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Cover: Boyd Island from the air with Bobcaygeon in the background. You can see why they call it Big Island. See story, page 7. Photo: CBRE - CB Richard Ellis

From my Perch

I’m writing this under some time pressure just before we go to press with this issue. It came to our attention late yesterday evening that the TrentSevern Waterway gave Larry Wood of the anti-wild rice citizens group, Save Pigeon Lake, a permit to cut down large swatches of rice on the Lake. These rice beds have both promulgated naturally and been developed by First Nations harvesters from Curve Lake and others of the seven Williams Treaties First Nations. James Whetung from Curve Lake has a permit from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests to commercially harvest rice from the lake. And traditional harvesters (using The Promoter is a local, independently owned and operated news magazine. The opinions and views expressed are those canoe and ricing sticks) like Dave of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of Mowat and Jeff Beaver of Alderville The Promoter. Liability for incorrectly displayed or placed advertisements is limited to publishing corrections or providing First Nation have recognized interim advertising credit to be applied on subsequent advertisements traditional harvesting rights under at the advertiser’s discretion. the Williams Treaties—interim only because negotiations and court actions regarding the original treaties have been reopened and are continuing. Yet despite this, Trent-Severn Waterway apparently issued the cutting permit without any consultation with Curve Lake First Nation or any Williams Treaties nations.

“Weed” harvester ripping up wild rice on east shore of Pigeon Lake near Kerry Line.

“Yesterday was a devastating day for us because of the extreme cut,” Curve Lake Chief Phyllis Williams told me. “It was very emotional. The rice is something very close to us”—basic to their cultural revival and identity. Two Supreme Court of Canada decisions have confirmed that government bodies have a “Duty to Consult” with First Nations before taking or approving actions that may affect their traditional or treaty rights. Trent-Severn Waterway knows this. Lawyer Karry Sandy-McKenzie, negotiator and process co-ordinator for the Williams Treaties nations, says she contacted TSW as soon as she heard about the cutting, and for now they have agreed to stop it. That is one thing. The backward behaviour of some people and institutions can still amaze—and affront—me. editor@thepromoter.ca

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Bear in mind

Anyone with an elbow and an eye knows that the northern reaches of this “city” is bear country. I am a little perplexed as to why Marion BartlettBino was compelled to write about her neighbour’s encounter with yet another large black bear (Don’t want to grin and “bear” it, Aug. 7, page 4)? It seems to just reinforce her own paranoia. Her neighbour’s fear and indecision comes from herself not being educated about bears. She was on the bear’s path, not the bear on her’s. Really, she should feel elated, knowing she has seen a bear (more than once) doing its thing in its environment. Living in a fairly rural area of this city for more than 40 years, I have only encountered a bear(s) a handful of times. Yes, they poop in my yard (does a bear sh-t in the woods?). Only once have I had my birdfeeder damaged. Ironically, I was investigating the bear’s winter den and scratch pole at the same time as this took place. Most tourists come up here to maybe get a glimpse of the animals in their natural habitat. Very

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few Canadians get a chance to actually see a bear. As for her fear of a bear attack destroying tourism in our area, I challenge her to come up with a single statistic of a bear attack occurring in this area over the years. Further cluttering up this city with yet more eyesore signage is not a solution. Maybe Marion should know that bears can’t read. I suspect that Marion wishes to have this bear terminated, hence her letter advertising to the zealous bear killers. Yes, they do exist, and will use any excuse to bag one. As common sense would dictate, if you don’t bother the bears, they won’t bother you. Again, educate the people—renters, cottagers or otherwise. Take your garbage with you, and don’t leave anything that may attract them. Other than that, enjoy the wildlife that nature has given us in this beautiful “land between.” Please don’t get me wrong. I am not trying to pigeonhole Ms. Bartlett-Bino, but I do question her motives. Harold Tempelhagen Fenelon Falls

Boat depot defence

We at Kawartha Marine Boat Wrecking & Recycling started this business (See “Boat depot begone,” Aug. 7, p. 4) after seeing abandoned boats all throughout the beautiful Kawartha Lakes. You could drive up almost every highway and count hundreds of derelict boats. Those not left in these fields were taken to landfill. Or worse, they were floated out and sunk in our lakes. Our goal is to clean up all of the Kawartha Lakes of these junked and abandoned boats. We have processed over 700 boats since our inception, keeping tons of scrap out of landfill. We turn down 150 boats a year, as we just don’t have room for them all. We have people that have waited two years to bring us their boats so they can be properly recycled. Sadly it is not a pleasant sight, we can all agree. But the NIMBY (Not In My Back yard) attitude does not help. We all have to do our part, even if it is just to realize the benefits this is having for the

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community at large. We draw customers from all across Ontario and even from other provinces into Bobcaygeon, which also helps economic growth and tourism in the area. These customers typically stick around for lunch or dinner, and some even stay in hotels while their boats are being repaired. We proudly employ five local people in an area with very little job availability. We chose the location due to its zoning and centralization of the abandoned boats. We adhered to the CKL zoning requirements and have been inspected frequently without ever receiving an infraction of any kind. All oils and gas products are treated and stored safely, and not a drop hits the ground. Nor does a nut or bolt. In saying that, we want to announce that we are moving to a new location in Fenelon Falls, at 9 Wychwood Crescent, in order to continue to provide a very necessary service to the cottage community. We hope that those who enjoy their boats realize that at some point they do come to the end of their lifecycle, and will take the proper steps to ensure that they are recycled responsibly. Nancy and Brett Daniels Lakehurst

Vigelius to the rescue on ragweed

True to his word, CKL Works Manager Oliver Vigelius has had the work done (see “Oh yeah, ragweed’s a-threatnin’,” Aug. 7, page 26). They have done a great job on lower Hugill Road, cutting close and thoroughly. Unfortunately whoever did Baseline Road did not understand the job, and they have cut a swathe behind the ragweed, destroying or damaging the vegetation that would have stopped it from spreading into a wider band—and in many places leaving the ragweed itself alone.

