the kawartha promoter, nov 14, 2014

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Friday, November 14, 2014

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I attended the Remembrance Day Service in Bobcaygeon this week. As always, it

was a moving experience. I try to attend some Remembrance Day Service every year, wherever I am. It’s important to me, as my father, Peter Bird (one of my biggest heroes), served in 425 Squadron in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II (see last issue’s poem on page 11, “Canada Day, Port Perry, 1988”). This year, perhaps because of recent attacks that lead to the deaths of Corporal Nathan Cirillo and Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent, attendance was very strong at Remembrance Day services across the country. My guess is that more than 300 people turned out in Bobcaygeon. The beautiful weather on Tuesday (a short, late-season window of delight) probably didn’t hurt either. In her Remembrance Day statement, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne spoke of servicemen and women who “sacrifice their health,

their futures and their lives for a greater good and to preserve our way of life.” Prime Minister Stephen Harper spoke of “Canada’s resolve to keep fighting against those who would deny our liberties and freedoms, and who have a complete disregard for human lives.” So now, and always, we must prove ourselves worthy of those sacrifices by our men and women in the armed forces—who are, after all, our fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons and daughters. I pledge myself to never ending struggle for a “Canadian way of life”—including laws and customs, and personal behaviours—that honours and respects all people, of all genders, creeds, colours, histories—and that honours and respects all of creation. I invite you to join me on this journey.

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It is with deep regret that Kawartha Dairy wishes to announce that Terry Plumbe passed away on October 29, 2014 at the Peterborough

Regional Health Centre in his 71st year.

Beloved husband of the late Pauline(nee Bunn) (2004). Loving father of Jeff and his wife Lorraine

and Greg and his wife Amy. Cherished grandpa of Chris,Sam, Isaac, Finnley and Oztyn.

Terry touched the lives of so many people and we have lost a dear friend and valued colleague. Each of us not only grieves at

the passing of this tremendous individual but also for the loss his family suffers. In memory of Terry, donations to the PRHC

Palliative Care Unit would be appreciated by the family.

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9,000-year history gone in a century—now coming back I read your article on Wild Rice (Oct. 31 issue). The history of First Nations utilizing this food dates back thousands of years. Early European explorers and Jesuit priests wrote about eating rice every day and would not have survived the long journeys without this valuable food source. Wild rice provides excellent fish and wildlife habitat. Species that are currently at risk are found in the rice beds. There’s a lot more to learn about wild rice and hopefully people will take time to talk to those who know before once again changing nature to suit their own preference as to what the landscape should look like. Consider Rice Lake, at one time the largest and most well-known rice beds in Canada. Thousands of hectares and a way of life for many First Nations people that relied on this for food disappeared. After 9,000 years of harvesting rice it was gone in less than a hundred due mainly to damning the rivers and lakes along the waterway. Let’s think of the future generations, learn from all our scientists before taking drastic action against such a valuable plant. Manomiin (Gift from the Creator)Jeff Beaver (Traditional Rice Harvester)Alderville First Nation

Changes in planning and policing for Trent LakesGlenna Burns Peter Joseph, Municipality of Trent Lakes planner for the past decade, has been replaced by Chris Jones, who runs Municipal Planning Services Ltd. out of Barrie. Joseph will complete his current files, while all new planning will be given to Jones. The new planner will also conduct a planning workshop for the incoming council. The announcement was one of 15 items that outgoing mayor Janet Clarkson took Trent Lakes council through in less than 35 minutes at the first Trent Lakes council meeting after recent municipal elections. Council voted to support a resolution submitted by the town of Bancroft to the province regarding Ontario Provincial Police costs for policing unorganized townships. Mayor Clarkson had earlier told The Promoter the township and many municipalities had been blindsided by the new funding formula with the OPP. She said policing costs are increasing substantially because of cuts to provincial funding for mental health care—and the increases are hitting small rural municipalities particularly hard. Among other items, councillors heard reports from administration on the Age-Friendly Peterborough project, new policy for employee expense claims, financial matters and planning services changes. Council also voted to give $200 to the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce and the Royal Canadian Legion for wreaths on Remembrance Day. Municipal clerk, Bob Angione, noted that the new council will have a private all-day orientation Nov. 17 to prepare for their inaugural council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 7 pm. The current Trent Lakes council will hold its final meeting Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 1 pm. The new council, with Bev Matthews moving up from a seat on the current council to become mayor, will begin to take up its duties on Dec. 1.


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A rACCoon’S LAST hourS A helpful passerby nudged a sick raccoon off the roadway at Bobcaygeon’s Market Square last week, after it collapsed in the middle of the street. The Good Samaritan, who asked not to be identified, said that while she was standing guard over the raccoon during her lunch hour, she called the Ontario Provincial Police, the Health Unit, the Ministry of Natural Resources, the town office and bylaw officers, the Peterborough Humane Society and the Kawartha Humane Society. Only the police said they would come, “if we have time,” she reported, but after waiting around for an hour with no-one showing up, the woman had to return to her day job. Everyone says “they don’t get paid to deal with wildlife, and there are no bylaws governing them so they can’t enforce anything or help,” the woman commented. Eventually a police officer did arrive. He dispatched the raccoon with his gun, and took it away in a plastic garbage bag. The animal appeared well fed and had a healthy coat, and was not foaming at the mouth or with runny nose, eyes or ears. But it was barely able to move of its own volition, and didn’t care that it was lying in the middle of the road, under threat from all manner of passing vehicles. Over the phone, an MNR employee suggested the animal’s reported actions might indicate it had

distemper, but it appeared to have been healthy until very recently. Some passersby wondered whether it may have been poisoned.

