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OVER THE BACK FENCE

Heading into Mothers’ Day weekend, my mind travels to memories of my Mom, who passed away 10 years ago this June.

My Mom was my hero and one of my best friends. She went through so much in her life and I often wonder what she would think of this challenging time we are facing with the pandemic. I know for sure, as a retired RN, she would have signed up to help out.

Mom was the breadwinner for most of my childhood, as my Dad pursued various dreams and aspirations.

She worked hard in long-term care, eventually becoming a nursing administrator. She taught us about taking responsibility and doing our best at whatever we tried.

When faced with the death of my

Dad in 1989, Mom seemed to shrink and become more dependent on the rest of us. I found it hard to talk to her about my Dad, because I didn’t want to make her sad. But you know, I’ve learned in the three years since John passed away, is that I should have spoken to her about Dad. I should have given her the opportunity to relive moments of their lives together.

To take her memories and give them life in words. To let her know I hadn’t forgotten him or what I learned from watching their marriage go through ups and downs over the years.

I will always remember her smile and how she lit up when I walked in her room. How she was always there for a nice, long hug and to wipe my tears. I know she is still with me in my heart and, many times, when I look in the mirror, I see her staring back at me.

On Mothers’ Day 2021, however you can, let your Mom know how much she means. And, as always, be kind. editor@thepromoter.ca

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Editor’s Note: Recently, the Municipality of Trent Lakes passed the following resolution: The Council of the Municipality of Trent Lakes requests the Provincial government to regulate skeet shooting and target shooting in safe locations away from residences, public roads and private roads; and further he Council of the Municipality of Trent Lakes requests all O.P.P. costs for these activities on Crown Land be borne by the Province of Ontario. Here is one resident’s response:

Hello Mayor Clarkson and Councillors,

I am writing to express my support for the Motion submitted by Peter Franzen to regulate skeet and target shooting on crown land close to residences and roadways in our township. I urge you to vote in favour of this motion.

I have lived at Bass Lake for over 30 years and regularly walk my dog, and my husband and I both run along Bass Lake Road and the Fire Routes and worry about being hit by a stray bullet from target and skeet shooting on the crown land that the Fire Routes and Bass Lake Road traverse. I have found shell casings in several locations along the road side including behind our house where my grandchildren could be playing! Gun fire can be heard throughout the spring, summer and fall - outside of hunting season - so we cannot anticipate when the danger will exist in order to adjust our running and walking schedules accordingly.

The Province must impose regulations to restrict target and skeet shooting on crown lands to areas safely distant from residences and roadways which residents, their children and pets, hikers and cyclists use for recreation in order to avoid tragic accidents that could result in serious injury or fatalities. I hope you will take our safety concerns seriously and submit this motion to the Provincial government requesting their urgent action on this matter.

S. Hillman, Trent Lakes

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City Hall PANDEMIC RECOVERY APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Kawartha Lakes Council has approved a second round of applications for the Community Pandemic Recovery Fund (CPRF) to utilize the remaining funds from the first round. The funding is for programs and services that increase or maintain supports to residents in meeting their basic human service needs.

The balance of $49,162 that was not awarded in the first round in March will be made available to eligible organizations located outside the geographical boundaries for eligibility for the Lindsay CHEST Fund through a second application process of the Community Pandemic Recovery Fund, to a maximum of $7,500 per application.

The goals of the CPRF are to encourage the necessary collaboration and sharing of resources, foster the essential innovation of operations and practice, build capacity to foster long-term stability, and to establish intentional progressive planning.

Eligible organizations include non-profit and community service providers in the broader health and human services sector. Organizations must be an incorporated non-profit organization or registered charity.

Details on the application process and the application form is available on CKL’s website at www. kawarthalakes.ca. Applications will be accepted until 4pm on Friday May 14 and then will be reviewed by an Evaluation Committee.

Notice regarding final funding decisions is expected to be released by June 4, 2021.