We have let Mr. Vigelius know so he can fix the communication problem for the future. Beth Mares Four-Mile Lake

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Our town has never looked prettier with the display of hanging baskets—portulacas and zinnias. Thank you to all the people involved. Rose Ellinger Bobcaygeon

We need environmental enforcement

Blue Canoe, a student run environmental organization and under the auspices of the Kawartha Conservation Authority has released an excellent magazine aimed at educating and reminding cottage owners of the importance of safeguarding our fresh water lakes and rivers. The magazine is pertinent and timely, as slime and algae advance on our lake. Antiquated and faulty sewage systems and flowerboxes on docks are two examples cited. We have neighbours who are guilty of each of the above. Even worse is that the neighbours are not first-generation owners of their respective properties. One is also a very active member of a local cottagers’ association. Sadly, neither the Blue Canoe nor the Conservation Authority has the money or authority to enforce the protection of our fresh water. Until such time as all levels of government are given sufficient money and manpower, our weakening rivers and lakes will continue to deteriorate. David Hersey Coboconk, ON

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City Hall CKL council says NO to solar farms

They came—more than 70 CKL residents concerned about proposed solar farms in their back yards. They spoke. They clapped. They cheered. And Kawartha Lakes City Council listened— and acted on what they heard. Council said NO to supporting 10 different proposals to develop solar farms within city boundaries that could have produced about 100 Megawatts of electrical power—enough juice to run 25,000 homes according to Ontario government figures. Ward 6 Councillor Doug Elmslie summed up council’s feelings when, after council had refused support to the last request, he said: “The City of Kawartha Lakes has enough solar farms. We don’t need any more.” He then seemed to contradict himself by adding that proposed solar-farm developers should consult with city staff before they start putting together proposals that cause a lot of grief for residents. Staff, he said, can help developers identify appropriate locations where proposed solar farms are more likely to receive council support. The flurry of proposals—many apparently last-minute and not all well-conceived—came before council as an Ontario-government deadline

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approaches in early fall for alternative electricity developers to bring projects forward for approval. Council’s lack of support doesn’t guarantee the solar farms won’t go through, as the final decision is up to the province. But having local municipal council support gives the applicants two additional points in the bidding process, which may make a crucial difference in whether a project goes forward. While much of the citizen opposition was about legitimate concerns—destruction of forests and wildlife habitat, or of quality agricultural land— some of it also had a decidedly NIMBY (Not-In-MyBackyard) feel to it. Paul Reid of Manvers Wind Concerns, in an open letter reacting to council’s decision, referred to “wonderfully prepared deputations from concerned residents from across the municipality who had various concerns ranging from environmental, to water, to threatened species issues. “And lets all face it,” he added. “Who wants to live beside a black glass field?” He referred to the slew of proposals as “the carpet bombing of our beautiful countryside.” One major question left hanging is whether our society prefers local, renewable sources for its electrical needs, or more distant megaprojects, like large coal- or gas-fired generators, wide-scale flooding in hydro-electric projects, or more nuclear reactors. Ontario’s Feed-in Tariff (FIT) Program offers guaranteed, stable prices under long-term contracts for energy generated from renewable sources. Homeowners, business owners and private developers may apply to the FIT Program if they generate renewable energy from wind, waterpower, biomass and biogas, solar photovoltaic (PV) power and landfill gas.

Trent Lakes goes local on Buckhorn hydro project By Glenna Burns

After hearing from both Peterborough Utilities Inc. (PUI) and Montreal-based Hydromega, Trent Lakes council has decided to support PUI’s proposal for the Buckhorn Hydro Project. At its Aug. 11 meeting, council decided the PUI proposal was the least invasive to the site, and offered the added appeal of being a local company in case of problems down the road. “This is a four year commitment … that will

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need local support,” said Councillor Peter Raymond. “We have to live with the consequences down the road. The PUI proposal is the lowest impact—and fish friendly.” John Wynsma, PUI vice-president, told council that PUI’s proposal was “the ideal solution for the location given the park-like setting.” Council also heard from Daniel Gillenwater, representing Hydromega from Montreal, but decided Hydromega’s proposal for the project failed to meet expectations in some key areas. Council voted unanimously in favour of supporting the PUI submission which now must take the project to the province for approval.

Help Kawartha Land Trust keep Boyd Island—a legacy for generations With files from Glenna Burns

The Kawartha Land Trust (KLT) needs community help to raise the $1 million it needs to save Boyd Island from development. The non-profit organization, dedicated to preserving land in a natural state, has scheduled an open house for 1-4 pm on Saturday, Aug. 29 at the Bobcaygeon Service Centre to explain its campaign—and the value of preserving this property. Located in Pigeon Lake just east of Bobcaygeon, Boyd Island covers more than 1,000 acres. Also known as Big Island, it’s one of the largest and most

significant undeveloped islands in Ontario, and home to unspoiled wetlands, wildlife and a wide variety of plant species. Current landowner, Mike Wilson, has said he will donate the island to KLT, as long as the necessary funds to manage the property in a natural state in perpetuity can be raised before Nov. 30. KLT’s goal is to raise $1 million—to be held in trust—in order to generate enough annual income to carry out basic stewardship activities. This is an exceptional opportunity for KLT to secure Boyd Island on Pigeon Lake and forever conserve its natural heritage. Trent Lakes council already passed a zoning by-law on Aug. 11 that declared all but two lots on Boyd Island as “open land.” It’s a complicated process of essentially going backwards in the zoning process from over 90 shoreline lots previously zoned for development to two, EcoVue president Heather Sadler, who

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represents Wilson, explained at the council meeting. Ross Morton, representing the North Pigeon Lake Ratepayers Association (NPLRA) was thrilled to think that a 30-year process of fighting development on the island was nearing an end. “This is a phenomenal win, a legacy for generations to come,” he said. The NPLRA was created to fight the development of Boyd Island. Mayor Bev Matthews and all council members expressed their solid support for the island

moving into the public realm. “Everybody is on board with this. Now the island will have stewards to protect it,” she said. First Nations peoples used Boyd Island as a meeting place more than 10,000 years ago, and it has compelling historical and cultural value. In the settlement period, it was owned and farmed by the Boyd family, one of the wealthiest and most powerful settler families in the Bobcaygeon region. More recently, it has been owned by a succession of private

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owners who have tried to develop it for residential and commercial purposes. KLT has stewardship or perseveration control over more than 20 significant properties in the Kawarthas, including a 715acre wetlands area in the vicinity of Emily Creek, just south of Bobcaygeon.

Quarry haul route—all will be revealed By Glenna Burns

Responding to public concerns about transparency, Trent Lakes Council emerged from a closed session Aug. 11 to announce that “a delegation will be received from Dewdney Mountain Farm regarding a proposed haul route for the DMF quarry” at the Sept. 1 regular council meeting. Mayor Bev Matthews said the municipality had received phone calls and emails about this agenda issue—with some asking “where the promised transparency of council had gone.” Going into the closed session, she said she knew no more about the item than was printed on the agenda. That was simply “to discuss advice that is subject to solicitorclient privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (proposed haul route—Dewdney Mountain Farms).” Matthews reiterated her commitment that this would be a very transparent council, and a source later told The Kawartha Promoter that council had insisted in the closed session that it would only receive the information in a public meeting with council, not behind closed doors. Chief Administrative Officer Lois O’Neill-Jackson also advised council at its regular Aug. 11 meeting that once again the Ontario Ministry of Transportation has refused to meet with the municipality over downloading of responsibility for County Road (formerly Highway) 36, and the huge added costs to infrastructure due to aggregate truck traffic. At the Association of

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Municipalities conference on August 18, the mayor along with councillors Terry Lambshead and Deputy Mayor Ron Windover will have had the chance to ask the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests to increase aggregate royalties to a minimum of 50 cents per tonne. The municipality also wants its fair share from quarries located on crown land. Right now the municipalities receive 7.5 cents a tonne in royalties from quarries on private land— and nothing from quarries on crown land. Half of Trent Lakes’ 36 active quarries are on crown land. All quarries use the same roads, bridges and culverts, but only those on private land pay— minimally—for that privilege. The royalties do not meet the costs of dealing with road destruction from quarry traffic.

