the kawartha promoter, december 15, 2014

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PERCH Unless you’ve

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I’m sure you’ve noticed

that Christmas

is fast approaching.

Although it’s now a full-blown, secular, family holiday, for those of us who still call ourselves Christian (full disclosure here, that includes me), it’s also the time we remember the coming of the Creator to earth in the form of a helpless human infant—born of woman. And we ponder upon the meaning of that story. I’m doing more pondering than usual this year. On Nov. 30, our family was blessed with the birth of my second granddaughter, Veronika Maria Lena Bird—daughter of Angelika Brezwan and Matt Bird. But O, the wonder of it—the wonder.

That tiny, perfect child, grown and nurtured within the body of my daughter-in-law, Angelika, from the joining of her microscopic egg with one of my son Matt’s even more microscopic sperm. And out she comes with 10 fingers and 10 toes, able to clasp my finger in her little hand before she’s even eight hours old, to suckle at a breast and to let loose with a grand caterwauling when something displeases her. If that isn’t a miracle, what is? But perhaps the biggest miracle of all is that this tiny, holy child is totally dependent on her parents and other adults to feed, clothe, clean, house and even transport her. Or rather, the biggest miracle, is that every day millions of parents around the world step up once again, and do what’s required of them, despite seemingly endless fatigue and illness. That’s the miracle, that we love—and that we can’t help it. Have a blessed Christmas.

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City Hall pg. 6

Crossword pg. 14

Horoscope pg. 27

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Classified pg. 33

Local Events pg. 35

Health & Wellness pg. 36

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250 volunteers plus 240 donations make Festival of Trees a success On behalf of the Board of Directors of Settlers’ Village, I want to acknowledge and thank everyone for their support of the 2014 Festival of Trees. I think it is a wonderful example of what can be accomplished by a community working together. Gifts were donated by over 240 businesses, organizations and individuals; this generous support came from throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes and neighbouring municipalities. To make this event happen, over 250 volunteers decorated trees, wreaths, buildings and grounds, wrapped gifts for sale and for the Santa Shop; Valu-mart prepared the food and served guests at the Preview night; the Horticultural Society helped with the decorating; the Bobcaygeon Kinettes helped Glenn Clark with the beef supper; the Ministerial Association led the church service, and this year, Kelly Burrows of Red Door Music presented a music concert by her students. The Festival of Trees is the most important

fundraising event for Kawartha Settler’s Village, but these organizations also benefited from the Festival.Proceeds from the annual charity tree went to the Habitat for Humanity, for their new house. We also collected toys and cash for the Kinsmen Toy Drive. I believe we are very fortunate to have Settlers’ Village as a community centre for events and a place where culture and heritage are preserved. You all deserve a big thank you for keeping it viable. Al Ingram, President, Kawartha Settlers VillageBobcaygeon

Citizens want voices heard on Trent Lakes issues On behalf of the North Pigeon Lake Ratepayers’ Association, the citizens of Trent Lakes and myself, I would like to thank and applaud you for the exposure you gave us in your news magazine. You published our concerns. You carried news of the struggles against an unpopular council. You helped us carry the message far and wide to an area that has no media presence of its own. We could not have seen the backs of our politicians as the electorate voted them out without you giving us wide readership. The power of the press was witnessed. Now, as we enter a new year with an almost new council, we look to your pages to give voice on issues of importance from the Trent-Severn Waterway, to the graphite mines, to the traffic from quarries, to the OMB decisions. Your new coverage of council meetings has not gone unnoticed. We applaud you for this initiative. With your pages we will now be able to keep reminding the new mayor and councillors that it was the constituents who ousted those who did not listen, and that they have a duty to side with the populace. Our expectations are high with respect to the new councillors and mayor who must cater to the wants of the voters. The constituents, be they in the City of Kawartha Lakes or the Municipality of Trent Lakes, want to experience respect and representation from their councilors. They want to be proud to re-elect them in four years. We would prefer to stand tall with our leaders rather than having to fight them and work to remove them. We expect transparency and response to public opinion. The citizens voted candidates to their new and elevated position, and that fact should not be taken lightly. Thanks to The Kawartha Promoter for being our common thread and conveying facts and opinions that have brought change to our beautiful area.Ross Morton, President NPLRABobcaygeon

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The federal Ministry of Fisheries and Oceans is proposing new regulations to help stop more aquatic invasive species coming into Canada—whether intentionally or unintentionally. The Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations aim to stop invasive species moving in from other countries, across provincial and territorial borders, and between ecosystems within a region. They will also give Canadian Border Service officers the ability to enforce prohibitions against import at the Canadian border. The new regulations are aimed particularly at four species of Asian carp, zebra and quagga mussels, and sea lampreys. Fisheries and Oceans Canada developed the proposed regulations in consultation with federal, provincial and territorial governments, with a common goal of addressing the threat of aquatic invasive species and protecting the economic well-being of Canadian waters. Canada and the United States have cooperated to reduce populations of sea lamprey eels in the Great Lakes by 90 percent, and have stopped further spread of this invasive species. Canada is also opening a new Asian carp laboratory in Burlington, Ontario, designed to stop Asian carp from becoming established in the Great Lakes.


