Aug 10 2012

Friday, Aug 10, 2012

SERVING THE KAWARTHA LAKES AREA

Your Community News Magazine

Volume 22, Issue 16

Day Dreaming

Fairs, Food and Festivals Fenelon Fair • Bobcaygeon Antique & Collectibles Distributed throughout the Kawartha Lakes Area

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Legion News

pg. 14

Classifieds/Local Events pg. 16

Contents

Crossword

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Horoscopes

pg. 28

Village Voice

pg. 4

Health

pg. 31

City Hall

pg. 5

Trades & Services

pg. 35

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Champs Gabby Douglas, star Olympian gymnast with Team USA said: “If you push through the hard days, you can get through anything.

It’s the hard days where champions are made.”

If you don’t happen to be an Olympian, what is a champion, anyway?

You are. I am. That awesome senior next door is.

And we regular folks know that being a champ can mean pushing through a normal day when the normal day itself is hard enough. The reasons vary; these are our truths.

I would be a wealthy philanthropist by now if I banked a penny every time someone said to me, “You think too much.” And the most popular: “You take things so seriously.”

Good for me. And if you are accused of that, too, cheers for you.

Imagine being apathetic towards the needs of others. Imagine not knowing what apathy means. Imagine not

Cover Photo: Fred Thornhill

caring that you don’t know. (Think about it–this is funny stuff, here.)

I saw a photo of my friend’s preteen nephew sporting his new suit.

First thing I noticed was a proud expression on his sweet face. The photo shows him posed in front of his wheelchair--straight and tall as anything-- holding himself up by his strong arms. He doesn’t have any legs.

Never has. He is a champ.

Sharing makes us champs.

Making someone laugh. Setting a good example. Going out of our way for someone makes us champs.

I am neither as good nor consistent a champ as I need to be, but I sure am practicing. That’s where taking things seriously and thinking too much keep me honest.

The people I meet, interview or write about in our paper inspire me; those who organize the fairs and all of the incredible community events, and the people who plant flowers, deliver meals to strangers, and build houses for people in need. They are champs.

Gabby Douglas, thank you for your words of advice.

I’ll offer one back.

“It’s not easy being green.” Kermit T. Frog. Champ.

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Village Voice The Promoter reserves the right to edit Letters to The Editor for length and grammar. Please include your full email or mailing address and daytime phone number (neither will be published.)

All opinions expressed are those of the writer.

DEAR SIR

I want to thank you, Dalton McGuinty, so much for shutting down the funding for group homes.

Yesterday (July 23/2012) my 92 year old father-inlaw got attacked up by a group home resident that was put into a nursing home in Ontario.

Your government is filtering all the group home residents into nursing homes. The old people have no strength to fight off offenders. In addition, most of the seniors are restrained in wheel chairs. Talk about “Elder Abuse”!

Dalton McGuinty you have created HELL!

We as families are trapped and cannot do anything.

How would you like a family member of yours in a nursing home that could be raped, stabbed, beat up or worse? My father-in-law is a War Veteran who fought in the Second World War so that we could have freedom and peace. He is in the worst prisoner of war camp he could ever be in, tied in a wheel chair without any defences or a troops to back him up.

I hope and pray that everyone that reads this information will take this seriously. Please take action immediately. Share this information with every person and organization that you are connected with.

These old people in nursing homes have been the pillars of our communities. They have not done anything to be rewarded with this!

have 6 cents a ‘ tonne’ (metric ton) agreement with this proposal. This translates into 2.5 cents a ton.”

Now that’s a curious assertion given that a ‘ ton’ is 2000 pounds [avdp.], whereas a ‘ tonne’ is 2204.62 pounds. [Avdp.] (Close to a British ‘ Long Ton’.)

So do the math, and that “6 cents a ‘ tonne’ “ becomes 5.44311XXXXXX cents a ‘ ton’.

Quite a difference from 2.5 cents/ton.

And so this little error now throws a long shadow on her argument; but looking back at “ one” above, I’m tempted to ask: What the heck is she saying, and what was her point?

Mel Goddard,

In Beautiful Uptown FENELON FALLS

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Little Things DO Make a Big Difference The Godfather’s in Bobcaygeon deserves recognition for some outstanding Customer Service I received a couple of weeks ago.

Tuesday is their All Day Special for medium pizzas. I ordered my pizza and arranged to pick it up as they said that it would be ready in 15 minutes.

When I parked in front of their store, it began to rain in heavy torrents, as though it would never stop. It kept pouring down! I hesitated to get out of the car, hoping that it would stop. No such luck!

Krista Bartley, the Godfather’s Manager, saw me and motioned that she would bring the pizza to the car. She ran out, gave me the pizza and I quickly handed her the money. She, of course, got soaked.

Being a senior, I was very impressed by such good Customer Service.

On my next visit, I left an extra tip for “outstanding service under adverse conditions.”

Ruth Sheppard

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READER RESPONSE

Anna Blake has written quite a convoluted letter about “Fiscal Responsibility”, but it appears that she forgot two absolute basics in letter writing.

One: Remember to K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Silly) Two: “The Devil is in the Details”; AKA check your facts first.

In this case, she states that: “ Apparently we

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City Hall

By Gord Killen

The KWL Municipal Airport

During the summer months, Council activity is at a minimum. (Please, no applause).

During this time however, I have taken the occasion to review and analyse the City of Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport Business Plan. Council accepted this plan during their regular meeting.

For the life of me, I cannot understand why it was even contemplated in the first place. A few hours of research leads me to believe that it is probably the most bizarre example of a ‘pie in the sky’ attempt to get money from taxpayers at any level of government.

A few things are somewhat disturbing to say the least: 1. Competition – When a company contemplates going into business or expanding, it looks at what is currently around that may have a negative impact on its plans. The Business Plan makes no mention of other airports in the vicinity or to put it another way, potential issues that might have a detrimental impact on the expansion plans.

2. The plan is rife with positive projections that may or may not happen.

3. The City of Peterborough Municipal Airport received $21M from the three levels of Government in 2009. The amount of money necessary for the expansion is exactly what this Business Plan seeks.

When one considers the cuts currently being implemented by all three levels of government, I doubt there would be any money forthcoming for such a risky endeavour.

4. Distance between City of Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough is only 43 kms.

5. The members of the CKL Municipal Airport Board have at least three members who are recreational pilots with one who is also a retired commercial airline pilot. One wonders if they may not have a vested interest in ensuring that the airport gets the attention necessary.

6. Scheduled Passenger service did not meet market demand in the past at Peterborough with at least two failed attempts. The last one being Otonabee Air Services - 1984. If one were to consider flying in to either Peterborough or City Kawartha Lakes it would probably be someone like Porter Airlines and in my opinion Peterborough would be the logical choice.

7. The CKL Municipal Airport Business Plan heralds under Major Public Sector Employers the largest being Armada Tool Works with 300 employees. Also noted was Major Public Sector Employers the largest being (you guessed it) City of Kawartha Lakes Municipal Government 1,148 employees. The second largest employer is the Ross Memorial Hospital with just over 1,000 employees.

8. The largest employer in Peterborough is General Electric employing approximately 1,000.

So, do we really need to expand the Airport?

Emphatically “NO” except in one vital area. A “Helipad” is absolutely essential and as soon as possible. There is one in Peterborough (43 kms) and one in Minden.

Even if we had unlimited funds and surpluses everywhere I, for one, would be against any idea of expansion. Don’t misunderstand, I love airports and airplanes and have spent 40+ years as an international consultant to major carriers all over the world.

But in this case I am absolutely convinced that it is the wrong thing to do at this time. An expansion of the airport as envisioned is unnecessary particularly when we have an updated airport nearby.

In comparing both City of Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport and City of Peterborough Airport I found the following: Peterborough • Population 135,000.

• Four-lane access to the Greater Toronto Area Peterborough Municipal Airport Location: 5 kms. From City Centre Land Mass: 277 hectares (684 acres) • The largest commercial airport between Toronto and Ottawa, a full service facility • 7,000 ft. runway capable of handling a Boeing 727 or an Airbus 320 • Equipped with an automated weather observation site (AWOS) and PAPI approach system (Precision Approach Path Indicator) allows pilots to access reliable information and assistance for approaches.

