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Keene Correspondent

HEALTH AND WELL BEINGPERSONAL - ENVIRONMENTAL - COMMUNITY - FINANCIAL

Mather & Bell PharmacyProudly Serving Peterborough

Since 1962

769 Park St. S., Peterborough705.745.4770 fax: 705-740-9010

Monday to Friday 9:00am to 8:00pmSaturday 9:00am to 5:00pm

Closed on Sundays So We Can Enjoy Time With Our Families

Wishing Everyone Happiness and Good Health from: The students, staff and school council members Peterborough RV Center Inc., PJ's Diner, Eleanor

of North Shore Public School are sincerely Rath, Red Lobster, Ritzy Rust - Kathy Hope, gracious to all of the volunteers of the Keene Russell Toyota, Stephanie's Hair Studio, United Church Concert Series Committee, who in Stillbrook Riding Stables, Sugar Valley Maple - support of our playground project, put forth a Joe and Brenda Steed, Superior Fire Protection, tremendous amount of effort and hosted a The Leather fantastic Variety Show on November 2nd. The Shop, Three outpouring of community support, by way of talent Roads Farms, for the show, donations, sponsorships and silent Trailers Plus, auction items was overwhelming to say the least. Trent Valley A large number of local business, families and H o n d a , individuals generously supported our playground W a l m a r t project, advancing us toward our total by an (Lansdowne additional $5000.00. (The final total is Street), Jim unconfirmed at the time of printing, as some Weir Custom donations were still coming in.) C r u s h i n g , Sponsors included (alphabetically): Linda Wellness from Within (Elaine Kempt), Wood’s Albert, Joyce Armstrong Beasley Brothers - Dairy Source, and Zeebon's Signs.Canada In the Rough, Bellemere Winds Golf We again thank all of the people who put forth Course, Boston Pizza, Ken and Marion Burton, such a remarkable amount of time, effort and Country 105FM, M.J Davenport and Associates; dedication to making this event such a success. 2020 Keene Road - Old Keene Road Storage, We are sincerely grateful for the phenomenal Purple Potting Shed - Stephanie Davidson, Tom amount of community support in aiding us to help and Sue Davidson, Valerie Davidson Jewelry, our children stay healthy and play.Heritage Hills Farms - Chris and Gorica Davis, The School Council of North Shore Public Dani Davis, Marg and Allan Dawson, Janet School is diligently working toward the Dawson, Ray and Marilyn Dyck, Elmhirst's Spa, completion of this playground project, which will Phyllis Hanlan, Hi Ho Silver, Kawartha Credit include a play structure, shade shelter, ecology Union, Keene Lions Club, Lang Pioneer Village, area, trees and rocks, and will be available for LNL Janitorial, Love's Tire Sales Inc., Lou Tuck, anyone in the area to use during non-school Cindy Maguire, Meaghan Maguire, Marty Moos, hours. Should you have any questions relating to Scott and Gayle McIntyre, Rev. Bain and Sharon project, please don’t hesitate to contact Cara Milroy, Bob Nelson, Old Railstop, Otonabee- Wood at caraw@nexicom.net.South Monaghan Township, Patricia's Gift Shop,

