The Kawartha Promoter March 20 2015 by Max Miller

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From my perch

The year I was born, the Korean War came to an uneasy ceasefire. In 1957, Canadian Lester Pearson (who would become our prime minister six years later), was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for helping create the United Nations international peacekeeping missions. Growing up, I became increasingly aware of Canada’s worldwide reputation as a peacekeeping nation. As a young adult backpacking in Europe I joined almost all young Canadians over there in sewing a Canadian flag on my backpack. We were welcomed wherever we went. The Promoter is a local, independently owned and operated That all seems to have changed news magazine. The opinions and views expressed are those of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of in the last two-and-a-half decades. The Promoter. Liability for incorrectly displayed or placed advertisements is limited to publishing corrections or providing In 1990, Canada joined the U.S.advertising credit to be applied on subsequent advertisements led coalition that attacked Iraq after at the advertiser’s discretion. its invasion of Kuwait. There followed a couple of “peacekeeping” missions—in Kosovo where Canadian forces fought their largest battle since the Korean War, and in Somalia, where Canadian

peacekeeping soldiers tortured a young Somali man to death. In 2001, we joined another U.S.led coalition in attacking Afghanistan (in response to 9/11). We remained until 2014, where 158 of our soldiers were killed and 1,859 wounded. Canada did not officially join the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq, but we did offer some low-level support, including about 100 Canadian exchange officers who participated in the invasion with American units. In 2011, we joined another coalition in the air invasion of Libya, to depose Muammar Gaddafi and bring in a brave new future—NOT. We have travelled across oceans to engage in these conflicts. We have often left chaos in our wakes, even sparked the violent rise of ISIS. Now, people under the influence of ISIS have attacked us at home, Canadian muslims feel threatened and vilified by knee-jerk reactions like MP Larry Miller’s recent outburst, and our government wants to give its secret agencies additional powers with Bill C-51. We are heading the wrong way.

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in Bobcaygeon. Giving him that chance will determine the outcome. Attracting committed entrepreneurs, who will invest their time and money, is usually a challenge. If you have one on your doorstep, why not give him a chance to be a success. Wayne and Nancy Griffin Dunsford

Open letter to MP Barry Devolin re Bill My meeting got kaiboshed—and nobody C-51 I believe that Canadians have more than told me sufficient current safeguards, but come up short on enforcement. This bill appears to be “terrorizing” Canadians just by its possible inception. In my opinion this issue will be the tipping point for the next election success of my party, which I could not support if this bill continues. Charles Pitcher Bobcaygeon

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Please note that Wayne and Nancy Griffin support Allan Latto being given the opportunity to establish and run his chip truck in Bobcaygeon. Allan is an entrepreneur who is prepared to make the commitment to run a food-services business. He will invest his money and time, and hope that his business is successful. ‎Time will tell. Give him the opportunity and let the chips fall where they may for all food service entrepreneurs

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I had a meeting arranged with Lance Sherk to discuss the possibility of doing a market survey for a GO Connector similar to the survey currently being done about rural transit—but also somewhat different. In this case, it would be made clear that, even if the service seemed to be feasible, this would be a research project, and there would be no thought right now of who the operator might be. Unfortunately, I was told that Lance had resigned, and although he gave the required notice to the gods on Mount Olympus, no one in his department was told until yesterday that he was going. And no one who has an appointment with him is being told until he gets there that Lance ain’t around any more. Seems that nothing has changed recently at city hall. Same old chaos we know and love. It will take more heads to roll higher up than such voluntary departures to bring about real change. Oh well, at least spring will soon be here. Then it will be possible for an old person to get from his car to the front door of the old town hall without hiring a Sherpa guide to help him out.

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Trent Lakes should reverse quarry External pressures will boost Trent Lakes support By Glenna Burns property taxes Trent Lakes Municipal Council not only canBy Glenna Burns

Property taxes in Trent Lakes are expected to rise by about 3.5 percent, according to developing budget projections. That will mean a $40 hike on a property valued at $337,724—the average assessment in the municipality (from $1,147 in 2014 to $1,187 in 2015). The 2015 budget will not be finalized for a month or more yet. On Tuesday March 10 council began a line-by-line review of the proposed budget presented by Trent Lakes treasurer, Donna Teggart. Although the municipality is financially sound, both external and internal pressures will likely lead to the tax increase. These include: • Ontario Provincial Police costs will increase significantly over the next five years. The jump from 2014 to 2015 is more than 21 percent, from $964,490 to $1,170,463. • The big capital expenditure for 2015 will be the new fire hall at the municipal-office site. The much needed fire-and-rescue-service structure will cost taxpayers $2,400,000. • Road maintenance costs also increased from last year. In 2014 council had budgeted $4,992,632 for roads, while in 2015, that cost has increased to $5,202,005, a jump of nearly four percent. At the March 3 regular council meeting, Richard Steiginga, a partner with Collins Barrow Chartered Accountants, presented the financial audit for the year ending December 31, 2014. The municipality increased its cash financial assets to $8,828,056. Mayor Bev Matthews noted that “because we are doing well financially as a municipality we are not qualifying for grants.” This struck her as unfair. Matthews said council still needs to hear from the board of education and Peterborough County before the 2015 budget numbers are finalized. She felt “there might be further cuts as time passes.” Matthews was also happy to report that the fire fighters are clearing trees on fire hall property as volunteers on their own time—to save the municipality money. Councillor Peter Raymond was happy with the new budget process. “My wishes for the most part were met.” Councillor Terry Lambshead said “staff and department heads presented the most thorough and comprehensive budget that I have seen in Trent Lakes or Galway-Cavendish-Harvey history.”

