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Local Events

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From My Perch

I was reminded this week of a cartoon a friend once posted on Facebook. It shows two women sitting side by side at adjacent office desks. One is on the phone, explaining: “The computers are down. We have to do everything manually.” And the punchline? Both women are dealing out hands of solitaire on their desks—with traditional cards. We were almost reduced to that state at The Promoter this week when a power outage on Tuesday left us without our all-important computers for nearly three-and-a-half hours. I do have a smart phone, though, so solitaire was still an option. Tuesday is pretty close to crunch time in our always-tight production schedule. So, after enjoying a long lunch with a bike ride in the beautiful spring weather, I found myself back at the office with still no power and starting to feel desperate about deadlines. I still had a number of pieces to write. So I tried something I hadn’t done in a long time—I started writing in long hand with a ball-point pen. In journalism school, our teachers insisted that we had to type our stories as we composed them. I found it a real challenge. How could I focus on what I wanted to say with all the mechanical folderol of typing getting in the way? Now, the computer is second nature, almost an extension of myself. But using a pen again was a more tactile and direct experience, holding the pen in your hand, and feeling the ball-point glide over the paper. The ideas seem to flow from my brain down my arm, and out through fingers and pen. The Promoter is a local, independently owned and operated Typing remains more mechanistic. It comes out a word at a time, or even a news magazine. The opinions and views expressed are those of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of letter at a time. With the pen I think more in sentences and phrases. The Promoter. Liability for incorrectly displayed or placed advertisements is limited to publishing corrections or providing Word processors do free my creativity though. Everything is so easily revised advertising credit to be applied on subsequent advertisements that I’m not as hesitant in the original writing. When I look back at what I’ve at the advertiser’s discretion. written though, I can’t tell whether it was composed on computer or with pen. Of course, when the power finally did come back on, I still had to keyboard everything I had written. Once again, I gave thanks for electricity—and for computers. editor@thepromoter.ca

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Village Voice 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.

Rural Transit is working, keep it

We are being given an opportunity, through a series of town hall meetings, to think about and provide feedback on the services we currently receive and the cost of providing those services. At this time in the evolution of the communities that make up the City of Kawartha Lakes I would ask that we give some serious thought to the value of an affordable, accessible transportation system that serves not just Lindsay but all of us. If you had asked me to consider the feasibility of such a notion five years ago, I would have thought it impossible. Since then I have gained a broader understanding of the needs of our communities and how rural transit helps people access health care, jobs and social outings, and connects our towns and villages, thereby impacting local business and the environment. There was a time in the County of Victoria (now City of Kawartha Lakes) when the children who lived on farms had great difficulty getting to high school because they had no consistent transportation to get them to class. Thankfully, our forefathers saw a problem and although at the time money was not plentiful, they recognized the value of investing in a solution. We are presently coming to the completion of a Rural Transit trial that showed huge success and potential. In 18 months, the ridership has risen to just over 1,000 and the cost of keeping and ultimately expanding it to other communities was going to be a mere $2.11 per $100,00 assessment per year. The needs of the people living in our rural communities are changing. Our environment is changing. Public transportation is a part of that change. We must not be left behind when funding opportunities exist. We need leadership. Lynda Palmer City of Kawartha Lakes (Fenelon Falls)

Kudos for our reporter—Glenna Burns

Please accept my congratulations on the appointment of Glenna Burns to your reporting staff. All of her articles are informative but, as a

local resident, I am especially interested in articles concerning Trent Lakes. Having access to the municipal council minutes on its web site is very helpful but Glenna Burns’ articles add a new dimension. For the first time we are getting insightful and informative reporting on the actions of our local council. Keep up the good work.

Pat Oakes Trent Lakes

Fight against quarry is still on

As many of you know, when we received the Dewdney Quarry Application OMB decision Feb. 5, we were very disappointed. We felt during the hearing that we had been “heard” by the chairperson, and that no matter the decision, we would accept it. Sadly however, the decision had many errors of law that we could not accept. One very major error was that Rob West, an environment expert, testified at the hearing for us twice, yet in its decision, the OMB stated West did not appear at the hearing at all, and disregarded any of his evidence. By not even considering West’s evidence, the OMB’s decision gives no consideration to the threat to species at risk which have been found on the proposed quarry site, specifically the Blanding’s Turtle and the Whippoorwill. On the other hand, the OMB sited evidence of a dust report submitted by Bernie Fuhrmann on behalf of the applicant, when in fact Fuhrmann did not testify before the board at all. The OMB disregarded the testimony of experts who did appear at the hearing, yet accepted and agreed with testimony of experts who did not appear. The OMB also disregarded testimony and evidence presented to it in relation to the acceptable noise and dust levels that would be generated by the trucks hauling gravel from the quarry. In direct contradiction to the evidence presented during the hearing, the OMB understated the impact of the noise and dust On Tuesday, May 5, we have a one-day hearing at the OMB at 655 Bay Street, 16th Floor, Toronto. This is to allow the applicant to address three SUPPOSED technicalities in the decision. These are not mere technicalities but errors of law. Support would be appreciated for those who would be willing to make the trip. In the meantime we have filed our Motion Leave

