The Kawartha Promoter October 2, 2015 by Max Miller

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48 Main St., P.O. Box 535 Bobcaygeon, ON K0M 1A0 promoter@nexicom.net www.thepromoter.ca TEL.: 705-738-6188 FAX: 705-738-4187 Circulation 15,000 Distributed throughout the Kawartha Lakes Area Publisher/Director/Manager: Max Miller Editor: John Bird Advertising Sales Manager: Pat Thurston Sales Representatives: Pat Warren Belinda Wilson Art Director: James Goodliff Production/Office Manager Melissa Goodliff The Promoter is a local, independently owned and operated news magazine. The opinions and views expressed are those of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of The Promoter. Liability for incorrectly displayed or placed advertisements is limited to publishing corrections or providing advertising credit to be applied on subsequent advertisements at the advertiser’s discretion.

Village Voice

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City Hall

pg. 8

Crossword

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Horoscope

pg. 20

Trades & Services

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Health & Wellness

pg. 25

Classified

pg. 28

Local Events

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From my perch

I’ve been avoiding it for weeks now, but I finally looked at the photo of the drowned three-year-old Syrian refugee, Alan Kurdi, found on a Mediterranean beach. Don’t do it unless you’re willing to cry. Surely it calls us all to act. Thirty-five years ago, in 1980, my parents’ church in Whitby, Ont., acted—as did many other Canadians. They stepped out of their comfort zones and opened their hearts and wallets to sponsor three Southeast Asian “boat people”—welcoming the refugees to come make a new life here. It was a lifeline for the people they sponsored, two young brothers and a third young man—all from Laos—who had escaped extreme civil violence to languish in a Thai refugee camp. But it was wonderful for the church people too. I know this because the three men lived with my parents for the first month, until an apartment could be arranged. They still call my mother, “Mom,” with obvious affection. They worked and studied hard. The teenager became an Ontario Scholar, while holding down a 35-hour-a-week job at Swiss Chalet, and learning English.

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The older brother worked as a hospital orderly to support his sibling’s successful engineering studies. Eventually, he became a nurse. The third became an auto-body expert. He, who once used empty plastic bottles as floats to swim other refugees across the river by night into Thailand, evading tower guards with machine guns and searchlights. Now we fish together sometimes. Over the years, I’ve accompanied my mother to weddings for two of the young men, and to the wedding of the older brother’s daughter—an amazing, multicultural affair, with Canadians originating from around the world as guests. Individually we may feel helpless now as hundreds of thousands of Syrians and others desperately flee their war-torn region. But by uniting with others, we can act—for the refugees, for ourselves, and for Canada. We’re a country built by refugees. Several area churches have begun preliminary discussions about refugee sponsorship. They’re having an open meeting at the Bobcaygeon Service Centre on Oct. 15 at 7 pm. We’re all are invited to come share our ideas and compassion. Contact Carol Young at 705-738-0267 for more information—or just show up.

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Village Voice

Island’s fate is in our hands

The Promoter reserves the right to edit Letters to the Editor for length and clarity. Please include your email or mailing address and daytime phone number (not for publication). All opinions expressed are those of the writer.

Don’t target houseboats

Pat Warren’s article (City approves plan for Balsam and Cameron Lakes, Sept. 18, p. 8) states that grey water discharge from houseboats is one of many growing stressors on the lake system, as identified in the Kawartha Conservation’s Balsam and Cameron Lakes Management Plan. Besides the 50 rental houseboats using the Trent Severn Waterway annually, there are tens of thousands of privately owned boats at marinas, the locks, homes, cottages and trailer parks that discharge grey water back into the Waterway. The marine industry, as members of Boating Ontario, can voluntarily participate in the Clean Marine Program, which includes a detailed strategy that helps marinas and their guests to protect the natural environment. The Clean Marine Program has been around for 20 years and Happy Days Houseboats has been awarded the highest level of achievement in this program for demonstrating a significant commitment to eco-efficiency and performance. Many other marinas in our area also participate in this program, which is a significant industry alignment dedicated to maintaining the health of the water and the environment. This is a critical time for City of Kawartha Lakes and Kawartha Conservation to educate themselves and their stakeholders, in an honest and factual way, about what the real sources of pollutants and grey water contamination are, rather than taking the path of least resistance and targeting houseboats. Jill Quast, Happy Days Houseboats Pigeon Lake

Altamae Thomas Eberlee Bobcaygeon

All roads lead to Lindsay

I just read Ted Howes’ letter in the most recent issue of The Kawartha Promoter (Missing the bus, Sept. 18, p. 4). An excellent letter. You delicately pointed out the needs of a community while taking a shot at those who are blind to the impact of their policies. Ironically, there is another letter on the same page (What’s up with milk?) that addresses another disparity—lack of business competition— especially as it applies to the price of milk. A bag of milk can cost up to a dollar more in Bobcaygeon versus Lindsay. I suspect the price in Lindsay is more of a loss leader for retailers who hope to get customers to buy some higher margin items. I buy my milk at Shoppers Drug Mart on Thursdays (Seniors Day) and get 20 per cent off (I pay $3.20). Finally, there is a third discrepancy—health care. Just look at the number of older people who have moved from the outlying communities (like Port 32 in Bobcaygeon) to Lindsay (Rivermill) to be closer to the hospital and more specialized medical services. Likely nothing will change. Harry Newton Lindsay

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In the next few weeks, the fate of Boyd Island will be decided. Will it remain as a natural habitat under the Kawartha Land Trust, or face an uncertain future. The challenge is there to protect the ecology of Pigeon Lake and area—and to allow its uniqueness to continue. It is critical that we accept the financial responsibility of this one-time opportunity to ensure that future generations will benefit.

