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OVER THE BACK FENCE

Oh boy, another year has gone by already! As we rang in 2021, I don’t think anyone could have predicted we’d still be distancing, washing, and masking! I know I certainly thought we’d be on the other side of this by now. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. But let’s not dwell on that. Let’s put our positive Santa hats on and look back at the good. Our communities came together to help out others and support local businesses. Event organizers pivoted to bring us the best they could for the fairs,

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holiday tours, theatre performances and music! We came out of our homes to safely gather and are thankful for the technology that exists to give us the opportunity to virtually meet up with friends and family. We are grateful to all the frontline workers who continue to help keep us safe. We owe them a huge hug when this is all over! Food banks and toy drives have underscored the generosity of our communities, too. At the BCC just this morning, the donation box for the Trent Lakes Hamper effort was overflowing! I know there will be many people grateful for those who opened their hearts and wallets this Christmas. Due to the pandemic, our traditions may have been altered, but there are new ones to be made. Positivity is powerful and smiles are contagious. One random act of kindness can make someone else’s day more than you’ll ever know. I am hopeful that 2022 will bring health, happiness and much love to all.

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GIVING BACK FEELS GOOD

Real Steel Roofing is a family business started by Nathan Couchman nine years ago. Recently we have leased some space here in Bobcaygeon and have expanded the business. The family decided that this year, since we have a showroom, we would give back to the great community of the City of Kawartha Lakes and have a Christmas/Holiday Food and Toy Drive. The turnout has been amazing. Some notable local businesses that have contributed are BMR in Bobcaygeon, Kent Bookstore in Lindsay, DB Scrap and Transportation in Bobcaygeon, Kawartha Craftsmen in Bobcaygeon, Flowers, Plants and Gifts in Lindsay, plus so many family and friends who have come out or donated to our cause. The City of Kawartha Lakes Fire Department helped us out by connecting us to the Kinsmen Club. Rick Merrill, the local representative, picked up the toys and delivered them to children in need, while Constable Laura Newberry of the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP picked up the food to deliver to the food bank.

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We can’t say enough amazing things about the community outreach -- with us being a new member to the Bobcaygeon area we are blessed and proud of each and everyone that took the time to donate. Again Merry Christmas and a Safe Holiday Season from all of us at Real Steel Roofing. C. Couchman, Bobcaygeon

FROM MY FAMILY TO YOURS

While this past year has been a challenge, I want to take this time to acknowledge the great leaders across the riding who have stepped up to support our most vulnerable. Those who have shown compassion and dedication during these uncertain times by lending a helping hand, donated to charity, or advocated for a safer community, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude. This holiday season, we look forward to spending time with those who are most precious to us, our family, friends and loved ones who act as our anchors, our strength, and our inspiration. From my family to yours, I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and all the best for a safe, happy and healthy new year. Jamie Schmale, MP, Haliburton Kawartha-Lakes Brock

City Hall RICHARDSON TAKES OVER AS DEPUTY MAYOR

At the December 14 Council meeting, Councillor Pat O’Reilly closed out his time as Deputy Mayor with remarks about the last two years. Deputy Mayors are elected for a one-year term, however after the first year had limited opportunity for the Deputy Mayor due to the pandemic, O’Reilly was re-elected in 2020. O’Reilly reflected on his time by thanking Council for the opportunity to serve for a second year, noting that he had hoped to serve while the City hosted the International Plowing Match, however it will not be hosted here until 2024. He thanked staff and fellow Council members for their support and provided a recap of the many growth opportunities across the municipality, from residential and commercial development to investments in roads, health care, parks and sports amenities. He closed by noting, “The last 19 months have been very challenging, but together we have persisted and we will continue to support residents in every way we can.” Councillor Richardson, Ward 8, was elected as the Deputy Mayor of Kawartha Lakes for the 2022 term, effective January 1, 2022. In her acceptance speech, Richardson said, “I am a lifetime resident of Kawartha Lakes. Growing up, my family was always involved and enjoyed volunteering. When I left Janetville and moved south to Pontypool I became a community volunteer with my sidekick Paul and I am proud to say our three sons are now doing the same. Becoming engaged in where you live and becoming invested in your community makes for

better, stronger communities.” Deputy Mayor Richardson has served on Council since 2018 and in addition to sitting on several committees, is the environmental champion on Council.