• Customs - Serviced by the Canada Border Service Agency and offers a port of entry for general

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aviation clearance of up to 15 persons.

• Aircraft Movements – 25 -30,000 per year Airport Activity Flying Colours – Overhauls, refurbishes and converts Regional Jets, (Canadair CL-65) for corporate users.

Employs 250 people.

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Facility currently employs 420 people and generates $26 Million yearly in Gross Domestic Product Invested to Date - $21 Million – $7 – City, $7m – Federal, $7 m Provincial City of Kawartha Lakes • Population – 73,000 • 2 lane then Four-lane access to the Greater Toronto Area City Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport Location: 3 kms. From City Centre Land Mass: 68.1 hectares (168.3) • Airport is presently only for recreational activity with minimum charter activity • Runway – 3500 ft. Capable of handling small corporate jets • Equipped with (VOR/DME) visual approach procedure • Customs – none • Aircraft Movements – 3,000 itinerant and an estimated 20,000 movements annually.

Airport Activity • Kawartha Lakes Flying Club - Flight School • Restaurant • Private pilots Investment to date: $750,000 Investment required: $21 Million – $7 – City, $7m – Federal, $7 m Provincial

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IMPORTANT DETAILS AND FUN PLANS, TOO

By Bobcaygeon & Area Chamber of Commerce

Ontarians who continue using the province’s red-and-white health card have no worries that it will be cancelled or not accepted for insured health care services and products. That’s the word from Service Ontario following a news article by a reporter who thought her card had been cancelled without her knowledge.

The Bobcaygeon and Area Chamber of Commerce is the area’s Service Ontario representative for new and replacement health cards and, according to Chamber employee Wendy Chaput, both the red-and-white card, which doesn’t have a photo, and the new photo card continue to be valid for the holder. The Chamber is also the Service Ontario provider for driver and vehicle license issuances and replacements.

In the statement from the Premier’s Office, the Ministry of Health emphasizes that it is not its policy to cancel cards arbitrarily. Nor, it adds, do people have to replace their old cards with the new photo ones, which a rumour erroneously said must happen by 2014.

However, the Ministry is also in the midst of a re-registration process that will eventually replace the roughly three million red-and-white cards presently in circulation, with periodic mailings to encourage their holders to re-register and receive a photo card.

The statement also says, people who have not used their health cards for more than seven years may have their coverage suspended after multiple notifications and no response. Photo cards will also be issued to replace lost, stolen or damaged cards and when there is a change in some personal information such as a name change.

About 75 per cent of Ontarians have photo health cards, with approximately 225,000 being added each year. The Bobcaygeon and Area Chamber of Commerce Service Ontario desk is open from 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday and 9 am to noon on Saturday.

Attention Girls: Weekend Away planned An out-of-the-kitchen, into-the-exciting-thingsof-life experience is how the Bobcaygeon and Area Chamber of Commerce describes its and the community’s first-ever Girls’ Weekend Away.

Planned to run – while the girls relax – from the evening of Friday, August 24th to the afternoon of Sunday, August 26th, the GWA will start with accommodations where someone else makes the beds. (Note to Accommodations Operators: Talk to Ruth-Anne Wilson at the Chamber office about availability.)

There’ll be girl-talk dining at secret locations – where someone else does the food and dishes

without interruptions (Note to Restaurateurs: Talk to the Chamber about special cuisines) – shopping excursions and maybe even a I’m-in-Heaven spa treatment.

Currently in the planning stage, GWA details will be advised in future editions of The Promoter and on a Chamber website (chamber@bobcaygeon.org) link to a special GWA domain. (Note to Visiting Females of Legal Age: Let your lesser halves have their bbqs and beer and the kids and the washing-up and join the Bobcaygeon ladies).

TO ANNOY YOUR HOME BUILDER

Is To Risk Ridicule and Added Expense The following description–taken from COTTAGE WARS–is meant to be a light sampling for your mid-summer reading.

Amber and Elmer Etherington were having a large house built on their cottage property. Elmer always kept a low profile and never got in the way, but the same could not be said of Amber. Amber considered herself an expert in building and thus her shrill voice could be heard by the Wilkins next door telling the framers where to place electrical switches and receptacles, admonishing them for keeping an untidy work site and badgering the company’s office to such a degree that one receptionist resigned and another had to go on stress leave. In addition, the Etheringtons refused to allow the builders the use of their temporary outdoor bathroom facilities thus compelling the company to bring in another portable toilet for its employees. Has this something to do with someone’s poop not stinking?

At their wits’ end, the builders retaliated. When the roof was being constructed, many small pieces of wood were used ensuring that the roof would leak, but the work site would be clean and uncluttered.

The roof trusses were put in upside down creating a strange wavy effect to the eye. The padlock on the Etheringtons’ outhouse became mysteriously packed with glue and finally, when Amber refused to leave the workers alone, they walked off the job for the day leaving Amber and Elmer to pay for a day’s wages.

In the dog days of summer, enjoy the remainder of your summer reading.

By David Hersey

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KPOW DIGEST

The Trent Severn Waterway “A National Disgrace”?

The hot topic this summer is the fate of the Trent Severn Waterway (TSW). Parks Canada must cut $3 million from the TSW budget.

Reducing staff and shortening the hours of operation and the season of the lockage system are achieving this. This could have devastating effects on our economy. Minister Kent postponed the shorter operating season until 2013. He agreed to give the MPs whose ridings are involved until September to convince him to keep the season as is and provide sustainable funding options that could generate $3 million yearly.

The best way to do this, as requested by the MPs, is write letters to Stephen Harper with copies to Minister Peter Kent and Barry Devolin MP. Your letters should include a dissertation explaining the impact that shortening the lock season would have on you and your community and ways to sustainably finance the TSW. Reducing staff means reduced services and a shortened season, which will affect local businesses.

Lockmasters control the locks and remove and replace the logs in the dams, which control water levels. Their expertise is invaluable to operating a safe system.

If we cannot convince the Minister, we are the ones who will pay. Options being discussed are increased taxes on waterfront properties or businesses benefitting from the TSW. Don’t forget the more than $250 million required to bring the infrastructure up to date. That is not included in these discussions.

Parks Canada is also planning to open two new parks and two new conservation areas. Maybe we should look after the ones we already have first.

Go to www.voicesforthetsw.ca for more information or contact Kawartha Protect Our Water (KPOW) at kpow@i-zoom.net, or call 705.878.3708.

The TSW is a National Heritage site that has been neglected and underfunded. We rely on this system but now it needs our help. Make sure this Conservative Government hears your voice!

By Sharon King, KPOW

READER’S COMMENT

‘Fenelon Falls’ Queen’s Jubilee causes huge spike in boat traffic”, Kawartha This Week, August 2, 2012 I read this article with great interest about the success of the Queen’s Jubilee Weekend in Fenelon Falls. Of most interest was Parks Canada comment that “its investments have profound impact on tourism and economies of local communities”. It seems by the comments in the article that the improvements and investments in the Fenelon Falls locks are a case in point of “build it, they will come”.

What I don’t understand is why all this money was spent by Parks Canada to improve the Fenelon Falls locks while they are considering reduced hours, reduced services and user fees – all would translate into lower usage of the TSW and severe damage to local economies. It seems contradictory to all the comments made by Parks Canada/TSW in last week’s article. It appears the federal government’s philosophies is to “build it, reduce services, and drive users away” then tax us more for their mistakes. How does this help local economies and help recover the substantial investments by Parks Canada/TSW?

New money, 80% new faces in the locks, 40% rise in village business revenue, increased lockages from same weekends last year – all great news. It seems to me that Parks Canada/TSW already have a solution to the recent cutbacks staring them in the face. What has been accomplished in Fenelon Falls sounds more like a successful private sector business plan rather than a government initiative – my hat’s off to the partnership.

The private sector reinvents, re-engineers, develops new product, markets their new plan and becomes more efficient in order to survive – sounds like this partnership had some of these ingredients.

