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What Would You Do? • By Chantal Saville
On one of the Toronto news channels about a week ago (I really can’t remember which), there was a story about a mom who had taken her kids to the playground, seen a guy sitting on a bench near the playground, photographed him with her smartphone and then posted it online to warn other local … Continue reading
New Clinic near Lakefield
The Morton Community Healthcare Centre (MCHC) is pleased to announce the opening of a new clinic at its facility just outside of Lakefield. The Jane Furber Clinic was officially unveiled at an event on April 26. Jane Furber made a sizable bequest to the MCHC and this clinic is named in her honour and her … Continue reading
News from the Station • By Saina Saedi Kendelati
The volunteers at the Smith- Ennismore Community Policing (SECP) office would like to wish everyone a safe and happy start to the summer months! This month we are going to keep you busy and up to date on events that are happening in the Smith- Ennismore area! WELCOME: We would like to welcome Ivan GARBUTT and … Continue reading
May 2013 at Bridgenorth United Church
The month of April closed with two very popular events that provided support for the work of the Church and the surrounding community. The unique musical program of the Tarnished Angels and the Best Beef Dinner (and scrumptious homemade pies) nourished the body, mind, and spirit for full capacity enjoyment at each event. THE ANNUAL … Continue reading
At Your Library this May!
It’s Spring Book Sale time again! The Selwyn Public Library (formerly Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield) www.mypubliclibrary.ca Bridgenorth 705-292-5065; Ennismore 705-292-8022; Lakefield 705-652-8623 Bridgenorth Fri. May 17 9-5, 826 Ward St. Bridgenorth in front of the Causeway Treasure Trove and Sat. May 18 9-1; Ennismore, Sat. May 25 9-1, 551 Ennis Rd., lower level of library. We’ll be sharing … Continue reading
LAWS Latest …
“Lady Ashlyn” is an 81/2 yr old Dogo Argentino is a very gentle girl. She has been through a lot and needs a loving home to enjoy the rest of her life in. Donations of KMR powdered kitten milk replacer is greatly appreciated at this time. www.lakefieldanimalwelfare.org
HEALTH-WISE – Stop and Take a Look – TO SNEEZE OR NOT TO SNEEZE • By Elizabeth Wiggins
Question posed to me: My family, including our two children (6 and 8), have allergies. Now that it is springtime our allergies have worsened. What can we do? Yes, this is the time of year where seasonal allergies can start to poke their shiny faces through to us, just like the tulips poking through the … Continue reading
Help Us Move Forward: Participate in the East Kawartha Chamber of Commerce Strategic Planning Process
The East Kawartha Chamber of Commerce (EKCC) is working to refresh the organization’s strategic plan. As we begin our work we’d like to hear what you, our members, local business community, and stakeholders, have to say. We’d like to know how we’re doing, how we can improve, how we can partner with other organizations, and … Continue reading
Golf Stretches … The Links are Waiting for You!
Spring is here and the masters golf tournament has just passed. That can only mean one thing in Ontario, the start of a new golf season. Most of us have not played or swung a golf club since last October. If you are like most golfers you have dusted off the clubs, polished the golf … Continue reading
In Your Garden ~ By Victoria Whitney
May is an exciting month! The world is fresh and green, with colours just poised to burst open all around us. As gardeners, we rejoice in this awakening and plan to surround ourselves even more so with interesting gardens and container plants. Container Gardening is one the largest growing segments of the horticultural industry. A … Continue reading
