The Kawartha Promoter - June 13, 2019

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OVER THE BACK FENCE

Over the past few weeks in my email and online, I’ve seen a number of “local media outlets” asking for support of the financial kind. There are mandatory registrations on some sites (and you know what the outlet is going to do with your information, don’t you?) that make me close the site and not go back. There are others who have pop-ups asking readers to send in some cash to help the outlet stay in business. Some have started fundraising campaigns, claiming to be not-forprofit organizations. One publication has asked for “support of independent journalism” (theirs) by donating as little as $1 per person.

The message is always the same, though. The delivery of news, especially in smaller areas, is expensive. With the popularity of social media sites and web-based publications, as well as the increase in competition, the print media business is tough. Advertisers take their hard-earned marketing budgets and have to make some tough decisions.

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As we know, too, if business is tough, the marketing budget is the first to get slashed.

I suppose my question is this: how far would you, as a reader, go to keep a local community newspaper in business? Would you send in donations? Would you be insulted to be asked for donations from a media outlet? Or would you consider yourself part of the community served by the publication and want to do whatever it takes to keep it going?

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WONDERFUL HEALTHCARE

I am writing to talk about the wonderful EMS services that are available to us here in City Of Kawartha Lakes, and the excellent healthcare system all around.

On November 30, 2010, I suffered a massive heart attack. I had a 100 percent blockage of the main artery leading to my heart. This is also known as the “widow-maker”, as one’s chance of survival is around 2 to 4 percent. I was legally “dead” without any vital signs in my driveway for over six minutes.

Lucky for me, the two EMS Paramedics, Mike and Jeff (who I am told is now a Police Officer) got to my home very quickly and started CPR right away. With the help of an external defibrillator, they were able to get my heart going again, just barely, but beating nevertheless.

From my home, they raced me to the Ross Memorial Hospital but soon realized I needed the services of a cardiac ward, so they rushed me down to Southlake Regional Health Centre where they inserted two metal stents to clear the blockage.

Slowly, I was able to recover and went home after two and a half weeks. I was home all of one day before

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suffering heart failure, another adventure that saw two female paramedics rush me to the Ross Memorial Hospital. There I was lucky enough to come under the care of Dr. Kazhila, who got me back under control.

Since then, I have been blessed with amazing care and attention from so many wonderful and talented people within our healthcare system. People have no idea how lucky we are to have such a wonderful healthcare system at our beck and call.

The EMS workers saved my life that morning, and they do this day in and day out. I have never forgotten and never will forget those talented and caring EMS Paramedics. Trust me, when you really need them, they are there.

Thanks again, Mike and Jeff. And also to all involved in our wonderful healthcare system. From our volunteer firefighters, to the police, paramedics, doctors, nurses and the great cardiac rehab program at the Ross, you are all amazing!

Scott Cole, Coboconk

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

I am writing this letter in response to articles from readers about the cuts to library budgets and specifically the interlibrary book lending program.

I heard on the radio that it costs the taxpayers of Ontario an average of $8 per book to run the interlibrary lending program. Are people aware of this? Considering there are over 12 million people in Ontario, it would cost the taxpayer $96 million per year if every person in Ontario used the book lending program just once per year and there may be people who order multiple books each week.

From 2003 to 2018, there was overspending by the McGuinty and Wynne Liberal governments -- money wasted on such things as E-health, poorly designed Ornge Helicopters and of course the cancellation of the gas plants to name a few. By 2016, taxpayers were on the hook to pay over $6 billion just to cover the cost of selling our high-priced, over-produced hydro, out of the province.

Ontario is the most indebted province in the country and now we need to tighten our belts to reduce some of these costs. Fortunately, we now have a government in power that is trying to do just that. It’s time to get work on reducing this deficit, instead of burdening our children and grandchildren with this huge debt.

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City Hall

By Kirk Winter

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

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City of Kawartha Lakes Council took their show on the road to Bobcaygeon on June 4, drawing a packed house at the Bobcaygeon Service Centre.

Deputation

Two residents of Baron Drive in Lindsay’s east ward presented a petition signed by 30 local home owners who want to see 650 metres of St. David Street resurfaced.

According to the presenters, the stretch of road has been patched and re-patched, and anymore patching work “would be a waste of city resources.” The presenters suggested that the road had reached such a state of disrepair that vehicles were risking damage by traversing the road. They reminded Council that Baron Drive residents were “paying some of the highest taxes in Lindsay”, and expected better than this.

