The Kawartha Promoter, January 2015

Friday, January 16, 2015

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Je suis Charlie By Max Miller, publisher

As owner and publisher of The Kawartha Promoter I have been threatened a number of times—with lawsuits, shouts, physical intimidation and even tar and feathering.

But I never thought I might be murdered for doing my job.

Last week, journalists and cartoonists were executed for words and drawings.

They did not threaten anyone’s lives, children, families, homes. They did not cause anyone to be exiled or denied the right to practice their religion. They did not extol the virtue of rape, murder and enslavement. They used words and pictures to hold up a mirror to our society.

There are some who say Charlie Hebdo should have known better. However, over the years the journalists, artists, actors, musicians have been the ones who dare protest the injustices in our society—the ones who aren’t afraid.

I am so proud of those who dare take a stand and make a difference. I consider the assassins criminals who justify killing and torture with religion. Evil walks this earth still and I weep for the suffering of humankind.

Where is the compassion?

By John Bird, editor

Let there be no mistake. I absolutely condemn the Paris killings last week. It was a heinous act. The killers claimed to act for Allah, but they showed no understanding of Allah’s message, no compassion.

I’m finding it hard, however, to heap praise on the cartoonists either. I believe in freedom of speech, but with that freedom comes a responsibility—to “comfort the afflicted, and afflict the comfortable.”

The Charlie Hebdo journalists did “afflict the comfortable”—those in power. But they also chose, from their own positions of white privilege, to mock and ridicule French Muslims—clearly people who are already marginalized and afflicted.

I see both sides trying to drive a wedge between their peoples.

Should those journalists have been censored, threatened, or killed for their actions? No, No, and of course, NO. But I just wish their actions had showed more compassion. editor@thepromoter.ca

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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 Please include your email or mailing address and daytime phone number (not for publication).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.

Each year we look to the community to help with flooding and shoveling. It takes a lot of effort and time, but in the end, watching people of all ages being outdoors and skating makes it all worthwhile.

Ruth Pillsworth Bobcaygeon

From the roots to the high road

Recycle bins recycled

Am I missing something? Has anyone else noticed that the recycle bins at the post office have been removed?

This seems like a huge step backwards. I know how hard the previous councillor fought to have these bins brought into town.

They serve a purpose. Put them back please.

Renee Brown Bobcaygeon

Love the community ice rink

The Community Ice Rink at Bobcaygeon’s Tommy Anderson Park has being going since 2008 and has been a wonderful outdoor winter activity in our community.

The City of Kawartha Lakes provides us with a room to house shovels, broom and the hose for flooding, and pays for the water and hydro.

Crazy Monkey Tree Service has offered to plow the parking lot on a regular basis, and even the rink when the ice is strong enough to hold the truck.

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The media is a very powerful tool. Although it is often in the shadows of national coverage, the local media is particularly significant. The local media connects with individuals on a very personal and fundamental level, and is trusted in a unique and authentic way.

Being the guardians of local media, all of you are more powerful than you might think. You have the opportunity and capabilities to twist or to tell the truth.

I applaud and admire your vision in taking the high road in this recent article (Halal objections an ‘opportunity for dialogue’ - Dec. 15, 2014, page 35).

Grassroots change is fundamental, and of course, starts at the roots. Thank you for helping to plant the seeds.

Shahzil Mohamed Bobcaygeon

Down by the levee

This is just a quick update to inform that the newly elected CKL council seems headed with a very positive attitude complete with spirit of cooperation.

On Jan. 4, under terrible weather conditions, the City of Kawartha Lakes held a Levee for Mayor

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Andy Letham, with many of the elected council in attendance.

It was an opportune time for the public that attended to converse with the mayor and councillors about situations of concern.

Nice to see the more senior citizens like Stan Potts and Ted Sale in attendance and looking so well plus, we all had a good chat with them.

Kathleen Seymour-Fagan looked very elegant, and was so pleased with the recent council meeting and pleasantly surprised by the civil conduct and spirit of harmony that prevailed for the first time in a long while at a CKL council meeting.

Good news for city taxpayers.

Found the mayor very easy to talk to and honestly receptive to offered ideas.

Al Stacey Bobcaygeon

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I am really enjoying your editorials. They say so much—and succinctly. Thanks very much for them.

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That fiscal miracle is accomplished by drawing nearly $3 million more than last year from city reserves, and by a projected increase in development charges revenue of more than $3 million, thanks to the new development charges bylaw passed last fall that substantially raised costs to developers and home builders for providing city services to new buildings.

