The Kawartha Promoter - December 12, 2019

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dealt with. We can’t hide those under a rock and we need to urge our elected officials to make decisions and act on those problems.

This is the time of year for giving and helping those less fortunate.

Whether you donate to a toy drive, give to the local food bank or sponsor a family with gifts and food for the holidays, I urge you to do something to help someone else. It’s as easy as shovelling your neighbour’s walkway or taking some homebaked goodies to a senior’s home. You don’t need to make a big gesture, just any gesture will do.

My personal wish for all our readers is a happy, healthy and safe holiday season. Surround yourself with love and hold them close. For 2020, challenge yourself to try something new, get off the couch if you can, and keep smiling! Thank you for reading and supporting The Kawartha Promoter and our efforts to serve you.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s my second Christmas without John and, I have to say, I feel a bit more in the spirit of the season this year. I have wonderful friends, great family and a terrific community of people around me for support. So, really, I am blessed in so many ways.

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The Downeyville Hall Restoration Committee would like to thank everyone – the volunteers, the attendees, the media - for all their support of the Downeyville Hall renovation project during 2019. We hope to see you out at our monthly fundraisers.

For more information about upcoming events, please visit https://downeyvillehall.webnode.com.

Look for details about the grand opening of the new fully accessible hall entrance and handicapped washroom early in 2020.

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City Hall COUNCIL APPROVES 2020 OPERATING BUDGET

At the Special Council meeting on December 3, Council approved the 2020 Operating Budget.

There will be a 3.5 percent increase to the tax levy, slightly below the forecasted increase in the long-term financial plan.

Council received a presentation from Jennifer Stover, Director of Corporate Services. Stover noted that the Operating Budget is $205 million of a total municipal budget of $305 million. The Capital, Water and Wastewater and Special Project Budgets were adopted by Council on November 26 totalling $100 million.

Pressures on the budget such as reduced funding from other levels of government, increased winter control costs and waste management costs made it difficult to bring the budget in under target. Council supported adding $200,000 to the budget from the Child Care Reserve to make up for provincial reductions. This will support child care fee subsidies for up to 79 additional children in 2020 as a onetime transition until the provincial model has been solidified. The $400,000 in reductions to Paramedic funding from the province will be offset by internal budget adjustments. All boards and agencies were held to 2019 budget levels.

Council directed staff to provide a further $300,000 in reductions to the budget through operational efficiencies across the organization. These reductions will not impact service levels.

Council invested in enhanced services for 2020 in the following areas:

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Thank you for your sup ort in 2019.

• $1.2 million increase in maintenance of roads and bridges • Investment in recruitment and retention of healthcare practitioners • Accessible transit service (LIMO Transit) increased to seven days a week to meet community demands • Increased municipal investment in small business development through the Kawartha Lakes Small Business Entrepreneurship Centre (KLSBEC).

The 2020 budgets include funding for minor staff increases to support enhanced service delivery. “By leveraging grants, alternative funding sources and bringing work in-house where prudent, we’ve invested in staff with very minimal impact to the tax levy,” said Mayor Andy Letham.

“I’m pleased that we’ve been able to look at innovative ways to deliver municipal services that ensure taxpayers receive top value for their dollar.

We deliver over 200 services to residents of Kawartha Lakes. We do this by running a lean business model and leveraging all opportunities available to us,” commented Ron Taylor, CAO.

The final budget will be published online in the New Year.

COUNCIL QUICK HITS Special Council Meeting - Nov. 26, 2019

By Kirk Winter

It is once again budget time in CKL, and it was obvious from the meeting on November 26 that Council was having a tough time making sure that all the worthwhile projects received the attention they deserved. Discussions are expected to go on for at least another two weeks as Council attempts to get these issues squared away before the Christmas Break.

A few highlights included:

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Council to support 2020 International Plowing Match $100,000 approved by Council Moved by Councillor O’Reilly and seconded by Councillor Ashmore Council to support Cultural Centre Feasibility study $50,000 approved by Council Moved by Councillor Seymour-Fagan and seconded by Councillor Richardson Council to split City-wide Speed Reduction Study over three years $172,775 approved by Council To be spent over three years rather than one Moved by Councillor Dunn and seconded by Deputy Mayor Elmslie Council says yes to shelve Colborne Bridge Study Anticipated cost $350,000 Moved by Deputy Mayor Elmslie and seconded by Councillor O’Reilly

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No repairs to Kelly’s Bay Road in 2020 Anticipated cost $165,000 Motion to approve the repair moved by Deputy Mayor Elmslie and seconded by Councillor Ashmore Defeated by Council More money for sidewalks $150,000 approved by Council Moved by Deputy Mayor Elmslie and seconded by Councillor Seymour-Fagan No repairs to Mill Pond Bridge, Omemee in 2020 Anticipated cost $1.728 million Motion to approve the repair made by Councillor Ashmore and seconded by Councillor Yeo Defeated by Council

COBY SCHOOL HOUSE TO BE DEMOLISHED

By Kirk Winter

Kawartha Lakes Council has made a decision to demolish the old Coboconk School House located at 2 River Road, Coboconk.

The building is currently privately owned. The City has had complaints going back to 2012 about the poor upkeep of the old schoolhouse, and its threat to locals who might be tempted to enter the building and explore.

The City has had numerous discussions with

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the building’s owner which have gone nowhere. The building continues to deteriorate, and recently a section of roofing collapsed, taking a supporting wall with it.

Communications with the owner completely broke down in 2018, causing the City to take the unusual step of seeking tenders for the building’s demolition, with all costs being charged to the delinquent owner.

Seven tenders for the building’s destruction were received with a wide range of bids, from $81,400 to $415,000.

The City decided to go with Maxx North Group Inc, the lowest of the seven bids received. Work is to begin immediately, and the City hopes that the demolition can be completed by December 31, 2019.

The bid from Maxx North Group includes the demolition, backfilling, grading and landscaping of the soon to be vacant lot.

Demolition cannot come soon enough for neighbours of the old school house “who have found shingles and other debris from the property blowing off the building and onto the City street and neighbouring properties, increasing the liability risk.”

A local heritage home expert shared with me that the City bid seems very low for a property that will likely “be subject to considerable hazardous waste remediation.” He shared that if the Coboconk school received the typical boiler upgrades that many of the one-room school houses enjoyed in the late 50s and early 60s, asbestos and its proper removal “will need to be a priority of the demolition firm and its crew.”

The City has said that the entire cost will be recoverable from the owner of the property and returned to offset the budget expenditure. They said that if the owner defaults, the amount will be added to the taxes and eventually recovered through collection of the taxes or tax sales.

While residents in Coboconk will be glad to see the eyesore coming down, they are also sad that unlike many of the other one-room school houses across the old Victoria County, the example in Coboconk has not been converted into an attractive heritage home or business that would benefit the community as a whole.

Let the demolition begin!

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collect the money they so desperately need.

This year, some kettle locations have gone a little high-tech, enabling donors to give with their debit or credit cards through the use of tap-and-go technology.

The Salvation Army welcomes any and all donations to assist the 1 in 7 Canadians who are currently struggling to make ends meet. As the Salvation Army says, “no donation is too small.”

When you see a red kettle somewhere during this holiday season, don’t be afraid to give generously. Your donation will be much appreciated by someone less fortunate.

One of the surest signs that Christmas is approaching is the appearance of the Salvation Army donation kettles at a location close to you.

The Salvation Army arrived in Canada in 1882, and since 1891 has been engaged in the Christmas Kettle Campaign, raising money to make the holiday season brighter for those who are less fortunate.

The Salvation Army hopes to raise $21.6 million dollars in their Christmas Kettle Campaign in Canada.

In 2018 the Salvation Army helped 1.6 million people The Kawartha Promoter in Canada and 4.5 million people in the United States.

Supported entirely by our advertisers. We encourage you In Canada alone, the Salvation Army provided 3.4 to choose the businesses that you see in these pages. million free meals and 261,000 Christmas hampers to individuals and families in need.