KLFS REACHING FOR 2022

The Kawartha Lakes Food Source (KLFS) opened its doors on March 3, 2002, after a collective of community members representing a variety of local organizations observed a sudden increase in individuals seeking food support. At that time, community members around the organizing table agreed upon a mission of supporting those who feed our hungry. Nearly twenty years later, the organization is still doing just that, thanks to the strong foundations laid during those early years.

Today, KLFS is the largest non-profit food distribution organization in our region, operating as a hub over 30 social service agencies. They procure, sort, store, and distribute food and other household essentials while also advocating for food security and educating the community on poverty in our area

through programming and community outreach.

While the backbone of the organization continues to be food banking, over time they have developed and maintained innovative programs such as the Family Cooking Project, Open Gardens, Summer Outreach Lunch Program, Lindsay Community Food Market, and Community Kitchen.

“It is only with the generous and continued support of our community that the Kawartha Lakes Food Source has been able to meet ongoing and changing needs for food security,” says Heather Kirby, Executive Director. “We are so grateful for and amazed by each and every person, business, and organization who has supported us, whether it be by donation, volunteering, or just generally advocating for us. This organization was created by our community, is operated by our community, and serves our community.”

Leading up to their official 20th anniversary on March 3, 2022, KLFS will be sharing a campaign of personal stories to highlight the many community members and groups who have shaped the organization into the leading local organization it is today. They will also be highlighting their current programs and share their vision for future organizational growth to further reduce hunger in the Kawartha Lakes.

KLFS has also developed a new special edition logo to mark this momentous occasion and will be using it as their primary logo for the coming year.

If you have a story to share about your experience with KLFS, they ask you to click here to complete our form. Stories collected will be used to shape their campaign.

To see the campaign unfold, please ensure you follow the Kawartha Lakes Food Source on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn; or, you can regularly visit their website’s 20th anniversary page.

DONATE A DISH

91.9 BOB FM has partnered up with the Kawartha Lakes Food Source (KLFS) to launch the Donate A Dish – City of Kawartha Lakes campaign.

COVID-19 has been devastating to the restaurant and food service industry. At the same time, it has also pushed many families with precarious employment below the poverty line, leaving households food insecure.

The purpose of Donate A Dish – City of Kawartha Lakes is to help these local restaurants and hungry households at the same time.

For every $600 donated, 40 frozen meals will be purchased from our local restaurants, which will then be distributed through KLFS’ member food banks to individuals and families in need. These food banks are located in Coboconk, Dunsford, Fenelon Falls, Kinmount, Little Britain, Omemee, Woodville, and Lindsay.

Participating restaurants will be confirmed in early May, but the hope is to be able to engage with businesses throughout CKL.

“Donate A Dish City of Kawartha Lakes will not only provide a financial boost for our local restaurants and support our local economy,” said Vince Bierworth, Promotions Manager for 91.9 BOBfm. “It will also

supply delicious and nutritious meals to those facing food insecurity in our communities. Everyone benefits from this initiative in some way.”

“This initiative is amazing and we’re so excited that BOBfm thought to try it in our area after the success they saw in Peterborough,” said Kate Dorotheou, Community Engagement Coordinator for Kawartha Lakes Food Source. “It has been a challenging year for everyone, and we know that our food bank clients will appreciate having nutritious ready-to-eat meals.”

Donate A Dish – City of Kawartha Lakes has no minimum donation amount. Every dollar helps support our community. Contact KLFS to arrange for a cash donation by calling 705-324-0707.

For more details about this campaign or if you are a local restaurant that would like to participate, visit 919BOBFM.com.

BREWERY HELPS THE ENVIRONMENT

Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. and Kawartha Conservation are renewing their exciting partnership for a second year to bring back a popular beer while helping to support the environment.

Following up on the very successful partnership in 2020, Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. is launching the unofficial beer of summer in the Kawarthas – the Kawartha Summer Ale – and it will be available for purchase in their retail and online Bottle Shops.

