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Clear bag garbage collection becomes mandatory in Kawartha Lakes on January 1, 2017

Everyone should already know about the upcoming change to clear garbage bags but you may not be fully aware of how each bag will be assessed for pick-up. 

The City has created this fairly easy to follow brochure that answers some FAQs and illustrates the basics of how to dispose of personal waste etc. The visuals should help make it easier for everyone to understand the new service and comply.

http://www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca/residents/solid-waste-services/clear-garbage-bags-program-1/ClearGarbageBagProgramFinal.pdf

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Planned Hydro One power outage

In case you haven’t received a message from Hydro One yet informing you of a planned power outage, please note it will happen:

Sunday, November 27th from 4am to 7am

You may want to make note of the following phone number for those times when the power goes out and it’s not planned!

Hydro One:   1-800-434-1235

For more details on power outages check out Hyone One’s information page here:

http://www.hydroone.com/MyHome/PowerOutages/Pages/Default.aspx

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Eastern tent caterpillar 

They are everywhere this year! 

But do we have anything to worry about? Not really. 

If you find them in the same tree year after year that tree will be compromised but in general they will not harm your trees. If you have a horse farm you may have something to worry about since they can mess with their reproductive systems - but no one on the road has a farm to worry about (I think...) Anyway as they eat all the leaves off one tree they will keep moving on to the next tree so things can get ugly but not harmful. If you want to read up on them there is plenty of information online. Just search for the Eastern Tent Caterpillar

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Cool Kawartha mugs! 

Get these (and more) from http://kawarthaoutdoor.com

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For your listening enjoyment.

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Burn ban cancelled

All of this recent rain has not only been good for your lawns - it’s lifted the burn ban as well.

Feel free to go to the screening of The Hip show and enjoy a camp fire afterwards! 

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Free Tragically Hip concert screening in Bobcaygeon this weekend!!

This Saturday marks the final concert in the farewell tour by the band, sweeping from Vancouver to Kingston, the childhood home of Gord Downie. Downie is the band’s lead singer and was recently diagnosed with terminal brain cancer<http://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/tragically-hip-says-lead-singer-gord-downie-has-terminal-brain-cancer/>. Bring your own lawn chair to Bolton Street in Bobcaygeon this Saturday night and watch the concert under the stars. A gigantic screen will broadcast the concert live on CBC starting at 8:30 pm. 

Donations can be made to the Cancer Society.

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Burn ban now in effect! Please tell your neighbours, guests and renters.

http://www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca/burn-ban-in-effect-for-kawartha-lakes

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Upcoming information session on unassumed roads (like ours)

There is a session coming up for the public to attend where you can provide input/feedback/comments etc. on the proposed options the City has put forth on dealing with unassumed roads like Cedarplank.

They have also allowed for non-permanent residents to provide feedback via email (see below).

You may be interested in reading some background information on this topic as well. You can find it on the City’s website or use the links below:

Limited Service Agreements for Unassumed and Private Roads (Jan 2016) : Background information in this Council Report - PDF

The City’s options presented at our last AGM : Outlines costs and risks for 3 differnt ways to move forward – PDF

Limited Service Agreements - FAQs

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Public Information Centre for Maintenance Standards on Unassumed and Private Roadways

KAWARTHA LAKES – The City of Kawartha Lakes is currently undergoing a comprehensive review of maintenance standards for unassumed and private roadways.

As part of the review, a Public Information Centre (PIC) will be held on Wednesday, August 24 from 5-7pm at the Fenelon Falls Community Centre, 27 Veterans Way, Fenelon Falls.

The PIC will be an informal open house and will provide residents with information on maintenance standards including limited service agreements, and potential alternatives. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with the members of the study team, ask questions and provide comments. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend and participate.

If you are unable to attend the PIC and wish to provide your views, you may write to [email protected]

We are interested in hearing your comments.  Any comments and information from the PIC will be collected to assist the City of Kawartha Lakes in this comprehensive review.  The material will be maintained on file for use during the review and may be included in study documentation.  With the exception of personal information, all comments and information will become part of the public record.

For further information, please contact: Rodney Porter Manager of Maintenance East Area 705 324 9411 Ext. 3587

[email protected]

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Be on the lookout for Giant Hogweed!

This toxic plant has already been spotted in the Killarney Bay Road area. No sightings of it yet in our locale but being familiar with what it looks like – and the serious damage it can do – are to your advantage so you can avoid it at all costs.

Appearance:

Huge, 2.5-4m (8 – 14ft) tall 

Large, compound leaf blades (up to 1m (3ft) across) 

Purple-flecked, hairy stem 

Umbrella-shaped clusters of white flowers (up to 1.5m in diameter)

— See this FOCA Fact Sheet (PDF) for more details

What it can do to you:

The sap is toxic and causes serious burns and postules once exposed to sunlight.

