(s). However, you will still need to provide that information to PCCHU so it can update your child’s records with the additional information.

For more information about immunizations and the suspension process, visit the Immunization for Schools/Day Nurseries page on www.pcchu. ca or call 705-743-1000.

Kawartha Lakes Mayor Andy Letham was joined by manager Aman Gupta (left) and owner Vijay Gupta, as he cut the ribbon last month for the grand opening of LXUS, the Lindsay XRay and Ultrasound clinic in the Kent Place Mall. Photo: Pat Warren

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First legacy grant to prevent dating violence

The Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre has been named the first recipient of the Telecare Mona Hall Legacy Fund. The $5,000 grant will fund a Dating Violence Prevention Strategy Program in four area high schools.

Far From the Heart, a live interactive theatre forum, is the centrepiece of an educational dating violence prevention strategy. The 90-minute play is followed by audience interaction and analysis.

The show is supported by counsellors with

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You may already know that exposure to sound that is 85 decibels (dB) or over for 8 hours, or 100 dB or over for just 15 minutes, leads to hearing loss.

So, what is one supposed to do when attending loud concerts, clubs, sports events, and other noisy venues? Fortunately there are now various forms of hearing protection available that protect a person’s ears from loud noise while still allowing that person to enjoy music and the thrilling sounds of a sporting event. One such earplug, which is made from a silicone-free, hypoallergenic thermoplastic, contains a frequency-selective ceramic filter. This frequency screen allows the wearer to hear conversation and background sounds as normal, but at a reduced volume.

If you have to raise your voice to be heard over music/noise, then it is too loud. In addition to using hearing protection, those who are regularly exposed to noise should have their hearing tested regularly. To schedule a hearing assessment with an Audiologist or to make an appointment to discuss your hearing protection options, please call us. We continue the tradition of better hearing through education, technology, and customer service.

P.S. Think of the earplugs mentioned above much as you might sunscreen, which enables you to sit in the sun while protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful rays.

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the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre and follow-up educational-activity material for teachers following the presentation. The project also includes training for up to 12 volunteer youth facilitators.

When Lifeline Telecare closed its operations in 2015, it provided $30,000 to United Way to create a $5,000 annual grant, named after Mona Hall, a Lindsay resident, who had left a bequest to Lifeline Telecare Lindsay several years ago.

first baby from coby

Just over five days and three hours into 2016, baby Nora Potter made her first appearance in the world, making her Ross Memorial Hospital’s first baby of the year.

Stephanie Toole and Justin Potter of Coboconk are the proud parents of little Nora, who was born at 3:21 am on Jan. 5, weighing in at 7 lbs and 8.4 oz.

Nora, who has a big brother, Alexander (21 months), is named after her great, great grandmother.

The Kawartha Promoter joins the RMH staff in wishing Nora and her family all the best in the New Year.

Classifieds SERVICES ORIGINAL MAN WITH TRUCK 15 yrs experience Lowest prices.

Grass cutting, Painting, Garbage removal, property maintenance, long or short distance moves.

No job too small!

Bruce 705-738-6321 ____________________ GOPHER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Dump runs Eavestrough cleaning Moving assistance Private security Yard clean up.

Roof shoveling.

Monica Stanley 705-738-6364 ____________________ EXPERIENCED SEAMSTRESS Custom-fit clothing alterations. Call April.

705-738-2396 ____________________ KEITH’S EQUIPMENT REPAIR 15 years professional dealership experience.

Repairs to: CASE / KUBOTA / CAT / John Deere • Welding & metal fabrication • Dealership quality workmanship at non dealership rates.

Call Keith (owner / Red Seal Technician) 705-934-4369 keith.maskell@outlook. com

Deadline for next issue: Friday, December 4, 2015.

20 words or less for $25 + H.S.T. E-Mail: Classifieds@thepromoter.ca HH GLASS Windows, screens, glass units, metal brakes. Your windows may need only glass replaced. Caulking jobs too.

Call Harold 705-887-6608 haroldharding47@gmail.com

FOR SALE

DRY CLEAN KINDLING Hand packed.