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To The Corner Judging by attendees’ responses at the Bobcaygeon all-candidates meeting in the lead-up to the last election, if Scott Robertson had put his name forward for a seat on council, he could have won hands down. Instead, Robertson, a local snow-plow driver, is facing a transfer away from home and family and the roads he knows to do his plowing work in Emily, where he will likely be unable to continue coaching Bobcaygeon little-league hockey because of the additional travel time. And now, ward 7 electoral runner-up Steve Clarke has joined forces with Kathleen Seymour-Fagan, the successful candidate in ward 13, to petition council to keep Robertson in Bobcaygeon. “Scott Robertson needs to remain in our area as he understands the core needs of the residents and businesses,” says the petition, which is being circulated around the village. “He has done an excellent job for over six years, and he must remain in his current position in this area. We, as taxpayers, request this.” Plowman Robertson got up at the meeting to plead

his case—that employees need to be able to interact with citizens in the course of their work. “We’re wearing these orange outfits,” he said. Everyone knows who we are, and they want to talk to us. “But city employees have been told not to talk to taxpayers, or to council members, or to anybody,” he said. He believes he is being transferred as a form of punishment for not following the no-talk policy. “I have tried to do the best possible job,” Robertson said in his emotional intervention near the end of the meeting. “We live here and we know the problems; we have the knowledge.” And he cares, he added. “If a bus goes off the road, it’s our kids who are on it.” Candidates and audience responded almost as emotionally to Robertson. Mayoral runner-up Donna Villemaire recalled how, in her early days on council, she had taken a road tour with a snow-plow driver, and had seen that “it’s not an easy job.” “I asked to do it again last year,” she added, “and I was told no—for liability reasons.” She said that council members, themselves, have now been told not to talk to staff. Andy Letham, who has since been elected mayor, told the meeting that the no-talk policy “is very, very wrong. It has to change, and it will change. In this community, the people live and work together.” He said he would work hard to make sure the policy changes. Steve Clarke said that before getting up the petition to keep Robertson in Bobcaygeon, he asked the city if there was a no-talk policy and was “told there is no such policy.” But he is convinced it is an unwritten rule—“I was told once that it comes right from the top.” “You wave to these guys (city workers), and they don’t even look at you. They’re scared for their jobs.” He said that he and Kathleen will keep the petition going until at least Dec. 1, “when Kathleen gets sworn in.”

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A hArd Few monThS For CATS—BuT why?

Marla Davies would like her cats back. That’s cats, plural—with an “s”. Queso and Pebbles both went missing exactly within a week of one another, on the evenings of Oct. 13 and Oct. 20—and that’s what Marla finds fishy. Both were accustomed to being outside on their own, both went out at their regular times, and both never came back—a week apart. Marla says hers are far from the only cats missing right now in Bobcaygeon, and she wonders what is happening to them. Speculation runs from wild predators like coyotes or foxes to the more sinister catnappers. “There’s tons of cats missing right now,” says Pet Valu manager Jane Snelgrove. “It’s unusual. I don’t know if it’s coyotes, or fishers, but all seemed to go about the same time.” The bulletin board at Pet Valu has four notices posted at the moment—including Marla’s—from owners seeking information about their missing cats. And Snelgrove says she just took some down. Other missing cats on the board include Smokey, missing from Crowe’s Line Road since Sept. 21 (call 705-738-6717); Brandi, disappeared from around the intersection of Duke and Main Streets on Aug. 6 and still missing in October (call Keith at 416-520-5913); and Noah, belonging to Bruce and Linda Caskanette and gone in early October (705-738-4002). Cindy Marks’ cat, Kit Kat, went missing from around West Street back in September, “on the night of the big storm,” recalls Cindy. “We haven’t seen her since.” Kit Kat was very used to being out on her own, she went out every night in the good weather, and always came back, Cindy says. She has given up hope of ever seeing her cat again after about two months of no news. Kit Kat had been with the family for seven years, and she is sorely missed. “I have heard that there are some people in town who trap cats—but that’s just a rumour,” she says. “It could have been attacked by a fox, or hit by a vehicle, God forbid.” But Cindy is opting for a more

pleasant alternative. “I like to think that someone has her, and is enjoying her. That’s the story I’m going with.” Marla is still looking, though. If you spot either Queso or Pebbles (see photos) she would very much appreciate a call at 705-738-1980.

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BAnk iS here To STAy The Bobcaygeon food bank “isn’t going anywhere,” said Dr. Crystal Longo, on her appointment as new president of the organization. “We are here to stay and looking to expand our services for local residents.” Dr. Longo is one of several new volunteers taking up key positions within the organization. Others include: Mike Perry, Board Chair; and Lynne Gurzi, General Manager, who will address the front-line needs. As if to punctuate Longo’s statement, Gurzi is already busy. On Nov. 4, she was helping unload and receive approximately 1,500 lbs of food collected by Bobcaygeon Public School along with Edgetown Ford and R.J. Brown Insurance in the We Scare Hunger campaign. Appropriately, Edgetown Ford provided the vehicle and manpower to bring the food from the

school to the food bank at Christ Anglican Church. The two companies also worked with Dunsford District Elementary School, to collect food for that community’s own food bank. “Many of our key people have served for years,” noted outgoing president of the Bobcaygeon Helps Food Bank, Sue McGill. “We are thrilled that Crystal, Mike and Lynne have stepped up to help. The food bank is in very good hands.” A chiropractor in Bobcaygeon, Dr. Longo has lived and worked in Bobcaygeon for more than 12 years. Dr. Longo’s passion is both individual and community health. A native of Fenelon Falls, Mike Perry is Executive Director of the City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team and serves on the Board of Governors of Fleming College. “Access to nutritious food is a health care issue,” says Perry. “We have to address the immediate need while we work on the bigger picture to end poverty.” Lynne Gurzi has lived in Bobcaygeon for over 45 years. She has experience in the education sector as a union president and chief negotiator, and has been a director of a school food program. The Bobcaygeon Food Bank sent out an urgent request for new volunteers this summer, and there was speculation it would have to close after serving the community more than 20 years. It’s the only independent food bank in the CKL—with up to 90 volunteers—and demand grows each year. Over 10 percent of Bobcaygeon residents use the food bank, more than a third of them children. Many clients have jobs. For more information, contact Lynne Gurzi, General Manager: 705-886-9425 or [email protected]. No one is turned away.