Parks Canada/TSW is quoted saying “Fenelon Falls understands the relationship with the TSW; its win-win for them and win-win for us”. They also said, what Fenelon Falls did to improve the docks is an example of what other communities along the TSW could look at.

This kind of partnership is not new. The successful Lake Scugog Lake Management Plan is being used as a model for the Sturgeon Lake, Cameron Lake and Pigeon Lake Management Plans. These lake plans involve different levels of government and many local organizations engaged in promoting the health of the TSW lakes in the City of Kawartha Lakes.

I am not intimate with the details of this partnership but I do think that there is an opportunity to capitalize on the successful Fenelon Falls lock partnership plan to save the rest of the TSW. I suggest Parks Canada/TSW use the partnership plan with Fenelon Falls as a model for every stake holding community along the TSW. Imagine if the Fenelon Falls example were implemented all throughout the TSW; there may not be any need to reduce services or charge additional fees. Just possibly, the TSW could be a growing, self-sustaining win-win for Parks Canada/ TSW and all the economies along the TSW.

Ken King, Fenelon Falls Member of KPOW 8

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GREAT TIME IN BOBCAYGEON

Ontario Open Fiddle and Step Dance Contest What a great time in Bobcaygeon!

So many fantastic contestants. Beautiful weather, great tunes, great jams, great ice cream at the Kawartha Dairy.

Congratulations to all who were part of making the weekend amazing. What fun!

Karen Reed

BOBCAYGEON FARMERS’ MARKET Mmmmmm Corn Roast!

Saturday, August 11, the Bobcaygeon Farmers’ Market is hosting a “free” corn roast. Between 10 am and 12:30 pm, the first 100,000 patrons will be invited to munch on “free” cobs of the finest local corn.

Please join us for this exciting event! Come on out to the market!

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QUEEN’S JUBILEE CARRIES ON

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On Saturday, July 21, Laurie Scott, MPP for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock presented Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medals to three worthy recipients at the Fenelon Falls Diamond Jubilee Celebrations. The three recipients were Hugh Burton, Brenda DeKoker and Frank Kinzinger.

Smitty’s Restaurant rocked Tuesday, July 31st when Bob May with Nighthawk entertained a hungry crowd gathered at the restaurant to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity, Kawartha Build.

Approximately $500 was raised from the event with Smitty’s contributing ten percent of the evening’s sales to Habitat.

Join us at The Promoter office to contribute to building a house of Mega Bloks. Each brick is just $1 so come and put your design skills to use.

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COMMUNITY CARE VOLUNTEER TRAINING Covers Privacy, Infection Control and More

Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes strives to give its valuable volunteers regular opportunities to be informed and trained on important matters and emerging issues that are relevant to their work for the agency.

The agency has scheduled several training sessions for new and long-term volunteers in order to be up-to-date and familiar with matters that pertain to their roles with Community Care. One session for volunteers in the Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls area will take place on Thursday, Aug. 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 70 Murray St., Fenelon Falls.

The sessions will cover Privacy legislation, maintaining boundaries in agency work, Bill 168 and infection prevention and control.

Eileen MacCormack, Volunteer Services Co-ordinator with Community Care, says that the agency has more than 800 volunteers who contribute to programs and operations in many different ways throughout the year. It is important to offer volunteers the chance to keep informed about matters that apply to their work, she says.

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Act (PHIPA) outlines rules for the collection, use and disclosure of personal health information in health care settings. It applies to all staff and volunteers, as well as clients. The training session will give volunteers an overview of their obligations under PHIPA and how Community Care uses personal information in its role of providing care and support.

“At the core of community support services is the client-service provider relationship; our relationship with our clients,” MacCormack says. “Establishing and maintaining professional relationships based on trust, respect and empathy are important in all areas of our work with clients, whether it’s delivering a meal, providing a ride, doing a friendly visit, scheduling a service or providing personal care. Professional boundaries have been compiled to assist volunteers in their work in support of agency clients.”

Bill 168 is the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario with respect to violence and harassment in the workplace. Preventing workplace violence and harassment is a priority of the agency and Community Care has policies and maintains programs that instruct volunteers and workers on the matter.

Infection prevention and control is critical to providing a healthy working environment, and is maintained with some simple, commonsense practices that will be reviewed so that all volunteers are aware of how the agency does all that it can to ensure a healthy workplace environment for one and all.

Volunteers may choose from one of seven training dates.

For information about the training sessions and how to register, contact MacCormack at (705) 324-7323 ext 163, or e-mail her: emaccormack@community-care.on.ca.

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NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN Dennis Sweeting Arts Awards

Nominations are now being solicited for the upcoming Dennis Sweeting Arts Person of the Year and Arts Legacy Awards. Nominations will be received until Friday August 24, 2012.

Last presented in 2009, the Dennis Sweeting Arts Person of the Year award is presented to any individual who resides within the City of Kawartha Lakes, who has made a significant contribution to the cultural community in the past 12 months through any of the following arts: music, theatre, dance or visual arts.

The Dennis Sweeting Arts Legacy Award is presented to any individual, group or business who resides within the City of Kawartha Lakes and who has made a significant and consistent contribution, for at least the past ten years, to the cultural community through any of the following arts: music, theatre, dance or visual arts. Nomination details and award eligibility are available at the Academy Theatre or on line at www.academytheatre.ca.

Dennis Sweeting (1915-2000) was a professional actor and founding artistic director of the Kawartha Summer Theatre (1964). He was producer/artistic director of Canadian Players, and president of the Association of Canadian Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA). He organized the Actor’s Equity Association of Canada and served as Reeve of Lindsay and Warden of Victoria County. Sweeting also received the Order of Canada (1994).

Both awards will be presented at the Academy Theatre on September 8 as part of the Signature Fund Raising evening featuring Rex Murphy.

Tickets are available at the Academy Theatre Box Office, by telephone at 705.324.9111 or online at www.academytheatre.ca.

THE PERILS OF DAYTIME TELEVISION

how you find yourself immersed in watching sports which are completely alien to you. Nevertheless, after a couple of hours on the couch taking in the action you consider yourself qualified to make judgement on both the participants and the judges themselves. Monday morning quarterbacks have nothing on Olympic Know-It-Alls. Meals are delayed because the family is gathered in front of the goggle box intently watching Water Polo, people take time off work to see the Taekwondo finals and doctors delay surgery to look at the Women’s Beach Volleyball (understandable, I hear you say). The Greek people know where all this leads to – although in their case it took a while.

Then again, what a thrill to join hundreds of millions of worldwide viewers and see a fifteen year old Lithuanian girl win a gold medal for swimming. And all those fantastic technological advances allow us to see things in microscopic detail. Cameras pick out proud parents at the very moment of victory and the raw emotions of the athletes themselves are revealed to the world. It’s hard not to watch the spectacle and to become caught up in the medal chasing. So I find it best just to forget that it’s daytime television and simply enjoy it all. And why not, I say?

By the time you read this the London Olympics will be coming to an end – hopefully without any hitches – and our Canadian athletes will be returning after the experience of a lifetime. And that’s what it’s about! Anyone know how to get egg stains out of an undershirt?

WE BELONG

Members in Great Standing The Promoter is proud to be a member of: • Bobcaygeon & Area Chamber of Commerce • Fenelon Falls Chamber of Commerce • Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce

By David Sparkes

Thank goodness the Summer Olympics are only held every four years and only last a couple of weeks!

Daytime television has always seemed to me to be a step on the road to ruin. Before long you are watching Dick Van Dyke reruns while eating breakfast and then the downhill slope leads you to the day you find yourself in an egg stained undershirt, parked in front of the television, midmorning, watching Jerry Springer. Congratulations, you qualify for the designation “couch potato”.

Despite these misgivings I have been following the London Olympics, live on daytime television. It is very important to watch sport live. But it’s strange

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Legion News KAWARTHA SETTLER’S VILLAGE Notes from the Manager

Welcome to our newest volunteers! We are always happy to have new people come and say they are interested in helping at the Village. During the last couple of months, we’ve had several new people come forward. Thank you. We hope this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

If you can imagine, today we prepared our Festival of Trees Sponsorship packages! Yes, early August is our distribution goal, so if you are interested in being a sponsor give us a call. This year promises to be one of the best Festivals yet. Many of our volunteers are already in the Christmas mode. Colours, decorations and ideas are starting to happen, so get ready to be WOWWED!