‘R-E-S-P-E-C-T’ is watchword in down-to-earth mayor’s first speech New City of Kawartha Lakes Mayor Andy Letham repeated the word “respect” nine times in his first speech at city hall Dec. 2 on the occasion of his—and the new council’s—inauguration. “You will hear me use the word respect a lot because it means a lot to me,” he said. “There have been far too many times where it has been missing in this room. It will not be missing

over the next four years. “We need to collectively approach problems and we need to respect each other’s opinions and ideas.” Letham repeated that “we must all work together with respect,” referring to council, staff and citizens, and promised that “I will work together with everyone with respect. I will make wise, informed, common-sense decisions that are in the best interests of our citizens.” He said he would “never pretend to have all the answers, but I will always fight to find the best solutions. I will serve in this role with everything I am to achieve the only goal that matters: a stronger, healthier and more vibrant City of Kawartha Lakes. “Anyone is welcome to hold me accountable to this. The only thing I care about what you think of me is that I am doing the best job I can to serve you and this city.” “Respect is not gained through a title or position or power, it is earned through thoughtful action, humble leadership, and consistent service.” In setting a more folksy tone for his administration, Letham said he did not “wish to be referred to as ‘Your Worship.’ Not in this room, not in my office, not on the street.” Then he showed a self-deprecating sense of humour by adding: “Maybe just at home.” “A simple ‘Mr. Mayor’ will suffice in this room,” he continued. “And outside of here… ‘Andy’ works just fine.” Letham had opened by saying his first inclination had been to jump right in and lay out his 100-day plan “for everything that needs to start happening in our city and an evaluation process that will help set expectations.” But after listening to others, he said, he realized this was not the occasion to get into policy nuts and bolts. The mood was celebratory, as Scottish bagpiper Greer Thornbury piped mayor, council and entourage into (and out of) the chambers, and a children’s

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If you bring ‘em—they will take ‘em Residents of the City of Kawartha Lakes can bring their “naturally grown” Christmas trees to any city landfill site to be composted, after the holidays. However, you have to bring them to the landfill yourselves. Christmas trees will NOT be collected with waste and recycling in at-the-curb pick-up. The trees will be accepted at no cost as long as you have removed all ornaments, tinsel and other decorations. No surprise here, there will be no curbside collection on Thursday, Dec. 25 (i.e., Christmas Day) or Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 (New Years Day). If those would have been your regularly scheduled pick-up days, they will be shifted to Friday, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2. For more details, including holiday and 2015 operating hours at all landfill sites, see the CKL website, www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca.

Trent Lakes councillor promises doors openBy Glenna Burns “My door will always be open” to the community, new Trent Lakes councillor-at-large Dick Persson promised at the swearing in for the new mayor and council on a snowy Tuesday, Dec. 2. He said he would be well informed on the issues and would listen with an open mind to the citizens. Each new member of council—including Perrson, who had been acclaimed to his position in the fall election—spoke at the swearing in about their hopes for the future of Trent Lakes, for economic development, and about working respectfully with

municipal staff. A full house and bagpipes welcomed the new council, and the ceremony was followed by a meet-and-greet over coffee and goodies. Municipal Clerk Bob Angione led council in making their declarations of office, while the invocation was lead by Reverend Glen Empey from St. Matthew-St.Aidan Anglican Church, Buckhorn. Mayor of Selwyn, Mary Smith was also in attendance to show her support for the new councillors and new Mayor Bev Matthews. Lois O’Neil-Jackson, on behalf of staff, presented each new councillor with an inscribed pen set showing the length of the term of service, 2014-2018. She joked that this was to inspire each councillor—or in times of stress, to remind them that the term of service is not forever. Council will meet for its first full session on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 1 pm with a special meeting with planning consultant Peter Josephs regarding a zoning by-law amendment, the adoption of the Official Plan Amendment No. 37 and draft zoning by-law at 3 pm.

