The Kawartha Promoter, March 6 2015

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From my perch

Sorry folks, I can’t help it. I know it’s been a brutal February— the coldest on record, and nary a day above freezing.

But I can’t contain myself any longer. I’ve gotta rave about how much I am enjoying it all.

You see, I love skiing. I love downhill skiing for the speed and the glide, and for the rhythms you get into as you swoop across the hill in a controlled (hopefully) descent.

But it’s expensive. The hills can be crowded, the lift lines long—the The Promoter is a local, independently owned and operated runs hard packed and icy. And even I news magazine. The opinions and views expressed are those of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of will admit that it can be cold—sitting The Promoter. Liability for incorrectly displayed or placed exposed to all the merry breezes on advertisements is limited to publishing corrections or providing advertising credit to be applied on subsequent advertisements the chair lift. at the advertiser’s discretion.

I love cross-country skiing, also for the glide, and the rhythm of the strides. I love the solitude and beauty of the winter forests. It’s affordable, good exercise—and accessible when you live in the Kawarthas. Many of us

Cover: Brooklyn Kearns - Harding and Myla Mahoney - Kerr try the snowshoe race at Bobcaygeon Public School’s Carnival d’hiver à Bobcaygeon. Photo: John Bird

can ski right out our back doors.

And cross-country skiing always keeps me warm.

But now I’ve found something that combines the best of both.

I bought a pair of Marquette skis online, designed and produced by a small entrepreneur in the Michigan town of the same name. They’re strange looking beasts—short (55 inches), fat (6 inches), heavy (5 lbs each), and made of ABS plastic.

They’re 70 percent ski, 30 percent snowshoe, and they’ve been perfect for the month we’ve just had—deep powder snow that has gone on and on without crusting up.

The snowshoe part lets me get off the trails, go anywhere, and climb all the hills. The short, “phat” ski part lets me ski downhill amid the trees and through the deep powder. So much fun—like surfing—so much exercise.

I don’t want it to end.

By the time you read this, in fact, I will have been our skiing at least 50 times this winter.

Best of all, as a diabetic I can report that my blood sugars haven’t been this good in years.

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Village Voice The Promoter reserves the right to edit Letters to the Editor for length and clarity. Please include your email or mailing address and daytime phone number (not for publication). All opinions expressed are those of the writer.

Why stifle business—especially chips?

I am a little confused about all the time, money, and trouble being spent by our local government talking about chip trucks in Bobcaygeon.

As I understand it “Fergies Fries” had some kind of exclusive deal, granted by council to protect local restaurants.

A by-law was drafted to allow only one chip truck in town.

Another guy wants a chip truck. At a place where there used to be a full-service restaurant and bowling alley.

I haven't heard any opposition to this idea reported, except for a quote repeated in a bunch of articles from one guy who has an interest in one of the local restaurants.

Bobcaygeon is a well-known and beloved tourist destination.

It was noted that there are many restaurants and food stops here.

Why would we stifle new ideas and business when we could add so much, and become a food hub?

Mattie Mutt Bobcaygeon

Chip truck site does not conflict with restaurants

I am writing in support of amending the existing bylaw to allow for two or more chip trucks to operate in Bobcaygeon.

As a resident of the area, and one who approaches the village from the northwest, I find the location of the existing chip shop (south of the village) to be undesirable. I very rarely go through town when there.

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Council’s position to protect the restaurants in town would be a concern if the application was in proximity to the existing restaurants. The proposed site for Mr. Latto’s chip truck does not conflict with the village restaurants in any way.

I speak with some knowledge in regards to this bylaw. In 2008 I attended CKL council with a similar proposal—to alter the bylaw to allow a second chip truck in Fenelon Falls. I attended several council meetings, and at the May 13, 2008 meeting, Councillor Doug Elmslie moved to allow an amendment to the existing bylaw.

Before the vote, it was discussed openly that councilors should take it upon themselves to amend each village and hamlet in their control to allow for a second truck. Unfortunately, this point did not make it into the written record.

In summation, the applicant is requesting a permit to operate a chip truck at the geographic north of the village. The existing establishment, which is a fixed seasonal restaurant, is located at the extreme south end of the village. Neither location interferes with the vendors in the village—or with each other.

Having the availability of a chip truck at the four corners on the north end of town would be a nice convenience that transients passing thru would appreciate.

The summer months in town bring business to the town from boaters who use the locks. These people will not be walking a mile up the road to get fries when the restaurants are so handy.

My vote is for the amendment to pass.

George McNab Fenelon Falls

What’s wrong with stiff chip competition?

In response to an article in your newspaper dated February 20 (Wanted: Feedback on second chip truck in Bobcaygeon), I have the following: • There are no chip trucks in Bobcaygeon as per the definition in the town bylaws (Article 1.00, section 1.01, Refreshment Vehicle, paragraph b).

A chip truck is mobile. The existing establishments are not.

• I have signatures of 15 restaurant owners in favour of my chip truck.

• In two hours in the summer of 2013 I received 68 signatures on a petition to keep my current chip truck in operation.

Living in a free enterprise society, I find it hard to understand why competition is bad. If my business fails, so be it. That is the risk all entrepreneurs take.

I have run many businesses throughout my lifetime and have never been afraid of a challenge.

