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Cover: Eagle in osprey nest, CKL Road 24, Emily Creek Photo: Len Jerrard

FROM MY PERCH

The ghosts of 19 former municipalities (one town, five villages and 13 townships) are still haunting the City of Kawartha Lakes 15 years after it was created by a provincial amalgamation decree.

The fallout to this shotgun wedding has been particularly visible all this past year as the city struggles (belatedly some would say, but better late than never) through its Core Service Review to make a massive, inherited and unco-ordinated infrastructure efficient, affordable and sustainable.

As Mayor Andy Letham has repeated many times: these problems can’t be ignored any longer. Tough decisions have to be made.

Council’s decision to close the Baddow fire hall is a case in point (see Village Voice, page 4, and Fire station fiasco, page 6). The 200+ people who crowded the Fenelon Falls community centre for a public meeting April 2, were fighting mad.

They want their fire hall back.

They don’t trust city hall. And they don’t believe the data provided by the fire chief and the consultants—whom they consider a waste of money in already tough times.

Council didn’t do itself—or anyone else in the city—any favours by making the decision without citizen consultation. A public meeting nearly five months after the fact just doesn’t cut it.

How would things look now, one wonders, if amalgamation hadn’t happened?

Maybe financial constraints would still be forcing local citizens—and the local township council—to consider closing the fire hall. Maybe they would be holding rummage sales to keep it open.

But they’d be making the decision themselves. And they wouldn’t have the big, bad city of Lindsay (35 kms away) to throw bricks at.

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 Please include your email or mailing address and daytime phone number (not for publication).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

About that fire hall thing . . .

It seems that some members of the community are against the closing of the Baddow Fire Hall.

They have rallied people online and at meetings, written letters, protested the decision, even accused the city of falsifying information and being liars.

They simply will not listen, even when the answers are based on facts, studies, and governments’ best practices.

Sounds kind of like City of Kawartha Lakes’ own backlash against the province for wind and solar energy projects.

One week we hear how council unanimously voted that the city is not a welcome host to renewable energy projects. The next week we hear the mayor saying we are going to enact a green charter. So what exactly do you think “green” is, council?

Some council members are giving every ounce of their energy and time to opposing such projects.

Well you have one thing right, Andy—You are not going to win this one.

Thankfully we have a provincial and federal government that is committed to protecting our environment.

Daniella Grigio Lindsay

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And that other fire hall thing . . .

There is an article in The Kawartha Promoter (Omemee, Caygeon firefighting staff moving to Lindsay, March 25, page 6) regarding a cutback in fire service to Bobcaygeon and Omemee.

The article states that: “this change is both economically prudent and allows us to provide the highest level of service and protection to our residents.” The Captain (Kawartha Lakes Fire Chief Mark Pankhurst) must be smoking something other than “Export A.”

There is no possible way they can provide such excellent service if a volunteer must be called from the department, drive to the department, and then be required to dress, start the truck and then take off.

Anyone with half a brain can figure that one out.

We are currently facing an 8.1 percent tax increase. So we pay more in taxes and receive less “emergency service.”

This council should spend some time attracting more business to the area.

James Dalgliesh Toronto

Lots more explanation needed

Having heard rumours of the firefighting changes for Bobcaygeon, I read the article in your March 25 edition with some interest. However, unfortunately I finished it with more questions than answers. I could not tell if this was due to official obfuscation, or careless reporting by The Promoter.

The article says that “most” of 2015’s 143 station calls were medical, not fire related. So, what will be the impact on the medical calls? Also, does “most” mean 99 percent or 50 percent plus 1? Is there a reason that the actual numbers are neither available nor shared?

Apparently my fire coverage will change from “Area B” to “Area C.” Are residents, who are not fire professionals, expected to know what these terms mean? Is there any reason that they could not have been more clear?

It is reported that these changes “should be reflected on tax bills.” Does “reflected” mean

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a reduction of tax? If so, how much? Anything of consequence? Will a change in tax be negated by a contrary “reflection” in our home insurance? Is there a reason this could not be more clear in the article?

Chief Pankhurst assures us that “this change . . . allows us to provide the highest level of service and protection.” Perhaps I am slow, but I cannot figure out how a relocation of Bobcaygeon staff to Lindsay is not a reduction of service in Bobcaygeon, i.e. less high. Perhaps the chief has a different definition of “highest.” I might have hoped that The Promoter would have challenged this sleight of hand.

As reported, there will be savings from attrition “over the course of the current contract.” Do we know the duration of the current contract? Does “attrition” mean that the service is to be reduced before the staff is reduced? Is employee job security more important to the chief than level of service and/or cost to taxpayers?

As a recent refugee from the big smoke, I had expected more transparency in community communication here than the typical official Toronto bafflegab, but this situation suggests that all officialdom is quite happy to use the same techniques of obfuscation.

Nothing bothers me more than whatever level of government treating its citizens as ignorant children.

My feeling from this article is that of having been patted on the head and told: “There, there, sonny, don’t worry. Everything will be okay.”

Ken West Bobcaygeon

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Was that an eagle I saw?

I have a quick question relating to something that I saw on Sunday March 20, 2016.

I always come to Bobcaygeon along CKL Road 24, mostly because of the scenery and the peacefulness of the little park there as well.

The birds and water give you a view that you don’t get everywhere. Well, Sunday did not disappoint. Instead it piqued my curiosity.

High up in a tree that had been the site of an osprey nest for years, there perched what appeared to be a very large eagle, I don’t believe it was an osprey, because of it’s size and colouring. I’m also not sure if the osprey have returned to the area so early.

This bird appeared to have a white head, large beak and wide strong breast. It was also quite tall.

Could it have been a bald eagle? Is it possible for an eagle to be in the area? Has anyone mentioned seeing something similar?

Shirley Duke Lindsay

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City Hall Fire station fiasco

If Kawartha Lakes Mayor Andy Letham hoped to head off a brouhaha at an April 2 public meeting in Fenelon Falls about closing the Baddow Fire Station, he soon found he was trying to accomplish the impossible.

Letham opened the meeting by announcing he would bring a motion to council April 5 directing CAO Ron Taylor “to engage an independent third party consultant to complete a peer review of the Fire Station Location Study.”

But most of the crowd of about 200 who packed the community centre hall clearly felt betrayed by council’s November 2015 decision to close the station without public consultation (Fire Chief stands behind station closing, March 25, page 5). It seemed they wanted nothing less than a reversal of that decision.

They disputed all facts and figures presented

by Fire Chief Mark Pankhurst, with one person even saying city staff and politicians were “lying to yourselves and us.”

They called Letham’s proposed independent peer review an excuse to spend more money.

Late in the two-hour meeting, one citizen mistakenly mistook CAO Ron Taylor for the mayor.

Letham stood up to tell Taylor, “You can have it.”

Last November, council made decisions consolidating the city’s 21 existing fire halls,

inherited during amalgamation of many smaller municipalities. The decisions were based on recommendations from Fire Chief Pankhurst, in turn based on the Fire Master Plan (2010-2017) and with third-party advice from two consulting services.

The aim, said Letham in a memorandum to council, was “to centralize services efficiently, while maintaining fire safety and emergency response standards for affected communities.”

The first move was to close the small Baddow Fire Hall early this year. Baddow hamlet is located east of Highway 35, not far north of Rosedale.