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As you know, I am moving back to Lindsay from Bobcaygeon (Missing the bus, Sept. 18, p. 4). During a visit to the local Canada Post office to make arrangements for mail forwarding to my new location, the clerk was curious about why I would leave my lovely senior residence and move to Lindsay. “Cancellation of the Rural Bus Service causes me to have to make this necessary decision,” I replied.

And then—she went on to tell me what the loss of that service has meant to the young people in the rural communities. Before cancellation, many were able to jump on a bus and head into Lindsay when classes ended, to part-time jobs in Lindsay. That opportunity has disappeared with the rural transit cancellation, leaving that age group totally dismayed and helpless to respond. They represent our future leaders, as the City of Kawartha Lakes stands on the threshold of tremendous future growth. I recently read a business article on what infrastructures must be in place to play a role in the future growth of all cities. Transportation for the citizens was high on the list, enabling movement of personnel needed to assist in the growth of a business, and with it the prosperity that growth produces for the region. For industries to invest in the City of Kawartha Lakes, they must feel confident that such infrastructure is, in fact, available. Our young people, rural or otherwise, need to know the present generation is making sure those opportunities are not squandered. Ted Howes Bobcaygeon

Is the milk curdling?

First off, I would like to thank those who commented on my recent letter to the editor regarding the varying cost of milk (What’s up with milk?, Sept. 18, p. 4). However, on rereading my comments I realized I may have inadvertently focussed unfairly on Kawartha Dairy. That was not my intent. There are other milk brands offered such as Beatrice and Neilson’s. It’s the market forces, stupid (not you, dear reader, me), not a particular dairy. Kawartha Dairy has a first class product. I love their ice-cream. The problem, as I see it, is the lack of choice in large chain stores in Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls, and I don’t think that is likely to change, certainly not in my lifetime. It is the super-markets in Lindsay and Peterborough, such as Loblaw’s, larger Shoppers Drug Marts, Sobeys, Valu-Mart and Mac’s Milk Store among others that have decided to offer milk at less than $4 for a four-litre bag. Some would say that these low prices are “loss

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leaders,” designed to get you in the store. If that is the case one wonders why this loss leader has been in place for months and covers not just the Kawartha Lakes but most of Southern Ontario. Nevertheless, my concept is still the same. As long as this disparity remains, I will, when in Lindsay or Peterborough do my milk buying and grocery shopping there. I am not cheap just frugal. Gord Killen Bobcaygeon

We deserve better government

For 35 years we have seen successive Liberal and Conservative federal governments drag this country down, in latter years at an accelerating rate under the current Conservative regime and its Economic Action Plan. Today we find ourselves with the highest national debt in history. We run repeated deficits, including one of the highest in history. We have the highest household debt in history and the highest trade debt in history, whilst suffering a crumbling social infrastructure. So, where has all the money gone? Here is a brief on two topics that demand serious explanation: 1) The Bank of Canada and 2) Tax-evasion by multi-national corporations. 1) STIFFED BY OUR OWN GOVERNMENTS— Commencing in 1974, the federal Liberal

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government of the day and subsequent federal governments actively allowed the Bank of Canada to deviate from its statutory role to provide interest-free loans to municipal/provincial/federal governments and instead turned to interestbearing accounts with foreign, private, banking institutions. It is estimated that government borrowing from the private international banks has cost the Canadian taxpayer some $1 trillion dollars (a sum in the same range as the national debt). Learn more at: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/ Business/ID/2666703865/ and http://www.comer.org 2) THE TAX EVADERS—The problem of large corporation tax evasion has been with us for 40 years, growing at an alarming rate over that period. Remarkably our governments have done nothing meaningful about it, only ineffective lip service for the unquestioning ear. Several estimates tag the loss to our national revenues due to tax evasion at $800 billion per year. To put this in perspective the Conservatives record deficit stood at $55.6 billion. Now with cash-strapped provinces and communities, social services diminishing, proposals for more deficits, continued austerity and tax-reduction carrots, one would think that this would be top of the agenda. Failing to properly administer the nation’s treasury is not sound fiscal management. Nor is it appropriate for a government to consult with representatives of big business to set the very financial policy that governs them. We deserve better government, but it seems it takes a long time for the penny to drop in the minds of Canadians. Learn more at: http://tvo.org/video/ documentaries/the-great-canadian-tax-dodge John Main Bobcaygeon

Alpine Villagers support Food Bank

David and I were invited by friends to represent the Bobcaygeon Helps Food Bank at the Alpine Village Community Association’s annual Pig Roast Aug. 29. It has been their fundraiser for several years in support of our food bank. The mammoth event went off with almost 300 folks attending, and masses of salads, chili, baked beans, smoked pork, chicken legs, hot dogs, drinks and tables and tables of desserts. There was a bouncy castle, and a live band, the Anchors, provided entertainment for all ages. Singing and dancing family and friends of the Alpine community, included, oh yes, hula girls. You had to be there. Bobcaygeon Helps Food Bank received over 600 lbs of food and a donation of $775. It would be impossible to list all of the dedicated members of the team who made this wonderful event such a success. All of the hard work and organization showcased a very

thoughtful and generous community. I would like to thank the Alpine Village Community Association for their hard work, caring and support for our local Food Bank. Your community is truly one with a heart of gold. Lynne Gurzi, General Manager Bobcaygeon Helps Food Bank

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Support for walk-in clinic

Verulam Masonic Lodge of Bobcaygeon reports a most successful social evening, Sept. 18, raising funds for the Kawartha North Family Walk-In Health Clinic. A warm thank you to our many guests for your generous donations. Kevin Ingram, Lodge Master Bobcaygeon

Bridge closed less than a year

Your Sept. 18 article on the re-opening of the Mitchell Bridge over the Burnt River on Northline Road (Mitchell’s Bridge back up and running, p. 9) opens with “The four-year closure on Northline Road finally came to an end on Sept. 9.” The bridge was actually closed less than one year, completed in less time than expected. I value your community news magazine, and felt you would want the facts to be accurate. Susan Dinwoodie Fenelon Falls