I find it hard to believe that people would oppose another car dealership in town. How many variety stores do we have? Automotive repair shops?

Car washes? Gas stations? Why is my business any different?

Allan Latto Bobcaygeon

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Education should focus on the 3 Rs, not S-E-X

What in the world is our education programming coming to? Teachers are supposed to teach our children and enhance their minds; not take the place of parents and churches.

Whatever happened to the Three Rs—reading, writing and ‘rithmetic? Let’s get back to basics.

Whatever happened to spelling bees, oral mathematics and cursive writing?

Children don’t have to use their minds anymore.

They have IPads, laptops and calculators to do all the work. How is this broadening their mind skills?

Children bring home two to three hours homework every night. What are they being taught during the day? When do they go out and interact or play with their peers?

I know teenagers who can’t even read cursive writing, let alone write it. This is disgusting.

And they worry about how our children learn about sex education.

We are a multicultural society with many religious beliefs that pertain to this subject. How can our schools possibly address this situation let alone interfere in this very diversified subject?

I am appalled by this. Let parents decide where and when this should be taught, not government.

Diane Leonard Bobcaygeon

Environment tribunal gives wind project go-ahead

The decision from the Provincial Tribunal on the Sumac Ridge Wind Factory has been issued. Despite our best efforts and huge community support, our appeal has been dismissed and the approval of this project has been upheld.

Thank you once again to everyone who sacrificed so much of their time to this effort to save our community from wind industrialization, and thank you to Eric Gillespie and his team who did an excellent job for us.

Our legal team is reviewing this decision issued less than an hour ago, to determine what, if any, grounds there are for appeal.

In the meantime the battle continues. Despite this setback, our efforts, along with financial reality, have helped to slow down the industrialization of Ontario's countryside.

We are now awaiting the inevitable approvals for the Snowy Ridge and Settlers' Landing factories, and we are preparing for Environmental Review Tribunal appeals for each.

Again, thank you all and although this is not the desired outcome, hold your heads up. Character always wins out in the end.

Paul Reid for Manvers Wind Concerns

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We had a great event. We served 303 guests, and a lot of them a second time. We are so happy with the

turnout. The fellowship was amazing. The hall was packed all day long. We also served 10 pastors from our region.

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City Hall

Community Care Harvey, represented by Lynda McKerr, community development coordinator, and president elect Michelle McLean, offered an overview of their program. The agency’s office in the local community of Buckhorn gives the staff a strong connection to the cares and needs of people trying to stay in their homes after illness or other stresses.

Community Care Harvey provides a once-amonth Diners Club, plus Meals on Wheels, Personal Distress alarms, Personal Support Worker access and other services.

Trent Lakes council entertains social services

By Glenna Burns

The social service agencies are alive and doing well in Trent Lakes. At their Tuesday Feb. 17 meeting, council members learned about the form and function of the Community Social Plan, the Peterborough County-City Health Unit and Community Care Harvey.

The common goal of all these agencies is to improve the “quality of life” for citizens of the Quarries lower property values: Study community as well as improve collaboration among By Glenna Burns When quarries go in, property values go down, the various social service agencies in Peterborough according to a January 2014 study by Lansink County, according to Chris Kawalec, Community Social Plan Coordinator. He highlighted projects Appraisals and Consulting.

The study, which focused on regions of southlike the Age Friendly Planning Committee which is now in its consultation phase, municipal access central Ontario where large quarries have been to recreation grants and the upcoming Career operating, found that properties decreased in value from nine to nearly 40 percent. The properties were Information Fair in March.

Healthy food and nutrition education are two near quarries, on haul routes or near haul routes.

“Creation of a pit or quarry creates apprehension important elements in the complex issue of Food in the general public, which makes the property Security as presented by Rosana Pellizari, Medical Officer of Health and Carolyn Doris, Public Health less desirable and thus diminishes the prices of Nutritionist. Their presentation focused on the lack neighbouring property,” concludes Ben Lansink in of good nutrition and food education for one of his study.

“Continuing scientific uncertainty over the every seven children in the county and the similar adverse health consequences of a neighbouring pit problem faced by a percentage of adults as well.

Food banks have been an answer to fill the gap or quarry only serves to perpetuate the debilitating for people, but governments must not be complacent. effect of pits and quarries on property prices.”

Lansink compared 19 different properties for Both women stressed the need to teach people the change in value based on purchase price, current skills for making good food choices.

They pointed out that council members can be market values and selling prices in 2012. The properties were in Beachville, Braeside, Do Ontario You Live In Peterborough County? strong advocates for issues around Food Insecurity.

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area should have sold for the average area price of $224,118 in 2012, based on current market values in the area. Instead it only brought the owners $145,000—a loss of $92,000 or 39.36 percent. The assessed value for taxes was $198,000 in 2012.

• A hundred acre parcel of land near the Miller Braeside Quarry in the Ottawa area was purchased in 2009 for $149,000 and should have resold in 2011 for $167,669. However the actual selling price for the land was $135,000, for a loss of $32,669.

Homes declined in value even when they were only in the vicinity of a haul route or quarry, said the report.

If the northern region of the Kawartha Lakes becomes known for its industrial mining and trucks, home owners, tourists and other visitors may well “apprehend,” according to Lansink’s findings, that it is not a place they want to reside in or visit, even though it is one of the most beautiful parts of Ontario.