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Bah, humbug. December benefits delayed for 170 CKL families Bugs in implementation of a new provincial Social Assistance Management System (SAMS) have delayed December benefit payments for approximately 170 families in the City of Kawartha Lakes. This includes basic needs and shelter allowances. Kawartha Lakes Social Services use the computer system to administer Ontario Works benefits for residents of the City and the County of Haliburton. City staff have been working to resolve issues as quickly as possible to reduce the negative impacts on residents, and final benefits for December were expected to be issued Dec. 5. Processing new applications has also been delayed by the problems with the new system. Rod Sutherland, the City’s Director of Health and Social Services, met Dec. 3 with Social Services administrators and the Ministry of Community and Social Services Assistant Deputy Minister responsible for Social Assistance, which says it is working to address the problems. The City’s primary focus is making sure it meets basic client needs, now and in the coming weeks, says Sutherland in a media release, that staff have the resources and the support they need to do their work, and that the problems with the system get fixed.

Coby man wants to know: ‘Where’s my mayor?’ Police helped remove a 54-year-old Coboconk man from the mayor’s office on Francis Street at 9:30 am, Dec. 4. Police said he was “causing a disturbance within the building after learning the mayor was not available.” The man left without further incident.


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RESIDEnTS?’ unIon aSKS Chronic understaffing is fueling a barrage of injuries among both residents and staff in Ontario’s long-term care facilities, as well as infections, bed sores, abuse of residents, and unsafe work practices. So say personal support workers (PSWs) and registered practical nurses (RPNs) who took part in intensive, focus-group sessions in five Ontario communities—including nearby Minden. The PSWs and RPNs gave “frank, powerful and often heartbreaking accounts of how, despite their utmost efforts and dedication they are forced to provide what amounts to substandard care to residents,” said Kevin Tyrrell a regional vice-president with the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU) in releasing the report at a media conference in Lindsay.

Titled “Long-Term Care in Ontario: Fostering Systemic Neglect,” the report blames the neglect of residents on provincial policies and low funding for long-term care. It says short-staffing is hastening incontinence and loss of mobility in residents because there are not enough PSWs to toilet residents as needed. “This is the ultimate indignity for residents. They deserve much better.” The PSWs and RPNs said they remain in this work because they like it and genuinely care for residents. But they feel demoralized and defeated by chronically low staffing levels that lead to lonely, isolated and often depressed residents. The focus-group participants said they simply don’t have adequate time to provide residents with the social and emotional care they desperately need. Emotional care is key to making LTC residences proper “homes” rather than just “warehouses,” said PSW Dorothy Winterburn. All the focus-group participants said they had residents suffering from dementia, and 97 percent said they had residents in their assignments with cognitive behaviours such as aggression, wandering, and hoarding. Over 90 percent of the interviewees said they couldn’t provide good quality care because of understaffing. Staff-to-resident ratios can range up to 15 residents per PSW on dayshifts, and up to 42 residents per PSW on nightshifts. RPN staff ratios ranged from 30 to 42 residents per nurse on both shifts. The report calls for a legislated four-hour daily care standard and a higher ratio of direct-care staff to residents.


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CHangE About 160 people made the trek to the Dunsford Community Centre last month to hear some great local music at Foodstock, and to support the Bobcaygeon Helps Food Bank. Together they donated $3,300 and seven barrels of non-perishable grocery items for the food bank, says Heather Strang of Strang’s Valu-mart, chief organizer for the annual event. That’s a success, says Strang, who has already started planning for next year. Meanwhile, a new report by the Ontario Association of Food Banks (OAFB) says almost 375,000 persons in Ontario—more than a third of them children—are turning to food banks each month now. This year’s Hunger Report also finds a 20 percent spike in first-time use. “Unstable employment conditions,

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new mother with a Holy Child in her arms. St. James Anglican Church in Fenelon Falls will bring the scene to life on Christmas Eve for the second year by bringing live stable animals into the church. “The Christmas story is really the story of God coming among us, as a helpless infant, and it touches us in a very deep way,” says the Rev. Susan Spicer, the priest of the parish. “Having the animals and the opportunity to participate really makes the story come alive for children and adults alike.” Everyone is welcome to “enter the story” at 4 pm on Christmas Eve. The “Come-As-You-Are Christmas Pageant,” invites you to don a Holy Land costume from the St. James collection, wear a homemade costume, or, of course, “come as you are.” Children who would like to be in the pageant should arrive by 3:30 pm in order to be costumed and receive some brief instruction. There will be opportunities for children to meet and hold the animals at the end of the service (cameras welcome at that time). The pageant was written by Lydia Keesmaat-Walsh, a youth member of the church and longtime participant in Lindsay’s Little Theatre. She drew inspiration from her experience as an 8-year-old actor in “Miracle on Bethlehem Street,” directed by the late Al Nicholson of Fenelon Falls. At 10 pm, after the animals have gone to bed, St. James will hold a traditional candlelight service with all the well-loved carols of Christmas.

