The Kawartha Promoter - August 11, 2023 - Volume 33 Issue 16

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OVER THE BACK FENCE

It came to my attention last week that I have been Editor of The Kawartha Promoter for 13 years. 13 years! Yes, I started when I was 25! In those years, there have been plenty of changes in the publishing industry. Some of those changes have presented challenges and adaptations of how we go about doing our business.

Last issue, I talked about the move by Facebook/Meta and Google to restrict access to Canadian news. This means they have removed our ability to share The Kawartha Promoter through Facebook or for anyone else to share it on their Facebook pages. This is all due to new Canadian legislation that would require Facebook/Meta and Google to pay Canadian media outlets for using their content on their platforms. The social media giants retaliated to this legislation by hitting us where it hurts ... our readers!

We’ve been trying to get creative about reaching you directly. You can now subscribe to The Kawartha Promoter online and we will email

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In an effort to support local journalism, we have added a new section on the homepage of our website. It’s called “Supporting Local Journalism” and there are links there to the websites of our colleagues. We have no problem sharing this with you ... while we all “do news”, these other sources cover breaking and hard news more than we do. And they serve all markets in the Kawarthas from south of Peterborough to Haliburton and communities in between.

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City Hall

AFFORDABLE HOUSING TARGETS

At the July 25 Regular Council Meeting, Michelle Corley, Human Services Manager for Housing, presented an update on the affordable housing targets. This is one of the 60+ objectives outlined in the 10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan. A corresponding report was provided to Council, which gave an update on the remainder of the objectives outlined in the plan.

The City of Kawartha Lakes is responsible for administering and funding housing and homelessness programs in the City of Kawartha Lakes and County of Haliburton. Outlined by the Housing Service Act, the municipality is required to have a 10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan. This Plan has 60+ objectives, covering eight policy areas, one of which establishes affordable housing targets.

The affordable housing target, initially established in 2019, set out a goal of 1,280 additional affordable rental units in Kawartha Lakes. These new units would come from a combination of KLH Housing Corp, private developers, and applying affordable housing subsidies to existing market rent units. A rough estimate found a total investment of $483 million would be needed to achieve this target, which could include funding from partners and upper levels of government.

“I think Council can all agree that this is a critical topic for discussion coming into the 2024 budget. We must explore opportunities to further support affordable housing. Tackling this urgent issue will take collaboration and hard work between staff, Council, community partners, private developers, and upper levels of government,” commented Mayor Doug Elmslie.

Factors that have impacted the municipality’s ability to reach these targets include:

• fewer first-time home buyers leaving the rental market

• housing as an investment such as through short term rentals

• loss of private development partnerships

• rising inflation

• increasing rental rates

• increasing demand for supportive housing

These factors have contributed to average market rent increases in the last five years between 31 percent

Dr. Mark D. Black

to 65 percent, depending on the size of the unit. Some households are waiting up to 14 years for an affordable housing opportunity.

2024 Budget

Historically, Kawartha Lakes has encouraged affordable housing by waiving development fees. Due to increased costs to construct new developments, these incentives are not enough to make a significant impact, representing only 3 to 6 percent of total costs for an affordable housing unit.

Property tax exemptions, land donation, rent subsidies, and capital funding are just a few ways the municipality can financially support development of affordable housing. Other opportunities include purchasing and converting rental properties to affordable units and supporting innovative building systems. The municipality can reserve servicing capacity for affordable housing, streamline planning processes, implement costs and fees for vacant or underdeveloped land and buildings, and advocate upper levels of government for support.

For the first time, the 2024 budget will include an affordable housing reserve, allowing the municipality to make meaningful investments in affordable housing. The presentation was concluded with a list of priority action items to bring us closer to achieving the plan’s targets.

UPDATE ON SHORT-TERM RENTALS

Next steps for the implementation of the new Short Term Rental (STR) Licensing Program have started. Once program details are finalized, more information on how to register your STR will be circulated.

While City of Kawartha Lakes staff work on finalizing those details, here is the anticipated STR program implementation timeline for the rest of the year:

Phase 1: July to August 2023

• Complete guidance and educational documents for STR owners

• Launch updated licensing and complaint tools

• Liaise with owners and start to register them

• Collect location data and begin STR mapping work

• Budget allocation

• Hire STR support staff

• Office space and equipment allocation for new staff

Phase 2: September to October 2023

• Launch STR call centre and 24/7 complaint line

• Utilize mapping and location data gathered in Phase 1 to engage STR owners for licensing purposes using compliance notices

• Train new staff

• Issue STR Business Licenses to registrants

Phase 3: November to December 2023

• Review the STR policy, by-law and processes

• Analyse collected STR data

• Invoice any offence fees to owners

• Full Program: January 2024 onwards Council will be provided with a progress report by

March 30, 2024

The report will potentially include any recommended program or by-law changes based off of the data that gets collected throughout the remainder of 2023

Although Staff will be sticking to the above timeline as closely as possible, please note that the implementation timeline is subject to change.