That would not be good news for anybody.

2,677 km, compared to 710 km, which gives them a much bigger stake in the issue.

All three municipalities say the heavily loaded aggregate mega-trucks do extensive damage to their roads, bridges and culverts.

CKL receives a total of $350,000 annually from the province in aggregate royalties, yet just

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City of Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough County and Trent Lakes joined into one voice to protest low aggregate royalties and high road-repair costs due to aggregate haulage at a Feb. 24 roads conference in Toronto.

They were looking for 50 cents per tonne on extracted aggregate royalties from the province—a big jump from the existing 7.5 cents a tonne levy.

They got just 15 minutes in total to state their case with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests (MNRF).

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one kilometre alone of road repair and repaving can cost from $240,000 to $250,000. Bridges and other specialized structures cost more.

The three municipalities also stated that if they do not get a bigger share of the royalties charged to the aggregate industry, then County Road 36, which links all the municipalities, should become a provincial highway (and fiscal responsibility) again.

It already connects two provincial highways.

The presenters—CKL’s Director of Development Services Ron Taylor, Peterborough County’s Director of Public Works Chris Bradley, and Lois O’Neill-Jackson, Chief Administrative Officer for the Municipality of Trent Lakes—reminded the province of its voracious appetite for aggregate thus the need for the fair share to be paid.

Kawartha Lakes council briefs

By Pat Warren

Amersco Canada presented council with the findings from its Energy Management Conservation and Infrastructure Renewal Study. Council contracted the company last year to look at ways for the city to save money by conserving energy, thereby freeing funds that could be applied to improve aging buildings.

Conserving energy will also allow the city to lower greenhouse gas emissions, something the province has mandated. Staff will look at the pilotproject results and report to council in April

Councillor Doug Elmslie will host a town hall meeting on March 19 at the Fenelon Falls Community Centre, at 7 pm. He also said most people are happy about the LED lights recently installed in Fenelon Falls.

Council received a report on a review of the city’s committee structure. Some committees were dissolved or restructured in the review. There was some push towards changing the Transit Advisory Board, the Property Disposition Committee and the Lindsay Parks Committee, but in the end these committees will remain.

However, council supported a motion from Councilor Isaac Breadner to have staff consider the positive and negative implications of dissolving all current advisory committees and setting up just one advisory committee per department. Council asked for a report to come back in June.

Councillor Emmett Yeo said he “would support the motion just to see the report.” He felt that small groups such as ones in Coboconk may not be represented properly and that these small committees do a lot of work that streamlines staff workloads.

Sherk steps down

The City of Kawartha Lakes’ Director of Economic Development, Lance Sherk, has resigned his position to focus on the Liberal nomination in the Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock riding.

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Be A Good Neighbour ‌ We all value a helping hand from a neighbour from time-to-time.

At the United Way, we are committed to community building and celebrating the good deeds that makes our City of Kawartha Lakes great.

We believe that sharing your stories of acts of kindness will inspire others and lead to stronger and safer communities.

We would like to promote and thank all the unsung heroes who selflessly help their neighbours with any number of number of things: shoveling snow; carrying groceries; walking the dog; picking up mail; or cooking a meal.

We would like to help all citizens, especially seniors, acknowledge their neighbours’ acts of generosity by sending them a FREE THANK YOU CARD as a token of appreciation.

Do you know someone that deserves to be recognized?

If so, we would love to hear your stories!

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Are your pipes running? Better go catch them

We appear to be getting some relief from February’s endless cold, but we’re not out of the woods yet. Due to the recent extreme cold weather there has been an increase in residential water lines and services freezing.

To protect your waterlines the City of Kawartha Lakes Water and Wastewater Division recommends the following precautions: • If your waterline is exposed in a crawl space or basement make sure the space is heated to above zero • Leave an inside house water tap running on low so that it trickles and keeps water flowing to avoid freezing

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• A heat traced wire can be installed inside or around your water line at a reasonable cost.

Check with your local plumbing contractor for installation advice

If your line is frozen please call a local plumbing contractor right away as the longer you wait the firmer the ice could set in, causing greater damage.

For more information on frozen water lines or safeguarding your property, contact the Call Centre at 705-324-9411.

Expect load restrictions

Truckers take note. Load weights will be restricted to five-tonnes-per-axle on most secondary roads throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes from March 16 to May 22.

That is, unless they are lifted at the discretion of Michelle Hendry, Director of Public Works (705324-9411 ext. 1125).

Restrictions are typically put into place during the spring thaw when heavy loading is likely to cause road damage to areas weakened by excess water in the road base.

Once the road is determined to be structurally sound, the director may remove the restrictions.

Weather will naturally affect all of this.

Visit the City’s website (http://www.city. kawarthalakes.on.ca/loadrestrictions) for a list of roads that will NOT be load restricted (Highway 36, for example).

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Act fast to get input to rural transit group

The City of Kawartha Lakes’ newly-created Rural Transit Task Force has already launched an online survey to get feedback from city residents and business owners on rural transit and whether they would pay for the it on their municipal tax bills.

In fact, they want your responses by this Sunday, March 8.

“As part of the mandate of the task force we need to look at financially viable and sustainable options to provide the service or determine whether rural transit is even feasible in Kawartha Lakes at this time,” says Mayor Andy Letham.