“We had such an immense response to the Kawartha Summer Ale,” explained Head Brewer Russell Gibson. “We sold out of the Summer Ale twice last year as people embraced the concept and the partnership with Kawartha Conservation.”

Located along the historic Trent Severn Waterway’s Lock 34, Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. has been a dedicated supporter of the environment since their opening.

“Partnering with Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. last year was such a great experience,” said Kawartha Conservation Marketing and Communications Specialist John Chambers. “From the incredible beer that Russell produced to the staff and the entire community who supported the partnership by buying the Kawartha Summer Ale, we are extremely fortunate to have a business that is so committed to supporting

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our community and our environment.”

Through the generosity of Fenelon Falls Brewing Co., proceeds from every can and bottle sold (while supplies last) will be donated to Kawartha Conservation to support projects and initiatives that directly impact the health of area lakes and rivers.

“This is a great partnership, and it is great to see it being renewed for a second year, especially during the pandemic when we need to be doing as much as we can to support local businesses and support our community,” said Kawartha Lakes Mayor and Kawartha Conservation Board of Directors Chair Andy Letham. “To see Kawartha Conservation and Fenelon Falls Brewing Co., come together to help support one another and create the unofficial beer of summer in the Kawarthas is something I think we can all celebrate and get behind.”

CKL ENVIRONMENT ROUNDTABLE

On Monday May 17 from 2pm to 4pm, the Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee (KLEAC) will hold its first ever Environmental Round Table Summit. KLEAC and other environmental representatives in Kawartha Lakes will gather virtually to identify and discuss the environmental priorities across the community and begin to collaborate on how to achieve their goals.

“I’m very much looking forward to being part of the first streamed Kawartha Lakes Environmental Roundtable Summit,” commented Tracy Richardson,

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Councillor of Ward 8, Council representative of KLEAC and Council Environmental Champion. “We have dedicated community members and organizations that will be exchanging information, facts and opinions.

It will give us an opportunity to identify priorities between the municipality and groups, and how it aligns with our Healthy Environment Plan.”

Listen in to the round table as they connect on and prioritize environmental issues and concerns across Kawartha Lakes. The meeting will be livestreamed publicly on the Kawartha Lakes YouTube channel.

KLEAC is pleased to have a variety of stakeholder organizations and environmental leaders joining the summit, including: • Canopy Project Kawartha Lakes • Couchiching Conservancy • Environmental Action Bobcaygeon • Fenelon Forward and Balsam Lake Association • Gamiing Nature Center • Kawartha Cycling Club • Kawartha Field Naturalists • Kawartha Lakes Green Trails Alliance • Kawartha Lakes Library • Kawartha Land Trust • Kawartha TransCanada Trail Association • Lake Management Planning Committee • Walk Lindsay Advocacy Group

COVID’S IMPACT ON EATING AND STRESS

Dalhousie University has released a report on how the pandemic has affected the health and food habits of Canadians, and how well they have been coping with stress. They surveyed 9,991 Canadians in April, 2021.

Canadians were asked if their stress level increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 77 percent of respondents agreed that their stress level was impacted. The younger generations appear to have been more impacted. While a total 83 percent of Millennials (born between 1981 and 1996) believe they are more stressed than before the pandemic, while 82 percent of the Generation Z (born between 1997 and 2005) are more stressed than before the pandemic.

A total of 78 percent of Gen Xers (born between 1965 and 1980) believe to be more stressed than before the pandemic, and 68 percent of Boomers (born between 1946 to 1964) believe their stress level has gone up since March 2020.

Canadians were asked whether they tend to eat when they are under more stress. A total of 51.4 percent of respondents admitted that they tend to eat when they feel worried about the pandemic. Women are slightly more inclined to stress-eat due to the pandemic than men. A total of 53 percent of women have admitted to stress-eating during the pandemic, versus 47.1 percent for men.

Eating habits were impacted by the stress generated by the pandemic, according to the study. A total of 74 percent of Canadians have admitted that the pandemic impacted their eating habits, and 42.3 percent have gained some weight since the start of the pandemic.