For more information about Short Term Rentals in Kawartha Lakes visit the Short Term Rental page on the City’s website.

SWING BRIDGE STATUS

City of Kawartha Lakes Ward 2 Councillor Pat Warren is keeping a close eye on the status of the Bobcaygeon Swing Bridge Project. On August 4, she posted this on her Facebook feed:

Good afternoon everyone,

I’m writing to provide an update on the Bobcaygeon Swing Bridge project.

As previously noted the bridge is now swinging. The end reaction testing (determining loads at the end of the bridge under different temperature scenarios) was completed this week. These results provide an indication of the required hydraulic power needed to push the bridge into the closed position. These results are being reviewed by the consultant engineer to determine if additional adjustments to the system are required. Results of this review are expected next week and will determine timing for the final pours on the abutments and paving.

A number of stakeholders have noted the messy condition of the construction site. In order to ensure that the project continues to move forward while the aforementioned analysis is occurring, the contractor has indicated that the following work will be undertaken next week:

• Site clean up, backfilling and landscape work

• Adjustments to various trench plating

• Completion of install of the flashing on the bridge

As noted in last week’s update, we continue to keep Parks Canada senior management updated on the status of this project. Earlier this week two senior engineers from Parks Canada’s national office visited the site to review the current status of the project and their feedback will be incorporated in the ongoing management of the project. Our priority remains to bring this project to a conclusion as soon as possible.

In term of public communications, we will be sending out another broad public update next week. The request for a public meeting of some kind is still under consideration and I’ll circle back on this point next week.

David Britton

BATTERY SAFETY

Improperly disposing of lithium-ion batteries, or electronics containing lithium-ion batteries, in your household recycling or waste is very dangerous and can lead to fires. All batteries are considered hazardous waste and should be treated as such. Batteries should never be recycled in your blue-box recycling.

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Our Local ROYAL CANADIAN Legion News

For hall rentals or more information about ongoing activities, please call the individual Legion Branch. We welcome submissions to editor@thepromoter.ca.

Deadline for the next issue is Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Branch 77 Lakefield (705) 652-7988

• Mondays – Bingo – 7pm

• Tuesdays – Darts – 7:30pm

• Thursdays – Shuffleboard – 1pm

• Thursdays – Darts – 7pm

• Fridays – Snooker – 1pm

• Fridays – Shuffleboard – 7pm

• Saturdays – Weekly Meat Draws – 4pm

• Call 705-652-7988 for current events

Branch 238 Fenelon Falls (705) 887-3041

• Thursdays – Hot Lunch – 11:30am to 1pm - $10 includes coffee or tea (except Turkey Day – add $2). Takeout is an extra

$1. Call 705-887-3041 to order takeout.

• Hall rental available – Contact Branch

Branch 239 Bobcaygeon (705) 738-2710

• Wednesdays – Drop-in Darts – 7pm

• Thursdays – Drop-in Shuffleboard –6:30pm

• Sundays – BBQ & Music – 1pm

Branch 441 Kinmount (705) 488-3462

• Fridays - Bingo - $500 Progressive jackpot; $300 must go each week

Branch 497 Omemee (705) 799-5095

• August 12 – Dance – 7pm to 11pm –Featuring Music by Stephanie Dauncey & Double Trouble. Light meal, door prizes, 50/50. Tickets $15 at the Legion.

• August 18 - Progressive Euchre Night

– 7pm - Entry fee is $10 per player with 80% given back in prizes! This includes 10 games, snacks, and cash prizes for high scores and most loners.

• August 25 - Pub Quiz Trivia Night – 7pm –Entry fee is $5 per player

• August 26 – Golf Tournament – Tee-off time is $10am at Wolf Run Golf Club. Cost is $100 and includes green fees, golf cart, BBQ and prizes. Limited space – call Duke at 705-760-1651

Branch 519 Coboconk (705) 454-8127

• August 13 – Golf Tournament – Register at the Legion – 60 golfers only - $40 with cart, $30 no cart. Shotgun start 9:30am. Dinner $20 and prizes 3pm at the Legion.