The city plans to build the reserves back up with the increased development charges revenue.

Council spent a full day, Jan. 8, debating 36 items extracted from the full capital budget. When they were done, the city’s Director of Corporate Services Mary-Anne Dempster crunched the numbers and announced council had reduced the capital budget requirement by $184,100 (just over half a percent), from the projected $31,310,030.

Council agreed, however, to leave the $184,100 in the budget and use it to beef up the capital property reserve (for unforeseen and emergency needs), which is generally $1 million, but had fallen recently to $280,000. This transfer, plus some leftover money from capital projects not done last year, would raise the capital reserve back up to nearly $800,000.

The penny pinchers on council—who consider it job one to rein in city spending in the face of looming deficits and continued provincial downloading of costs onto municipalities—faced off against health and safety concerns during debate over capital budget extractions.

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Veteran councillors Brian Junkin (Ward 7), Emmet Yeo (Ward 2) and Pat Dunn (Ward 10) rose alternately—and sometimes together—to object to proposed spending on items like: • A 4X4 pickup truck for the fire department, • Repairs to eliminate mold in city buildings at Burnt River and Sturgeon Point, • Eye-wash stations for staff working with hazardous chemicals, • Sidewalk snow-removal equipment, • A system to remove diesel exhaust (a known carcinogen) in fire halls, and • A new air compressor for the Lindsay fire hall to replace a 30-year-old compressor that Fire Chief Mark Pankhurst described as “at the end of its life.”

They won some . . . and they lost most, including all the items listed above.

Speaking to the mold issue, Ward 6 councillor Doug Elmslie noted “we had a health and safety presentation earlier this week that showed the city and councilors are responsible to ensure the health and safety of its employees.” As an outside legal observer cautioned afterwards about healthand-safety issues, “I have one word for council: liability.”

Most of the spoken opposition to the penny pinchers came from three other council veterans, Elmslie, Ward 5’s Stephen Strangway, and Ward 16’s Heather Stauble—and occasionally the city’s new Mayor Andy Letham and Ward 3’s Gord Miller.

Elmslie introduced the debate by noting that

during the election campaign last fall, he heard time and again that citizens don’t want any more cuts in services. “If we remove items from the capital budget just to get to a number, we are cutting services,” he said.

He argued that if anything, the capital budget needs to be increased, and savings should be realized through operating efficiencies gained by implementing the city’s Lean Six Sigma management process.

But Yeo was quick to disagree. “Not every cut is a cut to services,” he said. Some things are “nice to have” but they are not necessities in a time of austerity.

Elmslie argued that the hard work on the capital budget had already been done. “We have a plan and we need to implement it.” Council’s job at this point, he said, consists of “kicking the ball further down the road.”

But Dunn and others, including Ward 9 neophyte Isaac Breadner (the only newbie councillor to do

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much speaking at this meeting) seemed in a mood to question staff decisions.

“Everybody wants to drive a 4X4 pickup,” said Dunn. It’s about status, he argued, rather than need.

The day’s debate could be described as healthy and polite. Elmslie had kicked off the proceedings Thursday morning by asking for a “sane, gentle discussion” about the budget items under debate (the extractions).

In the end, under Letham’s low-key guidance, he got his wish.

Forbert fitness expansion on hold

Plans to expand the well-used—some would say overcrowded—fitness room at Bobcaygeon’s Forbert Pool have been put on hold in the 2015 capital budget, says City of Kawartha Lakes’ Director of Community Services Craig Shanks.

The fiscal constraints the city is facing have made this a year to focus on maintaining existing facilities rather than expanding, he said, so the plans have been deferred to 2016.

The year delay will also allow the city to complete its provincially mandated asset management plan, Shanks added, which should then make the fitnessroom expansion eligible for infrastructure funding from the provincial and/or federal governments.

There are rumours, he said, that a new batch of infrastructure funding may become available in late 2015 or early 2016, and he hopes the city will get some of it for projects like the Forbert fitness room.

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MNR is hosting an “open house,” along with personnel from the CDR Young quarry, at the Bobcaygeon Legion, Branch 239 on Friday, Jan. 16 from 6 to 8 pm. Trent Lakes municipality will send a representative to further address the many questions this proposal raises.

The public is encouraged to attend and to offer their input.

The new Trent Lakes council is facing a difficult task in trying to affect the proposed expansion of the Young quarry, according to Mayor Bev Matthews.

She says it is merely a courtesy of the appellant to ask council’s consent for anything, since the quarry sits on Crown Land over which the municipality has no power.