Fenelon Falls and Coboconk both have larger fire stations.

Letham also took responsibility April 2 for the city’s failure to consult the public earlier about the decision. But the damage was done. Since November, he noted, there has been an ongoing series of “deputations and inquiries from the public respecting the appropriateness of the consolidations, and questions respecting the accuracy and validity of the data supporting the Fire Station Location Study.”

Besides the mayor, fire chief, CAO and other city and fire-service staff, about 10 of 16 city council members attended the fiery meeting.

On April 5, they supported Letham’s memorandum and voted in favour of an independent peer review that will consider all supporting materials, projected population growth (including seasonal) to 2041, confirm city-wide conformity to NFPA 1720 standards, and review/validate data, methodology and incidents and response times reported in the Fire Station Location Study. All this for under $10,000.

Trent Lakes blocks proposed quarry road

By Glenna Burns

The Dewdney Mountain Farms (DMF) quarry development has been slowed down once again.

Trent Lakes council has decided not to enter into an agreement with DMF owner Paul Richie to build a new road near the proposed quarry entrance between Quarry and Ledge Roads, off county road 36 north.

In a March 22 letter to Mr. Richie, council advised the Nogies Creek land owner of its March 15 unanimous decision that “should the quarry project move forward, council is not in favour of entering into an agreement for the use of the unopened road allowance.”

Mayor Bev Matthews cited several reasons why council was not in favour of this agreement.

She said she wanted the process to be “transparent to everybody,” and that there were too many unanswered questions, especially relating to liability with the big gravel trucks.

“The Ontario Municipal Board is taking so long. It’s up in the air in so many ways,” she said in a phone conversation.

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The letter to Richie continued by stating, that council “would be willing to stop up, close and convey the road allowance under the municipality’s by-laws, policies and procedures.”

That means that if someone wanted to buy the land there is a process in place to advertise, appraise and sell it. However it cannot be used as a public roadway.

Chip truck issue alive and well

By Pat Warren

Chip truck location remains an issue for many Bobcaygeon residents.

Bobcaygeon resident, Janet Jackson-Hill brought a petition from 300 area residents to the March 22 Kawartha Lakes council meeting opposing Alan Latto’s request to move his chip truck to the Shell service station at the corner of Mill Street and CKL Road 36 (aka East Street).

The petitioners are concerned that this already busy intersection will be further impacted by the addition of a chip truck, said Jackson-Hill. They also believe there is no onsite parking, which will lead

to parking on the streets and an increased risk of car accidents.

Mill Street is one of two entrances off CKL Road 36 to the Port 32 subdivision, and the main entrance for Edgewater Condominiums, the new Lakewood Condominiums, the Forbert Pool, Riverview Park and other homes along Mill Street and beyond.

Last year, after a successful if controversial political and public-relations campaign for a second chip truck in greater Bobcaygeon, Latto was allowed to open his chip van in the north end of the village, across from the gas station at Main Street and CKL Road 36.

He found less business than he had hoped for, and now wants to move it to the south side of the village, which would also put him in more direct competition with Fergie’s Fries, less than two kms south on CKL Road 36.

Latto also spoke to council, telling them the new location has ample space at the gas station

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to facilitate his business and the location at the far corner of the lot will prevent sight-line issues.

Ward 13 Councillor Kathleen Seymour-Fagan said she had consulted with Engineering Director Juan Rojas, who suggested some possible traffic calming measures and no parking signs as a solution to the problem.

Jackson-Hill said the petitioners are all for entrepreneurship but feel this is the wrong location.

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Instead of releasing $100,000 requested by the CKL library board to support the Bobcaygeon Library expansion, CKL council has asked for further information.

Ward 4 Councillor and Library Board member Andrew Veale made the resolution at the March 22 council meeting.

The city and library board had agreed to a Library Strategic Plan as far back as 2008, which called for an expansion to the Bobcaygeon branch (the city’s second busiest library). Since then, funds have been accumulated to support the capital expansion.

Initial concept plans were drawn up in 2010.

However, council used the million-dollar reserve for the expansion this year to help lower the 2016 tax impact, while holding $200,000 back to

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allow the library board to complete an architectural plan—including accessibility needs—so the project can be shovel ready whenever federal or provincial grant money becomes available.

Recently, the library board requested $100,000 of the reserve so the architectural firm can finish the plans allowing the board to be ready for any future funding announcement.

The board was to meet April 6 to discuss council’s request.

Kawartha Lakes Roundup

MISSING AND DROWNED—One person was confirmed drowned and a second was still missing at press time after a canoe capsized in Pigeon Lake on Sunday, April 3. Three persons paddled out onto the windy lake near Victoria Place sometime after 5 pm to retrieve a pedal boat that had drifted away.

One person made it back to shore, the body of a 23-year-old male from Scarborough was recovered April 5, and the OPP Underwater Search and Rescue Unit (USRU) and a helicopter were still searching for a 28-year-old female from Halton. No-one was wearing a life jacket.

FLOOD DANGER—Recent precipitation continues to pressure water levels, and flood warnings are in effect for the Black, Burnt and Gull Rivers, and for Balsam, Cameron, Sturgeon and Pigeon Lakes. The 14-day forecast shows cooler temperatures that should help by slowing the melting process. Residents in low-lying areas should take precautions by ensuring sump pumps are functioning, securing items that may float away, and utilizing sandbags—available at the Carden Service Centre, and the Burnt River, Coboconk and Bobcaygeon Public Works Depots. Red Cross members are at the Burnt River Community Centre.

For emergency accommodations, contact A Place Called Home at 705-328-0905. For updates, see www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca/flood-information/ news-releases.

CAYGEON BRIDGEWORK EXPECT DELAYS— The Big Bob Channel Bridge in Bobcaygeon will be reduced to a single lane with a temporary traffic light when the rehabilitation project to repair concrete and lay new asphalt begins on Monday, April 11. Work will run through the summer tourist season to November. The aim is to improve the road surface and sidewalk, and extend the bridge’s life expectancy. Motorists are encouraged to use Main Street as an alternate route.

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COUNTY TAX JUMP— Property owners can expect to pay the county 4.22 percent more in taxes for 2016. In presenting Trent Lakes council with his annual report, Gary King, CAO for Peterborough County, said the increase will mean approximately $31.12 for an assessed property of $228,000. Gross

budget expenditures and revenues for the county are projected at $67,745,195 for 2016. He added the county has adapted a new strategic plan for 2015-2019.

30 CALLS IN MARCH—Fire chief Don Mitchell filed the Incident Report for March, 2016.

He reported a total of 30 calls: 21 medical, 2 fire related, and the rest “other incidents.”

GARBGE USER CARDS GONE—The Trent Lakes Waste Management committee and council have agreed to eliminate the 2012 temporary transition measure of “garbage user cards.” Transfer station site access cards will continue to be sent annually to all properties with the interim tax bill.

BYLAW UPDATES DRAFTED—Michael Godin, manager of Building and Planning has developed draft by-law updates for open fires, signs, noise, parking, dogs and kennels, and dumping and littering. Fines for infractions “likely to disturb inhabitants” begin at $125.