• Tuesdays – Euchre – 1pm

•Tuesdays – 7pm – Open darts

• Saturdays - Meat Draw - Weekly at 5pm

• August 28 – DIY Home Decor Workshop

– 7pm - Cost is $ 35.00 to create your own Wooden Halloween Décor.

• Thursday – Summer Drop-in Darts –Register by 7pm, play starts at 7:30pm. Cost is $5 – Last night is August 31

• Once a month – Legion Dances – 7pm to 11pm. Tickets are $15 per person which includes entertainment, a light meal, door prizes and a 50/50 raffle.

• Ongoing – Silent Auctions – plenty of new and gently-used articles are up for silent auction in the club room and are refreshed every two weeks. Stop in to check it out. For more information or to register for events, call The Legion at 705-799-5095

• Saturdays – Meat Roll – 3pm

• 2nd Monday – General Meeting – 7:30pm

• 1st Wednesday – Big Buck Bid Euchre –11am - $15pp

• For more information contact Legion 705-454-8127

Branch 184 Woodville & District (705) 439-2397

• 3rd Sunday of each month –Country Music Jam.

• Tuesdays - Country Line Dancing Lessons – 7 to 9pm - $10 per person

Branch 67 Lindsay (705) 324-2613

• 4th Thursday – Luncheon – 11:30am to 1pm - Serving soup, sandwich and dessert with tea or coffee. $10pp. Take out orders, please call 705.439.2397.

“At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember

Recently, a Miller Waste driver reported a nearmiss fire to Kawartha Lakes’ Waste Management department. While collecting waste and recycling in Lindsay, the driver noticed smoke coming out of the recycling side of the truck and stopped to investigate. The source of the smoke turned out to be a laptop that had been disposed of in a resident’s blue-box recycling.

Unfortunately, the driver didn’t see the laptop when the recycling bin was emptied into the truck. The truck’s packer then partially crushed the laptop, which damaged and exposed the lithium-ion battery inside. The damaged lithium-ion battery quickly caught fire as a result. Fortunately, thanks to the driver’s quick actions, the fire was contained, the driver was uninjured and no damage to the truck was sustained.

Similarly, in May, Green For Life (GFL) Environmental, the company that the municipality delivers the City’s collected recycling to, experienced two significant fires in one week as a direct result of lithium-ion batteries found on their tipping floor. Both fires started on the tipping floor and spread to the larger pile of recycled material, causing facility evacuations and considerable loss to operations. In this case, the lithium-ion batteries that started the GFL fires did not come from recycling collected in Kawartha Lakes.

Lithium-ion is the most popular rechargeable battery chemistry used today. They are used to power the devices we use every day and can be found in mobile phones, laptops, tablets, wireless headphones, smart watches, any kind of electric vehicle, power banks, cordless power tools, drones, satellites, vaping devices and many more every day products.

Improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries can very easily cause damage to the battery itself, which could lead to a fire. A very small amount of damage to the battery can cause a reaction to the air or other components around it, which can lead to an explosive, aggressive fire that spreads rapidly and is difficult to extinguish. Lithium-ion batteries are also known to unexpectedly re-ignite (without warning) in minutes, hours and even days after all visible fire has been put out. Since lithium-ion batteries that are on fire can potentially explode, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends not trying to fight the fire.

If you observe a lithium-ion battery fire, leave the area, close the door, and call 9-1-1 immediately.

Dr. Michelle Snarr

is retiring and closing her family practice as of September 1, 2023.

Patients' records will be stored by DOCUdavit Solutions.

They can be reached at 1-888-781-9063 or medicalrecords@docudavit.com.

For help finding a physician, please contact Health Care Connect at 1-800-445-1822 or www.ontario.ca/healthcareoptions

Thank you for your trust over the years.

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Lithium-ion batteries can be brought to either of our Household Hazardous Waste sites at the Lindsay or Fenelon landfills. They can also be included in the City’s curbside battery collections that happen twice a year. Old electronics can be brought to any of the five landfills for proper disposal.

Please note that lithium-ion batteries cannot be brought to the household battery collection boxes in our municipal service centres.

The Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service and the NFPA say you should look out for signs of a problem and stop using the lithium-ion battery if you notice any of the following: odour, change in colour, giving off too much heat, change in shape, leaking or odd noises. If it is safe to do so, move the item away from anything that can catch fire and call 9-1-1.

FUNDING PROGRAM HELPS START-UPS

The Kawartha Lakes Small Business Centre (SBC), in partnership with the Province of Ontario, offers the Starter Company PLUS program twice a year. The Starter Company PLUS Program provides opportunities for entrepreneurs to access small business training, mentoring and grant money of up to $5,000 to assist in the start-up or expansion of their business. Over the past 12 months, 14 local businesses have benefited from this program and continue to collaborate with the SBEC as they continue to grow.

