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Your Community News Magazine Volume 24, Issue 13

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OFFTHE TOP

For weeks now, big stories – such as the OMB appeal of the Dewdney Mountain Farms Inc. limestone quarry and the

provincial election – have dominated the local news scene. However, my favourite story in this edition of The Kawartha Promoter is far from hard news. It all started with an e-mail we received from Steve Winter. Steve and his family had recently moved to Bobcaygeon from the city, seeking a change from life in the big smoke and a more relaxed atmosphere and pace of life. His 14-year-old daughter, Maddy, was embracing the change. She was riding her blue bike the half-mile or so to catch her school bus and was leaving the bike parked behind a newspaper box to retrieve it and ride home at the end of the school day. But she got off of the bus June 12 to find the bike was gone. She was understandably upset and even went door-to-door looking for it but to no avail.

Steve said it was a tough lesson for his daughter to learn and he wanted to shame the person or persons who stole the bicycle. We decided to run Steve’s letter in Village Voice, hoping the bike would be returned. It was not. However, we got phone calls from community-minded individuals. They didn’t want the Webster’s left with a sour taste in their mouth by one bad apple in our community. They also felt sorry for the teenager who was left without a ride. Three people offered to replace Maddy’s bike with one of them – Joyce Poole – contacting the Websters directly and bringing Maddy a replacement bike on Thursday, June 28. Steve’s response to all of this? “It sure does restore your confidence in people that pay it forward like that. I just hope the person that took it saw the letter in your paper and felt bad for a minute or two, it’s a matter of principle.” We applaud the community response and hope the thief grows a conscience.

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Brent & Kathy Simpson

Supports CFRAD I am writing in support of those citizens that are opposing the application that re-zoned approximately 400 acres of property on Ledge Rd., Trent Lakes, for the potential purpose of very large scale aggregate development. Opposition to this application is currently being heard by the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), which began hearings May of this year. There are several negative impacts that will arise from a large aggregate quarry at this location, potential for other impacts remain well within the realm of possibility. Without diminishing the overall nature of these impacts, one will be the possibility for excessive aggregate truck traffic passing through the heart of Bobcaygeon and for that matter the transportation length of CR 36. The OMB hearing will resume for one day on Friday, July 25, at 10 a.m, at the Trent Lakes municipal building. I encourage anyone concerned with the impacts on our community to attend and show their support for those opposing the application. It is important that the OMB chairperson is aware that there is a considerable amount of community interest and concern. We are all stakeholders in this process. Another important date is Tuesday, July 15, at 1 p.m. at the same location. At this time, Ted Oaks

will appear in front of Trent Lakes council to voice objection to a proposal that the municipality, i.e., taxpayer, will share in the cost of reconstructing Quarry Rd., part of the proposed aggregate haul route. Please endeavour to attend these two important meetings.John MainBobcaygeon

Not a done deal As supporters of CFRAD (stop the mega quarry) we are greatly concerned at the amount of misinformation and misunderstanding that many people have regarding this mega quarry. Two examples one hears are ‘the figures, re. the number of trucks is greatly exaggerated’ and ‘it is a done deal.’ If you had attended the OMB hearing as we have, you would have heard the figures presented as evidence by the quarry’s own lawyer and expert witnesses under oath. Should the owner achieve the change in zoning of this land from rural to aggregate he proposes to quarry 1.5 million metric tons of limestone each year. The proposal is to run a truck every three minutes in peak time. Eighty percent of this haulage will run Country Road 36, right past our beautiful residential section and our 200 East St. S. residences. We, as CKL taxpayers will pay dearly if this planned haul route is allowed with damage to roads and bridges. Our resale value of our homes will definitely be affected. As far as ‘it is a done deal’ is concerned, it is by far not a done deal. Ask the hundreds of people who have filled the Trent Lakes council chambers each day of the hearing. Hundreds more brought lawn chairs and listened through an outdoor speaker system. Please join us when the hearing resumes on Friday, July 25 at Trent Lakes at 10 a.m. Betty and Bruce McTaggartBobcaygeon

A quarry story We are concerned for our beautiful Kawartha Lakes here in cottage country. There are at least 35 quarries in this area, an area that is rich in limestone and granite. The latest proposal is for a 432-acres (327 football fields) mega-quarry just outside of Bobcaygeon. The proposed haul route goes right by my patio. Many citizens are concerned that this mega-quarry will affect significant wetlands, water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, change air quality with dust and blasting and add noise pollution, traffic problems and lower some property values. The proposed quarry is within the First Nations at Curve Lake traditional hunting ground. There is even a natural spring and a cave system adjacent to the site. (See a video of the caves at Dewdney’s


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Cave, a Geological Treasure). Broad concerns are also: community and health impact, explosives’ transportation and storage, rehabilitation and site after-use and a dangerous precedent of further development of mega-quarries in the area (see AWARE-Ontario.ca). The Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) crucial hearing date is Friday, July 25 at 10 a.m. at the Trent Lakes municipal office. This is a meeting where the proponent is filing updated reports concerning dust, blasting, species at risk, noise reports for on-site and haulage routes and a water report involving sediment and spills. The office is on Hwy 36, east of Bobcaygeon and past Nogies Creek on the south side of the road. Please involve yourself in whatever way you can and if possible come out in support of Citizens for Responsible Aggregate Development (CFRAD) www.CFRAD.comMary McKnightBobcaygeon

Reader questions balloons As the song goes, I love a parade and it was a pleasure to be in Bobcaygeon this Tuesday (July 1) to celebrate Canada Day. We all lined the street in anticipation of the parade which began with a marching band followed by the national anthem and then the first and “biggest” float. It was a spectacular display of Canadian colours, shimmering in the sunlight with line dancers leading

the way for a wagonload of red and white beach balls being tossed to the crowd. Bigley’s does it again. On with the show. Wait. Back up a bit. Before all of that, there was a jaw dropping, eye popping, abundance of red and white helium filled balloons released to the sky and we all watched as they drifted away, out of sight but not out of mind. A spectacle I admit, but at what cost and I’m not referring to the price per balloon but the environmental costs. What goes up must come down and these balloons return to earth less glorious as ugly litter. After they have drifted for miles and the helium, a finite resource used to fill them has dissipated or they burst, they return to us. They land in the lakes, rivers, oceans, the countryside and city streets and wherever they land they pose a threat to wildlife, and ultimately our life too. Likely these balloons were made from latex, a natural substance derived from the rubber tree, thereby considered biodegradable. What exactly does that mean? Exactly how long does it take to biodegrade and will it happen before or after it has been ingested by wildlife? Many states have set legislation against the release of these balloons because of the impact it has on the ecosystem. Once again Canada is slow to follow suit and as I stood agape at the reveal, not for its splendour, but for its tawdriness and its ultimate impact on our environment. We are the Kawartha Lakes, surrounded by


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bright and shining waters. People flock here each year to enjoy the beauty of this area. They also come because of Bigley’s. They are as much of an attraction as the area itself. So come on Bigley’s, you can do better than that. Set a better example; make better choices.Linda J.Howes Fenelon Falls