During the discussion, Councillor Dunn suggested that the road be included in the Life Cycle extension plan for 2019. There is currently $800,000 left in that fund and the plan, if approved at the next Council meeting, calls for the road to be “smoothed out” for now and hopefully repaired properly before winter arrives.

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Pat Warren, Chair of the Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee, made a presentation to Richard Fedy and John Bush of Environmental Action Bobcaygeon.

These two individual lead a group of 24 interested citizens in Bobcaygeon and area who are looking to make the Earth a better place to live. Since 2013, both have been co-presidents of Environmental Action Bobcaygeon, an environmental organization within the municipality that has spearheaded many leaderships projects for the community.

Fedy shared a few remarks and “was particularly thankful for the assistance provided by Director Shanks and Director Marshall and their staffs.”

Affordable Housing Presentation

Hope Lee and Leah Barrie shared researched insights about the state and future of affordable housing in CKL.

The federal government set aside $20 billion in 2016 to spend on a national housing strategy; $5.4 billion is earmarked for spending in Ontario.

Another $2.2 billion has been allocated to combat homelessness nationwide. Ontario is hopeful that they will receive 25 percent of these funds.

The goal of the federal program is to produce, with funds from the provinces and municipalities, over 100,000 new housing units by 2026. Virtually all these new units will be geared to income housing and in the current housing market no one doubts that there are Canadians desperate to fill every unit built.

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Municipally, the City wants to encourage private landlords to renovate and make more units available with grants of up to $10,000, with the understanding that these units would largely be made available to those currently on affordable housing waiting lists.

The City is also continuing its close relationship with Habitat for Humanity seeding each of their builds with cash and assistance worth $50,000 a unit.

Council also wants to change the by-laws in place that will allow rural residents to offer living space above garages and boat houses, which is also currently not permitted. The City has said they will voice their concern at any currently available rental units being converted into condominiums. There is even discussion that the City might remove a chunk of the paperwork and some or all of the current development charges for developers willing to create geared to income housing.

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Lisa Oliveiria, a provincial civil servant employed by the Housing Services Corporation, presented to Council a report detailing what the future of gearedto-income housing might look like in HaliburtonKawartha. She proposed that the CKL-Haliburton municipal governments aim to build 5,500 new units in the next 20 years. That would amount to roughly 225 new units a year for the next 20 years.

Councillor Dunn asked Council “if they were sure that this is a direction that we want to go.” Mayor Letham called the numbers “aggressive targets.”

Short-term rentals

Alix Scarr, the Senior Licensing Officer for the City, presented the findings regarding the problems created by short-term rentals in CKL. So far this year, there have been two complaints, with 10 complaints in 2018. She said the message that by-law enforcement officials share with the public is simple -- “enjoy the area but not at the expense of your neighbours.”

Deputy Mayor Elmslie wanted to know if complaints were followed up on if no one was in the office when the call was made. Aaron Sloan assured the Deputy Mayor that all calls were followed up on when officers were back in the office.

On a human note, I was approached while leaving Council by a View Lake couple who have the misfortune of living beside one of the four properties mentioned.

They are frustrated with their neighbour, who rented his property last weekend to a party of approximately 40 individuals. The noise and disruption to their lives is heart breaking. They are seriously considering putting their family home of 42 years on the market as things worsen next door. The couple said their neighbour does not have the parking or septic capacity for those kinds of groups, and the landlord was found guilty of directly pumping “gray water” through the wall of his home into an adjoining drainage ditch. The couple say the OPP had to break up a bachelorette party earlier this year that went on to all hours of the morning.

As a cottage owner myself I cannot image how bad it must be to have one of these properties on my street, spoiling my peace and quiet almost every weekend of the summer.

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CHORISTERS’ CORNER

Submitted by April Scott

The countdown begins. Next week we will be bringing our concert ‘Songs for a Summer Solstice’, featuring Patrick Manahan, to Trinity United Church on William Street in Bobcaygeon. Prior to the concert we will be performing a mini version of it at the Retirement Suites on West Street. We invite residents, visitors and staff to attend. I am sure that anyone not available on June 21 for the main concert would be welcome to come out on June 18 at the Retirement Suites. Both concerts commence at 7pm.

Tickets will be available at the door on June 21 but may also be purchased from any Chorister member and by calling 705-738-2396 to have them left at the door for you.

After a post-concert Pot Luck party, we will be taking the summer off to rest up for the music arriving for the Christmas concert. Some of us will be down at the Locks every Thursday evening during July and August to enjoy different kinds of concerts.