KC arm-twisted to approve wind farm

Members of the Kawartha Conservation Board of Directors didn’t want to do it, apparently, but on March 23, they approved the Snowy Ridge Wind Park wind turbine development in CKL’s former township of Manvers.

At a Jan. 27 meeting, the board had deferred making a decision on the permit application from Capstone Power Development. They noted that an appeal and request for a stay of construction had been lodged with the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change by SR Opposition Corp (a citizen’s group opposing the wind farm).

The appeal is to overturn the Renewable Energy Application (REA) and the Environmental Review Tribunal’s approval of the Wind Park based on concerns about construction in hydrogeologically sensitive regulated areas.

But on Feb. 12, Capstone’s lawyer told the KC board that it had no legal basis to defer the

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Flora and Fauna Exhibition April 13 to June 18, 2016 Flora and Fauna has been inspiring artists for centuries. Nature is an alluring subject for artists that is transcendent across all cultures and time. Artist Talk & Reception: Saturday, June 18 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Gallery 40th Anniversary Gala & Awards Ceremony April 23, 2016

at the Victoria Park Armoury. Doors Open at 6:30 pm. Catered by Pane Vino, Live Music, Art Battle, Interactive Art Installations and more! Tickets are $75.00

Tea Tyme Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 11:30 am Guest Speaker: Roger Hill, owner of Hill’s Florist. Enjoy a catered lunch by the Panty Shelf while learning about landscape design. Lunch: Tomato, Feta and Spinach Quiche with Garden Salad & Fruit Crisp Tickets: $20.00 per person, please call to reserve by April 12 at noon Art Night Thursday, April 28 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. De-stress, get messy and have some fun! Call for details and to reserve your tickets!

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decision and asked them to issue the permit as soon as possible.

KC’s own lawyer said the Capstone lawyer was right, so the board felt it had to approve the permit applications, which a statement from the conservation authority said “they did, with great reluctance.”

KC’s statement also noted that “the Ontario Green Energy Act (2009) eliminates the Conservation Authority’s ability to challenge the project under the Conservation of Land provision of their Regulation. It also limits their mandate to challenge projects, such as this one, which is proposed on the environmentally protected Oak Ridges Moraine.”

The portions of the Snowy Ridge Wind Park development within Kawartha Conservation regulated areas includes construction of two wind turbines, associated construction and lay-down areas and access road, and installation of electrical and fiber optic lines on three private properties.

The KC board did include conditions on the permit to ensure that the Snowy Ridge Wind Park can satisfy all of the Conservation Authority’s policy requirements for construction within a watercourse and watercourse valley, including erosion controls, drilling-mud containment, drainage infrastructure, revegetation and fully restoring the site to predevelopment conditions if a stay is granted or an appeal succeeds.

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Art of Food Tuesday, May 10 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Theme: Garden Edibles. Are you bored with the same old store bought meals?

Let’s dig into your gardens and make an artful delectable dish.

Call for ticket prices/details!

Artist Network

Wednesday, April 20 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The Kawartha Art Gallery hosts an informal monthly gathering for artists to meet, network and share!

Admission is free, refreshments provided.

Please contact the Gallery at 705-324-1780 or art@kawarthagallery.com for information.

Kawartha Art Gallery is located on the second floor of The Lindsay Public Library, 190 Kent Street West, Lindsay. www.thelindsaygallery.com (formerly The Lindsay Gallery)

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Cottage & Waterfront

Messing about in boats

By John Bird, editor

“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing— absolutely nothing—half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. . . .”

“In or out of ‘em, it doesn’t matter. Nothing seems really to matter, that’s the charm of it.

Whether you get away, or whether you don’t; whether you arrive at your destination or whether you reach somewhere else, or whether you never get anywhere at all, you’re always busy, and you never do anything in particular; and when you’ve done it, there’s always something else to do, and you can do it if you like, but you’d much better not.

-from The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

I read The Wind in the Willows when I was about 10 years old, and was captivated by Kenneth Grahame’s portrayal of life on the riverbank.

It was a magical world—kind of a schoolBobcaygeonHomesandCottages.com

boys’ world of little English animal characters (mole, toad, the water rat, badger, otter) interacting with the rich natural life of a river through the four seasons.

Don’t get me wrong. It wasn’t perfect. All the major, and most of the minor, characters were male. The bad guys had lower-class accents— although Toad of Toad Manor (something like Downton Abbey) was also a first-class twit.

But imagining my way into creative engagement with the waterfront world of the river was also part of what made cottage life in the Kawarthas so engaging—and yes, magical—to me.

I grew up as part of a family who built a cottage together (yes, even we kids pitched in where we could), and a canoe, and who fished, hiked, swam and snorkeled, and snow-shoed and skied in winter—all out of our cottage.

Years later, I came back to the Kawarthas on a full-time basis, and spent about 15 years raising my children on a river bank in Bobcaygeon.

Together, we fished, swam and snorkeled, canoed, built forts—and observed and learned about the amazing river life in all its seasonal glory: turtles, frogs, snakes, beavers, muskrats, mink, weasels, foxes, even otters, great blue herons, bass, muskies, a wide variety of waterfowl.

I loved it—and so did my kids.

As my youngest son, Peter, once remarked to an adult visitor: “Bobcaygeon’s just about the nicest place in the whole world for a boy to grow up.”

To which I can only add: Or to live when he or she is grown. That’s waterfront life. I sincerely recommend it.

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Walleye tourney needs volunteers

Bobcaygeon’s Canada/US Walleye Tournament, scheduled this year for May 27-29, is Ontario’s longest-running liverelease walleye event. And it needs your help.

So tournament organizers are hosting a Meet-and-Greet session for volunteers on Wednesday, April 13, at 7 pm, at the Bobcaygeon Municipal Centre.

“Our Green Team of volunteers, as we call them, range from teenagers to adults, males and females,” says volunteer co-ordinator Lynda Wheeler.

“Without volunteers (both returning and new) an enormous function such as this cannot take place.”

The sold-out tournament registers 280 anglers and many come up with their families the week before the tournament to pre-fish. “They eat at our restaurants and shop at our stores,” says Wheeler, “adding greatly to the economy of the area.”

If you can’t make the Meetand-Greet, you can contact Wheeler at 705-738-0377.

Special Place could be homeless

Parks Canada is looking for a business to take over the old Bobcaygeon Post Office building at 15 Bolton St., on the north side of Lock 32—and that could leave A Special Place homeless.

Local chiropractor and Special Place spokesperson Grant Bjornson says his group is “working hard and making plans” to keep the nearly three-decadesold clothing giveaway open.

Although they have some alternate plans in mind, he said they will welcome suggestions and feedback from the public.

He thanks Parks Canada for the extended use of their building.

We knew “it was not a permanent

arrangement,” he said, “and that things can change with time.”

A Special Place has occupied the old post office for about 15 years. It pays a “very low rent” to Parks Canada, Bjornson said, but heats and insures the building and maintains the interior.

Parks Canada says it wants a commercial tenant who will “animate the site and increase offerings to boaters and landbased visitors to the lock station.”

Deadline for proposals was March 31.

Local citizens launched A

Special Place in 1987 as a locallymanaged independent charity, practical Christian outreach, and “reuse and recycle” operation.

It is supported by donations from the community, and run entirely by volunteers. Good used clothes and small household items may be left in the drop box or brought in.