So far, CKL’s rural transit pilot project has been completely supported through provincial gas tax revenues and reserves. That model will not continue to be viable.

“We recognize that a number of people in our community use rural transit, and in fact ridership has been increasing over the span of the pilot project,” Letham says. “We want to be respectful of the users of the system as well as all ratepayers across the city.

The survey is to find out 1) whether people are using the rural transit service, and if not, why not, 2) whether residents and business owners see the value in rural transit, and 3) would they support paying for the service through their taxes whether they use it personally or not.

The survey is available on the City website at www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca or by going to the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ KLRuralTransit.

The current rural transit pilot project will expire at the end of June.

Respondents have until Sunday, March 8 to complete the survey. The task force will present its findings and options to Council by the end of April.

‘What’s sex?’ It’s in the new curriculum

By Diane Engelstad

One letter-writer to The Kawartha Promoter says she is “appalled” by provincial plans to update the sex-ed curriculum (see Village Voice). But Dave Lyons, Healthy Active Living Consultant for the Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB), says the board is “not aware of any specific concerns from schools or parents regarding the updates.”

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“The vast majority of the revised Health and Physical Education Curriculum is already covered” in the Catholic Board’s Fully Alive familyhealth program, said Barbara Morrow, Director of Education for PVNC (PeterboroughVictoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board).

Local school boards will be rolling out the province’s revised sex-education curriculum next fall, as part of an updated Health and Physical Education program for schools across Ontario.

Parents contacted by The Kawartha Promoter were generally supportive of the proposed new curriculum—at least in principal.

According to Sarah Bakker, a Bobcaygeon mother of children in JK and Grade 2, “there’s no point hiding our heads in the sand about what kids are seeing these days.” On a recent car trip her young son asked, “What’s sex?” when he spotted a billboard advertising a movie with the word in the title.

“As long as they’re teaching facts,” says Bakker of the new curriculum and some of the controversy reported in the news, “I’m not that worked up about it.”

Monica Jardine of Fenelon Falls notes she has “already had a lot of discussion at home” about issues of diversity. Her children are aged 9, 10 and 13. “I’m not going to get overly alarmed about [the curriculum] or about learning body parts at a young age. I already taught that early on.”

The curriculum was last updated 16 years ago, well before smart phones, Facebook and the explosion of social networking, and before samesex marriage was legalized in Ontario.

The revisions reflect research that indicates children are exposed to far more than in the past and are also reaching puberty at an earlier age.

In Grade 1, children will learn how to identify and name body parts, and how to distinguish caring behaviours from exploitive ones. Grade 3 graduates should be able to describe how visible and invisible differences, including gender identity and sexual orientation, make each person unique, and how to show respect for differences. They will also learn internet safety guidelines.

Students learn about puberty in Grade 4, and by the end of Grade 5 should be acquainted with the reproductive system and processes, strategies for managing the stresses of puberty, and understand how actions, including sexual comments and sharing sexual pictures in person or online, can affect people’s feelings and reputation.

In high school, where students need only one Health and Phys Ed credit to graduate, they will focus on mental health and healthy relationships.

The ministry begins teacher and board training in April, and ultimately, says Catherine Shedden of the TLDSB, “it is the responsibility of school principals to ensure that the teaching is done appropriately.”

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Fenelon’s popular Country Living Show returns May 1

With more than 100 display booths, the 31st annual Fenelon Falls Country Living Show returns May 1, 2, and 3, at the Fenelon Falls Community Centre.

Exhibitors offer a wide range of ideas for home renovations, home decor, water purification, gardening, landscaping, pest control, real estate,

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home furnishings and appliances and more.

If you have a business or service in the area, this is a good place to meet prospective customers and line up projects for the upcoming season.

The antique boats and outboard motors will also be back on display again this year for your enjoyment.

A fashion show on Friday evening will feature The Kawartha Store, The Butterfly Boutique and The Corral, beginning at 6:30.

A food court in the main hall will offer a variety of food for visitors and exhibitors. And once again, the Country Living Show will offer a silent auction and door prize with the winners being chosen on Sunday at 3pm.

The show runs from 4 pm to 8 pm on Friday, 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday and 10 am to 3 pm on Sunday. Admission is just $3 for all three days.

For more information, call Carol Halton at the Fenelon Falls Chamber of Commerce office at 705-887-3409.

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We’ve Got The Goods!

The third in a series on Shopping Locally

Local shopping benefits us all

By Grant Allman

There are several economic statistics that show how shopping locally benefits the whole of our communities. The most often quoted one is that 70 percent of revenue spent in a community stays in that community.

How does the 70 percent left in our community benefit us all? Well, our businesses donate money, goods and trade to all of our institutions including churches, sport teams, seniors and community activities like Canada Day celebrations, Santa Claus parades, etc.

I am certain everyone reading this could add one or two more items. How about playground equipment, or beautification projects?

Creating a relationship with a local business

leads to better and more personal service, friendships and better deals financially. Local businesses know their customers and what they want.

The business people in our communities live, work and worship in our community and they deserve our support.

The Chambers of Commerce in Bobcaygeon, Coboconk, Fenelon Falls and Lindsay work hard supporting our business communities and our local neighbourhoods. They also work hard to attract consumers to our communities, they support all of our events and programs.

If local businesses do not have what you need or want today, ask them.