Ron Taylor climbs ladder to CKL CAO

Kawartha Lakes has bumped its Director of Development Services, Ron Taylor, up to replace Mark Fisher as the city’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Taylor, who has been the City’s Director of Development Services since July 2010, was

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Don’t kill the bears By Glenna Burns

“Bears have a lot of support in our area,” said Mayor Bev Matthews at the Aug. 11 Trent Lakes Council meeting. She added that the Kawartha Promoter article “Trent Lakes acts to keep bears and summer residents apart” (July 24, page 9), had prompted lots of emails and phone calls. The mayor was referring to significant bear problems at Trent Lakes municipal waste transfer stations over the summer. In a July 30 letter to the municipality, David May, resource management supervisor for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests, put it plainly: “Human dispatch of a bear is not acceptable when other management options exist.” “The new rules (at the dumps) are not meant to be mean,” said the mayor. “We are just trying to protect ratepayers.” One solution will cost the ratepayers some tax dollars. Each garbage bin will be outfitted with a $5,000 hydraulic lid. This solution is cheaper than electric fencing, however. The hydraulic lids will keep debris from being strewn around landfills sites by gulls, which in turn attracts other animals, including bears. Also, the heavy steel lids should be bear proof. This year there have been no blueberries, a major source of food for our forest friends. So residents are seeing more bear activity everywhere, as the animals seek out new food sources. Chief Administrative Officer Lois O’NeillJackson suggested staff may have to create more open space around the bins at the Crystal Lake transfer station by pushing back the encroaching forest. The MNRF also commended the municipality for its use of bear bangers and air horns on dump sites. If there is an emergency with a bear, call 911 or the police. Otherwise you can report bear sightings at the Bear Wise reporting line 1-866514-2327.

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Thank You The BOBCAYGEON CANADA DAY COMMITTEE wishes to thank Heritage Canada, Municipality of Trent Lakes, City of Kawartha Lakes and the following businesses, service clubs and individuals for generously donating to celebrate Canada Day in Bobcaygeon! Birch Point Marina Bobcaygeon Agricultural Society Bobcaygeon and District Lions Club Bobcaygeon Electronics Bobcaygeon Foodland Bobcaygeon Kinette Club Bobcaygeon Lioness Club Bobcaygeon Senior’s Centre British Empire Fuels Buckeye Marine Caygeon Cove Resort Crayola Canada Dr. Oldridge & Dr. Snarr Eganridge Inn & Country Club Frederick G. Reynolds Group Happy Days Houseboat Rentals Investors Group Jermyn Lumber Kawartha Dairy Kawartha Lakes Professional Firefighter’s Association Lilac Lodge Nestle Inn Park Norma Long Patrick Tire Pinecrest Nursing Home R.J. Brown Insurance Broker Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 239 Shore Spa Community Club Strang’s Valu Mart Ten King My Favourite Things Three Island Veterinary Clinic Town & Country Decorating Victoria Automotive-Lindsay

We would also like to thank the businesses who allowed us to place a donation box in their store and to all the individuals who generously donated. Without the community’s support this day would not be possible. The Committee would also like to extend a big thank you… • To those who donated their time for collections days. • To those who assisted at Tommy Anderson Park. • To those who assisted with the Canada Day birthday cake celebration at Lock 32 Park. • To those that assisted with the parade. • To the individuals and businesses who took the time to participate in the Parade. Canada-Proud, Strong and Free! Thanks to one and all - it was a great day!

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New Chamber sign to support ‘Decorator’s District’

By Bob Hughes

Proceeds from the Bobcaygeon and Area Chamber of Commerce Second Annual Yard Sale, held July 25, will pay for a street-side sign directing shoppers and clients to Bobcaygeon’s “Decorator’s District.” The 25-by-8.5-inch wood sign will read Decorator’s District, the newly-adopted designation for King Street, to distinguish it from Bobcaygeon’s three other business areas. Chamber co-director Gillian Barrett is currently developing and negotiating the details for the sign, which is being designed and built by Graphix By Design. It will be installed by co-director Joe Pollard at the southeast corner of King and Bolton streets, with the permission of the property owners. The project is part of the Chamber’s mandate to support businesses in Bobcaygeon and area. The proceeds from last years Yard Sale—the First Annual—paid for the laminated wood flooring for the business office, as arranged by director Rosa Sharpe. At the height of the summer season, the Chamber of Commerce has completed five communityoriented events—and still has one major enterprise and two more events scheduled before winding down its year’s business. Also on the Chamber’s agenda are the 20th Annual Bobcaygeon Cruisefest on Sunday, Sept. 13, and November’s Annual General Meeting. The Chamber expects the usual big crowd at the popular antique and classic vehicle show and hopes that Bobcaygeon’s famous volunteerism will result in the AGM’s confirmation of another productive and effective board of directors for 2015-2016.

‘Baby in a Bag’ takes food bank further

Bobcaygeon Helps Food Bank is extending its mandate with a new family support program that General Manager Lynne Gurzi lovingly calls “Baby in a Bag.” A step beyond simply providing food, “Baby in a Bag” is a gift to new parents who are already food bank clients. It’s a bag filled with all those products new parents need to provide for their newborn:

shampoo, lotion, diapers, wipes, washcloths, etc. Other “gently used” items are also included in the “Baby in a Bag” offering. “As we all know, welcoming a new little person into a family is such a wonderful and loving experience,” says Gurzi. “However, it also has an expense component.” The food bank presented its first gift bag on Friday, July 31. It was “a very rewarding experience,” she says. Besides individual donations, some local groups contributed from their own special skills. The “Knitters” from Our Lady of Peace Church, and the “Bobcaygeon Knitters” provided knitted or crocheted blankets, and knitted outfits—“such beautiful creations.” And the “Sewing Team” from Knox Church made up quilted blankets that are “works of art.” “This is once again an example of the strong community support that makes it possible for us to be more than a food bank,” says Gurzi. “The interest and caring is obviously shown in the articles donated.”

Buckhorn rocks the locks

Downtown Buckhorn will “Rock the Locks” from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, Aug. 22. Lock 31 will feature entertainment, vendors,

special interest exhibits, etc. Antique cars will be on display, weather permitting. The Blue Sky Flyers will play from 2-4 pm. Samsara, a 10-piece Tower-of-Power rock band from Ottawa with four horn players, will entertain from 7-9 pm—all under the big tent. Bring your lawn chairs. Extra parking around the corner of the pharmacy, at Buckhorn Daycare or at Buckhorn Medical Centre on William Street. See www.rockthelocks.ca for more info.