ATV ROUTES APPROVED

At the December 14 Regular Council meeting, the proposed recommendations regarding the additional ATV connection routes were approved. Pilot programs for the areas of Janetville, Pontypool, Omemee and Cameron will take place in 2022, as well as in Lindsay, which was approved by Council in October. Council also reviewed the minutes from the last Off Road Vehicle Task Force meeting from November 26, and adopted recommendations for monitoring the pilot program. Staff will bring a feasibility report in February that outlines how the roads, complaints and traffic counts will be observed and tracked throughout the course of the program. The approval of the remaining recommendations by Council was the final action item for the Off Road Vehicle Task Force and concluded their work. The Task Force was dissolved on December 14. Council took a brief moment to acknowledge and thank everyone who was a part of the project. “I want to thank the members of the Task Force for all of their work. Some of them have never been part of a Task Force before and I know it wasn’t an easy matter to tackle,” commented Mayor Letham. “A decision has been made and we need to move past the arguments and work together. I hope Council, enforcement, residents and ATV users can work together to implement a pilot project that is safe and effective. We are committed to doing this accurately, monitoring it properly and if we need to make adjustments as we go, we can always do that.” “I want to take a moment to personally recognize the hard work completed by the members of the Task Force, especially our civilian members who may not be accustom to the politics that arose over the course of this project,” said Councillor Dunn, Chair of the ORV Task Force. “I want to commend them for listening to all sides, moving forward through difficult conversations and for coming together to make these final decisions.” Maps have been updated to reflect the approved routes for Janetville, Pontypool, Omemee and Cameron and can be viewed online at www.kawarthalakes.ca.

top to write your household’s day of the week. This is handy to have on the fridge for those who have visitors or for short term rentals. On the other side you will find the “What goes where” visual that helps clarify which items belong in what stream. Where can I pick up copies of the Calendar? The 2022 Municipal Calendar is being distributed to over 45 locations across the municipality, including all Municipal Service Centres (Bobcaygeon, Coboconk, Lindsay and Omemee), all branches of the Kawartha Lakes Public Library and select retail locations across Kawartha Lakes. What’s new for Waste in 2022? • Access: To help further extend the life of the Fenelon Falls Landfill, the facility will be temporarily closed effective January 1. The site will reopen for summer hours in 2022 (May 1 to October 15). To help residents with access to sites during the winter months, changes have been made to the Somerville and Lindsay Landfill hours. For more information, see page 31 of the calendar or visit the landfill page on the City’s website. • Mattress recycling: As of January 1, mattresses will only be accepted for disposal at the Lindsay Landfill, or through curbside pick up. This will ensure all mattresses are recycled properly. To date, the mattress recycling program has successfully diverted 10,000 mattresses from our landfills. • Bulky Plastics: As of January 1, bulky plastics will now be accepted at the Lindsay Landfill for recycling. This includes items such as plastic beverage crates (milk crates), plastic lawn furniture, clean plastic drums, totes, empty garbage/recycling bins and clean plastic buckets and pails. To learn more about the City’s diversion programs, what’s new for 2022 or for more information on waste and recycling in Kawartha Lakes, please visit the City’s website.

EXCITING PARTNERSHIP FOR ACADEMY THEATRE

FLATO Developments Inc. and Lindsay’s Academy Theatre have announced an exciting new partnership that solidifies a significant investment in Lindsay’s

MUNICIPAL CALENDARS ARE OUT

The 2022 Municipal Calendars are now available across Kawartha Lakes. The Calendar includes the weekly curbside collection schedule, landfill locations and hours of operation, helpful tips and tricks on recycling as well as dates for both waste management and community events. New this year Watch for the “year at a glance” tear out page. This helpful handout includes all special collection days, such as leaf and yard or battery, and has a space at the December 17, 2021 - The Kawartha Promoter

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performing arts community. The Academy Theatre, a longstanding cultural centre in the Kawartha Lakes community, is now renamed the FLATO Academy Theatre Lindsay, thanks to a $1.375 million sponsorship donation from FLATO. This donation comes at a time when the arts community has been hard-hit by COVID-19’s economic impact. The funds, which will be distributed over the next 15 years, will be used to support the theatre’s long-term growth and sustained revitalization. “At FLATO, we believe in investing in the communities we serve, we look for opportunities to make the community better for everyone,” said Shakir Rehmatullah, President of FLATO. “In creating this partnership, we are proud to support Lindsay’s arts community and invest in this iconic theatre that is an integral thread in the fabric of the area and is central to making Lindsay such a wonderful place to live, work and visit.” For more than a century, the historic Academy Theatre has been an anchor in the downtown Lindsay community. This intimate space brings together tens of thousands of tourists, community members and aspiring young artists each year. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Academy Theatre for Performing Arts welcomed 20,000 visitors and close to one hundred performances a year. “The Academy Theatre is more than just a venue. With year-round programming that inspires, educates and celebrates some of the most talented local and international entertainers, we truly offer something for everyone,” said Mike Piggott, Board Chairman at the FLATO Academy Theatre Lindsay. “This investment marks a new chapter for this special community hub, and we’re excited to see it thrive in the years ahead.” The initial investment will be used to fund priority capital improvements, while the sustaining annual funding commitment will help maintain and enhance theatre operations, programming, and marketing. At the beginning of the pandemic, the very existence of the Academy was at risk. With careful spending, combined with grants and fundraising, we have emerged with this long-term significant investment which allows the Board to engage in a longer planning horizon than has recently been the case. The Academy and FLATO look forward to a productive relationship over the next 15 years.