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to Appeal and regardless of this OMB hearing, we will continue with our motion. What is at stake in our community regarding truck traffic, road maintenance, the environment, and the economic health of our tourist based economy, is far too important for us not to continue to stand up against this application. Hundreds of people supported our fight during our hearing this past summer, and we are not giving up on them or our community as a whole. The fight against this quarry application is still on. Ruth Pillsworth Bobcaygeon

Bridging local-international gap

It is refreshing to find so many clear and honest commentaries in your April 17 issue. I enjoyed reading the budget breakdown. Mieke Schipper’s guest column was timely and hit the mark regarding our federal government’s deliberate attempt to create disharmony in Canada and globally with divisive, intolerant scare-mongering. Another reader expressed a similar sentiment in a letter you published. Your astute journalism is bridging the challenging gap between maintaining local pride and community protection, and the complex world of international politics. It is so gratifying to see readers support the idea that creating a meanspirited, paranoid local culture is not an intelligent response to global insecurity. Stephen Harper may think that he’ll get more votes that way but The Promoter seems to be showing us that this may not work in the City of Kawartha Lakes. Bruce Lourie Sturgeon Point

Asking the awkward questions about C-51

I read with interest both John Main’s and Meike Schipper’s letters (Village Voice, April 17) and agree with every point and nuance about Bill C-51 and the degree to which Canada has slipped from a quasi-democracy to quasi-dictatorship. I think if you seriously take a look at the last 10 years it is very plain for all to see that we have taken a constitutional nosedive. I do want to add some dots to this issue. Along with the other drivers of this bill is the verbal propaganda, which blinds us to its true scope. If you

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commercial interests of Canada. What would happen if the CKL council decides to raise taxes 25 percent one year and 18 percent the next? It happened in the UK, and there were massive protests by seniors (dubbed the Grey Army) that would be illegal under Bill C-51. What is so dangerous about this bill is that if you are rebranded a threat of any kind, you immediately lose your constitutional rights. Hmmm, how handy. Anyone who speaks against the emperor is silenced. Where we are today—the end of slavery, women’s rights, tobacco, every new advancement in science and medicine, our philosophy, everything— came about because someone asked the awkward questions about why we are doing something a particular way, and against opposition, created change. The irony of it all is that this bill is the kind of action that creates the kind of failed state that we are supposed to be rescuing from that very condition— rigid control and suppression of free thinking. University professors of the arts will have to mind their words and teaching style. So will lawyers and the people they represent. The effects are broad and chilling. Thanks to John and Meike for asking those awkward questions and The Promoter for printing them. Steve Clarke, Bobcaygeon

A challenge to CKL citizens

May I congratulate Mayor Andy and his team and councillors for producing this incredible, very concerning report (April 17, pages 29-36) of the serious detailed financial situation they are challenged with—on behalf of all we citizens in this beautiful area—which many of us just take for granted (with many complaints). To my knowledge, we have never had anything this comprehensive presented to the citizens before since the formation of the City of Kawartha Lakes over 10 years ago. I challenge everyone to read this article, and support our new mayor and council, who are working very hard on our behalf for the future of this wonderful area of Ontario. Publisher Max Miller has to be congratulated for bringing this report to all we citizens from her little paper in Bobcaygeon. Congratulations again, Andy and council, as we citizens wish you every success with the challenge ahead of you, along with Max at The Kawartha Promoter, for keeping everyone up to date on all city council matters. Milton Battersby Lindsay

Thanks for the ‘souper’ support

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Both councillors spoke of the merits of rural transit and noted there has been a gradual increase in ridership. Councillor James said it takes at least five years for a rural transit program like this to be successful. Rural Transit began as a pilot project on July 4, 2011, was cancelled in September 2012 and relaunched in June 2013. The service, which included stops in a limited number of Kawartha Lakes communities, carried an annual price tag of $420,000. Ward 2 Councillor Emmett Yeo called the pilot project “a money pit,” while Ward 10 Councillor Pat Dunn said there weren’t enough “bums in the seats” and it was a failed program. Ward 7 Councillor Brian Junkin said some buses had zero riders and rural transit would need to serve a greater amount of people to make it feasible Ward 10 Councillor Pat O’Reilly spoke against the continuation of the service at this time due to fiscal constraints. He felt the municipality should be striving to get GO service into the community Mayor Letham said rural transit was a great concept, but the city couldn’t afford it now. He said that “we have to stop spending money we don’t have,” but was open to looking at it again in a few years. Ward 6 Councillor Doug Elmslie disagreed, saying the municipality can’t afford not to continue the service as rural transit benefits the elderly and people in need. He felt if rural transit ended today,

The wheels on the (rural) bus won’t go round and round

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After receiving over 900 comments regarding its rural transit pilot project, mostly in favour of keeping it, City of Kawartha Lakes Council voted April 14 to end rural transit as of June 27. “This is not a decision that was arrived at, or made lightly,” said Mayor Andy Letham in a later statement. “We have some difficult financial decisions to make and a majority of council felt that we could not justify the expense of this service at this time.” Council is currently in the middle of a core-service review. Over 71 percent of respondents said yes, when a city survey asked the public whether they thought rural transit enhances the quality of life in the community. They were also asked whether they would be willing to have a small increase (about $2 for every $100,000 of assessment) added to their tax bill. Just over 56 percent favoured the increase, even though most said they had access to a vehicle . Ward 14 Councillor Heather Stauble led a rally to save the service, with Ward 12 Councillor Gord James seconding her motion.