Symptoms occur within 48 hours and consist of painful blisters. 

Purplish scars may form that last for many years. 

Eye contact with the sap has been reported to cause serious vision problems, including temporary blindness. 

Symptoms can reoccur for up to 10 years.

People who are exposed to the sap are urged to clean the area thoroughly with warm soap and water, then seek medical attention as soon as possible.

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Lookie here! 

House of Sports is carrying Fenelon Falls T-shirts now!! If you’re like me and have a couple of Coby ones already in rotation, then it would be nice to have a Fenelon one as well.

Get ‘em while they last.

House of Sports is at 42 Colborne St. E. – the corner of Francis and Colborne. 

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There is plenty going on in our region this holiday long weekend. Here is a short list of things you may be interested in.

Fenelon Falls

Friday July 1st

All day at Garnet Graham Park there will be:

music

vendors

snacks

games

swimming

and fun! 

The day will conclude with an amazing fireworks display over the water!  

Coboconk

Friday July 1st from  8:00pm - 2:00am

The Pattie House presents: Eddy C and The Full Tilt band! Rockin' the Smokin' BBQ stage for Canada Day! 

Saturday July 2nd

The Pattie House

Two Stages! One Amazing Party! Live music with The Almost Hip Live outdoors on our Rock Patio! The Almost Hip are the Longest Running TRAGICALLY HIP Tribute on the Planet!! Inside we bring you Mr Glow Sticks with a Mega Dance Party!! Long Time Producer & Mash Up Artist Mr Glow Sticks recently performed at Ever After Music Festival 2016! after he won a spot on stage by being one of the 2 winners chosen out of the EAMF Dj Competition - Late Night Sausage and Hot Dog Grill - Group Taxi and Limo: D G Airport Svc [phone] - Local Taxi Service: Kawartha Lakes Taxi [phone]

Norland

Friday July 1st

Fireworks display at Ward Memorial Park

7675 Hwy 35 north of Norland. The show starts at dusk and will be $10 per car.

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Fire Hall meeting this past weekend

I need to start following Facebook as well... Missed this event that happened last Saturday. Hope many of you who are interested managed to make it out.

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Angry cottagers showed up at a meeting on June 25 to discuss the closure of the Baddow fire station; challenge information in the Fire Peer Review report

Full story can be found on mykawartha.com here:

http://www.mykawartha.com/news-story/6744073-baddow-area-cottagers-say-they-will-consider-legal-action-if-fire-station-closes-this-fall/

And if you would like to join or follow-along with this campaign, check out the Facebook page: (Requires a Captcha code if you are not logged in to FB)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/456917664433068/?fref=ts

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Core Service Review reports now available

The independent reviews of the CoKL’s recent decisions on core services – including the Fire Hall report are all available now on the City’s website.

And here is a direct link to the Fire hall report for those most interested in this one:

http://www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca/city-hall/core-service-review/CAO2016006CoreServiceReviewFireStationLocationStudyPeerReviewReport.pdf

The city’s site also outlines the various ways you can share your comments or concerns. Details from their site:

Three (3) ways to share your comments or concerns:

Make a deputation at the Special Council Meeting on Monday June 27 at 1:00 pm at City Hall. No prior notice required. Please limit comments to 2.5 minutes to ensure everyone has an opportunity to speak. Agenda available June 22.

Provide written correspondence to the Clerk’s office, in person, by mail, or email to [email protected] by July 11.

Email the Mayor at [email protected].

Decisions to be made by Council on July 12 for the following Core Services: Arena Operations and Service Centres.

Attend an upcoming Mayor’s Town Hall Meeting to learn more about the Core Service Review process and why changes are necessary for an affordable and sustainable community.

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Mayors Town Hall Meeting Schedule 2016

For any of you interested in attending a public town hall to listen to and address the mayor, here is the upcoming schedule: Thursday June 16: Bobcaygeon Community Centre/Hall 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 51 Mansfield Street, Bobcaygeon Tuesday June 21: Omemee Coronation Hall 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. 1 King Street West, Omemee Saturday June 25: Fenelon Falls Community Centre 1 p.m.-3 p.m. 27 Veteran’s Way, Fenelon Falls Wednesday June 29: Manvers Community Centre 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. 697 Highway 7A, Bethany Tuesday July 5: Little Britain Community Centre 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. 9 Arena Road, Little Britain

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2016 Association Meeting minutes and presentation now available

If you missed the annual meeting, or if you just want to get caught up, the presentation and minutes are now available here for you to read over.

Minutes (PDF)

Presentation (PDF)

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The long-awaited Walmart store for Lindsay took a major step forward this past Tuesday.

Not road news - but news that I know may people will be excited to hear!