In fact, most of the big quarries in Trent Lakes are on Crown Land, so the proceeds for extraction go to the province, not to the municipality, which bears the burden of costs.

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Councillors expressed concerns about the quarry’s proposals to extract below the water table, to increase tonnage extracted (which would mean more truck traffic), and to extend hours of operation for the quarry.

Council will send a letter detailing its concerns to the Ministry of Natural Resources.

Joint action to petition province on quarries

By Glenna Burns

The City of Kawartha Lakes, Trent Lakes township, and Peterborough County are coming together to discuss more aggregate issues.

Administrators from all three municipalities looked over CKL’s Secondary Aggregate Plan and the issue of road damage on haul routes and who should pay those costs. They had concerns over the formula for royalty payments from operators and how the destruction of Road 36 as a haul route could be mitigated.

One idea is to make 36 a provincial road again, but that would not solve Bobcaygeon’s problem of heavy truck traffic during tourist season.

Trent Lakes council hopes to accomplish something with the stronger voice of three municipalities acting together to petition the province on aggregate matters.

Perhaps after the long awaited Dewdney Mountain decision is made this issue will be clearer.

Septic surprise in Norland

No sooner had CKL council shaved $180,000 from the 2015 capital projects budget at its Jan. 8 meeting, than Ward 2 Councillor Emmet Yeo rose to request that up to $108,000 be made available to replace the septic system at the Norland Community Centre.

Yeo apologized for the late entry, but said the system had just failed and will need to be replaced when spring weather makes the work possible.

The city already has a capital project in the works to add a community banquet hall to the centre’s natural ice rink, said City of Kawartha Lakes’ Director of Community Services Craig Shanks. The architect is finalizing the plans so a request for proposals can be issued.

He said the new septic system would be added to the plans before the RFP is issued.

The money to do the work—up to $108,000— was added to the capital budget.

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Opening up the Committee of Adjustment—and dumping untested fill

construction projects are creating a demand to find places to get rid of this material and our area looks like a good choice to developers.

Contaminants in this fill can be lethal to our water systems.

The MNR has soil quality guidelines that municipalities can use to create by-laws to deal with this problem. The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change are also aware of soil contamination and are exploring how it can impact not only the ecosystem but social systems too.

Mr. Messervey will return to council on Jan. 20 to look at issues specific to Nogies Creek.

Crystal Lake Cottage Association spokesperson Sharon Brickman brought to council’s attention the need for a “greener” attitude at municipality landfill and transfer stations. Roadside dumping of materials like mattresses and more frequent acceptance of hazardous household items are concerns she hopes will be addressed soon.

Council recognized the need to be more proactive with waste materials while being mindful of the increased costs to the municipality.

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The new Trent Lakes council voted three to two, Dec. 16, to create a more transparent Committee of Adjustment. The issue of maintaining the status quo of only councillors on this important committee or having a citizen only or citizen and councillors component created some debate.

Initially councillors Terry Lambshead and Ron Windover moved to maintain the council only committee, however that motion was defeated and a second motion supported by Mayor Bev Matthews, councillors Dick Persson and Peter Raymond carried to have a committee made up of citizens and councillors.

Matthews said this committee is often seen as politically motivated, thus the need for greater citizen involvement.

The new mayor and council progressed through a lengthy agenda. Rob Messervey from the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority (KRCA) presented council with an overview of the organization, its history, mission and important issues facing water and the watershed.

One issue that council needs to pay special attention to is the dumping of untested fill from the GTA. The Pan Am Games and large scale

Update on Flynn’s Corner development plans

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quarters-of-an-acre lots. The lands surrounding the golf course will be used as recreational trails with public access for walking and skiing.

Nine holes of the 18-hole course are slated to be completed in the initial stage, with work ready to begin as soon as the okay is given. The housing component of the plan will be done in stages according to Mr. Summers.

The property owners said they were aware of possible environmental impacts to the surrounding wetlands and that their project will have minimal effects due to the set-back distance from the adjacent wetlands and the desire to keep the area “natural.”

They also emphasized that this was a “great opportunity for the township” for recreation, a new tax base and employment that is not an aggregate pit.

Council had numerous questions around street lighting, which is to be low level, project time frame, and whether it was a “gated” community. The time frame was undetermined and the streets will all be public roads.

Council moved to accept the submission for future consideration.

the facility more accessible to people with mobility issues.