Shepherd Fiona Woolley cradles a baby goat at the Come-As-You-Are Christmas Pageant at St. James Anglican Church in Fenelon Falls.


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The Bobcaygeon Churches are joining together to host their annual Community Christmas Dinner again—on Christmas day—and this year at Trinity United Church. Volunteers from the village churches will be serving dinner to all comers at noon on Christmas Day—with roast turkey and ham, and all the fixings. Everyone is welcome and there is no charge. The dinner has been offered for several years out of Bethel Christian Fellowship, and last year moved to Knox Presbyterian. This year it’s at Trinity United, and “the hope is that we’ll move around to all the churches,” says Trinity’s minister, Rodney Smith-Merkley If you’d like to come, please call Marie at 705-738-2198 to reserve a spot—and so the cooks can plan ahead.

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A local volunteer group has raised nearly $700 to support humanely controlling abandoned, stray or feral (wild) cats around the village. Pet Valu owner Marlene Jackson hosted Photos with Santa on Dec. 6 to support Bobcaygeon Friends of Ferals (BFF). For a donation to the organization’s work, all pets (and their owners) received a photo with Santa and a gift bag. Kelly Hornibrook of KMH Studios volunteered the photography, and “the photos were beautiful and all the dogs and owners were pleased with the results,” says BFF spokesperson Sigrid Sheather. BFF is a volunteer driven organization relying solely on fund raisers to carry out its mission—to humanely care for the free roaming cats and control the population through Trap/Neuter/Vaccinate/Return. So far this season, the group has had 90 cats spayed or neutered, and placed over 90 kittens for adoption. “Thank you to Santa, Kelly, Pet Valu and the volunteers who helped make this a fun and successful day,” said Sheather.

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It’s a time of year when some people want to take a more “peaceful” approach to Christmas, instead of a relentlessly “joyful” one. So Fenelon Falls United Church offers both the joyful and peaceful time in different services. The “Quiet Christmas Service of Hope” is an annual tradition at Fenelon Falls United. The worship team has planned a meaningful service for people to remember that Christmas is

A number of Bobcaygeon Helps Food Bank’s 60 or so volunteers, turned out to the Full Cup Café on Dec. 4 to mingle over coffee and snacks and to meet the organization’s new directors and staff at a volunteer-appreciation event.


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Taurus (April 21 to May 21) Friendship is precious, isn’t it, Taurus? Blessed indeed are those with many dear friends. Hold yours close, and don’t let go. And don’t let petty misunderstandings ruin a long-time connection.

Gemini (May 22 to June 22) With so much Christmas joy in the air, Gemini, we sense something else in your stratosphere, as well—romance. Be on the lookout—and make the most of it.

Cancer (June 23 to July 23) You are in charge of yourself, Cancer. No one else is in charge of you. This means every decision you make is yours, and yours alone, for better or worse. Be proud of your ability to make the right choices.

Leo (July 24 to Aug. 23) Time for some fun. Take a walk in the falling snow. Splash down an indoor water slide. Go to a movie by yourself and buy the biggest box of popcorn—buttered, of course. There’s no time like the present to “live a little.”

Virgo (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) You are “teachable,” Virgo. You can change and grow, steer a new course—whatever you wish, and however you want, without anyone or anything standing in your way. Now.

Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) Know what, Libra? You’ve made some mistakes, erred a trifle. But you are not a mistake. No matter what, you are still worthwhile, precious and unique.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) Be sure to stay hale and hearty, Scorpio, during all the holiday festivities. The days (and nights) can be overwhelming. Give yourself the gift of investing in your health. Eat well, maintain your exercise routines, and keep doing those little, positive things that make you happy.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) The winter solstice once again appears to mark the return of light from darkness. As the days grown brighter from here on in, so too will your mood, Sagittarius. There are sunnier days ahead for you.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) Things are spiraling out of control, dear Capricorn. For the sake of your health, both mental and physical, we urge you to ask for help from someone—anyone—who will understand what you are going through and can help you get back on your feet.

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Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) Career-wise, Pisces, you are versatile and receptive to new ideas. This bodes well for your future job prospects and growth. Always be open to fresh perspectives.