The group also asked respondents to list their personal pandemic stressors. Not surprisingly, 67 percent indicated that social isolation from friends and family caused their stress, while 46.9 percent said trying to find a balance between work and life had an impact.

JUMP IN THE LAKE RAISES $50,000+

More than 35 participants jumped into eight different lakes, including Shadow Lake, several locations on Balsam Lake, Canal Lake, Head Lake and Four Mile Lake, Horseshoe Lake and Kashagawigamog in Haliburton.

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The second annual Jump in the Lake Challenge on Saturday May 1 was an overwhelming success and raised over $50,000 the Wellness Centre in Coboconk.

“What an incredible weekend!”, said Jennifer Wilson, General Manager of the Coboconk, Norland & Area Chamber of Commerce.

“The Jump In The Lake Challenge for the Wellness Centre raised over $50,000. Almost 600 people made a donation. What an amazing out-pouring of support for this much-needed Wellness Centre for the underserved areas of Kawartha Lakes. The community has committed to raise $1 million to bring these services to the community, and, thanks to Dean Michel and Jenny Bacon, the founders and organizers of the Jump In The Lake Challenge, we are well on our way as we officially launch the community fundraising campaign this summer!”

Unlike organized Polar Bear dips that happen in one central location, the event promoted social distancing and took place off each participant’s dock, or waterfront location of their choice.

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The new Wellness Centre will provide a hub for community health in the northern portion of Kawartha Lakes and will include doctors, after-hours care, physiotherapy, dental, a community meeting space and other complementary services that will benefit both full-time and seasonal residents.

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TV’S ICONIC MOMS

Mothers’ Day is Sunday, and what better way to celebrate than to play a little trivia game? Here’s a list of TV show Mom’s, actresses and TV shows. Can you match them up? Have some fun with this!

CHARACTER ACTRESS TV SHOW

Claire Dunphy Estelle Getty Family Ties

Florida Evans Jessica Walter All in the Family

Marie Barone Jean Stapleton Arrested Development

Marion Cunningham

Barbara Stanwyck

Schitts Creek

June Cleaver

Marion Ross

Leave it to Beaver

Elyse Keaton

Catherine O’Hara

Golden Girls

Lucille Bluth Esther Rolle Big Valley

Victoria Barkley Julie Bowen Happy Days

Edith Bunker Doris Roberts Everybody Loves Raymond

Moira Rose Barbara Billingsley Good Times

Sophia Petrillo Merideth Baxter Modern Family

MOTHERS’ DAY FACTS Here are some other interesting facts about Mothers’ Day that will make you sound like an expert.

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In most languages, the word for Mother starts with an “M” According to a survey done by Reader’s Digest, spending on Mom for Mother’s Day outweighs Christmas spending. The average person will spend $111 on Mom, and sons will spend more than daughters.

The majority of Moms, according to an Ipsos Reid survey, thought that not getting a gift was worse than getting a bad one. On the list of bad gifts -- a chainsaw and a bag of onions!

BEST GIFTS FOR MOTHERS’ DAY In our continuing pandemic shutdown, the traditional Mothers’ Day celebrations are going to look a little different again this year.

• While going out to a restaurant is on hold, that doesn’t mean you can’t give your Mom some food love. Do take-out from her favourite restaurant or make her breakfast in bed!

• There’s never anything wrong with flowers, especially if you can get her something to plant in her garden. She’ll be reminded of you every year as it grows.

• Time off is another good gift for Mom. Offer to do the dishes and other chores for her so she can put her feet up and relax.

• Give her some pampered love with a foot massage or pick up an inexpensive facial mask from the local drug store.

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MOBILE CT SCANNER ARRIVES AT RMH

Ross Memorial Hospital has marked an important milestone in the process of replacing the community’s CT scanner -- the arrival of a mobile CT scanner at the hospital.