The grant from the federal ministry for social development is part of $175,000 distributed to six organizations in the federal riding of HaliburtonKawartha Lakes-Brock to improve accessibility for Canadians with disabilities through the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF).

The EAF is supporting more than 1,800 projects across the country to improve accessibility in facilities across Canada, including workplaces, said MP Barry Devolin. Four other grants went to Haliburton organizations and one to a group in Brock.

EAF was originally announced in 2007 as a three-year, $45-million program to support community-based projects across Canada. In 2010, it was extended for an additional three years and $45 million, and Economic Action Plan 2013 extended EAF on an ongoing basis at $15 million per year.

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thank you photographers The submissions received for the 2015 tourism contest were wonderful and made the selection of winning entries very difficult as the quality, diversity, and beauty of the images showcasing this region was incredible. We thank you.

Explore Bobcaygeon 2015, and Explore Fenelon Falls 2015 will be available early February 2015. They look amazing with the inclusion of your images highlighting the beauty, nature and lifestyle unique to this region.

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Photographers with published images are credited. This year each of the publications boasts a distribution of 20,000 helping to promote our region and local tourism. Published photographers are credit as follows: Andy Sellick Anne Irwin Bev Rutledge Brian Levacic Bruce Hobley

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Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) If you open up your heart to all possibilities, Capricorn, there are no limits, no borders, no boundaries to what you can achieve. Dream far, dream big.

Aquarius (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) The workplace may be a frustrating spot to be these days, Aquarius. It may seem like you are not in control, and dependent on others and their lack of direction and responsibility. Focus on what YOU can do, and let the other “stuff” just happen.

Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) What could be better than a winter love to keep you warm, Pisces? That’s right. Love is on the way. Keep the fire burning and, before you know it, it will be a summer love.

Aries (March 21 to April 20) Please find the time to be kind to yourself, Aries. Rest when you need to rest—or even if you just feel like it. The world will keep on spinning.

damaging, whether it takes place in the home or workplace.

Recognize it for what it is: Toxic to your health, physically and psychologically. Protect yourself by staying away from people who abuse you. And if you need it, seek help.

Leo (July 24 to Aug. 23) Oh, la-de-dah. Another new adventure in the offing for our dear Leo. We just can’t keep you down on the farm. What a great way to start 2015. Embrace it.

Virgo (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) “What is normal for the spider is chaos for the fly.”—Morticia Adams. So, you see dear Virgo, that one person’s “normal” is not the same as her next-door neighbour’s “normal”. Don’t try to fit into a “normal” that doesn’t suit you.

Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) Even though the sun is not showing today, Libra, she is still there—hiding and shining resplendently behind the clouds. Never fear. The sun will come out.

Taurus (April 21 to May 21) Aah Taurus, it’s a brand new year. A time to stretch yourself to your limits and beyond. A time to invent a new YOU. We say: “Do it.”

Scorpio (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) January is a time of stillness in the natural world. For you, Scorpio, it’s a time to slow down, reflect— and wonder. There are so many beautiful things to appreciate, starting with friends and family.

Gemini (May 22 to June 22) Finding a creative solution to a problem is not always easy, but during this phase, Gemini, it will be your strongest characteristic. Be proud of this.

Cancer (June 23 to July 23) Verbal abuse can be severely

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) You may experience a spiritual awakening in the coming days, Sag. Your natural curiosity, together with a desire to understand all things, will lead you to search, search, search. Be open to the answers.

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Choristers Corner: A good time to start singing

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“Like” us on Facebook, where you can get information and see pictures we have posted. Keep smiling, keep singing and keep warm.

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Films by the Falls is proud of ‘Pride’—Jan. 27

Pride is the Kawartha Lakes Film Circuit’s first film of 2015 as its Films by the Falls series continues with five great movies this year (www. filmsbythefalls.com).

The program will screen one film a month from January to May at Fenelon Falls Secondary School.

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The season begins on Jan. 27. Pride is a British film that tells the true story of an unlikely alliance between gay-rights activists and Welsh miners.

Cost is $10 per person, but movie buffs can save with a season pass ($25 for three movies) if they plan to attend at least that many showings this season. The season pass will be available at the door.

Ticket locations in Fenelon Falls include Sweet Bottoms Coffee (19 Colborne St.), The Kawartha Store (30 Colborne St.), and Salon 31 (31 Colborne St.) and in Bobcaygeon at My Favourite Things (10 King St. East). Tickets are also available at the door.

The film will be screened in the auditorium of Fenelon Falls Secondary School, 66 Lindsay St. Doors open at 6:30 pm; feature presentation at 7:30 pm.