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The Bobcaygeon and Area Chamber of Commerce has named Andrew Harris (Andy, to his friends) as Citizen of the Year for his work with the Bobcaygeon Music Council. The Lindsay and District Chamber of Commerce honoured Chris Mabee as Citizen of the Year. The award, along with 12 others, was bestowed on Mabee at the Evening of Excellence at the Victoria Park Armoury, on Friday, April 24. Andy Harris, who is also a counselor and social worker, was one of seven people or businesses the Unique beautiful gifts for Mother’s Day… available at My Favourite Things 10 King St. E. Bobcaygeon, 738-9090

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Bobcaygeon and area chamber honoured at its annual Awards Banquet dinner, on Saturday, April 25, at the Lakeview Arts Barn. The other Bobcaygeon awards included: • Employee of the Year: Julia Lummiss of Happy Days House Boats; Samantha Taylor of 1867 Confederation Log Homes • Outstanding Youth: Rachel Charity • Outstanding Service/Volunteer Organization: Emily Wilson • Outstanding Business Achievement: British Empire Fuels • Business Leader of the Year: Lakeview Arts Barn The rest of the Lindsay awards are as follows: • Design Improvement Excellence: Homestead Oxygen & Medical Equipment Inc. • Customer Service Excellence: Nexicom • Entrepreneurial Excellence: Bulldogg Custom Apparel • Hospitality Excellence: The Club House • Marketing/Media Excellence: Gilbert & Burke • Business of the Year: Mechanics on the Trent • Retail Excellence: Garry’s Garden Gallery • Youth Mentorship: Kawartha Lakes Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre • Dennis Sweeting Arts Legacy Award: Alison Ayres • LDCC Chamber Member of the Year: Tom Collver

•N ot-For-Profit Excellence: Boys & Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes • Business Leader of the Year: Karissa Ward of Wards PC Lawyers

Bobcaygeon and Area Citizen of the Year Andy Harris receives his award from Fred and Heather Strang and Patti Tomlinson.

OPENING MAY 1ST

Buckeye wishes to announce the opening of its newest member to their Family of Stores. The downtown Buckeye store, formerly known as Buckeye Outdoors and Lifestyles has been undergoing major reconstruction. It is now ready to open with a new identity. The new store name is intended to clarify the differences between the Buckeye stores, each with its own unique product geared toward Kawartha Living. Buckeye would like to introduce “Kawartha Lifestyle” to the downtown core of beautiful Bobcaygeon. The doors open for the very first time this Friday, May 1st., 10am-5pm We can’t wait for you to come and check us out. Dave and Monica Poole (Buckeye retail store owners) wish to thank you for your continued patronage. As well, we are proud to continue as Buckeye ambassadors for our predecessors Tommy and Rosa Thompson, and Frank and Joyce Poole who laid the foundation for the Buckeye we know today.

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Aquarius (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) What are some of our basic rights as human beings, Aquarius? What do you believe are your rights? To be respected? To be loved? To make mistakes? To laugh, cry and dance? Make a list of your rights and place them where you will see them every day—and accept them as your own personal dues. Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) Oh my, Pisces. The stars are aligned and your love life is about to take a spectacular turn for the better. Open up the windows and let the sun shine in. Aries (March 21 to April 20) Forever young? Well, like they say Aries, age is a state of mind, and you are never too old to try something new, or go after a dream—even when the naysayers may get you down a tad. Don’t give up or give in. Taurus (April 21 to May 21) Your creativity is ready for resurgence, Taurus. Spring brings feelings of renewal, freshness, and inventiveness. Anything is possible, so give it a whirl.

Virgo (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) Travel plans are in the air for you, Virgo. Or on the road, or by sea—or any way you choose. Enjoy the trip. Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) Never accuse others to excuse yourself. While you may feel anger and resentment towards certain people, they cannot control your emotions. You are the owner of all those feelings, be they good or bad. So hang onto the good ones. Scorpio (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) You have some serious decisions to make regarding your career during this time, Scorpio. Do you want to be in the same place one year from now? Five years? The time to plan is now. Sagittarius (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) Beware the false tenets of speed and greed, dear Sag. Bigger is not necessarily better. Slower can be faster, and less can definitely be more. Find your true values and life will be good. Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) Money is tight. Yes, we know. But you must not let worry overtake you. Put away a little at a time, and before you know it, a lovely nest egg will be there waiting for you. Please don’t fret.