This year’s Christmas Kettle Campaign will be collecting in 400 Canadian communities at more than 2,000 locations.

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We have joined forces to wish all our supporters, audiences and volunteers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The concerts are all over for 2019 and we promise more exciting entertainment for next year.

From the Choristers, we would like to once again thank the Retirement Suites for providing us with the space for our practices every week. We hope the residents, staff and visitors enjoyed their special Christmas concert.

We would also like thank The Kawartha Promoter for allowing us to keep you up to date with everything we are doing.

Please visit both of the Facebook pages for continuing information for 2020.

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A SPECIAL TIME OF THE YEAR

By Kirk Winter

The Winter Solstice is fast approaching for those of us who inhabit the northern hemisphere. On Saturday, December 21 at 11:19pm, the solstice occurs.

The Winter Solstice marks the 24-hour time period with the fewest daylight hours. Simply said, the Winter Solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year.

The history of the Winter Solstice is an interesting and ancient one.

The old Roman calendar denoted the Winter Solstice on December 25. When the Gregorian calendar was created the date was moved to December 21.

In certain cultures around the world this event took on great significance.

In pre-Christian Scandinavia, the Feast of Juul occurred on this day. Outdoor fires would be lit in every village to symbolize the heat and light of the returning sun. The Juul logs were gathered for the many bonfires and the Juul boar was cooked for the community’s feasting pleasure. There was also much Juul singing as people gathered like the Whos from Whoville around the roaring bonfire. Many historians believe that the Juul celebration became a Yule celebration when imported by the Vikings to parts of the British Isles conquered by these fierce Nordic warriors. Many of us would recognize the idea of the Yule log, Yule feast and Yule singing as intrinsically important parts of our modern day Christmas celebration.

In ancient Rome, they celebrated Saturnalia to coincide with the Winter Solstice. The festival began on December 17 and lasted for seven days. The festival celebrated Saturn, the King of the Roman gods. There were lavish banquets given by those who could afford it, gifts were exchanged and schools and businesses

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were closed so families could reunite for this important celebration. Roman custom also encouraged that individual quarrels should be forgotten, and attempts be made to start relationships anew.

In China and East Asia, the Dongzhi Festival was celebrated to mark the advent of the Winter Solstice.

The festival was a celebration of the more abundant daylight and a return of more positive energy that would improve all aspects of a person’s life.

In Iran, the Winter Solstice was celebrated by a gathering called Shab e-Yalda, or Yalda for short. The one-day festival celebrated the longest and darkest night of the year. Families would gather to eat, drink and read poetry until the early hours of the next morning.

Across North America, the First Nations people, who were keen astrologers, realized the importance of the shortest day of the year. The Winter Solstice was marked by community gatherings, religious ceremonies that typically celebrated a sun deity, and hope that soon the snows would be receding and new life would begin to spring up across Turtle Island.

It is easy enough to imagine the influence that particularly Juul and Saturnalia might have had on the creation and formation of our Christmas traditions as the three festivals blended and shared the best that each culture had to offer.

Whatever you and your family have planned for Winter Solstice, enjoy and stay warm. Spring is soon on the way!

HELPING THE PETS

Until December 20, the Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes is holding their annual ‘12 Days of Litter’ Donation Drive.

Help them collect 150 bags/boxes of unscented, non-clumping kitty litter for their animals in-house. If you purchase kitty litter from any of their partners, they’ll pick it up! This way, you won’t have to carry those heavy boxes or bags to the shelter. If you’d like to drop your donation off in-person, that’s great too.

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KINSMEN TOY DRIVE NEEDS YOUR HELP

The Lindsay Kinsmen Club needs your help. Every November since 1947, the club has made it a goal to provide toys for less fortunate children in CKL.

In 2018 close to 600 children were beneficiaries of this program. The club hopes to service 900 deserving children in 2019.

There are more than 60 locations across CKL where you can drop off a new unwrapped toy. The barrels will be available at those and many other locations until December 20.

If you are too busy to drop off something at one of the many barrel locations, the club encourages you to go to its website, www.lindsaykinsmen.ca, and click on their PayPal Account link where much needed donations of cash can be made.

City of Kawartha Lakes Social Services sorts the applications of potential recipients and passes on to the club a list of children who qualify based on need.

On December 21, 22 and 23 the children and their guardian are invited to come to 50 Mary Street West to pick a toy of their choice.

If you are looking for the opportunity this Christmas season to make a stranger’s life brighter, don’t hesitate to get involved. Somewhere in CKL is a child who will very much appreciate what you have done.

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Horoscopes

December 12 to 27

By Melodie McCullough

Aquarius (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) Ah, winter! You may not love the cold and snow, Aquarius, but you should try to make the best of it. It’s important, even in the dark days, to get outside and let that glorious fresh air fill your lungs.

Leo (July 24 to Aug. 23) You may be experiencing a stressful time now, Leo, but the end is in sight. The sun will soon be shining once more. We hope you believe us, but, better yet, we hope you believe in yourself.

Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) “The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.”: Albert Camus. So, what do you say, Pisces? We say: be the free-spirited person the world needs right now!

Virgo (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) Keep working hard at your job, Virgo, even though your job is hard! Your employer and co-workers appreciate your dedication, even though they may not show it.

Aries (March 21 to April 20) Dear Aries, you may experience an attraction to intellectual types during this phase. What are you waiting for? Get to the library, read that latest best seller, and, who knows, your true love may be waiting just around the shelf.

Taurus (April 21 to May 21) It’s that time of year, Taurus – usually hectic if we let it. So, don’t! Plan ahead, know what you want and what you need, and set your boundaries. And stay healthy!

Gemini (May 22 to June 22) Planning on travelling over the holidays, Gemini? It’s great to get away and visit family, but try not to place too many expectations on yourself or others around you. It can be a trying time of year at best, so just go with the flow.

Cancer (June 23 to July 23) If you are not failing, Cancer, it means you are not doing anything new! Don’t stay in the same old rut out of fear of being unsuccessful. You will never know how something will turn out if you don’t try it.

Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) One small act of kindness, Libra, can send a ripple across the world in unknown ways. Try it. Do a good deed, and then imagine its consequences flying to all the corners of the globe.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) As the New Year approaches, it’s a good time to ponder 2019 and figure out what it has meant to you, Scorpio.

Were there things you did that you now regret? Were there bright spots you will remember forever? Look forward to the year ahead, with fondness for the past.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) The midwinter ‘long nights full moon’ shines its brightness during this long and dark time, reminding us that its light will guide us through the blackness. No matter where you are in this country, whether in the Far North, or right here in the Kawarthas, the same moon plays its part, Sag, and we know that morning will come.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) You are swamped, dear Cap! And it is showing in your lack of attention to diet and lack of sleep. Set a date for the most important things to get done. Everything else can wait. And remember to relax -- at least 30 minutes a day!

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1,800 YEARS IN THE MAKING

By Kirk Winter

An essential part of the Christmas season in western culture is an individual called Santa Claus.

This person is thought to be based on a real individual.

His appearance and back story have been radically altered by writers during the ensuing generations to create a much more accessible and less austere individual that would appeal to children in Europe and North America.

Historians tell us that there was once a monk named Nicholas. He was born almost 1,800 years ago in modern day Turkey and was renowned for his piety and kindness. Nicholas, the son of wealthy merchants, gave away all his inherited wealth and travelled the countryside helping the poor and the sick. Over the centuries, the story of this kindly man spread and he soon became known as the protector of children and sailors.

St. Nicholas’s feast day is celebrated on the anniversary of his death, December 6. This day was considered a lucky day to make large purchases or get married. By the 1400s, St. Nicholas was the most popular saint in Europe, and even after the Reformation when the veneration of saints was discouraged, St. Nicholas maintained his positive reputation, particularly in Holland.