Bjornson says groups or individuals interested in maintaining this work can contact him at egbjorn@nexicom.net or 705-738-3573. In the meantime, he added, “we are carrying on.”

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ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC. Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. (“Enbridge”), as indicated in their notification of November 19, 2015, originally proposed to construct a natural gas pipeline to serve the communities of Fenelon Falls and Bobcaygeon. The original project included reinforcement pipeline sections south of Lindsay, and north of the Highway 115/35 interchange, in which the Highway 35 corridor was considered the preferred alignment for the reinforcement sections. As a result of ongoing discussions with stakeholders and further analysis on the existing natural gas pipeline network, Enbridge has decided to make changes to the pipeline route to Fenelon Falls and to the alignment of the reinforcement sections south of Lindsay. The pipeline to Fenelon Falls now starts from Taylor’s Corner in Oakwood, in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Ontario and the project now also includes two reinforcement pipelines near Sunderland and Victoria Corners, in the Townships of Brock and Uxbridge, Ontario, respectively. Enbridge is still considering a pipeline to the community of Bobcaygeon; however a separate Environmental Study will be undertaken in the near future, and therefore the expansion to Bobcaygeon will not be included as part of this study. The proposed routing changes are described below and are shown on the Notice map:

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The Environmental Study process will include consultation and engagement with landowners, Aboriginal communities, government agencies and other interested persons. Public consultation is an integral component of the Environmental Study. Two Information Sessions regarding the proposed natural gas pipeline project will be held in the communities of Fenelon Falls and Sunderland, as follows: April 26, 2016, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Fenelon Falls Community Centre 27 Veteran’s Way, Fenelon Falls, ON K0M 1N0

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The Information Sessions will be conducted as drop-in style, and representatives from Enbridge and Stantec will be available to discuss the proposed project and answer questions regarding the route, design and schedule. Input received will be used to confirm both the existing environmental conditions and the preferred pipeline route and to develop site specific protection or mitigation measures for the project.

It is anticipated that an Environmental Report for the study will be completed in June 2016, after which Enbridge will file an application for the proposed pipelines to the OEB. The OEB’s review and approval is required before construction of the proposed project can proceed. If approved, construction of the proposed pipelines is currently expected to begin no earlier than the spring of 2017.

For any questions or comments regarding the Environmental Study or the proposed project please do not hesitate to contact the following: Heidi Steinberg, P.Eng. Environmental Specialist Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. 3rd Floor, 101 Honda Blvd Markham, ON L6C 0M6 Phone: (905) 927-3199 Fax: (905) 927-3293 Email: heidi.steinberg@enbridge.com

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Horoscopes

April 8 - April 21 Melodie McCullough

Aquarius (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant”—Robert Louis Stevenson. Try not to measure your worth by what you have accumulated, dear Aquarius, but rather, as this quote points out, by the joy and happiness you can give to others.

Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) As the day dawns, all may not be clear. But as you travel throughout the day, everything will fall into its proper place. All will make sense. Trust in the continuing power of life’s momentum.

Aries (March 21 to April 20) Ah, a pleasant surprise awaits you, Aries, during this phase. It may appear as you walk into a place you often frequent, and catch you unawares. Enjoy.

Taurus (April 21 to May 21) Don’t deny the power of music, art, drama, a good book—all those good things—to make a difference in your life, Taurus.

They can bring relaxation, enjoyment, escape, or just plain fun, so try to include them in your day as often as possible.

other people’s behaviours and reactions. Take it easy on yourself.

Leo (July 24 to Aug. 23) A love may be blossoming, dear Leo. Don’t worry so much about the long-term outcome. Take it easy and slow and enjoy each beautiful moment of “now.”

Virgo (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) So many people take “selfies” nowadays, but do we even know our “selves?” What say you, Virgo? Get to know the real you, and don’t be afraid to shout out who you are from the rooftops. It’s the only “you” you’ve got.

Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) Most people will experience minor “bad things.” They happen to everybody. But you can choose to see them for what they are—a temporary challenge—or as further evidence that life is out to get you. Which do you choose, Libra?

Scorpio (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) What gives you pleasure, Scorpio? If we think about it, we can find delight in any number of small, ordinary things. The trick is to recognise this—and stop looking for the great big lottery win that will probably never happen.

Gemini (May 22 to June 22) Always believe that something wonderful is about to happen. Do you think that’s possible, Gemini? Why not try it and see what happens. Scientists have yet to determine the power of positive thinking, but we say it works.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) Feeling a lot of pressure these days, Sag? We know this energy that is surrounding you is intense and feels like an albatross, but perhaps it can be turned into a strength, as well.

By channeling its intensity away from the negative, towards a more positive acceptance of it, you can increase your overall stability.

Cancer (June 23 to July 23) We ask you, dear Cancer, to not blame yourself for everything that you feel is wrong with your life—and indeed, the world. So much is beyond your control. So much depends on

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) Everyone needs a time to play, Capricorn. It’s such a healthy way to unwind. Don’t leave it to the children—have some fun today.

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A river cruise offers a great vacation value.

Almost everything is included —deluxe accommodations, all onboard meals, regional wine and beer, soft drinks and bottled water, daily shore excursions with knowledgeable, English-speaking guides, and entertainment showcasing local performances and demonstrations.

Travel through the heart of Europe, Asia or Africa, treated to an up-close, inspiring look at spectacular scenery and local cultures.

Ships dock in the heart of historic cities and quaint villages, allowing you to conveniently disembark and enjoy local food and wine, sightseeing and shopping, especially in the popular Christmas Markets of Europe.

With a design inspired by classic ocean yachts, their long, narrow, low profile allows these ships to slip under the many bridges and squeeze into the numerous locks on the rivers they navigate. The interior of these modern ships will pleasantly surprise even the most discerning traveler with their elegance, panoramic views and state-of-the art technology.

Your ship is comfortable and intimate, averaging just 150 guests, yet offers popular big-ship features including a heated sun deck pool, walking track, magnificent glass elevator, fitness centre, massage, hair and beauty salon, complimentary internet, inroom first-run movies and WiFi. There’s even a fleet of bicycles for guests to borrow. These vessels offer fine dining with attentive service, including multi-course dinners, and multiple lounges with bars, a piano and dance floor.

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Are you Ready?

Medical expenses—More than drugs and dental

By Leslie Ellins

Medical expenses are part of a group of deductions known as non-refundable credits.

Meaning they only help you if your income is high enough to cause you to pay tax.

If you do not have any tax to pay, the credits are not going to turn into money—so they won’t make any difference on your return. If you do have tax to pay, these credits will reduce the amount.

There is however an additional refundable medical expense supplement for low-income tax payers with employment income more than $3,421 and a household income of less than $49,379. This supplement can be explained in detail by your tax preparer—or consult the Income Tax guide.

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You can claim medical expenses for any 12-month period that ends in the taxation year; so for example you can claim from June 2, 2014 to June 1, 2015 if this period provides the best claim. You have to subtract the lesser of three percent of your net income or $2,208 from your medical expenses when you calculate your claim.

You can claim many different types of medical expenses as deductions on the tax return: • prescription drugs and dental work, • prescription glasses or contact lenses, • massage therapy, chiropractic treatments, footcare costs, • premiums on private health-care insurance to cover these items,

Most pharmacies will provide a printed list of all your medications for the year if you request it.

