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OVER THE BACK FENCE

Summer’s coming to an end and, to put it mildly, it’s been an interesting six months. Who would have thought as we were making our New Year’s resolutions for 2020 that we’d be fighting a pandemic and doing our part to stay healthy. But, we’ve made it this far, and it’s important that we keep moving forward.

We’re all adjusting to our “new normal.” Schools are reopening and many businesses are back up and running with safety and health protocols in place. Getting together with our “social bubble” of 10 friends has helped us get over the self-imposed isolation this dreaded virus has brought.

I think the biggest test of safety protocols and our resilience will be seen once schools reopen. Educators, parents and the students themselves will have to be vigilant and work really hard to protect each other. School bus drivers will be on the front lines of that effort as well.

Researchers are working on

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vaccines to stop the spread, but it’s going to be awhile before we see them available for public consumption.

In the meantime, we must remain responsible and safe.

Many of our local not-for-profit organizations have been creative, finding ways to raise funds. It’s important that, as a community, we support all these organizations so they can keep going.

Our local, provincial and federal representatives and leaders have stepped up in trying times and deserve a lot of credit for handling this unprecedented situation with calm and grace. Thanks to you all for checking in and having our best interests at heart.

Healthcare workers, janitors and volunteers in our hospitals and other medical facilities continue to be our heroes. Let’s not forget their sacrifice of time with their families while facing down COVID-19 one-on-one.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again ... we’re not out of the woods yet. We will get through this, together.

Stay safe, wear your masks, wash your hands and above all, be kind.

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City Hall CKL COUNCIL NOTES

The follow are highlights from the August 20 City of Kawartha Lakes Council meeting.

Bobcaygeon Beach Park Council has approved a multi-year project to repurpose the land of the former Bobcaygeon Beach Trailer Park alongside enhancements to the existing Beach Park. The result will be an exceptional recreation destination that will serve residents and draw visitors to the area. A $6 million budget has already been approved by Council for this project. In order to realize the full buildout of the park amenities requested by the community, additional funding and project phases will be required. The work will commence this fall with demolition of current buildings and preparation of the site.

Off-Road Vehicle Use Council has approved a one-year pilot program to allow off road vehicles (ORVs) such as ATV’s, on two boundary roads connecting Cavan Monaghan and Kawartha Lakes. By allowing ORV use on these roads, a new route will be created that connects the Victoria Rail Trail Corridor (VRTC) to the Ganaraska Forest.

“In the past year alone, the amount of ORV permits issued in our area has increased dramatically and both the Victoria Rail Trail and Ganaraska Trail are popular locations for these recreational vehicles,” commented Councillor Tracy Richardson. “As of right now, there is no legal or safe route for riders to move from one trail to another.”

New ORV Rules Kawartha Lakes Public Works brought forward a presentation on an update from the Ministry of Transportation regarding off road vehicle (ORV) use.

In January 2021, new regulations to Bill 107 (Getting Ontario Moving) will come into effect that will permit ORV use on all road networks under municipal jurisdiction, unless the municipality itself restricts access.

Council was presented with a few options in response to the upcoming regulations, including the

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option to develop a taskforce to further investigate the need for off road vehicle use in Kawartha Lakes.

As off road vehicles affect a number of stakeholders, including Municipal By-Law, Kawartha Lakes Police and other community partners, Public Works will be bringing a report forward later this year that provides further details on the impacts and options available.

CKL COUNCIL TALKS FIRE

One of the items on the agenda at the September 1 Committee of the Whole Meeting was the municipal bylaw around open air burning and the use of fireworks.

Chief Mark Pankhurst of Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue brought forward a request to make changes to the municipality’s current bylaw around both open air burning and the use of fireworks throughout the city.

According to Pankhurst’s request, there have been numerous complaints received from residents regarding the setting off of fireworks in the City of Kawartha Lakes and open air burning in the geographical area of Lindsay.

Nuisance fireworks are creating a quality of life and a noise problem in the City of Kawartha Lakes.

Complaints have been received regarding excessive noise, scared or lost pets, and disturbing the sleep of adults and children. Restricting the times for discharging and selling of fireworks will help to ensure that fireworks are only used during specific celebration times. The recommendations for fireworks would not apply to professional fireworks displays as these go through a permitting process.

He is asking that staff bring forward a by-law to restrict the times of discharge of consumer fireworks to between dusk and 11 pm: • Victoria Day • The day immediately preceding Victoria Day • The day immediately following Victoria Day • Canada Day • The day immediately preceding Canada Day • The day immediately following Canada Day. As well, Pankhurst asked that the bylaw include the following regarding the sale of fireworks: • No person shall sell any firecrackers • No person shall sell any prohibited fireworks • No person shall sell consumer fireworks except on Victoria Day and Canada Day and each of the seven business days immediately preceding Victoria Day and Canada Day. Pankhurst said that many complaints and calls to 911 for burn complaints in Lindsay have occurred because of the proximity of properties in this built up area. The recommendation would prohibit all types of open air burning in the geographical area of Lindsay.

Mayor Andy Letham said, “I welcome any kind of a memo that brings forward a recommendation to help control fireworks and burning.” He also commented in the meeting that he’s received complaint calls himself from residents.

Council requested that the two concerns be brought forward to the September 15 Council meeting for further discussion on restrictions and future permits required.

MAYOR’S MESSAGE From Andy Letham, Mayor of the City of Kawartha Lakes

As we all know, September marks the start of a new academic year. Teachers, parents, bus drivers and crossing guards are all getting ready to welcome students back to school. However, this year due to the pandemic, things will be different.

I know there has been a lot of pressure around what education will look like this fall, including stress around keeping children and staff safe while also being able to provide quality learning.

I just wanted to take a brief moment to recognize the hard work that our school boards and all members of their staff have been doing over the past few months to prepare for the weeks to come.

In my opinion, you are all our heroes this September – our kids are our future and your role in continuing to provide opportunities for learning will help shape that future.

On behalf of all of Council and the city, we wish everyone a safe return back to school and thank you all.

CHEST FUNDS OPEN

Annually, the Bobcaygeon Legacy C.H.E.S.T. (Community Hydro Electric Systems Transfers) Fund provides financial assistance to non-profit, communitybased organizations. Applications for Bobcaygeon Legacy C.H.E.S.T. funding in 2021 are now open.

