The Kawartha Promoter - April 4, 2019

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OVER THE BACK FENCE

It’s Volunteer Appreciation Month!

In this issue of The Kawartha Promoter, we have a feature on volunteering, an activity that is so important in our community.

When John and I lived in Toronto, I had wanted to get involved in community theatre. Unfortunately, the competition for roles in any plays was fierce so I didn’t stand a chance of scratching my acting itch.

When we moved up to Buckhorn almost 20 years ago (how time flies!), one of the first places I went was the Buckhorn Community Centre. I had heard they were doing a dinner theatre and I thought I could help out backstage or painting props. Little did I know that that one conversation with Mary Barrow (who was directing the play) would lead to many, many years of enjoyment on stage with the Hall’s Bridge Players. They consider being an actor or director to be a volunteer position, but they treat us so well! Over the years, I have also volunteered in other ways at the BCC and consider

many of those people to be part of my family!

There are a few other organizations with whom I have volunteered over the years and I learned so much from each one of them.

It means so much to organizations when community members get involved. It’s not only good for them, but also good for you. There’s nothing better than the feeling you get from helping others.

And there’s so much choice, too.

No matter what you’re interested in – from music to gardening, farmers’ markets to libraries, schools to food banks, tourist organizations to fishing tournaments – you will surely find an organization that needs your incredible talents. All you have to do is ask.

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Three Knights In Shining Armour

We’ve all heard about the knights in shining armour of long ago who rescued fair maidens in distress.

Well, I am not a ‘fair maiden’, but I was in distress one horrible day a few weeks ago, when three young men came to my aid. Let me tell you about it ...

I had just returned from a sojourn in beautiful sun-drenched Mexico and was not yet attuned to the harsh reality of a cruel Canadian winter.

Looking out my window on that ‘first day’ home, a horrendous sight met my eyes. The world was a skating rink – ice, ice everywhere and ne’er a place to walk.

My fridge was empty and my cupboard bare.

Whatever could I do? Despite inner warnings, I resolved to go outside. I would take my car, I thought, and do a little shopping. My car was roadworthy and had good snow tires .. I should have no problem.

How wrong I was! Because I am getting a little older now (in my 80s), my memory is not what it used to be. I was just inching my way across the frozen path to where the car was sitting, when suddenly I

thought, I haven’t got the fob! (The fob is a new device used to operate a car instead of a key.) I usually kept my fob in my purse, but because I was going away for a prolonged visit to sunny Mexico, I had given it to my daughter for safekeeping.

Whatever should I do? My parking space is close to Foodland. Looking around, I saw a few people returning to their cars with groceries. In desperation, I called out to them, waving my arms and shouting, but no one noticed.

How long I stood there appealing for help, I do not know. But I know my face and hands were freezing and I was just about to give up when a young man appeared in the doorway of a truck stop across the way.

He saw my plight and made his way to where I was standing, frozen, on a patch of ice. “May I help you?” he asked, his face etched in concern. He had just left to get help when two other young men came along. Taking my hands, they half-carried me to safety. As I entered the warmth of my home, I asked the thee young men, “What are your names?”

The first one told me his name was Kevin and he worked at Foodland. The other two were brothers working in a family business – W.G. Jackett and Sons.

“I don’t know how to thank you,” I told them.

“You have saved my life.”

“No thanks are necessary,” they all replied. “We were happy to help.”

Who needs to read stories about heroic acts, I asked myself settling down to a hot cup of tea? We have heroes in our own backyards. They don’t ride horses anymore and they’re not called knights. But they are heroes just the same.

D. Hannon, Bobcaygeon

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I just wanted to touch base and thank you for your help in getting the information out there regarding our 2 Workshops “Building a Circle”. They were a great success.

A shout-out to Sobeys Fenelon Falls for generously underwriting refreshments at our recent “Building a Circle” workshops, held in collaboration with Community Living, March 19 and 20. The workshops were geared to those interested in enabling people living with a developmental disability to live their best life in our community. It’s so encouraging to have the backing of our local businesses.

Heather Parks ABLE (Access to Better Living Experiences), Fenelon Falls

to hear Life Changing Messages

and join our Healing Service (prayer for the sick) Guest Speakers: 1 PM - Mike O'Brien & Paul Gilbert 6:30PM - Pastor Hartley Smith & Reverend Brad Medd

Live Music: Melanie Faris, Josh & Laura Leck

Saturday, April 13th, 2019 Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm (Dinner Break) • Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm Location: Royal Canadian Legion, 96 King St E, Bobcaygeon

Contact: Anne Whitley 705-738-5227 or annewhitley@icloud.com

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City Hall

By Kirk Winter

There’s more news from City Hall than there was space in the printed version of The Kawartha Promoter.

Additional articles can be found on our new website: www.thepromoter.ca.

LETHAM HAPPY WITH FIRST QUARTER

I sat down with City of Kawartha Lakes Mayor Andy Letham for almost 90 minutes recently and spoke about the budget, councillor workloads, fire hall construction, policing costs, culture funding, and many other issues of interest to the local tax payers.

Budget Letham was very happy with the budget, and pleased that the new Council has survived the First Quarter of 2019. Letham shared that the First Quarter of each year is always the most intense with the budgeting process front and center, and for a new Council the learning curve can be very steep.

Road Maintenance

No one in the City should be surprised that road maintenance is high on the City’s list of priorities.

The City was informed that with a higher than usual snowpack preparing to melt in Algonquin Park, the likelihood of flooding with more road damage is very high. The City’s plan to rebuild many of its gravel roads is on target for a spring start.

Letham said the weather this winter has been a challenge because of its variety and severity. A difficult combination of snow, freezing rain, wind, and flooding that has just begun has run City road crews ragged.

Letham shared that the City has to adjust to the current weather patterns and assume they are going to be the new normal. Letham gave a big shout out to the City road crews who try their best to keep the roads in CKL safe and passable. He concluded by saying that “this winter has been very hard on staff.”