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but should-support citizens appealing the Ontario Municipal Board ruling on a previous council’s approval of the large Dewdney Mountain Farms quarry, the appellants’ lawyer said March 17. Graham Andrews, of the Eric Gillespie law office, told council his clients will continue to pursue their appeal in Divisional Court against the recent OMB decision that favoured developing the

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large quarry. Andrews asked council to formally support his clients’ position against the quarry. That would require this current council to withdraw support from the aggregate developer and go with the wishes of the voters, he said. Andrews also said the old council appeared biased when it allowed its then-solicitor, John Ewart-who also works for companies involved in the aggregate industry-to be paid by and support Dewdney Mountain Farms. Andrews said the Supreme Court of Canada has already ruled that councils can change policies when new councils are elected. He noted that during last fall’s municipal election, a majority of the new councillors had campaigned opposing mega quarry development in Trent Lakes.

more. “We know we have limited choices. We can continue to increase taxes, we can increase the city’s debt limit, we can increase user fees and user rates, we can reduce services or levels of service, or a combination of all four.” Mayor Letham announced the review ahead of a day-long meeting in Fenelon Falls Thursday morning, March 12, where council and staff considered starting points for the process. “We had a very productive session with council and senior staff and it has provided a solid direction in where we need to go,” he said. No decisions were made at the meeting, however. Council will ultimately determine the extent of any operational changes moving forward, but it will make no decisions on future city operations until the core service review is complete.

Kawartha Lakes faces limited choices in Water lines can still freeze, even as review of all services Stuck in a financial situation that is “not weather warms debatable,” with a business model that is “not viable,” according to Mayor Andy Letham, the City of Kawartha Lakes council and senior staff are beginning an “immediate core service review of all city operations, departments and divisions.” “It is important that everyone understand that our financial situation is not debateable; it is our reality,” Letham said. “We have a limited tax base made up of mostly residential taxes and a large population of seniors.” “We need to start looking at all of our existing services and service levels to ensure we are providing those services our residents need and can afford. That is the responsible thing to do.” The mayor also said he will hold a series of town-hall meetings throughout the city in May and June to discuss the issue with residents and business owners. “We need to be open and honest about our financial situation,” Mayor Letham said. To provide the same services and the same level of services in 2016 as the city has today will cost significantly

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February’s extreme cold weather and increased frost depth may leave some water services prone to freezing. To prevent that happening, residents on the streets listed below are asked to leave a coldwater tap (basement, if possible) running at a flow of a pencil or ¼-inch diameter stream until further notice. Although the air temperatures are warming, the temperature in the ground remains well into the minus 20s and 30s. It may seem strange, but as the weather warms the frost is driven deeper into the ground, resulting in a continued risk of freezing lines. So continue to flush your service line, and check the City of Kawartha Lakes website www. city.kawarthalakes.on.ca. The city will re-evaluate and updated information will be provided. To try to be fair, the city will bill residents on the affected streets on the actual consumption up to the point that they started running their water—and based upon last year’s average daily consumption for the same billing period during the time they were running the water. If residents do not send the City a meter reading however, they will be billed on consumption shown on the meter the next time the meter is read. This program is not available for large water users like commercial, industrial and residential properties. Residents can register and submit their meter readings by emailing Utilitybilling@city. kawarthalakes.on.ca or by calling Amanda Sheridan at 705-324-9411 ext. 1219. Or, call your local Service Centre. You will need to provide the meter readings and the dates of the reading for both the beginning and end of the period. If your line is frozen, call a local plumbing contractor right away. The longer you wait, the

firmer the ice could set in, increasing damage. Here are the streets of concern: • Lindsay—Albert Street north, Ardmore Avenue, Bond Street, Chadwin Drive, Division Street, Elgin Street, Found Avenue, Georgian Street, Glenelg Street west, Huron Street, James Street, Kent Street west, Lindsay Street, Pottinger Street, Princess Elizabeth Crescent, Queen Street, Riverview Road, Simcoe Street, Victoria Avenue north, William Street north.

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Kawartha Lakes Council has approved a $2.24 million reconstruction project for Adelaide Street South in Lindsay. The project, from Durham Street to Kent, will replace 545 meters of sanitary sewer and 685 meters of water mains while “urbanizing” Adelaide with curbs and gutters, new sidewalks and resurfacing. “The road resurfacing will remedy the poor conditions of Adelaide Street from Durham Street to Kent Street and will certainly address one of the many concerns we hear from residents and motorists,” said Director of Development Services Ron Taylor. The work, scheduled to begin later this spring is phase 2 of a two-year project. In 2014, the city spent more than $750,000 to reconstruct Adelaide Street

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Kawartha Lakes braces for Emerald Ash Borer invasion

With the Emerald Ash Borer detected and confirmed in Memorial Park in Lindsay, in Oakwood, and at the first site near Balsam Lake, the City of Kawartha Lakes has taken “a number of steps to help mitigate the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer and are currently working on a series of best practices to be adopted by council,” says Craig Shanks, Director of Community Services for Kawartha Lakes. “We have witnessed the tremendous damage the Emerald Ash Borer has caused in other areas of the province and we are continuing to monitor their movements locally and implement practices to help mitigate the spread of the insect throughout the city,” says Jenn Johnson, manager of Parks, Recreation and Culture. The Emerald Ash Borer is an invasive insect species that has had a devastating effect on ash trees, killing them by the thousands wherever it has spread.

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Among the steps taken to help better prepare the city to deal with the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) are: • The ash trees in Lindsay parks have been inventoried. • Staff have participated in EAB awareness and training. • EAB monitoring traps were placed around the entire city in 2014, and are monitored to track movement. • The arborists monitor ash trees throughout the city for presence of the pest and schedule removals of infected trees. • The Community Services Department works closely with Fleming college in a street-treeinventory program for Lindsay, which shows the urban canopy here contains approximately four percent ash species. • The city is also working with Fleming to begin including grant applications as a portion of the curriculum as well as providing outdoor-education opportunities for students to observe and get some field experience. • City staff have identified parks and green space that contain predominately ash species and are working toward plans for inter-planting and replacement planting as these ash species are lost. • Replacement planting has not included ash species for quite some time.