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SLEDDIng SEaSonBy Wayne Haagsma, TMSC President A $120,000 trail-upgrading project will greatly improve the Twin Mountains Snowmobile Club’s (TMSC) top trail—number E108—and create earlier riding and extended season riding because the smoother the base, the less snow that is needed to create great trails. This portion of trail currently has many wet holes and needs attention to make it safe for all users. The contract was awarded to a local contractor so it brings dollars and work to our community as well. Club volunteers have been very busy getting the trails and equipment ready for the upcoming year. Last year was a banner year with loads of snow and increased interest in the sport. We are hoping the momentum continues this year as well. Since Caygeon Lanes burnt down last year, trail users have no longer had easy access by sled to dining, and access by snowmobile to Bobcaygeon businesses is difficult. Our vision would be to have two access points to Bobcaygeon. One would go past the Princess Motel to the Full Cup Café and Bobcaygeon Inn. The other would cross the bridge on Hwy. 36 and end up near the locks across from the Chamber of Commerce. These two routes would provide access to lodging, dining and shopping. Bobcaygeon would be welcoming and “Open for Winter” tourism. Snowmobilers bring many benefits to a community. They purchase and repair their snowmobiles at local businesses, and buy gas, food and lodging locally as well. Half the trail-improvement funds came from a National Trails Coalition grant, 40 percent is coming from Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs and TMSC is responsible for the rest. The club was originally on the hook for 25 percent of the job but the Ontario federation had money left over, and topped up their portion of the support. For more information, or if you have suggestion to help get snowmobilers to your business, visit www.twinmountainssc.ca and contact us.


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Students at Fleming College’s School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences (SENRS) can further their learning at the Gamiing Nature Centre, thanks to a new agreement between the college and the centre, on the shores of Pigeon

Lake between Bobcaygeon and Lindsay. The agreement formalizes field-based environmental restoration and rehabilitation activities at the Gamiing Nature Centre, to engage SENRS students and staff in projects that will also contribute to the centre. “This partnership is extremely beneficial to both organizations,” said Linda Skilton, head of SENRS and the Frost Campus. The agreement will promote: • Professional development opportunities for

employees at both organizations;• Field trips to Gamiing for Fleming staff and

students;• Student workplace learning, including field

placements, internships, projects, and paid co-op work terms related to SENRS programs;

• Guest lectures at Fleming by Gamiing volunteers and staff;

• Employment opportunities at Gamiing for SENRS students and graduates.

“SENRS is an internationally recognized educational institution while the Gamiing Nature Centre has brought together expertise and interest in the outdoors from a range of volunteers, the community, and municipal government. The skills and expertise within the Gamiing Nature Centre are

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PHOTOGRAPHERSThank you for making the 2015 tourism guide photo contest a great success!With well over 1000 images (2 GB of data), these 2 publications: Explore Fenelon Falls & Explore Bobcaygeon 2015 are sure todemonstrate the beauty that this region has to offer. Both publications will be available in the new year.

Watch for our next issue, Jan. 15th for some of our favourites.Winning Entrants will be notified during the week of Dec. 15 2014.


We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. To all of our clients, we hope that you had a good year and look forward to serving you in the New Year! Thank you for your continued support. We enjoy working with you and value the relationships that we have formed with each one of you. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and are able to enjoy some time with family and friends. Once again, Merry Christmas and God bless!

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a valuable resource for Fleming College.” Gamiing is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to sharing the enjoyment and importance of balancing human needs with the needs of nature, and working towards stewardship of natural resources and heritage. See www.gamiing.org. Fleming’s Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences programs are located at the Frost Campus in Lindsay. The college features more than 100 full-time programs in Arts and Heritage, Business, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, General Arts and Science, Health and Wellness, Justice and Community Development, Skilled Trades and Technology, and Continuing Education.


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BRYAN GRAYIt is with a heavy heart,

I regret to inform you of the passing of my precious husband on October 11, 2014 in his 69th year at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay.

Condolences can be left at the Parker Funeral Home of Lindsay, under PAST NOTICES.

RELax, IT’S JuST a ‘moCK’ EmERgEnCy—aT RoSS

There was a Code Red emergency at Ross Memorial Hospital on Dec. 10, but it wasn’t a real one, thank goodness. The hospital was conducting a mock emergency trial with the City of Kawartha Lakes Fire Department to test its readiness to deal with a real Code Red/Green emergency. A Code Red/Green refers to a fire that results in an evacuation at the hospital. The mock scenario the hospital tried out on Dec. 10 involved a hypothetical fire that started in the bathroom of a room with three patients on the Continuing Care Unit. Nearly 50 people have died from fires in Ontario

seniors homes in the last 35 years. Changes to the Ontario Fire Code as of Jan. 1 have strengthened the safety requirements and enforcement in healthcare facilities—including hospitals—and long-term-care homes. The changes also call for annual training of evacuation procedures, enforced by the local fire department. According to the revised code, the room where a fire starts must be evacuated in 4 minutes and 15 seconds from the time the Code Red alarm sounds. Once Code Green has been initiated, the remaining patients in the area must be moved past the fire barrier doors. Even though they were running the trial at noon, the hospital staged it as though it was happening at 3 am, when staffing would be at its lowest. Sixteen people volunteered to act as “patients” for the trial. During the mock emergency, signs will be posted around the hospital to alert patients and visitors that we are practising our emergency procedures and not to be alarmed.