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KLT—a non-governmental organization and registered charity that works to acquire land (and interests in land) to keep it in a natural state— Trent Lakes pledges $75,000 to island launched the campaign just over a month ago, after the current landowner agreed to donate the island campaign By Glenna Burns to KLT—but only if funds to manage it in perpetuity In a recorded vote Sept. 15, Trent Lakes Council can be raised before Nov. 30. pledged $75,000 towards the Kawartha Land Trust KLT’s goal is to raise and hold in trust $1 Boyd Island Preservation Project. million, which would generate enough income to Mayor Bev Matthews, who said she wanted support basic stewardship activities. At press time, the municipality to pledge $100,000 towards the with about two months left in the campaign, nearly campaign, challenged to the mayors of Selwyn and half the $1 million had been pledged. Kawartha Lakes “to match or exceed our pledge.” In council’s Sept. 15 discussion about Boyd or Big Island is part of Trent Lakes, but both supporting the acquisition, Matthews asked each Selwyn and Kawartha Lakes share boundaries with member to name the amount they thought would Pigeon Lake, where the island is situated. Matthews be appropriate for Trent Lakes to contribute. pointed out that preserving the island would benefit Dick Perssons suggested $75,000. Peter all surrounding municipalities. Raymond proposed $50,000 to $100,000. Terry Boyd Island is one of the largest and most Lambshead named $46,000 to $50,000, and significant undeveloped islands in Ontario. Its Deputy Mayor Ron Windover argued for “no more more than 1,000 acres include unspoiled wetlands, than $40,000.” wildlife and a wide variety of plant species. Matthews noted that with nearly 7,000 First Nations peoples used Boyd Island as a households in Trent Lakes, a $100,000 contribution meeting place more than 10,000 years ago, and would cost each household about $14. A $75,000 it has compelling historical and cultural value. In pledge would cost about $10.50. recent times it was owned and farmed by influential When Raymond eventually moved to have the settlers, the Boyd family municipality contribute $75,000, Windover asked for the recorded vote, and was the only one to SocialServicesDivision oppose the motion. Fabulous “Trent Lakes council is totally behind the Breakfasts! Boyd Island acquisition,” said Matthews. “It’s an Hand Cut of a lifetime and for future generations. Do You Liveopportunity In Peterborough County? Peameal Steaks What we do today shapes the future.” If KLT’s Boyd Island campaign successful, the Trent Lakes’ Sensational We isAre Here to Help Free Services contribution will come out of the 2016 budget. Call (705)760-4854 We can assist you with things like: Omelettes Luncheon To learn more or make your own income-taxMonday Delicious Fruit • Community Referrals & Supports Specials• Buckhorn Public deductible Library pledge, go to kawarthalandtrust.org/helpPancakes 9:00am – 12:00 pm Monday - Friday save-boyd-island/. Forms are also available at The • Employment Apple Fritter • Trent Lakes Kawartha Municipal Office Promoter and numerous local outlets.

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at the Sept. 15 meeting of Trent Lakes council. She told council there have been bad feelings due to misinformation and poor communication surrounding the prescribed Ministry of the Environment’s changes to bear protocol at the Crystal Lake Transfer station. Bears have, in the past, been allowed to wander and feed at the landfill—and both bears and humans had become habituated to the situation. “It’s not natural for bears to feed on human (garbage), but it did become the norm over many years,” said Brickman. Residents and bears were equally surprised by the changes in protocol and to the physical site, as trees were removed and new rules put into place. Soon new hydraulic lids will be installed on all refuse bins as well. Brickman expressed residents’ concerns about where the bears will forage, now that their feeding area is no longer available. She also regretted the loss of the opportunity for visitors to see the cubs and adult bears feeding and wandering the site. Mayor Bev Matthews said the municipality had “received some rude emails from a few residents at Crystal Lake area. We’re not going to put up with that. We want to see them face to face.” Question-and-answer sheets are now being handed out to residents at the Crystal Lake Transfer Station, and landscaping of the site will take place next spring.

Council supports $10 million Colborne bridge By Pat Warren

With Ward 6 Councillor Doug Elmslie arguing if the city didn’t choose a $10-million ColborneStreet-bridge option, it would be battling developers at the Ontario Municipal Board, Kawartha Lakes council bit the bullet and supported the Colborne bridge. Not everyone agreed. Councillors Pat Dunn (Ward 10) and Emmett Yeo (Ward 2) felt there was no need for a bridge. Ward 12 Councillor Gord James said “councillors would be shot” if they chose the Colborne crossing. Ward 1 Councillor Rob Macklem also voted against it. Council had instructed staff on Sept. 8 to bring back more information regarding the Colborne Street river crossing so it could decide on whether to include the bridge in the development charges (DC) bylaw. The DC task force’s mandate included factoring in DC costs for a bridge across the Scugog River. The 2012 council had chosen a river crossing for the DC bylaw that specifically did not include the Colborne Street option, but called for a crossing at either Thunderbridge Road ($75 million), or by the Central East Correctional Centre ($45 million). This council had to amend the 2012 resolution to allow it to open up the Colborne Street bridge proposal for consideration again, which staff felt

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Fire, water and waste in CKL core review By Pat Warren

CKL council heard staff presentations Sept. 22 on fire-station locations, waste management and swimming pools, as part of its core services review. FIRE STATION LOCATIONS—Council is considering replacing three of its 21 fire stations with one new one. To lower the number of buildings to 19 and save tax dollars, Fire Chief Mark Pankhurst told council Sept. 22 they could close stations in Baddow, Oakwood and Little Britain, and build one new one between Oakwood and Little Britain. This would still meet industry responsetime standards, he said, but some residents near the current Baddow, Little Britain and Oakwood Stations, would likely see their fire-insurance rates increase. BOBCAYGEON

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The Paloma was a work scow used by the Boyd family of Bobcaygeon to transport livestock and other items to Boyd Island a century ago—and sometimes to take local residents on summer picnics to the island. On Sunday, Oct. 11, local residents can once again enjoy the beauty and autumn colours of Boyd Island when the Kawartha Spirit sails out for a twohour cruise. Boarding is at 3:30 pm, from the Water’s Edge Restaurant dock. Return at 6 pm. Tickets are $40 (from Boyd Museum, Chamber of Commerce, Bobcaygeon Marketplace, Hunt4Dreams Realty). Proceeds to the Kawartha Land Trust’s Preserve Boyd Island campaign.