Approx. 35lbs $10 Free local delivery 705-738-3214 Leave Message ____________________ FOR SALE • Brother Printer 1yr old- rarely used.

Best offer.

• Antique dresser asking $275 •Antique matching desk $275 • Brass chandelier best offer • Wrought iron chandeliers - best offer.

• Outdoor bistro set table with 6 chairs 705-731-9990

FOR RENT

LAKEWOOD CONDOMINIUMS Brand new condominium for rent Beautiful new building in Bobcaygeon, well appointed suite, covered parking. 705 706 3199 ____________________ WILLIAM’S COURT 2 bedroom, 2 baths, 4 appliances.

Senior residences 705-738-7777

KAWARTHA SEPTIC SERVICE

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#1 IN THE #2 BUSINESS Portable Toilets Available Theo Finley • 738-3424 • Bobcaygeon

2 BEDROOM CONDO FOR RENT Newer lakefront condo with dock & deck in Bobcaygeon. Comes with kitchen appliances and attached garage.

Available Feb. 1/16 $1500 + utilities.

No pets. No smoking.

705-731-9565 or bobbmr@hotmail.com

2 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent. Suitable for a couple or single person. $900 + hydro.

References required.

Non-smokers, no pets.

705-738-2084.

Call after 6pm

The family of the late Jane Junkin would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our friends & family that sent condolences, flowers, food & donations. Your many acts of kindness & sympathy continue to be a great comfort.

A special thank you to Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes nurses Cathy & Natalie. Thank you Medigas Lindsay for your faithful services.

Much appreciation & gratitude to the nursing staff of Pallative Care in Lindsay.

“Life is a mystery to be lived, not a problem to be solved.”

Ron Junkin & Family

JUNKIN: Jane (nee Nichols)

Passed away at the Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay on Sunday December 13, 2015. Jane Junkin of Bobcaygeon in her 65th year.

Jane will be fondly remembered by many for her years of dedication in teaching figure and power skating to children throughout eastern Ontario. She taught three of her own grandsons skating and had the opportunity to tour as a professional skater. Her influence on skating in the area will never be forgotten.

Loved and missed by her husband Ron of 45 years, and her children Dean (Liana), Richard (Marieke) and Jillian Kimble (Kirk). Nana is remembered by Graham, Ian, Pieter, Julian, Austin and Carter. Dear sister of Carolyn Dennison (Neil) and sister-in-law of Jim Gordon. Jane was the special aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by her brother Phillip and sister Ruth Anne Gordon. Friends and relatives called at THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, MONK CHAPEL, 6 Helen Street, Bobcaygeon on Thursday December 17, 2015 A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady Queen of Peace R.C. Church, Bobcaygeon on Friday December 18, 2015 at 11:00 AM. Interment Verulam Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Bobcaygeon Figure Skating Club as expressions of sympathy and may be made by contacting the funeral home at www. hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-738-3222.

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WANTED

WANTED: Nostalgia and Pop Culture Items Vinyl records (rock, blues, jazz and soul), music memorabilia, pre-1990 comic books and toys, vintage costume. jewellery, sterling & gold jewellery, Kawartha history books & memorabilia. All types of retro / mid-century items. House calls made at your convenience.

Robert or Penny 705-324-2699

ANTIQUES WANTED

Furniture, Glass, China, Military Medals etc.

Duck Decoys, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver Dollars, Gold, Coins, Pocket Watches etc.

Anything old.

R. Carruth.

705-887-1672.

STORER: Josephine Katherine: Peacefully at Case Manor, Bobcaygeon on Monday, December 21, 2015 in her 92nd year. Josie, beloved wife of the late Douglas Storer and predeceased by her dear friend and companion Ken McClure. Loving and devoted mother to Joanna Esch (David).