You can read the entire interview on our website at www.thepromoter.ca under “City Hall.”

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Branch 67 Lindsay (705) 324-2613 • Pub Fare Lunch – Tuesdays, Thursdays, noon to 2 pm • Full Dinners – Fridays, 11:30am to 1:30pm • Meat Roll – Saturdays, 2 pm • Live Entertainment – Saturdays, 7:30 to 11:30 pm, free • Sir Sam Seniors progressive euchre every Tuesday - 1pm • Big Buck Bid euchre 4th Wednesday of every month -11am

Branch 184 Woodville & District (705) 439-2397 • The Country Music Jam usually held on the third Sunday of each month will be held on the second Sunday for April only. Next Jam will be April 14

Branch 238 Fenelon Falls (705) 887-3041 • Tuesday - Mixed Darts - 7:30pm • Wednesday - Bingo - 6:30pm/Men’s Snooker - 7pm • Thursday - Drop-in Shuffleboard - 4pm • Thursday & Friday - Hot Lunch 11:30 to 1pm

• L ast Thursday of the Month - Turkey Dinner - 11:30 to 1pm • F irst Friday of the Month - English Pub Night - 5 to 7pm • S unday - Drop-in Shuffleboard 1:30pm/Euchre - 1pm

Branch 239 Bobcaygeon (705) 738-2710 • April 5 - Fiesta Mexicana - 6pm Tickets $20pp - Food provided by Christine from Eggsmart. This is a Legion fundraiser.

• Mondays - Darts or Big Bucks Euchre ONLY • Last Monday of the month - Big Bucks Euchre - Doors open at 10:30am - $10pp - Lunch included

• Tuesday - Snooker League - 1pm • Wednesday - Jam Session 2-5pm • Thursday – Hamburgers 4-7pm • F riday - Karaoke with Merle – 8pm Wings served from 7-10pm • S aturday - Meat Roll - 2pm • Sunday - Drop in Shuffleboard - Noon • L adies’ Auxiliary does catering for events. Call Anna at 705-731-2244

Branch 441 Kinmount (705) 488-3462 • Bingo – Fridays, 6:45 pm • Meat Draw – Saturdays, 5 pm • Seniors Cards – Mondays, 1 pm • Mixed darts – Wednesday, 7:30 pm

• B ig Buck Bid Euchre - Third Wednesday of month, 11 am • Third Sunday - 8am to noon - Ladies Auxiliary breakfast

Branch 497 Omemee (705) 799-5095 • April 13 - Jim & The Jammers - 1pm to 5pm • April 27 - Jim & The Jammers - 1pm to 5pm • May 4 - Meat Roll - 1pm to 4pm • For Hall rentals, call 705-934-5095

Branch 519 Coboconk (705) 454-8127 • April 12 - Annual Spring Fling Ladies Night - 7pm - Fashion show, cottage auction, door prizes, vendors Tickets $10 now on sale • April 14 - Country Music Jamboree 1 to 5pm - Tickets $8pp • Tuesday – Euchre - 1pm

• Wednesday – Darts - 7:30pm • Saturday – Meat Roll - 3pm • First Wednesday – Big Buck Bid Euchre - 11am • Last Friday of the month - Lunch & Music - 11:30am

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COUNCIL REVISES MEETING SCHEDULE

City of Kawartha Lakes Council adopted a change to the meeting schedule for the remainder of the year.

The change sees Regular Council meetings reduced to one per month. This came about as a result of the first few months under the new term of Council that saw the introduction of Committee of the Whole meetings. It resulted in an average of three meetings per month, separated by only one week. In some cases, meeting agendas were very light, resulting in short meetings, unnecessary travel times and inconvenience for the public and media who attend the meetings.

Mayor Letham noted that should time-sensitive business arise, Council has the option to add an

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additional Regular Council meeting, or to extend a Committee of the Whole meeting with a Regular Council section in order to allow items to be adopted.

April meetings will take place at the following times:

• April 9, 1pm, Committee of the Whole

• April 23, 2pm, Regular Council

All meetings are posted on the City’s website and you can sign up for notifications by email of agendas, minutes and meeting changes.

COMMUNITY ROUNDTABLES

Kawartha Lakes Council is pleased to introduce a new way of engaging with the community. Starting late summer and continuing into September, the public will be invited to participate in community roundtables in each of the eight wards. A community roundtable is an opportunity for Kawartha Lakes residents to engage with their elected officials, municipal staff and each other about current topics of general interest.

All roundtables will be open to the public and will be approximately two hours long. Chaired by the Deputy Mayor, meetings will include a round of introductions, a topic overview, a discussion and a section addressing next steps. After each series of roundtables, the Deputy Mayor will create a report for Council including feedback from the public, ideas and recommendations. The topics will vary for each series of roundtables; 2019 will focus on managing our roads.

Future meeting dates and topics will be announced shortly. To stay informed, check the website and follow Kawartha Lakes on social media (Twitter: @ kawarthalakes, Facebook: /cityofkawarthalakes).

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Manoomin (wild rice) has been benefitting from the cleaner waters of the shallows in Pigeon Lake over the past few years. The life-giving plant, harvested by First Nations people, has become a lightning rod for dissent.

Lakeshore property owners are worried about real estate values declining if the Manoomin cuts off access to the deeper recreational waters of the lake.

Conservationists, harvesters and their supporters want to see the Manoomin continue to prosper as it

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is a source of nutritional food and attracts abundant aquatic and bird life.

Recently at Trent Lakes Council, Deputy Mayor Ron Windover put a question about property values and Manoomin to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation’s (MPAC) representative Nathan Martin.

Deputy Mayor Windover asked if ‘wild rice’ growth could have an impact on property values and “could it be true that some properties could face losses of up to $200,000?”

Martin responded by stating that it all depends on if there is “a willing buyer and a willing seller.” The value of the property depends on the appeal to the buyer and how much the owner is hoping to get from the sale.

Martin went on to clarify that if a property owner feels their MPAC tax assessment should be less because of Manoomin, then the owner can apply to have the property value re-evaluated to reflect any change.