The 2023 Spring Cohort included six businesses who successfully completed the program, and are now enjoying ongoing support from the Kawartha Lakes SBC for their future growth and success.

“My experience as a participant in the Starter Company Plus Program has been the catalyst to turn my passion into a career,” said Amanda Runge, a Starter Company Plus participants and owner of Haus Simply. “I am incredibly grateful for the knowledge and guidance provided by the program and will forever be appreciative of the invaluable mentorship. Thank you for helping me officially launch my beloved small business!”

The program participants and their businesses are:

• Amanda Runge at Haus Simply (home organization and design)

• Danielle Malcolm at Muster Point (grazing boxes, food service trailer, catering and bartending services)

• Sharon Johnson at Natural Doula (Doula and family photographer)

• Deanne Taenzer at Hardcourt Marina (marina and marketplace)

• Kirsten Scott at Springboard Grants and Consulting (grants and consulting services)

• Aimee White at Reveal Upholstery (re-upholstery services

The Kawartha Lakes SBC will be accepting

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applications for the fall cohort starting in midSeptember 2023.

For more information, please visit www. kawarthalakes.ca.

THEFTS AT KLFS

Submitted by Heather Kirby

When folks are struggling financially, often they will do things out of desperation. Kawartha Lakes Food Source recently experienced the receiving end of this struggle - our distribution centre was broken into, twice.

The individual(s) did not damage anything, did not make a mess, did not take everything. The individual(s) took roughly $500 of staple food items that included non-perishables, milk, and frozen meat. Some office equipment was also taken.

We believe the break-in at the distribution centre demonstrates the level of both need and desperation that many in our community are feeling. Does this make it right to break-in to any establishment and steal? Absolutely not.

Each of us is feeling the increased cost of groceries, gas, and other household items. Those who are in poverty feel it even more. Many rely on charity programs, like food banks, and family or friends for help.

Poverty is a very complex issue that affects 10.2 percent of those who live in City of Kawartha Lakes. Food banks are a short-term solution to the greater issue of poverty. Many rely on food banks to help ensure that they have something to eat so they can pay the rent to keep their home.

If you have any information on the break-in, contact Kawartha Lakes Police at 705-324-5252. If you wish to remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

TRAFFIC HEADACHES IN GANNON’S NARROWS

Gannon’s Narrows Bridge, located on County Road 16, will be undergoing repair work from September 5 to October 13 (dates subject to change) to repair damage caused by an over-height vehicle.

During this period, the bridge will be completely closed to all traffic from 7am to 7pm, Monday through Friday, and reopened to traffic at night and on weekends.

In the spring of 2023, the bridge was damaged

as a result of impact from an over-height vehicle. The overhead structural components need to be replaced in order to maintain the structural capacity of the bridge.

The process to repair the overhead structural components requires that both lanes of traffic be closed completely to ensure worker safety and to allow damaged components to be removed and new components lifted into place and secured.

Due to the full bridge closure, school buses will not be permitted to cross the bridge. Please contact Student Transportation Services of Central Ontario (STSCO) at 705-748-5500 for information on alternative routes and pick up/drop off times for students.

To try to prevent this type of situation in the future, Peterborough County has installed additional warning signs and flashing beacons on roads leading to the bridge as well as on the bridge itself. Maximum height signs (4.3 m) have also been installed. They are planning on adding additional implements to help prevent future damage.

JOURNEY FOR HEALTH

The 25th Annual Journey for Health is a fundraiser in support of the Kinmount and District Health Centre. This year, it is also a celebration of expansion of services. There is a new family physician, a new physiotherapist, and a new foot care service. Soon, a dental hygienist will join the health centre team.

Join in the fun on August 13 from 9am to around

noon at the Austin Sawmill Park in Kinmount. There will be lots of great draw prizes, balloon art, games, a pancake breakfast, a used book sale, and a firetruck. The model train station will also be open.

You can find out more at www.kdhc.ca.

NEW REGIONALISM FEATURED AT ART FESTIVAL

As one of Canada’s most important independent cultural centers, the 2023 Buckhorn Festival of the Arts celebrates “Regionalism in Art.” This year’s Special Exhibit, entitled “Home & Away,” encompasses a range of works from 10 artists exploring various aspects of the so-called ‘perennial’ movement.

In keeping with the long tradition of this festival, these works record the natural world and our place in it – depicting the environment as landscape and the flora and fauna within it as a document for posterity.