Excerpts from the

Peterborough County-City Health UnitBoard of Health Meeting Summary

November 12, 2014BOH MEMBERSHIP UPDATE Chief Phyllis Williams, Chair of the Board of Health welcomed provincial appointee Kerri Davies as the newest member of theboard. Ms. Davies is currently the Manager of Development for the Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha Pine Ridge. Chief Williams also announced that Caroline MacIssac has resigned her post on the Board of Health as she has moved out of the country. A recruitment process continues to fill current board vacancies and interested community members are invited to learn more by contacting Alida Tanna, Administrative Assistance to the Medical Officer of Health at atanna@pcchu.ca.ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND HEALTH INDICATORS REPORT A joint project of the City of Peterborough, GreenUP, and the Peterborough County-City Health Unit, this 158-page report highlights the factors influencing rates of active transportation in our community and also illustrates the impact walking andcycling have on human and environmental health. It provides the tools and benchmarks needed to influence the social and physical landscapes for safer, healthier, and more sustainable travel in Peterborough County and City. Active transportation is an equity issue, as the report showed that residents who earn less than the city-wide median income are three times more often to walk, twice as likely to cycle, and ten times more likely to use public transit. The report also noted that research shows that if we increase pedestrian and cyclist traffic there is safety in numbers.FOOD INSECURITY IN PETERBOROUGH The annual Nutritious Food Basket survey, conducted in May 2014 by the Peterborough County-City Health Unit, consists of visiting seven grocery stores throughout the region to price 67 food items to determine the lowest available price for healthyfood. While the 2014 Limited Incomes Report notes local food prices have increased by 7.6% over the past two years, the main issue for residents is not the cost of food, but that their incomes are too low. For example, after paying for his shelter costs, a single man receiving Ontario Works benefits would experience a monthly deficit of $245 each month if he spent the $286 required for a nutritious diet, after paying his shelter costs, and without considering the costs of other basic necessities such as clothing, transportation and medical costs. In this case, social assistance benefits are inadequate to cover the cost of a healthy diet and also meet basic living expenses. The problem of food insecurity exists not only for households receiving socia lassistance but also for those trying to live on minimum wage and other low wage employment. Food security is necessary for good health. Programs such as food banks, community meal programs and emergency food access programs provide essential short-term relief to those who are in need. Research shows that the root cause of food insecurity is poverty, therefore short-term strategies need to be part of a broader and longer-term strategy that addresses poverty. The board will advocate to the Minister Responsible for the Poverty Reduction Strategy, Deb Matthews, for an increase to social assistance rates and more clarity on the recently released provincial poverty reduction plan. See next meeting date on the January calendar on Page 7.

Taking Care of the Health and Well Being of the Children in the Community!

December 2014 - February 2015 Keene Correspondent 14th Anniversary Edition

Enbridge donates $10,000 to the Hiawatha

First Nation Fire Services in Partnership

with the Township of

Otonabee-South Monaghan Fire

Department

Hiawatha First Nation, Ontario, November 13, 2014 Enbridge Inc. is proud to support the H i a w a t h a F i r s t Nation by presenting the Hiawatha First Nation Fire Services

they help keep the community safe and safety is with a donation of $10,000 towards the purchase paramount to Enbridge,” said Matthew Jackson, of new fire equipment. The donation was Senior Advisor, Aboriginal Affairs with Enbridge. presented to Hiawatha First Nation Chief Greg “The new equipment will ensure that first Cowie, Fire Chief Ted Bryan and Hiawatha responders in Hiawatha have the necessary fire District Fire Chief Ralph Loucks on November 13, and medical equipment required to handle any 2014.type of emergency situation.” “On behalf of the fire services and communities The Enbridge Safe Community Program of Hiawatha First Nation and the Township of provides financial support to first responders and Otonabee- South Monaghan, I would like to thank safety driven organizations, so they can acquire Enbridge for their generous donation,” said Fire new equipment, obtain professional training and Chief Ted Bryan. “This program funding will deliver educational programs. The initiative has enable us to acquire the much needed equipment provided funding to organizations across North and apparatus to expand services to Hiawatha America for over four years.First Nation and the surrounding community”. Through investments in partnerships and This unique partnership for the provision of fire human capital, Enbridge supports organizations protection services between the communities of that contribute to the economic, environmental Hiawatha First Nation and the Township of and social well-being of communities near its Otonabee-South Monaghan is a model operations.supported by Enbridge Inc. Together they provide Pictured above, during the cheque presentation are:

protection from fire, life-threatening emergencies Don Armitage, Enbridge Gas Distribution, Eleanor Rath, CAO –

and dangerous conditions through education, Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan, Matthew Jackson, prevention, rescue, suppression and basic life Senior Advisor, Aboriginal Affairs, Enbridge, Greg Cowie, Chief of support services. The Fire Department, with over Hiawatha First Nation, Joe Taylor, Deputy Reeve -Township of 90 staff members, serves a population of Otonabee-South Monaghan, Ralph Loucks, District Fire Chief of approximately 8,000 residents. Fire Station 4, Slade McCalip, Deputy Administrator-Hiawatha First

Nation, Sonia Fazari, Senior Advisor, Aboriginal Affairs, Enbridge “We are pleased to support the new fire Gas Distribution Inc, Ted Bryan, Fire Chief – Township of department in Hiawatha First Nation because Otonabee-South Monaghan