Local real estate outlook good for 2015

By Jerry Bryans, Royal Lepage Kawartha Lakes, Fenelon Falls Branch

The outlook for real estate in Kawartha Lakes is positive for 2015. Consider the following: • Gasoline prices are the lowest in four to five years. Folks will be more receptive to buying in the Kawarthas now that commuting costs are down.

• Interest rates are forecast to increase in the third

quarter of 2015 by up to 1.5 percent, the first raise since 2008. This should stimulate sales in the first half of 2015.

• The economic forecast for the United States is for a three percent improvement in the Gross Domestic Product. This rising U.S. tide should float Ontario’s boat too.

• The current fall in gasoline prices is not great for the oil-producing sectors of Canada, but it should stimulate Ontario’s economy.

• Momentum continues upward in property prices and sales in Toronto and Durham Region. Kawartha Lakes should be able to capitalize on the movement eastward as these trends continue.

• The Canadian dollar has dipped during the last few months as the American dollar rebounds. A more competitive dollar will substantially improve our export sales and make Ontario’s industrial base more attractive to manufacturing.

• As a result of a slow recovery in the world economy, there remains a lot of pent-up demand to move ahead.

We should see a substantial improvement in real estate sales in 2015—in cottage properties, recreational properties and permanent relocations.

If you are considering selling this year, this is a good time to list.

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Health & Wellness Feeling sick? If it’s flu, avoid the emergency department

Most people with the flu (influenza) are strongly encouraged to avoid hospital emergency departments to prevent spreading the disease to others.

Adults should only come to the emergency department if they have flu symptoms and have difficulty breathing or can’t tolerate fluids. Flu is an acute respiratory illness caused by a virus.

Symptoms include fever, cough, weakness, body aches and headache. It can lead to pneumonia.

Children should be brought to the emergency department if their symptoms improve and then suddenly become worse. Or, if you notice any of the following signs: • Fast or difficult breathing; • Bluish or dark-coloured lips or skin; • Drowsiness to the point where the child cannot be easily wakened; • Severe crankiness or not wanting to be held; • Dehydration – not drinking enough fluids and not passing urine regularly.

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has developed an online self-screening tool at ontario. ca/flu.

The website also offers tips for managing flu symptoms at home, which include drinking lots of fluids and taking basic pain or fever symptom relievers.

People who are feeling ill should not visit patients at the hospital. Instead, consider calling or emailing using tlc@rmh.org. This email address

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Dental program changes could hurt children

The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit say proposed changes to dental programs delivered by Ontario health units could leave some vulnerable children with less medical service.

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The Ontario government’s proposed integration of dental health programs offered to children and youth is designed to make it less confusing for families to access dental care, but Dr. Laleh Sadeghi told the HKPR board that two related changes are worrisome: • Health units would no longer be required to offer preventive dental services to children in their communities.

• Some children with urgent dental conditions will no longer be eligible for one full course of dental treatment to restore dental health, as is currently offered through the Children in Need of Treatment program.

Dr. Sadeghi said the changes are particularly worrisome in the City of Kawartha Lakes, as well as Haliburton and Northumberland counties, where there is a higher rate of tooth decay among Kindergarten students. Over the last three years, Health Unit screening in local schools has found approximately 37 per cent of Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten students suffer from some form of tooth decay.

Promoting safe talk to help people respond to potential suicides

Most people with thoughts of suicide invite help. Often these opportunities to help are missed, dismissed or avoided — leaving people more alone and at greater risk.

The safeTALK program (Suicide Alertness For

Everyone) is aimed at improving the skills of family members, friends, caregivers and community support people including front-line workers, clergy, teachers and law enforcement—in other words, everyone.

The Ross Memorial Family-Centred-Care Working Group and the Boys and Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes are hosting a safeTALK session on Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 10:30 am to 2 pm at the Boys and Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes, Arts and Cultural Room.

The cost is $10, and pre-registration is required.

Keep that baby smoke free

Quitting smoking isn’t any easier when you’re pregnant, and local rates of smoking throughout pregnancy are higher in Peterborough County and City than the provincial average.

But a new partnership between Peterborough County-City Health Unit and the Partners in Pregnancy Clinic is giving more options and support to area women who are pregnant or have young children.

The “Choose to Be…Smoke Free” quitsmoking program is tailored specifically for women, incorporating women’s knowledge of their communities and lived experiences. It combines behavioural counselling and group support with free nicotine replacement therapy.