NEW YEAR’S EVE TRADITIONS

As you ring in 2022, here are some fun ideas to get you in the New Year’s mood. Eat 12 grapes at midnight In Spain, it’s tradition to gobble 12 green grapes – one for each new month coming – to ward off bad luck in the coming year. But you have to finish all twelve while the clock strikes midnight! Decorate a New Year tree Take a page from our Russian friends and decorate a New Year tree. (And no, leaving your trimmed Christmas tree up doesn’t count!) Sing “Auld Lang Syne”

The poem written by Scottish poet Robert Burns in 1788 was eventually set to the music and has become to “go to” tune as we ring in the New Year. Get gussied up Even if you’re staying home, why not get dressed up in your sparkliest holiday outfit. Put on a fun hat, scarf or your best tie. It’s a special occasion, after all! Wear red or yellow underwear Wearing red underwear on New Year’s Eve, according to Latin American superstition, will invite romantic passion into your life. Yellow u-trow is said to attract financial success! Let it go Write down what you want to shed from the old year, take the paper and burn it! Make sure you do it safely, preferably over the sink or ashtray! First footing According to Scottish beliefs, the first person who crosses through the threshold of your house after midnight on New Year’s Day should be a dark-haired male if you wish to have good luck in the coming year. Why a dark-haired man? Well, back when Scotland was being invaded by the Vikings, the last thing you wanted to see at your doorstep was a light-haired man bearing a giant axe. So today, the opposite—a darkhaired man—symbolizes opulence and success. Ring the bells Buddhist temples in Japan ring their bells on New Year’s Eve—107 times on New Year’s Eve, and once when the clock strikes midnight. This tradition, known as joyanokane, is meant to both dispel the 108 evil desires in each and every person and cleanse the previous year of past sins.

TRENT LAKES MAYOR’S LEVEE

Trent Lakes Mayor, Janet Clarkson, is planning her last Mayor’s Levee on Saturday, January 1 at the Buckhorn Sports Pad (beside the BCC) from 11am to 2pm. If the weather is freezing rain, it will go to the next weekend. Masks are required between sips of cider and goodies.

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CHORISTERS’ CORNER

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It has been a few months since the Choristers had any news. However, we would be remiss if we didn’t wish our audiences and performers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2022. It is still not clear when we can resume practices but one of these days we hope to be able to. We will also be looking for a piano accompanist as Vivian retired at the start of the pandemic. We will be missing our Annual Christmas party where we decorate an empty tree with our own personal ornaments. So from all of us to all of you, Seasons Greetings. Please visit our Facebook page to view our decorated tree from the last party we had.

BOBCAYGEON KINETTES SUPPORT RMH

The members of the Kinette Club of Bobcaygeon take to heart their mission to serve the community’s greatest needs. Thanks to their tireless efforts over the past 25 years, the list of community organizations and causes they’ve supported is long, and the number of people impacted by their generosity and volunteerism is even longer. In 2021, the Kinettes recognized that the challenges of the pandemic made their work even more important, and they doubled their efforts to host safe community events and

fundraising initiatives. The Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation is profoundly grateful for the Kinettes’ support for advanced diagnostic imaging through their gifts for two priority projects at RMH. This month, members sent their gift of $2,000 for the Make This Your Moment holiday appeal supporting the cost of a new MRI. This is in addition to the $2,000 gift the Kinettes made in the spring to support the cost of the community’s new CT Scanner. Current hospital funding priorities include a new CT Scanner and a new MRI machine, both of which reached end-of-life after ten years of near constant use. Access to this precision imaging technology is imperative for timely diagnosis and treatment of patients. The community’s new CT scanner was installed in June and work is underway to acquire the new MRI. The cost of these advanced diagnostic tools

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— $4 million — is not covered through provincial health funding. “Through their exceptional support for both the MRI and CT Scanner, the Kinette Club of Bobcaygeon is enhancing the Ross Team’s ability to treat patients’ injuries and disease, and give them their best chance for better health,” said Erin Coons, RMH Foundation CEO. “Their involvement, through their events and their support for community needs, impacts more than their friends and family in Bobcaygeon. Their generosity touches people throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes and bey

MUSIC COUNCIL NOTES

Submitted by April Scott

The Council would like to wish their sponsors, advertisers, volunteers, audiences and performers a very Merry Christmas and a healthy Happy New Year. We hope that we will be able to resume bringing concerts and the Music Camp to you in 2022. We will keep you up to date as soon as we know where we stand in this regard. At present we are preparing for Concerts in the Park in the event that we are able… most of the performers have rolled over from 2019 and are prepared to come. So…Seasons Greetings..stay safe and stay warm and healthy from us all.