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Ontario back docs honour Crystal Longo

The Ontario Chiropractic Association has awarded a Bobcaygeon member for her community work with Bobcaygeon Helps Food Bank. In choosing to award Chiropractor Crystal Longo in its Community Relations category, the association cited her work with the Bobcaygeon Helps Food Bank. Longo took on the role of food bank president last year. It added that, “Dr. Longo has found that, particularly in rural areas where a heightened sense of community fosters the importance of grassroots programs, chiropractors have opportunities to raise the profile of the profession through good deeds and develop their local networks.” The chiropractic association also praised her for actively building inter-professional bridges, noting that collaboration between chiropractors and other health care practitioners had been rare in her community. “She has utilized her expertise in rehabilitation to develop great working relationships and a strong referral base within the network of local healthcare providers. Her community volunteer work strengthens this effort.” Longo, who came to Bobcaygeon in 2002 after graduating from Toronto’s Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, worked with Doctors Syed, MacMillan and Oldridge before setting up her own “LiveWell Centre” on Duke Street in 2011. She is also certified to practice in physical and occupational

rehabilitation and medical acupuncture. For those wishing to become more involved, Dr. Longo suggests that “focusing on a community event or program that genuinely interests you, will be satisfying personally, will provide professional networking opportunities and will promote the profession.” back to my “Giving community is satisfying on a personal level,” she says, “but it also provides networking opportunities outside of the healthcare arena.”

Emily loves farm life and community

Emily Roberts wants you to know she’s a real farm girl—and a real community supporter to boot. Her aim as Bobcaygeon’s Fair Ambassador, she says, is to give as much back to Bobcaygeon as she can during her term this year. So take note folks, because Emily promises she is ready, willing and able to attend and help out with any of your functions she can in the community this year—

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whether it be speaking to groups or at schools, opening events, giving out prizes, or anything else that may come to mind. Freshly back from the Ontario Agricultural Societies annual convention at Toronto’s famous Royal York Hotel—attending is one of the perks of being Fair Ambassador—Emily is psyched all over again about her ambassadorial role and her community. “I want to be invited,” she told the Kawartha Promoter, stressing her availability. Emily is still living on the family farm as she finishes up a Preparatory Health Science certificate program at nearby Fleming College in Peterborough.

Part of the convention for the province’s 94 fair ambassadors (only four of whom are males) included preparation for the contest at this summer’s Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto, where they will vie for the position of ambassador to that illustrious fair. “My family and I know how important it is, and how good it makes you feel, to have a strong, helpful community,” Emily said in the speech that helped her win the role of ambassador at last fall’s fair. “It’s awesome to see that after every busy and tourist-filled summer, the community finds a way to come back to the tight-knit neighbourly relationship we have.” Emily spent her early years on a farm near Peterborough, before the family eventually settled on the present farm on St. Alban’s Road, west of Bobcaygeon, “where we’ve been for 10 years now.” “4-H has been a huge part of my life since I was 10,” she says. She also continues to run a Hereford cattle-breeding operation with her father. Emily has honed her public speaking skills through 4-H too. “I have also volunteered through 4H at events at a local nursing home and Kawartha Settlers’ Village.” “Anyone can see that not every community is caring and compassionate,” says Emily. “I don’t know about you but seeing those communities really makes me thankful for the one we have in the Bobcaygeon area.”

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you heard BOB lately? BOB listened to you!

pm dinner in Auk’s Lodge, which follows the daytime workshops. She will be available for a book signing at 8 pm. This seventh annual EcoHealth conference hosted by third-year Ecosystem Management students, is open to the public, local residents, community groups, and businesses. The conference’s three daytime blocks of environmentally-themed sessions will kick off at 10 am. Tickets are only available at the conference. For information on ticket packages: http://www. emconference2015.com/.

Interactive theatre at Settlers’ Village

As the 25th season of Kawartha Settlers’ Village approaches, the village is busy preparing for its first event, a theatre piece entitled, “Brigg-O-Doom.” Join KSV on Friday, May 22, for a fun, interactive evening as you stroll through the village and interview the characters to try and determine the fate of Mr. Campbell. Tickets are on sale now for $20 each with a total of 100 tickets available. The Art Festival and Show returns to KSV on July 4-5 and registration is now open. You can find: paintings, pottery, glass sculptures, handmade jewellery, wood turned objects, and much more. Cost to register for the two days is only $100 with registration information available online.

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The Promoter Crossword # 148 – By Charon 1

Down 1 Not awake (6) 2 Escargots to the English (6) 3 Single channel sound (4) 4 Zippy personal watercraft (3-3) 5 He was exiled to Elba (8) 6 Often found in closets (4,6) 7 One of the Great ones (4,4) 8 Harms the environment (8) 14 Intellectuals' escape from reality (5,5) 16 Beverage that suits its drinker perfectly (3,2,3) 17 Sleep on it (8) 18 Islands near Kingston (8) 22 Ipad or Aspirin (6) 23 French pastry (6) 24 Texas player or lawman (6) 27 George W is one (4)

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The fourth in a series on Shopping Locally The beautiful thing is, we all need each other By Jennifer Wilson Mike and I, along with our little girl, moved to the Coby/Norland area a little more than a year and a half ago from York Region. People often ask us: “Why did you come here?” Our answer is usually about the connection with nature, the quest for a different lifestyle, and to get to know our neighbours—in short, to live in a community with personality and character—and to get away from the traffic. We got lucky. We found a warm, fun, and interesting community to be a part of, with many people just like us, trying to build a life for themselves in a place we all want to be, operating small businesses to meet the needs of people living and vacationing in this beautiful place on the map. We all need each other—that’s the beauty of a place like this. It’s also why investing in each other’s businesses and in our community is so important.

Shopping Locally is an easy way to make a HUGE impact on the health and vitality of our communities. For each dollar spent locally, up to 3.5 times as much wealth is generated in the local economy compared to a dollar spent at chain-owned businesses. This “local multiplier effect” means that by shopping locally, we create more local jobs for local residents. Local jobs keep the residents in town during their shift, so the advantages of shopping locally continue to grow as the employee spends money at the local restaurant during meal breaks and stops at the local grocery store on the way home at night. Shopping Locally creates a domino effect that helps the community as a whole. What better way to grow our community and create opportunity for our future generations?

A few of our local retailers that carry excellent products Bobcaygeon Art & Printing Spitting Images www.spittingimages.ca

Coboconk Hardware Shields Home Hardware 6663 Hwy #35

FENELON FALLS Antiques Grr8 Finds 27 & 29 Colborne St. Appliances Bert’s Appliances 54 Colborne St.

Cornerstone Home Furniture 73 Colborne St. Bedding Bert’s Appliances 54 Colborne St. Collectibles Grr8 Finds 27 & 29 Colborne St. Furniture Cornerstone Home Furniture 73 Colborne St.