Michael Dumas and fellow internationally-known, award-winning artists, W. David Ward, David Foyn and George Raab, began work on this exhibition in 2020. Three disjointed years later, the Buckhorn Festival of the Arts Special Exhibits feature resumes. The role of the nature artist has never been so important, as they foster a concern for, and understanding of, the natural world. Regional artists have maintained their focus and still speak to issues of importance.

The Buckhorn Festival of the Arts celebrates 46 years at the Buckhorn Community Centre August 19 and 20, 2023. In addition to the special exhibit, more than 90 artists specializing in many different mediums including oil and acrylic painting, photography, sculpture, and more will be onsite at the event. “Our visitors have the chance to speak with the artist, unlike many other shows of its kind,” says Meghan Arnott, Signature Events Coordinator with the BCC. “The pavilions in the beautiful Festival Park are the perfect backdrop to experience art in the Kawarthas.”

The Festival is also proud to showcase an Amateur Art Competition, Youth Art Display and an interactive Art Activity Zone for all participating Festival patrons to enjoy. The intent of the Art Activity Zone is to nurture artistic creativity by providing a variety of interactive art activities for children and adults to freely explore and experience an expression of their limitless imaginations.

At the Festival, the Buckhorn Fine Art Award will also be handed out. Sponsored by the Wagstaffe family, long-time supporters of the Buckhorn Festival of the Arts, it’s a $500 award to an adult (age 17 or older) who is pursuing an education in the visual arts at a recognized Canadian art institution, who demonstrates

community involvement and is in need of nurturing support and recognition.

The award-winning Buckhorn Festival of the Arts has a time-honoured reputation for curating a galleryquality fine art festival that appeals to a broad range of art enthusiasts and collectors. The Buckhorn Festival of the Arts runs at the Buckhorn Community Centre on Saturday, August 19 from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, August 20 from 10am to 4pm. You can find out more information at www.buckhornartfestival.ca.

NEW RESOURCE FOR ARTISTS

The Kawartha Art Gallery (KAG) has launched a new resource on its website, the Artist Resources page. This continually evolving webpage continues the overall mission of KAG to advance a healthy rural creative economy through engaging art and cultural programs and services. KAG’s mandate is to advance the notion ‘For the Art in Everyone’.

The new page, developed in collaboration with the incredible team at Barton Creative Co., is part of a newly developed website and rebrand for KAG. The page includes helpful information and links for local artists to the City of Kawartha Lakes, CARFAC (Canadian Artists’ Representation/Le Front des artistes canadiens), Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, and Galeries Ontario / Ontario Galleries. Local artists can expand their knowledge and skills by finding information on fee schedules, granting, local policies, and advocacy efforts, just to name a few. In addition, the webpage includes a new blog, that will

be continually added to by KAG staff, volunteers, artists, and the wider community. It is a knowledgesharing centre for both local artists and the general public, as KAG continues to build itself as a creative hub and community network, engaging people of all walks of life.

“This new Artist Resource page has been a dream of Executive Director Susan Taylor’s for some time, and we’re excited to see it finally launched.” says KAG Artist Advocate Tim Crouch. “We hope it will be an evergreen resource that is continually evolving from public feedback, so that it is truly serving our community. Susan and I would like to thank the City of Kawartha Lakes for their continuing support of the Gallery and its initiatives, particularly Rebecca Mustard, Manager of Economic Development and Donna Goodwin, Economic Development OfficerArts and Culture and Kawartha Art Gallery’s Cultural Municipal Advisor. We’d also like to thank Barton Creative for their expertise in design.”

You can visit the new Artist Resources page, and explore the rest of the site, at www.kawarthagallery. com/artist-resources

The Kawartha Art Gallery is a proud member of the Kawartha Lakes Arts Council.

LOCAL ART AT THE LIBRARY

The Kawartha Lakes Public Library and Kawartha Art Gallery are excited to announce the launch of the new Community Art Program and artist display space at the new Bobcaygeon Library Branch. This new partnership was developed to help support local artists.

“The new Bobcaygeon Library Branch is a wonderful and inviting space, flooded with natural light,” says Jamie Anderson, Library Director. “Having local artists display in the space really makes the library branch a community hub.”

Judy Jackett is an artist living in Kawartha Lakes. Judy works in oils, pastels, charcoal, and watercolour. Judy says that her art, “is an extension of all personal life experiences I have.” Currently Judy has four of her watercolours on display at the Bobcaygeon Library Branch.

Stan Wojtaszek is a photographer living and working in Kawartha Lakes. Being interested in photography from an early age, Stan’s photography style has evolved from a documentary nature to one of an exploratory and abstract style. Currently Stan has four of his photographs on display.