STILL TIME FOR MERRY & BRIGHT

in more than 30 displays that will illuminate the LEX Grounds over the next two weeks. Tickets are available at lindsayex.com. All proceeds to go support Lindsay Agricultural Society, the Kawartha Food Source, Lindsay Lions Club, the Lindsay and District Curling Club, and Heritage Christian School, and the United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes.

SENIORS’ CLUB NEEDS OUR HELP

The last 20 months have been very difficult on public venues intended for social and recreational purposes. The pandemic closures have been devastating for facilities which provide the muchneeded occasions to meet, exercise and interact with others. The economic impact is hard felt by all involved. The Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens Club at 58 Murray Street, Fenelon Falls has lost significant revenue from the lack of venue bookings and events normally held in the building. “Despite hard times, the Club Board sees 2022 as an opportunity to re-energize the image of the building as a valuable community asset, encouraging new members to join and being able to host public events,” says Jean Smith, President, and long-time club member. “We look forward to inviting the community to rediscover its amenities and the variety of opportunities within. We are open to all, really we are.”

There’s still time to visit the Lindsay Agricultural Society’s 2021 “Merry & Bright Festival” at the LEX grounds. The Merry & Bright Festival runs until

Christmas Markets Saturday December 11th & 18th 9:00am - 2:00pm Victoria Park Armory

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December 23 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. The drive-through festival of lights is a joint fundraiser for the Lindsay Agricultural Society, the Kawartha Food Source, Lindsay Lions Club, the Lindsay and District Curling Club, and Heritage Christian School, and the United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes. Businesses, community groups, farms, and community members have been hard at work on the LEX Grounds this week, putting finishing touches on their light displays. The display theme this year is “Favourite Christmas Movie”, and visitors are sure to be impressed by the creativity and effort that is evident

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A fundraising program will be launched to address the financial shortfall the organization finds itself in, including the obligations to an outstanding mortgage on the building. The campaign themed “Coming Together for All in Support of This Community Asset” will have a widespread appeal to both individuals and corporate sponsors presenting a variety of fundraisers in the upcoming warmer season. Getting the fundraising appeal started early, watch for three 50/50 Draws, scheduled for January 11, March 8 and May 10, 2022. Councillor Doug Elmslie, an avid club supporter commented, “The Club has deep roots in the community, it has provided a venue for support, entertainment, social activities, and companionship, for our mature population. They have always been a force for good and support for activities in the community. Now in these tough times, they need our help, I am confident that the spirit of generosity that exists in our area will see them reach their goal.” The Seniors Citizens’ Club of Fenelon Falls has the responsibility of managing and maintaining the building it calls home. A small and dedicated group of volunteers offer years of experience to the running of this amazing organization and building. The club and its membership have served the needs of the Fenelon Falls seniors for more than 50 years. It is a not-for profit, registered charitable organization with its entire operating budget coming from club membership fees, fees from club activities, donations, rental contracts, and fundraising activities. For half a century, the Club has provided its membership and patrons a safe, friendly environment for all, willing to participate in a variety of low impact activities and social events. The members organize cards, shuffleboard and line dancing every week, among other activities and look forward to bringing Bingo back. Many special events such as dances,

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Dec. 19 - Advent 4 Love service 10:40 a.m. Dec. 19 – Blue Christmas Service 3:00 p.m. Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Family Service 7:00 p.m.

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Dec. 24 – Candlelight Communion Service 10:00 p.m. 61 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay 705-324-3547www.theunitedchurch.com

weddings, dinners, fashion shows, craft sales and much more have been held there to much success. The venue is an attractive, accessible building that replaced the original building which was lost to fire in 2007. The building has the capacity of 150 during a licensed event and 185 during unlicensed events. The facilities are not limited to a senior audience, but appealing to all Fenelon residents, no matter what age or interest. The amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, ideal for catered special events, workshops, trade/consumer shows, indoor markets and exercise/ indoor sport events. Efforts will be to attract new users and reintroduce the fully equipped facility to those who have a need to accommodate special events and occasions. Inquiries on how to assist and support both in time and financial contributions are welcomed and encouraged. Please call 705-887-7007, visit www. fenelonseniors.com or check us out on Facebook https:// www.facebook.com/FenelonFallsSeniorCitizensClub/ for further information on the venue, the club membership and activities.

GET OUTDOORS, SENIORS

The Kawartha Trans Canada Trail Association has refreshed their website that includes a new section on the Benefits of Outdoor Activity for Seniors. As an older adult, regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health, well-being and quality of life. In addition to this, studies have shown that simply being in nature has a dramatic effect on the body, mind, and spirit. Combined, outdoor physical activity may be one of the most important things you can do for improving and maintaining your overall physical health and mental well-being. On the site you can find information on the many benefits of outdoor activity for seniors, tips on getting active, a comprehensive list of ideal activities for seniors, as well as a list of local, provincial, and federal resources on active living for seniors and older adults. You can find out more at www.ktct.ca.