Each year applications are due the last Friday of October and this year must be submitted no later than 4:30pm on Friday, October 30. Applications and guidelines are available through www.kawarthalakes.ca and should be emailed to LeAnn Donnelley, Executive Assistant to the Director of Community Services, at ldonnelly@kawarthalakes.ca.

Due to meeting restrictions in the COVID-19 pandemic, public meeting questions can also be emailed to LeAnn Donnelley ldonnelly@kawarthalakes. ca for consideration and response from the Bobcaygeon Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Committee.

In light of COVID-19, the Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Grant Committee believes that funds usually awarded through the grant process should be available to assist with the relief efforts to charitable non-profit organizations. Council supports the funds being reallocated for that purpose.

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RECYCLING CHANGES

Starting this month, there are some changes to recycling in the City of Kawartha Lakes.

• Coffee Cups (except Tim Horton’s coffee cups) are no longer recyclable and shall be disposed of as waste. Lids and sleeves can still be recycled.

• Styrofoam (meat trays, packing, etc.) is no longer recyclable and shall be disposed of as waste • Aerosol cans (empty) are no longer recyclable and shall be disposed of as household hazardous waste at either the Lindsay Ops or Fenelon landfills.

City officials say that starting the week of September 8, these items will be left curbside if they are improperly disposed of.

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AWESOME MUSIC PROJECT

Submitted by Ann Adare

The popular 80s band, the Spoons, were recently in the village for the launch of the AMP4Life Program in Bobcaygeon. Just what is AMP4Life, you ask?

The Awesome Music Project (AMP) is a not-forprofit group whose focus is on music as a therapy for people with mental health issues. With the impact of Covid-19 in long-term care homes, the AMP group created AMP4Life to help communities most affected by Covid-19. The AMP4Life program will see sustainable music therapy programs installed at long-term care and assisted-living homes across Canada. The AMP4Life team approached the Bobcaygeon & Area Covid Relief Fund, through CKL Councillor Kathleen Seymour Fagan, looking for assistance to bring the program to Bobcaygeon.

Local volunteers, working with the AMP4Life team, are excited to announce that Bobcaygeon’s Pinecrest has been chosen as the first long-term care facility to benefit from the program in Canada. The hope is to expand the program to Case Manor and The Kawartha Lakes Retirement Residence. A dedicated music therapist will work with the local residences to tailor programs specific to the needs of each home. Both oneon-one and group, digital and face-to-face sessions will be available to ensure flexibility in the program and to allow for changing health safety protocols in place during the pandemic.

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performances took place on August 20 in Bobcaygeon.

The Spoons, Tara Shannon, Erin Cooper Gay and Rob Carli entertained residents with performances at Pinecrest and Case Manor. Pontoon boats provided an over-water portion of the performances along Big Bob Channel and at Beach Park, providing an added bonus of entertaining the community including boaters and those on shore. Although social distancing protocols prevented advertising of the event in order to keep large crowds from gathering, an estimated 1,000 people were safely able to stop and enjoy the music over the course of the 3-hour long travelling waterway performances.

Music therapy will play a key role in aiding in the recovery from the negative mental health effects of Covid-19 for both residents and staff in our seniors’ communities. Through AMP4Life, the Bobcaygeon Relief Fund has been able provide the first three months of music therapy but your help is needed to sustain and expand the program in Bobcaygeon.

To donate or find out more. please go to www. theawesomemusicproject.com/amp4life.

When donating please select “AMP4Life-Bobcaygeon” from the drop down menu. If you would like to direct your donation to a specific care home, please type one of the three in the comments section (Pinecrest or Case Manor or Kawartha Lakes Retirement Residence).

Please help us provide the positive power of music as a healing focus for the residents and staff of our local senior’s residences.

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CABLE CABLE JOINS ROGERS

Rogers Communications and Cable Cable announced a joint agreement that would see Rogers acquire Cable Cable, a family-owned and locally operated company based out of Fenelon Falls Ontario.

“Cable Cable has been a cornerstone of our local communities since its’ inception in 1983,” said Michael Fiorini, CEO of Cable Cable. “From a small cable startup serving a single community to a multiservice telecom serving thousands; it has been quite the journey. I attribute our many years of growth and success to the committed local staff who have worked tirelessly to ensure we offer the best experiences possible for our customers. The decision to pass on this legacy was a challenging one, but I know that with Rogers at the helm even greater things will be possible.”

Cable Cable currently provides Internet, television, and home phone services to over 6,000 residents and businesses across the City of Kawartha Lakes Region.

The company will continue to lead the business until it becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Rogers Communications. During this time, there will be no changes for customers, and they will continue to experience the same great products and service as they do today. Rogers is committed to continuing Cable Cable’s strong local presence and all employees will be invited to remain with the company.

“We are thrilled to have the Cable Cable team and customers join the Rogers family and carry on the incredible legacy that Michael and his father Tony have built over the past 38 years,” said Ron McKenzie, Senior Vice President, Technical Operations at Rogers.

“We look forward to working with the hometown team and building on the great service they deliver, while investing in the community to connect even more Kawartha Lakes families and businesses to the latest products and services.”

Rogers and Cable Cable recognize how important it is to deliver reliable, high-speed rural broadband and world-class products and services. Over the coming months, the companies will share plans to offer local customers additional Internet and entertainment services, including Rogers leading IPTV service, Ignite TVTM. Rogers is also committed to continuing Cable Cable’s current service area expansion plans to connect even more local communities.

Fiorini shares the belief that Rogers’ presence in the Kawartha Lakes Region will help address the lack of broadband access facing many rural areas in Ontario, saying “I look forward to watching Rogers build on our existing footprint to bring their best-in-class products and services to more communities throughout the Kawarthas.”

COMMUNITY CARE RECOGNITION

From CCCKL Facebook Page

On August 31, CEO Barb Mildon, alongside Community Care Foundation Chair Diane Cairns, and Specialized Transportation Driver Joe Boudreau, were presented with a cheque for $50,000 by Marlene

Morrison Nicholls and Mike Perry of the Community Foundation of the Kawartha Lakes.