HURRY HARD AT GLOBUS

Globus Theatre rounds out the summer with a new Canadian curling comedy, “Hurry Hard” at the Lakeview Arts Barn August 16 to 26.

“Hurry Hard” is by popular Canadian playwright Kristen Da Silva and tells the heartwarming story of second chances through this curling comedy you won’t want to skip.

“Sports are an alluring subject for storytellers. In addition to the natural abundance of story ingredients (protagonists and antagonists, a ticking clock, built in stakes), there’s the idea that competition brings out the best and the worst in us,” says playwright Kristen Da Silva.

“Hurry Hard” stars Globus regulars Dave Pearce,

Kevin Sepaul and Sarah Quick and new company members Elana Post (Lighthouse Festival Theatre, Port Stanley Festival Theatre) and Alex Furber (Drayton Entertainment; Theatre Orangeville)

Tickets for theatre only are $45 per person, with dinner and theatre tickets at $90 per person (plus taxes and fees).

For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.globustheatre.com or call the Globus Theatre box office at 705-738-2037.

EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY

Kawartha Settlers’ Village will host the annual Bobcaygeon Craft Beer and Food Festival on Saturday, August 19 from 12 noon to 7pm.

More than 10 beermakers and cideries will be onsite as well as six food vendors. There will also be local artists and artisans with items available for purchase.

Live music will be performed by Limestone Cowboys in the Murphy Barn, with Kelly Burrows and Shannon Roszell in the Gazebo.

This is an age-of-majority event, so please leave the children at home. Presale tickets are $20 and will be available at the door for $25. Designated driver tickets are $10 for those who are not drinking. Each visitor will receive a coordinating wristband.

You can find out more at www. bobcaygeonbeerfestival.ca. Please use responsibly.

FOR THE LOVE OF PLANTS

The Kawartha Art Gallery is blossoming with excitement this month with a new Featured Artist Exhibit, “Sincerely, Plants” by Laura Butler, which runs until September 2. The Gallery is also launching a series of five events and workshops that extend the greenery theme further with elements the public can participate in and explore their own relationships with plants through art. Both the exhibition and event series are possible thanks to support from the City of Kawartha Lakes and Barton Creative Co.

“Sincerely, Plants” exhibits artwork by multimedia

artist Laura Butler that explores increased mindfulness and observation of the plants that exist in human environments. The body of work exhibited in “Sincerely, Plants” demonstrates the curated and fashionable qualities of plants that grow in humandominated spaces: potted plants adorn storefronts or porches, buckets of cut flowers are placed on sidewalks to get the attention of consumers, and gardens are transformed by seasonal flowers. The intention of

“Sincerely, Plants”’ is to encourage viewers to engage with, take notice of, and develop a higher appreciation of plants in their own lives.There will be a special reception/artist’s talk on Saturday, August 26 from 2 to 4pm.

To guide viewers as they branch into this new outlook, the Kawartha Art Gallery is also presenting a series of five events that encourage participants to dig a bit deeper into their relationships with plants. Workshops being offered in this series will see participants work in small and intimate groups facilitated by professional artists in three different styles, including flower pounding, DSLR photography, and acrylic painting.

Two workshops will take place outdoors among verdant greenery for inspiration - at the Lindsay Community Garden at Fleming College’s Frost Campus, and at the United Way Kawartha Lakes’ Edwin Binney’s Community Farm and Education Centre.

Other activities include a chalk mural right on Kent Street during the August 12 Environmental Fair, where the public is invited to add their own expressions to the mural as a free participatory public art piece.

There will also be a documentary film screening co-presented with Fleming College’s Frost Campus of “Bread: An Everyday Miracle” with a special presentation and Q&A by local French baker Mickael Durand before the film begins. A detailed description of the events is attached to this release.

Visitors to the Kawartha Art Gallery will be able to view “Sincerely, Plants” for free, along with elements of the permanent collection during the Gallery’s regular hours Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm.

All proceeds from the sale of tickets will go towards the cost of presenting the events and ensuring the artist facilitators are paid for their time and skill sharing. As long as the events do not sell out in advance, tickets will also be available to purchase on-site.

To find out more information and register for a workshop, visit www.kawarthagallery.com/exhibits.

HELPING THE BEEKEEPERS

The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing over $1.3 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to help improve the resiliency and competitiveness of beekeeper operations in Ontario.

“Honey bees and the producers who care for them play a vital role in the production and diversity of high-value agricultural crops in Ontario,” said the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. “Through this initiative, beekeepers will be able to access tools specific to their unique needs so they can continue building successful and sustainable beekeeping operations.”