There’s a good chance you’ll get it tomorrow.

A few of our local retailers that carry excellent products Bobcaygeon Art & Printing Spitting Images www.spittingimages.ca

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FENELON FALLS Antiques Grr8 Finds 27 & 29 Colborne St. Appliances Bert’s Appliances 54 Colborne St.

Cornerstone Home Furniture 73 Colborne St. Bedding Bert’s Appliances 54 Colborne St. Collectibles Grr8 Finds 27 & 29 Colborne St. Furniture Cornerstone Home Furniture 73 Colborne St.

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Footwear Brittany & Bros. www.brittanyandbros.com Furniture Kate & Co. www.kateco.ca Home Accents Kate & Co. www.kateco.ca Houghton Creek www.houghtencreek.com Jewellery Johnson Jewellers www.johnsonjewellers.com Gauze 2 Go 140 Kent St.

Men’s Wear Nisbett’s Clothiers, Men’s Formal Wear & Rentals www.nisbetts.ca Women’s Fashion Brittany & Bros. www.brittanyandbros.com Gauze 2 Go 140 Kent St.

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Going for broke on March Break

March Break starts Monday, March 16. Are you ready for it?

For those without kids, it’s like any other week. In fact, it’s probably a good week not to plan any trips.

Parents with kids will likely be on the road—looking for some fun, and filling up the highways, byways, hotels and airports in the process.

There are so many things to do with your kids during March Break. What you choose will depend on all kinds of variables: How old are the kids? What are their interests? What are your interests (secondary)?

Can you get time off work? What’s the state of your pocketbook (primary)?

One winter we lived (by mistake) in an upscale part of Toronto, and all our sons’ classmates disappeared over March Break—off to ski at Whistler or Switzerland, or to Florida or the Caribbean for sun and sand.

Our poor kids were left alone with their parents, a big change from Bobcaygeon, where skating, sliding, snowboarding, and of course, hanging out watching movies or playing video games were all popular— and free—communal March Break activities.

So we fell back on our tried and true option—a road trip to visit family near Ottawa (free accommodation). We even managed a day of skiing at Mont Tremblant, thanks to special deals. It was so crowded with Toronto folks (on March Break) it felt like the subway at rush hour.

Here are a few local options. Have fun: • If you have to work, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes offer both a theme camp for ages 4 to 14 (Pan-Am, Luck of the Irish, Blast from the Past, Outback Australia, Spring has Sprung) and a sports camp for ages 7 to 14 (Ball Hockey, Basketball, Soccer, Dodgeball and a trip to Mississauga’s Skyzone, Skateboarding). Come one day or any combination up to all five. Camps run from 8 am to 6 pm, and there’s even an early drop-off from 6:30 for parents who have to get to work. Call 705324-4493 for costs and registration info.

• Downhill skiing with Sparky the Fire Dog at Devil’s Elbow on Tuesday, March 13 from 9 am to 2 pm. There’s also Sir Sams in Haliburton and Horseshoe Valley north or Orillia—and the world’s your oyster if you want to go further afield.

• The great outdoors (why many of us live here) for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or hiking. Try provincial parks like Balsam Lake, Emily, Kawartha Highlands. Kawartha Conservation parks include Ken Reid, Durham East Cross Forest, Windy Ridge, Fleetwood Creek and Pigeon River headwaters.

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Attendant care paid to a retirement home: A senior who qualifies for the Disability Tax Credit can claim attendant-care costs as a medical expense. Or, a medical practitioner can certify in writing that the person needs a full-time attendant due to long-term infirmity. The retirement home would need to provide an invoice detailing the amount paid for attendant care. Housekeeping, laundry, transportation and meal preparation can all be included as medical expenses, but rent and food cannot.

Nursing home expenses: For full-time care in a nursing home, there is no limit on the total expenses your parents can claim as medical expenses. If you pay your parents’ nursing home fees, you may be able to claim a medical expense, subject to limits.

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Help protect the Oak Ridges Moraine

The Oak Ridges Moraine Partnership is hosting two public meetings to discuss how to increase protection of the area when the Oak Ridges Moraine and Greenbelt conservation plans come up for review in the near future.

The geographically-based meetings will bring champions of the moraine and greenbelt together to learn more about the partnership’s call for action and strategy to send a clear message.

The March 9 meeting will take place at the Orono Town Hall, 5315 Main Street, Orono, from 7 to 9 pm.

Ontario’s Environmental Registry will be initiating reviews of the Oak Ridges Moraine, Niagara Escarpment and Greenbelt conservation plans soon and the moraine partnership wants to mobilize the people who love this natural landform and its ecosystems.

The Oak Ridges Moraine Partnership will continue developing policy positions and advocating for stronger protection, but a more important part, says the coalition, is to use the public consultation to make sure the Environmental Registry sees just how much the moraine and greenbelt mean to Ontarions.

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Parents cited the “awesome coaching staff, who have taught our kids to play so well together, their incredible team play, and goalie Carter Chartier’s awesome moves” as factors in their success

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The Sturgeon Lake Thunder Atom Black team won three straight shut-outs against Colborne, Stirling and Brighton to capture the “A” Division Championship at the Hawks tournament in Havelock on Saturday, Feb. 21.

Fleming College students will lead interactive science discovery sessions for kids aged 8 and up at the Lindsay Library on Saturday mornings in March.