The Community Care Foundation received a grant of $45,000 from the Community Foundation of the Kawartha Lakes through the Government of Canada’s COVID Emergency Community Support Fund. This generous contribution will go towards funding and retrofitting a new Specialized Transportation Van. The Community Foundation Kawartha Lakes also granted Community Care $5,000 in support of our Hospice Services through the Bobcaygeon and Area COVID-19 Relief Fund.

We are deeply thankful for the support we have received from the Community Foundation during this unprecedented time.

GOING BACK TO SCHOOL SAFELY

Trillium Lakelands District School Board has released their back-to-school program with special safety measures in place during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some of the highlights: In-school learning In Kindergarten to Grade 8, students attending in-school will attend one day during the week of September 8 to September 11. They will attend 3 days during the week of September 14 to September 18.

Schools will work to ensure siblings attend school together during the staggered start.

For secondary students attending in-school, Tuesday, September 8 will be for Grade 9 students only.

On September 9 half of Grade 9 to 12 students will attend. On September 10 the second half of Grade 9 to 12 students will attend, and from Friday, September 11 onwards, all secondary school students will attend.

At-Home Learning At-home remote learning Kindergarten to Grade 8 students will participate in training and orientation activities September 8 to September 11. Students will be divided into two groups and will attend two days the week of September 14 to 18. Full at-home remote learning for all Kindergarten to Grade 8 students will begin Friday, September 18.

For secondary students participating in at-home remote learning, Tuesday, September 8 will be for Grade 9 students only. On Wednesday, September 9 the first half of Grade 9 to 12 students will attend at-home remote learning. On Thursday, September 10, the second half of Grade 9 to 12 students will attend at-home remote learning. Full at-home remote learning for all Grade 9 to 12 students will begin Friday, September 11.

Bussing Seating assignments will be developed for each bus with students cohorted and assigned to certain rows sorted by schools (where applicable). Siblings will be expected to sit with each other. Students will be expected to sanitize their hands when they board the bus. Hand sanitizer will be accessible on the bus.

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stop at least 5 minutes before the posted stop time.

Once the bus arrives, students must line up maintaining a 2-metre physical distance, where possible. No more than one student is to be on the bus stairs at one time.

Students are to get to their assigned seat and sit down with their bag on their lap as quickly as possible.

Health Assessments Each day, parents/guardians are to complete an assessment of their child’s health before they go to school. Parents/guardians will be asked to sign an agreement that they will commit to completing a health assessment of their child each school day. Students who are showing any symptoms are to stay at home.

All staff and any essential visitors must also complete a self-assessment each day before entering the school building. You can find the form at tldsb.ca.

Student Belongings Students will not be assigned lockers.

The “boomerang” idea will be used for all belongings. All students will bring home, on a daily basis, anything they bring to school This includes backpacks, clothing items, and lunch items. Students are asked to not bring personal items to school wherever possible.

Students are not to share lunch or personal items with other students. There will be no recycling program and students will bring home all containers and garbage from their lunch or nutrition program.

Students should bring reusable water bottles to school for their own use. These bottles are to be clearly labelled with the student’s name. Water fountains will not be available, but bottle refilling stations and classroom sinks will be available.

Face Coverings Non-medical/cloth face coverings must be provided by parents/guardians and worn in the school and classrooms by all students in Grades 4 to 12. Face coverings/ masks for students in Kindergarten to Grade 3 are optional but strongly encouraged.

Face coverings/masks must fit securely to the head with ties or ear loops, maintain their shape after washing and drying, be made of at least two layers of tightly woven material (such as cotton or linen), and be large enough to completely and comfortably cover the nose and mouth without gaping.

All school staff will be wearing face-coverings/ masks while at school. Some staff will be wearing a face-covering/mask and a face shield. Other staff, in particular, those who work with students with special needs, may be wearing a face-covering/mask, face shield, gloves, and a gown.

Face coverings/masks breaks will be coordinated with outdoor learning or breaks. Students may remove face coverings/masks during nutrition breaks, but will need to replace their facecoverings/masks once they are finished eating. Face coverings/masks, when not being worn, will be stored in an individual paper bag provided by the school.

You can find the full report at www.tldsb.ca.

BAD NEWS FOR SOME NON-PROFITS

COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on Ontario nonprofits and charities, with one in five organizations expecting to close within six months, more than 30 percent laying off staff and more than half losing volunteers.

The new data comes from a bilingual survey conducted by L’Assemblée de la francophonie de l’Ontario (AFO) and the Ontario Nonprofit Network (ONN) to understand the impact of the pandemic on the nonprofit sector three months into the crisis, with over 1,100 nonprofit organizations responding.

Ten percent of respondents are using their own personal funds to meet the financial needs of their organizations. Twenty-three percent of respondents expect their situation to get worse, including 40 percent of sports, recreation and other social clubs and 31 percent of arts, culture and heritage organizations.

“Piecemeal solutions, although helpful in the short-term, are not working and federal and provincial government supports not reaching organizations,” said Cathy Taylor, executive director of ONN. Threequarters of respondents did not benefit from any provincial funding measures, while two-thirds did not benefit from any federal relief measures. Many social service and health organizations that delivered services through the worst days of the crisis were still waiting for pandemic pay at the end of June.

COVID-19 is not only affecting the communities nonprofits and charities serve, but will have a ripple effect on Ontario’s economy. The province’s 58,000 nonprofits and charities employ one million workers and contribute $50 billion to the province’s GDP. Said Taylor, “Ontarians count on nonprofits every day for child care, affordable housing, summer camps, seniors visiting programs, art galleries, faith spaces, food banks and more. If our sector loses 20 percent of its organizations, it will be devastating for Ontarians and will put significant pressure on governments to fill these big gaps.”

The good news: nonprofits are collaborating in new ways to adapt and serve, with 43 percent of respondents collaborating locally with grassroots groups to respond to the needs of their communities.

The two organizations are recommending a suite of solutions based on the results of the survey: • A nonprofit sector stabilization fund from the Ontario government.

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• Accelerating deployment of provincial pandemic

pay, and other supports, which has taken too long to reach front-line organizations • Making the federal emergency wage subsidy program more flexible and responsive to nonprofit business models.

• Investment in rural broadband by the federal and Ontario governments to help nonprofits and small businesses thrive in small communities across Ontario.

As a sector, Ontario nonprofits receive less than half of their revenue from governments, which means they can leverage these public investments - via business activities, donations, and volunteer contributions - into programs and services that directly benefit the people of Ontario.