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Anishinaabe culture alive and thriving

Brandon Petahtegoose showed the students at Bobcaygeon Public School on Friday, April 24, that the Anishinaabe (Ojibwa) culture is alive and thriving. Brandon, who hails from the community of Atikmeksheng Anishnawbek (Whitefish Lake First Nation, near Manitoulin Island) came to the school for a special event to mark Earth Day. He spoke eloquently about his culture and spirituality, and enthralled the students and staff with a demonstration of traditional dancing in full regalia. “This is not a costume,” he told the assembly. “When you wear a costume, you are dressing up as someone else. But when I wear my regalia, I’m expressing the essence of who I am.” Brandon, whose last or spirit name, Petahtegoose, means “The Spirit That Shines Bright,” is completing courses in Indigenous Studies at Trent University, and also sits as a youth representative on the Council of Elders for the national Nuclear Waste Management Organization. His spirit shone very brightly as he danced around the Bobcaygeon school gym. The rest of the day’s events, organized by WELCOME SPRING… What’s New, What’s inspiring…Celebrate Spring @ My Favourite Things 10 King St. E. Bobcaygeon, 738-9090

teachers Tina Lepine and Anne Tamlin, also featured teachings on wild rice, animal furs, and the Anishinaabe tradition of recycling, presented by three representatives from the Curve Lake First Nation—Melissa Dokis, Nat Cummings and Krista Coppaway.

Just one shot at yard collection

Kawartha Lakes will only offer Leaf and Yard curbside collection once this spring, so residents should take careful note of changes to their pick-up schedule. Here it is: • If your regular garbage collection day is Monday or Wednesday, your Leaf and Yard curbside collection date will be: Friday, May 15. • If your regular garbage collection day is Tuesday or Thursday, your Leaf and Yard curbside collection date will be: Friday, May 29. The waste must be contained within brown paper yard waste bags. Sticks must be tightly bundled to 3 inches by 36 inches (7.5 cm x 91 cm); and materials must be at the curb by 7 am. If you miss your date, you can always take your leaf and yard waste to any City of Kawartha Lakes landfill site, year round—FREE. It’s all about efficiency and keeping costs as low as possible, says Jackie Donaldson, Public Education Officer for the City of Kawartha Lakes Waste Management department.

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My Mother … or Mother Earth … or both?

By John Bird Every year on recent Mother’s Days, I face a dilemma. Do I visit my mother, a widow now in her 90s, and a wonderful woman who has managed to keep her beautiful spirit growing even as she battles declining eyesight and other physical powers? Or do I support “Those that Walk for the Water”— strong, caring women, like elder Shirley Williams, and other “Anishinaabekwewag (Anishinaabe women) on Turtle Island, (who) along with countless friends and supporters, have taken up the call to bring local awareness to our communities about the perils that face the waterways in our homelands?” “Mother’s Day weekend in May is the symbolic date for the Water Walks,” say the organizers. “As we pay homage to our mothers and grandmothers, we also remember and honour our Earth Mother and her life-giving water that nourishes and sustains all Creation.” In spirit, at least, I am one of those friends and WELCOME SPRING… Think of My Favourite Things first for your giftware, home décor & garden needs… visit us at 10 King St. E. Bobcaygeon, 738-9090

supporters. I love the earth’s waters, and particularly the waters of these beautiful Kawartha Lakes, and I want to be seen to be standing up for their health and vitality just as they help keep me alive and healthy like my own mother has done. That’s my dilemma. My own mother? Or the Water Walkers? It’s a dilemma because I want to do both. Most other years that has been impossible. My own mother, Lena Bird, always comes first for me, of course. I always visit her. She continues to be a gift to me, and to my brother, Jeff. My mother and I have found our bond growing stronger as we both age, and become better able to appreciate one another as separate and valued human beings who share DNA and love one another. Mind you, there are still days when we both exasperate each other. Last year, for the first time, I managed to do both—even if my sojourn with the Water Walkers was brief. I brought my granddaughter, Faith, with me on the Saturday to walk with over 100 people around Scugog Island in Lake Scugog, as a way of honouring and committing to protect the much putupon waters of that lake. Then I spent Sunday with my own mother. I had to take a long detour to pick Faith up, and then drop her off early for her friend’s birthday party, so we only got to spend a couple of hours with the Water Walkers. That was probably enough for her.

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This year I hope to do better. The Water Walkers will be walking 25 kms around that stretch of the Otonabee River between Trent University and Lakefield (where I actually live). And it’s only a oneday walk. So I’ve got no excuse. I can still visit my mom on Sunday. And she will be glad to hear that I walked for the waters. You can find out more about the water walk— including start time and location, and a map of the route (which you can join at any point)—by going to Facebook and searching for “6th Annual Water Awareness Walk in the Kawartha Lakes.”

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Choristers Corner

Every choir has sectional practices and the Bobcaygeon Choristers group is no exception. First the tenors and basses had an evening when they reviewed everything, worked on notation problems, and started two new pieces written for their section. Rumour has it a few of the ladies enjoyed a coffee get-together during this time. The following week was the ladies turn, and the sopranos and altos went through the same routine. Who knows what the men did. We had a short break during practice on April 28 to celebrate the 15th Anniversary. Nicolette Thomas made a cake, and residents were invited to participate and enjoy the cake. Like us on Facebook. We would love to be part of your event. Call Laura at 705-731-1060.