STUDENT CENSUS

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Census to begin on January 17, 2022. “We are hoping all students and families contribute to the Student Census, as it will give us a better understanding of the individuals we serve,” said TLDSB Director of Education, Wes Hahn. “The information collected will help us make decisions that align with our community.” The online Census will collect identity-based data about race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and socio-economic status. Questions regarding gender identity and sexual orientation are grade-level appropriate, consistent with The Ontario Curriculum, Health and Physical Education (2019). Kindergarten to Grade 6 students will not be asked about sexual orientation. For students in Kindergarten to Grade 8, the Census is to be completed with their parents/guardians at home online. Parents/guardians will receive a secure link to the Census form via email and paper copies are available upon request from each school’s office. Students in Grades 9 through 12 will have the opportunity to complete the Census online in class with parent/guardian consent. “It is important to know that the Student Census is confidential and voluntary, but not anonymous,” says Superintendent of Learning, Jennifer Johnston. “Individual responses, and all personal student and family information, will remain strictly confidential, protected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.”

Bobcaygeon Foodland’s Cake Decorator Abbey Connell (left) recently won a Sobey’s national cake decorating contest. The prize was $2,500 for the local foodbank. On hand for the presentation of the tasty cheque were Abbey, Brian Peoples, Jan Haney and Laura Fisher.

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The information students and families provide will help greatly in the areas of improving learning opportunities and outcomes for all students, supporting the diversity of our students and families, improving access to services, increasing student engagement, identifying groups of students being underserved, eliminating barriers to learning, reducing challenges faced by some students and families, and using resources to enhance programs and services. For more information about the TLDSB Student Census, including frequently asked questions, visit the Student Census page on the Board’s website.

REMAIN VIGILANT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Peterborough Public Health’s Medical Officer of Health Dr. Thomas Piggott is strongly advising residents to remain vigilant in following public health measures because of the concerning spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. “Federal and provincial modelling suggests the Omicron variant is spreading faster than earlier projections, which could mean hundreds of daily cases in our local region,” said Dr. Piggott. “Now is the time to double-down on public health measures and adjust holiday plans because we are learning how highly transmissible Omicron is.” Dr. Piggott noted while the severity of illness caused by Omicron is still unclear, even if it produces half as many cases of severe illness than

Delta, the impact on contact tracing and our healthcare system would still be significant because much higher volumes of people would get sick. Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health recently stated that new projections from Public Health Ontario show Omicron cases may rise to up to 20 percent of all provincial cases in the coming days and then become a dominant strain - as in complete strain replacement of Delta - by the beginning of January. Dr. Piggott emphasized that he and his team are monitoring the local situation very closely and are prepared to take any broader public health measures needed. In the meantime, he urged local residents to adjust their holiday plans to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by holding smaller gatherings, limiting travel and mingling of households, spending more time outdoors with friends and loved ones, wearing tightly fitting masks and ventilating indoor spaces with doors and windows, and above all getting vaccinated, especially booster doses and children aged 5 to11.

BATTLING THE VARIANT

The provincial and federal governments, as well as local health units, are working closely to try to stem the flow of the Omicron variant to COVID-19. There is an increased number of clinics for all three doses of the vaccine, as well as more appointments available; there’s a rollout of free rapid antigen tests throughout the province; and additional restrictions in place for public indoor gathering places. The feds, meanwhile, are asking that people not travel outside the country because of the increased transmission potential of the Omicron variant. Apparently, it is four times more transmittable than the Delta variant and the generic COVID-19 virus. Today, the province recorded more than 2,400 new cases of COVID-19, the highest in seven months. Testing continues to determine which of those are the Omicron variant, but suffice it to say there will be many more to come. 12

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Local health units are asking that people continue to be vigilant to protect themselves and others from the virus – staying home when we can, sanitizing our hands, maintaining physical distancing and wearing masks.

HEALTH UNIT ADJUSTS RESPONSE

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The local health unit is adjusting some of its COVID response processes in light of a recent spike in area COVID-19 cases. Dr. Natalie Bocking, Medical Officer of Health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit says that a recent increase in cases has stretched the capacity of the health unit staff, and the organization has had to change some process to balance the work involved with new cases while continuing to offer mass immunization clinics in the communities. “We are having to make some changes to ensure we have staff coverage in the areas most impacted right now,” Dr. Bocking says. “With the expansion of the eligibility for booster doses and the identification of the Omicron variant in the province, we are seeing a high demand at our clinics. This, coupled with the surge in cases we have seen recently, has forced us to do things a little differently.” The following changes are being made: Mass immunization clinics Beginning December 16, the Health Unit will