LEGION READY TO OPEN

Submitted by Margaret Cameron

The Bobcaygeon Legion has been closed since March and without the support of our Legion Members and members of the community during that time, we would have been in dire straits. All our forms of income came to a stop and we had to put the safety and the health of all ahead of everything. The Community supported us as always and we raised $9,000. from our Bottle Drive and $1,800 on our Parking Lot sale.

This helped us to pay our financial obligations. We are hosting another Parking Lot Sale September 5 at 8am.

We have a proposed plan for reopening and although the Legion will be different for a while, we are hoping everyone will adapt and be safe. The Health Department has been very helpful coming in to oversee our plan and being available for questions as they came up. We will not be opening our Clubroom at this time but will be using our Banquet Hall as it can accommodate our social distancing issues. We are looking at resuming some of our regular events starting September 16. Entertainment on Wednesday, Hamburger Thursday, Friday Night Wings and Saturday Meat Roll. All these events will follow Covid 19 restrictions. We are calling out to our Members to volunteer as we will need extra hands on deck.

A special thanks goes out to Matt Leaver of Just for the Halibut, who provided a free lunch to all the volunteers during the Bottle Drive and also donated return of his bottles to us. Matt is always willing to help in any way he can and it is very much appreciated.

Also, thanks to Jim Walker (community supporter) who initiated the Bottle Drive and inspired us. Another special thank you to Staff at the Beer Store as we kept coming and coming with bottles and they helped us

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For more information on opening, call 705-7383092. Thanks again to anyone who has helped in any way.

AN EDUCATION ALTERNATIVE

Submitted by Elizabeth Healey

Valid concerns on how physical distancing will be implemented and mixed messages about safety precautions add to parents being uneasy as September approaches. Uncertainty and apprehension surrounding the reopening plan for local Ontario schools has prompted parents to a pursue alternative forms high-quality education in a safe and engaging learning environment amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. This is where the Gamiing Outdoor School Program (formerly Gamiing’s Forest School), in partnership with Enso Forest Farm, comes in.

Boriana Karan will support the children in their quest to connect with nature and become part of nature. Beside her husband, Branco, Boriana is co-owner of Enso Forest Farm, a homesteader and certified permaculturist. Academically, she has cochaired the Alternative Schools Advisory Community Committee the Toronto District School Board, she is an active volunteer in the Equinox Holistic Alternative Elementary School which has a strong focus on Outdoor Education. Her extensive experience makes her the perfect lead for the re-start of the Gamiing’s Outdoor School.

“Now more than ever, we know being outdoors is healthier; emotionally, physically and spiritually. I think in these unprecedented times we are experiencing globally; our Outdoor School offers parents an option,” says Mieke Schipper, Volunteer Executive Director of Gamiing Nature Centre.

The first series runs on Fridays from October 2 to December 11 from 9am to 3pm. The cost for 11 sessions is $600 with a limit of six children per group.

Should more children be interested, Gamiing will be pleased to offer another session on Wednesdays.

Registration is now open at www.eventbrite.ca/e/ gamiing-nature-centre-outdoor-school-program202021-tickets-118017498515.

Programming is mainly outdoors using weather as an opportunity to explore ways to stay safe, warm, hydrated, and happy.

It is an inclusive community for all to share the enjoyment and importance of living in harmony with nature by providing eco-educational experiences.

Engaging participants in discovering plants, animals, and water life as they become stewards of our water, land and air leads to working towards sustainable ecosystems for our and future generations.

Gamiing operates from a 100-acre property with a natural shoreline along Pigeon Lake. Together with Enso Forest Farm, an adjoining property we are surrounded by natural features such as wetlands, forests and meadows and feature: Beehives, orchards, The Hayloft, The Discovery Shack portable, the Greenhouse, The Gathering Place Straw-Bale as well as the newly constructed Hobbit House.

System, which features curved paddles and processing algorithms to ensure a more comfortable experience for our patients.

Over the years, the Dragon Flies’ generous support has ensured the hospital could acquire vital diagnostic technology as it has evolved including digital mammography, a sentinel node machine, a mammoviewer, breast imaging software and a biopsy console for the MRI, and an ultrasound machine. Their tireless efforts and passionate support of breast health services ensure exceptional care for our patients every day.

From left to right): Maria Bennett, Carol Wilson (holding sign), Kelly Solotarow, Erin Coons, Janet Mackey, Jane Graham (holding sign) and Cecile Parker celebrate the Dragon Flies’ donation to RMHF

DRAGON FLIES ARE MAGICAL

Submitted by Kim Coulter

When dragon flies gather together, it’s a magical sight. Such was the case on August 19 when several members of the Dragon Flies Breast Cancer Survivor Group met to present a special gift — a $10,000 donation — to the Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation.

“The Dragon Flies’ commitment to advancing local patients’ diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer has helped the Ross Memorial Hospital to acquire the best diagnostic technology, giving local patients their best chance to beat breast cancer,” said Erin Coons, RMH Foundation CEO. “Thanks to their efforts, the Ross Memorial is an Accredited Breast Assessment Centre with a High Risk Breast Screening program, affiliated with Cancer Care Ontario.”

Since the Dragon Flies’ first gift in 2004, the team has contributed $390,328.72 to the Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Thanks to donors’ support, the Ross Memorial Hospital’s breast health services now include Tomosynthesis (3D imaging that helps to pinpoint the exact size and location of breast lesions) and stereotactic biopsies. Ross Memorial is the first site in Ontario to use the SmartCurve Breast Stabilization

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BANNER OF HOPE

The Truth and Reconciliation Community Bobcaygeon (trcbobcaygeon.org) is a group of settlers on a journey to build relationships with Indigenous people. A banner with ten squares has been created to represent some of the experiences gathered along the way. This is the final installment in their descriptions of the beautiful squares in the banner.

Gifts of Indigenous Knowledge

By Drew Milligan

I have lived in the Kawarthas for more than 30 years. I have watched those wild places that I love get crowded away by development. People seem to want to dig out the wetlands that support the wildlife,

birds, fish, amphibians and mammals that the natural state of the Kawarthas has supported in abundance.

A landscaped shoreline, pristine but sterile, seems to appeal to some of the people who have moved up from the city.