Pet blessing service

Two Bobcaygeon churches—Trinity United and Christ Anglican—are inviting dogs, cats and other pets to join their human companions for a blessing—and to bring photos to remember pets who have died. The service will be held Sunday, Oct. 11 at Trinity United Church Hall, 44 William St., at 4 pm. Donations support the Bobcaygeon Helps Food Bank and Refugee Sponsorship, part of the joint work of both churches. Dogs should be on leash, and other animals in cages. Furry photos will be available for a minimum donation of $10. Call Kim Prescott (738-2365) to book between 3 and 4 pm—or take your chances.

Remembering missing women

Everyone is invited to a gathering at Millenium Park (Water and King Streets), Peterborough, at 1 pm on Oct. 4 to honour Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women. “We gather as a united front and in unity with events across the country to honour lost Indigenous women and their families, and to shed light on a crisis that affects every Canadian,” says a statement from Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle (NASC), the Peterborough organizers.

There will also be a Water Ceremony. This annual event is held every Oct. 4 to educate the public on the issues, rally supporters, and compel a government response.

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Branch 238 Fenelon Falls (705) 887-3041 • Horse Shoes League – Tuesdays, 6:30 pm; spares welcome • Drop-in Darts – Tuesdays, 8:00 pm; all welcome • Bingo – Wednesdays, 6:45 pm; doors open at 5 • Tai Chi – Thursdays, 10 am • Hot Lunches – Thursdays, Fridays, 11:30 am to 1 pm • Drop-in Shuffle Board - Sundays, 1:30 pm • Karate-Jitsu - Sundays, 6pm • English Pub Night - first Friday of month, 5:30 to 7 pm

Branch 239 Bobcaygeon (705) 738-2710 • OctoberFest Party – Saturday, Oct. 17, 4 pm • Big Buck Euchre - Monday, Oct. 26, 10 am • Triple M Country Kitchen Brunch – Sundays, 11am-2 pm • Pasta Night – Mondays, 4 pm • Darts – Wednesdays, 7:30 pm • Hamburgers – Thursdays, 4-7 pm, Fun Euchre – 7 pm • Karaoke with Merle – Fridays, 8 pm • Meat Roll – Saturdays, 2:30 pm • Shuffleboard – Sundays, 1 pm Branch 441 Kinmount (705) 488-3462 • Bingo – Fridays, 6:45 pm • Meat Draw – Saturdays, 5 pm • Seniors Cards – Mondays, 1 pm • Drop-in Cards – Tuesdays, 7 pm • Lunch – Last Tuesday of month, April to October • Big Buck Bid Euchre - Third Wednesday of month, 11 am

Branch 497 Omemee (705) 799-5095 The A. Sheila Boyd Foundation/Boyd Heritage Museum is holding their Annual Meeting October 19, 2015 at 2:00 pm in The Boyd Gallery. There will be short business meeting, refreshments & Social to follow. All are welcome to attend. 705-738-9482

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Happy Thanksgiving

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A “Wandering Scarecrow Search” will be one of the brand new features at this year’s Harvest Happenings, coming back to Fenelon Falls on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 am to noon. It works like this: At Harvest Happenings Headquarters—located at Slices ’N’ Scoops on Water Street—children can pick up a checklist. They’ll then be sent off in search of three named scarecrows, who can be found wandering about the village. When the checklist is complete, bring it back to headquarters. There’s lots more for kids and adults alike, including Harvest Happenings’ famous horse-drawn wagon rides, balloon twisters, creative face painting and a harvest tarts and treats table. Pumpkin painting is also returning this year. Drop into headquarters and let your little ones get creative. Enjoy fresh pancakes at Bert’s Appliances, while helping support the Fenelon Falls Secondary School Spirit of Christmas fund. Watch out for the Scarecrow displays, brought to you by local businesses, and drop in for deals, draws and shopping. “Harvest Happenings is a great event to start off the fall season,” say organizers from the Fenelon Falls Events Committee, which is supported by over 70 local businesses and is a division of the Fenelon Falls Chamber of Commerce. For more information on Harvest Happenings or future events, email fenelonfallsevents@gmail.com.

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Farmers market drops in the turkeys

Bring your umbrella for protection Oct. 10 when the Bobcaygeon Farmers Market reopens at the fair grounds after missing Oct. 3 because of the Bobcaygeon Fall Fair. You’ll need it when the 14 helicopters that market organizer Maicey Benjamin has arranged to fly over, begin dropping Thanksgiving turkeys. “Some of the turkeys will be pre-stuffed,” says Maicey. “They’ll just need plucking.” But seriously, that’s just the market’s way of reminding you they won’t be operating Saturday, Oct. 3, because of the Bobcaygeon Fall Fair (the Daddy of ‘em all). But they’ll be back bigger than ever on the Thanksgiving weekend. And watch out for the biggest turkey of them all (that would be Maicey).

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Aquarius (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) Be wary of false accusations and idle gossip attacking your integrity, Aquarius. You are a good person. Rise above it.