Martin also made it clear that the municipality would lose some tax money in the “first year of decline but not after that.”

After a November 3, 2018 public meeting in Ennismore, a forum was organized for the purpose of discussing and gathering greater input related to Manoomin with the purpose of developing a summary report. A consultant, Mr. Rene Drolet, has been hired to help establish an organizing committee and to plan and facilitate the delivery of a Stakeholder Workshop.

As well, Nation to Nation discussions between Parks Canada and the Williams Treaty First Nations Steering Committee are continuing.

LIONS’ NEWS

Submitted by Lynda Darling

The Bobcaygeon & District Lions Club is very pleased to announce that our Bingo will be back on Monday, April 22.

Come and see our beautiful renovations with updated the washrooms, ceiling fans, and a brand new beautiful floor upstairs. We can’t wait to see our old players and hope that many more new players will join in the fun. Doors open at 5:15pm and games start at 6:30pm.

Our Guide Dog Walk for Saturday, May 25 is well along in the planning process. Letters will be going out to all of our awesome supporters and even some new businesses, very soon, hoping that they will support this amazing program. Pledge sheets, coin boxes, and posters will be distributed around town at various places.

Our biggest business supporter is of course, Marlene at Pet Valu. She will have lots of pledge sheets in her store.

We have much planned for that day, so keep an eye out for further information. So far, I’ve heard about a country auction, silent auction, homemade dog treats, and a yummy bbq.

We are also running our annual Duck Race on July 1. We have included a prize for the last Duck. Tickets will be on sale very soon. Join in the fun and cheer on your duck!

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The Promoter Crossword # 245 - by Charon

Down 1 Have a good cry (4) 2 School in culture (8) 3 Symbol of disgrace or infamy (6) 4 Days to say "Thank Goodness"? (7) 5 Trance-inducing practice (8) 6 Take for granted (6) 7 Metallic element (4) 14 Sports stadium (5) 16 Authoritative proclamation (5) 18 Carpenter's support (8) 20 Hats in Quebec (8) 21 Restrained in style or quality (7) 23 Accounts book (6) 25 "Private Lives" playwright Noel(6) 27 Bridge support (4) 29 Theatre seating area (4) Across 8 Abominable one (4) 9 Running late (5) 10 Spoken (4) 11 One of a set of four

by Vivaldi (6) 12 Speak out against (8) 13 More than clean (8) 15 Sound system (6) 17 Depart from life (7)

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Like a mind reader (7) Jean of the early screen (6) Impure (8) Tough lumber for your floor (8) Every Thursday, for example (6) Farm unit (4) Diaphanous (5) Encourage (4)

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Volunteer Appreciation According to the Rural Ontario Institute, in the period from 2004 to 2013, between 43 and 50 percent of Ontario’s non-metro population volunteered for a group or organization. Meanwhile, 66 percent of volunteers also did informal volunteering by helping someone at their home.

In 2013, according to Statistics Canada, volunteers devoted almost 2 billion hours to their volunteer activities, or the equivalent of about 1 million fulltime jobs. Individuals who volunteered did so for an average of 154 hours in 2013.

It seems as well that our volunteers are getting older. In 2013, 28 percent of all Canadian volunteers were 55 years of age and older. Those in that age group, 42 percent of them sat on a committee or board.

As well, community contribution and use of skills and experiences were the top two reasons individuals volunteered in 2013.

According to Volunteer Canada, more than half of the country’s 161,000 non-profit and charitable organizations have no paid staff and rely solely on volunteers. In smaller and rural communities, the contribution of these volunteers is invaluable.

WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT?

Volunteers make an immeasurable difference in the lives of others. Very often, they get involved with the core intention of helping others. But research done by organizations around the world indicates that volunteering can help you, too.

HEAR OUR LIONS ROAR! COBOCONK & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB

Would like to thank all our members for their dedication, time and hard work.

As a Club,we thank our community for their continued tremendous support

Boosting Your Career I’ve often said that the volunteer experience a potential employee lists of their resume carries great weight with an employer. Volunteer experience adds up, whether you’re using the talents you use in your everyday job or trying something new. Words like initiative, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving jump off the page of your resume. Add that to your commitment to community and taking initiative to help others makes you a more attractive candidate than someone without volunteer experience.

Real-world Experience Another amazing motivator for young people to get involved with a volunteer organization is the opportunity to feel what life is like in the real world of business. No matter if you’re working with a community centre, special event or special interest organization, the practices of business apply. You are accountable for the volunteer job you’ve taken on and, above all, learning from others in any situation gives you a taste of full-time employment.

Becoming Part of a Community

For those of us who moved up to the country from the city, the “culture shock” can be overwhelming.

Coming into a new community can be daunting, but I found that getting involved with the Buckhorn Community Centre gave me the opportunity to meet new people and adapt to my new surroundings. There are plenty of opportunities within your community – libraries, schools, boys and girls clubs, seniors organizations, retirement homes, animal shelters ... the list goes on and on. All you have to do is reach out and follow your passion.

IT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD

Researchers have tried to measure the health benefits to volunteers. Studies have shown that there are significant benefits, especially for older adults.

According to the Mayo Clinic in the U.S., here are just a few:

WE COULDN’T DO �N�T��N� W�T�OUT �OU� Members of the Bobcaygeon Lions Club are just ordinary people, doing amazing things in our community. For 40 years, Members and Volunteers have helped with fundraising and community services. Thank you for committing your time and talents to help the less fortunate in our community.

Visit us on Facebook to find out about Bobcaygeon’s Lions, and what we do.

Call 705-738-1892 for more information.

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Many thanks to all of our past and present volunteers.

New volunteers are always welcome!

It’s more than just work with us, it’s lots of fun and many perks too!

Please call Maicey at 705-738-9426 to join us!

Bobcaygeon Farmers Market at the Fairgrounds (Saturdays)

To all of our cherished Volunteers! Thank you for Starting Something!