After years of complaining and doing nothing, someone convinced me that the best way to protect the Kawarthas from overdevelopment was through supporting the treaty and inherent rights of the Michi Saagiig people, as affirmed by the Williams Treaty settlement.

That involvement has led to an enrichment of my life that I didn’t anticipate. The Michi Saagiig people have given me the gifts of their culture and their friendship, and I have learned how much more effective I can be as a member of a team.

My square evokes the canoe and paddle, a machine of simple design refined to a state of perfection. Any canoe that paddles well is a descendent of the birch bark canoe. The technology is dependent on living in the north woods where birch trees grow large. One cannot build a dug-out canoe that is as light and as fleet.

As much as I have learned, the fire to the Michi Saagiig people is a symbol of transformation. In the ceremonies in which I participated, sacred plants are transformed into smoke. And fire heats the rocks that are referred to as grandfathers, which are the vehicles of the transformation that occurs within the sweat lodge.

Our Relationship with Manoomin

By Sherry Hillman

My block is about our relationship with Manoomin (wild rice) as depicted so beautifully by Georgie Horton-Baptiste for a poster she designed 12

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for Community Voices for Manoomin (CVFM). This group, to which I and other TRC-Bobcaygeon members participate, is dedicated to protecting Manoomin and deepening our relationship with it and defending Indigenous rights to tend and harvest it.

I chose “our relationship with manoomin” as the theme of my block because Manoomin is central to TRC-Bobcaygeon’s history, especially its “creation story” and my own motivation in helping found the group.

In 2015, a conflict erupted on Pigeon Lake when lakeshore property owners were discovered ripping the Manoomin out of the lake with the permission of the Trent Severn Waterway/Parks Canada without consultation and in violation of Williams Lake Treaty First Nations’ rights.

Much of the cottagers’/settlers’ anger was directed toward Indigenous harvesters from Curve Lake First Nation (CLFN). With racist overtones, the conflict was fanned by a Lakeshore Property owners’ group who did not appreciate the aesthetics of wild rice and claimed (falsely) that it reduced their property values and impeded their ability to enjoy the lake with their speed boats and jet skis. This conflict brought back frightening memories of racist mobilizing by the Federation of Hunters and Anglers against indigenous hunters/harvesters from Curve Lake First Nation (which was eventually resolved with the Williams Taylor SCC decision), especially when a prominent member of North Pigeon Lake Association (NPLA) proposed that the cottage association support and fund a legal challenge against the CLFN harvesters.

My husband was on the NPLA Board and convinced them not to support that proposal, but we realized we had to do something proactive to defuse the conflict and defend Indigenous harvesting rights.

So we reached out and invited a number of progressive activists in the town – many who had worked together in mobilizing against a Mega Quarry, some doing advocacy work around First Nations, some working with CLFN to protect the environment from encroaching development – to an initial meeting at the United Church. Fortunately, the political moment seemed

promising for such an initiative, as it coincided with the release of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s final report and Calls to Action. So that was how TRCBobcaygeon was created.

Although our work has touched on many issues since that founding meeting – residential schools, MMIWG, treaties, Water Walks, etc. – Manoomin has remained central to our work as the issue has continued to fester. Some of the work we have done on Manoomin over the last few years includes participating in the harvest with Black Duck Wild Rice harvesters James and Daemen Whetung, presenting the play “Cottagers and Indians” written by CLFN member and acclaimed playwright Drew Hayden Taylor about this issue, participating in the Parks Canada Workshop on Manoomin, participating in CVFM and the 4 Ceremonial Paddles in 2019 corresponding with the stages of Manoomin’s lifecycle.

These ceremonial paddles had a profound effect on me – deepening my relationship to Manoomin – especially with elders and knowledge keepers Dorothy Taylor and Shirley Williams sharing their stories and songs about the importance of Manoomin to the Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg – not only as a sustaining and nutritious food source but, even more importantly, culturally and spiritually as central to their migration story, connecting them to their land. I have been personally involved in all aspects of TRC-Bobcaygeon’s work around Manoomin, so this block symbolizes my work in the group and all the wonderful relationships created doing this work.

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MORE FAIR DETAILS

Submitted by Darlene Fell

As we told you in our last issue, the 162nd Bobcaygeon Fall Fair will have a different look this year. Here’s an update on some of those changes: Homecraft Competitions

The Homecraft division has introduced some new categories to virtually showcase a variety of artistic projects, from garden bouquets to sourdough bread baking. Participants will share photographs of their projects via social media or email. For young crafters, there are some junior homecraft classes. Check out the website (www.bobcaygeonfair.com) for categories and deadlines. Some of those are September 5, so do it quickly!

Craft Beer & Entertainment

The Craft Beer Tasting has been reimagined so you can socially distance while sipping on local brews and taking in local musical talent. On September 12 from 3pm to 7pm, we will host a live event on Instagram and Facebook featuring entertainment and a guided tasting of featured beers from some of our local breweries

There’s also a “live” component, hosted at El Patio, 58 Bolton Street in Bobcaygeon. featuring live music

by Jesse Byers and the Jessie Slack Band. Come out and celebrate farm to table food, great local talent and featured brews from local breweries.

Scavenger Hunt Take part in an old-fashioned Scavenger Hunt by car, touring landmarks and agricultural sites in the Bobcaygeon area. This is an untimed event and takes place on September 19, September 26 and October 3. The starting place will be from the Farmer’s Market/ Fairgrounds. Once the entire routes are finalized a map will be published on the website.

Pop-up Scarecrow Competition Random scarecrows are popping up all over Bobcaygeon and surrounding area as a salute to our frontline works – a farmer, a health-care worker, a store clerk, a gas station attendant, a truck driver.

Show your support by sending a message of support or appreciation with a scarecrow(s) holding a sign saying “THANK YOU!”

From September 8 to October 3, Scarecrow Trails will be created for you to participate in as a walking/ biking route for Bobcaygeon in-town participants and as part of the driving route included in the Scavenger Hunt event.