St. Nicholas arrived in North America with the first flood of Dutch immigrants to the New World. As early as 1773, New York City newspapers reported

on groups of Dutch families gathering to honour the anniversary of Nicholas’s death. The Dutch knew Nicholas as Sinter Klaas, and woodcuts of the saint were found on display in many Dutch migrants homes.

Gift giving, mainly focused on children, has been an important part of the Christmas celebration since the holiday’s rejuvenation in the early 19th Century. Stores began advertising Christmas shopping in North America in the 1820s. Santa Claus made his first appearance dressed as the traditional St. Nicholas at a Philadelphia shop and thousands of children were attracted to see this gradually evolving saint.

Santa Claus was in for a major makeover in the 1800s, thanks to Clement Clarke Moore and Thomas Nast. They created the modern day Santa Claus we are most familiar

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with an individual who flies house to house on Christmas Eve in a miniature sleigh pulled by eight tiny reindeer leaving presents for deserving children.

Nast’s drawings depicted Santa as a rotund cheerful man with a white beard holding a sack of toys for lucky children. He also gave Santa his bright red suit trimmed with white fur, North Pole workshop, elves and his wife, Mrs. Claus.

The story of Santa Claus spread across Europe in the 19th Century, and with a few local variations Santa became Christkind in Switzerland, Kris Kringle in Germany, Jultomten in Scandinavia, Father Christmas in England, and Pere Noel in France.

The final part of the now familiar Santa Claus story was added during World War II when Robert L. May wrote the poem entitled, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, put to music by Johnny Marks and released

by American country legend Gene Autry. The song initially sold two million copies in the United States, the story has been translated into 25 languages and a cartoon narrated by Burl Ives and released in 1964 has been charming audiences ever since. With the addition of Santa’s ninth reindeer, the story of Santa Claus was complete, at least for right now.

When you pass one of the mall Santas this holiday season, take a close look and remember how far Santa has come in the last 1,800 years. Popular culture has kept St. Nicholas’s penchant for good works and gift giving and grafted that onto a body that is more child friendly and one that in the last two centuries has come to represent the “real” Santa Claus.

March 14, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.

Academy Theatre for the Performing Arts

WHY SHOP LOCAL?

Submitted by Lockside Trading Company

In an age of online shopping and big box stores, most everything we need is easily available with a few keystrokes. Sadly, most of what you get is fast, disposable and cheap. Shopping locally has never been more important. Here are a few reasons why: Economy Local businesses are the backbone of our economy.

Studies show that for every $100 spent locally, $45 will stay in that community, and $9 within province.

When you spend that same $100 at international corporations only $14 stays in the community.

Creating Jobs Shopping locally creates a strong job market, keeping local workers from searching employment out of town.

Local employers are more likely to pay higher average wages and offer more full time jobs.

Investing in Community Local businesses are owned by folks who live in your community and are passionately invested in the welfare and future of the community. Keeping your shopping dollars local is a great way to reinvest in your town.

Customer Service and Experience Local owners know their clientele, offering products suitable for your specific area; based on their customer’s choices rather than national trends. Also, if anything goes wrong you have a local company to go to, personal touches and local face-to-face customer service mean strong customer relationships.

Personality and Character The greatest thing about independent and small businesses is that people, not boards and stockholders, run them! Independent businesses bring much-needed originality and variety to communities.

MARQUEE FUNDRAISING EVENT Academy Theatre Sales begin November 22 705-324-9111

Executive Sponsorship: Leader: Builder:

Seasons Greetings and a Happy New Year from all of us at

Supporter: Dr. Julie Johnson

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Environmental Impact Choosing a local company over a chain has a positive impact on the environment. Less city sprawl equals less congestion, habitat loss and pollution.

Purchases online means shipping - deliveries and packaging for every individual item increases our carbon footprint.

“I would like to thank my clients for this past years business and support.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a healthy prosperous New Year, looking forward to working hard for Cathy Poole you in 2020.

Area Resident for Ove

Entrepreneurship Supporting local businesses means helping support an entrepreneur’s dream of growing a thriving business.

Make shopping locally a tradition, and a lifelong way of purchasing; face to face with people from your community. Interaction and touch is something lacking in our online world. This year, focus locally on what your dollars can do. We have all heard the sentiments “When you buy from a local business, someone actually does a happy dance.” We all love convenience, but nothing is more convenient than a prosperous local economy.

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Celebrate the New Year roaring 20’s style at the Fenelon Falls Brewing Company. Join in for a night of good laughs, great memories, lavish style and a luxurious spread of fine foods and craft beer.

Get the secret password and grab your tickets at our taproom or to purchase online please send a request through our Reservation Form. Visit www. fenelonfallsbrewing.com for more information.

73 BOLTON ST., BOBCAYGEON cathy@remax-kawartha.ca Area resident for over 30 years

‘Tis the season!

A Holiday Art Market is currently on view at Colborne Street Gallery. This exhibition features a wide selection of artwork from local artists as well as Inuit art from Cape Dorset, Nunavut. It also champions original and affordable fine art with a focus on work that is $400.

Works include: painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture, textile art, handblown glass vases,woodcarving, ceramics, handwoven blankets, metalwork, handmade ornaments and jewellery.

Exhibition: Thursday, November 7, 2019 Sunday, January 5, 2020 You can also visit our website at https://colbornegallery.ca/ as well as our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colbornestgallery/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColborneStreetGallery

For Holiday hours please visit our website: colbornegallery.ca

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Come get inspired. FREE to visit, every day.

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LOOKING INTO 2020: YOUR HOROSCOPES FOR THE YEAR AHEAD

make a forward-thinking one-year, five-year and tenyear plan. And don’t obsess, this time next year, if you haven’t accomplished all you set out to do in the first year – everything, especially life, takes time.

Aquarius (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) Financially, Aquarius, the new year will bring stability and less worry than you have recently known. Stay the course and keep your head up. 2020 will be a very good year, so treat yourself!

Taurus (April 21 to May 21) Taurus – this is your year to dream! Take time to invent; imagine all possibilities; conjure up the best; and make believe! Because if you do, then anything can happen and all your days will be filled with magic!

Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) “When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.”: Maya Angelou. Indeed, Pisces, we are sure you know this.

If you can give and be grateful in the year ahead, you will have had a fine year to look back upon this time next year. Bonne chance!

Gemini (May 22 to June 22) Yes, Gemini, there will be trying times for you in the coming months. There will be low moments, but there will be many highs, as well, and in the end the good times will prevail.

Remember to love the little things. We will be thinking of you!

Aries (March 21 to April 20) It’s the beginning of a new decade, Aries, and it would be a good time to

Cancer (June 23 to July 23) Spread the joy! Cancer, you have a lot to offer the world, and the coming year looks so promising for you. Share your enthusiasm and love for life with others and you will receive much in return.

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Leo (July 24 to Aug. 23) Your career will take centre stage in the new year and beyond, Leo. It will, of course, bring change and the need for a solid work ethic. But it will also mean constancy and enjoyment as you meet new people who appreciate and care for you. And you will find your place in the world!

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Virgo (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) You will find yourself spending a lot of your time travelling away from your home in the coming year, Virgo, bringing new experiences, new involvements, new knowledge . . . and new love. Sounds like fun!

Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) Lucky, lucky Libra! Good luck will shine upon you, Libra, all through the year ahead, and bring love and peace your way. It’s going to be a great year!

Scorpio (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) 2020 may be an emotional year for you, Scorpio. There will be much to laugh and cry about. There will be love and let-down.

Don’t be afraid to let your emotions show, so others can understand what you are going through. Friends and family will be very helpful – stand by and with them.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) A long-distance love affair is in the stars in 2020 for you Sagittarius. It will be hard to maintain the bond you share with your partner, but you will find it will be strong and robust, and the year will end with great happiness.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) 2020 will be a good year for you to decide just what your life goals are, Capricorn. Don’t waste your time doing or worrying about things that are of no importance. Focus on the real deal, and you will have a productive and creative 12 months.