Lindsay Art & Framing Galaxy Picture Framing 104 Kent St. W.

Footwear Brittany & Bros. www.brittanyandbros.com Furniture Kate & Co. www.kateco.ca Home Accents Kate & Co. www.kateco.ca Houghton Creek www.houghtencreek.com Jewellery Johnson Jewellers www.johnsonjewellers.com Gauze 2 Go 140 Kent St.

Men’s Wear Nisbett’s Clothiers, Men’s Formal Wear & Rentals www.nisbetts.ca Women’s Fashion Brittany & Bros. www.brittanyandbros.com Gauze 2 Go 140 Kent St.

Have a category suggestion or like to see you business/service in this directory call us at 705-738-6188

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Home Improvement

Indoors, Outdoors: Trust Your Home To The Top Professionals

How not to do home improvements

By John Bird, editor

My wife and I have polar opposite approaches to home-improvement projects. She’s always the one with a number of ideas in the hopper, and I’m the one arguing we should leave it the way it is— old and worn and comfortable. In fact, she’ll be happy to tell you I have to be dragged kicking and screaming into doing anything. The thing is, before I start a project, it exists in shining perfection in my mind’s eye. I can see the glistening floors, the beautiful colours, the fancy cabinets, the spacious deck, etc. But I know that as soon as I actually begin to work on it, my lack of experience will bite me in the butt. Joints won’t come together tightly. The line between two different paint colours will be wobbly and sloppy. My drywall taping, mudding and sanding will leave much to be desired. When it’s done, it won’t look much like the way I conceived it. So I hate to start. The other difference between us is that my wife is a meticulous planner. She will have spread sheets on her computer showing timelines for each step in the project, equipment lists, materials lists, pictures from Pinterest of ideas she likes. I like to feel my way through the project—step

by step. I’ll knock down the wall first, to get a sense of the new, open space. Then I’ll ruminate over it for a week or a month (while we live in the mess), until an idea comes to me of how to put it all back together. Most importantly, my wife will have phone numbers, notes and references for several possible trades people she is considering hiring. She’ll have talked to friends about who does the best work, compared their websites, driven around the village to look at projects they have completed. I don’t like to spend money hiring others to do the work. (I don’t like to spend money, period.) I’m always arguing it’ll be much cheaper for me to do it myself. Cheaper still, if we don’t do it at all. And if I do agree to hire someone, I generally go for the person with the cheapest quote—or I hire a friend or family member who doesn’t have any more experience than me, but who I know needs the work. Fortunately, I’m not a complete fool. I’ve learned the hard way over the years, that my wife is the smart one. The projects she manages always turn out better than mine. They look better (much better). They get done faster (much faster)—without too much swearing and bruised shins. And sometimes they don’t even cost more—but even if they do, the extra cost is always worth it. So my home-improvement advice to you is simple. Just figure out which one is the smart partner in your relationship, and let him or her take charge.

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Justin Cordick:

Born to swing (a hammer) You could say that Justin Cordick was born to build. With a father who is a well-known local home builder, Justin has had a passion for fine home building from an early age. Now, a graduate of Sir Sandford Fleming’s carpentry program, 35-year-old Justin is a journeyman carpenter with 10 years experience in all aspects of the business—from fences and decks to larger renovations to elegant finish work. He knows his trade inside and out. Justin says he is poised to expand his business horizons—Justin Cordick Carpentry—and to continue developing as a successful builder/ contractor. He has good working relationships with a number of highly skilled colleagues in other building sub-trades. “Don’t wait till the snow melts,” Justin advises anyone contemplating a home construction venture. “Big projects need planning and permits, and they take time to prepare.” After Justin worked on Hamilton Logan’s new cottage, Logan describes the carpenter as “very knowledgeable in all aspects of the construction business—and his prices are most competitive.” Jamie McCahill agrees. Justin’s “high-quality work is matched by his high level of professionalism and excellent communication skills,” says McCahill. “These are a rare combination in the contracting world.” It seems Justin is doing what he was born to do—providing high quality custom carpentry and general contracting work—and loving it. Give him a call.

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Managing Your Home Renovation Project

• Start by working out all the steps involved in your project, and the appropriate order and timeline for their completion. Write it all down and refer to There are two ways to go in a home improvement your notes often so you’re always clear on what’s project: hire a contractor, or act as the contractor coming up. yourself. The option you choose will usually depend • Seek recommendations, and ask for references on a number of factors, including how big and when hiring trades people to do your foundation complicated the project is, how knowledgeable work, framing, roofing, plumbing, electrical or you are about the construction work required, how whatever. much time you have, and what you can afford. • Get two or three quotes before making hiring or If you want to act as your own contractor—which purchase decisions. means you will arrange for all necessary permits, • Schedule your subcontractors to leave time for manage project timelines, hire and supervise the inspections and repairs. Always be ready to adjust subcontractors, and purchase the materials—here plans if things aren’t working out. But try to stay are some things you should know and do: on schedule, to keep costs from escalating. • Keep detailed records of everything you do and buy, and check them back against your plans and FULL PACKAGE FULL PACKAGE INCLUDES: working notes.INCLUDES: * Consultation * Consultation You are for quality control. Make sure * Co-ordinate change of • address with responsible post * Co-ordinate change of address with post office and utilities all subcontractors are doing what they should be office and utilities * Arrange booking day for moving Community Support Services doing. Be firm ifday youfor have to, but as long as things * Organize and sort personal belongings * Arrange booking moving 705-340-3258 705-749-4940 Community Support Services Community Support Services according Inc. to your wishesare going well, remember you’ll catch more flies rest.assure.services@gmail.com * Organize and sort personal belongings * De-clutter professionally packed 705-340-3258 705-749-4940 www.restassureservices.com with honey than wishes with vinegar. belongings according to your Providingrest.assure.services@gmail.com Service for Over 15 Years in The Kawarthas! * Arrange for removal or• sale unwanted EXPANDING TO INCLUDE A Mof ake sure all workers packed are covered by insurance, * De-clutter professionally www.restassureservices.com items SENIOR’S RE-LOCATION SERVICE Small Business Innovation Award 2001, 2013 whether their own or yours. belongings * Set up & supervise moving day Our goal is to ensure peace of mind * Arrange new location for removal or sale of unwanted TO INCLUDE A belongings*inArrange and toEXPANDING make your move as smooth * Clean up and hand in keys for apartment items as possible from start to finish. SENIOR’S RE-LOCATION SERVICE * Arrange for repair or painting to prepare HOME CARE DESIGNED FORforYOU! house sale * Set up & supervise moving day Our caring team of workers are Fully insured * Assist withyour finding real estate agent Our goal to ensure of mind Our goal is toisensure peace ofpeace mind and to make * Arrange belongings in new location Follow up in new location Personalas Caresmooth •* Shopping and to make your• move * Clean up and hand in keys for apartment move as smooth as possible We take from start to finish. as possibleMeal from start to finish. Preparation * Arrange for repair or painting to prepare the stress • Light Housekeeping DAY PARTIAL PACKAGES for house sale Medication Reminding • Companionship out of Our caring Our team of workers are Fully insured * Available tailored to your needs. caring team of workers are fully insured relocating! Available: Days, Evenings, Overnight * Assist with finding real estate agent * Follow up in new location D.V.A. Provider * Set up & supervise day FULL PACKAGE INCLUDES: Registered Wemoving take Small Business Innovation Award 2013