Until next time, enjoy what sunshine we will be getting (hopefully) and enjoy the blossoms around the village.

MUSIC COUNCIL NOTES

Submitted by April Scott

Concerts in the Park commence next month and we have an exciting roster for you. Brochures will be out shortly and will be distributed around the village so

keep your eyes open for them.

As usual, there will be two concerts every Thursday, starting with a concert for the children at 5:30pm, followed by an adult concert at 6:30pm. We very often see children staying for the second concert and enjoying it just as much.

Everything begins on July 4 with Sing Along Tim & The Pacifiers for the younger generation and then, for a real treat, The Wanted will be performing.

If it weren’t for our loyal advertisers and sponsors, these concerts could not happen. You will also help out by making use of the yellow buckets. Every advertiser and sponsor is recognized at each concert. Please thank the businesses by visiting sometime over the summer.

The Summer Camp in July is also fast approaching. The number of attendees grows weekly thanks to Bev Tombler. If you have a youngster who might like to attend, the registration forms can be downloaded from the Music Council web page, www.bobcaygeonmusic.com.

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Horoscopes

June 13 to June 26

Melodie McCullough

Aquarius (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) Don’t take it personally. No doubt you have heard this before, Aquarius, but now is a good time to take it seriously. It may seem like people are attacking you and only you – but, really, it’s all about their own ‘head space’. And nothing to do with you!

Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) Keep sanity in your schedule, dear Pisces. This is good advice – it’s telling you to take things slowly, both at work and at home. Nothing wears you down more than that hectic feeling!

Aries (March 21 to April 20) “Facebook” says: Don’t measure your progress using someone else’s ruler. Go at your own pace, Aries, and you’ll get where you’re going in the time just right for you.

Taurus (April 21 to May 21) Work commitments will come calling during this phase, Taurus. Do what you can, but do not let anyone take advantage of your good nature – and don’t try to please everyone.

Gemini (May 22 to June 22) There are a few times throughout the year that we make resolutions – New Year’s Day, the old back-to-school September days when the summer is over and new happenings beckon.

But we say your birthday is also a great time to start over if you need to do so, and make new plans.

Cancer (June 23 to July 23) You can accept yourself the way you are, Cancer, which is fine – but also remember you can improve yourself if you so desire.

Leo (July 24 to Aug. 23) Avoid ‘phonies’, Leo. You know who they are – and they are not helping you in any shape or form. Be true to yourself.

Virgo (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) “The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart.”: Elizabeth Foley. True friends are worthy of your love, Virgo!

Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) Don’t let the bad guys get you down, Libra.

Remember that many people act negatively towards you because of jealousy. That doesn’t mean you think too highly of yourself – it’s just being honest.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) An assumption is not a description, Scorpio. So, don’t let your assumptions get the better of you, and don’t be afraid to ask questions!

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) Now is not the time to mope about a lost love, dear Sag. That part of your life is over. Move on and move ahead. Someone else is waiting for you!

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) Take the plunge, Capricorn! What could be the harm? We’re talking about your love life. If you are interested in building a relationship with someone, we advise you to make your move – now!

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Good Stories from Curve Lake First Nation

My Friend Bucky: Language Keeper, Knowledge Holder, Traveller As told by Doug Williams to Julie Kapyrka

Our language, which is known as the eastern Ojibwa dialect of the Anishinaabe language, is a beautiful language that needs protection, encouragement, and revitalization to continue to exist. The other day, I went to visit one of the best and better speakers of this language in Curve Lake, and we call him by the nickname of Bucky.

Bucky is getting on up in years, as am I. We were friends all our lives and I love his storytelling ability. He was a great athlete and played senior ball for years in the area. He’s also a philosopher and always watches out for such things as the arrival of the red-winged blackbird in the marsh in front of his place. Then he goes out of his way to tell me that that bird has arrived and we both say “Well, for sure spring is here now.”

The other thing that Bucky and I did back in our early days when we were young was, we organized eight of us to paddle four canoes and visit Parry Island, a First Nation outside of Parry Sound. Our purpose was to visit and to spark some kind of inter-tribal, inter-nation feeling. It was actually called inter-reservation visit or something like that. It was to promote getting to know each other as First Nations like we did in the old days.

So we paddled up there. Bucky, I remember, was paddling in front of me with big strong arms but we couldn’t be beat. We were sort of, but not openly, racing but nobody was going to beat the other. And that seems to be the way we did the whole canoe trip.