Our camp program has been exceptionally well received this summer. The comments from young and old alike are all reflective of the effort and talent our Leaders and volunteers have contributed. So if you have enjoyed your camp experience, join me in giving a big hooray to Miss Steff, Miss Aline, Miss Sara, Miss Jacqueline and Miss Laura. Well done ladies. Only two weeks left and then these ladies will be returning to continue their education. The time has gone by so quickly. As the saying goes, time flies when you are having fun, so this summer must have been amazing!

In preparing for fall, we invite instructors to contact us offering their skills for courses at the Village. We have had requests for a scrap booking course, genealogy, photography beginner and intermediate, as well as all of our regular courses.

Call the office and see if we can’t hook up instructors and courses to suit your likes.

Have you been up to see the Village this season?

We are open daily 10-4, many new artifacts, displays and information can be seen as you tour around the Village. Enjoy our animals, see the buildings, or bring your camera for some breathtaking photos to enter in our Photo Contest. You should hurry; contest closes August 31, at 4 pm. You can see our new flag now, too. We are waiting to greet you!

Ron the Plasterer Specializing in Drywall Taping & Boarding, Stucco Ceilings, & General Plaster Repairs

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“At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.”

THANKS and MORE Legion Branch 239

I can’t believe that I am entering my 3rd term as President of the Legion.

Coming from a Registered Nurse background, volunteering at the Legion has been the most challenging and the most rewarding experience of my life. I have talked about how much the community and members have come aboard to help the Legion maintain our obligations to veterans. I want to dedicate this article to Cupid’s Wedding Services.

About two years ago, the Legion had to cancel a wedding booking on very short notice because of a very severe plumbing problem that closed the Legion for a while. Marilyn Dell was the most professional person I have ever dealt with; she did not get mad but she worked with the Legion to relocate the event and make everyone happy.

Marilyn has since been to the Legion many times with her fabulous decorating skills and the Legion has looked phenomenal resulting in hall bookings doubling over the past year.

Marilyn also donated her time, energy and decorating supplies for our very successful Ladies Night Out, covering all the chairs in black and white, which took hours to complete. The hall looked amazing and the event would not have been the same without her touch. Marilyn is on board again for the next Ladies Night Out on April 13th. She goes out of her way for her customers and especially for the Legion. Whenever I thank her she says, “I am a member of the Legion and I want to do as much as I can.”

I have made a new friend but above that, Bobcaygeon has this wonderful resource right in the heart of the town and anyone who uses this service will not be disappointed. Thanks Marilyn.

While I am on the topic, I also want to thank everyone for your prayers and kindness during my husband’s recent illness. He suffered a hemorrhagic stroke on Mother’s Day and is very slowly recovering. Each day with him is a blessing.

Thanks to Marion and her crew of volunteers who put on the Turkey Dinner during the Step & Fiddle weekend. It was very successful.

Please drop into the Legion; a place to meet new friends and socialize with great people.

Coming up: Dennis & Dian James will entertain in the Clubroom August 18th & 25th at 5 pm. For information call 705.738.2710.

Margaret Cameron, President R.C.L. Branch 239

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Douglas Canoes Re-canvassing, repair, restorations & fibreglass work available.

For canoes and small boats: custom made canoe book cases.

Restored canoes for sale 705-738-5648 farrdj@nexicom.net www.douglascanoes.ca _____________________ Midtown Roofing and Renovations Serving the area for 19 years.

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Dump runs & minor lawn mower repairs.

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Call Harold at 705.887.1770 or cell 705.341.1617 _____________________ JEFF’S WINDOW CLEANING Residential, commercial, cottages.

Making it shine since 79 Serving Bobcaygeon and Feneon Falls area Call 647.883.7033 _____________________ SURROUND LANDSCAPING All Your Property Needs.

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Cedar Decking, Pine & Cedar v-joint bundled softwood slabs $20. Trim board & batten Wood shavings Hodgson Bros Lumber 705-454-2219 _____________________ ESTATE SALE 1964 CLASSIC SHEPHERD. HONDURAS mahogany.

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WANTED ANTIQUES

Furniture, glass, china, military medals etc. duck decoys, clocks, jewelry, siver dollars, gold, 50 cent pieces, pocket watches etc.

Anything old.

R. Carruth 705.887.1672

COMING EVENTS

WISDOM OF THE TAROT Intuitive readings by Dianne Thursdays & Fridays noon - 5 Ella’s Kaleidoscope 54 Main St. Bobcaygeon 705.738.1973

YARD SALES

HUGE Downsizing Garage Sale on Saturday, August 11, 2012 from 7am to 3pm From collectables to kids stuff Furnish your dorm room, cottage and/or home.

Please stop around to 29 Taylor Street, Bobcaygeon

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IN MEMORY

IN LOVING MEMORY OF DONELDA LOWRY (TULLY) Feb 22, 1966 to Aug 18, 2002 10 Years Ago Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day.

Unseen, unheard, but always near.

Still loved, still missed and very dear.

We love and miss you always.

Mom and Dad Sisters and brother Preston, Emily and Alyssa

OBITUARY

June Alberta Johnston July 27,2012 (nee McCabe),peacefully at St. Mary’s of the Lake palliative care unit in Kingston.In her 80th year.Predeceased by her parents Elva and Robert McCabe and her husband William (Bill) H Johnston. lovingly remembered by her children and

grandchildren, Gerald (Cynthia),Thane and Charles Johnston, Kingston Kim (Paul),Joel Albany, Georgetown Jeff (Mary Lou),Liam and Matthew Johnston Markham Tom (Susan),Andre, Shelby,Jeremiah, Pennsylvania Dearly remembered by her sisters and brothers, Virginia Knight Goderich Dorothy and Gerald Feagan, Goderich Audrey McCabe and Joanne Castle, Goderich Bob and Audrey McCabe, Goderich Judy and Fred James, Goderich Paul McCabe, Goderich Our heartfelt thanks go out to Dr. Stan Spacek at the Maitland Valley Medical Centre Community Care Access Centre and St. Elizabeth Health Care Dr. Sempowski and the Queen’s Family Health Team Dr. French and Dr. Patey, nurses, staff, and volunteers at Providence Care, St. Mary’s of the Lake Palliative Unit We encourage donations to your local Hospice Palliative Care Unit.

LAWN AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE WANTED The Edgewater Condominium is seeking Proposals to perform Lawn Maintenance & Property Maintenance for its property at 200 East St S, Bobcaygeon, Ontario.

Proposals leading to contracts will be accepted individually for Lawn Maintenance Duties -

weekly grass cuttng, blowing, and leaf pickup and removal or

Property Maintenance Duties -­ daily maintenance of 6 buildings & grounds. or both A Proposal Package of the Tasks and the Standards for each group of Duties can be obtained by sending an email to TheEdgewaterVcc15@gmail.com Interested contractors will be called to arrange a property walkthrough to discuss all tasks. Contractors must respond by 7 September 2012 to be considered.

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Local Events

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AUG 10-Fenelon Falls Legion, Branch 238-Please come out and join us for English Pub Night, 5p.m. - 8p.m.

Food served from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

AUG 10-11-Fenelon Falls Legion, Branch 238-will be having a Beer Garden on Patio in support of the Fenelon Fair; AUG 12-Decoration Day at the Fenelon Falls Cemetery, 2:30 p.m.

-Anna Bortsova will be speaking at 10:30A.M. from Choser People Ministries at Village Bapist Church in Bobcaygeon.

AUG 13-BIG BUCKS BRIDGE Bobcaygeon Seniors Citizens’ Club 11a.m. Sharp- Includes Lunch Tickets, $10 Call: Wendy: 705-887-3057 for tickets Aug. 17-19 Buckhorn Fine Art Festival at the Buckhorn Community Centre Gala Opening from 7 pm - 10 pm. Sat. & Sun 10 am - 5 pm.