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3 … 2 … 1 … ACTION

Local contracting company, Nortech Home Improvements, recently had the opportunity to work on the set of “Colin & Justin’s Cabin Pressure.” Nortech’s crew spent six days transforming the deck and outdoor space of an old cottage into an amazing haven of relaxation using an array of WeatherMaster and Sunspace Sunroom products. Colin & Justin’s Cabin Pressure premieres on CottageLife Television on March 22 at 9 pm. Stay tuned to see Nortech’s installation of Sunspace products featured in episodes four, six and eight. Colin & Justin’s Cabin Pressure is a Cottage Life Television reality series featuring Colin and Justin. They have a found an incredible lakefront property—that needs a new roof, a new deck, a new dock, new bathrooms and a new kitchen. As the pressure builds, the show asks: can the design duo bring their cottage dreams to life? Cottage Life Television is in free preview starting March 16.

Thank you to the Bobcaygeon Curling Club Thanks to the sponsors, donors and curlers who worked to raise

$7,742.61 at this year’s annual Bobcaygeon Cares Bonspiel for our local walk-in clinic Our Thanks to: Lindsay Carpet Cleaners, event sponsor Buckeye Marine, Thursday night sponsor Cable Cable, Friday night sponsor

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As well as: Angie & Murray Thompson A Second Look Hair Design Bank of Montreal Betty Lytle Bill Harrison Birch Point Marine Blue Pigeon Resort Bobcaygeon BMR/Just Ask Rental Buckeye Surf & Snow Canadian Imperial Bank of Com-merce Carolyn & Andy Easton Corky’s Small Engines Cornerstone Furnishings Ltd. Chris Oleschuk Darlene Chapman Debbie Stacey Doreen Zimmerman Dunsford Golf Club Eganridge Inn and Country Club Eggsmart Expressions of You Interiors Inc. Geoff& Maureen Cross Gerry Goreski Globus Theatre Inc./Lakeview Arts Barn Happy Days Boat Rental Imprinted (The) Apparel Store J&K Devitt Services Jermyn Lumber Ltd. Joan & Pete Butt Judy & Brian Kishbaugh Karen & Fred Broder Kawartha Blinds

Kawartha Central Realty Kawartha Country Wines Kawartha Dairy Lakeside Auto Sales Lock 32 Pub Lynda Graham Marg Hamel Marlene Henry NLS Products Norma Long Patrick’s Tire Services Pawz N Clawz Pick N’ Save Princess Motel Promoter/Design One R. J. Brown Insurance Broker Inc. Ray Gamble Ric Scott Robert J. Walker Sam & Fred Holley Sandra & Morris Anderson Shirley Patterson Sue Ferguson Sue Wyville Three Islands Motel Three Islands Veterinary Services Ursela and Garry Newhook Lynn Reid Stu Stephen And of course all those who curled!

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Horoscopes

March 20 - April 2, 2015 Melodie McCullough

Aries (March 21 to April 20) Love is in the spring air, Aries. But be realistic. April Fool’s Day is also just ahead and you don’t want to become a lover’s fool. Stay focused on what love means to you. Taurus (April 21 to May 21) “From the end, spring new beginnings”— Pliny the Elder. What a lovely reminder at this time of year. Yes, Taurus, spring is coming, and with it comes your chance to explore and discover many “new beginnings.” Gemini (May 22 to June 22) Sometimes it’s hard to let go, Gemini. It’s hard to let go of our children as they make their way in the world. It’s hard to let go of those who have passed on. There is a kind of grieving in both these situations. We need to trust that things will work out as they should, and move ahead with our own lives as much as we can. Cancer (June 23 to July 23) Remember, Cancer, you are only responsible for the way you act, not how anyone else acts. You are not to blame for others’ bad behavior. It is not your fault. Leo (July 24 to Aug. 23) The forks in the road keep appearing, don’t they Leo? Many choices are before you. But, looking ahead, we see for you that whatever path you choose will be good. It looks like you just can’t go wrong. Lucky you. Virgo (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) As a Virgo, you come across as intellectual and studious, someone who works hard and conscientiously. But don’t let “perfection” ruin your day. Dwell on the big issues, not those pesky little

ones. Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) We say it’s time for a Spring Break. But that doesn’t mean you have to break the bank. Time out can mean many different things. Find your own special way of treating yourself to your well-deserved rest, Libra. Scorpio (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) Scorpios fall in love with great intensity, once they have taken the time to get to know their partners. And they can become deeply attached. Does this sound like you, Scorpio? Let your lover know the real you, and don’t be afraid to display your passion. Sagittarius (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) A lot has been going on in your busy life, dear Sag. You must take the time to decompress, and “take it all in,” or it may engulf you—and not let go. Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) Whoa, Capricorn—it’s time to focus on your health and not much more. You know you’re not quite where you want to be both emotionally and physically, so work on this. Take the time to figure out your priorities and then work backwards, eliminating any unnecessary sectors in your life. Aquarius (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) Is it the dawning of the Age of Aquarius yet, dear Aquarius? We’ve been waiting a long time. Perhaps it’s time you made your very own Age of Aquarius happen—whatever that means to you. Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) The time has come to make that big decision you’ve been putting off, Pisces. Resolve this now. The more you toss and turn over it, the more importance it takes on. Then it ends up controlling your life. Don’t be afraid to ask others for help, if it seems appropriate.