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MORE HOLIDAY GIVING

Here are some other unique gift-giving ideas.

When in doubt, you can always make a donation to a good cause!

THE GIFT OF LIFE

From the Intensive Care Unit to the Surgical ward, the Palliative/Complex Care Unit to the Maternity and Medical Units, patients at Ross Memorial Hospital rely on bedside intravenous (IV) pumps to safely receive medication, fluids and nutrition.

The hospital has 170 IV pumps, each equipped with a wireless computer and the latest safety software that can dispense various medications and fluids simultaneously and ensure each dose is accurate and appropriate for the patient. Each costs on average $5,000.

Contact foundation.rmh.org for more information.

THE GIFT OF THEATRE

Globus Theatre is offering Gift Certificates for 2020. You can either do a dollar amount, which has no expiry or one of these packages: • Theatre for One $44.38 - Expires December 2020 • Theatre for Two $88.76 - Expires December 2020 • Dinner & Theatre for One $86.75 - Expires December 2020 • Dinner & Theatre for Two $173.50 - Expires December 2020

Visit lakeviewartsbarn.com for more information.

THE GIFT OF PAMPERING After a stressful holiday season, some might be looking for a relaxing way to unwind. Why not get someone special a gift certificate to a spa for a massage, reflexology treatment, manicure or pedicure? Even 30 minutes can take weeks of stress off your shoulders! At

SeaSonS GreetinGS from the

Downeyville Hall Restoration Committee

this time of year, some of them offer special discounts or other deals to help you cross that off your list.

THE GIFT OF A GOOD BOOK Kawartha Promoter readers are familiar with the stories of Elder Doug Williams in his column Minaajim – Good Stories From Curve Lake.

In his book, Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg: This Is Our Territory, he explains that the oral traditions of transferring knowledge from generation to generation is a valid tool for knowing and understanding history.

The book is eye-opening and fascinating, especially for those who live here.

You can pick up your copy at The Kawartha Promoter for $20 (plus HST). It’s also available through Amazon online.

THE GIFT OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS

You know what makes a great Christmas gift? An annual parking pass to Ken Reid Conservation Area.

It’s perfect for the dog lover who visits the off-leash dog park, someone who just enjoys being outdoors or that special hiker or photographer in your family. You get the added benefit of knowing that your gift helps support trails and conservation programming. Visit the Administrative Centre at Ken Reid Conservation Area Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm or call them at 705-328-2271.

THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER Are you looking for that perfect Christmas gift for friends or family? Why not give the gift of an experience that will be cherished for years to come, all while supporting your community?

The Kawartha Lakes Food Source is excited to present their fourth annual Yuk Yuk’s Comedy event headlining Laurie Elliott and Ian Sirota. These comedy powerhouses will be coming to the Academy Theatre on Saturday, February 1, 2020 to entertain and amuse in support of Kawartha Lakes Food Source. The evening goes from 8pm until 9:30pm and is an age of majority event.

From our Kountry Kitchen family to yours, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! early bird special - 2 eggs, bacon Or ham, homefries, toast, and coffee for $5.99 Monday - Friday 8am - 10am

Amazing loyal customers, cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, homemade food, daily specials and soups

turkey dinner and all the triMMings served the week before *christmas* Instagram: thekountrykitchen Facebook: Kountry Kitchen

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Laurie Elliott is a stand-up comic, actor and television writer. Ian Sirota has opened for a number of comics, including Jerry Seinfeld, Robin Williams and Dana Carvey.

Tickets are $40 (tax included) and all proceeds go to the Kawartha Lakes Food Source. They are available at the Academy Theatre Box Office or online at www. acedemytheatre.ca. Additional convenience fees will apply.

THE GIFT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

Many organizations come out with calendars at this time of year, but here’s one that will benefit our friends, the turtles. The Land Between and Turtle Guardians are offering a fact-filled, high-gloss 2020 calendar so you can mark the year in style. All proceeds help support turtle recovery. Visit www.turtleguardians.com/shop for more information and other great products.

unfortunately decreasing. They have been able to help keep more people from feeling the ache of hunger when they opened their own food bank, the Lindsay Community Food Market. But the statistics have been displaying a distressing picture of more and more of our communities’ residents being unable to make ends meet.

This season, when you’re shopping for your own groceries, get some extras and drop them in the boxes set up at many of our area grocery stores. It’s an easy thing to do!

Season’s Greetings

THE GIFT OF A MEAL

Many of us take our Christmas dinner for granted.

Or any dinner, for that matter. Others don’t have that luxury.

For Kawartha Lakes Food Source, this past year has been a particularly hard one, with KLFS member food bank usage increasing and donations

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F F A T S K C S ’ A Y B E E L G I B GIV

W e would like to thank all of our local and visiting

customers that enjoyed our ice cream and coffee bar this past season. Our staff have chosen the following charities to donate your generous gratuities, which were collected at Bigley’s Sweet Treats and Bigleys Cottage Kitchen. We wish everyone a safe and happy holidays and we look forward to your next visit!

C uddles For Cancer ats and mits for children H at Bobcaygeon Public School (Blankets for patients with cancer)

ocal Bobcaygeon L Food Bank

he Spirit of Christmas T Fenelon Falls Secondary School

(Providing 25 local families with Christmas dinner, gifts everyday neccessities)

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Christmas Services Bobcaygeon Christ Church Sunday, December 15 Lessons and Carol Service - 11am Tuesday, December 24 Christmas Eve Eucharist - 7pm Knox Presbyterian Church Sunday, December 15 Cantata “Joy to the World” - 7pm Tuesday, December 24 Family Christmas Eve Service - 7pm Providence United Church, Cty Rd. 8 Friday, December 20 Christmas Service - 7:30pm Trentside Baptist Church Tuesday, December 24 Christmas Eve Service - 4pm & 6pm

Burnt River St. Luke’s Sunday, December 15 Lessons and Carol Service - 4pm Cameron Cameron Community Church Sunday, December 22 Christmas Service - 10:30am Dunsford St. John’s Sunday, December 15 Lessons and Carol Service - 9:15am Sunday, December 22 Christmas Pageant - 7pm Fenelon Falls Trentside Baptist Church Tuesday, December 24 Christmas Eve Service - 4pm & 6pm

Lindsay Cambridge Street United Church Sunday, December 15 Advent 3 – Joy - 10:30am Sunday, December 22 Advent 4 – Love - 10:30am Tuesday, December 24 A Living Christmas - 7pm Tuesday, December 24 Candelight Communion Service 10pm Sunday, December 29 Family Service - 10:30am St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Sunday, December 15 3rd Advent - 10am Sunday, December 22 4th Advent - 10am Tuesday, December 24 Christmas Eve Service - 7pm

Trinity United Church Tuesday, December 24 Candelight Christmas Eve Service - 7pm

25 King St. West Bobcaygeon 80 Colborne St. Fenelon Falls

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Don't be alone this Christmas December 25 at 12pm Turkey Dinner, Trimmings with Pie, and Party! Donations Welcome Limited Seating - Book Early and Receive a Gift!

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December 15 7:00 pm Cantata “Joy to the Word” December 24 7:00 pm Family Christmas Eve Service December 25 Noon Community Christmas Dinner

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6 Joseph St., Bobcaygeon (Sponsored by the Bobcaygeon Churches) 705-738-4086 Call Sigrid 705-731-0844 to reserve a place.

Minister Rev. Ann Blane Take out options available.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (The church with the Living Christmas Tree)

Dec. 15 – 3rd Advent- 10 am Dec. 22 – 4th Advent – 10 am Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Service – 7 pm Come early (6:45pm) for Carol Sing!

Come and join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ!