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QUILTING WORKSHOP

By Glenna Burns

Truth and Reconciliation Community Bobcaygeon is excited to present artist Alice Olsen Williams in a workshop based on her experiences as a designer and maker of quilts.

The workshop will take place on Saturday, June 22, from 10am to 3pm at the Municipal Building, 123 East Street, Bobcaygeon. The cost is $20 with lunch included. Participants need to pre-register by June 17 at TRCBobcaygeon@gmail.com.

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We completed that canoe trip in five and a half days. We even fought a big storm on Lake Simcoe and we had to spend the night there to wait out the storm to be able to paddle across to Orillia. That next morning, it broke beautiful and we continued that trip, visiting with Rama First Nation on Lake Couchiching that morning.

It was a beautiful trip. I will always remember it fondly, and Bucky and I talk about it quite a bit.

The first night we camped on Grand Island on Balsam Lake. And then the next night we camped in Beaverton; and the next we camped around about the big chute on the Severn River and then after that we camped on one of the islands on Georgian Bay around Moose Deer Point. The final night we were camped just before Parry Island near an old ferry dock – and then from there we canoed a half day to Parry Island.

When we got to Parry Island there was a big feast – everybody was there, came out, looked at us and said “Oh Curve Lakers eh!?”

It was in the news, even local television carried it.

Then we got driven home. Trucks and cars picked us up, picked up our canoes and drove us home. That ride home was interesting, three in the front, three in the back, and a canoe on the roof…but that is another story.

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Alice will also have samples of her own beautiful quilts at the workshop.

A Day Worth Celebrating

By Kirk Winter

On June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize and celebrate the culture and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Indigenous peoples of Canada.

Curve Lake First Nation, south of Buckhorn, has a full day of programming open to the public celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day. The day begins with a Sunrise Ceremony in Lance Wood Park beginning at 5:30am. A light breakfast is served in the Community Centre at 8am. There will be a ceremony at the Petroglyphs in Woodview beginning at 10:30am. From 11am to 3pm, there will be vendors, a bouncy castle, face painting, photo booth, petting zoo and more at Lance Wood Park.

Organizers have scheduled a community dinner at the Community Centre starting at 5pm followed by an evening of Open Mic from 6 to 8:30pm, also at the Community Centre. Fireworks will commence at Lance Wood Park at 9pm.

For more information on this important day visit www.curvelakefirstnation.ca.

ROOTS ‘N’ RAMBLINGS

Submitted by Linda Friend

Well, so much for the Merry Month of May! Now, the early days of June offer a change in the weather: colder, windier and threatening with a late frost those annuals which we have finally planted. On a positive note, the lilacs have been blooming for days and the tulips are frozen in place.

Regardless of the dismal weather, intrepid gardeners will be carrying on with the usual spring tasks. It is the ideal time to divide late summer and

fall blooming perennials. Tall phlox, chrysanthemums, hostas, sedums and bee balm will quickly recover and perform energetically in just a few months.

Be on the lookout for such devastating pests as the red lily beetle and the disgusting iris borer. The speedy red beetle attacks only true lilies not the incorrectly named hemerocallis (day lily). Sneak up on the wily devils and toss them into soapy water. Check the leaves for brown piles of their larvae and (wearing gloves), swipe them away. The iris borer attacks your treasured bearded iris, streaking the leaves and distorting their blooms. The 1- to 2-inch grub resides in the rhizome, producing an amazingly foul odour.

Cut them out, treat with a 10 percent bleach solution and/or powdered sulphur. Replant all irises to a noncontaminated garden location.

The Bobcaygeon Horticultural Society has launched its busy spring season. Our May plant sale was enthusiastically supported by gardeners who braved the dismal weather. Wearing woollen caps and heavy vests, we have planted the flower beds scattered throughout the village including Lock 32, the Municipal office, Kawartha Settlers’ Village, and Market Square.

The annual garden tour and tea, Saturday, July 13, promises to be an exciting celebration of horticulture.

We’ll have more details in the next issue of The Kawartha Promoter, but in the meantime you can find out more at www.bobcaygeonhorticulture.com.

Sandi McNeil, basket maker and artist, will demonstrate her skills at our monthly meeting, Thursday, June 20. Try your hand at braiding iris leaves into garden cordage useful for hanging baskets, bird feeders or for staking plants. The meeting is at Knox Street Presbyterian Church, refreshments are served at 6:30pm and the meeting begins at 7pm, All are welcome.