Parade turn-off As a newcomer to Bobcaygeon, I was looking forward to my first Canada Day parade. It will be my last. Although colourful floats, music and the delight of watching red and white balloons released to the sky, all contributed to a great parade, the image that will stay with me is of a beat-up old tractor driven by a man smoking a cigarette. In what way does this celebrate our country? Who or what was that parade participant representing? Is there not a screening process in place that the parade organizers use to decide who will be in the parade. Considering the amount of work involved in planning such an important event, it is unfortunate that it was marred by one participant’s behaviour. Carol ChellewBobcaygeon

A big thank you The ladies golf league of Sturgeon Point Golf Course would like to thank all the volunteers and

participatants who came to raise money for the Breast Health Care Program at Ross Memorial Hospital. Our charity golf tournament this year had the most golfers and the most money raised by our club. Therese Scheer has spearheaded the fundraising for the past eight years and through her efforts, and of all the golf enthusiasts, $60,200 has been raised in that time. The money raised has gone directly into the diagnosis and treatment for many women and men in the City of Kawartha Lakes. We are proud to have been a part of this for the past six years.Nellie Austin Fenelon Falls

Rubber duck race winners Bobcaygeon Lions Club annual rubber duck race 2014 winners: first – Geri Bridge from Mississauga ($500); second – Rose Connelly from Bobcaygeon ($250). Thanks to all that have participated in the race. Proceeds to three charities.Bobcaygeon and District Lions Club

Secondary aggregate meeting I attended the secondary aggregate meeting on July 4 at the community center. Was there fireworks? Watch the video at www.kawarthalakesaltmedia.org and you’ll see! First and foremost, I want to shine a light on the fact that once again we have a plan (for


haulage routes) which will have a huge impact on every resident of the City of the Kawartha Lakes. Whether it be delayed emergency services or general inconvenience on the roads, increases to car insurance or property taxes or loss of property value, these are some of the potential impacts to us as residents and yet, once again we are the last to be involved in the decision-making process. I hear all the time the word stakeholder as if there are some persons/businesses that have a vested interest in a particular issue that gives them some kind of elevated status. I would like to point out an inconvenient truth here and that is ‘there is only one stakeholder’ and only one. That stakeholder is us, the public. Without our contribution, no level of government would be able to exist. This year, twice, we will have two sets of politicians, provincial and municipal, who will be begging for your vote and trust to represent your best interests. If that is the case, why after this particular committee has sat for 17 months, are we, the only stakeholders, finding out about this proposal 30 days before it is rushed before council for approval? That`s just 30 days to read, absorb and react to a plan that will be presented at, you guessed it, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, a plan that will have an impact for generations to come in this part of the world. I may seem like a stuck record on this but when the public is not truly engaged and involved, when tactics which seem to fulfill only the letter of the law and not the spirit of the law, when the absolute minimum is done to give the appearance of public consultation to allow a plan to go ahead, it breeds an atmosphere of mistrust, which in turn creates negotiations that are confrontational rather than collaborative, when the public finally find out that none of this is really in their best interests and the truth has been suppressed until the latest possible hour to try an avert any serious opposition, the resulting bad feeling is so detrimental to the workings of a healthy community that the cost must surely outweigh any benefits. Someone at the meeting said with feeling that this should not be rushed through for approval. It should be an election issue. I agree.Steve Clarke, Candidate Ward 7

Bobcaygeon’s 22nd annual House Tour Many, many thanks to all who had a part in this year’s very successful House Tour: the homeowners who so graciously allowed their homes, Karen Visser for the donation of a lovely work of art, Spitting

Images for the $100 gift certificate and Just for the Halibut for the two, $50 dining certificates. We had three in-town winners and one out-of-town winner for the draw prizes. It takes many hard working volunteers to make this happen each year and to them we give our sincere thank-you for a job well done. “Jo” Wesley Bobcaygeon House Tour Committee

Thanks for coming Bobcaygeon’s Verulam Masonic Lodge, located on the corner of Bolton and King Streets, thank all visitors who attended our annual family open house strawberry night, Friday, June 20. Everyone enjoyed an explanation of our lodge furnishings provided by Allan White followed by entertainment from The Great Bobolini, a magician. A lodge and visitor donation to the Kawartha North Family Health Team – Bobcaygeon walk-in clinic completed a very successful evening.John Whyte, masterVerulam Masonic Lodge, Bobcaygeon

ClarificationA letter entitled ‘another hearing’ by Diane Tilley (June 27, 2014 pg. 4) was edited for length and incorrectly said ‘that people looking to move out of the GTA will look elsewhere when they learn of the heavy traffic and tourists’. That was not what Diane Tilley meant. She meant that people will avoid Bobcaygeon due to the heavy truck traffic, not tourists.

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The City of Kawartha Lakes needs you! Citizen Appointments to the Bobcaygeon Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Grant Committee are now open.

The Committee makes recommendations concerning �nancial assistance through the Bobcaygeon Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund to non-pro�t, community based organizations and individuals that provide programs, projects, services, or activities that enhance the quality of life for Bobcaygeon residents in the areas of health, arts, culture, heritage, education and the environment.

Applicant Eligibility:- an elector in the City of Kawartha Lakes residing within the boundaries of the Village of Bobcaygeon- a Canadian citizen- 18 Years of Age or Older

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Budget pressures The budget advisory committee has directed staff to bring forward an average residential tax increase of 2.5% but taxpayers can expect to pay more thanks to provincial government and O.P.P. changes coming forward. In a written report to the July 8 meeting, director of corporate services Mary-Anne Dempster said the average residential tax rate increase of 2.5% would be on top of a 2% increase from an Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) reduction and an estimated 4.08% in additional OPP policing costs. That equates to an estimated 8.58% increase. Increases in sewer and water rates are also anticipated. Dempster also referred to other “pressures” facing the city, such as winter control, insurance, wages and benefits and necessary infrastructure upgrades. At the meeting, it was further revealed that the winter maintenance budget had blown out by a whopping $2.8 million and that no increase will be sought for 2015 as the city’s Black Belt or Green Belt teams analyze that service area. A draft budget is expected to be tabled in November.

Bridge costs blow out Like many taxpayers, Ward 10 Coun. Pat Dunn wanted to know how concrete work on the Lindsay

Street North Bridge had gone nearly $350,000 over budget. Engineer Juan Rojas explained that when the contractor started to expose the sidewalk to do work on the railings the concrete began to disintegrate. He said they discovered the rebar was undersized and not properly installed. He asked council to support an upset limit of $341,599 in case the sidewalks on both sides of the bridge have to be redone. Ward 12 Coun. Gord James said it was a case of an inspection of former work not being done or done incorrectly in the past and Mayor Ric McGee said it was additional work that wasn’t foreseen when the contracts were being prepared for the current work. “It was a problem that was discovered. Now we have to fix it,” Dunn said. Ward 14 Coun. Ron Ashmore was also critical of the process.