The new Honey Bee Health Initiative will help Ontario beekeepers maintain healthy honey bee colonies and will support them as they grow their number of colonies. Eligible activities also include equipment purchases or modifications of equipment that prevents the spread of disease and analysis work to support best management practices.

“Ontario beekeepers play an important role in honey production and maintaining healthy bee colonies which in turn, contributes to the pollination of Ontario crops,” said Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. “Our government is committed to working with our beekeepers to address sector challenges, explore new markets and ensure the sector remains competitive.”

This funding builds on previous programs, such as the 2021 back-to-back Honey Bee Health Management initiatives offered under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP). It also follows the recent commitment of $5 million through the AgriRecovery initiative, also through Sustainable CAP, to help Ontario beekeepers offset extraordinary colony losses due to extreme weather conditions in 2021-22.

This initiative will be delivered by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) and will directly contribute to the goals outlined in our Grow Ontario Strategy. The outcomes of this Initiative will contribute to increasing the amount of food grown and

prepared in Ontario by 30 percent by 2032.

Sustainable CAP is a five-year (2023-2028), $3.5-billion investment by federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of the agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector. This includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and a $2.5 billion commitment that is cost-shared 60 per cent federally and 40 percent provincially/territorially for programs designed and delivered by the provinces and territories.

LIONS HOST DINNER & AUCTION

The Buckhorn District Lion’s Club is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner & Loonie Auction on September 23 at the Buckhorn Community Centre.

Dinner will be prepared by Chef Brian Henry and the Auctioneer is Doug Pearson. There will also be a Silent Auction at the event.

Tickets are $20 for dinner and the auction is $15 per person.

Proceeds of the event will be donated to Buckhorn Public School Library and other community causes. Space is limited, so reserve today by calling 705-6572225.

TURKEY TROT NEEDS YOU!

Organizers of the annual Fenelon Falls Turkey Trot, set to go on Saturday, October 7, are looking for participants and volunteers.The event starts at 10am from Garnet Graham Park in Fenelon Falls.

This is a family fun run for all runners and walkers with proceeds going back to the Fenelon Santa Day Parade.

There are three distances to choose from: 1km for children 12 years and under; and a 5km and 10km for youth and adults.

The course is a flat fast out and back along the Kawartha Rail Trail beginning and ending at Garnet Graham Park.

Advanced pricing starts at $7 for kids 12 and under, $30 for those 13 to 19 and seniors 60+, and $40 for adults. There is limited space for race day entry and pricing will increase so register early.

All participants will receive a custom designed cotton t-shirt, wood finishers medal and lunch. Overall winners in the 5km and the 10km will get custom designed log round plaques. A cash purse is available to the male and female winners of the 5km and 10km -- $300 each for the 10km and $150 each for the 5km. Custom designed wood age group medals will be given out to the top 3 in 10 year age groups. There will also be a number of draw prizes available from local merchants.

Local cottager and life time multisport athlete

Dave Robinson took over the event last year and will be operating the event this year as a non-profitt for the benefit of the local community with proceeds going to the Santa Day Parade.

The goal is 200 participants this year and a $2,000 donation to Santa Day.

The committee is looking for volunteers for various

positions. Volunteers will receive a custom designed t-shirt, lunch and will be eligible for draw prizes. For more information and to register, visit www. fenelonfallsturkeytrot.ca.

MINDEN ER RALLY

There’s going to be a rally and “home town concert” at the Minden Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 26 to support the effort to re-open the Minden Emergency Room.

Gates open at 12:30 and the event starts at 1pm. Country artist Ryan Van Lee will be providing the music for this family-friendly community event. There will also be a BBQ available by donation.

Follow “Save Minden Ontario Emergency Room” on Facebook or their website at www.mindenmatters. com for more information.

PRIME RIB DINNER

Aspira, Kawartha Lakes Retirement Residence is once again hosting a Prime Rib Dinner, at the residence on West Street in Bobcaygeon. This is free for seniors and takes place Tuesday, August 15.

Come and enjoy a tasty prime rib dinner carved to your specification.

Please call Stephanie to make your reservation at 705-738-6741 ext. 409. Space is limited and will likely fill up quickly. If you miss out on this one, follow them on Facebook to catch the next date.

ENVIRONMENTAL FAIR

Downtown Lindsay is the place to be Saturday, August 12 for those environmentally-conscious. It’s an Environmental Fair that will feature activities and information about electric vehicles, bike sharing, active transportation, recycling and more.