Two general managers—Bobcaygeon Food Bank’s Lynne Gurzi and Edgetown Ford’s Steve Smith prepare to unload about 1,500 lbs of food collected by Bobcaygeon Public School students, Edgetown Ford, and R.J. Brown Insurance, as part of the We Scare Hunger food drive.

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houSe ComPeTiTion Looking for that cozy Christmas spirit? Why not fill your home with the mouth-watering scent of ginger bread baking, and enter your creation in Fenelon Falls’ 15th annual Gingerbread House Competition. It’s one of the most popular events for young and old, amateurs and professionals alike, at Fenelon Falls’ Santa Day, Saturday, Nov. 29. Entries will be on display at Gingerbread Headquarters (Slices & Scoops building, 10 Water St.). There’s a category for everyone—under 12, 12-16, adult, kit creations, professional, and group. And those who don’t feel up to gingerbread house construction, can try their hand at decorating a gingerbread cookie (my mouth is watering just writing this -ed.). Of course, there’s lots more to Santa Day, including: meeting with Santa himself, pony rides, a petting zoo, chainsaw carving, face painting, holiday storytime, wagon rides, clowns and other costumed characters, rabbit petting and a hand-bell choir. Then comes the main event—the nighttime parade, starting at 5 pm and winding two kms through the village. Rules for the Gingerbread Competition can be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce or Sobey’s.

Or call Noreen Moore at 705-887-6213, or visit www.santaday.ca. It’s all free and it’s all fun. So get your ginger up and come on out to Fenelon Falls’ Santa Day, Nov. 29.

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Sixty-six-year-old Fenelon Falls resident Eric Noske died on Oct. 29 as a result of complications from burns he received during an accidental fire earlier in the week. Deputy Fire Chief Ron Raymer reports that there were no working smoke alarms in either side of the Queen Street duplex where the fire broke out on Oct. 27. Kawartha Lakes Fire Service received a call from paramedics at about 5:30 pm regarding the fire and the burn victim. Crews responded to ensure extinguishment of the surrounding area and help paramedics with the victim. The Office of the Fire Marshall is investigating the origin and cause of the fire.

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‘CAygeon Food BAnk It’s billed as “one night of peace and music” in aid of the Bobcaygeon Helps Food Bank, and it’s called “Foodstock.” So find your high-heeled sneakers in the back of the closet, and get yourself to the Dunsford Community Centre on Saturday, Nov. 22. Foodstock—the brainchild of local musician and photographer Bruce Hobley and Heather Strang of Strang’s Valu-mart—has been offering great, local music and collecting for the food bank for several years now. Featured local musicians at this year’s Foodstock include: Jon Strang and Jon Roitz, Duke MacIntosh, Kelly Burrows, The Brady Brothers, Chris Brady (son/nephew of the aforementioned Brothers), Emily Collins, and Jess Slack. The lineup remains open to last-minute changes, says Heather Strang, which is part of Foodstock’s charm. “This year we’re trying out a new venue—the Dunsford Community Centre,” says Heather. Original host, the Lakeview Arts Barn, has its own dinner theatre running at the same time this year. With 180 people at last year’s event, the organizers know they need a large hall. Get your tickets for $5 at Strang’s Valu-mart or the garden centre, or at the Kawartha Coffee Company. And bring a non-perishable food item too—or a gift certificate, if you’re so inclined. All proceeds go to help the food bank, says Heather.

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Kinnettes offer Christmas Friendship Dinner for women living alone

If you are reading this on Nov. 14, it’s possible that several Kinettes are serving the Roast Beef dinner at the Lawn Bowling Club for Settlers’ Village. This is an absolutely delicious dinner, with two sittings, and is the Kinettes’ way of helping the many hard workers at Settlers’ Village.

On Remembrance Day, President Shirley Grills laid our wreath at the Cenotaph. This is our busy time of the year. Christmas is coming and we are getting ready for our 46th annual Friendship Dinner—for women who live alone in the Village of Bobcaygeon. Complete with a tree, decorations, carols and a turkey dinner with all the fixings, lots of fun and laughter and ending perfectly with a visit from Santa. The ladies will be picked up and taken home if needed and there is no charge. Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 13. Held at the Lion’s Hall, beginning at 8:30 am, pancakes and sausages will be served. Adults, $4, children 10 and under are free.


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would like to thank all those who supported us in the recent City of Kawartha

Lakes municipal election and our bid to bring meaningful

change to Ward 7.

We will be forming a committee to represent the

interests of Ward 7 in general and also Bobcaygeon in its entirety. More information regarding this committee

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The children can visit with Santa and have their pictures taken with him. There will be no charge for the pictures. And finally, at 5 pm, also on Dec. 13, come out for the Kinette Santa Claus Parade. With many floats and bands and lots and lots of lights, it will be a sight to behold. We hope to see the entire Village lining the streets and enjoying. Keeping our fingers crossed that the weather will be better this year. Last year, many hardy souls attended, but a beautiful, clear and not-too-cold evening would be appreciated. I can’t forget to thank everyone who stopped by the Kinette booth at the fall fair. It was definitely a success. Merry Christmas to everyone from all of us.Yours in Kin, June Jokinen

Choristers CornerBobcaygeon choir offers some new

musical treats for Christmas

The Choristers happily provided light musical entertainment once again at the 26th Annual Poppy Tea at the Bobcaygeon Legion, Nov. 1. We offered a few musical selections from The Music Man, and invited the receptive audience to join us in a sing-along of songs from the two World Wars.