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Fenelonites establish beachhead against geese

A group of concerned citizens in Fenelon Falls have managed to get that village’s Bond Street Beach reopened in August for the first time in years. It all started when Melanie Haryott wrote a letter to the local media (see “Geese get lost,” July 24, page 4) complaining about the regular closure of the beach. “The beach was posted, deemed too dangerous to swim, due to high levels of bacteria in the water,” she wrote. It had already been posted for weeks, “and the summer has just begun.”

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Fortunately, Melanie didn’t leave it at that. She got together with her mom, Gay Fletcher, and some other concerned Fenelon folks—including Bett Sawyer, Nancy Saville, Christine Richard and Ashleigh Leonard—and formed a group they called “Take Back The Beach.” They met with Ward 6 Councillor Doug Elmslie, did their own research to identify options, and started a beach cleanup as a first step. It was a short-term goal to keep the goose droppings out of the water and off the grass. Ward 6 Councillor Doug Elmslie arranged with the city to have extra sand and pea gravel brought in, and extra garbage containers for the goose droppings the volunteers have been picking up daily. And it worked. When the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit tested the beach water a couple of weeks later they found bacteria levels had lowered enough to make it safe for swimming. In recent years, the beach has been posted as unsafe from early July until into September. The Take Back The Beach group is now investigating longer-term options, perhaps installing a fountain or other devices to discourage the geese from using the park. They’re also looking for volunteers to help maintain the shoreline. Anyone willing to help with raking and removing debris, should contact Gay Fletcher at brianandgay@hotmail.com.

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Election Insight The seventh 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.

Our Local ROYAL CANADIAN

Legion News “At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.” Branch 67 Lindsay (705) 324-2613 • Pub Fare Lunch – Tuesdays, Thursdays, noon to 2 pm • Full Dinners – Fridays, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, roast beef, liver and onions, plus special • Meat Roll – Saturdays, 2 pm • Live Entertainment – Saturdays, 7:30 to 11:30 pm, free, open to all

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 • English Pub Night - first Friday of month, 5:30 to 7 pm • Meat Roll - Second Thursday of month, 2:30 pm

Branch 239 Bobcaygeon (705) 738-2710 • Syd Simkins, music in the clubroom, a wide variety including Scottish – Aug. 22, 4:30 pm • Meat Roll –Saturdays, 2:30 pm • Darts, Shuffleboard, and Euchre start-up in September. Dates to be announced.

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

QUESTION: What is government’s role and in addressing climate what, specifically, must it responsibility?

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Jamie Schmale, Conservative Party Our fresh water, big forests, big skies make Canada envied across the globe. We have a duty to take care of our country and help developing countries. The Conservatives: • Are working with over 200 partners to fund 2,000 habitat projects and acquire 356,000 hectares of protected habitat for 300 species at risk. • Committed $1.2 billion to help developing countries reduce their greenhouse emissions. • Invested hundreds of millions here to reduce GHGs while creating jobs—and not burden tax payers. • Placed restrictions on transportation pollution, chemical management, and coal-fired electricity plants. We’re the first country to ban construction of coal plants. • Agreed with the U.S. to restore and protect the Great Lakes. This should reduce greenhouse gas emissions by almost 130 Mts—like shutting down 37 coalfired electricity plants for a year. Millions more are committed to climate change going forward. There’s more to be done. William MacCallum, Green Party Canada must sign international agreements and meet our targets. All the billions of tax dollars in subsidies and supports for the fossil fuel industry must stop. The clean-energy sector already employs more people than the oil sector in Canada, in spite of our federal government. The Green Party has a unique plan to apply a carbon fee to all producers of fossil fuels while redistributing all the money collected as a dividend to every Canadian. We would diversify our energy mix to enhance our exceptional potential in renewables (tidal, small-scale hydro, bladeless wind, geothermal, etc.).

Branch 497 Omemee (705) 799-5095 • Blind Draw Darts – Tuesdays, 7:30 pm • Progressive Euchre – Second Saturday of month, 12:30 pm

Branch 519 Coboconk (705) 454-8127 • Meat Roll – Saturdays, 3 pm • Euchre – Tuesdays, 1 pm • Big Buck Bid Euchre - First Wednesday of month 11 am • Lunch - Last Friday of month, 11:30 am – 1 pm • Euchre - one Friday a month, 7 pm (705-454-8127 for date)

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It is estimated that about half the energy used in Canada is wasted. Leaky buildings are the biggest culprit. We would restore the EcoEnergy program with a new high-efficiency standard and provide federal loans for retrofits. We would work with stakeholders to develop a sustainable-vehicles strategy and pay farmers for carbon sequestration in soils. David Marquis, Liberal Party Growing up on a farm, our family was blessed to be surrounded by good, arable land. It’s one of the reasons I became so involved in conservation efforts in Brock Township. Travelling from Dorset to Bobcaygeon to Millbrook these past months, I have a greater appreciation for the natural beauty of our riding and I know that now, more than ever, we need a federal government that lives up to its responsibility for our environment. Our current government has failed to deliver a sensible, credible approach to the environment and the economy. The fact is that in 2015, pretending that we have to choose between the two is as harmful as it is wrong. A Liberal government will ensure that we can tap into the economic opportunities of our environment and create clean jobs. We will work with the provinces and international partners to take real action on climate change.

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Kawartha Arts Festival features new additions

Only the best original art is allowed to decorate the walls and indoor and outdoor display areas at the Kawartha Arts Festival (KAF), asserts event organizer Maud Skoog. After all, she says with a touch of pride, “it’s a genuine, one-of-a-kind, juried art show, not a

craft show.” It features high-caliber artists in many mediums including fine art, pottery, wood and stone carvings, metalwork , scratch board, fused stained glass, leather, ceramics and designer jewelry. “That’s why we get people coming back year after year,” she adds. “Because they know their favourite artists are going to be there.” KAF, which draws in the neighbourhood of 5,000 visitors annually to view and purchase the works of over 100 artists, is celebrating its 26th anniversary this year. As well as some of those favourite and internationally known artists—people like Anishinaabe stone carver Kris Nahrgang or painter Eddie Le Page—Skoog wants to highlight some of the rising young stars who will be making their first appearance at the festival: Paul Nabuurs is a painter whose bold colours and direct approach capture the way light interacts with solid forms in ever-changing patterns in

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everything from cityscapes to the wild woods (paulnabuurs.com). Cara T. Jordan specializes in pyrography, from the Greek for “drawing with fire” by burning her images onto wood, paper, leather, bone and even tagua nut. She uses her “beautiful drawing technique allows you to combine line, colour and texture to create images from the natural world or her imagination, all in warm sepia tones (fineartamerica.com). Albert Mueller’s unique approach of flinging acrylic paint onto canvas with his brush produces a lively pointillistic and almost abstract effect in some beautiful landscapes (albertmuellerart.com). C & L Creations is a partnership between Celia and Lisa who work with aluminum, silver, stones, shells, crystals and even weaving and crochet to design and produce their own unique handcrafter jewelry (facebook.com/clcreations2).