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RunnIngS: JamES HaLL “JIm”

Passed away suddenly at the Ross Memorial Hospital,

Lindsay on Monday December 8, 2014. Jim Runnings of Bobcaygeon in his 80th

year. Jim was a Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants for over 50 years, an avid birder

for over 70 years and a dedicated supporter of Long Point Bird Observatory. Loved and missed by his wife Betty. Lovingly remembered by his children Bob Runnings (Carol), Rosalind Corno (Frank) and step-children Judy Fleming (Bill) and Randy Rich. Predeceased by his daughter Gail

Runnings and her husband Peter Hill. Grandpa is also remembered by 11 grandchildren and 2 great

grandchildren. Survived by his sister Frances Wilson (the late Tom), sisters-in-law Margaret

Truelove (Charlie), Joelene Groulex (Bob), Donna Smith (Allen) and brother-in-law Harold Banks (Lillian). Also remembered by Ann Aiken and

many nieces and nephews. Friends and relatives may call at THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES - MONK CHAPEL, 6 Helen St., Bobcaygeon, on Thursday December 11, 2014 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday December 12, 2014 at 1:00

PM. A reception will follow at the funeral home. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Long Point Bird

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DEC 4-24 - Extra Helping Holiday Food Drive at Loblaws & Valu- Mart grocery stores. Please donate generously . Volunteers will be collecting financial contributions as well.DEC 10, 17 & 24 - Diners Club Lindsay. Greet & eat luncheon for seniors held by Community Care at Village Housing, Lindsay, noon. Call 705-324-7323 to reserve. DEC 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 29 & 31 - Adult Day program offered by Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes, Trinity United Church, Bobcaygeon 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Call 705-324-7323 for details or to book. DEC 12, 16, 19, 23 & 30 - Adult Day program offered by Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes, at Fenelon Falls United Church, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Call 705-324-7323 for details or to book a spot. DEC 12 & 19 - 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., Bobcaygeon Senior Citizens Centre.DEC 15 & 22 - Basic foot care services for seniors and

people with special needs, Little Britain. Pre-booked appointments required. Call 705-879-4100 to book. DEC 16 - Book Sales for the Friends of the Lindsay Library 10-6DEC 16 - Kawartha Lakes Autism Support 7- 9pm. Loblaws, Lindsay, upstairs in the Community Room. Confirm attendance by replying to [email protected]. We are asking for a donation of a Loonie to help offset expenses if at all possible.DEC 16 - Quiet Christmas Service of Hope for those who want to quietly remember and celebrate the Christian meaning of Christmas 7pm Fenelon Falls United Church. For more info call 705.887-3040DEC 16 - Diners Club Woodville. Holiday-themed luncheon for seniors presented by Community Care at the Woodville-Eldon Community Centre, noon. Call 705-324-7323 to reserve. DEC 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 & 31 - Adult Day program offered by Community Care for dementia-specific clients. 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at Jennings Creek Christian Reformed Church, Lindsay. Call 705-324-7323 to book a spot. DEC 16, 23 & 30 - Adult Day program offered by Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes, 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. DEC 17 - Diners Club Bobcaygeon. Holiday-themed luncheon for seniors presented by Community Care at Knox Presbyterian Church at noon. Call 705-324-7323 to reserve. DEC 18 - Diners Club Litle Britain. Holiday-themed seniors luncheon presented by Community Care at Little Britain Community Baptist Church, noon. Call 705-324-7323 to reserve. DEC 18 - Diners Club Fenelon Falls. Thursday night dinner for seniors presented by Community Care at 70 Murray St., 5:30 p.m. Call 705-324-7323 to reserve. DEC 19 - Circle of Hope for Newly Bereaved, offered by Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes’ Hospice services. Noon - 1:30 pm., 112 McLaughlin Rd., Lindsay. No charge. Call 705-324-7323 ext 504 to register. DEC 20 - Lindsay Christmas Farmers Market- admission fee will be a non-perishable food item or financial contribution which benefits Kawartha Lakes Food Source.DEC 21 - Trinity United Church, Bobcaygeon presents “The Questions of Christmas” Christmas Canata 7:30 p.m. Free will offering & refreshments to follow.DEC 21 - Carol singing with the bells. Come and sing Christmas carols with the Church Bells. Trinity United Church Omemee. 7:00 p.m. Followed with Hot Cider and Hot Chocolate. Everybody welcome.DEC 22 - Cancer support group facilitated by Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes’ Hospice services. Village Housing, Lindsay, 2 - 4 p.m. Call 705-324-7323 ext 503 to reserve a seat for information. DEC 22 - Annual Christmas Service, Providence United Church, 7:30 p.m. 1449 Cty. Rd. 8 (between Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls) Everyone welcome.DEC 24 - St. James Anglican church, Fenelon Falls. Christmas in the Stable pageant with live animals. Visit stjameschristmas.ca; Call 705-887-2537.DEC 24 - Christmas Eve Family Candlelight Service, Trinity United Church, Bobcaygeon. 7 p.m. Everyone welcome.


