Beef farmers gather for Woodville information night
Experts on handto speak on effect of antimicrobials on cattle
Victoria Beef Farmers will host an information meeting, Thursday at Kawartha Lakes Sales Barn, 580 Woodville Rd, Woodville. There will be a soup and sandwich buffet at 6 p.m., cash donations accepted for Kawartha Haliburton 4H Association.
At 7 p.m. Dr. Dan Shock will speak on Effects of Antimicrobials on Cattle followed by Antimicrobial Access, Use and Stewardship for Beef Farmers by the Animal Health and Welfare Branch of OMAFR.
If you have young people who might be interested in Scouting but don’t know what it entails, 1st Omemee Scouting will host an Open House, Oct. 11, 6:30 p.m. at Lady Eaton Elementary School. Parents, guardians and youth are invited to come and attend a meeting, hear about activities and have your questions answered.
It’s not too late to register for this year’s curling season at the Omemee Curling Centre. Register online www.omemeecurling.com
If you have never curled and want to take up Canada’s sport, the Centre has a Learn to Curl program, Mondays, 7-9 p.m. at a cost of $275 for the entire season. The program includes complete instruction as well as a fun league.
The arrival of fall means Omemee Lioness apple pies are back on the menu. Order your pies from Lioness Barb 705-799-5911 at a cost of only $8.
Election
There will be an all-candidates meeting for Ward 6 Oct. 11 at 7:30 pm at Coronation Hall. The evening will be hosted by Alex CrichThe ton. There are seven candidates running for the seat in this ward including the two incumbents so the evening will give you an opportunity to hear from them and their positions on various topics.
Community Care
The Community Care of City of Kawartha Lakes offers many invaluable services to the residents of our area. The office number is 705-324-7323.
Footcare is available to seniors and residents with special needs. An appointment is necessary and can be made by calling 705-8794100 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The clinic is held at Remedy RX, 108 Kent St.W., Lindsay. Upcoming clinics are Mondays and Tuesdays.
Meals on Wheels are available at a nominal cost for residents of Omemee and Downeyville.
Exercises in partnership with Closing the Gap Healthcare are held at 8 James St. Mondays and Trinity United Church Thursdays. Call the office for details of times.
Exercises for seniors (SAGES) will be held at Dunsford United Church, 1981 Sturgeon Rd., Wednesdays, 10 am and at Victoria Armouries, 210 Kent St. W., 11 am.
Community Care along with Hospice Services coordinates many different support groups. All groups are free of charge and welcome any resident of City of Kawartha Lakes. Upcoming groups include the following:
Caregiver Support, 2 Kent St. W., Sept. 26 and Oct.24, 2-3:30 pm., Oct. 10, 10-11:30 am Call ext 503 for details or to reserve a seat
Stroke Survivors, Oct. 11, 1:303:30 pm, 65 Melbourne St. W. Call ext. 111.
Living with Cancer, Oct. 15, 2 pm, 2 Kent St. W., 705-879-4123.
Living with Illness, 2 Kent St. W., Sept 24 and Oct. 29, 2 p.m. Call 705-879-4123.
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