Other key program components include free transportation, help with childcare, positive smoke-free resources, women-centred quit kits, opportunities for social networking, and incentives like weekly gift cards for a grocery store or pharmacy.

Contact Peterborough County-City Health Unit at 705-743-1000.

Screen time robbing kids of playtime

Be it television, computer or smart phone, according to ParticipACTION, Canadian kids now spend an average of 7.5 hours every day in front of a screen.

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Alda Kimble (1920-2014): An appreciation

By Allan Ingram

With the passing on Dec. 23, 2014, of Alda Kimble in her 95th year, the Bobcaygeon community has lost a very special lady.

Alda’s husband, Orville, died in 1964, leaving her to raise their 10 children. In addition to managing her own household, she performed house-cleaning services for others, including Tom Nye’s Westerham group home.

With seven boys and three girls, it was natural for the family to get involved in sports, and in Bobcaygeon that basically means hockey. Alda was dedicated to her family, so she attended all the kids’ games.

She was one of the ladies who prepared the roast beef dinners for hockey tournaments, for which she was given the Stirling Jermyn Memorial award.

After watching her seven sons’ games through mite to junior, she began to follow her grandchildren—and even her great grandchildren— in various leagues and centres throughout the province. In 2009, she was given a lifetime pass by Bobcaygeon Minor Hockey.

As her family moved away from home, she began to expand her community involvement— in Trinity’s United Church Women, the South Verulam Women’s Institute, the Bobcaygeon Public Library board, Bobcaygeon Horticultural Society (she loved her flower garden). She was the first recipient of the Bobcaygeon Kinsmen’s Citizen of the Year Award.

Alda had an amazing memory for genealogy.

She sent hundreds of greeting cards to friends and relatives with birthday, get-well and congratulatory wishes. She rarely missed a wake or funeral of a relative, friend or community member.

We have lost a library of local history, and an ambassador of goodwill for our community.

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In Memory of my dear husband Bert Macey I thought of you today, but that is nothing new.

I thought about you yesterday and days before that too.

I think of you in silence, I often speak your name.

All I have are memories and your picture in a frame.

Your memory is a keepsake from which I’ll never part.

God has you in His arms, I have you in my heart.

All my love Rosemarie & Family

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705-738-3214 Leave message. ____________________ WINDOWS DOORS & GLASS Repaired or replacements. You may need only glass units or caulking. Small metal work too. Call Harold: 705-887-6608 or cell: 705-341-1617

Deadline for next issue: Wednesday January 28, 2015.

20 words or less for $25 + H.S.T. E-Mail: Classifieds@thepromoter.ca EXPERIENCED SEAMSTRESS Custom-fit clothing alterations. Call April.

705-738-2396 ____________________ A DUTCH TOUCH Residential house cleaning at its finest.

Roelie Koster 705-738-0080 roeliekoster@yahoo.ca

FOR RENT

FENELON FALLS Short or long term 1 & 2 bedroom bungalowstyle efficiency units, completely redecorated, new paint, carpet, hard surface, drapes, tub surrounds, light fixtures, includes stove & fridge, block to downtown, beach & park on 1/2 acre property. *All Inclusive* No smoking/pets. Ref. 905-435-7303.

WANTED ANTIQUES

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

Anything old.

R. Carruth.

705-887-1672. ____________________ Moving or Downsizing?

We buy antiques and collectibles.

Vintage costume jewellery, sports memorabilia, small furnishings, decorative arts, vintage toys, collectible glass & china, local interest books, etc. Special interest in pre-1970s comic books and rock, soul & blues records (LPs and 45s).

Small collections or entire estates!

Robert or Penny 705-324-2699

WANTED

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

Anything metal.

FREE pick-up.

Call Andy 705-793-2145 ____________________ Senior looking for senior to share large house in downtown Bobcaygeon with full accomodation.

Please call 705-7383337 for full details. ____________________ A PLACE FOR MOM 1 bdrm apt, few stairs, for senior. Non smoking, no pets. Prefer downtown.

705-731-9168

EVENT

Please join us to celebrate Dorothy Falls’ 90th birthday! Senior Centre, Bobcaygeon.

Saturday, Jan.31 1-4 pm. In lieu of gifts, a donation to the food bank would be appreciated.

The Falls family.

IN MEMORY

IN MEMORY OF OUR MOM ALICE E. JERMYN July 21, 1924 January 18 2014 “There are no perfect words Only thoughtful silence That whispers softly of missing you” Candace, Holly, Mark, Todd And family.