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Bikefest Bobcaygeon Roars To Life

By Kirk Winter

Photo credit: Allen Glynn

Free Admission 100+ VENDORS • SHOW & SHINE

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Even if you’re not a motorcycle enthusiast, Bobcaygeon will the Webeclose place to be on Sunday, June 23 for the annual BikeFest.

Sponsored by GP Bikes in Whitby and Classy Chassis in Lakefield, as many as 15,000 motorcycle aficionados from as far away as Australia will be attending this event.

This is a family-friendly event that offers plenty for everyone.

Activities will include: • A Show and Shine with trophies sponsored by local vendors • Local artisans displaying their wares • Automotive and motorcycle parts and apparel for sale • Local food vendors and restaurants offer a buffet of opportunities • Face painting and balloon artists for children and the young at heart located in front of Bigley’s Sweet Treats • Two live bands will be performing, one in front of Stewart Morrison Insurance and another by the swing bridge.

Shuttle service to different locations in Bobcaygeon will be made possible by the use of golf carts driven by helpful event staff, identifiable by their bright orange t-shirts. If you have any questions that day do not hesitate to ask these individuals for assistance.

Bikes will line Bolton Street between King and Front as well as on Main Street. That means Bolton will be closed during the event, but Canal Street will be open for traffic.

The organizers have a Facebook page entitled BikeFest Bobcaygeon. If you are looking for accommodations, bed and breakfasts and local hotels/motels are listed right on the site.

The event runs rain or shine from 9am to 5pm. Get your favorite ride out of the garage and hit the road to Bobcaygeon.

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E Bobcaygeon Inn & Waterfront Patio 31 Main St. F Caygeon Takeout 36 King St. E. G Eggsmart 40 Bolton St. H Embers 38 Bolton St. I Godfathers Pizza 89 Bolton St.

J Gordon’s Bobcaygeon 81 Front St. E.

P Shakers Diner 68 Bolton St.

K Green Owl 49 King St. E

Q Studio 358 90 Bolton St.

L Just for the Halibut 17 King St. E.

R Wheatsheaf 79 Bolton St.

M Kicking Cowgirl 7 King St. E.

S Wood Paralegal 1 Main St.

N London Trading Post 3 King St. E.

T Zen Den 49 King St. E.

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CURLING MURAL: The first Heritage Mural, for the village, was put up at the Fenelon Falls Curling Club. The mural shows curling through the ages in Fenelon Falls.

The mural was made possible by the generous donation of the Fenelon Falls Curling Club Europe trip. At the unveiling (from left to right) Gail Allman, President of Fenelon Falls Curling Club; Andy Letham, Mayor of the City of Kawartha Lakes; Donna Bisschop, Mural Artist; Doug Elmslie, Ward 2 Councillor; Brent Simpson, Vice President of Fenelon Falls Curling Club; Tim Wisener, President of Fenelon Falls District Chamber of Commerce. Submitted

by Darlene Young

Kawartha speaker series

Submitted by Jen Jones

Once the premier of Canada’s most populous province, Leslie M. Frost enjoyed escaping from political life to his family’s property near Dunsford.

On June 18 from 7 to 9pm, Brian McFadzen, a retired Fleming College professor, who has written many pieces on local history, will present “The Lives

and Times of Leslie and Cecil Frost, Particularly at Pleasant Point,” McFadzen will describe the early careers of both the Frost brothers, their war years, and the challenges they faced.

The Kawartha Speaker Series is a project of the Friends of the Dunsford Library, located Dunsford Community Centre. Admission is by donation. Preregistration is encouraged at 705-793-3037.

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Health & Wellness MASH BASH SUPPORTS CLINICS

Submitted by Marina Hodgson

On Saturday, September 7, the Mash Bash Golf Tournament at Eganridge and Gala Dinner at the Lakeview Arts Barn will celebrate its 7th Year of supporting the Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls Walk in clinics.

The Mash Bash event includes a tournament of nine holes of golf, cart included, with a scramble format and either morning or afternoon starts as well as lunch at the beautiful Eganridge patio. The event continues with a Gala Evening at the Lakeview Arts Barn.

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NOISE AND OBESITY

Not only does exposure to excessively loud and/or prolonged noise harm hearing, but it can also be the cause of a number of adverse health outcomes, including obesity. A 2018 study examined nearly 3,800 adults and compared their health data (including weight, waist size, and abdominal fat) to their estimated exposure to traffic noise over a five-year period. The participants exposed to the highest levels of traffic noise were more likely to become overweight and obese. Higher stress levels and poor sleep were cited as the possible reasons for the link between noise and obesity. Whatever the cause, it behooves us all to have our hearing tested, assess any degree of hearing loss, seek treatment, and protect our hearing from further damage.