That way you don’t miss any.

To obtain a complete list of eligible medical expenses check with your tax preparer or the Income Tax guide.

As residents of a rural area, many of us travel to seek medical care from specialists in larger urban centres. You may not be aware that these travel costs are tax deductible.

The first condition that must be met is that the service is not available in your area. You cannot claim travel just because you prefer to see a dentist in Toronto or the doctor you like is in Kingston.

The next condition is that the travel must be more than 40 km one way and it must be reasonable that you seek this treatment.

If you meet all of these conditions, you can use either the simplified method or the detailed method to claim. The simplified method provides a set rate per km for travel and is the easiest and most

common method. This amount is set annually by Revenue Canada.

The current-year rate for travel in Ontario is 55 cents per km. The detailed method requires keeping all receipts and calculating the total costs.

If the travel is more than 80 km one way you can also claim for meals, parking and accommodation, if applicable. Should you be unable to travel without assistance, as certified by your doctor, you can also claim meals for a companion. The current simplified rate for meals is $17 per meal to a maximum of $51 a day—per person.

These amounts can quickly add up to a large claim. The best way to track them is to carry a logbook and record the date, purpose and distance for each trip as well as any meals, parking or accommodations you had to pay for.

It’s often very difficult to determine at the beginning of the year if you will have enough medical expenses to make a claim so it is always a good idea to track all your expenses just in case.

So there you have it. Medical expenses explained—so you can get the maximum refund allowed.

Leslie Ellins is the owner of Leslie Ellins Tax Prep in Buckhorn.

Tax credit for donated farm produce

All Ontario farmers who donate their agricultural produce to registered community food programs— including food banks—are eligible for an extra tax credit.

This new tax break is intended to help farmers reduce taxable income while feeding hungry children, adults and seniors in Ontario.

All local farmers have to do is donate food to Kawartha Lakes Food Source (KLFS; 705-3240707).

Using fair market value KLFS will provide them with a gift-in-kind, charitable-donation receipt, which they can claim as a charitable donation along with the Ontario Community Food Program Donation Tax Credit for 25 percent of the donation value.

Find out more at www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/credit/ cfpdtc.

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successfully when family is near.

We are preparing another apartment. We have learned so much that we are sure that this time it will be a little easier.

We still have our contingency funds, but it is obvious we are going to need more money. If you missed out on this exciting project the first time, you now have a second chance to change a family’s life.

Perhaps you donated in 2015 and enjoyed knowing that you helped.

This time we will be changing the lives of two families—the Al Awad family and the new family— as they experience their new beginning together.

Cheques can be made out to Trinity United Church with BARC clearly written in the memo line. They can be dropped off at the church at 44 William St., or mailed to Trinity United, PO Box 426, Bobcaygeon, ON, K0M 1A0. Income tax receipts will be issued for amounts over $25.

We thank the United Church for receiving the donations for our community organization. One hundred percent of your donation goes directly to BARC.

Sue Pepper is a spokesperson for BARC.

By Sue Pepper

The Al Awad Syrian refugee family is settling in very nicely to life in beautiful Bobcaygeon. So much has been accomplished in the 10 weeks since they arrived.

They have been to a mosque in Lindsay, they have had a trip to Toronto, started English lessons, and they took part in the Eco Egg Hunt at Gamiing.

They have brought their vaccinations up to date, and dental appointments are in process.

And on April 2, a few BARC members and the Al Awads took part in a community event at Cambridge Street United Church in Lindsay, where we enjoyed a potluck supper, middle eastern dancing and meeting five other Syrian families from the surrounding area. It was wonderful seeing them interact with the other families.

The whole family is excited to know that Yamama will start school in September. She is already finding her way around an iPad, which is a great learning tool.

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Women—Find your power in nature and the circle

Nothing less than “personal and planetary transformation” will be the ultimate goal when Gamiing Nature Centre hosts a nature hike and women’s circle on Sunday, April 17, beginning at 1 pm.

Women of all ages are invited to join The Kawartha Promoter’s own Julia Taylor (It’s Easy Being Green columnist) for the hike, and to then meet in a circle, “a safe place to share our true selves.”

The circle, says Julia, is where “we find our voices, claim our power, and celebrate our self worth.”

Participation is free, but a $10 donation to Gamiing will be appreciated.

Coming to a Dunsford near you

The SAGES program (Special Advice and Gentle Exercises for Seniors) is now available in weekly sessions in Dunsford—plus eight other locations throughout Kawartha Lakes.

Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes (CCCKL) is offering the group exercise classes on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 at the Dunsford Community Centre until May 10.

The SAGES program guides older adults through gentle exercises at different levels according to their abilities. The program focuses on improving cardiovascular endurance, balance, muscle strength and flexibility.

Cost to attend is $2 for each session. For more information contact Ryan Alexander at 705-3247323, ext. 301, or ralexander@ccckl.ca.

Garage sale for shelter

If you’re a bargain hunter who’d also like to make a difference in your community by supporting abused women and children, then a Bobcaygeon realtor has something for you.

On Saturday, May 7 (8 am-1:30 pm), Royal Lepage Frank Real Estate will be selling good quality, used items at the Bobcaygeon office, along with hot dogs, pop, coffee and baked goods.

All the money raised will go to support Victoria’s Women’s Shelter, an 18-bed short-term shelter in Lindsay for women and their children seeking safety from abuse. The shelter operates 24 hours, 7 days a week including a crisis support line.

Realtors at the Bobcaygeon office are asking local residents to donate gently used items by calling 705-738-2327 to arrange a pick up.

Five Counties campaign needs vols too

The Five Counties Children’s Centre needs volunteer help for its Annual Door to Door Campaign. The organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year, running throughout May.

In the City of Kawartha Lakes the goal is $25,000, and the campaign’s success depends entirely on the number of canvassers who are out knocking on doors.

Five Counties serves 5,000 children annually including 350 that have their therapy 100 percent paid for by community donations amounting to $350,000. There are 850 children on waiting lists.

To volunteer, contact Carolyn Fox at 705-3249320 Ext. 526 or cfox@fivecounties.on.ca.

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Minaajim: Good Stories from Curve Lake First Nation Buck and the man called Rose

As told by Doug Williams to Julie Kapyrka

Another well-known guy with a nickname in Curve Lake is “Buck.” He was a very strong, athletic man in his youth—like a young buck. He was renowned for his pitching ability.

But now Buck is known more for his storytelling.

He lives alone and everyone visits him to hear him tell his stories.

I recently visited him and he told me about these two old guys who were fighting long ago. In our language one guy finally yelled: “Stop. You’re hurting me.”

“Then what do people fight for?” says Buck.

Another thing Buck is known for is that he lives at the landing of the winter road. This is the ice road we use as a short cut during the winter—across the lake. Buck’s place is on the Curve Lake side. So he gets to know who’s the first to cross in the fall, and who’s the last to cross in the spring.

Wellie is the one who holds the record for crossing the lake earliest with a car. It happened on Nov. 7, 1953. And the record for the latest spring crossing was held by a man we all knew as “Rose.”

Buck told me that in 1982 people stopped coming across the lake around March 20. But then on April 5 at night, Buck saw lights starting off across the lake from the Selwyn side.