HaLaL oBJECTIonS an ‘oPPoRTunITy FoR

DIaLoguE’By John Bird, editor A young Ismaili Muslim man who grew up in Bobcaygeon, who still lives here, and who says his heart will always be in Bobcaygeon, sympathizes with some of the concerns of a reader who wrote us objecting to Halal New Zealand lamb in an area grocery store. Everyone should have choice in these matters, says Shahzil Mohamed, who now works in Peterborough as a pharmacist. “I wish I could find all-beef sausages locally that are not in pork casings,” he adds with a smile. On the other hand, he also recognizes that especially in a small town, it’s economically impossible to make all options available all the time. But the letter does make some negative generalizations about Islamic traditions that Mohamed would really like to discuss with the writer. “I’ll buy the coffee,” he offers. The letter from Tony Marzillil of Fenelon Falls, says: “I resent the fact that if I want to buy lamb now at this store the only one available to me is the one bearing an ‘Islamic’ logo, which is a religious symbol of Sharia Law origin, and which is “blessed” by an Imam with the word Allahu Akbar as the animals are being culled in a very cruel manner. “The meat, moreover, can only be processed by Muslim workers, thus allowing discrimination based on religion, and part of the profit from the selling goes to support only Islamic organizations, some of them of questionable affiliation.” While Mohamed defends Marzillil’s right to his own opinion, he says several of his ideas are based on questionable assumptions. •

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According to an Islamic website, Halal meat must be processed by Muslims, but this editor notes that this is no different than only an ordained minister being allowed to celebrate Christian eucharist, which is already accepted in Canada. One of the things said during the Halal ceremony is “Allahu Akbar” (God is great), perhaps that should only be important to practicing Muslims. If you don’t believe in it (says this editor), then what harm does it do you? God is God, and transcends gender, religious or cultural affiliation. Our national anthem also references God. The little that many people know about Islam comes from the way it’s portrayed in the media, Mohamed says. As a result, terrorists and beheadings come to mind as soon as the word Muslim is mentioned. But he doubts that any religious traditions promote taking human life. In fact, the Koran says: If any one killed a person, it would be as if he killed the whole of humankind; and if any one saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of the whole of humankind.” A quick google search found the fundamentalist Christian website, billionbibles.org, which seems to promote almost identical interpretations to those Marzillil offers in his letter. In fairness, Marzillil does also say he is “not advocating the removal of these ‘Halal’ products from the supermarkets, but certainly I resent the fact that in many stores . . . I have no other choice but to buy Halal lamb products.” “Let’s talk about it,” says Shahzil, who was born in Canada. “What an opportunity for dialogue.”

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It’s not an Islamic logo or religious symbolism, it is simply writing in another language.Sharia simply refers to a moral code of Muslim believers, although some people may give it a fundamentalist interpretation.

“How does he know that part of the profit supports only Islamic organizations, and on what basis does he suggest some of them are of questionable affiliation?”The intention of Halal, along with many other religious traditions, including the Jewish kosher tradition, is to show respect—not cruelty—for the animal being slaughtered.


Health & Wellness

GAMING TINNITUSResearchers have developed a computer game that they hope will reduce the noticeability of tinnitus. Tinnitus is the result of wayward sound-processing nerve cells producing the illusion of non-existent sound. The concept of the computer game under development calls for people with tinnitus to complete a jigsaw puzzle on a tablet computer by using audio cues to find puzzle pieces. As they move their fingers on the screen, the sound tells them if they are on the right path. The sounds are tailored to the characteristics of each patient’s tinnitus, and the objective is to bring the activity patterns of the out-of-control nerve cells back into balance. Tinnitus is a symptom, so the first thing you should do is to learn the underlying cause. A hearing exam can provide a lot of information regarding the cause and possible treatment options. For more information, or to schedule an exam, please call us. Due to continuing research and advancements in audiology, new techniques and technologies are developing rapidly. We pride ourselves by keeping up to date with these advancements. We carry the latest in Bluetooth, T.V., and cell phone technologies for hearing aids.P.S. Tinnitus is usually a symptom of hearing loss, which may be helped with the fitting of a hearing aid.