Our noisy world offers no guarantees that we’ll have perfect hearing throughout our lives. We must accept the responsibility of protecting our hearing, in our recreational pursuits and our home and work environments, and do all we can to correct impairments. If you don’t hear as well as you feel you should, don’t wait until you feel left out. Have your hearing checked by a doctor of audiology.

Here at LINDSAY EAR CLINIC, helping you achieve your optimum hearing potential is our only business. Call us to schedule a hearing test.

P.S. Exposure to noise has been linked to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

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afternoon shotgun start at 1pm. The cost is $250 per couple or $130 per single, which includes lunch, shirt, goodie package and prizes, followed by the gala dinner event. We encourage people to put together their own foursome if possible, but we are happy to have people sign up as couples or singles as well.

Gala Evening Event

Tickets are available for people who only want to attend the gala dinner event at LAB and tickets are only $60. This includes appetizers, prime rib dinner with wine, live and silent auction, balloon pops and professional live music.

The Kawartha North Family Health Team (KNFHT) walk in clinics are in their 9th year providing essential service primary health care to over 3,000 patients a year. These clinics are not financially supported by the government and are funded totally by donation.

The clinics are open to everyone in the community and are run in Bobcaygeon, 100 East Street South on Tuesday and Thursday from 4pm to 7pm and in Fenelon Falls at Pharmasave on Fridays from 9am to noon. Over the years, Mash Bash has raised more than $150,000 to support the clinics.

For more information and to purchase tickets please contact Missy Degeer at 705-738-1112 or by email at melissadegeer@hotmail.com.

For more information on this exciting event and sponsorship opportunities please contact Hector Campbell by email at hectorjcampbell@gmail.com or by phone at 705-731-0274.

IT’S SENIORS’ MONTH

June is Seniors’ Month in Ontario, a time to celebrate those who have built this province and to recognize the contributions of those in communities throughout the province.

Aging is about living, and everyone should be able to age strong, in an Ontario that is open to all.

This year’s provincial theme, Aging Strong: Respect and Protect Seniors, represents the importance of seniors’ valued experience and independence as

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they age, while celebrating their many contributions in building this province, and protecting what matters most to them.

Throughout June, municipalities and community organizations are encouraged to hold Seniors’ Month events including award ceremonies and recognition events.

For more information about programs and services that are available to help seniors lead healthy, active, and engaged lives over 65, please visit ontario.ca/ Seniors.

You don’t have to hold your applause to this one month, either. You can recognize a senior in your community through two provincial senior award programs. Nominations for these awards can be made at any point in the calendar year.

Anyone can nominate a senior living in Ontario for the Ontario Senior Achievement Award and municipalities can make a nomination for the Ontario Senior of the Year Award. Municipalities that have submitted a nomination for the Senior of the Year Award often hold ceremonies during Seniors’ Month.

Contact your local municipality for more information.

RIDE FOR SIGHT

The 41st annual 2019 Ride For Sight - Motorcyclists Fighting Blindness event revs its engines into the Fenelon Falls Fairgrounds on June 14 to 16. The event raises funds for The Foundation Fighting Blindness to support groundbreaking vision research, for developmental treatments and hopeful cures. To date, this cause has raised just over $26 million nationally.

This celebration in Fenelon Falls includes on-site Friday and Saturday camping for tents and trailers, vendors, monster pull, burnout pit, bike games, show and shine and live music. BOWIE LIVES:The ultimate David Bowie Tribute Experience will be featured on Saturday, June 15 at 8pm. Enjoy a fantastic presentation featuring multi-award-winning vocalist Michael Bell and his band of master musicians as they bring the music of David Bowie back to life.

To get through the gate at the Fenelon Falls Fairgrounds, you need a minimum of $75 per person in fundraising for Ride For Sight 2019.

Join Canadian motorcyclists as they continue to support this proud family-oriented tradition. You can find more information at www.rideforsight.com.

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Also gold, silver and costume jewelry, advertising and all types of retro, pop culture and mid-century items. We make house calls.

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Countess Maria Elizabeth Cziraky (nee. Andrassy) “Vivi” as she was known by family and friends, passed away on May 14th, 2019 in her 97th year. She was a remarkable lady who led an extraordinary life. She and her husband fled from a castle in war-torn Europe to a peaceful farmhouse in Nogies Creek.

Vivi was a familiar sight in Bobcaygeon as she pushed her walker to the stores, post-office and cemetery. Vivi was extremely private and insisted on living independently.