The wheelchair accessible festival also offers a variety of artist demonstrations, a “Young at Art” section that promotes and encourages young artists to display and sell their works. The Kawartha Arts Festival (kawarthaartsfestival. com) is held at the Fenelon Falls Fair Grounds on Saturday, Sept. 5, from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday, Sept. 6, from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission and parking are free, although a donation at the gate gives patrons an opportunity to win a door prize.

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New riding boundaries move Trent Lakes to Peterborough

If you live in Trent Lakes municipality (or North Kawartha), in the County of Peterborough, then you have just switched federal ridings. In the last federal election—and up until the current election was called—you voted in the federal riding of Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock, and your Member of Parliament was Barry Devolin. As the riding name implies, he also represented the City of Kawartha Lakes, the County of Haliburton and the municipality of Brock in Durham Region (it includes Beaverton). But as of this election call, you are now part of the riding of Peterborough-Kawartha, which also includes the townships of Selwyn and DouroDummer, plus Peterborough itself. That riding, in its earlier form (without Trent Lakes and North Kawartha), had been represented by Conservative Dean Del Mastro, until he resigned in disgrace after being convicted of election fraud, leaving the riding unrepresented in recent months. Your candidates for this election are: • Michael Skinner, Conservative Party—an IT and financial entrepreneur, 2012 Business Citizen of the Year (Peterborough Chamber of Commerce), and owns event spaces and a restaurant in Peterborough. Co-chairs the Trent University Business Council,

directs the Peterborough Economic Development Board, plus others. • Maryam Monsef, Liberal Party—Fled Taliban to build a new life in Peterborough. Active in over 30 community-based action committees, founded the Red Pashmina Campaign (raised $150,000 for Afghani women and girls), represented Peterborough at UN Commission on the Status of Women, awarded the YMCA Peace Medallion and Trent University Young Leaders Award. • Dave Nickle, New Democratic Party—Retired Peterborough high-school teacher (30 years) where he served as district president of his union and on the executive of the labour council. Board chair of the Peterborough Community Legal Centre for lowincome residents, and active in the Peterborough Health Coalition. • Gary Beamish, Green Party—Income-tax consultant. Campbellford municipal councillor, plus local county and provincial boards, and a provincial advisor on small business policy. Local chair for Bereaved Families of Ontario and LETS Barter Exchange. Spearheaded a Havelock committee that made Bell Canada return over $100,000 fraudulently billed against a local, former, phone exchange. • Toban Leckie, Strength in Democracy Party— Contractor, wilderness guide and graduate student at Trent University in Canadian and Indigenous studies. Strength in Democracy is a new party with candidates in Quebec, Newfoundland and Ontario aiming to give ordinary Canadians real influence in

The Rotary Club of Fenelon Falls in Conjunction with: Waste Logix, Miller Waste, & Kawartha Lakes Business Equipment Will be hosting a Waste Deposal Day, Electronic and Scrap Metal Waste Program in the Village of Fenelon Falls September 12, 2015. The Rotary club has hired the bonded company, Iron Mountain to come out and dispose of your legal documents, bills, and files that you have hidden away in your homes, garages and businesses. Also we will be collecting your Electronic Waste and Scrap Metal Waste that you have around your house and business. Cost:

For the cost of $5.00 per bankers box you can have everything you need disposed of. Your Electronic and Scrap metal Waste there will be no charge to dispose of those items

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the government, and to have federal policies adapt to regions rather than regions to federal policies. The number and shape of electoral districts is established by provincial commissions using a “representation formula” set out way back in the Constitution Act of 1867—and most recently revised in the Fair Representation Act of 2008. Adjustments are made every decade based on new census information. The 2011 general election featured 308 ridings—and MPs in Parliament. But in this election, Ontario will have 15 seats more, British Columbia and Alberta will each have six more, and Quebec will have three more—for a total of 338.

Gamiing sounds good under stars or barn

After Gamiing’s first evening of music and storytelling had to move inside last month, the nature centre still has two more “Sounds under the Stars” evening concerts scheduled. On Aug. 29, Blackberry Jam, with banjo playersinger Dr. Al Kirby joined by John Bird (your editor) on ukulele, will offer a collection of traditional songs and stories from the Kawarthas. Many were collected in the region by Canada’s premier ethnomusicologist, Edith Fowke, and this crop of songs and stories is based on Al’s research for his doctoral thesis. And on Sept. 26, Robert Blake, who played the

first concert with his wife, Eileen, returns in duo with Randy Hill. The “Hayloft” setting, in the upper part of the barn at Gamiing Nature Centre, is just as inviting and romantic in its own way, as the outdoor setting around the fire down by the lakeshore. It all depends on the weather. The Hayloft, where two years ago, hay was still being stored, now seats about 40 people around an eclectic set of chairs and tables tarted up with candles and wildflower bouquets. The bar is stocked with local wine from Kawartha Winery including organic beer, and a Wild Rice Wine made from Chemong Lake wild rice.. The perfect ambiance for great entertainment. Both concerts begin at 7:30 pm, but come early to enjoy the superb natural setting. Rain or shine, you’re guaranteed a great musical experience. Gamiing is at 1884 Pigeon Lake Rd., between Lindsay and Bobcaygeon. Call: 705-928-0263, or visit gamiing.org.

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Aquarius (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) It’s time to recognize and replace all those pesky self-defeating thoughts that keep cropping up in your head, dear Aquarius. Thought patterns are learned—and can be unlearned. So, quick, do some unlearning.

Leo (July 24 to Aug. 23) “Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray”—Rumi. Ah Leo, remember these words when you start to second guess your career, your love life—in fact, everything that matters. They will guide you.

Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) As you have no doubt heard many times, Pisces, lack of communication in a relationship can be a death knell. Do you find it difficult to talk about issues? Does your partner distance him/herself emotionally, leaving you hanging? Work together on these points, and if need be, seek help.

Virgo (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) It’s super, Virgo. August’s full sturgeon moon rises on the 29th, so-called by indigenous tribes because sturgeon, a large fish of the Great Lakes, were most readily caught at this time. It’s the first of three super moons this year—at its closest approach to the Earth— and will look larger and brighter than usual. So get ready for some super happenings.