This is a key development as it will allow the Ross staff to continue delivering CT imaging services to emergency and inpatients while the current CT scanner is disassembled, removed, and replaced with a new model. That work, along with the training of staff on the new technology, is expected to last into late June.

New CT scanners provide increasingly accurate images and data to help the physicians provide a confident diagnosis – and they do it with a lower dose of radiation, which is safer for patients. Ross Memorial Hospital conducts roughly 12,000 exams using its CT scanner every year. The current CT scanner is now a decade old and after 24/7 use, it has reached the end of its useful lifespan.

Some examples of when a CT scan may be used to provide an effective diagnosis or treatment include: • patients who have been in a car accident and may have internal injuries • patients who may have suffered a stroke

patients suffering chest pain or pain in their extremities that may be caused by blood clots • cancer patients who need regular CT imaging to see if their treatment is effective or if their cancer is spreading.

The mobile CT scanner is located at the Kent Street entrance, close to the Diagnostic Imaging Department.

Some parking will be displaced for placement of the trailer, however, traffic will be able to pass easily.

The cost of the new CT scanner is not covered by government funding. This essential acquisition would not be possible without the community’s support through donations to the RMH Foundation. Currently, letters are being delivered throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes to encourage donations to the Partners in Precision Care appeal, which is helping to fund the new CT Scanner. People may also give online at rmh. org/foundation..

PETITION FOR LONG-TERM CARE CHANGES

A petition started by the local Haliburton-City of Kawartha Lakes Long-Term Care Coalition has received more than 2,400 signatures in its first three weeks of being circulated.

The petition calls upon local signatories to support measures prescribed by local residents, the Registered Nursing Association of Ontario, and the province’s Covid-19 Commission including: • ensuring 4 hours of direct care per resident per day; • increasing infection prevention and health care expertise; • improving working conditions; • reinstating thorough inspections with consistent enforcement; • changing nursing home culture to being more resident-centred, family/caregiver-centered, and rights-based; and • taking the profit motive out of long-term care, moving taxpayer money from private shareholders to investing in public care.

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To date, the petition has been available to sign online and also at Pharmasave in Minden.

“We are very encouraged with this incredible level of support for fixing long-term care,” notes Lyn Ritchie of Haliburton, a member of the Coalition who was key in drafting the petition.

Kawartha Lakes representative of the Coalition, Mike Perry, agrees: “Cleary, fixing long-term care is topof-mind for local residents minds. The survey numbers demonstrate the level of concern. People want nursing home care to change in very specific ways.”

The petition reflects a “Declaration to Fix LongTerm Care” passed unanimously by some 50 local residents who participated in a virtual town hall hosted by the Coalition in February.

The Coalition was formed last May by residents of Haliburton County and the City of Kawartha Lakes, concerned with the state of nursing home care across the province,

Representatives from the Coalition have also met with local Member of Parliament Jamie Schmale and MPP Laurie Scott, to press the issue and present the views of the residents of Haliburton and the City of Kawartha Lakes who have expressed their concerns and ideas.

To sign the petition, visit www.ltcneedsyou.ca.

To get involved, you can call Bonnie in Haliburton at 705-286-2414 or Mike in Kawartha Lakes at 705-3284479 or email hckllongtermcarecoalition@gmail.com.

SCHOOL BOARDS GET SUPPORT FOR 2021/22

This week, the Ontario government announced new support for a safe and successful 2021-22 school year, including an additional $1.6 billion in resources to protect against COVID-19 and $561 million more in ongoing investments in public education for the 202122 school year through the Grants for Student Needs (GSN).

Total GSN funding is projected to be $25.6 billion and reflects the third straight year it has increased under the current government, and on a per-student basis is estimated to rise to $12,686, which is the highest amount ever.

Locally, the Ontario government will continue to support students in Haliburton-Kawartha LakesBrock by providing millions in funding for COVID-19 preventative measures and funding through the Grants for Student Needs (GSN) program.