She is survived by a son, three grandsons and a greatgrandson. She is predeceased by her husband, a son and a grandson. She will be laid to rest in Verulam Cemetery.

A Celebration of Maria’s Life will be held at THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, MONK CHAPEL, 6 Helen Street, Bobcaygeon on Thursday June 27, 2019 from 2:00 – 4:00PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Sturgeon Lake Minor Hockey Association. Friends may send condolences or make donations by the funeral home at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-738-3222.

Monica Berdin Born June 27, 1946 (Landshut, Germany); Passed away May 23, 2019 (Lindsay, Ontario).

Monica will be missed by her beloved husband of nearly 55 years, Valentin (Wally) Berdin, her sons Randy and Jeff (Shelly) and her grandchildren Allison and Cameron Berdin.

Our family is left with many lasting memories of our happy times with Monica. We will cherish the many homemade wonderful meals we shared in Bobcaygeon lovingly prepared for family and friends. Monica loved to entertain and was always happy to welcome neighbours, friends and newcomers to enjoy a cup of coffee and to chat.

Her large circle of dear friends is a testament of the impact that Monica had on others. Omi will be remembered by her grandchildren for her willingness to join in a game of Monopoly or to join them for a swim!

Friends and family were received on Friday May 31, 2019 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, MONK CHAPEL, 6 Helen St. Bobcaygeon, funeral service at 1:00 pm. Interment, Verulam Cemetery followed the service.

Monica had a high level of compassion for those less fortunate than her and many charities were the benefactor of her generosity and kindness. As such, if so desired, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army by visiting www.hendrenfuneralhome.comor by calling 705-738-3222.

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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.

Next deadline: Wednesday, June 19

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

Branch 184 Woodville & District (705) 439-2397 • June 16 - Country Music Jam - $3 for musicians - $6 for others.

• 3rd Sunday of the month - Country Music Jam

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

• Last Thursday of the Month - Turkey Dinner - 11:30 to 1pm • First Friday of the Month - English Pub Night - 5 to 7pm • Sunday - Drop-in Shuffleboard 1:30pm/Euchre - 1pm

Branch 239 Bobcaygeon (705) 738-2710 • Canada Day BQ Tickets are on sale!

• Tuesday - Snooker - 1pm • Wednesday - Jam Session 2-5pm • Wednesday - Summer Darts - 7pm • Thursday – Hamburgers 4-7pm • Friday - Karaoke with Merle – 8pm Food available at 7pm • Saturday - Meat Roll - 2pm

• Sunday - Shuffleboard & BBQ (starts Fathers Day) • Sundays - Car Boot Sale - 10am to 2pm - $10 per spot. Call to reserve.

• Ladies’ Auxiliary does catering for events. Call Anna at 705-731-2244

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

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

Branch 497 Omemee (705) 799-5095 • June 29 - Open Washers Tournament - Registration 10am - $5 per player • July 13 - Fishing Derby at Mill Pond - Registration 8am • July 13 - Allan Jackson Tribute - 7pm - Kitchen open @5pm • For Hall rentals, call 705-934-5095

Branch 519 Coboconk (705) 454-8127 • Tuesday – Euchre - 1pm • Wednesday – Darts - 7:30pm • Saturday – Meat Roll - 3pm • First Wednesday – Big Buck Bid Euchre - 11am

• Last Friday of the month - Lunch & Music - 11:30am

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REFLECTIONS ON FATHER’S DAY

By Kirk Winter

The origins of Father’s Day are shrouded in the past, but most agree that the time of year for the celebration, in June, was tied to pagan worship of the sun. Some branches of paganism saw the sun as the father of the universe. With the summer solstice in June, a celebration of the “Father Sun” was likely commonplace around the ancient world.

I am very lucky to be the father of three fine young men aged 20 to 28, and for me Father’s Day is a lovely day, but bitter sweet all the same.

I have always appreciated the fuss that my wife and children have made over me that day, but I also enjoyed the day much more when my own Dad was alive.

CLEANING UP: Last month, the Rotary Club of Fenelon Falls conducted another “Highway Clean Up” along Helen Street/ County Road 8 from the marina to Highway 35. They picked up 320 kgs (704 pounds) of trash along the roadway. If anyone has a desire to throw unwanted items from their vehicle they should stop and consider who is going to clean up after them. Submitted by Randy Johnson.

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I was very lucky to have an excellent relationship with my Dad, but he has now been gone 16 years, a victim of the same kind of pancreatic cancer that Jeopardy host Alex Trebek is now fighting.