The Let’s Talk Science Series runs March 7, 14 and 28, beginning at 10:30 am at the Lindsay Branch, Kawartha Lakes Public Library.

Parents can register their children by calling Children’s Services, Lindsay Library at 705-3245632.

Let’s Talk Science is a national outreach organization that helps educators teach science to children and youth. They train young, enthusiastic volunteers who are specialists in science, technology, engineering and math, to bring science to life with real-world examples and hands-on, minds-on activities.

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or physical. Remember, our comfort zones will always be there to welcome us back.

Aries (March 21 to April 20) Conscious commitment begins the process of positive change. Are you looking to change some part of your life, Aries? Perhaps you can start by making a little promise to yourself that no one else knows about. Then dedicate a portion of each day to fulfilling that promise.

Taurus (April 21 to May 21) Comfort zones are curious things, Taurus. They are, by their very nature, comfortable, warm and inviting. Yet, there comes a time when we all need to stretch ourselves a little outside our usual neighbourhoods, be they mental

Gemini (May 22 to June 22) Negative traits of a Gemini lover?

They can be restless, impractical, easily bored. But don’t despair. Turn these characteristics into more upbeat traits. You are adventurous, spontaneous, inquisitive, bold and daring. Think positive.

Cancer (June 23 to July 23) As a Cancer, you can be a strong, stable individual in relationships. But you’re also romantic and sentimental. You can be easily influenced by people you admire. Be aware of this. Don’t be led astray.

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Don’t be afraid to add your two cents.

Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) Family time is an important goal, right now, Libra. Whether it’s playing with your children or visiting an aging aunt—they need your love and attention. You will never regret these moments you share together.

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Rest in Peace, Robert Devitt

By John Bird, editor

We were dismayed this week to hear of the passing of long-time Bobcaygeon resident, Robert Henry Devitt. He died on Feb. 21, at 70 years of age.

I remember meeting Bob about two decades ago on the streets of Bobcaygeon—and then bumping into him several more times, either on the street or in the library.

Interesting discussions always ensued—the kind that made me glad for the friendly, interesting characters you find in a small town.

Once Bob told me about his struggles with a form of dyslexia, and shared with me a research doctor’s discovery that placing coloured translucent filters over a page of print could make it more readable.

It had worked wonders for him, Robert told me.

When I returned to Bobcaygeon last summer to take up editorial duties at The Promoter, I began hearing from Bob again, just by telephone or mail

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The Enforcers are known as “the Best Rockin’ Rhythm ‘n Blues Boogie Band around,” and they’ll be joining forces with Westerby Entertainment on March 21 (8 pm to 1 am) to see if they can get you up and dancing at the Lindsay Armoury.

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this time, as he was now living in Lindsay.

He generally had story ideas to offer me, often related to his personal memories of the village, or to Legion history. They were always interesting. His most recent idea was for a story about the early fishing and hunting guides in the village. I was intrigued, but unfortunately have not managed to get round to researching such a story yet.

I would have wanted to ask Robert more about it, but that isn’t going to happen now.

Robert also sent me a photocopy of his Rules for Happiness, which I really liked and wanted to print sometime in The Promoter.

By an amazing coincidence—or who knows how these things work—I finally managed to squeeze a shortened version into our last issue, which came out Feb. 20, THE DAY BEFORE ROBERT PASSED AWAY.

His were wise words, thoughtful and compassionate, so I include them here again, this time in full: Robert Devitt’s rules for happiness

“Free your heart from hatred (forgive). Free your mind from worry. Live simply and appreciate what you have. Give more. Expect less.

“The five most important feelings we all should be working on: love, anger, fear, guilt and hurt. These feelings are all good for you. The important thing is what you do with them.

“There is good and bad in everyone. No one can put you down unless you let them. Happiness is a choice.”

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Health & Wellness Change the time, change your batteries

Daylight Savings Time kicks in on Sunday March 8, and our local fire departments suggest that when we spring ahead, it’s also a good time to spring up and change the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Batteries in residential smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms should be changed at least once a year or when the alarm chirps.

Fire Departments suggest using changing them on the same significant date each year, as a way to help remember to changed them—and the change to Daylight Savings Time is as good a date as any.

“Change the Time, Change Your Batteries,” say the firefighters.

The alarms also require monthly testing (using the test button) to make sure they are in proper working order. And they should be replaced outright after 10 years of service, due to wear.

Each year many people die in residential fires across the country. In nearly 90 percent of the deaths the residences either did not have a smoke alarm installed or the smoke alarm was not working properly.

A properly installed and maintained smoke alarm is the only thing in your home that can alert you and your family to a fire 24 hours a day, seven

days a week. Whether you’re awake or asleep, a working smoke alarm is constantly on alert, scanning the air for fire and smoke.

Bobcaygeon’s Alzheimer program expanding across Ontario

A new strategy piloted in Bobcaygeon to help people living with dementia—“the blue umbrella program”—is attracting attention and interest across the province and country.

So David Webster, executive director for the local Alzheimer Society, is moving to the Alzheimer Society of Ontario to focus on expanding the program, formally known as “Living Well With Dementia,” throughout the province.

He will also look at other activities being designed to encourage individuals living with dementia to remain active and engaged in the home and community of their choice.