Norland community hall The Norland Community Hall is one step closer to fruition after council green-lighted the awarding of a contract to an architectural firm to do the design and project administration at the Norland Recreation Centre. Ward 9 Coun. Andy Luff spoke against the overall nearly $1 million project, saying it included an arena and the city had enough arenas that were not paying for themselves. He said he did not think the people of Norland would support it and it would be a drain to the city. However, Ward 2 Coun. Emmett Yeo said the Ward family had left land specifically for a community hall and the ice pad was just a small component of the rec centre. He noted that Norland had not had a community centre since amalgamation. Ward 3 Coun. David Hodgson retorted that he did not think there was an arena in the city that covered its costs and that community centres are important to the fabric of the community. The city is spending $770,000 for the new community centre addition at Ward Park and $150,000 on the Old School facility.

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In Loving Memory of my dearest twin sister

Karen Lynn Herr (Rich)July 21, 2013

If tears could build a stairway,

And memories could build a lane,We would walk all the way to Heaven,

To bring you home again.In tears we watched you sinking,

We watched you fade away,And though our hearts were breaking,

We knew you could not stay.A million times we think of you,

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Miss you, Love you AlwaysSharon and Dennis


New depot Bobcaygeon will get a new $700,000 depot on Ranch Rd. to store winter sand and salt and equipment. Several historic facilities had passed their use-by-date and been replaced with an interim, temporary material storage structure that is too small. Ward 13 Coun. Pat Warren sought support for the project, saying it had been put off once already; and the current makeshift operation was not an efficient way for the city to operate. The project will be phased in over two years.

New user feeThe city has implemented a new user fee - $100 to apply for information about road allowances. The new fee deals with ownership, maintenance, assumption and or by-law road allowance inquiries. In a written report, staff said they are spending time and money and on an increasing number of requests and thought a fee was in order.

McGee scolds council Mayor Ric McGee scolded some councillors who wanted to pull the plug on a deal with Honeywell Limited to make the city more energy efficient, with an investment of just over $1.7 million to be paid back over 9.6 years. Ward 13 Coun. Pat Warren led the charge,

saying she was all for energy efficiency but could it not be done in-house. Ward 14 Coun. Ron Ashmore said Honeywell Limited had never even come to council but he was told they had, and were in fact in attendance at the meeting. McGee said the city had ordered studies that had sat on shelves so it was time for something that would actually be executed and implemented. He added that councillors have known about the project for more than a year so it should have come as no surprise. The motion passed.

Housing help centre A Housing Help Centre is also one step closer for Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton after council endorsed its implementation at the meeting. It will be managed and delivered by an organization chosen through a request for proposal process that includes an in-house bid. It is aimed at ensuring continuous homelessness services.

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STOlEN ONE BOBCAYGEON - Maddy Winter has a bicycle again after the community responded to the local teenager’s stolen bike plight. The Kawartha Promoter ran a letter from her father, Steve Winter, in the June 27th edition, lamenting how they had only recently moved to the area from Bowmanville and were

disappointed when Maddy’s bicycle was stolen June 12. After the letter ran, the phones starting ringing at our newsmagazine with three people offering to replace Maddy’s bike. “Oh, that’s really nice,” Maddy told us when we shared the news. She added that one thing she has learned from this experience is “lock a bike.” The Winters accepted one of the donations and wanted to thank the other callers for their kindness. Steve Winter said they had also purchased a lock. Steve told us: “It sure does restore your confidence in people that pay it forward like that.”

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liNDSAY – Thousands of people and approximately 800 classic cars are expected to converge on Lindsay this weekend for Classics on Kent. One of the town’s biggest annual attractions kicks off Friday night (July 11) with a car cruise and BBQ at the Howard Johnson on Lindsay St. S. Organizers said the event will run from 5 to 8 p.m. featuring music as well as the BBQ. The Academy Theatre has booked Elvis – The Moments for 8 p.m. Saturday (July 12) features the Rolling Thunder Classic Car Parade and the A&W Cruise Night. There will also be an antique extravaganza during the day at the Lindsay fairgrounds and the Academy is putting on Ed Sullivan – Caravan of the Stars in the evening. The actual Classics on Kent – Classic Car Show goes Sunday (July 13), with registration from 7 a.m. and the show itself taking over the downtown from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The antique extravaganza is continuing from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Queen Street United Church is putting on a pulled pork lunch.


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Horoscopes July 11 - July 25, 2014Melodie McCullough

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• Hamburger Thursday 4-7 p.m., fun euchre – 7-9:30 p.m.• Karaoke with Merle – Friday 8 p.m to midnight, featuring wings.• Every Saturday – meat roll - 2:30 p.m.• Saturday, July 12 - yard/craft sale, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.• Saturday, Aug. 2, Newfie dinner – 6 p.m. and dance to follow with

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entertainment• Last Saturday of the month – euchre – 12:30 p.m. - $5.

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• Weekly bingo Fridays at 6:45 p.m. and weekly meat draws Saturdays at 5 p.m.

• big buck bid euchre the third Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m.• Seniors cards - Monday afternoons at 1 p.m. • Drop-in cards -Tuesday evenings at 7p.m.• Lunch the last Tuesday of each month from April to October. $7

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• Lunch on Friday, July 25, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chicken or liver and onions. $8 includes tea or coffee and dessert.

• Wednesday, Aug. 6, Big Buck Bid Euchre. Play starts at 11 a.m., $10 per person includes light lunch.

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• Tuesday and Thursday - pub fare lunches noon to 2 p.m.• Friday - full dinners ll:30 a.m. to l:30 p.m., liver/ roast beef, always a special

item too.• Saturday - live entertainment 7:30 to ll:30 p.m. free, open to the public.

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• Second Friday of the month until June, blind draw darts, 7:30 p.m. - registration $10 per person.

• The Legion will be closed for extensive renovation July 7 to Oct. 6

Cancer (June 23 to July 23) The full moon in July is known in English as the Hay Moon, while the Algonquian name for it is Buck Moon. It is normally the month when the new antlers of buck deer push out of their foreheads in coatings of velvety fur. For this reason, it is associated with great changes. Are you ready for the changes in your life, Cancer?

Leo (July 24 to Aug. 23) Being ruled by the Sun, the most important of the celestial bodies, Leos like to show feelings of power and superiority, often trying to outshine other signs. Beware this tendency! No one likes a show-off!

Virgo (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) “The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun”: Jon Krakauer. Dear Virgo – take this quote to heart. Dare to dare dreams not yet dreamt!

Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) When life is getting you down, Libra … head to the nearest public library! You never know what you may find: a new love lurking amongst the shelves; a book of glorious inspiration; or, just a great summer novel! Read on!

Scorpio (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) If you can’t be with the one you love, love the one you’re with – and, no, this does not mean we are telling you to cheat on your partner. It means enjoy the people with whom you share your life right now, and don’t pine for something you don’t have.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) A new phase in your life is about to begin. Jump right in! Make good choices. Know your priorities.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) Capricorn, you are always thinking of others! Your compassion is known far and wide. We ask you now to show compassion to yourself. Silence the inner critic with kind and loving words, just as you would treat a dear friend.

Aquarius (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) Workplace romance may soon appear, Aquarius. Don’t get carried away. Stay calm. Don’t lose your head – or your job!

Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) Pisces, you have a strong sense of intuition. Do not disregard your “gut feelings”, for they come from your inner-most self and are an essential and natural connection. They will never let you down. Learn to “self-trust”.

Aries (March 21 to April 20) Who is the “custodian” of your self-esteem, dear Aries? We sincerely hope and trust it is YOU, not someone else who determines your worth and value in this world. Be true to yourself.