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Soup + delicious = Soupalicious for Food Bank

The Bobcaygeon Helps Food Bank is organizing a not-to-be-missed fundraiser for the end of the month Sip, Slurp and Savour called “Soupalicious.” ® Bobcaygeon 2015! ay through Soupalicious Ten local restaurants—the “cream of the A not-to-be-missed culinary experience! ley of soups from Bobcaygeon’s “cream of the crop” restaurants, crop”—will offer a medley of their best homemade assion for our community and to support Bobcaygeon Helps Food Bank. soups, with all proceeds going to the food bank. aturday March 28, 2015 amIt’s great opportunity to “break out of the * 11 – 4apm hibernation of winter,” says Food Bank president Bobcaygeon Legion 96 King Crystal St. E., Bobcaygeon Longo, “and to sip, slurp and savour your ets: $10 705-738-7245 Tickets at the Door: $12 way through some healthy, hearty fare created with ($5 Children under 12 in advance and at the door) a $50 passion the community. s entered to win gift card!for Order your tickets in Advance!There’s a good chance you’ll discover some new favourites.” The participating restaurants include many of Bobcaygeon’s best (listed here in strictly alphabetical order): Bobcaygeon Bakery (formerly Bobcageon Bread Co.), Donatella, Eganridge, The Full Cup Café, The Grilled Cheese Hideaway, Just For The Halibut, Kawartha Coffee Company, Lock 

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32 Pub, MacDoos, and Wheatsheaf. Soupalicious is scheduled for Saturday, March 28 at The Bobcaygeon Legion, from 11 am to 4 pm, although organizers recommend you get there by 2:30 to enjoy the full array of soups. Tickets are $10 in advance (from the Chamber offices, the LiveWell Centre, or participating restaurants) or $12 at the door. Children under 12 are $5 (not the actual children, just their tickets). Longo suggests ordering your tickets in advance as the number of participants will be limited to 250. Advance booking also qualifies you to be entered in a draw for a $50 gift card from your choice of the participating restaurants. “It’s very moving to see local residents helping one another,” says Longo. “We are always struck by the generosity of the Bobcaygeon community.” Longo adds that she wants to “thank everyone for remembering the need here in our community and helping us ensure that all our local residents are cared for with access to enough food.” “Access to food should not be an issue in our community,” adds Board Chair Mike Perry. “But until we end hunger, Bobcaygeon certainly steps up with pride to support its local food bank.” The Bobcaygeon Food Bank serves more than 600 local individuals; a third of whom are children. Many people using the food bank have at least one person in the family working. This Christmas season alone, the food bank served more than 335 local residents in need with seasonal food options and toys for children. The Food Bank is located at Christ Church Anglican on Sherwood Avenue, open: Tuesday and Fridays 2-4 pm. While working to meet daily needs, the food bank is also introducing a freshfood program.

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Iced Maple wine on tap in Buckhorn

There’s nothing more Canadian than a hearty pour of maple syrup on your pancakes. But vintner John Rufa from Kawartha Country Wines, north of Buckhorn, suggests you try it in your wine glass instead. The winery is hosting “Maple Day,” a free tasting experience, on March 21 from noon to 6 pm, of their signature Iced Maple Dessert Wine, Kawartha Country Wines - plus tempting maple treats.

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The winery event ties in nicely with McLeans Berry Farm’s Maplefest, which runs March 21-22 and 28-29 from 9:30 am to 4 pm.

Fenelon Grannies use music to help African Grannies

They may be Grannies but they aren’t stuffy. The Fenelon Falls Grannies for Grannies group is looking for musicians to perform in the seventh annual, eight-hour Music Marathon on Saturday, April 11, from 9 am to 5 pm at Fenelon’s St. James Anglican Church. “The important thing is that our music is being used for a worthy cause,” says organizer Marg Chalmers. Money raised will support the Grandmother’s Campaign, which is part of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. The campaign helps African grandmothers at the grass-roots level to care for their orphaned grand children. Musicians wishing to participate must register by March 28, either by phone (705-887-2675) or by email (granniesforgranniesmusicathon@gmail. com). Pledge forms and information forms are also available at The Village Shop and the Big Event in Fenelon Falls. “The earlier you register, the better chance you have to get your preferred time,” says Chalmers.

Shake off the cold at Fenelon’s Easter Eggstravaganza

Spring into the season and shake off the cold this Easter, when the Fenelon Falls Events Committee celebrates the community’s annual Easter Eggstravaganza. It’s a festive welcome-backto-spring event for kids of all ages. Arrive in Fenelon Falls on Saturday April 4, and check in at Eggstravaganza “headquarters” at Slices ‘N Scoops on Water Street. Receive your Bunny Hunt instructions and search the town for hidden bunnies. When you’ve completed the hunt, return to headquarters to receive an Easter treat bag. Eggstravaganza also features a balloon twister whose custom balloon creations will have children and adults smiling from ear to ear, and a face painting station to help put everyone into the festive holiday spirit. “Be sure to pick up a coloring book at this year’s event,” adds Meredith Montgomery, the Eggstravaganza Committee chairperson. The Fenelon Falls Events Committee, a division of the chamber of commerce, is a volunteer committee of local business owners and residents. With support from over 60 local businesses, it will host seven events this year. For more info, contact Meredith Montgomery at fenelonfallsevents@gmail. com.

Health & Wellness We need better seniors’ care, Canada’s top doc tells Caygeon

The President of the Canadian Medical Assocation (CMA) told a packed Seniors’ Centre in Bobcaygeon that Canada needs a national plan for seniors’ care “so that care is one stop and seniors are getting the care they need at home whenever possible.” “Seniors stuck living in hospitals is not acceptable,” said Dr. Chris Simpson. “Transitioning seniors to their homes in the community is a good idea not only because the beds are needed but because the hospital is not the ideal environment for patients who do not have acute disease.” Simpson said that in our current health system, many patients who no longer require hospital care are stuck there due to a lack of home-care resources in the community. This is costly to the system, but more importantly, seniors are not realizing their health potential in hospital. In the discussion that followed, concerned citizens from Bobcaygeon, Haliburton, Pontypool and Fenelon Falls raised several issues, including: • Discharges from hospital where patients did not feel supported;

Dr. Chris Simpson speaks in Bobcaygeon about a national seniors health care strategy, as Mike Perry looks on.