Leo (July 24 to Aug. 23) Looking for a way to contribute to society, Leo? It’s simple. Vote on federal election day, Oct. 19. Be part of the wave.

Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) “The reason birds can fly and we can’t is simply because they have perfect faith, for to have faith is to have wings”—J.M. Barrie. Indeed, Pisces, faith in ourselves is an important part of what makes us able to move through adversity, and help us fly to places unknown. Never give up on faith.

Virgo (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) Virgo. It’s definitely your time for love. Be on the lookout for that special person who will make your day, your year, your life—and all your dreams—come true.

Aries (March 21 to April 20) An invitation to a social event in the near future is a good omen for you, Aries. Be sure to accept—good things will happen.

Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) Don’t “lose yourself”, Libra. Stay tuned to who you are, and what you want in life. It’s easy to get caught up in other people, places and things, with no time for YOU. Make conscious contact with yourself.

Taurus (April 21 to May 21) Money can be a boring topic, we know, dear Taurus. But we feel we must remind you that you always need to plan for your future. You may be young and think it doesn’t matter. Well, dear soul, it does.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) Try not to compare yourself unfavourably with others, dear Scorpio. Realize that everyone has distinctive strengths and weaknesses, and we all bring different contributions to the table. And yours are mighty tasty.

Gemini (May 22 to June 22) We know that, as a Gemini, you love adventure, but we also realize you crave stability and security in your hectic life. Find a balance, and you will then know a better degree of happiness.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) All or nothing? No, Sagittarius. You don’t need to be perfect 100 percent of the time to feel good about yourself. In fact, you can’t EVER be perfect. Remember: a poor performance does not make you weak or worthless, only normal, like everyone else.

Cancer (June 23 to July 23) Traditions are held with great zest in a Cancer’s household. What better time to savour tradition than at Thanksgiving? Spend time with your family, enjoy the abundance of the harvests and make some new traditions, too.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) Go easy on yourself. You don’t have to save the world all by yourself. Let others step in, especially when you are fatigued. You are no good to anyone unless you are tip-top.

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Election Insight The tenth in The Kawartha Promoter’s ongoing Q-and-A series with the federal election candidates for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock (HKLB). Clip this for voting reference.

QUESTION: How should Canada be responding to refugees in general, and the Syrian refugee crisis in particular, and as MP, how would you help implement that response? William MacCallum, Green Party The Green Party of Canada would utilize the Canadian Armed Forces to help bring Syrian refugees to Canada by the most efficient means possible, whether that is transport planes or ships. We also support the Canadian Council for Refugees and Amnesty International Canada, who have called for Syrians with family in Canada to be allowed entry immediately to complete their processing in safety. We are asking for special measures, like temporary resident permits, so refugee cases are treated with the urgency they deserve. My wife and I have housed international exchange students in the past and would be willing to take in a Syrian refugee until permanent housing could be found. As your MP I would work with municipal councils and local church leaders to find others who would do the same.

Canada needs to live up to our commitments to the UN High Commission for Refugees. David Marquis, Liberal Party Last week I attended a meeting at the library in Lindsay to discuss the Syrian refugee crisis, and it was heartwarming to see the generosity of local residents who want to help these people in need. Federally, a Liberal government is committed to take immediate action to bring 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada and address this tragic humanitarian crisis—something Justin Trudeau has been calling for since March. We would expand Canada’s intake of refugees from Syria through immediate, direct sponsorship by the government of Canada. We will also work with private sponsors to intake even more, and this is where I can help. As your MP I would be able to assist by working with Ottawa to get those in need to Canada and by connecting local sponsors such as church organizations with support organizations to help refugee families get integrated and settled in our communities. Mike Perry, New Democratic Party Canada is a generous country that helps people in crisis. Helping the Syrian refugees is a nonpartisan issue. I commended the other political parties for pledging to do more.

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The NDP will meet the United Nations’ request of Canada to take 10,000 Syrian refugees this year and 9,000 per year for the next four years. The NDP will also lift the cap on private sponsorship of refugees and increase humanitarian aid.   I have brought people together locally who have contacted me out of concern. As our new Member of Parliament, I will work directly with organizations from our area who want to help. I have worked for the federal government in Ottawa so know how to get things done. We have the abundance in Canada to help refugees fleeing for their lives while also working hard to help Canadians in need here at home. Jamie Schmale, Conservative Party The crisis in Syria and Iraq must be addressed at three levels: confront ISIS militarily, provide humanitarian aid, and provide refugee resettlement. The Conservative Government has announced sensible, balanced measures to speed up the processing of refugees, including devoting extra

staff and additional procedural changes. But let me be clear, in no way will we sacrifice security screening. The safety and security of Canadians is our number one priority. Our Conservative Government is following a balanced, compassionate approach while safeguarding Canadians’ security. Conservatives want to confront ISIS. We have contributed more than three quarters of a billion dollars to humanitarian relief in the region and we announced early in the campaign our commitment to bring in additional persecuted religious and ethnic minorities.

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Kawartha Land Trust is proud to announce that we have reached the half-way mark of our $1,000,000 campaign to preserve Boyd (Big) Island. We would like to thank all those who have volunteered, made a pledge or donated over the past month. We would also like to encourage others to do the same! How ? Make a pledge • Make a donation • Sponsor an acre ($1,000)

With our deadline of November 30th, you can help us reach our goal and preserve Boyd Island! For more information and pledge forms, please see or call: kawarthalantrust.org or 705-743-5599

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Libs and NDP show strength on Indigenous issues