Taurus (April 21 to May 21) A Taurus friend is a good friend, indeed. You are known for your faithfulness and warm-heartedness, and your quiet, placid nature. Be aware of the how much you mean to your chums.

Gemini (May 22 to June 22) Adaptability is a strong point of yours, Gemini. That’s good because you may have any number of situations thrown at you in the near future. Deal with them in your own style and you’ll do well.

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Choosing a business location is perhaps the most important decision a small business owner or startup will make, so it requires precise planning and research. It involves looking at demographics, assessing your supply chain, scoping the competition, staying on budget, understanding provincial laws and taxes, and much more. Here are some tips to help you choose the right business location.Determine your needs: Most businesses choose a location that provides exposure to customers. Additionally, there are less obvious factors and needs to consider, for example:• Brand Image – Is the location consistent with the

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employees? What will their commute be like?• Plan for Future Growth – If you anticipate further

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• Safety – Consider the crime rate. Will employees feel safe alone in the building or walking to their vehicles?

• Regulations – These determine whether you can conduct your type of business in certain properties or locations. You can find out how property is zoned by contacting your local planning agency.

Evaluate Your Finances Besides determining what you can afford, you will need to be aware of other financial considerations:• Hidden Costs – Very few spaces are business ready.

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• Taxes – What are the income and sales tax rates for your province and city? What about property taxes? Could you pay less in taxes by locating your business elsewhere?

• Government Economic Incentives – Your business location can determine whether you qualify for government economic business programs, such as province-specific small business loans and other financial incentives.

is the Area Business Friendly? Understanding laws and regulations imposed on businesses in a particular location is essential. As you look to grow your business, it can be advantageous to work with a small business specialist or counselor. Check what programs and support your provincial government and local community offer to small businesses. Many provinces offer online tools to help small business owners start up and succeed. The Bottom line Do your research. Talk to other business owners and potential co-tenants. Consult the small business community and utilize available resources, such as free government-provided demographic data, to help in your efforts.

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BOBCAYGEON - The North Pigeon Lake Ratepayers Association (NPLRA) will hold a forum for local candidates in the City of Kawartha Lakes and Municipality of Trent Lakes municipal elections July 19. NPLRA president Ross Morton said the forum coincides with their annual AGM which starts at 10 a.m. at the Bobcaygeon Lawn Bowling Club. “So much has happened in our area since the last election and voter activism has risen to an all time high. We believe that the constituents need plentiful and early exposure to the candidates both old and new to enable them to make a rational decision come ballot (time),” he said. Morton said the association will ask all candidates three questions. He added that the association is looking forward to a large turnout of old and new members and

concerned citizens wanting to be heard. In addition to hearing what prospective municipal leaders have to say, he said there would be discussions on the Trent Severn Waterway, the Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations, Kawartha Lakes Stewards Association, Kawartha Land Trust, Kawartha Conservation lake planning, mining, quarry and municipal issues. Morton added that the association will touch on some potentially important news about the Boyd Island ownership and its future, water testing and overall activities of the board over the past year.

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liNDSAY - Construction on a $626,000 airport hangar at the Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport is scheduled to begin this month with completion slated for early fall. In a press release, the city said the 10 new T-hangars will address an urgent need for hangar space at the Lindsay-based airport and will provide opportunities for aviation enthusiasts who currently house their aircraft at other airports. With the impending closure of Buttonville Airport, local officials are hopeful the 10 new T-Hangars will attract aviators to the growing municipal airport and to the Kawartha Lakes region.

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aCCeSSIBILITY aWaRdS The City of Kawartha Lakes handed out its 2013 accessibility awards on June 26. Winners are: Left to right front row: Hugh Manley, Mike Jancsik (Dunsford and District Lions Club), Jack Murphy (Omemee Lions Club), Nancy Warren, Bob Warren (Fowlers Corners and District Lions Club), Janice Balfour (Learning Disabilities Association City of Kawartha Lakes), Chris Borrowman (Boys and Girls Club Kawartha Lakes). Left to right back row: Wanda Pitman (Omemee Lioness), Katie Baxter (City of Kawartha Lakes Economic Development), Sue Whitmore (Fowlers Corners and District Lions Club), Jean Walsh (City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team), Kim Smith (City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team), Councillor Steve Strangway, Barb Condie (City of Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Coordinator) and Norm Price (Chair, Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee). Submitted

enVIROnMenTaL HeROAnne Downey from Dunsford is the 2013 environmental hero of the year. She led the handwoven bedmats from plastic milk bags movement in the CKL. She is pictured with Mayor Ric McGee, Coun. Pat Warren and the environmental advisory committee’s James Mulhern. Submitted.

BLaCK BeLTSOn June 26, Kawartha Lakes certified its first six Lean Six Sigma Black Belts. Front row, from left, Sara Beukeboom (master black belt), Lisa Peimann, Brenda Stonehouse, Top row, left to right, Denise Williams, Janine Mitchell and Christina Sisson. Since the city launched the program last year, it says the six Black Belts and more than 50 Green Belt have identified more than $6 million in savings and productivity gains in only 10 months. Submitted.


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BOBCAYGEON - Started as “The British Empire Coal Supply Co” in Toronto in 1940 by an immigrant family from Kent, Southern England, the Ewell family began the journey. Passed down to son Bert, the Ewell’s would make their way north on weekends to a family cottage in the Muskoka. During the commute, they would always pass through a little town called “Bobcaygeon”. Bert and his wife Ruth fell in love with the little town and realized this would be their home. Bert and Ruth moved to Bobcaygeon in 1964, taking the business from Toronto with them and renaming it “British Empire Fuels”. Purchased by Ross and Madeline Whyte in 1981, the company began to evolve. “We soon outgrew the original location, and decided to buy property at our present location of 68 County Rd 36 N,” says general manager and owner Robert Whyte. The propane division began as a filling station for cylinders that was installed in 1991. “We all thought our dad was nuts for wanting to have propane,” laughs owner and vice president fleet Greg Whyte “but as always, parents know best.” And what a decision it was. They now have 36,000 USWG on site, and four bobtails to deliver it. The Whyte families have lived in Bobcaygeon for a very long time and enjoy the small town connection. “Our customers are happy to be able to walk in our office and talk to an owner. My office door is always open,” Robert says. Very proud of what has been accomplished over the years, and dealing with changes in how the business now operates, is a demonstration of the dedication this family must have. “Fifty years is a very long time but the hard work has been worth it,” Greg states. “The community as well as our suppliers and business contacts have supported our business tenfold. We have met a lot of super people over the years.” What started as a three-person operation has now evolved to close to 30 staff. The service department now services and installs all makes and models of propane equipment, as well as boiler and in-floor hydronics. “After a winter like we had, no one wants to think about air conditioning but we install them also, as well as heat pumps,” says Robert. “We are planning an open house at our facility on July 19. It is just a small token to thank our customers, suppliers and our community for keeping our business strong,” Greg said. As the industry grows and changes “The Whyte Family” will be there, hoping to continue on the tradition of family and community.