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no longer be accepting walk-ins at any of its mass immunization clinics due to the increased demand for third doses. Additional appointments are being added to clinics and residents are strongly encouraged to book an appointment for their first, second and third dose of vaccine through the provincial booking system at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/ or by calling 1-833-943-3900 (TTY for people who are deaf, hearing-impaired or speech-impaired: 1-866797-0007). As well, anyone interested in receiving a third dose of vaccine can also reach out to their local pharmacies or primary health care provider. High-risk contacts Anyone who is identified as a high-risk contact of a confirmed case in a school setting will now receive a letter outlining quarantine and testing requirements. Health Unit staff will continue to directly contact individuals who are confirmed cases. Additional information for high-risk contacts is available on the Health Unit’s website at www.hkpr.on.ca. As cases continue to surge, the Health Unit will continue to communicate what type of communications high-risk contacts can expect to receive. Non-COVID programming With an increase in cases, the Health Unit has also taken some non-COVID programming back offline. This includes pausing sexual health clinics, no-doctor vaccination clinics for children, Healthy Babies Healthy Children programming and some inspection services. Staff from these programs have been redeployed back to clinics or case investigation. While she understands that everyone is tired of COVID-19 and looking forward to the holidays, Dr. Bocking urging people to continue to follow public health practices and get vaccinated to help protect themselves, their families and their communities from further spread of the virus. This means: • Staying home if ill. • Getting vaccinated and getting a booster dose once eligible. • Continuing to keep a distance of more than six feet between yourself and others outside of household family members. • Keeping holiday get togethers small and safe this season. • Wearing a tightly fitting face mask when out in public, or when you are unable to maintain a six

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feet distance from others when outdoors. Washing your hands thoroughly and frequently with soap and water. • Covering your coughs and sneezes with a tissue. Dispose of the tissue and wash your hands. “While we know that some vaccinated individuals can still get COVID, vaccination is still our best tool in helping to decrease the severity of the illness and keeping people out of hospital and the ICU,” Dr. Bocking says. “Like everyone else, we are tired of COVID, but we need to continue working to get people vaccinated so our health care system does not get overrun this winter.” •

REPORT IT!

The City of Kawartha Lakes is giving you a chance to help them by reporting problems with road conditions like potholes, winter maintenance, or ditches and drainage. According to their website, events such as heavy snow or freezing rain, followed by a series of warmer days, can cause damage to our roads, and an increase in potholes. Please remember that road repair in the winter months is more difficult than other seasons due to the temperature and types of materials required. To report an issue or concern regarding road conditions, please use the online form. It’s the fastest way to let our crews know exactly where to go to address the situation. Visit www.kawarthalakes.ca/ reportit.

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Paramedic Chief Randy Mellow has received approval from Council to proceed with an agreement with the province to develop a new Community Paramedic program to support those awaiting Long Term Care. Kawartha Lakes has a significantly larger portion of the population in the age brackets of 65 plus and 85 plus as compared to the provincial average. This segment of the population is projected to continue to increase, creating capacity concerns related to long term care now and into the future. Based on wait lists for care, the municipality is eligible for $5 million in funding between now and 2024. The funding would cover 100 percent of new ambulances, staffing, equipment and supplies needed to service clients in their homes. “By providing services such as in-home visits, assessments and remote monitoring, this program will provide comfort, safety and peace of mind for seniors and their families while waiting to access the long-term care system,” commented Chief Mellow. “By keeping our seniors safely at home while waiting or potentially delaying long term care admission, the program will also avoid 911 responses, hospital visits and admission as well as keeping our clients safer from additional community acquired infection.” Pending provincial approval and funding, the existing community paramedicine program will be expanded to include support for long term care to keep individuals stabilized in their own home for as long as possible, focusing exclusively on seniors in three categories of eligibility: • Those on the waitlist for long term care • Those who have been assessed as eligible for long term care by a LHIN Care Coordinator (but not yet on the waitlist) • Those who are soon to be eligible for long term care

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MAKE THE RIGHT RESOLUTIONS

Let’s admit it – many of us make New Year’s resolutions but how many of us actually stick to them? You don’t have to fail ... you just have to pick the right resolution for you. Make sure it’s doable and meaningful. According to the journal Management Review in 1981, your goals should be SMART – specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-sensitive. • Specific: Make your resolution absolutely clear. If you want to lose weight, put a number on it. And be realistic about it. The same if quitting smoking is on your to-do list. Choose a specific “quit date” and stick to it. • Measurable: This is obvious if your goal is weight loss or fitness, but it’s also important if you’re cutting back on something. Use your phone to make notes or journal your progress. You’d be surprised how motivated you can be if you see the results of your hard work. • Achievable: This may be stating the obvious, but if you take too big a step too fast, you can get frustrated and give up! So start small ... losing five pounds in the next few months or saving an extra $10 per week will help you meet your larger goals eventually. • Relevant: The reason for your resolution really matters, too. Choose something that is important

to you, not because you’re pressured into it. That’s the key to success! • Time-sensitive: Your timeline for achieving your goal should be realistic, as well. Give yourself time to prepare – having the right ingredients in your fridge or mentally preparing to stop smoking. It takes time to break a bad habit and create new ones!