Speaking at an all-candidates meeting for Peterborough-Kawartha riding, both NDP candidate Dave Nickle and Liberal candidate Maryam Monsef showed more than expected awareness about the marginalization of Indigenous peoples in Canada— as well as commitment to work for justice and a new relationship between Canada and First Nations. This included recognizing Indigenous sovereignty, committing to ongoing consultation, and raising funding levels to match settler society in terms of health care, social services and education. Conservative candidate Michael Skinner, whose majority governing party under Prime Minister Stephen Harper has butted heads with First Nations leadership repeatedly, avoided attending. Meeting sponsor, Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle (NASC), asked the candidates to respond in turn to seven prepared questions about: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women; environmental protection; clean, safe Kawartha Promoter Classifieds Work Circulation 15,000 Reach over 36,000 readers

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drinking water for First Nations communities (Curve Lake is among many communities living under an extended boil water advisory); support for urban Aboriginal services; Aboriginal and Treaty rights; the Truth and Reconciliation Commission; and relations between Aboriginal communities and settler society. Elder Doug Williams opened and closed the meeting with prayer, and told the candidates at the end of the meeting, “I wish we could elect you all so you could all do this work together.” He spoke about the need for “debwewin” (truth), and for building relationships that have been sadly lacking in recent history—and which are necessary for government to work. Doug Mason, a last-minute replacement for Gary Beamish as the Green Party candidate, repeatedly showed himself out of his comfort zone, both in his understanding of the Green platform, and in public speaking. Toban Leckie, candidate for the new Strength in Democracy Party, was overcome with emotion as he tried to read a prepared statement about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Curve Lake Chief Phyllis Williams graciously volunteered to take over reading it for him. “We have tried to bring a little Indigenous civilization to this process,” said NASC Executive Director Liz Stone at the end of the meeting. If that means respect and compassion, then they were successful.

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Health & Wellness

Meet CKL’s latest new doctor

Kawartha Lakes says hello to one new family doctor as it says goodbye to another. Come next January, Dr. Anaar Bhopa will take over the Lindsay practice of Dr. Wayne Stanley. The Discipline Committee of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario had revoked Dr. Stanley’s licence to practice medicine in August after he pleaded no contest to charges of professional misconduct for sexually abusing two male patients. Reliable sources say the doctor says he is innocent, but decided to retire as of the Aug. 21 hearing and not contest the charges, which had already been three years in the making. “It is very rewarding to know that Dr. Stanley’s patients will continue to receive primary care in the City of Kawartha Lakes,” says Cindy Snider, the Recruitment and Retention Coordinator for the Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI) about Dr. Bhopa’s pending appointment. Dr. Bhopa has a BSc from the University of Toronto, a Doctor of Medicine degree from St. Kitts, and is completing her Family Medicine Residency at McMaster University. She is spending her final two months of training in the City of Kawartha Lakes through KLHCI’s Family Medicine Residency Program. She will write her licencing exam for the College of Family Physicians of Canada in October, and should be ready to practice in January. Dr. Bhopa will also join the doctors of the City

of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team when she begins her practice. Local doctors work with the team’s nurse practitioners, family health nurses, dietician, pharmacists, psychologist, clinical social workers, occupational therapist and respiratory therapist to provide integrated health care for patients. The family health team also partners with local health organizations and offers a variety of health programs designed to help keep residents healthy. Dr. Bhopa is engaged to be married is looking forward to becoming part of the CKL community with her fiancé. Her family lives nearby, which makes Kawartha Lakes a perfect match for her. KLHCI is a non-profit, charitable organization with a mandate to recruit and retain family doctors for the City of Kawartha Lakes. To volunteer or donate, contact Cindy Snider at 705-328-6098 or info@kawarthalakesdoctors.org. Or visit www. kawarthalakesdoctors.org.

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By Benjamin Stone and Amandha Vollmer

Ever wonder why we hear the term “cold-andflu season?” When the seasons change, so too do our immune systems. When autumn approaches, our immune systems up-regulate due to many factors, from decreased sun exposure, to fat-cell and white-blood-cell changes.

ATTENTION SNOWBIRDS

The change is here from summer to fall, Snowbirds are soon to leave us all. Have your dentures checked and done, Before an accident ﬁnds you the sorry one. For quality service you deserve, Come see us. We’ll help those dentures Stay well preserved. Don’t delay, Make an appointment today.

Bernt Fiebiger Denturist 103 Main St., Bobcaygeon

705-738-5177 888-322-3032

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This can increase inflammation, as a new PubMed Health study has shown. The study highlights deeper levels of complexity to our immune systems than we had initially thought. It is wise to optimize the immune system with healthy foods like ferments (traditionally made sauerkraut, Korean kimchi), organic vegetables and seasonal fruits, and by reducing agents of inflammation like sugar, wheat and dairy. Supplementing with probiotics, vitamins C, D, A and E, increasing healthy fats, which have shown to actually help shed weight, increasing vital minerals

via healthy salt like Himalayan crystal salt (not unhealthy table salt), taking medicinal mushrooms like chaga, and including botanical medicines as teas (eg., echinacea, elderberry, peppermint, chamomile, cloves, cinnamon, anise) into your routine, can make all the difference to your body, naturally preventing invaders from finding a home there over winter. Gearing up for autumn with many of the latest immune-system supports that research has uncovered is a wise way to help optimize your immune system.

Fight the fear of psychosis

LOSS AND GAIN

There are many causes for dizziness, however the #1 reason people feel dizzy is due to Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). There are little crystals that are in the base of the balance organ in the inner ear. The crystals are supposed to stay in the base, however if they move into one of the three canals in the balance organ, you will feel dizzy particularly when you tilt your head a certain way. For example, you may feel dizzy when you look up or down, roll over in bed or while walking. The good news is you don’t have to live with it! The treatment involves moving you in a very controlled, slow manner into various positions to move the crystals out of the canals. Most people notice that the dizziness is gone immediately, and some people feel “foggy” for a couple of days after the treatment before it goes away completely. We always have a follow-up appointment for you to ensure that you are better. We have been treating dizziness and vertigo for many years. Please call us to make an appointment. P.S. BPPV increases your risk of falling. We can help!