The Trillium-Lakelands District School Board will receive just over $207 million, while Kawartha Pine Ridge will receive just shy of $417 million.

“Our government is committed to getting students back in the classroom as soon as it is safe to do so,” said Laurie Scott, MPP for Haliburton-Kawartha LakesBrock. “These historic investments in public education are necessary to support our students and provide the resources needed to overcome the year of global disruption.”

“Our government is investing more in public education than any government in Ontario history,” said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education. “As we

continue to work with the Chief Medical Officer of Health to evaluate the safe resumption of in-class learning, our number-one priority remains safety in the classroom. To deliver on that priority, our government is making more than $1.6 billion available to protect school safety while investing in the long-term success of students with more support for reading, math, mental health, and special education needs.”

In order to support a safe return to classroom learning in September, Ontario is investing $1.6 billion in targeted COVID-19 resources that will be used for expenses such as enhanced cleaning protocols, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and critical supplies and equipment, and temporary staffing supports.

The Ontario government is supporting learning recovery and renewal by investing an additional $85.5 million to help students across the province address the effects of learning disruptions as a result of COVID-19.

Investments will support reading and math for young learners, student re-engagement, and mental health and well-being supports. These learning recovery and renewal measures will include partnering with School Mental Health Ontario to support educators and enable timely interventions; additional teaching resources including math leads and coaches; and summer learning and special education supports, among other initiatives. These steps will position Ontario as a leading jurisdiction in unveiling a suite of learning recovery initiatives in advance of the next school year.

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For the 2021-22 school year, Ontario will also be providing school boards with $3.2 billion to support students with special education needs through the GSN – the highest investment recorded in Ontario.

LIBRARY AND FIRE SERVICES TEAM UP

Trent Lakes Public Library is pleased to partner with Trent Lakes Fire & Rescue to provide take home activities related to Fire Fighters and Fire Safety.

The kits come in colourful reusable bags which include activities, puzzles, and other resources to learn more about fire fighters and fire trucks. Kids will have fun following the adventures of Sparky the dog while discovering fire safety tips.

For more information about fire safety, please visit the municipal website at www.trentlakes.ca/en/live/ public-education.aspx. For more information about the activity bags, please contact the Buckhorn library at 705-657-3695 or email library@trentlakes.ca.

SEASONAL RESIDENTS ASKED TO ABIDE BY RULES

Peterborough Public Health recognizes that seasonal residents are an important part of our community and contribute significantly to our economy, social activities and cultural mosaic. It is important, however, that everyone remembers that travelling to secondary properties during the Stay-atHome order carries a risk of spreading COVID-19.

“COVID-19 only spreads when people move, so while we are all under a province-wide Stay-at-Home order, this is not the time to visit the cottage,” said Dr. Rosana Salvaterra, Medical Officer of Health. “We all want to curb the third wave as quickly as possible, and our community is just starting to see the number of new cases trending downwards. Avoiding all nonessential travel and ride shares within and between Ontario regions is absolutely critical these next few weeks to help us gain control of the provincial outbreak.”

Visits to a secondary residence is only permitted for the purposes of performing emergency services and must be less than 24 hours in duration. Cottage owners who wish to relocate to their secondary residence must plan to self-isolate for the first 14 days in order to comply with the Stay-at-Home Order. Updated guidance for seasonal property owners is available at www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca or by clicking here.

“Just as everyone is being asked to take a ‘Team Ontario’ approach to the reallocation of vaccines to hotspot areas for the next three weeks, I am asking

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all residents to follow suit by not travelling to their seasonal properties while the Stay-at-Home order in is effect,” said Dr. Salvaterra. She added that staying home even applies to those who have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, as all public health measures must still be followed. “Seasonal homes lend themselves to socialization, and this circuit-breaker will fail if we don’t stay in our primary residence and stick closer to home for our outdoor exercise.”