IN MEMORY OF JONATHAN TULLY July 20, ‘96 - Jan 4 ,14 One year has passed since that sad day When the one we loved was called away God took him home, it was his will, But in out hearts he liveth still.

Missed by all Tully’s ____________________ KENNETH JERRY FRANCIS COUMBS In memory of a loving husband, father and grandfather who passed away Jan 22, 2012 Fond are the ties that are broken Dear is the one that is gone In memory we shall keep him As long as the years roll on As we loved him, so we miss him In our memory he is dear Loved, remembered, longed for always Bringing many a silent tear “In silence we remember” Lovingly remembered by Audrey & family

THANK YOU

Thank you to Purdy’s Jewellery & Gems from Holly Jermyn - Schnegg, winner of the grand prize draw.

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AUDREY CHAPMAN 1925 - 2014

Audrey’s ‘girls’ and their families wish to thank family, friends, and co-workers for their sympathy and support since the recent loss of their Mom and Grandma. In particular, thanks are extended to everyone who helped them honour Audrey’s wish to remain in her home: Amy Gilson and staff of William Place Retirement Home, the Central East Community Access Centre, Graham Bashford and staff of Castle Keep Retirement, Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes, Red Cross Care Partners, and Paramed. Thank you also to Joanne Nygard and staff of Hendren Funeral Home (Monk Chapel) for all of their support.

Erma Chapman, Kathy Chapman, and Cindy Snider CRAIG: Barry Forrest Passed away peacefully at the Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay on Monday December 15, 2014.

Barry Craig of Bobcaygeon in his 67th year.

Barry became a licensed Funeral Director in Ontario in 1971 and along with his wife Monique, he was the coowner of The Village Florist in Bobcaygeon. Loved and missed by his wife Monique (nee Langlois).

Also missed by his father Forrest and his wife Rose of Owen Sound, brothers Carl (Wanda) of Mission, B.C., Gordon (Susan) of Port Elgin and Harvey of the U.S.A. He is survived and remembered by several nieces, nephews and the Langlois Family. Many will remember the love that Barry had for his three dogs Cody, Phoenix and Ava. Cremation has taken place.

Visitation will be held at THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, MONK CHAPEL, 6 Helen St., Bobcaygeon on Friday January 16, 2015 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. A private family funeral service will follow. Memorial donations may be made to the Ross Memorial Hospital – Palliative Care Unit or the Canadian Cancer Society as expressions of sympathy. Friends may send condolences by contacting the funeral home at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-738-3222.

CHAPMAN, Audrey (nee Prescott) Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 in her ninetieth year at William Place Retirement Home, Lindsay, Ontario. Predeceased by her loving husband Newton (1990), son-in-law Jim Love (2003), sister Dorothy Sparkes (2008), and grandson Dan Snider (2009). Sadly missed and forever loved by her daughters Erma Chapman (Ben van Haute), Kathy Chapman (Kevin), and Cindy Snider (John); grandchildren Christa Ribey (Doug), Phil Chapman (Christina), Nick Chapman, Carolyn Snider, and Charlotte Chapman; greatgrandchildren Paige and Quinn Ribey. Audrey will be missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral service was held on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 1:00 PM in the HENDREN FUNERAL HOME, MONK CHAPEL, 6 Helen Street, Bobcaygeon. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Hemophilia Society, the Ross Memorial Hospital, or a charity of your choice. Friends may send condolences by contacting the funeral home at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-738-3222.

PEEL; Richard Stewart “Dick” It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Richard “Dick” Peel on December 16 2014 at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay in his 70th year.

Dick Peel was the beloved husband of Christine Peel {nee Robb} for 44 years. Loving and devoted father of Robin DeShane {Craig}.

Loved Poppa of Collin and Carson. Brother of Jim {Carole}. Remembered by Sue Wells {the late Sam}, his nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents Stewart and Marjorie Peel. Dick was the former owner of Dick Peel Sports and Cycle and drove transport for LaMantias in Lindsay. Services took place on December 22, 2014 at Mackey Funeral Home in Lindsay, with internment at the Verulam Cemetery in Bobcaygeon. Online donations or condolences may be made at www.mackeys.ca

Beverly Isobel Chapman (Mitchell) April 14, 1930 – January 11, 2015 Isobel passed suddenly and unexpectedly at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay, Ontario on January 11, 2015. Dear wife of Ronald (1930-2000), they are now reunited in peace. Isobel constantly shared the love for, and pride of her family. She will be dearly missed by sons Michael (Susan) and Stephen (Lisa); grandsons Jason, Donald, Scott and Patrick; granddaughters Alison, Brigitte and Sophie and great grandchildren Carter and Peyton. The family thanks her large community of friends who have provided support and added such richness to her life.