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Christmas Eve Service Times 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm in Bobcaygeon 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm in Fenelon Falls Oh Come Let Us Adore Him

Cambridge Street United Church Dec. 15 Advent 3 Joy - 10:30 am service

The Service of Nine Lessons and Carols

Dec. 22 Advent 4 Love - 10:30 am service Dec. 24 A Living Christmas - 7:00 pm. A re-enactment of the Bethlehem scene with a live cast including animals

Dec. 24 Candlelight Communion Service - 10:00 pm Dec. 29 Family service - 10:30 am

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TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

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The Promoter Crossword # 263 – By Charon

Across 1 Christmas song for a one-horse town? (6,5) 7 The Almighty (3) 9 Cheerful and buoyant (5) 10 Not "in the moment" (9) 11 Those who reject all values and religious beliefs (9) 12 Breakfast bread (5)

13 Very thin and bony (7) 15 Polite form of address for female royalty (4) 18 Gyro bread (4) 20 Nouveau riche type (7) 23 Heavy music genre (5) 24 Doorway decoration for Christmas (9) 26 Conceitedness (9) 27 How some You Tube

Christmas is Coming videos go (5) 28 Resigning Green Party leader (3) 29 They bring "comfort and joy" to Christmas (11) Down 1 Native of Tokyo (8) 2 Tropic of Cancer hemisphere (8) 3 Faithful and true (5) 4 Feature of a clear day (4-3) 5 Single payment option (4,3) 6 Golfing hazards (4,5) 7 Boisterous laugh (6) 8 Weaken with water (6) 14 Spinning toy or merry-go-round (9) 16 Like some stomachs and skillets (4-4) 17 Places for church bells (8) 19 Strong smelling cleanser (7) 20 Combed upwards (7) 21 Preserve for burial (6) 22 Strongly built (6) 25 Furiously fuming (5) Solution to Crossword # 262

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Christmas Songs Here Comes Santa Claus

Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, Right down Santa Claus lane Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer Pullin’ on the reins Bells are ringin’, children singin’ All is merry and bright Hang your stockings and say your prayers ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!

Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, Right down Santa Claus lane He’s got a bag that’s filled with toys For boys and girls again Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle, Oh what a beautiful sight So jump in bed and cover your head ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!

Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, Right down Santa Claus lane He doesn’t care if you’re rich or poor He loves you just the same Santa Claus knows we’re all Gods children That makes everything right So fill your hearts with Christmas cheer ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!

A sing-along always brightens the holiday spirit!

Let It Snow

Oh the weather outside is frightful But the fire is so delightful And since we’ve no place to go Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

It doesn’t show signs of stopping And I’ve bought some corn for popping The lights are turned way down low Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

When we finally kiss good night How I’ll hate going out in the storm!

But if you’ll really hold me tight All the way home I’ll be warm The fire is slowly dying And, my dear, we’re still goodbying But as long as you love me so Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

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Sleigh Ride

Just hear those sleigh bells jingle-ing Ring ting tingle-ing too Come on, it’s lovely weather For a sleigh ride together with you

A special Thank You to all our readers and advertisers for another year of supporting local journalism!

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Outside the snow is falling And friends are calling “Yoo Hoo” Come on, it’s lovely weather For a sleigh ride together with you Giddy-yap giddy-yap giddy-yap let’s go Let’s look at the snow We’re riding in a wonderland of snow Giddy-yap giddy-yap giddy-yap it’s grand Just holding your hand We’re gliding along with the song Of a wintry fairy land Our cheeks are nice and rosy And comfy cozy are we We’re snuggled up together like two Birds of a feather would be

Let’s take the road before us And sing a chorus or two Come on, it’s lovely weather For a sleigh ride together with you There’s a birthday party at the home of Farmer Gray It’ll be the perfect ending of a perfect day We’ll be singing the songs we love to sing without a single stop At the fireplace while we watch the chestnuts pop Pop! Pop! Pop! There’s a happy feeling nothing in the world can buy When they pass around the coffee and the pumpkin pie It’ll nearly be like a picture print by Currier and Ives These wonderful things are the things We remember all through our lives

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Jingle Bell Rock

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring Snowing and blowing up bushels of fun Now the jingle hop has be Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square In the frosty air.

What a bright time, it’s the right time To rock the night away Jingle bell time is a swell time To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet Jingle around the clock Mix and a-mingle in the jingling feet That’s the jingle bell, That’s the jingle bell, That’s the jingle bell rock

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It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Ev’rywhere you go; Take a look in the five-and-ten, glistening once again With candy canes and silver lanes aglow.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, Toys in ev’ry store, But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be On your own front door.

A pair of hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots Is the wish of Barney and Ben; Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk Is the hope of Janice and Jen; And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Ev’rywhere you go; There’s a tree in the Grand Hotel, one in the park as well, The sturdy kind that doesn’t mind the snow.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas; Soon the bells will start, And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing Right within your heart.

James Goodliff C a n a di a n a rt i s t

Sincere thanks

to our valued clients & friends.

Best wishes for a joyous & happy holiday season.

Staples & Swain Professional Corporation

10 William St. S., Lindsay • 705-324-6222 www.staplesswain.com

www.JamesGoodliff.ca

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HELPING THOSE IN NEED Ted Garrels, Chairman of the Bobcaygeon Helps Foodbank, was pleased to receive a $3,000 donation from 1867 Confederation Log & Timber Frame who have supported the Foodbank for several years.

Thank-you to the Foodbank volunteers for keeping this local initiative operational.

Local Trades & Services

Support our local small businesses!

To advertise here please call 705.738.6188

People from throughout the Kawartha Lakes look to these ads to find out who to call to help them with their home or business project. Get your business in front of them!

Fully Insured Contractor

Wett Certified Technician

Kawartha Home and Hearth Ltd. Sales • Installation • Sweeps

James Barrieau khhltd@gmail.com www.kawarthahomeandhearth.com (705) 340-3949

Saville Computers Certified On-Site Services

Full Service Professional Computer Repair Specializing in HP Quality Laptops and Towers

72 Queen Street, Fenelon Falls (705) 887-1077 www.saville.ca support@saville.ca 28

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Adam Muschkat

Licensed Carpenter

Office: 647-234-8143 muschkat@gmail.com / www.muschkat.com Local Bobcaygeon • Servicing the Kawarthas

Support our local small businesses!

To advertise here please call 705.738.6188

Home & Property Management ~ Serving the Kawarthas

416-276-9529

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& Newfoundland Specialty Products Purity Products. Chalker’s Salt Beef, Robertson’s Candy, Hats, Books, & More 2 Response St., Fenelon Falls. N. E. Corner of County Rd. 8 & Hwy 35 705-887-9810 Open 6am-3pm, 7 days/week All Day Breakfast

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Tips to Help with Holiday Spending

Everyone feels the financial pinch over the holiday season and most tend to buy on credit and then try to deal with the bills in January. I know it

CAYGEON

TAkEOuT Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 36 King Street East Across from the LCBO

705

738-1288

can be extremely hard to stick to a budget so here are some money saving tips to keep in mind this holiday season!

It is best to make a list, determine a budget for each gift and stick to it. If you can’t find a gift for your price point – then opt for gift cards so that they can be used after Christmas in all the retail sales.

Why not consider “teaming-up” and go in on gifts with others to limit costs and maintain your budget?

Set expectations with family so that everyone plans to spend specific amounts on gift giving. You could also choose to have an adult name-picking or secret Santa. Don’t forget the Dollar Store, they are great for Christmas stocking stuffers, wrappings, cards, and decorations. Who says you have to spend a lot to get into the Holiday Spirit?

You can also choose to delegate the dishes or have a potluck dinner to reduce the cost of a large family meal. Everyone has a specialty that they could bring if asked and it is up to the hostess to coordinate the meal and tell people what to bring.

You might tell your guests to also bring their own alcohol. If you are hosting the event at your home, you shouldn’t be expected to foot the bill for all the drinks. Instead have a Christmas punch and let everyone BYOB. Consider buying gifts really early or too late.