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Accessible. Visit buckhornfineart.com or 705 657-1918 AUG 18-Bobcaygeon Senior Citizens Center Will host a MINI BUCK BID EUCHRE, 7 P.M. Everyone welcome for Information call Phil 705-738-6171 AUG 19 - Village Baptist Church Creation Ministries International: Physicis Dr. Jim Mason will be visiting.

-Dr. James Mason will be speaking at the Village Baptist Church in Bobcaygeon at 10:30a.m.. Dr. Mason is a physicist representing Creation Ministeries International.

AUG 20-LINDSAY: Healthy Beginnings Prenatal Class, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, HKPR District Health Unit office (108 Angeline St. S.) in Lindsay. Join this free class offered by the Health Unit to help expectant parents prepare for baby’s arrival.

Continues on Aug. 22,

27 and 29. Pre-register by calling (705) 3243569.

AUG 25- Love to sing, come out and join us from 4p.m. - 8:00 p.m. for Karaoke and Potluck with Gail and John.

For more information on our events please contact the Legion at 705-8873041.

AUG 30-Bobcaygeon Senior Centre Fund Raisers bus to Casino Rama . Fund Raiser for Seniors Centre. $2.00 for the bus and Buffet lunch. Departing at 8:30 from 100 Head Street Bobcaygeon, returning at 4:15.

Contact Judy: 705-7384490 TUES,THURS,SATPioneer Summer School at the Fenelon Museum in August ages 8 to 12 $5 per session preregistration required info: (705) 887-1044 WED-British Empire Afternoon Tea, $5 at the Fenelon Museum in August, 2 pm - 4 pm

info: (705) 887-1044 FRI-Fenelon Falls Farmers’ Market Open from 1- 6 pm Local Farm Products & Artisans Outside of the Royal Canadian Legion Fenelon Falls.

SEPT 9-Ovarian Cancer Walk of Home in Peterborough. register @10/Walk@11. 10K, 5K or 2.5K. Refreshments & Prizes! Rotary Greenway Trail, next to Environmental Sciences Bldg., Trent University, Peterborough. FREE EVENT-RAIN OR SHINE! SEPT 13-A presentation about Sleeping Children Around the World will take place at St. Matthew/Sr. Aiden Anglican Church, Buckhorn at 2p.m. guest speakers will be Ron and Mary Ann King. Refreshments will be served. There is no admission charge but a free will offering will be taken and donated to S.C.A.W. to be used for bedkits.

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HERITAGE PLOW DAYS

Sharing The Bounty for the 3rd Year Brothers Phil & Cliff Archer, are ready for the third Heritage Plow Day.

This year, Plow Day will be held on Saturday, August 18th, from 8 am to 5 pm, approximately 2 km. west of Little Britain on the Little Britain Road.

Everyone is invited and welcome to attend, either with or without tractors and plows, to either participate or watch, or both!

There’s no competition, just a fun day. Help will be available to unload tractors and plows.

Admission is by donation, either financial or nonperishable food items, for the Little Britain Food Bank. Lunch will also be available and all proceeds of that also go to the Food Bank.

There were 25 tractors & plows in 2010, 31 last year, and hopefully, even more this year.

In 2010, 80 pounds of food and $100 was donated to the Food Bank and last year, 158 pounds of food and $448 was donated to the Food Bank.

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CATCH THE VIBE

Fenelon Falls United Church Bible School Here’s an opportunity for children to experience Vacation Bible School at Fenelon Falls United Church.

What: Venture Into Biblical Experience (VIBE) Bible School with an African Safari Adventure theme When: August 13th to the 17th from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Where: Fenelon Falls United Church, corner of Colborne and Queen Streets in Fenelon Falls Why: A great experience for children ages 4 to 12 to hear bible stories, play games, participate in dramas, learn lots of crafts and enjoy lots of healthy snacks during this week long program full of activities, music and fun!

How: Call the Church office to register at 705.887.3040 (Hours: Mon & Wed 9-1, Tues & Thurs 8-2:30.)

Cost: Cost is minimal at $5 per day per child or $15 for the full week. Families with 3 or more children pay a maximum of $15 per day or $45 per week.

Donations to help with the cost of crafts and snacks are also appreciated.

Karen Rae Short For Fenelon Falls United Church

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FENELON FAIR GEARS UP It’s A Fun-Filled Weekend

Excitement is building towards the 2012 edition of the Fenelon Fair, August 10th, 11th and 12th. Organizers say they are confident that visitors will again have a great time all weekend.

For several generations now the annual Fair has brought agriculture, tradition and entertainment together to create a family-style event that appeals to all ages.

“We have many families from the community involved in both organizing and participating that can boast three and sometimes four generations of continued involvement in one way or another,” says Board member John Lester. “It’s truly a family style event built on tradition”.

The 2012 Fenelon Fair will open Friday August 10th at 4 PM at the Fairgrounds in Fenelon Falls.

Friday night’s activities will include “Looney and Twonie” Night on the Crown Amusements Midway, along with the ever popular Truck and Farm Tractor pull where many local residents test their pulling skills against their neighbours.

Saturday’s program will feature many elements that have made the Fair a tradition since it’s inception including Horse and Cattle Shows, Goats, Homecraft and Agricultural Exhibits, Crown Amusements Midway, and a variety of stage entertainment including

Old Time Fiddlers, The Country Music Friends, and Country Open-Mic session. The main feature of the evening will once again be “Canada’s #1 Demolition Derby” produced by Thrill Show Productions Inc.

Sunday’s activities will include Horse Pull at 11:00 AM, Saddle Horse Show, Lawn Tractor & A.T.V. Pull, Sheep Show and Sheep Dog Demonstrations. The main stage will feature The Country Music Friends.

Local community participation has also been a big element at the Fair since it’s inception 124 years ago. As usual, competitive classes will be offered for Field Crops, Vegetables, Art, Photography, Baking, Sewing, Knitting, Crafts, Quilting, and even a new “Golden Age” section for those 60 years and over.

The Junior section also offers a wide variety of competitive classes for the kids including everything from Crafts, Baking, Sewing, Flowers, Art and more.

For information or to obtain a copy of the competitive classes available, visit www.fenelonfair.ca or call 705.887.9403.

FENELON FAIR August 10, 11 & 12, 2012 At the Fenelon Fairgrounds

Fe a t u r i n g : C R O W N A M U S E M E N T S M I D W AY

F R I D AY • T R U C K & FA R M T R A C T O R P U L L – 6 : 3 0 P M

G a t e s o p e n 4 p m . E x h i b i t s , M i d w a y L o o n e y & Tw o n e y N i g h t

S AT U R D AY • T H R I L L S H O W P R O D U C T I O N S D E M O L I T I O N D E R B Y – 7 : 3 0 P M p l u s L i g h t & H e a v y H o r s e S h o w s , E x h i b i t s , 4 H B e e f, G o a t D i s p l a y, Po u l t r y, B e e f C a t t l e , O l d T i m e Fi d d l e r s , T h e C o u n t r y M u s i c Fr i e n d s , C o u n t r y M u s i c O p e n M i c , S l o w Tr a c t o r R a c e , C h i l d r e n’s A c t i v i t i e s .

S U N D AY – L AW N T R A C T O R & AT V P U L L – 1 : 3 0

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BUCKHORN FINE ART FESTIVAL

Special Exhibit Honours Anniversary

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It is a special year for the Buckhorn Fine Art Festival.

Marking three-and-a-half decades, the show once again will bring together an array of Canada’s premier artists, nearly 80 in total.

“A special exhibit will be honouring the thirtyfive years,” says Greg Nyberg, the festival’s assistant director.

Hundreds of artists, who have participated in the show, past and present, were invited to submit work for an anniversary display.

“We chose thirty-five of those from artists who have had some history here,” adds Mr. Nyberg.

And the opening evening will see proceeds going to the Canadian Canoe Museum. Staff from the museum, based in Peterborough, will be on hand, as well as an antique canoe from the collection.

“The first night is a special night,” Mr. Nyberg says, adding presentations and door prizes will be included at the event. “The evening will be honouring the history of the canoe… We felt it was a good fit.”