The choir would like to introduce a new alto. Sue Smythe has joined us recently, after moving to Bobcaygeon from Burlington in June. We hope she enjoys being a member. As always the choir is looking for new members—particularly in the bass section. If anyone is at all interested in coming out and seeing what we are all about, please call April at 705-738-2396. The music for the Christmas Concert is coming along nicely. You may not be familiar with some of the musical treats. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7.30 pm. Tickets will be available at the door at Trinity United Church, or from any Chorister. The choir is also planning visits to Nursing and Retirement homes over the Christmas season along with a visit to Ross Memorial Hospital on Dec. 15. Like us on Facebook to be kept up with events and pictures.

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Internationally known guitarist Denis Chang—who “plays faster than his shadow,” according to one German critic—is bringing his Gypsy Jazz Quartet to Fleming College’s Glenn Crombie Theatre, Lindsay, on Sunday, Nov. 16, beginning at 2:30 in the afternoon. Gypsy jazz is a flashy, melodic style of Roma (or gypsy)-influenced, string-band jazz. It was developed in the 1930s by French Roma guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stephane Grappelli in their Quintet of the Hot Club of France. The lyrical music has never gone entirely out of style, but is enjoying a resurgence recently after being

featured in many films, particularly Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris, Sweet and Lowdown and Vicky Christina Barcelona, but also the Quebec animated feature, The Triplets of Belleville, as well as Chocolat, Swing Kids and The Aviator. Taiwanese-Canadian guitarist Denis Chang has played with the greatest gypsy jazz musicians, and is the only Canadian guitarist who has appeared on Hot Club Records. Kawartha Concerts is bringing Chang’s quartet to both Lindsay and Peterborough this month as part of its 37th season. The Peterborough concert will be held at 7:30 pm, at All Saints Anglican Church on Saturday, Nov. 15. For information or tickets see http://kawarthaconcerts.ca or call 705-878-5625.

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ChiLdren Up to 10 percent of Canadians are descended in some way from British Home Children, who were shipped to Canadian farms and homes for adoption, mainly between 1863 and 1939—all too often as sources of cheap labour. So says Ontario Minister of Health and Long-term Care, Eric Hoskins. More than 100,000 children were sent from the United Kingdom to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. With that in mind, and to honour Ontario’s British Home Child Day, the North Emily Women’s Institute invited neighbours, family and friends to hear author Sandra Joyce tell about researching the lives of her father and uncle, both Home Children brought from England to Canada and separated on arrival. Joyce, who knew nothing of her father’s early history until after his death, has subsequently written two books based on his and others’ experiences.

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Her first, The Street Arab, looks at the causes of family breakdown, life in the British orphanages, a Home Child’s immigration to Canada and life on a Canadian farm. Its sequel, Belonging, examines the lasting effects on the children and their families. Some attendees, which included many young people, brought trunks, pictures, quilts, other articles and stories to share at Dunsford’s North Emily WI Hall, as many had family members or friends involved in the Home Child program. One quilt came from a Home Child named George Henry Collins, who was lucky to be placed with a good family in the area. From Toronto, Joyce is also the Canadian Executive Director for the British Home Children Advocacy and Research Association. The event was open to the public as part of the WI’s special ROSE program, or Rural Ontario Sharing Education.

youTh emPLoymenT geTS A SmALL BooST City hall and two small, Lindsay businesses are on the lookout for three young people—aged 15 to 30—to serve as a tourism co-ordinator, a business development intern and social media and “e-marketing” co-ordinator. The new positions have been funded by a federal grant of just under $60,000 intended to help “local businesses equip young Canadians in this area with

the information, skills and work experience needed to find employment or further their education.” The money comes from the Government of Canada’s Career Focus program through the Youth Employment Strategy. The intent, is to help youth make a successful transition to the workplace. Here’s how it breaks down:• The City of Kawartha Lakes will use $19,984 to

hire a tourism co-ordinator;• Francis Fitness Systems in Lindsay will receive

$18,000 to employ a business development intern, and;

• MinCom Plus Realty in Lindsay will use $20,000 to hire a social media and e-marketing co-ordinator.

in The niCk oF Time—A CrAFT SALe For

ChriSTmAS The Buckhorn Community Centre is offering its “In the Nick of Time” Craft and Gift Show on Saturday, Nov. 29 from 10 am to 7:30 pm, and Sunday, Nov. 3 from 11 am to 4 pm. Handcrafted and gift items will be featured. There will also be a “Celebrate the Light” show at 6 pm on Saturday. Food bank donations are accepted in lieu of the standard $2 admission charge.


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innoVATiVe BuSineSS Downtown Lindsay’s “The Clubhouse” is little over a month old, but already the Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation has seen fit to recognize The Clubhouse as the area’s Most Innovative Business of 2014. Little wonder, as Graham Bashford’s bright idea—partnering his Castle Keep Retirement Inc. with Charmin Gauthier’s Wholesome Foods Catering to offer cashless, club-like dining for seniors—is taking off with a vengeance. “Every week we seem to be doubling our business,” says Bashford. “Already we have over 70 members.” The Clubhouse offers refreshments and wholesome meals to those who seek a place to relax that is exclusive to members. It’s designed for seniors, who pay a monthly membership fee of $20, and can purchase items without cash against their monthly account. Newcomers can make first-time cash purchases to make sure they like the concept before committing to join. Wholesome Foods customizes the meals to suit specific tastes and dietary restrictions like low-sodium and diabetic diets. There’s both table seating and couches for relaxing, and even a seniors-friendly record player for spinning age-appropriate music. “As we grow,” says Bashford, “we’ll keep listening to our members and add the kind of special programming they want—things like card games or musical events.” Castle Keep had already won the Most Innovative award in 2012, as well as Customer Service Excellence, and New Business of the Year in 2014. With a staff team of over 25, the company

serves seniors from Coboconk, to Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Lindsay and Beaverton. It offers a variety of services to help make continuing to live at home “a blessing and not a struggle for seniors,” explains Bashford. The Clubhouse can be found right downtown on Kent Street in Lindsay, between Scotiabank and the movie theatre. It’s open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

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APPLiAnCeS Your heating equipment remains idle through the summer months and it should be thoroughly inspected at heating season start up—which is now. City of Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service has responded to a number of incidents involving heating equipment, and reminds residents it’s important to have their heating equipment serviced yearly by a qualified technician. There are certain things that homeowners can do to ensure safe and efficient operation of heating equipment.• Examine systems for signs of deterioration such

as water stains, corrosion, or leakage.• In forced air systems, clean or replace furnace air

filters at least twice per heating season.• Keep the area around the heating system clear of

combustibles or chemicals that may catch fire or even explode if they become too hot.