WILL WE HAVE SNOW?

The Weather Network has come out with their forecast for a White Christmas. Most of southern Ontario and Quebec is devoid of snow after two bursts of uncommonly high temperatures, but all is not quite lost: a system this weekend will bring 5 to 10 cm over a wide area. People should temper their expectations, however, as the southern-most regions will see some melting at times next week. A system approaching the region late week may be enough to boost those changes back upward, but it’s too soon to say with certainty.

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CRAYOLA DONATES TO UNITED WAY

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Crayola Canada has presented a cheque for $40,000 to United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes this week and along with this donation, the employees raised nearly $7,000 through their workplace campaign. This is the highest workplace campaign for Crayola to date. Although the annual Crayola Sale has had to be cancelled for a second year in a row, United Way Executive Director, Penny Barton Dyke said, “Crayola has always been outstanding in its support of our work and we have developed a deeper partnership through the Edwin Binney’s Community Garden.”

Pictured left to right: Mike Soehner and Paul Murphy from Crayola Canada present a cheque to Penny Barton Dyke, Shantal Ingram and Emily Beall from the United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes.

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HOLIDAY TREE SAFETY

BOBCAYGEON BEACH PARK UPDATE

Significant work has been completed on the Bobcaygeon Beach Park Redevelopment project over the past month and is projected to continue in January. The December project updates and activities completed so far include: • Site rough grading is 90 percent complete • Site culverts have been installed • Electrical trenching is underway with the majority of the conduit to be installed and backfilled by the end of December • Framing for the Maintenance and Washroom Buildings are now approaching completion • The Masonry contractor will mobilize and prepare structures for exterior facades and interior masonry walls prior to the end of December • Site soil and materials continue to be prepped for construction Projected activities for January 2022 include, but are not limited to: • Masonry work to advance on Washroom and Maintenance Buildings to include exterior finishes and interior infrastructure • Site soil and materials to continue being prepped for construction

WATCH YOUR PETS

The holidays are a great time for humans to indulge and enjoy seasonal decorations. But some of these enjoyable items could be hazardous to your pets. The Kawartha Veterinary Emergency Clinic posted these hazards to watch for over the holidays. • Decorations: Ornaments, ribbon, wrapping paper, scented decor, holiday lights and wires and small toys and batteries. • Food and Drink: Bones, chocolate, nuts, candy and alcohol • Holiday Plants: Holly, mistletoe, poinsettia, tree pine needles, tree sap and real garland. • Holiday Guests: Keep pets away from open doors and to avoid stress, leave your pets in a quiet area until your guests are gone.

From Health Canada comes some tips for tree safety: • When buying a real tree, make sure it’s fresh (you can tell if the needles are hard to pull off). Water the tree daily once you bring it indoors for decorating. • Place the tree away from high traffic areas and doorways. Make sure the tree is well-secured in a sturdy stand. • Place the tree away from heating vents, radiators, stoves, fireplaces and burning candles. • Keep metal, sharp or breakable tree ornaments with small removable parts away from young children. • Dispose of the tree as soon as the holidays are over, or as soon as the needles start to fall. Most municipalities have tree recycling programs.

Season’s Greetings from All of Us

Cambridge Street United Church

All services are available in-person and Live Streamed from our website.

Dec. 19 - Advent 4 Love service 10:40 a.m. Dec. 19 – Blue Christmas Service 3:00 p.m. Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Family Service 7:00 p.m.

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Dec. 24 – Candlelight Communion Service 10:00 p.m.

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HOLIDAY MOVIES

One of the most fun holiday traditions is watching a good movie (along with a bowl of popcorn). Here are some classics and favourites: • It’s a Wonderful Life • Miracle on 34th Street • Elf • The Christmas Chronicles • (1 and 2) • Love Actually • Die Hard (yes, it’s a Christmas movie) • White Christmas • A Christmas Carol • Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer • The Polar Express

‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (pandemic style) By Deb Crossen

‘Twas the night before Christmas And all through the town Masked shoppers were buying local To avoid another lockdown While the children were sleeping All snug in their beds Dreams of bright coloured packages Danced in their heads Sometime around midnight I heard hooves on the roof As Santa came down the chimney I asked for his vaccine proof He laughed as he showed me His official okay He said he was getting his booster The very next day Because of his masking He couldn’t put his hand to his nose But somehow or other Up the chimney he rose As the reindeer took off He exclaimed into the night Merry Christmas to all And to all a good night.