He jumped up and went out on his step to watch, expecting the vehicle to go through the ice—the lake would soon be wide open. But the lights kept coming, bobbing up and down. When the truck hit shore, the driver came by Buck’s place.

It was Rose.

No one had ever (or since) crossed the ice road in April . . . ever.

Alarmingly, this is the first year in my memory that the ice road was not used at all. Because of the constant thawing and refreezing, the ridges were much too big and dangerous.

Global warming is changing our environment rapidly. The extreme variations we’re seeing in our weather patterns affect our Anishinaabe peoples’ ways of living.

For example, when it’s really warm in March, the maple sap does not run and we can’t produce maple syrup or maple sugar. There are many teachings and much ceremony when the sap runs.

But that is another story.

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Photo Left: Volunteer Donna Skitch serves tea to a resident and family members

denominational worship service held weekly.

Without all of our great volunteers, nursing homes would be a very boring, unproductive place to live out the rest of our days.

I personally would like to thank each and every volunteer, which gives her or his time for others in need.

Rosemary Barnett has a family member living in the

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By Rosemary Barnett

Some of our nursing homes are getting a bad rap. Although incidents can and do occur, as we all know, there are many unsung hero’s behind the scenes.

Extendicare Kawartha Lakes volunteers are among them. Without these caring and giving people, many programs might not be available for the seniors to enjoy.

Volunteers give freely of their valuable time to assist with programs such as: baking for bake sales and fall fairs, one-to-one visits for seniors who are on their own, bingo and board games that help keep seniors’ minds active, picnics in the park, boat cruises aboard the Island Princess out of Orillia, shopping, restaurant trips and other outings.

Every year, Extendicare holds a Summer Jamboree with live entertainment, games and a petting zoo. Volunteers help with barbequing hamburgers and hotdogs, face painting, popping popcorn for residents and their families.

Other volunteers assist with various programs such as crafts for upcoming fundraisers like the Annual Christmas Bazaar, and many special events.

The tuck-shop is managed by volunteers five days a week, providing coffee, tea, snacks and a social time for those who wish to partake.

Timber and Roxy are the pet therapy dogs who visit once a week, also brought in by volunteers.

I must not forget the volunteer for the men’s group. This group keeps the residents abreast of current news items, shares jokes, shows movies and has many discussions on different topics, including arranging guest speakers.

Extendicare is also very fortunate to have many church volunteers who participate in a non-

The Lindsay Agricultural Society hired Harry Stoddart, a farmer and management consultant from the Little Britain area to take over the reins of the LEX.

Stoddart has farmed in Mariposa Township with his wife Silvia and five children for over a decade— direct marketing beef, lamb, and pork to consumers in Toronto.

He has also been a business-strategy consultant for almost 20 years, with PricewaterhouseCoopers and as an independent. He currently serves on the board of Agricorp.

“I’m looking forward to building on the 161 years of tradition of the Lindsay Exhibition as well as strengthening newer additions to the Lindsay Agricultural Societies’ lineup, including Lindsay Rodeo Days in June and The Fashion Show in October,” said Stoddart in a statement.

“I also hope to increase the economic impact of The LEX by attracting additional events to our firstclass facility.”

The Lindsay Agricultural Society (LAS) is a federally registered charity governed by a volunteer board of directors, and established to improve agricultural knowledge within the community and to create opportunities for dialogue between the agricultural community and the residents of the Kawartha Lakes.

With more than 300 volunteers, LAS hosts the Lindsay Exhibition (LEX) annual agricultural fair (Sept. 21-25 this year). Attendance averages over 40,000 visitors.

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Spare the rod and support the parent

By Rosana Salvaterra

I am a survivor of all kinds of parental behaviour that I tried hard not to replicate (not always successfully) while raising my own children.

In the neighbourhoods and times where I grew up, flying shoes, wooden spoons and heavy belts were all considered essential—and “reasonable”—childrearing aids.

Federal Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould recently confirmed her government’s intent to repeal Section 43 of Canada’s Criminal Code that protects parents (and to a lesser extent, teachers) who use

“reasonable” force to correct a child’s behaviour.

According to Section 43: “Every schoolteacher, parent or person standing in the place of a parent is justified in using force by way of correction toward a pupil or child, as the case may be, who is under his care, if the force does not exceed what is reasonable under the circumstances.”

Repealing Section 43 will be controversial. It does not equate with a ban on the use of physical force nor will it criminalize parents who believe that “spanking” is both legitimate and effective. Our lawenforcement officers have the discretion to assess when assault is too trivial to merit the force of law.

Repealing it does, however, strengthen child protection efforts across Canada—and removes the legal justification for physical punishment.

The rest of the work, like supporting and educating parents to use positive alternatives to physical force, will be ours as a society to own.

Let’s be honest, the use of physical force against one’s child is usually a sign that the parent has lost it. The child’s behaviour has triggered an escalating chain of events that culminate with a parent resorting to assault as a way to “teach a lesson.”

Surely we’ve evolved to the point where we can all admit there may be better ways to parent, and to show our children how to handle frustration or conflict?

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I don’t consider spanking a positive behaviourcorrrection strategy. Indeed, research has shown that physical punishment is associated only with immediate obedience.

Observational research shows that spanking does not result in children learning right from wrong or behaving more acceptably—but is linked to higher levels of child misbehaviour, aggression, antisocial behaviour, and mental-health problems, which may persist into adulthood.

I believe that spanking any child erodes parentchild relationships, models the use of force to get one’s way, and misses teachable opportunities.

Our public health agency wants to support all parents in cultivating a unique and enduring bond with their children, whether or not Section 43 is repealed. If you discipline your child with respect, consistency and fairness, you’ll have lasting positive effects.

Dr. Rosana Salvaterra is the Medical Officer of Health for the Peterborough County-City Health Unit (705-743-1000).

Life is different after a stroke

Stroke survivor Angie Burke is honest with the other survivors with whom she volunteers. She tells them it won’t be an easy battle, and you can’t predict how it will end. “Life will be different,” she says, but it can still be fulfilling.

Thirty months after the stroke that almost killed her, Angie is helping launch the Peers Fostering Hope program at Ross Memorial Hospital’s Integrated Stroke Unit. And the challenges she has overcome, and the strength of character she’s achieved, make her ideal for the position.

“Peers Fostering Hope” was developed by the March of Dimes, based on the theory that stroke survivors have a special understanding and support to offer to current patients.

Every patient’s stroke and recovery is different.

Patients’ paths vary significantly. But their emotional struggles are familiar.

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One man asks if there’s any chance he’ll ever get movement back in his left arm. Angie can understand his fear. She, too, suffered from “left neglect,” or paralysis on the left side of the body.

“I did,” she says, as she lifts her left arm and opens and closes her hand. When she tells him she just got her driver’s license back, he smiles.

Like many patients, Angie suffered from depression—but she learned to celebrate every achievement, not just the big ones. “You manage to stand up and people are happy for you, and you think ‘Big deal, I stood up. I want to walk.’ But you can’t walk without standing up.”

“Focus on the ten things you just did,” she says, “not the one thing you didn’t do.”

Angie’s perspective goes beyond stroke survivor.

For 26 years, Angie worked at the Ross Memorial as a Registered Nurse. She says that experience helps her to communicate with patients and families with confidence. She also knows the staff and the physicians, as well as the hospital resources available to patients.