Together, we are assisting children with reaching their full potential.

Contact: 705-324-6800 or www.bigbrothersbigsisters.info for more information.

We our volunteers and welcome volunteers of all ages.

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1. Volunteering decreases the risk of depression.

Research has shown that volunteering leads to lower rates of depression, especially for individuals 65 and older. Volunteering increases social interaction and helps build a support system based on common interests — both of which have been shown to decrease depression.

2. Volunteering helps people stay physically and mentally active. Volunteer activities get you moving and thinking at the same time. One study found that volunteering among adults age 60 and over provided benefits to physical and mental health. Another study found that, in general, volunteers report better physical health than do non-volunteers. Older volunteers experience greater increases in life satisfaction and greater positive changes in their perceived health as a result of volunteering.

3. Volunteering may reduce stress levels. Volunteering may enhance a person’s social networks to buffer stress and reduce risk of disease. By savouring time spent in service to others, you can feel a sense of meaning and appreciation, both given and received, which can have a stress-reducing effect.

4. Volunteering may help you live longer. An analysis of data from the Longitudinal Study of Aging found that individuals who volunteer have lower mortality rates than those who do not, even when controlling for age, gender and physical health. In addition, several studies have shown that volunteers with chronic or serious illness experience declines in pain intensity and depression when serving as peer volunteers for others also suffering from chronic pain.

STEPPING UP

Thank you to all the supporters & volunteers who help make Santa Day a fantastic, fun, free day!

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Volunteers do not necessarily have the time, they have the heart.

Thank you from the bottom of mine for making our community fabulous.

Kathleen Seymour Fagan, Councillor Ward 2

Throughout our area, there are so many volunteer opportunities available. The key is to find a position that you would enjoy and are capable of doing. It’s also important to make sure that your commitment matches the organization’s needs.

If you’re new to the area, just ask around to find out what organizations are out there. Here’s just a

Expressing my sincere gratitude and thanks for all of our community volunteers.

Ron Ashmore Councillor Ward 6

705 934 2223 rashmore@kawarthalakes.ca

Laurie Scott, MPP

Haliburton - Kawartha Lakes - Brock TO OUR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS:

THANK YOU

for your service and dedication.

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Thank you

To all our volunteers who dedicate time and energy supporting TLDSB schools.

sample of what’s available: • Community theatres, museums, and monuments • Libraries or senior centres • Service organizations such as Lions Clubs or Rotary Clubs • Local animal shelters, rescue organizations, or wildlife centres • Youth organizations, sports teams, and after-school programs Remember that volunteering doesn’t have to take over your life. In fact, research shows that just two to three hours per week, or about 100 hours a year, can confer the most benefits—to both you and your chosen cause. The important thing is to volunteer only the amount of time that feels comfortable to you.

Volunteering should feel like a fun and rewarding hobby, not another chore on your to-do list.

If you have some spare time and want to get involved with any local organization, it’s pretty simple.

All you have to do is call them, go to one of their meetings or events and talk to them about what you want to do. Most of them will ask you how you’d like to be involved – sitting on a committee or board of directors, helping plant gardens, using your creative skills to teach others, taking tickets at the gate, or setting tables at events. Every organization has one thing in common – their willingness to help you help them.

At the Buckhorn Community Centre on April 24, there’s a special volunteer lunch. It’s a gathering of local organizations who are looking for volunteers and a free lunch so you can meet others who share your interest in getting involved. Check out their website (www.buckhorncommunitycentre.com) for more information.

In the pages of The Kawartha Promoter, we regularly have articles about the activities of the Bobcaygeon Horticultural Society, Bobcaygeon Choristers, Music Council, and many other organizations who could always use volunteers. What have you got to lose by giving them a call? Nothing!

Each year, more than 500 "exceptional people with extraordinary hearts" contribute to all aspects of Community Care's operations.

The significant contributions that our volunteers make are invaluable.

To join our team and find out about volunteer opportunities with Community Care: www.ccckl.ca/join/volunteer Or call our Volunteer Co-ordinator at 705-324-7323 ext 160.

Do you have a special skill that you’d like to share with others?

The Kawartha Lakes Public Library is currently looking for volunteers who would be interested in presenting library programs. If you have a skill that you think others would be interested in learning, we’d love to hear about it!

Crafting • Photography Sewing • Woodworking • Etc.

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Horoscopes

April 4 to 17

Melodie McCullough

Aquarius (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) Aquarius – focus on the good. It may seem there are many nasty things happening in the world, and possibly in your small corner of it, too. But try to remain positive and see that which is decent. Keep hope alive.

Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) You have the ability to be a leader, Pisces.

Remember to lead without criticism and without dominance, so that others will want and choose to follow you.

Aries (March 21 to April 20) Be bold and be brave, Aries, in all that you do. Timidity will not bring what you want. Speak up and speak out.

Taurus (April 21 to May 21) Do something you love today, dear Taurus.

Just one little thing can make a huge difference. And don’t forget to dream a little, too!

Leo (July 24 to Aug. 23) A trip to somewhere great is staring you in the face! Enjoy your brief get-away, and use the time to relax and feel happy.

Virgo (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) Virgo, as an Earth Sign, you tend towards being matter-of-fact and solid. You like to take something that is stable – either physically or emotionally – and build on that steadiness to create something new.

Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) No limits! That’s what you need to tell yourself, Libra, during this zodiac phase. Don’t restrict your actions – or goals – for some preconceived notions of what and where you should be in life. All options are open!

Scorpio (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) It is so easy to judge other people, Scorpio. It can make us feel superior when we do. But that doesn’t make it right. Don’t be part of the ‘rating culture’.

Gemini (May 22 to June 22) Go outside, Gemini. Step into the world of nature and stand in awe of it. It will rejuvenate you like nothing else.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) Hey, Sag – your health has been holding you back for awhile, but we see recovery and healing in the future.

Restoration will come with time.