Aries (March 21 to April 20) Since there is a fair bit of influence on your solar fifth house this month, Aries, there will be a fair bit of opportunity for you to improve, grow and make important changes. Use this time wisely—these are positive steps you are about to take. Taurus (April 21 to May 21) A fortune is coming your way. Now it may not be financial. It could be something even more precious—a new love, or the welcoming of a new person into your family or circle of friends who will come to mean more to you than any money in the world. Gemini (May 22 to June 22) Get ready to accept some changes in your lifestyle, Gemini. Have you received medical advice that you need to think about? Or do you sense some variation in your daily routine is necessary to spice up your life a tad? Take the time to work through these ideas and act accordingly. Cancer (June 23 to July 23) People born under the Cancer sign tend to be home bodies who appreciate the stability and security of family life— and when you travel (as you may be doing in the near future), the fear of

Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) Imagine this: Someone you know is celebrating a 16th birthday; she asks you what you know now that you wish you knew at her age. And what would you say, dear Libra? That’s something to think about. Scorpio (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) Worry will shorten your life, Scorpio. That’s what the experts say. So stop worrying over things that may or may not happen. Life is short as it is. Sagittarius (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) You really do need to watch (or should we say “restrain”) all those mood changes you are experiencing, Sagittarius. They are not healthy. They are harmful to you, and to those around you who love you. Please. Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) Life is having its ups and downs, Capricorn. One day is sunny, and the next one cloudy. Keep your head up, dear soul. Keep that smile on your face, and let your heart keep loving.

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—Minaajim — Good Stories from Curve Lake N’gig, the Diver

As Told by Doug Williams to Julie Kapyrka

There was a boy born here in the late 1800s, and he soon became known as a superb diver and swimmer. He was really good, and he could dive under the water for long distances. This is why he ended up with the name, “N’gig,” which means otter in our language, as otters are excellent swimmers and divers. N’gig would often show off and brag about how far he could dive under the water. One day he told the villagers: “I’m gonna dive from Copway Point to Harrington Narrows,” a distance of about 1 km. People wondered how he could possibly do this. Does he cheat somehow? Will he devise some sort of breathing method with a reed? The villagers kind of laughed at him, saying it was impossible. N’gig was determined. “I’m gonna do it.” So the day came and all the community was gathered, some at Copway Point, some at Harrington Narrows, and some along the way in canoes to make sure he did not surface midway. N’gig dove. And sure enough after 1 km he popped up at Harrington Narrows. The villagers exclaimed: “O my goodness. He is really living up to his name. He is a phenomenon.”

The next thing you know, N’gig announced: “Alright, because I’m so good at this, I am going to do something really extraordinary. In winter we’ll chop a hole in the ice and then chop another one 100 yards away, and I will dive from one hole to the other.” Finally the day arrived. The whole village was assembled down at the lake, even all the cats and dogs, to see N’gig dive from hole to hole. And so he dove. He went under and all of the villagers ran to the other hole to see him come up. But he never came up. Minutes passed. Hours passed. Hours led to the end of the day. People thought: “He is so good at being under water, he probably just got lost and hasn’t found the other hole yet.” The villagers decided to make a fire on shore so that when N’gig came up he could warm himself. They waited and waited. Finally some people went home to bed. Some stayed all night and when daybreak came and the fire was nothing but tiny embers they went out on the ice to check the holes. The holes were all frozen up and there was no sign of N’gig. Remember Mkoons and his fish (Aug. 7, page 18)? Well Mkoons told me later that N’gig must have really been Mizhiibizhoo, who had become a human and then had gone back to the lake. Mizhiibizhoo is still very much alive with our people. We also remember him as the spirit of N’gig who was amongst us for a time. N’gig accomplished many things while he was living among our people … but that is another story.

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Ian Thomas back from the past

After a sell-out performance in 2013, Ian Thomas is coming back to sing again at Fenelon Falls United Church on August 27. Thomas was a major Canadian music star in the 1970s, when he put out his first album with the international hit and award-winning song, “Painted Ladies.” He’s been going strong ever since. He can boast a Juno award, four SOCAN classic awards for Painted Ladies, Right Before Your Eyes, Hold On and Pilot, a total of 20 albums and nearly as many top-20 records.

Thomas’s lyrics have been used in English textbooks, while his songs have found international success with artists like Santana, America, Manfred Man, Chicago, Bette Midler and Ann Murray. He also records and tours the country regularly with good friends Murray McLauchlan, Marc Jordan, and Cindy Church in a band called Lunch At Allen’s. You can enjoy Ian Thomas again on Thursday. Aug. 27, starting at 8 pm at Fenelon Falls United Church, 123 Colborne at Queen Street. A state of the art sound system, large screens, great acoustics, and a seating capacity of 250 will bring you “up close and personal” with Thomas. Advance tickets are $25 at Sweet Bottoms Coffee on Colborne Street or by calling the church office at 705-887-3040. Or take your chances at the door for $30.

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Health & Wellness What do you want in a Patient Ombudsperson?

She will run the prevention workshops on Sept. 9 and 16 from 1:30 to 2:30 pm—for folks who want to proactively learn about the contributing factors that make one more likely to develop cancer, plus what you can do to cut down the risks. The cancer-support workshops—to provide ideas, resources and support to people currently living with cancer, or their loved ones and caregivers—will run Sept. 9, 16 and 23, from 10 am to 1 pm. Although the workshops are free, space is limited, so you need to register by Sept. 2 if you want to attend. Call Ildiko Nanai at 705-879-2828 or email: assethealthinc@gmail.com. You can also check out the library’s new Cancer Resource Centre, developed by Nanai and library staff. It’s basically a master binder filled with all kinds of good resource information you may need related to cancer, as well as more specific details like local services for cancer patients. There will also be a suggestion box in the resource centre for anyone wishing to make a suggestion or comment on how to further improve the service. To help with accessibility for cancer patients outside Lindsay, or those who care about and for them, the city’s 17 other library branches also have copies of the binder. “I believe that we are the first community to create such wonderful and valuable service to those in need,” says Nanai. “I am very proud and pleased

The province is inviting Ontarions to tell it what skills, experience and personality traits they would like to see in the province’s first Patient Ombudsperson. You can go online at http://www.ontario.ca/ page/help-recruit-ontarios-first-patient-ombudsman until Aug. 31 to identify the qualities you think are most important for the role. The province will use this information to guide its selection of Ontario’s first Patient Ombudsperson (let’s call her or him the OPO). The OPO will help patients and their caregivers who feel they have not had their concerns resolved through existing processes at hospitals, long-term care homes or community-care centres. Key functions of the ombudsperson will include: • Addressing unresolved complaints from hospital patients, long-term-care-home residents, community-care-access-centre clients, or their caregivers; • Investigating unresolved complaints against health organizations; and • Making follow-up recommendations to those organizations. The OPO will complement the work of existing SHIAMBA organizations in the health system that handle Lakefront Yoga Studio complaints, including the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, and the Health Services Appeal Yoga Classes and Review Board. He or she will be appointed by Lakefront Yoga Studio Yoga Studio the Lieutenant Governor in Council and housed in 8 Week ClassLakefront Schedule Gentle Yoga 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Shiamba Yoga Studio is located lakeside in Health Quality Ontario. Yoga well being and develops strength, balance and flexibility. Tuesday’s Jan enhances 17 - March overall 6 Bobcaygeon where the scenery and seasonal As of Sept. 1, all public hospitals will also have Intermediate Hatha Yoga - 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.simple breathing Regular practise using andyoga various styles of soundstechniques enhance the experience. Tuesday’s Jan 17 - Mar 6 to have a staff member responsible for overseeing meditation cultivates mindfulness, improves memory and concentration, and Senior’s Yoga - 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Yoga patient-relations. steadies emotions to achieve a richer, more fulfillingClasses life. Wednesday’s Jan 18the - Mar 7

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Ildiko Nanai will bring her free, cancerprevention and cancer-support workshops back to the Lindsay library this September.