The loss of her career was devastating, but Angie is thrilled that her involvement in the Peers Fostering Hope program has brought her back to the bedside. She says she used to be angry, but she’s at peace now, stronger for having survived.

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and their daughter, and working at photography in his spare time.

Fernando subsequently bought Caygeon Denture Clinic—and a home in the village. He began life as the clinic’s new proprietor on Feb. 19.

Since everything is already working perfectly at Caygeon Denture, thanks in part to office manager Donna (pictured) and lab technician Cindy, who are staying on, the denture clinic will carry on its practice as usual.

Fernando came with his family to Canada at a young age. Born in Nicaragua, he is bilingual and speaks both Spanish and English fluently.

He loves the social aspect of dealing with patients and enjoys “helping them achieve a natural looking smile. I have a friendly, opendoor policy,” he says, and “I’m looking forward to getting to know my patients better, and everyone in the community.”

Caygeon Denture

It was love at first sight for denturist Fernando Paiz the first time he, his wife Antonietta, and their seven-year-old daughter set eyes on Bobcaygeon.

The George Brown College graduate has been working in the dental field for 18 years—including five years on the Faculty of Denturism at Trillium College—and was looking for an opportunity to purchase and run his own clinic.

He’d visited Sudbury and Ottawa, seeking just the right place. But when he saw Bobcaygeon and Caygeon Denture Clinic, he knew he’d found it.

“There’s lots to do here all year round,” says Fernando, who enjoys spending time with Antonietta

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Classifieds SERVICES ORIGINAL MAN WITH TRUCK 15 yrs experience Lowest prices.

Grass cutting, Painting, Garbage removal, property maintenance, long or short distance moves.

No job too small!

Bruce 705-738-6321 ____________________ GOPHER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Dump runs Eavestrough cleaning Moving assistance Private security Yard clean up.

Roof shoveling.

Monica Stanley 705-738-6364 ____________________ CERAMIC TILE Quality installations.

Very reliable .

Call Ted for an estimate.

705-454-9826 ____________________ NOBLE’S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Grass cutting & trimming, dump runs & other. Tim Noble 705-887-9527

Deadline for next issue: Friday,April 1, 2016.

20 words or less for $27 + H.S.T. E-Mail: Classifieds@thepromoter.ca RELIABLE MAN WITH TRUCK/TRAILER Dump runs, chain saw log splitting. brush removal, small moving jobs.

Call John 705-738-3214 Leave message. ____________________ GREGG MACNEIL LANDSCAPING 705-793-9437 Interlocking brick, armour stone, retaining walls, decks, driveways, walkways, patios, stairs & repairs to all. www.greggmacneil landscaping.com

____________________ COUNTRY MAGIC House Cleaning Services Has your housework become overwhelming?

I can make it disappear!

Servicing Bobcaygepn & Fenelon Falls Irene Drake 705-344-2215 ____________________ BLAIR’S HOME REPAIRS For any small home repair inside or out, I can help. Give me a call at 705-738-1306

In-home Nursing Foot Care serving Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls area Julie Miller (705) 887-7597 KAWARTHA SEPTIC SERVICE

Septic & Holding Tank Pumping

#1 IN THE #2 BUSINESS Portable Toilets Available Theo Finley • 738-3424 • Bobcaygeon 28 April 8, 2016 - The Kawartha Promoter

FOR SALE

FIREWOOD All maple; split and delivered. 705-879-7490 ____________________ SCRAPBOOKING SUPPLIES With albums.

705-738-6398 ____________________ ELNA SEWING MACHINE Model 1200 with or without sewing cabinet. $100 each. Call 705738-6398

FOR RENT

LAKEWOOD CONDOMINIUMS Brand new condominium for rent Beautiful new building in Bobcaygeon, well appointed suite, covered parking. 705 706 3199 ____________________ SHARED PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE Approximately 400 sq ft. Parking, Bolton Street location.

Available immediately.

647-519-4658 ____________________ FOR RENT 2 level 1 bedroom apartment 1st & last $725 + Hydro, refernces 705-934-5075

ANTIQUES WANTED

Furniture,Glass, China, Military Medals etc.

Duck Decoys, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver Dollars, Gold, Coins, Pocket Watches etc.

Anything old.

R. Carruth.

705-887-1672.

WANTED

Appliances, batteries, electronics, steel, copper, aluminum, cars.

Anything metal.

FREE pick-up.

Call Andy 705-793-2145 ____________________ WANTED: Nostalgia and Pop Culture Items Vinyl records (rock, blues, jazz and soul), music memorabilia, pre1990 comic books and toys, vintage costume jewellery, sterling & gold jewellery, Kawartha history books & memorabilia. All types of retro / mid-century items. House calls made at your convenience.

Robert or Penny 705324-2699 Kawartha Promoter Classifieds Work Circulation 15,000 • Reach over 36,000 readers Call 705-738-6188 or classifieds@thepromoter.ca

STAG & DOE

Patrick Dowden & Sara Leach Saturday April 9, 2016 Bobcaygeon Lions Hall (55 Main St.) Doors Open at 8pm DOOR PRIZES • RAFFLES GAMES • CASH BAR

Adv. Tickets: $10 or 2 for $15 Available at the door for $15.

SUPERHERO THEME

ANNOUNCEMENT YARD SALE DON & ANNA WILCOX Are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on April 21st. They were married in St. Paul’s church, Port Hope on Don’s 23rd birthday.

MOVING SALE Saturday, April 23, 2016.

8 am. Island Bay Drive, Bobcaygeon.

Furniture, lamps, chairs, dishes, art, wicker, tools and much more!

EVENT

BOBCAYGEON PSYCHIC SUNDAY Join Kawartha Mediums April 24 from 11 am to 4 pm @ Kawartha Coffee Company. Mini Readings $25 Pre-book or walk-ins

welcome!

705-738-5486 www.kawarthamediums. com

Local Events This section is only for Local Charitable Events.

We do provide Not-for-profit rates for more in-depth advertising Adult Day Programs - Monday, Wednesday & Friday (except holidays) at Trinity United Church, Bobcaygeon; Monday, Tuesday & Friday at Fenelon Falls United Church. 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Call for information and rates. Adult Day programs are also offered in Little Britain, Lindsay and Omemee. 705-324-7323 APRIL 9 - New Horizon seniors’ yard and bake sale. 9 am - 2 pm. Lions Hall Coboconk. Lunch available.

APRIL 11 - Fenelon Falls stamp club meeting. 7pm Immanuel Bapist Church. 20 Bond St. E. Visitors welcom. David 705-454-1771 APRIL 11, 14, 21, 25 & 28 - Sexual Health Clinic: cervical screening, low-cost birth control, pregnancy testing, sexual health teaching; testing & treatment of STIs provided. For info or appointment, call the Health Unit1-866-888-4577, ext. 1205.

APRIL 12 - Meet the Nurse, 10 am - noon, OEYC, Lindsay. Children up to six years can meet with a Public Health Nurse. Breastfeeding support, infant care, growth & development. (705) 324-3569 or 1-866-888-4577 APRIL 12, 19 & 26- Diners Club seniors luncheon, 70 Murray St., Fenelon Falls, noon. Call 705-324-7323 to reserve.