When you buy early, you can take advantage of store sales and discounts, but don’t fall into the trap of buying more and going over your budget. When you buy really late – meaning on December 23 or

We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. To all of our clients, we hope that you had a good year and look forward to serving you in the New Year! Thank you for your continued support. We enjoy working with you and value the relationships that we have formed with each one of you.

We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and are able to enjoy some time with family and friends. Once again, Merry Christmas and God bless!

Leonard & Mary, Margaret, Brandon,Lynda and Liana

TurnerMoore LLP Certified General Accountants 3401 County Rd 36, Bobcaygeon 705-738-1581 Fax 705-738-0031 30

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24 – everything in the stores is already marked down in anticipation for the Boxing Week sales. I have always done my Christmas shopping on the 24th and got amazing deals.

Another idea could be to give the gift now and have it keep giving all year round. A magazine subscription or wine club membership are great gift ideas for a hard to buy family member. The payments can be spread out over the year and make it easier on the wallet during the month of December. Ordering tickets to a play, ballet or opera are also great ways to give a gift now with the added anticipation of a future intimate outing.

Be generous and gracious this season.

Homemade cookies and gifts, a thoughtful Christmas

message in a hand made card, or a letter of devotion and love, can be cherished more than any storebought item.

Be kind to one another, watch your manners, forget the grudges and enjoy your family. Remember, happiness isn’t defined by how much you spend, it is what you do, how much you love, how caring and supportive you are, and above all your true compassion for others.

Written by Christine Ibbotson, Author of “How to Retire Debt Free and Wealthy” Chris is a Canadian Financial Planner, Chartered Investment Manager, Insurance Broker, Commercial & Residential Mortgage Broker, Estate Planner and Taxation Expert, with over 25 years in Canadian Banking. Follow her on Facebook & Instagram. If you have a money question, please email through her website at www.askthemoneylady.ca.

Merry Christmas and Have a Very Happy New Year KAWARTHA COMPUTER SERVICES 705-738-4444

For “ALL” of Your Computer Needs

147 East Street North, Bobcaygeon

(up Road 49, Behind Shell Car Wash)

All of us at BIRCH POINT MARINA wish you a

Very Merry Christmas

Jay Gillinham - Mechanic

Jeff Devolin - Mechanic

Jason Way - Maintainance

Greg Goode - Mechanic

Ian Patterson - Mechanic Matt Ebsworthy - Apprentice

Al Thompson - Mechanic

Willard Gayloard Handyman/Fibreglass

Keven Farrow - Parts/Service Kim Devolin

snowmobile service boat sales and service boat storage South Shore Sturgeon Lake 442 County Road 24 Bobcaygeon 705-738-2473 - Fax 705-738-2500 www.birchpointmarina.com December 12, 2019 - The Kawartha Promoter

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KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR RIGHT

If one of your resolutions is to help others (and even if it isn’t), the Bobcaygeon & District Lion’s Club is looking for you!

On January 19, they’re hosting a fundraising event to support the Bobcaygeon Figure Skating Club. It’s a daytime Bingo, with lots of great prizes and pots up for grabs. A light lunch is available for purchase.

Space is limited, so you’ll want to arrive early.

Doors oopen at 11:45am, the first game gets underway at 1pm.

The Bobcaygeon Lion’s Club is at 55 Main St.

CELEBRATE THE SEASON

A tradition continues as Shambhala Bed & Breakfast in Buckhorn celebrates the season with their Yuletide Tour and Tea until January 30. Delight in the magic of the holidays with a tour through their Christmas Wonderland. Relax and enjoy their Signature High Tea, featuring homemade scones, jams, fancy sandwiches, sweets and coffee and tea.

Reservations are required by calling 705-6578664. Tickets are $30 per person (tax and gratuity included). Shambhala is located at 2825 County Road 36. Visit www.shambhalabedandbreakfast.com.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

If you’re not staying home for New Year’s Eve, the Lakeview Arts Barn in the place to be!

Bring in the New Year and dance the night away on their new hardwood dance floor! This event features The Harry Peterson Band and an all-night delicious buffet.

If you’re concerned about drinking and driving, they offer a free bus ride home at the end of the evening of anyone in the Bobcaygeon, Lindsay and Fenelon Falls area.

Tickets are $55 (plus HST and $2 per ticket fee). Call 705-738-2037 or 1-800-304-797 or visit lakeviewartsbarn.com.

Bobcaygeon & Area Chamber of Commerce

Christmas Show at the Armouries Christmas Market Saturday December 14th & 21st 9:00am - 3:00pm

Santa will be at the market

Daisymart Convenience Bobcaygeon has a new attitude.

Under new management, we offer products you'd find in your average corner store as well as collectibles and games. Check out our vintage toys, comics, Funko Pop vinyl, retro games, gaming systems, accessories and so much more! Shop locally for all your gaming needs, perfect Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers, as well as grocery products too!

Local Farm Produce, Meat, Smoked Meats, Fresh Baking, Christmas Baking, Preserves, Maple Syrup, Bird Seed, Pet Treats & Just about anything you can think of for Christmas Gift Giving.

Admission December 14th to Centre of Hope, December 21st Salvation Army $1 or $2 or Non-Perishable Food Item!

Lunch Is Available

If we don't have it in stock, we will do our best to get it for you!

Winter hours are 7:30am to 9pm daily.

Closed December 24, 25, 26. Open January 1 from 11am to 9pm For more information, contact us or stop by at 67 Main Street, Bobcaygeon Phone 705-738-4638 Facebook @DaisymartR3tr0Gam35

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Lindsay Armoury, Kent Street, Lindsay www.lindsayfarmersmarket.com

Health & Wellness ALLEVIATING STRESS AND ANXIETY

By Lori Mitchell, RAc

Christmas can be a wonderful time. For many, it is their favorite time of the year but for others it is the opposite. For these people, it’s a time filled with dread, financial pressures, and emptiness. It can also be a time of depression, stress and anxiety. Depression involves both mind and body and it affects how a person thinks, feels and behaves. Anxiety can be triggered by stress.

Those suffering with anxiety or depression may also experience headaches, fatigue, muscle pain, infertility, insomnia and poor or upset digestion. Chronic stress increases chances of hypertension, stroke and heart attack.

Acupuncture treatments are a wonderful way to help relieve stress, anxiety and other symptoms. A (Chinese) registered acupuncturist evaluates the entire body, including physical and emotional systems.

Each treatment is uniquely tailored to each patient to treat not only the symptoms but the root cause of the issue. They may also incorporate cupping, guasha, moxibustion and offer lifestyle and nutritional counseling.

Acupuncture has been shown to work for stress and anxiety through the nervous system. It effects two main components of the nervous system; the sympathetic nervous system, which is our fight or flight response,

as well as our parasympathetic nervous system, which is our rest and digest system. These affect heart rate and blood pressure.

Finding the appropriate stress treatment and management strategy is critical to maintaining a healthier you and a higher quality of life. Chinese acupuncture can be great to combat the stress in your life!

WINTER ACTIVITY REGISTRATION

Registration begins December 15 at 9am for the City of Kawartha Lakes Winter Program.

The Fall 2019/Winter 2020 Community Guide includes a complete list of all fitness, aquatics and leisure programs. You can pick up a free copy of the guide at any Municipal Service Centre, Kawartha Lakes Public Library or any municipal recreation facility.

Create your own online registration account and sign up for the 2020 winter programs quickly and easily using the online program registration system.

To register, visit kawarthalakes.perfectmind.com, select “Create an Account” and fill out your contact information to get started. If you require assistance setting up your online account, please call 705-3249411 extension 1306 or 1560 or email recreation@ kawarthalakes.ca.

To register in-person, please visit one of the following locations:

Merry Christmas!

Life Can Be Hard Finding Help Can Be Easy Contact 211 day or night to find support for all of life’s challenges

Do You Hear What I Hear?