Come one, come all, to Coby foodbank’s annual meeting

The Coboconk and Area Food Bank (CAFB) will hold its 2015 Annual General Meeting on May 7 at 3 pm at the Kawartha Lakes Civitan Club, Highway 35 and Concession 7. All interested people are invited to attend, but only members can vote. Becoming a member will cost you $1 a year. Members can arrange a proxy vote by emailing: coboconkfoodbank@gmail.com You can make food donations at Foodland, the municipal service centre and Coboconk churches, or at the foodbank itself, which also accepts cash donations and will issue receipts for $20 or more.

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Our precious natural resources —Guest column—

By Janet Klein, Nogies Creek

Since my experience with the recent application for the Dewdney Mountain Farms Quarry near my home, I have become more and more interested in the state of our natural resources. I have recently read a few articles that piqued my interest. In Digby County, Nova Scotia, a review panel rejected a New Jersey Company from quarrying rock

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May Tea Tyme

Wednesday May 13, 2015 11:30am to 1:30pm Guest Speaker: Mary Callaghan ‘All About Genealogy’ Tickets $20.00 per person

May Exhibit featuring

Susan Boswell & RoseMarie Condon May 20 to June 20, 2015 Artist Lecture & Reception Saturday, June 20 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm

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 May 20, 2015 6:30 - 8:00 pm Admission is free. Refreshments Please contact the Gallery at 705-324-1780 or art@thelindsaygallery.com for information and ticket sales The Lindsay Gallery is located on the second floor of The Lindsay Public Library, 190 Kent Street West, Lindsay. www.thelindsaygallery.com

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on their coast line. The panel also recommended Nova Scotia develop a coastal-zone management policy. Prevention is key. Then I read Maude Barlow’s paper, “Blue Betrayal: the Harper government’s assault on Canada’s freshwater.” As you may remember she spoke at the Arts Barn last year. Maude is the National Chairperson of the Council of Canadians. She is passionate about our valuable water resources. In her paper, she talks about many preventative policies that had been put in place to protect our water, that our government has “dissolved by putting our freshwater at great risk and increased the likelihood of water pollution by the Canadian mining companies in the Global South.” These are her words not mine, It seems that there was good prevention in place, but “successive federal Liberal and Conservative governments have bought into the myth of water abundance, and have allowed serious deterioration of our lakes, rivers and groundwater.” Then I read the discussion paper on Ontario’s 2006 Mineral Development Strategy to “Maximize Ontario’s Mineral Potential.” This strategy is up for review. The Ontario government is asking the public to share advice so that Ontario’s mineral development strategies and priorities continue to maximize mineral potential with consideration of jobs, productivity, protection for the environment and Aboriginal economic participation. To me there is a struggle here. Ontario seems to be determined to further develop our natural resources to be competitive in the world’s economy, but at what cost—especially with protection of our water being eroded away. Did you also know that Chapter 11 of the North American Free Trade Agreement says corporations from the United States or Mexico can sue the Canadian government if any public policy or government action denies them investment or profit opportunities in Canada? That would include for example a new government policy on water restriction. Resources will eventually run out. I certainly have no answers, but my mind is full of questions and apprehension about the future of Ontario’s precious natural resources. The City of Kawartha Lakes is developing an Aggregate Secondary Plan, welcoming public input as they attempt to manage aggregate resources while still protecting their citizens. Trent Lakes has initiated a Mining and Aggregate Committee. These are both great initiatives. We do need to protect our precious natural resources and keep our eyes wide open. Just my thoughts. A collection of beautiful ideas available at My Favourite Things 10 King St. E. Bobcaygeon, 738-9090

Blue Canoes coming to your shore

If you see a blue canoe coming down your shoreline some sunny day this June, July or August, be sure to go out and welcome the paddlers. Chances are it’s the official stewardship team for the Blue Canoe shore-line education program. The Blue Canoe program is a one-of-a-kind outreach initiative that Kawartha Conservation launched on Lake Scugog in 2006, and has been running in the City of Kawartha Lakes since 2012—primarily on Sturgeon, Pigeon, Balsam and Cameron Lakes. The program has already connected with 3,500 shoreline landowners on their own stretch of shore to offer hands-on stewardship education. The message is simple, but important: “You can protect water quality and contribute to the long-term health of your lake by following some easy propertymaintenance practices.” During a visit, the team will help identify specific, siteappropriate opportunities for things like preventing shoreline erosion, limiting aquatic plant and blue-green algae growth in the water, deterring Canada geese, and reducing E.coli in the nearshore water. They will also share information about lakemanagement planning and how research helps identify highpriority areas to address. This year, Kawartha Conservation will have two Blue Canoes (and two additional team members) out on the water and at local events and lake association meetings. They will meet with more shoreline residents and cottagers, and will expand the program into north Pigeon and Big Bald Lake and beyond, with support from the Trent Lakes municipality. The teams will also follow up on previous contacts to offer further suggestions and technical support. Find out about the Blue Canoe travels at: KawarthaConservation. com/bluecanoe, beginning in May.

Dock Talk in Bobcaygeon, June 27, 2014: Blue Canoe Team with Pat Warren and John Bush, co-president of Environmental Action Bobcaygeon.