Dr. Salvaterra also reminded residents and operators of short-term rentals (e.g., cottage, cabin, etc.) that these are not permitted during the provincial shutdown and Stay-at-Home order. This reminder follows a recent incident where a local Air B&B host rented their property to a group from outside the region that resulted in five positive cases and 25 highrisk contacts back in the group’s home public health unit.

This example serves as a strong reminder that indoor gatherings with people who are not from the same household pose serious risks and greatly increase the likelihood of spreading COVID-19. Indoor gatherings with those from different households are currently prohibited.

RMH ENTRANCE CHANGES

Ross Memorial Hospital is having its front doors at the main entrance replaced beginning on Tuesday, May 11. The work is expected to be completed within two weeks.

During this time, the general public will enter through the Emergency Department entrance. Masking, social distancing, and passing a COVID-19 screening process will still be required to enter the hospital.

Please be mindful that peak hours of foot traffic entering the hospital is from 8am to 3pm, and that entry may take slightly longer with only one entrance available to the general public.

WILLIAM STREET SOUTH CONSTRUCTION

To help maintain existing infrastructure and improve parking availability in downtown Lindsay, the municipality is conducting a design study on the vacant lot located on William Street South, across from Bank of Montreal.

As part of the design process, bore holes will need to be completed to access the current infrastructure.

The subcontractor will be on site between May 7 and May 10, during this time access to the lot will be restricted.

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May 7 to May 20

By Melodie McCullough

Aquarius (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) Looking for something to do during this seemingly never-ending pandemic, Aquarius? Why not create a family bucket list? Name all the things you hope to do some day – when allowed.

Hope is a wonderful thing!

Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) Life isn’t necessarily linear, Pisces, with a beginning and an end. Rather, we can think of it as ‘cyclical’, meaning it travels backward and forward in time through our ancestors and descendants. This is a lovely way to face the unknown.

Aries (March 21 to April 20) Rest is always important, dear Aries. Don’t be ashamed of needing it! Take a break when required. It’s the best medicine in the world.

Taurus (April 21 to May 21) Did your mother ever tell you, “Don’t dilly dally!”? She knew what she was talking about. Procrastination is not a good habit to cultivate, Taurus. In the coming days, make an effort to get things done NOW! It will lift a weight off your shoulders.

Gemini (May 22 to June 22) Learn to celebrate others’ successes, Gemini, not just your own. This advice come in the category of “don’t compare yourself to others”. Realize that you are special in your own way, and others are special in theirs.

Cancer (June 23 to July 23) Cancer, have you ever asked yourself, “When am I most happy?”. This is

something to think about – and when you have your answer, pursue it. Don’t delay!

Leo (July 24 to Aug. 23) New days, new ways, new challenges, new opportunities. All this lies ahead for you, Leo, as you reach out and make the best of what you are given.

Virgo (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) Welcome the power of ‘mistakes’ into your life, Virgo. Celebrate them for what they are – learning opportunities and gifts that help you make better decisions and take you in better directions.

Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) We sense that money is on your mind these days, Libra. Don’t despair. While we can’t promise you the lottery, we can say that things are not as dark as they may seen. As always, seek expert advice in these matters!

Scorpio (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) Resilience is a ‘buzz’ words these days, Scorpio. But what is it? Here’s some hints: keep going even when it is hard; don’t be afraid to ask for help; believe that you can do things that are challenging. Try to embed these things in your daily life – and see results!

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) Dear Sag: Things are definitely looking up for you in the days and weeks ahead. Keep making good choices. The only thing that matters is that you do your best – and do what is best for you. Nothing else.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

Eleanor Roosevelt. So right, Capricorn! Hold on tight to those reveries and never stop believing in what can be.

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KENNEDY; Deborah Loumae ~ Peacefully after a lengthy battle on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at the Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay at the age of 70. Deb Kennedy was the beloved wife of Douglas M. Kennedy. Loving mother of Jeremy and his wife Missy. Loved grandmother of Max and Zoë. Dear sister of Vicki Small (David) and the late Corky Swartman (survived by Susan).

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