LINDSAY EAR CLINIC 65 Angeline St. N., Suite 10, Lindsay

SUPPORTED BY:

TOLL-FREE: 1 (877) 330-3213 TTY: 1 (888) 340-1001

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(705)

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BOBCAYGEON HEARING SERVICE 90 Bolton St, Bobcaygeon (705)

738-1752

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• Fitness Programs In-person registration -- December 16 at 7am -Lindsay Recreation Complex or the Forbert Memorial Pool in Bobcaygeon.

• AquaFit, Adult Swimming Lessons, Water Therapy and Bluebirds Aquatics Programs

In-person registration -- December 16 at 11am -Lindsay Recreation Complex or the Forbert Memorial Pool in Bobcaygeon.

• Leisure Programs

In-person registration -- December 16 at 8:30am -- Lindsay Recreation Complex.

• Children’s Swimming Lessons and Private and SemiPrivate Lessons In-person registration -- December 17 at 7am -Lindsay Recreation Complex or the Forbert Memorial Pool in Bobcaygeon.

For more information, please contact Courtney Boyd, Community Development Coordinator at 705324-9411 extension 1306.

All the best for 2020 from Dr. Anderson, Dr. Crerar & Staff OPTOMETRISTS

45 William St., Bobcaygeon

T: 705-738-5173

Christmas Gift Certificates Available

ACCESSING CARE OVER THE HOLIDAYS

Over the holiday season, healthcare providers often experience a surge in the number of people seeking care. There are ways to support your health over the holidays, including getting your flu shot, and visiting your primary healthcare provider and pharmacist to ensure your prescriptions are up to date.

With primary care offices closed over the holidays, many people seek care from the Ross Memorial Hospital Emergency Department, which is open 24/7. There are other health services available in the community that might be more appropriate, depending on the patient’s needs.

The City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Organization After Hours Clinic in Lindsay (55 Angeline St. N.) Dec. 24 – 6pm to 9pm Dec. 26 - 9am to noon Dec. 27 - 6pm to 9pm Dec. 28 & Dec. 29 - 9am to noon Dec. 30 & 31- 6pm to 9pm After Hours Clinic in Bobcaygeon (85 Bolton St.) Dec. 27, 30 & 31 - 9am to noon Regular hours resume January 8, Wednesdays, 5 to 8pm The Kawartha North Family Health Team Fenelon Falls Office (50 Colborne St.) Dec. 23, 30 & 31 – 8:30am to 4:30pm Bobcaygeon Office (100 East St.) Dec. 30 & 31 - 8am to 3:00pm Regular hours resume January 2 Bobcaygeon After Hours Clinic (100 East St.) Dec. 23 – 4pm to 7pm Regular hours resume January 7, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4pm to 7pm Fenelon Falls After Hours Clinic (53 Colborne St., at the Pharmasave) Dec. 20 – 9am to noon Regular hours resume January 10, from 9am to noon.

Sending warm wishes to you and your family during this

Christmas Season.

Elaine Bird RMT

Judy Anderson Caroline Medd RMT

RMT

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May your home be filled with

love and happiness

Caygeon De ture ture Caygeon De 103Fernando Main St. Bobcaygeon Paiz, Denturist Fernando Paiz, Denturist 705-738-5177 • 888-322-3032

Building Brighter and Younger Smiles!

Building Brighter and Younger Smiles!

Your first choice in Complete & Partial Dentures. first choice in Complete Partial Dentures.

Serving Your Haliburton Highland & the&Kawarthas for over 25 years.

The Community Care Health & Care Network Community Health Centre in Lindsay (108 Angeline St. S.) will be open to see registered clients on: Dec 23 – 8:30am to 4:30pm Dec 24 – 8:30am to 1pm Dec 27 & 30 – 8:30am to 4:30pm Dec 31 – 8:30am to 1pm January 2 & 3 – 8:30am to 4:30pm

People may also speak to a Registered Nurse by phone (toll-free) by calling Telehealth at 1-866-7970000 (TTY: 1-866-797-0007). You may also consider calling your family’s pharmacist for advice.

HELPING BUILD COMMUNITES

Residents of Kawartha Lakes and local communities and organizations now have a a new tool to help build our “community of communities.”

Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes has been launched.

President and Co-Founder of the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes, Mike Perry, introduced the premise of the foundation. “This is a new tool to help people and build our communities by creating more local funds. It’s a new way of filling gaps using social investments and funds that can be long-term and keep growing with interest.”

He said, “Unlike traditional donations, community foundations establish funds for donors from which money is directed in accordance with fund-holders’ wishes.” Perry also noted that community foundations use local charities to deliver on fund-holders’ wishes, what he characterized as a “win-win-win.

Chris Handley, on behalf of local organizers in Fenelon Falls, announced that they would be starting a fund within the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes to directly support many current and future projects in Fenelon and area.

The Business & Community Development Corporation will be establishing the community foundation’s first fund, capitalizing on the foundation’s flexibility to provide $250,000 in low-interest loans to local entrepreneurs and innovators.

You can get more information about community funding at www.kawarthafoundation.ca.

Acu Total Health Lori Mitchell RAc

Lori has been helping people Eliminate Pain & Improve Mobility since 1999. She is the only female acupuncturist in the Kawartha Lakes area.

She would like to wish everyone a healthy & happy holiday.

84 Russell St W. Lindsay 705-878-8889 www.acutotalhealth.com

Give the gift of Health Gift certificates available on-line or call for details.

DR. MARK BLACK - DENTIST Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Dr. Mark Black, Hillary, Donna & Linda 129 Main St. Bobcaygeon 705-738-1464

STRESS CAN BE A HUGE CONTRIBUTOR TO HEARING PROBLEMS

Stress can wreak havoc in many areas of our lives, from our jobs and relationships to our overall health and our hearing. When our bodies react to stressors, they release extra adrenaline into our blood stream, which reduces blood flow. This reduces the supply of oxygen to the fragile hairs in our cochlea that translate sound to our brains. Chronic stress can also cause hypertension, which creates a consistent reduction in blood flow, eventually destroying the cochlear hair. Once those hairs are damaged, they cannot be regenerated, and the resultant hearing loss is permanent. Sudden extreme stress can even cause immediate hearing loss by stopping the flow of blood to the ears entirely.

Just about anything that restricts your circulation is going to negatively impact your hearing. This includes heart disease, diabetes, and smoking. Reducing the amount of stress in your life can protect your hearing from loss due to poor circulation. Whether you feel stressed or not, if you’re not hearing as well as you used to, make an appointment to see a hearing professional. One of the very first things they will do is get to know your personal hearing health and medical history, along with any concerns you may have. To schedule a hearing assessment, please call LINDSAY EAR CLINIC. Please call us today for a comprehensive hearing evaluation by a Doctor of Audiology.

P.S. Stress can be a factor in the onset of tinnitus (ringing in the ears).

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Classifieds SERVICES

ORIGINAL MAN WITH TRUCK 15 yrs experience Lowest prices.

Grass cutting, Painting, Garbage removal, property maintenance, long or short distance moves.

No job too small!

Bruce 705-738-6321 ____________________ GOPHER Dump runs Eavestrough cleaning Private security Monica Stanley 705-738-6364 ____________________ RETIRED ELECTRICIAN Service Panels Trouble shooting New Builds, under ground, all electrical work.

705-957-8617 ____________________ GLASS & METAL REPAIR Windows and doors You may need only the glass replaced. Call Harold 705-887-6608 ____________________ PEACE of Mind House Cleaning Residential, Cottages, Professional, Meticulous.

References available.

Servicing the Kawartha Lakes Call Shell 905-716-5141 ____________________ WOODWORKING Regluing & repairing for “Sick Wooden Furniture”.

Also small custom jobs.