“I will be part of a team of people focusing on several initiatives throughout the province,” says Webster. “I am proud of the work we have done locally to develop the ‘blue umbrella’ program, and look forward to a time when anyone living with dementia can live well for longer periods of time, supported by their families, friends and communities.”

It’s part of a larger focus of the Alzheimer

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Society in Ontario on developing and implementing a provincial Dementia Plan.

The “blue umbrella” program, asks individuals living with dementia to wear a personal identifier pin—a blue umbrella.

The Alzheimer Society educates retailers and businesses about how to support individuals with dementia who may visit their location. After the training, they can display a window decal signifying their readiness to help if needed.

The process helps reduce negative stereotypes and stigmas, so that people living with dementia can expect to be accepted as any other member of the community.

Webster has been in his current role for over five years, and leaves knowing that the organization is very strong. “This organization has a solid reputation within the community for delivery of dementiarelated services” notes Webster. “Our activity levels have increased substantially in the last several years, and our team of staff and volunteers have done a great job at ensuring quality is maintained”. The hiring process for a new Executive Director will be starting in the near future.

“Chris Kawalek Community Social Plan Coordinator congratulates David Webster on new provincial role with dementia friendly communities.”

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Eating nine to five, what a way to keep on living

Eating healthy at work can boost your concentration and your creativity.

That’s why the CKL Registered Dietitians’ Network (RDN) is offering advice to nine-to-fivers on how to develop a taste for healthy food on the job.

The same goes for employers, says RDN member Aisha Malik. If they create a work environment that supports healthy eating, their staff will be healthier and more likely to be at work and performing well.

“Healthy eating should be encouraged in every workplace,” says Malik, a Registered Dietitian with the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit. “It’s good for business.”

Of course, this is easier said than done. Fortyfive percent of Canadians say it’s a real challenge to eat healthy meals and snacks while at work, according to a recent Ipsos-Reid poll conducted for

Dietitians of Canada.

March is Nutrition Month, so network registered dietitians at Ross Memorial Hospital, the City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team, Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes, and the HKPR District Health Unit are planning a number of activities: • At Ross Hospital, tips on eating well at work will be featured in the cafeteria, in the employee newsletter and through Twitter (@RossMemorial).

• On March 4, registered dietitians at the hospital will be available over the lunch hour to share information, recipes, brochures and online resources (including the Cookspiration phone app).

• The City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team will have an interactive display at its location at 55 Angeline Street North, Lindsay, offering eatingwell-at-work tips for staff and patients.

• At Community Care CKL, daily email tips and tricks on eating well at work will be shared with staff. A display board will also be set up in the Community Health Centre waiting room providing more information about healthy eating for patients/clients.

• Registered Dietitians at the Health Unit will promote healthy eating at work by providing food samples and recipes for staff members. Local residents can also access a series of resources, recipes and online tools developed by Dietitians of Canada (www.dietitians.ca) on the Health Unit website (www.hkpr.on.ca).

For more nutrition information, call Ross Memorial Hospital (705-324-6111), the CKL Family Health Team (705-328-9853, ext. 286), Community Care CKL (705-879-4100, ext. 107) or the local Health Unit (705-324-3569, ext. 2300), and ask to speak to a registered dietitian.

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ALL IN YOUR HEAD

Because “tinnitus” (ringing in the ears) is commonly associated with noiseinduced hearing loss, it should come as little surprise that at least 360,000 people in Canada suffer from this chronic condition. Fortunately, we can help! The first step in addressing the problem, is to see an Audiologist for an ear exam and hearing test. If ringing in the ears is found to be associated with hearing loss, the use of a hearing instrument may help subdue the noise.

Hearing aids for tinnitus divert attention away from the disturbing sounds associated with it. They make it easier to listen to external sounds instead of permanently concentrating on annoying internal sounds. To schedule a consultation, please call us.

Our goal is to help people of all ages hear better and improve their quality of life. We offer a wide variety of hearing aids in many colours, shapes, and sizes.

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THANK YOU

Thank you to our family and friends for sharing our birthdays. Thank you Jenna “our party planner” and her dad for keeping it a surprise.

Love Cyndi & Gloria

IN MEMORY

One beautiful lady passed through heaven’s gate February 21, 2015.

We miss you Monica.

My heart aches for my best friend. In God’s hands. She knows the rest.

Love you Mon

MARTIN, WILLIAM HOWARD “BILL” AUGUST 26, 1924 – FEBRUARY 16, 2015 Passed away peacefully at his residence in his 91st year. Loving husband of the late May Lorraine Martin (2011). Dear father of Dan Martin (Ginger) of Chatsworth and Stephen Martin (Kim) of Buckhorn.

Grandfather of Stephanie Martin-Ward (Justus) and Dianne Horn (John). Great grandfather to Fynn and Isaac Martin-Ward and Cameron, Matthew and Jessica Horn and Stephanie’s step-children McKenna and Liam. Survived by his sister Eileen McGee (Ron) of Peterborough. Predeceased by grandson Joshua Martin.

Arrangements have been entrusted to The Hendren Funeral Homes, Monk Chapel, 6 Helen Street, Bobcaygeon. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Friends may send condolences to Bill’s family by visiting www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-738-3222.