Reverse Parade Instead of the traditional parade making its way through town to the fairgrounds, on Saturday, October 3 between 11am and 4pm, residents will tour the town/country side in their own vehicles to take in the The 2020 Virtual

Homecraft for juniors and adults, craft beer tasting, open virtual Horse sHow, tractor sHow n’ sHine, scavenger Hunt, pop-up scarecrow trail, and reverse parade. visit our website wwwbobcaygeonfair.com, follow us on facebook or instagram @bobcaygeonfallfair contact us bobcaygeonfair@gmail.com

floats and displays. We encourage everyone to drive by and view all of the entries. We will be publishing a virtual parade map for people to know the locations of all entries.

Prizes will be awarded for 1st $200, 2nd $150, and 3rd $100. These prizes will be gift cards from various local businesses.

Since it began in 1858, the Bobcaygeon Fall Fair has overcome many challenges and we believe this is no different. We are stronger together and look forward to celebrating in new, exciting ways!

For more details, visit www.bobcaygeonfair. com and follow us on Facebook or Instagram (@ bobcaygeonfallfair).

KINMOUNT FAIR CANCELLED

Posted on the Kinmount Fair Facebook Page

The Kinmount Fair Board has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Kinmount Fair due to the COVID 19 virus and provincial shutdown.

With the current Public Health restrictions in place, it is not possible to plan and make preparations as we normally would for the variety of shows at the fair. Added to that issue is the difficulty to manage social distancing for an event the size of the fair.

The most important thing now is the health and safety of everyone who makes Kinmount Fair what it is - our workers, volunteers, vendors and attendees - so we believe this is the best decision.

Please be assured that we will be back in 2021 for our 150th Anniversary Celebrations.

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drive-through experience. The outsides of our buildings throughout the Village will be decorated by our talented decorating committee, showcasing the items up for bids and allowing a glimpse of Christmas festivity in a safe and COVID friendly manner. Fun activities have been planned for children to partake in while you drive through. You’ll be able to drive through November 12 to 15 and 19 to 21 from 6 to 9pm.

Tickets will be $20/car and will need to be purchased in advance online (you can do so on our website kawarthalakesfestivaloftrees.com). You will be able to choose a timeslot and date you would like to attend. There is limited availability for each evening, so don’t delay in purchasing your tickets.

TERRY FOX RUN GOES VIRTUAL

Submitted by Connie Picken

FESTIVAL OF TREES WILL LOOK DIFFERENT

Submitted by Robyn Barton

The 23rd Annual Kawartha Lakes Festival of Trees, held annually at Kawartha Settlers’ Village, will take place in 2020. This year has posed many challenges to local businesses, organizations, and individuals alike. Though most of our events have been cancelled this year due to COVID-19, we felt it was important to find a way to make the Festival of Trees happen.

We know that the event is a tradition for many families in Kawartha Lakes and beyond. The Festival of Trees has been a tremendous success, and a main source of revenue for KSV for many years, thanks to local contributions. We hope this reimagined version will bring holiday spirit in a time when we all need it most.

We will be holding an online auction through McLean’s for a two-week period. There will be 50+ decorated trees, wreaths, garlands, and additional items that will be up for bidding. The online auction will take place from November 12 to 22.

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The Terry Fox Foundation is excited to announce that Canadians will continue to support cancer research through Virtual Runs this September. Today, 40 years later, we will have to innovate as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Terry’s Marathon of Hope.

This year, the global pandemic has changed so much about our lives, from how we work, who we spend our time with, where we go. But it has not changed our desire to help others, to make a difference, to bring light into the dark, just like Terry did in 1980.

The Marathon of Hope might be turning 40 years old, but the message is timeless. This year is challenging us to do things differently, to try things we have never done before. After Terry was forced to stop, he said, “Even though I’m not running anymore, people should go ahead and try to do their own thing.”

On Sunday, September 20, Canadians are encouraged to show up again for Terry and for cancer research, not in person, but in spirit, in neighbourhoods across Canada as they participate in the first ever Virtual Terry Fox Run. One Day, Your Way. The community of Bobcaygeon and the surrounding areas have strongly supported the annual Terry Fox Run. This year, the Bobcaygeon Terry Fox Organizing Committee encourages creativity and participation to support Terry’s dream of a cure for cancer. We need to think outside the box to make the best of our 2020 participation. It can be short or long, fun or intense, alone or inside your bubble. We cannot think of anything that Terry would appreciate more.

Walk, run or ride wherever you are. Travel around your neighbourhood, backyard, down the street or around the block. Register online as an individual, family or a virtual team.

Cancer research cannot wait for Covid 19 to be over. We are encouraging individuals and businesses to be a part of the Bobcaygeon Virtual Run wherever possible to support a participant, a family, a team, and help raise funds for cancer research. A onetime gift is easy to make and every dollar counts. Visit terryfox. org/donate to donate online to the Bobcaygeon Site.

Terry Fox faced challenges and we are all facing Covid challenges this year. Terry once said, “Anything is possible if you try.”

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Sept 4 to Sept 17

By Melodie McCullough

Aquarius (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) When was the last time you started a conversation with a stranger, Aquarius? It can lead to many positive outcomes, even if it only a brief encounter. Reach out, and remember to smile!

Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) Always remember your health is the most important thing in the world. Without it, you are nothing, Pisces. Physical, mental and spiritual health: they are all connected and important parts of the whole you!

Aries (March 21 to April 20) “Those who are not looking for happiness are the most likely to find it, because those who are searching forget that the surest way to be happy is to seek happiness for others.”: Martin Luther King.

Taurus (April 21 to May 22) Never forget the power of truthfulness, Taurus. It is your voice! Use it to guide you in the decisions you make and the words you choose to say.

Gemini (May 23 to June 22) Caution, Gemini. Don’t let your guard down in the coming days regarding financial options. Seek expert advice, if necessary.

Cancer (June 23 to July 23) When you love someone, Cancer, life can be hard! Perhaps this person is going through tough times and needs your support now. Try to be gentle and remain positive that things will work out.

Leo (July 24 to Aug. 23) Your light shines wherever you go, dear Leo. You may be meeting new people and making new friends during these time -- but you will, as always, endear yourself to everyone.

Virgo (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) Sometimes, Virgo, it only takes one small step or one little change to set the ball rolling that will contribute and lead to more and more changes.

Try taking that single step today.

Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) Autumn is approaching, and, as with every new season, there are new things to discover and enjoy, Libra. Let nature do what it does best - bestow calmness and rejuvenation. Get outside!