It also marks the grand opening of the LDCC Downtown Bike Share program and you’re invited to take a free trial ride!

The Kawartha Lakes Library will have displays and crafts, there’s information about CKL recycling and being bird-friendly. As well, you can get a free test drive with Plug ‘N Drive and talk to the folks from Kawartha Lakes EV Society about what it’s like to own your own electric vehicle.

The event runs, rain or shine, from 10am to 3pm at 180 Kent St. West and Queen’s Square. Please note that Kent Street will be closed from Victoria Avenue to Cambridge Street.

Horoscopes

Aquarius (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) Take time to restbecause for everything there is a season! And so, Aquarius, everything will fall into its place all in good time. Take a day or two to just watch the world go by!

Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) “Nature is the purest portal to inner peace.”: Angie Weiland Crosby. And so, dear Pisces, to find that peace for which you are searching, why not embrace the wonders of the natural world? It can be a spiritual exercise that will soothe your soul.

Aries (March 21 to April 20) Wounds aren’t always visible, Aries. So that’s why we need to be kind to everyone we meet because maybe their scars are on the inside and we have no inkling about their real lives.

Taurus (April 21 to May 21) Need some direction in life at this time, Taurus? Ask those you trust, but not those who have never been down the road you are travelling – they will waste your time!

Gemini (May 22 to June 22) Tiny details can often be very important, Gemini. They may seem trivial and downright inconsequential – but they matter! Don’t avoid them; don’t ignore them.

Cancer (June 23 to July 23) Don’t give up on the truth, Cancer. Don’t fall for “alternative facts”. To stay present and current, do your own research – and definitely don’t judge others until you know them. This could lead to serious ramifications in your employment situation.

August 11 to 24, 2023

By Melodie McCullough

Leo (July 24 to Aug. 23) You may be faced, dear Leo, with the anguish of grief in the coming days or weeks. Know there are qualified people who can help with this kind of thing and who will be there for you any time.

Virgo (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) Be faithful to your friends, Virgo, during this phase - they will be counting on you for aid. Even though it may be burdensome at times, try to remember that you would hope they would do the same for you.

Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) “I believe that if one always looked at the skies, one would end up with wings.”: Gustave Flaubert. What a beautiful sentiment, Libra! Looking towards the bright side of things may help us fly higher.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) Just when you want to enjoy the last weeks of summer, Scorpio, job demands may pull back to work! Delegate, delegate, delegate! Let others carry the load for awhile if at all possible.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) A new love is on the horizon - but if it doesn’t work out, DO NOT DESPAIR. There are plenty more fish in the sea, just waiting to be hooked by YOU!

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) Your kind endeavours are not unnoticed, Capricorn – but you must not work so hard at them that you lose control of what you need most: sleep, nutritious food, exercise, and time to relax. Rejuvenation is precious!

SERVICES GOPHER

Dump runs

Eavestrough cleaning

Private security

Monica Stanley

705-738-6364

EVENT

ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

54 Bolsover Rd. Bolsover, On.

In church Services start at 10:00 a.m. Sundays

All Welcome and for further information

please call 705 426-9382

Bolsover Pines Seniors Club - 50+

16 Bolsover RD.

Community Centre Bolsover

NEW MEMBERS

ALWAYS WELCOME. Regular Weekly events unless above noted changes

Membership is $10 (good until May 2023) with weekly games for $3 per day.

Masks are optional and we sanitize chairs and tables and provide hand sanitizer. Please do not attend if you have any sickness or cold etc. or have been in a place where Covid has been detected. Our new furnace with special Hepa Filter is great

REGULAR WEEKLY GAMES:

Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. Euchre

Wednesday 1:00 p.m. drop in with Darts, Sorry bid Euchre cancelled till April.

Thursday 1:00 p.m. Bridge Tea and Coffee served at half time except Wednesdays.Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Come and enjoy a fun afternoon with a great bunch and help keep this community centre open.

Please check our web page https:// bolsoverseniors.life or on Facebook.

SAGES GENTLE EXERCISES FOR SENIORS - (SAGES)

Thursdays 9:30 a.m.Kirkfield Lions Club

973 Portage Rd \hwy 48 (left entrance of building) Kirkfield, On K0M 2B0 Cost $3 per class

THURSDAY at 9:30 AM.

Program is geared for older adults and can be done sitting or standing The exercises focus on improving cardiovascular endurance, balance, muscle strength and flexibility.

Come join this fun group

For more info

705-324-7323 ext 186 or info@ccckl.ca

Carpentry, flooring, drywall, painting, eavestrough clearing, dump runs, and demolition. Now booking spring projects. 705-731-9373

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