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BOBCAYGEON - Thursday, June 26th was a memorable day as we met at Riverside Park, hosting a free community BBQ complete with hamburgers and sausages, juicy watermelons and delicious drinks donated by Rubicon Food Products, to send off our local and First Nations youth on a canoe journey to Curve Lake. Many thanks to all those volunteers and participants in the journey who made this event such a success. Our hope is that we will not only build community but also make people aware of the importance of caring for our local waters and possibly picking up the challenge of becoming a “Blue Community.”- Submitted by “Jo Wesley” on behalf of the Trinity United Church Outreach Team

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FENElON FAllS – The village of Fenelon Falls is currently discussing future uses of its former arena with everything from roller skating to walking, jogging, archery, golf and baseball practice, a climbing wall, BMX and skateboarding, Boys and Girls Club’s programs, exercise groups, fly fishing lessons and special events such as radio-controlled model aircraft competitions and a year-long farmers’ market just some possibilities. Spokesman Wayne Jolly said the town, which has dubbed the space the Fenelon Falls Field House is still open to suggestions and circulating a survey. “The proposed Field House would serve adults and young families during the day, students after school, sports clubs in the evenings and add special activities and events on weekends,” Jolly said. “The object is to provide active recreation, especially during poor weather, and a place for children, youth, seniors and families to enjoy. Special events will also draw people from outside the immediate area, benefitting the local economy.” He said that Ward 6 Coun. Doug Elmslie has challenged the community to come up with a viable plan to put the arena into community hands to serve community needs. Otherwise, the city will demolish the old hockey arena and turn it into a parking lot. If you have any ideas, contact Wayne at Sweetbottoms or send an email to [email protected] with your ideas.

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NEW TRAil SYSTEM OPENS SCuGOG - With the opening of an additional 4.3 kilometres of trails, there’s more to explore in Durham East Cross Forest Conservation Area. Kawartha Conservation held an official opening for the new trail system June 26 with Durham MPP Granville Anderson, Scugog mayor Chuck Mercier and Brock mayor Terry Clayton, along with partner organization representatives from the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust, Ontario Heritage Trust, Durham Field Naturalists, Oak Ridges Trail Association, and others. The new trails are in the south end of the

conservation area, accessible from a new parking lot at 4531 Boundary Rd. They include the new South Forest Loop, which is 2.3 km long and takes you beneath a forest canopy of large Red Oak, Red Pine, White Pine, and Sugar Maple. The Main Access Trail from the north end, at 4560 Devitts Rd., has been expanded all the way to the south end parking lot, allowing visitors to hike the whole span of the conservation area. Kawartha Conservation CAO Rob Messervey highlighted five properties that were acquired over the past three years in East Cross Forest through $350,000 in support from the Ontario Heritage Trust, the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust, Durham Region, and the Township of Scugog. For more about Durham East Cross Forest Conservation Area, go to KawarthaConservation.com/eastcross

NEW RECORDiNG STuDiO FOR lOCAl YOuTH

liNDSAY - A donation from two local men has paved the way for youth and other City of Kawartha Lakes residents to have access to a state of the art recording studio. The studio, located at the Warehouse Youth Centre, was launched at an event on June 24. Dr. Morley Coombs was on hand to help launch the studio that he and his long-time friend, Bill Jay, made possible. The two men donated a total of $50,000 so that local youth can expand their creativity through music. Other gifts were received from Kawartha Lakes Community Futures and Astra Zeneca. On launch day, youth and adult mentors demonstrated to the guests and media present how the studio will impact our community.

Along the new South Forest Loop in Durham East Cross Forest Conservation Area, Kawartha Conservation director, watershed management, Mark Majchrowski, points out some of the song birds that can be seen in the forest canopy during a guided hike, June 26, 2014. Submitted.

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ANDREA MARTiN BOBCAYGEON - Globus Theatre’s first One Night Only performance of the season features comedian Derek McGrath, who plans to talk about what it’s like to see ghosts on stage, how he got carjacked at gunpoint in Boston – and of course – how to make love to Andrea Martin. The show is July 14.

McGrath, who now lives in the City of Kawartha Lakes, is best known for his work on Doc (2001), My Secret Identity (1988) and Little Mosque (2007). He has been acting for almost 50 years on stage, radio, TV and movies. He has also written more than 100 songs and worked with everyone from Jack Lemmon to Billy Ray Cyrus. Meanwhile, the first children’s series is July 12 at 11 a.m. featuring Chris McKhool’s Earth, Seas & Air. Globus said the award-winning

show is fully interactive, featuring songs from Chris’ appearances on Mr. Dressup, YTV and the CBC. Chris gets kids singing, dancing and talking about the world they live in. Tickets for Derek McGrath can be purchased by calling the box office (705-738-2037) or in person at 2300 Pigeon Lake Rd. Theatre-only tickets are $28.50 adults and $20 students (plus HST) or dinner and theate tickets for $59.50 adults and $50 students plus HST. Tickets to Earth, Seas & Air are $12 plus HST.

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Next up for Globus Theatre at the LAB is Do You Take This Man?, written by Globus’ own Sarah Quick. The comedy will be staged between July 23 and Aug. 2, starring Quick, Allan James Cooke and Tim Ziegler. In a press release, the theatre outlined the premise of the show with “Joanna has never been fond of responsibility but the question has been asked, the decision made and now the day it all led to has arrived. A devastating and devastatingly funny journey through courtship, marriage and what real commitment entails.” Cooke has appeared in theatre and TV, including Reign and Murdoch Mysteries and Ziegler in theatre and film and TV (Nikita, Flashpoint, Combat Hospital, Betwixt). Contact the theatre at 2300 Pigeon Lake Rd., 705-738-2037 about tickets and details.