Scorpio (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) Allow yourself some unstructured time during this period - and beyond - so you don’t become overwhelmed with to-do lists and zoom meetings, Scorpio. Relax a little!

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) No one else can do the things you do, Sagittarius. This means looking after yourself, taking responsibility for little things and big things, and not depending on others. You don’t need them!

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) Stay strong, dear Cap, because lots of people behind the scenes are thinking of you and caring about you, even though you may not be aware of this. You are special to many!

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SOME LIBRARIES RETURN TO IN-BRANCH SERVICE

Starting September 8, the Kawartha Lakes Public Library will begin offering in-branch service to the public at the Lindsay and Fenelon Falls branches. Both branches will have limited capacity to ensure safe social distancing and that proper levels of cleaning can be maintained. Once again you will be able to browse the shelves for new reading material and have access to computers, printing and photocopying. As well you will be able to pickup books that you have requested online or over the telephone. The Lindsay and Fenelon Falls branches will be open Monday to Saturday 10am to 3pm.

For computer access, you will need to book a 45-minute session in advance. You can book your session at the Lindsay Branch by calling 705-324-9411 extension 1269 or at the Fenelon Falls Branch by calling 705-887-6300. The branches will start taking bookings on September 4 for sessions beginning September 8.

To help ensure the health and safety of the public and staff, the Library has increased its cleaning protocols at the Lindsay and Fenelon Falls branches.

Due to social distancing limitations, the two branches will permit limited numbers of people into the branches at any time. Visitors may be required to wait before entering. The Library stacks will be open for browsing; however, any books that are handled to be placed on one of the carts provided for quarantine.

Pickup service will expand to include Coboconk and Dalton also starting the week of September 8.

When Little Britain and Dunsford re-open for pickup service later in September, all 14 library branches will be open in a limited capacity.

You are still able to place holds on items using the library website at www.kawarthalakeslibrary.ca/ catalogue or call 705-324-9411 extension 1291 for assistance. People can request anything from the City’s 14 branches, including books, DVDs, audiobooks and magazines.

“Getting re-opened took us a little longer than expected but we have everything in place to welcome back our patrons,” say Library CEO Jamie Anderson.

At this time, in-library programming will not resume. However, virtual programming will continue with many new exciting online programs coming in the Fall. Follow @kawarthalibrary on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to access these virtual programs.

All book returns are now open 24/7. If you are returning books at the same time as picking up new materials, you are asked to use the book returns as staff are not able to accept items at the door or the desk. For

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everyone’s health and safety, all returned material will be quarantined for 96 hours before it is checked in and processed.

All visitors to Lindsay and Fenelon are asked to self-screen for symptoms. Visitors are reminded that they are encouraged to wear a face covering in accordance with the Health Unit’s face mask order.

For updates on all library services, please visit at www.kawarthalakeslibrary.ca.

SOCIAL WITH A PURPOSE

Submitted by Susan Fisher

The Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton is rebranding the traditional Fall fundraiser, Coffee Break®, to Social with a Purpose. Social with a Purpose is a do-it-yourself fundraiser that promotes the importance of socializing, staying in touch and building a strong positive relationship with friends, family, and community.

The launch of Social with a Purpose coincides with World Alzheimer’s Month. A Social with a Purpose fundraiser is hosted virtually and can be held anywhere and any way. The new fundraiser’s participants are working to make connections more special and meaningful by supporting people living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and their care partners who experience social isolation every day.

“Our participants are being really creative,” says the event coordinator, Susan Fisher. “They are turning weekly online card games with friends and book club video chats into fundraisers. Their creativity is highlighting the importance of coming together to support people in our community living with dementia.”

Have any special skills? The Society is encouraging participants to try hosting an online paint night or cooking class in exchange for a donation. Folks that feel intimidated by taking the lead can download one of the digital kits that are available for download on the Alzheimer Society’s website. Many kits are available ranging from a paint night to a sing-a-long concert, a wine tasting, or game nights.

According to Fisher, “It’s all for a good cause. All the money raised will go directly toward supporting local people living with dementia in our four counties.” She adds that these fundraisers will provide those living with dementia and their care partners much needed social recreation programming. Social recreation programs have been proven to improve life quality and reduce isolation, something that everyone has experienced over the last few months.

Fisher notes that by fundraising just $30, a person living with dementia and their care partner will be able to attend one session of Minds in Motion® -- a vital program that provides physical exercise, social interaction, and brain stimulation activities with other clients, volunteers, and staff. Minds in Motion® has been offered virtually during the pandemic.

To host a Social with a Purpose fundraiser, visit www.alzheimerjourney.ca to register. The organization says it takes just a few minutes to get set up with a customized web page and unique link that can be shared with each participant’s family and friends.

ACADEMY THEATRE NEEDS OUR HELP

The Academy Theatre is in serious trouble. Can you imagine a future where this iconic institution is no longer open to the public? As with many arts and culture organizations, COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the future viability of the city’s performance hub, having left the building dark since mid-March.

With hopes of reopening slowly and with severely limited operational capacity in the Spring of 2021, more than a year will have passed since closing its doors to the public. As an independent performing arts venue with no government support, the Academy Theatre’s lifeblood is in events, fundraising, and donations supported by the community.

“Live performance venues will be among the last businesses to reopen”, says Craig Metcalf, the Academy’s General Manager. “As a facility that relies on rental revenues for the bulk of its budget, this prolonged closure has put us in a very precarious position. More than 80% of Ontario’s performance venues are expected to permanently shut down. We don’t plan on being one of them.”

Home Again is a historic outdoor, live benefit concert that will take place on two evenings only -Wednesday, September 30 and Thursday, October 1 at 7pm -- at the Lindsay Drive-In.

James Barker is confirmed to be headlining the Home Again benefit concert for both evenings and will be joined by other local artists and notables such as Darryl James, Jeremy Drury, and Jon Hembrey of The Strumbellas, Heaps (formerly The Kents), Tom Collver and Sophia Mackey, Tyler Kyte and Nick Rose (members of Dwayne Gretzky), Luis Segura (of Los Poetas), and more!

“We are so pleased that James Barker and others have decided to come Home Again to support the Academy Theatre. This benefit concert has been in the works for some time,” says Academy Theatre Foundation Chair, Mike Piggott. “I want to acknowledge the many volunteers, our presenting sponsor Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers, and other sponsors like Frontline Safety Supplies for recognizing the cultural, economic, social, and historic significance the Academy Theatre provides to this City and surrounding area. This is only the beginning! Stay tuned as we continue to announce major initiatives at the theatre over the next few weeks.”