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gET SHoT, noT THE FLu The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is reporting the first lab-confirmed case of influenza in the region—and reminding people to get immunized against the flu. “Flu season is officially here, so we encourage local residents to take precautions and protect themselves and their loved ones from becoming sick,” says Linda McCarey, the Director of Communicable Disease Control with the HKPR

District Health Unit. As of Nov. 22, Public Health Ontario was already reporting 137 lab-confirmed influenza cases across Ontario. The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care estimates seasonal influenza can result in up to 1,000 annual hospitalizations in the province—and up to 1,600 deaths. People can check with health-care providers about getting a flu shot for anyone six months of age and older. Many pharmacies also offer the vaccination to anyone five years of age or older. You can find a list of participating pharmacies on the Health Unit’s website at www.hkpr.on.ca. Getting vaccinated does not guarantee you won’t get the flu, says McCarey, but it will reduce the severity of the illness. This year’s vaccines protect against the H1N1 and H3N2 influenza A viruses, and one or two influenza B strains, says the health unit. Influenza spreads mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing, or by touching objects or surfaces with flu viruses on them and then touching your eyes, mouth or nose. Symptoms include fever, chills, cough, sore throat, headache, muscle aches and extreme weakness and fatigue.


To further stop the spread of flu, the Health Unit recommends people wash their hands thoroughly and often, sneeze and cough into their sleeves, and stay home from work and holiday parties if they are sick. Eating well, getting sufficient sleep and being physically active on a regular basis also helps keep the body’s immune system strong. “Reducing the risk of becoming sick from influenza is especially important at this time of year when we come together with family and friends,” McCarey says. “Don’t spread the flu this holiday season. That is one gift your family and friends definitely do not want to receive.”

KEEP THoSE SCHooL KIDS HoPPIng

After many years of declining physical activity and increasing obesity levels among school kids, Ontario has woken up. It is now ready to begin encouraging children to engage in a full hour of physical activity every day—at school. Meeting this 60-minute goal is part of what the government calls Ontario’s “renewed focus on student well-being, including healthy eating, physical activity, a supportive school climate, and mental health investment in our schools,” according to a media release. “We know that when children and youth are physically active, they are healthier and better able

to succeed in the classroom and beyond,” said Liz Sandals, Minister of Education. The initiative, which is a partnership among the provincial government and several non-governmental organizations, including ACTIVE AT SCHOOL, Ontario Physical and Health Education Association (Ophea), Raise the Bar, and ParticipACTION, will develop online resources and training, and create an ACTIVE AT SCHOOL Champion Program to recognize teachers, principals, parents and students who encourage physical activity at school.


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It will also establish a Physical Activity Advisory Committee to provide advice and share best practices on how to reach the 60-minutes-of-activity goal, and launch 20 pilot sites in early 2015 (with up to 250 sites by 2016) to identify factors that contribute to successfully achieving 60 minutes of activity each day. ACTIVE AT SCHOOL is a broad-based group of more than 80 private, public and not-for-profit organizations (including Canadian Tire) committed to promoting one hour a day of quality physical activity in schools across Canada. Nearly ninety percent of Canadian parents believe physical activity before, during and after school is important for their children.

BEWaRE THE CoSTS oF DRInKIng anD DRIvIng

THIS CHRISTmaS Drinking and driving is never worth it, says Jennifer Valcamp, a Health Promoter with the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit. While the costs of a conviction for drunk driving—including legal bills, fines and higher insurance rates—can mount beyond $18,000, the human costs of potential injury or death to yourself or someone else, including those you love, can be beyond measure.

“Excessive drinking can cloud your judgment and reduce your reaction time, increasing the risk of injury to yourself and others,” says Valcamp. “Given the potential financial and human costs, you have to ask yourself if one night of heavy drinking is really worth it?” Act responsibly, says the Health Unit, whether going out to a restaurant or bar to celebrate the festive season, or attending a holiday party at a friend’s or relative’s home. If you plan to drink alcohol, have a plan on how to get home,” Valcamp adds. “Ensure you have a designated driver—or call a cab.” Valcamp also advises party hosts to know their legal responsibilities. “You can be sued and held liable if you provide alcohol to guests, who then injure themselves or others while intoxicated at the event or on the way home,” she notes. Hosts should limit or eliminate their own drinking to watch for potential problems. Party hosts should also consider operating the bar themselves, since a self-serve bar can lead guests to drink even more. It may be wise to offer guests “mocktails” (alcohol-free cocktails) and other non-alcoholic alternatives such as water, and to stop serving alcohol entirely a few hours before the end of the party. Providing snacks also helps slow down the absorption of alcohol. Know how guests are getting home at the end of the night, Valcamp adds. If any guests have had too much to drink, do not let them drive home. Instead, arrange a ride with a designated driver, call a cab, or plan to put them up for the night.

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