Cancer (June 23 to July 23) “It is a happy talent to know how to play.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson. So it is, Cancer. Shed your worries and find a way to brighten and lighten your day.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) Your good deeds in the community are recognized and appreciated, but you also need to take care of yourself. Slow down, when necessary, and reclaim your strength.

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ROOTS ‘N’ RAMBLINGS

By Helen Kaphammel

Get Ready! Get Set! But, unfortunately, we cannot get into our gardens yet. The winter has been long, and the snowfalls more than plentiful. However, we certainly can get organized. We should make sure all our garden tools are clean and sharp. Pruners should be in tip top shape, ready for us to prune bushes and cut away dead branches as soon as the snow starts to recede and we can find the bushes and the flower beds once again.

Now is also a good time to visit garden centres, since many have just re-opened and are starting to brim with new garden life. We can get a glimpse of the new trends that are coming for spring, summer and fall. We can also buy spring potted flowers to bring colour into our homes -- tulips, daffodils, etc. Once those blooms have spent, we can save the bulbs and plant them in the ground during the summer and hopefully they will bloom again next spring for us.

When the snow finally disappears and the ground starts to thaw, we can start applying mulch to the flower beds. I always buy extra mulch in the fall so that I have it ready for my garden treatments in the spring. Sometimes, the garden centres have not received their spring shipments by the time I am eager and ready to go to work in my garden. Raking away dead leaves, carefully, is another step in allowing the spring flowers, pushing through the ground, to breathe more easily. Another tip for us gardeners is to make sure we do stretching exercises before we

tackle any physical work!

April can be a very busy month. Along with the start of garden work, there are events happening in and around Bobcaygeon. Our Horticultural Society is holding its regular monthly meeting -- note, this month, on Wednesday, April 17. The guest speaker is Gladys Fowler who will be discussing “Square Foot Gardening”. Join us for coffee and refreshments at 6:30pm, with our meeting and speaker following.

Easter falls on April 21, so get the colourful Easter Bonnets ready. The Peterborough Garden Show takes place on the weekend of April 26, 27 and 28, in their new venue at Sir Sanford Fleming College off the Parkway in Peterborough. Spring will definitely be here by the time of this yearly event! Happy spring gardening!

The Bobcaygeon Curling Club and Recreational Facility presented a cheque for $13,137 to The Bobcaygeon Helps Food Bank. The funds were raised at the 8th Annual Bobcaygeon Cares Charity Bonspiel, supported by 95 local businesses and over 120 club members. The Bobcaygeon Helps Food Bank has served the community for over 20 years. The cheque was presented by Janet Wilson, Treasurer and Norm Stanley, President of BCC to Laura Fisher, President of The Bobcaygeon Helps Food Bank.

Thanks for voting! The Nominees have been announced at www.bobcaygeon.org

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MUSIC COUNCIL NOTES

Submitted by April Scott

We hope that everyone who attended that Michael Bridge concert enjoyed this wonderfully talented musician. It was a great concert to end this season 2018-2019 Music Alive series. But the work doesn’t stop there.

Our Artistic Director, Kathryn Terry, has been hard at work procuring musicians for the Concerts in the Park 2019 series. She has successfully filled all of the Children’s and Adult concerts for July and August. Our very loyal sponsors and advertisers for these concerts have once again helped to make these concerts possible. Kathryn is also researching for the next Music Alive season.

The Summer Camp is getting well under way thanks to Bev Tombler. Registrations are coming in and we hope that we will have a full house. Bev has included some elective sessions which should be an added attraction, among them are drama, and bell ringing. I’ll have more

information to share about this next time.

I think we can safely say that winter is over and the snow and ice are slowly melting. We look forward to bringing our news to you over the next little while.

Please visit our Facebook page weekly for information on the Concerts in the Park.

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Celebrate the arrival of spring with an evening of music on Saturday, April 6 at the Downeyville Hall. This is an age of majority event. Doors open at 7pm and music starts at 8pm.

Pint of Blarney and The Seven Man Trio will entertain the crowd in a pub setting with offerings of Irish, Folk and Classic Rock tunes.

Tickets are $15 each with all the proceeds going towards the Downeyville Hall Renovation Project.

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WELCOME BACK BINESHIINH (BIRDS)

As told by Doug Williams to Julie Kapyrka

At this time of year, every year, it’s been happening for a long time, the great bird migration starts to happen.

According to the Old Ones, it wasn’t always so. They say that the first ones to come from the warmer parts of the earth to this area are the bigger birds. By that I mean the red-winged blackbirds, the grackles, the robins, and blue jays, etc. And they did this for a very long time.

But one day, they say a bird from around the Caribbean, what we call a warbler today, followed the bigger birds and found that there was an overabundance of food for warblers in this area during the warm summer season. So he went back to the south and reported back to the other warblers that this is an amazing place with plenty of insects for food; and that it would be an amazing place to come and make their nests, give birth, feed their young, and then fly back south. This is known today as the great warbler migration.

It thrills my heart when I first see these birds come back. And this week is no exception (March 15). I go around the marshes and try to spot the male redwinged blackbird that comes back from the south and calls from these marshes to his mate who he expects to arrive anytime.

And also, the other signs of spring like the migrating robin as opposed to the local robin. The migrating robin to me is the type of robin that migrates and eats worms. And the local robin is the one that stays over the winter and eats winter berries.

Then I begin to expect to see the warblers. But the warblers don’t come until the 1st of May. And it further gives me great pleasure to hear the great crested flycatcher arrive, usually around the 2nd week of May. These are special birds, that fly all the way up from somewhere down south – a long way. And they come here and live in the maple tree canopy. And we believe that they are a bird that keeps the maple trees company during this time of year.

The other interesting part to all of this is that we know that birds are dependent upon many things to be in sync – there has to be good weather, there has to be, as an example, big beautiful Canada thistle that the yellow finch uses to build its nest. Without the thistle where is the yellow finch going to get its nesting material?

There are other birds like that – where a seed from a plant will not sprout until it has passed through the gut of a bird. This tells us that some plants are dependent on birds and sometimes birds are dependent on plants.