• Make sure warm and cool air vents are not covered by carpets or blocked by debris.

• Make sure walls, other obstructions, or new renovations do not block the heating systems’ air supply.

• If your heating system stops working and you have checked the fuse, switch and thermostat, then call for a heating technician.

• Under NO circumstances should an unqualified person tamper with the heating system.

It’s comforting, in the cold half of the year, to curl up in front of a crackling fireplace, or around a woodstove, and enjoy the radiant heat with friends and family. It’s also absolutely imperative, however, to make sure the appliances are operating properly and safely.• Use seasoned fire wood to avoid creosote• Check the stovepipe connections, looking for

signs of dark staining or white powder (also


referred to as leeching) at joints. Visible rust is a sign that it is time to replace the stovepipes.

• Check the walls and above the woodstove for excessive heat, which could be a sign of improper installation and a potential fire hazard.

• Protect walls and floors from heat and sparks. Keep combustible objects away from the woodstove or fireplace, and always use a proper fitting screen to cover the fireplace opening. Floors and wall should be protected with a non-combustible shields.

• Watch for warning signs in a chimney, look for corrosion and rust on the outer shell of a metal chimney, or corrosion in the liner.

• In masonry chimneys, look for loose bricks, crumbling mortar, dark stains, and white powder, they are signs of problems and should be repaired by a certified heating contractor or mason immediately.

• When in doubt call an expert. The safest and most practical way to handle the yearly maintenance of your chimney, woodstove, or fireplace is to contact a W.E.T.T. certified chimney sweep. It’s a relatively small investment for peace of mind.

whAT’S your FAVouriTe ChriSTmAS window?

As a part of the first annual “Christmas in Kawartha Lakes,” CKL’s department of Economic Development is sponsoring a Christmas Storefront and Window Decorating Contest. All businesses or organizations in public buildings are invited to participate by creating an original window display that depicts the traditions, stories or festivities of the Christmas season. Aspiring contestants need to register—and decorate their windows—before Dec. 1, so community members will have lots of time to vote for their favourite. Economic Development will send participants a “Christmas in Kawartha Lakes” window decal to let community voters know who is participating in this year’s contest, and will include the businesses and organizations on the voting ballot.

To register, contact Andrea in Economic Development at 705-324-9411, ext. 1366, or at [email protected]. All community members can vote for their favourite Christmas window, either online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ChristmasinKL, or by ballot at any Service Centre or library branch. Three winning windows will be selected in three categories: Children’s Choice (children under the age of 12), Community Choice (open to all residents and visitors over the age of 12); and Participants Choice (open to all participating contestants). There will be trophies, awarded to contest winners at City Hall in the New Year.


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Horoscopes Nov. 14 – Nov. 27, 2014Melodie McCullough

Aries (March 21 to April 20) Gratitude is a powerful force, Aries. Find the time each day to say thanks for anything you cherish—the big, the little and the in-between. You will be a happier person.

Taurus (April 21 to May 21) Have you ever sensed a loving “presence” in your life, Taurus? Someone or something you can’t see or hear in the flesh and blood, but nevertheless you are keenly aware of it? Don’t be afraid to accept its company and take comfort in its warm reassurance.

Gemini (May 22 to June 22) Creativity inspires creativity. We feel you are looking for some stimulus to guide and motivate you, Gemini. Look outside the usual places. Go for a walk and indulge your senses in the natural environment, or head to an art gallery. It’s out there, waiting for you.

Cancer (June 23 to July 23) People born under the Cancer sign tend to thrive on love and affection, which they crave. Home and family life is important to you, and you always put your family and loved ones first. This is an admirable trait, Cancer. Keep nurturing it.

Leo (July 24 to Aug. 23) As a fire sign, Leo, you exhibit righteousness. You are also courageous, honest and virtuous. Your friends know this, and even minor acquaintances can sense this early on. It’s what makes you stand out.

Virgo (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) The left side of the brain, as you probably know, Virgo, is the side that analyzes and computes, solves problems, and plans for the future. Your right side allows you to feel, be intuitive, visualize, and write poetry. Remember, both sides are equally important. Cultivate and love each one to find your balance.

Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) When you become aware of negative thoughts floating through your mind, be cognizant of them and ask yourself just what they are saying to you? Are you concentrating on your weaknesses and forgetting your strengths, Libra? Stop judging yourself, and start loving yourself.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) The notion that it is all right to give ourselves what we need and want, Scorpio, can be quite alien if we have spent years not believing it’s okay to care for ourselves. During the next little while, make the effort to perhaps say “no” to others’ requests, and instead do something you rarely have time for.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) “For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream”—Vincent Van Gogh. This quote comes from a master, someone who knows something about the stars, dear Sag. So make time to look at the night sky and always find time to dream.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) Slow down. Take a deep breath. Capricorn, you’re on a collision course with illness if you don’t relax a little and prioritize your responsibilities. Put you and your health front and foremost.

Aquarius (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) Boredom—dullness, tedium, ennui. Does this describe your life around about now, Aquarius? Too often we complain about being bored but fail to do anything about it. It’s your own responsibility to overcome boredom in your life. Find something to captivate your interest, and take the initiative.

Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) Dear Pisces, we sense some travel plans in the days ahead for you, possibly related to your work. Enjoy this extra perk (but don’t forget your job responsibilities).


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Fenelon Falls first annual Turkey Trot drew almost 100 folks last month to take part in either a five-km or 10-km walk or run. Organizers Brad Fraser and Tina Frazen, owners of Fenelon Athletics and Nutrition (www.fenelonathleticsandnutrition.com), donated $500 in proceeds to the Fenelon Falls Santa Day festivities. They pronounced the event a great success, which they hope to repeat in years to come.

BewAre The ChiP-FAT FireNewfoundland comedian Mark Critch is convinced his island compatriots have unhealthy diets. He says the three main causes of death in Newfoundland are heart attack, stroke and chip-fat fire.

But the City of Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service isn’t laughing. Kitchen fires are the number one cause of residential fire in Ontario, say the fire fighters. And they’re totally preventable by following safe practices and using common sense with cooking devices. Here’s what to do to stay safe from that chip-fat fire:• Stay in the kitchen when you’re cooking.

Unattended cooking is the number one cause of home fires.

• Do not put water on a grease fire. Slide a proper fitting lid over the pot, turn the heat off, do not attempt to move the pot.

• If you must leave the room, turn off the appliance, or carry something with you like an oven glove to remind yourself you are cooking.

• Wear tight fitting or rolled up sleeves. Loose fitting clothing can drag across an element and catch fire very easily.

• If a fire starts in the oven or microwave oven, keep the oven door closed, turn the appliance off and allow it to cool.

• Keep clutter and combustibles away from the cooking area.

• Avoid octopus wiring, use one appliance per outlet.

• Have a one-metre, child-free zone around the stove or appliance.

• Have a proper multi-purpose fire extinguisher along the exit route of the kitchen. Do not try to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher unless you’ve had proper training.

• Keep pot handles turned inward, so you don’t accidentally knock them off the stove.

If you are unable to control a fire that develops, follow your home escape plan. Get out of the house and stay out. Go to your meeting place and call the fire department from there, or go to the neighbor’s house if you don’t have a mobile phone. Do not attempt to re-enter your home until the Fire Department tells you it is safe to do so. Make sure that your home has working Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms.

Brad Fraser of Fenelon Athletics and Nutrition, presents a cheque for $500 to Fenelon Falls’ Santa Day committee members Noreen Moore (left) and Ann Duncan, proceeds from the first annual Turkey Trot.

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We ask all who plan to attend, to contact the funeral home at 705-738-3222 to have a personalized candle prepared. You will light this candle as part of the service and take it with you to light at your own Christmas Service.

All are welcome.Please visit our website at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com for more details

Candlelight Service of RemembranceHolidays are often difficult for those who have experienced the death of someone loved.

Christmas may be a season of sadness rather than joy. No simple guideline exists to take away the hurt you may be feeling.

The Hendren Funeral Home and local Clergy invite you and your family to our annual special multi-denominational Candlelight Service of Remembrance

Friday December 5, 2014 at 7:00 PM

Hendren Funeral Homes - Monk Chapel, 6 Helen St., Hendren Funeral Homes - Monk Chapel, 6 Helen St., Bobcaygeon, ON

Remembering is part of the healing. Each holiday is a reminder of all the things you shared with the person you loved who has died. Please join us this evening for support, comfort,

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And exCeLLenCe Ross Memorial Hospital honoured 132 employees Nov. 5 at an annual ceremony celebrating commitment and excellence. “For most of us, healthcare is something we think about when we need it, or when someone we care about is injured or sick,” Karissa Ward told the gathering, speaking on behalf of the board of governors. “You live and breathe it.” “You make sure that care is safe, compassionate and confidential. You make sure our hospital is prepared, stocked, clean and efficient. Thanks to your attention and hard work, people have confidence in our hospital.” The hospital presented the 2014 James Ross Team Award to the members of the Medical Unit. “The medical nurses consistently go the extra mile to make sure families and patients are comfortable and cared for,” the citation stated. “They truly value the art of caring that defines the nursing profession.” The James Ross Community Award honoured the Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative for its

role in recruiting physicians to the City of Kawartha Lakes. The award recognizes the efforts of an individual or group in the community outside the hospital who have made a positive impact on the hospital and its patients. The James Ross Awards for individual excellence went to: Des Meenan (Nursing), Pam Scholey (Paramedical), Doug Henry (Support Services), Sue Randell (Administrative), Dr. Gargi Bhatia (Physician) and John Albin (Auxiliary). Long service awards went to Merilyn Junkin, who has worked at “The Ross” for 45 years, and to Marilyn Nicholson and Yvonne Facey, who have reached the 40-year mark. “I often hear positive impressions about our people, not only from patients but also from other people in the health care system,” President and CEO Brian Payne said. “They tell me our team is helpful, engaged, passionate and compassionate. I am very proud of the people who make up the Ross.”

Some of the 59 nurses and ward clerks who make up the Ross Memorial Medical Team, awarded the 2014 James Ross Team Award.


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ASTONISHINGSTORY OF HEARING

ABILITYA true story of a blind man’s ability to “see” with his ears offers many readers their first glimpse at human “echolocation.” Daniel Kish was born with a rare form of cancer known as “retinoblastoma,” which required the removal of both of his eyes at age 13 months to save his life. He adapted by developing a technique used by bats and dolphins whereby he issues a brief, sharp click with his tongue that creates sound waves that travel at more than 1,000 feet per second. As they bounce off every object around him and return to his ears, Kish senses any decrease in volume to determine its position. So acute is Kish’s hearing that he can ride a mountain bike.P.S. The eyes and ears collect and transmit information, which the brain uses to see and hear.