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event for the Friends of the Lindsay Library. For info call 705 324-9411 ext. 1265.Jul 15- Historical Presentation at The Boyd Gallery 7p.m. Bobcaygeon Library. Donations welcome to support The A. Sheila Boyd Foundation. For more info contact theboydmuseum.comJul 15 - Woodville Diners Club luncheon presented by Community Care at the Woodville-Eldon Community Centre, noon. Call 705-324-7323 to reserve. Jul 15-18 - Lindsay Gallery summer art camps for kids. Instructor Ellen Dumas ages 7-13yrsJul 16 - Bobcaygeon Diners Club luncheon presented by Community Care at Knox Presbyterian Church, 6 Joseph St., noon. Call 705-324-7323 to reserve. Jul 16 - Lindsay Greet and Eat luncheon held by Community Care at Village Housing in Lindsay, noon. Call 705-324-7323 to reserve a spot. Jul 17 - Little Britain Diners Club luncheon presented by Community Care at Little Britain Community Baptist Church, noon. Call 705-324-7323 to reserve. Jul 18 - Circle of Hope for Newly Bereaved, offered by Community Care Hospice services. Noon - 1:30 p.m., 112 McLaughlin Rd., Lindsay. No charge. Call 705-324-7323 ext 504 to register.Jul 18 - Basic foot care services for seniors and people with special needs. Pre-booked appointments required, call 705-879-4100. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Bobcaygeon Senior Citizens Centre.Jul 19 - Book Sale from 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. A fundraising event for the Friends of the Lindsay Library. For info call 705 324-9411 ext. 1265Jul 19- Mini buckeuchre Bobcaygeon Seniors centre 7 p.m. Call Phil 705-738-6271Jul 19-Buckhorn Community Centre presents “Elvis & Friends” with Terry Chisholm 8 p.m. Admission $20 includes a late light lunch buffet Call 705-657-8833.Jul 19-Ross Memorial Hospital Auxiliary celebrates their 110th anniversary,join us at Victoria Park from 1- 3 p.m. There will be displays of our artifacts, music and refreshments. JulY 21 - Basic foot care services for seniors and people with special needs are offered by Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes in Little Britain. Pre-booked appointments required. Call 705-879-4100 Jul 23 - Burnt River Diners Club luncheon presented by Community Care, at the Burnt River Community Centre, noon. Call 705-324-7323 to reserve.Jul 24 - Basic foot care services for seniors and people with special needs are offered by Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes in Kirkfield. Pre-booked appointments required. Call 705-879-4100 Jul 24-26 & Jul 31-AuG 2- Summer Dinner Theatre at the Buckhorn Community Centre. Advance tickets $25 include a pasta buffet, Call 705-657-8833 for info & tickets.MON- Line dancing Bobcaygeon Seniors Centre 7-9 pm.m $5/session. Janet Martin 705-738-5128TuES- St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fenelon Falls will be holding FREE ESL classes, 9 - 11 a.m. For further information call Wilma at 705-887-9871 or Caleb at 705-887-3901.TuES- Pickleball, Fenelon Falls Community Centre 7 - 9 p.m. $4 drop in fee. For more info call Jane 705-454-1358 or email [email protected] Afternoon tea at the Fenelon Museum 2-4 p.m. $5. Call (705) 887-1044 or check out www.maryboro.ca for more information. THuRS-TOPS-Take off pounds sensibly at the Bobcaygeon Legion 6:30 p.m. Come see us. All welcome.

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VOluNTEER FOR Milk RuNliNDSAY - The City of Kawartha Lakes parks, recreation and culture division is offering a fun and exciting volunteer opportunity helping with the 36th annual Lindsay Milk Run and is seeking responsible, eager individuals. The race will take place on Sunday, July 20 and volunteers are needed from 6 a.m. to noon. The race will start and finish at the Lindsay Recreation Complex. Volunteers are required to assist with pre-registration, food distribution, water stations, traffic controlling, set-up and take-down. All volunteers will receive a community hours certificate, Milk Run t-shirt, ice cream, refreshments, and the chance to be part of a great Kawartha Lakes tradition.

MASTER BlACk BElT APPOiNTED

kAWARTHA lAkES - The City of Kawartha Lakes has appointed Sara Beukeboom to the position of Master Black Belt, effective July 14. In a press release, the city said Beukeboom began working with them as a senior accountant in 2001 and in 2005 was promoted to corporate services manager, financial services. She held that position until the summer of 2013 when she was selected as a Black Belt Lean Six Sigma, receiving certification this past month. In her first project, an Emergency Response Project, she realized cost savings and efficiencies of $336,000. Intensive Master Black Belt training will start now and take about a year to complete. “I am very excited to take on this new role and continue guiding this city toward continual process improvements,” Beukeboom said. “The responsibility to the city of Kawartha Lakes taxpayers is to match the appropriate level of resources required to deliver services to the residents.”

BluE BOOk RElEASED liNDSAY - The City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team has released a new resource for health and social services. The “Blue Book” contains the names, addresses, information and websites of

health care and social services available throughout the city. It was originally intended as a resource for local family doctors to help them link patients with social services, when needed in the exam room. “As a family doctor, I know that social and economic factors influence our well-being,” said Dr. Ruth Wilson, president of the City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team. “I am pleased to have the Blue Book on hand when seeing patients. Having information readily available at the time of patients’ visits is very helpful.” The Blue Book will also be made available to patients and the public-at-large. “We figured if we were making this resource for our doctors, why not share it?” says family health team executive director Mike Perry. “We had heard in the community that having a list of social services all in one document would really be helpful to people. So here it is.” Perry thanked staff and community partner organizations who inputted into the book before it was published. A technological innovation of this resource is that it is electronic – useable on tablets, laptops and cell phones – which makes it more accessible and easily updated. As health and social services change in our area, the electronic Blue Book will be updated as well with a second edition of the printed version issued as needed. The Health and Social Service Blue Book for the City of Kawartha Lakes is available on the family health team’s website: www.cklfamilyhealthteam.comor by calling Allyssa: 705.880.2020. The book is free of charge and local residents are encouraged to share the book as much as possible.

Executive director Mike Perry and local health care and social services leaders at the launch. Photo by Jean Walsh.


Health & Wellness

A TremendousThank You

A huge thank you to Sherry and John Peel of Bigley Shoes and Clothing for their ongoing support of Kawartha

North Family Health Team. Over the past three years "Bigley's Walk for the

Cause" has raised over $30,000 for Kawartha North Walk-In Clinics in

Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls. This equates to 100 days of access to

medical care otherwise not available for our residents and visitors to

our community.One hundred Walkers participated in

this year's event and the dedication of these volunteers who solicited dona-tions from friends, family and neigh-bours is greatly appreciated. We also want to thank New Balance, Clarks,

Embers, Foodland, Kawartha Coffee, Rieker, Sheffield Greens and Valu-Mart for their generous

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BuZZ OFF MOSQuiTOES While another school year has drawn to a close, local health officials are still asking people to keep in mind a very important lesson: fight the bite of mosquitoes. There is no summer holiday from the risk of West Nile virus, according to the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit. As people spend more time outdoors at home or head out to the cottage or campground for a vacation, the Health Unit recommends people take precautions against

mosquitoes that can spread West Nile virus. “There is no good reason to be bitten by a mosquito, and that’s even more important in the summer months when we spend more time outdoors and are more exposed to bites,” says Richard Ovcharovich, manager of environmental health with the HKPR District Health Unit. “When we fight the bite of mosquitoes, we can reduce our risk of getting sick from West Nile.” The health unit recommends that people:·Cover up when outside by wearing light-coloured clothing such as long-sleeved shirts, jackets, long pants, hats and socks, especially between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active. Applying federally-registered insect repellent on exposed skin (such as products containing DEET) is also recommended to limit exposure to mosquitoes.·Clean up and remove any standing water around homes, cottages or campsites. Mosquitoes need stagnant water to lay their eggs, and even small amounts will do such as that found in bird baths, old tires and unused containers like barrels. Adult mosquitoes also like to rest in dense shrubbery, so people should keep bushes and shrubs clear of overgrowth and debris. Compost piles should be turned on a regular basis as well, and local residents are advised to make sure homes and businesses are ‘bug tight’ by ensuring windows and door screens fit tightly and do not have holes. While most people who get West Nile virus do not experience any symptoms, a small number of individuals may develop flu-like symptoms such as


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high fever, severe headache, muscle weakness and stiff neck. In a few cases, says Ovcharovich, people may develop more serious symptoms, including confusion, tremours and sudden sensitivity to light. People who suspect they have West Nile virus should seek immediate medical attention. For more information on West Nile virus, call the health unit at 1-866-888-4577 or visit www.hkpr.on.ca. As in past years, the health unit is carrying out its West Nile virus monitoring program in Haliburton County, Northumberland County and the City of Kawartha Lakes this summer. This involves trapping and testing mosquitoes to check for the presence of West Nile virus activity in the area. In 2013, the health unit reported no human cases of West Nile virus in its region. The previous year, in 2012, there were two lab-confirmed human cases of West Nile virus in its region. “It’s always difficult to predict how serious West Nile virus will be in any given year,” says Ovcharovich. “That is why it is best that people err on the side of caution by covering up and cleaning up to reduce their risk of West Nile Virus.”