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Fear of Psychosis is the first free workshop offered by the Ross Memorial Hospital Mental Health Program and the RMH Family Centered Care Working Group in its seven-part Family Mental Health Series (see next issue for more about the series). The free workshop is open to everyone and runs from 7-9 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 7 in the boardroom of the Boys and Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes, 107 Lindsay Street South, Lindsay.

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____________________ RELIABLE MAN WITH TRUCK/TRAILER Dump runs, chain saw log splitting, brush removal, small moving jobs. Call John 705-738-3214 Leave message.

Deadline for next issue: Wednesday, October 7, 2015. 20 words or less for $25 + H.S.T. E-Mail: Classifieds@thepromoter.ca EXPERIENCED SEAMSTRESS Custom-fit clothing alterations. Call April. 705-738-2396 ____________________ 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 ____________________ BOB’S ODD JOBS Odd jobs around house indoor or outdoor House monitoring Fuel useage monitoring Clear pathways to tanks in winter. Give me a call 705-731-6334 ____________________ LEARN TO PAINT -learn to paint or improve your painting skills -individualized instruction in a small group setting by certified local teacher Gail McFadden -daytime or evening classes GAIL 705-887-3449 after 6 p.m.

FOR SALE

3 BUILDINGS FOR SALE School portable 24’ x 32’ $7000. House 20 X 32, 8 x 10 add on $3500. Trailer house 60 x 12, 10 x 10 add on $500 705-879-1564

KAWARTHA SEPTIC SERVICE

Septic & Holding Tank Pumping

#1 IN THE #2 BUSINESS Portable Toilets Available Theo Finley • 738-3424 • Bobcaygeon 28 October 2, 2015 - The Kawartha Promoter

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FOR RENT

LAKEWOOD CONDOMINIUMS Brand new condominium for rent for Dec 1st occupancy. Beautiful new building in Bobcaygeon, well appointed suite, covered parking. 705 706 3199 ____________________ FOR RENT Well established esthetic business in Bobcaygeon has room available for complimentry services. Suitable for RMT, physio therapist, hair stylist etc. Call 705-738-5988 for more information. ____________________ 2 bedroom apartment, central Bobcaygeon, second floor, laundry, 4 appliances. References, first and last, no smoking, no pets. Available Oct 1/15 705-738-6188. ____________________ FOR RENT Large 2 bedroom apartment, main floor, washer & dryer, ensuite central Bobcaygeon. No smoking, no pets. $750 per month + utilities. 705-738-2129

CELEBRATION

100 YEARS OLD WOW Come celebrate Rose Helliwell’s 100th birthday. Sat Oct 17, 2015 Christ Church, Bobcaygeon 2-4 pm Best wishes only.

YARD SALE

MOVING SALE Sat., Oct. 10, 8 am Moving, everything priced to sell. Household furniture, kitchen set, bedroom set, refrigerator, garden furniture, ornaments, garden, hand, power tools, and much more. 44 Golf Club Cres (left on Stanley off #36)

HELP WANTED SEEKING RELIABLE CONTRACTOR for year round private road maintenance. Plowing, sanding, grading, gravel. 1.2km in length, 5km outside of Bobcaygeon off of HWY 36. For more information please call Anne - 705-731-0202 Floyd - 705-738-3493

IN MEMORY

ALAN DAVIS After all these years of tears and heartache you are missed so much. Love from Mom

CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT / TEAM LEADER

Required for our growing dental office in Bobcaygeon. Applicant must be certified; preferably with computer, reception and dental assisting experience. We are looking for an organized individual who is a self-starter, to help our office become one of the premier dental offices in the Bobcaygeon area. Please send resume to e-mail: tridont@cogeco.net

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.

WANTED

WANTED: Nostalgia and Pop Culture Items Vinyl records (rock, blues, jazz and soul), music memorabilia, pre1990 comic books and toys, vintage costume jewellery, sterling & gold jewellery, Kawartha history books

NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the Estate of ROSS ERNEST DUCKWORTH, late of the City of Kawartha Lakes, who died on or about June 16, 2015, must be filed with the undersigned personal representative on or before the 9th day of October, 2015, after which date the Estate Trustee will distribute the assets of the said Estate having regard only to the claims then filed. DATED this 20th day of August 2015 Caroline Ryan Estate Trustee by her solicitors LLF LAWYERS LLP 332 Aylmer Street North P.O. Box 1146 Peterborough, Ontario K9J 7H4

ARMSTRONG: Beatrice “Beaty” Vera Passed away peacefully on September 10, 2015 at PRHC in her 82nd year. Devoted wife to Ray. Loving mother to Jeff Stevenson (Krista), Tim Stevenson (Janet), Carol Hutchison (Pat), Cathy Corsetti (Leo) and Nancy Simon (Randy). Grandy to Corey and Jessica Stevenson, Michelle Black, Amanda (Michael) and Matthew (Julie) Corsetti, Haley and Sean Bourque. Dear sister-in-law to Diane Reynolds and Ron (Linda) Landry. Cousin to Ruth, Bill and Sandra and aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brother Ernie and sister Carol. Relatives and friends are invited to call at THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, MONK CHAPEL on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 1:30 PM for funeral service. Interment will take place in Verulam Cemetery at a later date. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Room at the funeral home. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. Friends may send condolences, arrange for flowers or make donations by visiting www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705738-3222.