The two evening concerts will also brandish video performances and messages from other big names, both locally and from across the country, all rallying in support of the Academy Theatre and the role it plays in the arts, culture, and tourism of our beautiful city.

Limited VIP ‘open-air, lawn chair’ seating will be available in front of the stage as well as a lot of space for vehicle/carload viewing. Come in your vehicles with your ‘bubble’ and enjoy a great night out supporting a great cause. Safety protocols will be in place to enforce strict health and safety guidelines and proper social distancing of all vehicles and attendees.

Tickets, on sale now, are $60 for individual VIP seating and $150 per vehicle/carload for general

admission. Tickets can be purchased exclusively through the event’s website, www.HomeAgainConcert. com.

FIGHT THE BITE

With the first sign of West Nile virus being detected in the area this summer, local residents are being asked to cover up and clean up to avoid mosquitoes.

The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit reports that a horse in the City of Kawartha Lakes has tested positive for West Nile virus. The finding was confirmed in tests taken by a local veterinarian and then reported to the Health Unit this week. The horse was treated with antibiotics and is recovering.

“Having a horse test positive for West Nile virus is not unusual, as it can easily be bitten by an infected mosquito just like a person,” says Richard Ovcharovich, Manager of Health Protection with the HKPR District Health Unit. “The key takeaway here is that there is no good time or reason to be bitten by mosquitoes, and that’s especially true with the first finding of West Nile virus in the area.”

With West Nile virus already being detected in other parts of Ontario this summer, taking precautions by fighting the bite of mosquitoes makes sense, Ovcharovich adds.

To reduce their risk of West Nile Virus, the Health Unit encourages people to: • Cover up when outside by wearing light-coloured clothing such as long-sleeved shirts, jackets, long pants, hats and socks, especially between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active. Applying insect repellent containing DEET on exposed skin is also recommended to limit exposure to mosquitoes.

• Clean up and remove any standing water around homes, cottages or campsites. Mosquitoes need stagnant water to lay their eggs, and even small amounts will do, such as that found in bird baths, old tires and unused containers like barrels.

• Keep bushes and shrubs clear of overgrowth and debris, and turn over compost piles on a regular basis. People are also advised to keep buildings ‘bug tight’ by ensuring windows and door screens fit tightly and do not have holes.

“Even as conditions gets cooler into the fall, mosquito activity will continue right up until the first heavy frost,” Ovcharovich advises. “That means continuing to cover up and clean up into September and October, especially as we get out to enjoy the fall colours or wind down our garden and yard work.”

While most people who get West Nile Virus do not experience any symptoms, a small number of individuals may develop flu-like symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, muscle weakness and stiff neck. In a few cases, people may develop more severe symptoms, including confusion, tremors and sudden sensitivity to light. People who suspect they have West Nile Virus should seek medical attention.

For more information, call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 5006, or visit www.hkpr.on.ca.

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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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Robert or Penny 705-324-2699 ____________________ BUYING BUYING LP RECORDS Rock Jazz Blues Funk Punk Metal AUDIO EQUIPMENT Turntables, Receivers Speakers, Guitars, Amplifiers Comics, Sports Cards Teak Furniture, Artwork Respecting social distancing, housecalls can be made. Curbside pickup can also be arranged. please contact Kyle at: twenty3okey@gmail Call or text (705) 341-6950 ____________________

FOR RENT

WINTER ACCOMODATIONS www.riversidelodge.ca Mid Oct. to May. Full Kitchen and bath. Walk to downtown Bobcaygeon.

2BDRM $1100/month including utilities.

705-931-1102

NATHAN’S HANDYMAN SERVICES Carpentry, flooring, drywall, painting, eavestrough clearing, dump runs, and demolition.

705-731-9373

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LOCAL EVENT

Every Sunday at 10 a.m.

St. Andrew’s Presb. Church Bolsover Drive-in Services or computer Zoom Service.

Church Bulletins available at front door of church. Church and washrooms are closed.

Bulletins available Fridays for pick-up.Tune your radio to

Deadline for next issue Tuesday Sept 15, 2020 Call 705-738-6188 20 words or less for $5 + H.S.T. Online Only classifieds@thepromoter.ca

FM 90.5 for the service and park where directed. When exiting there will be a bushel basket at the exit for your donation envelopes or in the mail slot at the door.

All are invited. Please stay in cars and put down windows.

Join our Services in God’s beautiful outside world.

Reach the people who visit The Kawartha Promoter online!

To protect the health and safety of our staff, clients and the public we are temporarily suspending the Kawartha Promoter in print. On our website we will continue to post official press releases of current events as they unfold. We will also share volunteerism and local business and government announcements. Please support local businesses however possible. And give thanks to all the volunteers, medical professionals, and necessary services.

ADVERTISING PRIcING Full Page - $85 per 2 weeks Half Page - $65 per 2 weeks 1/4 - $50 per 2 weeks 1/6 - $40 per 2 weeks 1/8 - $35 per 2 weeks 1/12 - $25 per 2 weeks Trades and Service Page $8 per 2 weeks Classifieds $5 per 20 words per 2 weeks

STAy cOnnecTed WiTh yOur POTenTiAl cuSTOmerS

Promoter The Kawartha

Locally Owned and Operated

76 King St. West St. Bobcaygeon 705.738.6188 sales@thepromoter.ca

Sonya 705-657-9057 Beryl 416-893-0035

www.thepromoter.ca

PHOTO CONTEST BE A PUBLISHED PHOTOGRAPHER WIN AWESOME PRIZES • SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS

Submit your images and help showcase our beautiful region.

Winning entries will be published in either Explore Bobcaygeon, Explore Buckhorn, Explore Coboconk, Norland & Area or Explore Fenelon Falls 2021 with photo credit (each publication has a distribution of 15,000 copies).

All entries have the opportunity to win prizes from local sponsors.

Stay tuned for prize details!

To submit images for the contest - please email to art@thepromoter.ca Please include full name and contact information.

No limit on image quantity, the larger the image size the better.

Contest submission closes Nov. 16, 2020.

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