Last year’s Blue Canoe Team conducting outreach on Canal Lake

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Health & Wellness Calling all parents of ADHD children

Peterborough Healthy Families is offering a free presentation by Dr. Kevin Nugent during Children’s Mental Health Week entitled “Controversies About Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.” Everyone is welcome to attend—but especially parents and caregivers—in the Peterborough Public Library auditorium on Wednesday, May 6, from 7 to 9 pm. Nugent, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, works with several youth agencies and schools in the Peterborough area. In 2011 he received the Naomi Rae Grant Award from the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for innovation and excellence in consultation and community intervention. He has developed this presentation for parents and family members as well as professionals who work with children and adolescents. There will be opportunity for questions and discussions. Light refreshments will be provided. Peterborough Healthy Families is a multi-agency initiative made up of several local community partners, including the Peterborough County-City Health Unit, Kinark Child and Family Services, Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough, Peterborough Family Resource Centre, Peterborough Public Library, and the Asphodel Norwood Public Library.

For more information, call 705-7423803 or 1-800-386-6561, or visit www. peterboroughhealthyfamilies.ca.

Singing to deal with dementia

The Pathway’s Singing Program is an exciting new resource to help support people living with dementia. It’s currently being tested in about 30 longterm care, retirement-living and community-program sites, and a number of family caregivers in the City of Kawartha Lakes and other municipalities. Years in development, this innovative program gives people living with dementia and their caregivers an opportunity to connect through singing. It will officially launch this coming November. Singing is a healthy and meaningful activity that is particularly effective in dementia care. It: • Stimulates memory; • Encourages deep breathing, which increases blood oxygenation; • Helps relax muscle tension; • Offers human contact; • Can provide emotional connections for patients to earlier life experiences of being held, rocked, patted and sung to when they needed comfort; and • Allows communication to continue often even after language has been affected. Research also suggests that neurological

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pathways related to music may remain intact in people living with dementia even after other pathways have degraded. The Pathways program consists of 13 halfhour videos, an activities booklet with more than 300 activities to extend the program’s usefulness, and six online training modules. The Room 217 Foundation has been training caregivers from long-term care facilities and Alzheimer’s Societies to use it. The program was developed after extensive research highlighted the lack of resources for caregivers and people with dementia. For more information on the Pathway’s Singing Program or Room 217 Foundation, go to: www. room217.ca.

Get health care with your teriyaki

This spring, Angie Kim and Isaac Jeon presented a cheque for $1,250 to the Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Development Officer Karen Scott. The donation came from a fundraiser that Angie and Isaac launched last September. For each gift card customers bought for their Japanese restaurant, Teriyaki Town, the couple donated 10 percent of the value to the RMH Foundation. “Angie and Isaac’s generosity is as colourful

MÉNIÈRE’S DISEASE

The inner ear contains both the organ of hearing and the organ of balance. The semicircular canals of the inner ear are filled with fluid, the motion of which determines signals that are sent to the brain. When the inner ear and other senses send mixed signals, it results in the feeling of dizziness. While there are many types of dizziness, Ménière’s disease is mentioned because it is often accompanied by hearing loss. Initially, symptoms may begin with fullness and/or ringing in the ears and heightening sound sensitivity, then progress to episodes of vertigo and hearing loss. Eventually, most Ménière’s sufferers experience some degree of permanent hearing loss. If you experience any signs or symptoms of Meniere’s disease, contact us or see your doctor. Because any one of these problems may be the result of other illnesses, it’s important to get an accurate diagnosis as soon as possible. To schedule an evaluation, please call us. Due to continuing research and advancements in audiology, new techniques and technologies are developing rapidly. We pride ourselves by keeping up to date with these advancements. P.S. the first attack of Ménière’s usually occurs in the third to sixth decade of life. The overall number of people who get it is quite low at approximately 0.2%.

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and plentiful as their gourmet dishes,” said Scott. “We’re touched that they chose to help the hospital with their fundraiser.”

Welcome back Kylie—A nurse at Fenelon high

Trillium Lakelands District School Board and the City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team are working together to bring clinical, medical services to the students of Fenelon Falls Secondary School (FFSS). The clinic on site at FFSS is staffed by family health team registered nurse, Kylie Pankhurst.

Students may book confidential appointments at the school’s main office during the week to see Ms. Pankhurst, who is available every Friday afternoon and lunch hour. “I graduated from FFSS, so it’s nice to be of service here,” says Kylie Pankhurst, RN. “I am pleased to be helping address health-care needs for our local students first hand.” Students may see the family health nurse for a variety of clinical medical services including assessment of illnesses, injury care, nutrition counseling, medication questions and health education. Students will be referred to their family doctor or additional health professionals, when needed. Students without family doctors may receive assistance to register with a family doctor in Fenelon Falls or Lindsay. “Part of our mandate is to provide care where patients are, which includes in our schools,” states Family Health Team Executive Director, Mike Perry. “Medical care and health education on site at school helps students and families, and builds healthy communities by increasing wellness and preventing illness,” he adds. As it evolves, the clinic is looking to partner with other health and social services providers in the community including the Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Pine Ridge District Health Unit.