Relatives and friends are invited to call at THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, MONK CHAPEL on Friday, January 16, 2015 from 1:30 - 4:30 PM. A funeral service will be held at Trinity United Church, Bobcaygeon on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 11:00 AM. Interment will take place in Verulam Cemetery at a later date. A reception will follow in the Church Hall. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Trinity United Church, Bobcaygeon. Friends may send condolences to Isobel’s family by visiting www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-738-3222.

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Paul London Gee August 24, 1932 – January 10, 2015 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Paul London Gee. Peacefully with family by his side at Ross Memorial Hospital on Saturday, January 10, 2015, at the age of 82. Loving husband of Barbara for 61 years.

Beloved father of Douglas (Elaine) Gee, Gary (Lori Ann) Gee, Paula (David) Bamford. Doting grandfather of Cara, Jason and Trevor. Brother of Wayne (Kaye) Gee, Lyle (Ruth) Gee and Joan (Richard) Lister. Fondly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by his parents Julia London and Walter Gee, and brothers Karl, Dale and Allard. Paul was born in New Brunswick August 24, 1932. Graduated Bath High School at 15 years old and came to Toronto on his own at 16. In 1948 he was awarded the King’s Award for Marksmanship. Soon thereafter he met the love of his life, married Barb in 1953, and began their life together. Paul was a licensed Hoisting Engineer and worked in that field for many years in Toronto. He bought a resort in Bobcaygeon and moved his family there in 1974, and started the family business, D&G Excavating, that same year. Paul enjoyed many years of playing guitars, fiddles and singing at gatherings with friends and family. He was an amazing father who did everything for and with his kids. Grandpa also supported his grandchildren with great pride.

Attended all Cara’s public speaking competitions, he not only sponsored but attended Jason’s baseball, and he never missed any of Trevor’s hockey games. He even made it to every practice!

Paul will be fondly remembered as a hardworking, kind-hearted, giving, caring, true gentleman who was always there to help others, and for his great and undeniable love of his family. Relatives and friends are invited to call at THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES – MONK CHAPEL, Bobcaygeon, on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 PM. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 10:00 AM in the Chapel. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or Crohn’s and Colitis Canada.

Friends may send condolences to Paul’s family by visiting www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-738-3222.

Armstrong, Madeleine Annie Emily Passed away peacefully at the Ross Memorial Hospital, on Monday, January 12th, 2015.

Madeleine, in her 88th year, was the beloved wife of the late Robert Armstrong.

Loving mother of Rick, Laura and Trish (Chris).

Adoring grandmother to James, Holly, Emily, Hayley and Brooke, and great-grandmother to Jillian, Greysen, Jack and Morgan. Predeceased by her parents and her brothers. Will be missed by her many nieces, nephews and extended family. At Madeleine’s request, there will be no visitation or service. Arrangements entrusted to the Mackey Funeral Home. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online donations or messages of condolences can be made at www. mackeys.ca.

Local Events JAN 19, 21, 23, 26, 28 & 30 - Adult Day program offered by Community Care at Trinity United Church, Bobcaygeon, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Call 705-324-7323 for details or to book a spot.

JAN 19, 22, 26 & 29 - Adult Day program offered by Community Care at Trinity United Church, Omemee, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Call 705-324-7323 to book a spot.

JAN 19 & 26 - Basic foot care services for seniors and people with special needs are offered by Community Care in Little Britain. Pre-booked appointments required.

Call 705-879-4100 to book an appointment.

JAN 20 - Seniors luncheon presented by Community Care at the Woodville-Eldon Community Centre, noon.

Call 705-324-7323 to reserve.

JAN 20, 21, 27 & 28 - Adult Day program offered by Community Care City or dementia-specific clients.

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at Jennings Creek Christian Reformed Church, Lindsay. Call 705-324-7323 to book a spot.

JAN 20, 23, 27 & 30 - Adult Day program offered by Community Care, Fenelon Falls United Church 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Call 705-324-7323 for details or to book a spot.

JAN 20 - Lindsay osteoporosis information meeting 1:30pm at Adelaide Place. Topic: Fall Prevention in Adults. The next meeting will be Feb 17, 2015 See our full Local Event listings online at www. thepromoter.ca

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