COMMuNiTY CARES Now that summer is officially here, many people are having such a good time in the outdoors that the thought of meal preparation isn’t always appealing. Many do not want to cook their own meals every

day, but it’s still important to eat healthy. That’s where Community Care’s frozen meal service can assist. Many people are familiar with the agency’s Meals on Wheels program, but they may be unaware that frozen meals can also be purchased from any of the organization’s offices. Community Care’s menu of frozen meal options is very extensive, and includes entrees, desserts and soups. The meals are manufactured by Apetito Frozen Meal Services, one of Canada’s most experienced and successful producer of healthy frozen food for agencies such as Community Care. Meals are prepared in accordance with Canada’s Food Guide and special diet options are available, including no sugar/diabetic, low salt, low fat, lactose or gluten-free or soft for special


MISSINGSOMETHING?

As you get on in years, you have probably noticed that your joints have become achy and your near-focusing ability has lessened. However, while you have likely addressed these age-related problems with acetaminophen and reading glasses, you have done nothing about any hearing loss you might be experiencing. The facts are that, by age 65, one in three individuals has some trouble hearing, and by age 75, that percentage increases to nearly half; yet, only 25 percent of those in need of a hearing instrument actually have one. As a result, three-quarters of those who could benefit from a hearing instrument are going without. They are missing out on important parts of their lives that hearing instruments can provide. What is a hearing aid and how can it help you? A hearing aid is a small electronic device that you wear in or behind your ear. It makes some sounds louder so that a person with hearing loss can listen, communicate, and participate more fully in daily activities. A hearing aid can help people hear more in both quiet and noisy situations. P.S. If you have hearing loss and constantly have to ask those around you to repeat what they have said, they may soon reach a point where they will not bother saying anything to you in the first place. To learn more visit our website at “www.hearing-doctor.ca” or to schedule a hearing consultation, please call us at the number below.

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purchase some samples. Bon appétit.Submitted by Mike Puffer, the director of marketing & development for Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes health and support services. E-mail: [email protected]

SuRViVOR DAY On June 17, the Central East Pre Hospital Care Program at Lakeridge Health Corporation (Base Hospital) honoured Kawartha Lakes (as well as Peterborough, Haliburton and Northumberland Counties) for their participation in out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest survivors. Local 911 communicators, police officers, paramedics and firefighters who used cardio pulmonary resuscitation, as well as defibrillators, were recognized for their efforts. Survivors were given the opportunity to thank their rescuers personally. This year a total of 22 citizens from Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Peterborough and Northumberland Counties got a second chance thanks to the efforts of:• From Police Service – Connie Downing, Janet

Sobtka, Stephanie Sanderson, Lianna Macro, Leanne Lumley, Ken Downing, Shyann St. Croix, Mike Broderick

• From Paramedic Service - Pat Callaghan, Michael Lohnes, Chris McIndoo, Mike Malette, Greg Murphy, Charles Phillips, Mark Oliver, Eugene Schwartzentruber, Roger Sharpe, Roy Teer, Darrell Whibbs, and Don Young.

• From Fire Service - Brian Beukeboom, Janet Bird, Michael Bird, Richard Bossema, Rob Brown, Brian Junkin, Bill Lockwood, Allan Macey, Glenn McGuire, James Milne, Ken Summers, Jeremy Thomas, Robert Winsor and Tim Woodrow.


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liNDSAY – Seniors hiked, biked and pole walked on the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail on Fleming College’s Frost Campus in Lindsay during a free, three-day event last month. International Trails Day on June 7 brought out dozens of seniors with family and friends on two hikes that included the Memorial Park and a guided tour of Fleming College’s fish hatchery and community garden. The day for pole walking was also very popular, with participants receiving instructions from an experienced guide. Pole walking turns a simple walk into an effective aerobic activity. Seniors rediscovered the joy of cycling during the first day’s activities that included a leisurely ride and the opportunity to try an electric bike and an adult tricycle. The free three-day seniors’ fitness event was organized by the non-profit Kawartha Trans Canada Trail Association and funded in part by the federal government’s New Horizons for Seniors program. The association created the event to introduce more seniors to the pleasure of exercising on the trail, where the association recently built benches in Lindsay, Reaboro and Omemee for trail users. The KTCTA is run by volunteers who maintain the 44-kilometre Kawartha section of the trail, which is part of the Trans Canada Trail. Donations to assist can be mailed to the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail Association, c/o Fleming College, PO Box 8000 Lindsay, K9A 5E5 or atwww.kawarthatranscanadatrail.com

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Bobcaygeon Chamber of Commerce is holding a yard sale Saturday, July 26th, where they’ll take over a closed-off Canal St. E. between Petticoat Lane and William Street and part of the 21 Canal St. E. building’s backyard. Together with the always-popular Bobcaygeon Library book sale, it promises to be a good time of parting people from their pocket change. To run from 9 a.m. (participants are asked to start setting up at 8 a.m.) to 1 p.m. (no pickers before the opening), its proceeds will go to the renewal of the business office decor, where thousands of Bobcaygeon and area people renew their vehicle licenses and ownerships and where they and our visitors get their questions about our

community answered. Participation is easy: bring your own table and pay a $20 fee, rent one of the small number of tables, also for $20 and set up and sell your own offerings, slipping the chamber a small percentage of your take or bring your goodies (no electronics, please) for the chamber’s volunteers to sell, with the money all going to the project. Leave a message at the chamber, 705-738-2202. Equally delightful and somewhat English-like, especially since its inauguration last year honoured a Duchess and her newborn Prince, the Afternoon Tea will this year honour a local icon, Sheila Boyd, whose 19th century lifestyle was based on upper-class English practices. With two sittings in the apply-named Boyd Heritage Museum’s Boyd Gallery on Wednesday, Aug. 6 (noon to 1:30 p.m. and 2 to 3:30 p.m.), the Sheila Boyd Tea will serve typical English fare – scones with jam, fancy sandwiches and desserts and tea and coffee – to a bevy of ladies, some of whom will be dressed in classic English costumes. Barb McFadzen, the museum’s director and one of Bobcaygeon’s history experts, will speak about the honouree. At $15 per person, the tickets must be purchased in advance at the chamber or at the library. With Midnight Madness only three weeks away, the committee of 15 community-minded volunteers report that all of the major elements are


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coming together nicely, with only a few details to be ironed out. As usual, some Bolton Street businesses will keep their doors open later and will not take the 10-foot-wide, 10-foot-deep street spaces out front, which will be allotted to other vendors. Some of these spaces are still available. Others will once again provide the musical entertainment that adds so much glamour to the proceedings. The three physical activities – Bungee Run and Climbing Wall in the parking lot beside the CIBC branch and Bouncy Castle on the Manley Motors’ King St. E. lot - will require eight helpmate attendants to collect the admission fees and generally aid in the operation. It’s hoped strong local teenagers (18 years and over) will sign up (first come, first chosen) for the $10 an hour, five-hour (6-11 p.m) jobs. Anyone interested in any of the above, or to advise the committee of their plans, should phone and leave a message for Kent Leckie, ReMax Bobcaygeon, at 705-738-2378.