Dear sister of Helen Christ (Rolf, predeceased), and Mike Olynuk (Leona, predeceased). Dear sister-in-law of Hilda, Loretta, and brother-inlaw Stan Desormeau. Predeceased by siblings Rose and Joe Mertz, Mary and Ed Brons, Pat Desormeau, Peter and Sophie Olynuk, Nick Olynuk, and Bill Olynuk, . Sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to friends Glenda Swanton, Pat Warren, and Carol Olexiuk, Ross Memorial Hospital, and Case Manor for their care and compassion shown to Josie. In keeping with Josie’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a Private Interment will take place in Highland Park Cemetery.

On-line condolences may be expressed at www.highlandparkfuneralcentre.com

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 information and rates. Adult Day programs are also offered in Little Britain, Lindsay and Omemee. 705-324-7323 JAN 19 - Autism Support group for parents/caregivers of children/youth living with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

7-9 pm Kennedy Place boardroom 205 McLaughlin Rd, Lindsay. Contact klasinbox@gmail.com for more info.

JAN 19 - Lindsay Osteoporosis Information Meeting 1:30pm Adelaide Place, 84 Adelaide St S. Topic: Osteoporosis and Cancer Jan 19 - Friends of the Lindsay Library Book Sales downstairs in the Lindsay Library 10 am - 6 pm JAN 19 & 26 - Diners Club seniors luncheon 70 Murray St., Fenelon Falls, noon. To reserve call 705-324-7323 Jan 20 - free blood pressure monitoring service at Royal

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RONALD WILLIAM TOMLINSON 1945-2016 Remembered by the love of his life of 33 years Mary Tomlinson, his son Brett and wife Denise, grandsons Brandon and Corey, his son Chad and his wife Tenille, and his daughter Trista, her husband Dave and grandson Michael.

Celebration of life Saturday, January 23, 2016, 1 P.M. to 3P.M. Trinity United Church, 44 William St. Bobcaygeon

In lieu of flowers donations to Canadian Cancer society.

January 12, 2012

In Memory of my dear husband Bert Macey

I thought of you today, but that is nothing new.

I thought about you yesterday and days before that too.

I think of you in silence, I often speak your name.

All I have are memories and your picture in a frame.

Your memory is a keepsake from which I’ll never part.

God has you in His arms, I have you in my heart.

All my love Rosemarie & Family

Canadian Legion, Bobcaygeon, 10 - noon.

JAN 20 - Diners Club seniors luncheon, Bobcaygeon Royal Canadian Legion, Noon. Reserve :705-324-7323 JAN 21 - Thursday Night Dinner for seniors, 70 Murray St., Fenelon Falls, 5 p.m. 705-324-7323 to reserve.

JAN 21 - St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School grade 8 parent information night, 7 p.m. 260 Angeline Street South ~ Lindsay. For info call 705-878-4117.

JAN 22 - Foot Care Clinic, 70 Murray St., Fenelon Falls, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 705-879-4100 for appointment.

Jan 23 - Friends of the Lindsay Library Book Sales downstairs in the Lindsay Library 10:30 am - 4 pm JAN 28 - Stroke Survivor Support Group for survivors, family and caregivers. Case Manor, Bobcaygeon, 1:30 3:30 p.m. Call 705-324-7323 ext 111 for details.

JAN 29 - Handbags for Hospice. Victoria Park Armoury, Lindsay. Doors Open: 6:30pm. Tickets: $50 For info: Call 705-324-7323 ext 150 or visit www.ccckl.ca FEB - Juried photography show at The Boyd Gallery. For more info contact The Boyd Museum 705-738-9482, or drop into the library to pick up conditions for entry.

Feb 6 - Friends of the Lindsay Book Sales downstairs in the Lindsay Library 10 am - 6 pm FEB 7 - Fundraising event on behalf of The Senior Citizens’ Club Fenelon Falls: Soup & Sandwich Lunch with Coffee, Tea and Dessert, at Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. $10.

FEB 12 & 13 - Sweetheart Book Sale At the Bobcaygeon Library. 9am - 2pm Proceeds to support The A. Sheila Boyd Foundation 705-738-9482 FEB 16 - Lindsay Osteoporosis Information Meeting 1:30pm Adelaide Place, 84 Adelaide St S Topic: Osteoporosis and Arthritis

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