Ray Este, school principal, and Mike Perry, of the Family Health Team, welcome Nurse Kylie Pankhurst to her new role seeing students onsite at Fenelon high school.

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Classifieds SERVICES ORIGINAL MAN WITH TRUCK 15 yrs experience Lowest prices. Grass cutting, Painting, Garbage removal, property maintenance, long or short distance moves. No job too small! Bruce 705-738-6321 ____________________ GOPHER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Dump runs Eavestrough cleaning Moving assistance Private security Monica Stanley 705-738-6364 ____________________ CERAMIC TILE Quality installations. Very reliable. Call Ted for an estimate. 705-454-9826 ____________________ DOUGLAS CANOES Recanvasing, fibreglassing and Restorations. Restored canoes and bookcases for sale. 25 yrs experience. PH. 705-738-5648 email: farrdj@nexicom.net www.douglascanoes.ca ____________________ GREGG MACNEIL LANDSCAPING 705-793-9437 Interlocking brick, armour stone, retaining walls, decks, driveways, walkways, patios, stairs & repairs to all.

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FOR RENT

FENELON FALLS Short or long term 1 & 2 bedroom bungalowstyle efficiency units, completely redecorated, new paint, carpet, hard surface, drapes, tub surrounds, light fixtures, includes stove & fridge, block to downtown, beach & park on 1/2 acre property. *All Inclusive* No smoking/pets. Ref. 905-435-7303. ____________________ SPACE FOR LEASE Prime retail/office space approx. 1500 sq ft 79 Bolton Street newer build with parking and patio area -avail Jun1st please call 416-9203382. ____________________ SALON SPACE FOR RENT BOBCAYGEON Excellent location. Available May 1. Share with nail technician. Suitable for hair stylist, esthetician or massage. 705-738-5988 ____________________ FOR RENT A stunning 2 bedroom second floor apartment located in Bobcaygeon on the water. Ceramic and hardwood floors throughout, includes kitchen appliances. A large deck with stairs down to the yard and deck/dock on the water. No smoking. No pets. 705-731-9565

YARD SALE

MOVING SALE Saturday, May 2 8 am -2pm 2254 County Road 507 (6kms north of Flynn’s XTR)

Antique furniture, Vintage jewellery, Native art, Household gadgets, DVDs, Dishes, Books, Much more.

THE CAPTAIN’S CORNER IS ON SALE!! HUGE Neighbourhood Garage Sale!! Great items, great prices! Sale includes furniture, antiques, kitchenware, appliances, dinnerware, office and electronics, cameras and phones, framed prints, boat items, bikes, gardening tools, toys, books, movies - and MUCH MORE! Come find a bargain! May 16 - Rain or Shine from 8am until sold out! Victoria Place - The Captain’s Corner, Bobcaygeon.

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

Appliances, batteries, electronics, steel, copper, aluminum, cars. Anything metal. FREE pick-up. Call Andy 705-793-2145 ____________________ 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 & memorabilia. All types of retro / mid-century items. House calls made at your convenience. Robert or Penny 705-324-2699

WANTED Cleaning person for cottage and trailers at Pigeon Hollow Park. Bobcaygeon Part time as required. 705-731-0393 or 416-346-6349 Darryl

WANTED Boat Trailer storage for season up to 40 trailers. Must be close to Noogies Creek. Darryl 705-731-0393 or 416-346-6349

FRED HOEDICKE Our good husband and family member passed away suddenly on April 13,2015. We are still in shock, and miss him very much.

HENRY: Wilson Walter “Bill”

Passed away peacefully on April 16, 2015 at Pinecrest Nursing Home, Bobcaygeon in his 93rd year. Loving husband to Frances Henry. Father to Lezlie Henry and Lisa Hoffmann and step father to David and Cherylyn Dick, Wendy and Greg Pitts. Grandfather to Robb Henry, Victoria and William Hoffmann, Lindsey Bond and Ryan Broddick, Cortney and Kyle Pitts, Great Grandfather to Jack and Brielle. Relatives and friends are invited to call at THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, MONK CHAPEL, 6 Helen Street, Bobcaygeon for funeral service at 1:30 PM on Friday, May 1, 2015. A reception will follow in the Hendren Fellowship Room. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Pinecrest Nursing Home. Friends may send condolences, flowers or make memorial donations by visiting www. hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-738-3222. TIDMARSH: Cyril Lawrence Passed away peacefully on April 14, 2015 at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay in his 93rd year. Devoted and adoring husband of 65 years to Eleanor. Loving father to Nancy (Shirley) and Gary. Brother to Dennis (Alda) and uncle to numerous nieces and nephews in Canada and England and Scotland including Colin (Crissy) Emms. Cyril was predeceased by his siblings Phyllis Emms, Audrey Gray, Nancy Swift, Joan Grierson, Enid Townsend, John Tidmarsh and Patricia Tidmarsh. He will be deeply missed by many friends and members at the Verulam Masonic Lodge No. 268. Relatives and friends are invited to call at THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, MONK CHAPEL, 6 Helen Street, Bobcaygeon for funeral service at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 26, 2015. A reception will follow in the Hendren Fellowship Room. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society. Friends may send condolences, flowers or make memorial donations by visiting www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705738-3222.