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Heather Gowans 705-738-4255 Hot Stones Restorative Yoga Friday, Sep 25 9:30 – 11:00 am ($35, class limited to 4) gowanshe@i-zoom.net Treat yourself to a calming hot stone therapy treatment that goes beyond the physical and allows you to enter a deeper sense of tranquility, detoxification and release of stress. While fully supported in restorative yoga poses, each rock is carefully heated and placed on key points of your body. The heat, energy and weight of the stones penetrate your skin to balance the body’s systems and realign the energy flow within which supports our natural healing process. You will leave feeling nurtured, calm, clear and grounded.

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to be able to accomplish this with the library’s staff and support.” Nanai and the Lindsay library will hold a small celebration on Sept. 9 and 16, from 1-1:30 pm to mark the Cancer Resource Centre’s opening. You can try her delicious, healthy smoothies, and all are welcome.

Interested folks are invited to attend the grand opening on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from noon to 1 pm. there will be light refreshments.

Grant helps CKL get ready for seniors wave

With 22 percent of the City of Kawartha Lakes population already aged 65 or older, an Age-Friendly Community Planning Grant of $35,000 from the provincial government is a welcomed opportunity. The City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team The money will be used to help develop a is opening a new, permanent Health Care site in business communications and engagement strategy Little Britain. that considers both the needs and challenges of The new site—at 414 Eldon Rd. South, Little older adults in the city. Britain—will house a nurse practitioner and medical “That’s a high median age,” says the city’s receptionist, and will facilitate patients seeing Accessibility Coordinator Barb Condie. But “it is interdisciplinary health professionals, like social predicted that this percentage will grow, increasing workers and respiratory therapists, closer to home. the social and economic need to invest time and resources on age-friendly and accessibility-friendly communities.” Street The grant will be used as part of a collaborative 103 Main 103 Main Street 103 Main Street 103 Main Street effort among 103 Main Street Bobcaygeon , ON the City of Kawartha Lakes Economic Bobcaygeon , ON Bobcaygeon , ON Bobcaygeon ,ON ON Development Department, the Age-Friendly Bobcaygeon , 705-738-5177 705-738-5177 705-738-5177 705-738-5177 Community Steering Committee, and the Alzheimer 705-738-5177 888-322-3032 888-322-3032 888-322-3032 888-322-3032 Society of Peterborough, Northumberland, Kawartha 888-322-3032 103 Main Street Lakes and Haliburton. Bobcaygeon, ON Over the next two years a working group will 705-738-5177 help communities decide what improvements they Your Smile is Important to Us 888-322-3032 Your first choice in Complete first ininComplete Your firstYour choice in Dentures. Complete first choice inPartial Complete Your firstchoice choice Complete & Serving & Partial Dentures. Serving & Partial Dentures. Serving &Haliburton Partial Dentures. Serving YourHighlands Smile is and Important to Us artial Dentures. Serving the Haliburton Highlands and the Haliburton Highlands and the Haliburton and the burton Highlands the Yourand firstHighlands choice in Complete Kawarthas since 1998. Kawarthas since 1998. & Partial Dentures. Serving Kawarthas since 1998. Kawarthas since 1998. arthas since 1998. Haliburton Highlands and the • Precision dentures • • Precision dentures Kawarthas since 1998. Precision dentures • Precision dentures ecision dentures • Implant secured dentures • • Implant secured dentures Implant secured dentures •dentures Precision dentures • Implant secured dentures mplant secured • Same day repairs and relines • Implant secured dentures •day day and • Same Same dayrepairs repairs andrelines relines Same repairs and relines ame• day repairs and relines •Dental Dental plans • Same day repairsaccepted and relines • plans accepted • Dental plans accepted • Dental plans accepted • Dental plans accepted ental plans• •accepted Bernt Fiebiger, Denturist •No No referrals required Bernt Bernt Fiebiger, Denturist Fiebiger, Denturist No referrals required required Bernt Fiebiger, Denturist •referrals No referrals required Fiebiger, Denturist • No referrals required Bernt Bernt Fiebiger, Denturist o referrals required

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can make so people of all ages can participate more fully in community life. The project will involve the formation of a Business Work Group, development of guiding principles, creation of an age-friendly business profile, and identification of age-friendly business goals. Throughout the process, a needs assessment will identify gaps and opportunities in business and service environments.

Lather up for the Ross hand-hygiene rally

Do you care about clean hands at the hospital? Would you like to be in the Guinness Book of World Records? Then come to Ross Memorial Hospital on Sept. 1 to participate in the hospital’s “Hand Hygiene Relay”—to raise public awareness about the importance of clean hands in the hospital environment. RMH is hoping to challenge the current world record, set in India this year, with 1,410 participants. The planning team wants patients, visitors, community partners and members of the public to take part in the relay. Beginning at 10:30 am, participants will form a line that stretches from the surgical ward on the fourth floor to the main lobby.

The first person in line will apply alcohol rub and clean his or her hands for 20 seconds, covering all areas of the hands and complying with the best practices set out by the World Health Organization. Then he or she will apply the alcohol rub onto the next person’s hands. And so on down the line. “It would be great to be included in the Guinness Book of World Records, but really, our main goal is to emphasize how important it is for everyone to pay attention to their hand hygiene when they’re in the hospital,” says Leanne Harding, Infection Prevention and Control Manager (IPAC). “People either don’t clean their hands long enough, don’t clean all the areas of their hands—or they just forget to do it.” “It takes everyone’s involvement to keep the hospital environment as germ free and safe as possible,” says IPAC Nurse Sharon Connell. “We hope our hand-hygiene relay highlights that important message in the community.” Anyone interested in taking part is asked to be in the RMH main lobby by 10:15 am on Sept. 1. You’ll be asked to register and to consent to being photographed.

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CAN YOU RECOGNIZE SIGNS OF HEARING LOSS?

In many instances, hearing loss develops so gradually that you may not even be aware that you are missing out on important cues and communication. To assess your hearing ability, ask yourself these important questions: Do you turn up the TV/radio to volume levels that others find to be too loud? Do people say that you are shouting at them? Do you strain to hear what people say or ask them to repeat themselves? Can you barely hear high-pitched sounds? Do people sound like they are mumbling? Can you hear on the phone? Do your ears ring? If the answer is “yes” to any of these questions, you owe it to yourself to schedule a hearing assessment. One important factor in diagnosing hearing loss is to have a baseline hearing evaluation. If you have not had one, please call us. Our hearing assessments are complimentary. If you do have a hearing loss and decide to purchase hearing aids, we would be happy to help you. Here you will find a wide variety of hearing aids. We are also well stocked in hearing aid accessories including batteries. We invite you to take advantage of our free demonstration program which allows you the opportunity to take a pair of hearing aids home to try them out. P.S. Not only is hearing important for maintaining interaction at work, home, and in social settings, but you may miss an alert (screeching brakes, warning shout, etc.) that would otherwise spare you serious injury.