Co ALArmS now mAndATory in ALL homeS Ontario’s Bill 77 now means carbon monoxide (CO) detectors must be installed near all sleeping areas in residential homes—and in service rooms and adjacent sleeping areas in multi-residential units. The alarms are mandatory in all homes in Ontario with fuel burning appliances (wood, gas, propane, oil) or attached garages or carports. Fire officials hope the new law will save some of the more than 50 people who die each year from carbon monoxide poisoning in Canada, including about 11 in Ontario. The bill, known as the Hawkins-Gignac Act after two families who lost loved ones in a carbon-monoxide-poisoning incident, is a major milestone in a nearly six-year journey. OPP Constable Laurie Hawkins, her husband Richard, and their children Cassie and Jordan, all died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Woodstock, Ontario in December 2008. The vent leading from their gas fireplace was clogged causing the deadly gas to seep back into their home. They didn’t know they were in danger because carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless and tasteless. And they did not have a carbon monoxide alarm. John Gignac, uncle to Laurie Hawkins and a retired firefighter, has been working tirelessly to warn all Ontarians about the dangers of CO since that heart-breaking day. “The fatal effects of carbon monoxide left us with an irreplaceable family loss,” said Gignac, who co-chairs the Hawkins-Gignac Foundation for CO Education. “We are comforted that their legacy will protect others..” While the revision to the Ontario Fire Code comes into effect Oct. 15, homeowners and landlords will have a phase-in period. Carbon monoxide alarms can be hardwired, battery-operated or plugged into the wall. “This initiative has been a long time coming and will undoubtedly save lives,” said Kawartha Lakes Fire Chief Mark Pankhurst. “The dangers of carbon


monoxide poisoning are very real and fortunately very preventable.” The Hawkins-Gignac Foundation (www.endthesilence.ca) offers these safety tips:• Don’t wait for the enforcement date of Ontario’s

new CO law.• Check the expiry date of existing CO alarms, and

replace any devices built before 2008.• Have a licenced technician inspect fuel-burning

appliances (furnace, range, fireplace, water heater) annually, to make sure they are working properly and vented correctly.

• Help your older parents or relatives inspect their CO alarms.

• Replace batteries in your CO alarm annually, or get models with 10-year sealed lithium batteries that never need to be changed.

• In the event a CO alarm sounds, get everyone out of the house, stay out and call 911.

Exposure to CO reduces your ability to think clearly, so never delay if your alarm goes off and you sense a problem.

SeCond LeAding CAuSe oF Lung CAnCer iS

inViSiBLe And odourLeSS Long-term exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Canada, and the Peterborough County-City Health Unit is

recommending radon testing for all homes. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium in rocks and soil. It enters buildings through cracks in foundation floors and walls, gaps in service pipes, open floor drains or any other area of exposed soil. The highest concentrations are generally found in lower levels of homes. You can’t see, smell or taste it, and the only way to determine the radon level in your home is to test for it. Radon gas in a building can break down to produce radioactive particles. Once inhaled, these particles irradiate the lining of the lungs. Irradiation can damage the lungs and lead to cancer. The good news is that testing for radon is inexpensive and easy. You can buy test kits at local retailers and online—and some are even available free from your local health unit. Radon levels are measured in units called Becquerels per cubic meter (Bq/M3). If your home tests above Health Canada’s guideline of 200 Bq/M3—and 4.6 percent of Ontario homes have higher concentrations than this—you need to fix it. The higher the level, the sooner it needs to be fixed. If needed, the Health Unit provides information to guide homeowners in testing for radon and how to find a certified radon mitigation contractor. Health Canada recommends testing during the winter months in the lowest occupied area of your home, as well as testing for a minimum of three months to obtain the most accurate results. Radon can occur anywhere—in one house and not the one beside it—so the location or the age of your home does not indicate your risk of exposure to indoor radon.


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wiTh TruCk 15 yrs experience

Lowest prices. Grass cutting,

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Property clean upsEavestrough cleaning

Roofing & repairPrivate securityMonica Stanley705-738-6364

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Hand packed. Approx 40lbs. $10 per box

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Custom-fit clothing alterations. Call April.

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FLAgLer PAinTingFull service

interior & exterior repairs. All types to home & cottages,

drywall to trim work.Serving the Kawarthas

for 21 years.Call Gord Flagler

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CerAmiC TiLeQuality installations.

Very reliable. Call Ted for an estimate.

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705-887-6608 or cell: 705-341-1617

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Short or long term 1 & 2 bedroom bungalow- style 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.

____________________ 2 Bedroom Bungalow

for rent in central Bobcaygeon. No smoking, no pets,

references 1st & last. $950 per month plus

water, heat and hydro. Laundry facilities, winter plowing and lawn care

included. 705-738-6188____________________2 bedroom apt for rent in central Bobcaygeon. Open concept living, dining and kitchen.

Includes laundry. Water view. $875. plus hydro. No smoking, no pets, references 1st & last.

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BoBCAygeon Bright renovated 1

bedrm apt on 2nd level in Victorian 4 - plex, on

canal. Walk to town, private ent. Ideal for

working single.No smoking, No pets1st & last,$800 incl.

705 731-7209

2 Bdrm houSe for rent in Kinmount:

Close to 850 sf of space with fitted wood burning fireplace, open concept kitchen, garage, pond +. This top of the hill beauty sits on over 15 acres of land with total

privacy harmony. $850+ utilities.