The gala will also include hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, and of course, a chance to meet the artists and see their work.

As for the rest of the weekend, the organizers of the festival say they are hoping to see up to 6,000 people coming to the show. For the fifth year in a row, the show is listed as a Top 100 festival by Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO).

While the last couple of years were influenced by the economic downturn, Nyberg says he is quite optimistic for 2012.

“We’re always trying to do new things… We certainly hope to grow from here,” he says.

This year the festival has a new-look Web site,

Beat the Heat with information about the show, the artists, the youth exhibit and art competition.

Included are links to the exhibitors’ own web pages.

The Buckhorn Fine Art Festival will be held Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, August 19, from 10 am to 5 pm at the Buckhorn Community Centre, 1801 Lakehurst Rd. The gala opening will be held Friday, August 17, from 7 to 10 pm.

Further details and directions can be obtained at Buckhornfineart.com.

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MOVE THAT BLOK! Come Help Us Build

For just a dollar per piece, each of us--as individuals, as a team, as an extended community--can build (and landscape!) a strong entry for this challenge.

You’re invited to use your imagination…build a Block in honour of your children, grandchildren… anyone and everyone you know who would appreciate this wonderful gesture of humanity.

The Mega Blok house must be built by Monday, September 17, 2012.

Habitat for Humanity is a not-for-profit organization that builds simple, decent houses and sells them with no down payment or interest charges to low income working families seeking affordable and safe housing. The first home is slated for Lindsay. “A hand up, not a hand out.”

Advertising Sales Representative (Lindsay area) and Habitat for Humanity liaison for The Promoter, Barb Khagram displays the MEGA BLOKS HOUSE BUILDING COMPETITION fundraiser supplies.

Our first eager builder was Molly Moth, Bobcaygeon, who purchased two pieces before we even opened the box! Molly’s nephew, she said, has helped Habitat construct two actual homes.

Please, gather your group and individual dollars and drop them in to The Promoter office and MOVE THAT BLOK with us!

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COME TO THE FAIR It’s That Time Again!

FENELON FALLS

August 10, 11 and 12 Fairgrounds in Fenelon Falls www.fenelonfair.ca See story and ad in this issue!

KINMOUNT

Labour Day Weekend August 31, September 1 & 2, 2012 Grandstand Show Saturday, September 1 at 2:00 pm Emerson Drive Fernandez Comedy Hypnosis Show Kiddyland: Three Shows Daily 11:30 am, 1:30 pm & 3:30 pm The Ben Show Extreme Comedy Stunt Show, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm & 3:30 pm “Ambush, “ Saturday, September 1, 9 pm to 1 am in the Arena www.kinmountfair.net

LINDSAY EXHIBITION

September 19 to 23 RCMP Musical Ride The Bowmanville Zoo Kids’ Shows - Barney, Chuck The Dump Truck, Thomas the Train, Splash ‘n Boots, My Little Pony, Olivia, Rick & Terri Parade theme: “Let Kids Be Kids. Don’t Be A Bully” www.lindsayex.com

BOBCAYGEON

September 27, 28 and 29 Bobcaygeon-Verulam Community Centre, Curling Club, and Fairgrounds Midway Demolition Derby Tractor & Truck Pulls, Cattle and Horse Shows Parade Exhibit Hall Gala Dance www.bobcaygeonfair.com Watch The Promoter for more details!

How To Turn Customers Into Clients Call Pat Thurston, Advertising Sales Manager 705.738.6188 pat@thepromoter.ca

FIRST FOUR WINNERS! Bobcaygeon Online and The Promoter Say…

Congratulations to our Bobcaygeon Online winners to date for the Tim Hortons Summer Gift Card Giveaway!

Lorna Hanchar, Lindsay

Bill Elliott, Bobcaygeon

Sandy Kerr, Fenelon Falls

Laura Barta, Dunsford Still time to enter and win.

Go to Bobcaygeon Online for details.

Special thanks to Tim Hortons, Bobcaygeon, for contributing these wonderful prizes!

WINNAHS!

Coboconk Lions & United Way Duck Derby The Annual Duck Derby Sunday, August 5, was sold out again. And there were winners!

$500 to Ed Brohm

$400 to Pat McDermott

$300 to Matt Carson

$200 to Cindy Peterson

$100 to Linda Denison Of course, congrats to the little yellow swimmers who braved wind and water to cross the finish line.

This was the 15th year for the event in Coboconk.

The event is a joint fundraiser for the Coboconk and District Lions Club and the United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes

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BOBCAYGEON MIDNIGHT MADNESS SNAPSHOTS

It started before it started! Setting up for Midnight Madness.

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Horoscope

August 10 to 21

Aries (March 21 to April 20) Stop dwelling on things that have gone wrong in the recent past, Aries. Look back a little further and take heart from your more successful times in life. Only then will you realize you have all you need to be a winner in the present.

Taurus (April 21 to May 21) The winds of change just keep on blowin’, dear Taurus. Don’t be sad. You will have to learn to adapt and realize that many great life experiences lie ahead for you, if you choose to accept what life has to offer in the future without always looking back.

Gemini (May 22 to June 22) Have you been enjoying the Olympics? We ask because we believe you can take some good counsel from our summer athletes – row your own life race, Gemini. Don’t worry what everyone else in the competition is doing, because once you start to look over at your rival, you will lose your balance. Just focus on what you, and only you, need to do to win.

Cancer (June 23 to July 23) Keep a low profile, Cancer, during this phase. You do not want to get caught up in something that does not concern you – it could cause lots of trouble. Just keep an eye on things from a distance, and perhaps you can learn from others’ mistakes.

Leo (July 24 to Aug. 23) This is your phase, dear Leo, and the August “Grain” Moon is telling you to value what you have in your hand, the abundance and fruits of your labour. The aboriginals honour this moon, which they call the “thimbleberry”, as it produces a quantity of fruit once every three years. Fishing tribes named it the sturgeon moon (New Moon, Aug. 17) in honour of this large fish readily caught at this time. So you see – there is much for which to be thankful.

by Melodie Mc Cullough

Virgo (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) Just like your compatible sign Taurus, we urge you to grow from the past, Virgo, but hold tight to the ‘now’ because the ‘now’ is always evolving, and you never know what wonderful opportunities lie ahead for you – in the not-to-distant future Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) An old friend is trying to reach out to you, Libra. It’s time – time to welcome them back to the hearth, and forget old grudges. You know they say: Holding onto a grudge is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) Looking at your zodiac colours – red in our last missive – we now turn to black, the most misunderstood colour, often signifying death.

Yet, Native Americans think black is good because it is the colour of soil, which brings life. Also, where white reveals, black mysteriously conceals. It is seen as a restful emptiness, with potential. Put some black in your life, Scorpio, when you want to become inconspicuous, open the door to mystery and prepare for the unknown.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) A nice little break somewhere will do wonders for your health and peace of mind, Sag. Book a holiday, even if it’s just a mini-weekend away. Love is lurking! Don’t just stand there. Do something!

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) Dear, dear Capricorn, we feel you sliding backwards! Your health is not what you hoped. We beg you not to despair – everything needs time and you, especially, must give yourself time to heal and be whole once more.

Aquarius (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) As the summer fades, Aquarius, don’t let go of the good times! Some “sunshine” friendships may be fleeting, but you know the ones that will remain strong and true – hold on to these, and they will keep you warm through the autumnal winds ahead.

Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) We have some advice for you, Pisces, since we sense some lack of direction in your life right now. And believe it or not it comes from a tree! Here goes: Stand tall and proud; Go out on a limb; Remember your roots; Drink plenty of water; Be content with your natural beauty; and Enjoy the View!

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Village Winery

Dedicated To Making Your Experience Enjoyable Exceptional service that’s both friendly and accommodating are just some of the reasons customers have been choosing to purchase and bottle wine at the Village Winery for more than 19 years. Located at 15 Cambridge Street in downtown Lindsay owner/ operator Pam Todhunter is definitely the main one.