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If you’re looking for locally produced agricultural products in Kawartha Lakes or Peterborough City or County, you’ll want to get your hands on the latest version of the “Kawartha Choice FarmFresh Guide to Local Food, Products, and Agri-tainment.” The FarmFresh Guide features a regional map showing the locations for each “agrimember,” as well as a useful product listing to help locate specific foods and items. It highlights participating members in several categories: Farms, Agri-tainment, Restaurants, Retail, Farmers Markets, and Food Services. A joint venture between CKL’s Economic Development Department and Peterborough Economic Development, the guide is all about connecting consumers with local growers and producers, says Peterborough Economic Development’s Jamey Coughlin. Twenty-thousand copies of the Guide are available at municipal offices and service centres, libraries, and tourist centres, chambers of commerce and other partners. The municipalities will also be updating the KawarthaChoice.com website.

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WATER COLOUR PAINTING SUPPLIES Due to MD no longer able to see to paint. Paints, brushes, etc. 705-887-2448 ____________________ POKER TABLE (for 8) Reverse Osmosis System by Culligan $75.00 OBO Call Peter 705-738-6398 ____________________ HYDROPOOL HOT TUB 6 person Self-cleaninng. Complete with salt generator. LED lights. Excellent condition. $2500. or best offer Home 1-705-887-6867 Cell 1-416-931-6882 ____________________ 1988 SEARAY 30 FT, TWIN 350’S 690 hours REBUILT OUTDRIVES MINT CONDITION $14,500. JOHN 705-738-3214 ____________________ WEDDING LINENS Why rent when you can own more for less? $1500. new - asking $900. or best offer Tableclothes, Napkins, Table Skirts, Backdrops, Chair Covers Organza sashes and table throws USED ONCE PROFFESSIONALLY CLEANED For more information call 705-738-6970 BUY • USE• CLEAN • SELL

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MOVING CONTENTS/ HOUSE Sat. Aug. 22/ Sun. Aug.23 8 am-5 pm Most furniture, must go. Sofa, loveseat, tables, wall unit, book shelves, TV and DVD Yard equipment, 2 cyl tractor, lawn mower, yard sweeper, 24” snowblower 2 bicycles, one bike trailer, snowshoes, backpacking, loose pieces Garage: Mechanics items, drill press, grinder, chainsaw & kit, tool cabinet full of aviation tools, air compressor and hosereel. Bottle jack and floor jack. Patio yard table & 6 chair set, large propane ceramic BBQ, 33RPM records, Laser level (new), etc. 62 Princes St. W Fenelon Falls ____________________ MOVING SALE HOUSE CONTENTS Furniture Tools and much more Please call 705-738-0399

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND A VERY SPECIAL PERSON BARRY WAYNE IRWIN Jan 10, 1949 - August 14, 2005 ONLY THE BEST 10 Years Ago - A heart of gold stopped beating, two shining eyes were at rest - God broke my heart to prove he only takes the best. God knows you had to leave us, but you did not go alone - for part of me went with you on the day He took you home. To some you are forgotten, to others just part of the past, but to me who loved and lost you, your memory will be treasured and always last. Love Forever and Always Your loving Wife Anne

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Local Events Adult Day Programs - Monday, Wednesday & Friday (except holidays) at Trinity United Church, Bobcaygeon; Monday, Tuesday & Friday at Fenelon Falls United Church. 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Call for information and rates. Adult Day programs are also offered in Little Britain, Lindsay and Omemee. 705-324-7323 AUG 23 - Brunch Bobcaygeon Senior Centre, Bobcaygeon 11a.m. - 2 p.m. Tickets Required: $12. Contact: Linda 705-738-9824 AUG 24 & 28 - Foot Care Clinics at 70 Murray St., Fenelon Falls, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.. Pre-booked appointments required at both locations. AUG 27 - Stroke Survivor Support Group,Case Manor, Bobcaygeon, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. A free support group for stroke survivors, family and caregivers. SUN - Live Drive-In Gospel Music July & August at 7 p.m. Foodland parking lot, Coboconk. Presented by Faith Tabernacle Church and Trinity Full Gospel Church. Sit in your car or bring a lawn chair. MON - Bobcaygeon Senior Centre Mahjong 1 p.m. $3

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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 - amateur photography club that meets every other Tuesday at 10 am in the Bobcaygeon Library. We pay $2 each for the use of the room. TUES - Attn mature badminton players: come out and play at the Bobcaygeon Public School 7-9 pm. Bring clean running shoes and raquet. Call Jim at 705-7383305 for more info. TUES - Blind draw darts 7:30pm Omemee Legion 1st WED - Crime Fiction Book Club in the Carnegie Room of the Lindsay Library to discuss works by certain authors. 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm. Call the Lindsay Library for more information. WED- Scrapbooking and paper crafters meet from 9:30 till noon at the Salvation army church in Fenelon Falls. Beginners welcome, call church for details. WED - Bobcaygeon Senior Centre Carpet Bowling $3 7 p.m. Contact: Al 705-738-1749 WED - Dunsford Seniors Club 1pm for Bid-Euchre. WED - Pickleball 7 - 9 p.m. Bobcaygeon Public School. $3/person. WED - Afternoon tea at the Fenelon Museum in July & Augus, 2-4 p.m. $5 Contact the Museum for more info. THURS-TOPS-Take off pounds sensibly at the Bobcaygeon Legion 6:30 p.m. Come see us. All welcome. 1st FRI - MINI BUCKS EUCHRE, Bobcaygeon Seniors Centre 7 p.m. Contact: Roger 705-738-6627 FRI-Pickleball, Fenelon Falls Community Centre 9 a.m. - noon. $4 drop in fee. For more info call Jane 705-4541358 or email fenelonpickleball@gmail.com SUN- Drive-in gospel music at the Coboconk Foodland parking lot, 7 p.m. Presented by Fith Tabernacle and Trinity Full Gospel Churches. Everyone welcome. Sept 1st, 2015, Lindsay Tai Chi club will be meting at the back room of St.Paul’s Anglican Church, 45 Russell ST, west Lindsay. Hours Tues, Fri 9:30 to 11:30. Wed, Thurs 6:30 to 8:30. for info lindsaytaichiclub@gmail. com FRI Sept 4 & Saturday Sept 5 2015 Fall Book Sale At the Boyd Gallery and Bobcaygeon Library 9:00 am – 2:00 pm both days Proceeds to support The A. Sheila Boyd Foundation 705-738-9482 www.theboydmuseum.com

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