• The need for a greater role in health, wellness and disease prevention; and • More co-ordination and sharing of information between health care providers. The CMA consulted with medical and seniors’ organizations, community groups and the political parties to develop its own proposed strategy, said Simpson. “Solving the seniors health crisis requires a concerted effort. Everyone has a role to play in the solution. “Rural areas are especially critical,” he added, “as social support networks are strong and community groups play a critical role.” Simpson also called for more federal leadership in care that is currently a “patchwork quilt” of

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availability. “We have the Canada Health Act and a federal Minister of Health, so we need more action for national standards and goals and objectives with the money Ottawa puts in to health care,” said Dr. Simpson. The event was hosted by local NDP Candidate Mike Perry, who said: “this is not just a seniors’ issue. This is an issue for us all. That’s one of the reasons I’m running for office; to help make the health care system we want and keep it public.” Perry called seniors “cornerstones in our communities. They built our communities, and I know first hand their tireless work in churches, Rotary, the Legion and seniors clubs. Our seniors deserve the best care.”

Accidents get ugly in beautiful weather

Statistics show that traffic accident fatalities nearly double in summer months compared to winter months. Weather is not the factor most of us think it is. In 2011, more than 83 percent of fatalities occurred in clear visibility as opposed to rain, snow or freezing rain. Emergency personnel have come to label the three-month summer period as “trauma season” on the roads. “Summer means more drivers are on the road, including motorcycles and scooters,” says Ray Syed, an instructor at Canadian Academy of Defensive

Driving. “Everyone is out because people have felt cooped up for almost eight months.” As the weather heats up, drivers get more distracted, increasing their speed and driving more aggressively. In 2013, distracted driving was the cause of 26 percent of vehicle fatalities in Ontario, surpassing impaired driving fatalities by a surprising eight percent. “One of the best preventative measures someone can take to protect themselves and their families is to buy optional car insurance benefits,” says William Teggart, a personal injury lawyer who represents clients with severe accident-related injuries. “Every day, I see seriously injured people running out of money to pay for the care they need after a crash.” In 2010 the law changed and Ontario car insurance customers had their basic no-fault car insurance benefits cut by half—unless they bought optional benefits or suffered a “catastrophic” injury. People who expected their physiotherapy, occupational therapy and other treatments to be paid for, discovered they were only partially covered by OHIP or not at all, says Teggart. He suggests speaking to your insurance company about purchasing optional accident benefits—and reviewing what is covered by any extended health care plan you may have through your work. “The last thing someone wants after being involved in a serious accident is to realize that they don’t have the money to pay for rehab,” says Teggart. It can be one more obstacle to recovery.

Delegation won’t tolerate continuing violence against Aboriginal women

“Too many Aboriginal women and girls have experienced violence, been murdered or gone missing,” said members of the Ontario delegation to the National Round Table on Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women and Children. “Too many Aboriginal girls spend their lives in constant fear that they will join family members and

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friends as just another statistic. This can no longer be tolerated.” The Feb. 27 joint statement from the Ontario delegates, which included family members and representation from the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres, Ontario Native Women’s Association, Métis Nation of Ontario, and the Independent First Nations, said “today’s roundtable reinforced the need for a collaborative, pan-Canadian solution to this national issue.” Ontario has identified 10 immediate, proposed actions to improve the situation for Aboriginal women and girls, including both the creation of a pan-Canadian public awareness campaign, and a socio-economic action plan for Aboriginal women and girls. Leaders of Canada’s provinces and territories and national Aboriginal organizations have agreed that such a plan is necessary to address the root causes of violence. Having the federal government’s participation in that plan is the critical, still-missing link. To end violence against Aboriginal women and girls, we need co-ordinated engagement between Aboriginal, provincial, territorial and federal governments to support awareness and prevention, community safety and healing, and improved police and justice responses, the Ontario delegation said. The joint statement also supported the call for a forum for hearing and healing. It said their organizations have begun this process in Ontario, and support the call for national forums for the families of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls. “None of us alone can put an end to violence against Aboriginal women and girls. But if we work together, we are confident we can make meaningful progress.”

Calling all churches— Easter schedule notice

As a public service, the Kawartha Promoter will list the Easter weekend service times for all area churches that send us the information. The schedule will be included in our April 3, 2015 (Good Friday) edition, which should be available to readers in our store outlets by April 1, and through Canada Post by April 2. To be included, please email your service information to the editor, John Bird, at editor@ thepromter.ca by Tuesday, March 24.

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ASH: Willis “Ross” Passed away peacefully at the Ross Memorial Hospital on Thursday March 5, 2015. Ross was born on November 10, 1926 in Aurora, Ontario to the late Hiram Ash and Gertrude Jarvis. Loved and missed by his wife of 66 years, Peggy Ash. Also sadly missed by his daughter Janet Toms, grandsons Bill (Sonja), Andrew (Shawna) and great grandchildren Paetyn, Christopher and Jamie-lyn. Predeceased by his brothers Wilmot “Wim”, Ed and sister Eola Bone. Ross played saxophone in the Aurora Boy Band and enjoyed playing organ in his own home, especially at Christmas. He worked for George Hees Co. Window Coverings for 50 years. Ross and Peggy moved to Bobcaygeon in 1996 after having lived in Don Mills and Toronto. He loved his home and family. He will be remembered by friends and family in both Bobcaygeon and Florida where they spent winters at Palm Harbour. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson Society or the C.C.A.C, Lindsay as expressions of sympathy. Friends may send condolences or make donations by contacting THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, MONK CHAPEL at www.hendrenfuneralhome. com or by calling 705-738-3222.