It’s called a symbiotic relationship.

Old Nishnaabeg knew this and recognized that we are all part of a circle. A circle of relationships that depend on us all being together, getting along, and sharing the abundance of goodness that grows every year in this part of the world.

Interestingly, THE DANGERS OF ICEnot DAMAGEmany ON DOCKS plants or animals depend on humans for survival… but that is another story.

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No matter the dock or float model, brand or composition; whoever decides NOT to remove their dock from the water for the winter, is definitely taking a risk.

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Imagine in the spring the ice is melting and there’s that big remaining patch of ice in the middle of the lake… one day the winds pick up and push this big mass of ice blocks directly towards your shoreline ! Make no mistake, the weight of these big blocks of ice will push your dock against the shoreline or any obstacle and create much damage (see photos), or even destroy your dock by crushing it completely. Some small lakes or protected bays may have no ice movements at all, these could be an area where the risk is smaller.

Another important concern is if the water level of your lake or river fluctuates during the winter months. Maybe your dock is placed over a rock that is very well submerged during the summer, but if the water level dropped in the fall, is suddenly only a couple of inches below the ice surface. If the ice cracks or moves, this could leave your dock vulnerable to being cracked or bent by the rock or ice itself.

Interesting note: Ice cracks are often seen not too far from shorelines; these are usually created where the ice starts to float, versus where Dear Dock Owner, it’s frozen through and sitting on the shallow shoreline lake bottom. If your dock happens to be in this crack line, when the ice drops, your dock is at risk of irreversible damage….further out or closer to shore could be less risky!

In response to the frequently asked question: ‘’can we leave our docks in the water for the winter’’? … There’s really no clear cut answer, however Before making your final decision on whether or not to remove your dock from the water for the winter, take a good look at your we strongly recommend taking them out. It’s not the freezing of the water that can damage your dock and floats; it’s the actual ice movement. So neighboring docks. If they’ve been left in the water all year, for many years, without being subjected to any ice damage, then the odds as a general rule, wherever lakes or rivers freeze over, it is strongly suggested that all docks be removed from all lakes and rivers, for the winter. could be on your side… but do keep in mind that Mother Nature has a mind of her own, so there’s always a risk.

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Tasks such as tree removals can be extremely dangerous for individuals that are not trained to do so safely. Hiring professionals to do such jobs is a great way to prevent any possible injuries/damages that may occur if these tasks are completed improperly. We offer advice regarding the removal as well as tree care. Crazy Monkey is also fully licensed, liability insured and covered through WSIB for workplace safety. This reassures customers that any injuries and/or damages that could occur on the job site are completely covered.

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Trees affected by the ash borer become a hazard as they become weak, and because of this, it is recommended you get your ash trees inspected. If your trees have been infested, they may need to be removed to prevent further spread of disease. However, trees can also be injected with insecticides to protect them from being attacked by the ash borer. Our company supervisors are more than happy to take a look at any questionable trees and make suggestions to mitigate the infestation.

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BUSINESS OWNERS NEED A TAX PROFESSIONAL

By Kirk Winter

According to Farm Business Consultants (FBC), Canada’s farm and small business tax specialists, small business owners need to establish a long-term relationship with a taxation professional. This will allow them to gain as much benefit as they can from Canada’s complex and ever-changing tax code.

Most small business owners are aware every day that they wear many different hats at their place of work. When it comes to taxation matters, FBC recommends that you call the experts.

Whether you choose an accountant or seasonal tax preparer, these people have valuable knowledge that will give you peace of mind during taxation season. FBC suggests the following reasons to hire a tax professional: 1. Tax laws change frequently. The Income Tax Act never stands still. Tax professionals keep up with those changes so you can receive all the credits and grants available and stay compliant.

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3. Having a tax professional allows small businesses to focus on the tasks that actually grow your business.

Accountants and bookkeepers can help you manage the day-to-day tasks of record keeping so you can focus on the decisions that make you money.

4. Relationships and representation are important for all small businesses. When applying for financing, professional financial statements are required. Only tax professionals can provide those. Second, if the CRA targets you for an audit, your tax professional can and will represent you.

5. Tax professionals work with a multitude of clients.

The successes and failures that they have had with those other small businesses can be shared with you so that you can avoid the pitfalls or reap the rewards of other businesses experiences.

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The folks at Turbotax have done some research into how people use their tax refund. They say that Canadians are generally very responsible when it comes to spending that extra money. In fact, almost 36 percent plan to use their refund to pay down or pay off an outstanding debt and 32 percent intend on keeping the refunded money as saving. But 16 percent say they’re going to spend it!

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Make Home Improvements Renovations aside, there are several ways to improve your home that will actually pay off in the long run. Replace loose windows and doors, add insulation, or switch to energy efficient appliances to save on your bills.

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Use the extra cash to pay for auto repairs, dental work, essential purchases or anything you’ve been avoiding because of the bill.

Get Something You Want Don’t feel guilty about indulging in a little bit of retail therapy, but don’t get carried away either. A nominal refund in no excuse for a massive shopping spree.

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We have all been told of the benefits attributed to continuous learning, such as, keeping your mind sharp as you get older, becoming smarter, and learning new things. Using some or all of your tax refund to sign up for a program or class, is a wonderful option which has short-term and long-term benefits.

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FOR RENT

OFFICE SPACE 2 rooms, private entrance and washroom.

400 sq ft. $850 per month Central Bobcaygeon 705-738-6188

WANTED

VINTAGE COLLECTABLES We buy vinyl records and comic book collections, toys and sports items. Also gold, silver and costume jewelry, advertising and all types of retro, pop culture and mid-century items.

We make house calls.

Robert or Penny 705-324-2699 ____________________ WANTED Canada & USA coins Coin collections Silver dollar coins 1967 and earlier Silver & gold jewellery broken or not Sterling items eg. Birks Sterling flatware Jurgen 705-340-1504

WANTED ANTIQUES

Furniture,Glass, China, Military Medals etc. Duck Decoys, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver Dollars, Gold, Coins, Pocket Watches etc. Anything old.