GIBSON, CHARLES

APRIL 27, 1927 – MARCH 1, 2015

Charles Gibson, native son of Northern Ireland who found his heart’s desire in Canada, passed away on March 1, 2015 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, surrounded by his loving family.

Charlie will be greatly missed by his devoted wife of 62 years, Ruth (Johnston). His grateful children, Karen (Bill), Heather (Mike), David (Sian) and Glenn (Daphne) are indebted to his example of a “life well spent”. Charlie is also survived by nine wonderful grandchildren and a darling great granddaughter.

Relatives and friends are invited to call at Trinity United Church, 44 William Street, Bobcaygeon on Friday, March 6, 2015 beginning at 1:00 PM. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Trinity United Church. Arrangements entrusted to THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, MONK CHAPEL, 6 Helen Street, Bobcaygeon. Friends may send condolences, arrange flowers or donations by visiting www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-738-3222.

“Remember me with smiles, laughter and love, for that is how I remember you.”

In Loving memory of our Dad and Grandfather Roy Bedford March 27, 1927 - March 10, 2014

Always in our hearts Love Bill, Marla & Family

GEE: Paul London

I would like to express my sincere appreciation to our wonderful children, friends and community for your recent support and kindness at the passing of Paul. To my children and grandchildren, you were so kind to your father and grandfather over his last months and the support that you have shown to me and each other has been tremendous. To our friends, your gifts of flowers and donations were very generous and will be remembered always. I would also like to especially thank my daughter-in-law, Lori Ann Moffatt for her love and for all of the hard work that she did in preparing the memorial items for Paul. To The Hendren Funeral Homes – Monk Chapel for your professionalism and support over the past days and to all of the doctors, nurses and staff at the Toronto Western Hospital and Ross Memorial Hospital.

The tender caring you showed Paul will never be forgotten.

Sincerely, Barb Gee

Local Events MAR 6 - World prayer day. 2 p.m. Bethel Christian Fellowship Curuch, Bobcaygeon.

MAR 6 - Mini Bucks Euchre at Bobcaygeon Seniors Centre. $3 8 pm Contact: Roger 705-738-6627 MAR 7 - Music night in Bobcaygeon 7:30 p.m. at Senior Citizens’ hall.

MAR 16 - Bobcaygeon Seniors Centre afternoon of cards/games. noon. Advance tickets $5, $7 at the doof.

Lunch included.

MAR 17 - Lindsay osteoporosis information meeting 1:30pm-3pm at Adelaide Place. Topic: Nutrition & Osteoporosis MAR 17 - Kawartha Lakes Autism Support meeting 7 - 9 pm. Loblaws Lindsay, upstairs in the Community Room. Confirm attendance to klasinbox@gmail.com. A donation of a Loonie to help offset expenses.

MAR 21 - Ham Dinner & Loonie Auction. Burnt River Community Centre 4:30 pm. $15 Advance ticketes at BMO in Fenelon Falls or Christina Handley 705-4543761 or christina@christinahandley.com MAR 25 - Big Bucks Euchre Bobcaygeon Seniors Centre 11 am $10 lunch included. Contact Roger: 705-7386627.

MAR 29 - Apr 5 - 4, April 5. Events and services every day of Holy Week in the Parish of St. James Anglican Fenelon Falls & Christ Church Coboconk. All welcome!

More info:705-887-2537 or www.fenelonanglican.ca More event listings online at www.thepromoter.ca

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Women’s Day event inspires ‘making your own success’

A single mother who overcame life’s challenges and took control of her own destiny will be the inspirational speaker at the “Making Your Own Success” celebration of International Women’s Day this Friday, March 6, starting at 5:30 pm at Lindsay’s Olympia Restaurant..

Speaker, Kathleen Mundy, is an international speaker and author—who built her own Little Caesars Pizza business empire.

As a CEO, business coach and the author of Making Your Own Money, she is committed to helping other women entrepreneurs find business clarity, so they can grow their businesses and understand how money beliefs play a huge role in their ultimate success.

The Kawartha Lakes Small Business and Entrepreneurship Centre (KLSBEC) and Women in Networking Kawartha Lakes (WiN) are hosting this third annual event.

“The purpose of the event is to bring women of Kawartha Lakes together, as part of the larger global celebration of International Women’s Day,” explained Diane Steven, Manager of KLSBEC. “It is great to be working in partnership with WiN in coordination of this fantastic event and we are so very happy to be able to do it again for the third year in a row.”

International Women’s Day is a day of global celebration marking the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. Many events are held across the globe to mark the occasion.

If you get right on it, you might still be able to register for tickets at: www.MakingYourSuccess. eventbrite.ca. Or call Diane Stevens at 705-3249411, ext. 1283.

Choristers Corner

Braving winter darkness and illness

Another very cold week. No wonder the Snowbirds don’t want to come home.

Kudos to our accompanist, Vivian Hetherington, for making the drive down from Kinmount on cold, dark and sometimes snowy nights. We change the clocks this Sunday so hopefully it will be easier for her.

Unfortunately we had to cancel one practice due to a flu outbreak at the Retirement Suites.

However our director, Bob Plummer, was all set to go the following week to take the practice.

It is good to see a new face in the alto section.

Hopefully she will decide to stay.

The basses also have a relatively new member who actually lives in the Retirement Suites. More on these two next time.

Remember for more information on anything please call 705-738-2396.

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