APRIL 13 - Age-Friendly Meeting, 9:30 - 11 am, Omemee Coronation Hall. Omemee Age-Friendly Committee is working to make the community more age friendly for all. (705) 324-3569 or agefriendly@hkpr.on.ca APRIL 15, 22 - Foot care services for seniors & people with special needs, Bobcaygeon Senior Citizens Centre.

Pre-booked appointments required. 705-879-4100.

APRIL 15, 22 & 25 - Foot care services for seniors & people with special needs 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., at 70 Murray St., Fenelon Falls. Pre-booked appointments required, 705-879-4100.

APRIL 16 - Musicathon, 12-6. St. James Anglican Church Fenelon Falls, admission by donation.

APRIL 16 - Bobcaygeon Skating Club spaghetti dinner & Loonie auction at the Bobcaygeon arena. 5pm. Tickets $10, children 4-10 $5, and under 3 free. Tickets at RJ Brown Insurance. www.bobcaygeonskatingclub.com APRIL 17- Soup & Sandwich Lunch 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at The Seniors’ Club in Fenelon Falls. $10 per person.

APRIL 19 - Osteoporosis information meeting 1:30pm, Adelaide Place. Topic: Getting the Most our of your Health Care Appointment APRIL 19 - Food Handler Course, 9 am - 5 pm, Health Unit office, Lindsay. $40 per person. For more info and to confirm space call (705) 324-3569.

APRIL 19 - Meet the Nurse, 10 am - noon, OEYC,

Fenelon Falls. Children up to six years can meet with a Public Health Nurse. Breastfeeding support, infant care, growth & development. (705) 324-3569 or 1-866-8884577 APRIL 19 & MAY 17 - Friends of the Lindsay Library Book Sales downstairs in the Lindsay Library. 10 am 6pm APRIL 20 - Free blood pressure monitoring, 70 Murray St., Fenelon Falls, 9:30 - 11 a.m. No appointment needed.

APRIL 20 - S.T.O.P. 5:30 pm. STOP Program supports smokers trying to quit To see if you are eligible, call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577 or (705) 324-3569.

APRIL 20 - Monthly Diners Club seniors luncheon, Knox Presbyterian Church, Bobcaygeon, noon. Call 705-324-7323 to reserve.

APRIL 21 - Circle of Hope for the Bereaved - free support group for those who have recently lost a loved one to share with others. 2 Kent St. W., Lindsay, noon - 1:30 p.m. Call 705-879-4123 for info or to register.

APRIL 21 - Thursday Night Dinner for seniors, 70 Murray St., Fenelon Falls, 5 p.m. Call 705-324-7323 to reserve.

MON - Bobcaygeon Senior Centre Mahjong 1 p.m. $3 MON & WED - Pickleball 7 - 9 p.m. Bobcaygeon Public School. $3/person.

1st TUES - Dunsford Seniors Club Pot Luck at noon and 1:30 pm for Euchre.

TUES - “Expanding the World of Literacy After School Program” Kinmount library 4:30 pm. Call 705 488-3199 TUES- Pickleball, Fenelon Falls Community Centre 7 - 9 p.m. $4 drop in fee. For more info call Jane 705-4541358 or email fenelonpickleball@gmail.com TUES - amateur photography club that meets every other Tuesday at 10 am in the Bobcaygeon Library. We pay $2 each for the use of the room.

TUES - Omemee Legion Doubles darts @ 8pm.

TUES - Coffee Talks 10:30-11:30 Creating a welcoming space for people of all cultures and faiths. Trinity United Church, Fellowship Room. E-mail “Jo” for more info joan.wesley@sympatico.ca 2nd TUES - The Kawartha Settlers Village Quilters meet at the Wray House, Bobcaygeon. New members and guests welcomed. info@settlersvillagequilters.ca.

1st WED - Crime Fiction Book Club in the Carnegie Room of the Lindsay 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm. Call the Lindsay Library for more information.

WED- Scrapbooking and paper crafters meet from 9:30 till noon at the Salvation army church in Fenelon Falls.

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It’s Easy Being Green It’s Easy Being Green

Ask and the trees will follow

By Julia Taylor

Last year Hydro One was pruning trees in our neighbourhood. Great. Our electrical service will not be disrupted by tree limbs falling on the lines.

But pruning was a nice way of putting it.

Actually, they cut down a lot of trees.

It changed the whole landscape on our street, and we lost valuable tree cover that takes a lot of time to replace—and that also does a lot of hard work to keep our country air and lakes clean.

So I tweeted at Hydro One, thanking them for protecting our service from interruptions. And I asked them if they would be replacing the lost tree cover. They tweeted back.

They said that they worked with communities every year to replant trees. Excellent. I followed up with an email—after all, we are a community. How could we help replant those trees?

Well, what do you know? They provided us with more than 200 tree seedlings. My children and I, along with anybody and everybody I could get, spent a good part of the spring planting seedlings at Gamiing Nature Centre. Hydro One told me that if I could have a plan in place by next year we could do more. It turns out I like to plan—and to plant trees.

So this year—thanks to The City of Kawartha Lakes, Kawartha Conservation, The Land Between, and Hydro One—we invite you to join us at Lindsay’s Rivera Park on Friday, April 22 (Earth Day), to help us plant some trees and complete a shoreline restoration project.

Meet at the McDonnel Park parking lot off of

Have you heard BOB lately?

BOB listened to you!

Colborne St. east, just north of Queen. You can come for the morning (9:30 am until lunch), or afternoon (1-3 pm). Dress for the weather.

Celebrate Earth Day this year by loving your lake. More info on city.kawarthalakes.on.ca.

Earth Day—every day

Celebrate Earth Day at the Gamiing Nature Centre on April 23 (11 am to 4 pm) and pledge to make every day Earth Day and reduce your carbon footprint.

The event will include a smudging ceremony at 12:30 by local Indigenous leaders Dorothy Taylor and Alf Bowser, numerous booths with environmental products, services and food, seed planting, talking sticks, and an opportunity to add your own Green Pledge to a permanent display.

Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22 (or the closest Saturday) since 1970 with events in more than 192 countries to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

‘Habitat’ happenings

Habitat for Humanity—whose mission is to build safe, decent and affordable housing in the community—has two events in the works to support its next “Community Build,” starting later this year on Hamilton Street in Lindsay.

First up is a “Ladies Night Out,” at Lindsay’s Days Inn, on April 22 from 7-10 pm with unique vendors, decadent treats, demonstrations, door prizes and much more.

Tickets are $10 at the Lindsay ReStore or Peterborough office. For further information email nancythomson@sympatico.ca.

The second one is a little longer term, but it’s never too early to start preparing for the “Amazing Habitat Race.” This event will feature teams of two to four people travelling by foot throughout Lindsay and completing fun challenges along the way.

There will be both mental and physical challenges. A few will require the whole team, and others will be for one member.

The race will take place Saturday, Sept. 17, but registration is now open, so start assembling your team and collecting pledges. You’ll need at least $250 in pledges to participate.

Registration and pledge forms are available from the Lindsay ReStore at 50 Mary St. and on the website, habitatpeterborough.ca/kawarthalakes-project/kawartha-amazing-race. For more information, contact habitatrace@outlook.com or call Nancy Thomson at 705-439-1315.

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