R. Carruth.

705-887-1672.

HELP WANTED

We build high-quality, custom Decks & Gazebos. We’re looking for another quality team member. Willing to train the right individual.

Please respond by email with qualifications and contact details... info@ northwoodcustomdecks. ca

THANK YOU

Thank you to everyone for your expressions of kindness to my family and myself during the recent death of my beloved husband, Paul George Graham on February 15, 2019. It was very thoughtful of you and meant so much to us.

Interment after Easter in Elma Cemetery, Atwood.

Lois Graham

CLASSIFIEDS IN THE KAWARTHA PROMOTER WORK! Call 705-738-6188 or email classifieds@ thepromoter.ca

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Adult Day Programs - Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls , Little Britain, Lindsay & Omemee. Community Care - Call 705324-7323 APR 7 - The Senior Citizens’ Club of Fenelon Falls lunch, 11:30am-1:30pm, 58 Murray St. $10 per person.

APR 10 - Noon Hour Concerts, Cambridge St. United

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Gold & Silver Buyers James Gold & Silver Buyers “The People You Can Trust” Professional, Respectful, Confidential Buying: Coins, Sterling silver tableware, gold jewellery, gold watches, coin collections, old Canadian Paper money, and Militaria.

Estates are welcome.

Peterborough Square Mall 360 George St N. Peterborough (705) 874 3800 We are local and support your community.

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Church. Bring your lunch, and stay for a social time after each concert. Tea & coffee provided. Cost is a freewill offering.

APR 10 - St. James Anglican Church annual Lenten Film Series. Films about leaving home, returning home and finding home together. 7pm. No cost.

APR 10 - Bobcaygeon Senior Center Big Bucks Euchre, noon. $10 (lunch included) All welcome. 705-793-1096 APR 12-14 - Comedy “Whose Wives Are They Anyway”, Buckhorn Community Centre. Roast beef dinner, cash bar.

Fri. & Sat. doors open at 5:15pm, Sun. doors open at 3:45pm.

705-657-8833/buckhorncc40@gmail.com $40.

APR 17 - Bolsover Srs. Spring Fling, 5:30p.m., Bolsover Community Centre. Tickets $18 available from executives includes dinner & dessert. Info or tickets: 705-426-9053 APR 17 - St. Andrews Church Bolsover Maundy Thursday. An enactment of the “Last Supper”, reading scripture, hymns, samples and description of the food eaten at Passover for the Seder meal. 7pm.

APR 18 - Food for Thought Luncheon, Manilla Hall. Speakers Bruce Taylor on the “Hardy Boys” books, Paola di Paolo on identifying signs of domestic abuse and Raeann Rideout & Shauna McEachern explaining Powers of Attorneys. $7.

RSVP to 705 357 3637 APR 20 - Manilla Hall Easter Party.705 357 1907.

APR 23 - St. Andrew’s Church Bolsover Soup & Sandwich fundraiser. 11:30am-1pm. 2 soups available, sandwiches, coffee, tea and desserts. $10. 705-426-1382 for more details.

APR 25 - Bobcaygeon Senior Center bus to Casino Rama.

Bus leaves 8:30am returns 4:30pm. All welcome. Dues to be paid 1 week before trip. Info: April at 705-731-0314 APR 28 - Kirkfield Historical Country Classic Concert, Kirkfield Museum. 7pm. Admission by donation. 705-4385454 or www.kirkfieldhistoricalsociety.com.

APR 28 - Manilla Hall Old Time Fiddle Jam. $5 Info:705 357 3637.

2nd MON - Lindsay Creative Quilters’ Guild Meetings 35 Lindsay Street N, Lindsay 1–3:30pm MON - Bobcaygeon Senior Centre Mahjong 1 p.m. $3 MON - Euchre, Bolsover Community Centre,1:15p.m. $2 For more info call Lorraine 705-426-9053.

MON - Bid Euchre, Carden Recreation Centre, 1 p.m.705484-5712 MON - Indoor Drop-In Tennis, Fleming College (at the Field House) noon - 2pm. All experience levels welcome.

MON - Indoor Drop-In Pickleball, Fleming College 2pm – 4pm. All experience levels welcome.

1st TUES - Dunsford Seniors Club Pot Luck, noon; 1:30 pm for Euchre.

1st TUES- Free clinics are now at the Bobcaygeon Seniors Centre, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. No appointments are needed.

TUES - Amateur photography club that meets alternate Tuesdays, 10 am, Bobcaygeon Library. $2 each for the use of the room.

2nd TUES - The Kawartha Settlers’ Village Quilters meet at Trinity Church, Bobcaygeon. New members & guests welcomed. Contact: valexhewlitt@hotmail.com TUES - Omemee Legion Doubles darts @ 8pm.

TUES - Bobcaygeon Pickelball at Bobcaygeon Curling Club 7-9 pm Drop-in fee $3 TUES - Bobcaygeon Cruisers, Beach Park, Bobcaygeon. 6 pm - dusk. Classic Cars, sports cars, trucks & other interesting vehicles welcome. If you don’t have a car come, talk & look.

TUES - Coffee Talk. 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Room, Trinity United Church, Bobcaygeon . All welcome.

TUES - Queer Youth Kawartha Lakes Group, for queer youth in Kawartha Lakes meets every Tuesday (unless otherwise indicated). For more info, call the Health Unit at 1-866-8884577, ext. 2228, or text (705) 878-2723.

TUES - Darts, Bolsover Community Centre,1:30p.m. $2 For more info call Lorraine 705-426-9053.

TUES - Indoor Drop-In Pickleball, Fleming College (at the Field House) noon-2pm. All experience levels welcome.

LAST TUES - Victoria Haliburton Amatuer Radio Association,

monthly meeting, Police Department Building, Community Services Room, Lindsay., 7:30 pm. Call 705-879-4159 for any further info.