Some sons can say they learned a specific skill or athletic ability from their Dad. Since my Dad was neither athletic nor handy, his legacy is certainly not that.

Rather, I think I learned more important lessons from my Dad that include: the value of hard work; how to respect and treat a marriage partner; that parenting is a shared responsibility; and that if you want to be treated well you need to treat everyone you meet with respect and class.

My Dad also cherished the innate value of manners and reasonable and well-thought-out discussion. He was an excellent listener, and saw every interaction with another person as an opportunity for growth, and for both parties to believe that they had gotten something important out of the exchange.

My Dad impressed upon me that there is a reasonable solution to almost all of life’s problems, and his tag line of “Thank you for your input” told us that we had been heard. After he had pondered the problem at hand, the next morning a decision would be rendered about whatever we discussing the evening before.

I have tried to model those behaviours, and more, for my boys. I hope that they have internalized a little bit of their Grandfather despite the fact that he has not been around for most of their young lives.

All the years I taught I was very easy to please on Father’s Day. The Sunday almost always fell after a couple of days of exams. What I wanted most that day was to be able to close a door and mark until I could mark no more. Every year the hustle and bustle of the house was kept to a minimum and eight to ten hours later I emerged for a lovely Father’s Day supper often made by my children, with a little help from their Mum.

Since I have retired, Father’s Day weekend has sometimes become work days at our cottage in Haliburton as we get ready for opening Canada Day. As my wife and I get a little older, having as many of the boys available that day for putting docks and boats in has made cottage ownership much more doable for all involved.

I am most pleased to see in the Father’s Day literature online the recognition of families with two Dads, the focus on remembering Dads who are no longer with us and the extension of the meaning of a father to include men who have become father figures to thousands of children where a Dad is simply not around.

On June 16, have a fantastic Father’s Day as we recognize the men who have played such vital roles in helping us become who we are today. It is something well worth celebrating.

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COBOCONK, NORLAND & AREA NEWS The 11th annual Coboconk Fresh Water Summit Festival takes place June 14 to 16.

We kick off the weekend on Friday night at the Coboconk Wharf from 7pm to 11pm with a street party and the much-loved Black Fly Band.

There are lots of activities on Saturday and there’s something for everyone. We have a number of events that are new this year at Lions Park: • Kawartha’s Got Talent Showcase on Saturday from 11am to 3pm at Coboconk Lions Park. Start practicing and show off your talent. Pre-registration is required by email at kawarthatalent@gmail.com.

The more the merrier!

• A Beer Tent from 11am to 3pm • The kids can Learn To Fish with Balsam Lake Provincial Park staff from one of the docks in the park.

• Two new flyboarding shows this year at noon or 2pm. This is always an amazing experience.

Lots of fan favourites are back at the Park as well.

There’s Zoo to You, Bouncy Castle, Balloon Animals, Pancake Breakfast, facepainting, and a Kids Craft Table.

As always, there will be lots of great vendor booths, local authors, and community displays too.

Sunday closes off the fun with a celebration of

the role of water in our lives at the outdoor multi-faith service with a picnic afterwards.

The Summit Festival is more than just an excuse to come together as a community. It is also a celebration of history and a way to commemorate the value and importance of fresh water in Canada. The Summit celebrates Coboconk’s Balsam Lake as Canada’s highest body of fresh water from which you can reach the oceans without portaging, as designated by Parks Canada in 2009. This means you would be able to reach all four oceans by starting here in Coby without ever touching land. Ultimately, you would be able to travel anywhere in the world from Balsam Lake.

The Freshwater Summit Festival is a weekend-long celebration of this significant land mark.

Bring your family and join us for the 2019 Fresh Water Summit Festival. We look forward to celebrating with you!

For more information visit our website at www. canadasfreshwatersummit.ca.

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Friday Night Street Party at the Wharf

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Licensed Event with Great Food & Live Music by the Black Fly Band!

Saturday at the Lions Park

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Pancake Breakfast 9am - 11am (Lions Hall) New! Beer Tent 11 am - 3 pm, Flyboard Shows Noon & 2pm,

Amazing KidsZone Activities Like:

Zoo to You, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting Artisans & Community Displays, Meet our Local Authors’ Table Horse & Buggy Rides, Lob Ball Tourney @ Legion Park

Sunday 11am

Donations to the Food Bank appreciated

! w e N It'S your tIme to ShINe! Outdoor Worship Service & Picnic (Lions Park)

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