Dedicating her efforts to making the Village Winery a bright, spacious and impeccably-run establishment where automatic corking makes the process of bottling wine for customers easy and efficient, Pam ensures every visit to the Village Winery is a memorable one. “We know all of our customers by name,” says Pam as she greets people as they arrive. “It’s very important we engage with our customers and make them feel at home. It helps us to understand what their needs are as well.”

Whether it’s wine for every day or special occasions, the Village Winery is committed to making your experience with them a fun and enjoyable one.

“I really love what I do and want to share that with the people we serve.”

Great Wine Making Starts Here

Enjoy LOCAL Farm Fresh Veggies! *

Join us for a FREE CORN ROAST 10-12:30 August 11 FIRST 100,000 Patrons

August Sale 15% off 4 Whites and 4 Reds

for the whole month of August.

Authorized Distributor of Global Vintners

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European Select • California Connoisseur • Cheeky Monkey Niagara Mist • Legacy • Kenridge Showcase • Kenridge Classic 15 Cambridge St. S. Lindsay (705) 328-WINE(9463) www.village-winery.com Hours of Operation: Tues 9am-5pm • Wed & Thurs 11:30am- 7pm • Fri 9am-7pm • Sat 9am-1pm • Closed Sun and Mon

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IF YOU WANT EXCITEMENT By the Bobcaygeon & District Chamber of Commerce

Office manager Ruth-anne Wilson says, “There’s never a dull moment” around the Bobcaygeon and Area Chamber of Commerce offices. And, between

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Themy dedicated staff VCCS put job posting on at their website my job posting on their website and job board at no cost to my and job board at no cost to my business. They helped me with business. They helped me with the screening and selection the screening and selection process of potential applicants. process of potential applicants.

Other servicesoffered offered include include Other services training workshops and training workshops and fairs. job job fairs.

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area people using its services, visitors needing information and telephone calls, emails and faxes for all sorts of reasons, she’s right. There’s always something going on.

Most familiar is the Service Ontario desk that handles Ministry of Transportation Ontario driver and vehicle licensing and Ministry of Health medical health card issuance and renewal. Tourism, event planning and general enquiries round out the program.

The Chamber’s inner office is also used for meetings of both its own event committees and those of other organizations and as a quiet zone for individuals taking the vehicle sales and marketing examinations.

Tourism is a major reason why Bobcaygeon is successful as a community and the chamber is front-and-centre in working hand-in-glove with the owner-operators of accommodations and related businesses, mainly as a go-between linking buyers with providers. Numbering up to 150 per day during the May-September high season, callers also ask about events – the chamber has been very successful at enticing a wide variety of visitors – things to do when they’re here – and business locations and hours of operation.

The Chamber hosts 7 events each year, starting with the Awards of Excellence evening that “recognizes and supports the achievements of businesses and individuals within our community”.

Calls asking what day of the week it is and for weather reports, enquiries about mall walking and vehicle parking for those setting off in boats and “special community” requests by locals to pick up their propane supplies, take them shopping and take their sick animals to the vets, all of which add interesting touches to the business.

TurnerMoore LLP Certified General Accountants

Leonard Teeuwen

Jackie Koch

Beckki Padgett

Paula Smith

Providing a full range of business and personal accounting services including bookkeeping, corporate filings, estate returns, and tax planning.

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Together with you, we are Partners Building Success!

Tel: 705-738-1581 bobcaygeon@turnermoore.com www.turnermoore.com

All About Your Health TICK TALK

Rise in Lyme Disease Cases An ‘uptick’ in cases of Lyme disease in some parts of Ontario is a reminder that local residents should be cautious of ticks that can spread the illness, the local Health Unit warns.

The population of blacklegged ticks is spreading into new areas of the province, according to the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit. The ticks are very tiny and cannot fly, but will settle on tall grasses and bushes until they can attach themselves to a passing person or animal. These ticks will feed on their host’s blood, and in some cases, may transmit Lyme disease to the individual.

“Lyme disease can be very devastating to a person, so you should be watchful for these ticks when camping, fishing, hiking and being active outdoors,” says Richard Ovcharovich, Manager of Environmental Health with the HKPR District Health Unit. “The best advice is: know the bug, know the bite, and know what to do.”

Symptoms of Lyme disease can include fever, headache, tiredness and muscle and joint pains.

A very good indicator of Lyme disease is a skin rash in the shape of a bull’s eye. These symptoms can occur as soon as three days or as long as a month after a tick bite. Anyone experiencing symptoms of Lyme disease should seek immediate medical treatment.

“The earlier Lyme disease is treated, the better it is for

the person,” Ovcharovich adds.

To prevent ticks from biting, the Health Unit advises local residents to: • Wear light-coloured clothing, which makes ticks easier to spot.

• Wear closed footwear and socks, a long sleeved shirt and long pants. Tuck your pants into your socks.

• Use a tick repellent that has DEET, following the manufacturer’s directions.

If in an area where you might get bitten by ticks, search your body for ticks at least once a day. Pay special attention to the scalp, groin and armpits.

If you find a tick on your body, use tweezers to remove it. Grasp the tick as close to your skin as possible. Pull it straight out, in a gentle but firm manner. Save the tick alive in a jar or screw-top bottle, if you can, and take it to your health care provider or local Health Unit office for testing to determine if the tick is the type that can carry Lyme disease. If necessary, further testing can then be done to check for Lyme disease.

While Lyme disease is not spread from person-toperson, pets such as dogs and cats can increase an individual’s exposure to it. This can occur if a dog or cat carries ticks that spread Lyme disease into a home or yard, potentially placing people at greater risk of infection. According to Ovcharovich, pet owners should put tick and flea collars on pets and periodically check dogs and cats for the presence of ticks.

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

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(Left to Right) Chiropodists: Nadine Webster, David Murphy, Sarah Robinson; Support Team: Wendy Nicholson, Jennifer Beaucage, Erin Moghini, Shannon Kelly

SUCCESS IS IN THE SERVICE Fifteen Years of Foot Care

Fifteen years ago this month – that’s when Nadine Webster moved to Bobcaygeon and opened a podiatric medicine and orthotics clinic in Dr. James Fagan’s “Old Schoolhouse” Medical Building.

“It’s funny how true the saying is about ‘time flies,’” remarks Nadine, smiling nostalgically. “I still remember it vividly – walking into the Old Schoolhouse and meeting Jim (Dr. Fagan) for the first time. The building was still under construction, but before I knew it I had a firm lease agreement on no more than his big smile and a handshake.”

And so, freshly out of the Ontario Chiropody Programme, Nadine opened the Bobcaygeon Foot Care Clinic on August 5, 1997, a one-room, onechiropodist practice.

Fast forward to today, and the clinic has grown to become the Kawartha Total Foot Care Centre with three chiropodists, a team of support and assisting staff, and a larger multi-room location at 100 East Street South.

“The need for this specialized, expert level of podiatric care in our community is high, which is

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one factor in our growth over the years,” explains Nadine. “But it’s also because everyone on our team is so committed to being the absolute best at what we do, and that shows to people. The vast majority of our new patients come from word of mouth referrals from other happy patients.”

Besides serving Bobcaygeon, many patients regularly travel from all parts of the region to receive Kawartha Total Foot Care Centre’s uniquely attentive approach to chiropody and orthotic therapy. The practice also provides care at the Curve Lake and Hiawatha First Nations communities and three satellite sites.

When asked what’s made the biggest difference in the practice’s growth these past 15 years, Nadine replies: “It’s understanding that success can’t be boiled down to a formula. It’s an ongoing commitment to values like hard work, integrity, continuous improvement, and treating people well.”

Kawartha Total Foot Care Centre is hosting a 15-Year Celebration at its clinic (100 East St. S. at Mill St.) in Bobcaygeon on August 15th between 12:30 and 1:30. Cake and refreshments will be served, along with some shared memories. All are welcome.

GOOD QUESTION When Is Neck Pain Not A Neck Problem?

Most people understand some of the relationships structurally within the body for instance; the leg bone is connected to the hipbone.

From the study of anatomy it is known that there are seven vertebrae in the cervical (neck) area. Each of the vertebrae has a connecting nerve root, which may cause pain with undue pressure.