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Horoscopes Aquarius (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) “Everyone has a gift for something, even if it is the gift of being a good friend.”: Marian Anderson. Gifts come in all shapes and sizes, but there is truly nothing as great as a good friendship, Aquarius. Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) Do not fear the futures, Pisces. Welcome it! Change is everywhere, and everything is temporary. Look to the new year with fresh eyes and a sense of wonder of what may come! Aries (March 21 to April 20) Be still. The pandemic rages on, dear Aries. Don’t try to fight it. Stay calm, follow the doctor’s orders, and all will be well. Taurus (April 21 to May 21) Everything in this dear world of ours is connected, Taurus – every snowflake, every star, every tear and every smile. You are part of a huge universe, yet you are incredibly significant in so many ways. You have the power to bind and build! Gemini (May 22 to June 22) “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” Rumi. If you are broken or trying to heal during this holiday season, dear Gemini, we hope you can find solace knowing there is gentleness lying ahead – certainly not every day, but some days. Cancer (June 23 to July 23) Cancer – “you’ll never look good making someone look bad”. It never pays to try to build yourself up in that way. People see through it. There are other ways to look good, and you are capable of much more! Leo (July 24 to Aug. 23) Enjoy the holidays, Leo! Leave your work worries behind for a little while

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and relax, get some fresh air, and cozy up at home. Perhaps you’ve heard of FOMO, the Fear of Missing Out? JOMO can feel just right, also – the JOY of Missing Out! Virgo (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) As the world moves and changes from one year to the next, is there something you have been wanting to change about yourself, Virgo? Self-transformation is not without distress, and the journey may be rugged, but the homecoming will be sweet! Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) Experience the joy of reminiscing as the old year fades away and the new year beckons, Libra. Savour all the wonderful moments of 2021 – there are many to recall! Scorpio (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) “If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden.”: Frances Hodgson Burnett. Scorpio, open your eyes wide and see the beauty everywhere – for all your senses to enjoy, even in the darkest days of winter. The Solstice will come and go, and, once again, there will be light. Sagittarius (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) Sagittarius, look outside your window as the afternoon light dwindles. The warm days of summer are gone, and yet, the sunsets are much more visible with no tree leaves to hide them – so you see, there is a bright side to many things after all. Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) A lovely surprise awaits you, dear Capricorn, under the Christmas tree or where ever you choose to look and find the magic!

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LOOKING AHEAD – HOROSCOPES FOR 2022 From Melodie McCullough

We wish everyone holidays full of joy and cheer and a 2022 of health and, above all, peace of body and mind. Aquarius (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) Let the sun shine in, Aquarius. Welcome positive thoughts, ideas and think happiness. Forget the negativities that wear you down and tell yourself 2022 will be your best year ever – and it will! Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) Patience, Pisces. While the new year may begin with small problems, the whole year will not be the same. Wait and hold on to your dreams because they will surely come true! Aries (March 21 to April 20) In the coming year, Aries, it will become more and more important to you to set aside time for the things you truly enjoy. Try not to dwell on the worries and woes of the world. You are worthy of love and kindness -- from others and yourself! Taurus (April 21 to May 21) Stay true to your real authentic self, Taurus, as you face the new year. Only you know what that actually means but remember, you don’t have to follow any crowd other than the one you know is the right one. Gemini (May 22 to June 22) Will 2022 be the time you will forgive old grievances and stop endless ruminations of past hurts? It is time, dear Gemini. It is time to move on and live life to the fullest with nothing from the past to haunt you. Peace is yours for the taking. Cancer (June 23 to July 23) “...you can, you should, and if you’re brave enough to start, you will.”: Stephen King. Take this man’s advice, Cancer! 2022 is YOUR year to follow through with all those plans you’ve never got around to. We know you’re brave enough, and you know it, too! Leo (July 24 to Aug. 23) You are lucky indeed, Leo! We see a bright and tender year ahead, filled with

family in a caring home, good friends and health, just the right amount of food, shelter to keep you warm, and, yes, love – the best of all. You are blessed. Virgo (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) You will be thrown some curve balls, Virgo, in the coming months – things may not be at all what you are expecting. Ride on! Compassion and love will get you through. Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) Children – of all kinds – will fill your days in 2022, Libra! They may need you to guide them, but you will be the lucky one who receives far more in return through their willingness to love; their generosity of giving; and their unselfish spirit. They WILL grow up – so don’t waste these precious days. Scorpio (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) If you are looking for one word to describe your year ahead, Scorpio, it will be mystery! That’s right, so be open to whatever may be coming your way. The unexpected, the unknown, the unidentified – it will all be yours to encounter, experience and embrace! Sagittarius (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) We envision some wonderful happenings on the horizon for you, dear Sagittarius, but only you can make them come true. The decision you make will determine the outcome -- so that you and your loved ones will happy, healthy and overflowing with peace. Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) You will have a healthy year in 2022 IF you take your health seriously, and not for granted, Capricorn. We truly want you to enjoy every single day – without pain or hardship – because you are so worth it.

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