Keith 705-324-2200 or kmbalsdon@yahoo.com

Deadline for next issue Wednesday, December 4 Call 705-738-6188 20 words or less for $30 + H.S.T. Classifieds@thepromoter.ca

YOLANDA’S CUSTOM DESIGNS, ALTERATIONS & DECOR 705-324-7363 Lindsay Services offer = Alterations to all bridal and evening wear. Custom made fashions, drapery and cushions, restyle and reline dresses and coats.

FOR RENT

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE/ RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE 79 Bolton Street. Apprx.

400 sq ft, possible to share with sub-tenant in place.

Available immediately.

On-site parking, perfect for spa, salon.

Call 647-519-4658 ____________________ SPACE FOR RENT Private space for rent at Salon 31 in downtown Fenelon Falls. Suitable for an Aesthetician or Massage Therapist.

Contact J. Swanson 705-887-2700 or email s31alon@icloud.com ____________________ CENTRAL BOBCAYGEON 2 bedroom upper apartment $1,300 per month.

Occupancy on Jan 1 st.

Top references- no smokers or pets.

Hydro approx $110/mo.

Water included.

New thermal windows.

Air conditioned.

Patio & access to BBQ and gardens and green house.

705-731-7181

In Loving Memory of My Husband BERT MACEY Jan 12, 2012 Time slips by and life goes on, But from my heart you are never gone.

I think about you always, I talk about you too, I have so many memories, But I wish I still had you.

Loved, Rosemarie & Family

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Salon 31 in downtown Fenelon Falls has a private space for rent. Suitable for an Esthetician or Massage Therapist. Contact J. Swanson at 705-887-2700 or email s31alon@icloud. com

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 jewelry broken or not Sterling items eg. Birks Sterling flatware Jurgen 705-340-1504 ____________________ 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.

We deal openly and not in the shadows.

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

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.

LAMENT OF AN ELF

My name is Elf, I’m an elf on the shelf I come out at Christmas each year The rest of the time I’m in hiding What a wonderful career.

I roam around the house every day And find a good hiding place When someone finds me and says hello I bring a huge smile to their face.

I may not be very clever But I bring my people such joy Unfortunately, this year, the kitty cat Thought I was a toy.

I didn’t think that kitty Could reach me where I was But kitty would not be thwarted She thought I was a plaything of fuzz.

I thought I’d hidden high enough So kitty wouldn’t know But I didn’t account for her leaping And swatting wasn’t just for show.

I was knocked off my perch without warning And ended under the couch There staring at me at eye level Was kitty in a perilous crouch.

The sound of the food bag, it saved me As kitty scampered away I’m not sure if it’s safe to escape here So I think this is where I will stay.

It’s not a bad place to be hiding From here, I can be safe, too So let me wish a Merry Christmas And a happy season to you!

NATHAN’S HANDYMAN SERVICES Carpentry, flooring, drywall, painting, eavestrough clearing, dump runs, demolition and snow removal off roofs. 705-731-9373

Local Events This section is only for Local Charitable Events.

We do provide Not-for-profit rates for more in-depth advertising Adult Day Programs - Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls , Little Britain, Lindsay & Omemee. Community Care - Call 705324-7323 DEC 19 - Sexual Health Clinic, 4:30-6:30pm. Confidential access to cervical screening, low-cost birth control, pregnancy testing and sexual health teaching. Testing and treatment of STIs provided. Info or appointment, call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1205.

DEC 23 - Sexual Health Clinic, 10am-noon. Confidential access to cervical screening, low-cost birth control, pregnancy testing and sexual health teaching. Testing and treatment of STIs provided. Info or appointment, call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1205.

DEC 25 - Cameron Community Church Free Christmas dinner. 4075 Hwy 35N Cameron. 705-879-4276 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 - Bid Euchre, Carden Recreation Centre, 1 p.m.705484-5712 1st TUES - Dunsford Seniors Club Pot Luck, noon; 1 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 - Coffee Talk. 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Room, Trinity United Church, Bobcaygeon . All welcome.

TUES - Queer Youth Kawartha Lakes Group, Info: call Health Unit 1-866-888-4577, X 2228, or text 705-878-2723.

TUES - Bridge & Cribbage, Bolsover Community Centre, 1pm LAST TUES - Victoria Haliburton Amatuer Radio Association.

Police Department Building, Community Services Room, Lindsay., 7:30 pm. Info: 705-879-4159 1st WED - Crime Fiction Book Club in the Carnegie Room, Lindsay Library 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm. Call Library for info.

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

WED- Scrapbooking & paper crafters meet 9:30- noon, Salvation Army Church, Fenelon Falls. Beginners welcome.

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 WED - Bolsover Community Centre (The Old School House) Darts, 1:30p.m. Info: Donna 705-438-3886.

THURS-TOPS-Take off pounds sensibly Kawartha Retirememt, Bobcaygeon 5:30 p.m. All welcome.

THURS - Omemee Legion mixed darts @ 8pm.

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Our Local ROYAL CANADIAN

Legion News “At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.”

For hall rentals or more information about ongoing activities, please call the individual Legion Branch. We welcome submissions to editor@thepromoter.ca.

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, $5 cover charge for non-members • Sir Sam Seniors progressive euchre every Tuesday - 1pm • Big Buck Bid euchre 4th Wednesday of every month -11am

Branch 77 Lakefield (705) 652-7988 • December 13 – Friday Night Dinner – Roast Turkey – 5:30pm - $15 advance, $18 at the door • December 14 – Christmas Turkey Spin – 2 to 4pm – Age of Majority • Dec. 21 – Christmas Martini Party – 3 to 7pm – Age of majority • Dec. 21 – Open Mic – 1 to 5pm – Age of majority • Tuesday – Bingo • Saturday – Meatless Meat Draws – 4pm

ROBBIE BURNS DINNER

The Haggis will be the star at the Buckhorn Community Centre on Sunday, January 19 as they host their annual Robbie Burns Dinner.

Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns is recognized around the world for his work focusing on universal themes of love and nature. Today, ceremonies are held to celebrate his life and times.

At the BCC, doors open at 1pm with the official ceremony and dinner at 1:45pm. Be prepared for soe great music and stories, as well as a traditional feast (with Haggis, of course).

Before December 20, tickets are $40 for BCC members and $45 for non-members. When the Centre reopens on January 6 after the holidays, tickets will be $50 for members and $55 for non-members. So get yours before the holidays!

Visit www.buckhorncommunitycentre.com for more details.

Branch 184 Woodville & District (705) 439-2397 • Third Sunday of the Month – Country Music Jam Session – General admission $6pp; Musicians and singers $3pp – Food and beverages

available.

• Last Saturday of the Month – Gary Peters Dance – Admission $15 – Lunch is included

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Branch 238 Fenelon Falls (705) 887-3041 • Tuesday - Drop in Horseshoes - 6pm/ 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 • First Friday of the Month - English Pub Night - 5 to 7pm • Sunday - Euchre - 1pm

Branch 239 Bobcaygeon (705) 738-2710 • Dec. 14 – High Tea – 3 to 5pm - $20pp – Wear your fascinator • Dec. 21 – Volunteer Dinner – Sign up at the bar • Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve – with DJ Marc - $25pp • Jan. 27 – Big Bucks Euchre resumes • For weekly Events check our website www.bobcaygeonlegion.ca

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

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

Branch 497 Omemee (705) 799-5095 • Thursdays – Mixed Darts - 7:45pm • Fridays – Mixed Floor Shuffleboard – 7pm • For Hall Rentals call 705-934-5095

Branch 519 Coboconk (705) 454-8127 • Dec. 14 - Meat Roll - 3pm - Turkeys and Hams • Dec. 14 - Christmas Karaoke & Pot Luck with Gail & John - 5:30pm • Dec. 31 - New Year’s Eve Dance - 8pm - $10pp - Music by DJ Millsy - Door prizes, spot dances, late lunch pot

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luck • January 1 - President’s Levee - 1pm • Tuesday – Euchre - 1pm • Wednesday – Darts - 7:30pm • First Wednesday – Big Buck Bid Euchre - 11am

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