1st WED - Crime Fiction Book Club in the Carnegie Room, Lindsay Library to discuss works by certain authors. 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm. Call the Library for more info.

1st WED - Lindsay Bassmasters 7:30pm, Christian Fellowship Church. 59 Mary St. W., Lindsay.

WED- Scrapbooking and paper crafters meet from 9:30noon 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: Gary 705-793-9751 WED - Dunsford Seniors Club 1pm for Bid-Euchre.

WED - Darts, Bolsover Community Centre, 1:30 p.m. $2 For more info call Lorraine 705-426-9053.

WED - Carden Carvers, Carden Recreation Centre, 7p.m.

705-833-2046 WED - Rejuvenating Yoga, 10-11am, Manilla Hall. Info at 705 432 3322 THURS-TOPS-Take off pounds sensibly Kawartha Retirememt, Bobcaygeon 5:30 p.m. All welcome.

THURS - Omemee Legion mixed darts @ 8pm.

THURS - Bobcaygeon Seniors Centre Cribbage 1pm $3 THURS - Bobcaygeon Pickelball at Bobcaygeon Curling THURS - Bridge & Cribbage Bolsover Community Centre, 1p.m. $2 weekly per event.

THURS - Remote Controlled Aircraft Club, Carden Recreation Centre, 7p.m. 705-833-2046 THURS - Sages Community Exercises, Kirkfield Lion’s Hall 9:30am, $2/ week. Exercises done at own pace, standing or sitting with Tai Chi being part of the program. Great for those with pain or disability. Call 705-438-1439 for info.

THURS - Indoor Drop-In Pickleball, Fleming College (at the Field House) 10am – noon. All experience levels welcome.

THURS - Indoor Tennisl, Fleming College 2pm – 4pm. All experience levels welcome.

THURS - Yoga Class, 7:45 to 8:45 pm, Manilla Hall. Info 705-432-2355 ext.243 FRI - TOPS 9-9:45 am at the Kirkfield Lions Hall. $46 per year and $10 monthly dues. all Gail 705-426-1976 for more info.

FRI - Darts,Carden Recreation Centre, 7:30p.m. 705-8332294.

FRI - Take off Pounds sensibly group has weigh in and weekly meetings. 8:30 a.m.,Kirkfield Lions Hall. First class free. 705-426-1976 for more info.

FRI - Indoor Drop-in Tennis, Fleming College (at the Field House) 10am-noon. $4 All experience levels welcome.

FRI - Lindsay Social Club Dance, Queen Victorial Public School, Lindsay. 8-11pm. Lunch $10 3rd FRI - Lindsay East and District Lions spaghetti dinner.

More info: Lion Art 705-878-5503.

SAT- Food Addicts in Recovery fellowship program, Omemee Baptist Church, 10:30am - noon. Info: Noeleen 705-738-7237 SAT - Competitive Pickleball, Fleming College (at the Field House) 2pm – 4pm. All experience levels welcome.

SAT - Indoor Tennis, Fleming College 10am-noon. All experience levels welcome.

SAT - Gentle Fit Exercises, 8:15–9:15am, Manilla Hall. Info at 705-432-2355 ext. 243 2nd SAT - Bobcaygeon Seniors’ Centre Mini Bucks Bid Euchre 7pm. $5 For info call Carol 705-793-1096

Visit our website for ongoing local events and community happenings.

www.thepromoter.ca

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Health & Wellness MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE

BeADonor Month occurs every April across Ontario.

New data released by Trillium Gift of Life Network, Ontario’s organ and tissue donation and transplant agency, reveals that last year in Ontario, more people than ever before gave the gift of tissue.

In 2018, there were 2,413 tissue donors, an increase of 85 percent over the last 10 years. Trillium Gift of Life Network credits this improvement to the expansion of routine notification to more hospitals, requiring the hospitals to notify Trillium Gift of Life Network when a patient has died.

A single tissue donor has the potential to help up to 75 people : a cornea transplant can restore sight, a skin graft can help burn patients, and a heart valve replacement can help a child with a congenital heart condition play and thrive.

In 2018, there were 252,581 new registered organ and tissue donors, and Ontario also set a record for the most organ donors after death by circulatory determination (DCD) with 118 giving the gift of life.

Donation after DCD is an option when a patient has a severe illness, with no chance of recovery, and the family has decided to withdraw life-sustaining treatment. Over the last 10 years, the number of DCD donors has increased by 219 per cent, which has transformed the lives of patients waiting for an organ

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transplant in Ontario. Last year similarly marked a banner year for transplantation in Ontario.

Heart transplant patients waited, on average, fewer days than ever before; experiencing a 42 percent decrease in the average wait time in one year alone (from 214 days in 2017 to 120 days in 2018). Lung transplants saved an unprecedented number of lives, with 195 patients receiving the gift of life, a 75 percent increase in the last five years.

“Because someone took two minutes to register as a donor, and because a family made the selfless decision to donate their loved one’s organs and tissues, the lives of many Ontarians were forever changed in 2018,” says Ronnie Gavsie, President and CEO, Trillium Gift of Life Network. “But despite all the progress, it is not enough. Every three days someone dies waiting for an organ transplant.”

As of December 31, 2018, 1,630 patients are on the waitlist for transplants and 4.2 million Ontarians have registered their consent to organ and tissue donation.

To register or learn more, visit www.BeADonor.ca.

VOLUNTEERS SUPPORT RMH

The Ross Memorial Hospital Auxiliary continues to seek out ways to enhance patients’ experiences and support the Hospital to provide exceptional care together.

The Auxiliary made a special donation to support needs including the purchase of hysteroscopes for the Perioperative Suite, a specialized echocardiography stretcher, computers and monitors, and kitchen wares for the Nutrition Services Department. Volunteers Evelyn Morrow, Rhona Bryant and Joyce MacCormack presented the cheque for $55,000 to RMH Interim President and CEO Veronica Nelson and RMH Foundation Executive Director Erin Coons.

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