However, there are a multitude of other reasons for neck pain not necessarily located in the cervical area. For instance, imbalance of weight at the base of the structure (the feet) may cause pain at the higher levels of vertebrae. Imbalance found at the base of the spine, the lumbar and/or the sacroiliac joints, may cause pain in the neck, shoulders or rotator cuff muscles.

Fixation of the first rib may create nerve pressure or headache. Dental problems or pressure on the facial and/or trigeminal (5th cranial) nerves may cause pain in the cervical area.

These are some of the major reasons for pain in the cervical region. It is therefore important to ascertain the source of the pain through a thorough examination of the spine by a chiropractor, rather than applying medication (with its unknown side effects) which will only mask the symptoms and prolong the problem.

There are six or seven other reasons that come to mind at the moment of this writing: 1. Poor pillow with no cervical support 2. Poor sleeping posture

3. Mattress too soft 4. Wearing shoes without support 5. Walking on hard surfaces with bare feet 6. Sitting too long – too much computer work 7. Sitting on soft seats or sofas 8. Driving long distances without getting out of the car.

By Muriel M. Grant D.C., N.D., Total Life Care

THRILL OF THE GRILL Get a Taste for Food Safety For Meals on The Barbecue

Barbecue season is here, and if you plan to add some sizzle to your summer by cooking meat on the grill, make sure food safety is a key ingredient.

That is the advice the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is giving to local residents when it comes to safely handling, preparing and cooking meat on the barbecue. Food safety is especially important when it comes to barbecuing hamburger, chicken or ribs, since these meats can make people sick if they are served raw or only partially cooked.

“Barbecues are a staple of Canadian summers, and we want people to enjoy the thrill of the grill by

Wednesday & Thursday

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serving up a bit of food safety with their meal,” says Atul Jain, Manager of Environmental Health with the HKPR District Health Unit.

Food-borne illness is very common, and can make a barbecue memorable for all the wrong reasons, he adds. Symptoms of food-borne illness include abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. In severe cases, people may even need to be hospitalized.

To reduce the risk of illness, Jain says meat needs to be properly cooked on the barbecue.

Another way to reduce the risk of food-borne illness is to use pre-cooked meat or frozen hamburger, which is safer than cooking fresh meat, Jain adds.

Other safety barbecue tips to consider include: • Wash your hands, utensils and food preparation surfaces with hot soapy water before, during and after preparing foods.

• Sanitize countertops, cutting boards and utensils with a mild bleach and water solution.

• Wash all produce thoroughly before preparing, eating or cooking.

• Thaw food in the refrigerator. Thawing food by running it under cold running water or in a microwave oven is also acceptable.

• Thawing food at room temperature is unsafe since this practice allows bacteria to grow on food.

• Foods that can spoil should not be left out at room temperature for longer than two hours.

• Buying only food that comes from an approved source. Never buy uninspected meat, and examine

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food and its packaging at the store before you buy anything.

• When shopping, buy your meat last and keep raw meats separate from other foods. If possible, transport meat home in a cooler bag with ice packs during hot weather.

• Keep the fridge at 4C (40F) or less, and keep the freezer at -18C (0F) or less.

For more on safe barbecuing, visit www.hkpr.on.ca.

FAMILY DOCTOR RECRUITMENT

Generous Support from Bank of Montreal The Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI) was pleased to accept a donation from BMO Harris Private Banking and the BMO City of Kawartha Lakes branches. The donation is in support of the expansion of family doctor recruitment initiatives.

Programs that will see expansion are Family Medicine Residents Weekends and an additional Rural Medicine Week. Each of these programs is essential to the recruitment of family doctors to CKL by showcasing the practice opportunities available and the benefits of enjoying life in CKL.

KLHCI appreciates the support of BMO Harris Private Banking and the local BMO branches. “The support received from Bank of Montreal is greatly appreciated and the information they are able to provide to medical students and family medicine residents is very beneficial,” says Cindy Snider, KLHCI Recruitment and Retention Coordinator.

Call 705.328.6098, email csnider@rmh.org or visit the KLHCI website at www.kawarthalakesdoctors.org.

Local Trades & Services

Support our local small businesses!

JERMYN LUMBER

$3 mail-in rebate per bag of batt fiberglass insulation.

10 bag limit.

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For all your electrical needs

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WINDOWS AND DOORS Vinyl Windows ~ Vinyl Siding ~ Aluminum Soffits Fascia ~ Trough ~ Sliding Patio Doors Entrance Door Systems ~ Garden Doors Glass Thermal Panes

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Local Trades & Services

Support our local small businesses!

Heritage Roofing We keep you covered!

Over 20 Years Experience Roof Repairs

Specializing in Re-Roofing & Fully Insured Free Estimates

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Call Toll Free 1-877-761-7767 www.bobcaygeonroofing.ca

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Firewood Sales • Bin Rentals 15 Yard Bin Rentals for: Construction Waste, Roofing Materials, Junk, Scrap Metal, Yard Cleanup Dwayne Barrett

All Hardwood - 12” 14” 16” In Stock Picked up or delivered, Green or Seasoned, Buy it early & SAVE $$$ 705-344-0334

Serving Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Kinmount & Surrounding Areas

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Local Trades & Services

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Drapes - Design Ideas Colour Consultations - Levolor Blinds

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Kawartha Cooks Featuring Ron Piesanen

The word is out. And it’s garlic.

The secret to really good pickles is fresh garlic.

We figure Ron Piesanen is a great authority because his garlic dills are just one of the items that have earned him ribbons at local fairs.

Pickles, jams, a variety of sauces and chutneys…

Name it and Ron has probably made it. And won a prize. In just about every category.

But ribbons aren’t the point. The microbiologist and brew master for thirty years--and Lin, his “supervisor,” retired to Bobcaygeon seven years ago.

‘It’s a challenge to decide on and enter something different each year.”

Past President of the Bobcaygeon Curling Club, Ron says gardening and preserving are a hobby.

He does his best to support our local farmers, too, although he does grow his own—wait for it—garlic.

He says the fun part is that he gives most of his preserves away as gifts to family, friends, poker and golf buddies. “We keep very little for ourselves.”

As for his supervisor, he explains, “Lin doesn’t mind what I do as long as the kitchen is the same as before I start. I have to clean up.”

Ron Piesanen is our first Kawartha Cook. Now that you know the secret, give the dills a whirl.

Award-Winning Garlic Dill Pickles 4 lb small cucumbers (3-5”) Fresh garlic Sprays of fresh dill 4 cups water 1 cup Heinz white vinegar 4 tablespoons coarse pickling salt

James Goodliff

B.F.A.

jamesgoodliff.ca 705-488-1915

Scrub the cucumbers well. Soak overnight in cold water; drain in morning. Pack cucumbers in hot, sterilized jars with springs of dill on bottom and top.

Add 2 cloves of garlic to each jar.

Combine water, vinegar and salt; heat to boiling. Pour over cucumbers in jars. Seal. Store 4 to 6 weeks.

Yield 4 quarts or 7 to 8 pints.

Cook’s Note: The key is firm cukes. If they aren’t, dunk in ice water.

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Hours: Thurs. & Fri. 11 - 5:30 • Sat. 11 - 4

Presents

Antoine Feval

by Chris Gibbs

Aug 8th –18th

Sherlock Holmes eat your heart out!

This riotous 'comedy about a mystery' delves into the life of a dimwitted 19th century Englishman who becomes the Dr. Watson-like sidekick to a brilliant detective.

“Sherlockians will be in heaven. Everyone else will be here, laughing hard” Edmonton Journal “One of the funniest guys around” “Comic stand-up gold”

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The Carnegie Hall Show Mon Aug 13th @ 8pm • A One-Night Comedy Event

1-800-304-7897 • 705-738-2037 www.globustheatre.com

2300 Pigeon Lake Rd, Bobcaygeon Aug 10, 2012 - The Promoter

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INTRODUCING TOP OF THE CLASS WITH CLARKS

35-45 Bolton Street, Bobcaygeon 705.738.2522

www.bigleyshoes.com