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Gertrude Daisy (Queen) Mercer Aug. 14 1895 - Mar. 23 1989

NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN “MOM” There was a time when “you” were young A long time it has been There will never be a “mom” like you your will always be our “Queen”. The world may change from year to year and our friends from day to day But never shall the ones “we love” from memory fade away You and Dad were “caring parents” through all our growing years with very little to your name you dried our “many tears” As I gaze up at the sky I can sense your watchful eye All the years of “love and care” “God” called a “great mom” up there Loved in life, and living yet in the hearts of those who “never forget” Always in my thoughts and forever in my heart Your loving son Bill

Local Events MAR 21 - Ham Dinner & Loonie Auction. Burnt River Community Centre 4:30 pm. $15 Advance tickets at BMO in Fenelon Falls or Christina Handley 705-4543761 or christina@christinahandley.com MAR 25 - Big Bucks Euchre Bobcaygeon Seniors Centre

11 am $10 lunch included. Contact Roger: 705-7386627. MAR 28 - Bobcaygeon Helps Food Bank and Plant a Row Grow a Row presents Soupalicious Bobcaygeon. 11am - 4 pm Bobcaygeon Legion.Advance tickets $10, $12 at the door. Children under 12 $5. 705-738-7245 MAR 29 - Apr 5 - Events and services every day of Holy Week in the Parish of St. James Anglican Fenelon Falls & Christ Church Coboconk. All welcome! More info:705887-2537 or www.fenelonanglican.ca MAR 29 - Bobcaygeon Friends of Ferals meeting 1pm. at the Senior Citizens building, Bobcaygeon. Anyone with a love for and an interest in helping the outdoor cats is welcome. For more information call Sigrid at 705-731-0844 APR 1 - Caregiver Support Group 42 Bond St. W., Fenelon Falls, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. A group for people caring for frail older adults or adults with disabilities or chronic conditions. APR 1 - Blood Pressure Programs at 70 Murray St., Fenelon Falls (9:30 - 11 a.m.), or April 15 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Bobcaygeon (10 - 11:30 a.m.). No charge, no appointment necessary. APR 2 - Please join us on for World Autism Awareness Day at the Lindsay library, noon. APR 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 - Dinner for seniors 70 Murray St., Fenelon Falls, 5 p.m. Call to reserve a seat. 705324-7323 APR 3 - Dunsford United and St. John’s Anglican Good Friday Service, 10 am at Dunsford United Church. APR 4 - All you can eat Pancake Breakfast with fresh maple syrup 8 a.m. Norland United Church. Adults: $7 Children under 12: $3, Preschoolers: Free APR 5 - Dunsford United Church Easter Sunday Celebration, 10 am. APR 10 & 17 - Foot Care Clinic Bobcaygeon Senior Citizens Centre 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., & April 24 & 27 at 70 Murray St., Fenelon Falls, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.. Pre-booked appointments required. 705-324-7323 APR 14 - Seniors luncheon at 70 Murray St., Fenelon Falls and April 15 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Bobcaygeon (both at noon). Call to reserve a seat. 705-324-7323 MON - Bobcaygeon Senior Centre Mahjong 1 p.m. $3 MON - Line dancing Bobcaygeon Seniors Centre 7 pm. $6 Contact: Janet Martin 705-887-7510 TUES- St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fenelon Falls will be holding FREE ESL classes, 9 - 11 a.m. For further information call Wilma at 705-887-9871 or Caleb at 705-887-3901. 1st TUES - Dunsford Seniors Club Pot Luck at noon and 1:30 pm for Euchre. TUES- Pickleball, Fenelon Falls Community Centre 7 - 9 p.m. $4 drop in fee. For more info call Jane 705-4541358 or email fenelonpickleball@gmail.com TUES - Bobcaygeon Badminton Club for adults, Bobcaygeon school gym 7-9 p.m. during fall 2014 $15 for the season. TUES - “Coffee Talk” Creating a Welcoming Space For People to Form Friendships and Supportive Community 10:30-11:30, Friendship Room, Trinity United Church. Contact “Jo” 705-738-9032 joan.wesley@sympatico. ca More event listings available online www.thepromoter. ca

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Choristers Corner

Warm-ups are now sing-a-longs with residents

The temps have risen, the clocks have changed. I guess we should say “welcome spring” as we also say “welcome” to Barb Carnegie. She moved to Bobcaygeon from Port Perry about 6 years ago, and has joined the alto section. Welcome also to Frank Davies who now helps out in the bass section. He lives in the Retirement Suites and is a retired engineer. Before each practice, the choristers usually go through a warm-up session. Since there are a few residents who attend the start of each practice, we now have a short sing-a-long with them instead. There were also two birthdays to salute at last night’s session. A few snowbirds are back with us and we expect more in the coming weeks. Still a few empty spots to fill if anyone is interested. Another piece of new music was handed out last night. The choristers are getting a good selection under their belts. An invitation to perform at an event in July has already been accepted.

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If you are planning any celebration and would like some light entertainment, please call Laura Plummer at 705-731-1060 and she will be happy to help you out.

Help United Way score its Touchdown

The United Way for CKL is asking supporters to help the organization celebrate its “2014-2015 United Way Campaign Touchdown.” Cake and coffee will be served at the event at St. Thomas Aquinas High School on Lindsay’s Angeline Street South beginning at 5 pm on Tuesday, March 31. If you’d like to attend, please RSVP to United Way at 705-878-5081.

Mysterious comedy— and dinner—at the Buckhorn centre

Tickets go on sale on March 10 for the Spring Dinner Theatre production of “Out of Sight ... Out of Murder” at the Buckhorn Community Centre. The production will run April 17 to 19, and 24 to 26. This comedy mystery and roast beef dinner costs $35 a person. Call 705-657-8833 or email general@buckhorncommunitycentre.com for advance tickets.

What’s Happening at the Lindsay Gallery

Annual Secondary School Students Juried Exhibit March 18 to April 25, 2015 Awards & Reception Saturday, April 25 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm Admission is free. Refreshments

The Growing Artist Society

Calling all high school students! Find a quiet place at the Gallery each Wednesday from 3 pm - 5pm Just bring your sketch book and drop by. No registration. Admission free. Refreshments

Artist’s Network

Calling All Artists! An informal monthly get together for artists to meet, network and share March 25, 2015 6:30 - 8:00 pm Admission is free. Refreshments

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