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The Ontario Open Fiddle and Step Dance Contest is slated for Friday, July 25 and Saturday July 26. There will be an ecumenical church service in the arena at 2 p.m. Sunday. Everyone is welcome. In July of 1978 the oldest fiddler competing in the Ontario Open was Jimmy Thompson and the youngest fiddler was 10-year-old Donnell Leahy. Over the years we watch young people perform and become confident with their skills, improving with every passing year. Many make this talent their life’s profession. Donnell is now the leader of “Leahy” the Lakefield, Ontario based eight-piece family band. As you may know, he is married to Natalie McMaster, an award-winning fiddler from the

rural community of Troy, Nova Scotia. In 2002 she married Donnell Leahy and moved to Ontario. They now have four daughters and two sons. Another family group who attend our contest is the Fitzgeralds, Everything Fitz, who come from Bancroft, Ontario. Julie, Kerry and Tom are all champion fiddlers. Their group dance, Everything Fitz, is amazing with great precision and intricacy of their footwork. Kerry Fitzgerald will be performing at the Bobcaygeon Music Council’s Concert in the Park, at the Locks here in Bobcaygeon on Thursday, July 24, at 6:30 p.m.. The question is “why isn’t everyone in Bobcaygeon and the surrounding area coming out to see this great talent?” especially on Saturday evening July 26 at 6 p.m., when we present all the performances and trophy winners. See you at the Contest. - Submitted by the Ontario Open Fiddle and Step Dance Contest Committee

Ckl FlORA HONOuREDTORONTO - On June 21st, Ontario Nature, a leading conservation organization, recognized the exceptional contributions to natural habitat protection made by six individuals and two groups. The award ceremony was part of Ontario Nature’s 83nd annual general meeting and gathering which took place at YMCA Geneva Park, located on the shores of Lake Couchiching. CKL Flora, a project designed to document the flora of the City of Kawartha Lakes, received the W.E. Saunders Natural History Award for making a significant contribution to natural science research. Anne Barbour and Dale Leadbeater accepted the award on behalf of the project’s 125 volunteers. Project participants have collected five years’ worth of data as well as plant specimens from 89 Kawartha properties. About 1, 600 of these specimens are part of the Royal Ontario Museum’s permanent herbarium collection. CKL Flora is an example of the leadership and volunteerism that is so essential to the protection of Ontario’s wild species and spaces, Ontario Nature said in a press release.

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Faith Logan gets her face painted with a Maple Leaf at Lindsay Canada Day celebrations at Wilson Fields.Photo by Lisa Gervais

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MONEY FOR SENiORSliNDSAY - Some $245,952 in New Horizons for Seniors Funding has been announced for 15 separate organizations across Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock. The successful local applications include:• Bobcaygeon Curling Club - $24,660 to

replace the roof on the ice plant and install new doors and wiring;

• Bobcaygeon Lawn Bowling Club - $21,357 to replace the wheelchair ramp and replace tables and chairs;

• Bobcaygeon Seniors Citizens Centre - $8,214 to replace the air conditioning system and renovate washrooms;

• Community Care of Kawartha Lakes - $25,000 to deliver their SAGES and falls prevention programs;

• Community Care of Kawartha Lakes Foundation - $12,000 to seek the input of younger seniors in order to design programming for the future;

• Joy Vista Tenants’ Association - $12,982 to upgrade their kitchen and bathrooms;

• Oak Shores Fifty Plus Club - $5,364 to organize a variety of activities and programs for seniors;

• Royal Canadian Legion #238 (Fenelon Falls) - $25,000 to install automatic doors;

• Royal Canadian Legion #67 (Lindsay) - $25,000 to replace their heating system;

• Southview/Cameron New Horizon Club - $3,651 to replace doors, purchase tables, TV and a computer;

• United Way of Kawartha Lakes - $15,000 to engage seniors to tell their stories about how volunteering changed their lives, and;

• United Way of Kawartha Lakes - $10,000 to encourage seniors help their neighbours with various tasks.


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TWElVE STuDENTS iN SuMMER COMPANY

kAWARTHA lAkES - Twelve enterprising students are turning their business ideas into reality this summer through the Summer Company Program supported through the Kawartha Lakes Small Business and Entrepreneurship Centre (KLSBEC). The young adults were selected to participate in the Summer Company Program after completing detailed business plans and going through an interview process. Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment, and administered by the KLSBEC, Summer Company encourages students to start and run their own businesses. In return, participants will receive up to $3,000 in funding assistance along with hands-on coaching and mentoring from local business leaders. “This program provides a great opportunity for our participants to develop entrepreneurial skills while making money at the same time,” said Diane Steven, manager of KLSBEC. “Through Summer Company, we are helping to train the business leaders of tomorrow.” To support these young people, 10 local business people, with varied expertise, are providing mentorship and meeting with the participants bi-weekly to give them advice and guidance. “The student participants recently met with their Summer Company mentors for the first time,” said Ms. Steven. “They were able to introduce themselves and their business by practicing their elevator pitch, and shared their plans for advancing their businesses this summer.” The most recent additions to the mentor group

are Tod Ward (Design and Web Studio Owner) from Webmade and Paul Beevor (Elite Business Coach) from BeevorINC. This year’s Summer Company participants will provide services such as private swimming lessons, tennis lessons, property maintenance, international coffee – locally roasted and delivered, imported jewelry from Rwanda, photography and media support, fresh produce delivery, fine art sales and commissions. More information on the Summer Company program and participants please visit www.klsbec.ca

lEST WE FORGET, 1914-1918 FENElON FAllS - The Fenelon Falls Museum will host a unique musical and dramatic production later this month to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the beginning of World War I. Barbara Dunn-Prosser, accompanied on piano by Donald Deathe, will perform “Lest We Forget: A Celebration in Song and Words of our Canadian Contribution to WWI” July 29 at 7 p.m. Fenelon Falls native, actress/soprano and voice teacher, Dunn-Prosser returns to her roots to take a musical journey through the experiences of the Great War, following the boys from farms and small town Victoria County to the trenches of Europe. A year-long special museum exhibit pays homage to the participation and experiences of local residents who served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force and those who supported the troops from the home front, with mementoes and touching letters home. Admission to the museum and performance on July 29th is free from 6 to 9 p.m., and donations are gratefully received. As the performance is on the verandah, for the best seating, bring lawn chairs. The museum is extending a special invitation to ancestors of those who served with the 45th Regiment of Victoria and Haliburton, formed into the 109th and 252nd battalions, or who served from the area in other units, to attend and share their family’s story. Information and contributions of names, pictures, letters, stories and memorabilia from local soldiers will be added to the display throughout the year and shared with the community.

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