& memorabilia. All types of retro / mid-century items. House calls made at your convenience. Robert or Penny 705324-2699 ____________________ Appliances, batteries, electronics, steel, copper, aluminum, cars. Anything metal. FREE pick-up. Call Andy 705-793-2145

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CAPEWELL: Joseph Gilbert “Gil” Passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2015 in Newmarket with his family by his side. Devoted husband for almost 53 years to Georgia. Loving father to Debbie Stewart and Tammy Capewell (Gord Devitt). Dear grandfather to Sarah, Kelly, Joe, Amanda, Alyse, Ashley, Ayrn and Aislynn. Great grandfather to Keegan and Riley. Friends and relatives may call at THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, MONK CHAPEL on Friday September 25, 2015 from 5-8 PM. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday September 26, 2015 at 11:00 AM. A reception will follow at the R.C.L. Branch #239, Bobcaygeon. Memorial donations may be made to the Diabetes Association as expressions of sympathy. Friends may send condolences or make donations by contacting the funeral home at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-738-3222.

Local Events OCT 2 - Bobcaygeon Seniors Center Mini buck euchre 7 pm $5 For more info call Roger at 705-738-6627 OCT 2 - Foot Care Clinic, presented by Community Care, at the Bobcaygeon Senior Citizens Centre OCT 3 - Fenelon Falls United Church spaghetti supper, 5:30 pm. $12 (under 12 $6) Pre-Schoolers free. Tickets at Church 705-887-3040 & Judy 705-879-3778 OCT 7 - Caregiver Support Group Salvation Army Citadel, Fenelon Falls. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Call 705-3247323 for information. OCT 7 - Free blood pressure monitoring service provided at 70 Murray St., Fenelon Falls, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. No appointment necessary. OCT 8, 15,22 & 29 - Diners Club luncheon presented by Community Care, at 70 Murray St., Fenelon Falls, noon. Call 705-324-7323 to reserve a seat. OCT 9 - The Salvation Army Fenelon Falls P.A. Day 8:30 am - 4 pm. Bring a bagged lunch. Please call 705-887-1408 to pre-register. OCT 9, 16 - Foot Care Clinicat the Bobcaygeon Senior Citizens Centre 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Call 705-324-7323 to reserve an appointment. OCT 17 - Grannies for Grannies fall luncheon, Fenelon Falls United Church 11:30 a.m. Tickets $15.

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Bald Lake cottagers sponsor an acre

The Big Bald Lake Cottagers’ Association (BBLCA) has made a $1,000 pledge to sponsor an acre to help save Boyd Island. The group has also challenged other cottage associations and small businesses to do the same— or more.

Minaajim: Good Stories from Curve Lake First Nation The Runner and the Canoeist

As told by Doug Williams to Julie Kapyrka This is a story about a couple of Smokes I greatly admired—Albert and Zach—Mississauga Anishinaabeg from Alderville First Nation. Our people often visited across communities. Many moved from one to live in another. We supported intermarriage between communities, and remained connected through those family ties. Albert Smoke, who was from Alderville but was raised in Curve Lake, was a long-distance runner in the early 1900s. He would run from Curve Lake to work at the Reed Lumber Company (north of Flynn’s Corners, near Catchacoma Lake) and back every day. Rain, snow, or shine—a distance of about 35 kms each way. Albert ended up representing Canada all around the world in running—including the Boston Marathon. He never walked anywhere. He ran from house to house, to the store, to the church ... always running. And when he had to stand still, like in line, or sitting in church, his foot would always be a-tappin’. But one day he got hurt—and this is probably why his name is not really known today. Albert Smoke the Runner was struck by a bicycle while racing in Hamilton. Although he raced again after the accident, his edge was gone.

The other Smoke, Zach, married in Curve Lake but lived most of his life in Alderville. He was a well-known canoe builder—and racer. He told me once he was in a canoe race from Coburg to Rochester—right across Lake Ontario. We call this lake “Gchi Nibiish”—meaning “big water”. Zach told me you paddle out south from Cobourg, and you keep looking back. As Cobourg slowly disappears behind you, Rochester slowly appears before you. He would win those races— because he built his own canoe. Our people used to cross Gchi Nibiish all the time—about 85 km. When paddling across to Niagara, we would look for the mist of Niagara Falls across the lake. When you could see the mist, this would be your place to cross the lake. As long as you could see the mist, you knew where to go. We called the place “Oshageh” which means “to cross”. Today it’s known as Oshawa. Our people travelled all through the river systems in the Kawarthas. The word Kawarthas itself is an Anishinaabe word that actually originated in Curve Lake — but that is another story.

Way more United Way

• Oct. 3—Quilt Show 10 am to 6 pm at Lindsay Exhibition. • Oct. 5—Moveable Feast at Fleming. Tickets are $35, ordered through flemingcollege.ca/ MoveableFeast • Oct. 17—27th annual Crayola Sale in the Farmers’ Mutual Building at the Lindsay Exhibition, from 8 am until noon. Free parking.

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MONSTER MASH!

October 31 8pm -1am Bobcaygeon Arena

DJ, Dancing, Food, Drinks, Prizes $100 Prize - Best Costume! Bobcaygeon Community Centre (Arena) 51 Mansfield Drive $10 per person (limited tickets) For tickets call John at (705) 328-4682 30 September 18, 2015 - The Kawartha Promoter

Husband-and-wife veterinary team of Dave Heaton and Robbie Heather, owners of Bobcaygeon’s Three Islands Veterinary Clinic, rode 100 kms in support of the Farley Foundation Sept. 19—and raised $2,800 (so far) for their efforts. (You can still donate at: https://www.ovma.info/farleyfoundation/ donations/ShowGivingPage.aspx?id=326). The Farley Foundation is a registered charity that helps people in need—over 6,200 since 2002—by subsidizing the cost of veterinary care for the pets that mean the world to them.

Winter storage available for all sized boats at great rates with discounted packages No booking necessary Drop it off 7 days a week Pickup and delivery along with fully insured and licensed boat transportation Full service Volvo and mercury/mercruiser authorized service Birch Point Marina

Just 1 mile outside of Bobcaygean on Cty Rd. 24 705 738-2473 www.birchpointmarina.com

Over 50 Years On Sturgeon Lake

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