Local Events Adult Day Programs - Monday, Wednesday & Friday (except holidays) at Trinity United Church, Bobcaygeon; Monday, Tuesday & Friday at Fenelon Falls United Church. 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Call for information and rates. Adult Day programs are also offered in Little Britain, Lindsay and Omemee. 705-324-7323 Cancer Support Workshop at the Lindsay Library. Improving Quality of Life With Intergrative Support. Presented by: Cancer Coach Ildiko Nanai RN. CPCC. Wednesdays, May 27-June 10 10 am - 1pm. Registration closes May 20. Register at: www.cancerwipeout.org or cancerhelpdesk@napcc.ca MAY 1, 8, & 15 - Foot Care Clinics at the Bobcaygeon Senior Citizens Centre 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m Prebooked appointments required. MAY 2 - Yard & Bake Sale 8am-noon, Rain or shine. Dunsford United Churh. MAY 2 - Kawartha Male Chorus and Men Of Note, Stouffville presents Love Potion: Numbers 1 to 9 7:30 p.m. at Fairview Baptist Church, Lindsay. Advance tickets $12.50 ($15.00 at door) $5 for children. MAY 3 - Trinity United Church Omemee 179th Anniversary Service 11:15 a.m. Special Guest Minister – Rev Verna Windrem MAY 5 - Connect to Your Bliss: Living our best life now. 5 week seminar for women on rekindling our dreams, clarifying our vision and learning to move beyond obstacles. Fellowship Room, Trinity United Church, Bobcaygeon7-8:30 pm. Marjan: 705-731-1062. MAY 5 - No-Family Doctor Clinic, Health Unit office, Lindsay. Clinic provides free vaccinations for people without a family doctor. To book an appointment, call 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1507. MAY 6 - Caregiver Support Group at 42 Bond St. W., Fenelon Falls, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. No charge. A group for people caring for frail older adults or adults with disabilities or chronic conditions. MAY 6 - Blood Pressure Program at 70 Murray St., Fenelon Falls 9:30 - 11 a.m, No charge, no appointment necessary. MAY 6 - ‘Meet the Nurse’, 10 am - noon, OEYC Lindsay. Children up to age six years can meet with a Public Health Nurse. There will be a special celebration of Speech & Language Month in May with speech screening and free books for children. Call (705) 3243569 for info. MAY 9 - Spring Book Sale 9am-2pm, Bobcaygeon Library. MAY 12 - Diners Club seniors luncheon at 70 Murray St., Fenelon Falls. Noon. Call to reserve a seat. MAY 12 - Blood Doner Clinic Fenelon Falls Secondary School. Book your appointment: 1-888-236-6283 or www.blood.ca MON - Bobcaygeon Senior Centre Mahjong 1 p.m. $3 MON - Line dancing Bobcaygeon Seniors Centre 7 pm. $6 Contact: Janet Martin 705-887-7510 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

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Adventures with Wild Rice

Why do you think it’s called Rice Lake, Peterborough food security expert and farmer Paula Anderson asked her audience this spring, when the Gamiing Nature Centre hosted a luncheon for its donors and volunteers. Like Pigeon Lake and several other Kawartha lakes, Anderson explained, Rice Lake was originally an important wild rice growing area for the Anishinaabe. Unfortunately, development and recreational activities have almost completely wiped out the plant in that—and other—lakes. Because Rice Lake is down stream from other Kawartha Lakes, she added, it also now ends up with a lower water quality than wild rice needs to thrive. It may surprise some cottagers to learn that the return of wild rice to the Kawarthas will help clean the water and improve its quality. Hunters and fishers will also appreciate that the rice provides excellent habitat for pickerel and for ducks and other waterfowl. It’s not a weed. Guest speaker Anderson offered a slide show on the topic, What Is It About Wild Rice, depicting the harvesting and processing of the plant from early days to now. Jessica McBride Licensed Hair Stylist Redken Products

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Anderson has been harvesting and processing wild rice with Curve Lake harvester James Whetung and his family for the past 8 years, and researching food security issues related to First Nations and wild rice in the area. Anderson spoke about the efforts of Kawartha First Nations communities to re-establish areas of wild rice to support food security, which is a main staple in their culture. Whetung was to have spoken at the event as well, but was unable to attend. Participants asked about heritage, First Nations treaty rights and other important issues affecting both the Native and non-Native communities, and came away with a much better understanding, thanks to Anderson’s sharing. Gamiing treated supporters to various dishes of wild rice from Pigeon Lake and mushrooms from the centre’s own property. Whetung, Anderson and Gamiing are working together to offer wild rice harvesting and processing workshops later in the season.

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Bookface, a youth event organized by the “Stay Bright UNLIT” youth group, will kick off National Youth Week on May 1, from 2:30 to 9 pm at Lindsay’s Victoria Park Armoury—not from 4 to 9, as previously reported. Youth week runs from May 1 to 7.

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SPRING IS IN THE AIR

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