Call/text 416-450-6367

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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

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noV 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26 & 28 - Adult Day program Trinity United Church, Bobcaygoen 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Call 705-324-7323 for details or to book a spot. noV 14, 18, 21, 25 & 28 - Adult Day program Fenelon Falls United Church 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Call 705-324-7323 for details or to book a spot. noV 14 & 21 - Foot Care Clinic Bobcaygeon Senior Centre. By appointment only. 705-879-4100 noV 15 - Rootin’ Tootin’ Musical Dinner Dunsford United Church 5:30 pm - $20 Advanced Tickets Only.noV 15 - Silent Auction, Bake Sale & Christmas Social at the Coby Train Station 1 - 4 p.m. Volunteers & donations welcome. For info, call Barb 705-454-8596.noV 15 - St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fenelon Falls, Christmas Bazaar and Tea 11a.m - 2pm. Admission is free. Lunch: adults $5, children 6-12 $2, free for children 5 and under. Bring your own bag!noV 15 - Kawartha White Cane Club Dinner. 6:15. St. Mary’s Church Hall, Lindsay. Everyone who has a vision problem is welcome with their driver. $5. For info or a ride call: Barb 705-738-6271or Shelly 705-328-1465noV 16-22- Toonie at the Till Reid’s Valu-Mart Lindsay. Help donate a toonie at the till which benefits Kawartha Lakes Food Source.noV 17, 20, 24 & 27 - Adult Day program at Trinity United Church, Omemee, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Call 705-324-7323 for details or to book a spot.noV 17 & 24 - Basic foot care services for seniors and people with special, Little Britain. Pre-booked appointments required. Call 705-879-4100.noV 18 - Lindsay Osteoporosis Support Group Adelaide Place. 84 Adelaide St S, Lindsay 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.noV 18 - Book Sales for the Friends of the Lindsay Library 10-6noV 18 - dec 19 - The Lindsay Gallery members Christmas show of fine art/visual art. Opening reception: Nov. 20 at 7 p.m.noV 18 - Diners’ Club monthly luncheon for seniors at the Woodville-Eldon Community Centre, noon. Call 705-324-7323 to reserve. noV 18, 19, 25, 26 - Adult Day program for dementia-specific clients. 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at Jennings Creek Christian Reformed Church, Lindsay. Call 705-324-7323 for details or to book a spot. noV 18 & 25 - Adult Day program at Little Britain Community Baptist Church 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Call 705-324-7323 for details or to book a spot. noV 19 - Diners’ Club luncheon for seniors at the Royal Canadian Legion, Bobcaygoen, noon. Call 705-324-7323 to reserve. noV 19 & 26 - Diners’ Club greet & eat luncheon for seniors at Village Housing in Lindsay, noon. Call 705-324-7323 to reserve.

noV 20 - Diners’ Club luncheon at Little Britain Community Baptist Church, noon. Call 705-324-7323 noV 20 & 27 - Diners’ Club Thursday night dinner for seniors at 70 Murray St., 5:30 p.m. Call 705-324-7323 noV 21 - Circle of Hope for Newly Bereaved, Noon - 1:30 pm., 112 McLaughlin Rd., Lindsay. Call 705-324-7323 ext 504 to register.noV 21 - Buckhorn Community Centre “The Long Weekend” written by Norm Foster. Call 705-657-8833 or 1-877-300-9767noV 22 - Book Sales for the Friends of the Lindsay Library 10:30- 4noV 22 - Christmas bazaar Trinity-Providence United Church, Bobcaygeon 10:30 am - 1pm. Hot lunch - $8. Diabetic and celiac friendly. Tickets: contact church office 705-738-5135 or Colleen 705-738-4925noV 22 - An Historic Tour of Christ Church, Christ Church Anglican, Bobcaygeon. 7pm. By donation. For more information – contact The Boyd Museum at 705-738-9482noV 22 - Royal Cdn. Legion Br.239 Bobcaygeon Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Craft & Bake Sale 8:30 am -2 pm Legion Hall Lunch Served.noV 22 - Christmas Bazaar Fenelon Falls United Church 11am –2pmnoV 22 & 23 - Marshland Centre (64 Hague Blvd., lakefield) 9 Christmas show & sale. Donations to the Lakefield Food Bank and/or the Lakefield Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) will be gratefully accepted. noV 24 - Fenelon Falls Horticulture Society pot luck and re-gift exchange 6:30pm, Salvation Army. Call Jenny 705-887-9046 for infonoV 24 - Lindsay Cancer Support Group, Village Housing, Lindsay, 2 - 4 p.m. Call 705-324-7323 ext 503 to reserve a seat for information.noV 26 - Big bucks bid euchre Bobcaygeon Seniors Centre 11 am. $10 lunch included Contact: Roger 705-738-6627 or Larry 705-738-noV 26 - Luncheon for seniors at the Burnt River Community Centre, noon. Call 705-324-7323 nov 27 - Diners’ Club monthly luncheon for seniors at Joy Vista Estates clubhouse, noon. Call 705-324-7323 noV 27 - Stroke Survivor Support Group meeting for stroke survivors, family and caregivers. At Case Manor, Bobcaygeon, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Call 705-324-7323 ext 111 for details.noV 27 - Basic foot care services for seniors and people with special needs, Kirkfield. Pre-booked appointments required. Call 705-879-4100. noV 29 - Lindsay Jolly Jog 10am-1pm. Take to the streets dressed in festive holiday outfits. Proceeds support Kawartha Lakes Food Source and CKL Santa Claus Stocking Fund. Registration: www.lindsayjollyjog.eventbrite.comnoV 29 - The Norland United Church Christmas Bazaar 10am - 2pm. Lunch starts at 11 cost is $8. We will also have bake and “New to You” tables. Norland United Church hall.noV 29 - Lakes Community Church, Bobcaygeon. Join us for Messy Church. A family time of fun, crafts, music and ending with a meal. Pool table and darts for the adults. No cost 705-731-0247 4pm.noV 29 - Christmas Bazaar 9 am- 2 pm at Christ Church Anglican, Bobcaygeon. Tea, coffee and muffins in the morning; meat pie lunch at noon ($8).noV 30 - Tour homes in the Buckhorn area all decked out for Christmas in the Buckhorn Holiday Home Tour. Noon - 4 pm. Info and tickets at 1-877-300-9767 or

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